The Fate-Seeing Genius Streamer - Chapter 14

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13. [Night Soul] Is This… Even Human? (5)
〈 GREAT ENEMY 〉
【 Spirit Yearning for Knighthood: Stratchia Magnex 】
━[LEGENDARY VICTORY]
A victory message.
Upon seeing that System Message—’LEGENDARY VICTORY’—I discarded the longsword that no longer functioned properly, or more precisely, its hilt, onto the ground.
Clatter—thud.
And simultaneously, I tilted my head back slightly while hearing the constant chime of donations ringing in my ears, my breathing rough and labored.
“Ha—aaaaaah….”
Trembling, trembling.
My entire body convulsed as though seized by spasms.
Violent exertion. The heightened state of consciousness induced by Foresight’s ability. All of it had driven my capacity far beyond its limits.
[Night Soul]—even if the physical body of a player character configured as a ‘Knight’s Descendant’ within this virtual reality game was nearly superhuman, I had crossed a line.
‘This is exhausting.’
My head spun dizzily.
Realizing I could no longer stand, I slowly collapsed backward, my body sprawling across the damp floor of the cave.
Though my leather armor prevented moisture from seeping through, water had soaked into the fabric at my arms and legs, leaving them cold to the touch.
‘I think I’ll survive.’
Perhaps because of that. As I cooled the strange heat that had surged through my entire body, I finally regained the ability to think clearly.
In the meantime, Joo Seo-yoon had rushed over with a startled expression, shaking my body and asking if I was alright… but it was nothing serious.
Whoosh—whoosh—
When I raised my right hand and waved it dismissively with a frown, she too released a sigh of relief.
The capsule was designed to auto-logout if serious problems arose with the user’s mind or body while connected to the virtual reality game.
I was simply exhausted.
“….”
Perhaps because I had pushed the Eye of Fate to its absolute limit? My enhanced senses were no longer activating, nor was my sixth sense opening up.
All my senses had dulled as though waterlogged, leaving me unable to properly perceive anything. It was strange.
Everything was like that.
‘I can use my abilities as I wish, push them to their limits, and pay no price whatsoever… I can wield them perfectly.’
In this virtual reality game—in this other world that exists within the capsule—I do not suffer from my innate curse.
Rather, I can release and control the power that has weighed upon my shoulders my entire life, exactly as I desire. Without any cost.
The sense of liberation was immense.
‘It’s even refreshing.’
A vivid world. The Eye of Fate, and the days spent merely being cautious, never knowing when or how Foresight’s ability would activate—this moment is different.
Now that I have exhausted Foresight’s ability to its absolute limit, I feel as though I am floating above the heavens.
So freely.
Thump, thump—.
My heart was racing.
‘Ah.’
Joy.
Primal emotion. Something I had thought I would never feel in my lifetime. Within that cascade of pleasure, Joo Seo-jin’s eyes crinkled with delight.
‘So this is how entertaining a virtual reality game could be.’
Joo Seo-jin.
A talent bestowed by heaven. That unprecedented talent was beginning to awaken with agency, reaching the moment of its full bloom.
* * *
At that same moment.
Geom-hu’s stream continued without pause, burning hot and wild. The viewers kept flooding the chat with exclamations of amazement.
-Wow lololololololol is this real?? Is this actually real?????? That’s possible??
-After getting the title of first Trinex encounter killer, he’s now clearing the fake knight without getting hit even once lolololololol
-The net slash <<< this was an avoidable AoE skill?????? Isn't the fake knight's net slash supposed to be unavoidable???
-More than the net slash being avoidable, the idea of jumping over the slash net with aerial maneuvers.. this guy isn't human???
-Ah I'm losing my mind this is so fun lololololololololololololololololol
The fake knight—officially named Stratchia Magnex. Defeating that Great Enemy without taking a single hit was an extraordinary feat.
