Chapter 49: I Came to End This War (3)

After the Three Kingdoms War event ended, the reactions of the three countries varied widely.

Korea was in a festive mood, while China felt they had managed to hold their own.

And Japan?

Of course, it was a disaster for them.

Moreover, even the far-right factions in Japan, who would usually support Japanese gamers using the war crime flag, turned their backs on them.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

The reason was simple.

They were so incompetent that the war crime flag was burned in front of everyone.

I even performed a stomp on the remnants of the war crime flag.

Despite this, the Japanese gamers couldn’t do anything.

So, who would stand by them?

Moreover, the final scene sealed their fate.

When Nagatomo, trying to save the last bit of his face, was eagerly pushing back the Chinese players, he was killed by my sword from behind.

And as always, I hurled various insults at his corpse.

Anyway, that was that.

In this Three Kingdoms War, the Japanese side had only left behind humiliating scenes from beginning to end, and they fled immediately as the game ended.

All they left behind in this tournament was the controversy over the war crime flag.

With the game over, the open beta of *Fantasy War* started as soon as the Three Kingdoms War ended.

“Korean gamers bought a lot, I heard.”

“Chinese bought quite a few too.”

“Japanese people don’t really play these kinds of games, do they?”

“That’s right.”

The Korean team, celebrating their victory, gathered for a meal as soon as the broadcast ended.

Dong-su hyung glanced at an article about *Fantasy War* and chuckled.

Then he came over to me, holding a beer glass.

“Our Cheok Jun-gyeong.”

“Hyung.”

“Yeah, what?”

“Please don’t do that in real life.”

“Why not? It suits you.”

“It’s embarrassing!”

“Hey! Do you find our job embarrassing? Huh? I broadcast, I’m a streamer. Why can’t you say that?”

This guy drank a lot.

With a bright red face, Dong-su hyung put his arm around my shoulder and continued talking cheerfully.

Everything was good except…

The smell of alcohol was too strong.

The soju bombs we drank at the beginning of the meal must have really hit him hard.

“Jin-hyuk told me, are you going to play the open beta?”

Jin-hyuk’s execution was like that of a bulldozer.

I nodded slowly in response to Dong-su hyung’s question.

“Probably, unless something comes up.”

“Aren’t you going to hit Challenger in *League of Storm*?”

“Next time. I’ve played *League of Storm* for too long. I’m not even a dedicated *League of Storm* streamer.”

“So what? You could make enough money just doing that.”

Even though he was drunk, Dong-su hyung’s words were true.

My character concept was clear, and my skills were already proven, so many viewers would watch.

Moreover, the loyalty of the Evil Gang was higher than I thought.

Even now, countless Evil Gang members would be spreading everywhere, stirring up trouble.

Using my name, of course.

Thinking about it made me want to drink more.

“Krr.”

I downed the soju in front of me in one gulp and exhaled deeply.

“It’s a bit much for me to stick to one game. I want to play a variety of games. Don’t you get bored playing just one?”

“You’re just a versatile game streamer to the core. Fine, I admit it, you rascal.”

“Oppa! Why do you keep pestering the youngest?”

Sae-rin noona sharply rebuked Dong-su hyung, but instead, he hugged me tighter and said.

“Isn’t he cute, our youngest?”

Watching this, Lady J quietly commented.

“You guys’ bromance is nice to see.”

“…It’s not like that. Please don’t link us.”

“I’m joking. Are you still tense after just getting discharged? You seem very serious.”

“Was I serious? Oh, I’m really sorry…”

“I’m kidding. You’re really fun to tease. Ah, since we’re the same age, just call me Ji-soo in private.”

After drinking a bit, Lady J, or rather Ji-soo, was showing a much more lively and comfortable side than when I saw her on the broadcast.

Or rather, she told me to call her Ji-soo from now on, right?

Anyway, Ji-soo’s unfamiliar side was quite nice.

On the broadcast, she was focused on strategies and explanations, giving off a cold and stiff impression, but meeting her in person and drinking together felt quite different. 𝘳

Just like a girl my age?

Thinking about it, my life had changed a lot.

Just a few months ago, I was worried about how to make a living, and who could have predicted things would turn out like this?

Thinking that, I felt a lot of guilt towards Dong-su hyung.

I thought about it every day, but without him, I wouldn’t have had this opportunity.

He took good care of Jin-hyuk while I was in the army.

And after I got discharged, he helped me debut in broadcasting.

What would Dong-su hyung think if he found out I was Shia?

The thought suddenly calmed me down.

But, unaware of my thoughts, Dong-su hyung just smiled brightly and continued to drink.

Thus, our gathering was filled with laughter and passing drinks, and the atmosphere gradually became more relaxed.

Most of the fellow streamers were drunk, and by the end, only Sae-rin noona and I were still sober in the bar.

I could always handle my alcohol well, but Sae-rin noona was no slouch either.

She looked at me with a slightly flushed face and chuckled.

“You can drink quite well? Most guys I know can’t drink well for a while after coming back from the army…”

“Maybe it’s just genetics.”

“Jin-hyuk probably can’t drink as much as you.”

“Have you drunk with Jin-hyuk before?”

“Yeah, once Dong-su oppa brought him to one of our gatherings. Do you know how much he bragged about his brother back then?”

…That bastard.

When someone couldn’t even meet a woman in the army, he was having fun with beautiful women?

Sae-rin noona smiled and continued talking.

“Do you know how much Jin-hyuk bragged about you when he got drunk that time? So I wanted to meet you at least once, and when I finally did, that kind brother turned out to be a complete villain.”

“It’s just a persona.”

“That’s true. I know, and others know, that you’re a good guy. Everyone likes you, you know? It’s just… that’s what I mean. I talk a lot when I drink.”

