Chapter 215
Chapter 215
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>Translator: penny
>Chapter: 215
>Chapter Title: The Record-Breaking Broadcast
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[Viewer Count: 134.51 Million]
Kaiser TV's first live stream, which clocked in at 134.51 million viewers.
The unprecedented numbers from that live stream had completely turned GodOse upside down.
-What the hell, Berze got wrecked?
-The whole guild taken down by just one guy?
-They got absolutely demolished one-on-one? How does a Transcendent get beaten by some dude who hasn't even hit max level?
-This shit sounds so bullshit, but there's the video right there as proof. What can you even say?
-You can say one thing.
-What, Kaiser's a god?
-Yeah, Kaiser, he's a god! Kaiser, he's a god! Kaiser, he's a god!
Just one day after the live stream ended, the video had already surpassed 50 million views, with comments flooding in.
The news spread like wildfire, jumping from NewTube to every portal site and homepage with real-time articles popping up.
[Black Thunder Dragon Descent? The Emergence of Black Dragon Descent?]
[What was the identity of the skill Kaiser used?]
[Kaiser VS Hero Guild. The Flag of Victory in Kaiser's Hands...]
[Unpacking the Hero Guild and Kaiser's Bad Blood in Just 10 Minutes.]
-That shit was so fucking cool... What was that black lightning wrapped around him?
-Forums are buzzing—Black Dragon Descent, awakened Black Flame Dragon, Black Thunder Dragon, all kinds of talk.
-Sounds like peak middle school syndrome, but why does it look so badass when Kaiser does it?
-Guess he's had beef with Berze since the Verge Delrock days. Found his pic—total chuuni vibes lololol.
-Knew it from the hero and kingdom bullshit.
-Hero simp, what'd you expect? Real otome game gay lololol.
But this time, the level of attention was on another scale entirely.
Real-time search terms from 1 to 20 were all packed with this incident, related articles kept pouring in nonstop, and unusually, there were tons of comments from foreigners too.
-Mi... hyeonsigae? What's that? Is it Korean slang for gay?
-I want to see Kaiser in person.
-I can't believe it. I'm shocked beyond belief. Kaiser, he's insane.
-What was that skill? I'm curious.
Considering it had only been a day, this was extraordinary.
Of course it was.
Kaiser stirring up some kind of fuss had become routine by now, but this time, he'd gone way too far.
[Kaiser Defeats Top 100 Guild Solo! His Level is Barely in the 70s?]
[Experts Estimate 71-75 Even Accounting for Kaiser, Due to Time Constraints...]
Soloing a top 100 guild.
No matter who Kaiser was, public opinion had deemed it impossible—yet he'd claimed victory outright.
-Didn't think he'd actually pull it off, but if he's doing this already, what happens when he hits max level?
-Fr, he's gonna split Avatarel in half. One slash and the continent gets bisected, right?
-Lolololol no but fr, no one can stop Kaiser now.
-Hero Guild isn't even top of the top 100s anyway. There's Phoenix and Baekdu Mountain... But you can't ignore a solo wipe like that.
-At this point, don't the Top 10 Guilds need to step in?
-Why would Top 10s bother lololol, what's their excuse?
-Top 10 guys are famous for sitting on their asses. They won't budge.
-Someone said the Armory's owner was losing his shit over it though.
-That dude... Yeah, wonder what's really up between them.
It went beyond just impressive or not—it was symbolic.
It wasn't just about not joining a guild; it showed the public exactly how far one person could climb against guilds.
-Guilds? Why bother joining that crap?
-Kaiser's a god? He does it all solo anyway?
-Top 100 guild? Yeah, got instagibbed by Kaiser?
-Vid shows Berze simping hard lololol admit you're a simp and you're a simp.
-Simp22
-Simp333
In fact, this perception was already starting to spread among the masses.
Kaiser didn't need a guild.
As long as you had the skills, you didn't need what everyone thought was essential—you could succeed solo.
-Fucking top 100 guild trash, acting all high and mighty when they're not even Top 10. Feels so good watching them get wrecked.
-Fr lololol what is this, guilds are the law and rules here?
-All these loudmouths need a lesson from Kaiser.
-Always the mid-tier bullies who act tough. Real Top 10s stay quiet, but top 100s and majors strut around.
And with this shift in perception, the long-suppressed public unleashed a torrent of hate toward countless guilds.
Among them were the masters of top 100 guilds.
"This is bullshit. Feels like we got punched out of nowhere just for minding our business."
"...Ever since that guy showed up, there hasn't been a quiet day."
"Well, what can we do? Our fault for trusting that Berze idiot."
"Let's just sit tight for now. Public opinion's a minefield—touch it wrong and we're done."
That was why the top 100 guild masters were holding a meeting after a long time.
Their faces were far from pleased at getting smacked while staying neutral, but none suggested attacking Kaiser or taking aggressive action.
It was the perfectly rational call for them.
Picking a fight with Kaiser right now would lump them with Berze as "Otome Gay No. 2" or "Ugly Dude Baekdu Mountain."
"We need to be extra careful with our image now. Look at Berze and you'll get it."
No matter how quickly public sentiment flares up and cools down, once an image sticks, it's hard to shake.
So staying quiet and pretending nothing happened was the smart play.
'More than anything... Honestly, no confidence.'
'Watched that video a million times. 70s level? Bullshit. He's already surpassed most max levels.'
'Hate to admit it, but Berze's sword is no joke.'
'No certainty now, and if he gets more time... Can't even imagine.'
...It was basically using surface-level excuses as a shield.
