Reincarnator’s Stream

Professional streamers who combined live streaming with video channels were always plagued by their share of negative comments.

Especially this time.

Falcon Eye was receiving an unprecedented barrage of hate comments.

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– Is this guy half-blind or what? LOLOLOL

– Seriously, why so hyped over getting a single Lightning?

– Running away scared from those fake giants, can’t do anything?

– This guy, kek LOLOLOL 2nd Suhyuk-LOLOLOL yeah right LOLOLOL

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The hate comments were split into two main types. Mocking streamer Lee Suhyuk, or jabbing at Falcon Eye’s judgment for praising him.

Falcon Eye wasn’t just known for his sharp vision. Reading the comments on his channel, he quickly understood their psychology.

‘The die-hard fans are split into two factions.’

Lee Suhyuk.

He was an icon for all players, transcending the world of Earth. Over 20 years, he had become a revered figure.

With the emergence of a second Lee Suhyuk who had obtained the Lightning, fans’ reactions diverged into two camps.

‘Either they become instant fans, or label him a fake and turn into antis.’

Those who liked the resemblance to the original Suhyuk. Those who disliked him, calling him fake. The commonality was their intense bias in either direction.

‘For now… the antis are more.’

This was Falcon Eye’s conclusion after surveying the comment distribution. Streamer Lee Suhyuk. More people disliked and called him fake than acknowledged and liked him.

And this dislike extended to discrediting the process by which he acquired Lightning.

“Maybe I shouldn’t have said it.”

Falcon Eye scratched his head. Saying that his control was better than Lee Suhyuk in his prime. That statement would likely get him into trouble.

Creak.

Leaning back in his chair, Falcon Eye replayed Suhyuk’s gameplay in his mind. Despite mumbling it out of frustration from the comments,

Smirk.

“… Wouldn’t stop me, no.”

He wasn’t going to hold back on what he truly thought. He wasn’t here to fabricate opinions to fit the crowd. Most importantly, not doing so had brought him this far. Falcon Eye firmly believed it.

Stick to your convictions. That was a promise he had maintained with himself since starting his streaming career.

Buzz, buzz.

At that moment. His kit buzzed with an incoming call.

The caller ID displayed ‘Team Leader.’

‘Team Leader? Is this about an ad?’

John Dale, team leader from Balhae Entertainment, was calling. Since he rarely contacted him, Falcon Eye answered with a puzzled expression.

“Yes, sir.”

John Dale’s loud voice greeted him through the earpiece.

“What about Lee Suhyuk?”

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『Entering the boss room of the ‘Dungeon: Lair of the Exiled Lizardmen’.』

Crackle, crackle.

Yellow electric remnants coursed over Suhyuk’s body. It was prickly and numbing, but tolerable.

『‘Selfish Sacrifice Lv3’ resists the damage from ‘Lightning’.』

Tsk.

The electric charge quickly dissipated. At Level 3, self-Sacrificial Combat was performing impressively well.

‘Maintaining this level of power during normal conditions is optimal.’

Creak.

The boss room door opened.

Beyond it, the cries of the Lizardmen could be heard.

Hiss, hiss—

Sssss—

Monsters with lizard heads, standing two meters tall. Dozens of Lizardmen appeared before Suhyuk. And beyond them,

Boom.

『‘Boss: Salamander’ has appeared.』

Hiss!

An enraged giant Lizardman. The boss of this dungeon made its appearance. Cloaked in a faint flame. The leader of the Lizardmen.

‘So then…’

Step, step.

As Suhyuk walked towards them, he murmured.

“Let’s see how much output I can handle.”

He had entered this dungeon for this purpose. Unlike before, he was now in a state of full stamina, and he wanted to see how much of Lightning’s power he could unleash with Selfish Sacrifice.

Salamander was one of the highest-grade monsters found in the 2nd floor dungeons. It was a worthy opponent.

“Feels oddly familiar.”

Hiss.

The massive lizards with flicking tongues approached Suhyuk. Beyond them, salamander glared at him. Although not as large as giants, the situation felt somewhat similar to when he had fought through the giants to defeat the Giant tribe leader.

Zap.

『‘Lightning’ imbues your feet.』

Crackle!

Suhyuk’s body moved forward as if gliding over the slippery ground.

Unlike the three-meter-tall giants, the Lizardmen’s necks were at a height where his sword could reach.

Swish.

Slash.

A golden line was drawn, severing the Lizardmen’s necks. Startled, the Lizardmen who had charged at Suhyuk hesitated.

But whether they hesitated or not, Suhyuk continued to advance towards the boss.

Swipe.

His feet glided towards the Lizardmen.

Hiss.

Roar!

The Lizardmen, regaining their senses, blocked Suhyuk’s path to their boss. Suhyuk’s eyes gleamed as he connected line after line across their necks.

‘This is light.’

With ample stamina and magic, he increased his speed and added strength to his blade.

Crackle!

『‘Selfish Sacrifice Lv3’ resists the damage from ‘Lightning’.』

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Suhyuk was in his element. With the perfect balance of speed and power, he danced through the Lizardmen, his blade gleaming with electric power, cutting down anything in his path.

Despite the resistance from Selfish Sacrifice’s passive effect, he was managing to channel the devastating power of Lightning effectively.

‘Now, let’s see how you handle this.’

With calculated movements and precise strikes, Suhyuk pushed forward, inching closer to the formidable Salamander, fully intent on testing the limits of his newfound power.

Flash!