Sae-rin noona downed another glass of alcohol as she said this.

I chuckled and poured soju into her empty glass.

I was about to take a drink myself.

Dong-su hyung, who was completely drunk and lying on the table, mumbled in a low voice.

“Chan-sik, you bastard.”

…What a simple drunken rant repertoire.

#### 6.

The day after the company dinner.

Since a big event had just ended, I declared a day off from streaming.

But I couldn’t completely relax.

I had to prepare for a very important event that would proceed with the next content.

“But hyung, why did I have to come along?”

“Why? Because this idea came from your head. And haven’t you heard the saying, brothers are one?”

“I really haven’t. How can people be one?”

“If you keep this up, I’ll really host you.”

“…Why are you doing this to me?”

Why? Because you’re my little brother.

After snapping back at Jin-hyuk, I cleared my throat and opened the door to go inside.

We arrived at the Luna Capsule Room from last time.

As we entered, Na-young greeted us warmly.

“Oh? Is it a day off for both of you?”

“Not really…”

“Jin-hyuk is streaming tonight. How have you been, Na-young?”

“Of course, thanks to your previous broadcast, the capsule room sales have skyrocketed. I was going to thank you, but I didn’t expect you to visit. Oh! I really enjoyed the Three Kingdoms War event.”

Ahem.

Why does my face turn red whenever a real-life acquaintance talks about the broadcast?

I smiled awkwardly and looked around.

“Is the owner here by any chance?”

“Oh, is there something you need?”

“I’m planning an event and need to rent about 50 seats in the capsule room. I wanted to discuss it…”

“Wait a moment.”

With that, Na-young quickly went to the back and opened the door, shouting loudly.

“Dad! Stop playing games and come out! We have a big guest!”

Ah, he was in the middle of a game.

Not long after hearing Na-young’s voice, a middle-aged man with a fierce expression appeared.

The boss, or rather, the owner of Luna Capsule Room.

It was the owner.

As soon as he saw me, he smiled brightly and extended his hand.

“Ah, how have you been?”

A scary man no matter how you look at him.

Even his light greeting felt slightly threatening.

But I smiled as brightly as I could and shook his hand.

“My daughter said a big guest was here, and indeed, it’s an important guest. You said you had something to discuss with me separately…”

“Yes.”

“Well, come this way.”

With that, he led me to the ‘owner’s room’ he had emerged from.

The room behind the counter.

It was called the owner’s room, but it was practically a personal capsule room.

There was only a single desk related to work.

The rest was filled with capsules and related equipment.

Fortunately, there was a sofa to sit on.

After we sat on the sofa, Na-young brought drinks and sat across from me.

Then she stared at my face with a smiling expression.

Having a pretty woman look at me like that made me clear my throat involuntarily.

“Ahem.”

“So, what brings you to the capsule room…”

“I’m planning an event with viewer participation soon. It’s also a fan meeting.”

“Oh, having such an event at our capsule room is an honor. What’s the scale?”

“50 people including myself.”

“Hmm, Chan-sik, I mean, may I call you Chan-sik?”

“Yes.”

I nodded, feeling like I’d really die if I told him not to.

Then the owner continued with a satisfied smile.

“Chan-sik, you will use the streamer-specific capsule, so 49 seats… Got it. Have you set a specific date?”

“Next Saturday around 6 PM.”

“We need to announce it in advance as well, so got it. Oh, is it okay if I notify the users about this?”

An announcement that I would hold an event here.

The owner seemed to plan to use that for promotion.

“I’ll charge as little as possible.”

“Then do as you wish, boss.”

“Thank you.”

I intended to pay the full price, but since he offered a discount first, I had no reason to refuse.

When I agreed, the owner laughed heartily.

“Good. I should be the one thanking you, haha.”

What a unique laugh.

Na-young, who had been listening quietly, asked with sparkling eyes.

“But what kind of event is it? You haven’t announced it yet.”

“Ah, do you know *World of Battle*?”

“Oh! Is that the game you’re playing? I’ve been playing it lately.”

As soon as I mentioned the game’s name, the owner’s eyes lit up, reacting strongly.

So scary.

I nodded, trying not to show it.

“We decided to have a competition among streamers. We’ll gather 50 viewers from each stream and have a proper match. For me, it’s also a fan meeting.”

At that, the owner’s eyes sparkled even more intensely.

It felt like he had a strong desire to participate himself.

Na-young, noticing the look in the owner’s eyes, smacked him on the back and said,

“Dad! If you raise your voice like that, you’ll scare everyone! You’re making Chan-sik uncomfortable.”

“Oh… I’m sorry. I just got a bit too excited…”

“No, it’s fine. If it’s you, Mr. Owner, I can…”

“Oh! I’m quite good at *World of Battle*, so I’d appreciate it if you’d consider it positively.”

How could I say no after that?

…In this world, it’s all about connections anyway, so what’s one more?

Thus, the owner’s participation was swiftly decided, and he was so pleased that he further reduced the rental fee for the capsule room.

Everyone wins.

Moreover, the owner’s strong persona seemed likely to make the broadcast even more entertaining.

“Hyung.”

At that moment, Jin-hyuk, who had been quietly listening, whispered in my ear.

“What?”

“Is it like you’re dealing with the father-in-law before approaching Na-young noona?”

“Are you crazy?”

“…Ahem.”

Does this guy only think in that direction?

Anyway, now that we had the capsule room’s cooperation, it was time to proceed with the next plan.

I picked up my smartphone and dialed the number I had saved earlier.

“Hello?”

“Hello, this is streamer Sha. Is this GukppongMissionMan?”

“Oh! I’ve been waiting for your call! Ah! It feels like a dream to be talking to you.”

GukppongMissionMan.

The biggest supporter of my stream, and this was how my relationship with him began.