NOVEL NEXT Chapter 394
[The Whale Hunter has arrived, lol]
They’ve been preparing this for a while and Miro’s involved too, lol.
– Is Miro’s mark in?
No, yeah, just popped in, lol.
– Check that timing, lol. Didn’t Anna call for her?
No, it felt more like she just happened to come in.
[The Ship is surprisingly high quality]
When did Mark develop this much?
– Just don’t think of the old times, yeah.
– They say they’ve spent a ton on the server in The Six.
No way, does the server really cost that much?
– They hired professionals to completely overhaul everything.
[Wow, what’s with the Sea?]
(Captured from the broadcast)
I thought it was just a Mark sea, but this is the real deal.
– There’s a thrill in checking the environment of The Six server, lol.
No kidding…
No kidding, how much effort did these guys put into making this?
– It feels like I’m watching a 3D game.
[Look at the sea weather, lol]
What kind of wind is blowing like this?
It really feels like I’ve stepped into the sea; the immersion is insane.
– It’s even more nerve-wracking because Anna’s driving, lol.
No kidding.
Couldn’t Miro just take the wheel? Lol.
– Miro’s nervous too, huh?
– The wind dynamics are impressively done.
[Sea fishing is surprisingly successful, wow]
Why are we fishing in the corridor? The sea’s great.
– Considering the rental fees and all the hassle to get here, we better catch something.
No kidding, the prices are indeed steep.
But if we catch a whale, wouldn’t that cover the costs and more? That’d be sweet.
We’ll have to see how the raid goes.
[Whale caught, whoa!]
(Captured from Miro’s broadcast)
Miro successfully caught a whale, lol!
– Wow.
– The whale is epic, lol!
– Is this really Mark?
What the heck, they’ve actually implemented a real whale.
[???? Is that a whale, seriously????]
That is seriously strong.
– Isn’t it a bit much to take down in one hit, though? Lol.
– No joke… the whale is insane.
– But is this still Mark? Lol, it feels like a different game.
No kidding, you can totally see The Six poured money into this.
– I didn’t expect the ship to be totally wrecked.
– Isn’t it a bit overpowered?
Seems like it’s not something for the early game, lol.
[Today’s Miro Romance]
(Miro charges at the whale with a sword)
A kid who knows romance…
He’s not just watching Romance of the Three Kingdoms for nothing…
I bet he’d read martial arts novels before bedtime.
– Miro is really into martial arts, lol.
No way, really? Lol.
Yeah, the streams were full of that during the early broadcasts.
– So that’s why the elders tell you to read Romance of the Three Kingdoms; Miro’s really all about that romance.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms… is indeed a must-read.
[Reactions from real-time whale-catching streamers]
(Clipped responses)
“Wow, did you catch a whale?”
“Uh… did everyone die?”
“Wow, Miro held on to the end, though.”
“Still gave it a try; that’s impressive.”
Lmao, when the server alarm goes off, everyone knows.
– There’s something enjoyable about watching the reactions, lol.
No kidding… it’s refreshing somehow.
– It’s funny that Miro is said to have held on, but he went down in like three seconds too, lol.
– Ah, he still lasted the longest, though, lol.
– Streamers are really struggling against Miro, and it’s hilarious, lol.
– Unlike the others in the Celestial Realm, they deal with Miro with utmost seriousness, haha.
– The levels are clearly different, haha.
[Did these guys film a skit?]
(Team failing and standing off against the whale)
They may have failed, but look at them getting into a political argument, lol.
Is this Buhwang Group?
– Lol, well, someone has to investigate this.
– They really don’t want to take responsibility, huh? Lol.
– The fact is, only Gan and Anna faced losses here.
No kidding, how much did they lose, though?
[Wow, do we really have to pay for the ship?]
Are they actually bankrupt?
– ??? Really?
Yeah, yeah, lol. Since the ship got wrecked, they said we have to compensate.
– Will this lead to a group trip to the labor office? Lol.
[Miro’s chaos on]
This kid is flipping the board because he doesn’t want to pay, lol.
– Miro does have a point, though.
No kidding, it’s a fair point, lol.
– Given everyone has their stance, I feel like the loudest one will win.
Then Miro would definitely take the upper hand, lol.
– It’s hilarious how this kid sneaks a comment from the back.
[Miro, are you really crazy? Lol.]
He’s threatening with Mr. Call…
– Lol, if everyone from the Celestial Realm joins, there’ll be over twenty of us.
– It’s practically a protest level.
– I’d like to see that, lol.
No kidding, hasn’t there ever been a gathering with all four seasons together?
Looks like we could take an overthrow of the server now.
[Miro, but damn, am I the only one feeling embarrassed?]
(Clipped from the streamer in the rental shop)
How can this be so embarrassing?
– Lol.
– So, is this person really actor Kim Soo-hyun?
Noo, don’t defame!
– You think that person would throw a tantrum just because they were asked to compensate for a ship on the Mark server?
[So is this really the situation now?]
(Clips from Kim Soo-hyun’s work highlights)
So you’re telling me this person went hunting for whales on the Mark server and flopped, causing a demand for ship compensation?
– What is this?? Lol.
– Damn, Miro is ruining Kim Soo-hyun’s image, lol.
No kidding, Kim Soo-hyun’s the best in this, haha.
– Don’t tarnish actor Kim Soo-hyun’s name, Miro!
– ?? “Eunha! Bring me a sword! I’m going to commit seppuku!”
– Ah, lol.
