Chapter 83

A sunny weekend afternoon.

The venue, created by Mars in Korea, was packed with people.

Men and women of various ages, from 15 to 30, were filled with anticipation, watching the large screen in front of them and listening to the casters and commentators, waiting for the tournament to begin.

[“Hello, viewers. Welcome to the second event tournament of 2024, Legacy of Raid, brought to you by Mars.”]

The caster’s voice, clear and crisp, echoed through the venue.

As it was a tournament, live broadcasting was naturally on, and countless viewers flooded in.

This tournament, known for the birth of new pro gamers and being full of light-hearted fun, always attracts many viewers, but this time, an unusually large crowd had gathered.

-Let’s go!

-I bet my wrist on MAX winning.

-Aren’t we here today to watch the first event match rather than the tournament?

-LOL

-Let’s go!

-Cheers for Arang!!!

-Finally, we get to see the much-talked-about Arang.

This was the first time Arang’s real appearance could be seen in an official Leore setting.

The casters and commentators explained the tournament, discussing various events and which players were participating, covering the general flow.

-First, show us Arang!

-Arang Arang Arang Arang Arang Arang

-I wonder how Arang will fare against Kim Gi-hyung.

-No way Kim Gi-hyung loses LOL how could he?

-Kim Gi-hyung is this year’s top contender, right? The top contender looks like a joke?

The number of viewers had nearly doubled, and the tournament manager, Ucheol, internally screamed.

‘Nice…!!! Bringing in Arang was a stroke of genius!!! If it’s like this now, imagine if we had beautiful girls and a cute girl coming together? This is going to blow up!’

Of course, Arang’s user feels quite different in Leore compared to reality, but that gap is charming enough to be called gap moe.

In Leore, she’s a bright, mischievous girl, but in reality, a gloomy beauty!? That’s an element that could make her even more popular.

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[Leore Gallery]

[Gallery Owner’s Real Debut, Let’s Go!!!] [725]

The broadcast has started.

Finally, finally! Can we finally see the gallery owner’s real appearance?

I’m so curious. Rumors say her face in Leore and reality are identical, but who would believe that LOL

How did she achieve WFK at that age with that appearance LOL She probably slimmed down her body shape and completely changed her face with customization LOL

Honestly, if she’s even a little pretty, I’ll forgive her LOL

[Comments]

The gallery owner’s red pill has been controlled by the gallery for a long time, I’m so curious.

ㄴ Seriously, except for the early people, newcomers have no idea what she looks like in reality.

ㄴ Since the Mom’s Touch collaboration, she hasn’t shown her real appearance.

[Arang’s Red Pill] [312]

I saw Arang in person during Mom’s Touch, is she healthy enough to participate in an offline tournament now?

I’m really worried…

[Comments]

Seriously… When I first saw her, it was so shocking that Arang’s red pill is still vivid in my mind;;;

ㄴ The difference between Leore and reality was stark…

Seeing her in a wheelchair was shocking…

ㄴ Wheelchair? OMG?

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[“This is the event match many people have been looking forward to! It’s the duel between Arang and Kim Gi-hyung!”]

[“That’s right. The viewers and audience are chanting Arang’s name in anticipation. Caster, do you know Arang?”]

[“Not knowing Arang while playing Leore is like not playing Leore at all!”]

[“Exactly. She’s the party leader who achieved Korea’s first WFK and reached Grandmaster in just a week, a truly remarkable player.”]

[“But facing this remarkable Arang is none other than Kim Gi-hyung, currently regarded as Korea’s strongest.”]

-But no matter how she achieved WFK, Kim Gi-hyung will definitely win.

-Is WFK a joke?

-Is PVP a joke?

-He’s almost on par with Jeong Jin.

-You call that on par? LOL He was just playing around.

-Looking at Arang, it seems she has zero PVP concept.

[“Now, let’s meet the two players waiting for the event match! First, Korea’s strongest man, Kim Gi-hyung!”]

Following the caster’s words, Kim Gi-hyung waved his hand and entered the venue.

With his short, sporty black hair, a physique worthy of being called Korea’s strongest, and well-maintained muscles, he looked more like a real-world athlete than a virtual world gamer.

“Waaaaah!!!”

[“Kim Gi-hyung’s popularity is incredible. That face, athleticism, and gaming skills—isn’t that too much!?”]

[“Hahaha, Kim Gi-hyung. He’s already won two tournaments this year. Since last year, his form has been rising, and now he’s in his prime, showing terrifying skills.”]

