Genius’s Godlike Game Broadcast-Chapter 44 : Over The Perfect (1)

Over The Perfect (1)
Despite Lee Gyeongbok's confident answer and Choi Byeonghun's relaxed demeanor, Park Juho still wore a tense expression.
'Both of them are optimistic by nature. I guess it's my job to assume the worst-case scenario.'
It wasn't that he doubted his friend's skills or genius. What Park Juho worried about were the other variables.
"Even if you have no problem, genome-nim might make a mistake."
Genome was a highly skilled player as well, but he wasn't a 'genius'. Park Juho was worried that a blunder from him could damage Lee Gyeongbok's reputation as a genius.
'You have to be perfect. If I say that though, it might put too much pressure on you...'
As he kept his serious expression, Lee Gyeongbok flicked his fingers lightly.
"Ah, then how about this? We try practicing in advance."
"Practice?"
"What are you even talking about? Are you going to invite a stream sniper or something?"
As his friends looked puzzled, Lee Gyeongbok's smile deepened.
"There's actually something I've been wanting to try, and now seems like the perfect time."
After hearing his explanation, his friends nodded in agreement.
"Certainly, if it's like that..."
"This guy, telling me to take it easy and then immediately adding more work."
Despite his words, Choi Byeonghun was satisfied with the plan, as was Park Juho.
* * *
Purple's fans were chatting as usual on the Tnight bulletin board.
At that moment, a new broadcast notice went up.
[〈Event〉 Over The Perfect (OTP) – Gunner Ground!]
The never-before-seen category immediately captured the fans' attention.
[Hello, I'm the channel admin and editor!
Thanks to the partner program, countless viewers have subscribed to our channel.
As a token of appreciation, we're introducing special subscriber participation content!
〈Over The Perfect (OTP) – Gunner Ground!〉
1. Introduction
An unprecedented 1:99 battle!
Try your best to survive Purple's demonic beast form!
Prizes for the subscribers who survive the longest!
And, however unlikely—if you manage to 'kill' Purple?
A massive prize will go to the champion!
2. Prizes
〈Bounty Hunter Prize〉
Purple Kill! – 1 million KRW
*Stream sniping is allowed!
〈Survival Prize〉
2nd place survivor – 100,000 KRW
3rd place survivor – 90,000 KRW
...
10th place survivor – 20,000 KRW
〈Game Start Prize〉
Purple's first victim – 10,000 KRW
3. Participation Requirements
Only subscribers can participate!
Advance registration – 50 subscribers chosen by lottery
Live registration – 49 subscribers chosen by lottery
Thank you always for loving our broadcast!
Don't miss your chance to play with Purple, and experience the 'perfect death!' (Carrot emote)]
The notice was about a viewer participation broadcast. Naturally, the reaction was explosive.
[-Is this for real? A chance to watch Purple's skills up close?]
[na, lol, I'm absolutely signing up]
[na, t_T Can't you do it another day? Of all days, I'm on duty today!]
[na, nope, not changing—deal with it]
[na, tsk tsk, that's what happens when you're faithful to real life]
[na, lol, if you were a real viewer you'd be able to join]
Just the fact that they could play together with Purple was a blessing for them. One could even call it a type of fan meeting.
[-Are you kidding lol, catch Godple?]
[na, impossible mission, lol]
[na, what a pipe dream!]
[na, lol, they raised the prize precisely because they know nobody'll catch him, it's infuriating]
[na, isn't this totally King Electron Asset behavior?]
[na, the viewers are getting baited, lol]
[na, even with ten million won you couldn't catch him, lol]
[na, look at them boldly allowing stream sniping, lol]
Some thought the prize conditions were outlandish. After all, how could they catch Purple when even Genome couldn't?
[-But what if all 99 cooperate?]
[na, right? It's legal teaming!]
[na, nope lol, someone's definitely going to betray mid-game]
[na, ... Do you still trust people?]
[na, for real, lol, team killing is guaranteed]
[na, maybe the advance registration subscribers could do it?]
While some expressed hope, the majority remained skeptical.