– Damn, saying that with that face creates a huge disconnect.
[Eventually succeeded in getting compensation for the failed whale hunt, lol.]
Miro just walks around like a god of chaos, lol.
– Truly… the GOAT of throwing tantrums.
– The operator looked really pitiful, lol.
No kidding, lol. They were just following the manual.
– But they twisted the compensation into something else, lol.
[Today’s The Six server <— was legendary!] No skips from the whale hunting start to the aftermath, lol. - For real, it was a wild ride, haha. - The story even leads to a disaster, the entire saga was insane. - These kids from the Celestial Realm are surely the gods of collaborations. [Miro, but damn, the broadcasting vibe is insane…] He totally threw away his dignity as an actor and fell sharply for the broadcast. - No kidding... for the pure sake of broadcasting, he's tossed aside the dignity of Kim Soo-hyun. - Ultimately, the collaboration belongs to this kid, no doubt. - What are they saying? Actor Kim Soo-hyun is currently in a shoot. - Ah, lol. - My actor Kim Soo-hyun would never, lol. [Today was genuinely terrifying…] (Highlights from fourth season student Sun-hee's perspective) Damn, was Miro always this scary? - Whoa, lol. - Is this a horror game?? - Is Miro ex-military? He's playing very well, lol. - Noob) Sun-hee really isn’t part of the script, right? Pro) Miro seemed to really like her. No kidding. This kid is really skilled, haha. Sun-hee, you better work a bit harder, haha. Your life is in danger right now, haha. ** The day after Miro pulled off the whale hunting compensation stunt. Yesterday, she was a specialist in throwing tantrums, twisting damage compensation into a payout magician, but today... “Sir Soo-hyun, please have a look here.” “Oh, yes.” Today was the turn of the cute and innocent newbie Kim Soo-hyun on set. They’re currently in a photo shoot. It was going to be used for the drama’s poster, or at least that’s what they said. So now, he’s striking a pose and looking serious for the camera. “Alright, great! Please hold that pose!” Click, click. Photos are taken under bright lights. Now, it’s been so long that being in front of the camera feels completely mundane. More than anything, he focused on managing his expression. Even though he went to bed late yesterday, that doesn’t mean he stayed up all night, so his expressions of excitement from the first shoot weren’t coming out. So what to do? He had to put strength in his face and act. No matter how small his part would be in the corner of the poster, he really had to capture the essence of Jisoo. So, keeping a cold, aloof, unamused, and tired look, he maintained that serious expression while sitting sideways on the armrest of the chair, wearing a dress shirt and blazer. “Okay, we’re done!” Once the shoot wrapped up, he adjusted his posture a few times, but since he essentially sat still to take the pictures, he had to drag his stiff body out of the filming location. “Sir Soo-hyun, you did a great job.” “Thank you.” Outside, the Director had his arms crossed, watching the other actors while they filmed; his expression looked pretty good, perhaps the photos turned out well. “Really, every time I see you, I think it was a great idea to cast you.” “Oh, for the Jisoo role?” “Yeah, it’s a perfect fit.” “Wow, thanks for the compliment!” Even though the main shooting hadn't even started, he was already getting compliments. The Director seemed to really like him. Thinking back, every Director or Writer he’s worked with has always been friendly, makes you wonder if this industry really is a game based on appearances? “Alright, those who took photos, please come this way.” Anyway, after that, they moved to another location. Although he came here to take some photos, that’s not the end of the schedule. “Please have a seat.” The next place was set up for interviews. Just from a glance, it seemed well-decorated with a nice setup and a desk. There was a microphone on the desk, which felt oddly comforting. Sitting down, looking at the camera while talking into the mic? Totally familiar territory. Though, he wouldn’t go overboard and act like a virtual YouTuber, so he offered a gentle actor's smile and looked ahead. There were a cameraman and staff present for the interview. “Can we start?” “Oh yes, please go ahead.” The interview flowed smoothly. “What prompted your decision to join this project?” “Oh, I’ve always liked Survival Games...” Given he had received the questions in advance, his responses were already prepared, and he’d even had Park Kang-seok review them. Everything was pretty much scripted, so there was no room for mistakes or cringeworthy moments. And if there was a mistake? Just retake it. That’s just how things work in this world. After all, they’re producing dramas worth hundreds of millions, so there’s no need to make a fuss during an interview. So, proceeding through the individual interview. After shooting with the other actors a few times, the time flew, and soon the day’s schedule was concluding. “Phew.” With the schedule nearly wrapping up, he stepped outside the studio for a breather. It felt like spring was turning to summer, the night was not chilly at all. Or maybe it was thanks to the dress shirt. Right now, he was in character as Kang Ji-soo. Looking up at the reddish sky of the evening as spring comes to a close and summer begins. As he gazed at the sky... “I want to play Mark.” He thought of Mark. All day long fishing and looking at the sky was quite the fulfilling feeling... This is a serious issue here. From now on, things are about to get busier, yet he’s so deeply immersed in a new game. Having failed at whale hunting due to a difference in strength, he’s now thinking about finding a hidden job. What’s more, those who saw me earlier wouldn’t have any idea that I was throwing a tantrum on the game server last night, causing a huge fuss? Well, since most of them probably know I'm Miro, some might catch on, but they definitely wouldn't match up with this character today. “Hehehe.” This is an amusing feeling. Live a double life? Is this the appeal? Chuckling to himself, he returned to the studio. Hoping to wrap up the schedule soon. And tonight, he should go home for a broadcast.