In an instant. A yellow flash burst from Suhyuk’s sword.

Boom!

A sound slower than the light it accompanied shook the cave. The Lizardmen, their necks severed and heads scorched black, collapsed to the ground. In the distance, even the dungeon boss, salamander, looked taken aback.

Swish.

It was different from fighting giants.

-Suhyuk cut down the Lizardmen rushing at him and reached the boss. And at that moment.

‘Let’s see…’

In Suhyuk’s eyes, the Salamander overlapped with the Giant tribe leader who had survived with its neck pierced.

『‘Lightning’ burns the shard.』

Crackle!

Electricity coursed from his arm into the sword.

‘Let’s see if you’re just as tough.’

A hot, stinging pain traveled up his arm. The more power he channeled, the more Lightning scorched Suhyuk’s own body.

『‘Selfish Sacrifice Lv3’ resists the damage from ‘Lightning’.』

『Resistance failed.』

『Fatigue is increasing.』

As his stamina drained and fatigue rose, the electric charge at the sword’s tip grew stronger.

His body felt hot.

A pleasant sensation. As accustomed as he was to the Lightning skill, Suhyuk knew exactly what would happen if he swung his sword like this.

He plunged into the mass of Lizardmen.

Hiss!

Salamander, flicking its tongue menacingly at him.

Boom!

Suhyuk swung Lightning.

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Rumble!

The deafening sound echoed through the cave. The sound reverberated off the ceiling, creating a booming echo as the golden lightning surged like a tidal wave where the sword had swung.

Hiss.

The Lizardmen’s screams were drowned out by the thunderous roar. A notification appeared.

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『You have conquered the ‘Dungeon: Lair of the Exiled Lizardmen’.』

『Level Up.』

『Strength increased by 1.』

『Stamina increased by 1.』

『Magic increased by 1.』

The completion of the dungeon meant that the boss was defeated. But that wasn’t all. In a single strike, the Lizardmen blocking his path were swept away.

Even though they had densely congregated to protect their boss, more than a dozen Lizardmen were wiped out with one swing of his sword.

The remaining Lizardmen turned and fled. Evidently, salamander’s death made them realize that they stood no chance against Suhyuk.

“Haaaah.”

Above the charred and split-open body of Salamander, Suhyuk breathed heavily as he observed the remnants of his Lightning scattered on the ground.

Blackened marks. That he could gather so much power and still wield it was impressive. A smirk curled on his lips.

‘Better than expected.’

And this was just the second floor. His level was still only 22. Yet, his power was remarkable.

『Fatigue: 61』

‘There’s plenty of margin with fatigue. The effect of conserving stamina is better than expected.’

Selfish Sacrifice. It was a skill that had just reached level 3. There was still plenty of room for growth. Even so, its effect was substantial.

“I could probably push out more power.”

The strength of Lightning depended on the amount of magic and stamina. And Selfish Sacrifice was a skill that could save on the stamina it consumed.

Given how Suhyuk always felt a shortage of stamina rather than magic, the skill was a perfect match for him.

【Selfish Sacrifice】

Category: Skill

Grade: D

LV: 3

Suppresses the side effects of skills and items that inflict harm on the user. Points can be used to upgrade the skill’s grade and level.

Required Points: 40,000p

A skill that had reached level 3. It had upgraded to grade D. Although still low, this upgrade was enough to visibly improve its effects.

‘Another 40,000…’

Initially, it was 10,000. Then 20,000.

And now, it required 40,000 points. Precisely doubling each time. The points required escalated consistently.

“When am I going to earn and upgrade this again…”

The points worried him more than fighting or taking trials. When would he earn enough to level up? At this rate, the required points might reach 1 million or even 100 million eventually.

Step by step, he left the dungeon.

Suhyuk thought about the company that sent him the message.

‘Balhae Entertainment, right?’

And there were a few others. Several MCN companies that partnered with streamers had contacted him. Even though it was just one day into streaming, Suhyuk’s value was immense.

The second player ever to obtain Lightning. This was an opportunity to absorb the fame of ‘Lee Suhyuk,’ one of the top players with a massive fan base.

Interest from various companies was natural.

But.

‘The other places are too small.’

For Suhyuk, who didn’t pay much attention to those messages.

‘Preferably, a bigger one would be better.’

Suhyuk had always been at the top. Whether in the height of the tower he climbed, his guild, or his status as a player. And now, having started as a streamer, he wanted the same.

For that, he wouldn’t just partner with any company. If necessary, it should be the best one.

Step.

As he emerged from the dungeon,

Swoosh.

Suhyuk stopped and scanned the trees laid out in front of the dungeon. A sigh escaped him naturally.

“You’re tenacious, too, aren’t you?”

Rustle.

At his words, the leaves trembled. The man who had been hesitating behind the tree finally stepped out right after Suhyuk continued speaking.

“I thought you’d stop following me, but what are you still waiting for?”

“I tend to be a rather persistent guy.”

The man who revealed himself. It was the third time Suhyuk had encountered him since awakening in this world 20 years in the future.

“There’s no one here but us, right?”

Eyes filled with murderous intent, Isaac glared at Suhyuk. As if he had been waiting for this moment all along, he was so engrossed in his own killing intent that he didn’t realize something crucial.

‘This guy…’

Up until now, Suhyuk had been looking at him with indifferent eyes. For the first time, he was looking at him through different eyes.

‘He’s crossed the line.’

TL’s Corner:

Bitch, you’re dead.