I was slightly taken aback by Redberry’s sudden challenge, but I accepted.
I had thought about facing Redberry once, and since she’s a ranked mage, it would definitely be worth the learning experience.
However, Redberry seemed to have some issues and suggested we postpone the duel until tomorrow by saying, “Let’s do it tomorrow! You must be tired today…”
It was a bit of a pity to miss the chance to test my holiness right then, but I conveyed that I understood.
While my body and stamina had recovered, the mental aspect wasn’t as easily healed.
I guess a little rest was needed.
I returned to reality and told Yena, “Let’s eat next time,” before heading to bed.
■
─… so don’t we need to hold a 3 million subscriber event?
─ Agreed, agreed.
─ I mean, giving away items like Deoen…
─ That lecture from last time has over 20 million views!
─ Wow!
The LilyTube Discord room was a festival every day.
Always bringing good news, LilyTube was experiencing explosive growth, with all graphs shooting straight up.
It’s almost like it’s propelled by rocket fuel.
Who would think this is the new YouTube that hasn’t even been around a month?
I always woke up at 7 AM and logged into the Discord room.
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Dding!
– Boss~
– You’ve arrived.
– Are you here?
– Lady Lily! Big incident, big incident!
The editors and managers were hard at work from early in the morning, whether they had stayed up all night or woke up early.
I had originally planned to give them more, but now I should definitely give them even bigger bonuses.
I replied while reading the email organized by the newly recruited manager, Joah, who said:
“What’s this incident about?”
– Oh, you know about the face-off between Lady Lily’s doppelganger and her, right? That’s causing a huge stir.
– It’s true. Everyone is talking about what job the boss has, and how they managed to catch a world boss. Everywhere I go, it’s nothing but boss talk!
It was indeed the first time someone had personally taken down a World Boss, so it would attract quite a bit of attention.
Moreover, a job marked with a question mark.
It looked promising, but having known its true nature and handled it skillfully, I wasn’t particularly thrilled.
Although the fact that it was ‘freely manipulatable’ was nice.
“Now’s the perfect timing.”
With everyone’s eyes on me and Lady Lily’s name being mentioned, I needed to upload to NewTube right away.
White Autumn posted a rabbit emoticon sweating profusely in the chat window.
─Hehe… The Battery has already been editing. The boss is always an all-time legend, and if we don’t upload it immediately, we can’t let it wait!
If I don’t upload it right away, that’s just not going to work.
─…It’s not like I’m not sleeping for the past 25 hours or anything.
“Um.”
As expected, prepared slaves… I mean, the editorial team.
I said with a smile, along with a reminder not to overdo it.
“This month’s bonus, you can look forward to it.”
─Oh!
─As expected, Lily’s Group…
─Three times?
─Come on, Apple Flavor. Even if you’re the boss, three times is…
“Why is your ambition so small?”
I was thinking more like five times.
─…What?
─Whoa.
─Wow.
“?”
Everyone’s done a bit, isn’t this basic?
■
After the chaotic party in the LilyTube Discord, I carefully slipped out of there.
It seems I shouldn’t go back in until they all calm down.
“That was fun.”
It’s tiring, but everyone’s overflowing with personality and enthusiasm, making it fun just to watch.
Soon, I’ll need to arrange a small dinner with the editors and managers.
‘Food… let’s go with the crab I got last time.’
I cooked it, but it really was delicious.
The regular crab knight was tasty, but the crown prince’s claw from the Crab Empire would be even better.
I returned to Deoen.
After gaining the Holy, the gap with reality has definitely widened.
The dignified holiness flowing through my hands.
I lightly soared into the sky.
My body naturally flying without using flight abilities.
The lush scenery was visible at a glance.
From the merchants passing far away to the monsters wandering around, and the birds soaring high in the sky.
I gazed at the scenery for a moment before heading to the promised arena.
■
Today.
Today is the day.
Redberry took a breath before the arena.
Why did I make such a choice?
Ah, my past self.
My true past self must have been crazy.
Even thinking about it now, I really can’t understand that behavior at all.
Just talking about concerns or cautiously asking if I could give something would have been enough, so why was there a need to challenge a fight?
The real-life Redberry was tossing and turning in bed, thinking of dozens of alternatives.
What if I had done it this way?
What if I had talked like that?
No, what if I had started differently…
But it’s already spilled water.
All Redberry has left is to face a monster that can defeat even a World Boss in a one-on-one.
