Genius’s Godlike Game Broadcast-Chapter 37 : MasterDissection (4)

MasterDissection (4)
Looking at Purple's delighted viewers, genome was puzzled.
'Why are they so happy?'
Unfortunately, genome had not seen Lee Gyeongbok's golden shotgun draw video. Because his invitation was relatively rushed, he'd only looked up Purple's physical gameplay as a craftsman.
"All right! The die has already been cast! What will decide the final winner is—this!"
With Genome's words, the marble wall in front split open to the left and right. With a heavy rumble, an enormous slot machine was revealed beyond the opening.
"It's the command combo slot machine!"
-lolol totally excludes physical skill
-basement vibe, bro!
-fr, there's even dice and a roulette
-but if it's Godple, probably could rig it by hand, lolol
-enough said! Genome's already at 1 HP!
Lee Gyeongbok nodded as he read the chat window's reaction.
'He must have prepared more modes besides this. Of course, people would get bored if we just used one thing. He really prepares a lot.'
He hadn't come here just to increase his name recognition. As a streamer, he couldn't forget to learn something.
Genome misunderstood the surprise on Lee Gyeongbok's face, smiled, and spoke:
"Oh, no need to be so shocked. You're not expected to pull that huge thing yourself. That's just a model for the viewers, Purple. Here's the one you'll use."
With a snap of his fingers, a marble side table rose out of the floor.
On top of it sat a regular slot machine identical to the towering one.
-lolol he was going to pull the big one? -that's so cute lololol
-but if it's Purple, probably could pull even that?
-fr, would probably climb up parkour style
-possible, since he's a ninja
Grinning at the delighted viewers, Lee Gyeongbok made no effort to correct the misunderstanding.
"The game is very simple. Each slot contains words to construct a sentence. You'll understand faster once you see it for yourself!"
With that, genome casually pulled the lever. Of the four slots, the one on the far left spun fiercely, then stopped.
[Genome]
That was the stopping word. Genome immediately pulled the lever again. The remaining three slots spun wildly in order, then stopped one after another.
[To Genome][16 subscription passes][give as a gift]
Thus, the sentence was completed.
"Oh, so the command that came out is for me to gift myself 16 subscriptions!"
-lolol gottem
-hyung? gotta keep your promise?
-fr, life is real!
-pick meee!
Genome's viewers pounced on the result. Genome comically grimaced.
"Hey now, people... Are you really going to keep this up with a guest here? We agreed to keep it classy, didn't we? Especially in front of no less than Jang-O of Jangs, Purple! Try to keep up the tone and manner!"
-wow the nerve, huh?
-you're going all serious now that your money's on the line lolol
-eeek! Traitor! Get out of our broadcast!
-but if Purple had to pay, you'd have told him to do it on the spot
-hey, old friend. Act like a gentleman.
― If you act like this, we'll just become Genomes too!
-our hyung is embarrassing, wherever he goesㅠ
Lee Gyeongbok laughed at the viewers' reactions. Outwardly, it might seem like a fight.
'He's really close with his viewers.'
Because both streamer and viewers knew how far they could push each other, they could enjoy it.
"Ah, fine. Out of respect for Purple, I'll cover it. Happy now? You all better thank me properly."
Genome said this and moved his fingers.
['GENOME' has gifted 16 subscriptions!]
A system message popped up in the chat window.
-loyalloyal^^7
-that's our guy! Such a big shot!
― Why's Genome a big shot? It's all thanks to Godple lol
-fr, more like a middle man than a big shot?
-middle man lololol
― Thank you, godple, for the gifted subs (crying emote)(crying emote)
― Kingple! Godple! Lightple!
With a gentle smile, genome turned back to Lee Gyeongbok.
"As you can see, this is the format. Purple and I take turns spinning the slots to complete sentences! Now, Purple! Which will you choose, to go first or second?"
Since the sentence completion was based on probability, it didn't really matter who pulled the lever first.
But Lee Gyeongbok thought for a moment and chose to go second.
"I've been in front the whole time today, so this time I'll follow behind."
-lololololol
-constant unwavering swagger...!
-the smugness is through the roof...!
-please open a window and air this out already
-it's not smugness if it's true
― That's why the viewers love him!
Ignoring the rabid chat, genome gripped the lever.