[-Lol, good thing I've subscribed]
[na, I only felt so-so about the emotes, now I feel justified, lol]
[na, for real—lucky I subscribed early, lol]
[na, competition for the live draw's gonna be fierce, lol]
[na, surely nobody was dumb enough to not subscribe, right?]
[na, as expected, godple-nim, salute salute ^^7]
[-I decided to subscribe after seeing this]
[na, for real, you can resist the emotes, but not the participation!]
[na, that's some effective hostage taking, lol]
[na, if you're lucky you could even win some money, lol]
[na, dying first is statistically most likely, lol]
[-Purple is even taking care of subscribers, I'm proud T_T]
[na, for real, growing so fast!]
[na, by calling it "just the game" at the end, feels like it'll be a regular content thing?]
[na, lol, if so, time to get that recurring subscription]
[na, even the editor sneaking in a carrot, lol]
[na, someone: Stop liking and him already...!]
Subscribers expressed their satisfaction with Purple, while those who hadn't subscribed yet resolved to take the plunge.
Thanks to exclusive content, the barrier to entry—once high due to just emotes—was significantly lowered.
With everyone's expectations rising, broadcast time was approaching.
* * *
Lee Gyeongbok turned on the broadcast.
It was the second day of Gunner Ground, and also the day of the viewer participation event.
"Trha! Great to see everyone!"
Perhaps because it was a new attempt, he greeted everyone with a slightly nervous face.
― Perha!
― Godha!
― When's the draw!?
― Viewer game! Viewer game! Viewer game! Viewer game!
-damn, I was born for this day!
― Even content prep is [Per][Fect], amazing!
As he greeted them, the chat window exploded with messages. Viewer count began to skyrocket instantly.
['ViewerGameReady' has been subscribed for '1' month!]
[Pick me please]
['ThisStoreIsThriving' has been subscribed for '1' month!]
[How do you withstand this pressure lololol]
['TheTrueFriendFee' has been subscribed for '1' month!]
[If I subscribe, I can really play with you, right? Right?]
Subscription messages began pouring in as well. Lee Gyeongbok found all his nervousness melting away at the scene.
"Ah, thank you for subscribing! To keep things moving fast, I won't be able to thank everyone individually—hope you understand. We'll start the draw right away."
― Speedrun is great, lol
― Latecomers, get out!
― Everyone's got fire in their eyes, lol
― Why eat hearty soup? Just subscribe to Purple's channel for a month, way more satisfying
On cue with Lee Gyeongbok's words, the subscriber list popped up on one side of his screen.
"Our manager will handle the draw. Once it's done, those selected will receive a practice game room code—just enter it to join!"
As he explained, subscriber IDs were picked one by one.
― So close...!
― Pick me please!
― Nananananananana!
― Manager, over here, here!
― Oh lord...! (prayer emote)
― Purple, oh mighty one...! [PerMan][Purplelelujah]
― Ah, lol, you just don't have enough faith.
The chat was flooded with people hoping to get picked. With every selection, the winner left the pool, but the total subscriber count was actually growing.
"Wow, thank you for subscribing! Looks like the competition's getting fiercer as time passes."
-lol, you totally planned this
― The motive for the live draw is so obvious
― Purple awakens to the power of capitalism!
― This is scary!
― Even your fundraising is [Per][Fect]!
-lol, if you want a better shot, subscribe right now!
Lee Gyeongbok smiled brightly at the playful chat.
"Timing is everything in life, isn't it?"
-lolololol
― After hanging out with Genome, Purple's gotten so shameless T_T
― Genomes! You rascal!
― Maybe this is a kind of Perple-confidence?
-for real, boldness level is off the charts
As Lee Gyeongbok bantered, all 49 winners for the live draw were decided.
"Alright, congrats to all the winners! As thanks, I'll make sure to kill you personally!"
-eh?
― It's true, but it sounds weird, lol
― That killer smile, stop it!
― A streamer who literally announces murder to subscribers!?
-lol, this line is outrageous
Lee Gyeongbok was pleased with the chat reaction. Before long he glanced at the viewer count.
