LIGHTNOVELSTORY Chapter 38
Chapter 38 – On Reflection, it’s a Bit Annoying
Yena’s broadcast, which abruptly ended after achieving three consecutive wins with Ark, was shocking from start to finish, in both good and bad ways.
Especially because of the non-apology apology post right after the broadcast ended. Naturally and understandably, the mentions of ‘CravingWarmAmericano’ in the KoK Forum skyrocketed to unprecedented levels.
『Author: ㅇㅇ』
『Title: When will GetDevoured Noona come back…』
『She disappeared right after the game ended without saying goodbye, and it’s been three days of no updates…
-When will the broadcast be back on…
-It’s so cold here…』
-Yeah~ Your GetDevoured quit streaming~
-Don’t say bad things.
-How many broadcasters try it for a day or two and then quit? LOLOLOL
-GetDevoured Noona appeared on Ark’s broadcast too, so it’s different.
-If I were GetDevoured, I’d quit streaming before my personal info gets leaked.
-Can we stop mentioning her?
-(link) Think again after looking at this photo.
『Author: ㅇㅇ』
『Title: It’s Such a Contradictory Tragedy』
『The size and beauty of a chest should be proportional, but
Because of the size, we barely got to see it properly…
It’s a contradiction and a tragedy…
I’m so sad..
I cried my heart out…』
-Please just off yourself quickly.
-Maybe she’s not streaming because of guys like you?
-Seeing what GetDevoured does makes me want to slap her, but I’ll restrain myself.
-But depending on what you slap with… Never mind~
-Oh… this works.
-Why did KoK Forum become like this, it’s so rotten it makes me want to throw up.
-Not fans creating haters, or haters creating fans, but creating both simultaneously in a bizarre fashion.
-Despite her erratic behavior, it was undeniable that she was rapidly gaining fame.
Although Yena, who should have been riding the wave of this newfound fame, had gone radio silent, leading the accidental spark of fame to naturally die down—
Timely uploads by ‘GetDevoured FanTube’ began fanning this small ember into a growing flame.
『Author: Got Devoured』
『Title: Is This Really Human Editing Skill?』
『(G-Tube video link)
They almost completely stabilized the shakiness of that chaotic broadcast LOLOLOL LOLOLOL
Was this even possible?』
-Wow, crazy LOLOLOL LOLOLOL
-Why?
-You’d have to watch the live broadcast to get it.
-But why did they edit out all the chest shots? That was the highlight.
-Looking to have a police meet-and-greet?
-What kind of lunatic uploads that?
-Interested in getting sued?
-The highlights are compiled here (G-Tube video link).
-??? Who lives to make videos like this?
-Thank you… Thank you, Great Benefactor…
A video re-edited to make the chaotic broadcast— which could generously be described as ‘thrilling due to its constant camera shake’—viewable for the average person.
Without the bizarre elements, what remained was a video of carrying three consecutive games as a rogue in Master tier.
This was naturally very intriguing for users who were serious about KoK. Once again, the rogue itself became a hot topic in the forum.
『Author: ㅇㅇ』
『Title: Rogue is OP with Blink Dagger?』
『(G-Tube video link) Check from 5:00 to 8:00
Even in Diamond, assassinating the backline and escaping underground is unbeatable.
If I were that archer, I’d seriously consider suicide』
-No wonder it’s one of the 3 god-tier techniques for breeding rogue mains.
-This is why Blink Dagger should just be removed.
-Does it have a 5% drop rate even?
-Probably lower.
『Author: ㅇㅇ』
『Title: Rogue-Mage duo running two subways is just trolling, right?』
『Seems like a troll build that got lucky and managed to win.』
-What are you talking about?
-(G-Tube video link) Check from 8:00.
-If it was on Ark’s broadcast, the actors just helped out.
-Is that so?
-Yeah, sometimes you get all 11 players targeting like that.
-It seems to have potential.
-Hope you always get a rogue on your team.
-Oh, shut up, you jerk.
『Author: ㅇㅇ』
『Title: So When is GetDevoured Streaming Again?』
『If you started streaming, you should at least post notifications.
Nothing on her channel either.』
-Y’all just want to see the rogue broadcast, admit it.
-Shut up.
-Seriously, at least notify whether the broadcast will continue or not.
-Is this a scam too?
***
A pleasant buzz of mild intoxication, tempered by the cooling sensation of ice cream.
As I slowly melt spoonfuls of rich chocolate ice cream in my mouth, it feels like nothing in the world really matters.
This is what ice cream should be.
Mixing mint into this perfect flavor? Absolute madness.
Ah—
A good broadcast to watch would make this perfect.
Scrolling through the broadcaster list, my mouse hovered over Dodat’s broadcast, which had just gone online. If a rogue broadcast was needed, why shouldn’t I be the one to do it?
It’s been a week since I experienced both sweet and spicy outcomes from that haphazard attempt.
I achieved some success, but I’m reluctant to start streaming again. Spotting Dodat’s broadcast seemed like the best choice.
“Mmm…”
Lately, ever since I was permanently banned from the fan café, I’ve been lurking silently in Dodat’s broadcast, barely chatting.
What if they originally intended to ban me from the broadcast too but just forgot?
