It’s not that kind of malicious broadcast

Applying for the competition was simpler than expected. As it was an event directly organized by the game company, even tier verification was easy. The process was over with just a few clicks.

If someone asked why it took so long, there wasn’t much to say. It wasn’t a task that required significant determination, even from my perspective. Nevertheless, for some reason, my hands had hesitated.

The idea of participating in a competition, especially one where the finals were held offline, felt awkward since I wasn’t a professional gamer. Competing in the “Untouchables” was done with a lighter heart, as it was more of an entertainment-focused event.

Back then, I had a clear objective. However, that objective had already been achieved now.

With a somewhat dazed mind, my eyes slowly scanned the screen again. It was a patch note, which I had only skimmed through in the tent. The excessive nerfs had been retracted, and a tree specialized in assassination had been added.

This was the first major patch since six characters were released. No one would have imagined the target of this patch would be the Rogue.

As a result, I couldn’t help but stop searching with the keyword ‘Rogue’ ever since this announcement was made.

The amount of text had become too overwhelming to read each one.

When the Rogue shone in the World Series, GP took the spotlight. When I achieved the top rank as a Rogue, the focus was on me. This time, all attention was fully on the Rogue.

Beyond the upcoming Clash Mode and the yet-to-begin competition, no other event could rival it.

So…

This announcement was practically an acknowledgment that the grandly named “Rogue Revival Movement” had been successfully completed.

It had been a long journey.

Obsessed with KoK, one of the few links to my past life… and yet, each time I played KoK, the gap between my past and present was painfully clear.

I hoped elevating the Rogue’s status to that of my past life would make me feel better. Even my broadcasting career started somewhat impulsively with that thought in mind.

Still… I believe it was the right decision in the end. Without broadcasting, the Rogue Revival Movement wouldn’t have succeeded.

Looking back, yes.

If I hadn’t started broadcasting, I wouldn’t have been able to pass on the Rogue strategies to Orthodox. If that hadn’t happened, the Rogue wouldn’t have shone in the World Series. There would’ve been no nerfs, no protests.

Additionally, I would’ve never met Dox. So, in the end, it was all thanks to starting the broadcast. Yet, now that things had turned out this way—the reason for starting the broadcast, the motivation to gain recognition—all of it had vanished.

Thus, I found myself hesitating and pondering.

But still—

『Author: ㅇㅇ』

『Title: But I do hope teacher participates in the competition』

『In fact, this is the perfect chance to put an end to the debate about which server is the original one.

Pro 6v6? Yep, we won~

Rank-less 1v1? Yep, we won that too~

How can you resist flooding R*ddit with this?

And as just a fan, I’d love for Teacher to get more recognition for her skills…

Lately, the quality of commentary has gotten so low, and honestly, it’s really annoying…』

– Could Teacher still win against the pros if she leaves?

– Ugh, there are a ton of people who said the same thing and then shut up when we started ranking first.

– I also think it might have been better if she didn’t use a cam.

– The viewer count doubled though? Who are you to tell someone how to run their livelihood?

– But hasn’t the number of low-quality viewers increased? Is this really a good thing?

– Those low-quality viewers bring money. It’s these viewers who pay.

– Do you think Teacher streams for money? This is the same person who kicked out viewers early on because she wanted hush-mode and didn’t want any rogue streams. She’s on a totally different level from people who think about money.

– I’d like to see her win in a competition.

– GetDevoured seems like one of those internet warriors who wouldn’t even go to an offline tournament.

– Do you really think someone who hung a banner at a protest is a joke?

『Author: BestRogueRogue』

『Title: Honestly, vote if you want to see her in a competition』

『As much as I don’t like seeing my small GetDevoured grow bigger,

I still wish she’d just broadcast more instead of worrying about competitions.

But I do want to see serious competitive play from her in a tournament.

I miss the old days.

Most of all, I’m genuinely curious to see how she would behave after defeating the pros this time.』

– GetDevoured has never been ‘small’, you idiot.

– Seriously, I found serious competitive play from Teacher to be the most fun.

– Did you enjoy the challenge runs with no broadcasting? That was so chaotic.

– Are you new? It was so fun that people were up in arms because she stopped broadcasting.

– I downvoted this because I’d rather see her in The Rogue tournament.

– Is there even such a thing? What on earth would they compete in? Speedrun?

– Probably not.

– No, if there’s one, I’m sure the organizer is “that woman”.