"All right then. My move first! What will the first word be!"
With a clunk, the lever went down. The slots spun quickly with a rumbling noise.
Finally, the first word stopped.
[Purple]
Genome pumped his fist in reaction.
"Yeahhh!"
-lololol
-seriously;; hyung? Try hiding your real feelings!
― Jawajawa~ Jawajawa~
― I know nothing
-fr, too early for the hype
Genome shrugged his shoulders at the chat reaction and stepped back.
"Now, Purple's turn! What kind of word will he get!?"
"What should I go for?"
Lee Gyeongbok asked with a smile, and the chat filled with question marks and 'lolol'.
― What? What is he implying?
― Is this... self-flattery...?
― Is this the provocation of a streamer only two weeks in?
-lolol if it's Purple, maybe he can choose
-lolol do some variety, broadcast
― Will the #1 streamer spot be taken?
"Wow, my mind just went totally blank for a second. Everyone, be sure not to show off in front of Jang-O!"
Genome feigned a shiver, laughing.
― Hyung? Why are you blaming us for your mistake?
― Who? Never heard of Genome.
― Don't you mean Genome?
-lolol everybody knows the average Genome
Impressed by how Genome kept leading the show, Lee Gyeongbok took the lever.
And again, an unfamiliar feeling washed over him.
― Why isn't he spinning?
― Sloth, scared?
-lolol it's here!
― Scared? There's no fear in Godple lol
-fr, can he do it again this time?
― Remember how long he hesitated last time too?
― The big one's coming... Huge one shot incoming...
― FYI) Purple drew the golden shotgun from Bark in 1 try.
Genome's viewers felt confusion. Purple's viewers could barely contain their anticipation.
"Wait, in one try?"
Genome was genuinely surprised.
He too had played Bio Crisis, so he knew about the golden shotgun.
He knew Purple had gotten the golden shotgun, but had no idea it was on the first try.
While his focus was on the chat for a moment—
Lee Gyeongbok yanked the lever.
"Eh?!"
Genome, flustered, slipped and made a funny noise, spreading laughter through the chat window.
― Eh?
― Eh!?
― Eh?!
― Ohh!
-555555!
Everyone's eyes turned to the slot. The word that stopped was—
[To Genome]
― Ah
― Wow lol
― What, seriously!
-lolol Jang-O is human after all!
― Even gods can't beat luck...!
― Viewers win no matter who does, lol
With just the first two words, the chat window was already buzzing as if the outcome was decided. Genome, too, had a relaxed look.
"Ah, even if I wanted to lose for you, there's just nothing I can do."
-annoying lolol
― Teabagging in front of a god? That's a no go lolol
-fr, couldn't do that physically
― Basement bro!
― So, basement Genome? lolol I'll start first!
― Meanwhile, why is Purple so chill?
― Gods have nerves of steel, lolol
Viewers might not realize, but Lee Gyeongbok had nothing to lose anyway. Whatever the result, he remained calm.
"Please, I'm not the kind of senseless person who rips off guests. There's still a chance for a comeback! Now let's see what the bet will be!"
Genome yanked the lever as he said this.
'Hope it lands big, since we're here.'
The subscription numbers were set from 10 to 100. At 10,000 won per subscription, it ranged from at least 100,000 won up to 1,000,000 won.
But Genome didn't mind the expense. The bigger the number, the bigger the buzz.
If you thought of it as a marketing expense, it was actually cheap.
By then, the slot had stopped spinning.
"Wow."
Lee Gyeongbok couldn't help but gape at the result.
[100 subscriptions]
The highest possible number came out.
But Genome wasn't particularly surprised.
'As I expected.'
He'd set the highest amounts with the greatest probability from the start.
"Just how much is this?! A whopping one million! It's a one-million-won match!"
Genome's comment sent the chat into a frenzy of cheers and emoticons. After all, the benefit would return to the viewers no matter who won.
"And now, the last! The final word that will decide everything! The outcome is up to Purple! Will even his luck reach the realm of master of masters, the domain of gods?!"
Genome said this, flicking his finger. At the same time, a low drum sounded and a pin spot focused on Purple.
'The guest should be the protagonist on stage.'
