The Rice-Eating Hero’s Capitalist Streaming - Chapter 114

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The Capitalist Streaming of a Freeloading Hero

Episode 114

Constellation’s Game [Lyka]

Called <What’s In My Inventory>.

As expected, a segment only I didn’t know about.

The rules for this segment hosted by caster Kim Sinwoo were simple.

Out of the 20 S-rank participants gathered here, only five chosen by lottery would reveal their inventories.

When you place your hand on the mirroring pad installed in the center, the items corresponding to inventory page 1 (slots 1-20) would be forcibly broadcast on the large screen in order.

For hunters, an inventory is no different from a wallet and secret safe, and they want to expose that in front of the entire nation.

As expected, those broadcasting station guys have a ruthless side.

Still, the fortunate thing is…

‘5 out of 20 people… that’s a 25% probability.’

Numerically, you could say it’s a sufficiently avoidable probability.

└ You think you won’t get picked?

With 25%, it’d be hard even if you wanted to get picked, brothers.

└ Sure, it’d be hard if you wanted to get picked. But since you don’t want to, you’ll probably get picked, right?

Damn…

└ We’re most curious about Room Owner’s inventory lol

└ All sorts of junk will probably come out for real lol

I can avoid it.

I must avoid it.

Is it because I’m embarrassed?

No way. It’s not that.

I’m thicker-skinned than you’d think.

It’s just that this will also directly affect the popularity vote, which is the problem.

Even if I were a Heroic School viewer, wouldn’t I immediately lose interest after seeing my inventory…?

‘Ugh.’

So while I’m definitely going to avoid it, I still couldn’t help but prepare for the worst-case scenario.

Right now on my inventory page 1… there were items I absolutely must not show and items I’d rather not show taking up space.

[1. Night Stalker (No.967)]

[2. ‘Golden Iron Chest’]

[3. Feather of Horus]

…omitted…

Especially if Night Stalker was revealed on broadcast… it would likely make not just variety shows but the 9 o’clock news.

‘I need to move this.’

While Kim Sinwoo shook the lottery box, I started rearranging my inventory, only moving my eyes without changing my expression.

Since it would be troublesome if it was too obvious, I minimized only the absolutely necessary manipulations.

‘By the way, this is a well-thought-out content. With the page system, it’s structured so 20 types must be revealed no matter what.’

Perhaps I was fortunate to have a lot of miscellaneous items.

Since I could fill 20 lines entirely with junk items, I could hide as many items as I wanted.

If I hadn’t usually picked up junk items, I would have had no choice but to exercise my right to refuse if I got picked.

‘Let me shove Night Stalker into the farthest corner first… and there’s no need to show Feather of Horus either.’

But after sweeping the dangerous(?) items to the back pages, page 1 was left with too many junk items only.

‘This will look strange in its own way…’

So I pulled some equipment from the back to the front, to make it look like I was properly functioning as a hunter.

‘I’ll put Moonlight Sword around slot 15… and the pickaxe and shovel should be fine to have.’

Around the time I finished organizing roughly, Kim Sinwoo put his hand into the lottery box.

“Now! Who will be the first lucky winner?”

What…? Lucky?

Do you seriously think that, Mr. Kim Sinwoo?

Rustle, rustle.

The sound of stirring inside the box matched the rhythm of my heartbeat.

Please.

Anyone but me.

“The first winner is… 4th place in the entrance mission! Participant Kwon Yuna!”

Phew, I’m saved.

As I was internally sighing in relief, Kwon Yuna, who was sitting on the opposite sofa, stood up with a slightly flustered expression.

“Oh, am I first?”

But since there didn’t seem to be any particular problem, she leisurely walked to the platform and placed her hand on the pad.

Ding―!

Then her inventory list spread across the screen.

[1. Supreme Mana Stone (A-rank)]

[2. Flared Robe (6T)(Hero)]

[3. Pure Elixir Mist (for skin soothing)]

[4. Fan Letter Storage Box]

…omitted…

Exclamations burst out as soon as the list appeared.

“Wow… you carry around an A-rank mana stone?”

“That robe, isn’t that this season’s limited edition? It’s hard to get.”

Combat equipment, self-care products, and even fans’ love.

An inventory list like a textbook that would make anyone think of the words ‘influencer’ and ‘mage’.

‘How much does a supreme mana stone cost these days…? It’s probably at least 30,000 LP.’

I rested my chin on my hand and looked at that list.

Even though a 300 million won consumable was at the top of the inventory, it didn’t particularly feel like luxury.

Because that’s what a ‘mage’ is.

As expected, mage is a class that requires a lot of money.

It feels like the quality is different from my inventory from the start.

└ So let’s see yours, Room Owner lol

└ Room Owner’s turn should be second, right?

Nope.

Absolutely not.

