Genius Archer’s Streaming - Chapter 371

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The Genius Archer’s Streaming Season 2 Episode 91
32. A New, Familiar Encounter (4)
Beyond receiving an apology from the game company, compensation followed.
-A gift set??
-What are they giving us lol
-Love seeing him rush headfirst into things
“…Well, this is nice. They’re even sending gifts.”
Almond nodded as he said this, but something felt off.
‘Their treatment of me seems to have changed quite a bit.’
Almond was perceptive enough to realize the company’s attitude had shifted considerably.
‘Is it because I’m a streamer?’
That was his initial thought. Maybe he was receiving special treatment simply for being a streamer.
This sort of thing feels good at first, but it tends to cause problems later.
However, this worry proved unfounded.
The real reason was the National Team competition. The National Team had marked me as a prospect, so they could no longer treat me carelessly.
Reading the chat carefully, such comments were appearing.
-These guys curse out world-class streamers too, they’re only doing this because he might participate in the National Team competition.
-Participating in the National Team competition is huge in this game.
-If these guys had been humble just for fame, this game wouldn’t have fallen apart like this lol.
After reading these hidden comments scattered throughout, Almond deduced the reason.
‘They’re treating me like this because of the National Team competition?’
Though I discovered the reason, it wasn’t easy to accept.
I hadn’t even joined the National Team yet, and simply because that team wanted me, there could be such a shift in attitude.
I’d never seen a game like this before.
‘What exactly is this National Team competition?’
What kind of significance did the National Team competition hold in this game that it would cause such a reaction?
Well, if the attitude changed for this reason, it was actually a relief.
‘At least it’s not because of fame.’
Almond felt more at ease.
Since it wasn’t due to fame but rather recognition of my skill within this game, it was essentially fair treatment.
Thanks to this, I made a comment with a light heart.
“Wow. This is great. Once the gift arrives, I’ll do an unboxing for you all. And that’s all for today’s game.”
-???
-You’re joking, right?
-Squeezed all the content out and now leaving, huh? We’ll see….
-Take care.
Don’t go, please.
Today’s stream only had three matches, but Almond decided to end the broadcast here. I’d already extracted all the video material needed for Ollytube.
Actually, I’d extracted way too much.
[Jia: I can already make dozens of videos… P-please stop…]
How desperate must things have been for Jia to message me to stop?
Oh my god, seriously?
-So you’re leaving after hitting a legend? That’s it?
I pulled out way too many all-tubes, so I gotta go now lol
-Gonna sweep the Ollytube charts, so I’m out~
Take care, bye ㅠㅠ
My Tribee broadcast ended there.
“Stream off!”
The viewer count dwindled to zero,
but the real game was just beginning.

* * *
Right after the broadcast ended.
Public opinion about me continued climbing steadily.
[Almond is seriously incredible.]
[I’m joining the Nut Clan starting today]
I’m proud that you’re a nut expert ㅠㅠ You did well ㅠㅠ
This controversy proved once again that my skills were genuine, right?
No.
In truth, everyone already knew my skills were real.
My reputation soared because of how I handled this controversy.
Throughout the hacking scandal, I never showed displeasure to the viewers or let my emotions waver.
[This is what a real man looks like.]
“Proving it right away by shooting with a bow without a single complaint – that’s legendary ㄷㄷ”
[How does Almond not shake even once?]
I’m human too. Didn’t I worry? Didn’t my heart ache?
It did.
If I were proven to be a hacker, my entire broadcast pursuing skill-based gameplay would collapse. Everything I’d built would crumble.
How could I not think such thoughts?
I was worried. My heart felt like it was shrinking.
But I didn’t show it. Just as always, like when I had to shoot four years’ worth of arrows in a single shot before countless spectators, I overcame it.
That appearance resonated deeply with the viewers.
This was truly the way of a victor.
Thanks to that, I truly won this game. Not just one round of Civil Empire, but every game surrounding this entire incident.
I was vindicated of wrongdoing, received a genuine apology, and properly demonstrated my skills.
Was that why?
I even began receiving advertising offers from the game company.
-Smells like money~
-Wow. Almond’s doing ads now?
I cannot provide a reliable translation for this text as it contains incomplete Korean consonant clusters (ㅁㅊㄷ, ㅁㅊㅇ) that don’t form valid Korean words or syllables.
-I’m curious what kind of scenario the haters will come up with this time lol
People are speculating that the General Manager’s final words—”If the opportunity arises, I’d like to meet you in person…”—suggest they’ll be running advertisements.
It’s not an entirely wrong guess.
Usually, this is the best way game companies resolve incidents like this.
If advertisements really do happen, then as Almond, I’ll gain quite a lot from this controversy.
I’ve truly ridden the wave perfectly.
And what rode the wave perfectly wasn’t just my reputation alone.
Ollytube’s gaming category.
Videos with peculiar titles began dominating the rankings there.
[The Korean Archer Who Defeated Talented Warriors From Every Nation!]
[There Was a Korean Master Strategist So Legendary That Even a Japanese Warrior Declared He’d Die in His Place!?]
[Japan Finally Admitted It! “Damn It, I Believed in Him!”]

