novelraw Chapter 404
Chapter 404
Chapter 404
7.
“Ugh, what is all this fuss about.”
“Tell me about it…….”
“You've worked hard.”
“Tell me about it.”
All four were able to arrive at the restaurant after many twists and turns.
Since the restaurant was already decided in advance.
It didn't take that much time.
Anyway, it was chaotic gathering like this, but as they barely entered the store and took a seat in a quiet spot, they were able to relax a bit.
The one who was the most troubled was none other than Ahn Yubin.
Seonghyun actually had a calm temperament so he just let it be.
But Ahn Yubin did not.
It was even more so because it was the first time she had received such attention.
“I was really surprised.”
As she said so, feeling like her heart was still beating fast.
Seonghyun also nodded in agreement.
“I never thought they would recognize us this fast.”
“……T-That's true.”
Ahn Yubin had also mostly covered her face with a robe until now, but.
She hadn't worn a mask.
She thought it couldn't become a problem since there had been no problems so far, but this time she had no choice but to be surprised by the quite hot attention.
Then again, as the popularity of Seonghyun heated up, the attention on Luna, that is Ahn Yubin, who was the Demon King's backup team, also went up along with it.
In the midst of that, she boasted the prettiest appearance among the backup teams.
It was inevitable for her to be popular.
As an aside, JoseonFirstSwordKimChegeon also had quite an outstanding appearance and was almost very popular, but.
The interest in Kim Chegeon, who maintained a Joseon person concept, wasn't that big.
Should it be said there was only a mania layer?
Anyway, it was like that.
“Sseueueup. We might have to be a little careful though……?”
“Really.”
As Ahn Yoojin said so, Lee Geondong also nodded as if agreeing.
Since too many people were recognizing both of them now, they felt like they should make at least minimum preparations.
Seonghyun was one thing, but.
Ahn Yubin is a woman and it could become dangerous, couldn't it.
At those words, both Seonghyun and Ahn Yubin nodded their heads.
Anyway, that was that.
“Shall we order?”
“Umm, Geondong, you recommend something. I like anything if it's Chinese.”
“Me too.”
“M-Me too.”
As Lee Geondong said so, everyone tried to receive Geondong's recommendation.
This place was none other than the Chinese restaurant recommended by Lee Geondong.
Since it was a place he had been to before with Seonghyun, Seonghyun already had a face full of anticipation.
Lee Geondong took care of ordering everything as if it was good.
They also ordered beers simply and had a refreshing toast.
“Congratulations on the successful content!”
“Congratulations!”
“Congratulations.”
“Cheers!”
Everyone slightly clinked their glasses like that and downed their beers.
The cool refreshing feeling went down their throats and seemed to cool down the hot heat a bit.
Although nothing had come out yet to act as snacks.
Everyone drank their beers and put on pleasant smiles because it was refreshing.
First of all, this was a gathering to celebrate the content of the Demon King vs the Backup Team.
Although the live had ended successfully, it was only the first day at best.
It was also a gathering so they could do even better moving forward.
Of course.
“Ah, even so, I will not tell you the strategy.”
As Seonghyun smiled firmly and said so.
Ahn Yubin opened her eyes rather sharply and said.
“Pfft, it's okay. We can clear it even without knowing.”
Although she fake-coughed at Seonghyun's sudden words.
Knowing it was a joke, Ahn Yubin glared at Seonghyun appropriately and retorted.
While talking about this content like that.
Consequently, the story about the final part came up.
“To think we have to raid the Monarchs when we reach the end of the Abyss. We'll definitely pull a lot of content.”
“I think it will probably be on the 3rd day.”
“At this speed, it definitely seems like it.”
“Visually too, it would be a good finale to end the Abyss content with a Monarch raid.”
“Right. And if we switch to paid for the final live, people would probably buy tickets just out of curiosity, right?”
At Ahn Yoojin's final words, the other three all nodded their heads.
Honestly, how could anyone resist this.
If they break through the final 100th floor, they will reach the Deep Part, and that's when things about the Monarch will come out.
Switching to paid then?
This is a structure where they have no choice but to watch even while swearing.
A malicious revenue structure to the point where even Seonghyun thought he would probably watch it.
However, since they had done the live for free all this time.
Ahn Yoojin said there wouldn't be a huge backlash.
Since they definitely watched it for free all this time.
Making the finale paid so that only those who spent money could watch it was definitely effective.
“I'm sure you know, but you all know, right?”
Ahn Yoojin said so, especially narrowing her eyes while looking at Seonghyun and Ahn Yubin.
“If we switch to paid and you can't win, it might really lead to refunds, you know?”
Although she spoke as if giving a slight scare, Ahn Yubin burst out first.
“Pfft.”
“Hahaha.”
Belatedly, Seonghyun also burst into laughter and looked at Ahn Yoojin, and looking at those two, Ahn Yoojin also had no choice but to laugh eventually.
Although she scared them, honestly she didn't think Seonghyun or the backup teams would lose to the Monarch.
Even now, although Kyou's team and the Embris Party had slowed down a bit in the late 80s floors, they were gradually speeding up as their teamwork started to click.
Even without those two parties, honestly, she couldn't well imagine Seonghyun losing.
Then again.
“With four Almighty rank jobs gathered, there's no way we can't clear it.”
“That is true. Still, I'm just telling you to be careful.”
“That is correct. I'll be careful, Noona.”
“I'll be careful too, Unni.”
While agreeing with Lee Geondong's words, as Ahn Yoojin said so, Seonghyun and Ahn Yubin also nodded their heads and answered that they understood.
While talking amicably about the content like that.
Suddenly, Seonghyun brought up a topic.
“Hmm, was revealing my face a bit of a bad move?”
