Chapter 24

The streaming platform Churu.

Here, it’s possible to limit the number of viewers.

While briefly checking the platform in the morning, I accidentally discovered the settings.

And it turned out to be exactly what I needed.

For now, I wanted to block some of the influx.

At first, I thought about gathering around a few dozen viewers.

But now, my thoughts have changed.

I don’t think I can handle that many people.

‘If guys like Cheosu multiply several times… That would be a real problem.’

The more viewers there are, the more I thought loneliness would be alleviated, but that was foolish.

Quality is more important than quantity.

Honestly, I don’t feel lacking with the current number.

‘Even if I start streaming, it’s better to do it after getting a bit more comfortable.’

There’s a saying, “Too much is as bad as too little.”

If the number of viewers suddenly skyrockets, it would only cause stress.

‘Even when I appeared on Hyunsoo’s stream, I felt a bit stressed.’

So, I decided to grow slowly, very slowly.

***

The chat window was flooded with question marks.

I just ignored them.

The viewers’ opinions are none of my business.

I had already made my decision.

Asking for their thoughts was just a disguised announcement.

I immediately adjusted the settings.

And limited the number of viewers to 10.

【Qkrnfl892】─What? You really changed the settings.

【Maehwa Tree】─No one answered, but ㄷㄷ.

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─If you were going to do this, why did you even ask for our thoughts?

【Handsome Licker】─Tyrant lol. Lick.

“You can’t just change it without saying anything.”

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─?? It’s even more annoying to ask and then change it.

【Yoho】─I don’t think you ever intended to get our agreement in the first place…

【Jujijoa】─Lol, cute.

【Big Girl】─Later, it might get full, and I won’t be able to join. Can’t you at least tell us the fixed streaming time so we can wait?

“Fixed streaming time? I don’t have that.”

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─Yeah, this guy only streams when he feels like it.

【Min Ji】─I’ll have to check my phone more often from now on ㅜㅜ.

【Se-hoon Defense Team】─Evan.

“Hmm…”

Originally, I planned to accept viewers on a first-come, first-served basis.

But after seeing the chat, my thoughts changed a bit.

Is it really necessary to be fair?

I pondered briefly.

And came to a conclusion.

I decided to give existing viewers a privilege out of courtesy.

After all, they’re like founding contributors.

‘But how should I give this privilege?’

The first thing that came to mind was a password-protected stream.

A closed stream where only those who enter the password set by the streamer can join.

‘…Setting a password seems a bit off.’

I didn’t want to completely block new influx.

I can’t seal the entrance.

I need to keep at least one floodgate open.

There’s also the method of setting a password until all existing viewers join, but I can’t wait indefinitely for everyone to join.

It’s also cumbersome to adjust the stream settings every time.

‘Are there any other settings?’

Some platforms have viewer restrictions based on levels, but it seems this platform doesn’t have that.

‘There’s also an adult restriction in the entry limits…’

The 19+ setting wasn’t even a consideration.

Anyone with adult verification can join.

While I was still pondering what method to use, a chat from Se-hoon Defense Team caught my eye.

【Se-hoon Defense Team】─Can’t you just give us an entry code?

I had never heard of an entry code before.

I decided to ask what it was.

“Huh? What’s an entry code?”

【Se-hoon Defense Team】─If you know the code, you can join even if the viewer limit is full.

【Qkrnfl892】─ㄷㄷ There’s all sorts of things.

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─?? Super entry ticket?

【Yoho】─Wow. I’ll buy that entry code.

【Min Ji】─Me too! How much is it?

【Jujijoa】─1 billion, sold.

“Buy what… Anyway, if there’s an entry code, you can join without being restricted by the viewer limit, right?”

【Se-hoon Defense Team】─Yeah, usually only managers get the code.

【Yoho】─I’m a manager ㅎ.

【Handsome Licker】─Me too! Lick!

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─Lol, hurry up and give it! The rest of you, bye.

“Giving it to just these three bugs is a bit… I’ll just give the code to all nine of you here.”

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─Bugs? Hey! No manners towards your life savior!

“Shut up.”

With the help of Se-hoon Defense Team, I managed to find the code.

The entry code was 「#2981@!@773#」.

“I’ll post the code in the chat, so save it.”

【★Hoon World】─#2981@!@773#

I immediately posted the code I found in the chat.

If my room is full, existing viewers can enter by inputting this code.

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─Sex! Saved!

【Big Girl】─Thank you.

【Yoho】─I’ll print it and keep it in a safe.

【Min Ji】─I’m looking for a safe too ㅎㅎ.

【Jujijoa】─I’ll get this tattooed.

【Qkrnfl892】─Something more precious than a dog tag lol. You can lose a bullet casing, but not this code.

【Maehwa Tree】─Engraved in my soul.

【Se-hoon Defense Team】─Kept in a subspace pocket lol.

【Handsome Licker】─You guys are crazy lol. Lick.

Looks like everyone saved it.

