‘What should I do?’
He was struggling. Should he stream the conversation with Chen Long or the progress of the quest after that? He was standing at the crossroads of choice. Just then, Hyeonu’s smartphone rang.
-From Kim Seokjung: Dongsaeng, are you busy?
‘What’s going on?’ Hyeonu questioned Kim Seokjung’s message that suddenly arrived, but his body was already answering.
-To Kim Seokjung: No, it’s fine. What’s going on?
-From Kim Seokjung: That is... what you said the other day. I hope I can do it...
Hyeonu had already talked to Kim Seokjung over the phone in reality. Apart from what was released on the stream, Hyeonu said everything that only he knew.
-To Kim Seokjung: Then use what I gave you and come over. I’ll be waiting for you.
Hyeonu had chosen Kim Seokjung—no, New World, so he had to cooperate with them. They had to go to Chen Long with him to get the quest related to the Samsungga.
‘We are in the same guild, so I have to do this.’
The others in New World were all as good as Kim Seokjung and Gang Junggu. They hadn’t been bothered by the people Hyeonu brought in, and everyone treated them like friends and family.
‘Of course, it is mainly for Heder, but...’
Aside from Lee Hoon, those like Dwayne, Mason, Yuri, and Sunny were unusual at first glance. Despite this, they were greatly welcomed wherever they went. As he was thinking this, some people appeared together with a burst of light.
“Hey, Brother! It has been a while. I’ve almost forgotten your face because it has been so long since I saw it. We should see each other more often, more often. Lately, it’s harder to see your face than ever before.” Kim Seokjung grabbed Hyeonu and poured out a stream of words from the moment he appeared.
The babbling continued until Gang Junggu grabbed Kim Seokjung’s shoulder and stopped him: “Hyung-nim, stop it. If you keep speaking alone, how can Hyeonu answer? You have to let him answer.”
“Come on. What do you have to say?” Kim Seokjung urged Hyeonu, pressing a hand against his head.
‘It isn’t like that...’ Hyeonu opened his mouth as he swallowed down the words he couldn’t possibly say.
“I just wanted to say that I wish everyone can have fun together. Some of us might be unfamiliar with each other, but we are still in the same guild, New World,” Hyeonu finished saying with an awkward smile.
In fact, Hyeonu had never properly been in a guild. He had always enjoyed playing games alone and only occasionally joined parties.
Joining New World was the first time he had been bound in such a fixed form, so it was naturally strange for him to be with others.
The only one Hyeonu always played with was Yeongchan.
At Kim Seokjung’s words, the other members of New World nodded. They had the same opinion as Kim Seokjung, their spiritual and material support: 'Arena is a game. Enjoy it. Fun is the top priority.'
Hyeonu now had a smile on his face. He seemed to be infected by their energy.
“Then let’s start streaming. If you want to turn it on, feel free to do so. It isn’t a big secret anyway,” he said, looking around as he prepared for his stream.
It was an expression of confidence that his viewers wouldn’t leave even if he didn’t monopolize the content. He was so confident that it might be seen as arrogance or pride.
“I don’t think this is right.”
“Isn’t it a complete nuisance?”
There was chaos in the surroundings the moment Hyeonu’s words were over. Regardless of what anyone said, this was Alley Leader’s content. They were just guests that Hyeonu had invited as a favor, so if they were to stream at the same time, they would be inserting a spoon into his meal.
“I won’t do so. I think it’s a nuisance.”
“That’s right. You allowed us to experience the East Continent before others and made it possible to participate in quests. How can we stream at the same time as you?”
The members of New World presented their opinions to Hyeonu. They were fine with this. Of course, they also wanted to stream, but not now.
‘This isn’t right.’
It wasn’t just the members of New World. Gang Junggu felt the same way. He expressed, “Yes, Hyeonu. I don’t think this is right. Do it alone. That will be more comfortable for us.”
This time, Hyeonu shook his head.
“It really is fine. We are part of the same guild. It won’t damage me, so feel free to do so. I am Alley Leader. There is no problem even if New World turns on the streaming mode. I won’t lose a single viewer.” Hyeonu finished speaking and smiled.
There was a mask covering his face, so the members of New World couldn’t see his expression. Still, they could tell that Hyeonu was smiling.
“What are you doing?! Turn it on when my dongsaeng tells you to turn it on! Don’t mess around later,” Kim Seokjung stated, stepping forward to resolve the situation.
“Seokjung hyung-nim, please look after me,” Hyeonu said.
“I know. I’ll be quiet. Don’t worry.” Kim Seokjung waved his hand at Hyeonu’s words.
As he watched Kim Seokjung, Hyeonu shook his head several times and then opened his mouth: “Hello, everyone. I am Alley Leader.”
It was the beginning of his stream with New World.
***
It was an early start. A regular streamer would be troubled because the viewers couldn’t gather properly. However, this wasn’t an obstacle for Alley Leader. His stream was as lively as always.
-Today is a quest in the East Continent.
-That’s right.
-Is he doing it alone today?
-I don’t know.
The viewers chatted while maintaining a tone that was trendy now. After a while, the still screen started to move, and a man wearing a child’s mask appeared on the screen. “Hello, everyone. I am Alley Leader.”
-Let’s stream frequently!
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