In fact, genome had planned to hand the final turn to Purple, whether first or second. If Purple had chosen first, genome would have acted cowardly to let him have the last pick.
"The result isn't final yet! There's only one reversal word on the last slot!"
― Seriously;;;
― Just one? Isn't that too little?
― Is there a host who bleeds guests dry!?
― Ye-rim! Open up that slot!
― Sakura? Is this rigged?
― It's cold... The subs are flying into my chest. Sweet.
-lolol quoting famous lines for what!
-seriously, too funny lolol
Most viewers already thought the result was set. The slowly spinning slot showed words like 'give as a gift', 'send', 'throw', all implying Genome would win.
'Even if I'm paying, something feels off.'
Genome, glancing from the chat window to Lee Gyeongbok, was perplexed.
As a streamer, one was mindful of their image. Even with bonuses, a lost bet was a loss. Most would naturally show negativity upon sensing defeat.
But despite the hype around him, Lee Gyeongbok calmly gripped the lever.
'... No way, does he really think he can reverse this?'
Just then, Lee Gyeongbok pulled down with all his strength. Everyone's eyes focused on the spinning slot.
A sudden stillness.
While everyone held their breath, Lee Gyeongbok alone wore a faint smile.
He already knew the result.
[Take away]
The final word the slot stopped on.
"Hey...!"
Genome shouted out almost in a fit.
― Wow? lololololololol
― He actually reversed it?
― Permen! Permen! Permen!
― I told you the big one was coming!!!
-lolol don't tell me you haven't followed Godple yet?
― Refollow? No, I am Purple!!
-lol buying Purple stock all-in now?
― Now! Go hit that follow!
-lolol who could pass up a freebie!
― Heretical traitors OUT! OUT!
― The god demands subs!
― Tae... I mean long live Purple!
― Deus Vult! Deus Vult! Deus Vult!
The chat went wild.
Genome's reaction was not directed—it was honest surprise.
"No way, he won that? Is this real? For real? Is this a prank? Purple, what did you do!?"
"I just pulled it."
-lololol
-fr, it's a slot machine, what else do you do but pull it?
-perfection right up to the end
― Denial won't change reality lolol
-???: Want to call it a draw?
― Not happening, genome lolol
― Documentary? This is a variety comedy lol
― Classic Jang-O, always different lol
Genome clutched his head and pretended to look despondent.
"Wow, one million won...! Everyone, I'd like to be alone now. Please leave."
-lolol if you want us to leave, you leave
― Genome, go home! We're gonna have fun with Godple!
― Getting kicked out of his own stream lolol
Lee Gyeongbok laughed, glancing over at the viewers.
"I had a really special experience today. Thank you for inviting me."
― Seriously;;; why are you leaving?
― Don't go, please!
― Stick around a bit longer!
― Genome, get outta here already!
-lolol just hand over the stream and top up those subs
Despite countless requests from viewers, Lee Gyeongbok just smiled.
"But today's my day off, so I won't play any games. My editor and manager should rest too."
― Day off (still working)
― Break (means going to work)
― This is Black Company Purple's welfare...?
― Early leave for a day off?
― What kind of inhumane combo is this...!
-lol the hostage here is too strong!
With a clap, Lee Gyeongbok drew everyone's attention.
"Thank you so much for coming today. Please look forward to the next broadcast, and come visit my channel often! Tr-bye!"
― Pur-byeㅠㅠ
― Miss you already (crying emote)
― Huh? Isn't this Genome's channel?
-lolol why's it feel so natural
― Feels like a Purple stream lolol
With that chat as the last, the broadcast ended.
* * *
Late at night, in a busy city bar.
"Good work, everyone!"
"Cheers!"
The Purple streamer team and Genome team gathered to celebrate their successful joint broadcast.
"Order whatever you want! It's all on us!"
"If you say that, I really will order a lot!"
"Hey, show some restraint."
When Genome said that, Choi Byeonghun joked, and Park Juho shot him a look.
Genome laughed at their banter.
"It's fine, really. How much could you three possibly eat? Don't worry, enjoy as much as you like."
"Thanks."
"He said it's fine!"
"Oh geez..."
Each friend reacted differently as they filled up. After a while of casual chatting and eating—
"Hey, I'm going to talk to the editing team over there for a sec."
"Oh, I need to check in with the manager too."