They were rationalizing it away.
Maybe that's why the conversation topic shifted quickly.
"By the way, heard Berze was spouting weird shit."
"Oh, that interview? Yeah, I saw it."
"Kaiserism's coming, Kaiserism interfered, sub-master couldn't come as proof... Total nonsense."
"Sure, Kaiserism's rising lately, but they're just a fan club at the end of the day."
The video that popped up on NewTube out of nowhere.
Perfectly timed, it showed Berze in a private setting, ugly as hell, ranting that he'd lost because of Kaiserism's schemes.
Face blurred, but the content and voice were unmistakable.
The video racked up millions of views in no time, spreading far and wide.
-Berze total simp fr;; Why drag Kaiserism into it.
-No proof either. Just says robed guys blocked sub-master and execs, and that's Kaiserism?
-So a random fan cafe wrecked a top 100 guild's sub-master and execs? Delusional af.
-And even if Kaiserism did something, he still got 1v1'd lololol.
-Damn, with that face, how does he look even uglier? If you're gonna trash it, gimme.
-Hearing the fujoshis quitting lololol.
-Fr, fan cafe membership dropping live lolololol.
It was the final nail driving Berze into the dirt.
"Well, there were rumors that nutjob's the cafe leader. If true, maybe."
"True... That guy's not right in any sense."
"Is he making a real move, or just being a psycho as usual..."
"Who knows. But is that what matters now?"
At Phoenix Master Jennifer's words, the other five masters chuckled and shook their heads.
Kaiserism this, that—none of it was the point right now.
"Anyway, it's clear now. Hero Guild is done. Completely."
"Agreed. No coming back from this."
"Already image-based, and now even loyal fans are bailing. That's it."
"So... A spot opens up in the top 100 guilds?"
Hero Guild. And Hero Guild Master Berze.
Their downfall was what mattered.
"A vacancy, huh... Guilds must be going crazy to claim it."
"Named guilds are on edge. Looks like war any second."
"War... How long since that's been a topic?"
Back in the early days, before factions solidified.
Incidents nonstop, wars every moment.
But once Top 10 and top 100 guilds took their seats, wars stopped.
They became the anchors, maintaining balance.
And today.
For the first time since factions formed, that balance broke.
"All because of one guy."
"Thought he was just a loach muddying the water... Turns out he's an imugi."
"At this point, not even imugi—straight-up dragon?"
"Imugi or dragon."
Jennifer chuckled, tapping the table.
"Either way, things are about to get busy."
Her gaze lingered on Kaiser in the video.
* * *
And at that moment.
"No way, right there like that... And then Kaiser just—! Ugh... Isn't he just too cool?"
"Yeah. He is."
"Solo diving in, pulling off a total massacre! Then slicing that otome gay in one go!"
"Not exactly one slice, was it? And where'd you pick up 'otome gay'? Weren't you a Berze fan?"
"Fan my ass... Don't even mention it. Can't believe someone can look that pathetic. Gotta have ambitions like our Kaiser to be a real man. No wonder they call him Kaiser."
"...I see."
"The last one standing is the strong one. Ugh...!"
'Stop, please.'
Do-hyun had been stuck listening to Hyun-a ramble for hours, thanks to all the hype around the incident.
Hyun-a, chattering excitedly like it was her own story.
Most of it was praise for him and trash-talk for Berze, but Do-hyun could only half-listen and let it slide.
'Did I really say that? Me? Ugh, total black history...'
Even good words sound different depending on who's saying them.
Hearing his little sister reenact and hype his own lines was pure cringe.
His stomach churned.
He wanted to hole up in his room, but she had him pinned, chattering away.
Dodging such a hot topic outright might just raise suspicions...
'Ugh... Fighting Berze was easier.'
He was calmly thinking how Berze would rage if he heard, when—
"You should've watched the video, oppa! Ugh, if you'd fought just a bit later, I could've seen it live! If Soo-yeon had leveled faster... Should've ditched her?"
"Nah, bad idea. Can't ditch a friend."
"Oppa caring for Soo-yeon for once... Oh, got a text. Heading out now. More talk when I get back."
"Yeah, yeah."
Finally free from the praise swamp, Do-hyun waved her off in relief.
She planned more talk later, but Do-hyun intended to crash immediately—no chance.
Hyun-a had a drinking thing anyway; she'd pass out after.
"Have a good time."
"Yep, see ya."
With her gone, Do-hyun leaned back on the sofa, sighing in peace.
Thunk.
"Huh? Oppa, package here?"
"Probably yours."
Hyun-a, heading out, spotted the delivery on the door and yelled.
No way he had one—must be her clothes or makeup, as usual.
But she shook her head.
"Nope, mine won't arrive for ages... What? It's yours, oppa."
"Huh? Mine?"
No way?
Do-hyun only bought gaming or workout gear, and nothing since discharge and the capsule.
"Your name's on it. And a ton below... Wait, what's this?"
"What, what is it."
Even Hyun-a's shocked reaction.
Curiosity peaked; Do-hyun jumped up and headed to the entrance.
There was Hyun-a, box open on the doorstep, staring at the contents.
"NewTube... Kaiser TV... 1 Million Subscriber Celebration... Gold... Huh?"
"...Huh?"
Her mutter at the crude box made Do-hyun freeze.
Their eyes met.
Hyun-a blinked blankly between box and him, then her brow twitched.
"...Fucking hell."
Do-hyun quietly swallowed as the crisp curse flew out, her eyes filled with indescribable emotion.
'...I'm screwed.'
He'd known it might come out someday, but never imagined like this.