Chapter 32 - An Unexpected Proposal (1)

Lee Kyung-bok was happy.

The chat window that took up part of his screen.

- Can you feel the difference with 'Perfect' now?

- It's different from Yami, just different from Yami!

- Ah, lol, it's not the difference between a low-level ninja and a Hokage, lol.

- Ah, this is what a Perfect backdoor is.

- Backdoor (Penta Kill)

The viewers' playful comments brought a smile to his lips.

- It wasn't our team that won, it was 'Purple' who won.

- What are you looking at, lol.

- But when did these guys run away?

- They immediately quit, those cheap bastards.

- They ran away so dirtily and shamefully, lol.

- Even more dirtily, lol.

One viewer's chat drew the attention back to the teammates. They had ended the game without a word of apology as soon as it was over.

- That's why they only do politics.

- Lol, they don't have the skills, so they just want to tear others down.

- Their nicknames are all preserved, lol.

- Delete it, newbie.

The viewers' mockery continued.

Lee Kyung-bok felt the same way, but he was worried it might get out of hand if left unchecked.

"Hey, don't be too harsh. After all, I was able to backdoor thanks to their support in the team fight."

- You're covering for them?

- But Purple melted the inhibitor faster than the five opponents, lol.

- Shiny, shiny, sit down!

- What about your integrity?

- No, no, it means they did a good job as a meat shield.

- Ah, lol, the newbies don't know anything.

- The teammates also blacklisted Purple.

- Ah, I didn't know that, lol.

His words divided the chat window between those who were impressed and those who wanted to tease him further.

Of course, the latter group was more numerous.

Lee Kyung-bok took advantage of the mood and added a comment.

"Ultimately, we won, right?"

- That's right.

- Ah, lol, we have to win first.

- This is why PerfectTube works well.

- You're the editor, aren't you?

- If you need help, put a carrot in the next video!

The atmosphere was warm and friendly.

['Agent Q' has donated 10,000 won.]

[Can't you play any games...?]

The sudden donation drew everyone's attention. Lee Kyung-bok hadn't opened it.

It was clear that Choi Byung-hoon had chosen the timing for the donation.

"Ah, thank you, Agent Q. Can't play any games, hmm? I don't think so."

- Ah, lol, Agent Q, lol.

- Again, you're lying like breathing, aren't you?

- But it's true, lol.

- If Purple can't play, no one can, right?

- Yeah, that's right.

The viewers reacted immediately to his words. Lee Kyung-bok laughed and waved his hands.

"No, please listen to the end. 'I haven't played more games,' that's what I was trying to say."

['MysticDorWin' has donated 10,000 won.]

[???: It's obvious even without playing.]

['PerfectMind' has donated 5,000 won.]

[???: I haven't played many because they're boring.]

['VoiceOfConscience' has donated 20,000 won.]

[???: I haven't played because the overall level of the games is low.]

The chat window was flooded with 'lol' as donations poured in.

- Ah, I see.

- Are you a troll, lol?

- Lol, the level of distortion is like a black hole.

- ???: I'll play when the Purple difficulty comes out.

- If you want to make jokes, pay for them!

- Info: The developers are updating the difficulty of the game because of Purple.

- Is this really true?

At this point, the teasing viewers made the chat window even more lively.

Lee Kyung-bok thanked the donors and checked the time.

'Already this late?'

More time had passed than he thought.

Especially this game, where he prepared a solo backdoor and the teammates tried to manage their kill/death ratio for a long game, had extended the playtime.

'But still, over 2,000 people...'

A natural smile appeared on Lee Kyung-bok's face.

He was happy that the viewers from the other stream had pushed the number to over 3,000, but he was even happier that over 2,000 people had stayed with him until this late hour.

When the donations finally stopped, Lee Kyung-bok clapped his hands lightly.

"Well, it's quite late now. Thank you all for being with me today. I know you all have things to do."

- ???

- No way, it's not late.

- Time is relative, you know?

- Ah, lol, the night owls are just starting.

- I don't go to work!

- How can you watch other streams after seeing such a play? You're responsible!

The viewers immediately reacted, sensing what he was about to do. But that was only the hope of the new viewers.

- This is the first time the newbies have seen a 'Perfect' stream.

