Chapter 10 of Ol Master's Game Broadcast

"Haha, this is interesting. His broadcasting skills are really impressive. To use a casual 1v1 like this... "

Hucheongsoo.

He looked like an ordinary middle-aged man in his 40s, but despite his plain appearance, he was quite famous.

"Using my name to boost his broadcast and then planning to eat me... This is really bold. Or, is it just natural for him?"

Elbow.

He was also well-known as the absolute top player of Iron Fist. Recalling the message from Mint, Park Hayun, who had visited him not long ago, he chuckled again.

- I heard what Mr. Elbow said. After discussing with my brother, we decided that I am currently not good enough to match Mr. Elbow. I will reach the Jin: Purple rank and then challenge you to a 1v1. In the process, I will have to borrow your name and reputation, so I am contacting you in advance to seek your understanding.

A message that calmly and succinctly conveyed his intentions.

If it weren't for the fact that he had interacted with Mint a few times and had some broadcasting exchanges, he would have ignored it outright.

However, because it was from a familiar face and the main content of the message was about Haeseong rather than Mint, Elbow readily accepted.

"Two months... Is it really possible?"

He had some doubts about whether Haeseong could reach Jin: Purple within the short two months Mint mentioned.

Blue, Purple, Gold.

Breaking through these three major barriers to reach Jin: Purple in just two months would be a tough task, even for Elbow, who was Hucheongsoo.

Of course—

"…If the abilities he showed in the 1v1 with Mint are effective in the upper tiers, it might be possible."

Considering Haeseong's insane game sense and abilities displayed in the 1v1 with Mint, it didn't feel entirely impossible.

And then.

"…Comet's 10 consecutive wins in placement matches?"

Changsoo's eyes widened and then formed a crescent moon when he saw the title of a new streamer's broadcast in the newcomer category.

"I can't let this slide."

Hucheongsoo, known as Elbow in the streaming world, was just another Trica viewer when his broadcast was off.

"…I'll watch as a non-logged-in user first."

Considering his reputation, Changsoo decided to watch Comet's broadcast as a non-logged-in user.

* * *

A black screen.

A natural screen for Haeseong, who had no waiting room or intro video.

Looking at his face reflected on the black screen, Haeseong, who was slightly nervous, chuckled.

'Here I am, the one who never gets nervous in front of a million troops, getting nervous about an internet broadcast? Ridiculous.'

Feeling his tension melt away as he recalled the past, Jinhyeok checked the bottom of the broadcast.

"Twelve, I guess. It's time to start."

Thanks to the newcomer category for new streamers in Trica, Haeseong, despite being a first-time broadcaster, already had over ten viewers.

Of course, most of them were likely to leave after a brief look, but it didn't matter.

Click—

Turning on the microphone and switching the black screen to the camera view with his mouse, Haeseong smiled and greeted the viewers.

"Trica. Nice to meet you, everyone. I'm Comet."

- Wow!

- Surprised!

- …What? Why is there light when you turned on the camera?

- Self-luminous streamer ㄷㄷ

Seeing the viewers' surprised reactions to the black screen they had seen until now, Haeseong smiled slightly.

"You all are quite entertaining."

- Don't laugh. I might fall for you.

- Squeee! It's purifying ㅏㅏㅏㅏ

- But, what game are you playing for the 10 consecutive wins? Is it Trica?

- Legendary League is boring! It's a game where you fight your team, not the enemy.

Seeing Haeseong's gentle smile, the viewers, who were glowing again, and the question about what game he would play, Haeseong answered lightly.

"Step-on-me-huhuhu, today's game is Iron Fist."

- ㅋㅋㅋ How can someone's name be Step-on-me-huhuhu

- Ahhh!

- But, it's funnier that the broadcaster read it without blinking ㅋㅋㅋ

When everyone burst out laughing at the name of the viewer who asked the question.

- Oh, but isn't Comet the one who burned down the Afy Gallery?

'Here he comes.'

Confirming that a viewer had recognized him, Haeseong became Comet.

"You know. It's the same person."

- Wow! So you're really Mint's older brother?

- Do you know what Mint is doing now?

