Chapter 97: From then until now

Jang Sejun was a devoted viewer of ElfChoeun.

If small streamers are likened to the deep sea, ElfChoeun was a particularly peculiar region.

No microphone, no camera, and a bizarre chatting style…

But drawn to that unique atmosphere, some deep-sea creatures settled in.

Like bioluminescent creatures in the dark depths, they adapted to this stream’s unique humor and atmosphere, building their own ecosystem.

Even if others couldn’t understand, Jang Sejun felt free and comfortable swimming there.

So, that farewell was a huge shock.

A sense of loss and pain, as if a rough hand had pulled him out of the water.

It even affected his daily life. He could only compose himself after seeing ‘ElfChoeun’s’ Origin Rift login record reappear.

He didn’t watch internet broadcasts for a while.

Then, by chance, he learned that she had returned.

The seabed had risen without him knowing.

Coral reefs had formed here and there, and all sorts of marine life had gathered.

At first, he was bewildered. This wasn’t the place he knew.

But even though the seabed had risen, certain areas still retained the influence of the deep sea. He could detect that peculiar atmosphere that had captivated him.

The deep-sea creature began to adapt again. It didn’t take long.

Unfortunately, as soon as he adapted, a typhoon struck. Fiercely, as if it would blow away all the seawater.

Did he have to go through the same experience twice?

What could he do? The only thing that had changed was that he went from a ‘2-year corporate s*ave’ to a ‘3-year corporate s*ave.’

But, if she had become a bigger, wider ocean… wouldn’t there be a different way this time?

The wait for the broadcast was long. And finally, the moment he saw the stream title, his heart sank.

《 I’m Sorry 》
《 10,029 viewers 》

Sorry for what? Did she really do something wrong? Did those forced accusations turn out to be true?

No. ElfChoeun – no, Esumi Leah wasn’t that kind of person. She must be in a frustrating situation. But perhaps she had to say, “I’m sorry.”

Then, let’s offer some support. Let’s send words of encouragement. Hoping that it would reach her this time, unlike before –

The ‘3-year corporate s*ave’ account was topped up.

• Choeun, it’s all over, Choeun, it’s all over, Choeun, it’s all over.

• Stop hacking~ Stop hacking~ Stop hacking~ Stop hacking~

• (ASCII art of shooting an arrow)

• Is it true that the sudden apology is because she was caught red-handed?

• Let’s go down to hell~

• I’m an orphan, forgive me ㅜ I’m an orphan, forgive me ㅜ I’m an orphan, forgive me ㅜ

• Managers, please manage the chat… ㅜ

• Roaches, get back to your nest.

• Leah, I love you, Leah, I love you, Leah, I love you.

• Turn on donations.

“…Heheh.”

• ????????

• Laughing? Laughing? Laughing? Laughing? Laughing?

• She’s lost it.

• Is that how you apologize?

“I laughed because I remembered the old days.”

• Just gave up lol

• Do you think you can get away with pretending to be shocked?

• Look at that thick skin.

• Like for those amazing Pazijik Gallery users who successfully dug up the past. Like for those amazing Pazijik Gallery users who successfully dug up the past. Like for those amazing Pazijik Gallery users who successfully dug up the past.

• Leah, don’t listen to the bugs ㅠ.ㅠ

• Why are they doing this?

• Is this the last broadcast? Is this the last broadcast? Is this the last broadcast? Is this the last broadcast?

• One 3rd generation graduate in a month lol One 3rd generation graduate in a month lol One 3rd generation graduate in a month lol

• Stop hacking~ Stop hacking~ Stop hacking~

“I wanted to have a proper conversation today. But I can’t help but block the spam. Managers, please.”

Immediately, the spamming chats started getting banned.

• The habit of silencing people is back.
  – She still thinks she’s on top…
  – Is this really how you apologize?
  – She has a lot to explain, but she messed up the mood from the start.
  – Are they only banning spam… There are a lot of chats that need banning.
  – I don’t even know why Leah has to apologize.

“Pia, there seems to be a misunderstanding… I didn’t write that title to give a sincere apology. I searched for myself online today, and I thought that title would attract as many people as possible… Was it alright?”

– ?????

• It was just clickbait?
  – 20,000 viewers lol

• There are other ways to get attention!

• Please don’t do this kind of prank.
  – I admit it… This level of shamelessness is art.

• Driving both fans and haters crazy…

• Reached Mount Hilarious lol

• Just quietly bowing her head would minimize the damage, but she’s picking a fight.

