The Villain is Too Good at Broadcasting

Chapter 3 “Bro, you said you used to play games a lot?” (2)

I fell for my younger brother’s childish provocation.

To be honest, I didn’t really fall for it.

It’s just that he begged me so much, and as a caring older brother, I decided to humor him.

“Bro, I’m really good at games. I’ll help you out, so just trust me.”

…Hoo. Seriously, I’m just giving him a chance.

I gave my brother a half-hearted nod and carefully stepped into the capsule.

It was nothing like the outdated capsule I used to use.

Back then, the capsule’s air conditioning didn’t work properly, and it reeked of sour sweat when you got in.

I had picked up that old capsule from a neighborhood capsule room that was disposing of it for a cheap price, so it was only natural.

The comfort of this high-end capsule was something I had never experienced before.

To be honest, it felt like I could sleep in here all day.

Air conditioning worked, the cushion was soft.

It didn’t seem too bad to use it as a bed substitute.

The basic usage wasn’t much different from the old capsules.

As soon as I got into the capsule, I put on the headset, which felt like a tight hairband squeezing my head.

But that pressure didn’t last long.

Soon, the headset adjusted to the size of my head, and the discomfort vanished.

The world had really improved.

In the past, even if the headgear didn’t fit, you had to force it on.

Vroom!

With a light operating sound, the world in front of me was soon filled with a bright light.

At the same time, I heard Jin-hyuk’s voice in my ear.

“Oh, bro, I was worried you wouldn’t be able to connect properly, but you’re doing well?”

Wasn’t my capsule connected to Jin-hyuk’s capsule?

Without any special equipment, communication with Jin-hyuk was established.

I nodded slowly and closed my eyes.

“Shut up and just connect to the game. What game do I need to connect to?”

“Connect to . I already downloaded it on your capsule. Should I explain the game to you in advance? As soon as I connect, I’m going to start broadcasting, so I won’t have time to explain…”

“Shut up and just connect.”

I already had extensive knowledge about the game.

Why?

In the military barracks, there were only a few topics guys talked about.

Women or games.

That’s about it.

I had already heard about this game through the grapevine.

.

A battle royale-style game familiar to people, primarily using swords, spears, and bows.

It was a game that created quite a buzz through flashy duels.

It even had a professional gaming league, boasting a solid fan base.

As soon as I heard Jin-hyuk’s words, I immediately said the name “Excalibur” into the headset, and the background before my eyes changed instantly.

I found myself in the middle of a blue forest.

[The place where the honorable duels of heroes live and breathe, . Here, you too can write your epic saga.]

was a representative second-generation virtual reality game.

Unlike first-generation virtual reality games represented by , its synchronization rate had greatly increased, making the sensations much more vivid.

I had only heard about it, but experiencing it firsthand was even more impressive.

People had said that science had surpassed the realm of imagination with , but this was even beyond that.

The realism was almost indistinguishable from reality.

Honestly, I couldn’t help but feel my heart race.

I had clearly decided not to play games anymore after that time, but even that resolution was wavering.

Damn it.

Maybe I really couldn’t live without games.

I managed just fine in the military, though.

After quickly creating an account, I skipped the tutorial process of .

The tutorial of this game was meant for users experiencing virtual reality for the first time, covering basic controls.

It wasn’t relevant to someone like me who had persistently played first-generation virtual reality games.

After swiftly skipping the tutorial process, the character selection screen appeared.

At level 1, there were no items to choose from.

Moreover, the thing that irritated me from the start was the lack of free customization in this game.

At best, you could wear a mask.

Even the mask wasn’t large.

In other words, it meant my head, which hadn’t grown much, would be fully exposed.

For heaven’s sake.

[ has invited you.]

While I was shocked by the lack of customization options, my brother had already sent me an invitation.

I heard that the name “Jin” was Jin-hyuk’s streamer name.

I had no choice but to accept my brother’s invitation with a mask slapped hastily on my face.

As soon as the background screen changed, I was transported to a grand waiting room filled with numerous statues.

There, my younger brother, adorned with a flashy cape and various accessories, was waiting.

“Bro, you made it… Puhuh!”

“Are you laughing?”

The moment Jin-hyuk saw me, he burst into laughter.

“Sorry, I didn’t mean to laugh… Hihihi. No, it’s not that your appearance is funny.”

Shhrrr.

With a gesture from Jin-hyuk, a long spear floated in the air.

Endless text was scrolling down from it.

– He said he was bringing his brother who just got discharged, but who’s this rock-solid guy? LOL

– Goodha (short for ‘Good Hyeong’ in Korean, playing on the word for a solid guy).

– Kyaa! Look at those muscles, oppa. Military muscles are the best (wobble wobble).

I was familiar with that kind of thing.

It was the broadcast mode provided for streamers.

Jin-hyuk probably set it to public on purpose to show me, and the chat window was nothing short of hell.

