The Fate-Seeing Genius Streamer - Chapter 74

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【73. [Infinite War] Me, Descending. Magnificent, Confirmed. (3)】
“I, Hikaru, as the Grand Master of the [Infinite War], will defeat you and restore my lost honor…!!”
-!!??????????????????
Haha, seriously though lol
-Laughing bell on hahahahahahahahahaha
Ah, so the guest was THIS kind of guest?? That’s hilarious lol
This is crazy lol
-There are ten guests I didn’t even think of lol.
Hikaru.
In the [Infinite War], the “Grand Master” player positioned just below the Challenger rank.
The opponent I’d faced at the end of a ranked match during a joint broadcast with Geom-hu days ago now stood with arms crossed, growling.
“Hmph. It seems you believe that because I won our last match, my skills fall short of yours… but that’s completely wrong.”
-?;
-Huh?
-The guest comes out and immediately starts spouting nonsense;
-A person who watched the ranked game in which Teacher Seojin fought Hikaru in real time from start to finish: ㄱ-
-(Getting zero-damaged by a Sword Immortal while fighting an unnamed wandering monk with empty hands)
Even as the chat filled with mockery, Hikaru pressed forward with unwavering conviction.
“Joo Seo-jin. I’ll acknowledge that you might be equal to me, or perhaps even superior, but that’s where it ends.”
Whoosh—.
“Being called my rival, my equal—that was merely a fleeting moment of glory… but starting today, it won’t be.”
Haha, seriously though lol
-Did you happen to come from a pathological liar gallery?
-Um, starting today it won’t be—but Hikaru was never a rival in the first place?
-How can literally nothing be true from start to finish lmaooo
Honestly, nothing seems right anymore, so it’s just a mess lol
Hikaru’s eyes gleamed fiercely with resolve.
“There cannot be two suns beneath the heavens. You understand?”
“?”
“Between you and me, you’ll soon discover which one truly belongs above.”
“….”
Lol that’s so funny hahahahahahaha
-What is this… celestial realm, Grand Master…???????????;
“Kyaa… As expected, our Hikaru is a genius, a genius~ Huh? A chuunibyou genius lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol”
Look at how all the life just drains from Seojin’s eyes lol
That subtle expression of contempt is legendary lol
For a moment, Joo Seo-jin’s poker face wavered and his expression turned cold, but it was brief.
A slight smile—.
Suddenly, in the midst of it all, Joo Seo-jin responded with a vibrant laugh and a gentle tone.
“Indeed. The notion that I lost due to a skill gap rather than something else—I find myself reconsidering that very point as well.” “Uh, u-um?”
“In truth, outcomes in the [Infinite War] aren’t always determined solely by skill.”
“???”
“It’s due to variables.”
Unlike his usual demeanor, Joo Seo-jin’s voice had been carefully modulated into a pleasant, soothing tone.
“Beyond one’s condition on the day, psychological factors, and even seemingly trivial elements can sometimes alter the outcome, wouldn’t you say?”
Joo Seo-jin nodded as if expressing genuine admiration, his words flowing smoothly.
“Since results aren’t always determined by skill alone, one must learn to rise above uncertainty.”
“Huh?”
“A competitive spirit means an unwavering will to win. So I merely expressed rather bluntly the desire to prove oneself through results.” “Oh? A-ah! Right, right! That’s exactly what I meant to say! You understood me perfectly!”
“Though my phrasing was lacking, it seems my understanding wasn’t off the mark.”
-??;
-Why’s Seo-jin suddenly praising out of nowhere?;
-Ugh… something smells fishy here… fishy??
-Hmm, interesting..
-Actually, Seo-jin’s sales pitch always follows a specific pattern~
-What could it be????????????????????
Clap clap clap—.
Joo Seo-jin then broke into a wide smile, even clapping his hands like a seal as he continued.
“Therefore, I’d like to inform you that should you happen to lose this time, you’re always welcome to challenge again.”
The viewers were all taken aback by this sudden agreement, but their reactions quickly shifted.
“As a guest and sponsor supporting this content for the [Infinite War], you can challenge as many times as you’d like during Streaming.”
Haha, seriously though lol
-Sucker catching lol
This is crazy lol
-So that’s why he suddenly changed his expression and flooded her with forced praise??;
Come to think of it, the sponsorship money I received from Hikaru wasn’t small either.
Of course.
If she supported the content as a guest and sponsor, she could challenge again during broadcasts as many times as she wished.
In other words, this was nothing less than Joo Seo-jin inducing her to challenge again under the assumption of his victory.
“Someone with a competitive spirit like you, Hikaru, would naturally know what choice to make.”
Simple as that.
“Heh heh heng—. Well, that won’t happen, right? But if by some miracle, one in a thousand, one in a hundred chance, you actually win… then naturally, that’s what should happen.”
In other words—.
“Heng. Isn’t that how the Grand Master of the [Infinite War] and a martial artist pursuing the way of infinite spirit should be?”
“Impressive. I agree.”
Clap clap clap—
“…I too would be delighted if you could continue maintaining your position as guest and sponsor.”
-Wow
-Seo-jin
-The obvious God of sales ㄷㄸㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷ;
-His sudden eloquence is insane lmaooooooooooooo
“Getting regular sponsorship from this? You really caught a sucker, lol”
It was, quite literally, solicitation elevated to an art form.
***
Perhaps it was thanks to my uncharacteristic deployment of rhetorical prowess that had earned me favor.
“Hmm-. …I’m not sure why, but now that I look at you, you’re actually someone I can talk to?”
“?”
“To be honest, my first impression wasn’t great, but now I see you’re genuinely refreshing. Ah, and looking again, you’ve got a manly appearance about you!”
“….”
