Chapter 4
Chapter 4
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 4
Chapter Title: Money Well Spent
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'No......'
I stared blankly, speechless, at the latest chapter titled 'God Exists and He is Igugwoden'.
Even with a 1,000-won sponsorship, stuff that could be called miracles happened. Water suddenly gushing out, clean food just lying on the roadside.
That level of intervention alone gave me this weird euphoria, like I could bend the world to my will.
Begging for sponsorship every chapter, every moment—it was kinda cringy, to put it bluntly... but hey, I'd been enjoying it in my own way, so no point complaining now.
But.
Just because it bumped from 1,000 to 10,000 won.
My nickname straight-up appeared in the chapter, and the comic character Erin openly shouted it out.
Then, spears of light rained from the sky, slamming right into the guts of the third-rate thugs tormenting her.
The wildest part was the artwork for that scene.
It'd always been pretty enough to look at, but with that inescapable amateur vibe—now it was sleek, high-quality pro-level stuff.
Like the artist had been swapped out!
And then the nonstop messages—10,000-won sponsorship forever!
Crowning this insane bootlicking was the author's note at the end.
[Thank you so much for the whopping 10,000-won sponsorship, Lord Igugwoden. God exists, and we call Him 'Igugwoden'-nim. This world will never forget the tremendous generosity of Igugwoden-nim, who donated 10,000 won.]
'......'
......Damn. Couldn't stop my lips from twitching up.
More ridiculous than the over-the-top suck-up... was how much I was digging it.
Well, yeah—that's why I'd kept dumping donations into this unread comic to save Erin.
[ Igugwoden : Money well spent lol ]
ㄴ [ GiveMeMoney (Author) : Of course! With an investment that big, the world changing to match is only natural, right? I'll drop a notification comment the second the next chapter drops, so please stick with Erin's journey to the end! ]
'Whoa. Check that reply speed.'
Had to hand it to them—insanely fast.
Anyway, this chapter mercifully skipped the sponsorship beg at the end. Holding back after scoring 10,000 won?
Through all the mixed feelings, one thing was crystal clear—
'Worth the 10,000 won.'
Didn't feel like a waste at all, spending cash to twist the plot of a comic nobody else read.
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From that day on, I became Erin's one and only reader, the sole witness to her saga.
Sure, curiosity about what came next played a part, but really, it was the bonkers plot twists that kept me hooked.
After hearing God's voice and seeing the bandit gang that tormented her get skewered by light spears with her own eyes, Erin became dead certain: her path was to be a Saintess.
From then on, she clocked all the gushing water, mystery food—none of it coincidence, all 'God's power'.
Well, with 'God exists' booming nonstop in her head, acting like that was only natural......
The issue? Even 1,000-won sponsorships now had her way too aware of me.
And when danger hit mid-journey, instead of the usual 'author's note' sponsorship nudge—
[Our one true God, Lord Igugwoden-nim. I humbly beg you—pity this little lamb one more time. Grant me the chance to conquer this trial and spread your words...!!]
'......'
—she started putting it in the mouth of in-story character 'Erin'.
[ Igugwoden : What happens if I don't sponsor? ]
ㄴ [ GiveMeMoney (Author) : Up to you entirely, Lord Igugwoden-nim! No miracle won't make Erin blame you one bit. Sure, without your blessing, she'll meet her predestined fate... but what can ya do? It was always gonna happen, so no pressure at all. ]
Predestined fate.
Talk like that, and how am I not supposed to care?!
'Ha...... This guy's a sales wizard.'
Why's someone this slick grinding out a no-audience trash comic like it's life?
'What now.'
Erin kept name-dropping my handle—got me attached, somehow.
Knew damn well the author scripted every line, but I couldn't just blow her off.
Call it what? That old childhood itch—got burned bad once, buried it deep. Wanting to play hero.
The urge to save someone myself.
One difference now: at least the author's not running a scam.
