taGar Live Interview (3)
NewtonLord's proposal was a sensational one.
He had already paid a 5 million won deposit just for the chance to ask a question.
Both Shin Hyerim and the viewers never doubted for a mont that Lee Gyeongbok would imdiately accept that offer.
But Lee Gyeongbok didn't answer right away.
'Is he... is he considering refusing? No way...'
Even though it wasn't her business, Shin Hyerim felt her heart race with anxiety. So when Lee Gyeongbok turned his attention to her, she flinched instinctively—a natural reaction.
"Reporter Shin?"
"Yes? Yes?"
"Is it alright to proceed with this? I'm just worried we might not have enough ti for the interview."
Lee Gyeongbok responded calmly. Despite 5 million won practically dangling in front of his eyes, there wasn't a hint of greed in his deanor.
Seeing this, Shin Hyerim quickly pulled herself together.
'Wow... He's got nerves of steel.'
She could feel that Lee Gyeongbok was a real pro. He made it clear to everyone that this broadcast wasn't his alone.
'As expected, he really has worked in the real world as a strear.'
On a personal level, Shin Hyerim was fine with proceeding right away. But from taGar's perspective, it could be an issue.
After all, they'd be changing the interview timing arbitrarily without consultation—not the most polite move. Soone might have found fault with it and gotten 'uncomfortable' with the situation if things just moved forward.
But with her being asked, responsibility for the on-the-ground decision was squarely on her shoulders.
'Situational judgnt is the field reporter's job.'
Shin Hyerim nodded promptly.
"Yes, it's fine."
"Thank you for your understanding, reporter, and taGar as well."
At that reply, Lee Gyeongbok flashed a bright smile.
'Of course, taGar wouldn't have any reason to refuse.'
Lee Gyeongbok's question had been nothing more than a courtesy to avoid potential issues.
He was confident taGar would accept the proposal.
After all, the reason for all this attention in the first place was the showdown with NewtonLord. And now, the questions and answers of the two main players would be broadcast live?
'No way they'd want to miss such an exclusive right in front of their eyes.'
Lee Gyeongbok, pleased that things were unfolding as he predicted, sent a ssage to Choi Byeonghun.
[〉Seriously? You're actually doing it? Okay, hahaha.]
[〉Settings done, hahaha]
Reading Choi Byeonghun's reply, Lee Gyeongbok smiled even wider.
"Donations are open. Please feel free to ask your questions."
With his answer, the chat window buzzed with activity.
― Can we donate now?
― C'mon;;; can't you read the room?
― If you donate now, you'll just get pushed aside!
― You're going to disrupt the broadcast!
― Donate after it's over!
So viewers wanted to donate, while others tried to stop them.
But the commotion only lasted a split second. Soon enough, the chat window was filled with laughter.
― Lol, you can't anyway, minimum is 500,000 won, hahaha
― What are you even talking about?
― Lol, it's true, hahaha!
― Has capitalistic waves awakened you again?
― Why is one video donation 500,000 won?
― You got 5 million, and now you're taking more?
― Oh, haha, that's the price for buying a question! Questions cost extra!
― As expected, it's a Black Company!
― At these prices, how many questions will NewtonLord even get? hahaha
Yes, the donation window was open, but the minimum donation was set at 500,000 won.
Normally, the price for a video donation depends on its length, but now it was a flat 500,000 won per submission.
['NewtonLord' has donated a video worth '500,000' won.]
Almost as if to scoff at the viewers' concerns, newtonLord's video donation ca in imdiately. The viewers, upon seeing the video, couldn't hide their shock.
― A one-minute video?
― Spending half a million won for one minute?
― That's insane.
― Must be soone with a golden spoon!
― Just who ARE they?
Lee Gyeongbok played the video.
The content was footage from the first eting between NewtonLord and Lee Gyeongbok.
[I'll wait, so switch to your main gun.]
NewtonLord had team-killed the stream snipe attackers and sent his ssage after facing Lee Gyeongbok. Lee Gyeongbok replied:
[Just go.]
― Crazy, hahaha, it's hilarious even watching it again, lol
― So half-hearted!
― No tension at all, hahaha
― Why switch guns if he can win anyway?
Reminded of the mont, the viewers grinned in satisfaction.
['NewtonLord' has donated '500,000' won.]
[Why didn't you switch weapons back then? Did you think I'd stab you in the back?]
With this next donation ssage, Shin Hyerim and the viewers realized a crucial detail they'd overlooked.
"... It's not 500,000, it's a million!"
The video and the question were separate; aning, each question actually cost a million won.
