Chapter 105

The final hunt of the Abyss in Leore before the new season arrives.

We thought the raid would be the last, but who knew server integration would happen, and with it, a new story unfolded, leading to an updated hunt.

Since it’s the final boss of the season, many were preparing hard for a perfect clear.

Especially the parties with sponsors, who were even more determined to make their names and their sponsors’ names known.

Right now, everyone’s eyes are on Mea’d Party, who achieved four consecutive WFKs, and Arang Arang Party, who achieved WFK this season.

This season’s WFK race in Leore surpassed 1 million viewers, more than double the last WFK race.

As time went on, Leore’s popularity grew, and so did the number of sponsored parties.

Even Mea’d Party, though they didn’t achieve WFK, were the only ones who could compete with Arang Arang Party, and many viewers gathered to see if they could pull it off this season.

Because of this, Mea’d Party’s sponsor was still happy even though they didn’t achieve WFK.

“Hello, everyone.”

A day before the hunt update, Reina, the leader of Mea’d Party, finally went live to announce the members participating in the hunt.

– Hi hi!

– You’re really announcing late this time.

– Did something happen with the party members?

– Hi!

– Hi, Queen!

– The Queen is here!

Usually, trial members are announced a week before, but this time, it was announced just a day before, making everyone curious.

With Leore’s rising popularity, Mea’d Party’s fame also grew, and everyone wondered if they could pull off a perfect clear this time.

It seemed like they took extra time to carefully select members, but Reina’s words proved that thought wrong.

“Here are the members who will be joining the trial. First, of course, me, Emma, Echo, and Vision. The party composition is Sorceress, Medic, Soma, and Knight.”

– Oh, are they stacking the first party?

– Going all out with the first party, huh? What about the second party?

– Are they planning to handle mechanics with just one party?

“These four will be participating in the perfect clear for this hunt.”

– ???

– Only four members for an eight-member raid?

– Are they seriously doing a current-season hunt with four people?

– Is that even possible?

– Have they gone insane?

– Did losing WFK drive them crazy?

– Are they just messing around with kids now?

“That’s all for our Mea’d Party members. Now, let me introduce the next members.”

– Next?

– Next members?

– Wait, are they teaming up with another party? Why?

– Are they hiring mercenaries? Another party? Four more?

Mea’d Party has never brought in other parties or mercenaries for perfect clear attempts, so viewers were even more curious about Reina’s decision.

“The remaining four members will be introduced by their party leader, Arang.”

As soon as Reina finished speaking, Arang appeared in a heroic landing pose.

Wanting to impress global viewers, Arang showed up not in her Assassin outfit but in Soma’s black armor.

Her cape fluttered, trying to exude charisma, but her small stature made it hard to take seriously, especially next to Reina, who looked like a model.

The contrast between her black armor, white cape, and her small frame made it feel more like a child’s performance than a heroic entrance.

“Hello!”

– Is that Arang?

– The leader of Arang Arang Party?

– Wow, she’s so cute!

– Who is this adorable girl?

– Wait, what?

– Arang and Reina?

Everyone smiled at Arang’s cuteness, but her sudden appearance left them stunned.

“This hunt will be a collaborative perfect clear attempt between Mea’d Party and Arang Arang Party.”

“That’s right!”

– Mea’d and Arang Arang?

– Isn’t that too OP?

– Are they serious?

– Is this even okay?

– This is insane, lol, is this for real?

Arang pulled out a PPT she prepared to introduce the party members.

The rainbow-colored PPT, designed to grab attention, left viewers even more speechless.

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[Reddit / Leore]

[Mea’d Party and Arang Arang Party Collaboration Confirmed]

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This hunt’s perfect clear trial will consist of four members from Mea’d Party and four from Arang Arang Party.

With both parties’ top players teaming up, they’re the favorites to win.

(⇧ 51K ⇩) (💬 745)

The Queen and the Princess combo? No one can stop this.

(⇧ 48K ⇩) (💬 32)

Leore’s strongest leader, the Queen, and Leore’s cutest, the Princess. What a duo.

(⇧ 35K ⇩) (💬 42)

[Reina and Arang’s Relationship]

(Photo)

They look so close.

The once charismatic Queen now looks like a doting parent.

(Photo)

Seeing the Princess explaining while the Queen looks dazed is hilarious.

(⇧ 41K ⇩) (💬 94)

I remember Reina loves cute things. She collects all the limited-edition merch.

(⇧ 15K ⇩) (💬 12)

– Really? I didn’t know that. I thought she was just the Queen.

– Lol, that makes sense. She’s so cold during trials.

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[What’s Up with Arang’s PPT?]

(Photo)

What even is that?

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Lol, I’m speechless.

(⇧ 378 ⇩) (💬 2)

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Finally, the new hunt content updates tomorrow.

For a week, all players can choose their factions, and the first event will be the hunt.

Everyone thought the score would be based on how many times players cleared the hunt.

Just having new endgame content is exciting.

Especially the gear, mounts, and pets with ridiculously low drop rates.

Of course, I don’t expect to get any, but the chance is there.

Before bed, I created a fan cafe and handed it over to Pinku, then checked it out.

“Wow… what’s this…?”

The fan cafe, which started with 3,000 members, now had nearly 60,000.

In less than a week, it grew by 60,000. What’s more surprising is that most posts are from international users.

Though it’s all in Korean, some awkward phrases made me realize it’s translated.

“Reina is really insanely popular.”

I just met Reina a few times, played together, and appeared on stream once, yet international users are so interested they joined my fan cafe.

The fan cafe is already bustling with fan art, brag posts, and info posts, making me feel oddly touched.

I just enjoy the game, yet people like me enough to join a fan cafe.

‘Is Pinku okay…?’

I called Pinku.

Ring~

[Arang, what’s up?]

Pinku picked up in seconds.

“Hey, what are you doing?”

[Managing the fan cafe. Arang, you’re so popular, so many people joined at once.]

“Ah, sorry.”

[No, it’s fine! I’m doing this because I want to. Are you okay? You should sleep early; tomorrow’s the hunt, and it’ll go late.]

This hunt’s timing is tricky.

Even with server integration, time zones don’t merge. So, Mea’d Party’s trial starts in the evening, unlike usual.

“Same goes for you, right?”

[I’m an adult, so I’m tough!]

‘Isn’t it the opposite?’

Thinking back to my 30s, I was healthiest as a student.

After 20, your body doesn’t peak; it starts aging.

Pinku might be at her beauty peak, but health-wise, it’s getting tough.

Lately, Pinku’s been busy, and her Leore playtime is shrinking.

She’s doing what she loves, but I’m starting to feel guilty.

Her YouTube became my fan channel, she manages the fan cafe, and as a rare healer, she helps with various content. My first Leore and real-life friend, Pinku, is becoming more than just a friend.

‘I need to do something for Pinku!’