Chapter 155
Chapter 155
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 155
Chapter Title: Happy!
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"Ugh! Haa, this plane really sucks."
"Haha, isn't it just ordinary?"
I've been stuck in this plane seat for so long that my whole body aches.
"The planes I rode had beds and everything."
"What? Those exist?"
"Yeah. You even have to take your shoes off before boarding."
Nella tilted her head, wondering if such a thing was possible.
"Let's get out of here quick. It's stuffy."
The moment we stepped out of the airport, the blazing sunlight hit us head-on.
Still, all I could feel was pure comfort.
─Tss, tss.
"Hoo─ Nella."
"Thanks."
She beamed and took the cigarette from my hand with her lips.
"Hoo─ Same hot region, but why does this feel so refreshing?"
"That place was pretty on the surface, but pure hell. The weather, the bugs—nothing good about it."
"Ha, true. But what about your little buddy?"
"Right here."
I opened my pocket, and there was Snowy, snoring away.
"Must've been worn out from the carrier the whole time."
"Poor little thing."
As Nella and I chatted idly over our smokes, a man in a black suit approached.
📰 Breaking News "Welcome to Brisbane!" "When did you become Brisbane's promo ambassador?"
"Haha, doesn't someone have to welcome you?"
With his entire face hidden behind a mask, I couldn't read his expression.
Probably flashing a creepy grin.
"Makes me wanna slap him."
"Ooh."
He scurried back with tiny steps, feigning shock.
I thought I'd never have to deal with this guy's theatrics again, but here we are.
"I mentioned we'd handle the prize in whatever form you wanted... Cash is really fine?"
"Yes. All of it in cash."
"Hoo. Mind if I ask why?"
"Tax evasion."
"Oh dear!"
He threw his arms up in exaggerated surprise.
Somehow makes him even more punchable.
"For participant 666, along with the prize money, we're also offering seed rights..."
"Pass."
"Haha. My lips are sealed."
Our eyes met, and I caught a glimpse of bright blue irises glinting from inside the mask.
Take the seed rights, and he'll help with the tax dodge. That's the implication.
"Next game lined up too?"
"Naturally."
"Money to burn, huh."
"Hehe. Five million dollars? A fortune no average Joe could dream of. But you can't compare an individual to a corporation. It's ant versus dinosaur. The event was a smash hit—military and aviation sectors are blowing up our lines. The prize is just pocket change by comparison."
Game Master B gestured wildly despite the sweltering heat as he explained.
"Participant 666..."
"Ga-eul. Han Ga-eul."
"Right, Ga-eul. I'd like to personally thank you. We pulled it off thanks to you."
"Hoo─ Really?"
"Yes."
His steady voice dripped with amusement.
"We'll have the cash ready in Canberra. Swing by."
B pulled out a notepad and pen, scribbled something, and handed it over.
"Can you knock a million off my prize?"
"Of course."
No hesitation.
"Send that to this friend's hometown."
I jabbed my thumb at her, and Nella stepped forward with a shocked look.
"What're you saying, Ga-eul? My cut's a hundred grand? Hell, ten grand's plenty."
"I'd have been screwed without you. Can do?"
"Absolutely."
"No, Ga-eul!"
"Argh, quit nagging. It's done."
I just wanna cash in—or whatever—and bolt back to my rooftop room.
Then yap with the viewers over a steaming hot kimchi stew.
No fish, obviously.
Feels like I ate a decade's worth on that island.
"What're you gonna do now, Nella?"
"Huh?"
Nella was grinning so hard her cheeks looked ready to float away.
"That happy?"
"Ha. Hard times over. Thanks a ton, Ga-eul."
"So, plans?"
"Head home first. Talk things over with Mom."
"Hit me up if you wanna drop by."
"Thanks, friend. That grilled fish on the island? Lifelong memory."
Nella teared up—totally out of character—and threw her arms around me.
"Yeah, yeah."
Even in this heat, her warmth felt cozy.
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ "Grandpaoo!!"
⚔️ Comments — Grandpa Yeah, Gramps' ears are fine. "Some weirdo's bullying me!"
— Grandpa Hmm... "I sang my heart out too!"
— ⚔️ Viewer No, Boss-ling, saying that there blows it up huge! — ⚔️ Viewer Lol, I'm out. ◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ 📰 Premium News Kim Doo-dong Reporter ([email protected]) Foreign non-profit scientists and a video creator pulled off a fantastical collab. They turned the dream of a deserted island survival game into reality. The investment? An astronomical sum beyond imagination. The winner: A beautiful Korean internet broadcaster and citizen. After clearing immigration and stepping into the airport, reporters yelled for an interview on her way out. She fired back with curses like "Who the hell scheduled an interview? Piss off or shut your trap!"... The one whose hair got yanked was a three-term lawmaker on the National Assembly Operations Committee, Rep. Gyu... Onlookers called it a re-election stunt, slamming him for assaulting a civilian... Han claimed a defense mechanism suddenly popped from her shoulder, and she one-handed the guard who tried to intervene... Han flat-out refused the prize money, not taking a dime... Slide.
"Hmm."
— ⚔️ Viewer Lolololol — ⚔️ Viewer Bull like her — ⚔️ Viewer Really not taking it? Beep!
The room felt stuffy hot, so I cranked down the AC. Snowy wriggled from atop my head into my chest.
"Gonna sleep?"
"Sleepy."
Ran wild on the island all excited, now total lethargy.
