It’s not that kind of malicious broadcast

Chapter 54 – It’s Been a While. This is a Broadcast Announcement.

Lee Shihoon highly valued maintaining a consistent routine. He believed that the dependable broadcast schedule stemming from his regular habits was one of the greatest strengths of ‘Revan’ as a broadcaster.

Even if he streamed until around 3 AM, he would unfailingly wake up by 10 AM at the latest and prepare a light brunch.

Following his usual routine, he was preparing to surf his fan cafe and check the latest topics on the KoK communities while having his meal.

-Bzzzz

-Bzzzz

-Bzzzz

His phone began to buzz incessantly, intruding into his well-oiled daily schedule.

『Revan!!! This duo video is great!』

『But the other matches feel too much like hard-fought victories.』

『I think having a video where you lose but it feels unjustified would be good for the timing right now!!』

『Even though you lost the first match, you played really well, right? How about editing it to show a carry vs. carry situation and ending with you losing! It could make for a great video!!』

『It would be great if we had the first-person view of the opponent too. Should I contact Ark’s editor??』

『I got Ark’s contact during the last tournament. Hehe』

『Oh, by the way, you don’t know GetDevoured, right??』

For a moment, Lee Shihoon stared blankly at the rapid-fire messages his editor had sent within mere seconds.

‘I’m grateful for the enthusiasm…’

But for someone who prefers a quiet and composed atmosphere both in his broadcasts and personal relationships, this level of energy was exhausting. Nonetheless, it was for the benefit of his G-tube channel.

『Sure, I’ll contact Ark』 he replied briefly, twirling the leftover pasta on his fork and continuing to browse the community.

Whether it was due to the impressive gameplay of the two-handed sword Knight or because of her previously eccentric behavior drawing serious attention, “CravingWarmAmericano”, GetDevoured, was becoming quite the sensation on various KoK-related forums.

Her streams with a camera strapped to her forehead and the video of her thoroughly defeating Dodat in a 1v1 Knight mirror match had become popular posts across multiple communities.

The fact that she had been on an unannounced week-long break was also attracting attention, with some even accusing her of employing a Honey*terchip strategy.

From his perspective as a live viewer, even this hiatus seemed fittingly characteristic of her. With that thought, Revan clicked on a newly posted video titled ‘Typical Rogue Personality.clip’.

Unfortunately, the video also featured his secondary account, ‘Old Man Shaves Builds’, being toyed with… to the point that it was becoming a trending topic. Just watching the video again made his blood pressure rise anew.

‘If we were to face each other again…’

Simultaneously, the thought of overwhelming physical skill and the intricate psychological tactics, almost impossible for most people to catch, ignited something within his chest.

The intense feeling that he should never get involved had long faded from memory. Revan found himself watching the videos posted on the forums for a long time, even after finishing his meal.

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『(Whisper) Revan: Ark, are you streaming right now?』

『(Whisper) Ark: Ah, no, I’m not! What’s up?』

『(Whisper) Revan: Do you remember the game where we ended up in the same queue last time?』

『(Whisper) Ark: Ah… yes.』

『(Whisper) Revan: I was wondering if…』

『(Whisper) Ark: I don’t really know how it happened either ㅠㅠㅠㅠ Sorry』

『(Whisper) Revan: What??』

『(Whisper) Revan: … I wasn’t sure what you meant, I was just asking if it’s okay to upload the video on G-tube』

『(Whisper) Revan: Since it was during your break, I thought it might bother you』

『(Whisper) Ark: Ah』

『(Whisper) Ark: No, it’s fine. If you need the original footage, let me know. GetDevoured probably recorded it too.』

『(Whisper) Revan: Thank you. I’ll ask GetDevoured next time she’s streaming.』

『(Whisper) Revan: But she’s been on a break for a week, do you know what happened?』

『(Whisper) Ark: I’m curious too, but I’m scared to ask…』

『(Whisper) Revan: Ah… I see. Thank you.』

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A pleasantly cool breeze brushed against my cheek. The only downside was my hair flying in the wind.

It was my first outing in a week, but I had no specific destination. I just felt cooped up after spending the whole day in bed, so I walked out aimlessly.

There was a time when staying holed up in my room for long periods didn’t bother my. But lately, once or twice a month, I found myself craving to feel the outside wind.

Was it Yena’s lifestyle seeping in?

Gathering my flying hair, I tied it with a rubber band from my pocket. I prided myself on how adept I had become. The first time I tried… it felt like I was pulling out a handful of hair.

That was quite a while ago. Back then, my hair reached my shoulders but now, it reached all the way to my shoulder blades.

Come to think of it, I heard that growing out a woman’s hair requires a lot of attention. But whether it’s due to good genes or not, my hair remained as soft as ever, even with just using shampoo and conditioner without any special care.

Still, since I couldn’t grow it indefinitely, I thought I should visit a hair salon soon. I was lost in such thoughts when the sound of a school bell jolted me back to reality.

It seemed I had, while mindlessly wandering, ended up near an elementary school. Based on what I remembered from looking at the map last time, it was at least a 30-minute walk from home.

The thought of walking back made me feel dizzy. I wasn’t particularly weak, but long walks were painful.

Especially… with my chest ligaments.

If I had planned to walk this far, I would have worn the sports bra I had ordered online. I didn’t think of myself as an impulsive person, but this was one of those moments I had to admit it.

… Anyway, maybe it was all due to hormones. It wasn’t long after my period had ended, so perhaps some residual hormones were still lingering.

