NOVEL NEXT Chapter 336
The Hunter Train is a major event on Earth, boasting significant influence and benefits for human society. Whirrrr…
Typically, it’s tough to gather even more than ten A-grade Hunters, but now nearly a thousand from around the world have come together. And to top it off, 21 S-grade Hunters, who are asymmetrical powerhouses and secret weapons immune to nuclear arms, are here representing their continents. Ding ding!
Not only that; while they may not be S-grade, strong Returnees like Shia and Menelapie shine brightly. With this Hunter Train, it is anticipated that humanity’s territory will expand, granting access to more resources and loot. Cha-ching!
In fact, whenever the Hunter Train has successfully operated, the global GDP has seen a meaningful bump. Boom!
This is precisely why the Hunter Train receives support not just from political figures but also from the general populace. Yay!
Once the train is successfully running, people can literally feel their salaries increasing and prices dropping, making it bizarre for anyone not to support it. Whoopee!
However, the long-time community members and Hunter broadcast loyalists known as Susus do not particularly like the Hunter Train for personal reasons. Sigh…
Of course, expanding humanity’s usable territory and eliminating wicked monsters is important. Any sane person would agree to that. Amen!
But some malicious Susus resent that the streaming community is partially stagnating during this period due to the Hunter Train. Boo!
Due to embargoes from the association and government guidelines, information is typically released later than expected, but there is no rule against broadcasting during the Hunter Train. Censorship much?
However, for broadcasting to happen, one must ensure safety for themselves and others, requiring a calm environment. Many A-grade Hunter streamers, who viewers prefer, experience fierce battles where they barely have a moment to breathe during the Hunter Train. Boom! Crash!
Blood Swamp saw Shia defeating a dungeon boss before proper scouting was possible, and when it comes to the Uranium Dragon, it was purely a surprise attack with no time to broadcast. Wowza!
At least in Green City, there was some leeway for broadcasts, but with no hunting orders being issued, streams were limited to V-logs of visits to Shia’s small restaurant in the city center. Mmm, tasty!
While Susus enjoy calm post-battle recap streams, it’s natural for long-time Hunter broadcasters, who’ve been immersed in thick blood and dazzling battle scenes, to miss the thrilling broadcasts where Hunter and Monster blood flowed. Gore-tastic!
Streamers not participating in the Hunter Train are often low-grade Hunters, featuring less glamorous battle scenes that won’t meet malicious standards. Even the B-grade Hunters’ occasional broadcasts are as rare as hen’s teeth, leaving Susus and Jia aching for the flashy and spectacular battles of A and S-grade Hunters. Thirsty!
Take Cheon Ah-Young, an A-grade Hunter and popular streamer in Korea, for example. The moment she entered the Valley of the Bull, she was forced to face 3,000 Minotaurs in an all-out war, prioritizing survival over broadcasting. Danger!
Now, lounging exhausted in a corner of the Hunter camp, she is flying a drone to conduct a live broadcast of the Hunter Train. Zoom!
“We barely won against the Minotaur army. They say there are no casualties yet, but you never know—there are plenty of injuries,” she groaned, adding, “I got hit pretty badly… Ouch…” Grrr!
– Sniff! My gash!
– We didn’t even know…
In truth, Cheon Ah-Young longed to crash and sleep, yet the instinct of a professional broadcaster kicked in, compelling her to start a stream while lying down. zzz…
In a situation where many were exhausted or injured from battling the Minotaurs, it seemed odd that she was the one prioritizing broadcasting. What a champ!
“Ugh, it hurts… Are you satisfied now? I rolled around like you wanted. Is that enough?” Rumble…
While she may appear as if she’s just joking around in the background, in reality, she’s an elite front-line Hunter serving as a protective tank using barriers. Shield up!
– I hoped the streamer would roll, but not this much…
“Ugh, I’m so tired. You see those front-line Hunters? A few of them lost arms and are pouring potions like mad!” Crash!
– Oh dear…
– Even with the insight filter, it’s staggering!
– No way, and nobody’s dead?
– Props to the streamer!
– For real!
– Is this really the streamer? This is the streamer? Is THIS the streamer?
– This is what a Hunter looks like!
Dolla baba! [‘The Academy’s Villainess’ donated $35!]*
“Oh ho! Quite generous!” Cha-ching!
– What’s your name? Lmao!
– Concept mad!
– A donation in the midst of chaos? Lmao!
“Nevermind the confusing nickname. Thanks for the $35, ‘Villainess from the Academy’… Anyway, thanks a bunch!”
– Midstream commentary seemed tricky.
– For real, lol!
