Chapter 10: Streamer Purple's Debut, III

Ultimately, the scene that viewers and Lee Kyungbok were expecting (?) didn’t occur. After the kiss ended, there was a mood set, but it soon turned dark as the screen faded to black.

“Ah, I was pondering whether we should end the broadcast just in case…” When Lee Kyungbok spoke with feigned disappointment, the chat window flooded with ‘heh heh heh’.

-Ya! Purple is also a man, you know!

-Do you think they would do it while leaving us behind?

-???: If I can’t have her, then I’ll turn them both into ashes!

-Minsk… seat…

-Looks very good ^^

-Wow! They say seven years of age separates genders!

-For once, victory belongs to me, the Confucian Dragon.

-If I can’t do it, neither can hyung… We’re both losers…

“What a pity. They avoided biting down hard on the game.”

The chats were flooding in at this moment. Of course, Lee Kyungbok took it all in good humor since he knew they were joking.

-LMAO

-Developers should repent! Repent!

-Wouldn’t adding King make it too easy?

-Hell’s army will descend upon us

-Will the rating committee allow it?

-Korea is deleted, my lord^^

-Even if added, only Purple can use it, right?

-Ah LMAO then not including it makes sense

Meanwhile, his view brightened again. It seemed morning had arrived after night passed by.

John ran his fingers through his messy hair as he stood up.

“It’s getting light?”

He turned around to see Sandra smiling warmly close-up. Against the backdrop of warm sunlight streaming through the window, her shirt was unbuttoned down to reveal her collarbones, and above all else, her eyes conveyed deep affection.

“I love how cute you look even when sleeping.”

Her words caused a frenzy in the chat window.

-LMAO, her eyes are practically dripping honey.

-Sweetie, embarrassed much? Is it Honeydreams now?

-Ha-ha-ha, she’s all loved up.

-I resign from the Bashing Squad and join the Honey Fan Club today.

-Rewards? You guys can keep ‘em!

-Roast him immediately! Roast him immediately!

-W-wait, why isn’t Purple getting any flak? Why only me? Whyyyy…?

The viewers’ sentiment shifted abruptly. Meanwhile, John simply smiled as he got up from his seat. Although not visible on screen, there were sounds of clothing being put on, indicating the progression of their relationship.

-???: Showering is also possible there, not just sleeping.

-Ah ha ha! Now I get what they meant earlier

-So that’s what “bed” referred to?

-LOL! There were hints for the hidden route all along ha ha ha!

Lee Kyungbok chuckled as he read the chat messages and then felt control returning to him. It signaled the end of the cutscene.

“I’m truly…thankful you stayed with me. Please come back once you’re ready to depart.”

“Sure thing.”

With Lee Kyungbok’s response, Haein smiled brightly before examining the map again.

-Oh, now it’s farming time.

-Searching hotel rooms can yield recovery potions

-Hey, Purple said they’ll handle it themselves!

-Can’t resist giving advice, huh?

Lee Kyungbok checked the chat and stepped out of the room. “It seems if I talk to them again, they will immediately head for the subway station. Let me explore a bit.”

Exiting the suite, Lee Kyungbok headed towards the emergency stairs when suddenly, a survivor approached from the opposite direction. It was a child who looked like they had just started elementary school.

“John, you were here!” The child spotted John and eagerly skipped over on short legs.

-I found John, he’s right here

-Bark Lip Version 1.16.1 Easy Install

-What is lip version? LOL LOL LOL

-Yuck LOL Jammin’ arrived LOL LOL

-Jammin’ Special: Fearless

-Even Logan hesitated due to Jammin’.

-But why did this one appear already?

The viewers seemed familiar with this face and welcomed him cheerfully. Lee Kyungbok knelt down to be at eye level with the child.

“What’s wrong?”

“This.”

”…A coin?”

The child handed over a silver coin, proudly placing their hands on their hips.

“You know, unclaimed items should be turned into the police.”

“Oh… Right, thank you.”

Lee Kyungbok nodded gently and patted the child’s head. With a big smile, the child sprinted back down the hallway and disappeared towards the stairs.

-Is that it now?

-Instant gacha moment!

-It’s because he caught Logan, duh.

-Ah, true! Seems like his favorability is at its peak right now.

While Lee Kyungbok examined the coin, a chat window popped up. It seemed to indicate the purpose of the coin.

“Ah, is this a lottery coin?”

-Lol

-Put it in the vending machine in the lobby.

-Originally, you had to build favor by working as Logan’s assistant…

-Sandra and the survivor start with maxed-out favor

-It’s exclusive for multi-play routes, right?

-???: Multi-play? Can’t we just do it normally?

The viewers were once again convinced that the hidden route was based on completing one playthrough. Lee Kyungbok decided to head to the lobby first.

“I can’t resist lotteries. I’ll go there immediately.”

As per the viewer’s description, there was indeed a vending machine in the lobby. Inside, various boxes marked with question marks were displayed across different sizes.

