A Basement-Dwelling Loser, the Inquisitor – Chapter 28

The Tagirion clear video spread throughout the New Dimension community.

And thanks to that, my follower count skyrocketed.

At first, I thought, “With this pace, I might escape being a low-tier streamer in no time!” But it didn’t take long for me to realize that was a delusion.

“Well, I’ll wrap it up for today…”

─ B2

─ Sweet dreams, Rene unni.

Today’s average viewer count: 12.

Just four days ago, during the Tagirion Raid broadcast, the average was definitely 18, so why on earth did it drop by 6 in just a few days…?

I mean, my followers have almost doubled, so what’s going on?

…To be honest, I had a hunch about the reason.

Most of my viewers came from the New Dimension Gallery.

In other words, my audience already knew almost everything there is to know about New Dimension.

So, while my stream might have seemed interesting at first, there wasn’t much reason for them to keep coming back.

PVP win streak?

Relatively few New Dimension players are interested in PVP anyway.

Tagirion Raid?

It’s a weekly raid, so the gaps are long.

Plus, people have already analyzed the Tagirion Raid videos, so showing it again wouldn’t make a big difference.

Even if it’s not my way, a Tagirion Raid can be cleared.

In short, it means what I’m showing them isn’t new or interesting to them.

Unless we’re talking about those truly obsessed with New Dimension… Only New Demon Lords would find it exciting to watch me just breathe in New Dimension.

In fact, according to Tuni, that’s probably a special case of my audience.

Anyway, this isn’t going to work as it is.

My birthday’s coming up soon, and at this rate, I’m going to end up sticking eyes on a teddy bear for my birthday…

At least I’m relieved that the remaining viewers are consistently chatting, right?

I don’t really want to find comfort in something like this, but honestly, that’s the situation I’m stuck in right now.

So, what should I do from now on?

The answer was already set from the start.

★

“So, what does Bora usually watch on OnTube…?”

“Just call me Bora, will you!”

“I’ll try… So, what do you often watch on OnTube…?”

Bora looked at me, pouting her lips as if my question annoyed her.

But it was only for a moment. Bora pulled out her phone and opened OnTube, showing me what kind of recommendations she had.

“I think this kind of stuff is the most fun these days.”

But unfortunately, the videos Bora showed me were hard to consider as the right answer for me.

Charming characters frolicking around, games that have a strong casual feel…

Especially the videos showing something with a Reverse Capsule were completely different from what I had expected.

Well, thinking about it, I use the Reverse Capsule as a New Dimension launcher, but it actually serves a variety of purposes, huh.

Although I began internet streaming because of Bora’s words, I guess what Bora expected was completely different from what I had in mind.

It feels a bit disappointing…

“Why did you ask me this, Rene unni?”

“I was just curious about what you, um, find fun to watch…”

“…I see!”

For some reason, upon hearing my response, Bora sat on my lap and started introducing me to all the videos she found fun.

Well, to be honest, I have no idea what’s fun from my perspective, but… at least it seemed like Bora was enjoying herself, so I was glad.

Of course, my mental state was being pushed to the limit because of it.

I feel like I’m about to throw up…

★

[Rene]

[Jumping Up Challenge]

[Jumping Up! | 11 viewers online | 0:00:11]

─?

─Isn’t it supposed to be New Dimension, Rene?

─I didn’t know this guy could even play this kind of game?

“Ah, hello…”

As the broadcast started, the 11 who entered were my precious, regular viewers.

Every single one of their nicknames was familiar to me.

Should I call this sad or heartwarming…?

In any case, my 11 precious regular viewers entered my broadcast and immediately flooded the chat window with question marks.

“Today, I’m thinking of playing a game called Jumping Up! which is trending lately…”

─Quit bullshitting and turn on New Dimension

─What the hell is Jumping Up, you idiot

─Now this idiot is jumping on the trend too;

Their reaction was worse than I expected.

But I wasn’t fooled by these reactions.

The 11 who entered right after my broadcast started were true New Dimension maniacs.

It meant they would watch me regardless of whether I did anything or just stood there.

What mattered was not these 11 at the moment, but the next 5 who might join my stream.

So, I hope you can cut me a little slack…

★

[Didn’t I mention before? Just playing New Dimension will gather a few viewers.]

“Right, you did.”

[That few viewers might be around 11 on Rene’s stream. You might think that’s really little, but wanting a massive influx right from the start is a wicked desire. If someone wants to watch a New Dimension stream, they would rather watch a guaranteed fun broadcast from a major company streamer than the broadcast of a low-tier streamer. No need to watch it, right?]

