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Pale entered a tavern with his teammates, the ‘Yurokina Black Skin.’ The bar was run by Dark Elves.
Orcs who came were overpriced by more than 100%, but humans only received an additional charge of 30%. It was a popular tavern for Adventurers, Mercenaries, and Fighters who came to travel in the Yurokina Mountains to rest and eat.
“Looks like it already started,” Surka said anxiously.
“Yeah, we should’ve come faster.”
Romuna found empty seats for the whole party to sit at. They came to the tavern to eat food, but they also came to watch the broadcast. They could watch TV through the magic glass installed in the tavern.
There weren’t many empty tables in the Yurokina Black Skin tavern because of the Adventurers, Dark Elves, and Orcs who came to watch TV.
An S-class difficulty linked quest. War against the Embinyu Church!
The news spread within the Versailles Continent. In fact, the bars of large cities, Kingdom capitals, castles, and large villages, currently had long lines from quests rushing in. It was a given that the insides of stores were full, and there were even temporary tables set up outside. As people crowded the taverns of the Versailles Continent, the beginner hunting grounds in front of castles and villages actually became peaceful.
“Hehehehe.” Pale couldn’t help but laugh as he watched the broadcast glass. Whenever the celebrity Maylon acted as the commentator, his eyes were glued to the broadcast. Wearing a blouse and looking intellectual, Pale’s lips stretched to his ears whenever she smiled refreshingly.
Irene sighed. “We need to order first… but will we even be able to order properly when it’s this crowded?”
Zephyr then lightly raised his hand, “Dark Elf lady with the gentle smile and sparkling eyes brighter than black pearls!”
The Dark Elf waitress immediately gave her attention to Zephyr’s table.
“We’d like mugs of beer for everyone here and orange juice for Surka, please. For snacks, the Dark Forest Kebab set will be good. Of course, you’ll bring it quickly, yes?”
*Wink.*
Zephyr instinctively smiled with his eyes even while ordering drinks! He possessed the talent of raising intimacy with women no matter the situation. With his handsome appearance, confident actions, and attention to even the smallest details, he easily earned favor. Of course, there was a severe side effect to it too.
Hwaryeong shook her head as she grinned.
“Zephyr-nim.”
“Yes?”
“You still haven’t been hit enough.”
“Cough!”
Zephyr had become a punching bag for the SwordNoobs! Every time he showed interest in girls, he trembled whether the SwordNoobs were watching or not.
When they finished ordering, they focused on the magic glass.
Da’in, who had become their teammate from questing, was also with them.
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The future of KMC Media was riding on this special broadcast.
The regular broadcasts had been canceled and they were broadcasting the program Weed live. If they failed, their image as a broadcaster would certainly fall and the hit to their credibility would also be enormous, so they were investing maximum manpower.
The special effects team, sound team, subtitle team, and camera directors all took part in supporting the broadcast. The writing team was also mobilized in force, but there wasn’t a script made because they were pressed for time.
Since the broadcast was unscripted, they set up the qualified commentators Shin Hye-Min and Oh Joo-Wan and invited Lee Jin-Gun as a special quest.
Lee Jin-Gun was a famous player within the top 400 in Royal Road. He had also completed many quests as an Adventurer. Hastily casted, he was an invited guest for the broadcast.
The sculpting match with Death Hand, the sculpting of the Wings of Light, and the restoration of Dwarf Kendellev’s water sculpture were broadcasted.
The viewers’ response to the new look on Sculptors was also warm.
? It’s beautiful.
— Is this a rediscovery of Sculptors? Please make programs like this more often.
— I’d like this to be an opportunity to bring interest to dismissed professions again.
Besides the main professions the majority of players picked, there were many professions in Royal Road. Professions were divided based on race and hidden professions! The responses of viewers who had chosen such professions were good.
— When will the actual content be broadcasted?
— Is the Embinyu Church coming out or not? You’re not gonna keep going like this and broadcast the rest of it tomorrow, right?
— I want to see the contents of the chain quest soon.
— I’m guessing the sculpting match with Death Hand is one part of the linked quest.
— It must be. But how can a Sculptor do the quest? A Sculptor’s combat strength is awful.
— The sculpture put out by Death Hand looks a lot like the symbol of the Resurrection Church. Anyone know about this?
The viewer forum buzzed with discussion and speculation. Since it was the first S-class difficulty quest, it was sure to attract a lot of attention.
— But who is this Sculptor Weed?
— He is the main character of a program called ‘Weed’ that was broadcasted not long ago. He also traveled to the Vampire Kingdom.
— Ah, the program with the low ratings… but I don’t think I’ve seen many Sculptors.
— He is the Lord of Morata.
— He’s the Great Sculptor who made the Pyramid and the Tower of Light.
There was a considerable number of people asking about the Sculptor Weed. Many people still didn’t know about the Sculptor Weed. They knew of the Tower of Light and Morata, but actually, even after they heard the name of the person who made the sculptures, they had carelessly soon forgotten. The same sad fate as the creator!
Shin Hye Min had a slight smile on her face.
Anyone who’d watched game broadcasts even a little knew the God of War Weed — the charismatic individual who, after standing as the absolute being of Continent of Magic, emblazoned his strong presence in Royal Road as well. By the recognition he garnered and his fame alone, he was at the level of Bardray, who was guiding the Hermes Guild.
‘What kind of response will there be when people find out he’s God of War Weed?’
She was not the least bit worried. The response of the viewers would definitely be explosive enough to overload the broadcast station homepage!