Deoen has a healing system built into the virtual reality game, alongside adventure and PVP.
More than half of ordinary folks play roles like gathering, fishing, crafting, and farming, enjoying a tourism experience in a world that’s even more realistic than reality.
Instead of wasting time, money, and effort in real life, they opt for a comfy adventure in the game.
As a result, the yearly expenditure on tourism by users reportedly amounts to 10% of the Empire’s annual budget.
“Deoen is definitely amazing. Not that I’m saying this because I’m a Nutri VIP or anything,” Yena said with a bright smile as she guided me into a neat room.
The architecture was starkly different from the medieval setting of Deoen, resembling modern design.
If it weren’t for the giant bird flying outside the window, you could easily believe it was reality.
The room was about 13 pyeong, double the size of mine, with a bed and drawers at the back. Inside the drawers were various dolls and sculptures symbolizing Deoen.
In front was a black panel seemingly for broadcasters, lined with what looked like Deoen’s unique snacks, all without any wires connected.
As I was going “Oh…” and observing, Yena quietly approached and whispered softly.
“The rental fee here is 5 gold per hour.”
“…That’s about 100,000 won?”
“Expensive, right? But there’s no choice. Deoen is an adventure game full of dreams and hopes, so being cooped up in a room that’s just like reality wouldn’t work, would it?”
In essence, it meant that while this room deviates from what Deoen aims for, you must endure the penalty of high costs.
If it were cheap, many would refuse to adventure.
Yena plopped down on the fluffy bed with a ‘thud!’ and started swinging her legs.
“Initially, they really hated making rooms like this, but they suddenly started doing it about two years ago. That was probably around the time the streaming feature on the access device got upgraded…”
“Yeah, it’s definitely tough if you’re not a famous broadcaster.”
“Exactly. You can rule out the no-names for sure.”
With a determined shout, Yena stood up again.
She grabbed a small snack from the table and began adjusting the broadcast settings.
“So, many people go find builders to create an environment as similar to reality as possible. Some even operate these rooms on the outskirts of cities.”
But this kind of setup system is only available in official rooms, though~
After her remark, I nodded but couldn’t help but wonder.
“Is there really a reason to use such realistic rooms? I feel like you could just enjoy it in a nice place in Deoen.”
“Is there any reason to use a realistic room? I think Deoen could have done it in a nice place.”
Deoen is a fantasy world that you can’t see in reality.
There are many beautiful landscapes, and even in the past, the world itself was breathtakingly beautiful.
It’s been destroyed and ravaged by the Celestial Race and Demon Race, but the fact that it was beautiful doesn’t change.
Yena shook her head while firmly pressing the air.
“Lady Lily doesn’t understand. There are people who love fantasy, but many just enjoy modern communication broadcasts.”
“…Hmm. I agree.”
I do miss the modern world.
I really miss it.
Coming back was such a joy.
But the problem is that my body is still Lily.
“Besides, with Deoen’s emergence, many streaming broadcasts have died out. Just so you know, I’m among those who have died, too. Ah, have I been reborn?”
Hmm. The black screen lights up.
Like a modern computer, a green internet window pops up, and the black keyboard lights up in fluorescent colors.
Yena stretched and shouted, “Done~!”
“Thanks for your help. I’ll calculate the usage fee and send it over after I’m done.”
“No! I won’t accept it.”
“Why not?”
“Well, Lady Lily didn’t accept the last content fee either!”
Yena looked rather displeased about not getting paid.
Shouldn’t it be the other way around?
It’s not like I’m asking for more money; I’m saying I won’t accept it.
And the 5 million won was the payment for Yena’s broadcast content, but back then, I was also on air earning money.
If I hadn’t been broadcasting, that would be one thing.
“There’s really no reason to accept it.”
After sending her the money back a couple of times, Yena finally gave up, hinting at a more luxurious New Deal.
While it’s nice to have a lot of money in the modern world, there’s no need to forcefully gather it.
I’m already receiving more than enough love and money.
“There’s no need to accept it since we did the broadcast together.”
“Ugh… I’m starting to dislike Lady Lily a little. You keep poking at my conscience.”
“You bought a boat to cross the sea, so your expenses must be considerable.”
