NOVEL NEXT Chapter 30
It’s been about two weeks since Yoo Na-yeon declined my offer to be an editor, and I still haven’t found anyone decent.
I posted a notice on the TGD platform, but nobody really pays attention, and the occasional portfolios and resumes I receive seem like half-hearted jokes.
Of course, there are a few who seem genuinely interested, but unfortunately, they just don’t meet the level of skill or concept I’m looking for, so I had to turn them down.
With incidents like this happening repeatedly, I’ve almost given up hope and seriously considered, “Should I just learn to edit myself?”
But, it wouldn’t last more than three hours before I’d give up anyway.
“Ugh, why is there a cliff here!”
Having half-decided to postpone opening a YouTube channel, today I’m trying to continue a game that I couldn’t clear earlier.
Wait a minute, is the map layout for real? From the mini-map, it looked like the bridge was connected, so I galloped ahead, only to find out it’s an abrupt cliff!
I’m seriously curious about the address of the game developer.
【코스모절대지켜】 – What do I do, LOL!
【코끼얏호우】 – LOLLLLLLLLLLLLL
【백화요란】 – This map is ridiculously evil, LOL!
【크로마뇽인】 – It’s innocent to cuss here, for real, LOL!
Even the malicious viewers are on my side today, not even throwing the “Well, that’s your skill” at me. This game is truly something extraordinary in many ways.
“Wait, do I seriously have to cross that crappy path again? Was there a save point before?”
【옆집사는하니】 – Nah, there wasn’t.
【소주맛핸드크림】 – Nah.
【알파카사냥꾼】 – You gotta jump over that cliff from earlier, LOL!
Wow, so they intentionally dropped me just before the save point to make it feel like an outright murder? What pisses me off more than dying is that.
And if the road here had been smooth, I wouldn’t complain, but it was a hellish party of pitfalls and flying monsters. Do they really expect me to go through that hell again?
Does this even make sense?
“Ah, I think we’re gonna flip…”
【아디오스다오】 – Is that your resolve?
【모스코스】 – What’s wrong? You’re wobbling, aren’t you?
【츄우츄우】 – The key is always about the broken heart.
As I move to the save point I got earlier, the hellish map starts flashing before my eyes, making it hard to move my character.
Holding my throbbing forehead, I mumble while the viewers throw all sorts of taunts and jeers, trying to get me to move.
Guys, I’m sorry; I think I’m done here…
【‘코스모절대지켜’ 님이 50,000원을 후원하셨습니다.】
– You can make it! Keep it up!
“Whoa!”
Just as I’m about to put my mouse down like an animated character facing despair, a supportive voice rings in my ears, and the amount of 50,000 won pops up in front of me.
In that moment, I felt my blood pumping, and like an animated character awakening in a dire situation, I said something cheesy.
“Right, there’s no way this pathetic trial can break me. My adventure is just beginning!”
【한대맞고백대때리기】 – That’s it, Cosmo…
【지나가던앱등이】 – For sure, financial therapy is solid, LOL.
【Bera666】 – Ugh, gross…
I clenched my fist and placed my hand back on the mouse.
Slowly, slowly, I constructed a 3D simulation in my head of all the traps and the horrible map layout I had just gone through, and then I moved.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
【코스모절대지켜】 – Wow!
【tws2425】 – Suddenly moving like a speed demon, LOL!
I easily crossed the perilous stepping stones, swiftly jumped on the platform moving through the fire pit, swung my sword in rhythm at the falling logs, and rolled my way through.
I could feel even the viewers holding their breath in admiration of my performance, which felt different from before.
Alright, as long as I can get over the rolling boulder ahead, we’re good.
But first…
Whoosh!
– Kya!
“Not you, you jerk!”
While focusing on the rolling boulder ahead, I flawlessly shot down the flying monster trying to kill my character from behind with an arrow.
【메기염소개구리】 – Nice!
【몽구삼】 – That was clean.
【우백림】 – You’ve changed, man!
The viewers collectively gasped in amazement, but at this moment, I had no time to be smug or react.
I focused solely on overcoming these pathetic hurdles in my way.
“This must be where the cliff was, right? Then…”
As I arrived at the broken cliff where I had died earlier and confirmed there were no devices or structures nearby, I moved my character back a bit.
Then, without hesitation, I sprinted with all my might and leaped over the edge of the cliff.
Thud!
Thanks to my confident leap, my character managed to land safely on the other side, and I headed towards the familiar save point, the campfire, in sight.
Fwoosh!
Finally lighting the campfire, a message popped up saying the save was completed.
Feeling relieved that I had finally fulfilled today’s clearing quota with the viewers, I unconsciously shouted.
“I did it!!!”
【올프리드】 – Time to clock out!