When Kim Gi-hyung’s recent tournament rankings appeared on the screen, the crowd cheered.

-Wow, insane. Really.

-Last year, he lost to Jeong Jin and awakened OMG

-At this rate, can he win LWC?

-But he still falls short against Western physicality LOL

-Black male players’ physicality is just unbeatable LOL

-From the World Cup onwards, they dominate everything, even the virtual world!

[“Next, Kim Gi-hyung’s opponent is none other than Arang!”]

Following the caster’s words, Arang entered the venue.

[“The flower of Leore! The strongest beauty, Arang, is now entering the venue…? Uh… Is this really Arang…?”]

The venue, which had been chanting Arang and Kim Gi-hyung’s names, gradually fell silent.

Contrary to everyone’s expectations of a bright, cheerful girl running in with a smile, Arang entered in a wheelchair, assisted by others.

The problem was, it wasn’t an ordinary wheelchair but clearly a medical one.

The various medical devices attached to Arang’s body made it clear that she wasn’t just in a wheelchair due to ordinary leg pain.

[“Uh… This isn’t a prank, right…?”]

[“Ah, yes, the girl entering now is indeed Arang…!”]

The caster and commentator’s words left everyone in shock.

-Is that really Arang…?

-Her face is the same?

-But she looks healthier now?

-Is that what healthier looks like?

-People who didn’t see her during Mom’s Touch wouldn’t know. It was really shocking back then.

-During Mom’s Touch, I thought she was a corpse.

-Seriously, she was like a corpse.

[“Ahem. There was a bit of a commotion, but let’s continue…!”]

[“Kim Gi-hyung seems quite flustered. Understandable. Even we, the professionals, stumbled over our words.”]

[“Yeah, I bit my tongue too. Wow, Arang almost made my heart drop. According to the organizers, Arang has recently regained her health and can participate in the match without issues!”]

[“That’s a relief. It’s good to hear Arang is healthy.”]

While the caster was explaining, Kim Gi-hyung was bewildered by the delicate girl in front of him.

‘Do I have to fight this girl…?’

-Isn’t this just child abuse if we fight?

-How can I attack her…?

-She’s already mentally attacking us from the start.

-No one can win against this.

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[Leore Gallery]

[Gallery Owner’s Red Pill] [1204]

(Photo)

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My brain froze the moment the gallery owner appeared on the broadcast.

Is that really the same girl from Leore?

For a moment, I thought she might have an identical twin;;;

People can change so much based on their atmosphere…

Seeing that bright, cute Arang in reality like this wasn’t just surprising—it was heartbreaking.

Her body was covered in medical devices, and she clearly wasn’t healthy.

Now I understand why Arang’s information was banned here. But does anyone know why she’s sick?

[Comments]

I saw her for the first time, and my heart sank.

ㄴThey say she’s 15, but she doesn’t look like a 15-year-old at all.

ㄴI didn’t know what “dead eyes” meant, but now I understand.

No one knows her illness. But as the caster said, she looks healthier now, which is a relief.

ㄴWas she worse before…?

ㄴBefore, she was like a corpse. You couldn’t even tell she was alive. This is a real improvement.

ㄴShe looks like she’s gained some weight, which is good.

ㄴIs that what gaining weight looks like?

ㄴYeah;;; Before, she was just a corpse, remember?

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Kim Gi-hyung was pondering whether to take this match seriously.

Although she’s a remarkable person in Leore, the girl before him looked more fragile than anyone else in the venue.

Even the most hardened heart would feel sympathy seeing Arang.

‘Hmm… This is tough.’

Kim Gi-hyung’s dilemma vanished when he greeted Arang.

“I will… definitely… win…”

Her lifeless eyes sparkled as she looked up at Kim Gi-hyung, who felt the same competitive spirit he had when facing other pros.

‘So, she really did push Jeong Jin to the limit…!’

Kim Gi-hyung decided to give it his all after seeing Arang’s determination.

But that resolve didn’t last long.

[“Kim Gi-hyung and Arang are now equipping the access devices placed in the center. We’re all curious about how this match will turn out!”]

[“Wait a minute…?”]

[“Uh, no, that… uh… so…”]

Arang was removing her prosthetic arm and leg to enter the access device.

The atmosphere in the venue, which had quieted down after Arang’s entrance, turned into a library as her prosthetics were removed.