KMC media had seen a lot of high level users while working in the industry. The majority of the users were above level 370! Of course it is surprise that Lee Hyun, with his level 306 character, was able to complete a quest of an A rank difficulty.
‘No. Prior to this, all quests that were given were reported to reflect the user’s level or lower...!’
Director Kang and the rest of his staff shook their heads, calculating the probability of this situation because it was too absurd.
‘No matter how the Orcs and Dark Elves were commanded, clearing the quest was ridiculous.’
After drinking a glass of water, Director Kang said.
“Anyway. May we ask what your profession is?”
“Profession...”
Lee Hyun hesitated. It was embarrassing to reveal that his profession was a Sculptor!
Director Kang and the staff completely misunderstood his hesitation.
‘Oh, he must have a very good job!’
‘Yeah! It was because of his profession that he was able to complete the quest!’
‘An Adventurer, maybe? The quest does require the innate ability of an Adventurer.’
Lee Hyun hesitated at that moment before speaking.
“I’m a sculptor.”
“What?”
“My profession is Moonlight Sculptor.”
"......"
The planning ROOM went silent.
A Sculptor!
It was an Artist profession that everyone had forgotten ever existed, that completed the quest? Project Director Kang could barely hold his laughter.
“Cool. It is great to hear that you are a Sculptor. Recently, Production and Art professions are becoming more popular in Royal Road.”
“I’ll have to agree. The profession of a Sculptor seems really fancy.”
While the others were either embarrassed or ashamed. They didn’t think that a Sculptor could accomplish such feat.
Various growth progress.
Many Artisan professions, such as a Sculptor, have low combative skills; therefore need to join hunting parties and survival techniques. If directly involved with the battle, those with higher stat held the advantage. With a high Endurance stat, it allows them to fight for a long time and not get tired.
As something popped in his head, Director Kang said.
“Oh! Come to think of it, a while back, a Sculptor shamelessly exploited the labor of players in Rosenheim Kingdom. Building a pyramid and savagely ate grass porridge.”
“That really happened? The world is an odd place.”
Lee Hyun blurted out in surprised.
“Yes, thanks to that, there was quite a rise in viewership. So how long have you been playing Royal Road?”
“For a little over a year”
"......"
This time the silence lasted a little longer.
Royal Road has been released for 2 and half years. Most accomplished players began playing during the beginning stages.
‘1 year, in a short period of time, he had grown enough to complete the prestigious A rank quest?’
‘How did he do to be able to gain over 300 levels in a year?’
Director Kang and the Planning Department staff’s opinion of Lee Hyun was depreciating.
‘Great, a total charlatan is just what we need.’
‘A guy with severe pretentions.’
‘Maybe it’s because of his young age.’
In a case where one plays for 18 to 20 hours a day, can lead to a misunderstanding.
Lee Hyun’s level growth was not an easy thing to accomplish. Though it might take some time, the best way to level up is to increase their abilities.
Only someone with great patience can attempt to be a Sculptor and get to an adequate level. Spent a month sewing, a month of smithing, and three months fishing. Alternating with the ability to endure boredom!
Sometimes hunted monsters without breaks. Created sculptures in between break times. It was almost impossible to endure hard labor and succeed.
After asking a few more trivial questions, Director Kang got down to business.
“Actually Lee Hyun, the reason why we asked you to come down to the broadcasting station is to have you sign a contract with us.”
“Contract?”
“Yes, a short-term broadcasting contract.”
“Broadcasting contract. Specifically, what is its content?”
“It was you who joined forces with the Orcs and battled against the Undead Legion, right?”
Lee Hyun nodded in agreement.
“I figured as much.”
From time to time, there are people who came in contact with broadcasting stations. They would be questioned about their levels and professions, and it is always certain they would not hide it.
Director Kang showed great delight.
“I saw the video that was posted in the Hall of Fame. Your quest is enough to make lots of players fascinated. Do you think that our broadcasting station could broadcast your quest? Truth be told, our generic earnings and profits are all based on the ratings and viewership of our programs. When Lee Hyun’s quest is shown during one of the broadcasts, the viewership will increase.”
“And in case the ratings are low?”
“Although that is unlikely, we will happy to pay you the basic amount.”
After pondering, he concluded that it wouldn’t cause him any harm. By giving rights to the broadcasting station, he would earn more money than posting it on the Hall of Fame.