-?;
-‘Devil’s Tongue’
-His hospitality game is insane lmaooooooooooooo
-First time I’ve heard someone call Joo Seo-jin masculine;
-Where did the Hikaru who was glaring menacingly just moments ago go?;
Looks like those two are about to become best friends at this rate lol
A barrage of compliments.
Uncharacteristically, the steady stream of flattery woven together with subtle solicitation proved remarkably effective at building favor.
Hikaru, though feigning embarrassment, visibly brightened as the momentum continued to build.
And then.
“Heh. Geom-hu once told me that when wandering the martial world, one naturally comes to befriend those of kindred spirit… and it seems he was right.””???”
Click-.
In that same moment, Hikaru raised her right hand, pointed her thumb at herself, and flashed her sharp eyes with unmistakable pride.
“Surprising as it may be, it seems you’re someone I can become best friends with. That’s the feeling I get.”
“….”
The contrast was jarring—just moments ago she’d been speaking of rematches with lethal intent, yet now such a thing seemed unimaginable.
Faced with her striking a pose about becoming not merely friends but best friends, I found myself at a loss for words.
‘What kind of thought process leads to this kind of conversation flow…?’
Well.
I had to admit, I’d encountered a formidable opponent.
Because people don’t typically become close in this manner.
‘Hmm. …Could it be that this person has no friends?’
The way she seemed delighted to have finally met someone she could actually converse with—as though it had been an eternity—left me with no other conclusion.
‘Well, I suppose that’s possible. She’s certainly not an ordinary person in many ways.’
She didn’t seem to have even a single internet friend, let alone real-world ones.
“You can take pride in this—aside from you, I’ve never considered anyone else worthy of being a true friend.””?””Hehe. As an absolute powerhouse, you understand loneliness too, don’t you? Well, something like that.””Ah-.”
‘…I suppose I do understand the feeling somewhat.’ Yet as if to confirm that very thought, her next words tumbled out.
“…So. Aside from me, you’ve never really had anyone you’d call a friend- well, that’s what you mean, isn’t it.””Surprising, but it’s true-”
“Not really. It’s not that surprising. …I’d already suspected as much.””?”
“It suits you.”
-Smooth talker lmaooooooooooooooooooo
-Fit? What fit, that’s insane lmaooooooooo
-At this point isn’t he just openly mocking him lololol
-How does he immediately say “that suits you” right after hearing he has no friends lmaooo
-“I don’t even have internet friends…”
-lmaooooooooooooooooooooooo
Damn, I’m gonna die laughing hahahahahaha
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo
A slip of the tongue had leaked out, but fortunately it passed without incident.
Before I knew it, Joo Seo-jin had naturally shifted his steps as if time had run out, changing the subject.
“Well, it doesn’t really matter, but we should still do what needs to be done.”
“!”
The reason being───.
Tap-.
“Come on up. As you wish, let’s begin our rematch.”
“…Hmph, you don’t need to say it like that. I was planning on it anyway.”
Upon the Arena.
Within the [Infinite War], we stood facing each other in the Mulung Paradise Training Ground given to everyone.
The small talk ended here; from now on, we were making preparations in advance to move into the main event.
Ding, ding, ding-.
After setting the game start, the bell chimed as if announcing the prelude to the countdown while the timer was set.
Days past.
Just as it had been when we competed in the [Infinite War] ranked matches, the playable character remained unchanged.
Accordingly, the preparations didn’t take long, and finally, we were on the verge of beginning our match.
Whoosh-.
And then.
Hikaru, standing at the starting point, let out a soft chuckle as she extended her katana forward and spoke.
“Hmm. As expected, once we settle things here today, it’ll be difficult for us to become friends.”
“?”
Out of nowhere, she was bringing up the continuation of the conversation we’d just been having.
[3]
“You see, friendship requires both parties to be in equal positions for it to be established.”
“Ah, yes.”
Perhaps thanks to the favorability (?) I’d built up recently, she seemed to want to develop a connection… but I wasn’t particularly interested.
‘Well. I’ll just give an appropriate response and move on. Probably.’
I simply thought that way, and even right before the match started, I felt no particular sentiment.
[2]
“But don’t worry. I know well enough that you’re not as bad a person as you might seem.”
“…Ah, yes, I—”
But then───.
Something unexpected occurred.
[1]
“───So, let me rephrase. You—I’ll take you as my sworn younger sibling.””?”
“Oh, and by the way, age doesn’t matter, right? You know how it is in the world of combat—the stronger fighter is considered the senior, yes?””???”
-?
-??
-???
Joo Seo-jin, who had been thinking nothing of it, and the chat window alike flooded with question marks at this bombshell declaration.
“After the match ends, the loser addresses the winner with respect. To be precise, you’ll be calling me Hikaru noona.”
“…I don’t think that’s a very good idea.”
Joo Seo-jin, who had begun breaking into a cold sweat in that instant, hastily tried to dissuade her before the match could begin.
“As I mentioned earlier, we can’t know how the match will turn out in the end… If the one losing isn’t me, then—”
“Nope~? Not at all, not at all! Don’t worry about it, seriously. Do I look like someone who loses twice? Not a chance.””That’s not what I mean, I—”
“Ah. I said that’s enough, didn’t I?”
But even as he spoke, Hikaru grew irritated in turn, cutting him off before he could finish his rebuttal.
“Honestly—you lack spirit, you lack it! Worried I might break my promise, are you? Well, I guarantee it.””
There wasn’t even time to interject with a ‘wait—’.
[READY───]
“Tch. Absolutely, absolutely, absolutely—no way it could happen, but if by some miracle I actually lost?”
A soft laugh escaped.
The next moment.
[START───!]
“Well. If that were possible, then I wouldn’t be unable to call you that in return, would I?”
A promise that should never have been made carelessly tumbled out regardless.

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