No matter how you see it, there’s only a conclusion where I get beaten up and it ends, but still…
‘If only I can learn somehow!’
How to Handle Mana.
This is a mandatory task to master as a Mage, and while Redberry does manage mana through skills, there’s a limit to how much she can handle.
She can only move the ‘Shame’ defined by the System and use the ‘Skills’ set by it.
For example, let’s say she uses a skill called ‘Fire Rain,’ which fires eight arrows of fire.
In that case, the arrows can only pierce through eight enemies, and to deal with nine, she needs to either use Fire Rain one more time or employ another technique with similar destructive power.
But what if she could actively handle mana and add just one more arrow to Fire Rain?
She wouldn’t need to waste unnecessary mana and casting time on skills.
“Phew…”
How long did she wait?
“It’s been a while.”
“Ah…”
Lily, with her flowing blue hair, appeared right before her.
She shines.
It’s not just because her face is pretty or her appearance is beautiful. She truly shines.
Caught in an unclear halo, Redberry squinted slightly.
“…You seem stronger than before.”
“I underwent a third job change. Didn’t you know?”
“Oh, I knew…”
Just standing in front of her, the gap felt overwhelmingly vast.
Who would evaluate this as a ‘newbie’ barely over a month old?
Redberry felt as if a World Boss was standing right before her.
‘Can I hold out for even a moment…?’
“I came fully prepared to have a match.”
“No, that’s not necessary. I mean, that wasn’t my intention from the start…”
“It’s fine. I won’t go easy on you.”
No. Please go easy on me…
This silent plea sadly did not reach Lily.
■
I asked Redberry for permission to start the broadcast, and then I turned it on.
It doesn’t matter if I turn it on or off, but the clout of being a NewTube is precious.
I feel like I’ve become a professional NewTuber in no time.
‘For the broadcast title…’
The Battle of the Century_
“Hehe.”
“Um… Lady Lily? I don’t think it’s quite the battle of the century…”
“Why? Miss Redberry, you’re strong enough.”
A ranker mage who roams around the top 100 with the title of a fire mage.
And mages have long been rumored to be overpowered classes.
At least, that title is not something that could be overshadowed by someone else.
The broadcast has started.
[Lilha!]
[Li-ra-li-ra-li-ra-li-ra-li-ra]
[Lilha]
[What’s that?]
[What’s the title?]
[Wow, Yas is streaming, lol]
[Wow, Yasu’s broadcasting is on, lol]
[Match of the Century?]
[Is it the second round of the World Boss?]
[What’s the title? Lol]
[Content Monster Lily…]
[I also want to feel like I’m in a job!]
[Who are you fighting?]
Already, viewers are rushing in.
The screen shows the aura screen created by Joah.
After about 10 minutes, the screen spotlighted me.
I politely bow my head.
“Hello. Welcome everyone to the Match of the Century.”
“?”
“This match will be taken seriously, and since I’ve been challenged, I plan to participate earnestly as well.”
“Excuse me?”
“Well then, the contestant who signed up for today’s match will enter!”
Please give a big round of applause, everyone!
[?]
[¿]
[Lololololol]
[Lily brought another strange concept]
[Who are you battling?]
[? Lol]
[Ughhhh]
[Ooooooo!!!]
[Ughhhhhhhhhhhhh]
[What is this? Lol]
[Application?]
[How long has it been since they caught the World Boss, to start this content…?]
[Is there someone who’s challenging the World Boss-level Lily?]
[Lololololol]
[Clap clap clap]
Clap clap clap clap. I also joined in the applause.
Then I turned to the side, and Redberry was looking at me with a mix of shock and embarrassment.
▶Redberry
-What the heck is this!!!!!
Redberry’s face was all red.
I nodded as if it were the most obvious thing.
▶Lily Elbrite.
-What do you mean? You signed up for a match.
▶Redberry
-No.
▶Lily Elbrite
-You’re not backing out now, are you?
I thought they wanted a spot like this because they challenged me boldly.
Of course, there were a few ‘minor’ fun elements added.
▶Redberry
-……
Cough!
“Ah. Hello.”
[?]
[It’s a level up]
[Lolololololololol]
[Redberry asked for a showdown?]
[? Lol]
[Redberry?]
[The King of Mage, lol]
[What?]
[The match doesn’t work, Professor]
[?]
[What’s this]
[Maybe just listen to the class zz]
[Match of the Century (not really)]
[Match of the Century (not a match either)]
[Lololololololol]
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