Chapter 30
Chapter 30
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 30
Chapter Title: Goddess of Salvation
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It's been about two weeks since Yuna Yeon turned down my offer to be an editor, but I still haven't found anyone suitable.
I posted a notice on Together, but hardly anyone even looked at it. The few who sent in portfolios and resumes seemed half-joking at best.
Of course, some appeared genuine, but none had the skills or style I was looking for, so I had to pass regretfully.
After this happened repeatedly, I've basically half-given up lately. I've even seriously considered, "Maybe I should just learn editing myself right now."
That thought lasted less than three hours before I gave up, of course.
"Uwaaaah! Why is there a cliff here?!"
Having half-decided to put off starting the YouTube channel for now, I'm playing a game I failed to clear recently.
Is the map design for real? The minimap clearly showed a bridge, so I galloped ahead confidently, only to find the end was broken off, sending me plummeting to my death.
I seriously want the developer's home address right now.
— Cosmo Absolute Guardian What do we do lololololol — Elephant Hoou lollollollollollollol — Hundred Flowers Uproar The map is straight-up trash lolololol — Cro-Magnon You can curse this one guilt-free fr lol My vicious viewers are even defending me today instead of pulling their usual "It's your skill issue." This game is impressive in so many ways.
"Wait, so I have to cross that garbage path again? Was there a save point before?"
— Neighbor Raises Hani Nope — Soju-Flavored Hand Cream Nope — Alpaca Hunter You gotta get over that cliff from earlier lol Wow, so they intentionally dropped me right before the save point to kill me? I'm more pissed about that than dying. And the path here wasn't smooth—it was fire pits, traps, flying monsters, a total madhouse party. They want me to go through that hell again?
This is bullshit.
"Ah, I think I'm gonna break..."
— Adios Dao Is your will only that strong? — Moscos What's wrong? You're wobbling? — Chu Chu The important thing is always breaking As I loaded the save point from earlier, visions of the hell ahead made it hard to move my character forward.
Rubbing my throbbing forehead and muttering, viewers showered me with taunts and jeers, trying to goad me into action.
Sorry, guys, I think this is as far as I go...
⚙ DONATION ⚙ Cosmo Absolute Guardian has donated 50,000 won. You can do it! Fighting! "Uwoooooh!"
Just as I was about to let go of the mouse like an anime character beholding despair, a cheering voice in my ear and a 50,000-won donation popped up.
Feeling blood surge through my body, I channeled an awakening anime protagonist in a do-or-die moment, spouting cringy lines.
"Yeah, this kind of trial can't break me. My adventure starts now!"
— Hit Once Hit Back Hundred Times That's the spirit, Cosmo... — Passing App Tester This guy's money therapy works every time wwwww — Bera666 Ugh gross... I clenched my fist, placed my hand back on the mouse.
Then slowly, carefully. I mentally 3D-modeled the traps and nasty map layout from before, simulated it in seconds, and started moving.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
— Cosmo Absolute Guardian Whoa — Hau Nyan O — tws2425 Suddenly super fast lololol I hopped the precarious stepping stones effortlessly, rolled across moving platforms over fire pits for a skip, swung my sword in rhythm to cut falling logs while rolling past.
Viewers held their breath in awe at my completely different playstyle.
Good, just safely get past this rolling boulder ahead.
But first...
Pew!
- Kyak!
"Where do you think you're going, you punk!"
While focusing on the boulder ahead, a flying monster sneaked up from behind to knock me off the cliff. I sniped it mid-air with an arrow.
— Catfish Goat Frog Kya — Mong Gu Sam Clean — White Forest Person changed ㄷㄷ Viewers chimed in with admiration, but no time for smug reactions now.
I'm laser-focused on conquering these garbage obstacles ahead.
"This is where the cliff was, right? Then..."
Arriving at the broken cliff from before, I confirmed no gadgets or tools nearby and backed my character up a bit.
Without hesitation, I sprinted full speed and leaped with all my might from the edge to the opposite bridge.
