Chapter 108
Chapter 108
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 108
Chapter Title: Blood and Blade's Box Office Surge
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Blood and Blade was starting to outperform our expectations.
“What’s this? Hey, check out the article.”
“Why, again…? Huh? What’s that?”
“I don’t know either… It’s kinda scary, isn’t it?”
“Is this seriously heading for ten million viewers?”
Tae-hoon’s hand was trembling.
Even he thought it didn’t make sense.
No matter the mutant trait, no matter the action strengths, it was rare for a movie starring a newly debuted actor to hit ten million.
It was skyrocketing beyond all reason.
Just then, Tae-hoon’s smartphone rang suddenly. Checking the caller, it was Director An Jin-ho.
“Yes! Director!”
-Did you see the articles? This is no joke!
The director, who rarely raised his voice, sounded that way, leaving us stunned.
What could be the cause?
The premiere reactions? The two mutants starring?
It felt weird saying it myself, but maybe because a high-profile cameo like me appeared?
But no matter how famous the actor, that alone didn’t make a movie a hit.
If it did, a film with Joo Soo-hyun—overflowing with ticket power and fans—wouldn’t have flopped.
Movies fundamentally needed to be entertaining.
That was the draw for people to watch.
With ticket prices rising lately, few would pay for something boring.
In that regard, Blood and Blade was pretty fun.
It was based on a straightforward revenge story, no need for overthinking.
No melodramatic scenes to emotionally exhaust viewers.
Nor was it tangled with complex character backstories.
Clear goals, simple narrative, bolstered by direction and acting.
That made it easy to immerse in.
It had all the elements for a hit.
Recognizable actors.
Actors drawing public curiosity.
Nationwide-famous cameos, etc.
“Breaking it down like this, it’d be weirder if it didn’t hit big, right?”
“Yeah. Ah, still, glad it worked out…”
“What?”
“Well, at first I worried I’d tank the movie. Good thing that didn’t happen.”
“Fair.”
“Hey, so when should I head to the bureau?”
“When are you free?”
“Tomorrow works.”
“Come tomorrow, then.”
“Got it.”
“But you’re not looking for an agency or anything?”
“Ah, I’m thinking about it. Soo-hyun suggested her agency.”
“Really? What’re you leaning toward?”
“No good connections elsewhere… Probably join them? She said it’s decent compared to others.”
“Shop around more anyway. Mess up, and you’re hooked. I know Soo-hyun’s not like that, but just in case?”
“I’m not that naive, man. Dealt with scammers in gaming streams—think I won’t watch out?”
“Just in case, that’s all. Anyway, need help, say so… I’ll ask Yeon-hwa unnie later. If she says it’s good, I’ll hit you up.”
“Cool.”
* * *
Yeon-hwa was in a great mood today.
Not just today—lately, her energy had been steadily climbing.
And for good reason…
-Haaang
-Eyes meltingggg
“Hello, hello! Please take care of me today too!”
The bureau’s channel was breaking records daily.
Her incredible dynamic vision caught every single chat flying by at insane speeds.
These were people who came to see her—had to take them all in.
That’s what Yeon-hwa thought.
Just her beaming smile was enough to enlighten souls.
She’d drawn massive attention from a brief variety show appearance purely on looks before.
-Die happy
“Aaah, don’t die! You gotta watch my stream!”
-I-I’ll live
-Haaang
Above all, her explosively violent figure on cam was tanking viewers’ IQs in real time.
But the second she fired up a game, their brains snapped back to normal.
What’s more…
-Grrrrr... crunch crunch...
-Yeon-hwaaa... please not that game...
-Why Field of Glory...
“Alright, today’s game is~ Field of Glory!”
-Please no...
-Ah lol gotta book the dentist
-Why this hellgame;;
-Yeon-hwa spare me... my teeth hurt lately...
Yeon-hwa reveled in their reactions.
Early on, her poor skills bummed her out, but now she didn’t care.
Thanks to recent advice from Seo-hyun.
“Unnie. Being at your game level is actually a strength.”
“…A strength?”
“Yeah. You know it too—being good at games doesn’t guarantee a hit stream.”
