Chapter 29
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Translator: True Detective
Chapter: 29
Chapter Title: Now I Can See You Clearly
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I loaded up plenty of ammo to make a collab with our Loa happen. But donations are blocked, cooking stream abandoned, says she's going to the arena fml;
Considering the firepower from the fanbases that just declared they're jumping in, she'd probably make 3-4 times that ㅇㅇ
"I've been seeing the same question pop up over and over. Looks like some of you didn't get it. I'm not doing cooking streams until I hit Challenger."
The viewers must have thought I was joking. But I was dead serious.
-What???
-This is insane;;;
-At least open donations then
-You'll never do it lololol What kind of woman does Challenger? lololol
-Wasn't it WWE? It's UFC???
"Donations are the same deal. Not opening them until Challenger. I'm tired of repeating myself, so I'll pin it on screen."
I went into broadcast settings and typed a message. Bumped up the font and size, then pinned it to the corner of the screen.
[No cooking streams or donations until Legendary Arena Challenger]
Once the text was up, viewers finally started believing me. Who'd break their oars when the water's rising, right?
But to steer the stream my way from now on, this was necessary. The moment I let donations sway me, I'd lose control.
I won't be anyone else's puppet again. I'll choose and decide on my own terms. Even if it leads straight to hellfire.
Game matched!
-So sis, when can we see cooking streams? ㅠㅠ I came cuz it's so fun and novel...
One chat caught my eye as I tried to focus on the game.
'Guess some people are like that.'
Not everyone has ulterior motives. Some genuinely want to see my cooking. Ignoring them would be rude.
"When can you see cooking streams? No clue. Too many tiers left till Challenger."
-Never lol
-Not support, a woman hitting Challenger top? Never happened ㅇㅇ
-Don't worry ㅇㅇ She'll fail Challenger, stream tanks, then cooking starts lol
-For real lol
"Aw, you guys are pissed. But no collab with your fave VTuber."
I banned the haters without hesitation. IDs are infinite, so I set to followers only.
Followers can chat after 24 hours.
-24 hours is harsh ㅇㅇ
-Have to for trolls
-True lol
"Alright, game time for real. Cooking fans or donors, please leave."
With that, I finally checked my assigned lane.
Assigned position: Top Lane.
"Oh, top lane. Lucky."
I'd worried about other positions, but luck was on my side.
-MMR higher than avg tier sends you preferred lane
-Yeah ㅇㅇ Win streak boosts MMR, less lane swaps
-That's a thing?
-No wonder, losing streak fucks lanes;
"Good to know."
[Carrier: No ban needed. Anyone want my ban card?]
[My Idol: Oh, can you ban Inferna?]
[Carrier: Got it.]
I banned the teammate's requested hero.
Walnut requests pick order swap.
[Walnut: Top, lemme pick first. Approve?]
The requester was ADC lane.
[Carrier: Nah, I'm good. I'll go first. Can handle most counters.]
[Walnut: Confident, huh. Alright.]
"Teammates are so polite. Platinum class, huh?"
-First time seeing this;
-Feels weird ㅇㅇ
-Class?
-Maybe
-Or saw record?
-It's disastrously good lololol
Kairon
I picked my usual hero and scanned chat.
Speed hadn't slowed at all. Followers-only killed the trolls.
Live viewers: 1,214
Over 1,000 viewers easy.
'Peak was over 10k earlier, right?'
Pale in comparison. But no cooking? Still solid.
"Bit weird to say, but why are you watching me?"
-Huh???
-Just watching
-What kinda thing to say to your own viewers???
-Confusing lololol
-Oh, so gtfo?
"Not telling you to leave. No cooking now, haven't shown arena skills yet. Just curious why stick around."
If it was long-term fans, sure. But under a week? Nice.
-Just fun?
-Most original VTuber so far???
-Love the my-way vibe lol
-Arena's good
-Curious if Challenger real lol
-Avatar's cute ㅇㅇ
Varied answers. Common thread: they like me.
"I'll make it worth your time. No regrets."
Heart warmed; I smiled.
-Cooking then?
-Cooking would be payback
-Wait, cooking confirmed?
"...No cooking."
These guys? Arena-only from now on, teeth gritted.
Entering Legendary Arena!
I opened my eyes to a snowy land.
White snow poured from the sky. Wind brought bone-chilling cold. My breath puffed white.
"Map changed?"
Dozens of games, first time here.
-Map rotation
-Arena cycles maps ㅇㅇ
-Snow map sucks lol
-Hate it; cold is real fml;
"Assassins, snipers, ice heroes get edge, huh."
-Yup
-Map shifts change tier lists too
Tiers adjust with maps, as expected.
'Kairon sucks here.'
Black armor pops in white snow. No terrain play.
"Hey, Kairon. No skin swap?"
Voice from side. White-robed female hero. Male voice.
Ally | Enemy
I turned on my muted mic.
"Skin?"
Short reply startled him. I get it. Been there.
"Yeah. Winter hits, some heroes need skins mandatory. Kairon stands out in that armor? 'Snowfield Kairon' is essential."
"News to me. Skins mandatory? Allowed?"
"Hate it? Swap heroes for rotation or skip till map changes. Or quit."
-Real lol
-Hate skins? Swap heroes???
-Genius?
-Scummy monetization~~~
-But way less than mobile gacha...
Viewers agreed. Consensus.
"Or don't play. But skipping arena? Hard to chat with friends."
"True."
I played along. No outside knowledge.
"Most swap heroes or buy skins. Not pricey, great quality."
"Thanks for explaining."
"Sure."
Time ticking; rushed minions to top lane.
Enemy hero far off. White armor blended perfectly, barely visible.
"That's why skins matter."
From their view, I'm crystal clear?
-Invisible af
-Bush? Gone for good?
No fights yet, already disadvantaged. Fine.
Shing-
I trust myself, not tools. No skin needed. Can't see? Make 'em see.
Shadow Slash
Slashed black blade through clashing minions.
Splatter-!
One minion's neck severed clean. Blood erupted like a bomb. I kicked the corpse; it flew blood-soaked.
Thud!
Corpse slammed enemy hero. Blood stained white armor red. Their eyes widened. Unexpected.
"Now I can see you clearly."
I smirked slowly.