Genius Archer’s Streaming - Chapter 65

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The Genius Archer’s Streaming Season 1 Episode 65
23. Advertisement (3)
A topic that had set the Bera 31 Community ablaze for quite some time.
“What do you mean only almonds are PS3 lol”
[If Batch passes, give me Platinum too!!!]
[The rigging is seriously bad, for real]
[It’s just because Almond is so overpowered, damn it]
Why are there so many kids throwing tantrums? lol
[Almond is just. That. Good. Period.]
How had Almond achieved Platinum Tier 3 through the placement exam alone?
This topic transcended the single streamer Almond and reignited nearly every debate surrounding placement exams.
[The fundamental problem with the rating system]
[Proof that rank MMR detection is garbage]
[Why the AI Rubi is completely overblown]
[Fantasia’s past misdeeds as the developer of Battle Rage]
The admins are idiots, it’s been obvious for ages lol
The “he deserves Platinum” faction versus the “absolutely not” faction.
Split evenly down the middle, they fought with fierce intensity.
It was a heated debate without clear consensus.
But then an event occurred that completely tipped the scales.
[The hottest Battle Rage streamer, Almond, invited to Fantasia Channel]
Almond had received an invitation from Fantasia, the developer of Battle Rage.
The official announcement contained the following:
[…First and foremost, we will investigate how he achieved the placement exam Platinum 3 record, measure his skill level with various metrics, and conduct comprehensive testing across multiple dimensions…]
It wasn’t just a casual invitation—the game company itself had stepped forward to directly verify Almond’s rating.
In effect, this meant the game company had already certified Almond’s Platinum rank.
At the very least, it was tantamount to an endorsement.
Hahaha, the game company authenticated it, so why are they making excuses?
[So what now? Huh?]
Almond chewing world class lol
World-class Almond gets authenticated directly by the game company. Basement-dwelling losers get so blinded by jealousy that they just file reports and stuff lol
Ah, that’s refreshing haha
[Fantasia finally doing something]
[Wow, hold on. Isn’t this basically an advertisement? For real, world-class move]
Being invited by Fantasia alone was already quite extraordinary.
And now they were directly clearing Almond’s name.
This was completely special treatment.
As expected, those envious of Almond seized upon this as well.
[Don’t you see? Almond’s the one getting benefits. He must have connections with the executives~~]
“He’s saying that story about the director calling is actually true lol”
[What? Is this guy not a silver spoon baby or something?]
Absurd rumors and false information spread indiscriminately in all directions without distinction.
“Damn it. I’ll sue every last one of these bastards.”
Department Manager Oh exclaimed while watching the community reactions.
Almond was in the midst of filming preparations, experiencing makeup for the first time in his life.
Juhyeok was handling the conversation in Department Manager Oh’s stead.
“We’d be very grateful if you did.”
With practiced eloquence, he poured fuel on the flames of Department Manager Oh’s anger.
“Sanghyeon’s mental state is crucial. This kind of thing… he seemed quite troubled when he saw it.”
It was a lie.
Almond’s combat power actually surged when he saw things like this—he’d never been troubled by it.
But Department Manager Oh, unaware of this, widened his eyes in fury.
“Really? Those wretched bastards. Juhyeok, compile all of this and send it over. Our legal team isn’t just for show, after all.”
“Yes! Understood!”
Juhyeok’s response was enthusiastic, his voice sharp with determination.
Department Manager Oh continued grumbling, still incensed by the rumors circulating through the community.
“Are these people insane? How dare they target a Punk partner streamer. What’s this nonsense about the executive line? Have they lost their minds? We need to file a lawsuit at the company level to set things straight.”
“Yes, yes. I think if we proceed with the lawsuit and post an announcement simultaneously, it should establish proper order.”
“That’s a good idea. We did something similar regarding Balloon Gum before, and it worked well.”
Juhyeok chimed in from the side, subtly stoking Department Manager Oh’s anger further.
‘May all those damn bastards get sued~’