With a light sigh, I stretched my body. Since I had come this far, I might as well look around a bit.

Naturally, the changes that came with this parallel world weren’t limited to just KoK. Even the area codes were different.

So, in order to adapt smoothly without seeming out of place, I needed to experience these small differences whenever I had the chance. I had vowed to myself to seize such opportunities.

I wished I hadn’t made that vow.

With another sigh, I wandered near the entrance of the elementary school, where I made eye contact with a man wearing a sash that read “School Security”.

… I’m not a suspicious person. I’m just here to take a look around the school. Trying to appear harmless, I flashed a broad smile and slightly nodded my head—but it seemed to make me look even more suspicious. The man was now blatantly watching me.

With tears in my eyes, I moved past the entrance, pretending to be someone who just happened to be passing by. As I glanced back one last time, I noticed a stern sign stating that outsiders were not allowed to enter.

Ah. No wonder he was staring at me.

The elementary school I remembered was a place where older high school students would come to occupy the basketball hoops in the afternoon, and mothers would gather to clap and walk in the evening.

Maybe it was due to the parallel world, or perhaps it was just modern times, but elementary schools now seemed to be under strict surveillance.

How could things be so different under the same flag?

Speaking of which, I wondered if they still had the national ceremonies here. I remembered being shocked by an article in my previous life saying that national ceremonies were rarely held anymore to start events.

I should look it up later… If it’s the same here, it might make for a good conversation topic on my broadcast. It could be fun to have everyone say, “Back in my day”.

Streaming.

Surprisingly, I found myself thinking about streaming quite a lot during my break. It must have been because it was more successful than I anticipated—but also, in the end, it was more enjoyable than I thought it would be.

I wonder when my next broadcast will be.

Once I fully recover, I’ll work hard.

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About ten days had passed since the duo match with Ark.

Even while bedridden, I occasionally checked the community and Triviwiki. Since it was a wholesome viewer participation attempt without the broadcast on, there was no reason for controversy—but as a broadcaster, you’re always subject to all sorts of slander and baseless accusations.

Fortunately, there were no controversial entries under Ark/KoK topics. It must have been due to Ark’s usually upright behavior.

However, to my dismay, public opinion about me wasn’t very favorable.

Specifically… public opinion on the We Together board, the one I had created for viewers, was particularly unfavorable.

『Post Author: KoKLore』

『Title: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥』

“When the hell is this broadcaster going to start the broadcast? A duo with Ark is such golden content. Why do we have to watch it on another broadcaster’s channel!!!”

– Seriously, doing such great Knight gameplay, ahhhhhhh

– I was so curious about the first-person view but why didn’t they broadcast it

-ㄴ Honestly, I was more curious about their banter ㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-ㄴ Why didn’t Ark broadcast it either…

-ㄴ Ark was on her scheduled break, so it makes sense, but the broadcaster’s just 『expletive』

-Ugh, I chose the wrong broadcaster, can’t even watch the broadcast

『Post Author: Couldn’tBearIt』

『Title: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥』

『Post Content』

-🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

-🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

-🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

-🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

『Post Author: GodDevoured』

『Title: Open the Door!!!!!!!!!!!!!』

“Open the door!!!!!! She streams for one day and then takes a long break, now she’s on an unannounced week-long hiatus again. Open the door, 『expletive』!!!!”

-Isn’t there a ban for swearing here?

-ㄴ She’s not even streaming, so do you think she’ll manage the board?

-ㄴ Exactly, 『expletive』, open the door, you crazy 『expletive』!

-Can we at least get some notifications?

-ㄴ Predicted notification: Title: Rogues are great? Content: Rogues are great? Comments: Rogues are great?

-ㄴ 『expletive』 seriously

When the biggest uproar is happening in a community of viewers, it’s a glaring warning sign… like a canary in a coal mine.

I figured I should at least address some of these requests. Of course, it would be impossible to appease everyone.

As I sifted through the angry comments, the ones asking for a simple notification were surprisingly common.

A notification, huh.

I wasn’t fully recovered enough to broadcast yet, but surely, I could write a notification. I need to express gratitude… explain things… and ask for understanding.

Alright.

Let’s upload this… and then I can get some rest.

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『Post Author: CravingWarmAmericano (👑)』

『Title: It’s Been a While. This is a Broadcast Announcement.』

“Hello,

It feels like it hasn’t been long since I created the We Together board but it’s become very active. It’s great to see 😃.

Please continue to share as much as you can about rogues.

Ah, the current name of the board is ‘CravingWarmAmericano’s We Together,’ but I have submitted a request to change it to ‘Rogue Revival Movement.’

Keep this in mind for future reference.

The duo with Ark was part of the Rogue Revival Movement. Please understand that there may be more offline rogue revival activities going forward.

There are always parts of social movements that can’t be shown publicly. Thank you for understanding.

I’ll see you at the next broadcast (date unknown).

Thank you 🙂🙃🙂🙃🙂

Sincerely,

CravingWarmAmericano

– What’s the point of a notification if the broadcast date is unknown?

– ㄴ How crazy do you have to be to put ‘unknown’ in the date?

– Ah

– What kind of notification is this, you crazy 『expletive』…!

– Ah, 『expletive』

– Broadcaast (unknown)? Do you want to see us suffer?

– I feel like I’m losing my mind

– What’s the point of writing a notification if the broadcast date is unknown?

– ㄴ Maybe to annoy us?

– ㄴ Then, it’s a very successful notification;

TL’s Corner:

Absolutely unhinged.