Chapter 97 - The Secret Visitor (2)

Lee Kyung-bok was lying down, watching Ji's broadcast with a relaxed demeanor.

"Let's try to understand the topic a bit, shall we?"

His expression was hard to believe that he had been laughing just a moment ago.

'Wow, as soon as it becomes a problem, he immediately turns it around.'

Lee Kyung-bok was inwardly impressed by how Ji conducted his broadcast. Indeed, with his experience, there was a lot to learn.

The seriousness was brief, and Ji quickly regained control of his broadcast. Lee Kyung-bok smiled and focused on the broadcast.

"Such a small-minded person, really just trying to mess with people."

The chat became even faster as Ji expressed his grievances. Lee Kyung-bok chuckled and nodded his head.

Watching the chat from the side, rather than participating, felt different.

'The more I watch, the more I want to join in.'

The chat was full of laughter, and everyone seemed to be having a good time. When Ji occasionally read and responded to some comments, other viewers quickly reacted.

It was fun just to watch, but participating in the chat would surely make it even more enjoyable.

"Seriously, what's this Perfect Vision? This guy is really something."

Lee Kyung-bok chuckled and placed his hand on the hologram. The chat was scrolling at an incredible speed.

A single emoji wouldn't even be noticeable, he thought.

'But they caught it?'

That simple emoji caught the attention of not only the viewers but also Ji and Eclipse.

It would be strange to remain silent in this situation. Lee Kyung-bok used the hologram keyboard to send a greeting.

- Analysis Target ㄷㄷㄷㅈ!

- When did you start watching?

- Did you become a streamer, GodPlay? This is really rare.

- Does KingPlay also collect channel points like us?

- It's not surprising for a god to occasionally look down at the mortal world, right?

- Lower world ㅇㅈㄹ ㅋㅋㅋ

The response was more intense than expected. Lee Kyung-bok felt good about the welcome but also had some concerns.

'Oh, did I make a mistake?'

No matter what, the owner of this broadcast is Ji. Even if he focuses on the guest, taking the viewers' attention without prior discussion could be a problem.

However, that worry quickly disappeared.

"Ladies and gentlemen, surprisingly! This is not at all staged! I didn't even know about it!"

Ji was a pro.

No one in the chat suspected it was staged, but he naturally redirected the viewers' attention.

- As expected, a broadcast-only fool!

- Ah ㅋㅋ What, a tiger?

- When I mentioned it, he immediately came, didn't he?

- Well, my acting skills aren't that great, you know ㅋㅋㅋ

- Really ㅋㅋ If he knew we were watching, would he be so obvious?

- Ah, right ㅋㅋㅋ He heard everything, didn't he?

- Why am I blushing?

- Is this what they call empathy?

Thanks to this, Lee Kyung-bok could relax. However, the story wasn't over yet.

"But, Mr. Purple, didn't you say you were on a break? Weren't you supposed to be resting?"

Since he had joined the broadcast, he was now a guest. Ji redirected the attention back to Lee Kyung-bok.

Lee Kyung-bok quickly typed a response.

- PerfectPlay: I am on a break, though.

- PerfectPlay: I'm just watching the broadcast and resting like everyone else ㅋㅋ

- The eldest brother

- Like other 'people'? GodPlay is a person?

- This proves that watching the stream is 'Perfect-Rest'.

- What ㅋㅋㅋ Why do you always add 'Perfect' in front?

- From now on, call me Perfect Rester, not streamer.

- Ah, you did it, streamer.

- I clenched my teeth and didn't do it ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

The viewers immediately responded. While Lee Kyung-bok chuckled, another voice joined in.

"Mr. Purple, I didn't know you were watching. This is quite embarrassing."

"What? Embarrassing?"

Eclipse's words made Ji turn his eyes.

"Isn't it like showing wrinkles in front of a silkworm? I'm ashamed of my limited knowledge."

Lee Kyung-bok quickly typed a response.

- PerfectPlay: No, not at all ㅋㅋㅋ

- PerfectPlay: It was interesting to hear how others perceive me ㅎㅎ

With that, the viewers, as if they had been waiting, started to flood the chat.

- Why don't you come and listen in person?

- If you're going to do this, just come and laugh!

- Ah ㅋㅋ If you don't turn on the stream, it's a break, right?

- Isn't it better to watch live if you're going to watch the stream? Or, just saying.

- Ah, this is better with three people than two in the studio.

Ji turned his eyes and raised his voice.

"No, are you guys not keeping your tone and manners? Why are you putting pressure on Mr. Purple, who is resting? But, it's not hard to add another seat."

It seemed like he was getting angry, but the chat was filled with laughter as he changed his tone.

- As expected, bro!

- Trying to suck up, huh?

- Look at how he's gauging the situation ㅋㅋㅋ

- A streamer appearing in his own analysis broadcast? Ah ㅋㅋ Can't resist the temptation.

- Is today Purple Day?

Lee Kyung-bok also laughed.

'If I could, I'd like to go.'

It would be fun to join in. However, he couldn't easily agree.

'If they're resting, it's a bit... '

If he went out on a break and caused trouble, it wouldn't be a break anymore.

Right at that moment.

[>Hey? Are you going to do a collab?]

[>Choi Byung-hoon, were you watching too?]

A chat message appeared next to the broadcast screen.

It was the group chat of Team Perfect, including Choi Byung-hoon and Park Joo-ho.

Lee Kyung-bok's eyes widened, and he moved his hand.

[>What? How did you know?]

[>Of course, we knew because we were watching the broadcast ㅋㅋㅋ]

[>I was also watching.]

[>Eh? I can understand you, but you said you had a family gathering?]

[>Just because it's a family gathering doesn't mean we're always together.]

[>I'm resting in my room right now.]

The two friends were also watching Ji's broadcast. Lee Kyung-bok chuckled.

[>No ㅋㅋㅋ Are you really a black company employee?]

[>On a holiday, not even resting properly, what are you doing ㅋㅋㅋ]

In response to Lee Kyung-bok's question, his friends replied.

[>This is because we've been working hard for a month ㅋㅋㅋ Resting feels a bit strange.]

[>I feel the same, but you need to rest.]

[>Not again with the condition talk? I slept a lot today, so no nagging.]

[>ㅉㅉ Your lifestyle is a mess.]

The two friends also felt awkward about resting, just like Lee Kyung-bok.

[>Alright, are we doing a collab?]

But after a brief chat, they returned to the original topic. Lee Kyung-bok paused for a moment before sending a message.

[>Yeah, I want to.]

[>The broadcast is work, but it's also a rest for me ㅋㅋ]

[>But let's not upload a YouTube video for today's collab.]

[>Okay?]

The two friends immediately responded.

[>As expected, you were thinking about it and didn't answer right away, right?]

[>I knew you would ㅋㅋ]

[>Your consideration is appreciated, but the leader of Team Perfect is you.]

[>Yeah, doing what you want is the most important.]

[>Have fun ㅋㅋㅋ]

[>We're here to help you make the decision, not to stop you. It's better to respond to the broadcast quickly.]

Park Joo-ho's message made Lee Kyung-bok turn his eyes. Although it wasn't a long time, the chat had become stagnant because he hadn't responded.

- GodPlay bro? Did you leave? Is that it?

- Suddenly silent...

- Ah, it's him ㅋㅋㅋ

- The streamers are putting pressure on him, right?

- With over 10,000 viewers, the streamer list is intense ㅋㅋ

- We were wrong! Don't go! Just watch!

"This kind of spontaneous invitation is difficult. Well, let's talk about it again when you chat later."

Ji, unable to keep the broadcast stagnant, tried to wrap up the situation.

- Ah, I feel bad ㅋㅋ

- It feels like we chased away GodPlay, who was watching well.

- This is why Reality provides VIP services.

- ㄹㅇㅋㅋ Can't even watch the broadcast comfortably.

- Seeing this, having multiple accounts isn't always bad.

- Really, some famous people have to use them.

Lee Kyung-bok lightly tapped his fingers while looking at the chat.

- PerfectPlay: I didn't go ㅎㅎ

- PerfectPlay: I turned on the capsule, should I turn it off again?

Just two messages were enough.

- 5252! I believed in you!

- The streamers were wrong! They lacked patience!

- Can't turn it off! Absolutely can't!

- Kyaah! It's a Purple Party!

- Ah ㅋㅋ This kind of staging is so cliché.

- Really, a broadcast genius ㅋㅋㅋ

- Streamer training, done!

- Thank you...! Overwhelming gratitude!

- Is this a funeral? No, it's a festival!

The atmosphere changed instantly.

* * *

As soon as he connected, Lee Kyung-bok was invited to the studio.

"Bro!"

He greeted with a bright smile. To match the studio concept, he, like the other two, was wearing heavy armor.

- Wow ㅋㅋㅋ In Elsword, I only see light armor, so heavy armor is different.

- Even with broad shoulders, heavy armor makes the physique insane ㅋㅋ

- What doesn't suit you?

- This is the dignity of Elden's Only Sword, right?

- As expected, heavy armor is more knightly ㅋㅋ

The viewers were amazed by the different outfit from Elden Soul. Lee Kyung-bok then greeted Ji and Eclipse.

"Thank you for inviting me."

"Of course, of course! We had to invite you!"

"Mr. Purple! Nice to see you!"

Among them, Eclipse warmly welcomed him.

"I expressed my gratitude through my letter, but I wanted to meet you in person to thank you. Thanks to you, the good news spread far and wide!"

"Ah, I just played the game."

"But it was meaningful to you. I will always cherish the emotion of that moment."

Eclipse even trembled his fists. After the greetings, the three of them sat down again.

Lee Kyung-bok took the center seat.

"Thank you again, Mr. Purple, for coming in person to allow the analysis. Now, we can't help but ask the person directly: How did you obtain the greatsword of Ayden?"

Ji immediately skillfully continued the broadcast. Since it was a predictable question, Lee Kyung-bok wasn't flustered.

Instead, he calmly looked straight ahead.

"Well, if I just say I did it for the analysis broadcast, I might get criticized, right?"

- Perfect just loaded the gun!

- As expected, a chef's direct cooking is better than a meal kit.

- What's the consistency of the meal kit joke ㅋㅋㅋ

- Is he a chef of deception ㅋㅋㅋ

- ??? : Is this even an explanation?

- Anyway, geniuses are ㅉㅉ

The viewers' reactions made Ji laugh and say,

"If you just say you did it, there's nothing to say. Why? Because it's obviously possible. But for our sake, please try to explain it at our level."

"Actually, while watching the broadcast, I thought about how I would explain it if I were in your shoes."

"Wow! Good news! Viewers, this is a rare opportunity. A special lecture from Elden's Only Sword, something you can't even pay for!"

Ji interjected to raise the tension. The chat was filled with laughter and anticipation.

Not only the viewers but also Eclipse leaned in, waiting for the answer.

"But since I'm not good with words, I'll borrow the explanation given by Mr. Eclipse."

"Your own explanation?"

"Ah, this way, it's even better. Mr. Eclipse explained it at our level, right?"

With reactions from both sides, Lee Kyung-bok smiled faintly.

"First, Mr. Eclipse said you need to find the optimal point where the swords meet."

"Yes, that's correct. The optimal point, angle, and control of force are the key."

"But actually, that's not necessary."

At Lee Kyung-bok's words, the two of them froze. The chat was filled with countless question marks.

Ji blinked hurriedly and asked,

"Ah, are you saying Mr. Eclipse's explanation was wrong?"

"What? No, not at all. The explanation isn't wrong. I just didn't need to find the 'optimal point.'"

Eclipse sighed in relief, and Ji furrowed his brow.

"Not necessary? Can you explain that in more detail?"

"Mr. Eclipse explained it as if it was impossible without the optimal point. But 'optimal' means the 'easiest condition,' not that it's impossible without it."

"......Easy?"

- Already dizzy

- As expected, the chef's signature deception is different!

- Hmm, the scent of deep deception is exquisite.

- Is it normal to feel suffocated by deception?

- ㅔ

- Ji's expression = My expression

Lee Kyung-bok scratched his chin, looking at the surroundings and the chat reactions.

"That's why I said in the broadcast that it's possible even two or three times. As long as the swords meet, you can slide. You just need to maintain the right amount of force to keep it sliding. Is my explanation lacking?"

"No, no! It's enough! Too much, I might faint!"

Ji waved his hands as if shuddering and turned his eyes. The chat was already filled with laughter.

"From what you can see, the difference in perspective is clear. Mr. Eclipse, what do you think of this explanation?"

"I realize the gap in skill once again. I need to practice more."

- Even Eclipse is shaking his head ㅋㅋㅋ

- The professor suddenly became a potato.

- Is this the classic 'pupil surpassing the master'?

- Ah ㅋㅋ The pupil surpassing the master is already a common cliché.

- The professor and the graduate student world ㅋㅋ

- What graduate student is GodPlay? ㅋㅋ

- They're both not human, right?

- You... were really bad ㅋㅋ

The chat exploded. Ji clapped to draw attention.

"Alright, the analysis is clear. Who is Elden's Only Sword? It's Mr. Purple. No one else."

- Three-line summary ㅋㅋㅋ

- As expected, our bro summarizes well.

- Ah ㅋㅋ This is a one-hit teacher.

- This is why we talk about private tutoring.

- Why is private tutoring mentioned? ㅋㅋ

The viewers strongly agreed. Ji chuckled and turned to Lee Kyung-bok.

"Alright, since Mr. Purple is here, let's do an impromptu segment! 'Elden Soul Appreciation.'"

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