The review process had already been completed, yielding this new feature.
[Streaming Feature – Subscription Function]
Description: This feature enables regular sponsorship, offering benefits to subscribers. It also allows for flexible adjustments to sponsorship amounts through a tiered subscription system. (Tier 1: 100 coins per month, Tier 2: 200 coins per month, Tier 3: 500 coins per month)
Price: 500 Coins
With this, the subscription system could now be integrated into the broadcast.
-I Don’t Care: So, what exactly are the benefits of subscribing?
“I’ll treat you with more favoritism, and you’ll even get a special subscriber badge next to your chat name.”
In essence, it was a legitimate declaration of intent to create a tiered system and openly discriminate.
-Mom Looks Like a Woman: So if I subscribe and ask if you’re a virgin, I won’t get banned?
“I’ll consider overlooking such comments, depending on the context. I’m more inclined to be lenient with Tier 2 subscribers than with Tier 1.”
-WheelchairBestDriver: In that case, I’m subscribing right away, lol.
-WheelchairBestDriver has subscribed to Tier 1!
-Subscription Message: Claiming the first subscription, lol.
-PlantLoveSquad has subscribed to Tier 1!
-Subscription Message: Damn, I wanted to be the first!
-Mom Looks Like a Woman has subscribed to Tier 2!
-Subscription Message: You claimed the first? Does that mean you’re not a virgin?
“Ugh, for f*ck’s sake.”
Given that they had subscribed, Park Sohee refrained from banning them.
-Mom Looks Like a Woman: Oh, lol, I actually didn’t get banned!
-I Don’t Care: Does Tier 3 offer any additional benefits?
“Tier 3 does come with benefits, but they are quite similar to those of Tier 2.”
-Why Hometown: Then why even bother creating a Tier 3?
“This tier is intended for those who have revealed their true names, allowing me to receive payments from them.”
Typically, Constellations whose true names are known would pay between 1,000 and 2,000 coins each month.
However, it was said that from that moment, their support would transform into a perfunctory act, with them appearing briefly each month, devoid of genuine affection, merely to pay their coins.
Thus, even when a true name was known, if the cost of sponsoring coins through the broadcast outweighed the direct payment, there were instances where the host would choose not to reveal it.
Unable to forgo either option, Park Sohee had devised this very system: the subscription service.
By setting an affordable price and offering distinct subscription benefits, it aimed to alleviate the burden on Constellations even if their true names became known.
…Though, of course, even with these measures, the ultimate outcome remained uncertain.
-Not an Octopus has subscribed to Tier 3!
-Subscription Message: To behold your. Lovely. Smile. I would gladly offer. Billions. And still be filled with gratitude.
-Don’t Swear has subscribed to Tier 3!
-Subscription Message: For Grandmaster-level talent, one must certainly pay to witness it, indeed.
-Pulled Out a Mountain has subscribed to Tier 3!
-Subscription Message: So, if I subscribe to this, you’ll keep my true name a secret? Lol.
“Of course! I look forward to your continued support!”
Truth be told, Park Sohee wasn’t entirely sure how significant a true name truly was.
Hanna Mi had mentioned that knowing a true name granted certain abilities, but none of them seemed particularly useful to Park Sohee.
-WolfMommy has subscribed to Tier 3!
-Subscription Message: My apologies for causing any disturbance. I look forward to your continued broadcasts.
Even WolfMommy, who had attempted to invoke divine retribution upon Park Sohee just moments before, had now subscribed.
“Thank you for subscribing, WolfMommy! I look forward to your continued support!”
Although Park Sohee questioned the necessity of subscribing again after already receiving an apology payment, the increase in subscribers was undeniably a positive outcome.
“I had planned to keep the broadcast short, but it seems to have run longer than anticipated.”
The broadcast had taken an unexpected turn, with a sudden disruption, a near-encounter with divine retribution, the creation of a Dantian (TL Note: A vital energy center in the body, often associated with cultivation in martial arts and spiritual practices) based on a scene from an erotic game, and finally, the successful implementation of a subscription system, drawing in numerous Constellations.