“That’s different! Besides, that expense has already been covered and then some, thanks to some pretty someone.”
“There’s still more left to fill.”
“What Miss Yena helped with…”
“That’s content, and I’ve already earned enough! I made a ton on NewTube as Lady Lily! Ah! So frustrating.”
Ugh! Yena chugs down the blue drink.
Maybe it’s Deoen’s special drink, but she suddenly seems relaxed, pointing her finger and shouting.
“Lady Lily is completely unguarded. What if someone takes advantage of her and makes her owe a debt or contracts her?”
“I’m not that careless.”
Having been a Saintess for a long time and traveling the world for twenty years, countless things have happened.
If she knew all the endless cause-and-effect relationships that occurred during that time, she wouldn’t say such things.
But Yena, unaware of the truth, mumbled, “Totally, totally, totally careless…” and flopped back onto the bed.
What a handful. Such a handful.
I chuckled and sat in the chair in front of the monitor, leaning back to look at Yena.
“Are you curious why I only do things with Miss Yena?”
“…Gasp. I feel like I’ve seen this before. Is the truth going to be revealed here? You saw it, didn’t you? Something like this?”
“What’s that about?”
Yena peeked her head up to look at me.
I’m still smiling. Lily.
“Only you know, Miss Yena.”
“…Yes.”
“Actually, my true identity is…”
“Identity?”
“……an alien. I was dispatched here to conquer Deoen and Earth. First, they told me to act nice.”
“Oh. I regretted getting my hopes up.”
Yena shook her head while lying down and finally got up from the bed.
“Half of that is true.”
“What? To act nice?”
No, that I’m an alien.
“Well, anyway, I get it. Please send the money. I didn’t need this headache.”
“I’ll keep the remaining time.”
“I’ll use it all up then. If they tell me to act nice from above, I might as well make good use of it.”
“Good idea.”
Though Yena’s help and my influence don’t conflict, that doesn’t mean I plan to ask for more compensation from her.
Human relationships aren’t built solely on money.
Personally, I hope this relationship lasts a bit longer.
“…But come to think of it, haven’t you had an affair with Lord Leo?”
“Hmm, that’s because another directive came down from above.”
“But how long are you planning to put that off?”
“For a while.”
[What?]
[What is this?]
[Reality?]
[Lolololol??]
[Lilha]
[Lilh]
[Huh]
[Isn’t this room ridiculously expensive?]
[What is this, Deoen’s place?]
[Poor people wouldn’t know this ㅋㅋㅋ This is a super expensive broadcasting room that costs 5 gold per hour.]
[???]
[5 gold? That’s insane ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ]
“Welcome! Today, we’re working a bit harder, so it’s a work broadcast.”
I sat in front of the computer like a broadcaster I accidentally saw in the past and gave a small, playful smile at the set camera.
There’s probably a message on the broadcast screen saying “Currently selecting an editor and a manager.”
Unless something special happens today, it seems like I’ll just be working all day.
[Carbonated Water has donated 10,000 won.]
─Are you not hunting today?
“Thank you, Carbonated Water, for the 10,000 won. Since you’ve sponsored so much, I guess I’ll have to work today.”
[Ah]
[Actually, that’s good]
[How much?]
[Where’s the fun in not doing a break ㅋㅋㅋㅋ]
[For real ㅋㅋ]
[No breaks allowed…]
[I’m itching for a battle]
[Ask Yena to fill the sound]
[Hahahahahahahahaha]
[Didn’t Yena already come and go?]
[Setting up the room is quite tough, but you managed well.]
“First, I received about 800 sponsor emails combined.”
Even after excluding proposals and miscellaneous from 2,600, it’s still 800.
And that’s just in one day.
I can’t even guess how many more will come if this keeps up.
But since this is the job I chose, I have to endure it.
[?]
[800?]
[???]
[Hahahahahahahahaha]
[Can we even see them all?]
[Show it here]
[Let’s watch together]
[Wow, 800 applications? Is this right?]
[This many in just a day?]
[Lily Lily has donated 300,000 won.]
─Let’s watch the video together
“Thank you always for your generous donations, Lily Lily. Should we do that?”
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