A dark room without a single light.
A slender finger popped out and switched on the power of the computer.
Saetbyeol rubbed her sleepy face and logged in.
Tap tap—
Seeing the hidden files piled up like treasures, Saetbyeol smiled contentedly.
The editing work took less than 10 minutes.
There was no need to add dialogue or background music.
It was merely a simple task of linking together 15 videos, each 3 to 5 seconds long.
“A revenge for the betrayal against the beautiful me. Upload.”
After uploading the video, Saetbyeol was able to seek a peaceful sleep like never before.
Though the deep night continued, not everyone had fallen asleep.
People suffering from insomnia who couldn’t enter dreamland, those who started their day early, and even those on the other side of the world.
[NoName Official] [Subscribers: 7.04 million]
[Compilation of NaMe’s Aegyo Volume 2 (Watch Secretly)]
The thumbnail of NaeMe, pouting like a hamster with a grumpy expression, captured everyone’s attention.
Fearing that the mill might burst, the sparrows hurriedly watched the video without delay.
And there, premium organic grain extracts were lined up.
[Ugh, I don’t like it!]
[Ugh-g-g-g!]
[Mya-mya-mya-mya. Hmm… Why is there such a difference here—]
[Great job, everyone.]
[Ahh, go away, that’s my seat.]
[Ahaha…]
[Wow!]
[Dad, aaah.]
Late sleepers and early risers held a grand party in the middle of the night.
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After various discussions with clan members and managers, we decided to donate 100 educational VR capsules to 50 orphanages nationwide.
Approximately 300 million won was spent.
The virtual reality system provides various free learning programs developed by clans, companies, and talented individuals.
Therefore, if there is just one capsule, all the children can take turns learning whatever they desire.
However, because the price of the capsules is relatively high, many orphanages have not yet been able to adopt them.
While there were plenty of VR goggles that connected to virtual reality with pills, they were almost pointless as most large capacity applications were not compatible anymore in the 50s.
“Oh, thank you so much. The world needs to know that NaMe is such a kind person.”
The director of the orphanage pulled out a box of Bakan Cass from the kitchen drawer and handed it to me.
“I didn’t donate this; it’s part of the Jansol clan project. Please let them know Jansol did this when someone asks later.”
The orphanage, operated without a social welfare corporation, had very poor facilities.
It was especially severe in the smaller places with less than 50 children.
I introduced the orphanage director to how to use the capsules and recommended tailored programs for different age groups.
Finally, I suggested that only interested children join our clan’s Imperial Palace Sword Method learning open world.
“Children from 50 orphanages across the country will gather here to learn together. There are video lectures and ASI available for simulated duels.”
“But isn’t it too dangerous for the kids to just learn swordsmanship blindly?”
“Just because kids play a game doesn’t mean they become violent. Violent behavior occurs when stress exceeds a critical point, but sword fighting can actually help release life stress. It’s already widely known that it cultivates patience and spirit of challenge.”
“Oh, I see.”
There were sometimes old people who viewed virtual reality negatively.
Fortunately, the orphanage director was someone who communicated well.
Once I informed her that only wooden swords would be used in the virtual reality, she nodded in agreement.
“It’s not compulsory for special activities to be profitable, but if it helps in living, that’s not a bad thing at all. And this will definitely be profitable. It will create a yearning in everyone who wants to learn but can’t.”
“How so?”
“Do you perhaps know about the National Exchange Competition?”
“I do! Isn’t that the competition where that Japanese kid won? Our middle and high school students are crazy about it.”
“I’ll be participating there next year. With this Imperial Palace Sword Method.”
“NaMe, you?”
“Oh, and one more thing. Children who complete the Imperial Palace Sword Method will be given priority for employment by our clan later. I think it would be great to collaborate with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism or the Seoul Foundation for Culture to hold performances nationwide or globally.”
Just mentioning this much often left most orphanage directors completely enamored.
The prestige gained from the National Exchange Competition is recognized worldwide.
Even Korea, which doesn’t participate in the exchange competition, is the same.
Moreover, getting a job in a clan that usually doesn’t hire non-academy students has a tremendous social merit.
While adults tend to view virtual reality negatively, they have a tendency to overly idolize clans.
Even if there were those who doubted the sword technique itself, using the Raon Clan, which had applied for the training, as a shield would suffice.
So, do you know martial arts better than the Raon Clan?
However, how much interest the children will have remains uncertain.
“It should go well…”
There were so many variables that I had given up on predictions long ago.
After finishing the conversation with the director of the Yendu Orphanage, I stepped outside the building.
Saetbyeol, who had come along as my companion, was leaning against a nearby wall, giggling at her phone.
“What are you doing?”
“Oh, you’re back? Took a while.”
“What are you looking at?”
“Uh? Nothing. Just VTube.”
As Saetbyeol put her phone into her pocket and turned her head skyward.
“Really…?”
But why does it smell like a filthy lie?
“I heard that I Rang Orphanage is installing a capsule too. Are you going to check that out too?”
