It’s not that kind of malicious broadcast

Indeed, the topic, which was supposed to create a buzz on G-Tube, needed to be discussed at length. They had requested it to be edited to a bit over ten minutes… so, I tried my best to comply with the long request.

However, when I actually tried to discuss it, there wasn’t much to say that would count as an “afterword”.

If you think about it, shouldn’t Faraday, who received the service, leave the afterword? It’s strange for the restaurant owner or chef to leave a review after making food. Reviews are supposed to be left by the customers who ate it.

All I could say was a simple thank you. It’s fortunate that I didn’t have to lie, but even then, there’s a limit to repeating the same words.

“Anyway, thanks to everyone who came, it was a wonderful event. It was worth making the chocolate. Even though it’s true that I melted store-bought chocolate… blending has its significance. It was a mix that I considered my masterpiece.”

Still, it was a bit disappointing. The chocolate was a blend I created with meticulous effort. I bought four types of chocolates to experiment with. This should count as semi-handmade chocolate.

There was even a high-cost chocolate topped with specially prepared red ginseng.

Why weren’t there any reviews from the winners?

Even a simple “an unexpected but delightful combination” would be appreciated. Feeling a bit let down, I started searching for keywords like “chocolate” and “red ginseng” in the café. I wondered if the winners were waving their hands in the chat, so I glanced through it—and the atmosphere felt a bit… odd.

– Baikon has donated 1,000 won! –

【Who did she find that combination for? When did she get so skilled? When did GetDevoured become experienced?】

『CrAaAaAack』

『Stop it… please stop it…』

『Don’t bullshit us. Our CravingWarmAmericano practiced just to give us the best chocolates. I’m serious, I’ll kill you.』

『That guy’s at the top of the list to sue』

『Please turn on your cam. I’m on my knees begging.』

– National Unicorn Association has donated 1,000 won! –

【Our Unicorn Association guarantees Rogue Revival Movement leader GetDevoured’s purity. Please, swear an oath of celibacy, GetDevoured.】

『Oh, shut up』

『Seriously, this is messed up』

『With that face, body, and voice, she doesn’t have a boyfriend? LOLOL LOL』

『She’s so pretty, it could be that she’s single for real』

『GetDevoured Devoured, the chat is a mess…』

『The level of perversion here, gagging… yuck』

The vibe… went wrong so easily.

Fans like these weren’t entirely absent before. However, the ratio was noticeably different. Strictly speaking… yeah.

It felt like right after my mistake during the first broadcast.

Could I be a nun whose face was slightly revealed? Maybe it was because my face was vaguely shown. You know, there are stories about how honey butter chips tasted better just because they were in short supply. Similarly, because only a small part of my face was revealed, people were going crazy…

What should I do?

Once I started thinking about it, it became infinitely complex. Even when I tried to reflect on past cases, back then it was just… After drinking a memory-erasing potion and engaging in the Rogue Revival Movement, the issue had somehow been resolved.

But now…

Hmm.

I hovered my mouse cursor over the KoK icon occupying a corner of the desktop, then moved it away several times. I clicked it once, hesitated briefly, then dragged it around the desktop, continuing to ponder.

Next, I even considered putting it in the recycle bin for a moment—but I stopped. I just couldn’t bring myself to do it.

-ㅇㅇ has donated 1,000 won!-

【Why are you doing this for several minutes? Talk to us】

I guess the viewers felt the same. No matter what, wasn’t this a broadcast where people who loved KoK gathered?

When my mind was complicated, focusing on the matches in KoK for a while was the best thing to do.

-ㅇㅇ has donated 1,000 won!-

【Are you going to play KoK or not?】

With such timely donations, I nodded almost involuntarily. To be honest, it was quite a dilemma for me too. KoK was—or had been—a great game. It was indeed the game I loved the most.

… It had been more than just a game.

However.

Now… seemed a little different, didn’t it?

“… I’ll play KoK again if it returns to its former state. Right now, that’s not KoK, it’s just a patchwork that used to be KoK. There’s no need to disrespect the deceased; wouldn’t it be better to wait until it’s revived?”

Since the notice about temporarily suspending the Rogue nerf patch, various things had happened.

Other characters couldn’t find their footing, traits were blocked, and even the guardians were a patchwork—so much so that it was creaking at a level unseen since the old days when the state of the game was seriously dire. It got to the point where I couldn’t even tell when Season 2 would start.

Maybe it wasn’t my place to say, but for now, this isn’t KoK. At least not enough for me to acknowledge it.

… Even when I think about it again, maybe it’s really not my place to say… but now’s not the time to debate who’s right or wrong.

Anyway, until recently, I thought it might be okay to take a complete break from broadcasting until KoK was fixed. But given the current situation, that was difficult.

