[Minwook, is that correct…?]
[Minwook is such a man, LOL!]
[You didn’t decide that based on the chat, right?]
[Minwook is about to rage after being robbed of 1 million won.]
[Minwook, Minwook…!]
The name Minwook has practically become a meme at this point.
I have a feeling it’s going to be thrown around casually even after today’s broadcast.
Looking at Minwook’s reaction, it seems like it’s really his actual name.
I wonder what the viewers are so excited about. Does it feel more relatable because it’s a real name?
Anyway, Mr. Minwook bravely accepted the proposal. Whether this courage is reckless or truly brave, who knows?
A whopping 1 million won is on the line, so I just hope he made a cautious choice.
“Well then, since the strongest deal-maker Minwook has accepted, let’s proceed with Mooncheol.”
“Sure.”
Then they started off like with any other Mooncheol, looking into the issue at hand.
“So, is this the board?”
“Yes, this is it…”
The total score is 5 to 24.
The applicants have 5 points, and the opposing team has 24.
Overall, the game wasn’t just a close match; it was a significant defeat. The kind of match you come across frequently in solo queue—a complete stomping.
Not that it doesn’t happen in other matches, but in these types, fights tend to break out easily. A crushing loss can seriously damage a person’s feelings. The more serious you are about the game, the angrier and more frustrated you get; dissatisfaction with your play arises…
Naturally, feedback starts rolling in within the game. Questions like, “Why did you do that?” “Why did you use W like that?” “You’re not living up to your rank—did you receive a boost?” start surfacing.
Getting feedback among users isn’t a bad thing. It’s tough to notice your own flaws while you’re busy playing. There’s nothing wrong with others pointing it out for free to help you improve, right?
But the problem is that it’s not pure feedback.
Even when you try to set aside your gamer pride and accept feedback, most of it borders on sarcasm rather than genuine advice. The cultural trait of our people—being good at insults and backhanded comments—has sadly permeated even the Abyss.
Anyway, back to the topic.
Reviewing their history, both players had a surprisingly high tier.
“Diamond 2, close to Master… right below it?”
It’s not the lowest tier usually referred to as gatekeepers or yetis, but a place where one can aim for the master rank.
My evaluation of the two players has increased a notch.
My evaluation has been elevated a notch inside me.
“At this level, we’re looking at the top 1% among the people currently in the room…”
“LOL, this person says they’re a top-tier master with 200 points.”
“This seems to be the highest among those who applied for a chat in other rooms?”
“Whether it’s a diamond game or a bronze game, it’s all the same…”
“Indeed.”
“I’m an exception since I’m a grandmaster ^^.”
“Should we make it a rule to ban all advice below platinum rank from now on (Platinum 4)?”
“If you want to give advice to the kayak, you better come with a challenge completed…”
“So, what should I focus on? Should I take a good look at the game to see who did better or worse?”
“Checking everything will take too long, and we’ve already thought about the critical moments.”
“Between the 4-minute mark, the 9-minute mark, and the 10-minute mark…”
The chatroom mentioned a wealthy client, followed by Minwook’s words.
However, it seemed this was an unnegotiated issue as the client rebutted once more.
“Are you including up to the early laning phase? I think we can just look at the cut-off at the 9-minute mark and then the 10-minute one.”
“….”
Suddenly, Minwook became silent again. Was he just weak in his argument, or was he simply introverted?
I stepped in to adjust the situation to avoid further delays.
“Well, let’s check it out first. If we feel the 9-minute and 10-minute situations are inadequate, we can look back at the 4-minute laning phase. Does that work for both of you?”
“Yes.”
“Great! Then let’s watch the replay. Both of you keep an eye on the broadcast, and when I call you, come back to the Discord room.”
Ding—
After both left the Discord room, I started playing the replay.
“You both are so passionate about the game that the mind games are no joke, huh? The future of our Abyss looks so bright! Users play games and then come to apply for a chat. Thinking back to the old days makes me almost tear up.”
“Umm… I’m not sure the future is that bright, Teacher.”
“Seriously, these guys could just play cleanly instead of brawling all the time.”
“The game has flourished, but it seems to have become tougher too.”
“It feels like all the new players have dried up now, LOL. It’s all about the substitutes and side accounts.”
“My friend tried starting in Abyss and got flamed, so he quit right away.”
[It’s so pathetic to watch myself debating whether to eat a 3,000 won lunchbox or a 4,000 won one while squabbling over a 1 million won bet.]
