Chapter 58 - MetaGamer Live Interview (2)

The MetaGamer Influencer Team.

Journalist Shin Hye-lim, who is part of this team, naturally has a keen interest in influencers.

Her interest in influencers didn't start just because of her job; she had been following YouTubers and streamers even before she became a journalist.

In a sense, it was a perfect match of her hobby and her career.

'This person is the real deal.'

Even to her, Purple was different.

Confidence is a basic requirement for any broadcaster. It's an essential virtue when you have to present yourself to a large audience.

However, there's a difference in the quality of that confidence.

'Most of them are just brazen...'

At first, they attract viewers by not caring even when they fail, and many streamers make this their main content.

Some streamers focus on their perseverance, trying again after failing, and eventually succeeding with the encouragement of their viewers, making it their content.

However, Purple was not one of these types. It was clear from the moment she saw his broadcast.

'It's not just bravado; he can really do it.'

He pursues and proves 'perfection,' doing things that are difficult for most people with ease.

Shin Hye-lim knew the term for such people.

'He's a real genius.'

Thinking this made her heart race. Was she attracted to Purple on a personal level?

No, it wasn't that kind of feeling.

'To think I get to interview him first...'

Not just any interview, but an exclusive one. For a journalist, being the first and having an exclusive is like a badge of honor.

'Thank you, team leader!'

She expressed her gratitude to the team leader who provided her with this precious opportunity and began the interview.

And as for the streamer Purple:

"I'll win no matter how many times we meet."

He was even more spirited than she had expected.

"Hey, hey! Mr. Purple?"

"Yes?"

"Are you aware that we will publish this live stream as it is in the article?"

In a typical interview, the content is edited before publication, allowing both sides to fix any 'mistakes.'

But this time was different.

Since it was a live stream, even a slight difference in the article could cause problems. The statement he just made would be published as is.

Out of concern for her fans, Shin Hye-lim hoped Purple would be more cautious.

In response, streamer Purple, Lee Kyung-bok, smiled.

"Of course. That's why we're doing it live."

"Huh?"

"By doing it live, we can avoid any misunderstandings. Isn't that good?"

Lee Kyung-bok's statement made the chat window explode with comments.

- Ah, lol. Mistakes are not [P][E][R][F][E][C][T].

- Can't stand unedited content!

- Anti-editing measures are insane, lol.

- MetaGamer, don't do that, lol.

- Journalists and cyber bullies do it well, lol.

- ??? Welcome, is this your first [P][E][R][F][E][C][T] interview?

Shin Hye-lim looked at him with a dazed expression. The confidence she had only seen on screen was now right in front of her, leaving her momentarily speechless.

But she was a professional.

"Of course! I hope this interview will encourage other influencers to do live interviews. Now, let's start with the questions!"

Regaining her composure, she continued the interview with a smile.

"I think most viewers are curious about this. Before starting the broadcast, what kind of person was Mr. Purple? Could you give us a brief introduction?"

- Ohhh!

- 55555555!

- I'm really curious, lol.

- Just by his physical appearance, he looks like a National Intelligence Service agent.

- Why would the NIS be here, lol?

- Is he a former boxer?

- Purple, the fiery fist of Asia!

- What's a fiery fist, lol?

- ??? Never underestimate the land of fiery chickens.

- Ah, I don't know, lol. He's obviously a Hokage.

- He looks like he worked for a PMC.

With the question, countless speculations poured in. But none of them were correct.

Lee Kyung-bok found the viewers' imagination endearing.

"Everyone has high expectations, but I was just an ordinary office worker."

His answer made question marks appear in the chat window.

- Ordinary?

- 5252! What's the average office worker like?

- Streamers don't work in offices, so they don't know!

- What's an ordinary office worker like? Is he a high school graduate?

- (Info) The combat power of a high school girl = 2 special forces members, a proven fact.

- Ah, lol. He's just an NIS agent in disguise.

- He quit boxing and got a job, lol.

- In the era of side jobs, even Hokages work in offices, lol.

- What's the collective name for streamers?

Everyone seemed skeptical. Shin Hye-lim was one of them.

"Really? Just an office worker?"

"Yes. If I were to be more specific, it might become known to my company, so I'll keep it brief."

