It’s not that kind of malicious broadcast

When one discovered something good, the urge to share it with others seemed almost instinctual.

Just as ants spread pheromones to inform their colony of discovered food, humans similarly felt compelled to promote interesting content to their peers.

It wasn’t just a quirk of mine, I thought.

In my past life, before KoK had become popular in the country, those who had discovered it early often advertised it more diligently than any salesman.

I recalled the initial resistance being quite intense. There was a time when KoK was criticized for being too complicated.

Yet eventually, it became heartwarming to witness KoK installed in every PC bang.

So… sharing good content was, in essence, a natural behavior.

As the wise ones of old once said, humans are social animals.

But-

-“XX has donated 1,000 won!”-

【Please, for the love of God, turn the camera around, you idiot!!!】

Encountering some resistance in the early stages was perhaps a natural phenomenon, too.

The previous welcoming atmosphere had disappeared. Donation messages with one-star reviews started pouring in.

… I’m telling you, it’s good.

“Everyone, I’ve learned a lot from staying away from the internet recently. Escaping the overwhelming stimuli of the urban environment, to the gentle sound of rain-”

-“XX has donated 1,000 won!”-

【Is this person doing this on purpose, everyone?】

『Yes』

『Absolutely』

『Yes』

『It’s just a periodic fit, so new viewers should take a break for about 30 minutes』

『Her husband got executed, so she sometimes loses her mind. Please understand』

※ The message has been temporarily blocked and deleted.

『Please stop messing around and show your face, doc』

『Mmm… the sound of rain on leaves, so soothing, hahaha』

“…If you listen carefully to the gentle sound of the rain-”

-“XX has donated 1,000 won!”-

【We get the rain sound, just please turn the camera around. I’m asking you nicely】

… With mobile broadcasting and donations pouring in, it was getting harder to speak.

-“XX has donated 1,000 won!”-

【If you don’t turn the camera now, I’ll scream I’m an ‘GetDevoured’ fan and poop on Jongno Street】

More than anything, this was crossing into complaint territory, not just a review.

“The essence lies in the sound of the rain blending with nature… If I turn the camera, it’ll just show the tent. It’s a bit troublesome. I’d comply with your requests if I could but… yeah.”

『Your face will come out』

『No』

『You’re really doing this on purpose, right?』

『Is this a low blood pressure treatment broadcast?』

-ArcGetDevouredDevoured has donated 10,000 won!-

『Teacher, even if you suppress the fire with a bomb, you can’t extinguish it like this after disappearing for 3 weeks.』

… The donation sound seemed a bit loud.

I wondered how I used to ignore it and keep talking.

* * * *

《There seems to be a misunderstanding.》

It was the same drowsy voice as always.

《Bomb? Please avoid using overly violent words. It might cause disputes.》

– User1 has donated 10,000 KRW! –

『Isn’t that the slogan you wrote on the banner yourself, teacher…?』

《… It’s important to have a sense of immediacy at a protest.》

Although there was a slight difference; she seemed to laugh more frequently as if something had changed after the last broadcast.

Dojil briefly recalled her laughing during the past broadcast. He tried hard to erase that memory from his mind.

‘Cam…it would be nice if you could just turn it back on.’

He thought about requesting it via donation, but as a manager now, he felt cautious about sending donations that might seem suspicious.

– User2 has donated 1,000 KRW! –

『Now that it’s come to this, let’s even welcome the extreme haters to set an example for the newcomers.』

《If you’re talking about ocarina… I haven’t bought it yet. I promised to buy it together on broadcast.》

– Thanks a lot, you punk.

– Didn’t you promise to turn the broadcast on?

– She doesn’t lie…

– But where is this place?

Rather than bothering, he contemplated logging in with an alternative account. Even as he pondered, the broadcast screen continued to show endless rain and trees.

Dojil quickly blocked the malicious trolls that popped up and sighed deeply.

Numerous viewers were turning into dark trolls. Yet, because of Lee Yena’s strong request, as long as the chats weren’t sexual, the principle was to only block for just an hour.

It was obvious that an hour later, the even darker-hearted ones would start becoming active.

《Okay, then let’s calmly appreciate nature together for just 30 minutes. It’s delicious once you taste it. Try not to have any prejudices. Now, aah—!》

However, the gentle and languid voice accompanied by the sound of rain, along with a soft laugh, unexpectedly created a charming atmosphere—

‘It’s like an old man offering silkworm pupae—’

Dojil muttered to himself, but could feel the heaviness in his heart lifting in real time.

-Hehe

《If the rain stops sooner…well, should we start a campfire over there? I’ll show you how to light a fire with wet wood.》

…

…

Just about 30 minutes had passed.

– Actually filled 30 minutes? Actually filled 30 minutes? Actually filled 30 minutes? Actually filled 30 minutes? Actually filled 30 minutes? Actually filled 30 minutes? Actually filled 30 minutes? Actually filled 30 minutes?

– Please turn the fucking camera back on!

– Dokkanryeon… Dokkanryeon… Dokkanryeon… Dokkanryeon… Dokkanryeon… Dokkanryeon…

– This really has a vibe to it.

– Ah—please, just one more time, 132nd try.

