Genius’s Godlike Game Broadcast-Chapter 54 : Purge Day (5)

Purge Day (5)
Koonas's resort was a sub-top-tier looting location similar to Leangel's "School."
While it wasn't as crowded with players as the ruins or training camp, more than ten players had carved out spots there.
On the third floor of the resort's central X-shaped dormitory, one man took up position.
"Enemy at 11 o'clock, incoming."
He spotted a moving opponent through his sniper rifle's scope and ed it by radio. But there was no answer from his teammate.
There was no need.
[GrassOnlyLife 》AK47M》 SquareSquareSpongeJack (HEAD SHOT!)]
As soon as he revealed the location, a kill message popped up, making him smile in satisfaction.
"One more at 1 o'clock."
[GrassOnlyLife 》AK47M》 3AMHamburgerFat (HEAD SHOT!)]
Another , another kill message.
He unconsciously muttered in awe.
'Wow... This skill is insane.'
With this, all the remaining players at the resort had been eliminated. More than half of them had been killed by his teammate's hand.
'Forget Purple, at this rate he'll kill everyone.'
He himself was a stream sniper targeting Purple and Genome. But his teammate was not a sniper.
'So it's really NewtonLord, huh.'
His teammate's identity was that of a mercenary.
A mercenary with the well-known nickname "NewtonLord" among snipers.
He got that name because he always, without fail, "brought down" his targets.
'But how does he use a different ID every time?'
The curious thing was NewtonLord changed ID for every snipe. Given that the capsule registered physical data, holding multiple IDs shouldn't be easy.
But it wasn't impossible.
'The way he throws money around, sniping must be just a hobby for him.'
The capsule manufacturer, "Reality," provides multi-ID access to VIP members.
VIPs were vetted and assigned the rank to guarantee anonymity for socially influential people.
'Judging by the physical skill, he seems young...'
Of course, that was just the official reasoning the manufacturer touted. Even regular folks could become "VIP members" by purchasing a membership and getting multiple IDs.
'Gold spoon lifestyle, damn I'm jealous.'
That's why he figured NewtonLord was a rich kid.
The monthly price for VIP membership was 10 million won, and buying an annual pass cost 100 million won a year.
[CLEAR.]
[Maintain alertness and .]
To maintain anonymity, newtonLord only communicated via chat. So far, there was no clue as to his identity.
"Roger that."
The sniper answered lightly, wrinkling his nose a bit.
'If I'd taken them down with those four, the stream would have popped off.'
He originally planned a joint attack with four other snipers, but NewtonLord refused. The refusal came with two conditions upon joining.
'He thinks ganging up is too easy.'
The first: he wouldn't join group sniping. The second—
[Don't forget.]
[Purple is mine.]
He had to personally take out the streamer, Purple.
"Yes, understood."
The sniper could roughly guess his intent.
'He wants to stand out after all.'
A gold spoon overflowing with cash would surely want fame. If he took down Purple, whose popularity was sharply rising, his own reputation would skyrocket.
As he was thinking this, a message arrived from an outside stream sniper.
[〉Heck yeah, easy points lol]
[〉They're coming to the resort!]
[〉Hold position!]
Purple and Genome were headed for the resort.
* * *
Lee Gyeongbok slowly eased the truck's speed.
"Pretty quiet, huh? I guess it's cleaned up over here too?"
Genome frowned slightly as he spoke. If there'd been combat, there'd be gunfire, but it was eerily quiet.
― Yeah, it's about time the place got cleaned up, lol
― Whoever it is, poor guys T_T
― For real, barely survived and now they run into the Fuzzy combo?
― That'd be so unfair lol
― Raise your head. Losing to a strong opponent isn't shameful!
Unlike the viewers, Lee Gyeongbok did not let down his guard. When he got out of the truck first, genome followed suit.
"Let's scout first."
"Right, let's go."
Following standard procedure, they moved quietly. Closer up, unmistakable signs of a firefight were visible.
"Man, so many dead..."
Just as Genome started to comment—
Lee Gyeongbok swiftly yanked him out of the way.
A bullet whizzed into the spot where he'd been standing a moment before.
"Whoa?!"
― What was that? What just happened?
― What was that just now?
― Sniper!
― How'd he know??
― Is this... divine protection?
― What kind of reaction speed is that!
Both Genome and the viewers were full of questions. But Lee Gyeongbok, instead of answering, took cover, his face tightening.
'One of the snipers. He picked his spot well.'
He used his sixth sense to identify the sniper's position. He wanted to warn Genome—
'But I have no solid reason yet to distinguish if this is a player or a stream sniper.'
