I Have a Reason to Hate Streamers

[Title: Broadcast of the Siege War in the Ancient Kingdom Region]

[‘Yulang’ is currently streaming.]

The much-anticipated Siege War has begun.

Under normal circumstances, there wouldn’t be such a heated battle.

But with a crowd much larger than the size of the castle, hell has broken loose.

“Wow. Both sides are insane with firepower! As soon as the supporter’s shield goes down, the spear knights are melting away. For now, the Crusaders seem a bit stronger.”

Overall, it looks like the siege side is slowly gaining the upper hand.

Sulbbang’s guild was originally at a disadvantage due to their size and seemed a little outnumbered as well.

However, the fact that even this is keeping a balance is noteworthy.

And—there’s Gawol’s influence that so many guilds are entering the defense side.

“Everyone must be looking for Gawol, right? Let’s take a look together.”

Gawol was the hottest topic in the game right now.

I don’t know about globally, but at least in Korea, it certainly was.

Those involved with professional teams, like Yulang, wouldn’t be unaware.

‘To put it simply… she’s a woman whose very existence is an issue.’

Yulang cleared their thoughts.

It seems they may not feel it personally, but professional team members are tense every time Gawol shows up.

In the past, Gawol was just a headache for streamers.

In PVP-focused situations, she was a disaster you’d run into once, but such malignant snipers are common in every game.

In this game, that sniper was simply known as Gawol.

It was certainly that simple.

But everything changed when Gawol suddenly won in the Arena.

It was an event no one in this world could have predicted.

– Yulang, do you have any information from Sigma?

– None.

– Yulang, any whispers circulating in Q Prime?

– I don’t know.

– Really? We’re looking for news about Gawol.

– I truly don’t know.

An S-class assassin player is sought after by every team.

Given the enormous effort it takes to raise one, it’s basic not to let them go easily.

Such a valuable player had suddenly grown on their own and made an appearance.

When Gawol defeated Ripper.

Initially, each team’s scouts began to dissipate.

They’d start asking if no team had made an offer since Gawol began her activities.

Yet there were plenty of excuses to give.

She was a person with too many problematic issues. Team games and one-on-one are different.

The suggestion for a trainee had already been made, and so forth.

The moment Gawol earned a set victory over Kelberos.

And finally, the day she seized victory as a swordmaster.

From that point on, all discussions became just ‘excuses.’

– Team Leader. Gawol just went live!

– What the heck. Which stream is that? Which team?

– Uh… Sulbbang.

– ?

Teaching team strategies or knowledge is one thing.

However, a player’s combat sense is difficult to develop unless the player’s capabilities support it.

Considering such skill, any team would instantly gain a trump card, an ace.

In short, that’s what it meant.

An S-class gem that any team would welcome is floating in the sky.

The moment she is picked up by Sigma or Q Prime, domestic domination is essentially guaranteed.

If a foreign team snatches her away, it would spell disaster for the domestic league.

It would be better if she were invisible like before, but.

First, there was Sulbbang. Next was Elderin. Recently, she’s been actively asserting her presence by posting on communities.

Naturally, all team members could not help but feel nervous.

What if she joins a team, and an ‘official’ announcement comes out?

– Sulbbang? That bald streamer?

– They say he isn’t bald though.

– That’s not the point! What’s Gawol doing over there?

– Gymnastics.

– ?

Especially, rumors about Traveler’s overseas transfer have been circulating recently.

If that becomes reality, a darker age than in Korea will surely follow; it’s plain as day.

Now, there’s even a rumor that the only hope left is Gawol joining.

In such chaos, what is she doing?

“Uh… nice skills. That fighter seems to have incredibly high specs. Just now, their punch barely missed!”

The battered assassin rolled on the ground.

Together with a massive man.

There must have been a fierce battle.

Just look at the corpses strewn about and the sniper’s bullet holes.

Even the evil spirits of the specters disappearing from re-summoning give a good clue.

Dodging the fighter’s jab and using her arms as leverage to gain speed was impressive.

How about the skillful chain manipulation that could bind someone’s arms in an instant?

Her ability to subdue a fighter with superior specs was exactly how Yulang remembered Gawol.

But… she still seemed a bit lacking.

“Ugh, I almost died this time. Last time you said it would be one-on-one, but why are you bringing so many friends?”

“That’s because you…”

“Be quiet. Fighters are like that, right?”

“What does that have to do with this…?”

“Shh. Just stay silent while I’m still treating you politely.”

With the man’s face buried in her lower abdomen.