【메기염소개구리】 – Cosmo wins!
【코끼얏호우】 – You handled the roughest section well; at this rate, you might even become the king!
【코스모절대지켜】 – Great job! T_T
The viewers showered me with praise as if comforting children, congratulating me for my hard work.
This means the second part of today’s broadcast is over, and I need to shut down the stream with a closing remark, but I decided to share some news briefly.
“Everyone, thanks for staying with me for so long. Before I shut down, there’s an announcement I need to make.”
【분홍토끼】 – Huh?
【집나간개구리】 – You still looking for an editor?
【밥먹고지금일어남】 – When are you opening the YouTube channel?
Before I could even finish, the viewers chimed in, guessing what I was going to talk about.
Honestly, do these people have no patience? I need them to wait a little longer.
“Actually, about the editor I mentioned before, it seems it might take a bit longer. The friend I had lined up declined, and I’m looking for someone new, but it’s been tough.”
【모스코스】 – Aaaaaah!
【소주맛핸드크림】 – Cosmo… are you deceiving me?
【국힙원탑코스모】 – You have to find one before moving, right?
As I expected, the viewers reacted pretty roughly. After raising their expectations without saying much, it’s no wonder they feel disappointed.
I can only apologize for that.
“If possible, I’m planning to find someone before the cheese move, but nothing is set in stone. Originally, I planned to make a few videos once I found an editor and open the YouTube channel right after I transitioned platforms.”
I briefly jotted down the information I just shared, and the viewers began to wail in disappointment again.
I’m sorry, but there’s nothing I can do. Right now, all I can say is to wait. Unless an amazing editor drops right out of nowhere…
Ding.
“…Huh?”
Just as my fingers were moving over the keyboard, a notification popped up from my phone sitting on a wireless charger next to me.
I usually keep my phone on silent mode before broadcasts, but since I rarely get messages, I must have forgotten to put it on silent now.
【폭삭내려앉은꽃】 – ?
【루시드드림7】 – Popular, huh?
【블루망겜】 – Must be a girlfriend, ugh.
“Seriously, what girlfriend? Come on guys, cut the nonsense…”
I lightly brushed off the viewers’ nonsensical comments as I checked the message that arrived.
Oh, it’s from Seo-ha! Was she not watching today’s broadcast? If she was watching, she wouldn’t have texted me during the stream.
【서하 누나 – I’m sorry for messaging you during your broadcast, Cosmo.】
【서하 누나 – Actually, I have something I need to discuss regarding the editor.】
【서하 누나 – I have a decent editor among my acquaintances, would you like to be introduced?】
As I read through the message in a bit of a daze, I noticed several long messages lined up. It seems she must have been watching the stream before she sent this.
Wait a minute… an introduction to an editor? If Seo-ha confidently refers to them as “decent,” they must be quite skilled.
In that case…
“Oh, guys. I might be able to find an editor!”
【코끼얏호우】 – Huh?
【옆집사는하니】 – Oh, is that the text that just arrived?
【국힙원탑코스모】 – For real? If this is a lie again, I’m done.
I might be jumping the gun here and risk giving the viewers false hope, but it feels right to share this news to soothe their upset spirits.
Perhaps she waited until after seeing how the chat was going to message me right at this moment.
【나 – I’d be grateful for an introduction!】
【나 – When can we talk?】
While speaking on air, I quickly replied to Seo-ha. I didn’t want to lose this golden opportunity, my fingers flying over the keyboard.
【서하 누나 – She’s available anytime, even tomorrow ㅎㅎ I’m fine too.】
【나 – Oh, really?】
Wow, seriously, is Seo-ha an angel sent by some deity? How could she provide me with the exact help I need at the precise right moment? I’m so grateful it’s embarrassing.
【서하 누나 – But, if things go well, can I ask for a favor this time?】
【나 – Absolutely! I’d even give you a kidney!】
【나 – (cat bowing emoticon)】
I was willing to accept any request without a second thought, so I replied positively without a hint of hesitation.
【서하 누나 – Then I’ll tell you the favor when we meet tomorrow.】
【서하 누나 – You did a great job today with the broadcast!】
【서하 누나 – Sleep well!】
As her sweet night wishes were transmitted to me, I temporarily zoned out, her voice echoing in my mind.
【‘코끼얏호우’ 님이 1,000원을 후원하셨습니다.】
– Streamer… where did you go… we’re cold…
“……!? Oh, I’m sorry! So about the editor… I’ll bring you quick updates, and for now, I’ll wrap up!”
The neglected viewers then chimed in with their voice donations, reminding me they were still here, finally snapping me back to reality, and urgently I finished the broadcast.
Somehow, tomorrow feels exciting.
Not just because of the hope of finding an editor.