The disaster at the capsule room ultimately ended with the pain of every muscle in my body twisting.
Thanks to the special exercise guidance from the boss, who easily exceeded 500 in the three main exercises, I was able to thoroughly work out all my muscles.
It was no secret that the day after the workout, I complained of muscle pain all over my body.
Anyway, time flew by quickly amidst various trivial incidents, and finally, the next week arrived.
To be precise, it was the day of the finals of the <Northeast Asia Streamer Competition>.
China and Korea.
It was the final match between the two countries, which could be considered unavoidable rivals in the game.
I took a sip of water, stretched, and lightly loosened my body.
My whole body tingled, but it wasn’t too bad.
After all, the path of exercise was always challenging.“Hyung, it’s the finals today, right?”
“Yeah, the broadcast must have already started with the company account at ChickenBox.”
“Shall we connect it to the TV and watch?”
The <Northeast Asia Streamer Competition> unintentionally received considerable spotlight thanks to <These Days>.
It was a competition that had gained significant recognition in Korea.
Our ChickenBox didn’t miss this opportunity. After close discussions with the organizers, we obtained the official broadcasting rights in Korea.
Commentator Kim Hyun-woo, an authority on <League of Storm>, and commentator Michael Lee, an authority on <Three Kingdoms Heroes>.
And the very famous caster Sung Seung-hoon among gamers.
Thus, the three-person commentary team was formed.
It was a plan that clearly showcased ChickenBox’s business capabilities.
The official broadcast of the ChickenBox channel started an hour before the finals, airing analyses of the previous matches.
Since the Korean team I belonged to was supposed to gather in 30 minutes, I still had some time.
Using the sharing function on my smartphone, I played the broadcast on the TV, soon seeing a user brilliantly thrusting a spear in a <Three Kingdoms Heroes> match.
– Hmm, this is the most threatening gamer from the Chinese team.
– He’s also very famous among Korean fans. He is a hero of <Gaia Online> and considers himself the rival of the Korean team streamer Shia.
– Cerberus, not only in <League of Storm> but also a gamer with a knack for <Three Kingdoms Heroes>.
– Although <Three Kingdoms Heroes> is the main game he streams in China, seeing him participate in <League of Storm> events from time to time shows he is quite skilled.
– I know his rank in the Chinese server of <League of Storm> is also in double digits.
“Is he your rival, hyung?”
“He’s not my rival, but he thinks of himself as one.”
“Is he good at games?”
“Yeah, he’s pretty good.”
“Seeing you speak so highly of him, he must be really good…”
Jin-hyuk let out a small exclamation and nodded.
He was certainly the most persistent and tenacious guy I’ve ever faced.
Kim Heo-soo.
Wasn’t he the one who suddenly appeared and challenged me when I revealed myself as Shia?
It was also true that I became interested in this competition because of him.
I lightly nodded and continued to watch the TV screen.
He used <Zhao Zilong> to launch sharp attacks, just like the one who was once called the new spear.
The hero itself was well-balanced, and the pilot was excellent, making it powerful.
Even Sian, whom I faced last time, wasn’t as good as this.
Talent was indeed talent.
– The finals will be played in a best of five format, right?
– Yes, according to the agreement between both sides, the first four games will alternate between <League of Storm> and <Three Kingdoms Heroes>.
– What if it goes to the fifth game?
– The side that takes the first two wins will decide the game for the fifth match.
The commentators smoothly explained the rules of the competition, exchanging talks.
Since they were quite experienced in broadcasting, their comments continued without a hitch.
I also wanted to try commentary later.
It seemed like it wouldn’t be a bad experience to try commentary.
– It’s a pretty favorable rule for the Chinese side.
– That’s right. <Three Kingdoms Heroes> is an unfamiliar game for the Korean team. On the other hand, the Chinese team is familiar with both games.
– Moreover, all five Chinese streamers simultaneously play <League of Storm> and <Three Kingdoms Heroes>.
Today’s commentary theme was slightly biased.
Since it wasn’t an official competition, there was no problem.
Therefore, the commentators were already biased, stirring up the atmosphere.
A competition closer to an event match than an official one.
With the added element of a national rivalry, the commentators couldn’t help but clearly set their tone.
Patriotism is always right!
After the Chinese team’s video, the video of the Korean team started to play.
As soon as the video started, the commentators, who had been maintaining a somewhat respectful tone, shouted in unison.
– Korea’s pride! Shia!
– Our Shia! Our Shia! Our Shia!
– This streamer is truly an amazing one.
– That’s right. A streamer whose life itself is a drama. Not to mention his gaming skills!
– Unofficial rank 1 in <Gaia Online>! He holds records in various games!
– Recently, he also appeared on the cable variety show <These Days>, didn’t he? His stock is rising day by day.
– I can say with certainty. Streamer Shia is the hope of the Korean team.
“Wow… Hyung, did you pay them separately?”
Jin-hyuk stared at me with his mouth wide open, watching the commentators praise me.
I shrugged at Jin-hyuk’s question and gave a reasonable answer.
“Didn’t Sung-jae pay them?”
“Really? Anyway… Make sure to win today, hyung. You know how important a Korea-China match is in games, just like a Korea-Japan match, right?”
“Little brother, I know better than you, so could you stop giving advice? Your hyung is starting to get annoyed.”
At my words, Jin-hyuk quickly fell silent.
Cute.
As Jin-hyuk said, a Korea-China match shouldn’t be lost either.
Since the days of PC games, China and Korea have been constantly competing nations.
