A Basement-Dwelling Loser, the Inquisitor – Chapter 136

“There’s definitely some connection, just as I expected.”

“Looking at their recent activities, there’s no way it wouldn’t come up.”

“Well, that’s just how it is. But everyone seems so confident, right? Then there aren’t any problems at all. Besides, we should be thankful for the situation, shouldn’t we?”

At the team leader’s words, everyone else nodded in agreement.

According to the recent report from the woman, there were whispers in the community about a potential connection between ‘New Advent,’ the production company for New Dimension, and the ‘Inquisition Officer.’

Starting from new strategies for the Tagirion Raid to the Albion Hunt, the additions to the Scadi Cult, and the current crusade content—all centered around one player known as the ‘Inquisition Officer,’ so it was no surprise that such conspiracy theories emerged.

However, since they had no incriminating points at all, there was no need to shrink back.

In fact, just as the team leader said, they were quite thankful to the ‘Inquisition Officer’ at this moment.

The newly started crusade content had caused a significant surge in viewership due to Rene’s gameplay videos.

Despite gathering all the members of the Sirius Team including Ga-eun, the biggest reason remained Rene’s great sword gameplay.

In New Dimension, the great sword was a weapon that attracted a lot of interest.

But many evaluations suggest that it’s difficult to use unless the user possesses adequate skill.

Each attack boasted a hefty impact but was slow enough for opponents to dodge or exploit gaps easily.

Of course, the thrill of overcoming such difficulties provoked the fantasies of gamers, but overcoming those challenges was nothing easy.

And this time, the ‘Inquisition Officer’s’ great sword gameplay was… nothing short of perfect.

Perfect distance management, preventing the opponent from taking advantage of any openings.

One-sided attacks generated through that very distance.

A technique where the great sword itself was used as a shield, something impossible with regular swords.

Above all, that final strike shown in the fight against Hailon was mesmerizing.

Even those uninterested in great swords, and even those who had no interest in New Dimension at all, couldn’t help but be captivated by that gameplay video.

“But seriously, how did they pull that off at the end?”

“I asked the skill design team, and they said it utilizes the unique stuttering of the acceleration skill. It wasn’t intentional, though.”

“So it’s a bug?”

“Well, it’s true that it’s a bug, but they said there’s no intention to fix it. It’s not easy to replicate after all, and it doesn’t greatly impact balance. They also mentioned that utilizing it when simulating counts as player skill… Most importantly, they decided to leave it because it looks cool.”

“If they touch that now, they’ll get a boatload of complaints, right?”

Thus, the entire planning team began to chatter about the player ‘Inquisition Officer.’

It was a brief respite granted to them, who had successfully executed this ‘Crusade Project.’

★

“Ugh…”

Waking up, I felt a fog in my head.

Was it because I went to bed late, feeling unusually good yesterday?

To be honest, I wanted to sleep longer, but I got up from bed, thinking that it’s not worth breaking my daily routine for a fleeting moment of happiness.

After a quick shower, I glanced at the mirror hanging on the wall.

Silver-white hair and crimson eyes.

An appearance that made those around me see me as strange was reflected there.

And while I think of myself as seventeen, my ID says I’m twenty-one.

Of course, I appreciated this as I thought it was Iya’s considerate way of sending me back to Earth, but sometimes I get confused myself.

An alien, a confusing, anxiety-laden existence.

The sort of being even my parents denied and abandoned.

A perspective on existence seen differently from others.

Without Iya, a being that could not find acceptance from anyone.

That was me, Selene Benedetta.

Until now, whenever I looked in the mirror, those thoughts always spun in my mind.

But today felt different.

“…Who am I?”

The ‘Great Inquisition Officer’ who played the most significant role in the war to purge heretics.

“Ahh…”

It’s been a while since I started the day with such positive thoughts.

Today, no matter who came or what happened, I felt as though I could conquer it all.

[HP – Harum: Hello, Rene!]

[HP – Harum: I’d like to chat for a moment, is that okay?]

Uh oh, cancel.

I probably can’t win against everything.

[HP – Harum: We just surpassed 1.2 million subscribers on our channel!]

[HP – Harum: But due to the nature of our channel, fans of the guests tend to subscribe too, right?]

[HP – Harum: To celebrate reaching 1.2 million subscribers, we’re planning to send gifts to all the guests who have appeared on our channel.]

[HP – Harum: Is there anything you need, Rene?]

[HP – Harum: If not, we’ll choose something randomly!]

At least it seems like it’s not something dangerous, right?

