Master Swordsman’s Stream - Chapter 272

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Chapter 272

Geomsin’s face clouded with confusion.
A Korean had suddenly started speaking English at him, and now a hulking brute was advancing through the crowd.
Probably hurling Danish curses while doing it.
“Yes, sir.”
The mood conveyed it, his face said it, his whole body expressed it.
‘Yes, sir?’
That had to be a Danish curse.
Geomsin could sense it instinctively.
‘Why is he coming at me?’
Wait.
Geomsin recalled Seo Jun turning his body just moments ago and saying something—muttering something.
‘Did that bastard twist my words and tell him something strange? What would “that’s not what I meant” even be in Danish?’
There was no way to know.
Geomsin’s body went rigid. Only his pupils trembled violently, broadcasting his distress to everyone around him.
The sheer overwhelming presence.
A giant with forearms as thick as a man’s torso—over two meters tall—parted the crowd, drawing closer with each step.
No matter how confident Geomsin was in real-world fighting, there was a reason combat sports divided competitors by weight class.
His body, his instincts, his mind—every part of him sent out warning signals.
A wild, unbeatable monster was closing in. Danger. Real danger.
‘That crazy bastard! His devil’s mouth is the problem!’
In Geomsin’s assessment, Seo Jun’s greatest asset was his infernal tongue.
The problem was that Seo Jun was his enemy.
“H-hey, let’s talk this through—”
“What? What are you saying, friend? Ha ha.”
‘English? F-friend? What did he—’
Geomsin felt a glimmer of hope.
The fact that the fists hadn’t started flying meant he was being asked for an explanation. If he played this right now—
‘I have to use the translator to tell him I never said anything to you!’
That was the moment.
“Hey, Yon.”
Seo Jun called out to Yon.
“Yes, sir?”
Geomsin was taken aback.
Because Yon just uttered another Danish curse.
Regardless, the two of them left Geomsin frozen in place and continued their conversation—Seo Jun in English, Yon in what sounded like Danish curses.
“It was just a joke about dealing with him. Play nice with him. Don’t let him come near me. Understand?”
“Yes, sir.”
“Good. I like how quick your responses are. That’s how you answer.”
“Yes, sir!”
“Go on then.”
“Yes, sir.”
As Geomsin watched in real-time, Yon continued to unleash what sounded like vicious Danish curses with a menacing expression (his face was naturally intimidating), and by the time his own complexion had gone completely gray,
Seo Jun stepped back and Yon slung an arm around Geomsin’s shoulder.
Geomsin.
He was feeling something now that he hadn’t felt even when Seo Jun had destroyed him socially.
A genuine threat to his life.
“Ha ha ha ha!”
Yon laughed.
“Ha ha ha ha…….”
Geomsin laughed along with him.
Geomsin’s original purpose had been to show Seo Jun what he was worth in the real world.
His revenge would naturally happen in their main field—the virtual reality—where Seo Jun had humiliated him.
This was why he was participating in the Historical Record.
Betua was impossible.
So he’d entered as a different hero instead, and even though his honor would obviously take a hit, he’d done it anyway.
Therefore, proving his worth in reality was also connected to this revenge.
First-Strike Dominance. Seeding doubt in his opponent’s mind.
Whether sparring, the Punch Machine, Air Hockey—he was confident he could beat Seo Jun in all of them.
Even if he admitted that sustained concentration was where he’d lose, his instantaneous performance would be superior.
That’s why he’d come.
Despite his reluctance, he’d offered greetings, made conversation, and sought to fight fairly and squarely.
But.
“Ha ha ha ha!”
“Ha ha…….”
That bastard clearly had no confidence in beating him in reality, so he’d resorted to this petty tactic.
With that devil’s mouth of his, needling away.
‘What the hell did he even say!’
Yon suddenly stopped laughing and shoved his face right into Geomsin’s, who was wound tight as a spring.
Hiccup.
Geomsin, who had genuinely felt his life was in danger, suddenly started hiccupping.
Then Yon casually tapped Geomsin’s Smartphone, and Geomsin obediently handed it over.
Yon then conveyed his meaning through the Translator.
“Laugh.”
‘Laugh?’
The next sentence came through translation.
“Your friend dragged me to that monster again. Ha ha ha. Laugh. Friend. Now.”
Geomsin’s lips trembled as he forced them upward into a smile.
“Come with me.”
“Yes.”
“While laughing.”
“Yes.”
The two of them descended the stairs.
Away from Seo Jun’s eyes.
From the second floor to the first.
And once they arrived at a secluded corner of the Party Building, Yon glanced around for a moment.
Who was he looking for?
Geomsin wondered.
Then Yon spoke to him.
“Listen well. That friend of yours is a Monster. A Monster, I’m telling you. If anything, for your sake, you’d be better off just giving up on the Historical Record. I’m serious.”
That friend.
Was he talking about Seo Jun?
Just as Geomsin was about to protest, his tension easing,
“No…….”
“Yeah. Look, what you do about the Historical Record is your call. But the thing is, if you go near that guy again, that Monster will definitely have me do that thing again to you. That’s what I’m saying.”
That thing.
Gulp.
Yon swallowed hard.
Geomsin swallowed hard too.
“So listen carefully, friend. Today, don’t go near him anymore. Just stay out of sight. If you do that, you and I won’t have to see each other again in reality. Got it?”
Geomsin nodded slowly.

