Genius Archer’s Streaming - Chapter 565

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The Genius Archer’s Streaming Season 3 Episode 35
13. Unexpected Teamwork (3)
Heh heh.
Juhyeok tried his best to maintain a composed expression, but his lips curled up into an uncontrollable grin.
All he could do was exit the booth as quickly as possible, making it look like he desperately needed the restroom.
After walking much further, until the booth was completely out of sight.
He threw his arms wide open and shouted.
“Kyaaaaaaah!”
A roar as if he’d become some sort of dinosaur.
Passersby glanced at him, but he didn’t care. This was G-Star.
All manner of madmen swarmed the place.
Of course, most of them weren’t dressed in suits like Juhyeok was… but regardless.
“Yesssss!”
Juhyeok couldn’t contain this emotion.
He swung his fists through the air and performed a full celebration before finally calming himself down.
“Phew.”
After a deep breath.
He settled his excitement-swollen chest and straightened his shirt.
He also smoothed back the hair that had fallen into disarray.
“That was good. That was really good.”
It was natural that he’d be this excited.
This was probably the highest advertising revenue he’d ever earned.
For a capitalist demon like Juhyeok, it wasn’t easy to feel apologetic toward someone giving him money.
But this deal was that lopsided. The scales had tipped heavily in his favor.
It couldn’t have been any other way.
On their side, only the Manager had negotiated against Juhyeok.
On his side, it was essentially two of them against the Manager.
Sanghyeon continuously applied point pressure through impossible plays.
When he failed to apply point pressure, Juhyeok would press the Manager about the company’s circumstances, shaking their mental resolve.
Though they weren’t in the same space, Juhyeok and Sanghyeon had definitely executed teamwork.
“Whew. That was good. That was really good.”
He’d secured advertisements and closed difficult deals on his own many times before.
But this moment felt far more joyful than when he’d done it alone.
He couldn’t explain the reason precisely.
He only remembered that Sanghyeon had said something similar once.
It was during a Nant match that was underway.
「There’s a thrill when your teammates’ movements sync up and connect. Something you can’t feel in individual sports.」
This was also his first time participating in a sport conducted as a team.
Sanghyeon had said it wasn’t bad.
At the time, Juhyeok had let his vague words go in one ear and out the other.
Perhaps now I could somewhat understand what he meant.
“Is this guy still going?”
Juhyeok unfolded his phone to check the broadcast.
Sanghyeon was still in the middle of his game.
He was too busy receiving donations to pay attention to anything else.
A single donation of 4.1 million won had come in, and donations continued to pour in after that.
“This is definitely going to spread through the community.”
Juhyeok naturally entered one of the communities where G-Star-related discussions were most prevalent and searched.
It was a garden within the community where streamers were discussed.
Whenever there was an event with numerous streamers participating together, no place was as active with related discussions as this one.
And sure enough, mentions of Almond were already appearing.
[Live Nut Shake daily earnings lol]
[Wish I was born as a nut instead of a human…]
[Breaking News) That nuts mission prize money level is crazy]
The view count was rising at a considerable pace.
“As expected…”
A smile played at the corners of Juhyeok’s lips.
No matter how many layers of wrapping you put on something, there was no subject in human affairs that captured interest as reliably as talk of “who received how much.”
-4.1 million won???
-That’s insane lol
-Wow
-???: That was my daily earnings
-Crazy lol
-Did this happen at G-Star? What exactly did you do…
Wow… that’s more than my monthly salary ㅠㅠ
-The amount is like a female cam show?
└At that level it’s definitely a male cam show
└Male cam show? It’s female though?
└└???
Comments began flooding in just as quickly as the view count rose.
Juhyeok, who had been scrolling down with a pleased expression, suddenly stiffened.
Being provocative bait, the speed was naturally fast, and there were corresponding side effects.
-Streaming money is so easy to make
-Kyaa sitting down and earning 4.1 million won~ gulp~ life is sweet!
Isn’t this a scam? Damn, 4 million won lol
└What sponsorship, the donor is a big donor
Those driven by jealousy were attaching themselves to tear him down.
A person who had lived a solid life like Juhyeok probably would never understand such people in their lifetime.
Though one might grow accustomed to them, this was why he frowned every time he saw them.
So when are they introducing this damn usage fee? Damn, they’re just raking in money the easy way, aren’t they?
└Yeah~ if they introduce a network usage fee, the first one to sit down and cry would be a freeloader like you lolol
└Yeah don’t talk nonsense~ they’re going to introduce it~ Bong Joon-ho, Song Kang-ho, Son Heung-min, Kim Yuna, Jay—Korean telecom let’s go~
“ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ This is crazy”
-Has there ever been a job in history where streamers make money this easily? I genuinely don’t know.
-4.1 million won lol, from a game addict lol
“Seriously.”
Juhyeok was dumbfounded.
They believed that Almond and other streamers earned money effortlessly.
To be fair, one could see how it might appear that way.
There were broadcasters who received donations simply by sitting, laughing, and chatting, and earning money while playing games was a dream come true for many. Yet among all those streamers, all those people capable of laughing and talking, all those gamers…
Why did donations only flow to these particular few?
Why did only they possess such appeal?
‘Irreplaceable character, conversational ability, mental fortitude, charisma…’
Juhyeok’s mind instantly conjured up so many requirements.
But they didn’t know.
Or rather, they claimed not to know.
They simply didn’t want to think about it.
Because that was easier.
Fundamentally, they just wanted to throw stones with a clear conscience.
The more complex facts you understood, the heavier your shoulder became when throwing those stones.
So why bother learning?
-Who cares? If they make money easily, they deserve to be hit~
Nowadays, there was even a culture where people proudly displayed their refusal to understand.
‘These idiots.’
When Juhyeok got too angry, he’d leave a comment or two before moving on.
└Info) The easiest way to make money is what this bastard’s doing right now—sitting in his room typing on a keyboard while mooching off his mother’s allowance.
The easiest way to make money is for this bastard right now, sitting in his room typing away on a keyboard while mooching off his mom’s allowance today.
ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ (hahahahaha)
‘But it’s pointless anyway.’
No matter how hard fans stepped up and tried to clean things up, it was meaningless.
When one disappeared, another took their place.
As if the world had some kind of villain quota.
This was probably just an inevitable byproduct that came with fame.
So was becoming famous an unhappy thing?
‘No, it wasn’t.’
Juhyeok shook his head.
Ju-hyeok shook his head.
-Wow insane, did he really succeed with a 4.1km sniper shot??
Did you successfully snipe 4.1 kilos with that?
Class is crazy.
-Son! When you grow up, you should definitely become Almond!
-Unknown: The age of humanity has come to an end. The age of nuts approaches.
If I could only bear that weight, becoming famous would certainly be a good thing.
To receive support from so many people like this. To be recognized by countless people in the world for what I do well—that’s an incredibly honorable thing.
-Doesn’t mention the successful 4.1km sniper shot, only talks about getting 4.1 million won lol
-Wait, isn’t that a world record??? Even if it’s just a game lol
-4.1 kilos ㄷㄷㄷ
-Four subway stops lmao
Though I initially gained attention because of the money I received, gradually more people began to learn about what I actually accomplished.
-Other streamers couldn’t complete that mission even if given it lol
└If Balloon Gum got the same mission, he wouldn’t even make 5,000 won
└5,000 won is like lmao is that a slingshot?
└Usopp lol
-Lol Almond’s reaction!!
└For real??
└This much is worth doing lol
Being recognized by many people for what I do well. Expanding further, being recognized by people all around the world.
That perhaps connected to the life Sanghyeon had dreamed of from the very beginning.
‘Perhaps I’m still heading toward that dream.’
From an archery athlete to a game streamer.
I’ve come full circle in an almost absurd way, yet perhaps I’m still drawing closer to that dream.