“I see. That’s good.”
“That’s great. If you are willing, we’ll have you sign an exclusive contract with our station.”
"How is an exclusive contract different? Do I have to come down to the station and make appearances? Chat with beautiful hosts like a Singer, or go to meetings in order to get viewership?”
The people in the ROOM had astonished faces when Lee Hyun finished speaking.
‘Does he even look in the mirror?’
‘Celebrities can attract millions of fan girls scattered in the garden...’
‘All for increasing viewership!’
Director Kang wiped the sweat off his forehead with a towel.
“Not really. There’s no need for you to make an appearance in the broadcasts. Lee Hyun, you have a recording of your quest, right? We’d like for you to send it to the station.” [1]
“So it’s like that”
“Lee Hyun, by having an exclusive contract with us, Lee Hyun’s quest progress can be seen here at the station and broadcasted immediately.”
“Ah, that’s what you meant.”
Lee Hyun smiled briefly at his good fortune.
When it comes down to it, every time viewers laughed and enjoy the broadcasting station's show, that's when hard work really pays off. Director Kang and the rest of the Planning Department staff breathe a sigh of relief.
‘Whew, it was a misunderstanding.’
‘What a relief.’
‘Somehow, we passed the critical moment.’
Director Kang took out the documents.
“Here’s the contract. Please sign this document if you agree to broadcast your quests in our broadcasting station. You should know that we will not broadcast all of your quests. And we might also adjust the broadcasting time if necessary.”
“Why is that so?”
“It will be difficult not to disclose an important quest. During those times, the broadcasting station will adjust their schedule to give way to broadcast the quest.”
“The ratings of the program would be important.”
“It is not the only factor with take into account Lee Hyun. As you know, broadcasting stations are considered a company. Even if the quest is successful, the broadcast of the quest will be intentionally delayed which benefits both sides. Depending on Lee Hyun’s decision, the rewards of the quest would be revealed.”
“Then that’s not too bad.”
“For more information, you should first read the contract. And if you have any other question, please ask me.”
Lee Hyun contemplated and then read the contract.
From an unknown source of information, broadcasters can usually find information of rare quest, hidden quest, and a B rank difficulty quest. Programs were broadcasted were based on such information. Being bold in the field of broadcasting pays off as shown in the program ratings.
‘Sounds good.’
Until now, he’s only focused on the loot. If he has already got what he wanted, any rewards he receives from the quest would be meaningless.
If you’ve obtained a complex quest, spent a lot of time on it, there’s a chance of failing. But you will be able to earn money through these kinds of quests.
“I’m ready to sign the contract.”
“You have to answer some basic personal information and sign it.”
Lee Hyun signed the written contract.
***
The Director of the Planning Department saw Lee Hyun off and had just returned.
The employees said in unison.
“Director.”
“What?”
“There is one significantly minor problem.”
“What is it?”
The staff showed Lee Hyun’s signed contract and saw how hard it was to read his lousy handwriting.
Director Kang narrowed his eyes.
“This person’s handwriting is difficult to read.”
“I find it hard to read as well.”
In any case, once the written contract has been signed, the contract is established.
Spending a couple of days checking the Hall of Fame and the auction site, Director Kang sat on his chair, exhausted.
“Now I feel completely unrestrained.”
“Congratulations, Director.”
Likewise, the Planning Department was also at ease. Because they were always extremely busy with their job, without these small senses of accomplishment, they would have already quit.
“Director. How long would it take for the video to arrive?”
“1 hour perhaps? It will take him that long to get home from the station and when he arrives home, he’ll send the video”
“It would be great if it arrived sooner.”
The Planning Department had all been waiting for Lee Hyun to send the video. As soon as Lee Hyun got home, he had sent them the video of his gameplay and the quest.
Just as the lunch hour had approached, Director Kang left all the Planning Department staff to do their own things and simply waited for the video's arrival.
Soon after, one of the employees who was looking at their computer, shouted.
“It’s here!”
“Really?”
Direct Kang was delighted. The Planning Department staffs were pleased.
“Play it on the main screen for us to watch.”
“Alright, Director.”
One of the Planning Department staff maneuvered the computer to play the video on the screen, but Director Kang felt his tummy grumbled.
“But shouldn’t we have lunch firs