Since he never expected them to recognize him to this extent, he said that out of slight regret.
However.
“What can you do, it's the fate of a popular person. But anyway, things like this are bound to spread by word of mouth. The cause is just that our weight class has gotten too big.”
“Right. Actually, it was exactly the same when I was a newbie, but back then there was no one who recognized me on the street like this.”
“Hmm, I see.”
“Well, but it's true that it's the fate of people receiving popularity. Even in the past, if you were a famous MeTuber, people would crowd around and such, but now you're practically a celebrity.”
“Huuuum, should we hire a manager or someone like that? Even if it's not for schedules, do we need someone to somewhat guard you?”
As Ahn Yoojin was seriously pondering, Lee Geondong also put on a serious expression.
Because if they are recognized to this extent, it was actually true that it would be uncomfortable.
However, directly hiring someone like a manager could rather become a factor for dislike.
There were many worries.
Sure enough, as Lee Geondong searched the internet a bit to check the reactions.
A few posts came up.
[Title - lololol The Demon King is more handsome in real life.]
[Author - Tank Runs Wild]
『I was going to eat near OO-dong and saw a freaking bright light, so I looked over there.
No, isn't that the person I was watching live on MeTube just until now?
So I looked closely and was surprised because it was the Demon King.
When I asked to take a picture, he took one right away.
Truly the epitome of gentle;;;
Not even lying, he seems at least 2 times more handsome than in pictures or videos??
I'm attaching the picture in case you don't believe me.』
[Photo Attached]』
[Damage Is Willpower : Crazy, I'm super jealous ㄷㄷㄷㄷ But is it okay to just post pictures like that???]
└[Tank Runs Wild (Author) : Huh??? Is it not allowed???? If they're MeTubers aren't they semi-public figures????]
└[Weapon Broken : What do you mean MeTubers are semi-public figures lololol Just spreading pictures around;;;]
└[Tank Runs Wild (Author) : I'll delete it if it's a problem T_T]
└[Boss Without Items : No but he's really freaking handsome;;;;]
[No AoE Damage : His real face is like that too????? Total cheat character?????]
[Account Transfer Guy : Wow…… I'm speechless.]
[Bamboo Spear Master : Bamboo spear bamboo spear bamboo spear bamboo spear bamboo spear]
[Title - Looks like the Demon King team is having a dinner???]
[Author - Mage Body Slam]
『There were a sh*t ton of people gathered in OO-dong so I went to see.
Luna from the Luna team was there;;;
Not long after, a guy who looked like the Demon King and another person took Luna and the woman next to her with them.
Looks like they have a dinner???
Seems they just came out not knowing they'd be recognized this much.
Seeing people surrounding them like watching a spectacle made me feel a bit bad for them.
[Photo Attached]』
[As Soon As Stealth : ㄷㄷㄷ What's with taking a secret photo after saying you feel bad for them??]
[Ate All Potions : lolololol Tell me about it, talk about a double standard]
[No Cooldown Used : ㄷㄷㄷㄷ But she really is pretty.]
“Ah. Posts are already starting to go up.”
As Lee Geondong showed them pictures taken arbitrarily being posted and things like that, Seonghyun and Ahn Yubin looked at them with 'hmm' expressions.
Then.
“Umm, the pictures came out well though.”
“Me too.”
Seonghyun and Ahn Yubin said so and admired the pictures taken of them.
Honestly, people crowding around was a bit bewildering, but.
Perhaps both were getting used to it now, as they didn't pay much attention.
However, spreading at this fast speed was definitely not a good thing.
“Huuuum. To think this kind of phenomenon happens when the number of live viewers easily exceeds tens of millions. I'll try to come up with some countermeasures from now on.”
“I think that would be good. Even so, public opinion is good right now. We'll have to lay low as much as possible while creating some buzz.”
“Right.”
“We leave it in your capable hands.”
“Me too.”
As Seonghyun and Ahn Yubin said so.
Ahn Yoojin waved her hands.
“No, no, I'm the one who's sorry. Handling things like this is a given from a guild management perspective since we're practically an agency.”
At Ahn Yoojin's words, they wondered if that was the case, but since she said so anyway.
The two just accepted it and enjoyed the moment while sipping their drinks.
Since there was nothing to be an issue right now.
After enjoying drinks and food and sharing this and that story, they parted early because of the live broadcast tomorrow.
Thanks to both of them not forgetting to wear masks and hats when they left.
There were no major problems returning.
The four parted ways like that and headed to their respective homes.
While returning home like that, Lee Geondong asked Seonghyun.
“Are you okay?”
“Huh? With what?”
“No…… becoming popular.”
At Lee Geondong's words, Seonghyun thought for a moment and answered.
“Huuuum, well, doesn't it matter? It's not like I committed school violence in the past or anything.”
“No, not that, it could just be burdensome and such.”
“Ah, in that sense? Umm, well, it is uncomfortable when many people recognize me, but still, I'm thankful.”
At Seonghyun's words, Lee Geondong looked at Seonghyun as if it was a bit unexpected.
Because he didn't know he would think like that.
As he looked at Seonghyun as if seeing him in a new light.
Seonghyun chuckled and said.
“Well, I'm thankful if they recognize me. If it's uncomfortable, I can just cover my face and go around.”
Since he didn't seem to care much, Lee Geondong smiled broadly thinking that was a relief and went into the house.
Still, to think his friend would become such a celebrity.
He already knew, but.
Experiencing it personally like this made it really hit home.
Sure enough, their friends also contacted them, so after Lee Geondong and Seonghyun talked on the phone with their friends a bit more.
They went to sleep early.
Since there was a live broadcast tomorrow as well.