LIGHTNOVELWORLD Chapter 15
Chapter 15 – … I’m going crazy for real.
『Writer: ㅇㅇ』
『Title: Anyone watch the Ark promotion match?』
『They caught the bodyguard twice as a rogue. Does that make sense? Does anyone know how they did it?』
– Theoretically, there’s nothing that can’t be done.
– Because the archer didn’t counterattack.
– They’re like a level 5 rogue, how did they make it?
– It’s not invincible, there’s no attack that can’t be dodged, so they can catch it.
– Haha, they’re saying ‘theoretically’ and all, how on earth did they do that?
– Is there a cheat like that?
– If you activate evasion cheats and all, wouldn’t that work?
『Writer: ㅇㅇ』
『Title: But won’t it be easier for a rogue to solo as a bodyguard?』
『Wouldn’t it be easier as a holy knight or a warrior?
I saw earlier it’s just about parrying and attacking repeatedly.
Check out Ark reruns.』
– They’re using Stealth too.
– They only used Stealth before delivering the final blow.
– Yeah, if parrying with a dagger is possible, then it’s easy to parry with a holy knight’s shield.
– Try it and see for yourself.
– Dammit, isn’t this too much for a person to do?
『Writer: ㅇㅇ』
『Title: Hey, isn’t this a nuisance?』
『(Captured screen of ‘Currently Watching This Broadcast’ list)
Dam0729 wants to hog it all for themselves while sipping a warm Americano.
I think I saw this when chatting during the Ark broadcast.』
– ??? Is that true?
– It’s definitely Dam0729, I saw it too.
– Whose broadcast is this?
– It’s Dodat’s broadcast.
– ??Wait, does that mean we have to go watch Dodat’s broadcast because of a schedule?
– Dodat said he’s going to play as a rogue now.
– This guy is insane.
『Writer: ㅇㅇ』
『Title: Breaking) Current Status of Dam0729』
『(Captured screen of ‘Currently Watching This Broadcast’ list, 4 in total)
Urgent schedule = Watching 4 broadcasts simultaneously through multi-twitch
They are even watching the Ark broadcast.
What…a human being?』
– Haha, damn, that’s crazy.
– Well, it is a packed schedule.
– Watching 4 at once is a big deal.
– Ah, to us, this is a job and life.
– Who is Dam0729 to these losers?
– If you don’t know Dam0729, why are you trolling on the forum?
– ??? Was Dam0729 a woman?
– Stop living in your fantasies and do some productive forum trolling.
– Did you not watch the Ark promotion match just now? You’ve lost half of your life for real.
『Writer: ㅇㅇ』
『Title: The Master Rogue’s 1 Loss ON』
Let’s go watch it!
***
Dodat, Choi Woohyun was a rogue master (self-proclaimed) dwelling in Iron.
Being rejected by everyone, the rogue oddly had Beta services stuck in his heart and managed to steal over 2,500 games in just 6 months.
At that time, his ID was RogueDaddy.
It was an ID made after the love for rogues, unfortunately sparking numerous criticisms for not properly valuing the nickname. From then on, in the depths of Iron, there were users who would declare someone a troll just by seeing his ID.
As it happens with challengers, encountering familiar faces in reverse challengers is common.
In those instances, RogueDaddy would rage, declaring that he would troll as a filthy warrior, and with offensive and movement speed attributes, he roamed the battlefield, not distinguishing between above and below ground.
He ended up in Bronze. Surprisingly, the perception of rogues in Bronze was even worse than in Iron. Even though he climbed to places where people didn’t know RogueDaddy, just picking a rogue would lead to comments like ‘troll?’
『What are you doing?』
『Can’t you pick something else?』
from the pick screen.
Then, RogueDaddy wordlessly stormed across the map as a armorless warrior wielding dual axes, two months later, he reached Gold. By then, even if he was called RogueDaddy, he could no longer deny the reality of rogues.
Because a warrior who intentionally trolls had a higher win rate than a rogue doing his best. With a pained heart, he abandoned the rogue and created a new identity, dodat. As a holy knight user, he finally entered the Challenger League, which had only 500 players.
Starting with sharing his experience from reverse challenger to challenger in an educational broadcast, his channel grew rapidly, and he became a broadcaster securing an average of over 2,500 viewers.
Among the contents that he enjoyed the most and viewers loved was ‘Until I Lose Once as a Rogue’ using a sub character who reached the highest level.
『Hey guys, should we try opening a gambling den?』
『Let’s go!』
『Toto, let’s get it!』
『A chance to relive memories has come!』
《Okay, let’s open. This time, hmm… Win every game in placements vs Let’s take one loss in placements.》
『???』
『Who bets against winning in placements?』
『If you win 10 games, you get matched with the tryhards, then if you pick a rogue there, it’s instant troll mode ON.』
『’Challenger Dodat’: Only one troll? Really? If you’re gonna give up at that level, you shouldn’t have even shown up.』
『In Challengers, placements naturally mean a clean sweep.』
– User ㅇㅇ has donated 1,000 won! –
『Reverse bet losers, wake up, the opponent is a rogue.』
『’Rogue’』
『Challenger? ‘Rogue’』
– User ㅇㅇ has donated 1,000 won! –
『Rogue? Rogue. Rogue?! Nodding in agreement.』
Sigh. They were all clueless. Naturally, it’s a clean sweep.
