It’s not that kind of malicious broadcast

Chapter 50 – A Warrior?

When I was at risk of being unfairly banned from the Dodat broadcast, I desperately wished for a lawyer.

Why, in movies, do people who are being arrested immediately say, “Call my lawyer”? Even if they are truly guilty.

Being in that situation made me understand why that was. Even a seasoned viewer like myself found it challenging to calmly defend oneself with a knife to my throat.

If I were to tell Yeri over the phone that I’m being arrested and need a lawyer, she would probably rush over within five minutes, regardless of where she was. Or she might faint in shock.

…Maybe, it would be better to spend a night in detention.

Anyway. At that moment, I decided. If I ever got the chance to propose broadcast rules, I would ensure the right to appoint a lawyer.

Of course…

To be honest, there were other motivations behind this rule. Half the viewers of a perfect and precise rogue playstream were also the viewers who just watched while drinking and chatting.

Maybe some of these viewers bore (collective) responsibility for the donations criticizing rogues?

It feels a bit unfair. Nevertheless, the chat’s reaction to the donation was so satisfying that—to be honest, I felt proud.

“Level 6, 3 kills, 3 chests rule is okay? I sent the game title and password via Tw*tter DM.”

I thought to myself that this person should be the last public defender appointed for today. Five is plenty.

『BuildCarvingOldMan: Yes, 633 is good.』

『BuildCravingOldMan: I’ll gear up and log off the broadcast.』

Anonymous401294, now joined the custom game lobby with a fresh new account that had just completed its placement matches.

Of course, it couldn’t truly be a newbie. Winning 11 out of 12 placement matches suggests their main account is most likely Diamond tier or higher.

Sure, it might be someone extremely lucky, but you can’t rely on such luck. I stared at the traits window, lost in thought.

Honestly, having consumed a bit too much makgeolli… my stomach felt bloated and uncomfortable, which wasn’t great for my condition.

If it were Red Dew, it would have been fine. Could I handle complex controls in this state? I might manage if I forced myself, but it felt burdensome.

It wasn’t just that I didn’t want to—it felt like I might make mistakes with high-risk plays.

If the opponent was a Master-tier player, it could be a bit exhausting. If they were mid-Master tier or higher, one slip could lead to losing.

…It’s not ranked, just a light-hearted Rogue Revival Movement… maybe using slightly overpowered skills…

No.

Still, the person probably watched the broadcast because they liked rogues.

And they mentioned they would turn off the broadcast before the match started, showing they support clean viewer participation.

Even if I lose, I want to give my best to make it an enjoyable duel—

“… A Warrior?”

*

A considerable number of KoK broadcasters make it their main content to ‘stomp’ or ‘smurf’ in tiers significantly lower than their actual skill level.

It’s obvious why. Playing at their actual skill tier makes it incredibly difficult to broadcast, interact, and read the chat.

And for broadcasters whose job it is to show their gameplay to a random audience, craving praise for their gaming skills is almost instinctual.

Who would want to see comments like ‘You suck,’ ‘Troll,’ ‘Quit the game’ in the chat? There are broadcasters who find joy in glancing at the chat after a cool play and seeing it filled with admiration.

So, to show beautiful plays even when they lose and, if possible, carry to victory—

In the end, a smurfing content broadcast was almost inevitable. However, Revan had never once engaged in smurfing content.

It wasn’t due to any special belief. He simply enjoyed engaging in intense mind games with skilled players.

The thrill of finally narrowly defeating someone who once dominated him through practice and analysis.

Chasing that thrill had led him to Challenger tier, and he’d become a fairly successful broadcaster—but fundamentally, Revan still enjoyed intensely matching wits with skilled players.

And he liked the moment of cutting down such a skilled player with his own hands. Right now, he was given such an opportunity.

The chance to make the one who had defeated him kneel with both hands. He savored the surge of adrenaline and the perfect level of tension, raising his focus.

Having watched several one-on-one underground duels, Revan had largely analyzed Yena’s play style.

‘Aggressive yet intelligent style.’

She never avoids a fight that comes her way. Her confidence in winning any battle makes her playstyle look like that of an unthinking attack dog—

But the truth was, she only engaged in battles she knew she could win from the start. When she’s at a vulnerable timing, she never lets the fight come close.

Incredible movement and range management. Using masterful mind games, her playstyle selectively engages in fights, which is truly impressive.

From the build-up to engagement in one-on-one duels, Yena’s performance was on par with professionals occasionally encountered in the Challenger rank.

However.

‘She’s weak against players who diligently mind their own business.’

Using traits like Stealthy Steps to sneak up and backstab or setting up double-bind psychological warfare in the path to gain advantages is never without cost.

It means sacrificing other traits and investing time.

‘It’s a risky play even more so for a rogue in a Warrior versus Warrior fight.’

If a Warrior ignores the mind games and simply grows efficiently by following the best routes, the wasted time only prolongs the game.

Eventually, it forces her into a situation where she has to engage first.

‘Especially with her aggressive nature.’

