[Manager: You can’t just give away things like that. Use your heads, kids.]
[Gold2: This is so irritating…]
[asdf: Lol]
[LLoading: Ah, just once pleaseㅠㅠ]
[Manager: Nope]
The manager was very firm.
From the way he spoke, it seemed like the manager had the capability to obtain such an item. I thought that maybe with a bit more prodding, I could get it from him.
“Manager, we can’t just sit here doing nothing, right?”
[Manager: What?]
“Think about it. If we can’t proceed, there’s no point in starting the broadcast, right? Just sitting here won’t make anything happen. The broadcast becomes interesting when I start moving.”
[LLoading: Exactly!!]
[Gold2: Lol]
[asdf: Lol]
[Isaac: Agree, agree]
[KongKongCorin=3: Want to see the male lead tooㅠㅠ]
[NyamNyamoo: Agreed!!]
[OnlyFinley: Look at this diversion, lol]
The chat agreed, and public opinion was leaning in one direction.
[asdf: Why is the manager so quiet?]
[Isaac: Did he bail?]
[Gold2: Scared?]
[Manager: -_-]
[Gold2: There he is lol]
[Manager: I’ll suggest it, but not today]
[PleaseShakeACarrot: Ooh―]
Seeing that he didn’t flat-out refuse like before, I was relieved that there was a possibility.
Still, I had to remain in the duke’s residence today. It was a bit disappointing for me, as I’m someone who likes to act on my decisions right away.
‘Should I move a bit more, or just rest?’
It was still early in the evening. I had plenty of energy left, but since it was the first broadcast, I didn’t feel the need to stretch it too long.
“Since it’s the first day, I’ll end it early.”
[asdf: Bye bye]
[Gold2: What time are you on tomorrow?]
[NyamNyamoo: Have a good rest!!!]
[PleaseShakeACarrot donated 300 points!]
– Today was fun!
[LLoading donated 100 points!]
– Turn it on again tomorrow! 〉〈
It seemed somewhat heartwarming. Although we weren’t close yet, the initial awkwardness was gone.
With that, I pressed the broadcast end button, and the chat quieted down simultaneously.
“……?”
Although I had ended the broadcast, one person was still on the connection list.
“Manager?”
[Manager: Yes?]
Unlike the others who disappeared as soon as I ended the broadcast, the manager was still there.
“Are you not getting disconnected, Manager?”
[Manager: I’m the manager, after all]
It seemed that, given his role in managing the broadcast, he was a bit different from the other angels.
I stared blankly at the chat window.
“…Are you planning to stay on?”
[Manager: No]
[Manager: I’ll just pass on a message and then let you rest]
“A message?”
[Manager: The one who sent you here didn’t explain everything properly -_-]
He must be talking about that woman. The moment I agreed to take on this task, she handed me a book and vanished.
I thought I had heard everything I needed to. But it seems there were still some details left to be conveyed.
“What are they?”
[Manager: From midnight to 8 am, broadcasting will be forcibly ended for 8 hours]
[Manager: You can’t start a broadcast during that time]
“……?”
I tilted my head in dissatisfaction.
There could be a lot of interesting events happening at dawn. I didn’t like the idea of being completely cut off during that time.
Seeing my expression, the manager explained.
[Manager: What -_- You need to sleep, don’t you?]
[Manager: You and them both]
[Manager: If you stay up all night watching broadcasts and it affects your work the next day, it defeats the purpose]
Since the whole point of doing this was to recharge the angels’ morale. It made sense to have such a rule.
“So during the early hours, the angels won’t know what I’m doing?”
[Manager: They can’t see if you’re not broadcasting, not just at dawn]
[Manager: Except me]
“Why can you see, Manager?”
[Manager: I don’t want to, you know? ;]
The manager seemed to stay on after the broadcast ends, just in case. That’s why he was still on the connection list even after I ended the broadcast.
[Manager: Don’t worry about your privacy unless I show up on the connection list]
[Manager: If you tell me to leave, I will immediately]
His tone was quite blunt, but surprisingly considerate. I was starting to see why he was assigned the manager role.
[Manager: And don’t tell them that you’ll be reincarnated once you gather all the points]
“Why not?”
[Manager: If they know you’ll leave once you’ve gathered all the points, do you think they’ll give them to you?]
That made sense. I probably wouldn’t give them either. It’s like running away with their money.
[Manager: The closer they get to you, the less likely they are to give points. Anyway, revealing it will only bring you disadvantages, for sure]
“…Right, I’ll keep it a secret.”
I readily agreed. Thankfully, I hadn’t slipped up today.
[Manager: That should be enough]
[Manager: Now go rest]
“Yes, thank you for your hard work today, Manager. I look forward to working with you.”
[Manager: Yeah, whatever]
The manager replied and then disappeared from the connection list. A very cool exit.
Finally, everyone was gone, and it was my time alone.
I flopped down on the bed.
‘…I’m tired.’
I thought I was full of energy just a moment ago, but now that I’m alone and lying in bed, fatigue washes over me.
I might not have realized it, but adapting to this new environment must have taken its toll. I didn’t resist the heavy eyelids that were closing and calmly shut my eyes.
* * *
The next day arrived, and after getting ready, I started the broadcast.
