Chapter 23 – Oop Oop (1)

The top priority condition for pulling off a satisfactory video.

Fire Solo said that Henry himself must lay the groundwork for all situations on the broadcast in advance.

This did not mean recruiting surrounding people or setting up locations.

It simply meant to paint every possible scenario in his head without exception.

Only then would he not panic in any situation and be able to freely continue the flow of the broadcast; that was the core of the advice.

Furthermore,

[M: Right now, sponsorships are… bigger, but… ah, I’ll just write without the roleplaying tone in manager chat. Anyway, after growing to a certain extent, the actual income will come from video view counts.]

“View count… Is that so?”

[M: Actually, I don’t work at a company. My job is to manage the channels of other famous streamers. There are two of them whom I handle exclusively. Other than that, I occasionally tweak a couple of things here and there.]

“…Are there others like me?”

[M: A lot. Countless. Anyway, I guarantee that as long as I’m here, you don’t have to worry about video management. I don’t need a salary either. I’m helping you, Sir Knight, because it’s fun for me.]

A surprising fact.

However, it was not incomprehensible.

After listening to a bit more explanation, Henry could clearly realize the value of this mage named Fire Solo.

‘He is a truly amazing person.’

Considering this was the archmage’s hobby, it seemed Henry was not the only subject.

Moreover, a few ‘well-off’ individuals among them were in a situation where they entrusted their ‘video management’ to Fire Solo.

How great of a figure must he be if such people held onto him even while paying a reasonable price?

“Thank you. I look forward to working with you.”

[M: Just keep doing what you’re doing now. I like your style, Sir Knight. Also, this kind of style is rare. Ah, and another thing.]

[M: It would also be an option to conduct it privately when you’re filming videos purely for uploading. So that only managers can enter. It’s a case where the process is tedious, but a few scenes worthy of being highlights will come out.]

“A private broadcast is…”

[From now on, you can conduct private broadcasts.]

“…I think I understand what it is.”

The archmage’s support was timely once again.

While Fire Solo quieted down for a moment, Popori-jyang began to chat this time.

While not as competent as Fire Solo, Popori-jyang was someone whose goodwill toward Henry was absolute.

[M: In my opinion!! Fire Solo is an amazing person, right?? So!]

[M: I am not amazing.]

[M: Anyway! Anyway!! Considering that you also need to grow the channel in the long run, Sir Knight, wouldn’t it be better to focus on videos rather than live broadcasts????]

As expected.

The opinion she brought up was entirely the result of her worrying for Henry.

Although live broadcasts were also important,

what was needed for long-term growth was, first of all, a sufficient number of interesting videos.

Additionally, Popori-jyang’s opinion was that broadcasting too frequently would make Henry ‘familiar,’ and as a result, reduce curiosity and interest even in the same events.

[M: I agree as well. You don’t need to reduce it to an extreme degree, but it is true that you must consider that side as your main focus.]

The opinions of the two managers aligned.

Henry also gladly accepted it, and now he had to convey the decided fact to the general viewers.

[The blind status has been lifted.]

The screen turned back on.

Henry mixed his own thoughts with the gathered opinions.

After calmly laying out the reasons, he drew a conclusion.

“…For those reasons, after much thought, I have made a decision. For the time being, live broadcasts will be scheduled only once a week, and until the foundation of the channel is established, I will meet you, the viewers, mainly through videos.”

[So suddenly like this? ㅠㅠㅠㅠ]

[Ah, watching this after work was my pleasure lately…]

“I am sorry. I also felt that there is a lack of variety. This is the academy, and unless there is a special reason, I cannot leave. I judged that showing the same appearance repeatedly is not very positive either.”

[Lack of variety??]

[He means his range of activity is narrow;; Watching this was my pleasure lately ㅠㅠ]

[It’s a relief that he’ll at least upload videos frequently, but it’s true that it’s disappointing. It’s hard to find someone who commits to their character this hard.]

[It’s not because you aren’t making enough revenue, is it?]

“Gratefully, I am receiving the love of you, the viewers, but it is true that a large income is not yet coming from either side. Of course, I am not broadcasting for the purpose of money, but to lay the foundation first…”

Henry explained sincerely.

That while money was money, he would prioritize long-term growth as his goal.

Now the talent bead he needed to purchase right now was a whopping 1.88 million won.

While he might be able to fill that amount with the ‘sponsorships’ obtained through broadcasting like this, anything beyond that would be difficult.

‘From Tier 3, the price will probably jump even higher.’

It would likely be an amount impossible to cover through sponsorships.

‘If I keep earning the same amount as now… it will take at least a hundred days.’

This was correct.

Even if it was slow for now, it was for Henry himself to grow in the long run.

And Henry was more confident than anyone when it came to waiting.

It was then.

Trying to react to the sponsorship message, Henry froze in place.

‘100,000 won?’

A whopping 100,000 won!

Out of nowhere, an enormous sum had arrived.

Normally, receiving 20,000 or 30,000 won only after completing a difficult mission was the most he got!

But.

“Thank you sincerely. However, it is not a monetary issue.”

Henry struggled to maintain his composure.

Hadn’t the managers said so?