* * *

-What on earth just happened!
-Why is Yon speaking Korean?! Streamer explain NOW!!!!!!! ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-When the streamer shows up, of course “sir” comes out. That’s just the natural order of things, isn’t it?
-ㄹㅇㅋㅋ
-Another urban legend being born ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-What on earth happened yesterday ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

Seo Jun watched Yon disappear with Geomsin in tow, satisfied, then turned his attention to the camera.
“I honestly have no idea. Why would he do that all of a sudden?”

-What??? Lol???
-ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ You know, streamer, come on ㅋㅋㅋ
-Did you take him to that gym??
-You didn’t just beat him without warning or anything, did you? That can’t be right

Seo Jun shook his head firmly.
“No, I didn’t do anything. So what did I do yesterday? Yesterday I just rested well at the Hotel. I don’t really like going out much anyway.”

-OK so the location of the urban legend is the Hotel
-Subjects: two people
-Anomaly: a Dane suddenly speaking Korean
-The center of all weirdness is always him ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-Chat unity doing great ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

Geez.
“Anyway, I have no clue what that was about. So where did Tae-woo go? I don’t want to stream. I’m on vacation, you know.”

-Vacation: world-class Content
-Is there someone out there who treats the Historical Record as a vacation?
-The streamer is being introduced on famous foreign information sites too!
-ㄷㄷㄷ
-He’s truly world-class now!
-As long as no school violence scandal breaks, I’m happy honestly ㅋㅋㅋ I’m seriously worried now ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-ㄹㅇㅋㅋ

“You’re ignoring me, I see. I’ll take location reports on Tae-woo.”
The moment Seo Jun said he’d accept a tip-off, he was able to find Tae-woo.
Because the chat immediately provided the information—they’d already known.
“Ah. He’s in front of the Punch Machine, you say?”
Seo Jun immediately headed toward the Punch Machine.
Since he’d already scouted the area beforehand, he moved without hesitation.
“Hey. Take it.”
Seo Jun tapped Tae-woo on the shoulder as he stood in line.
“Yeah. Just wait a sec. It’s my turn in three more people, and I’ll take it after I punch this one.”
“I thought you were looking for someone to play Air Hockey with.”
“But I can’t resist this.”
“Why?”
“They say the Punch Machine here gives really stingy scores? The high score still hasn’t broken 900.”
“I see.”
“I have to show them how it’s done.”

-Oh, the streamer should do it too!
-Can’t resist the Punch Machine ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-Do it! Do it! Do it!
-This is irresistible ㅋㅋㅋ
-The streamer’s so nimble ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ but in real-world power he’s probably lacking, right?
-What score do you think you’ll get?

