A Basement-Dwelling Loser, the Inquisitor – Chapter 34

[Rene]

[Major Announcement]

[Talk | 20 viewers online | 1:01:23]

– Why did you start the broadcast?

“I mentioned this in the second broadcast, but I needed money…. I had less than 100,000 won left in my account and couldn’t find a part-time job…. So I had to make money somehow, and the girl I mentioned earlier suggested I try broadcasting…”

Now that I’m doing online streaming, my main source of income comes from rice farming.

The money I earn from broadcasting is at most about 3,000 won a day.

I received over 20,000 won in donations when I did Jumping Up last time, but that was just a special occasion.

Does the total donation amount ever exceed 5,000 won during my usual streams? That day would be considered a festival.

– Translation: Give me money, you bunch of jerks.

– A broadcast that sees viewers as money, whoa.

– This might stir some controversy.

– Rene / Controversy

“Well…. Even so, it’s a bit embarrassing to say something like, ‘I want to talk to you guys, so I do this broadcast~.’ I am indeed trying to earn money, but… On the contrary, isn’t it kind of charming to say it so boldly…?”

– You really should think before you speak.

– It shows you’re terrible at conversation, lol.

– If you hadn’t said that, you might have been liked.

– You’re already a New Dimension Gallery fan after that, huh?

– How can you expect people to like you when you say it outright?

“Hmm, I guess that’s how it is….”

I just showed my honest self without hiding anything, but for some reason, the mood in the chat window is rather fierce.

If someone were to see it, they’d truly think I did something wrong.

“Anyway, I started broadcasting to make money…. But lately, I feel like I also enjoy just streaming, so it seems like I’m turning it on for fun too.”

– It’s too late to salvage this, you jerk, lol.

I’m not trying to salvage it, it’s the truth.

If I was really broadcasting to make money, I’d probably be better off farming materials in New Dimension right now.

I feel like the world has become too desolate.

“…And since I’m doing this broadcast to earn money, my earnings ultimately come from you guys, right? So, I plan to do my best to meet your expectations….”

– Then please don’t do Jumping Up…

– I just hope you do New Dimension games.

– When you say you don’t want to do Jumping Up, do you just ignore what you asked for?

Hmm?

“…But didn’t everyone say they liked Jumping Up?”

– Are you serious???

– What the heck, you’re really a weirdo, lol.

– How could you possibly think people like watching you fail at it?

It’s strange.

Jumping Up is a difficult game, and aren’t viewers supposed to enjoy watching a streamer fail at it?

I couldn’t possibly hate it since I couldn’t even get past the first area…

“…Everyone says that, but you still do like it, right?”

They must be trying to deceive me…

=’ㅇㅇ’ has donated 1,000 won.

If I do Jumping Up one more time, I don’t know what I’ll say next.

– Shut up, jerk.

– I really want to kill you.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem to be the case.

Where did it all go wrong…?

“Then I will not do Jumping Up…”

– Rebongi are officially liberated from the oppression of Jumping Up starting today.

– (Taegeukgi waving emoticon)

– We finally did it, lol.

– I feel like just mentioning Jumping Up will trigger PTSD, lol.

…No.

It’s only been one day, yet their reactions are way too intense, right?

If someone were to see this, they’d think I’ve been stuck on that game for months without a break.

In that moment, though I thought about it, looking at the chaotic atmosphere in the chat that seemed to turn into a festival, I couldn’t say anything.

– But really, what the heck made you play ‘that game’ all of a sudden?

– ‘That game’ march, lol.

– That’s right, huh?

“Jumping….”

– Just call it ‘that game,’ Tenren.

– At least you shouldn’t say the name of that game.

“That game… Well, it’s been trending, and I heard that just playing it would get more viewers. And it actually worked…”

Having 20 viewers now is definitely partly due to playing Jumping Up yesterday.

But since the remaining Rebongi seem to dislike Jumping Up, I can’t help it.

Let’s let go of Jumping Up here.

Maybe when Rebongi increase later, if the new ones want to see me play it, then I’ll consider it.

– By that logic, does it mean New Dimension is a waste of a game???

– Is it right to complain about trending games while playing New Dimension??

“No, guys. My recent streaming viewer count has been consistently about 11. If I get 3,000 won in donations, that’s considered a lot… I have to find a way somehow…”

– So you’re not playing New Dimension anymore?

“No, of course my main game will be New Dimension. But I want to gradually explore other games like yesterday, that’s what I mean. Please forgive me….”

Luckily, when I politely asked, the chat transitioned into a somewhat understanding mood.

In the first place, I don’t completely misunderstand your feelings.

If I could make money just by playing New Dimension, that would be the best, right?

But since that’s not possible, I’m just trying to find a way.

Please understand, everyone….

★

– Are you thinking of turning on the cam?

– It’s kind of boring with nothing on screen.

While I was continuing to take questions from Rebongi, a rather important one came in.

A question related to the direction of my broadcast.

“Um…”

The cam.

The cam…

How should I respond to this now?

Of course, simply put, I have no intention of turning on the cam.

There are various reasons, but the biggest one is that it would reveal that I’m a woman.

I hadn’t brought up the topic of voice changers just yet, but that doesn’t mean I’ve removed the replays.