And evading Stratchia Magnex's net of slashing attacks through aerial maneuvers should have been impossible.
Because of this, even the passionate viewers who were practically devoted fans of Geom-hu began to stir with excitement.
-Even our Geom-hu can't pull off something like that..? This guy's got talent… Seems like he's got the physicals to be a pro gamer..
-This is ridiculous.. Until just a day ago this was a complete newbie who'd never played a VR game before.. a normal person? This makes no sense.. seriously..
Hmm, well, he's at a level where he could even be a pro gamer. It seems like he has physical abilities close to Geom-hu's prime? At that level, I guess we have to give him credit.
Geom-hu. A living legend of Infinite War, a former professional gamer. Her prime was being invoked as a comparison.
Of course, since most of the viewers were fans of Geom-hu, the consensus was that this couldn't compare to her peak.
In fact, during Geom-hu's prime, she had displayed movements in Infinite War that rivaled those of Joo Seo-jin.
"…."
However, Geom-hu herself—the person in question—did not judge it that way. Joo Seo-jin already possessed the potential to surpass her prime.
'A pro gamer… I don't know about Eternal Saga or Gun Ground, but if we're using Infinite War as the standard… it wouldn't be impossible for him to exceed my prime.'
She was certain of it.
Joo Seo-jin—this mysterious man, if he truly set his mind to it and stepped into the realm of professional gaming, could become a disruptive force in the ecosystem.
An overwhelming talent that could carve his name into the annals of esports history. Because of this, not just as a former professional gamer, but as a streamer, her instincts awakened.
'I have a feeling. If he debuts as a streamer, it won't be long before he becomes a hot topic… within a few years he'll stand at a position equal to mine.'
Skill-based streaming.
Among general-game streamers, quite a few boast excellent talent, but few of them actually reach the realm of mastery.
Most are closer to child's play compared to professional gamers. This is why streamers who are actual former professional gamers like Geom-hu receive such attention.
Therefore, generally speaking, streamers who rely on raw talent tend to be mediocre… but Joo Seo-jin was different.
Even to Geom-hu, called a living legend among professional gamers, his innate talent shone clearly like a brilliant star.
It was talent that could carry him to great heights if he debuted as a streamer.
'In Night Soul, someone who would only receive brief attention in a single game and then fade from public memory… he would never be that. If that's the case, building a connection here wouldn't be a bad move.'
Among major streamers, none besides Geom-hu had set their sights on Joo Seo-jin yet.
Normally Geom-hu was extremely reluctant to interact with other streamers, but with talent this overwhelming, things had to be different.
As time passed, Joo Seo-jin would receive attention beyond imagination. Perhaps, if fortune truly favored him, he could become even more popular than Geom-hu.
'If I'm going to make an investment in the future, it has to be here.'
At this crossroads of choice, the conclusion crystallized into one.
'A skyrocketing surge. This is nothing but an investment destined to succeed. So the right answer is to dive in boldly.'
The conclusion was singular: the moment Joo Seo-jin began his career as a streamer in earnest, he would inevitably become a major figure in the streaming world.
Which meant—establishing a connection here before that happened was advantageous. The deepest connection possible.
Geom-hu made his judgment swiftly, and with resolve, he manipulated the streaming window to send a voice donation.
To create continuous points of contact and gain opportunities to grow closer to Joo Seo-jin.
[Streamer 【Geom-hu】 has donated '100,000 won'.]
━Remarkable indeed… They say the world is vast and masters are plentiful, and it seems that wisdom holds true. Your technique was worthy of standing among the most transcendent masters.
Geom-hu's eyes gleamed brilliantly as he hurriedly sent another voice donation.
[Streamer 【Geom-hu】 has donated '100,000 won'.]
━I propose an exchange: your enlightenment for this one's divine martial techniques. If you share the strategy for conquering the boss monsters of [Night Soul]… I too can offer corresponding teachings.
The relationship capable of fostering the deepest intimacy—for Geom-hu, there was only one.
