Chapter 4

[Manager: You can’t just give away things like that. Use your heads, kids.] [Gold2: This is so irritating...] [asdf: Lol] [Loading: Ah, just once pleaseㅠㅠ] [Manager: Nope] The manager was very firm. From the way he spoke, it seemed like the manager could obtain such an item. I thought that maybe with a bit more prodding, I could get it from him. “Manager, we can’t just sit here doing nothing, right?” [Manager: What?] “Think about it. If we can’t proceed, there’s no point in starting the broadcast, right? Just sitting here won’t make anything happen. The broadcast becomes interesting when I start moving.” [Loading: Exactly!!] [Gold2: Lol] [asdf: Lol] [Isaac: Agree, agree] [KongKongCorin=3: Want to see the male lead tooㅠㅠ] [NyamNyamoo: Agreed!!] [OnlyFinley: Look at this diversion, lol] The chat agreed, and public opinion was leaning in one direction. [asdf: Why is the manager so quiet?] [Isaac: Did he bail?] [Gold2: Scared?] [Manager: -_-] [Gold2: There he is lol] [Manager: I’ll suggest it, but not today] [PleaseShakeACarrot: Ooh―] Seeing that he didn’t flat-out refuse like before, I was relieved that there was a possibility. Still, I had to remain in the duke’s residence today. It was a bit disappointing for me, as I’m someone who likes to act on my decisions right away. ‘Should I move a bit more, or just rest?’ It was still early in the evening. I had plenty of energy left, but since it was the first broadcast, I didn’t feel the need to stretch it too long. “Since it’s the first day, I’ll end it early.” [asdf: Bye bye] [Gold2: What time are you on tomorrow?] [NyamNyamoo: Have a good rest!!!] [PleaseShakeACarrot donated 300 points!] – Today was fun! [Loading donated 100 points!] – Turn it on again tomorrow! 〉〈 It seemed somewhat heartwarming. Although we weren’t close yet, the initial awkwardness was gone. With that, I pressed the broadcast end button, and the chat quieted down simultaneously. “......?” Although I had ended the broadcast, one person was still on the connection list. “Manager?” [Manager: Yes?] Unlike the others who disappeared as soon as I ended the broadcast, the manager was still there. “Are you not getting disconnected, Manager?” [Manager: I’m the manager, after all] It seemed that, given his role in managing the broadcast, he was a bit different from the other angels. I stared blankly at the chat window. “...Are you planning to stay on?” [Manager: No] [Manager: I’ll just pass on a message and then let you rest.] . “A message?” [Manager: The one who sent you here didn’t explain everything properly -_-] He must be talking about that woman. The moment I agreed to take on this task, she handed me a book and vanished. I thought I had heard everything I needed to. But it seems there were still some details left to be conveyed. “What are they?” [Manager: From midnight to 8 am, broadcasting will be forcibly ended for 8 hours] [Manager: You can’t start a broadcast during that time.] “......?” I tilted my head in dissatisfaction. There could be a lot of interesting events happening at dawn. I didn’t like the idea of being completely cut off during that time. Seeing my expression, the manager explained. [Manager: What -_- You need to sleep, don’t you?] [Manager: You and them both] [Manager: If you stay up all night watching broadcasts and it affects your work the next day, it defeats the purpose.] Since the whole point of doing this was to recharge the angels’ morale. It made sense to have such a rule. “So during the early hours, the angels won’t know what I’m doing?” [Manager: They can’t see if you’re not broadcasting, not just at dawn] [Manager: Except me] “Why can you see, Manager?” [Manager: I don’t want to, you know? ;] The manager seemed to stay on after the broadcast ended, just in case. That’s why he was still on the connection list even after I ended the broadcast. [Manager: Don’t worry about your privacy unless I show up on the connection list] [Manager: If you tell me to leave, I will immediately] His tone was quite blunt, but surprisingly considerate. I was starting to see why he was assigned the manager role. [Manager: And don’t tell them that you’ll be reincarnated once you gather all the points] “Why not?” [Manager: If they know you’ll leave once you’ve gathered all the points, do you think they’ll give them to you?] That made sense. I probably wouldn’t give them either. It’s like running away with their money. [Manager: The closer they get to you, the less likely they are to give points. Anyway, revealing it will only bring you disadvantages, for su.e] “...Right, I’ll keep it a secret.” I readily agreed. Thankfully, I hadn’t slipped up today. [Manager: That should be enough] [Manager: Now go rest] “Yes, thank you for your hard work today, Manager. I look forward to working with you.” [Manager: Yeah, whatever] The manager replied and then disappeared from the connection list. A very cool exit. Finally, everyone was gone, and it was my time alone. I flopped down on the bed. ‘...I’m tired.’ I thought I was full of energy just a moment ago, but now that I’m alone and lying in bed, fatigue washes over me. I might not have realized it, but adapting to this new environment must have taken its toll. I didn’t resist the heavy eyelids that were closing and calmly shut my eyes. The next day arrived, and after getting ready, I started the broadcast. Unlike yesterday, a lot of people came in as soon as the broadcast started. Word must have gotten around, as the number of viewers was more than double compared to yesterday. [OnlyFinley: Hi hi!] [KongKongCorin=3: Love morning broadcasts haha] [The Queen: Wow lol] [PleaseShakeACarrot: Hi Jiha noona!] [Gold2: Morning, hi] [FlowerFlute: Good morning!] Loading donated 100 points!] – Good luck with today’s broadcast! Seeing their responses, it seems that yesterday’s broadcast was quite enjoyable. Though I haven’t really started anything significant yet. Today, just wandering around the duke’s residence might bore the viewers quickly. I needed to create an event. Instead of greeting the viewers, I called the manager. “Manager.” [Manager: Yes] As expected, the manager appeared immediately when called. “Is it possible to provide the scroll you mentioned yesterday?” [Manager: Yes] [Gold2: Wow, this is possible? lol] [Loading: Good good] [Manager: But it’s not for free] [Manager: See the purchase icon next to the broadcast end button?] Following the manager’s words, I shifted my gaze. There it was, the purchase icon that wasn’t there yesterday. I touched it without hesitation, and a new window appeared on the right. ‘...Did they make it like a real store?’ It was well-organized like a shop window in a game. And in the list of purchasable items, there was a magic scroll. I wasn’t sure if the shop window was visible to the viewers, but the chat quickly filled up. [MadelineTastesGood: Oh] [FlowerFlute: Wow, a,h a] [PleaseShakeACarrot: Did the manager make this??] [OnlyFinley: This heat] [asdf: So that’s what you were doing till dawn lol] [Manager: -_-] [Loading: You worked hard, Managerㅠㅠㅠㅠ] Did the manager personally add this feature? Adding a new function in just a day was impressive. [Manager: I’ll fill up the item list as needed] [Manager: The scroll is just for tutorial purposes, so it’s set at 100 points for now] [Isaac: This place is generous] [Gold2: The boss is really kind^^ Highly recommended] [Manager: This is just for once -_-] The points I received just yesterday were substantial, so 100 points were earned. Pressing the purchase button deducted 100 points. Then a small light appeared, and a scroll fell from thin air. ‘Good.’ I picked up the scroll and was about to tear it open. If it weren’t for the viewers’ dissuasion in the chat. [PleaseShakeACarrot: Just going like that? With nothing?? lol] [Gold2: The house will be upside down lol] [AsparagusChamp: lololol] [FlowerFlute: At least leave a noteㅠㅠ] I wonder if the duke and Finley will worry. Both of them tended to be overly concerned about Anais. I pondered for a moment and then headed to the desk. Picking up a quill, I wrote a note in elegant handwriting on a piece of paper. [I’m running away. Please don’t look for me.] It was a neat and satisfactory runaway note. As I tore the scroll, the scenery before me changed. What I saw first was the blindingly white snow. As soon as I opened my mouth, my breath fogged up in the cold air. I wrapped my arms around myself. “It’s cold......” [asdf: Of course, it’s the North] The territory of the male protagonist, Kabir, was a very cold place. I came here unprepared. I had dressed somewhat warmly, but it was still not enough. As I shivered alone, the chat started to fill with sympathetic messages. [Manager: Is this a joke?] [OnlyFinley: Why like this lol, let’s just call it a silly charm lol] [PleaseShakeACarrot: Noona... lolㅠㅠㅠㅠ] [PongDang: Looks really coldㅠㅠ] And of course, it had to be in the middle of a forest. If I had teleported to a village, I might have received some help from the locals. But there was nothing around but trees. [asdf: Who sets these coordinates?] [Manager: I just said inside the territory; you all want too much] [Gold2: Isn’t there some basic common sense, like don’t send someone into the forest lol] [PleaseShakeACarrot: Yeah... Manager messed up this time...] [Manager: -_-] [Loading: Guys, don’t be too harshㅠㅠ.W e all know the Manager is a bit eccentric. How will we copeㅠ?] Loading has been chat-banned for 5 minutes.] [OnlyFinley: Reason for ban- stating facts] [Manager: Be quiet] He really is eccentric. I decided I’d better not provoke the Manager in the future. Putting aside the cold, Heyward's territory was infested with dangerous creatures. Being in this forest, I could be attacked by monsters at any moment. I timidly raised my hand. “Um, I have a question. If I die here, is it the end for me?” [PleaseShakeACarrot: Nah, that wouldn’t be the case, haha] [Gold2: Where in this era do you find a game that only gives you one life?] [Isaac: Resurrection pass, go go] [Manager: You ask for too much, be ready to pay ten thousand points -_-] Fortunately, it seemed I could be resurrected if I had enough points. ‘It’s best not to encounter them in the first place.’ Even in a virtual world, the experience of dying would be quite unpleasant. It would be best to move cautiously, but not knowing the way, I was unsure where to go to avoid monsters. I had to move, so I started walking. Then a loud noise erupted nearby. “......!” I covered my ears at the tremendous sound. It sounded like the roar of a beast, but it was a painfully piercing noise.