In other words, if someone has even a little interest in the streamer Rene, they would think of me as ‘a guy broadcasting using a voice changer.’

But if I turn on the camera here, it reveals the truth, and all my grand plans of drawing attention by having them eventually discover that I’m actually a woman would shatter.

…But I completely understood why that question was asked.

If it’s not about gaming, it’s just a broadcast with a blank screen where only the chat pops up.

Even I, not knowing much about internet broadcasting, thought it might be a bit dull.

I certainly felt that some kind of measure was necessary.

“First of all, I have no intention of turning on the cam for various reasons. But I understand your concern about the empty screen, so I’ll try to come up with some alternative…”

Of course, most Rebongi would probably think after I said that:

‘You can’t turn on the cam because you’re a guy.’

Thinking that way works out for me.

– What’s the reason?

– Just tell us briefly.

– You said to ask anything, you jerk.

However, the recently joined Rebongi seemed dissatisfied with my answer for some reason.

Do they want to hear a clear reason?

…Well, in that case, I could just share one of several reasons.

There’s no need to hide it.

“Umm… If I had to say, it’s because I’m not confident. What if I turn on the cam and you all are disappointed because I don’t look like that ideal you all expect? That thought comes to mind.”

Of course, there will definitely be people who would stick around like Bora.

But all the experiences I’ve had…

I can’t help but recall the faces of those who immediately turned away, as if they didn’t want to meet my eyes, avoiding the countless gazes directed at me.

So, if there are enough viewers and Rebongi who wouldn’t leave even after seeing my appearance…

That would probably be the day I turn on the cam.

– Um, I’m sorry.

– Suddenly making such a heavy topic is a bit shocking;;

– Evan, huh?

My overly serious remark must have made the previously fine atmosphere in the chat crash down.

This isn’t what I wanted…

As I was thinking that, suddenly…

=’Saint’ has donated 100,000 won.

Hello, Rene. I’m Saint, the one who shot you with a cheat last time in New Dimension. I’m here to sincerely apologize for that incident and was wondering if we could talk for a moment? Of course, feel free to decline. Everything was entirely my fault, so there’s no need to refund the donation. I’m really sorry.

– What’s going on all of a sudden?

– Get rid of the long-winded!

– ???

– Whoa, what’s with the 100,000 won?!

– Grukas, you jerk.

Something incredibly long and detailed just came through as a donation.

And the amount is also 100,000 won.

100,000 won is about how much I’d earn from broadcasting for roughly 50 days…

While the chat is calling him long-winded and whatnot, at the very least, he seems to be helping me more than other Rebongi…

“Um… how should I react to this?”

In my moment of contemplation, my thoughts paused, but as I read the message, gradually clarity returned.

The person claimed to have shot me with a cheat?

“Ah, that time as the Spear Master…”

– If it’s Saint, he’s the one who shot the broadcast, right?

– Haha, came to apologize, huh?

– Fled in shame back then and now he returns.

– Don’t you have a metal plate on your face???

– Why is that jerk so shameless after falsely accusing someone like that, lol?

– It’s making it tough to decline on live broadcast, you jerk.

Seeming to realize this, the chat immediately erupted with fierce reactions.

No matter how much they curse me as Tenren or whatever, Rebongi are ultimately viewers who are here to watch my broadcast.

To them, I was the cheat despite being innocent, and that Spear Master who caused that dust-up feels like a great sinner.

“Everyone, let’s calm down for a moment…”

But, ironically, I’m the one without a clear thought.

While I was annoyed at the time, thinking about the public sentiment back then, it meant at least 9 out of 10 people thought I was using cheats.

Among the Rebongi in this chat, there must be others who suspected me too.

After all, he’s just one of them.

If anything, I’m simply more grateful that he donated 100,000 won…

=’Saint’ has donated 100,000 won.

I did not mean to put you in an uncomfortable position, Rene. I just thought I needed to reach out and apologize… I’m truly sorry if it caused you any discomfort…

Oh dear.

“Ah, uh. Well, first of all, thanks for the 200,000 won…. But I guess I can see why you’re feeling that way, too. Um… I don’t know how to say this…”

– The broadcaster is shocked at his large donation, whoa.

– 200,000 won might make it feel like I earned more than I have throughout this entire broadcast, lol.

– I really didn’t come with any other intention than to apologize. I’m really sorry.

Even if I said it was all right, ‘Saint’ continued to apologize in the chat.

At this point, it feels like it’s genuine, not just some way to save face.

Well, whether it’s genuine or not, to be honest, I don’t care.

As I mentioned, I think I can understand now, so I bear no ill will against him.

The problem lies with the chat, and it seems the Rebongi have no intention of forgiving him.

It would be nice if we could just move on past this and share a laugh afterward.

Is there a way to change this atmosphere…?

Ah.

“Saint, you really feel bad about it, right?”

– Yes, I really am. I’m truly sorry.

“Then I’d like to ask you one favor, if that’s okay…?”

– If it’s something I can do for you, then yes, I’m fine with it.

“…Then would it be okay for me to review the footage you filmed back then?”

– Huh?

– Let’s have a public execution~

– Hahaha, this girl is really insane.

– Public execution ON, lol.

– Hahahahahahahahahahahah.