Chapter 48
Chapter 48
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 48
Chapter Title: I'm Not a Psycho, Okay!
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Suddenly, Bandit Hunter appears out of nowhere, drops into a full bow, and starts showering me with every single item he had on him.
Unlike me, who's just blinking blankly wondering if this is some hidden camera prank...
"B-Bandit Hunter. Please calm down first. Why are you suddenly giving all your gear to me...?"
"Truth is, I've been super excited to meet you today, Lulu! I'm a true-blue Cherry!"
"Ch-Cherry?"
Not just any fan, but a Cherry, no less.
The fact that he even knows my official fan name means he's probably a real regular viewer of my streams.
This whole thing has me totally floored.
I've seen plenty of viewers claiming to be fans while I stream, of course.
But this is the first time a fellow streamer has declared themselves my fan.
"Th-Truth is, I was gonna send a donation once, but... I held back 'cause I didn't wanna be a bother."
"Huh? B-Bother? Why would you think something like that...?"
"Well, someone liking you might end up hurting them, right?"
"Whaaat...?!"
What the heck is this guy talking about?
Even I, with over five years as a Pista, have never thought like that.
What kind of worldview is this, Bandit Hunter...!
And what's with these viewers agreeing with him!
"Oh, and this is a fresh bow I just crafted? The world's a brutal place, so make sure you take it!"
"Huh? Oh, th-thank you..."
I hurriedly pick up the bow Bandit Hunter handed me first.
There are plenty of other items scattered on the ground too, but...
I just can't bring myself to take them.
No matter how much it's out of fan love, I can't steal gear he's worked hard to farm.
"I-I'm good with just the bow, so feel free to take the rest back."
"Huh? You can have it all..."
"N-No, really. I've already farmed enough to craft what I need."
Bandit Hunter insisted right up to the end that I take everything he'd dropped.
But I held my ground with iron resolve and refused the loot.
That's when, after a solid tug-of-war...
Sasasak—
"Huh?"
Leder slips in between us.
And just like that, he sweeps up every single item off the ground.
I'm so stunned by how fast it happens that I blurt out something stupid.
"If you two aren't gonna take it, I'll have it."
"Hey, you psycho! Give it back! That was for our Lulu!"
"Yeah, good luck."
And with that, Bandit Hunter starts chasing Leder around in a game of keep-away.
Even in the chaos, hearing Bandit Hunter call me Lulu-chan confirms he's a real Cherry.
I should drop by his stream later and give him a proper shoutout.
Such a sweet guy.
"Anyway, Lulu, we'll escort you from here on out. You're heading to meet your party members, right?"
"Huh? Oh, yeah... But I can go alone, really..."
After ages of back-and-forth, Bandit Hunter retrieves a few pieces, equips his gear, and speaks up.
It's such an unexpected offer that I'm a bit thrown off, but...
"Nah, no way! How could we let Lulu wander this dangerous world alone? A Cherry like me can't allow that!"
"We were heading seaside anyway, so come with."
"R-Really?"
Bandit Hunter is so stubborn about it.
And with Leder chiming in too, I end up nodding along.
I was planning to head that way myself anyway.
Hehe.
Still feels way safer than going solo.
Having someone watch your back is always a good thing.
Of course, it's our first time meeting, so it's kinda awkward, but Bandit Hunter's such a bright guy that it's easing up a bit.
"Oh yeah, I've been catching a lot of your videos lately, Lulu. They're hilarious."
"Whoa, really?"
We're just cresting a hill when...
Leder's casual comment catches me so off guard I nearly choke.
The Leder I remember always seemed like a prof who only knew League—hard to picture him watching VTuber streams.
The chat's reacting the same way I am.
Especially since viewers have probably seen way more of Leder's streams than mine.
Doesn't match his usual vibe, right?
But one last chat line piques my interest.
I know it's rude to a stranger, but...
This kinda thing happens all the time on streams.
For content's sake, it might be worth asking.
"S-So, which of my videos have you seen, if I may ask?"
The viewers are already calling the future like prophets.
But what if, just maybe...
Besides, I don't know Leder that well, but something tells me he's not the type for empty flattery.
"Viewers recommended some, so I checked a bunch out. That Q&A with Lilith? I saw that one too..."
"Whoa, for real?"
And wouldn't you know it—my hunch was spot on.
Seeing Leder actually reference real stream content leaves me floored.
He really watched.
Somehow... it's kinda touching.
"S-So, which one was your favorite?"
Emboldened, I dig a little deeper.
At least when it comes to my own streams, I'm speaking as a broadcaster, not just a viewer.
I'm curious what hooks people from the audience side.
"Oh, this one was pretty fun? Not an official vid—it was on some clip channel..."
"...Huh? A clip channel?"
My heart's pounding with anticipation.
Then Leder starts talking, and the vibe suddenly chills.
Sure, my clips don't just go on Blue Ocean channel.
They pop up on other Kirinuki channels too, so it's not weird if that's what he saw.
But when he said viewers recommended it earlier... somehow I doubt it was something vanilla, right?
Which means...
"The one where Lulu does that cutesy apology, banging on the desk..."
Shwick—thunk!
Before I can even finish the thought.
Before Leder can even finish his sentence.
My hand moves on instinct—I grab the bow Bandit Hunter gave me and slam an arrow right into Leder's head.
With a dull thud, Leder's character flops face-first into the grass.
Meanwhile, Bandit Hunter—who'd been walking peacefully—stops dead, glances between the corpse and me, then...
"...Lulu?"
He calls my name in a low voice, demanding an explanation.
Sorry.
But I had no choice.
Everyone has dark history you just don't touch.
Staring at his suddenly black-and-white screen, Seong-il blinked.
What the hell just happened?
Da-jeong, who'd been right in front of him, whips out a bow and—without a second's hesitation—nails him square in the skull.
"...Damn, you killed me without even thinking twice?"
Now a cold corpse, Seong-il let out a sound that was equal parts awe and lament.
He'd heard from viewers beforehand, sure.
That the cutesy clip he'd mentioned last was Da-jeong's ultimate untouchable dark history.
He'd dropped it on purpose for stream spice.
Never dreamed she'd one-shot him without batting an eye.
Hard to believe this was the same fragile little girl trembling just moments ago.
This has gotta be split personality or something.
"C'mon, I figured you'd at least let me finish. Instant karma much?"
He couldn't complain about dying to his own karma, but...
Seong-il had wanted to tease Da-jeong a bit after landing the full line.
This reaction speed? She'd crush in League.
The Twitch League prof's eyes had spotted raw talent.
"Wait, she one-shot Gunt in Dark Sword? Even I struggled with that."
Seong-il, who'd dabbled in Dark Sword himself, was stunned by one viewer's comment.
No matter that Gunt was a tutorial boss.
In extreme-difficulty Dark Sword, it earned its "newbie shredder" rep for a reason.
Even innate talent like Seong-il took five tries.
"No-kill mode, huh? Didn't look hesitant pulling that bowstring."
The incoming dono reveals Da-jeong's goal for the day.
Seong-il himself and the entire chat erupt in question marks.
Especially Seong-il, dead in a blink—utterly baffling.
"Lulu, on stream you seem all dainty and cute... but your words and actions? Total thug."
In one half of the best duo's mind: an endlessly adorable VTuber.
In the other's: a psycho VTuber, branded forever—that's Da-jeong.
"Th-Thug?! Leder, you dug up my dark history first...!"
Busy protesting the incoming clip.
It'd been less than an hour since logging into Last Server.
A minor mishap on day one's playthrough.