Sponsorships were only temporary, and he must not keep being swayed by them…

“…”

And the managers had not given him any advice for this kind of situation.

If it was 100,000 won, that could happen.

But what about this situation?

When receiving such a question in this situation?

[Sir Knight froze lolol]

[Ah~~ a whale finally appeared lol]

[Oop Oop! Oop Oop! Oop Oop! Oop Oop! Oop Oop! Oop Oop!]

[Are you still not going to broadcast even with this??? Really??? lol]

The viewers were bursting with laughter.

This was fine. The reaction was good, but what on earth was he supposed to do next?

‘No, I should make at least that much judgment.’

The manager chat was silent, as if they had stepped away for a moment.

Although he had relied on them in this highly unfamiliar situation, Henry was originally not the type to excessively rely on someone.

For he had learned long ago that they could not solve all his problems.

His judgment was quick, and his execution was even swifter.

“I will do… no, it’s not a money issue… er, I don’t know what I should say…”

An awkward expression. An attitude of sheer embarrassment, and a face as if he felt incredibly self-conscious about having to reverse what he had just said.

Henry had to be firm in front of opponents he needed to defeat, but this was the result of realizing that it was different when dealing with the mages.

[Ah, is he succumbing to capitalism today too lol]

[It was too much money to refuse lolol]

[Oop Oop! Oop Oop! Oop Oop! Oop Oop! Oop Oop! Oop Oop!]

[Oop Oop! He is a god!]

In the blink of an eye, 400,000 won had been earned.

Should he hold out a bit longer?

After contemplating for an instant, Henry made his decision.

“I will work hard.”

There was no reason to hold out any longer.

‘Oop Oop’ had sufficiently revealed their intentions.

There would be nothing stupider than missing the opportunity by hesitating for no reason.

“That was sincere. I simply thought my ability was lacking to do both, and to grow the channel in the long run…”

“Growth as a knight.”

[He says it without even batting an eye lolol]

[What does the channel growing have to do with growth lolol]

[Just looking at his face, he looks 100% sincere lol]

“I am sincere. With the money sponsored by the viewers, I purchased the talent bead, and it is likely thanks to that that I can use Chief Instructor Rousseau’s training ground like this now.”

When he had no talent, Henry was nothing.

Because he was able to handle mana, the swordsmanship he had honed could shine, and he was also able to put Pyke in his place.

“I will strive to bring joy to you, the viewers. However, the reason is not to extract sponsorships, but simply a feeling of gratitude for giving me such an opportunity.”

Henry stopped talking.

Quietly, he waited while looking at the screen with eyes that could not be more serious.

Innumerable chats rising up.

But these were only insubstantial messages.

Because the ‘real ones’ were still watching Henry’s state.

And.

The mage named Oop Oop continued to speak while adding a thousand won at a time.

It could be showing off their funds, or perhaps testing Henry’s response.

And in such an unknown situation,

Henry’s philosophy was that he must go with a direct approach.

“I am only grateful. Although it is unfortunate that I cannot repay you.”

‘Did I misjudge?’

For a split second he thought so, but there was no tremor in Henry’s expression.

“I do not view the viewers as money.”

Honestly, this was mixed with a lie.

If he couldn’t earn money?

Naturally, he wouldn’t be able to use the sponsorship shop either, and then the very reason to broadcast would disappear.

However, it was sincere that he did not view them solely as money.

The feeling of gratitude was also real.

Whether they liked that answer,

[Giving a mission. How long do you think it will take to go up to Class B?]

Oop Oop handed over a new proposal.

“The regular exam is one month away at the earliest. Other exams may be conducted unexpectedly, but I cannot speak on that part.”

[Then that’s too far. Anyway, I’ll give it as a mission from now on. No free sponsorships. Since you rejected it, Sir Knight.]

[Oop Oop-jwa lolol]

[Sir Knight, then you are broadcasting, right? You changed your plans, correct??]

“I did not know you would welcome me this much. It was something I had thought of vaguely, and I feel now that I had completely missed the mark. From now on…”

Just as he was about to continue some useless words,

“A visitor.”

The sound announcing a visitor filled Rousseau’s training ground.

“It is probably Instructor Rousseau. I will resume the broadcast shortly.”

What was it this time?

It was probably not something negative.

He opened the door with expectation, but the face that popped out was unexpected.

“Henry!”

“…Austin.”

A lively voice. A highly excited expression. Henry’s roommate, who was always lighthearted, was there.

“What is it?”

“There is a very important matter. Would I have disturbed your training for some trivial thing? The genius of the era, Henry Camilton?”

“…So, what is the matter?”

He had given him a hint to come find him if anything happened, but to think he would come right away like this.

If it was a trivial story, he intended to send him back immediately.

However, the details Austin brought up were very different from Henry’s expectations.

“They say there will be a class observation tomorrow! Knights from prestigious families will come and watch…”

“An observation class? It has nothing to do with us.”

It was an event that occurred irregularly, but Class C shouldn’t be affected.

However, at the subsequent words, Henry could grasp the situation.

“They said the Marquisate of Timothy insisted on watching it. Did Bane praise you?”

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