Chapter 151 : Repair
Chapter 151: Repair
‘iStar’ donated ‘1000 won’!
[Am I the only one who thinks this makes no sense?]
-? Out of nowhere?
-Hack Tour making no sense is a one-day-to-day thing
-ㄹㅇㅋㅋ Seems like they haven’t been watching long
-Ah~ So you’re a newcomer?
“Uh… iStar-nim. If you speak too vaguely, we can’t answer you.”
“Which part exactly do you think makes no sense? Do you mean there’s something strange in the story development?”
‘iStar’ donated ‘1000 won’!
[No;; It’s weird that Hackphysical can use techniques like Gyeoksan Tauni and Sarangbalcheongeun with that build;;]
-Does?it?though?
-You guys are just used to it so you let it slideㅇㅇ
-The build only has physical enhancement elements, so why does that work!ㅋㅋ
-I can’t even guess what principle it operates onㅋㅋㅋㅋ
“Ahh- So that’s what you meant. If you haven’t been watching Hack Tour for long, it’s natural to feel that way.”
“Everyone goes through this process. You go from ‘Does this make sense?’ to ‘How does he do it?’ and finally reach ‘This is insane.'”
“Oh, the 3 stages of accepting Mr. Cheater!”
-Whatㅋㅋ The 5 stages of grief or somethingㅋㅋ
-The 3 stages of becoming a Hackphysical fanㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-Does this make sense (denial) → How does he do it (questioning) → This is insane (acceptance)
-Still, it’s 2 stages shorter than deathㅎ
***
“…I’ve finished cleaning things up for now.”
How much time had passed since entering the safe house prepared for special agents?
Kim Hana, who had been busily making calls here and there—Baek Woohyun guessed her conversation partners were Kim Cheol, Lee Yujin, and Kim Hyeonu—let out a sigh and spoke.
She said she had somehow managed to clean up the many incidents that occurred while the two of them carried out their assigned mission today.
“Thank you for your hard work.”
“The hard work was done by headquarters, not me. I only made a few phone calls.”
Actually, this was practically a predetermined conclusion.
The current Otherworld Management Bureau Director had mostly withdrawn from the front lines and was now in a state of just approving things appropriately, with most decisions going through Team 1’s Team Leader, Kim Cheol.
Considering that special agent-related work also fell under Kim Cheol’s authority, it was clear that the problems would be appropriately resolved.
Rather, given that the Otherworld Management Bureau side had suffered casualties of three traitors, it was fair to say it took this long.
As for completely eliminating the human trafficking organization members by killing them all, that could simply be buried as criminal acts by unregistered Awakeners.
In fact, Baek Woohyun had seen many similar cases ‘over there.’
“You worked hard too, junior. You probably didn’t expect things to escalate like this on your first mission.”
“These things happen sometimes.”
Baek Woohyun answered calmly, but his inner thoughts were different.
Because from the moment he received the mission, he had somewhat expected it to develop this way.
It wasn’t that he recklessly assumed things would escalate. Rather, it was closer to speculation based on the ‘Reverse Planet’ he had experienced so far.
Unlike ‘over there,’ which had been reality, ‘Reverse Planet’ was a game, and accordingly, the story had to continue with interesting developments.
For instance, in what seemed like an easy and simple first mission, a fairly large organization suddenly appears, and traitors from his affiliated faction emerge in connection with it.
Originally, game stories relentlessly push forward with the main plot while relaxing with side content.
“Then let’s call it a day. You can return to the dormitory. There doesn’t seem to be anything more to clean up.”
“Understood. Rest well, senior.”
“Yes, you rest too, junior.”
Having bid farewell to Kim Hana, Baek Woohyun left the safe house. As she said, there was no reason to remain there any longer.
Stepping outside, he quickly skimmed through the system messages that appeared in a stream before his eyes. It was quite simple since he’d always seen such content.
After moving appropriately far from the safe house, having finished investing ability points obtained from leveling up into his build, he rummaged in his pocket.
What emerged in his hand was a Black Devil, called the ‘comfortable death.’