While the broadcast, initially meant to simply secure subscriptions and conclude, had indeed stretched on, such occurrences were commonplace in the world of streaming.
Fortunately, there was still time before Park Sohee’s next engagement.
“Well then, I’ll see you all next time!”
After delivering the customary closing remarks, Park Sohee ended the broadcast.
“Haa…”
A wave of exhaustion invariably washed over Park Sohee whenever the broadcast concluded.
The constant effort to maintain high energy during streams often led to a sudden, overwhelming rebound of fatigue.
Compounding the fatigue, today had brought an incident that had genuinely threatened Park Sohee’s life, making the weariness even more profound.
Retrieving a teddy bear from the inventory, Park Sohee hugged it close, seeking a moment of solace before slowly rising.
“It’s time to get ready to go out.”
Today called for an outing.
Hanna Mi had offered to help Park Sohee find a new home, and a message had arrived from her earlier today.
Despite only a single day having passed, Hanna Mi had already managed to find several options.
Initially, Park Sohee had intended to view the properties with Hanna Mi, but due to her busy work schedule, Hanna Mi had arranged for someone else to accompany her.
‘To think she found a place despite being so busy.’
Park Sohee resolved to treat Hanna Mi to a meal sometime soon.
Getting ready was a swift affair; Park Sohee had already showered and, for the broadcast, was already dressed in suitable attire, needing only to slip on a pair of shoes.
With preparations complete, Park Sohee headed to the designated meeting spot.
****
The meeting point was a bustling square in Seoul, rumored to be surrounded by countless guild headquarters.
Hanna Mi had promised to send a friend, but with no idea who to expect, Park Sohee could only wait patiently.
‘Is that them?’
Park Sohee’s gaze fell upon a woman passing by.
‘I’m prettier.’
The woman, whose eyes met Park Sohee’s for a fleeting moment, swiftly lowered her gaze and hurried away.
‘Certainly not them.’
Just as the appointed time approached.
“Excuse me…”
A man addressed Park Sohee.
Park Sohee turned to face him.
He was a man whose dark circles suggested profound exhaustion, and beneath his suit, the subtle definition of muscles hinted at a regular exercise regimen.
Dressed in a formal suit and with his forehead exposed, he appeared to be an employee of the Association.
“Hello. I am Kim Dong-min, here on behalf of Hanna Mi.”
At that moment, two distinct thoughts immediately sprang to Park Sohee’s mind.
‘Wait, she said friend, so I assumed it would be a woman. It’s a man?’
First, there was the unexpected surprise that Hanna Mi’s “friend” was, in fact, a man.
‘Shit, I almost really messed up if I had just outright rejected him.’
Then came a wave of relief that Park Sohee hadn’t immediately dismissed him, having initially mistaken him for someone trying to get her number.
“Hello. I am Park Sohee.”
“Let’s proceed.”
Kim Dong-min, adopting a rather businesslike demeanor, led the way.
They proceeded to the real estate agency Kim Dong-min had pre-arranged, and together with the broker, the three of them set out to view the property.
The price range proved quite reasonable—affordable enough that Park Sohee could consider moving again if another acute Gate (TL Note: A sudden, dangerous rift to another dimension) were to appear, much like the last time.
Lacking immediate funds, Park Sohee decided to secure a loan from the bank, having heard that Hunters typically found it easy to obtain credit.
Her future income, of course, would be generated through her activities as a Hunter.
“I’ll take this one.”
Thanks to these circumstances, Park Sohee was able to swiftly secure a suitable officetel (TL Note: A Korean term for a multi-purpose building, often combining office and residential units, popular for single professionals).
The officetel was less than a five-minute walk from the subway, boasted abundant nearby amenities, offered stringent security, and, as an officetel, was impeccably managed.
And the fact that it was so affordable struck Park Sohee as almost unbelievable; it seemed too good to be true.
Kim Dong-min, too, meticulously inspected the residence, ensuring there were no hidden flaws, before concluding that it was indeed an excellent property.
“But a place like this, at this price, is that even possible?”