“…”

As Kwon Yuna returned to her seat amid applause, Kim Sinwoo put his hand in the box again.

“Alright, the atmosphere is good! Let’s go right to the next person!”

I offered another prayer in my heart.

The probability is now 4 out of 19.

“The second winner is…! A strong championship candidate this season. 2nd place! Participant Seong-hwan Lee!”

Nice.

I internally cheered.

And the production team probably did too.

Since Seong-hwan Lee with the highest recognition got picked, this content was already a success.

“Yes. I’ll go up.”

But this guy doesn’t seem flustered in the slightest.

That composed gait…

What exactly is in there to make him so confident?

But…

Whirring―!

The moment Seong-hwan Lee’s inventory appeared on screen.

The audience fell silent for a moment.

[1. Large Capacity Shield Polish (1L)]

[2. Large-capacity Shield Polish (1L)]

[3. Microfiber Cleaning Cloths (200 sheets)]

[4. Portable Ironing Kit (Magic-powered)]

[5. 6-year-old Red Ginseng Extract (30 packets)]

…and so on…

What is this suffocating organization?

The items were arranged in perfect rows and columns by category, as if they were lined up for military inspection.

└ Crazy lololol what the hell is this???

Caster Kim Shinwoo adjusted his microphone with a bewildered expression.

“Uh… Participant Seonghwan Lee? Are items 1 through 3 all polishing supplies? That’s an enormous amount…”

Seonghwan nodded with the most serious expression in the world.

“My shield is my face.”

“Excuse me?”

“If my shield is dirty, it’s disrespectful to the comrades who trust me and leave their backs to me. After every battle, I spend exactly 30 minutes cleaning and maintaining it.”

The other participants stirred at his answer.

“Wow… no wonder. Last time I saw it, his shield was shining like a mirror.”

“Are you really 23? Your mindset is like a drill sergeant’s.”

Kim Shinwoo wiped away sweat as he pointed to the next item.

“Then… what about this number 4? An ironing kit? Do you iron in dungeons?”

“Of course. A proper mindset comes from neat attire. You can’t subdue monsters in wrinkled combat gear.”

I couldn’t help but laugh at the absurdity, while the Constellations were completely losing it.

└ Holy shit lololol Lee Seong-hwan lolol this is crazy.

└ Who the hell irons clothes on a battlefield lol

└ No, that’s real madness. It’s not an act, it seems genuine.

But the real masterpiece was the item below that.

What is this red ginseng smell that seems to burst through the screen…

“Um… is number 5 red ginseng? And number 6 is… ten-ingredient tonic soup?”

“The body is wealth. I can’t let my energy drop.”

Seonghwan answered as if it were obvious.

I stared blankly at that list.

He says he’s 23.

Why are there items in your inventory that would only be found in my father’s hiking backpack?

“And the last one, number 20… what is this? It looks like a brick…”

“Ah, that’s a high-protein block.”

Seonghwan pulled out a gray block from his inventory to show.

It really looked like a cement brick.

“It doesn’t taste good, but the efficiency is top-notch. One of these and you won’t be hungry all day. I always keep them stocked for combat endurance.”

At those words, Kwon Yuna, who was sitting nearby, shook her head in disgust.

“Ugh… I wouldn’t eat that even if you gave it to me.”

But Seonghwan paid no mind and seriously put the block back.

As his inventory reveal ended and he came down, I could swear I caught a faint scent of herbal medicine and polish coming from him.

He sat down and whispered to me.

“I’ll give you one later, Geonyul. This red ginseng is particularly effective.”

“…I’ll just take the thought.”

I forced a smile and turned my head.

Definitely, this guy… is no ordinary person.

But fortunately, there were only three spots left.

‘Please, let’s just get through this.’

As if mocking my desperate wish, Kim Shinwoo shook the lottery box again.

“Alright, we’ve seen Participant Seonghwan Lee’s intense inventory! Now let’s draw our third protagonist!”

Caster Kim Shinwoo reached into the box again.

My heart rate fluctuated again with the rustling sound.

Now the odds were 3 out of 18.

“The third winner is…! 7th place! Participant Inwook Jeon!”

Thank goodness.

The big guy sitting across from me scratched his head sheepishly and stood up.

Inwook Jeon.

The guy I’d become closest to among the S-rank participants.

Despite his bear-like build, he shuffled nervously toward the platform.

Whirrrr―!

His inventory list appeared on the screen.

And the moment they saw that list, smiles naturally spread across the faces of everyone in the living room.

[1. Family Photo (Leather Frame)]

[2. Old Talisman]

[3. Market-style Homemade Jerky (Large quantity)]

[4. Small Radio]

[5. Portable Camping Chair]

…and so on…

Perhaps because we’d just seen Seonghwan’s suffocating ‘rows and columns’ inventory, the items filling the screen gave off a strange warmth.