- Hey, don't step in. You'll be torn apart.

- Purple's stream is a world-class event!

- Even the stream is perfect...

- I miss it (tear) (tear)

- TBA! PBA! CBA!

The regular viewers had already accepted it and were waiting for Lee Kyung-bok's farewell. Seeing their reactions, he smiled brightly.

"See you in the next stream. TBA!"

* * *

Mystic League was a popular game with its own dedicated boards on various community sites.

'MP.GG'.

This was the name of the largest community.

'MP.GG' was more than just a community site. It provided player statistics for Mystic League and services to find teammates from duos to 5-man queues.

Therefore, 'MP.GG' was known as a place that never sleeps, with users active even late at night.

And the community was currently ablaze with one streamer.

[Today's Jigen Defeat Video.avi]

The well-known physical streamer 'Jigen' had been popular for a long time but had also been a target of criticism and sniping due to his popularity.

Someone who heard that Jigen had lost posted the video.

[-Jigen, you deserve it, lol.]

[-Is this really that impressive?]

[-Lol, the shortest retirement.]

The comments mocking him with likes were as if they had made a pact. However, Jigen had a strong fan base that loved him as much as his detractors.

[-Ah, lol, these guys are at it again.]

[-They can't even open their mouths in-game.]

[-These guys who can't even snipe properly are at it again, lol.]

The fans immediately downvoted the post. The ratio was evenly split, and the video quickly rose to the top due to the high level of interest.

[-Jigen isn't that good, right?]

[-Lol, he's at the level of a guide, so he refused the pro offer, right?]

[-These guys won't listen even if you explain, lol.]

[-Lol, he's said many times that he's a hardcore gamer.]

[-It's sad to see them gloating over one loss.]

[-That's what hardcore fans are like.]

[-Do they have the confidence to snipe?]

[-They're just being flattered by noobs and trolls, lol.]

[-If you're annoyed, why don't you challenge them in a lane match?]

The comments turned into a mud-slinging match. Despite the intense rivalry, there was one thing everyone agreed on.

[-Is Jigen a good player?]

[-Lol, watching the video, he's terrible, lol.]

[-PerfectPlay? He lives up to his name, lol.]

[-He lost because he's that good.]

The player who beat Jigen, 'PerfectPlay', was the focus.

[-Damn, even with Yami, lol.]

[-To beat Jigen with Yami, is he crazy?]

[-Jigen's level is exposed, right?]

[-No, he's just crazy, lol.]

[-To use Yami's ultimate, he must be a pro.]

[-I've never seen Yami's ultimate in-game.]

Moreover, 'Yami', a champion often considered a troll, was well-known to the community.

But the surprise didn't end there.

[-Wow, lol, have you checked this guy's stats?]

[-I haven't, so tell me!]

[-Lol, you're a ping freak, aren't you?]

[-How long does it take to check, lol?]

[-I haven't checked either, but I know the top comments haven't.]

[-(OP) This is his second game.]

[-What do you mean?]

[-What's going on???]

How many games had the player who beat Jigen played?

Curious, a few people checked 'PerfectPlay's stats on the stats search function.

But the mystery only deepened.

[-No, I don't like Jigen, but can he lose to a newbie who's only played two games?]

[-Only if a gun is pointed at his head.]

[-He'd lose no matter what.]

[-I found out he's a lower-tier streamer?]

[-A Mystic streamer who's only played two games?]

[-No, he's a hardcore gamer. There are videos on PerfectTube.]

[-What's a Bark, you troll?]

[-S**t, I'll give you the link.]

Even the anti-fans and fans who hadn't seen the stream were puzzled, leading to further investigation of the streamer 'Purple'.

Just as things were calming down, a new post appeared.

[Jigen Apologized!]

[Jigen, pretending to be nice, I knew you'd get caught eventually, lol.

Before the game, he dissed the opposing streamer for picking Yami.

But he got completely destroyed.

He tried to gank with his teammates but got wrecked by the ultimate.

After losing so shamefully, he realized it and apologized right after the game, lol.

He did something wrong but immediately went into an ad, lol.

He wants to maintain his image and make money, lol.

It's just ridiculous!]

The post was a clip of Jigen apologizing to Purple right after the game.

[-I knew it, lol.]