Naturally taking one out and placing it in his mouth, he lit it with a lighter and looked down at the pitch-black paper turning red.
Through the ashen smoke flowing out faintly with his breath, deeply sunken eyes appeared dimly.
‘With this, Kim Cheol and the upper ranks of the Otherworld Management Bureau must have realized that corporate machinations have penetrated to a level that absolutely cannot be ignored.’
Of course, Baek Woohyun didn’t think the upper ranks of the Otherworld Management Bureau had been completely unaware of the tricks the research facility and Corporate Alliance were playing.
In fact, when he became an official agent and received Solo Operation Authority before, Lee Yujin and Kim Hana showed enough wariness to discuss it separately via message.
However, vaguely thinking something existed was different in impact from three traitors appearing who possessed even the doping drugs used by hunting dogs.
Moreover, those bastards had even led colleagues out to ambush the Otherworld Management Bureau’s aces who were performing special missions.
‘Will the next mission proceed by following information obtained through the traitors to climb up and filter out those involved?’
“Seuup, huuu—”
Baek Woohyun, who had deeply inhaled the Black Devil, exhaled a gray breath toward the sky. The hazily disappearing smoke was still a murky color.
The drug effect of the Black Devil, made by mixing all sorts of psychotropic drugs, seeped in peacefully as always, but his mind remained sharp.
Not only because the ‘Superhuman’ build, which had finally passed the halfway point, firmly protected him, but also because his mental state wasn’t soft enough to be dulled by this degree.
‘It’s a bit short of my initial plan—but well, whatever. No need to rush things.’
Having already met and conversed with ‘Deus,’ who had worn Abrasax’s mask, as well as ‘Isaac,’ who had been active as Anonymous Viewer 62.
Therefore, Baek Woohyun had no intention of hastily advancing the situation. It was natural since he had far more information than when he knew nothing.
Especially since it wasn’t even certain whether all the information ‘Isaac’ had conveyed was truthful.
‘Confirming whether the information I received is true. That’s where I start.’
Baek Woohyun’s eyes, recalling ‘Isaac,’ narrowed.
Although he had said at their meeting that he would cooperate as they had ‘over there,’ that didn’t mean he believed him while completely abandoning all suspicion.
The only proper information was content related to ‘Deus,’ and even that was described from ‘Isaac’s’ perspective, so its veracity was uncertain.
If a conflict occurred, shouldn’t both sides’ opinions be heard?
Chijik.
“……”
Baek Woohyun, having roughly extinguished the Black Devil with only the end remaining, manipulated the system, and soon the surroundings changed as if melting.
Replacing the street scenery that had transported Seoul’s downtown was the battle preparation room with familiar hologram monitors and a hologram map spread out.
Since it was discussed that he would proceed with PVP separately after PVE today, he came here instead of announcing the end of the broadcast.
‘Should I start right away?’
Baek Woohyun, having finished applying the ‘Superhuman’ build completed for PVP, glanced at the empty air where the camera would be.
Conveying his desire for a start signal once studio preparations were complete.
Although he didn’t speak a soliloquy aloud, the quick-witted Jeong Nayeon would surely understand what he wanted.
‘By the way.’
Baek Woohyun, momentarily sitting in a chair, scratched his cheek.
Because ahead of starting PVP, he recalled what Jeong Nayeon had asked him before the ‘Hack Tour’ content began.
She had cautiously asked whether he could provide explanations about his plays during ‘Survival’ mode PVP.
More precisely, she asked if it would be possible to proceed while explaining alone with the studio communication open, then exchanging questions and answers when necessary.
‘She said there were quite a lot of viewers curious about what I’m thinking when making judgments.’
In fact, some big spender viewer had even made a large donation requesting this.
Of course, besides the large donation from the viewer with an ID like D-something, similar requests had poured in, which was why Jeong Nayeon brought up the proposal.
Knowing well the weight Baek Woohyun held in the ‘Hack Tour’ content, she was reluctant to demand anything more from him unless it was a significant matter.
After all, even the additional content conducted as corners within corners had started with Baek Woohyun’s initiative.