She chokes him with her legs.

Entwining her arms to control the chain as well.

Maybe because of the huge physical difference.

Every time the fighter struggled, Gawol’s body rocked significantly.

Her already torn clothes rolled in the dirt, making the fabric even worse, while her lovely silver hair swayed here and there.

“I hope you don’t struggle. Ugh, that’s gross. Don’t get anything on my belly.”

She says she doesn’t want it, but there’s a faint smile on her face.

A firm grip on the chain tightens with a crunch.

How long has she been choking the fighter?

Finally, Gawol released her hold, rising as if she were done.

The abdomen that probably should have touched the fighter’s face was slightly damp.

Gawol, looking annoyed, tried to shake her clothes off but gave up.

She simply drank a potion while still soaked.

Her clothing was tattered, revealing wounds.

Fresh blood marred her pale skin, stirring animalistic instincts.

Yulang, watching in spectator mode, spoke with a hint of discomfort.

“Uh, should we check how things are going in other areas?”

– What’s there to look at elsewhere?

–

– You got kicked from the league for this kind of bull—.

– Just zoom in on that wet spot!

–

*

An hour passed, and the main force began to wane.

The siege in Inbl lasts three hours.

Considering the time left, the outlook wasn’t particularly hopeful.

– Can you provide support from the west gate? The numbers are quite high. Please send about two parties.

– Currently en route. Is the east resolved?

– We retreated due to the inability to maintain the front line. We’re significantly outgunned.

The communication snippets that snuck in were filled with unfortunate news.

While there may be advantages in defense, the experience gap between the two sides held them back.

Though currently a toothless tiger, Cross was once a top-tier guild.

There was a qualitative difference compared to just a mercenary like Sulbbang flitting across the siege board.

The fact that they could hold out like this was probably thanks to Cross’s enemies intervening greatly.

– The east gate is quite dangerous. The firepower gap is severe. It would be great if you could deploy the assassin class.

– I believe they’re patrolling the north gate right now. The situation there isn’t good either.

– SSA’s issue fighters are on their way back, though…

“I’ll go. I don’t know how much I can shake things up alone, but…”

– Are you sure? I’d be grateful, but there won’t be backup.

– If it looks dangerous, I’ll just create some distractions from the outskirts.

– Really… thanks a lot.

Sulbbang’s gratitude felt rather ticklish.

Thankful? Just doing what I’m paid for.

Even with that thought, a smirk couldn’t help but emerge.

In the previous war, I really had to run around hard.

If they have more regular troops, we must utilize asymmetric power.

Since almost no one could beat me one-on-one, I have to be the fire extinguisher of the battlefield.

While patrolling the area to destroy cannons.

I took down those who wandered alone, assassinated supply officers, and dealt with scouting troops peeking around the walls.

For now, I killed every visible enemy.

Just as I was about to arrive at the east gate.

Sulbbang called out in a frantic voice.

– Gawol! How far have you gotten? Are you at the east gate?

“Don’t rush me. I’m almost there.”

Impulsive, aren’t they?

No matter how fast I am, I can’t arrive that quickly.

From the outskirts of the siege area to the east gate.

Even taking the shortest route is quite a distance.

There was also a narrow gorge in between, making it a risky path, but I had no choice but to take it now.

– It’s not that. I just heard something strange from the scouts.

“What’s strange? I need details; otherwise, I won’t understand.”

– They saw a pro gamer on the Crusaders’ side. You know, that Camelian from Sigma.

“…I fought her once. But you’re saying a first-string pro is involved in the siege?”

– I’m not sure. They might have just mistaken her for someone else with similar clothing.

The image of Camelian popped up in my head.

At the same time, a chilling sensation crept over me.

To think that firepower is focusing on the east gate right now, and she shows up at this point?

The only path around me is a narrow gorge.

There’s one path, and no side paths to turn.

And there she is, becoming visible.

“Finally met. Here you are, Camelian.”

– What?

“I’ll take care of this. Having that over there running wild on the battlefield is a real headache. Sorry, but you’ll have to ask someone else for help at the east gate.”

A woman clad in pure white silk robes and armor.

When I first saw her, I felt she was a noble enemy, but when I rewatched the footage, her eyes had a rather obsessive glint.

And now I think I know who that obsession is directed towards.

At the end of the gorge, a familiar silhouette appears.

As the sunlight briefly shifts, shadows are lifted, and her gaze is precisely fixed on me.

No words needed.

Just like the first time we met, conversation was unnecessary.

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