Seo Jun read the chat and smiled. He simply smiled.
And Tae-woo, watching Seo Jun’s smile as he read the chat, felt a chill run down his spine and quietly rubbed his arm.
The reason he didn’t say anything was to avoid provoking Seo Jun.
Tae-woo knew best what happened when Seo Jun stepped up.
Meanwhile, Seo Jun’s senses caught the gaze of someone watching him.
Seo Jun turned his head openly and made eye contact with the source of that gaze.
It was Bernard and the others who had been there at that time.
Seo Jun gave them a light bow in greeting, then spoke to the Viewers.
“Hello, everyone. I don’t actually know my score.”
In English.
The reason was to see how those watching him would react.
All of them who had been there were visibly startled.
Since many of the Viewers didn’t understand, Seo Jun repeated it in Korean.

-ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ If the pop machine broke the count, you can just check when you’re done!
-You don’t have any muscles though, sir ㅋㅋㅋㅋ just bluffing ㄴ
-Yon said it wouldn’t even hit 999
-Yon? ㄷㄷㄷㄷ

Seo Jun chuckled and glanced around.
The people who knew him looked deeply conflicted—torn between stopping him or letting him go.
They were troubled.
Some people just left the area entirely.
Tae-woo stayed quiet, still trying not to provoke Seo Jun.
Only the Viewers who didn’t know about the first urban legend—

-Sir! Show us now ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-This guy’s Punch Machine score literally can’t be that high
-What if he’s actually super strong?
-Yon lost to him ㅋㅋㅋㅋ that’s why he calls him “sir”
-He must’ve won through technique. Armbars and takedowns and stuff ㅋㅋㅋ
-ㄹㅇㅋㅋ How would the streamer beat Yon at a Punch Machine? Did you not see Yon’s muscles? Not in person?
-But Punch Machine is definitely about raw power, right?

They kept needling him.
Seo Jun spoke.
“Then I’ll show you if you all pay for two Punch Machines.”

-Why would WE?????
-ㄹㅇㅋㅋ
-Getting brazen by the minute ㅋㅋㅋ

“No, because when I punch it, it’ll break. You all keep asking me to show you, so that one will break too. So you all need to pay for it. In return, if it doesn’t break, I’ll buy all of you Chicken with that amount of money. Deal?”
Geez.
A sigh from Tae-woo beside him,

-Deal!
-Let’s go!
-Let’s gather the money and set up the mission!!!!!
-The streamer knows this is Virtual Reality ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-But why two machines worth?
-Whatever, let’s bet!!!!!
-We won’t lose anyway!
-Season 100’s safe asset (99 previous ones all went bankrupt). Is this one truly safe?

That day’s party—
“Oh, is that the Korean guy?”
“He’s certainly handsome.”
“He’s going to try the Punch Machine. Can he break 900?”
Crash!
“…….”
“…….”
“Geez…….”
The Viewers successfully made up for Seo Jun’s deficit, and it all ended smoothly.

* * *

One day before the start.
Wang Team Leader from China met with one person—not one of the official fifty participants—in a Hotel room some distance away from the athletes’ dormitory.
Wang Team Leader was a patriotic man.
That’s why he was one of the people most displeased with Geomsin’s shameful behavior.
This Trial contains a Hidden Mastermind—a secret participant that the users must contend with.
The users’ primary objective will be to prevent this Hidden Mastermind’s invasion of the continent.
So in the meeting to select that participant, Wang Team Leader strongly recommended a certain Chinese person.
A Chinese shame should be covered by a Chinese. And they should have their revenge too.
The opinion was accepted.
Not just because of Wang Team Leader’s personal patriotism, but because that participant had the standing befitting the role and had consented to participate.
“It’s coming soon now, isn’t it, Wang Team Leader?”
“That’s right.”
“Geomsin showed his shameful side again recently.”
“Isn’t that the difference between a player and a civilian?”
That man’s name was Yi Cheon.
Professional name: Climax.
A Chinese legend and the current top professional gamer who disliked Geomsin every bit as much as Wang Team Leader did, and who had come to Korea in secret.
“We’ll strike at that small nation’s Streamer first and eliminate him. Korea has never done well against us historically.”
“There’s no particular need for that. But you must bring the spotlight. That’s a role you’re positioned for.”
“Understood.”
Wang Team Leader smiled with satisfaction.
‘If he attacks first and gets eliminated in return, that would be more than a disaster—the entire Historical Record would spiral into chaos. But that’s Yi Cheon. Climax. And a surprise attack from that position.’
So this Historical Record will be difficult to survive. On a completely different scale from before.
And finally.
D-day arrived.

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