Chapter 12

Season 1, Episode 12 of The Genius Archer

5. Mission Impossible (2)

100,000 won for taking down the boss in one shot.

This mission was actually impossible.

-But how can the boss have just one shot left? Even a headshot won't work.

-But Bukka is dead?

-Bukka might just be classified as an elite mob.

Viewers who had seen Almond's performances so far mostly agreed that this mission would be a bit difficult.

-It's a safe investment. That thing lol.

-Poor Almond. He looks like he doesn't know anything.

-Almond doesn't know anything. Poor guy.

-Ahaha lol.

-Ahaha lol.

Opinions ranged from calling the 100,000 won investment a safe asset to expressing sympathy for Almond.

However, Sanghyun was full of fighting spirit.

Regardless of whether it was possible to kill the boss with a headshot, he couldn't help but feel good that the mission had been set.

"Thank you, RubySword. I'll definitely get that 100,000 won!"

Sanghyun emphasized RubySword's name and conveyed his gratitude and determination.

'I'm glad this 100,000 won mission came up.'

Whether this mission was impossible or not, Sanghyun felt more than 100,000 won worth of gratitude to RubySword.

People often refer to it as a 'windfall.'

When someone puts up a large sum of money at the front, the psychological barrier for those who follow to sponsor is greatly reduced.

RubySword had done a great job in that role.

For the first time, a simple chat-based sponsorship appeared, not a mission.

'Good.'

Sanghyun knew this was a good sign. While missions are good for the broadcast, such chat-based sponsorships are the most ideal for revenue.

"Thank you, GajiBokum. I'll do my best!"

He waved and answered diligently, making sure not to forget to mention the name.

-Is that someone's name, GajiBokum? lol.

-Uh...

-Do you ignore eggplant? It's delicious when fried.

-Please mosaic the name a bit.

Even if other mischievous viewers might tease him a bit, GajiBokum would feel good.

Through the sponsorship, he knew his presence was affecting the room.

The attention and response were definitely worth more than 2,000 won.

'Regeno' means 'legend.' Sanghyun didn't know why it was called 'RegeNo,' but he could understand the general meaning and could answer.

"Thank you, Oregeno. I'll try my best to play RegeNo."

Even before the game started, he had already received two sponsorships.

'Really, is everything going well?'

Sanghyun's heart was pounding.

Some might say he's making a fuss over a small amount of money, but sponsorships are more important for naturally popping up and blending into the broadcast.

Ten 1,000 won sponsorships are better than one 10,000 won sponsorship.

It seemed that Sanghyun's broadcast was heading in that direction, at least in his mind.

Ding.

The mission reward increased to 110,000 won, and now the game was officially starting.

Flash.

A white flash burst out, and he was summoned to the middle of a green forest. A bright blonde girl approached, contrasting with the lush scenery.

"Thank you so much."

She was a noble lady who had almost been attacked by bandits earlier. She was expressing her gratitude directly.

This character, named Emilia, seemed to be the heroine, or one of the heroines.

A choice appeared.

While many in the chat were shouting '2222,' Sanghyun knew that choosing such an option would make the broadcast difficult.

He chose option 1 smoothly.

"It's nothing. It's what a mercenary does."

Emilia smiled brightly and said, "Thank you anyway."

-Whoa.

-She's so cool.

-She's beautiful!

As expected, no one complained about choosing option 1.

"My lady."

Then, Roman interjected.

"Based on the interrogation of the prisoners, there is a risk that the bandits are spread throughout this mountain range. We plan to send a special attack team to completely eliminate them. What do you think?"

It was a sign that a quest was about to start.

Logically, it was an absurd move. The mercenary group's strength shown earlier was barely enough, yet they were splitting their forces to eliminate the bandits.

-If it wasn't for Almond, they would have been wiped out just now. lol.

-Haha.

-Roman is the best in Kingdom. No kidding.

-Roman is just overhyped.

-Haha.

The chat knew it was a funny development, but since everyone loved the game Kingdom, they just went along with it.

"Sure. If you can do that, I'm very grateful. Should we prepare to camp here?"

"That will be handled by the remaining guard."

"Yes. I'll help too."

Emilia didn't seem like a typical noble lady. Normally, nobles would focus on giving orders from the back, but her proactive attitude was impressive.

-Whoa. Emilia has good character.

-She's so good. I actually turned on Kingdom because of Emilia. lol.

-Other heroines... Kingdom is RoseNita.

-Haha. RoseNita is the best.

'There are others besides Emilia.'

Sanghyun noticed the presence of other heroines by observing the chat.

It's a common setup in male-oriented open-world games, much like in the classic Witcher series.

"Let's go."

Clatter. Clatter.

Roman and Almond rode ahead, leaving Emilia and the guards behind.

There were about 20 troops.

A large mission appeared, and a brief cut scene played.

Swish.

A scene of pushing through dark foliage.

The attack team was already off their horses, and the large moon faintly illuminated the enemy camp.

Roman was at the front. He quietly raised his fist, signaling to stop approaching. He then whispered,

"We'll get as close as possible and hit them from behind all at once."

The other members of the attack team nodded.

They spread out in a fan formation. Almond also moved to his position.

"Huff..."

Almond's breath rose in a white mist. Sanghyun couldn't tell if it was his own breath or Almond's.

'This is more tense than I thought.'

Indeed, the game couldn't be underestimated. The realism of a full-dive game was truly like reality itself.

Swish!

Then, Roman's sword flashed in the moonlight and was drawn.

"Roarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr