Chapter 65 of Season 1 of The Genius Archer's Streaming

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For a while, the topic that heated up the Bella 31 community.

[No way, how is it only Almond that got to Flare 3? 😂]

[If I win the placement, I want a Flare too!!!]

[The cheating is so obvious, seriously.]

[Almond is just that good, damn.]

[Why are so many people getting so angry? 😂]

[Almond is just that good, you know.]

How did Almond achieve Flare 3 tier just by passing the placement test?

This topic not only transcended the single streamer Almond but reignited almost all placement test-related controversies.

[The rating system is broken from the start.]

[The rank MMR judgment is trash.]

[The AI Ruby is a complete bubble.]

[The past misdeeds of the Battle Rage developer, Fantasia.]

[Is it just one day that the management is incompetent? 😂]

The debate was divided into two camps: those who believed Almond could get a Flare and those who didn't.

The debate was fierce, with no clear winner.

However, an event occurred that completely tipped the balance.

[The hottest Battle Rage streamer, Almond, invited to the Fantasia channel.]

Almond was invited to the Battle Rage developer, Fantasia.

The original article contained the following content:

[...From how he achieved the Flare 3 placement record to the exact level of his skills, various tests are planned to be conducted...]

It wasn't just an invitation; the game company itself offered to verify Almond's rating.

This effectively meant that the game company had already certified Almond's Platinum rank.

At the very least, it was a strong endorsement.

[😂😂😂 The game company is certifying it, so why are they still arguing about Flare?]

[What are you going to do now? Huh?]

[Almond is just too good. 😂]

[Almond is so good that the game company is certifying it. Couch potatoes are just jealous and reporting him. 😂😂😂]

[Oh, that's refreshing. 😂😂]

[Fantasia is finally doing something.]

[Wow, this is like an ad, right? He's really that good.]

Being invited by Fantasia was already a significant event.

And the fact that they were going to clear Almond's name was a special treatment.

As expected, those who were jealous of Almond started to nitpick.

[If you look at how Almond is getting benefits, it's because he's part of the executive line, right?]

[The executive called, and it's true, right? 😂]

[Wow, is this kid a silver spoon?]

Rumors and false information spread without distinction.

“Wow. Damn. I'll sue these guys.”

Mr. Oh shouted as he read the community reactions.

Almond was currently preparing for the shoot, receiving makeup for the first time in his life.

Juhyeok was handling the conversation with Mr. Oh.

“I appreciate your help.”

He skillfully added fuel to Mr. Oh's anger.

“Mental strength is important for Sanghyun. He seems to struggle with this kind of thing.”

It was a lie.

Almond actually felt more motivated by such things, not troubled.

However, Mr. Oh's eyes widened in anger, not knowing the truth.

“Really? These scoundrels. Mr. Juhyeok, gather all this and send it to us. Our legal team isn't just for show.”

“Yes! Understood!”

Juhyeok's response was enthusiastic.

Mr. Oh continued to grumble about the rumors circulating in the community.

“Are these people completely crazy? How dare they target a streamer like Almond. What's this about the executive line? They're out of their minds. We need to file a lawsuit to restore order.”

“Yes, yes. I think filing a lawsuit and posting a notice will restore order.”

“That's a good idea. We did something similar with the Bubblegum incident, and it worked well.”

Juhyeok subtly fueled Mr. Oh's anger from the side.

‘Damn, you guys, get ready to be sued. ’

* * *

Unaware of Juhyeok's machinations,

the game-related community was still buzzing with talk about Almond.

Following the news article, Fantasia had just announced on their official SNS that they would be featuring Almond in a broadcast.

Now, it was a fact that couldn't be denied.

Almond was invited to Fantasia.

[We have a hot guest on Battle Rage today! Stay tuned!]

- Wow 😂😂

- Oh, Almond!

- Wow, Fantasia is doing well. They even invited Almond.

- Almond? Who is he?

- Ohhhh.

- It's been a while since we had a good laugh.

- Is Almond's channel also streaming?

- Wow, look at their taste. It's excellent.

The image showed only Almond's silhouette, but everyone knew who it was.

On major SNS and AllTube, there was no hostility towards Almond.

Instead, he received a lot of attention for being the first in the country to achieve Flare in the placement test.

- Wow, Flare in placement? He's a genius.

- Is that possible?

- Amazing.

- The game company has a good reason to invite him. 😂😂

- Flare in placement, wow. 😂

- Is it higher than Electromagnetic? Wow!

To them, whether someone got a Flare or a Diamond in the placement test was just a curious event, not something to be jealous of.

‘This is the normal reaction.’

Juhyeok, seeing the major scene's reaction, felt the toxicity of the game community.

Among them, the beneficial ones can become a strong fan base.

However, the malicious ones act like stubborn and vicious viruses.

It's a double-edged sword.

‘This is why Dotorimuk said to go major.’

Dotorimuk, who said Sanghyun would fit in the major scene, believed that if he could, there was no need to stick to the minor scene.

That is, if possible, the major scene is better.

Seeing this phenomenon, it was clear.

‘I'll know today.’

Juhyeok looked at Sanghyun, who was receiving makeup, and thought.

Today, he would probably get a taste of the major scene.