He knew, but Genome and the viewers didn't. Rather than convincing them, it'd be easier to just eliminate the sniper.
As he paused to gauge the timing—
There was a drip, then suddenly a torrential rain began to fall.
"Damn, it's a squall!"
Genome whispered in a low voice next to him.
― Oh, lol, perfect!
― No wonder the sky was looking dark.
― Is this really a good thing? Pretty much impossible to sound-locate now.
― Of course it's good. Pure shooting? Fuzzy combo wins hands-down!
― Not so great for us, we can't see a thing!
The squall was a weather effect on the Koonas map, which was set on a tropical island.
The fierce rain drowned out nearby noise and thunder and lightning began to flash.
"This time, let's try a pincer movement."
Lee Gyeongbok thought this was his chance.
'They're probably stream sniping. Splitting up here to confuse them is best.'
With visibility so limited, if the two split up, the stream sniper's information relay would be hampered.
"Aw, I wanted to stay on the bus a little longer...!"
― Trying to leech, are you!
― Hyung, did you forget you're the host?
― Ah, lol, give me the straw back
― Show us the skill of the former top-tier!
― Lol, why is the "former" tag so melancholy now?
― Is he going to use him as bait? lol
― If it's a Black Company, it's possible!
Genome's comments had viewers teasing him. But Genome was actually confident in his skills, only playing the helpless act for the stream.
"Heh, who said I wasn't going? The oracle has spoken, so of course I'll follow. I'll go this way, then."
"Right, be careful."
The two then moved separately. Lee Gyeongbok circled the outer wall and vaulted it with explosive speed.
― Wow, lol, that speed!
― Hey! Even a snake couldn't move like that!
― That parkour is insane, lol
-???: For the record, my Sergeant Jump is one meter!
― Master Sensei, are you watching...!?
Landing, Lee Gyeongbok sharpened his senses further. Fortunately, his sixth sense detected no other enemies.
'There should be at least one more.'
He reviewed the IDs on the corpses strewn about and recalled the earlier kill messages. They'd all been killed by a single person, but not with a sniper rifle.
'The real top player is that one.'
For now, eliminating the located sniper was top priority. On his way toward the X-shaped dormitory—
〈Purple! There's one over here...〉
Genome's voice came over the radio. Then immediately—
[GrassOnlyLife 》AK47M》 GENOME (HEAD SHOT!)]
[Your teammate has died.]
[Don't give up hope! If you become the last survivor, Korean beef is yours!]
The kill message and system prompt appeared.
"Genome?"
― Whoa?
― Genome's dead?!
― What, all that physical skill gone??
― Was it karma for relying only on his mouth...?
― Nah, that ID's been showing up in kill messages all game
― Dude's definitely a hardcore gamer;;;
Lee Gyeongbok and the viewers were both shocked.
― Wow, that player is insane
― Haven't seen anyone out-speed Genome in aiming for a while.
― As soon as they met, two body shots, one headshot
― To be exact, hit him in the arm, not the body.
― Yeah, that's why it ended.
― Dude's a real pro.
Soon, s rolled in.
These were viewers who watched Lee Gyeongbok's and Genome's streams simultaneously.
― Now it's 2v1, damn
― Shouldn't you bail for now?
― Nope, godple can do it!
― Right, he's already owned 4 snipers before lol
― Only one thing left to do—purge!
― Vengeance, again vengeance!
-[PerMan][Purplelelujah]
― That guy was the weakest of the Four Heavenly Kings.
― Genome's the only one, what do you mean Four Heavenly Kings? lol
Normally, going for survival would be the right choice. But the viewers wanted something else.
"If I take them one at a time, it's a 1v1."
Lee Gyeongbok thought exactly the same.
― Nice! That's the spirit!
― Yeah, that's what I'm talking about!
― Breaking News: Napoleon confesses, "Actually, I borrowed a dictionary from Purple."
― Godple's dictionary has no 'impossible!'
― Lol, these jokes are getting out of hand
He didn't want revenge, just didn't want to give those snipers any sense of victory. Lee Gyeongbok gripped his shotgun, focusing intently.
Through his refined sixth sense, he detected two people. But then, an unexpected situation happened.
[GrassOnlyLife 》AK47M》 SSSGradeJamMini (HEAD SHOT!)]
The new kill message brought confusion, not only to Lee Gyeongbok, but also the chat.
― Huh?
― Teamkill?
― What's going on here?
― Come on! What's happening in this game!
― The sniper was on the third floor, right?
― Yeah, this is intentional teamkill.
