Chapter 393
Chapter 393
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Translator: Ace
Chapter: 393
Chapter Title: Shocking Outcome
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The shocking result left John Tail and the other two frozen in place.
They knew Lee Soo-hyuk was incredibly skilled. There was no way they couldn't, considering everything he'd accomplished so far.
But they never imagined Kim Il-su would lose this easily.
"If that's really Lee Soo-hyuk... it's only natural."
Hawk's Eye's words were obvious.
Kim Il-su was Blue Eyes' number two. Unofficially, the world regarded him as such.
The top talent in Blue Eyes after Lee Soo-hyuk himself. The great figure who had left to form his own massive guild.
But no matter how many flowery words you piled on him, no one considered him greater than Lee Soo-hyuk.
"This settles it fifty-fifty."
John Tail's words drew nods from the other two.
There was no proof for Soo-hyuk's claim.
To be cold about it, believing Soo-hyuk made no sense. A dead man coming back to life? Who could buy that?
Even with his old comrades Si-woo, Ye-ryeong, and Hyeo-min as witnesses, it was hard to trust.
Their interests were too intertwined.
But overwhelming Kim Il-su like that? That was proof enough to back Soo-hyuk's story.
"Was it a spur-of-the-moment choice? Or did he plan to reveal himself today?"
Hawk's Eye's question got an immediate response from John Tail.
"I think it was calculated."
"Why?"
"No one would've believed him before. His streaming channel would've shut down."
"...Yeah. Even showing this much, skeptics will doubt it."
Still, there was hope.
"T-Team leader."
"What?"
"Look at this. Viewers!"
Pak Soo-hyuk's urgent shout made John Tail finally check the viewer count.
It had hovered around 300,000 when the stream started.
John Tail rubbed his eyes.
At first, he wondered why the fuss. 150,000? That's low? Worried about low turnout?
No.
"One... point five million?"
"It's still climbing."
Pak Soo-hyuk was beyond excited, knowing how absurd this number was.
For streamers like them, this was as shocking as Soo-hyuk's identity reveal.
"At this rate... two million? No, three?"
Pak Soo-hyuk trailed off, unable to gauge it.
If Soo-hyuk turned out real, how many more viewers would flood in?
Only then did John Tail realize his worries about the long hiatus were unfounded.
Ding-.
John Tail's kit buzzed.
He checked it with tension and anticipation. His shoulders trembled.
"What's wrong?"
Hawk's Eye asked worriedly at his reaction.
John Tail shot up from his seat, pumping his fist.
"Promotion!"
The light faded, and vision returned.
The party had been summoned to a massive dome-shaped arena.
It wasn't just big. If the Giants' Colosseum existed, it'd look like this.
A dome a hundred times larger than a normal arena.
It felt built for war, not personal duels.
Soo-hyuk and the party stood at its center. A familiar spot.
His eyes met the others'.
Change your mind now? Soo-hyuk shook his head at their looks.
The decision was quick.
"No."
Soo-hyuk ignored the messages and approached the four who'd defended.
"Everyone did great. You too, sir."
"It was a bit rough this time."
"What happened?"
"The enemy and blue tower lords came together. They were pretty tough."
Jin-un briefly explained.
Runeterra mages were tricky foes. Soo-hyuk was glad he'd assigned four to defense.
After the explanation, Jin-un asked.
"You? Any trouble?"
"Plenty."
"Like what?"
"Went public on stream. That I'm really Lee Soo-hyuk."
This whole conversation was live on stream.
Jin-un wasn't shocked by the reveal—it was planned for this showdown, already shared with everyone.
The key was the timing.
"So you finally threw down with that rotten bastard."
"Yes. We did."
"How'd it go?"
Hyeo-min's eyes sharpened like a cat's. Her grudge against Kim Il-su matched anyone's.
"Killed him. Well, not really dead."
Hyeo-min's expression wavered.
She'd wanted to be there, but bore it for the team.
Next time, for sure.
The final festival of true revenge—everyone together.
Finally catching a breath, Soo-hyuk checked the stream.
Viewers were still deep in the truth game.
The chat scrolled so fast it was dizzying.
Some begged him to read theirs with donations. Backlog was in the hundreds.
And on top of that...
"Come to think of it, viewers already at..."
Soo-hyuk's eyes widened.
"Two million?"
Beyond expectations. And still climbing fast.
Must've gone viral somewhere.
Unhyang beside him looked shocked too. First time hearing two million viewers.
"Thanks everyone for the donations. But no replies till stream ends, so feel free to hold off."
Dizzying pace of chats and donations. Soo-hyuk let out a hollow laugh.
Slipping back into streamer Lee Soo-hyuk, he spoke with genuine regret.
"Should've revealed sooner..."
Chat exploded in laughter.
From "proves he's fake" to "no wonder we don't believe." Some asked if it was all content.
The vibe was warm, but Soo-hyuk stayed vigilant.
This goodwill hinged on the fifty-fifty split. Tip to "fake," and all these people turn foes.
Then it'd be unstoppable.
Soo-hyuk walked a precarious bridge.
Paradise across, hell below.
Four worlds reached the goal.
Second: Cheonma, alone, unopposed.
Third: Elfrado. Forest stage was their world.
Fourth: Runeterra.
Lower ranks based on distance and player scores.
"Runeterra made top four again."
"Elfrado dominance as expected. Same for Cheonma."
People from various worlds gathered in taverns and inns to watch. Some thrilled, others tense.
Ranks 2-4 were predictable.
Runeterra minus grand mage and Neila still fared well—not as battered as Murim. Fourth was solid.
Problem: first place.
"Did Blue Eyes really resurrect?"
Countless shared the thought.
Not just scores.
"Is Lee Soo-hyuk real?"
"Dunno. Which claim's true?"
"Means Kim Il-su and Blue Zone betrayed him back then..."
"And they've been acting for over 20 years? To a former friend?"
"If true, I won't forgive them."
Believers in Soo-hyuk raged.
If true, Blue Zone fooled the world for 20+ years.
Fans who'd loved Lee Soo-hyuk cheered betrayers unknowingly.
"Maybe not. Still one-sided."
"Right. Worst case, like Hwang Gyu-seong, colluding with demons?"
"Don't forget last year's incident. Plenty saw Hwang use demon power."
Now, truth mattered more than winner.
And revelation loomed.
"We'll know when he fights Cheonma."
Lee Soo-hyuk's feats: slew demon legions and blocked the demon king with guild.
Led Guardian raids, pioneered towers.
Finally, beat Cheonma.
Demon legions already shown on stream. No Guardian clear, but Blue Eyes took revived Hydra.
If he beats Cheonma too?
"Even fake, we'd call him real."
Such sentiment peaked.
Blue Zone? Mourning house.
Lined up, but minds chaos.
Doubt in glances at Kim Il-su. Some openly turning.
Mass exodus imminent if unchanged.
In the hall with eliminated players, Kim Il-su stood eyes closed.
Pierre approached.
"Guild members are anxious."
Voice low.
"We must do something."
"Something?"
Kim Il-su smirked.
First time seeing him so listless, aura dark and negative.
Despair in reply.
"Pray."
"Pray?"
"Yes."
Kim Il-su nodded, looking up.
Screen showed two figures.
Soo-hyuk and Cheonma.
Ascended together, facing off.
"That Cheonma's blade stays unbeatable."