* * *
Whoooosh!
Hanna unfolded one of the weapon storage cases and spoke.
“Here it is. The armory you requested.”
Almond grinned as he examined the weapons.
After rummaging through them for a while, he picked up something that looked absolutely massive.
“Oh. This looks nice.”
Hanna’s face went pale.
“Agent. That’s… a weapon meant for tanks.”
Hanna stared at the enormous weapon he was holding with confusion.
I’d reached the conclusion countless times that it was far better to just let it be.
But even so, that weapon was too much.
“For the next mission, I really must recommend a different weapon….”
“Hanna.”
“Yes?”
“Get as far away as possible.”
“…?”
“Hurry.”
Hanna backed away quickly at Almond’s words, putting distance between them.
“Agent…? Why are you aiming it upward?”
Click…!
Almond aiming the anti-tank cannon upward.
Hanna’s expression was one of bewilderment.
-This guy’s insane this guy’s insane this guy’s insane
-Lmaooooo
Is this how it’s going? Hahahaha
-Wait, is this that thing?
Click.
Before Hanna could even ask, Almond pulled the trigger.
BOOOOOOM!!!
With a tremendous roar, the explosive shot upward into the sky.
‘That went up pretty well.’
After checking the trajectory, Almond spread both arms wide.
“Thank you for your support!”
Whoooosh…
During the time it took for the projectile to fall.
‘Hmm… but how much was it again….’
He was calculating something.
The rocket that had climbed to its apex in the sky now began its terrifying descent.
Almond, having finished his calculations, spoke to the viewers.
“And the per-kill mission bonus is 730,000 won! Add another 10,000 to make it 740,000──”
But then.
“Agent!”
──Whoosh!
Hanna suddenly rushed in.
“It’s dangerous! Our company can’t function without you…!”
-???
-Wait, she actually jumped in?
-Does getting herself killed count as part of the 10,000 won bonus lololol
-That’s true love right there
-FaceID showing up here?!
“Huh…?”
I hadn’t anticipated Hanna rushing to my rescue, so even I was caught off guard.
But it was already far too late.
The rocket he’d fired had already settled directly above my head.
──BOOOOOOM!!!
I oxidized in a brilliant white explosion, and Hanna embraced me as we fell.
Hanna, come on… (or: Hanna, please…)
Bad guy Almond ㅠㅠ
-Lol why did she rush in again lol
Haha, I’m so sad…
Not only that, but several meters of radius around us were devastated by the explosion.
KABOOOOM!!!
My health as Agent Almond naturally dropped to zero.
[Mission Failed]
The mission concluded in failure, and the game ended.

* * *
After the game shut down.
[Calculating earnings…]
The accumulated points were being settled.
Almond tilted his head and asked the viewers.
“So that’s 750,000 won, right?
He was referring to the kill-per-mission bonus.
-Why 75? You said 74
-Just cash out right away?
-Wait lolol are you asking to include killing Hanna too???lololololol
The original mission amount of 730,000 won had grown to 750,000 won with the addition of Almond’s life and Hanna’s life.
It was a terrifying obsession.
-Wait, is the extra 20,000 won you and Hanna??
-“Cyber psycho”
-This is why you shouldn’t be popular~ they do cashout dating~
-Mom… is being popular really this scary?!
-Cashout dating lololololololol
-Cashout dating is insanelololololololololol
-???: Ugh the dollar exchange rate is high too, just cash out Hanna~
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The chat was in an uproar over cashout dating and whatnot, but donations kept flowing in steadily.
Ding ding ding!
[Mission Success!]
[Shy Yeopo has donated a whopping 750,000 won!]
[Please… kill me… Almond…]

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