So then, level up quickly through fast hunting, lure the rogue out—

And fight head-on in close combat. Blades and axes crossing, a contest of blood and sweat. Revan thought that Yena must be craving this kind of fight as well.

***

With a pair of small axes strapped to his back, mismatched with his large frame, the warrior glared at the castle gate with blazing eyes.

The reason he got hit in the back of the head by a damn rogue while hunting goblins in the last battle was due to the delay in trying to figure out the opponent’s movements.

He had no intention of making the same mistake twice. As the familiar trumpet sound signaling the start of the war played and the castle gate opened, the warrior dashed forward without a moment’s hesitation.

There was no need to conserve stamina. He sprinted towards the sewer in front of the allied base and plunged underground.

Running without taking minimal measures to silence his footsteps, the warrior’s pounding steps echoed throughout the underground dungeon, reaching a three-way junction within 40 seconds.

To the right, there was a room with skeletons scattered on the floor.

Straight ahead, a dark passageway. And to the left, illuminated by torches, the faint buzzing sound of axe blade traps could be heard.

This was enough to determine which of the four randomly decided underground battleground types had been chosen this time.

The warrior, who perfectly drew the underground map of this battleground in his mind, rushed into the right room while pulling out his axes with both hands.

The bone fragments and skeletons scattered on the floor began to float in the air with an unpleasant creaking sound.

As the largest, glowing blue skull connected with ribs, arms, and legs, and a bony club was formed in its hand, blue eye lights began to shine.

The warrior, having already approached to within a breath’s distance, swung his pair of axes in one swift move. As the right axe struck the skull, making it stagger, the left axe dug into the opposite neck bone.

It was the moment the skeleton became tangible and took damage. However, before it could perform any defense or evasion motions.

The warrior, having successfully landed a strike in that fleeting moment, chose to advance instead of retreating with his remaining breath.

He forcefully stepped forward with his right foot, lowering his head as if to slam it into the ground.

-Vwooong!

And as he felt the chilling sound of the bony club brushing past his head, he swung the axe in his right hand diagonally with the momentum of his forward movement.

A direct hit.

It felt more like tearing apart than smashing, and the leader of the bone pack reverted to scattered bones rolling on the floor.

The minions who rushed in late met the same fate within seconds. It was a good pace. And, he was in good condition.

At this moment, he felt confident enough to embed an axe in any warrior’s head. He was certain that, before hunting the third group, the impatient rogue would reveal himself.

Then, in a proper duel, he would claim victory for honor.

Absolutely.

With that thought, he twisted his right lip upward and moved to the next hunting ground.

『GetDevoured (Rogue) has been taken down!』

『Lich → GetDevoured (Rogue)』

A completely unexpected sound was heard.

『GetDevoured: 1 chest』

—

『Author: ㅇㅇ』

『Title: Anyone watching GetDevoured’s broadcast?』

『How did she just get that chest from the Lich room?

The Lich seemed to react very slowly』

Didn’t she do that when she took down the warrior’s head in the past?

ㄴ Ah, that brings back memories……

ㄴ What’s that guy up to these days?

ㄴㄴ Don’t know? Lol

I saw him during the warrior days too, same moves

ㄴ How did he do it?

ㄴ I don’t know? Lol But he went to the same spot

『Author: ㅇㅇ』

『Title: Seems like there’s a pixel the Lich doesn’t react to?』

『After watching twice, I think I got it

The Rogue’s stealth is absolute against mobs, right?

If he hides behind the third pillar on the right in the Lich room, the Lich doesn’t react even when the stealth wears off.

Is it a bug?』

– It’s true that if you don’t aggro and aren’t in sight, you don’t get attacked.

– ㄴ So does this only work for the Rogue?

– ㄴ ㅇㅇ Without stealth, you get spotted before reaching that pillar.

But doing this while streaming to viewers?

『Author: ㅇㅇ』

『Title: Ah, warrior, you damn freak, try to do better』

『I really want to type in chat, damn, it’s so frustrating』

– LOLOLOL LOLOLOL LOLOLOL LOLOLOL Hey, which attempt was that?

– ㄴ Fourth one.

– ㄴ LOLOLOL LOLOLOL LOLOLOL LOLOLOL LOL You should’ve just tried dueling instead

– ㄴ Even masters get their heads chopped off. How can you expect that to work, damn it?

– What are you talking about?

– ㄴ It’s hard to explain.

– ㄴ ;;

– ㄴ No, really, I don’t even know where to start explaining……

『Author: ㅇㅇ』

『Title: But does GetDevoured even plan to fight?』

『She seems to be just sound-checking the warrior while keeping an eye out for the chest chance?

The warrior must be really pissed.

When he runs to catch him, GetDevoured uses stealth to escape.

They haven’t exchanged a single blow.

Why is she playing a stealth action game in a duel?』

– Seems like he’s absolutely not planning to fight.

– ㅇㅇ Seems like his plan is to win without facing him……

– What did the warrior do wrong……?

– ㄴ Why don’t you go and ask yourself?