If they ask again, I’ll curse them out.

“Thinking about it, Guburi and Yoho don’t really need it, right? You guys are always the first to join anyway.”

【Yoho】─There might be exceptions ㅎㅎ.

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─Damn it, I need it! Do you think I’m some unemployed loser staring at the computer all day?

【Handsome Licker】─You’re not?

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─Actually, I am.

“Idiot…”

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─Hire me as your housekeeper lol.

“But with this, even though the limit is 10, theoretically, it could go up to 19.”

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─Ignoring me again, damn it.

【Se-hoon Defense Team】─If everyone here inputs the code late, it could go up to 19 lol.

I wanted to lower the viewer limit even more.

But that was impossible.

10 was the minimum.

‘Well, it should be fine. Even though they’re not as fast as Yoho or Guburi, the other existing viewers join pretty quickly too.’

Now, it’s time to climb the mountain again.

I’ve rested enough.

I was pretending to communicate while resting because I was out of stamina, but thankfully, no one noticed.

***

It had only been 10 minutes since I resumed climbing.

But I was already starting to get out of breath.

This body’s stamina is really poor.

“Gasp, gasp…”

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─Moaning ASMR is the best!

【Maehwa Tree】─Recording.

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─Crazy bastard.

【Jujijoa】─Your breathing sounds so sexy.

【Se-hoon Defense Team】─Dying while climbing the neighborhood hill lol.

【Qkrnfl892】─Your stamina is seriously bad. It hasn’t been long since you started climbing. You should exercise more, Se-hoon.

【Yoho】─If it’s hard, take a break ㅜㅜ.

【Min Ji】─Your stamina seems really bad…

【Handsome Licker】─Your body is good though lol. Lick.

【Big Girl】─You must have only done anaerobic exercises.

My pride was hurt.

Damn it. My stamina used to be good.

I could run up a neighborhood hill like this.

‘…How long has it been since I exercised? I feel like I’m about to throw up.’

I felt like I was suffocating, as if I had respiratory distress.

It felt like my lungs were tearing.

I might have been dizzy too, as my vision blurred and my head spun.

‘Just a little, just a little more. I’m almost there.’

I really wanted to give up because it was so hard.

But I couldn’t give up.

‘I can’t give up twice. I have my pride…’

Today, I must reach the summit.

I gave up halfway and descended yesterday.

I couldn’t use the excuse of not being in the mood to climb because of toxic viewers again.

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─Are you really about to die? Gyesekkihoon, don’t push yourself too hard.

【Handsome Licker】─Are your eyes rolling back?

【Se-hoon Defense Team】─What kind of mental strength is this…

【Jujijoa】─This is a bit worrying.

“Gasp. What overexertion? I’m fine, don’t worry. Gasp, this is nothing.”

【Yoho】─You’re really tough…

【Maehwa Tree】─First time seeing a man with such perseverance ㄷㄷ.

【Qkrnfl892】─Just in case, I should have an ambulance driver on standby.

“Stop exaggerating. Gasp, it’s just been a while since I climbed. In the past, I could reach the summit and come back down in 3 minutes…”

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─3-minute curry?

【Min Ji】─3 minutes is a bit…

【Qkrnfl892】─Even armed guerrillas can’t do it in 3 minutes…

【Jujijoa】─Stop talking nonsense and take a break. Please.

【Handsome Licker】─I want to make a premature joke, but I’ll hold back. Don’t push yourself and just rest.

I wondered if they ate something wrong.

They seem more worried than usual…

I glanced at the camera.

I saw my face being broadcasted.

I looked like a walking corpse, a zombie.

‘Damn… No wonder they’re worried.’

My appearance was terrible.

My face was pale, and my whole body was drenched in sweat, looking like a water ghost.

“…I’m fine, but you guys are worrying me, so I’ll take a short break.”

What can I do?

I could endure more, but this time, I decided to listen to the viewers.

Someone might call 911 out of concern.

I didn’t want to trouble the firefighters for no reason.

“Just so you know, I’m not taking a break because I’m tired, so don’t misunderstand.”

Good. That was natural.

I kept my pride until the end.

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─Lol, idiot.

【Jujijoa】─It’s cute how you’re protecting your pride.

【Yoho】─Yeah ㅎㅎ.

【Min Ji】─ㅎㅎ…

Just as I was about to sit on a nearby rock to rest.

Click!

I heard a camera sound from behind.

What? Was there another hiker besides me?

I turned my head and saw a woman standing there with her phone.

And the chat went wild.

【Gyeongsaeng Guburi】─??? What’s that camera sound?

【Maehwa Tree】─Was that secret photography?

【Se-hoon Defense Team】─Damn it, who’s that bastard!

【Yoho】─Wasn’t that the streamer? I heard there are a lot of perverts taking pictures of men’s backs while hiking these days.

【Jujijoa】─Where is this mountain?

I glanced at the chat and looked back at the woman.

She looked extremely flustered.

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