“It’s Mystery Box drawing.”

It seemed one would come out when a coin was inserted.

-Purple, will it be perfect if you draw it?

-Lololololol, this just depends on luck.

-But purple requires good luck lol

-I got Cluster Tobacco on my first try lol

-The odds here are completely different from 1/12 minutes

The viewers speculated about the outcome. Some shared their own experiences amidst the discussion.

-The probability is extremely low.

-I used Save Load Mastery and tried it 30 times. Half of them were recovery potions lol

-Ah lol, Poison Game Room had legendary odds at 500 tries.

-Still, no best item came out lolol

-Youtubers made many videos about this.

-I swear they rigged the probabilities.

-Learning only the bad stuff from gacha games, huh?

-Gachapon originated in Japan, ya know!

-Why include loot boxes in a packaged game? ಠ_ಠ

-Fact: People do it because it’s fun.

It seemed there was one truly outstanding item among all the possible prizes.

Lee Kyungbok couldn’t help but ask, “What is the best item?”

Since this involved random draws, it didn’t violate any rules of conduct.

-Some foreign streamer got it once.

-You mean AnatomyQA?

-Hahahaha, what a nutjob.

-He dissected the game like a real autopsy, hahahaha.

-Crazy guy, tearing apart the game through sheer persistence, hahahaha.

-Looking for the video now, hahahaha.

A viewer shared a link, but even without watching, the thumbnail gave away its content.

“39,717? Is that the number of times he drew?”

Apparently, the streamer had attempted nearly 40,000 draws.

-Lol yep, this is it lolol

-The point is how increasingly impoverished you become lol

-Lmao even with save/load, it takes quite some time

-Wtf, there’s a four-hour video?

-Fact: This is an edited version.

-Omg lol, that golden shotgun looks cool

The golden shotgun prominently displayed in the thumbnail seemed to be the best item available.

“Oh, the golden shotgun… It does seem appealing.” Lee Kyungbok’s words filled the chat window with ‘lol’.

-Purple challenge?

-I heard about a hidden route

-No need for our Purple to waste time on such things.

-Lol, he relies more on physical strength than items.

-Whatever Purple touches turns to gold.

-It’s too accurate to call him a troll.

-LMAO, the haters can’t handle it

Lee Kyungbok laughed at these reactions and inserted coins.

“Ah, I feel like I might get it this time. Then the game might become too easy though.”

-Spoiler: It’s a recovery potion.

-Ah ᄏᄏᄏ Spoiler ban plz

-Yup~ It’s empty~

-The sharp pain of regret…

It felt like he could see people rolling their eyes through the chat window. Lee Kyungbok himself was just trying to add some humor for the broadcast.

“Well then, let’s try pulling it out.”

As soon as he gripped the vending machine lever:

…Huh?

A strange sensation surged through his body. The tactile sensitivity at the tips of his fingers heightened significantly, and a peculiar feeling akin to being tickled swept over him.

What is this?

Unlike previous instincts, this one fluctuated rapidly from moment to moment. At times, it felt as gentle as a lover’s touch, but abruptly, it would shift to resemble scratching or even the alarming sensation of skin peeling off.

…Could this be? Is it probability?

As he hesitated due to his unfamiliar intuition, messages rapidly filled the chat window.

-Riiiight now!

-The big one is coming! The big one! The big one!

-Ah haha, it’ll just be another crappy item anyway

-Is he feeling it physically?

-Ha, what physical luck? Hahaha

The viewers initially thought Lee Kyungbok was stalling for entertainment purposes. However, as his expression turned serious, the tone of the chat gradually shifted.

-Seems like Purple is focusing…

-Wait for it…

-If he gets the golden shotgun, he’ll become legendary.

-Like that’s gonna happen hahahaha

-No one else in Korea has ever gotten it

-Just go for it unless you’re planning on trying 40,000 times.

Lee Kyungbok pondered for a moment. Unbeknownst to the viewers, he was distinguishing between different levels of his intuitive feelings. Although similar, he could differentiate them when concentrating.

’…It’s equal to the number of boxes here.’

There were a total of 27 boxes. Lee Kyungbok realized that the varying levels of his intuition matched the number of boxes visible through the glass of the vending machine.

‘Maybe this will work?’

Among them, there was only one feeling overwhelmingly positive. It stood out clearly due to its extreme pleasantness. Lee Kyungbok had a hunch it would be something extraordinary.

“Ladies and gentlemen, I…”

Just as he was about to make an enthusiastic declaration:

[Cue Agent has proposed a quest!]

[Condition - Draw the golden shotgun within 10 attempts.]

[Reward on Success - 2,000,000 won]

[Punishment on Failure - Endure Sandra’s nagging until she gets fed up]

A quest suddenly arrived.

-LMAO Cue Agent making money now

-Cue Agent? Nah, it should be Long-legged Cue!