― What the heck is happening
While everyone was confused, a message popped up before Lee Gyeongbok's eyes.
[Wait, switch to your main gun]
[Let's go head-to-head]
[I'll take you down and own that 'genius' title]
After seeing the sender's ID, viewers instantly reacted.
― Wow, lol
― A literal challenge!
― If he knows Purple, then he's a stream sniper
― There's still a sniper left, damn
― That's ruthless!
― At least he's not a loser?
― Right, telling him to change guns for a 1v1
― He's got style, lol
Lee Gyeongbok wrinkled his nose slightly and replied.
[Just go]
The chat was flooded with "lol."
― You're saying you can beat him with a shotgun, huh!
― Not just his words, even his fingers are mocking, lol
― PerConfidence (Passive Skill)
― PerConfidence and PerInsult! Always fresh! Electrifying! The best!
― If it were me, I'd be seriously pissed lol
― Lol, why does adding a consonant at the end make it so hilarious
Maybe angered, the opponent rushed over and opened fire. Lee Gyeongbok quickly took cover.
'They're pretty good.'
Despite moving and the messy environment, the shots were unusually accurate. Anyone but Lee Gyeongbok would have been hit.
'Now I see how they took out Genome.'
But it wasn't just random shooting. This player was herding him into the position they wanted.
'Interesting.'
He could dodge if he really wanted, but he sensed that this player was special.
Like a veteran watching a rookie, or parents watching a child's recital.
'Let's see what else they can do.'
Lee Gyeongbok was curious to see what his opponent would show next. As his sixth sense honed in, the trajectory of the bullets changed.
He wondered what was coming, and with a CRACK, coconuts and palm branches fell from a palm tree.
― Whoa?
― Could they have aimed for that?
- Are those supposed to break like that?
― They hit that thin part?
― Watch out!
The viewers gasped.
But Lee Gyeongbok had already predicted it and rolled away easily.
Utilizing the terrain—he was impressed by the sheer skill.
'Let's start pressing a bit more now.'
Maybe more would come out if he squeezed harder. He switched his stance in anticipation.
'First, close the distance.'
Even with his sixth sense, he couldn't be sure of a clean kill at this range. He knew well that his sixth sense didn't make the impossible possible; it revealed unseen possibilities.
Once the right conditions appeared, a way would open.
― What are those moves?
― Is he dodging bullets with his eyes right now?
- Looks like he's getting hit but he isn't, lol
― That sniper's going to get even more annoyed, lol
― Is he doing this just to mess with them?
― Lol, this is insane BM
― Actually closing the distance, lol
Maybe from the outside it looked different, but—
'Wish they'd show me more.'
Lee Gyeongbok steadily closed in with suppressive fire. The closer he got, the sharper his senses became.
'Eight bullets left.'
He could even tell exactly how many bullets remained in the opponent's magazine. Every tiny sound from the reload registered in his sixth sense.
The opponent also fired from behind cover, wary of Lee Gyeongbok's approach.
He steadied his breathing and counted.
'Now 5, 4, 3...!'
When only three bullets remained—
Lee Gyeongbok leapt forward without hesitation.
As his sixth sense peaked, the raindrops in the air seemed to freeze.
In this slowed time, he took in every detail of his opponent.
A helmet with visor hiding the face, body armor, tactical operator costume underneath.
He saw the aimed muzzle and bullet trajectory about to fire at him.
'I can do this...!'
The opponent had taken down Genome with three shots. Lee Gyeongbok had waited for this moment.
He rushed out the instant the opponent hesitated between reloading and firing, gaining a crucial split-second.
The opponent chose to shoot, but that instant was enough for Lee Gyeongbok to react.
Time began moving again, and a series of gunshots rang out. But bullets flying through the rain didn't touch Lee Gyeongbok.
He'd thrown his shotgun to block the trajectory.
'Now!'
CLANG! Sparks flew with a metallic sound. Three bullets deflected to the side.
-(GIMALCON)(GIMALCON)(GIMALCON)(GIMALCON)
― He blocked bullets with a gun?
― Wasn't that only doable with a frying pan?
― This is insane, F**king crazy!
― Honestly, that's a little much... so damp...
― Damn, that's disgustingly awesome, lol
― God: Sorry, you expect me to do that?
― Breaking News: The World Doge Ball Association says, "We're tired of being in awe."
― What are we supposed to do when it's this amazing!
Both players paused, startled. The opponent was first to move.
Giving up on reloading, she drew a jungle machete and charged.
'Oh?'
She wasn't swinging blindly—every slash was sharp enough to be fatal if it connected.
