Chapter 63 : Max-Level Newbie (1)

“Is this it?”

Rydel’s broadcast main page.

The replay is automatically saved.

After a few attempts, Argon was able to find the video that seemed to be Rydel’s first raid and master play, with silver hair.

He had already gotten permission beforehand.

This time, the Pixel Wars streamer server was huge, and the relationships between participants were crucial.

So, there was an unspoken atmosphere that allowed watching or mentioning each other’s broadcasts, a so-called ‘dobaeng’ (watching another streamer’s broadcast).

It was beneficial because it boosted promotion and increased content.

Of course, this was limited to Pixel Wars server play, but even outside of that, there was a general tendency to be flexible and accommodating with each other.

Argon skimmed through the replay list.

“Why was there no mention of that physical ability in Leannma?”

That was the biggest question.

Given the skill shown in Pixel Wars, it would have been normal for her to at least reach Challenger rank in Leannma, if not higher.

But he had never heard of it.

Did she play under a hidden name? 

Or was there another reason?

“Found it.”

A video from just over a month ago.

[Master Tier Rydel’s Educational Broadcast (with Silver Hair-nim)]

“Heh.”

Argon chuckled as he looked at the broadcast title.

“Rydel-nim, you’re really obsessed with the Master Tier, huh?”

Of course, Diamond 1 was impressive. 

Especially for female streamers, reaching that level would definitely be considered an exceptional skill.

But as with everything, things are relative.

Rydel aimed to be a skill-based streamer, but after falling from Master Tier and not being able to climb back up, it naturally created a teasing atmosphere.

“As the saying goes, ‘Seeing once is better than hearing a hundred times,’ right? Anyway, once Silver Hair-nim joins… “

“Cough! Anyway, hearing it a hundred times is nothing. Once Silver Hair -nim is here, I’ll show it one-on-one right away!”

Not just the tier, but Rydel also showed off an intellectual side.

“☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️”

“Is this a joke from Rydel-nim, I’ve never seen this before?”

“Rydel-nim is serious;;”

“Did the host chuckle too? 😀😀😀”

“Didn’t Rydel-nim laugh at the room title?🤣🤣🤣🤣”

“Okay, okay. I didn’t laugh. And it’s a Tasvihar ban. Let’s watch the game. The game.”

Argon struggled to control the corners of his mouth, then moved on to the next replay appropriately.

Rydel’s game screen appeared.

One of the popular modes in Leannma, the 1:1 Showdown mode.

It’s a mode where you meet in the center of the map and determine the winner, with the outcome decided purely by physical skill and psychological warfare.

5v5 could be overwhelming for beginners, so it seemed like Rydel wanted to showcase it with a simpler 1v1 match.

For someone who knows the game, 5v5 would be a better choice to showcase, but…‘It’s not bad.’

If someone was completely new to the game, starting with a 1v1 match to understand the system wasn’t a bad idea.

Rydel’s character choice was “Logmaster,”a melee dealer with excellent assassination abilities.

The opponent was a ranged dealer, “Sniper.”

After checking the picks, Rydel’s expression showed confidence.

An assassin and a ranged dealer.

Just by the positions, it seemed like a perfect counter-pick.

In theory, Logmaster’s quick approach and burst damage should have made Sniper an easy target.

But the result was.

“Ugh! How did they block that?”

“No, not this again…!”

“Ugh…!”

With Rydel’s desperate screams, the screen often turned to black and white.

1 loss, 2 losses… and soon, 6 consecutive losses.

Argon’s chat window was filled with laughter.

•“🙂🙂🙂🙂Delbung Delbung🙂🙂🙂”.

•“Counter-pick and 6 losses in a row? Is this real?😦😦😦”.

•“Sniper’s so good, is this an alt account?”

•“Even if the opponent is good, it’s still a counter-pick.”

•“Falling down to Diamond 1, huh?😔😔😔”

•“Looks like climbing back to Master is gonna be tough?”

While the viewers teased and laughed at Rydel, Argon couldn’t bring himself to laugh.

‘No. Losing is the normal outcome.’

He focused intently on the Sniper’s movements as it fought against Rydel.

‘That Sniper… is no ordinary player.’

Rydel’s tier was Diamond 1.

In the ladder system, matches are usually made with opponents one or two ranks higher or lower.

Normally, opponents in the Master Tier would be expected.

But the Sniper’s movements and aim on the screen were far beyond that level.

They were precise, like a machine, and flawless.

The details were completely different from an average Master Tier player.

‘At least top Challenger. No, with that level of skill, they’re at a semi-pro level.’

In terms of physical skill, they could easily compare with active professional players.

Given that Rydel was facing such an opponent, her losing streak was probably a natural outcome.

‘Why did such an opponent get matched with Rydel-nim? Are they really an alt account?’

A pro, or maybe a pro-wannabe.

Argon quietly sighed, his face showing a hint of frustration.

If it wasn’t his misunderstanding… it seemed like the pro player had been bullying regular players.

As a former pro, it didn’t look good at all.

“Ugh…”

Six consecutive losses.

In the end, Rydel’s mentality had cracked.

It seemed like she was suffering emotionally, as there was a hint of moisture in her voice.

“Hmm.”

“Something’s a bit off.”

“The opponent is good, though.”

“Looks like Rydel-nim isn’t feeling well.”

Noticing the change in the atmosphere, Argon’s viewers subtly adjusted the tone of their chat.

“But when will Silver Hair Silver Hair show up?”

