Chapter 92

[Author: Anonymous] [Title: Why did Sol and Victory stop their game on the same day?]

[(‘Sol’s’ game records search image)

(‘Victory’s’ game records search image)

The two individuals who were endlessly playing games trying to compete for the number one spot,

Happily ended their game session on the same day?

This feels like a subtle hint at a deeper connection between the two…

]

In these times, famous people are truly subjected to every kind of surveillance imaginable.

Game record checks are among the most basic forms of sleuthing.

A novelist might be found playing games at the very hour they are supposed to release an installment, and be condemned for it.

Even regular people are known to monitor their boyfriends’ game records sometimes.

Through such means, the fact that these two didn’t play on the same day was uncovered.

To the average person, it would seem like a random coincidence and nothing more.

But there are internet ghosts who, despite possessing little else, have time in abundance—far more than Bill Gates—and they obsess over every little detail for no real reason other than amusement.

There’s no major reason.

It’s just entertaining…

Such baseless, yet compelling mysteries, driven by interest rather than malice, are dubbed ‘forced plot hooks’ or simply ‘fpplots.’

However, it turns out, these two really had met on that day.

They even spent a night under the same roof!

As a result, as soon as the broadcast began, donations started flooding in, leaving Sol momentarily stunned.

[Anonymous has donated 1,000 won.]

—”Ms. Seol, Ms. Seol, is it true that you dated Mr. Victory on February 27th?”

[Why]

[Ming]

[Why]

[Not in the Arena but at a motel, how does that work lol]

[Jeon Seol Ah, my horns hurt…]

[My heart is turning dark]

This situation sparked all sorts of thoughts.

First, how did they know about February 27th and Victory?

And if I were to admit that yes, what then?

If this had been just two men meeting, it would have been simple:

They spent an entertaining evening together, drinking and socializing.

It would have ended there.

Why should mere gender differences lead to such scrutiny?

What’s the big deal if we start dating?

Or if we don’t, what then?

Does this even have anything to do with the broadcast?

Part of me just wants to scream and vent, but Victory is a public figure with enormous visibility and a vast fanbase.

If I mishandle things, how would we deal with unnecessary controversies?

And during those many thoughts, those who read silence as consent began to escalate their attacks.

[Anonymous has donated 1,000 won.]

—”Looks like being mute confirms it. You disgraced unicorns, get lost.”

[They really did it]

[Have you betrayed us?]

[You’ve got that Victory fella twisted 3 years after being perfect ㄷㄷ]

In the stressful chat environment, Seol Ah began to reflect on what Mr. Victory had once told her:

‘That without these people, I wouldn’t be where I am today.’

‘Always be grateful.’

…

But then, ‘Didn’t he always have money?’

‘The praise feels good, but so does the trolling feel bad, making it all neutral. Maybe I should just stop broadcasting and let my conscience rest?’

Failed self-talk!

From someone who started with nothing like Mr. Victory, to someone who was born into wealth like Seol Ah—how could they possibly relate?

‘Should I just stop broadcasting?’

If broadcasting could cease without issue, perhaps I should just stop.

However, two things weighed on her mind.

Closing the broadcast would be akin to accepting the rumors, and secondly, the unemployment of her manager and editor would be concerning.

As stress mounted and her chest felt tight, something unexpected saved Seol Ah: a massive donation.

[Anonymous has donated 10,000,000 won.]

—”Please continue the broadcast without worrying about the unnecessary trolling. We always enjoy your content.”

[Wow, ten million!]

[Is this donation a scam?]

[Just a test donation under the name “test”]

[Mr. Chairman ㄷㄷ]

Stirring content usually fades when overshadowed by even more exciting content, and what captures people’s interest most today is money.

[Anonymous has donated 1,000 won.]

—”Are you burying controversies with money? Is this a staged drama?”

The trolls tried to keep the controversy alive, but…

[Thousand won punch lol lol]

[Do the trolls just borrow money from their moms to make 1000 won flexes?]

[They’re just couch potatoes anyway lol]

The world operates under a harsh capitalist system.

“Hmm, ten million won, thank you.”

[Reaction level]

[He doesn’t seem too excited?]

[Maybe he’s just overwhelmed at the largesse?]

[??? : If you have the money, just donate]

[Isn’t ten million quite significant, even if you’re wealthy?]

[She always claims wealth but never specifies the extent, right?]

[Unless you’re an oil tycoon, ten million isn’t something to laugh off ㅋㅋ]

[Possibly he doesn’t think too much of it]

[Victory says “Thank you” after even receiving 500 won]

[They hang out in the same elite circles ㄷㄷ]

[Victory reportedly makes over a hundred million a year]

[Heck, is Seol Ah in the same league?]

[Host class, for sure ㅁㅊㄷ]

[Anonymous has donated 10,000,000 won.]

—”What the trolls want is to mess with your mentality. The best revenge is for your broadcast to do well. Let’s go!”

[Wow, it’s twenty million now!]

[People make a year’s salary in a day!]

[Info) Not a day, but in two minutes!]

[Two minutes, twenty million ㄷㄷ, sixty minutes, six billion ㄷㄷ, a year would be five trillion two hundred and fifty-six billion ㄷㄷ]

[Is a five trillion won salary world class?]

[Heck, looks like the chairman might be getting on in years lol?]

[Does his age matter right now?]

Seol Ah thought she should check who the donor was.

‘Anonymous’ is merely a customizable nickname chosen when donating.

To truly identify a person, she would need to use the donation program visible only to broadcasters to verify the ID.

‘zxcasd6431’—a random ID lacking any distinct character.

Even the profile was newly created today, with Seol’s channel as the only bookmark, and the sign-up date was also today.

‘Do I know this person?’

There are a few suspects, each plausible, making it hard to be certain.

[I want to become Seol when I grow up mom]

[Trolls be gone ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ]

[Is this a bug where money gets copied?]

[It’s true; given Seol’s status, donations have been somewhat sparse]

[??? : Please stop donating]

[Chairman regrets wasting 20 million because the reaction sucked lol]

[Thanks to your fplot, I earned 20 million!]

[Some bored rich guy regretting stirring up the pot lol lol]

[Chairman regrets wasting two million after all ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ]

[This is broadcasting at its peak]

[If I were Seol…]

[This is proper broadcasting~]

[Anonymous has donated 1,000,000 won.]

—”I don’t regret it. However, if I am scammed, I’ll be disappointed. Please continue working hard.”

[Chairman!]

[You’re insane ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ]

[This is life]

[Why just a million?]

[Do you have less money now?]

[Chairman, you’re missing a zero?]

[Anonymous has donated 9,000,000 won.]

—”Oops, typo. ^^;”

[What is humanity lol ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ]

[Seol’s total exceeds 30 million! ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ]

[Thanks for the forced plot! Thanks for the forced plot! Thanks for the forced plot!]

[‘Those guys’ must be smashing their keyboards right now lol lol]

[Cute chairman lol]

[What is this nonsense?]

[Chairman! Chairman! Chairman!]

[Everyone should become Seol when they grow up! I want to be Chairman!]

[Please set Seoul ablaze with donations]

[Labour income will never beat capital income]

[People losing their sanity in the chat]

[Midst all this, Seol unaffected is kinda funny lol]

[Is Seol some kind of third generation tycoon?]

[No, fourth generation tycoon these days lol]

[For real lol]

“Wow, thirty million won is a lot to me. I’m really grateful.”

[He doesn’t sound like someone who received a fortune?]

[So calm]

[Just how rich is she?]

[Speculation: Thirty million is a big amount]

It’s truly a lot.

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