My second broadcast was wrapping up successfully.
[Viewer Count: 53,359]
About three hours into the stream, over fifty thousand people had joined in.
Of course, not everyone would keep watching for long. This time, it was a culmination of various significant events and variables that drew attention.
The interest in the ‘first Korean returnee’ would undoubtedly wane as time went on. This second broadcast marked the peak viewer count.
Thus, this was the most crucial moment for my future as a streamer.
I needed to prove my worth now. It was essential to build a foundation for my rising fame.
“Nothing’s easy, huh?”
Ever since the viewer count surpassed fifty thousand, I had been striving diligently to make the broadcast as entertaining as possible.
Fortunately, it seemed my efforts were well-received.
The general reaction from the viewers was positive. Even with just a Q&A session, nobody seemed bored listening.
“I thought there was no way I wouldn’t succeed as a streamer. I mean, I’ve got the looks to back it up.”
That was my answer to the question, ‘What made you want to start streaming?’ As I smiled slyly, the chat exploded in a fuss.
– That’s ㅇㅈ (for sure)
– LOL
– Can’t argue with that
– You’re so honest!
– Looks like the Goddess isn’t telling you not to get cocky!
The secret to satisfying my viewers lay in the eloquence and adaptability I had honed as a pope.
At first, I was swayed by the audience, struggling with broadcasting, but not anymore. That was thanks to my careful monitoring of the chat.
“After all, they’re just kids who aren’t even thirty yet.”
Most of the viewers currently watching were in their teens or twenties. They were all quite young.
To me, who had daily verbal battles with crafty old men as a pope, they were merely easy-to-handle children.
“The Goddess adores my beauty as well. In fact, she loves me even more than I love myself. So feel free to boast about looks!”
I stated boldly, puffing out my chest. It was a deliberately arrogant gesture.
The chat exploded with waves of ‘LOL’. It was a sight I had seen frequently during my stream today.
“Seems like this is what they like.”
What I learned from observing was that the key reason people weren’t bored was the laid-back demeanor that contrasted my polite speech.
In simple terms, it was just me being me.
I didn’t need to act or hide my true feelings. If I just acted like my usual self, I could become the streamer ‘Pope-nim’.
It seemed I fit the streamer role better than I thought. It was a fantastic career choice.
Just then, a donation popped up. The donor was a promising priest.
[“I Want to Get a Job” donated 1,000 won]
– Is the Goddess as beautiful as you, Pope-nim? I believe she definitely is!
I was just about to say something quick about the Goddess, and it was a perfectly timed question. Truly, our “I Want to Get a Job” was impressive.
I adjusted my posture respectfully and conveyed the answer.
“How could I dare to speak ill of the Goddess’s appearance? That would be a sacrilegious act I simply cannot commit.”
After finishing my words, I softly closed my eyes. In that state, I paused for a moment before blurting out,
“To be honest, she’s not as good-looking as I am.”
I answered candidly, and the chat erupted.
– ?? Didn’t you just say it was sacrilegious?
– Goddess is furious! LOL
– Is the Pope really going down this path?
– Breaking news: Pope-nim says the Goddess is uglier than him!
Everyone seemed to laugh while also worrying about me. There was a slight misunderstanding, so I quickly added,
“To be precise, it’s not that she’s ugly. I just happen to be a bit better looking.”
This time, the chat was even more chaotic than before. The atmosphere didn’t grow serious but turned into a laugh fest.
People seemed to think I was just trying to be funny. I was only speaking the plain truth.
Should I highlight all the points where I excelled compared to the Goddess? Just as I was pondering that, the chat from the promising priest who donated popped up.
[“I Want to Get a Job”: Pope-nim, if you don’t want to become ‘The Disgraced Pope’, please keep your mouth shut now.]
‘…Is he mad?’
Uncharacteristically, he wasn’t agreeing with me and was threatening instead. I seemed to have invoked the Goddess’s ire.
To already possess such faith was impressive. My instincts were certainly on point. They were a person with bright prospects ahead.
“Anyway, the Goddess is indeed beautiful. I can guarantee that. However, you’ll have to wait quite a while to witness her in person.”
The sacred power used for the Goddess’s descent was on a whole different level than during angel times. It required a vast amount, like the ocean.
So, it was currently a pipe dream to expect the Goddess to manifest in this world.
“Still, she will come down to the ground someday. Of course, there will be many jobs to be done before then.”
What was necessary wasn’t just the sacred power. There was something even more significant.
“I’ll mention it since so many are watching.”
I looked straight into the webcam and raised one hand.
“Our ‘Nuset Order’ will officially start expanding today. If there are any religious folks who might want to pick a fight with us, pay attention.”