[Streamer 【Geom-hu】 has donated '100,000 won'.]
━If you teach me the method to conquer the boss monsters of [Night Soul], then in return, I shall impart to you the enlightenment of [Infinite War].
A master-disciple relationship.
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[Mission]
━Objective: Defeat the Great Enemy of [Night Soul], 'Stratchia Magnex', without taking a single hit
└(※CLEAR!)
*Mission Reward: '5,712,312 won · {Settlement Complete}'
In the Cave, lying atop the cold, damp ground, I gazed at the settlement details on the streaming window and smiled faintly.
'That's incredible.'
A sum that easily exceeded a month's salary had come in.
Earnings so substantial that it seemed unbelievable to have made them in a single day. Before this figure, I allowed myself a rare smile.
And as I continued to gaze silently at the settlement details on the streaming window, smiling, Joo Seo-yoon looked down at me and covered her face with both hands.
= Ah… brother… can't you get up now? I've been watching you stare at the settlement details this whole time, you know? Hm…?
-Wow..
-Money bird..
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
Haha, I don't know about being some world-first achievement or whatever, I just feel good making money haha
-This might be the most unhinged money bird I've ever seen.. is this what true madness looks like..??
For over ten minutes, I continued staring at the settlement details before the viewers. Joo Seo-yoon began to feel embarrassed, but I paid it no mind.
= Why? I'm still exhausted and can barely move. I deserve some rest time.
= Brother. Are you really… actually tired? Right? Hm…? You're not just in a good mood…?
= Probably.
= ….
That crazy bastard lol
-Teacher Seo-jin.. just how much do you love money..? Are you seriously obsessed with it??
-Money bird legend;
-ㅋ Let them rest, you newbies. Hahaha. You are showing me a hilarious legend and taking a break. How can I interrupt you?
-Sigh.. I still can't calm down from thinking about that fake knight's net strike dodge earlier.. but the person involved seems completely unbothered, man;
As Joo Seo-jin gazed contentedly at the settlement details displayed on the streaming window, and Joo Seo-yoon wore a slightly vacant expression, it happened.
Ding—
A voice donation was broadcast, and a youthful voice rang out.
[Streamer 【Geom-hu】 has donated '100,000 won'.]
━Remarkable indeed… They say the world is vast and masters are plentiful, and it seems that saying holds truth. Your technique was worthy of standing among the greatest masters.
Geom-hu. A donor who had wagered a substantial mission reward of three million won. Just as Joo Seo-jin's eyes gleamed and he was about to open his mouth to respond—
Ding—
[Streamer 【Geom-hu】 has donated '100,000 won'.]
━I propose an exchange: your enlightenment for this one's divine martial techniques. If you were to teach me the strategy for conquering the boss monsters of [Night Soul]… I could offer corresponding instruction in return.
"?"
Ding—
[Streamer 【Geom-hu】 has donated '100,000 won'.]
━If you teach me the method to conquer the boss monsters of [Night Soul], then in exchange, I shall impart to you the enlightenment of [Infinite War].
"…."
As Geom-hu's voice donations continued to pour in, Joo Seo-jin blinked—blink, blink—and tilted his head in confusion.
= Enlightenment…?
He spoke with bewilderment.
= Wow…! R-really? G-Geom-hu is…? H-he's offering to teach…? T-to my brother…!?
Of course, Joo Seo-yoon, standing beside him, seemed to have grasped something and was startled, fluttering her limbs in joy. But Joo Seo-jin was not.
= Hmm.
In essence, it was a proposal closer to a collaboration stream. But Joo Seo-jin interpreted it purely as a request to receive instruction on boss monster strategies—and gave an answer befitting that understanding.
= I'm not sure about that sort of thing… If you want to learn how to conquer boss monsters—I'd prefer to receive compensation in a different form.
Consistently.
= As tuition.
Pure capitalism.

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