"Well, the answer is the sa as I gave then. I just thought I could win anyway. Back then, I didn't even know who you were."
Lee Gyeongbok answered with a casual shrug. That was the end of it.
― Captain! The Purple Beam has charged to 100%!
― Purple Beam!
― What, is this the Cheonma Death Beam? LOL
-???: Did I really spend a million won to hear THAT? Now I'm just depressed...
― One line, 330,000 won each, hahaha
― Is this that 'one word paying off a whole debt' thing?
― King of words, eh~
― Was that really the line? LOL
Despite the viewers' mocking, newtonLord kept going and donated another video. This ti, it was the shooting scene from both sides.
['NewtonLord' has donated '500,000' won.]
[How did you keep in check with an attachnt-less shotgun? There's no way you could find my precise location.]
This question shifted the chat window's tone.
― Oh, I'm actually curious about this one.
― Wasn't it pouring because of the Monsoon effect?
― You could barely hear anything or see anything...
At the ti, the climate effect "Monsoon" in the Koonas map caused heavy rain and darkness. The sound of rain and the darkened visibility penalized both sides.
At least NewtonLord had the aid of a scope, but Lee Gyeongbok's shotgun had no attachnts.
What's more, newtonLord kept switching locations, yet Lee Gyeongbok precisely laid down suppressive fire nearby every ti.
'It was thanks to my spiritual energy, but I can't explain that or make them understand.'
Not only NewtonLord, but the viewers wanted to hear his explanation. Lee Gyeongbok paused to choose his words, then spoke up.
"I could tell because your skills are so good."
"Huh? What do you an by that?"
Question marks popped up endlessly in the chat window, and even Shin Hyerim beside him couldn't help but ask.
"If you check the footage, you'll see that securing vision was difficult. But it's possible to distinguish concealnt points."
He manipulated the sponsored video, continuing his explanation.
"Being skilled can an many things, but one is that you make the optimal choice. As you can see, the circumstances favored NewtonLord. So, instead of hiding in a building, you took an aggressive approach against ."
Shin Hyerim nodded as if srized. The video really did show NewtonLord pressing the attack.
"Once you identify the initial point, it's simple. I shoot at where the gunshot ca from, and the opponent has to dodge. That's when I check the surrounding points."
"Points?"
"Yes. The best cover spots. You rember their locations in your head."
Lee Gyeongbok smiled easily at the cara, his grin seemingly aid at NewtonLord on the other side.
"I trusted that soone with your skill would head for that point. And you did, in fact."
The chat window rippled with new waves.
― He's so good it's predictable?
― Well, newtonLord really is top-tier.
― You can't deny that LOL
― So this is what ultra-high ranks do? What the hell have I been doing...
― Haha, as if flailing in bronze will teach us anything!
― It's more shocking that everything is in Godple's hands.
― Seriously, analyzing all those points in that short ti is amazing.
― If you really can predict where your opponent will be, it's much easier to counter.
Complints continued to flood the chat window.
'Is that all already?'
Maybe NewtonLord was also turning things over in his mind, because unlike before, he didn't imdiately send another video donation.
Shin Hyerim seed to notice, glancing over to read the room.
But then the third question arrived.
"Wow..."
Shin Hyerim gasped after watching the clip. This ti, it was Lee Gyeongbok throwing his shotgun to block a bullet.
― It's insane, even on a rewatch, Lol
― Wasn't that just a lucky hit?
― No, if you watch the highlight, he throws it before the shot.
― Crazy—he actually ant to do that?
― Possible if (Purple) Impossible if (viewer)
― Fact) Everything.
['NewtonLord' has donated '500,000' won.]
[If I'd had even one more bullet, you'd have died. Why did you suddenly make that risky move?]
At the word "risk,"
Lee Gyeongbok chuckled. In truth, it had been a thoroughly calculated move, even down to accounting for the remaining bullets.
'To others, it might have looked like a gamble.'
But for those who didn't know what went into it, his move could indeed look reckless.
"It wasn't a gamble. In fact, you could say it was a matter of trust."
At that answer, the chat window filled with question marks again. Why bring up trust now?
"You wanted a fair fight, so you team-killed and insisted on changing equipnt. If your goal had just been to win, you wouldn't do that. I judged that you weren't after simple victory."
NewtonLord was not a typical stream snipe. In their short encounter, Lee Gyeongbok had figured her out.
"The aim was to prove you were superior—so I calculated your remaining ammo based on the gunshots. By then, you had three bullets left, and I was sure you wouldn't back down if I rushed you."
"You counted the bullets...?!"