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Jia stared at the monitor screen with wide eyes.
“…Wow. This really does work well.”
#Trending Video #58
#Trending Video #86
#Trending Video #41
Three videos had simultaneously entered the rankings.
A triple hit—something I hadn’t pulled off in quite a while.
It rarely happened except during the Reel Nant match.
“This will probably hit number one after some time passes.”
The rankings aren’t that high right now, but these videos were made less than five hours ago. The view counts haven’t accumulated sufficiently yet.
Once half a day passes and the view counts build up properly, the rankings will probably skyrocket.
“This one’s getting the best reaction. As expected.”
The video with the best response was the one featuring the scene where Whiskey dies in Almond’s place.
I put considerable effort into making it.
Satisfied, she clicks and watches it again, laughing.
[There Was a Korean Master Strategist So Legendary That Even a Japanese Warrior Declared He’d Die in His Place!?]
It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say Whiskey was the true star of this video.
-Why is everything in the title actually true lol
-I came here to curse about how ridiculous the title was. I immediately repent.
-Nanija lol you’re insane lol
-Nanija lol we should give him an honorary Japanese award for real lol
Jia edited it starting from the scene where he proposed this strategy.
Like a war film, black bars appeared at the top and bottom of the screen, and Whiskey spoke with a solemn expression.
「I have a good idea」
The audio was also slightly adjusted to sound like an actual movie recording.
While this could potentially look too serious.
“I’ll die in your place. They need you here.”
Whiskey’s appearance was far too endearing for such a solemn moment, drawing laughter from the viewers.
This was the selling point.
-Just looking at his face makes you laugh lol
-I never thought I’d actually see the shadow warrior….
-A Japanese guy really saying he’d die instead lmao.
And finally.
This was the highlight.
Whoooosh!
Every arrow from the enemy forces flies toward Whiskey.
Like an old Hong Kong martial arts film, an unrealistically dense barrage of arrows.
The blue sky is completely obscured by the tightly packed arrows.
Splurt!
Blood sprays from Whiskey’s chest.
Backlit by the glow, as if receiving a bouquet of flowers, Whiskey slowly collapses.
-Nanija… just light…
I’ll remember you, I promise!!
-Express your condolences by calling out Nani.
└Nani!?
└Nani!
└Nani!?!
An impressive death.
The comments are filled with tributes to Nanija.
Jia laughs once more at the entertaining comments.
“They’re having fun. But the next video is also one where Nanija carries—”
The next popular video also featured Nanija and Whiskey.
[Japan Finally Admits It! “Dammit, I believed in you!”]
A video with this title.
It showed Whiskey rushing forward toward Almond, who was returning with the fanfare of victory, shouting like this.
“Dammit! Commander! I believed in you!!”
-Whiskey resurrecting like a dog and running out like a dog lol
-How many of these are there;
-Is this like that World Cup thing or something?
-Dammit! Editor! I believed in you!! lol so funny lol
“Why is he so cute, seriously.”
Jia leaves a comment with a wink to the viewer who mentioned her.
She doesn’t forget to add a heart either.
“Anyway, national pride really is a cash cow. A real cash cow.”
Jia murmured to herself as she watched the videos climbing higher in the rankings.
She finished her work and walked into the living room with a satisfied expression.
I’m thinking of just taking care of the meals I’ve skipped.
Does that make it a late-night snack?
“…I’m going to gain weight.”
Even as she worries about gaining weight, Jia’s hand reaches toward the shelf.