I lightly exhaled as I looked at the TV.
It was time to log in and talk with my team members.
2.
After turning on the capsule, I immediately entered the waiting room where my team members were waiting.
Already, the other four broadcasters were logged in and chatting.
“Why did you all come in so early?”
I greeted them cheerfully, and soon the four serious-faced members looked at me and replied.
“You’ve arrived?”
“Good evening. Have you all had dinner?”
At my words, Kermolji, who had the best expression, replied with a faint smile.
“I guess because I’m nervous, I don’t have much appetite.”
“I see.”
They all seemed much more nervous than usual.
These were people who hadn’t worried at all during the Japan match, but now they were quite intimidated before the China match.
Certainly, the weight of the two teams was entirely different.
The Japanese team had no strong points except for <Samurai Wars>, but the Chinese team was completely different.
“Did everyone practice <Three Kingdoms Heroes> separately?”
“Yes.”
“It didn’t suit me well.”
“I’m worried.”
“Ugh.”
I had no doubts about my teammates’ skills in <League of Storm>.
We had already worked together several times.
No matter how high the Chinese team’s rank was in <League of Storm>, we had a good chance of winning.
But <Three Kingdoms Heroes> was different.
Unlike <Samurai Wars>, <Three Kingdoms Heroes> was all about individual physical skill. Moreover, since it was played in <Duel> mode, no matter how good your game sense was, without experience, you would inevitably lose.
I looked at the downcast team atmosphere and smiled bitterly.
It was indeed a disadvantageous fight.
I couldn’t blame my teammates for being so dispirited.
“The first round is <League of Storm>, so let’s just focus on winning that first, okay?”
If we could win the first and third rounds, which were decided to be <League of Storm>, we could set the game for the fifth round to <League of Storm>.
If that happened, we had a good chance of winning.
At my words, the team members nodded with determined expressions.
“Sounds good.”
“Oh, and even if we make a mistake and lose, it’s okay. Besides, <Three Kingdoms Heroes>? It’s not that difficult.”
I had been deliberately practicing <Three Kingdoms Heroes> recently.
Though it hurt my pride, I quickly analyzed the skills of each hero by watching videos of the Chinese rankers.
Since there were so many heroes to choose from, it took some time, but I had a rough understanding.
Based on that, I had practiced a few times, so there was nothing to worry about.
I only played during my breaks from streaming to avoid revealing my strategy to the outside world.
Probably, the only information the Chinese team had about me was the duel video against Sian.
On the other hand, I had already watched all the videos of the Chinese streamers.
Given the nature of fighting games, each streamer had their own habits, and I enjoyed analyzing those.
In other words, I already knew my opponent well.
If everything went according to my plan, we could expect much better results than I thought.
While we were having a brief conversation among the team members, the connection time soon approached.
“Shall we all shout a cheer together before we go?”
At my words, the other four smiled and joined in with a cheer.
Then we immediately logged into the game.
[Launching <League of Storm>!]
“Activate Twipod streamer mode.”
[The broadcast is starting. 5… 4… 3… 2… 1!]
– Sha-ha
– Sha-ha Sha-ha
– I’m here to see those Chinese guys get their heads smashed today!
– Prepare to quit Twipod if you lose lol
‘Nationalist Mission Man’ has donated 10,000 won!
[100,000 won for winning the finals. Plus, if you provoke the Chinese after winning the finals, I’ll double the amount!]
As soon as the game started, the support from viewers who had been waiting continued, along with Seong-su hyung’s donation.
If it’s doubled for 100,000 won, would it be 200,000 won?
The mission worth about 300,000 won in total was hanging from the start.
Awesome.
National pride never fails!
I nodded with satisfaction as I smiled at the start.
“Of course, Chairman.”
I shouldn’t pretend to have a personal acquaintance, so I’ll just call him Chairman.
Today, there was a small event before the first game.
The players from both sides would meet and say a few words about their determination for the finals.
It would be conducted through the translation of ‘Meya’, famous domestically for her cat mask, who could simultaneously interpret Chinese and Korean.
Soon, the Chinese team appeared in our waiting room, and I quickly spotted a familiar face among them.
“Hey, Gochujang!”
“…Damn bastard.”
“Doesn’t Shin-chang Gochujang sound really spicy and delicious? My mouth is already watering. Want me to show you?”
Streaming name: Cerberus.
To me, he was more familiar as Heo-soo.
I waved at him cheerfully, and Heo-soo, already agitated by a few of my words, looked ready to pounce.
– Deliciously spicy! Shin-chang Gochujang!
– What’s with the voice support lol
– Classy taunt right from the start
– Our Shia! Our Shia! Our Shia!
– This is what a villain should be like lol
Soon, caster Seong Seung-hoon and interpreter Meya appeared.
It was my first time meeting Seong Seung-hoon, but he gave me a light wink as he started his opening remarks.
“Great. Before the much-anticipated finals, we’ll hear the determination of each player. Who would like to go first?”
At his words, I raised my hand as if I had been waiting for this.
“I’ll go first.”
Immediately, everyone’s attention focused on me.
This was the most thrilling moment.
I guess I was born to be an attention seeker.
With everyone focused on me, I lightly raised my middle finger towards the Chinese team.
“Meya, right?”
“Yes?”
When I suddenly called her, the interpreter wearing the cat mask looked at me.
I grinned at her and said.
“Would you please translate my words exactly as they are?”
A moment later.
After hearing my words, she responded with a trembling voice.
“You’re crazy.”
Hmm, I’ve heard that a lot.
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