Argon figured he should shift the focus to Silver Hair Silver Hair’s gameplay.

And soon, he realized there was no need to skip the video.

While Rydel was being thoroughly defeated and contemplating the opponent’s last match request,Should I try?

Silver Hair Silver Hair appeared.

A moment later,the player on the game screen changed.

The character was the same “Logmaster” that Rydel had been using.

Rydel, in spectator mode, watched the game with a somewhat worried expression.

And then.

Tap tap—!

After buying a single pair of shoes, Silver Hair Silver Hair just casually dashed forward.

The Sniper calmly began shooting, but,”Is… is that really possible?”

Silver Hair Silver Hair dodged all the bullets and deflected them with a dagger.

The opponent’s face turned pale with confusion.

Even though they were shooting, the bullets weren’t hitting.

It must have felt like they were shooting at a ghost.

Argon, too, was equally surprised.

How could bullets that were barely visible be dodged like that?

Theoretically, it was possible.

It was a play that was only theoretically possible.

If someone could block and dodge with a blade like that, then there would be no need for tank positions in the game.

The balance of the game would be adjusted because the human physique has its limits, even if something is theoretically possible.

In an instant, Silver Hair Silver Hair closed the distance.

The Sniper, anticipating an assassination move behind their back, placed a trap.

But Silver Hair Silver Hair had predicted that too.

“Ugh?!”

Instead of an assassination, Silver Hair Silver Hair used a paralysis arrow to freeze the Sniper.

Then, Silver Hair Silver Hair began the massacre.

“Wow.”

It wasn’t just great physical ability.

Silver Hair Silver Hair also had excellent psychological warfare skills, reading the opponent’s patterns and delivering unexpected blows.

Finally, Silver Hair Silver Hair performed a jaw-dropping stunt by catching bullets with her teeth.

The game ended with an overwhelming victory for Silver Hair Silver Hair.

[Ragnarok: One more game?]

The opponent, the Sniper, asked for another game, perhaps feeling his pride was hurt.

[Silver Hair Silver Hair: Sure. It’s fine.]

Silver Hair Silver Hair responded briefly and calmly.

However, the results that followed were far from calm.

Two wins, three wins… eight wins, nine wins. 

Ten straight victories.

He had just beaten the challenger, the pro-level Sniper who had handed Rydel six consecutive losses, with an overwhelming ten consecutive wins.

Argon was at a loss for words.

Every match had been a one-sided massacre.

The ridiculous physical feats displayed in the middle of the matches were deeply etched in his mind.

The scene where Silver Hair Silver Hair barely dodged the sniper’s bullet by just tilting his head.

The scene where he deflected flying bullets with a dagger.

And the most shocking of all…When Logmaster didn’t dodge the sniper’s bullet coming straight at him, but instead opened his mouth and caught it with his teeth.

It was like watching an acrobatic, circus-like, unreal spectacle.

‘…I can’t do that.’

Argon swallowed dryly.

Even if he were still in his prime, during his professional career, a play like that would have been impossible.

No, even if he was given a hundred chances and the moves were rehearsed, it might have been possible, but…That wasn’t staged or rehearsed—it was a real, in-game battle.

Pulling off such a crazy stunt in a real fight was something that went beyond human limits.

Even the few viewers who had been thinking, “Isn’t it normal for Logmaster to beat Sniper?” were silenced when they saw Silver Hair Silver Hair swiftly cut down the “Knight” character in the final game using Logmaster.

The Knight was Logmaster’s natural enemy, the counter pick.

But this time, Silver Hair Silver Hair had defeated her own counter.

“It’s insane… I can’t even say anything else…”

“Wow, that’s just beastly…”

“Seriously, who is this person?!”

“Catching bullets with her teeth? That’s just insane…”

“But with that kind of skill, shouldn’t he be famous or something?”

“Wow, seriously, a beast…”

Argon was also pondering the same question.

‘Why?’

In the end, this video concluded with Silver Hair Silver Hair’s ten straight wins in 1v1 matches.

So, would her form drop drastically in the next game?

“Next. Next stream! Silver Hair Silver Hair, don’t you have another Leanmara video?”

She couldn’t contain her curiosity.

“Could there be a video where he played a different character?”

《‘Delbung #3’ donated 1,000 won!》

There’s no next video.

“Wait? No next video?”

Argon tilted his head. 

And then,「Silver Hair Silver Hair only played that day.」

「I want to see more too 😁😉」

The chat from Delbung #3, who had just donated, continued.

“…What?”

Argon doubted his ears.

Only one day?

He only played for one day?

「Yeah, yeah.」

「Leanmara was the only day he played.」

「So I guess only people who know about it know?」

The usual viewers of Rydel’s stream were chatting.

“I see…”

Argon sighed.

It was hard to become famous from playing just one or two games, especially if it was only on someone else’s broadcast for a short time.

To have star power or hype, you had to play consistently and show results.

Of course, it wasn’t completely buried; at the time, it did make its way to the community, but it wasn’t a huge enough buzz to reach his ears.

“Then… Does Silver Hair Silver Hair have experience with other VR games? Maybe she was a pro in another game…?”

Saying that, Argon rewound the Rydel replay.

He was just planning to watch the highlights again, and then.

〈Silver Hair Silver Hair, who made a legendary broadcast in Chain Roller last time, will be debuting in a VR game today.〉

The beginning of the video, which she had skipped earlier, came on.

“What’s that supposed to mean? VR game debut?”

Was this her first time playing a VR game?

Argon’s mouth dropped open.