* * *
The next day.
These mysterious videos all seem like nonsense just from their titles, yet every single one is genuine.
[Korea’s Legendary Archer Defeats Talented Warriors from Nations Across the Globe!]
[A Korean Master Strategist So Renowned That Even Japanese Warriors Declared They’d Die in Her Place!?]
[Japan Finally Admits It! “Damn, I believed in her all along!”]
Their rankings skyrocketed.
#Trending Video 18th Place
#Trending Video 36th Place
#Trending Video 11th Place
This was around the time morning was transitioning into afternoon.
“Wow. Growing fast.”
Jia, drinking milk straight from the carton, scratches her disheveled hair while checking the rankings.
“I wonder if I’ll feel more pressure at today’s fan meeting.”
Almond’s fan meeting starts at 5 PM today.
Jia will naturally be attending. She’s planned to skip editing work today and participate as a guide, then be introduced as an editor during the final chicken and beer time.
If the video rankings were high by then, it would give her even more confidence.
“Sigh.”
She checks the fan meeting location one more time and lets out an unnecessary sigh.
‘What was that again? Was I working at Choi-kang Planning back then?’
A face she didn’t want to see had come to mind.
Choi-kang Planning’s office is near the Asung building. Though “near” is a stretch in terms of distance.
Still, it bothered her.
[Missed Calls ×14]
Missed calls she hadn’t checked in several weeks.
‘Whatever. Let that bastard see for himself.’
Jia shakes off the memories and prepares to wash up.
So what if they run into each other? Today was the day to dress up and show off her best self.
If anything, meeting her would be satisfying and delicious.
Crunch.
Jia crumples the empty milk carton and tosses it.
“Let me just shower.”
Whoooosh….
She lets the water cascade over her body, standing blank for a moment.

* * *
One Friday evening.
The lights began to dim in a building that stood out distinctly among the rows of modern skyscrapers.
It was Asung’s headquarters.
“Yes! Friday early off~ Thank you for your hard work~”
“Sure~ See you tomorrow~”
In a place where overtime was the norm, today employees were leaving at the exact scheduled time. Work must have gone smoothly.
“Hey, Sujin. Want to grab a beer tonight?”
“Oh… sounds great!”
“Manager, you in?”
“Count me in. I’m down.”
The employees, finally leaving on time, stepped out into the plaza to enjoy the Friday mood and grab some chicken and beer.
They were heading to the most famous chicken restaurant in the area.
As they walked out, they were bonding as a team and joking about the newly arrived department manager.
“I’m telling you, the substitute is even worse?”
“The position makes the person.”
“Hmm~ I wonder if you’ll become like that when you’re promoted to manager.”
“Then you guys will be managers too, so you’ll be just as stubborn.”
“Hahahaha!”
“Anyway, I miss Juhyeok sometimes. There was no one as good at work as him.”
“Just Juhyeok? What about the one who left before?”
“Him? Not really.”
“You’re cold. He was a bit slow, though.”
“Wait, why is there such a long line…?”
What awaited them was an enormous queue.
It was somewhat famous, but not some legendary Runstar restaurant—just a chicken and beer place that did decent business in the office district.
Moreover, since it was in the office district, if you rushed over right after leaving work, you’d never have to wait. Plus, the place was quite spacious, capable of seating nearly 150 people at once.
“Huh… what kind of day is this? Are they giving it away for free?”
“Who knows? Looks like some kind of event.”
One employee read the placard.
“Ah… Mond… fan meeting?”

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