“But everyone really gave it their all. At first, I thought we were really in trouble when the main force of S-grade Hunters got teleported.” Dun dun DUN!
Cheon Ah-Young’s broadcast concept usually revolves around her being teased by viewers, engaging in playful banter. Still, considering the life-threatening situation, the chat today leaned more toward offering her support and encouragement rather than teasing. Aww!
– Now I see why the Gallery Master isn’t around…
– Holy priest?
– If only Holy Maiden were here, the injured would’ve healed up in no time.
– No Hunter references here!
– Streamer’s being neglected, keep that in mind!
“No, I actually really miss Isia. When that gigantic Minotaur crashed into me, if I weren’t a Barrier user, I’d have been done for.” Yikes!
– Holy moly…
– Guacamole…
– Molli molly…
– The streamer is precious…
“Usually you guys tease me relentlessly, but it seems like you turned nice when I looked like I was about to kick the bucket. So you guys ARE nice, huh?” Wink!
– You might say that, but I won’t retract the ‘breast-stick’ comment.
“……” Facepalm!
– LOL!
– LOL x infinity!
– What was that out of nowhere?
– Came outta the blue with no context, lmao!
– Always the same…
“Sigh, pesky bunch.” Grmph!
– But where are the S-grades? The streamer was about to bite the dust!
– They mentioned being teleported due to the dungeon gimmick earlier, yeah.
– For real?
– Aren’t S-grades resilient enough to resist a teleport gimmick?
“Honestly, there was no info. There might be an S-grade still sleeping or eating who got teleported too!” Yikes!
– Breaking News: Dungeon teleport during happy time!
– LOL!
– Aren’t they getting banned for that?
– LOL!
– This is hilarious!
“Phew! You’re indeed a candidate for a ban, but I’ll let you off since you’re entertaining. Is it just me, or this dungeon is hilarious? Honestly, I thought we were toast when 3000 Minotaurs charged at us, but it wasn’t random teleportation; they only took the S-grade Hunters!” Snickers!
Thanks to A-grade Hunters fighting hard and Theresa, who wasn’t afflicted by the teleport gimmick, the damage was minimized. Swoosh!
“That must mean the association agents who don’t have the info are gonna get roasted by Hunters, huh? Most of the S-grade hunters left their drones on the train, so tracking them must be tricky…” LOL!
– Real talk!
– No doubt, that’s justifiable criticism!
– Even considering it’s the Hunter Train, if a teleport gimmick was missed, they deserve to get canceled.
– No kidding; a lack of info nearly got us all killed!
Had things not gone well, Cheon Ah-Young wouldn’t just be streaming; she’d be alongside other Hunters’ remains in the coffin wagon. Yikes!
Still, it is a fact that Susus and Jang-Bung, thirsty for high-grade Hunter streams, are yearning for that action-packed content from back in the day. Nostalgia!
Especially for Shia, dubbed the Gallery Master, who shares the same feelings. Well, well, well…
By the way, while Shia has enough leisure to stream, she must also plan a filial trip for Yoonjeong. And since Menelapie and Theresa are practically glued together, streaming would surely lead to her getting the switch permanently muted. Good luck!
As Shia waited eagerly for some streaming fun, the thirsty Jang-Bung began to scatter away to dig their own wells. Bye-bye!
– [Isia Hunter’s stream has started!]
Boom!
– Decepticon gather to meee!!!
– Come together!!!!
– WAAAAGH!!!
– Gallery Master! Gallery Master! Gallery Master! Gallery Master!
– Mommy it’s cold! Mommy it’s cold! Mommy it’s cold!
– Teehee! Teehee! Teehee!
“Keeeeek?” What?
– Huh?
– What’s that?
“Keeeeeek!” It’s broadcasting!
Even the holographic stream caught Yane accidentally activating it by hugging a drone with her chest while playing around, much like the previous incident when Shia did the same long ago. Oopsie!
Yane and the viewers were definitely surprised by this encounter, but everyone was happy about it. Yay!
– Yane! Yane! Yane!
– Actually great!!!
– Gallery Master? Who needs that when Yane’s around?
– For real lmao!
– Gallery Master is sulking.
– She’ll sulk no matter what!
– Facts.
– Yane is cute! Yane is cute!
Dolla baba! [‘KawaiiHorned’ donated 100,000 won!]*
“KYAAAAA~” It’s been so long~
After a heartfelt reunion with her viewers, Yane grinned brightly, prompting a flurry of explosive reactions in the chat. Boom!