“…Alright.”
Baek Woohyun, who had been lost in thought, soon made a decision. To accept Jeong Nayeon’s proposal.
Not only had he learned how to converse on personal broadcasts through various additional content earlier, but he also trusted Jeong Nayeon.
He had faith that she would have carefully considered various aspects before proposing something she judged would help him.
‘I need to become more accustomed to personal broadcasting for the future anyway.’
Now that it had become half-certain that he couldn’t return to the world ‘over there’ after meeting Anonymous Viewer 62, Isaac.
Baek Woohyun ultimately had to live in this world, and for that, he needed money.
Since personal broadcasting was work he did best and could earn a lot from, he had to take initiative rather than stepping back as before.
-Baek Woohyun: Nayeon-ah
-Jeong Nayeon: ㅇㅇ?
-Jeong Nayeon: Why suddenly?
-Jeong Nayeon: Did something happen?
Was she startled by the rare situation of Baek Woohyun contacting first?
Jeong Nayeon’s reply came back at a speed fast enough to be called almost immediate. Even three messages in succession, as if displaying her agitation.
If left alone, she seemed ready to make a video call, so Baek Woohyun hurriedly continued his messages.
-Baek Woohyun: No, no problem. Don’t worry
-Baek Woohyun: I’m contacting you to say let’s try it your way for this PVP
-Jeong Nayeon: My proposal… you mean playing ‘Survival’ mode while talking with the studio connected?
-Baek Woohyun: ㅇㅇ
-Jeong Nayeon: Will you be okay?
-Baek Woohyun: Well, won’t I be fine
-Jeong Nayeon: ㅇㅋ Wait a moment
“……”
The messages from Jeong Nayeon were interrupted for a moment.
She was probably telling Cha Seongcheol and Chloe that Baek Woohyun had accepted her proposal.
And after some time passed, she sent a message again.
-Jeong Nayeon: Finished talking
-Jeong Nayeon: I’ll connect the call first
Tureureurereu—
[‘Jeong Nayeon’ has requested a voice call]
[Accept/Decline]
A system message appeared along with the call connection sound.
Baek Woohyun’s choice was naturally to accept.
-“Ah, can you hear me?”
“I hear you well.”
-“Okay. Audio quality is good too. We can proceed like this. Let’s start matchmaking right away!”
“Alright.”
[Would you like to start PVP ‘Survival’ mode game matchmaking?]
[Yes/No]
Baek Woohyun, nodding his head, immediately started matchmaking.
Thanks to having the matchmaking system open while messaging Jeong Nayeon, his action was very swift.
Was it thanks to entering matchmaking at such quick speed?
[PVP ‘Survival’ mode game matchmaking successful]
[Please select your starting point]
The matchmaking speed was also extremely fast.
So fast that it was difficult to view it as simply being quick because there were many people in the low rank bracket of Gold 4.
Since it was almost the same speed as when he had proceeded with ‘Survival’ ranked games during ‘Hack Tour’ content, tongue-clicking sounds naturally flowed from the studio.
-“Looking at how fast the matchmaking is, this round is obvious too.”
-“Having many snipers is the fate of ‘Survival’ with its large matching pool, isn’t it?”
-“Oh, Stream sniper!”
-So in the West they call sniping stream sniping
-But there are still people sniping Hackphysical?
-They’ll just get destroyed if they come, so why on earthㄷㄷ
-Didn’t we see last time that even over ten people teaming doesn’t work
Jeong Nayeon, Cha Seongcheol, and Chloe each casually tossed out a comment but weren’t very worried.
Because they had firmly realized through the previous ‘Hack Tour’ content that sniping had no meaning against Baek Woohyun.
As the viewers’ chat said, he had personally shown that even if a dozen or so people teamed up and sniped him, it wouldn’t work.
‘The first game starting point is—’
[Starting point has been set to Zone 1: Military Base]
-Immediately going with the standard meta
-Come at me if you dare meta
-He’s openly choosing thisㅋㅋ Really doesn’t care about sniping at allㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-???: Snipers are just item delivery boys