Shin Hyerim widened her eyes in disbelief and clamped a hand over her mouth, shocked. Lee Gyeongbok went on, smiling.
"From then on, it ties in with what I explained earlier. Your aim was honed to perfection."
NewtonLord targeted heads and hands with chanical precision. It was too sharp to attribute purely to talent.
"Your reaction speed is the best I've ever faced. To reduce the ti between target recognition and the shot, you'd also have to reduce your decision-making ti. I assu you trained incredibly hard."
This was part of why he was interested in NewtonLord. He wanted to know how far she'd pushed herself.
"But if you know where your opponent will aim, it's easier to block them. So it wasn't a risk, but a calculated response."
― No way, he figured all that out in such a short ti?
― Why is the way he explains things so damn sexy?
― Even the lecture is perfect!
― I thought it was just his physical skills!
― He's got a reason for being so good!
― Honestly, even with Godple's physical ability, I don't think I could think that far ahead, haha
― I just shot mindlessly whenever I saw soone...
-??? : Hehe! Enemy! Shoot!
― Why is it suddenly getting silly LOL
Admiration swelled in the chat window. Lee Gyeongbok's eyes widened at the reaction.
"Don't you all play gas this way? Doesn't everyone think about this stuff as they play?"
― Professor, are you listening? I'm just a potato who presses buttons!
― It was , I was the idiot!
― You don't get it, haha, our brains are just for decoration
― But the design of those decorative brains is the real trap, haha
-??? : Wow, what a strange head.
― Stop with the cyberbullying already!
― Maybe I should have been born a Dullahan...
― Dullahan, lMAO
Was this finally the last question? No more donations followed.
Lee Gyeongbok quietly glanced at Shin Hyerim. She understood and moved to wrap up the viewer Q&A.
A fourth video donation arrived. This ti, it was a close-quarters fight, ending with Lee Gyeongbok finishing her off with a shotgun.
― Isn't this basically training material from hell?
― Literally, even rookie demons would quit after seeing this.
― Truly next-level psychological warfare, lMAO
― Soone call the Human Rights Commission about this!
― Why bring up the Human Rights Commission here, Lol
Undaunted by the jibes, newtonLord's final question followed instantly.
['NewtonLord' has donated '500,000' won.]
[You always reacted faster in close combat too—was that because of your optimization as well?]
Reading the ssage, Lee Gyeongbok let out a small laugh.
"Oh, isn't that a bit of an ego trip? Your gunplay was impressive, but your close quarters were only so-so."
― Lolololol
― Did he really just say that?
― Now that's so psychological warfare, Lol
― I bet NewtonLord's face is bright red right now.
― This is all going to show up in taGar news, isn't it?
― Now that you ntion it, yeah, Lol
― This is destined to beco NewtonLord's dark past, Lol
At this, Lee Gyeongbok waved his hand.
"Of course I'm joking. I just ant your shooting is better. As for your question... well, maybe it's easier to explain with an example from boxing."
Saying that, Lee Gyeongbok got into stance.
"Even when using a weapon, your body moves first. And to really put power into it, you need a preliminary movent. Let just demonstrate briefly."
Cutting off his words, Lee Gyeongbok threw a lightning-fast straight punch. Shin Hyerim watched, mouth agape.
"You see? The main movents are in the shoulder and hips. The power cos from pivoting your body's axis."
― This is actually true.
― I've taken boxing too, he's right.
― Core strength is way more important than arm muscles, Lol
― Are those viewers just bragging about jumping rope?
― Oh, haha, I know this too (I don't)
The chat window was full of people pretending to know all about it. Lee Gyeongbok laughed and continued.
"But there's one more thing you can read in advance."
The chat window filled up with question marks. He didn't answer right away.
But the viewers quickly caught on.
― What happened to all the know-it-all viewers, Lol
― Godple putting everyone in their place!
― This is why you shouldn't talk big, haha
― I'll never pretend to know again!
― Gotta confess fast, huh?
― Surrender your knowledge for the light, Lol
― Ti for the autopsy, eh?
With the lively chat, Lee Gyeongbok grinned and carried on.
"Just kidding. To get back on track, unless you're consciously aware, there's always one part that moves first. The eyes. More precisely, your gaze."
He relaxed his stance and pointed to NewtonLord in the video.
"If you watch here, her eyes move before she attacks. It's so 'honest' that it's hard to hide."
"Oh, you're right."
Shin Hyerim muttered unconsciously. Lee Gyeongbok looked back at the cara.
"Of course, it's hard to change. It's natural. You'd have to first learn to deceive your own body."
