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Thump―

Thump―

The sound of something breaking can be heard.

The taste of sweet yet tangy cereal lingering in my mouth.

Even though the cereal was supposed to taste like perilla leaf and mint, I couldn’t believe I was enjoying it.

“…Damn.”

I sighed deeply, feeling irritated as I twirled the spoon absentmindedly.

I raised my gaze to look around.

A cramped room.

Not a piece of furniture in sight, just a desolate scene with hardly any proper clothing.

The sunlight streaming in through the window beyond only indicated that this was a place where people lived.

This time, I turned towards the ceiling.

Familiar. Yet unfamiliar.

It was familiar because I had been staring at it for two days, and unfamiliar because it had only been two days.

“…Sigh, I guess I have to accept it now.”

A total of 48 hours.

After denying reality to this extent, it seemed like I needed to start understanding.

I, in the “Gonnis Archive Life.”

To put it briefly, it meant that I had landed in a world called “Gosra,” not “Goainse.”

“Ugh… they really need to come up with better game names.”

No, on the contrary, maybe it was good for the game company that it attracted attention and gathered people.

Leaving that aside…

“…It’s still unbelievable when I think about it.”

No matter how many times I thought about it, it just didn’t make sense.

I hadn’t committed any sins worthy of being dropped into this place.

To explain how I opened my eyes in this world, I have to go back one day before the reincarnation.

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One day earlier.

That day was also ordinary.

Turning on the computer, putting on the headset, roughly setting up a provocative broadcast, and starting the stream—a typical day.

An internet broadcaster.

I, who used to be called a streamer, had quit my original job and made a living through daily broadcasts since shifting to this field.

In my case, instead of comprehensive games, I focused on mobile games commonly known as “subculture,” with “Gonnis Archive Life” being the main and essential one among them.

“It’s popular and fun, after all.”

“Gosra” was a genre of mobile games commonly referred to as “Bonsai Games.”

Short playtimes and easily completed daily quests.

Charming and adorable female characters.

In essence, the game revolved around these cute girls, drawn to be pulled from gacha.

Investing resources, growing stronger accordingly, depicting their daily lives, individual stories, and overcoming deep pasts through personal stories were the main features.

While there are various games in this genre, “Gosra” gained immense popularity due to its strict care for both light users and heavy users.

Equipment and [skills and attribute runes] obtained through drops or purchases in the game.

Utilizing these to create entirely different results even with the same cute girl.

In essence, the fun of growing stronger according to one’s own tastes by combining them.

Moreover, by periodically updating to prevent focusing solely on one , it was undoubtedly a top-tier game.

“Just~ because it has been the number one in mobile popularity rankings for six years. Isn’t that right, everyone?”

[Ah, dude. No one cares about that stuff. Just play the game.]

[Yeah, it’s just 20th in revenue ranking~ 20th in revenue ranking~]

[Hey, when are you doing the delegate gacha? You’re a comprehensive delegate gacha streamer, right?]

[Hmm, is that so?]

True to my viewers in my room, they never acknowledged what I said as a streamer.

Nevertheless, the reason they gathered was to witness my splendid gameplay.

“Just so you know, I didn’t hit a million views with stage clear videos, okay?”

[Hmm, is that so?]

[Hmm, is that so?]

[Hmm, is that so?]

“Now, let’s warm up with stages 95-99. I’ll clear first.”

[Ugh, rotten water.]

[Do you smell like petroleum? It stinks.]

When these newbies start talking nonsense, do they really want to get their asses kicked?

Regardless of what the viewers may shout or say, I decisively open the scheduling window.

Selecting one of the poised smiling girls, I confidently seat her in the position.

She was a petite girl with black short hair down to her neck and a pair of soft, fluffy cat ears.

【Navigator! Once again today, I entrust everything to you!】

As I lifted her with the mouse, she floated in the air and saluted with a charming gesture that couldn’t help but be adorable.

However, despite being a precious character that wouldn’t hurt my eyes, it seemed the viewers were not pleased.

〔Gweeek!〕

〔Oh no! A natural 1★ trash character!〕

〔Meow alarm, meow alarm. Ah, aaaaah!〕

〔Jangchung-dong royal pig’s feet~meow~~~~〕

Well, it’s not surprising to see such reactions.

Her name is Mahana.

Commonly known as ‘Meowny,’ this character was commonly referred to as a trap, a minefield that would come out dozens at a time whenever you rolled the gacha.

Well, that’s okay.