"Yes. He's probably scratching his belly and watching Newtube in his room right now."

- ㅋㅋㅋ Real-life siblings, 100% accurate.

- Even good-looking siblings should act like this in real life!

Hearing the insults directed at himself, the wall of Comet's room shook.

Thump thump thump!

"Sorry. My room isn't soundproof, so it seems the neighbor is complaining."

- Who's the neighbor?

- Ah ㅋㅋ I get it.

"Mint."

- ㅋㅋㅋ Real-time complaint, impressive.

- A real-life gang will come soon. Lock the door, broadcaster!

- Wild Mint appears! You are refreshed!

Thinking about Mint, who would immediately complain upon hearing the insults, the viewers laughed. Thanks to the additional viewers, Comet's audience now exceeded 20.

'Not bad for a first broadcast.'

Of course, it didn't grow any further.

Confirming that there were no more changes in the number of viewers, Comet immediately moved on to the main broadcast.

"Let's end the small talk and connect to Iron Fist right away. See you inside."

- Cobaa~

- ㅋㅋ Just sending us off.

- ㄹㅇ He's going to play a game, so he's just sending us off.

With the viewers playfully saying goodbye, Comet leaned into the capsule installed in a corner of his room by Hayun and instantly connected to Iron Fist.

At that moment, a broadcast was also being live-streamed from the next room.

* * *

"Ugh… What a stupid older brother. I'm working too, and he's just scratching his belly and watching Newtube!"

- Ah ㅋㅋ We heard Mint's usual self.

- Belly scratching ㅋㅋ Our sister overlaps with ours.

- This is real-life siblings ㅋㅋ

Hayun, now as Mint, grumbled and returned to her seat to check her broadcast screen.

On Mint's broadcast screen, Comet was just disappearing into the capsule to connect.

The reason Comet appeared on Mint's broadcast was simple.

"…Observing my older brother is too hard."

Today's broadcast concept for Mint was 'Observing My Older Brother's Diary.'

In other words, she was co-streaming Comet's broadcast.

- Mint's wall-banging sound is all in Comet's broadcast ㅋㅋ

- So strong! A future general! Kim Mint!

- But why is Mint's older brother broadcasting?

- What? Lu?

Of course, there were viewers who were curious about Comet's sudden start of broadcasting, but most were enjoying the synergy between Mint and Comet.

- Ah ㅋㅋ I just went to Comet's broadcast!

- Mint… Stay well, I'm going to Comet's broadcast…

- Comet's coins will skyrocket! No one will miss this now!

Seeing the Trica viewers flooding in with comments about mocking her and moving to Comet's broadcast, Mint burst out in anger.

"Bad guys! How can you do that!"

- Mint… Don't drag it out. It's ugly…

- ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

- ??? : Johnny?

- ??? : He's sleeping…

- I feel like a boyfriend trying to stop his girlfriend from leaving.

With a pained expression, trying to stop the Trica viewers from leaving, Mint smiled inwardly.

'Going as planned.'

People tend to do more of what they're told not to.

Naturally, she promoted Comet's broadcast and pretended to be desperate to keep the viewers from moving over.

Thus, she made her Trica viewers move to Comet's broadcast.

Succeeding in her plan, Mint pouted without showing it.

"Hmph, those who want to watch my brother's broadcast will do so. I'll just watch and comment on his game. Manager~ Ban all the people who just mocked me~"

- ㄷㄷㄷㄷ Tyrant Kim Mint

- Your honor, I didn't say anything. My cat did it.

Jokingly threatening to ban everyone, Mint sent a message to Comet through the game messenger.

- Brother, I'll watch your placement matches. Oh, and I'm broadcasting.

Quickly sending the message and not waiting for Comet's reply, Mint clicked on the friend window to watch Comet's screen.

"Let's see the skills of the man recognized by Mr. Elbow! Comet."

- ㄷㄷㄷㄷ Sucking the life out of your brother on the first day of broadcasting.

- Building up for this!

- Is this why you made your older brother broadcast, Kim Mint?!

- Scary…!

The viewers, who realized Mint's intention from the natural screen transition, hit their foreheads, but Mint didn't care.