– Doesn’t this kind of heal you guys?

– Oh, what’s this?

– His voice is seriously so good.

– When will the rain stop, damn it?

– Singing so much crap that my humming skills have improved.

– Might as well sing a full song if you’re going to hum.

Reactions in the chat were divided.

With the raining woods as the backdrop, a mixture of occasional communications and humming of unidentified songs, and moments of silence just listening to the rain, twenty minutes had already passed.

Naturally, most people demanded to either stop this nonsense and show the face or to tell the audience what their plans with KoK were.

Though they couldn’t tell what kind of broadcast this was, there were still listeners who found it pleasing.

It was possible that more people would gradually tune in, that is until the sudden donations came in.

-ㅇㅇ donated 1,000 won!-

【An announcement for Teacher Season 2 just dropped?!】

-ㅇㅇ donated 1,000 won!-

【What, this is crazy, it’s true】

-ㅇㅇ donated 1,000 won!-

【Did he start broadcasting knowing this after collaborating with Teacher’s CEO…?】

-ㅇㅇ donated 1,000 won!-

【What the hell, insane, what’s up with Gobongbap’s patch notes?】

The chat, initially skeptical thinking it was a mere troll, slowed down rapidly. Most of Lee Yena’s viewers were either current or former KoK users.

It was the highly anticipated announcement everyone had been eagerly waiting for.

Season 2, which should have started a while ago, had been delayed with nothing but silence in the meantime. Even amidst the wildfire-like criticism about the patch direction, there was no substantial response; was it really to change the patch direction?

Those who checked the official website out of curiosity due to the continuous donations soon faced three big announcements.

【(Notice) New Mode Addition & Season 2 Schedule】

【(Notice) Preseason Patch Notes (Revised)】

【(Notice) New Mode: Clash Tournament is Coming!】

Dodat was just as busy checking the announcements. Naturally, the first thing they clicked on was the patch notes—

“Damn, the length…”

The page looked lengthy at a glance. Dodat shifted his gaze back to the broadcast.

-ㅇㅇ donated 1,000 won!-

【What the heck, rogue patch?! No wonder there’s no way she would start a broadcast just to listen to the rain.】

-GetDevoured Devoured donated 1,000 won!-

【It’s a broadcast reading the patch notes together, right? No wonder he’s stalling for time.】

-ㅇㅇ donated 1,000 won!-

【Wow, GetDevoured is indeed world-class now, even giving hints about the patch release time beforehand.】

-DaggersInHiding donated 1,000 won!-

『Adding a New Mode in the Tournament?? Are They Paradoxes??』

Nobody knew for sure if she had really known in advance and strategically turned on the broadcast. However, most people were already convinced.

The idea that a specific broadcaster had been informed of the patch notice time in advance could indeed spark controversy.

Regardless, it was a hundred times more convincing than the notion that she, close to being a professional KoK broadcaster, had turned on the broadcast simply to share raindrop sounds.

The screen displayed nothing but pouring rain and trees, yet the anticipation of the viewers was through the roof.

《… Patch notes, here they are.》

Her endlessly calm voice also played a part in causing misunderstandings. Even though she always seemed indifferent, she had shown her emotions several times during this incident.

In such a situation, it was a patch—one that not only rolled back the rogue nerf but also announced the opening of a new tree branch.

Additionally, it included the news that “Underground”, a mode quietly played among users and one that she particularly enjoyed, would be officially introduced.

If the viewers knew GetDevoured, they wouldn’t believe she could remain this tranquil. It seemed inevitable that people would believe she somehow obtained the information in advance.

Because she stretched her phone far away, pretending to capture vivid rain sounds, no one could accurately verify the patch content.

-ㅇㅇ has donated 1,000 won!-

『No matter how I see it, it looks like a coincidence. If she were truly waiting for the patch notes, she wouldn’t have turned on the broadcast.』

Those who discerned the truth were bombarded with disbelief from countless others.

* * * *

『Announcement: New Mode Addition & Season 2 Schedule』

『Dear Warriors,

First, we sincerely apologize for the repeated delays of the Season 2 schedule.

Simultaneously, we promise that the fantastic new season we have prepared will make you not regret your wait!

New Mode: Clash

The battlefield of new proof opens on the Knight of Knights!

A battlefield without comrades or monsters. Warriors who wish to prove themselves alone will face off at the peak of the blizzard-swept snowy mountain.

And only one warrior will descend, having claimed everything.

Win, and seize it all.

Honor. Glory. Prestige.

Everything.

Balance Adjustments:

For the Clash mode only, the heroes’ capabilities will be partially adjusted as follows.

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Tournament Announcement:

A seat to determine the ruler of the throne atop the snowy peak. The Clash tournament will be held!

Anyone who achieved Master tier or higher in Season 1 can challenge the snow-covered throne.

Preliminaries will select 2 representatives per server, and the subsequent tournament finals will be live-broadcasted.

Which territory’s flag will fly from the top? Who will be the warrior raising that flag high?

The battlefield of proof awaits the warriors.

Select the server you support in advance, and obtain rewards upon winning! For detailed tournament information, please refer to the notice at (link)……』