— ⚔️ Viewer Saw the post in Boss's women's cafe? "What post?"
— ⚔️ Viewer Lolololol — ⚔️ Viewer Boss praise post lol Can't fathom why crap like that exists.
I pulled up the TripleNet community; viewer captures popped up.
< Han Ga-eul: The Bold Feminine Ideal of Our Era >
"What kinda camel-fart nonsense is this."
— ⚔️ Viewer Fuckin' pissed!! — ⚔️ Viewer Take it back take it back — ⚔️ Viewer Our Boss is blackout drunk lol — ⚔️ Viewer Sorry sorry sorry sorry — ⚔️ Viewer Protect the Boss!!! Bzzz─!
"Hold up, food's here."
Out to the rooftop, opened the iron door—ordered grub had arrived.
"Ta-da."
— ⚔️ Viewer What is it? "Kimchi stew. Watch me chow down."
Snowy and I both wiped out.
Never knew cranking the AC and streaming could feel this blissful.
📰 Premium News Kim Doo-dong Reporter ([email protected]) Following up: Seven lawmakers issued unusually harsh criticism. These rumored "heavy-ass" types share one trait—they're all ex-military generals. Former field commanders, high military court chiefs, etc. Word is, even the top brass at the Three Commands Operations HQ are fuming. — ⚔️ Viewer Kya, army idol prez tree-trimmer lol — ⚔️ Viewer Damn scary "Hmm. Why tho?"
— ⚔️ Viewer Why? Cuz you snitched to your general grandpa "Ah, right."
— ⚔️ Viewer Military meddling in politics ok? — ⚔️ Viewer Of all people, touched the darling of the four-stars lol — ⚔️ Viewer Hit up the juniors lol Slurp.
"Mmm, tofu's delish."
— ⚔️ Viewer Lololol — ⚔️ Viewer She's not even fazed lol The soft tofu melted silkily in my mouth.
Dreamlike time slipped by—back to everyday bliss.
"Guys, check this ham glaze."
— ⚔️ Viewer Damn — ⚔️ Viewer Ham in kimchi stew? "Army-style kimchi stew."
Plop a fat ham chunk on steaming white rice, shove in mouth—
"Mmm!"
Happy.
Ham pops crisp between teeth.
Slurp.
When it gets chewy, sip broth—perfection.
Sizzle─!
Gulp, gulp, gulp.
Cola races down my throat.
The sting flips to refreshment.
"Khaa."
— ⚔️ Viewer Uncle plz lololol — ⚔️ Viewer Ga-eul's adorable lol Eternal goodbye to that shitty coconut.
"Happy!"
— ⚔️ Viewer Lol so cute ◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ The woman pulled up the internet to verify the man's words.
"Please wait a moment."
"Sure."
[Introduction] Real name: Han Ga-eul Age: 21 TripleNet streamer using her real name as her broadcast nickname. No family details mentioned on stream. Owns a pet rabbit named Snowy. Snowy's freakishly smart, sparking rumors she's in disguise. When the streamer (aka Boss) steps out, Snowy fills in and hogs all the love. Specialty: Acrobatic ball-rolling tricks. [Broadcast Schedule] Full-time streams from morning to evening, no off days. Viewers forgive occasional tardiness. [Personality] 1. Uniquely rough—blunt to the point normals find it harsh. a. Viewers adore it. 2. Claims to hate "brats," but loves kids. a. Bought meals for struggling children; donated heaps of bread to the needy. b. Her "brats" means immature adults or spoiled ones. 3. Zero tolerance for compromise. a. Never lets harm slide—charges headfirst, reckless as hell. 4. Her own protective bubble. a. Endless mercy for "her people." b. Cherishes her viewers big time. c. Vets baffled at times. 5. Clueless about her fame. ... 8. Deep respect for caring elders. ... [Viewer Traits] Fandom as wild as her antics. Mostly Demon Realm vicious hordes—possess or perish types. Recently sang onstage for "General Grandpa" favor; scooped up military fans. Unlike their brutal rep, they dote on Boss. Usually they stir shit, she cleans; here it's flipped. Boss fucks up, they mop with epic "dream ass-cover." Other streamers mum on her name to dodge splash damage. Fandom: My Brats Squad, from her catchphrase. [Streamer Ties] 1. Buddies with Eun-ah. a. Collab tune on her BTube: 7.8M views and climbing from last edit. 2. ? With Radelri. [Incidents] Way too many for one doc—see Han Ga-eul Incidents. Still cranking 'em out factory-style. [Appearance] Warrants its own tab... [Talents] 1. Gaming. 2. Cooking. 3. Singing. ... Jaw-dropping skills. Physical feats? Nails 'em all. [Connections] ... Walking nuke. Hands off for your own good. [Overall] Queen of the scorned weak and wicked. Head honcho of the frail and fierce—don't poke. Clueless herself, struts carefree. Fragile beauty draws provocations nonstop; incidents galore. [Boss Photos] Having devoured the character wiki, the woman was utterly baffled.
A lifetime observing people, yet this specimen was unprecedented—no matter how she racked her brain.
After much deliberation, the primal question escaped her lips.
"Is this person a good one?"
"Heh, who knows."
His vague reply ushered in silence.
She waited for more, but after an age, nothing.
As impatience peaked, his low voice flowed.
"Maybe she's good... to someone."
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ 🔔 DING! 🔔 "Let's head in!"
"Yay!"
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