Former Hero Streamer – Chapter 41

To ambush in an unexpected location, excellent mobility is essential.

After all, you can’t just stick to the walls indefinitely.

I quietly reached out to ensure everything was tightly secured.

Carefully checking my path with sharpened senses, my body moved quickly behind me.

I recalled feeling this way while wall climbing in an online RPG I used to enjoy before being summoned.

If I’m not careful, I could end up caught between walls and need to ask the GM for help, which requires adequate skill and control to pull off.

Wall climbing is thus a technique far removed from ordinary operations and requires quite delicate control.

It’s an unconventional play that targets the gaps in the objects created by the game developers.

“Assassination is originally about stealth, secrecy, and surprise play being the norm.”

Muttering to myself, I spotted an opponent descending the stairs from a distance.

There were two of them.

One was someone I had initially targeted… what was their nickname again? It was something like Dam.

Anyway, perhaps due to my early experience being caught off guard, they seemed quite diligent in maintaining vigilance.

The problem was these guys….

“They’re not looking at the ceiling.”

[Hey, aren’t these guys looking up?]

[Common sense dictates you wouldn’t look at the ceiling.]

[I’ve never looked at the ceiling while playing, seriously.]

[This isn’t a raging hero duel but a freaking stealth action instead.]

[I was genuinely impressed climbing the wall and getting onto the ceiling.]

[I’ll just change my underwear real quick.]

[Ugh, I’ve already set up a chamber pot, sorry.]

My whispered observations sparked a flurry of chaos in the chat.

Looks like… judging by the reactions, it seems no user had displayed such extreme movements before.

As I gradually got closer, I threw myself towards the opponent without hesitation.

The air resistance mixed with the weight of the scimitar and dagger tightly gripped in both arms created an odd wind sound that echoed in my ears for a brief moment.

—Wooosh!

The moment the blood fountain erupted from Dam’s neck, his form crumbled.

A critical hit reinforced by a surprise attack on a vital point.

Thanks to the assassination dagger that increased the critical damage, even a heavily armored warrior, despite having high health, could be silenced in an instant.

The perfect play that realized both surprise and assassination.

I twisted my waist to avoid the flashy blade from the self-sword. With distance created between us, we stood in opposition.

“Ugh! What the hell is this?”

The remaining opponent seemed quite flustered by this ambush.

The reason I stubbornly chose to target Dam was… handling things straight on would likely take too long.

Assassination plays tend to leave you weak after the unique surprise attack ends, making it harder to regroup afterward.

In contrast, the opponent aiming at me with the self-sword wore light armor.

Because they gave up some defense for the speed and rhythmic tempo unique to the self-sword.

Well, if we’re both using relatively light gear…

“Then it’s about the one with the better skills winning.”

As my stamina restored, I leapt forward without hesitation.

The opponent, not hesitating either, charged at me in response.

True to someone who chose the self-sword, they were quite aggressive.

A quick step forward led to an attack that barely missed my cheek as the deadly stab sliced through the air.

I ducked under the shallow attack with my curved sword, sucking the self-sword into the signature curved blade.

Even if I tried to pull back my sword, the excessively curved blade reminiscent of a crescent moon entwined around the self-sword like it was two weapons.

A brief moment of being trapped for one second.

But, if speed were our main focus, even this one second could create a significant crack.

I discarded the curved sword and stabbed into the opponent’s side with the assassination dagger strapped to my left hand.

A deadly attack driving deep consecutively twice.

Given the investment in speed for the light armor, the weak opponent’s death count climbed right in front of me.

“Hah!”

In this labyrinthine space left alone, I inhaled the air of victory deeply.

If they had been a combination of double heavy armor and double shields, it would have been troublesome to deal with.

[What, does a victory come in just one second?]

[Masters finish their battles in the blink of an eye.]

[Whoa, that sounds cliché, but it’s true.]

[With my agility build on the self-sword, besides daggers, I’ve got the fastest attack speed, yet I caught up with the curved sword.]

As I continued on this winning spree, I secured the victory smoothly in the game.

[Carry, what?!]

[At this rate, I acknowledge this Islam Warrior streamer.]

[I’ll hold my breath until my sister gets a management role, ugh!]

[Dude, stop holding your breath.]

[The management has genuinely crossed the line.]

[No matter what, I don’t think even my sister could cover that.]

The atmosphere in the chat had changed dramatically.

Criticism about the Islam cosplay had evolved into cheers for a new type of carry. A satisfying turn of events, indeed.

It seems that even a somewhat attention-seeking concept can be gracefully managed when backed by skill.

I had gathered good information from this.

It felt like it was time to let loose the reins a bit.

As I returned to the lobby, I activated the chat microphone.

“Ah, can you hear me?”

[It’s my sister’s voice!]

[It’s definitely my sister! She’s come to rescue us!]

[No, she’s not. She’s going to go to Islam, not back as a beach hero.]

“The atmosphere has calmed down, so I opened my mouth again. It’s heartwarming to see everyone focusing on game talk. If it’s a gaming broadcast, it should be like this, right?”

[It’s more than just heartwarming; it’s on fire, Sensei.]

[Is the teacher setting the house on fire for heating?]

[My sister’s not even mentioning the ice hero story; hurry back as the Light Hero!]