“True, but.”
“In my eyes, your level is rare. Own it.”
“O-Okay. I’ll try…”
Since then, she realized her disastrous skills actually boosted the stream. Viewers loved it.
All that teeth-grinding talk? Just proved they found it fun.
Anyway, in high spirits, Yeon-hwa added:
“Now, everyone. I didn’t pick Field of Glory randomly. We have a guest today.”
-Guest? No way?
-That Meister...?
“Right. Today, our guest actress Han Tae-hwa will teach us Field of Glory!”
Right on cue, the door opened, and Tae-hwa entered. Yeon-hwa greeted her with a bright smile.
“Ah, hello. I’m actress Han Tae-hwa…”
“Hello! I’m bureau agent Ha Yeon-hwa!”
Seeing Yeon-hwa’s warm welcome, Tae-hwa sensed:
‘This person’s… different from before…?’
-Wow lolololol
-Great movie!
-Wasn’t I on theater rounds yesterday?
“Yeah, exactly. Did theater hops with Seo-hyun, and as payment, agreed to this… Ah, glad you liked the movie. Thank you.”
“Ah, Seo-hyun’s coming soon! Said she’s not done with work yet.”
-Good luck
-But she’s the Director lol, gotta be busy...
“Yeah, I heard coming in. Meeting someone today or whatever… Anyway, Yeon-hwa-ssi.”
“Yes!”
“What’s your Field of Glory tier?”
“Unranked!”
“…Never done ranked?”
“Nope! Watch a lot, play almost never.”
Tae-hwa smacked her forehead at that.
Yeon-hwa, watching blankly, gave an awkward smile.
“Um, Tae-hwa-ssi. You heard prep stuff from Seo-hyun, right?”
“Prep? Ah, yes. Came ready just in case… Didn’t think we’d actually use it.”
-?? Prep?
-What’s that?
“Ah, told you to bring a mouthguard, just in case. Teeth could chip from grinding…”
-lololololololololololololol
-She actually brought it??
“Mutants have strong bite force. Could really damage teeth…”
“Ta-da, got it here. So, main hero or anything…?”
“Nope!”
Tae-hwa thought, watching Yeon-hwa smile innocently:
This day’s gonna be long.
But what could she do? Payback for letting nice people walk all over her.
* * *
Sudden business with the Deputy Director done, I arrived at the bureau and headed straight to the (old) lounge.
Now Yeon-hwa unnie’s streaming room. Opening the door, the first thing I saw was…
“No, don’t do it like that!”
“Uwaaaah!”
-Grrrrr... crunch crunch...
-Tae-hwa Tae-hwaaa... it’s over...
Crunch.
Wow, brutal. Checked just in case—yep.
Something snapped, and Tae-hwa opened her mouth.
“…Ah, broke again.”
“S-Sorry.”
“No worries. Not used to games, it happens…”
Tae-hwa looked half-resigned.
I couldn’t help but burst out laughing at the sight.
“Pfft!”
Their eyes turned to me at the sound, and I smiled sheepishly.
“How’s it going?”
“Eh, so-so.”
“Sounded like something broke just now, though?”
“You heard that on purpose, huh?”
“Yeah.”
“Crazy girl, really.”
-lololololol
-Director’s here?
“Hello. Popped in after work.”
“Seo-hyun-ah…”
“Yeah, unnie.”
“Games are too hard…”
Hearing that, Tae-hoon—no, Tae-hwa—massaged her temple.
“Um, Yeon-hwa-ssi? You rush too much. See enemy, lose cool, charge in—situation never improves. Watch what they do slowly first…”
“I-I can’t. Sorry.”
Yeon-hwa unnie, whose vibe had been up lately, was shrinking again.
“Hmm… Where to even start fixing this.”
Tae-hwa looked genuinely stumped.
Then she spotted me and smacked fist to palm.
“Hey, perfect timing. You haven’t touched Field of Glory in ages, right?”
“Huh? Yeah. So?”
“Demo it for her. She won’t follow if I do it—maybe better seeing someone at her level.”
“I think that’s great too!”
And just like that, I was at the computer.
…Huh?