While Yane’s physical stature rivals Shia’s, her innocent and unique charm shines through—almost as if she’s the only pure healing character in the Hunter streaming genre. Even the blood-soaked malicious Susus and Jang-Bung couldn’t resist her cuteness. So adorable!
– NFPB-001 Joint Owner ‘Yane’ confirmed.
– ‘Baby mode’ activated.
– Broadcast settings configured per AI judgment.
– Cognitive filter, noise mode, Hunter database access confirmed.
– Broadcast mode ON!
In the meantime, the assistant drone identified Yane’s face, automatically kicking off the AI’s broadcasting mode. Action!
“Yane, let’s get going.”
– Who are you?
– What is that?
– Scales?
– Wait, is she the Mermaid Princess?
– That’s her!
– Ohhhh, I remember! Hyung-An’s Mermaid Princess!
– What’s that, otaku?
– Go watch Deep Sea Palace broadcasts or something, noob!
– Whoa, it’s been ages since the Mermaid Princess was around.
– Whoa! This lady is something else!
– Why is every character on this stream bringing large Seongnyeok pouches?
– Must be for ocean treasures, right?
– For real!
– Yane, the Gallery Master, the hero, and the mermaid are all so HUGE!
– The mids just got epic!
– Can we hug?
– Would probably bounce off!*
– Bounce? Seriously? Lmao!
Suddenly, the holographic chat box activated, and Hyung-An’s Mermaid Princess turned to look behind her. Whoosh!
‘…Is this the same thing Isia’s Holy Maiden activated before?’
Of course, the Mermaid Princess knew what streaming was. She’d caught glimpses when Shia streamed from the Deep Sea Palace, often witnessing Shia engage with her audience for days on end. Awkward glances!
However, since the Mermaid Princess wasn’t particularly interested in broadcasting, she decided to focus on guiding Yane instead. Attention on Yane!
“Hello! Hello! Keeeek!” Waving!
– Yane is so cute! Yane is so cute!
“Cough!” Ahem!
Such an excitable child bouncing around in front of the camera, thrilled to be streaming again. Boing!
But beyond just Yane, many viewers were also directing their interest toward the Hyung-An’s Mermaid Princess. Those who remembered the Deep Sea Palace broadcasts held treasured memories and eagerly welcomed her unexpected return. Cheers!
– Princess, hi there!
– Hi!
– Hi!
– Pay attention to me!
– Look this way!
– Over here!
Most likely, the audience’s greater attention on Yane and others than on Shia was due to their mischievous nature. Tehe!
Consequently, sighing softly while facing the holographic chat that flew toward her, the Mermaid Princess eventually gazed at the chat window. Sigh…
– Finally, they notice me here?
– She’s still not adjusting, huh?
– Enjoyed the last broadcast, didn’t you?
– But is she like Yane’s guardian?
– Seems like it.
– Wondering if this works without bonding?
– Could see in Deep Sea Palace broadcasts.
– But what about other mermaids?
“Thanks to Saint Shia, everyone’s doing well…”
– Glad to hear it!
– Heard Mermaids have been registered as humanity types too!
– No way for real?
– Yeah, heard the bill passed.
– Guess marrying a Mermaid should be legit now!
– Do Mermaids even have eyes? Why would they marry a loser from the gutter…
– What the frick…
– Why’s this dude so full of rage?
– LOL!
While the viewers chattered away, the Mermaid Princess only shrugged it off. Not my circus!
After all, she followed Yane to protect her from injury or getting lost, motivated solely by her concern as a guardian. Those fans were Shia’s, not hers.
Though, the Mermaid Princess couldn’t deny that it felt nice to have humans take interest in her for a change. Aww, blush!
Once mermaids are recognized as humanity, even if they mingle with the elves of Daesanrim, they will need to interact with humans. Hence the necessity of her venturing to experience human society first-hand while accompanying the Royal Yoonjeong. Class trip!
“Kyiii, kyiii… but what should I do…?”
“What do you mean?”
“What should I do for a broadcast… kyek. kyi…”
“A broadcast?”
“Um.”
– So now what?
– Why is Yane broadcasting?
– Honestly, Yoonjeong’s pleasure stems purely from watching Yane…
– Uncle vibes coming off…
– That cute little girl…
Suddenly, while Yane enjoyed meeting her viewers, she found herself pondering over what to do for a broadcast like Shia.
It’d be quite odd for a child under a year old to possess broadcasting skills. And given that Yane wasn’t even human, as a creature that ascended from a Bladed Centipede, her innocent nature was even more pronounced. Child’s play!
With that, it’s no surprise Yane would struggle coming up with engaging ideas that would fulfill the desires of the malicious Susus and Jang-Bung. Hehs!