Thud!
Thanks to the leap of faith, my character landed safely across, ran to the end of the bridge, and spotted the familiar campfire save point.
Fwoosh!
Lighting the campfire completed the save, a message confirmed.
Relief washed over me at finally meeting today's promised clear quota with viewers. I couldn't help shouting.
"I did it!"
— Olfried Off to bed!!! — Catfish Goat Frog Cosmo wins! — Elephant Hoou Cleared the toughest section. Clear king tomorrow possible — Cosmo Absolute Guardian Good work ㅠㅠ Viewers praised me like coaxing kids, lauding my efforts.
With part 2 done, I'd normally end with the sign-off and shut down, but I had an announcement today, so I spoke up.
"Thanks for sticking around so long, everyone. Before we end, quick announcement?"
— Pink Bunny Eh — Runaway Frog Editor hunt? — Ate Rice and Just Woke Up When YouTube channel? The moment I started, viewers beat me to guessing the topic.
These guys have zero patience. Wait a sec.
"Remember the editor hiring I mentioned? It'll take a bit longer. The friend who was gonna do it backed out, so I'm looking for someone new, but no luck."
— Moscos Aaaaaah — Soju-Flavored Hand Cream CosCos... you lied to me? — National Hit No.1 Cosmo We'll have one before moving, right? As expected, viewers reacted strongly. I'd built up their expectations and gone silent, so this late update was disappointing.
I'm sorry about that.
"Ideally before switching to Cheeze, but not guaranteed. Plan was to prep videos once hired, then launch YouTube on switch."
I jotted a summary in my notepad, and viewers wailed in disappointment again.
Sorry, nothing I can do. Just wait. Unless a talented editor drops from the sky...
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ Ding.
"...Huh?"
Mid-typing, my phone on the wireless charger buzzed with a notification and a message.
I usually silence it before streaming, but with few contacts, I'd forgotten it was on.
— Completely Deflated Flower ? — Lucid Dream 7 Popular kid vibes — Blue Mang Game Girlfriend lol ㅡㅡ "No girlfriend, guys. Cut the nonsense..."
I brushed off their burial attempts and checked the message.
Oh, from Seoha noona? Not watching? She wouldn't message during stream if she was.
Seoha Noona - Sorry to message during Cosmo's stream Seoha Noona - About the editor you're mentioning now Seoha Noona - I know a good editor. Want an intro? A bit flustered, I saw a string of long messages. She must be watching and messaged anyway.
An editor intro? If Seoha noona confidently calls them "good," they must be skilled.
In that case,
"Hey guys, we might land an editor."
— Elephant Hoou ? — Neighbor Raises Hani O is that the text just now? — National Hit No.1 Cosmo Fr? Another false hope and I'm dead Might make them drink kimchi soup twice, but sharing calms the crowd a bit.
Noona might've timed it during stream to see chat reactions.
Me - Absolutely, thank you! Me - When can we talk? I voiced it on stream while replying lightning-fast, not wanting to lose this golden chance.
Seoha Noona - Tomorrow anytime ㅎㅎ I'm good too Me - Really? Wow, is Seoha noona a god-sent angel? Perfect timing, perfect help. Grateful doesn't cut it; I'm unworthy.
Seoha Noona - But if it goes well, one favor? Me - Anytime! I'd give a kidney! Me - (Bowing cat emoticon) I'd agree to any request, so I replied positively without hearing details.
Seoha Noona - Then favor tomorrow Seoha Noona - Good work streaming today Seoha Noona - Good night Her sweet goodnight felt like her voice, leaving me dazed.
⚙ DONATION ⚙ Elephant Hoou has donated 1,000 won. Host... where'd you go... we're cold... "......!? Sorry! Editor news soon, ending now!"
Neglected viewers resorted to voice donations to remind me they existed. Snapping back, I rushed the sign-off.
Somehow, tomorrow felt exciting.
Not just for the editor hope.