The Villain is Too Good at Broadcasting

Not all horror games are the same just because they are labeled as horror games.

Some horror games are played alone, while others are played with someone else.

There are also horror games that require teamwork, like the one we played last time, <Off Last>.

And today, we would be playing a game that was released last week and was being enjoyed by many people and streamers. It was the sequel to a famous series.

<Dead at Night 2>.

A game that had stood out in the co-op horror game genre since the PC era and was still beloved after transitioning to VR games.

The game was very simple.

In a confined space, four survivors competed against one killer.

If even one survivor escaped, the survivors won, but if all the survivors failed to escape, the killer won.

Well, it’s called a horror game, but it’s actually more like a game of tag.

The rules weren’t that difficult either.

Killers and survivors each had unique skills, and the game ended when they used those skills to successfully escape.

Normally, it was a game filled with veteran players.

A typical physical game where veterans bullied newbies.

So it had become a game enjoyed only by some enthusiasts, but this series was different.

Increased realism.

And visuals that were more like a “horror game.”

Already, many streamers had fallen victim to <Dead at Night 2> through streaming.

They said there wasn’t much difference in the system, but the visuals had definitely evolved to another level.

[A new horizon in horror gaming.]

[A game that delivers unspeakable fear to both survivors and killers.]

[As a user who enjoyed playing since the PC days, I thought it wouldn’t be much different from Dead at Night 1, so I played it with excitement. But now, I’ve immediately requested a refund. I’ll just play the less realistic 1. Sorry.]

Most of the reviews about the game were filled with positive feedback.

However, almost everyone was saying, “It’s so damn scary!” in unison.

“It must be scary.”

“It sounds fun though.”

“Yeah, I saw another streamer playing it too…”

It seemed I was the only one among the cast who was scared.

Se-yeon noona and Joo-hyun were shining their eyes as if it would be fun, and Hae-chul hyung was the same.

That left Jun-sik hyung.

I subtly asked Jun-sik hyung.

“Hyung, you’re scared of horror games too, right?”

Then Jun-sik hyung widened his eyes and answered.

“Actually, my mother is a shaman.”

What did that have to do with this?

Jun-sik hyung sighed, shook his head, and answered as if it was bothersome.

“I’ve seen ghosts often since I was young, so it’s not particularly scary. Besides, it’s just a game, right? Why would I be scared?”

“…That’s true.”

“Don’t worry. Anyway, you’re the only one here who can’t handle horror games.”

“Yeah.”

“Is it Nyangmisha again? Hey, but as Director Sung said, no cats will come out in this game.”

I was sure I would be teased all day today.

But I looked at them and smiled subtly.

They were completely fooled by my acting.

In fact, I had already anticipated that today’s game would be <Dead at Night 2>.

There weren’t many co-op games that could be played by five people.

And a game with horror elements.

And something that needed promotion through broadcasting.

Many clues were indicating today’s game.

I had already diligently previewed how to play the game smoothly by watching videos.

I needed to check inside the game, but I had prepared more diligently than anyone here.

I had to repay the humiliation shown on my last broadcast.

I would restore my pride damaged by <Off Last> through this game.

I made a firm resolution inside as I slowly warmed up.

Meanwhile, Director Sung continued to explain briefly to the cast.

“Each capsule is installed with <Dead at Night 2>, provided for free by the manufacturer. Enter the game, start it up, and also start the recording program.”

“Is it being broadcasted on Twipod today?”

Director Sung nodded in response.

“We have created channels for all of you under the sub-broadcasting station of VRN, and viewers will be able to watch the broadcast of whoever they want.”

Allowing viewers to choose the perspective they wanted.

Since <Dead at Night 2> had distinctly different atmospheres for each player, it was an obvious choice.

After receiving the basic plan for today, the cast immediately entered the capsules, and I followed them to log into the game.

Then, as Director Sung said, I activated the Twipod channel assigned to me.

[Starting broadcast to the channel.]

With a simple system message, the broadcast began, and viewers started to connect quickly.

Since it wasn’t my original account, viewers didn’t increase as quickly as in my broadcast, but they were still coming in at a decent speed.

-Shaha

-Seeing the VRN account broadcasting, it looks like today’s filming of these days.

-ㅋㅋㅋㅋ It’s been a while since filming, right?

-Kya! Every time our Ak uses the VRN account to broadcast, it looks so coolㅋㅋ

-Agree? We raised this celebrity.

-Trust only the producer viewers!!

The current time was 2 PM.

It was a time when the toxicity level of the Evil Gang wasn’t that high compared to the evening.

The chat usually got more intense when students came home.

I glanced at the chat and started the game.

Then, a really unpleasant intro video started playing.

[Don’t even breathe. Someone who hears your breath will come after you.]

This intro video technique was similar to <Off Last>.

The technique where I became the protagonist in the intro video.

In the intro video, I was running aimlessly somewhere, and the sound of someone chasing me from behind could be heard.

That wasn’t all.

Pillars with hooks protruded from all directions.

The corpses of animals and humans hung there, creating a gory and horrifying atmosphere.

“Ah…”

I sighed in frustration, feeling the intro video in my body.