Considering they still haven’t lifted the permanent ban from the fan café, it’s entirely possible. I can’t afford to lose the precious rogue broadcast I’ve protected with my own hands, so I have to be cautious.
But, on reflection, it is a bit annoying.
Not that I’m saying this because I’m drunk, but a rogue with Dodat’s level of skill should bear the corresponding responsibility.
To respond to such advice with a permanent ban? How can a man be so irresponsible?
I need to strongly encourage him to rally under the banner of the Rogue Revival Movement as soon as possible.
If he rejects even this final outreach—
Then… I don’t know what I’ll do.
*
Dodat, also known as Choi Woohyun, was making up for his over two-week-long hiatus by streaming even more diligently than usual.
Streaming seven days a week was a given, and when he did, it was at least a 6-7 hour KoK rank session each time.
If there was one notable difference in Dodat’s broadcast, known for its consistently serious and skillful gameplay, it was that he now picked rogue once out of every ten games on his main account.
“Ah… clash again. InsideOut and SolidSturdy only play tank knights. Looks like I need to go underground. Should I pick rogue?”
『Why does Sir Dodat like rogue so much these days』
『Dot(rogue)Teacher』
『Corrupted to rogue during the break』
『Isn’t it just a gimmick character?』
『Dodat: Should I go underground?』
『InsideOut: No』
『InsideOut: You’re going underground as a rogue』
『InsideOut: I’ll take warrior underground』
『Dodat: No』
『Dodat: Do you normally go underground?』
『InsideOut: Often』
『Dodat: No』
『Gureumi: Warrior underground, then』
『Gureumi: Rogue’s a bit…』
『Dodat: Okay』
『Dodat: Then I’ll take top knight』
He wasn’t one to ignore his team’s objections and make such a unilateral decision.
As a broadcaster sensitive to public opinion, refusing to communicate with teammates or constantly making unfavored picks—known as ‘troll picks’—was risky to his reputation.
On top of that, he was also occasionally doing content where he played solely as a rogue on his secondary account, making him even more cautious.
『That’s lucky』
『Warrior is a good guy』
『What tier is this account in right now?』
『High Master』
『Playing rogue in this tier is tough LOLOLOL 』
Moreover, even among those who wanted to see Dodat perform, most did not favor seeing him play rogue on his main account.
Of course, there were occasional exceptions.
ㅇㅇhas donated 10,000 won! –
【Play rogue for 277,000 won】
Dodat glanced at the donation message while hovering over the Holy Knight character icon.
“Ah, thank you for the 10,000-won donation. Playing rogue for 277,000 won… I’ll consider it in the next game. This game isn’t ideal.”
ㅇㅇ has donated 10,000 won! –
【Play rogue for 267,000 won】
“…Did you mistakenly donate twice? Ah, the amounts are different. Anyway, I’ll check the situation in the next game. This game already has a warrior going underground. Two underground characters would be problematic.”
***
*=Thud=
“Queue popped. It seems the end of the season is approaching since queues are popping quite fast.”
Before he could even enter the character selection screen, a cheerful fanfare sound indicated a donation of over 100,000 won, followed by a slow, lazy male voice.
ㅇㅇ has donated 100,000 won! –
【Play rogue for 167,000 won】
『Was it that guy from before』
『Why does it keep decreasing LOLOLOL LOLOLOL』
『Is that all he has?』
『It feels like he’s rummaging through his pocket change, it’s hilarious LOLOL』
‘It’s rare for someone to want to see rogue this badly.’
But it wasn’t unheard of. Like all games, there are always enthusiasts for so-called ‘troll picks.’
And since there are few broadcasters who play rogues, it makes sense. Dodat suddenly recalled the bizarre broadcast he saw recently from CravingWarmAmericano.
Watching it in first-person made the experience even more surreal.
‘If you go there, you can watch a top-tier rogue broadcast all day without paying. You might need some motion sickness pills, though.’
Perhaps his clear screen was his advantage. Smiling wryly at the thought, dodat attempted to negotiate positions with his team in the chat.
『Dodat: Can I go underground?』
『Prung: With what?』
『Dodat: Rogue』
『ChatSilenceTilChallenger: That’s a bit;』
『ZilGwangZilGwang: I’ll take warrior underground』
『Prung: We need one more knight』
『Dodat: Then I’ll go knight』
Yielding to the usual resistance from his teammates, dodat, with familiar reactions, promised in a soothing tone.
“Thank you so much for the 100,000-won donation! You’ve given so much. This game it’s difficult, but I’ll see if I can pick rogue in the next game.”
***
『Dodat: Can I go underground?』
『HwarukHwarur: No, I’m going』
『WatchTheMage: That guy is a warrior one-trick』
『WatchTheMage: Just let him take underground』
“Ah~ It’s really tough to play rogue today. To the person who donated earlier, I promise I’ll try rogue in the next game.”
ㅇㅇ has donated 10,000 won! –
【Okay, I’ll wait】
“Thank you for the 10,000-won donation. For now, I’ll take top knight and focus on increasing our damage output. Our firepower seems lacking.”
It had been four hours since the broadcast started. Dodat picked Holy Knight with a light heart, thinking about how today, more than ever, it seemed impossible to pick rogue.
This was the ninth promise he had made that day about picking rogue in the next game, issuing yet another IOU for rogue gameplay.
TL’s Corner:
We know who donated…