“No, Maru Oppa is going there. Hey, you’re hiding something from me, aren’t you? Do you have something or not?”
“NaeMe Unni, look into my eyes clearly. Do these look like the eyes of a liar?”
Saetbyeol’s face came close to mine.
Through her black circle lenses, a faint turquoise iris was visible.
Her pupils twitched slightly in the upper right direction.
“Yeah, still suspicious.”
“Really, I’m innocent. My mom could vouch for me.”
“What’s with that confidence?”
Just as I was about to let it go since probing further was awkward.
Children from the playground dashed up in a swarm.
“Look, I told you! There’s only one person with that hairstyle in our country!”
“Wow, it was real? But why is he here?”
“Hey, someone go greet him quickly.”
“Hey, you brought it up, so you should do it.”
Encouraged by the nearby kids to say hello to me across a vague distance.
A chubby boy raised his hand and greeted me.
“Hi, NoName!”
As soon as he boldly greeted me, he scampered back behind his friends like a coward.
“Hi, guys.”
“Wow!”
“NoName, I’m saying hi too!”
“But aren’t we older?”
“What does that matter? He’s stronger than us, so we should call him hyung!”
“Agreed!”
I had said just one word, but the reaction was quite hot.
“Wow, Unni is kind of famous, huh?”
Saetbyeol nudged me on the side.
I thought the same way.
I felt like I had now gained a name value that appealed even to elementary school students.
These kids probably wouldn’t know unless they were real famous people.
Still, I wondered if they would recognize me as a streamer and not get caught up in complex things like clans or mages?
Suddenly curious, I asked.
“Do you know who I am?”
“Uh… Isn’t it NoName?”
“Not just my name. What do I do?”
“NoName, Twish streamer!”
“Where’s that? I forgot the name, but isn’t it the one who goes to Gangnam Academy? Are you a bully or something?”
“What?”
The sudden question without warning left me momentarily stunned.
“Pwahahaha!”
“Shh. Why do you think that…?”
“I had an old friend who goes to the academy, and they said you are the king of the school! No one can touch you; isn’t that totally a bully?”
“Yikes, that’s a bit scary. My mom told me to be careful of academy students.”
“No, no. I’m friendly with my friends. Don’t spread weird rumors, okay?”
This is why rumors are scary.
“Okay. Oh, by the way, you also do VTube, right? My dad and I watched a competition video where you appeared a while ago.”
Now the responses I wanted began to come out.
The children’s recognition brought joy because it was associated with pure intent rather than any purpose.
“Magical genius, math genius, study genius, aegyo genius, and…”
“Hold on, what did you say last?”
“Aegyo genius?”
“What kind of weird nonsense is that?”
“It’s not nonsense. I was reading comments just now.”
“Geh.”
A sound of someone swallowing behind me came quietly.
Dori dori—
Saetbyeol covered her mouth with both hands and shook her head vigorously.
I immediately pulled out my phone and checked my VTube account.
After 40 seconds, I paused a video about to be deleted and read the title.
“NoName’s Aegyo Compilation Volume 2, Watch Secretly? I’ve never heard of such a video today.”
“Huh, what? Unni must have been hacked!”
“The culprit can’t be anyone but you! I might not watch this video right now, but you better prepare for it later.”
It was already getting a seven-digit view count. My head began to pound.
I quickly skimmed through my aegyo video on the way home at double speed.
“Devil’s editing, indeed.”
“As long as it tastes good, that’s all that matters—”
“What about my mom trusting it?”
“I don’t have a mother.”
“I’m not in the mood for jokes. Just take it down already.”
“Hmm… Don’t girls like being called cute? I just truly don’t understand.”
“I prefer it when people praise me for being strong.”
“Chii.”
Upon hearing what I said, Saetbyeol made a face as if she had eaten something sour.
“Hey, the compliments you give me are enough for now.”
Then her expression brightened again.
She hummed a tune as she deleted the 2 million-view video.
Anyway, human emotions are hard to understand.
[Jansol Clan donates 100 Samsung VR capsules to 50 orphanages nationwide.]
[What is the difference between the Imperial Palace Sword Method, passed through Raon, and Japanese swordsmanship?]
[Decision to publicly offer 20 swordsmanship lectures for free; satisfaction level among teenagers one week into the program is top-notch.]
Jansol Clan’s Imperial Palace Sword Method program received unexpectedly high praise.
People assessed that they established a systematic education system rarely seen in Korea based on the knowledge gained by teaching Raon Clan members.
Moreover, this activity generated public opinion encouraging large clans to fulfill their social responsibility, prompting media outlets to write positive articles about NaMe regardless of their stance.
However, as with any group, there will always be those with outlier opinions.
This included a citizen group called ‘Nonviolent Peace Alliance’ aiming to eliminate deadly magic, which raised objections.
[Should we give swords to growing children, or are young dictators dreaming of coups?]
The provocative title of the column swept through Korea in an instant once it was revealed to the world.
