Chapter 10.
News that the *God of Fighters* ranker, Chicken Fire Slap, was streaming live spread rapidly, primarily through gaming communities.
The post even appeared on sites frequented by Hunters, for whom *God of Fighters* was practically a form of vocational training.
The news eventually reached Baek Hee-an.
[Lee Ji-yoon (Field Support Team): Did you hear?]
[Lee Ji-yoon (Field Support Team): Chicken is streaming live right now. You should watch it if you're interested.]
[Lee Ji-yoon (Field Support Team): It’d be good to analyze their combat style and strength as much as possible before you meet them in the tournament, right?]
[Lee Ji-yoon (Field Support Team): https://nurtu.be/9InkHvZyA]
[Lee Ji-yoon (Field Support Team): <LIVE> God of Fighters / GOF Chicken Fire Slap 1v1 Duel / PVP / Chicken Money / Quick Cash / Donors Only]
She had even sent the link.
Seeing the message, Baek Hee-an rubbed her dark circles and dragged herself up, swaying unsteadily.
‘...Why is everyone so obsessed with Chicken-jwa?’
Having returned from an overseas long-term mission just a few days ago, she had finished all her reports and paperwork as of yesterday and was currently resting at home.
She hadn't been doing anything at all, and out of sheer boredom, her hand moved on its own.
She tapped the link.
In the screen, accompanied by a rapidly scrolling chat, a one-sided 1v1 duel was in full swing.
Attacks poured down without a moment to breathe, leaving no room for a counterattack.
—What am I watching?
—The matchmaking is broken.
—Wow, they’re getting absolutely wrecked.
—Are they really the same Diamond rank? LOL
—They aren't the same; one is a ranker. It’s only natural.
—Chicken-jwa is Chicken-jwa for a reason.
—Hmm... feels like they aren't even showing half of their real skill...
—The opponent is too weak.
—Chicken-jwa is too strong.
—If you look closely, they’re using the same Constellation skill over and over this round, lol.
—Trying to avoid leaking their full power, maybe?
The eyes of the female character, her hair tied back in a single ponytail, shone intensely.
Constellation skill.
Hee-an, who had been watching the video with bleary eyes after just waking up to grab dinner, suddenly snapped to attention.
“...!”
The face that zoomed in along with the Constellation skill, an effect inherent to GOF.
A chill ran down her spine.
The way they smirked when they gained the upper hand in a match overlapped perfectly with someone from her memories.
“...Ju Ju-hyeong?”
Even the flow of their punching stance and the flawless movement of their feet.
*Boom!*
With a perfect strike that slammed the Constellation skill right into the enemy’s face, the opponent’s HP plummeted in an instant.
[K.O] appeared at the top of the screen.
—That was insane.
—Shivers.
—Was I the only one who got chills?
—I’m craving fried chicken like crazy now.
—Seriously, a total badass.
—Need a stronger opponent.
—Let’s go for a Capture Battle next round.
—Battle Royale is better.
—1v1 is the best, why change it? ;;
—If you want to see Chicken-jwa’s limits, the Infinite Hell Monster Wave is the only answer.
—Do whatever.
—Next round, hurry up.
Baek Hee-an’s eyes wavered violently.
With her sleepiness completely vanished, she hurriedly climbed off the bed and turned on her desktop.
* * *
After playing one round, the chat window was bustling.
“When did it get this crowded?”
【Shut it off quickly, while you still can.】
Ggol-Ggap chirped with dissatisfaction about the broadcast, but a large audience meant a good environment for making money.
“But why are these viewers so demanding?”
Is this how streaming usually goes?
Inside the internet window, which was the size of my monitor, I could see my own face—the in-game character—along with the live comments.
—Chicken-jwa looks flustered lol
—I’m a fan, Noona! Or maybe Hyung?
—I’m in love at first sight.
—Do a Capture Battle, do a Capture Battle, do a Capture Battle...
—How about Battle Royale?
—Come to think of it, the Constellation hasn't said a word? Are they a noob, or do they usually not talk?
—Constellation voices are only heard by the possessed or the user.
—I want to see a Capture Battle team play.
—Let’s go for a Wave.
—Chicken-jwa is best at Battle Royale.
Hmm.
Other than the tutorial I did when I first started this game, I’d never tried Capture Battle or Battle Royale.
Practicing before the tournament wouldn't be a bad idea, though.
—Damn it, they’re a 1v1 ranker, why would they play other maps?
My point exactly.
—Unnie, could you do a Boss Monster Raid?? I became a fan after seeing the subway raid and came running. I really love you ㅠㅠ
Do I have female fans now?
But whether the viewers were men or women, my goal was to find someone to sponsor the price of the chicken I’d eat for a late-night snack today.
Though, it was a modest goal that had gathered a bit more attention than expected.
The way the first-time viewers were competing to make me do whatever they wanted felt like watching an auction house...
‘...Wait. An auction?’
Ggol-Ggap stood next to me, arms crossed, glaring at the chat window.
【What a bunch of creeps. They must have swarmed here to spy on your skills. If you’re going to do something, do Battle Royale. That’s where your skill exposure is—】
“Let the auction begin.”
【...?】
—Huh?
—?
—Auc... tion?
