Chapter 4 of All Master's Game Broadcast

Iron Fist.

This game, commonly known as "Tekken," was a virtual reality game that added a layer of virtual reality to the Tekken-like elements familiar from arcade and computer games.

While it could be considered a completely different game from the past Tekken, one thing was certain.

- Newbie? After all, the best way to train is to be a newbie!

- Asking for help as a newbie? What are you talking about, if you don't know, you should get hit!

- About Latte... When you meet a veteran, you should have raised your guard at least once instead of asking for help!

- Yoouuuzuuu, that's why you can't do it!

Rejection of newbies.

The game's tendency to become dominated by veterans.

And the ultimate expression of this, the enhanced version of "If you don't know, you should get hit," known as "Mol? Lu? Match."

As a result, newbies who encountered Iron Fist either shed tears of frustration and quit or gritted their teeth and became veterans themselves.

They had to choose one of these two paths.

However, despite this, Iron Fist boasted a level of popularity that earned it the title of one of the "Four Great Games" due to its nature as a virtual reality game, its near-infinite freedom, and its suitability for learning how to control one's body before playing other virtual reality games.

"Shall we start right away?"

"I'll go in first and warm up a bit."

"Sure, go ahead."

Given that it was a game they were playing for the first time, it would be too much to expect Haeseong to start immediately, even if he was Haeseong.

Or, to be more precise, it would be difficult to aim for a perfect victory if he started immediately.

Haeseong moved to the capsule he had installed in the living room, and the viewers tilted their heads in confusion.

- But didn't Mint have another capsule?

- That's right.

The capsule Mint used was a broadcast capsule, a pinnacle of technology among existing capsules.

It wasn't a high-end model, but it was more than sufficient for broadcasting, even to the point of being excessive.

There was no reason for Mint to use a different capsule when she had such a good one.

In other words, it was unlikely that she had a spare capsule.

- Oh, she does have one.

- But that one...

However, viewers who had been watching Mint's broadcasts for a long time knew that she had another capsule.

Just that—

- It's the one she used in the early days of her broadcasts.

- ...? When was that, a few years ago?

- Even back then, she probably couldn't afford a new capsule.

- ...Haha, wow, Mint is really cheap.

- Is she really challenging a guy who's been away for 10 years with an old capsule and a game she's never played before?

- Mr. Mint... I've been a fan of Mint for 10 years (or not), but I can't defend her this time.

- I'll defend her! I'll defend her with a shield!

- Reverse Mint

- Cheap Mint

-[Nauseated Mint Emoji]

The problem was that the old capsule Mint was using was so outdated that it was like a fourth-dimensional wall compared to her usual capsule.

While there were no safety issues, the reaction speed, physical compatibility, and synchronization rate were so poor that it could be considered trash compared to the latest capsules.

Haeseong was given this old capsule, while Mint used a high-end one, which led to a chorus of complaints.

But Mint was unapologetic.

"The world of competition is ruthless. I chose the best option to ensure my victory."

The viewers were taken aback by her serious and confident response, but—

- ...Did you really have to take everything to feel satisfied...!!!

- But since Mint's brother took everything else, it's okay for Mint to take the capsule, right?

- Oh, that's true. Taking only the capsule would be too easy for Mint, right?

- Haha, I guess we should give her about 10 billion to balance it out.

"…If anyone speaks now, they're banned!"

They were pro trolls.

Experts in the art of annoying the broadcaster.

If there was a major in annoying the broadcaster, they could have been top of their class at Seoul National University.

Faced with their taunts, Mint shouted.

-(Voice Recording)

-If anyone speaks, they're banned~

-Haha, that's exactly what I expected.

-This is totally 100% Mint.

-Wow! Bro, that was totally a ban, I mean, Mint!

"…Tsk."

But it only served as a prelude to more taunting.

Mint, who was making a grimace at the recorded message mocking her words, gritted her teeth and shouted.

"I'm opening a betting arena!"

-...Oh!

-God Mint! God Mint! God Mint!

-Gambling? My mouth is watering!

-Broadcaster, step down! I'm betting all my memories with the broadcaster today!

-Haha, life is one shot~

-I'm going to Mars today~

Betting Arena.

