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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 27
Chapter Title: All Master's Game Broadcast 27
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The new virtual reality game that had just launched was a defense and growth-type single-player game called Zombie Survival. The developer was Adventure, a pretty well-known VR game studio in Korea. Of course, they hadn't made anything on the level of the Big Four games, but they were still a solid company. And since it was a new release, they'd placed an ad on Trica for promotion.
"Hmm."
Haesung nodded lightly at Minwoo's brief explanation, his expression tinged with interest.
Zombie Survival.
As the name suggested, it was a game where zombies appeared, and you grew stronger by fending off endless waves of them in a single-player format.
It wasn't an exaggeration to call it unlimited—the fun came from mowing down the never-ending zombie hordes and the constant sense of progression.
It especially evoked roguelike vibes (where death resets you), with the way it let you strategically allocate your weapons and skills, making every run feel like a fresh game.
-Plus, now that you've hit Gold rank, even more eyes are on you, right? Thanks to that, I was able to push my case upstairs a bit more, and Adventure ended up setting a pretty generous ad fee for you.
"So, how much?"
The initial offer Minwoo had proposed to Haesung was 5 million won.
That was already a decent chunk of change, but when Haesung's eyes lit up at the news it'd gone even higher, Minwoo replied with a chuckle in his voice.
-At least 7 million won. And if they like how it performs, they're open to paying a bonus. The only condition is you'll need to play Zombie Survival for a few days.
"...How much is the bonus?"
-100% of the ad fee. Another 7 million won. It's conditional, sure, but that's on par with what Mint's getting.
"How much is she getting?"
-From what I hear from internal meetings, around 15 million won.
"...Whew."
Adventure really was a big-name studio— the ad fees were hefty.
Haesung alone was worth up to 14 million won, and adding Mint made it nearly 30 million won invested in just the two of them.
"Other streamers are getting ads too, right?"
-Of course. There are big shots like Changsu hyung... er, Elbow, and a bunch of mid-tier streamers on Mint's level. Probably around a dozen in total.
"That's a lot."
-And, not to brag, but you're the only streamer with viewer counts hovering around 1,000.
"...Haha, thanks."
Haesung realized anew that this was a gift and special perk from Minwoo, flashing an awkward smile as he expressed his gratitude.
Sure, there'd been that huge incident with the permanent ban, but with Minwoo—a manager handling multiple streamers—stepping up personally to apologize, secure ads, and promise advantages for future partner streamer contracts, it more than made up for it.
-Shall we sign the contract?
"Of course. I'll review the papers and talk it over in person, but... yeah, I'm in."
-Haha, glad to hear it. I was worried you might bail if the terms weren't to your liking.
"No way. So, when should I head over?"
-You took Monday off for the manager interview, and another on Wednesday would cause a stir. Let's do Saturday.
"...Isn't that the weekend?"
-We can shift your day off to Monday.
Feeling bad about making Minwoo schedule it for Saturday on his account, Haesung started to protest, but Minwoo brushed it off casually. Relieved, Haesung tossed in a joke.
"I meant it was my day off, haha."
-...Did I jump the gun? Guess that's the Korean in me getting ahead of myself. Pick whatever day works for you.
"Just kidding. See you Saturday. Oh, can Hayun and our new manager come along too?"
-No problem. I was gonna loop in Mint anyway, and if it's your new manager, it's probably for the partner streamer application and manager salary approval, right?
"...You're too good."
-Gotta be, to earn my keep. Got it. I'll book a bigger room ahead of time. Saturdays are dead anyway.
Even if he was taking Monday off anyway, the thought of coming into the office on a day everyone else rested left Minwoo with a wry smile, bringing their chat to a close.
* * *
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
After his talk with Minwoo, Comet streamed through each day as usual. On Friday's stream, with the weekend break looming, he laid out his upcoming schedule.
"Now that I've hit Gold 2, honestly, I don't think anyone doubts I can reach True: Purple anymore."
-Agreed
-Not "honestly," it's straight facts.
-Facts)
Gold 2.
Just two steps left for Comet: Gold 1 and True: Purple.
Accounting for his usual 20 LP gains per win, that meant at least five games to Gold 1, plus two promotion wins, for seven total.
Given his streaming hours, that was about two to three days' worth of wins.
True: Purple demanded a ridiculous five straight promotion wins, so going undefeated from Gold 1 would require an insane ten-game streak.
But everyone knew by now.
-Gold 2 to Gold 1: 7 games. Gold 1 to True: Purple: 10 games.
-17 games? At 4 a day, that's True: Purple in 5 days.
-Wow, under a month?
-Insane... Doratta...
-Eek, monster! Get to True: Purple and GTFO!
[1plus1isgyomy has been chat-banned for 10 minutes due to profanity.]
For Comet, victory was as routine as the number of games played.
Of course, he didn't pull Perfect Wins every time anymore.
But the undefeated streak he'd staked his name on? Not broken once.
So when viewers nodded along as if it were obvious.
"That's why I think next week, I'll play something other than Iron Fist for a bit."
-Lmao yeah, plenty of time before 2 months.
-Taking it easy with other games?
-Not bad. Comet can't play other games anyway, right?