When Park Sohee voiced her curiosity, the real estate agent responded with a wide, reassuring smile.
“The owner of this building nearly died some time ago, but a Hunter came to their rescue. Ever since then, they’ve made it a point to offer Hunters affordable living arrangements.”
The owner, having had their life saved, was said to have dedicated themselves to numerous good deeds ever since.
“Honestly, I truly recommend this place. If I were a Hunter myself, I’d probably be living here.”
Indeed, as the real estate agent suggested, one would be a fool not to seize such an opportunity.
“Many other Hunters reside here as well. Of course, once they achieve a certain level of growth, they tend to move on to other places.”
True to his words, a Hunter’s income was substantial.
Even with just a year of diligent work, one could realistically afford an apartment on the outskirts of Seoul, albeit with some financial strain.
Park Sohee herself had accumulated enough wealth from just a single Orc hunt to comfortably live like a recluse at home for several months, which spoke volumes.
“Oh, that’s right.”
Upon reflection, there was one crucial detail Park Sohee had almost forgotten.
“Is this place well soundproofed?”
For some inexplicable reason, both Kim Dong-min and the real estate agent exchanged troubled glances.
“Ah, cohabitation isn’t permitted here. The condition of residence is strictly for single occupants…”
‘This goddamn it.’
They were thoroughly misunderstanding the situation.
****
It did not take long to clear up the misunderstanding.
Whether they genuinely believed her explanation remained unknown to Park Sohee, but having stated her case, she considered the matter settled.
Inside Kim Dong-min’s car, as they drove back towards Park Sohee’s home.
“…Thank you.”
Park Sohee offered her gratitude to Kim Dong-min for his assistance in inspecting the property.
“Not at all. I, too, came here with a specific purpose in mind.”
‘A purpose?’
‘This guy, surely he wouldn’t…?’
“This is my business card. Should you ever seek a guild, I would be grateful if you contacted me first. We are experiencing a severe shortage of personnel these days.”
It was not what Park Sohee had imagined.
‘I thought he was going to find my home address and stalk me.’
Indeed, if Hanna Mi trusted him enough to send him as a friend, he wouldn’t be the sort of strange person Park Sohee had initially suspected.
Park Sohee accepted the business card.
[Eclipse Hunter Kim Dong-min]
He appeared to be a Hunter belonging to a guild named Eclipse.
“Our guild might not be the most renowned, but…”
In that instant.
A sharp screech—!
Kim Dong-min slammed on the brakes.
The sudden stop was violent enough that, had Park Sohee not grown stronger as a Hunter, the recoil would have sent her headfirst into the dashboard.
Curious about the commotion, Park Sohee looked ahead to find all the vehicles halted, and beyond them, a pulsating blue light emanated.
“…It’s a Gate.”
“What?”
Kim Dong-min uttered, his gaze fixed forward.
“If we leave it like this, it will transform into an acute Gate! Get out!”
In a flash, Kim Dong-min drew his weapon and exited the car.
Park Sohee also stepped out, following closely behind him.
Simultaneously, she activated her broadcast.
[Zodiac Streaming]
[Streamer Nickname: Park Sohee]
[Broadcast Title: Gate Appears]
Though the chat window began to fill with messages, Park Sohee ignored them for now, approaching Kim Dong-min.
“It’s a Quick Gate.”
A Quick Gate.
Unlike an acute Gate, which immediately spewed monsters upon appearance, a Quick Gate had a brief incubation period before erupting in a frenzy.
While a Hunter entering it would convert it into a regular Gate, the window for intervention was so short that it was notoriously difficult to manage.
Occasionally, like Park Sohee and Kim Dong-min, such Gates were discovered immediately, but more often than not, they would burst forth before reinforcements could arrive.
“Let’s go in.”
Kim Dong-min declared, his eyes fixed on the Gate.
‘I knew it.’
The moment Park Sohee saw the Gate, she instinctively knew it was one she had to enter.
Otherwise, she wouldn’t have even started broadcasting.
“Let’s go.”
Park Sohee and Kim Dong-min moved swiftly toward the Gate.