To be honest, I was scared thinking about a call for some strange content…

[HP – Harum: Also, we’re planning to gather all the guests who have appeared and shoot some content video. If you’re interested, please let us know by the end of the week!]

[HP – Harum: It’s definitely not compulsory! The gifts are truly just a token of appreciation for past guests!]

[HP – Harum: If you think it’s not for you, feel free to decline!]

…Even with Harum saying that, it felt somewhat forced due to what happened last time.

It’s like there’s this underlying assumption that since we sent a gift, I should naturally participate.

Of course, I could be overthinking it… Hmm. This is why first impressions matter so much.

I gained a new realization.

[Inquisition Officer: Please send the gift of whatever is convenient for you, Harum.]

[Inquisition Officer: I’ll think about the content.]

[HP – Harum: Ah, understood! Can you let us know by next week?]

[Inquisition Officer: Yes.]

[HP – Harum: Just so you know, this content will be conducted using a reverse capsule game for those who are uncomfortable showing their faces, like VTuber or you, Rene!]

[Inquisition Officer: Got it.]

…The fact that it will be conducted using a reverse capsule game is quite appealing to me.

No need to head outside means I won’t have the chance to meet others.

Of course, I have no intention of participating… but it’s good to remember just in case anything happens.

★

【Rene Galleryⓜ】

【Title: Survey for Today’s Broadcast】

【Posted by: Rene🔸】

Do you remember that I said we’d do a broadcast that the Rebongi want when my faction surpasses 2000 members?

I plan to decide that in today’s broadcast, so if you have anything you want, please write it in the comments of this post for preparation!

I’ll probably pick a few separately during the broadcast.

【Votes: 65 / Downvotes: 0】

Nore Rene No Life🔹: A horror game with the teacher in it!

└Rene🔸: If it’s a game, please tell me exactly which one.

└Nore Rene No Life🔹: Their Day, let’s go!

ㅇㅇ🔹: Horror game – Their Day.

ㅇㅇ: Please let’s do the horror game – Their Day!

Aqua Color: Personally, I want to see a collab with another streamer or online YouTuber.

└Rene🔸: If this wins, does it matter who the other person is?

└Aqua Color: Sure, just no guys…

This place is better without any males!

ㅇㅇ: I also want a collab, haha.

ㅇㅇ: Let’s go with Their Day, haha!

Pioneer: ASMR ASMR ASMR ASMR ASMR.

New Dimension Ace: Cooking broadcast, let’s do it?

└Rene🔸: I’ll post the results of my cooking later in the gallery!

└New Dimension Ace: Oh my god!

└New Dimension Ace: Thank you, thank you, thank you…

└ㅇㅇ: What the heck, just give me the horror game!

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[Rene]
[Hi, I’m here to vote]

[Talk | 5521 viewers online | 00:01:30]

─Let’s go with Their Day, please!

─Please, Their Day!

─Those who didn’t choose Their Day are definitely in the wrong!

“Hello, everyone…”

─LOL

─Here comes my Yas.

─Great Inquisition Officer, very cool!

─Just thinking about that great sword from yesterday, haha.

─Those heretics sure deserve it…

“Today, as previously announced… I plan to hold a simple voting broadcast about what type of broadcast I should do… Just for clarity, when I created my New Dimension faction, I stated that if we surpassed 2000 members, I’d hold a broadcast that the Rebongi wanted, and we’ve surpassed 2000… So today, I want to discuss what broadcast we’ll do…”

─Isn’t it obviously Their Day? (No idea, really)

─If it’s truly Rene scared of Their Day, that’s just hilarious, haha!

“…There’s one thing you all might be mistaken about.”

─?

─It’s okay, Rene, we’re not mistaking that you’re going to do Their Day!

“I know what you all are trying to say… but everyone, I’m sorry, but the bug in that game, one of the creepy crawlies, isn’t hated by me, it’s hated by my fellow VTuber Rene!”

─Whoa!

─I never thought about that…

─For real?

─I think that seems right.

“So that means, there’s really no reason for you all to make me play that game… So for those Rebongi who chose ‘Their Day,’ I’ll give you the chance to change your choice even now…”

─I don’t want to though?

─It’s okay, Rene! I’m definitely not changing! Haha!

─I still want to watch Rene (the streamer, haha) play Their Day!

─…But I refuse!

─One of the things the Rebongi love the most is saying ‘NO’ to Rene’s requests!

─Wow, it’s just hilarious, haha!

…Why can’t people get along?

I wanted to cry.