I then ignited sacred power in the hand I raised. Shaped like a small, cute pink flower.
The sacred power, transformed into a flower, lingered for a moment in my hand before soaring into the air. It slowly ascended and turned into multiple petals scattered around.
It was a spectacle resembling spring flowers magically raining down. An early spring had come crashing into my room.
“Did you see that?”
This was a trick I could showcase exclusively.
It was irrefutable proof that our Goddess existed. A connection with the divine that no other religious figure could ever present.
With this alone, my standing in this world was unparalleled. No one would dare to mess with our order.
Of course, there would occasionally be exceptions. Inept individuals with loud voices existed everywhere.
In preparation for disputes with such people, I grinned and confidently declared,
“Bring it on if you have complaints.”
Sincerely, I was not afraid of anyone.
*
“Mom, are you done?”
“I missed you….”
Once the broadcast concluded without a hitch, Erina and Ibailla rushed over and hugged me.
Simultaneously, they began whining about something. It was clear they were asking why I took so long to come out.
Though it had only been three hours, it must have felt like an eternity for five-year-old kids.
“I’m sorry. Today is all finished.”
I found myself completely unable to move, needing to comfort my daughters.
Fortunately, after a while of gently soothing them, they quickly perked up.
“Mom! I drank two cans of cola earlier!”
“Me too!”
“Is that so? Sounds delicious.”
I picked up Erina and Ibailla and slowly walked along. I figured I’d have to keep chatting and playing with them for a bit to free myself.
“Good job.”
At that moment, Seo-yoon, sitting at the table staring at her phone, came up and patted my back.
“Seo-yoon, how was today’s broadcast?”
“It was really fun. The people’s reactions weren’t bad either.”
“Is that so?”
“Yep. Want to take a look?”
Seo-yoon promptly showed me her phone screen. It was a list of comments from a community site.
[Just telling stories is so much fun!]
└ For real, you express yourself so well; it’s amusing!
└ The polite tone is hilarious! LOL
[When’s the next broadcast, Pope-nim?]
└ Please don’t leave us hanging for days again!
[Pope-nim: Bring it on if you have complaints.]
└ Wow
└ LOL, if they’re unhappy, tell them to use sacred power!
└ There are probably going to be a lot of salty people.
As Seo-yoon said, the reactions weren’t bad. This level easily labeled it a successful broadcast.
I mentally grinned and examined the most replied-to comment.
[Did you say you’d be playing ‘Solar Scepter’ next?]
└ Yes yes
└ It’s a sequel, so how could I not play it?
└ I’m looking forward to actually going to find it! LOL
└ They really pulled a fast one on us.
└ Is the development team in a panic?
People’s interest was focused on the next game, ‘Solar Scepter.’
It was the sequel to the game I had been reincarnated into, ‘Apollis Tales.’ There was simply no way I could skip that game.
The game style would be entirely different, so I wouldn’t be able to pretend to be a pro like in the previous work.
Besides, unlike when I was male, my hands were clumsier now, and my reflexes slower, so doing well at the game was out of the question.
However, I was confident in being able to squeeze out some fun. After all, I had lived in that world.
“Deciding to try playing Solar Scepter was probably the best choice.”
Solar Scepter.
What kind of game would depict the future of the world I had lived in? I was looking forward to it already.
The excitement made my lips curl upwards uncontrollably.
“Mom, why are you smiling?”
“What’s so funny?”
“It’s just that Erina and Ibailla are so lovely, it makes me smile!”
I gently swayed while holding my daughters close. The twins beamed at me as they hugged me back.
The eager expectation for the sequel of my favorite game and the warmth of my adorable daughters. In that moment, I was happier than anyone.
Honestly, I was far more excited now than before my return to this world.
“Ah, Seo-yoon, I have a favor to ask.”
Just as I was dancing a little with the twins, I suddenly remembered something. It wasn’t urgent, but it would be good to do.
“What is it?”
“Please find the location of the development company for Apollis Tales and Solar Scepter. I’m planning to visit next Monday.”
The developers surely never imagined that an extra character from their game would personally visit their office.
“…Are you going to complain?”
“Complain? Of course not.”
In truth, even being included in the game as a weak character was more than I could ask for. In the previous work, I didn’t even get a proper name.
However, it was unavoidable that I had some discontent. So I decided to do this.
“I will personally find all the historical inaccuracies in the story and settings.”
It goes without saying, this wouldn’t be without compensation.
“I’m going to demand a buff for ‘Saint Clitia.’ I should ask them to make her extraordinarily powerful.”
I could not tolerate being depicted as a weak mob character.
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