-Sicko game?
-Legendary League?
-Shut up! Comet's doing battle royale! Real men use guns!
[LarBroadcastOn! has been chat-banned for 10 minutes due to profanity.]
Everyone was stunned by Comet's sudden new-game announcement but had to nod along.
With True: Purple—the pinnacle of the game—within a month.
The promised timeline to True: Purple was two months, so Comet could goof off until a week before and still make it.
Viewers pitched their favorites or what they wanted to see—whatever benefited them.
But Comet's follow-up shattered expectations.
"A bold new title from Adventure, the studio that crafts top-tier games across genres to prove what elite development looks like!"
-...?
-Why the hype?
-First time hearing Comet talk this much ㄷㄷ
His voice ramped up in excitement.
Ignoring the flustered chat, Comet barreled on brightly.
"A zombie flick no Korean can resist, blended with growth roguelike RPG elements?! There's no way this won't slap! See you Monday next week with the new release, Zombie Survival!"
Du-du-du-du—like a machine gun, Comet rattled off the pitch.
Even longer than the usual "donation thanks" monologues, it hit viewers like a brick.
-Ad
-It's an ad
-Ad TO THE GO
Next Monday.
After the weekend break, Comet's game would be... an ad.
-Wahhh! Ad stream after weekend off? Highway robbery!
-Open the door, streamer! Open the door! Open the door!
After two not-so-short days off, skipping the other Big Four for an ad rubbed many the wrong way, but—
-Still, Comet's gotta eat
-Fair, Iron Fist ads are getting old
-Lmao watching wins for over a week straight is tiring ㅋㅋ
-Ah... this is defeat. Something I've never seen while watching streams
-But isn't Comet a total newbie? Ads already? ㄷㄷ
-Nawako... fail!
Two weeks of Iron Fist streams had burned out the hype.
The exciting bits—True: Purple promotions and an Elbow showdown—were still distant.
So maybe that's why.
Plenty of viewers were curious about the ad stream itself.
"Looks like a lot of new faces tuning in. Y'see, I got permanently banned on my very first stream. Turned out to be an AI glitch, so Trica promised ads as compensation once I grew a bit."
-Lmao if you missed day 1, you're "new"~
-Comet stream vet (week 2)
-Wow, Comet's been streaming for barely over 2 weeks? Thought it was months
-Trica's chill. Owns up quick and throws in ads.
Since it was day-one drama, plenty didn't know. After a quick recap, Comet grinned wide, waving at the cam.
"See you Monday. Trba."
-ㅠㅠ Coba!
-If Zombie Survival sucks, I'll spam narak!
-I'll watch for Comet even if it sucks.
Regretful goodbyes.
Threats to trash it if boring.
Loyalists anyway.
The mixed "coba-" spam felt novel and fun to Comet.
No— to Haesung.
* * *
Saturday.
Haesung and Hayun arrived at Trica's headquarters in Gangnam, waiting for Seorin, who hadn't shown yet.
"Ugh, why's that sister always so late? Her place is close."
"Close to home = late is the rule, right?"
"...True."
The bizarre yet relatable sight of local resident Seorin being last had just set in when a voice called from afar.
"Haesung! Hayun! Sorry I'm late. Took forever picking clothes... House is right around the corner, but still too late, huh?"
She was a bit winded from running, face flushed, breaths heaving.
Seorin looked stunning in a white off-shoulder blouse and a skirt hitting mid-thigh.
"...Wow, oppa. How the heck do you know her?"
"She approached me."
"What do you have that she'd want with you..."
"Beats me. I'm curious too."
Recalling their first meeting—which was more kidnapping than approach—Haesung chuckled beside Hayun, who kept squealing and smacking his arm.
"Total goddess. Goddess."
"...Probably."
"You've got an eye for girls after all, oppa?"
"Eh, not exactly what I meant, but whatever."
She was a goddess from another world, so Hayun wasn't wrong—but no need to spell it out. As Haesung brushed it off,
"Haa... haa... Sorry."
"Sister! It's fine! We barely waited!"
"You were just complaining about how close her place is and when she'd— Gah!"
"Boys stay out. This is girl talk."
"...Sigh, who'll take this loser off our hands."
Hayun's not-quite-backtalk followed by an elbow jab and glare, then she glued herself to Seorin.
"Can I call you sister?"
"Sure, no prob. You're Haesung's... little sis, right?"
"Getting a sister this pretty? Love it!"
"I love getting a cute sis like you too, Hayun. I'm an only child."
"Psh, none of that 'Hayun-ssi.' Just Hayun~ is fine!"
"Gotcha, Hayun. But wasn't there a Han Manager waiting? Shouldn't we head up?"
"Oh, right!"
True to her max affinity, Hayun chattered away with first-time-meet Seorin like old pals, then remembered their goal and bolted for the Trica lobby.
"You guys too! Hurry!"
Hayun waved them on like she hadn't been outside with them moments ago. Haesung and Seorin exchanged glances and chuckled.
"Shall we go, Manager?"
"Sounds good, Hero."
"...Drop it."
Teased once, repaid in kind, Haesung grinned wryly as he and Seorin stepped into Trica HQ for the second time.
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