It’s not that kind of malicious broadcast

Chapter 27 – They Say Forgiveness Is Easier Than Permission

Often, broadcasters display messages in large letters on the screen for viewers to see immediately.

Such as ‘Guest Banned’, or ‘Part 1 Broadcasting, Part 2 Coming Up.’

It’s a common practice to prominently announce information that everyone needs to know to smoothly conduct a broadcast.

However, in the broadcast of “CravingWarmAmericano”.

『I have smoothly apologized to the concerned party.』

The phrasing was problematic, but so was the way it was written.

“No way…”

『Why a Post-it?』

『No』

『What’s with the Post-it』

『???』

Three Post-it notes were stuck at the bottom of the monitor in succession. In neat, bold letters, they read ‘To the person concerned’, ‘Apologized’, and ‘Peacefully’.

On the monitor, the character selection screen familiar to viewers was displayed. The only difference was that the chaos caused by choosing a rogue had decreased compared to before, making the chat window relatively peaceful.

However, what was completely unfamiliar to the viewers was the timing of the broadcast.

『No, why is the broadcast screen like this LOLOLOL LOLOLOL LOLOLOL』

『Does she not know how to broadcast using a computer…?』

『Disaster… Disaster… Disaster… Disaster… Disaster… Disaster…』

『I’m getting dizzy, teacher』

『Seriously, I’m really getting dizzy』

Especially because it was visible on the monitor. The broadcast being transmitted from a smartphone was capturing the monitor itself.

And it seemed like the smartphone’s perspective was slightly shaking, as if it wasn’t fixed properly somewhere.

Judging by the position and movement, it felt like the smartphone was placed just above their head.

“What is this person… doing…?”

Ark asked in a dazed voice.

『How would we know LOLOLOL LOLOLOL LOLOLOL LOLOLOL』

『LOLOLOL LOLOLOL LOLOLOL What is she even doing』

『LOLOLOL LOLOLOL LOLOLOL Can she even see her own chat like that』

However, no one had any idea what At-dam, who started broadcasting with the username “CravingWarmAmericano”, was doing.

Moreover, even though she had already moved to the character selection screen, her two hands, which looked pale white, were gently placed on the keyboard.

『Keyboard?』

『???』

『Why is she typing on the keyboard when she has STT』

『Where did the VR equipment go』

『Name』 has donated 1,000 won! –

【???: There’s no VR equipment】

『Oh right』

『Wait, was it really true LOLOLOL LOLOLOL LOLOLOL LOL』

『She was making keyboard and mouse jokes even on KoK forum』

『What an utterly ridiculous concept』

『Is she just planning to troll openly?』

《At-dam… Are you watching the broadcast? Please respond.》

“Hello, Ark-nim.”

Whether she had Ark’s broadcast on or not, Lee Yena responded immediately.

With a quiet greeting, the perspective of the smartphone lowered slightly and then rose again.

And with just that slight change in angle, her overwhelmingly prominent chest momentarily appeared on the screen before disappearing—

『???』

『Did I just see that wrong』

『ㅗㅜㅑ ㅗㅜㅑ ㅗㅜㅑ ㅗㅜㅑ ㅗㅜㅑ ㅗㅜㅑ ㅗㅜㅑ ㅗㅜㅑ』

『Heuung… tattooed big-breasted nuna… Heuung… tattooed big-breasted nuna… Heuung… tattooed big-breasted nuna… Heuung… tattooed big-breasted nuna… Heuung… tattooed big-breasted nuna… Heuung… tattooed big-breasted nuna… Heuung… tattooed big-breasted nuna…』

『??? What’s with the tattoos』

『Why does a woman have irezumi on both arms』

『Feels like I’m getting PTSD, feels like I’m getting PTSD, feels like I’m getting PTSD, feels like I’m getting PTSD, feels like I’m getting PTSD, feels like I’m getting PTSD』

The tattoos covering her slender arms were also briefly visible before disappearing again.

* * * *

The day after Lee Yeri left, I emptied the basket that I had eagerly filled up. Although my bank account had grown, my will to spend money seemed to have faltered instead.

If Lee Yeri were to come back to my room sometime next week, she would surely ask if I had been eating well with the money she sent.

At that moment, standing in front of the shining new computer, I couldn’t muster the courage to retort, “Well, I haven’t eaten, but isn’t this computer amazing, purchased with the money you sent after working tirelessly day and night?”