This game company's channel is the closest to the major scene among the media where Sanghyun has appeared.

Whether Almond would fit in the major scene or not, he would know today.

* * *

“Wow... you really don't need any makeup.”

The woman, applying an unknown powder to Sanghyun's cheeks, marveled.

She had her hair tied up like a dancer, with a round, cute face. Her tone was slightly childish and affectionate, making it enjoyable to listen to.

“Why are you doing makeup? You could just start filming.”

However, she had been repeating similar words for a while.

Sanghyun barely managed to hold back a yawn.

“Ha, ha. Thank you.”

With five years of experience in a conservative large corporation and a background in sports, he could easily laugh off such boring conversations.

“You really look like a celebrity. Almond, you're almost perfect. You're so handsome.”

“Really?”

“No, really. If you go on public TV, it'll be a sensation.”

“Isn't that too far in the future?”

“From what I hear, your stream is doing well. Nowadays, public TV isn't as good as personal streams. It's just to expand your reach. I think you'll get a call soon.”

While nodding to her chatty words,

Tap, tap.

The final touch, and the makeup was complete.

“Ta-da. How does it look?”

Sanghyun, looking in the mirror, froze.

‘Wow.’

Is this the power of makeup?

As she said, he looked like someone you'd see in the entertainment industry. Even his outfit today made him look quite good.

“You could go to an awards ceremony right now.”

As she said, he looked like he could attend an awards ceremony without any issues.

It was a bit tiring, but she seemed skilled.

“You did a great job.”

“Oh, what did I do? This is all you.”

Tap.

She pinched Sanghyun's face lightly.

“If you like my makeup...”

Swipe.

At the same time, her other hand slipped into Sanghyun's jacket pocket. Despite her innocent appearance, her movements were very skilled.

“It's my business card. I'm a freelancer.”

She winked at the mirror and called out to the other staff.

“Almond's makeup is done! The actor is here! The actor!”

Clap, clap.

While the loud sounds were going back and forth, Sanghyun briefly looked at the card.

It wasn't a real business card.

It was a note with a phone number and name written in handwriting.

Isn't this a bit too aggressive? Maybe it's because she's young.

Sanghyun's expression didn't change. It wasn't something to be flustered about. It wasn't the first time.

There were women like this before, but they didn't end well.

Sanghyun recalled his past lessons.

“Mr. Almond, this way!”

“Yes, I'm coming.”

Sanghyun left, and the designer's business card was still on the chair.

* * *

Following the staff's guidance to the prepared space, the bright lights turned towards Almond.

It was clearly on a different scale from being a guest on Dotorimuk's stream.

This was the moment to realize how big Fantasia's channel was.

The set looked like a professional public TV station.

“Hello, I'm announcer Yoo Hyeon-yeon.”

A fresh scent of perfume filled the air.

Her hair was styled in thick waves, and she wore a casual dress that showed off her figure, high heels that clicked, and a clear, clean face.

She looked like a picture-perfect announcer.

“Yes, hello.”

“Here is the outline for the interview.”

“Ah...”

“Don't be too nervous. Our show is an internet broadcast, so we'll just proceed naturally.”

“Internet broadcast...”

At her words, Sanghyun involuntarily looked at the moving Jimmy Jib camera.

It was a high-end, mobile camera worth millions.

Yoo Hyeon-yeon, reading his gaze, laughed.

“Definitely a bit intimidating, isn't it?”

“Yes, it would be a lie to say it's not.”

“Still, you don't seem to get nervous. It's quite surprising.”

Yoo Hyeon-yeon's large eyes scrutinized Sanghyun. Unconsciously, he stuck his right hand deep into his pocket.

“I don't usually show it.”

It was a lie.

He does show it when he's nervous.

He just has a high tolerance for nervousness.

“Is that so? Well... since it's on the question list, I'll ask you later.”

“Yes.”

On the question list?

Sanghyun briefly looked at the cue card.

[1. Interview]

It was a card with such a title.

‘Past history, age, height, relationship status...’

Typical, attention-grabbing questions.

It's a broadcast, after all. Sanghyun moved to the next card.

[2. Physical, Concentration, Sync Test]

This would be the main content.

‘The one they told me about yesterday.’

Sanghyun had been informed in advance about the tests and what to prepare.

He was looking forward to this part.

He needed to do well to get recognized.

[3. Check for Abnormalities]

This was what Juhyeok wanted.

To check if there were any issues with the sync with the capsule.

Fantasia's team was said to be the best in this area.

“Alright, 30 seconds!”

A staff member with sunglasses, likely the director, called out from a distance.

“Okay~”

The announcer, like a pro, smoothed her hair and crossed her legs to show her best angle.

Sanghyun, not knowing what to do, just stared blankly at the camera.

“Wow. Mr. Almond, you look great!”

The director gave Sanghyun a thumbs up.

‘What’s this about?’

Regardless, the broadcast started.

Clap.

The slate closed, and the announcer greeted with a bright smile.

“Hello, viewers! We're back with a special format! The Disassembly Analysis Series. Today, it's the ‘Almond Disassembly Analysis’!”

[Current viewers: 17,000]

Almost 20,000 viewers flooded in as soon as it started.