“Well, since it seems everyone reflects on themselves, I’ll return to the original concept. After all, if you do assassination too often, it becomes stagnant.”

As I manipulated the panel to return to the previous Hero’s Equipment, the so-called Light Hero character customization, the chat exploded with cheers once more.

It was enjoyable. It’s a happy thing that there are people who react to every single action like this.

Riding the wave of this atmosphere, I decided to share an announcement that had popped into my head.

I’ll post it separately on the bulletin board, but sharing it during the broadcast also carries its own vibe, doesn’t it?

“I’m soon going to recruit a chatroom manager. I’m bringing in someone through acquaintances; I’ll introduce them later.”

[I’m good at it too, sister! T_T Give me management!]

[Sister, I can take down all the trolls.]

[Wait, suddenly without warning? You may as well choose from the audience.]

[So, who might this acquaintance be? Please tell me it’s not a guy!]

[Is it a guy… I’m feeling nervous.]

“Don’t worry, it’s not that kind of relationship. They’re an incredibly ugly frog.”

[Haha, if my sister says that, then I’m relieved.]

[No, our sister belongs to no one.]

[For real, even if I have to pour hydrochloric acid in my eyes.]

[Crazy dudes, you’re all serious.]

[Keep it moderate, Sensei, or I’ll start playing some annoying concept.]

[Nobody should make my sister angry!]

[As long as they don’t annoy her like a dumbass, they’re welcome.]

Sorry, I’m skinny. But I felt a sad event might occur if I didn’t speak the truth.

Pausing to silently apologize to the sinister frog, Friede then blurted out what came to mind without hesitation.

“And soon, I’ll hold an editor recruitment contest. I plan to post specific details on the bulletin board right now. I’d appreciate everyone’s interest.”

[What the hell?]

[It’s like a “Fritube”, Fritube!]

[Ugh, I’m just a baby editor, ‘please help me’.]

The reactions came rushing in.

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The editor recruitment will be conducted in a manner commonly referred to as a contest format.

Before being summoned as a hero, Da-young previously selected an editor using this method, and…

Having the contest publicly held during the broadcast could pick new content videos while selecting them with viewers.

Sure enough, as Da-young said, I needed to sift through a plethora of videos, yet turning that time into a broadcast is a good strategy.

And now….

Writing an announcement in real-time while viewers watched proved to be quite tricky.

It felt almost similar to writing a letter of reflection in my childhood while all my teachers watched curiously.

Even the first title was stuck.

The contest… truly profound.

[I’m wracking my brain, lol.]

[The host is deep in thought… we’re witnessing a rare scene.]

[What are you thinking? Just say you’re holding an editor contest.]

[My sister can’t afford to let that slide.]

[For real, lol.]

“Contest… isn’t there a decent name for it?”

[Why are we thinking of such while hosting an editor contest?]

[Does this sister think she’s holding a big corporate event? Lol.]

[With a sensei of this level, she’s practically a big corporation, lol.]

I decided to give up on crowd-sourcing from the viewers.

If I simply call it a contest, won’t it sound a bit… lacking?

I’m a streamer (planned) at least; I’m tempted to go for a fancy event.

In the MS Room, pondering with my chin propped up, I wondered if there could be decent topics on the internet to help.

I searched for “contest” in the holo-screen output.

Numerous posters for various contests held by companies and organizations caught my eye.

How many are there?

[LOL, searching for real contests.]

[Seriously, you were genuine.]

[You really didn’t need to go big, just go with quick progression.]

Looking for a catchy contest title, I ignored the humorous remarks and scrolled down the screen with a touch.

As I flipped through about three pages, an image of a poster caught my eye, causing my hand to halt suddenly.

“This looks good!”

The image I discovered featured a purple girl riding a deer while eating tteokbokki on a contest poster.

Ultimate Galaxy Contest.

That certainly sends a large message.

Without hesitation, I mentally reassembled the name of this contest and entered it as the title in the announcement.

—Friede777 Channel—

Title: Galaxy Ultimate Contest

Author: Friede777

I continued seamlessly filling in the body of the text without hesitation.

After all, the basic outline had already been established through discussions with Da-young, so there was no need for me to fret.

〔 Hello, this is Friede.

Though this is just the second broadcast, I’m seeking a talented editor to help edit the recorded game videos.

If you found it presumptuous for just a second broadcast, I apologize.

Number of positions available: 1

Videos will be uploaded twice a week.

1) Eligibility Requirements

Must be an adult.

Must understand gaming memes well and be able to use them appropriately.

Must be responsible and able to work without schedule issues.

Must accurately grasp my broadcasting style and key points.

Must possess a good understanding of gaming.

Must have a basic grasp of proper grammar.

2) Application format

Nickname/Age/Gender/Contact Information/Military Service Status

Editing experience.

Estimated editing time and software employed.

Attach a portfolio video (minimum 10 minutes/maximum 15 minutes).

Please send your email with the subject “YouTube Editor Application” to [email protected].

Announcement Date: Applications accepted until the 10th of this month, followed by internal judgments. Notification will be sent by the 15th.

Note: Contracts will be conducted face-to-face. ^^ A face-to-face event with Friede! 〕

Once I had everything written down, a fulfilling satisfaction lit my head.

Galaxy Ultimate Contest.

What a good resonance that carries.

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