Since I knew how to deal with this kind of situation without any fuss, I formed a party led by [Mahana].

Heading confidently towards a challenging stage that was rumored to be difficult, I took my first step.

About 10 minutes later.

The results proved to be a perfect score in all grades, achieving a 3☆ rating.

〔Wow… I cleared this with a Meowny for real.〕

〔Why isn’t my Meowny like that? Mine seems bugged hehe;;〕

〔Teacher. It’s not your Meowny that’s strange; it’s the owner who spent a whopping 3,000 hours on it.〕

〔Honestly, even if I spent 3,000 hours, I wouldn’t have the confidence like this guy. In a game where even Auto and Edwon are prohibited, checking skills every second, tracking enemy routes, skillfully using passives and shields to block that immense firepower? And not just dodging, but acting as the main tank?〕

〔Seeing it now, the innate 5★ [Uraka] who blocks all attacks like Mount Tai without needing to put in this effort is truly amazing.〕

〔This is a surprise worship ㄷㄷ〕

“Anyway, let’s stop here for warm-up… Let’s dive into the delegate gacha right away.”

Leaving the cheering(?) viewers behind, I quickly checked the account details that came in via email.

I immediately logged into “Gonys Archive Life.”

And there, on the very first screen of the game lobby.

A charming blonde-haired, blue-eyed girl wielding a sword greeted me from the banner screen.

Swinging the sword in her hand enticingly, the player.

Commonly known as ‘Navigators,’ was dazzled by the swordplay that tempted them.

It was one of the rare ‘Limited Characters’ of this game, 【Holyfication Nidia】.

“Let’s see… If it comes out within 200 tries, I’ll stop, and if not, I’ll go all the way to the ceiling… Alright. Don’t worry too much. I’m so lucky that it will come out soon.”

〔This guy is going crazy again.〕

〔Ah, nonsense.〕

〔Yeah lololol Just 10 cards for a true Meowny ㅅㄱ 억 lololol〕

Just watch.

I’ll show you how awesome my luck is.

Without hesitation, I did a 10-pull.

And then, still surrounded by countless teasers, an unknown white-haired girl threw a white envelope to the ground.

Rustle―! Papers scattered everywhere.

Each one shining brightly in ‘pink.’

“Damn it.”

〔Haha, not even a 2★?〕

〔Haha, that’s right.〕

No way. It’s not over yet!

This game has a common twist.

That is, a plot twist.

Especially at times like this, you have to come out shamelessly.

I shouted with determination, putting strength into my voice as if casting a spell.

“I got it in just 10 pulls. Is this a good thing?”

But despite my outcry, only pink documents kept appearing one by one.

And within them, a cute black-haired girl filled to the brim.

Once again, the Meowny showed her delicate face.

The problem is… about 5 times in a row… well, um…

“Haha, as expected, the first-timers are always sacrificial lambs.”

*Burp~ That went down well~*

Oh boy.

Seems like you can’t fill up on your first drink.

It was when I was about to skip by moving my mouse cursor while biting my tongue.

Zzing―!

Suddenly, with a burst of light, the pink envelope transformed from blue to emit a dazzling iridescent glow.

[???]

[???????]

[Jeez, jeez, jeez!]

[Ah, stop messing around.]

[Yeah, it’s repetitive. Yeah, not Nidia. Yeah, anyway, not her.]

Viewers were taken aback by the sudden calamity(?).

However, what appeared in stark contrast to their expectations was the cutscene that played upon first acquisition.

【Enshrining the body of the Holy Flame, I shall serve you from now on. Nice to meet you. My name is Nidia.】

Even ending with a dramatic line!

“Wow, that was awesome~!”

In the chat window, phrases like ‘jujakjujak’ and ‘naraknarak’ popped up, but that was all fine.

Proud to have saved another poor ‘guide’ today.

Bam―!

And perhaps it was this kindness that was rewarded.

【’Possess me instead’ has donated 100,000 won.】

【First-time guide, thank you, sir. I’ve left a small token of gratitude here. Ah~~~ “Gonys Archive Life”!!! Love you! Take my body, take my soul~~~】

Even received sweet rewards.

“Oh my! Thank you for the 100,000 won donation~ But please don’t say you’ll give your soul. What if you really get dragged away~”

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Of course… just a joke.

Who would seriously say something like that?

Unfortunately, the person who stuck me here seems to think otherwise.

After ending the broadcast that day and finally getting some good sleep, damn, here I am again…