“True…”

[So, the 11 viewers who joined just because Rene is playing New Dimension. Now, with these 11 as a stepping stone, I need to find various ways to increase my viewers. But there’s a problem. Didn’t you say you were considering being a New Dimension specialist?]

“…Yeah.”

[You might want to reconsider that. Of course, I’m not saying you shouldn’t play New Dimension. I’m saying you can’t just play that one game. There are usually two types of streamers who maintain viewers while specializing in a single game. First, when that game has fewer players, meaning fewer streamers overall. Second, when they have high recognition within that game. The first case is meaningless for New Dimension and the second… ]

“So you’re saying I’m not recognized enough in New Dimension, right…?”

[Exactly.]

In New Dimension, I might be considered pretty recognizable, but Tuni’s statement that it’s not enough for viewers to come watch me was… an undeniable authority.

I never even thought I was well-known in New Dimension to begin with.

[So instead of sticking stubbornly to New Dimension, it would be beneficial to explore other games as well. Especially games trending on the latest platform would be even better.]

“So, just like I increased my viewers to 11 with New Dimension, you mean I should play other trending games to gradually increase my viewers?”

[Exactly. Well, that’s only the method to use at the start, but eventually, other catalysts will be needed for major growth. Hahaha…]

“Hmm… then what games would be good to play?”

[Right now, it’s probably Jumping Up, isn’t it? I tried it out and it got pretty good responses. It’s a game that’s fun to watch streamers fail at… ]

“Then I’ll try that.”

[Oh, but thinking about it, since you’re quite skilled at games, it might feel a bit different.]

“…Huh?”

[You could end up clearing Jumping Up so easily that it might become a topic of discussion…]

“I’m really not good at that game!”

[…Huh?]

★

Jumping Up!

A platformer game where the character jumps using platforms.

Among them, Jumping Up is an incredibly simple game that only requires you to jump to step on platforms and go higher.

Of course, the game content itself is simple, but clearing it requires long periods of patience and tests of endurance, boasting a terrible difficulty level.

It’s one of the games that optimized tormenting streamers, following the trending platformer game “Sky King” a few years back.

[Rene]

[Jumping Up Challenge]

[Jumping Up! | 19 viewers online | 0:42:51]

And now.

Rene, one of the new streamers, started her challenge in Jumping Up.

[…Ah. I fell.]

─Fell, I admit it, lol

─There’s no emotion in her voice at all, lol

─This is boring, Rene, please just turn on New Dimension…

─Rene unni, I’m really struggling right now.

─I feel like I’m going crazy, I feel like I’m going crazy, I feel like I’m going crazy, I feel like I’m going crazy.

The ones suffering were, for some reason, her viewers.

Having been in the stream for 40 minutes, Rene still hadn’t left the first area.

Every time she thought she was going up a bit, she would fall. Every time she thought she was going up more, she would fall again…

This scene was repeated countless times.

Of course, there’s nothing wrong with such scenes.

After all, the purpose of this game is to enjoy watching the streamer suffer with repeated failures.

But the problem lies here.

[The game is difficult.]

─Who recommended this idiot to play a game like Jumping Up?

─She’s a lost cause.

─I’m gonna lose my mind, someone make her stop.

─Is this person devoid of emotions…?

Rene’s reactions felt truly devoid of emotion.

She did say it was hard. She did say it was difficult. But her voice didn’t feel angry at all.

The main goal should be for viewers to enjoy watching the stressed streamer, but the streamer isn’t feeling stressed at all.

That was where the broadcast started going wrong.

So, was the streamer progressing quickly enough that she didn’t feel stressed?

[Oh, I fell again.]

─Just stick to New Dimension for life, please, you tier-1 streamer, lol.

That wasn’t it either.

Still stuck at the first area, on the easiest platform, Rene continuously fell.

Before Jumping Up started, Rene was completely truthful when she said she was worried about not being good at the game.

No. Simply saying she’s bad at games would actually be an insult.

She was absolutely terrible with the game. A beginner at first village.

Could this possibly be the same person who cleared the Tagirion Raid in a groundbreaking way just days ago in New Dimension?

The game barely progressed, but oddly enough, the streamer herself didn’t feel any stress about it, leading to a lack of enthusiasm in her reactions.

Eventually, only the same scenes kept repeating, creating a chaotic Jumping Up broadcast where only the viewers were getting frustrated.

And the streamer, Rene…

“Oh, I’m about to hit 20 viewers.”

Was rejoicing over the increase in her viewers.