Reincarnator’s Stream

Rustle—

The thin fluttering sound, like a piece of paper, tickled his ears. The tip of the sword in his hand elegantly changed direction as if it were performing an acrobatic act.

It was so seamless, it seemed like Suhyuk had intended to swing the sword that way from the beginning.

Slash—

“You know, Suhyuk, that’s really fascinating.”

Suhyuk recalled what Kim Shiwoo had said back in the day.

“You clearly changed direction midway, but the flow is consistent.”

“Flow?”

“It’s like you intended to swing it in one motion from the start. Without any interruption or hesitation. How do you even do that?”

Changing direction usually slows you down, and the hesitation involved creates a momentary break in the flow. But Suhyuk had none of that.

It looked natural, as if Suhyuk meant to do it from the beginning. And it wasn’t something Suhyuk could easily explain if someone asked.

“It just… happens.”

“Wow, that’s annoying.”

“Isn’t it weird not to be able to do it?”

“Most people can’t.”

“Well, you’re just an ordinary guy.”

Suhyuk could almost hear Kim Shiwoo’s voice, casually teasing while throwing curses.

The type of weapon didn’t matter. Whether it was a sword, a spear, or anything Suhyuk could grasp and swing, it didn’t make a difference.

As long as Suhyuk knew where the attack was coming from, there was no blind spot. Cutting down the One-Eyed Bats, Suhyuk spoke to the viewers.

“When facing multiple One-Eyed Bats, you should abandon the idea of targeting their eyes one by one.”

Slash—

Again, with one swing, two One-Eyed Bats were beheaded.

『You have defeated a One-Eyed Bat.』 x 2

『You have gained 2 achievement points.』

“One-Eyed Bats mainly attack by biting and sucking blood. This means they must thrust their heads forward to attack.”

Grab—

Before finishing his explanation, Suhyuk grabbed the neck of another One-Eyed Bat that flew in from the side.

“Like this.”

Stab—

The sword pierced its eye instantly. With blood splattering, Suhyuk extracted his sword from the bat’s head and continued.

“Oh, don’t try this at home. If you miss the neck, you’ll get bitten.”

– This is insane!

– He’s supposed to be a newbie, right, right, right, right, right, right, right, right, right, right?

– Something’s… happening…

– It’s already happening.

– Here I am on the 4th floor, listening to a lecture from a 2nd-floor player. Is this real life?

— I’m on the 4th floor too, and I got chills watching this.;;

『Viewers: 19』

Quite some time had passed since Suhyuk entered the dungeon’s center and started hunting. The viewer count steadily increased without losing anyone along the way.

Most viewers’ reactions fell into two categories. They were either impressed or skeptical about the trial itself.

– This is so fake, LOL. How can a 2nd-floor player do this~

– Props for the Lee Suhyuk cosplay. Couldn’t do it for real, so he came down here to pull it off, LOL.

– Suhyuk can also cut down One-Eyed Bats and Groundfish, LOL.

– He hasn’t shared a single update about the trial’s progress. Must be fake.

– Maybe it’s like his 20th try? Some kind of veteran pretending to be a newbie, LOL.

None of these reactions particularly bothered him. Normally, Suhyuk might have felt wronged.

‘But they’re right.’

What they said was true. In fact, they weren’t even fully correct. They thought Suhyuk was an experienced mid-level player pretending to be a beginner for the concept.

But Suhyuk was the real deal.

Suhyuk was Lee Suhyuk himself.

Stab—

Suhyuk pierced the neck of the last remaining Groundfish. After passing through the ‘Swamp Zone’ deep within the dungeon, Suhyuk took a moment to catch his breath.

“Hoooo—”

-Sir, you need to claim your mission reward.

Suhyuk was reminded of the mission by the viewer’s tip.

“Oh, right.”

He was doing this to earn money. Having cleared from the One-Eyed Bats to the swampy area filled with Groundfish, the mission had long been completed.

However,

“…How do I claim it?”

Despite completing the mission, he didn’t know how to claim the reward.

—

– Haha, sure, he’s skilled, but he’s definitely a newbie at streaming, LOL.

– Suhyuk’s just a baby. An adorable baby.

— Yeah, a baby indeed, LOL.

—

Laughter erupted. He was sharp during the hunt, but when it came to streaming, he appeared quite inexperienced.

—

-You just need to click on the mission notification at the top of the chat and confirm the claim.

—

Following the viewers’ advice, Suhyuk claimed the mission reward.

—

『Mission completed.』

『You received 100 points sponsored by ‘MyLittleBroadcast’.』

—

It was his first donation since starting the stream. Though it wasn’t a significant amount, the donation held meaning beyond its value.

‘The first step.’

Missions and donations would increase as the stream grew. It was a small stream with fewer than 20 viewers.

But as that number grew to 2,000 or 20,000, things would change.

“But how do I share my trial status…?”

—

『2nd Floor – Starting Dungeon』

『Clear the ‘Starting Dungeon’ and exit.』

『Attempt Count: 1』

『Participants: 1』

『Achievement Points Earned: 151』

—

Perhaps it was the keyword in Suhyuk’s speech, but the trial details appeared before his eyes.

—

– Wow, 151 points, amazing!

– This is insane, insane, insane!

– And he hasn’t even left the dungeon yet???

– What now, guys who said it was fake? LOL

– It really was his first try, hahaha.

– Why is this happening?

– (insert a million question marks)

—

Sharing trial details directly from the system couldn’t be faked. This was the most definite proof that Suhyuk was genuinely progressing through the 2nd-floor trial.