Even the chat windows of big corporations weren’t this chaotic.

I glanced at Jin-hyuk, who barely suppressed his laughter and responded.

“Sorry, my viewers are a bit…”

“A bit?”

“A bit like that.”

Then the chat window became noisy again.

– Hey! Are you embarrassed by us?

– Oh, Jin-ga is at it again.

– Oppa! Are you embarrassed by us?

One fortunate thing was that he had female fans.

I thought it would be full of guys, but as he said earlier, it seemed his looks were worth something.

However, the answer I received was shockingly unexpected.

“Actually, 99 percent of my viewers are male.”

“And those who call you oppa?”

“They’re actually guys. Why else would they say wobble wobble?”

What?

These crazy bastards.

And calling a recently discharged person ‘rock-solid’?

I now realized what to call these types of people.

Scum.

The kind of scum that fills the top ranks of Twipod.

Their chat activity was overwhelming, even compared to major corporations.

I watched the horrendous chat messages fill the screen and looked at Jin-hyuk.

…Kid.

You must have really struggled to make money while I wasn’t around.

I’m sorry, bro.

“…Isn’t it a bit harsh? My viewers are a bit harsh. But today they’re being really tame because you’re here.”

This is tame?

4.

As Jin-hyuk mentioned, the number of viewers hovered between 400 and 500.

‘Jin-hyuk Lover’ donated 10,000 won!

[OPanmoo? And straight to the mission?]

Ten minutes after Jin-hyuk’s broadcast started, the first donation came in.

From the nickname to the donation message, it was perfect perversion.

Asking about the color of his underwear suddenly?

While I looked at the chat with disdain, Jin-hyuk naturally smiled and responded.

“Today, it’s black. I’ll proceed with the mission of winning a duo match with my brother right away. You said three coins? I’ll finish it in one go, so watch carefully.”

My brother, my brother couldn’t be like this.

The brother I worked so hard to save, changed this much for a bit of money.

But I couldn’t say anything.

This kind of broadcast was overwhelming for me since it was my first time.

While I was in shock watching the chat room, the game had already started.

A large map appeared in front of us.

And on that map were about ten red dots.

‘Fairy of Choice’ donated 1,000 won!

[The next stop is Yeonmujang, Yeonmujang.]

Yeonmujang, huh?

Even I, who hadn’t played this game, knew it was a famous place.

Excalibur was a game where 60 players competed for survival.

The goal was to loot hidden armor and weapons, avoid the tightening magic barrier, and be the last one standing.

Among the locations, Yeonmujang was the most popular spot.

The reason was simple.

It was a place where legendary equipment frequently spawned, and various auxiliary gear could be abundantly obtained.

Of course, there was a corresponding level of risk.

As is typical in these types of games, where there’s a lot to gain, flies are bound to gather. It was the place where the most frequent early battles occurred.

For beginners, it was a place that could be described as hell.

But Jin-hyuk didn’t seem to have any intention of considering me.

As soon as he received the donation, he unhesitatingly chose Yeonmujang.

“Since Fairy of Choice selected it, we’re going there without hesitation.”

Then he shamelessly looked at me and said,

“Bro, it’s fine if you just die. You know, right? This is my secondary character, so in this stage, it’s just child’s play. You can just be a spirit and win.”

I decided to lightly ignore his trivial remarks.

I was quite happy to be playing a game after a long time.

Even though I had sworn off virtual reality games, once I logged in, it felt surprisingly good.

It felt like coming home.

A short while later, the two of us had moved to .

It was a place with training dummies scattered around, not very spacious.

And soon, various colorful items appeared before my eyes.

“When you’re a beginner, you learn by dying. So just pick up anything and check it out. Back in my day, I had to rely on strategy guides all by myself.”

Can’t you at least tell your older brother a bit more?

Anyway, my little brother. While I wasn’t around… hmm, a lot… yeah. Playing the role of the eldest alone isn’t always easy. His tone is understandable.

Without paying any attention to me, Jin-hyuk disappeared from sight to farm his own items.

Once Jin-hyuk disappeared, I slowly moved and observed my surroundings.

The synchronization rate was indeed impressive.

had barely a 5% synchronization rate, but with sensations this vivid, this must be incomparable to a mere 5%.

“Haap!”

While I was enjoying the rather unfamiliar sensations and looking around Yeonmujang, a sudden shout accompanied by a sword swing came at me from the side. I casually stepped back and glanced at my attacker.

Golden armor gleaming brightly.

And a purple sword.

The equipment looked quite useful.

I dodged the following sword strikes by pulling back my shoulder and grabbed a crowbar lying on the ground.

My first weapon is a crowbar.

This should be sufficient.

As I touched the crowbar and smirked slightly, the female user who had attacked me trembled and shouted.

“Y-you lunatic!”

“Excuse me?”

“You’re creepy!”

You attacked me first, so why are you saying that to me?