It’s not that kind of malicious broadcast

Chapter 62 – Nothing Lasts Forever

“…Thank you for the meal.”

I greeted while paying and walked out of my go-to sundae gukbap restaurant. A pleasant warmth from the alcohol enveloped my body. The meal… wasn’t as satisfying as I had hoped.

When I first came here about half a year ago, it seemed much more delicious. The taste has gradually declined. Maybe it’s the increasing gamey smell of the meat. It’s hard to pinpoint exactly, but it’s clear that this sundae gukbap is dropping in my internal ranking.

The more I thought about it, the more suffocating it felt. Was it because of the alcohol, or because the day was warming up as the sun rose?

Suddenly, the unpleasant sensation of sweat-soaked discomfort started to feel more vivid. The broadcast. Should I check the broadcast?

I looked around and spotted an empty bench in the nearby playground. The shade it provided looked perfect for cooling off a bit. I slouched onto the bench, put on my earphones, and logged into the broadcast.

『Hm- Rogues are good, right?』

『Hm- Rogues are good, right?』

『Hm- Rogues are good, right?』

『Hm- Rogues are good, right?』

『?? Are they all bots here?』

The chat I checked on my phone was, for some reason, cleaner than when I was actually broadcasting—

-『ㅇㅇ has donated 1,000 won!』-

【Any reactions here?】

『Rogue it is~』

『The game is the reaction~』

『They’re focused on the game right now, won’t hear the donation~』

『Opening the treasure chest~』

-『ㅇㅇ has donated 1,000 won!』-

【Is this really live?? Haven’t I seen this before?】

『Yes~ Freshly caught live broadcast~』

『It does seem a bit weird』

『If it’s hot and fresh, it’s live, what’s there to doubt, you idiot』

『From now on, you’re watching a live broadcast』

『It’s all similar every game~』

They seemed to be having fun.

…This level of unity was unexpected.

Unconsciously, a small laugh slipped out.

A few people walking by on the street paused, pretending to do something else while glancing my way—

But I didn’t feel particularly embarrassed anymore. Nor did I feel uncomfortable.

I should head home.

Get some sleep, and start the broadcast. I want to talk a bit about today too.

* * * *

『Author: BestSneakSneak』

『Title: When is the admin coming?』

『She said she wouldn’t end the broadcast but I’m starving

Is this what she meant by not ending…?』

– Just go with it

– At least she promised to come back

– For real, if she doesn’t return, it’s not too late to set things on fire then

『Author: GetDevouredDevoured』

『Title: Predicting a 5-hour break』

『Based on Sensie’s usual lifestyle patterns, she sleeps less than 5 hours

Before starting her broadcast, she used to watch streams on her main account, so I checked everything

She usually watches something until 1-2 PM and then she’s on Ark broadcast at 7 PM sharp

Seems like she’s someone who doesn’t need much sleep』

– How do you know what she did before she started streaming?

– If you know the ID, why wouldn’t you? We even tested if the voice in the Ark broadcast was altered

– Aren’t you a crazy stalker?

– See you at the station

– So she’ll come back around 3 PM?

– If she slept right after eating, she’ll be back around 4 PM

– LOL Thanks, if she doesn’t come by 4:05, avoid looking at the message board

– ??? Sir?

About half were resigned to waiting, while the other half were still scheming, making it a tense peace reminiscent of the eye of a storm—

『Author: EatItAll』

『Title: The recorded video has ended!!!!!!!!!!!!!』

『BANG ON』

– I knew she would come back!!!!

– Back after cutting sleep to 6 hours

– Did she drink her meal? LOLOLOL

– Why is she suddenly so diligent? Keeping promises with viewers? I can’t adapt to this…

– Contrary to everyone’s mixed expectations and doubts, Lee Yena indeed came back after just a short nap.

– Her voice, slightly hoarse.

-Cough.

《Ah. Has everyone been reviewing well?》

『Of course!!』

『Who are you』

『Why so husky LOLOLOL』

『Wow, she really came back LOLOLOL』

『Let’s go, let’s hit Challenger~ Let’s go, let’s hit Challenger~ Let’s go, let’s hit Challenger~~~』

『Her voice sounds like she’s still half-asleep LOLOLOL』

『Excuse me, are you broadcasting lying down in bed?』

The chat was filled with a mixture of warmth and surprise. The rapidly scrolling chat showcased yet again the growing scale of Lee Yena’s broadcast.

With 2,500 viewers already tuned in and continuously rising.

News about the female broadcaster who managed to climb 200 points in just 7 hours after declaring her no-end Challenger run, and then immediately switching to a hot recorded broadcast meta, had spread across various communities—leading to a resurgence in posts consolidating her past antics and therefore drawing even more attention.