… I just couldn’t do it.

I could almost see Lee Yeri quietly gaze at me and say, “I should have bought you a better computer earlier. I’m sorry.”

Just imagining Lee Yeri’s gaze made me feel suffocated. However, one could say that social movements are originally about solving inadequate budgets with manpower and determination.

On that day, with the help of two bottles of soju, a flash of inspiration struck me, and I successfully managed to shift my perspective.

If it’s impossible to do both computer work and broadcasting simultaneously, why not broadcast using a smartphone instead?

By showing the process of controlling as well, I could create a broadcast that is even more helpful to the budding rogues!

A quick search revealed that a smartphone stand costs just a few ten thousand won. Without hesitation, I added the stand to my cart.

“Hmm….”

However, I felt a brief moment of pride in my flexible and quick-witted idea. As I placed my smartphone on my head for filming, I realized that I was now unexpectedly doing a live broadcast. Even though my face wouldn’t be visible, the exposure of my arms was still a concern.

On Yena’s. Well, on both of my wrists, there were still visible scars that had yet to fade.

Aside from the fact that it would attract the vile trolls on the internet, revealing Yena’s scars without permission made me uncomfortable. Especially since I didn’t know the origin of those scars.

While wearing long sleeves could cover them for now, there was no telling when the sleeves might ride up or slip down. I wanted to avoid any accidental exposure at all costs.

My deliberation didn’t last long, and the conclusion was simple. When I searched for “paltoxi” on an online shopping mall, a surprisingly diverse array of products greeted me.

… Fluorescent colors are just too old-fashioned.

Since it had come to this, it might be good to buy a raincoat that can be worn inside and outside from time to time.

After some contemplation, I purchased a practical tattooed raincoat that seemed to offer the highest utility at a low price.

Looking back, it was a satisfying choice. If I happen to drive later on, it seems like it will come in handy then as well.

Lastly, to prevent any chance of my face being reflected somewhere, after purchasing an anti-reflective film and thoroughly treat the monitor edges and so on, it’s a done deal.

I managed to equip broadcasting equipment for a fraction of the original budget, and even finished setting it up. Is this the pride of social activism?

With enough determination and contemplation, I realized that I could keep the flame of the movement alive without relying on big capital. To commemorate this insight, I raised a toast alone and fell asleep in preparation for the next day’s broadcast.

And so, on the monumental first day of the broadcast. The content for the first day’s broadcast was already prepared. As expected, the cliché for success when starting a broadcast is to initially grab attention by interacting with existing large companies, or at the very least, medium-sized companies.

With thorough preparation, I had already obtained forgiveness from Ark in advance regarding the sniping.

It seemed that getting forgiveness was indeed easier than obtaining permission, and it was truly the case that the words of the old seers were not wrong.

Having even received forgiveness in advance, I was practically invincible. To Ark, who forgave me willingly, only a heart filled with gratitude remained.

To avoid any misunderstanding among viewers about the lack of prior communication with Ark, I even wrote down announcements on post-it notes, completing all broadcast preparations.

With an excited heart, I turned on the broadcast and included a slogan in the title (Rogue Revival Movement – Make Rogues Great Again).

Utilizing the capabilities honed through viewer participation, I cleanly succeeded in the sniping

『GetDevoured-nim…? Are you watching the broadcast right now? Please respond.』

At the last moment of the broadcast, Ark’s voice could be heard. Perhaps the viewers searching for rogue broadcasts had conveyed the information about my own broadcast.

Indeed, there was a sense of accomplishment in actively promoting the rogue revival movement on Ark’s broadcast. Politely nodding my head, I replied to her.

“Ah, hello, Ark-nim.”

“Ah, hello, Ark-nim.”

Ark also seemed to have my broadcast on since my voice echoed back.

《No, right now—》

Ark tried to say something.

But unfortunately, there wasn’t enough time.

“Ah… I’m really sorry, but since I’ve been sniped, could you turn off your broadcast, Ark? It’s an anti-broadcast sniping measure.”

《Ah… I’m really sorry, but since I’ve been sniped, could you turn off your broadcast, Ark? It’s an anti-broadcast sniping measure.》

《No, we’re on the same team, so why would—》

Click.

Without hesitation, I ended Ark’s broadcast.

Blocking even small temptations in advance is the first step to creating a clean viewer participation culture. The same goes for clean sniping.

… It’s definitely not because I didn’t want to hear my voice echoing.