Lee Gyeongbok narrowly dodged the blade, rolling along the floor. When he got up, his shotgun was back in his hand.
"Kh...!"
The opponent winced and grunted quietly. Lee Gyeongbok grinned and pulled the trigger.
"Huh?"
Only a dry click sounded.
― What happened!
― Whoa?
― Was it because the gun blocked bullets before?
― Why now, of all times!
The viewers gasped in horror and the opponent realized the situation too. More attacks came, and Lee Gyeongbok used his shotgun to block, his face set.
Sparks flew with every metallic clash.
Then his eyes widened.
'... A woman?'
The sheer power coming through was impressive, but not quite at a man's level.
His sharpened sixth sense confirmed what he suspected. The subtle sounds within the tactical uniform told him everything about her figure.
'A well-trained body. She's no ordinary person.'
Even as he analyzed, her attacks continued. The jungle machete grazed his nose and kissed his nape. The repeated clang of steel never stopped.
But Lee Gyeongbok evaded or blocked her perfectly, often by a hair's breadth.
― Wow, lol
― What is this, I thought it was a shooter!
― Is this a superhero movie?
― For real, close-quarters combat between super soldiers, huh!
― Godple being good is expected, but why is the opponent so skilled?
― Was she in special forces or something?
― Why is someone like that just sniping here?
Viewers were amazed by the fierce duel, some even sympathizing with the opponent.
But in the end, it was his opponent who tired out first. She swung her machete hard and leapt back.
"Huff... Huff..."
Heavy breaths leaked from inside her helmet. Meanwhile, Lee Gyeongbok was breathing easily, still relaxed.
Perhaps displeased by this, he felt a jolt of intense hostility from her.
'Guess I'll finish it now.'
He'd been curious how skilled she really was, but now that he'd seen her limit, there was no reason to prolong the fight.
As she ran at him, he aimed his shotgun at her.
Seeing question marks fill the chat, Lee Gyeongbok smiled faintly and carefully adjusted his gun.
"Actually, it's not broken."
He fired as he spoke. The muzzle flashed and pellets engulfed her.
[PerfectPlay 》S686P》 GrassOnlyLife]
The kill message popped up.
-??????
― Wow lolololol
― Was he toying with her this whole time?
― Insane lololololol
― Ah! I got chills!
― Demon: You're telling me to just watch such villainy in silence?
― You... you're really bad, man lol
― Reggae monk lololol
Viewers instantly reacted as she crumpled to the ground.
"I mean this sincerely—you're absolutely incredible. The strongest I've ever faced."
Lee Gyeongbok offered genuine praise.
That's when the rain stopped and sunlight shone down on him.
To change the mood, Lee Gyeongbok looked up at the sky.
"Genome, I hope you're happy, wherever you are..."
With a wistful expression, his comment turned the chat atmosphere on its head.
― Lololololololol
― Sending him off for good~
-??? : Wait—are you saying I can never return?
― What kind of cliché is this, lol
― Broadcasting genius Godple! Gaming genius Godple!
― Ah, just pick one genius, would you?
― Why's his sense of humor so top-tier, lol
― When this is edited, they're definitely putting Genome's picture in the sky, lol
― Right—opacity 60% is about right
― What's with opacity, lol
But just as it looked like things were wrapping up—
['NewtonLord' proposes a quest.]
[Condition – Hey! What kind of streamer doesn't open donations? Your attitude's record-breaking. Next time, I'll come for your head, so wait right there.]
[Reward – 10,000,000 won]
Lee Gyeongbok and the viewers were dumbfounded by the sudden quest popup.
[Quest failed...]
['NewtonLord' has donated '1,000,000' won.]
A follow-up message appeared, and the chat roared in excitement.
― NewtonLord? Is that THE NewtonLord?
― LOL this is legendary
― Every moment is record-breaking, this is nuts lol
― I'm legendary for seeing this live!
― Am I the only one jealous that he said he'd donate a million, then dropped ten million?
― Yeah, newtonLord really is loaded
Lee Gyeongbok was bewildered by the chat's response. What's up with NewtonLord and all the donation talk?
― Lol, yeah
― Stop bullying Godple!
― Get in here, speedwagon!
― Info: NewtonLord is a notorious stream sniping celebrity who rates his targets with donations when he's done.
― Info++ please
― Lol, he's called NewtonLord since he always brings you down
― Has any streamer ever gotten a million won from NewtonLord?
― Nope, not even Genome. He got 300,000 lol
― First time seeing NewtonLord lose, live
Thus, a new page was added to streamer Purple's legend.