『Author: ㅇㅇ』

『Title: It’s better to stop her for Teacher’s sake』

『Right now, teacher has that mysterious recluse master feel. She ranked No.1 in Solo Queue, got gratitude from pros for teaching them a secret move, and pulls out all kinds of builds. She genuinely feels like a pro.

If she enters a serious competition against pros and gets crushed?

She’ll become another typical KoK girl.

Especially with Teacher’s stunning figure. It’s easier to underrate her.

If you’re a fan, you should stop her.』

『Author: ㅇㅇ』

『Title: People saying her skills will just be exposed if she competes』

『I don’t get what more someone who’s already ranked No.1 needs to prove.

Do some really think GetDevoured hit No.1 just because of being a rogue?

From game management to fights, she’s on a whole different level. Even pros want to learn from GetDevoured’s play, yet these people still question her skills? They probably think they know better than the pros; it’s absurd.』

– Even if it’s not because of being a rogue, solo rank isn’t everything. This is an official Faraday competition with a decent prize, and since it’s the off-season, pros will be there. Teacher is still an amateur. Thinking she can stand against seasoned pros is a bit…

– She’s No.1 in Korea but only managed to hit Master Tier in Europe and North America.

– She didn’t even try, though. Do you know her win rates doing random builds at Master Tier?

– She didn’t even attempt to challenge for Challenger back home. It’s true she ran off.

– Sometimes I wish Teacher would just do her happy streams, but when I see these comments, I want her to compete so bad.

– She knows her skill level, which is why she can’t even say she’ll compete. LOL

She didn’t want to avoid the competition.

Reading the various arguments, something stirred within her heart.

Gamers can endure all sorts of criticism, but being told they can’t play is unbearable.

She didn’t know if she could win, but she couldn’t back down without trying.

And yes.

Most of the people who gathered just to see her wished for it. How could she ignore opinions left after going through the hassle of joining a cumbersome forum?

Of course, some opinions advised against competing – but even they didn’t dislike the competition itself. They wished she would broadcast more during the time she’d use for preparation or worried she might embarrass herself… in the end, it was all about such things.

It was something she could resolve.

Surely.

***

『Author: CravingWarmAmericano👑』

『Title: Contest & Broadcast Notice』

『It’s raining heavily. How is everyone doing?

Today, I have multiple updates to share, so I decided to write this notice.

First, I will be participating in a competition. I’ve submitted the application for the Clash Tournament. I don’t know how far I’ll get, but I’ll do my best.

The online preliminaries will start next week. I will bring back good results.

Also, I read through the posts left on the cafe over the past couple of days. I noticed that many of you were disappointed because the last camping broadcast ended abruptly.

Thank you for your enthusiastic support. I plan to do another camping broadcast soon.

Thank you.』

– GetDevoured! GetDevoured! GetDevoured! GetDevoured!

– This guy is the first to comment on every post; does he not have a job?

– Maybe commenting on GetDevoured’s posts is his job and life. Don’t criticize him too much.

– Ah, I see.

– Stop it already, you bastards.

– There’s no broadcast schedule again, damn it.

– ‘Soon’ and ‘camping’

– We weren’t just disappointed; we were furious because the battery died out, teacher…

– GetDevoured doesn’t care about that; she’s going camping.

– Why the sudden obsession with camping, damn it?

– Will you broadcast the online preliminaries? Pleaseㅠㅠ

– Is it a personal broadcast?

– Yes, it will include the preliminaries.

– Wow, a competition! Good luck^^

– Please write the broadcast schedule!

– Oh, it’s on right now?

About 24 hours after the abrupt end of the previous broadcast, where GetDevoured didn’t talk about the patch, didn’t eat meat, and didn’t mention the competition participation.

『Ah. Can you hear me?』

Viewers, gathering again at GetDevoured’s reactivated broadcast, first confirmed that the camera at the bottom right was on, feeling relieved. Regardless of how fiery a session might get, everyone equally longed to see Yena’s face.

However, the broadcaster was nowhere to be seen on screen. It took them a moment to realize that something was obscuring the camera, making the image blurry.

『This time, I’m participating in the Clash Tournament. Though I’ve noticed on the cafe that some worry about my skills and advised against it. I always listen to valuable opinions. Nonetheless, since I am participating this time… shouldn’t I alleviate the concerns?』

Before anyone could question further, Yena’s voice flowed out.

“Those who I call out now, please leave your KoK ID in the notice comments. You’ve been selected for a special participation process aimed at reducing worries about my skills. If you don’t show up, you will be banned.”

Her soft voice carried a subtle firmness.