'Glad I prepped a main event for the live broadcast.'
He wanted to try what he'd learned from collaborating with Genome, and the turnout was impressive—viewers had already surpassed 3,000.
"Manager, did you send the codes?"
― Manager: Yes, codes have been sent
-lol, manager's in chat now!
― Why didn't you pick me!
― Manager, I'm upset!
-?: The viewer... talking back!?
-?: Should I just wipe them all out? Leave 'em speechless with total carnage!
-lol, the memes are wild tonight
As Park Juho confirmed, Lee Gyeongbok clapped lightly and brought everyone's attention back.
"Subscription messages are getting backed up. Even if you didn't win, you'll still keep watching, right?"
When he said this with a smile, the chat filled with laughter.
― That toxic personality showing again?
-[Black Company] instincts revealed!
― Still, you love Purple, don't you?
-lol, people here just for prizes took a big L
-tsk tsk, if you don't care enough, don't subscribe!
― Now that you did, you might as well stay!
The chat got even livelier. Lee Gyeongbok launched Gunner Ground.
"All right, time for our first viewer-participation content: OTP!"
-lol, otiP, really?
― Another new abbreviation, lol
― OTP isn't that for internet banks?
― From now on, it's Over The Perfect!
When Lee Gyeongbok connected in-game, his view instantly changed.
A hundred players gathered in a military plane. But unlike other games, everyone's gaze was fixed on Lee Gyeongbok.
"Wow! He's here!"
"Purple-nim!"
"Is this for real?"
"Purple oppa!"
"Look over here, please!"
A crowd was excitedly chattering and running over toward Lee Gyeongbok.
― Huh? Even some female viewers here?
― Actually, yeah, more than you'd expect?
― Even to guys, he's cool, what would female viewers think, lol
― Honestly, this is kind of scary
Surprised by the unfamiliar scene, Lee Gyeongbok wasn't overwhelmed thanks to the game system restricting player movement inside the plane.
"Hello! Thank you so much for participating today."
Everyone took position as if orderly social distancing, allowing Lee Gyeongbok to easily express his thanks.
Meanwhile, a few players jumped out of the plane quickly. Seeing them, Lee Gyeongbok opened his map.
"Ah, military base. Aren't you all getting off?"
It was a well-known loot spot, yet hardly anyone was dropping there.
"I'm going with you, hyung!"
"I'll follow you anywhere!"
"Please kill me first!"
"Oppa! Give me a headshot with your fist, please!"
"I don't care about prizes!"
People around him started speaking up in response.
― Look at the viewers' madness, lol
― If you take that the wrong way it's disturbing
― For real, they're all here to die, lol
― This'll make the 9 o'clock news, lol
― Asking to get punched in the head is hilarious, lol
― I wish I could be there, too!
The chat was in an uproar.
Lee Gyeongbok was a bit overwhelmed, but since he knew even this was a form of affection, he couldn't help smiling.
'So this is the charm of viewer games.'
For the first time, he could truly sense his fans' existence beyond just text. Meeting people who genuinely liked him gave him a deep sense of satisfaction.
But that wasn't the only reason he'd planned this content.
'The real ones are getting ready.'
Lee Gyeongbok's gaze landed beyond his fans, toward the small group studying their maps and preparing to jump.
His sixth sense was already kicking in from the very start. He could feel only positive vibes from the fans, but other players gave off sinister threats.
'They're either here for the prize money, or to stream snipe.'
It was a bit of a bitter feeling.
Making participation subscriber-only, yet some came specifically to stream snipe—it meant there were people who wanted to see his plunge.
But his thoughts stopped there.
'Better to focus on those who like me.'
Defensive training against snipers for better broadcasts was also a goal. Lee Gyeongbok stood up.
"Boot camp's over—guess it's time to go to school."
"I like school, ohonghong!"
"Purple sensei!"
"Out of the way, I'll die first!"
"Perfect punch! Perfect punch!"
Even a single comment from him fired up his fans. They couldn't stop laughing among themselves.
-lolololol
― He says stuff like that out loud, lol
― Yeah, these are the 'real' ones.