Especially things like the family photo and radio… to carry those in an inventory, you’d need special manufacturing based on Gate-sourced materials…

Seeing that he carried them around despite such hassle, he must be more sentimental than he looks.

“Ah, number 1 is a family photo? That’s really nice to see.”

“Haha. Being away from home, I look at it whenever I miss them.”

Inwook answered with a good-natured smile.

“What about that jerky? It looks pretty tasty.”

“Ah, that’s from an alley in Lumis Square Market and it’s really delicious. Perfect to chew on when you’re bored during waiting periods. I’ll share some with you later.”

“You listen to the radio too?”

“Smartphones don’t work in dungeons. Sometimes if you tune the frequency right, you can pick up radio even if it’s static. It’s nice to have on when it’s too quiet.”

People nodded here and there at his down-to-earth explanation.

The Constellations’ reactions were heartwarming too.

└ Yeah, this is what a human inventory looks like.

└ After seeing that polish villain earlier, this purifies my soul.

└ That jerky looks delicious.

└ Ahh lol is Lee Seong-hwan instantly turning into a villain? lol

I nodded inwardly as well.

He definitely has that human touch.

If Seonghwan was like a ‘drill sergeant,’ then Inwook had the warmth of a ‘hiking club uncle.’

As Inwook warmly exited after pulling out some jerky to share, Kim Shinwoo grabbed the microphone again.

“Alright, the atmosphere is so good! Now that we’ve had some healing, shall we ramp up the tension again?”

He shook the box.

Now there were only two spots left.

‘Please… please let me get through this.’

Now the odds were 2 out of 17. About 11%.

Mathematically, there was absolutely no way I’d get picked, but my ominous feeling wouldn’t stop.

“The fourth lucky winner is…! 11th place! Participant Jooha Bae!”

Phew.

I let out a deep sigh of relief.

Now there was really just one person left.

As I was patting my chest in relief, I briefly made eye contact with Jooha Bae as she walked forward.

Though I hadn’t had direct contact with her yet, Jooha Bae was also quite a well-known figure in this season of Heroic School.

First of all, he ranked 5th in the grade determination battle, and if it weren’t for me, he would have been the top archer in the Position Determination, so he’s quite talented.

He may not be as popular as Kwon Yuna, but I know he has a decent fanbase too…

While I was thinking such thoughts, Jooha Bae stepped forward and placed his hand on the pad.

Ding—!

[1. Premium Mithril Quiver]

[2. Wind Feather Arrows (100 shots)]

[3. Bow Maintenance Oil]

…

The early items on the list were ordinary.

Consumables and equipment that any archer class Hunter would typically carry around.

But as the scroll moved down and the long-awaited 20th slot appeared on screen.

“…Huh?”

Someone let out an exclamation.

I couldn’t believe my eyes either.

Unlike the other items, this piece of equipment was radiating a uniquely brilliant golden aura all by itself.

[20. Storm Eye]

[Grade: Mythic]

[Tier: 9 Tier]

The venue fell into momentary silence, then immediately exploded.

“Crazy… Mythic grade?”

“Wow, 9 Tier? Can someone in their 40s even use that?”

“Storm Eye should be possible. That thing has a level restriction reduction option.”

Even Chloe Kang looked slightly surprised this time.

If it’s Storm Eye… that’s equipment that easily exceeds 150,000 LP.

Considering the level restriction reduction option, 200,000 LP seems entirely possible too.

Actually, being Mythic grade and 9 Tier, just the rarity alone was worth being amazed at, price aside.

Caster Kim Sinwoo shouted excitedly.

“Wow!! Amazing! Contestant Jooha Bae! You had [Storm Eye]!”

“Actually, it’s not really mine… My master passed it down to me.”

Jooha Bae answered with a proud voice while brushing back his hair.

And thanks to this expensive item… the atmosphere at the venue reached its peak excitement.

But in this heated atmosphere… only one person.

I alone was offering prayers with a reverent expression.

‘This is really the last time. I just need to avoid it one more time…!’

Now the odds are 1 in 16.

Please.

Anyone but me!

“Now! This is the long-awaited final turn!”

Caster Kim Sinwoo shouted with a highly excited voice.

“With the appearance of a Mythic grade item, the atmosphere here is really heated! Who will be the final protagonist to inherit this excitement and take home the 1 million won Department Store Gift Card!”

He put his hand into the container and stirred around, and that time felt like an eternity.

“The final winner is…!”

And the next moment…

“Entrance mission 1st place! Contestant Geon-ryul Lee! Please come forward!”

Damn it.

└ Lolololol Room Owner come on out lololol

└ Yeah, this is it! Shit lololol

└ I agree the production team is sus lolololol

└ Shinwoo hyung! I believed in you!!!

At this point… isn’t this rigged?

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