-Let’s just call him Leggy Cue then XD

-Just call Queeda as ‘Q’ since it’s easier.

-Q, hahaahaha

-Did you pull this within 10 tries? Haha

-Must be a game of luck; jumped right in, huh?

-Got burned by relying on physical strength before, didn’t ya?

-Look at those failure conditions, ha! Cue the Q-bashing brigade, ha!

In response to the chat reactions, Lee Kyungbok released the lever and grinned widely.

“Hey, Queeda—no, Agent Cue. Thank you for another entertaining quest.”

As soon as Lee Kyungbok showed intent to attempt the quest, there was an immediate reaction in the chat window.

-Are you going for this one?

-Even with purple luck, isn’t it too risky?

-I trust in purple!

-You’re even worse…

-Rise up, critics!

-Obviously, he’d reject unless he’s desperate. Ha!

-Too much money to pass up though.

-Ha, yeah, maybe if it were around 2 million for 10 tries?

-As long as I’m not alone, let’s do this!

The chat window was sheer chaos. However, they were unaware that for Lee Kyungbok, this wasn’t just about luck; it was a matter of winning or losing.

“Then let’s begin Agent Queeda’s quest.”

Lee Kyungbok accepted the quest. Since it didn’t directly affect his morality points, the Morality Lock function did not activate this time.

-I can openly call you Queeda now

-kekkekekekekekeke

-Purple certified Queeda ᄏᄏᄏᄏᄏ

-What about Purple/Integrity/Debate?!

-Purple/Integrity/Controversy

While the viewers chatted animatedly, Lee Kyungbok closed his eyes and gripped the lever tightly. He focused all his attention to achieve precise timing.

-LeeKyungbok? (Why so serious?)

-Yup, probably recovery potion.

-Seems clueless.

-Skill alone won’t cut it, luck is god’s domain

-But will it be different for Purple?

-Different? Hahahaha

-Though seeing his focus, it might work this time

-Honestly, if it’s Purple, something might happen.

Tension filled the chat window as the result suddenly emerged. It was due to Lee Kyungbok abruptly pulling the lever with a click sound.

-Wow! You scared me.

-Why pull without warning?!

-I almost had a heart attack…

-How do you watch Bark’s stream then? (changing underwear)

-Wait, isn’t that box quite large?

Meanwhile, inside the vending machine, the mechanical arm was selecting a Mystery Box. Appearing random at first, it eventually stopped in front of the largest box.

-??????

-What? What is happening now?

Huh? What? Whaaaat? -The size is just…

-A shotgun maybe?

-Ba-k-bak-bak-bak-bak-bak-bak

In his hand was a shining golden shotgun.

-Purple! Is this God?! Purple! Is this God?!

-Godfl!Godfl!Godfl!Godfl!

-Queeda OUT! Queeda OUT!

-King Electronics has collapsed! All domes are chaotic! King Electronics has collapsed! All domes are chaotic!

-What if all of this is real? What if there isn’t a mad scientist?

-I am invincible. Purple is ‘God’. I am invincible. Purple is ‘God’.

The chat window was flooded with frantic messages. Lee Kyungbok gave up reading them. He had something else to focus on:

[Quest Success!]

[‘Agent Q’ has sponsored you 2,000,000 won!]

It was none other than a quest success message.

“Queeda, no, Agent Q. Thank you for the valuable prize. It’s unfortunate that I have closed sponsorship now. You always left a comment each time.”

His words changed the atmosphere of the chat window. Amidst countless ‘hahaha’, I noticed messages from ‘Agent Q’.

[Agent Q: Wow, shit. I forgot what to say.]

[Agent Q: This is enough for Queedari…]

He was shedding the nickname Cue Agent and humbly accepting the new nickname Queedari (Quee-donkey).

“Ah, then I understand that you will allow me to be called Queedari from now on. Thank you very much!”

-Lollll confirmation kill hahah

-Wait, did he just ask permission after doing it continuously?

-What kind of personality is this?

-Are there streamers who can kill with their words?

-Is Queedari being pitied for the first time? Hahaha

After organizing the situation, Lee Kyungbok strapped the golden shotgun to his back.

-WTF is this lecture lol

-Lol, he has a manly vibe.

-His masculine aura is overwhelming

-Ah, the shotgun! An excellent conversation starter!

-He will give it to all zombies

As Lee Kyungbok climbed the stairs again, he collected items from other rooms. Perhaps due to extracting the golden shotgun, he found quite a lot of shotgun ammunition.

-Where did all the recovery potions go?

-The difficulty level seems increased after obtaining the best item?

-Nice one

-Bark adjusts its difficulty based on equipment ᄏᄏᄏᄏ

-Wow, the subway will be thrilling now

Lee Kyungbok stood once more in front of the suite room.

“Oh really?” He checked the chat and responded with a bright smile, “Then it should become even more interesting now.”

Beyond the open door, Sandra, fully equipped, was visible. It was time to investigate the subway before relocating survivors.