Lee Kyung-bok paused for a moment and added,

"Actually, things didn't end well at my last job. It might cause mutual harm if I were to be identified."

- ㅁㅇㅁㅇ?

- Did God-Player get fired?

- No way, God-Player couldn't have been fired. There must have been a problem with the company, lol.

- Did the company try to pin something on him and fail, lol?

- They can't recognize talent, lol.

- The company will probably go bankrupt soon, lol.

- No, it was a godly job, lol.

- Ah, lol. Just because God works, it doesn't mean it's a godly job.

- God-Player is grateful for the opportunity to start streaming.

Shin Hye-lim glanced at the chat window. If left unchecked, the baseless speculations could get out of hand, so she quickly moved on to the next question.

"Understood. Was there a specific reason you decided to become a streamer after leaving your job?"

"I started streaming at the recommendation of a friend who is now my editor. I mentioned this in a previous broadcast, but I used to prepare to be a professional gamer in high school."

- Preparing to be a pro? Really?

- It's real, lol.

- He received offers from three different teams, lol!

- Ah, lol. He was exceptional from the start.

- I love the editor!

- The editor is being exploited by a black company, lol.

- ??? If I hadn't recommended it, lol!

- ??? STAY! STAY!

Many new viewers were also interested, even though many fans already knew this.

"Ah, yes! I've seen it. Tier One, Dandy, and Kiwon Diamond. They were all strong teams back then!"

"Yes, but unfortunately, I didn't make it. I was often sick at the time, and I didn't pass the test due to my poor health."

In reality, it was due to the backlash from the device, but he couldn't explain that.

- Often sick?

- God-Player and being often sick don't go together, lol.

- Don't be sick, lol.

- Stay healthy and stream longer, lol.

- The bearded streamers worrying about his health are making me dizzy, lol.

- He's not just healthy now, lol.

Lee Kyung-bok nodded and smiled as he looked at the chat window.

"Actually, I've been exercising for that reason. Thanks to that, I'm doing well now."

"That's a relief. The atmosphere was a bit down, so let's move on to the next question. What kind of games do you like? Do you prefer FPS games, as expected?"

Shin Hye-lim's timely change of topic also changed the chat window's atmosphere.

- Still, MOBA, right?

- No, he prepared to be a pro, lol.

- Not necessarily. Liking and being good at something are different.

- God-Player is good at everything, lol.

- I hope he likes RPGs, lol.

- What about racing games?

- He might be a retro gamer, lol.

- He could be a dual addiction, lol.

- The streamers are pretending to guess but are actually pushing their own preferences, lol.

Lee Kyung-bok quickly waved his hand.

"No, not necessarily. As you can see from my account history, I've only been playing VR games for a short time."

"Ah, yes. You started streaming and playing VR games at the same time."

"Yes. So my experience is still at the level of PC and console games. That's why I find all VR games new and interesting."

- No, lol. He was shocked when he first entered the capsule.

- Ah, lol. That's the real turning point.

- Compared to the prototype, it has improved a lot.

- Prototype, lol. You're showing your age, lol.

- It's hard to believe that Purple is a VR newbie.

- Ah, lol. Cognitive dissonance again.

- Is this a max-level newbie?

The viewers reminisced about their first experiences and empathized. Lee Kyung-bok smiled and added,

"That's why I want to try various experiences rather than focusing on a specific genre. If you have any interesting games to recommend, I'd appreciate it."

His response made the chat window explode again.

- How about trying a bit of Lineage?

- Lineage is fun!

- Lineage fans are rushing in!

- With God-Player's physique, he could dominate Motor Horizon, lol.

- No, lol. He was already an excellent driver in the beta.

- Do you know King's Stone? It's really fun.

- Isn't that a battle emulator?

- Dormant players are lurking, lol.

- Let's decide the game by a duel!

- Get rid of the duel addicts!

- Academics say we should start with classic games.

Shin Hye-lim laughed awkwardly and waved her hand.

"No, please recommend games later. Questions! The viewers have questions for you!"

"Yes, please recommend games later. If possible, recommend challenging games."

Lee Kyung-bok's addition had an effect. Instead, question marks appeared in the chat window.

"Most of the games I've played so far have been easy. I think I need a game that stimulates my challenge spirit."

- Easy for you, but not for others!

- Bark is so difficult that the developers patched it, lol.

- Purple/