[-S**t, he actually apologized.]

[-But if the opponent doesn't accept it, is an apology enough?]

[-His integrity is ruined;;;]

[-What's this devil's edit? He said he'd apologize again after the ad?]

[-Lol, it's a clip, not the full video.]

[-No, he just ended the stream after the ad.]

[-Purple ended the stream first, what?]

[-I don't like Jigen, but this is a bit cheap.]

The post turned into a battleground between anti-fans and fans. But as more details emerged, people began to question again.

[-I saw the 1v1, but he picked 1v5?]

[-He won 5v1 with Yami?]

[-Not just won, it was a penta kill, lol.]

[-Is this the legendary Yami?]

[-What's real here, s**t?]

[-Today, Sunil wins his first victory.]

[-I'm so frustrated, I'll just watch it all.]

Someone brought a solution to the confused community.

[Purple, this guy is real.]

[Watch the video first.

<Yami Temple Backdoor Penta Kill Highlight>

S**t, the title alone is cognitive dissonance.

It feels like a '60-year-old traditional Polish blood sausage and rice soup' place.

Isn't it a combination of words that shouldn't go together?

But it's not a lie, just watch, lol.

It's not the game where he faced Jigen but the next one.

When Purple picked Yami, his teammates went crazy, lol.

They were farming for MMR management, but even when a safe angle appeared, they didn't help.

It was clear they were retaliating for the troll pick.

S**t, it would be better if they just left, but Purple just played the game.

Silently farming, he backdoored with a dragon meta, lol.

But as you can see, his physical skills are god-tier.

One touch and you die, but he doesn't touch, s**t.

With max damage settings, he melted towers and champions, lol.

He got a penta kill and melted the inhibitor, ending the game.

With this skill, s**t, even Jigen's dad couldn't win.

The video was edited by Choi Byung-hoon and uploaded to Purple's PerfectTube.

Community users who were already curious about the streamer 'Purple' gathered one by one.

And they realized.

[-Wow, lol, this is real.]

[-Y... s**t, what is this...]

[-Jigen played 1v1 with this guy?]

[-Watching this, Jigen seems to be the better one.]

[-Are they even human?]

[-I thought he was just showy, but he lives up to his name, lol.]

[-This just makes me admire.]

Most were anti-fans who envied Jigen, but very few envied Purple.

When the difference in skill is extreme, it inspires awe rather than envy.

Everyone had experienced Mystic League, so they knew how difficult Purple's performance was.

[-What are these teammates doing?]

[-Lol, to isolate this level of skill?]

[-MMR management, lol.]

[-What are they doing with their eyes open, lol?]

[-If any of these guys were on my team, I'd dodge for sure.]

[-They're a collection of idiots, lol.]

The teammates who isolated Lee Kyung-bok were etched into the minds of the community users in a very bad way.

* * *

The next day, early afternoon.

Lee Kyung-bok and his friends gathered at their usual café.

"How's it going? The video reactions are good, right?"

Although the dark circles under his eyes were concerning, Choi Byung-hoon said with a triumphant smile.

Lee Kyung-bok chuckled and checked the comments on the video he had uploaded.

[-Is this real? Did you just create a character and make it?]

[-Even if you did, it's still impressive.]

[-It's real, lol. The King's Eye is still there.]

[-You still haven't followed?]

[-I don't think even a real ninja could do better, lol.]

[-Real ninja, lol.]

[-Ah, lol, I wondered why there were so many troll picks at midnight.]

[-Ah, lol, I tried it after seeing this.]

[-I was practicing hand signs in training and got hit.]

[-Lol, I thought I was in the Leaf Village.]

The comments on PerfectTube were a mix of shock and praise.

"Looks like it's become a topic on the community. The subscriber count is picking up again."

Park Joo-ho's words made Lee Kyung-bok look up.

[Perfect Play]

[Subscribers: 169,000]

The subscriber count, which had been stagnant after the Biohazard guide, was rising again.

Thanks to this, Lee Kyung-bok's smile wouldn't go away. Park Joo-ho adjusted his glasses, looking at his friend.

"And there's a message from Jigen's side."

"Ah, what's that about?"

"I talked to their manager while you were sleeping."

"Manager?"

Lee Kyung-bok looked at Choi By