• Can’t lose her pride~ Can’t lose the fight~

“I didn’t do it just for attention. There’s definitely something I need to apologize for. But it wouldn’t be a big deal for most Pia.”

– What is it then…

• Why are you deciding that?
  – The power struggle is real lol

“First, I want to make it clear. A few months ago, I streamed under the name ‘ElfChoeun.’ ElfChoeun and I, Esumi Leah… are the same person.”

• Gasp.

• Not surprised.

• She should have admitted it sooner lol

• Why did she try to hide it and delete chats?

• What was she so afraid of?

• Leah, Pia don’t care~

• What’s wrong with having a past life?

• Should I say, “Nice to meet you”?

“Everyone, I made a wish to the goddess for my contributions to saving the world, and I came to Earth, right?”

– What nonsense.
– Why are you suddenly talking about RP?

“That goddess, when sending me to Earth, made some arrangements. Of course, it wasn’t just consideration but also a fair reward. Among them was giving me a Korean name so I could adapt well to the place I arrived.”

– No.
– Hmm… Glad to see she’s the usual Leah!

• Why are you bringing that up now?

• Can’t she tell when to be serious and when not to be?

• Haters, this is Leah lol

• Seeing people frustrated by Leah’s surprise lore dump is refreshing.

• Fun times, fun times.

“Choeun is that name. I streamed briefly while adapting to human society, but I wanted to share my story with more people, so I joined Blooming Core. So, it’s not an ordinary person roleplaying as a half-elf. I am me. From then until now, nothing has changed.”

• “I never changed.”

• Wow, she connected it to her past life like that?
  – Her moves are different, her moves.

• Is she joking? Is she serious?
  – Does that matter now?!
  – It matters to Leah lol
  – The RP shield is pretty convenient.
  – It’s absurd that she thought she could get away with this.
  – If this is all the explanation she has, there’s going to be a riot.

“So, I want to apologize. For admitting I’m ElfChoeun a little late… Were there people worried that my RP was different from reality? I’m sorry for the delay. I’m the same as I’ve always been, the same as my RP, so you don’t have to worry anymore.”

– Were there even people like that?
– Wow, I’m so relieved ㅜㅜ Leah was a half-elf in real life too ㅜㅜㅜ
– She’s really going all out.
– It really wasn’t a big deal…
– Is this the end of the apology? Seriously?
– She doesn’t seem to grasp the situation lol The time for joking around with your fans is over.
– She’s talking nonsense when the important thing is something else entirely.
– If she admitted they’re the same person, shouldn’t she also explain the hacking?

• Why didn’t she admit it right away?

“Now. Listen carefully. I know there are many people in my stream who aren’t Pia. Among them, there are those who didn’t just come to watch, but to slander me.”

Since it was a broadcast that became a big topic in the past, and my channel is still big, various suspicions and speculations were bound to arise. Therefore, the original plan was to address them all at once when public opinion reached its peak.

But I wanted to add a little twist to this ‘addressing.’

“I’ll give you a chance. A chance to convert to Pia.”

• This b*tch is so shameless it’s funny.
  – Her mentality is rock solid.
  – Lol she’s kinda charming, I’m slightly swayed.
  – Bullshit, who would fall for that?
  – Yeah, not watching a hacker’s stream~
  – Leah, I support you ㅜ We need to burn the trash ㅜ
  – Pia don’t want to be lumped in with them ㅜ

“I won’t give you this chance forever. Before this broadcast ends, post a letter of apology and conversion on the fan cafe.”

Basically, no mercy for enemies.

But the community reactions I saw today changed my mind slightly.

The real enemies I faced were Demons who threatened my life and tried to break my spirit.

Compared to that, the typing these people did behind their keyboards… was insignificant.

Buzz

Usually, I mute it during broadcasts, but today, I set it to vibrate in case urgent contact was necessary. It was the manager.

The message said she couldn’t forgive everyone just because they wrote an apology.

“Everyone, if you think you’ve made a lot of mistakes, you should write your letters diligently. You have to move my heart. Understand?”

– Are you threatening your viewers now?
– Oh, this is that pattern.
– No way…
– Suing would ruin her, wouldn’t it?
– Only your lives will be ruined~
– Leah, don’t forgive them, let’s go!

No, a promise is a promise… If they realized their mistakes after watching the stream, I was willing to accept them as Pia.

If they didn’t watch? It couldn’t be helped. That’s why I made the stream title like that, so as many people as possible would watch.

“It’s about time… Shall we all check Cradle’s announcement together?”