Fox, the nation’s leading broadcaster, was screaming happily at the unprecedentedly high viewership.
“We are currently over 2% TV viewership!” Jane, Fox’s new producer, yelled.
“What’s the highest viewership of Arena programs in recent years?” Jane’s boss Matthew asked after hearing the fuss Jane was making.
“1.2%. That was the result of bringing on all the people of Red Bull America, including Mascherano. I was told that it probably cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.”
‘Hundreds of thousands of dollars? I think this shoot didn’t even cost $30,000?’ Matthew thought about it. Then he asked Jane again, “The Internet? How many people are watching on the Internet?”
“15 million people. It is similar to the viewership.”
‘So roughly 40 million. This time, we hit the jackpot.’
At this moment, Jane exclaimed, “Manager! The viewership has jumped. It’s now 2.4%!!”
A scream burst from Jane’s mouth.
***
Those who saw Masked Fighting King all over the world were astonished. It was due to the organized conversation between Daniel and Hyeonu.
“Alley Leader, something urgent has happened. I’m really sorry. Please wait 30 minutes, even an hour.” These were Daniel’s words when he came to Hyeonu immediately after the match against Kim Seokjung, Two Fists Clenched Tightly.
“What are you talking about? Why didn’t you say this earlier? If so, I would’ve delayed your appearance to the next shoot...”
“I really wanted to appear. I didn’t expect for things to overlap like this. I’m sorry.”
Behind the mask, Hyeonu’s face was filled with panic. ‘What is this bullshit?!! Throwing away the first shoot like this? It can’t happen.’
Hyeonu gently bit his lip before he opening his mouth to say, “Can't you come back as soon as possible? We’ve currently only played four matches. I can buy enough time.”
However, Daniel’s attitude was resolute. He seemed to have already sorted out his thoughts. “I’m sorry. I will abstain from all future matches for this shoot, but I’ll come back next time.”
Daniel soon disappeared, and Nano Robot Jackson reappeared. After a while, Alley Leader was also seen again.
Then as if nothing happened, Nano Robot Jackson played one more match. After that, Nano Robot Jackson and Alley Leader disappeared again. This time, Alley Leader reappeared first. Then Daniel reappeared just before the end of Masked Fighting King.
***
Chris, Nike’s editor, turned to Ellis and asked, “Can we really edit it this way?”
The expression on Chris’ face suggested that Ellis’ decision didn’t make any sense to him at all.
“This is the direction that Alley Leader wanted. We have to respect his opinion. I might be the executive producer, but the owner of the video is him. It isn’t me. Chris, it isn’t you either.” Ellis smiled with a cold expression and just did as he told. He didn’t say it directly, but he gave off such a nuance.
Chris muttered, “But this... It isn’t necessarily good for him either. It is going to be controversial.”
“That is what he wants. He wants to create controversy. He has the ability to deal with it though. Believe in him, Chris,” Ellis said and took a sip of the water in his hand. Then he continued, “Anyway, I’ll edit it right away... Right now.”
***
After the first episode of Masked Fighting King, everyone who saw it started discussing it. The discussion plagued all the Arena communities.
-According to the video, didn’t Daniel win against Two Fists Clenched Tightly?
-There were four matches, and he won one.
-Then who did Mascherano fight?
-That’s the problem...
-Based on Mascherano’s rankings, there is no one capable of winning like that.
-Isn’t the video edited to make it controversial?
-Based on the comment, there were four in five games. I don’t think it’s that hard.
Opinions varied in the communities. Was it ‘devil’s editing’ or manipulation? The evidence was simple. It was impossible for a random strong man cast in an instant to be able to defeat Mascherano. Still, it wasn’t that difficult because only one word in the name needed to be changed. Then a new opinion emerged.
-Didn’t Mascherano fight Alley Leader?
-Alley Leader? ㅋㅋㅋㅋ Alley Leader is a stronghold these days.
-What is his level now compared to those who are around 180?
One person thought Nano Robot Jackson—who fought against Mascherano—was actually Alley Leader, but he was attacked intensively by others. It didn’t make any sense. They knew Alley Leader’s level and items. It made no sense that he would show such an overwhelming performance against Mascherano, who was one of the best among current professional gamers. It didn’t make sense yet some people kept talking about it. Nevertheless, rebuttals came up every time.
-Alley Leader was hosting. How could he fight? Can Alley Leader clone himself?
Some refuted this.
-They are masked, and his voice doesn’t appear during a match. Wasn’t a screen put up or voice modulation used?
-Bring the facts. Don’t just speculate. Stop talking nonsense.
***
“Hey, look at this. Isn’t this Gung Ye?” [1]
Yeongchan laughed at a comment in the community. The commenter was like Gung Ye of the old days. It was impossible to speculate on such a detailed situation without the power to read minds. [2]
“Yes, I was just trying to raise the stakes when a fortune teller appeared.” Hyeonu also looked dumbfounded.
‘How did they get this idea?’
It just didn’t make any sense. Usually, most people would think it was manipulation because it didn’t make sense. It destroyed common sense. A human’s attitude toward such things was naturally disbelief.
“It is marvelous creativity. Hey, I’m logging into Arena.”
Hyeonu shook his head and left.
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