Unlike yesterday, a lot of people came in as soon as the broadcast started. Word must have gotten around, as the number of viewers was more than double compared to yesterday.
[OnlyFinley: Hi hi!]
[KongKongCorin=3: Love morning broadcasts haha]
[TheQueen: Wow lol]
[PleaseShakeACarrot: Hi Jiha noona!]
[Gold2: Morning hi]
[FlowerFlute: Good morning!]
[LLoading donated 100 points!]
– Good luck with today’s broadcast!
Seeing their responses, it seems that yesterday’s broadcast was quite enjoyable. Though I haven’t really started anything significant yet.
Today, just wandering around the duke’s residence might bore the viewers quickly. I needed to create some event.
Instead of greeting the viewers, I called the manager.
“Manager.”
[Manager: Yes]
As expected, the manager appeared immediately when called.
“Is it possible to provide the scroll you mentioned yesterday?”
[Manager: Yes]
[Gold2: Wow, this is possible? lol]
[LLoading: Good good]
[Manager: But it’s not for free]
[Manager: See the purchase icon next to the broadcast end button?]
Following the manager’s words, I shifted my gaze.
There it was, the purchase icon that wasn’t there yesterday.
I touched it without hesitation, and a new window appeared on the right.
‘…Did they make it like a real store?’
It was well-organized like a shop window in a game. And in the list of purchasable items, there was a magic scroll.
I wasn’t sure if the shop window was visible to the viewers, but the chat quickly filled up.
[MadelineTastesGood: Oh]
[FlowerFlute: Wow haha]
[PleaseShakeACarrot: Did the manager make this??]
[OnlyFinley: This heat]
[asdf: So that’s what you were doing till dawn lol]
[Manager: -_-]
[LLoading: You worked hard, Managerㅠㅠㅠㅠ]
Did the manager personally add this feature? Adding a new function in just a day was impressive.
[Manager: I’ll fill up the item list as needed]
[Manager: The scroll is just for tutorial purposes, so it’s set at 100 points for now]
[Isaac: This place is generous]
[Gold2: The boss is really kind^^ Highly recommended]
[Manager: This is just for once -_-]
The points I received just yesterday were substantial, so 100 points was a bargain.
Pressing the purchase button deducted 100 points.
Then a small light appeared, and a scroll fell from thin air.
‘Good.’
I picked up the scroll and was about to tear it open.
If it weren’t for the viewers’ dissuasion in the chat.
[PleaseShakeACarrot: Just going like that? With nothing?? lol]
[Gold2: The house will be upside down lol]
[AsparagusChamp: lololol]
[FlowerFlute: At least leave a noteㅠㅠ]
I wonder if the duke and Finley will worry. Both of them tended to be overly concerned about Anais.
I pondered for a moment and then headed to the desk. Picking up a quill, I wrote a note in elegant handwriting on a piece of paper.
[I’m running away. Please don’t look for me.]
It was a neat and satisfactory runaway note.
* * *
As I tore the scroll, the scenery before me changed.
What I saw first was the blindingly white snow. As soon as I opened my mouth, my breath fogged up in the cold air.
I wrapped my arms around myself.
“It’s cold……”
[asdf: Of course, it’s the North]
The territory of the male protagonist, Kabir, was a very cold place.
I came here unprepared. I had dressed somewhat warmly, but it was still not enough.
As I shivered alone, the chat started to fill with sympathetic messages.
[Manager: Is this a joke?]
[OnlyFinley: Why like this lol, let’s just call it a silly charm lol]
[PleaseShakeACarrot: Noona… lolㅠㅠㅠㅠ]
[PongDang: Looks really coldㅠㅠ]
And of course, it had to be in the middle of a forest. If I had teleported to a village, I might have received some help from the locals. But there was nothing around but trees.
[asdf: Who sets these coordinates?]
[Manager: I just said inside the territory; you all want too much]
[Gold2: Isn’t there some basic common sense, like don’t send someone into the forest lol]
[PleaseShakeACarrot: Yeah… Manager messed up this time…]
[Manager: -_-]
[LLoading: Guys, don’t be too harshㅠㅠ We all know the Manager is a bit eccentric, how will we copeㅠ]
[LLoading has been chat banned for 5 minutes.]
[OnlyFinley: Reason for ban- stating facts]
[Manager: Be quiet]
He really is eccentric. I decided I’d better not provoke the Manager in the future.
Putting aside the cold, Heyward territory was infested with dangerous creatures. Being in this forest, I could be attacked by monsters at any moment.
I timidly raised my hand.
“Um, I have a question. If I die here, is it the end for me?”
[PleaseShakeACarrot: Nah, that wouldn’t be the case haha]
[Gold2: Where in this era do you find a game that only gives you one life?]
[Isaac: Resurrection pass, go go]
[Manager: You ask for too much, be ready to pay ten thousand points -_-]
Fortunately, it seemed I could be resurrected if I had enough points.
‘It’s best not to encounter them in the first place.’
Even in a virtual world, the experience of dying would be quite unpleasant.
It would be best to move cautiously, but not knowing the way, I was unsure where to go to avoid monsters.
I had to move, so I started walking.
Then a loud noise erupted nearby.
“……!”
I covered my ears at the tremendous sound. It sounded like the roar of a beast, but it was a painfully piercing noise.