Choi Byeonghun and Park Juho stepped away. Thanks to that, Lee Gyeongbok ended up alone with Genome.
"The broadcast turned out really well, thanks to you. I appreciate it again."
"No, I gained a lot from it too."
Genome was the first to break the silence. Lee Gyeongbok toasted him lightly.
'He's a good person.'
He'd felt that from the pre-show meeting, and confirmed that Genome didn't give off that unpleasant air. In fact, he was a decent person and an admirable streamer.
Not quite as close as his own circle of friends, but no need to keep him at arm's length.
"Is another collab broadcast okay in the future? You know, about Gunner Ground."
"Oh, yes. But I can't confirm a schedule yet."
"That's fine. Actually, there are viewers who get the wrong idea if you don't promise another collab. As long as we say we'll do it, it's fine."
Genome waved his hands with a laugh.
Lee Gyeongbok nodded and casually asked:
"By the way, you seem a bit different off-stream compared to on-stream, genome."
"Huh? Oh. That high-tension mode is just exhausting constantly, so I'm my real self off camera."
On stream, he was talkative and boisterous, but now he felt calm and mellow.
He shrugged and continued.
"This industry is rough unless you stand out, so the persona is important. I fit myself to what viewers and the world want to see."
"Ah..."
"But Purple, you don't have to."
"Sorry?"
"You're a genius. Not just any genius, but a legendary one. Just because I'm different off-air doesn't mean everything I said on air was fake."
It was heartfelt.
Lee Gyeongbok had far surpassed Genome's expectations.
"With your level, Purple, you don't have to conform to the world. If anything, the world will adjust to you."
Before Lee Gyeongbok could even respond in surprise, Choi Byeonghun and Park Juho returned.
"Hey, we should apply for partner."
"Yeah, I just heard about that too."
Genome blinked at the two.
"Huh? You're not a Tri partner yet?"
"Oh, right. Our channel grew faster than we expected."
"Tri partner?"
Lee Gyeongbok's question prompted Choi Byeonghun to nod.
"There's this thing called the Tri Partner Program. You have to join for channel subscriptions and sub emotes to be enabled."
"And during broadcasts, advertisements play. Even without tips, you get a fixed income."
Park Juho added. Lee Gyeongbok frowned slightly.
"You mean ads during the broadcast?"
Earning income wasn't bad.
But wouldn't mid-broadcast ads interfere with viewer immersion?
'... Still, this isn't just about me.'
If he were streaming alone, it might be an issue. But he had friends who supported him.
He should consider their stance too.
"It's not a bad thing for viewers either. In fact, a lot of people like it."
At that, genome chimed in unexpectedly. All three turned to him.
"With a subscription, the months accumulate. 1 month, 2 months—it adds up. The longer it goes, the stronger the bond between viewer and streamer. Some have subscribed to me for over six years."
"Six years?"
Lee Gyeongbok's eyes widened.
The thought of viewers who stuck around for six years, supporting with a monthly fee, was enough to make him happy.
"Yeah. And it's not just good for the streamer. Subscribers stand out in the chat window with subscription emotes and are more visible to the streamer."
"So it's not just a money issue."
Finally, Lee Gyeongbok understood the merits of subscriptions.
Just as he wanted people's attention, viewers wanted the streamer's attention too.
'Still so much to learn.'
He smiled.
"Can we enable it right away?"
"You've already met the requirements."
"Just need to apply."
He nodded at his friends' words. Alone, it would be tough, but with help it was nothing.
* * *
Next day, early afternoon.
Purple's fanpage was buzzing with the news.
[Purple became a Tri Partner!](NEW)
Fans were universally happy at the new announcement.
[Finally, I can pay friend fee]
[I've been itching to donate since random tip opening after the stream, this is great lol
Seriously, plenty of streamers beg for donations, but why does our Godple have no greed for money?
lolol as soon as the stream begins, the first thing I'll do is subscribe lolol]
[-That's a yeah lolol]
[-We should reward Godple with some cash]
[-fr, it was ridiculous that subs were blocked]
[-Too good to watch for free]
[-Yeah, I'll pay so he streams for a long time]
Their greatest fear was Purple someday leaving the streaming world. Streamers had various reasons for quitting, but income was by far the biggest one.