Points accumulated by watching the broadcast can be exchanged for emotes.

There was a betting event in Trika where viewers could bet these points.

Of course, it was common for points accumulated over a long time to be wiped out or for "memories" to be duplicated.

But despite this, viewers cheered as they shook the points they had saved up bit by bit, celebrating the opening of the betting arena.

"Let's keep it simple: Mint wins vs. Haeseong wins."

-Oh, haha, there's no one who would choose the latter here, right?

-Mint's cheapness has reached its peak. Is it possible for Haeseong to win? Haha, unless he comes back as a hero from another world, it's impossible~

-Really, I'm all in on Mint's win~

-Reverse bet wins... Reverse bet wins... Reverse bet wins...

-Kids, you should say, "Reverse bet, I'll eat well"~

-Reverse bet, I'll eat well~ Reverse bet, I'll eat well~ Reverse bet, I'll eat well~

The event was simple.

Would Mint win or would Haeseong win?

Viewers split into factions, betting their points, which were the embodiment of their memories with Mint, like mad.

"Okay! That's it! Wow... It's extremely one-sided. 92 to 8? The regular bet is 1.2 times. The reverse bet is... 8 times?"

The results after the betting period left Mint in shock.

92 to 8.

The number of viewers betting on Mint's win was almost overwhelming.

"These tsundere types! You all really like me, don't you!"

-...We're, friends, right? (Wiping under the nose)

-Even if Mint is a king, the ones making reverse bets aren't black cows.

-But 8% of people made reverse bets, that's surprising.

-Reverse betters, come to your senses! Reverse betters, come to your senses!

The chat window was flooded with taunts from the 92% of viewers who had bet on the regular outcome, mocking the 8% who had made reverse bets.

But the reverse betters remained calm.

-Reverse bet wins.

-Haeseong says... You have to beat your younger brother (or not).

-Believe in Haeseong, and points will rain from the sky!

-Honestly, with 8 times, it's worth a shot, right?

-Haha, it's a one-shot deal~

Originally, those who make reverse bets are people who bet everything on the big win in their heads.

Of course, they wouldn't be swayed by external pressure.

Of course, when the reverse bet fails, they would kneel and beg, but they were all strong at first.

"Regular bet: 'MintLover' with 250,000 points. Reverse bet: ...'ReverseBetKing' with 320,000 points?! Are you crazy?"

-Haha, 320,000 points, haha

-You're betting that much on a reverse bet? Your nickname fits you.

-How much would you get if you win? 8 times... 2,400,000 points, wow

-ReverseBetKing, if you win, can I have a Melona?

But the enormous points bet on the reverse side left Mint and the viewers in shock.

320,000 points.

An enormous amount that would take months to accumulate even by watching the broadcast all day.

It was natural for people to be shocked when such points were bet on the reverse side.

No regrets if you win the reverse bet...!

"Thank you for the 1,000 won donation, ReverseBetKing. So, you bet 320,000 points on the reverse bet?"

-Haha, you must be going crazy.

-You'll win the reverse bet and then lose it all, haha

The commotion was short-lived as the person who placed the 320,000-point bet appeared.

"Oh, a mission has come in too."

After the betting arena closed, people started placing missions.

It was also a way to cheer for Mint to protect the points they had bet.

The missions quickly piled up, reaching 125,000 won if Mint won.

The result of 92% of the viewers contributing a little here and there.

But reverse betters are always generous.

"..."

-15 from the start?

-They're shouting reverse bets.

-Haha, is that also ReverseBetKing?

-Paying money to get points... the spirit of self-sacrifice and the determination to endure hardships!

A 150,000 won mission from someone presumed to be 'ReverseBetKing,' who had placed the largest bet of 320,000 points.

Thinking it might be a safe bet, those who had placed regular bets and those who had placed reverse bets started placing missions on the reverse side, believing they would benefit either way.

The result was impressive.

"Is this why people make reverse bets?"

-Broadcaster, get a grip!

-Stop the bribery!

-Stop!

-You wouldn't manipulate the game for 330,000 won, would you?

-Then I'd be a gangster too!

330,000 won.

A sum equivalent to a day's salary for a corporate executive. Seeing Mint's eyes waver, the viewers who had placed regular bets were shocked.