[But hey, if I lose 1 million won, I’d seriously want to end it all.]
[Looks like they’re all rich kids, huh?]
“Okay, okay, quiet down. Now let’s take a look at the 8-minute mark you mentioned. Oh dear, the score already is…”
At 8 minutes, the score is 1 to 13.
The typical oversized, unstoppable brat of a hero, Jerome, is rampaging on the opposing team, while the client and Minwook’s team are frantically trying to stop him.
The hero of the client is Theodora, and Minwook’s powerhouse hero is Haven.
The lower stronghold they were supposed to guard has long been shattered. If there’s any luck left, it seems like none of the team members have lost their resolve or are giving up on the game.
Everyone is fighting hard to salvage the uneven match.
As the footage focuses on the two, a problematic scene is captured.
“I think this is the moment. As you mentioned, a skirmish ensues. It’s a small-scale clash. Perfect for a disadvantaged team to make their best play. Haven uses a magic engineering grenade to bind the enemy and links it with Theodora’s skills… and they successfully take down the solo-dashing Dan.”
At the same time, the score goes from 1 kill to 2. It’s a modest achievement.
However, the fact that this particular moment was mentioned indicates that things got messy shortly afterward. Coincidentally, the moment they pointed out comes right after, at the 10-minute mark.
Haven, who took down Dan, and Theodora duo are moving to the upper stronghold.
“Oh, the pings are going off the charts. Moving, moving, Miriam ping. It looks like Haven, I mean Minwook, wants to take down the all-alone Miriam. For now, there’s no one around Miriam. But she has grown well. 6 kills and zero deaths. Her gear is solid.”
[Can they catch this??]
[It’s clear something’s going to go wrong here, lol.]
[Why even attempt this? Haven is no core and Miriam is barely 1 core.]
[Minwook, Minwook…]
[Maybe he thought they could catch her if they executed the CC combo well?]
[Ugh, damn it Minwook.]
[I’ll enjoy that 1 million won~~~]
The viewers are divided in their opinions. Who made the mistake, should this have been attempted, is there even a chance of winning?
Even though the crucial combat scene is yet to unfold, the chat is buzzing with activity.
“Hey now, no foul language. Minwook is his real name. Do you want to sponsor him? It’s okay to curse at a screen name, but cursing at a real name is risky.”
“It’s my real name. Do you want to support Minwook? Even if it’s not a real name, you shouldn’t curse, but cursing at someone’s real name is risky.”
I ban the viewers who throw around insults without a care. It might be frustrating now, but they’ll thank me later.
I quickly wrap things up and restart the video.
“Theodora doesn’t seem too eager. After a couple of back-pings, Haven keeps pinging, so I guess she reluctantly goes along. It looks like she’s trying to sneak up from behind, right? It’s definitely easier for Theodora to stun by coming from behind like that. Oh, but wait… what is Haven doing right now…?”
Haven, labeled the ultimate DPS Minwook, strolls right into the line of fire, right in front of Miriam who’s busy smashing the top castle.
Miriam takes a small step back, but Haven doesn’t stop walking.
If this was a planned move, it wouldn’t be a problem. But Theodora is still far off, having turned around, and Haven’s position looks extremely risky.
As expected, Haven’s paper-thin body can’t handle Miriam’s DPS.
No, even if it wasn’t Haven but Bruiser or Camilla, there’s no way they’d survive this.
Theodora arrives a moment too late, and Haven is already down to a quarter health. Haven instantly drops dead, having taken a hit instead of attacking.
Theodora hurriedly rushes over, using her dash and movement skills. It was clear what would happen to the solo supporter left behind.
After Theodora dies, countless question mark pings flood the screen.
The owner of those pings? Haven. The ultimate DPS Minwook.
“Uh, umm. Uh…”
[I have a lot to say, but I’m struggling with how to express it, lol.]
[Is this really… Diamond?]
[Isn’t there anything here?]
[After all this, Minwook still throws 1 million won at Mooncheol?]
[Did Minwook get hit on the head???]
[Charity Angel Minwook;;;]
[Theodora, if you receive 1 million won, just toss out 10 subscription gifts; I need to renew my sub.]
[This guy Minwook has been acting all wronged since earlier, lol.]
[Did he just charge in??]
[And now blaming others after dying… Perfect.]
“Alright everyone, just stay calm. I’m going to freeze the chat for a bit.”
I silence the viewers and take a short moment to think about what I’m going to say next.
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