That’s what I want to believe. But it’s about staking precious points. I have faith in the potential of rogues and the skills of Dodat, but the game is played by six players.
Especially in lower tiers where just picking a rogue can inadvertently lead to intentional trolling from many, it’s not easy to secure a clean sweep.
Still, even in the upper ranks of Platinum, it doesn’t seem likely that Dodat will be able to catch the rogue…
Lost in deep contemplation, while considering various factors, the Ark broadcast on the left monitor suddenly went black.
Ah.
It’s Bangjong’s turn. I really wanted to listen to Bangjong’s pre-show. Caught off guard by momentarily muting while focusing on Dodat’s broadcast. Just as I was sinking into a light sense of melancholy, PC Talk flashed an alert.
It’s Ark.
『Thank you for today.』
『There was no prior agreement, but you really worked hard.』
『I also feel like I worked hard.』
『Anyway, here’s a small snack for you.』
『Have a good night.』
《Kim Jinhee has sent you a gift. Check it now!》
Following the thank you message, a chicken gift card was sent. I didn’t expect this kind of gesture. Still, I can’t refuse chicken. It happens to be a brand I like.
With joy in my brand preference and gratitude for the chicken, I quickly sent five high-five emojis and placed an order for chicken delivery.
It’s perfect to eat while watching Dodat’s broadcast. Since Dodat usually broadcasts until at least 2 a.m. to play 12 rounds, I can leisurely enjoy chicken and beer.
The more I imagine, the better I feel, and everything starts to look more positive. Yes. Dodat is invincible, and the rogue is a god. Let’s go all in on this match.
…
“Oh~ Should I pass this? Seems doable. The item isn’t bad either.”
『Are the rogues awake? Are the rogues awake? Are the rogues awake? Are the rogues awake? Are the rogues awake? Are the rogues awake? Are the rogues awake?』
『Rogues? Trolls! Rogues? Trolls! Rogues? Trolls! Rogues? Trolls! Rogues? Trolls!』
『Thank you for your warm donations, everyone~ Thank you for your warm donations, everyone~ Thank you for your warm donations, everyone~』
“He says he will have a 12-win streak. Doesn’t he have any points to bet on?”
…my points.
『Oh~ I can’t help this, can I? The kids don’t have the will to just play the game. I have to make the rogues win even if I lose, it’s just a mindset.』
『Is this not a snipe?』
『Haha, isn’t this match-fixing?』
My points.
“I usually don’t surrender even when I open a gambling hall. But this is really hopeless. I’ll give it a try anyway.”
My points!!!
『Oh… I lost it.』
『Ah ah ah…』
Clutching my head in both hands, messing up my hair furiously, I stared at the mocking chat messages aimed at the rogues with eyes full of despair. This was not supposed to happen.
Of all times, is it reasonable for four trolls stained with rogue-hate to appear right after I went all in?
=Defeat!=
My heart burned along with the burning flag.
“Ah ah ah!!”
Bowing my head deeply, shaking it vigorously, and twisting my hair once more along with a stifled scream.
If I’m messing up my long hair like this, it’s somewhat relieving the stress. When I had short hair, I didn’t really feel anything special.
-Ding Dong
Ah.
It’s chicken. Yeah, let’s relieve the stress by eating chicken.
-Ding Dong
I wrote a note asking to leave it at the door.
-Ding Dong
“Is there something wrong….?”
Maybe the order is missing something. Or perhaps a gift card? Did Ark give me a gift card with a task on it?
Either way, eager to resolve it quickly and satisfy my craving for chicken, I hurried to the front door with quick steps as if my heart was racing. As I slightly opened the door, the sound of the lock being released, the door across suddenly swung open desperately.
Startled by the momentum, I instinctively shrunk back. Wait, how long did they wait to open the door so aggressively?
Mixing anger with the unintentional flinch of my body, I furrowed my brows and shifted my gaze to glare at the delivery person.
A female delivery person…?
“Unni came…..uh. Yes, yes it’s you? You….”
… Oh.
“What the… is this… you, uh, you?”
… I’ve seen this face in a photo album.
“I’m sorry, unni, I’m, I’m so sorry…. unni, I’m really sorry….”
A woman in her mid-twenties, wearing a women’s suit, with a sharp, torn eye line to her jaw-length short hair, exuded a cool image. But now, she clung to me, shedding teardrops like rain and began sobbing out of the blue.
… I’m going crazy.
Awkwardly stretching out my arms to hug her back and pat her back, she began to wail loudly.
… I’m really going crazy.
A few moments later, the real delivery person, still clueless, arrived in the corridor filled with cries, looking puzzled, met my eyes and extended the bag of chicken.
Please just quietly leave the bag and go….
TL’s Corner:
Haha, mC lost his bet. And a new character appears!