― Deceive your own body? How do you even do that?
― No clue
― Is it like fake hunger?
― Oh, haha, it's the placebo effect!
― Viewers scrambling to reference anything they know, Lol
― Yeah, but how do you fool what you don't even understand
-???: Body, I swear I won't get you into trouble, just trust !
― C'mon, is that what he ans by deception?
The chat window was chaos.
But perhaps NewtonLord had learned sothing after all.
['NewtonLord' has donated '1,000,000' won.]
[As expected, asking directly is the right answer. This is a thank you gift. Next ti, I'll win.]
The ssage hinted at an ending.
"Ten million won...!"
Shin Hyerim's eyes looked like they might pop out. A five million won upfront deposit, four questions, and a thank you at the end.
NewtonLord had donated a total of ten million won.
'This is truly a scoop.'
Just getting paid a million won per question had been headline-worthy, but now she'd paid ten tis that.
It was a statent of how much Lee Gyeongbok's value had increased.
The viewers sensed it too.
― Wow! Ten million won for one coaching session!
― That's so serious market value.
― Honestly, receiving a divine oracle, that's a bargain.
― Divine oracle, Lol
― But this only ans sothing if you understand it, right?
― Truth, even if you gave us ten tis that, we wouldn't get it.
― Harsh reality check...
Lee Gyeongbok returned to his seat and looked at Shin Hyerim. They still had to finish the interview.
"Um, Purple."
"Yes?"
"Are you alright sharing this much detail? From the ssages, it looks like she's preparing for a rematch."
The chat window agreed. In a sense, he was helping his rival.
But Lee Gyeongbok looked at her as if confused by the question.
"Didn't I answer that already?"
"Huh?"
"No matter how many tis, I'll win."
― This is it, Lol!
― Exactly, Lol! If you're going to win anyway, what's there to hide?
― Sniff sniff! 100% pure Purple confidence! I love it!
― A confidence party!
― Bartender! Pour a shot of Purple spirit!
The chat window was festive.
And the number of viewers enjoying the party now exceeded 8,000.
'Looks like even more tuned in once they heard NewtonLord showed up.'
Satisfied with the numbers, Lee Gyeongbok continued.
"If I'm being honest, I hope your skills improve."
"Pardon?"
"Because playing against you has been the most fun I've ever had."
He preferred a tough challenge to an easy win.
* * *
"Well, it looks like it's ti for the final question."
The live interview was drawing to a close.
"Seeing this interview today, it's clear why you're so beloved. Do you have any plans to continue this popularity into the future?"
"Plans..."
Lee Gyeongbok cocked his head lightly.
"I've received a lot of offers thanks to the love I've gotten in such a short ti. But I feel I need to be cautious, too. For the ti being, I plan to focus on the broadcasts I enjoy."
"That might just be the perfect answer! We didn't get to show Purple's gaplay today... Could I trouble you to tease your next broadcast content for all the viewers watching?"
"Ah, yes. I was actually considering a new ga."
At his words, the chat window exploded.
― Please, lost Ark! Let's go!
― Just try Outlaw Universe once!
― My turn! Duel ti!
― I'll hold my breath until he plays Hearthstone!
― I think Gomboga would suit him too, haha
― How about extre sports? Riders Nation is not bad!
― Why are viewers forcing their tastes, Lol?
― Oh, haha, godple always does what he wants to do!
Smiling at their passionate suggestions, Lee Gyeongbok spoke.
"The next ga I'll play is..."
Every viewer focused on his words.
"The latest in the Elden series—Elden Soul!"
― Lolol, this is top-tier stuff.
― Knew he'd pick sothing hard!
― Godple playing Elden? I can't miss that.
― It's gonna be epic, haha
― I'm already drooling, lol
The chat was ablaze with anticipation for the next stream.
'NewtonLord must still be watching.'
Lee Gyeongbok was sure.
With that kind of drive, she'd spare no ti or effort to win—analyzing her rival was standard, after all.
"Of course, it would be boring to just play normally. I'll allow all invasions. Practice what you learned today and co at ."
The chat window's mood soared even higher at his comnt.
― What? Permitting public stream snipes?
― So bold!
― Turns out that boldness is for beating invaders, lol
― All the damned are dood now
― Aw, invaders, rIP!
No one other than Purple himself could say these things. And viewers recalled another figure.
― That's aid at NewtonLord, isn't it?
― Lol, it's a real invitation.
― Godple vs. Newton? A rematch in Elden Soul?
― God vs. Newton, round 2. Savage.
― Definitely watching this live, haha
It was a most satisfying ending to the interview.
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