The atmosphere was completely different from what I had previewed.

Someone said it.

Watching a horror game in a video and playing it yourself were entirely different experiences.

-Dead at Night 2?

-I didn’t expect they would play Dead at Night 2 on These Days.

-Since it’s a 5-player game, it fits perfectlyㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Are you crying now?

-But really, every time I watch this intro video, it feels like I’m going to piss myselfㅋㅋ Well made.

-Nyangmisha Nyangmisha, happy song~!

-ㅋㅋ But at least no cats appear here, so it’s a bit better.

Regardless of what the viewers were saying, I clenched my teeth and endured the video to the end.

Still, I would show a different side today.

Just for today.

2.

After the hellish intro video ended, I entered the game’s waiting room and took a few deep breaths.

Then, I spoke nonchalantly, conscious of the chat.

“The intro video wasn’t that scary.”

Then the chat started to be filled with question marks.

-?

-??

-???

-Hook Collector went crazyㅋㅋ

-You didn’t say a word because you were scared during the entire intro videoㅋㅋ Where’s this fake act coming from?

-ㄹㅇㅋㅋ 이따가 클립 따서 보여 줄 테니까 조용히 하셈

For real, LOL. I’ll show you the clip later, so keep quiet.

Viewers who caught on quickly were always troublesome.

While I was having a little fun with the viewers, my teammates had all logged into the game at some point.

Soon after, they started entering my waiting room upon receiving my invitation.

“I’m a streamer too.”

“That’s something I can acknowledge.”

“Our Chan-sik, haven’t you cried? Do you know how worried your sister was about you crying?”

Sae-yeon noona patted my back, saying “aww,” but all I could do was tremble.

I would surely repay this humiliation.

-Queen Sae-yeon still looks pretty.

-Noona!!! I’m dying!!!

-Ha… I’m so jealous of Shia, LOL. Unlike us who are stuck at home, he gets to stream with famous celebrities… Damn… Should I start streaming too?

-So it’s a 5-person joint stream with Daenna 2? I need to call my friends and tell them to watch this broadcast quickly, LOL.

-Legendary

-Absolutely legendary, agreed.

The viewers’ expectations were very high.

‘Nationwide Murderer Association’ sponsored 10,000 won!

[^^7 I’ll be keeping an eye on your performance today. Nyangmisha.]n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

I couldn’t tell if they were supporting or mocking me.

Still, since they sponsored a whole 10,000 won, I had to be polite.

Forcing a capitalist smile, I responded.

“Thank you so much for the 10,000 won donation.”

Then Sae-yeon noona and Hae-chul hyung looked at me and said.

“Have you lost your original spirit lately?”

“Right.”

“Last time, when you got a 10,000 won donation, you used to give it your all in reactions.”

“After moving to a nice house, you’ve lost your desperation and urgency?”

Again! Again! Again!

Those two, honed by numerous variety shows, had remarkable skills in instigating and manipulating.

In an instant, they made me out to be a streamer who had lost his original spirit and become arrogant.

No matter where I went, I usually wasn’t the type to get swayed by the atmosphere, but here, I got dragged along particularly badly.

Was this what people commonly referred to as the ‘seasoning’ of the broadcasting industry?

I had to wait for the right moment.

Grinding my teeth, I tried a reaction once more.

“Ughhh! Our Nationwide Murderer Association! Thank you so much for the precious 10,000 won donation! I will work hard as a streamer today too! Thank you, boss!”

Only then did Hae-chul hyung and Sae-yeon noona nod in satisfaction.

Phew.

Patience.

The opportunity for revenge would come someday.

It was said that a gentleman’s revenge isn’t too late even after ten years.

The humiliation I suffered in reality could be repaid in the game.

[Creating a custom game.]

[Map decided as <Farm>.]

[Following basic game rules.]

As soon as I created the room, I invited the cast, and soon they entered.

I looked at them and slyly asked a question.

“Has anyone played <Daenna 1>?”

Then Hae-chul hyung raised his hand and answered.

“I used to play it as a PC game.”

“Well…”

“…Why are you staring at me like that, Kim Chan-sik?”

“Old.”

I omitted the rest of the sentence.

But it seemed the meaning was conveyed well enough, as Hae-chul hyung frowned and spoke to me.

“So that’s how you’re playing it, huh?”

“…Anyway, since the rules haven’t changed much from 1, let’s all take it easy for the first round as a tutorial. So, who wants to be the murderer? Someone has to do it.”

No one volunteered.

Since everyone was still learning the game, it would be burdensome to be the murderer from the start.

In the end, we decided to use a roulette to choose the murderer.

“Then, shall we spin it?”

“Let’s spin it.”

We summoned a roulette using an auxiliary program and spun it right away.

[Congratulations! You’ve been selected by the roulette!]

Oh!

I was chosen as the murderer for the first game.

To be the murderer right from the first round…

“It’s quite fun to mess with a newbie murderer. Hey! Kim Chan-sik, you better watch out, okay?”

Experienced Hae-chul hyung declared war on me, and I looked at him with a sinister smile.

“Hyung.”

“…What?”

“I’ll be coming to confiscate your dentures, so wait for me, alright?”