If Mint closed her eyes and let Haeseong win, she would earn over 300,000 won, but they would lose all their points.

Given that the points bet by 92% of the viewers totaled several million, their reaction was understandable.

"When have you ever lost for money?"

-That's Mint! I believed in you!

-Mint! Mint! Mint! Mint!

-MoneyLover! MoneyLover! MoneyLover!

Mint smiled calmly, showing her determination not to lose.

Of course—

"MoneyLover, you're banned."

Mint swiftly banned or muted those who were taunting her, then immediately lay down in her capsule set up in the soundproof booth.

"See you in a bit!"

With a mischievous smile, Mint disappeared into the capsule, and the screen the viewers were watching changed from the camera showing the soundproof booth to the virtual reality game 'Iron Fist.'

* * *

While Mint was naturally gathering missions by bickering with the viewers in the real world.

Haeseong, who had already logged into Iron Fist, had grasped everything about the game.

"Demons, humans, angels. There are three races... and the default character is human, right?"

The races in Iron Fist:

Demons, humans, angels.

Demons have weaker 'energy' for special attacks compared to other races but have strong physical abilities.

Humans have average physical abilities but can use the 'demonic energy' of demons, the 'mana' of humans, and the 'divine power' of angels.

Angels have physical abilities stronger than humans but weaker than demons and can recover health and enhance physical abilities through 'divine power.'

Each race had its strengths and weaknesses, but for Haeseong, who was just starting the game, the only option was the default human character.

But Haeseong wasn't bothered.

"This is enough."

He could handle demons and angels well, but he didn't want to spend money to unlock characters, so he chose the default character and warmed up.

Seeing Mint's message pop up, Haeseong casually replied and accepted her invitation to a one-on-one training arena.

"How about it? Can you handle it?"

"It's enough."

"Will the default character do? I'm an angel, and a fighter."

"A master doesn't blame his tools."

"...Tch, even if you're my brother, you're unlucky."

Mint, with white wings on her back, looked like an angel from a myth.

She was indeed an angel in the game, but her appearance played a significant role.

But even she paled in comparison to Haeseong.

Or rather, to the game nickname 'Comet.'

With messy black hair and a simple, almost hikikomori-like outfit, his face, partially hidden by his hair, transformed him from a hikikomori to a decadent handsome man.

After grumbling about how unfair it was that he was her brother, Mint remembered something.

"Oh, right, I'll tell you about what happened outside."

"Did something happen?"

"Not really. It's just that... more people are betting on you."

"..."

More people betting on him.

Confused by Mint's words, Haeseong tilted his head, and Mint quickly explained.

Understanding, Haeseong nodded.

"It's similar to nobles betting on gladiators and giving them extra money to fight harder."

"...The analogy is strange, but it's similar."

The analogy made Mint look dazed, but it wasn't wrong.

The betting arena was like nobles betting on gladiators, and the missions were like the extra money given to make the gladiators fight better.

In short, it was a concept of giving more money for a win.

'Reminds me of the old days.'

Thinking back to when he was first dragged into this world.

The worst situation he had been in, rolling around in the Colosseum.

Smiling slightly, Haeseong straightened up.

"Since I understand, let's start."

"...Alright. I'll start right away!"

"Okay."

Watching Haeseong, Mint manipulated the training arena's system.

The background changed, and the training arena transformed into one of the many backgrounds in 'Iron Fist.'

-Whoa!

-Mint! Mint! Mint!

-Comet! Comet! Comet!

-You bet everything on me~

"...Interesting."

Ironically, the background this time was the Colosseum.

Seeing the programmed characters shouting, Haeseong smiled.

Comet, the gladiator.

It was the name and profession of Haeseong when he first started in this world.

And it all began from there.

"Thinking back to the old days, I can't tarnish the honor of the gladiator Comet."

The legend of the undefeated All Master began in the Colosseum, a playground for nobles.

Comet, the undefeated gladiator who never lost.

Haeseong had no intention of tarnishing his own honor.

Even if this was a game and not reality, and even if his opponent was his younger sister, Haeun, it made no difference.

Thus, the undefeated honor of the gladiator, built on Earth, began to be rebuilt.