No higher-level player could be on the 2nd-floor trial unless they died and reincarnated.

“Why did this pop up suddenly?”

—

– LOL, he’s suddenly confused.

– Adorable baby streamer.

— He really is an adorable baby.

-You just need to state your intent to share and say, ‘share trial status.’

—

“Ah, thank you for explaining.”

Sharing trial status. It was a system he would use more often for the viewers’ enjoyment. Mentally noting the command, Suhyuk resumed walking.

‘151 points, quite a haul.’

Most trials usually consisted of team efforts. While this made the trials easier, the points earned were limited. Even in his past life, Suhyuk only managed around 100 points before exiting this dungeon.

But.

If he were to be content with this level, it would take a century to get his revenge on Kim Ilsoo.

‘I’m looking forward to it.’

From the moment he stepped into this dungeon, Suhyuk had one goal in mind.

‘How many points will it give?’

Grip—

Suhyuk grasped the handle of the magic sword hanging at his waist. The final content of the Starting Dungeon. For that, he had to resist drawing it for now.

***

“Kyaaaah—!”

Un Hyang screamed, her attention fixed on the screen. Her high-pitched scream startled Cheon Ryang, who had also been intently watching the trial, causing him to stagger back.

“Whoa, what the heck?”

“This is insane, truly insane…”

Her face and voice were filled with excitement. Un Hyang’s gaze was locked onto the screen, where Suhyuk was slicing through the Groundfish. Since the trial began, Suhyuk had never stopped.

It hardly seemed like he was a newbie attempting the trial for the first time. The achievement points were now well over 200. After Suhyuk dispatched yet another wave of monsters, Un Hyang turned to Cheon Ryang and asked.

“Isn’t this crazy? Have you ever seen anything like this? How many points has he earned alone?”

“Hey, calm down.”

“Do you think I can calm down? Wow, this is amazing—.”

Un Hyang, unable to contain her excitement, jumped out of her seat, stomping her feet.

Cheon Ryang, trying to calm her down, was sweating bullets while repeatedly checking the score in disbelief.

‘It’s incredible. To achieve such a score alone on a first trial.’

Most people fail quickly on their first attempt. The Groundfish and One-Eyed Bats in the Starting Dungeon excel at ambushes, and most players, even if aware, couldn’t counter them effectively.

On average, it takes over four attempts to pass the Starting Dungeon.

However, ‘Has anyone ever completed it solo on their first try?’

As a scout for the management division, he knew many players’ records. Soloing the Starting Dungeon wasn’t unheard of. But those who did were veterans who attempted it dozens of times to set records, and none had scored as high as Suhyuk in a single attempt.

‘This is insane, truly.’

A chill ran down his spine. It felt like witnessing history in the making. Whether or not Un Hyang shared the same thought, she couldn’t contain her excitement as she continued to talk about the trial.

“Did you see him use the sword? He cut down two One-Eyed Bats and a Groundfish in one swing! Without any skills!”

Her expression was filled with the excitement of meeting a first love.

“Where is he from? Oh right, Earth, wasn’t it? Wow, players from Earth truly are amazing. And someone named Lee Suhyuk—”

“Stop fangirling. My ears hurt.”

“Are you dissing Lee Suhyuk? Don’t you know I’m a second-generation fan club member?”

Clap!

Un Hyang clapped her hands together loudly.

“Isn’t he perfect? Masked face, named Lee Suhyuk, and skilled too!”

To Un Hyang, a die-hard fan of the original Lee Suhyuk, Suhyuk’s presence was like rain in a drought.

Name. Concept. Skill.

He had everything to turn Un Hyang’s eyes starry.

“You saw it too, right? He’s incredible. Truly. Isn’t he like the reincarnation of the real Lee Suhyuk?”

“Can you please change that tone—”

“Oh, I feel dizzy. I’m going to faint here, Cheon Ryang.”

“You’ve truly gone mad after fangirling over Lee Suhyuk for so long…”

Cheon Ryang sighed.

-But when Un Hyang’s eyes sparkled as she looked at him, he quickly shook his head.

“No, you can’t.”

“What?”

“You’re thinking of bringing him in, aren’t you?”

Cheon Ryang crossed his arms and shook his head.

“I told you. No.”

“Ugh, why!”

“He shows promise, but he just started streaming today. He has barely over 10 viewers.”

To scout him, he would need a minimum level of recognition. A new streamer who had just started. A 2nd-floor player currently in the Starting Dungeon.

While his talent was undeniable, there were too many concerns about approaching him too soon.

“Listen. Having good skills doesn’t automatically make you a successful streamer. If he were really Lee Suhyuk, maybe, but right now he’s still on the 2nd floor. And in the Starting Dungeon.”

“I know that.”

“If you understand, you should know how risky it would be to bring this up to the team leader.”

“And you, who was gambling just now, are acting all righteous now?”

“As long as I don’t get caught, it’s fine. But you’re planning to boast about wasting your time?”

“Yes, exactly. That’s what I’m planning to do.”

A firm response.

Un Hyang’s eyes sparkled with determination. Seeing this, Cheon Ryang, knowing her well as an old friend, decided to stay silent.

He knew, based on past experience, that Un Hyang wouldn’t budge once she made up her mind.

“I’m definitely bringing him in.”

With resolute words, Un Hyang turned her attention back to the stream on her kit.

“Definitely…”

By then, Suhyuk had already approached the dungeon’s boss.