[What tier will you subscribe to?]
[I'm going straight 3rd tier.
Honestly, what use is 1st tier to anyone?
Everyone knows Tri takes a huge 50% cut lol
[-fr, the cut is shocking.]
[-Tri takes 50% lolol]
[-Unless you're a student, shouldn't you at least go 2nd tier?]
[-2nd tier is 30,000 won, 3rd is 50,000. It's steep.]
[-No emotes yet, kinda hesitating]
[-Just do what you want lol]
There were different types of subscriptions.
The higher the tier, the more perks you got.
Usually, higher tiers unlocked more emoticons, but Purple didn't have any yet.
While fans debated this, another announcement went up.
[Subscription Emotes Updated](NEW)
[Hello!
This is the PerfectPlay editor!
Together with Tri partner registration, subscription emotes have been updated.
〈1st Tier〉
[Per][fect][Play]
〈2nd Tier〉
[Black][Company] [Per][fect]
〈3rd Tier〉
[MasterDissection][Perman][Purplelelujah][PurpleConfidence]
Sadly, my skills aren't good enough, so it's just text emotes for now.
In the future, we'll bring in a designer and keep updating.
Thank you!]
Editor Choi Byeonghun had put together large text emotes that he could easily create and registered them.
-lolololololol
― Official Black Company acknowledgment!
― Editor sufferingㅠ
-lolol 3rd tier hostage is too strong
― I'm not eating chicken this month!
Fans beamed in anticipation of using the emotes in the chat window.
[Genome's broadcasting!]
A sudden post announcing Genome's stream appeared. Fans were confused.
Did someone mistake the fanpage? But Genome ran his own fan community, so that wasn't the reason.
[Starting MasterDissection follow-up broadcast!
Explaining why Godple is Godple, don't miss it, go go]
Upon reading the content, the fans understood.
[-Ah, there's a follow-up broadcast?]
[-lololol]
[-Watch till Purple's show starts]
[-Thank you Heimdall!]
True to the title "MasterDissection," the 'dissection' step remained. Fans immediately hopped over to Genome's stream.
"All right, looks like enough people have gathered. Let's begin the dissection."
Genome wore a crisp white coat and glasses, in full doctor mode.
"As you all know, the capsule we use is a machine utilizing the brain. Physically, yes, but actually brain-physical. But saying 'brain-physical' confuses people, so I'll just say physical."
Genome displayed a capsule image then put it aside.
"First, this is Purple's brain from yesterday. Oh, just to be clear in case anyone misunderstands—everyone invited as a master agreed to have their scan shown. It's been a while since I did this, so just saying in case anyone forgot, all good?"
At his words, a 3D scan of a brain appeared on the screen.
-lol isn't this like the hundredth dissection (didn't know)
― Behold, the brain of a god!
― Purple: Hey, give me back my brain!
― Even his brain looks cool somehow.
Genome peeked at the chat, then continued.
"Looking here, baseline physical, plus which brain areas activate during melee and ranged tests. For me, see, it looks like this."
He rotated his hand and another brain image appeared.
― This is the brain of a mouth-physical!
― He had a brain, really?
― Why does his brain look so meh though.
― The contrast is hilarious lol
"As some know, our five senses each have their corresponding brain regions. For example, when you see something, here, the visual cortex lights up."
Ignoring the chat's jokes, genome continued the explanation. And as he spoke, a specific part of the brain image lit up brightly.
"Normally, particular regions activate according to situation. Normally...."
― But?
― What what
― Is Purple different?
― The big one's coming! The big one's coming!
― With those reflexes, his synapses must be crazy fast
-fr, divine level
As Genome paused, viewers rushed to guess his point.
"No, honestly, I was shocked. Purple's on a whole different level."
None, however, predicted his conclusion. With question marks flooding the chat, he spoke again.
"All senses—sight, hearing, smell, touch, taste—and every region, they're all activated."
He revealed Purple's brain scan results. The entire brain glowed like a lamp.
"Continuously, too, at all times. Even when unnecessary! Seriously, Purple is totally unlike us normal people. Seeing this, it made me feel—"
In a grave tone, genome proclaimed:
"It's fair to call him a new species, a new humanity."
Streamer Purple, Lee Gyeongbok, was in a league of his own.