― For real, these are hardcore fans, lol
― Lol, you can tell this'll go down as legendary
That joy ricocheted through chat as well. Grinning, Lee Gyeongbok jumped out of the plane.
― Wow, lolol, insane
― What a scene, for real, lol
― How many people just jumped?
― It's a carpet bombing of viewers!
― Must be nearly half, lol
Viewers marveled at the dozens following his dive.
Seeing so many people jump after Lee Gyeongbok wasn't something you saw every day.
Of course, not all of them were Gunner Ground veterans.
― Damn, look at the difference in speed
― You can already see the skill gap
― Bet Purple lands first and shoots them all
― It's like clay pigeon shooting, lol
Only a handful were doing a straight vertical drop like Lee Gyeongbok. Most were gliding slowly, or nervously opening their parachutes early like newbies.
'Huh? From here?'
But just then, one person triggered Lee Gyeongbok's sixth sense. A man was homing in on him at frightening speed.
He radiated a threatening energy.
― Huh?
― What's happening? Is this a suicide charge?
― Lol, is he trying to fight mid-air?
― Oh! That's clever, lol
Viewers spotted him too, quickly figuring out his intent. Lee Gyeongbok, of course, also realized what he was up to.
"Looks like someone wants to take the plunge with me!"
"I only need to kill you, after all!"
Judging by the sixth sense, it wasn't a snipe, but someone going for the prize. Their plan was to bear-hug Lee Gyeongbok mid-air and deny him a parachute.
"If I die too early, the other players might be disappointed!"
Instead, Lee Gyeongbok rapidly twisted and closed the gap himself. The other man, surprised by the reversal, looked panicked.
As he stretched out to grab Lee Gyeongbok—
"You'll be going alone!"
Lee Gyeongbok deftly caught and twisted his outstretched arm, moving behind his attacker.
"Urgh...!"
As his neck got caught in a chokehold, the man struggled and gasped. But Lee Gyeongbok wasn't about to let go.
― Wow lolololol
― Insane, goosebumps
― Can you even do that in mid-air?
― Counterattack, hype!
-lol, his eyes are rolling back
Viewers couldn't hide their amazement at the brief exchange.
Eventually, the man's resistance weakened, and his body went limp.
['BJRodrigo' has been knocked out by a headshot with your 'fist']
Seeing the notification, Lee Gyeongbok's eyes widened.
"Oh, it even counts as a fist headshot. I guess it registers as head damage?"
-lol, seriously
― BJ? lol, must be a minor streamer
― If his name's BJ, probably from SerengetiTV, lol
― So he was after the money all along
― He did get the prize, lol—ten thousand won though
― Promotion's sweet too, lol
Viewers deduced from the ID that he was a streamer from another platform.
Smiling, Lee Gyeongbok let go and popped his parachute.
"Ah, bJRodrigo! Too bad, this won't count as my official kill. Thanks for participating!"
The reason for his words was clear at once.
[SYSTEM 》Ground》 BJRodrigo]
In the system, it counted as a death by plunge.
-lol, lost his ten thousand won
― Tried to break even and failed
― Ripppp!
-lol, enjoy Godple's broadcast, then
Chat burst out laughing. Meanwhile, Lee Gyeongbok landed quickly and looked around.
"Wow, there are so many."
Countless fans were still parachuting down after him. Clearly, they weren't after survival prize money—they were here to make a team for fun.
"At this rate, maybe I'll lose?"
Feigning surprise, Lee Gyeongbok drew a flood of 'lol's in the chat.
― There's that toxic attitude again!
-jgjjd? jgjjd?
― We know you'll win, but it still annoys us, lol
― Deception levels rising, aren't they?
― Perple-confidence ON! Perple-fakeout ON!
-lol, my head is spinning
― This is a great broadcast, lol
He shrugged playfully at their reactions.
"Still, it's 1:49."
Just at a glance, he could tell exactly how many had followed him down.
"Time to get ready for the guests. Let's loot up!"
Without hesitation, Lee Gyeongbok set off.
He would have to deliver death to nearly half of his fans.