Former Hero Streamer – Chapter 8

The pride and warmth blossoming in my heart must be evidence of a fulfilling day spent.

As I closed the front door, upon entering the living room that lit up brilliantly as if in response to a sensor, I let out a light ‘hmm!’ as I took a relaxed breath.

The fragrance of flowers tickling my nose pleasantly eased my nerves after a late-night return.

Buying a ton of air fresheners was definitely worth it.

“Ah, that felt so good.”

I was so impressed that I considered visiting live events more often.

Comparing it to ten years ago was like night and day, and the experience of watching E-sports live brought a great wave to my heart.

It’s only natural, really.

After having so much fun, a smile crept up on my face, as if calming the heightened excitement.

Maybe I need to… cool down a bit?

I took off my clothes and stepped into the shower.

My eyes briefly caught my reflection in the mirror.

Golden, long hair flowing like melted wax.

Skin so fair it looked transparent, as if made of crystal.

Eyes like cool sapphires, and a double eyelid that sparkled like a galaxy.

Exquisite and harmoniously sculpted features.

With a body that was somewhat taller than average for a woman, yet perfectly shaped and smooth like an ideal statue.

For some reason, curiosity led me to step closer to the mirror, examining my reflected image.

Though life in this world didn’t allow for such leisure, I realized I had never truly acknowledged myself since returning to Earth.

Until now, the only encounter I’ve had with myself had been seeing my face in the mirror.

“…Have I ever seen my whole body like this?”

The mirror in front of me reflected not just my face but my entire body without filters.

If I were a different guy, I would be throwing sparks out of my eyes, trying to charm my way in.

Maybe I just couldn’t approach hastily.

“Interesting.”

Strangely enough, I felt an awareness of my own body but no arousal or any other intentions.

Thinking back, while I often glanced at pretty women outside, it seems I never really paid attention to men…

Ah, wouldn’t it have been better if instead of turning into this body, I could have a woman like that as my wife?

I got lost in thought for a moment.

Setting aside my random thoughts in front of the mirror, I started my shower.

Warm water streamed down, soaking my body as the day’s events rose like steam, replaying today in my mind.

The countless stares from the Warfare Mark – if someone asked me whether I enjoyed that attention…

“Yeah, it was good.”

But like at the PC bang, being overrun by their gaze was a bit troubling.

It wasn’t like I was trying to flirt openly, but if there was any overlap in themes, it would be hard to handle the heat.

Not to mention, while live events were one thing, it was better to avoid places like PC bangs where personal interactions could happen.

After showering, I dressed casually in a tee and pants before stepping into the capsule.

“At this point, isn’t the computer just a decoration?”

In the main space room, the functions of internet and computers are equally supported, so it naturally became rare to sit in a gaming chair.

But hey, comfort wins out in the end.

[Welcome to the Moses World.]

As I received the usual electronic welcome, I entered the MS Room.

Still getting accustomed to the gaming channel live broadcasts, I didn’t think much and launched the Sweet Channel.

[Category: Soul Warfare]

[Current Viewers: 1,375,492]

[Current Broadcast Channels: 189]

These were the search results for Soul Warfare from the lobby.

Next to it, the channels currently live caught my eye.

Normally, I would dive straight into the top popular streamer’s broadcast without a second thought, but this time I calmly examined each channel’s follow count, title, and current viewers one by one.

It felt like a deep-sea exploration of sorts.

89. Grandma’s Wrap / 589 viewers

90. 4 Drone Cheese Rush / 413 viewers

91. Siwoo, Stop / 401 viewers

Ah, I think I saw that Grandma fellow before. Was he a streamer?

I thought about entering, but the name debuff was too strong, so I continued my exploration deeper. After scrolling down a couple more times…

“Uh?”

My eyes caught a certain channel, and my finger, which had been scrolling down, suddenly halted.

101. Hero Forming / 305 viewers

Channel Name: Challenge of Soul Warfare Ranked Game♥

A typical haggard stream with a dizzying name.

I was drawn in by the preview of the streamer’s face.

A standard Soul Warfare gaming stream.

The camera lights brought out her beauty, exuding an irresistible charm that made you want to jump in and watch.

But…

“Why?”

As I hovered my finger over the screen to join the stream, a ghostly rejection sprung up from within me.

Just a moment ago, I was curious and wanted to go in, but doesn’t that feel a bit too forced?

This wasn’t just a whim of my heart. There was definitely some unspoken pressure advising me not to watch this stream.

Even as I tried to force my finger down, my body refused to budge.

“Ah, I recognize this feeling.”

I thought I’d never encounter this here, in this world.

It was a true identity I never imagined, a maddening presence.

This girl…

“She’s cursed.”

And not just a little bit…

What kind of grudge led to this?

―Don’t click. Ignore it.

―This has nothing to do with you.

―There are better streams out there.

―Don’t waste your time.

―Ignore. Just ignore it.

The malice pushing the cursed victim into endless misfortune and misery.

The whispers that echoed ceaselessly in my heart intensified.

To stay far away from this Hero Forming streamer.

“Shut up.”

I chuckled to myself, mustering more strength into my finger as I decisively tapped on Hero Forming’s broadcast.

Zap!

With a slight spark of magic flickering in the air, my computer screen loaded, bringing me into Hero Forming’s stream.

“Ah, welcome, ‘Light Hero Friede.’ Nice to meet you. A new recruit? Welcome.”

The overly friendly greeting, coupled with a desperate smile that would have normally gone unnoticed, met me warmly.

Hero Forming.

A woman whose identity I was curious about.