By the time Lee Yena broke the silence after greeting her audience, the viewer count had quickly approached nearly 3,000.

Observing the uproar of countless viewers, Yena spoke in a languid voice.

“I had sundae gukbap today. They gave plenty of sliced garlic, green chili, ssamjang, and I really like the place because the kimchi is delicious.”

『Hey, Kim, stop eating gukbap and start KoK』

『Is she really in her 30s?』

『Just from the hot recorded broadcast, there’s no way she’s in her 20s』

『Let’s go KoK~~~』

『Do a gukbap mukbang』

『When’s KoK happening?』

『An attention-seeker sniper is also streaming ㅉㅉ』

『Guys, I’m buying a custom PC to celebrate getting into Seoul National University. Should I just order any model from K brand? I like K brand because I’m a conservative』

『Did you do “Bbeok-Ye” after eating? If not, you didn’t really eat gukbap』

Longtime viewers of Yena and new ones drawn to witness the no-end Challenger attempt based solely on organized community posts. And the trolls wanting to sow discord and cause chaos.

Lee Yena’s broadcast was a chaotic mix of all kinds of human figures, the chat a whirlwind that could overwhelm any ordinary broadcaster.

“Also, the sundae wasn’t just the glass noodles kind; they had real sundae, with four thick slices. It’s one of the key factors that determine the tier of gukbap. Why do so many miss it?”

Looking at the chat, which any other broadcaster would have moderated or managed with bans, Yena continued her gukbap story unfazed.

“The four key elements of sundae gukbap—didn’t they teach that in school? How come? Broth, kimchi, meat, sundae. Memorize the order. There will be a pop quiz.”

“Anyway, the restaurant I went to today; they also gave a lot of mixed meat, half fat, half meat. It used to be my favorite place.”

-『GukbapInsect has donated 1,000 won!』-

【I acknowledge your great taste】

『You don’t know anything about taste, glass noodles sundae is the best』

『Wow, you really know your gukbap!』

『But did you add kimchi juice to the broth? This is my third time asking because it’s important』

『Why does your voice sound so serious LOL』

『Are you a tattooed gukbap fanatic?』

『First time seeing a woman who loves gukbap this much』

While Yena was continuously expounding on her gukbap theories, the chaotic chat gradually unified around the topic of gukbap. Even the trolls who had come to disrupt found themselves drawn into the broadcaster’s narrative.

“At some point, the taste isn’t like it used to be. It’s just not as good anymore. I wonder if it’s the restaurant that changed or my tongue that changed. Maybe it’s my tongue”, she continued to mutter, her voice becoming more melancholic.

“Can tongues change? I’ve never experienced it before.”

With this confusing statement, she followed up with,

-Bleh.

A sound indicating she was sticking her tongue out as far as she could.

A sound that conjured up a specific image in the minds of most viewers.

-『ㅇㅇ has donated 1,000 won!』-

【Are you drinking again? You’re always acting weird, so I can’t tell if you’re drunk or not】

『Please, I want to see this on cam』

『How much does a cam cost』

『This, with her sticking her tongue out… that works』

『For god’s sake, turn on the cam!!』

『Restaurants cutting costs is why the food gets worse LOL』

『When will you turn on the cam』

『Didn’t you drink before you slept as well』

-Cough.

《I don’t drink much. It hurts my throat when streaming, so I drink water.》

-Slurrrrp.

-Gulp.

『That’s obviously the sound of drinking alcohol LOL』

『Ah, okay…』

『Your shamelessness has pierced the heavens, teacher』

『You lie as easily as you breathe without the cam on, huh…』

『In some ways, that’s impressive』

With her final boost, Yena half-closed her eyes and glanced at the chat, then let out a contented sigh, setting the glass down and grasping the mouse. Finally, the screen everyone had been eagerly awaiting began to appear on the monitor.

The sun was setting over a fortress.

In front of the firmly locked fortress gates, a knight knelt on one knee, carrying a kite shield with a large cross on his back. He held the pommel of a sword planted lightly in the grass with both hands, head bowed as if in prayer.

With the thudding sound of footsteps, the silhouette of a massive axe momentarily obscured the camera. The knight, emitting radiant light from his entire body, slowly rose to his feet.

After lowering the face guard of his helmet, he glanced up at the sky before drawing his sword with a flourish, charging forward with his shield like an enraged bull.

The dynamic movement paused, freezing in place and slightly rotating to show different angles. On the pitch-black screen, the words “Knight of Knight” and a logo scarred as if slashed by a sword appeared.

The grandiose background music that began to play signaled the resumption of the Challenger climb, imbued with a sense of solemnity.

“Shall we… get back to it?”