* * *
Unaware that Juhyeok’s grasp was extending toward me.
Gaming-related communities were still buzzing with all sorts of talk about Almond.
Following the news article, Fantasia had just announced the broadcast with me on their official SNS account.
Now it was truly an undeniable fact.
That I had been invited to Fantasia.
[We’ve invited someone who’s been incredibly hot in Battle Rage lately! Please look forward to it!]
-Wow lol
-Oh Almond!
-Kyaa Fantasia made it big. Hosting Almond too
-Almond? Who’s that?
-Ooooh
-This is gonna be fun after a while.
-Will Almond stream it on his channel too?
-Wow check out that taste. Excellent choice.
It was just a silhouette image of me, but everyone already knew who it was.
On mainstream SNS platforms and Ollytube, there was no hostility toward me whatsoever.
Rather, I was receiving enormous attention thanks to the title of being the first person in the country to achieve Platinum in the Placement Exam.
-Wow placement platinum? Insane talent
-Is that even possible?
-That’s insane
-No wonder the game company invited him lol
-Placement platinum lol
-Isn’t that higher than Jeon-ja-pa?! What?!
For them, whether someone received Platinum or Diamond in Placement was simply a remarkable thing, not something to be jealous about.
‘Yeah, that’s the normal reaction.’
Juhyeok confirmed the mainstream scene’s response and felt the toxicity of gaming communities firsthand.
Among them, the beneficial ones become incredibly loyal fan bases. But the toxic ones act like truly persistent and vicious viruses.
A double-edged sword.
‘So that’s why Dotorimuk said to go mainstream.’
Dotorimuk, who had said that Sanghyeon was the type who would succeed in the mainstream.
He had said, ‘If you can make it in the mainstream, why bother with minor operations?’
In other words, if possible, mainstream was better.
Seeing this phenomenon, I could definitely understand it now.
‘I’ll know today.’
Juhyeok thought, watching Sanghyeon receive makeup.
Today I’d probably get a taste of what the mainstream scene was like.
This game company’s channel was the closest to mainstream among all the media Sanghyeon had appeared on so far.
Whether Almond would truly succeed in the mainstream, or if he didn’t have the caliber for it.
I’d find out today.

* * *
A makeup artist approached me.
“Wow… you really don’t need any makeup at all.”
She continued applying some mysterious powder to my cheeks while offering her flattery.
“Why bother with makeup? Just film as you are.”
“Ha. Thank you.”
I nodded vaguely as I listened to her chatty remarks.
Tap tap.
With the final touch, the makeup was finally complete.
“Ta-da. How does it look?”
I froze the moment I looked into the mirror.
‘Wow.’
Was this the power of makeup?
Just as she said, a face that looked like it belonged in the entertainment industry stared back at me. Even my outfit today looked quite presentable.
“You could go straight to an awards ceremony like this, right?”
My visuals were indeed polished enough that attending an awards ceremony wouldn’t seem out of place.
“Almond! Please come this way!”

* * *
Following the staff’s guidance to the prepared space, the gleaming light panels turned toward me.
The scale was definitely different from when I appeared as a guest on Dotorimuk’s broadcast.
This was the moment I truly felt how massive Fantasia’s channel was.
The filming set was nearly indistinguishable from a professional broadcast station.
“Hello. I’m announcer Huyeon Yu.”
A fresh fragrance wafted through the air.
Thickly curled wavy hair, a casual dress with visible lines, clicking high heels, and sharp, clean facial features.
She was an announcer drawn straight from a textbook definition of an announcer.
“Yes. Hello.”
“Here’s the outline for the interview.”
“Ah…”
“Don’t feel too pressured. Our broadcast is, after all, an internet broadcast, so we’ll just proceed naturally.”
“Internet broadcast…”
At those words, my eyes drifted toward the Jimmy Jib camera moving in the distance.
It was a mobile camera worth tens of millions of won.
Huyeon Yu, reading my gaze, laughed brightly.
“It is quite an intimidating setup, isn’t it?”
“Yes. It would be a lie to say otherwise.”
“Still, you don’t seem nervous at all. It’s almost remarkable.”
Huyeon Yu’s large eyes studied me carefully. Without thinking, I thrust my right hand deep into my pocket.
“I don’t usually show my nerves.”
A lie.
When I actually get nervous, it shows.
I’m simply someone with a natural resistance to nervousness.
“Is that so? Well… it’s on the question list anyway. I’ll ask you later.”
“Understood.”
It’s on the question list?
Sanghyeon glanced at the production card for a moment.
[1. Interview]
That’s what was written on it.
‘Past history, age, height, relationship status…’
Utterly generic sensationalist questions.
Broadcasting is broadcasting, after all. Sanghyeon moved to the next card.
[2. Physical Ability, Concentration, Synchronization Test]
This would be the main content.
‘That’s what they explained yesterday.’
Sanghyeon had been briefed on this beforehand. What kind of test would be conducted, what I needed to prepare.
I had high expectations for this part.
I’d need to perform well here to earn recognition.
[3. Abnormality Check]
This was something Juhyeok wanted.
It was to check if there were any issues related to synchronization with the Capsule.
Apparently, the Fantasia team was the best when it came to this.
“Alright. Counting down 30 seconds!”
Someone wearing sunglasses among the staff in the distance shouted.
Probably the director.
“Yes~”
The announcer, with professional grace, brushed her hair briefly and then crossed her legs at the most flattering angle.
I had no idea what to do, so I just stared blankly at the camera.
“Wow. Almond’s looking great on camera!”
The director gave me a thumbs up.
‘What was that about.’
Either way, the broadcast had begun.
Clap——
The slate closed, and the announcer greeted us with a radiant smile.
“Hello, viewers! We’re back with a special format! It’s the Disassembly Analysis series. Today’s episode: ‘Almond Disassembly Analysis’!”
[Current Viewers: 17,000]
Nearly 20,000 viewers flooded in the moment it started.

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