Perhaps it would be better to play some other games instead. You know, like how soldiers used to play poker during world wars when there were no bombings. I can’t keep protesting forever, and I can’t just sit around with a frown by myself…

“Hmm… maybe as a break, I’ll find some other games. Not to boast, but I do have a pretty decent eye for this sort of thing. I can pick some games that everyone will enjoy.”

『???』

『??』

『Didn’t you say the best game ever and now you’re hooked on The Rogue?』

『Well, she chose KoK too, so…』

『Info: Among the games she usually praises as the best, those from the 21st century can be counted on one hand.』

『For real, she’s probably gonna bring a bunch of old crappy games.』

『Just accept recommendations, please.』

『Why not call in KingGodShinna instead?』

… Somehow, the trust level felt excessively low.

A stubborn frog somewhere in my mind started croaking – it made me feel a bit determined. At least when it came to games, I didn’t want to be treated like this.

I just hadn’t had the chance to prove my abilities yet. Though my competitive spirit was bubbling up inside, there was no need to act hastily. It would take quite some time to choose the right games to showcase.

To play it safe, I could just bring in already verified and nostalgic classic games—but what would be the point of that? Surely, the viewers would be more satisfied seeing a hidden gem from the depths of history being uncovered.

“Just wait and see. I’ll only bring games that will blow your mind.”

-User ㅇㅇ has donated 1,000 won!-

【No, seriously, it’s fine. Just bring in the not-at-all-surprising games that other broadcasters have already played.】

…That wasn’t an option.

“… Anyway, let’s save the true showdown for next time. Today, before ending the broadcast, shall we draft some channel rules? Just a moment. Let me check my email….”

Revan…definitely said he sent a sample broadcast management regulation via email. Where…

“…What’s this.”

『What is it』

『Show us too』

『God, she’s so unnecessarily meticulous about privacy…』

『I hope this paranoid girl leaks something for once』

ㄴThe message was temporarily blocked and deleted.

『Whoa, did we get a manager?』

『No way, what is it really』

“An email from Faraday just came in. I remember the only times they send emails are about account suspensions.”

At the top of the inbox, an email from Faraday Games’ domain was emitting an ominous vibe. Just a few lines down, an email titled ‘Please don’t say weird things’ felt overshadowed by its presence.

Could it be a bug suspension… no, no way. Our Canary system is too good for that.

For a brief moment, I considered the possibility that it might be a phishing email aimed to provoke such a reaction—but that was even less likely. If it were a phishing email, it would have arrived in Korean instead of English. The fact that it was sent in English to an account playing on the Korean server screamed ‘Faraday.’

Being fluent only in English for titles, it made perfect sense that the entire text would be in English as well—truly, this was Faraday.

“…… Shall we start with the translator? Ah, I’ll show you all as well.”

It was a familiar scenario. Ever since KoK’s population shrunk significantly, spending time on R*ddit as much as on domestic galleries had become routine.

Even if my English skills remained questionable, my prowess with translation tools had certainly improved over time. For example, even a seemingly unnecessary and complex sentence, when broken down appropriately, could be like this…

– oo has donated 1,000 won! –

【What, it’s actually an invitation email ㄷㄷㄷ GetDevoured class】

– oo has donated 1,000 won! –

【For real, it’s an invite email??? Suddenly, I feel way too overwhelmed… you’re not going to abandon us, right?】

… At this level, it felt like the donations themselves were translating without much effort. Stopping the meticulous work on a whim, I dumped the entire email content into the translator. As expected, donations with appropriate summaries started coming in.

– Interpreter has donated 1,000 won! –

【Basically, it means they wish to invite you to hear your opinion and would appreciate it if you could make time within this week】

This was quite addictive. The thought of being cautious crossed the mind momentarily—but honestly, there was no room for such thoughts by then.

“…… Them? Wanting opinions?”

It was hard to believe, even while hearing it. The translator’s output wasn’t much different either—just unbelievable.

They were being invited to the Korea branch… to hear their opinion. The core personnel of the headquarters happened to be in Korea, so they would appreciate hearing opinions…

It made no sense.

“Could it be a trap? Going there only to find ourselves sealed in a barrel, or corrupt cops waiting to arrest me. It seems more plausible than Faraday actually heeding user feedback.”

『Why so negative, lOLOLOL』

『Wow, the demo is something we need to watch』

『GetDevoured/Controversy/PoliceSlander』

『Faraday is usually good at receiving feedback』

『Live broadcast, let’s go』

『Say you’ll go if you can record the meeting』

… Maybe they hadn’t experienced Faraday post-season 4. Too… too naive.

Still—

“Hmm… livestreaming might not be possible. But should I go anyway? You never know. Perhaps, in some parallel world, Faraday managed to regain their senses midway.”

Even if they got fooled once, it wouldn’t necessarily be bad.

– oo has donated 1,000 won! –

【CravingWarmAmericano, you can carry a dagger under 15 cm… even if you won’t livestream, for safety’s sake, at least bring dual daggers】

One wish, though… it would be nice if nobody was monitoring the broadcast right now.