"Opposite~ Opposite~ My brother is the one sucking the life out of me. There's such a difference in viewers. What can a small streamer do!"

- This will be controversial.

- Breaking news) Kim Mint, Haeko streamers are not human.

- It will go on King Wiki ㅋㅋ

"No, stop exaggerating! Stop it!"

- No~ I won't stop~

- ㅋㅋㅋ Coming to my senses?

While bickering with the viewers who naturally latched onto her words, Mint soon shifted her attention to Comet's screen, where he had quickly found a ranked match.

"Oh, he got a match."

- Already in ranked?

- A game that thoroughly follows the law of the jungle.

- ㄹㅇ How did they make a game where you can start with ranked matches?

- If you're scared, play a normal match.

- Lions push their cubs off cliffs…

In the screen, Comet, as if practice matches were unnecessary, immediately entered a ranked match.

"The character… It's the same as last time."

- Mint also picks the default character, so meeting in placement matches is common~

- ㄹㅇㅋㅋ

"…My brother is good, okay?!"

- Whoa, I know~

- That's why he's so good~

"Ugh…!"

The character Comet chose was the default character.

Seeing him choose the same character without a moment's hesitation, just like the first time, the viewers teased Mint, who had lost to such a basic character.

But a loss is a loss.

Especially when it was a crushing defeat, there was nothing Mint could do.

Of course, her frustration was brief.

Mint didn't forget her main task.

"The opponent… is a demon fighter. Ugh, that instant-win character!"

Commentary.

Mint, who didn't forget to comment on Comet's broadcast, immediately expressed her frustration at the opponent's character.

At that moment, the viewers nodded in agreement.

- ㄹㅇㄹㅇ

- That instant-win character needs a patch.

- It's too overpowered.

Demons.

One of the three races in Iron Fist, known for being easy and powerful.

Being easy and powerful means it's simple, so its strengths fade in the upper tiers, but in the lower tiers, there's no more malicious race.

"To briefly explain for those who don't know, demons are strong in physical abilities but have low energy (mystic energy). They can't use many skills but rely on beating the opponent with normal attacks. The best strategy is to focus on destroying the weak horns, but it's very difficult."

Considering there were viewers who didn't play Iron Fist, Mint's explanation, while twirling her fingers in her hair, resonated with the audience.

- Centipedes are annoying in a different way.

- Centipedes are annoying because they take a long time, but instant-win demons are annoying because they try to win the game quickly.

- ㄹㅇㄹㅇ

- Are the horns made to be broken? They never break.

Iron Fist is very similar to reality but is ultimately a game.

Regardless of size or gender, damage is determined by the game's system values. Demons have the highest system damage and slightly higher physical abilities, allowing them to move a bit faster than other races. In a fighting game, this slight speed advantage is significant, which is why demons are called instant-win characters.

With their fast speed, they can throw punches and kicks casually, and if the opponent falls, it's a great advantage.

"Hmm, my brother will do well, but… I really hope he doesn't lose."

- Even calling him brother, you're still favoring him.

- The goal seems to be 10 consecutive wins in placement matches. If he loses the first match, Mint's support will be ruined.

- ㄹㅇㅋㅋ

Facing such an overpowered, instant-win character, Mint was worried and desperately hoped Comet would win.

Of course, the reason was a bit different from what the viewers thought, like a younger sister caring for her older brother.

"If I lose to him, what does that make me? I absolutely can't lose."

- Ah ㅋㅋ It's for your own pride.

- As expected, Mint! You never lose your ugliness!

- To make my imagination a reality! I'm trembling! I'm in awe!

- Chuminhamt! Minchutam!

When the viewers learned the reason—she couldn't tolerate the idea of the newbie she had been overwhelmingly defeated by winning in the first placement match—they pointed at Mint.

"It's starting!"

- Comet! Comet! Comet!

- Show us!

- How to easily eat an instant-win character with a default character like a piece of cake

The countdown ended, and the game began.

The attention of the viewers, including Mint, shifted to Haeseong in an instant.

"…Huh?"

- Huh?

The scene that unfolded as soon as the game started left Mint and the Trica viewers in shock.