—LOL
—Genius lol
—That expression is pure villain lol
—Chicken Unnie is definitely a genius.
“Everyone, bet at least 500 won on the map you want. I’ll choose the map with the highest bid.”
【No, this human’s brain works in the weirdest ways.】
Money started being pledged immediately.
—Capture Battle 500
—Battle Royale 1000
—1v1 Duel 3000
—Are they for real lol
—I’ll bet 5000 on Capture Battle.
—Battle Royale 6000
—Raid map is the most fun.
—Raid 10000
—A map auction on the first stream?
—This actually works?
—20,000 for whatever Chicken-jwa wants.
—30,000 for Battle Royale.
—Let’s see a 1v1... 50,000.
—Wave 70,000.
—Are you a money-grubber or what;;
—If you don't like it, you go get a GOF world ranking and stream yourself.
—Battle Royale 100,000.
—Wow, already over 100,000 won.
—Chicken-jwa is licking their lips lol
—You’re craving chicken, huh lol
—ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
—I’m craving chicken now too.
—Come to think of it, the stream title is 'Chicken Money'.
—Let’s go for a mukbang.
Ah, I’m starving for chicken.
Didn't they say the platform takes a 30 percent commission from viewer donations?
It’s a rate that makes me want to grab them by the collar, but 70,000 won is enough for three whole chickens.
—Chicken-jwa, but isn't this your first stream? You can't receive donations immediately because there are conditions for settlement...
—Not trying to be a buzzkill, but I’m worried because you need to eat chicken ㅠㅠ
...What?
What kind of "the chicken is flapping its wings and flying away" nonsense is this?
As I hesitated, flustered after reading the comments while licking my lips in anticipation, the viewers began pouring out solutions.
—Oh, right.
—LOL, it’s their first stream so they can't get the settlement lol
—Just receive it via gift cards or vouchers.
—Send it to a donation account?
—There are donation sites too.
—Chicken-jwa, since you’re in a hurry for chicken, send a chicken gifticon first and send the rest to the donation account.
Everyone’s a genius.
Actually, since it’s my first time streaming, I don't know anything.
—1v1 Duel 1,000,000 won.
The bustling chat window suddenly went quiet for a moment.
My eyes nearly popped out of my head.
“O-one million?!”
【Is that guy a spy or something? Refuse it immediately. They’re definitely trying to trick you to peek at your techniques.】
Shut up.
Even if it wasn't that, it was true that I was suspicious.
“You aren't joking, are you?”
A million won in personal donations isn't pocket change. If I get distracted by money that turns out to be a bluff and miss out on the real 100,000 won, that would be a massive loss.
When I asked with my arms crossed and a look of suspicion, a donation message popped up immediately, as if they had been waiting.
—[(White Snow) has donated 500,000 won.]
—Wow...
—It was real.
—This is possible on the first stream?
—Only possible because they’re a ranker.
—Is it okay to donate before they’ve even applied for revenue?
—I’ve streamed before, and the donation money doesn't disappear. It just takes a long time to receive...
Is this for real?
My eyes nearly popped out.
‘F-fifty?!’
Was making money this easy?
It’s a whole new world.
The donor, seeing me shocked by the real-time donation, nailed it home.
—After the game ends today, let me know your personal donation account, and I’ll send the remaining half.
Crazy.
I bowed at the waist, a gesture I never even did at the convenience store, and expressed my gratitude with a polite attitude.
“Thank you, customer.”
【...Is this human crazy? You treat me, the one who opened the Coin Market for you, like dirt, but you thank someone else?】
The market is still just a pie in the sky.
And a rich beggar who gave me 100 coins only to try and take them back should just shut their mouth.
—Lol
—Unexpected friendliness lol
—A typical slave to capitalism.
—Expensive, so expensive.
—The cost of living is serious these days ㅠㅠ Chicken money is a whole million won ㅠㅠ
—Chicken-jwa’s formal speech is so awkward lol
—Is this really their first stream? They’re a pro at squeezing out donations.
—The map auction was truly surprising.
—Seems like you’re cut out for streaming.
Just then, a message popped up in the game notification window.
[White Snow has requested to add you as a friend.]
The nickname of the Nutube donor and the nickname in GOF were the same, so I could recognize it at a glance.
‘The donor was a GOF player.’
A thought crossed my mind that, as Ggol-Ggap said, they might be a competitor who paid a large sum to verify my skills.
But do competitors usually approach you while making it so obvious?
Regardless, I should be careful.
I spread out the 1v1 maps so they were clearly visible on the screen.
“Pick one, White Snow.”
I winked with one eye, and the viewers started buzzing.
—So sweet ㅠㅠ
—I’m jealous..
—This Chicken place has charm.
—I think I’m falling for them.
—Huuu ㅠㅠ I want to seduce Chicken Unnie too, why isn't there a million won in my bank account ㅠㅠ
—Chicken-jwa, honestly, isn't this your first stream? Where did you stream before?
It’s my first time.
Instead of answering, I smiled quietly, and they started buzzing again, saying they knew it.
A moment later, White Snow replied.
—Whatever is comfortable for you.
Ggol-Ggap, who had been peering at the chat window, narrowed their eyes and muttered.
【I’m telling you, that’s really suspicious.】
I agree, but.
“Okay.”
Let’s make money first.
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