Anyway—sponsorship relay kept rolling.
Getting hungry?
1,000-won sponsorship!
[Received Lord Igugwoden-nim's grace—safely fed today. Thank you.]
Grimy from no bath?
1,000-won sponsorship!
[Father Igugwoden, thanks to you, soaked in hot spring water. You cherished me again. Now I can keep an even purer bearing for you.]
Annoying sales gimmick or not, when Erin smiled and thanked me, it put me in a great mood—I grinned like an idiot.
When'd I last get that kinda validation?
Heard the human brain's dead simple: read a book, and bam—you feel like you lived it.
One book = proxy life of someone else.
So, getting my recognition fix from lines by comic character Erin? Not that dumb... probably.
Most rage-inducing gimmick...... Her artwork kept getting noticeably better chapter by chapter.
Started as a ragged girl fleeing without food or baths; my nonstop 1,000-won jabs got her traveler gear, full belly, hot spring scrub-down.
Her looks hit different now. Long platinum straight hair, eyes like captured sky blue, and—rags hid it, but proper women's clothes? Those full, can't-hide 'em breasts.
Malnourished growth, still that size—if raised right, how huge......? Cut that thought. Feels wrong, blasphemous even, for someone calling me 'God-nim'.
Biggest standout: her bathing scene in the hot spring I conjured.
Unwittingly froze my scroll, ogled her nude form.
Nude-ish—upper half at most, tub-deep.
Even so, those huge, snow-white breast mounds' presence didn't fade...... Had to swallow hard.
'This...... maybe...... uh...... more...... no......?'
Shook my head quick.
No way could I sponsor while typing 'lemme see more boobs'—pride wouldn't allow.
But...... a compliment or two? Harmless.
[ Igugwoden (Sponsorship / 1,000 won) : Author man. Erin this chap...... so cuuute...... Digging that Divine Power Pouch huh...... heh heh ]
ㄴ [ GiveMeMoney (Author) : Thank you! Honored Erin catches your eye. I'll pass it on—she'll be over the moon! ]
'Fucking concept's gold.'
Said that, still grinning ear to ear.
Yeah. Straight up.
I'd deep-dived so hard into her and her trek, I was even thinking like this. 1,000 won felt like pocket change.
Hell, if it gets Erin to Saintess safe? Cheap at the price.
Of course, 1,000 didn't fix everything.
[This.......]
Dead ahead: one massive boulder.
Path totally blocked, Erin drops to knees, starts praying.
[I humbly beg Lord Igugwoden-nim—grant me strength to beat this trial. Please.......]
Pattern familiar by now, but then—author's note, after ages.
[1,000 won can't crack this! ㅠㅠ Rock's mass and power? Needs 3,000+ won to save Erin. Don't turn away! ]
"Ha!"
Absurd laugh escaped at the note.
[ Igugwoden : 1,000 always worked so far? ]
ㄴ [ GiveMeMoney (Author) : Sorry. Wanted 1,000 to do it but...... Judged 3,000+ essential to shift this beast. Super shameless, but if you're in, 3,000+ would be ideal. ]
'You control the comic—just draw it for 1,000!!!'
......Wanted to post that.
But. Key point: still not pissed off.
[ Igugwoden (Sponsorship / 3,000 won) : Quick dispatch go ]
ㄴ [ GiveMeMoney (Author) : Thank you! True generosity! We'll never forget Lord Igugwoden-nim's bold vision, guts, and killer timing sense! ]
Next chapter: boulder zapped by lightning, explodes.
Erin, awestruck, gazes skyward, prays.
[Lord Igugwoden-nim. Thank you. You're watching over me......! This grace—I'll carry it forever...!!!]
'Yeah, yeah.'
Money drain notwithstanding, solid fun times.
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How much time passed?
Erin finally reached the Papal Court—but—
'What?'
What awaited was the gut-punch: she absolutely couldn't become a Saintess.