Chapter 30: The Rise of Grim Reaper TV

Baek Soul was a necromancer.

This explained why videos of Cheon Yeoul,

who never engaged in social media, were all over the internet.

「Skill Activated」
「Unique Skill: Soul Contract」
「Grade: S」
「You can use all your magic power to form contracts with souls. ]

[The number of undead you can contract is limited, but each one becomes immensely powerful. ]

[The stronger the bond with the contracted undead, the greater their strength.」

Ghostly figures appeared.

Each one carried a camera.

Though Cheon Yeoul couldn’t see,

her heightened senses enabled her to detect their presence.

“…This energy… Don’t tell me you used necromancy?”

“They’re my personal cameramen,” Baek Soul replied cheerfully.

“Cameramen…?”

“Hehe, they’re also exclusively for you, senior.”

Despite Cheon Yeoul’s fame as a hunter,

the fact that a mere fan account had millions of subscribers was a testament to Baek Soul’s exceptional talent.

In reality, the role of a cameraman was crucial in the video production and editing industry.

A cameraman wasn’t just someone holding a camera.

They had to anticipate the flow of a scene, capture the perfect moment,

and immediately understand what viewers wanted to see,

delivering ideal angles and cinematic techniques.

Especially when filming fast-paced action or tense moments,

such skills and experience were invaluable.

For a video to feel immersive, the camera had to flawlessly track a person’s movements,

and how those tense moments were captured often dictated the intensity of a scene.

And these ghostly cameramen, immune to gravity and floating effortlessly in the air, were unparalleled.

“Especially when filming a hunter’s battle scenes, camera work is key. ”

“It’s not enough to just use a high-quality camera. ”

“The cameraman needs to read the flow and follow perfectly. ”

“The ghosts I summon are perfectly in sync with me, so they can capture precisely what I envision. ”

“That’s why your combat videos look so seamless.”

Cheon Yeoul started to understand after hearing Baek Soul’s explanation.

No matter how flashy her battles were, if they weren’t captured properly,

the videos would just be mediocre records.

But Baek Soul’s ghostly cameramen could hover like drones,

capturing every angle of a battle with unparalleled precision.

Moreover, they intuitively understood what viewers wanted to see,

delivering ideal perspectives and narratives.

“So, you’re saying that while I fight, your undead cameramen automatically adjust their angles and record everything?”

“Yes! To ensure we don’t miss a single one of your actions, multiple cameramen record from various angles simultaneously. ”

“That way, during editing, we have a variety of perspectives, making the videos more dynamic.”

“Ghosts filming me… I never imagined such a thing.”

“Hehe, with the cameramen and editors ready, you don’t need to worry about a thing, senior.”

If Cheon Yeoul could focus without sweating the small details, it was good news for her.

“Well then, shall we get started?”

Villain hunting.

But Baek Soul stepped in front of her.

“Wait, senior. Are you really planning to film content like that?”

“Huh? Is there a problem?”

Baek Soul sighed deeply.

Her determination was commendable.

Cheon Yeoul’s boldness was one of her strengths, but…

When it came to content creation, she didn’t seem to grasp the basics of flow.

Moreover, no matter how much her hair had turned red or how she walked around with her eyes closed,

the public could still recognize Cheonma’s face.

The brutal videos they were about to record didn’t align with the image of Korea’s fifth-ranked S-rank hunter, Cheonma.

A new concept was needed.

“You need a concept,” Baek Soul said.

“A concept?”

“For example, think of it this way. Just hunting villains won’t automatically bring in views.”

” These days, people don’t just watch simple fights. ”

“They want a story, a theme that draws them in and keeps them watching until the end. ”

“That’s what drives the views.”

Cheon Yeoul listened quietly.

“For instance, let’s say you defeat a villain. ”

“That’s just another combat video. ”

“But what if you added something more to the fight?”

“So, what are you suggesting specifically?”

Baek Soul grinned and handed her a wide-brimmed hat and an eye patch.

“Give it back to them in kind.”

On BloodTube, a platform infamous for its content, three leading channels were dominating: Hunter Hunt, Justice TV, and Kidnap King.

These channels boasted massive popularity for a simple reason they successfully targeted Cheonma, Korea’s fifth-ranked S-rank hunter.

But now, they were outraged.

“What the hell? Are you kidding me?”

“I wanted to mess around with an S-rank’s body, but why did Blood Demon take Cheonma away?”

“We did all the work, and now Blood Demon gets all the credit? This is infuriating!”

“Do you know how many millions of views Cheonma would bring us?”

BloodTube operated on a system where more views meant more profit,

access to Blood Crystals, and mastery of the Blood Demon Arts.

The stronger your channel’s performance,

the stronger you became a system that bound villains to BloodTube with loyalty.

Rather than joining a guild or the association,

being a villain allowed for more power and money.

And Cheonma was the perfect target.

“She’s pretty, popular with the public, and righteous to the core.”

“We’d crush her and throw her under us in an instant.”

“We should do it live brutal torture, maybe even sexual humiliation.”

“The donations would explode, and those scumbag viewers would flood the stream with their twisted desires.”

“But Blood Demon suddenly decides to make her his disciple and takes her away?!”

“Unbelievable. Didn’t even bother sharing some Blood Crystals or arts.”

“Maybe because you’re too stupid to learn even if he did.”

“Still, it’s unfair! We bust our asses filming for a few measly Blood Crystals and a handful of techniques.”

” Meanwhile, she gets an easy ride as Blood Demon’s disciple.”

“Yeah, you’re right.”

They had complained to the producer before, but the response was always the same:

“Do not question Blood Demon’s decisions.”

The producer, as always, was inflexible.

“Ugh, maybe I should just quit.”

“Should we just transfer to another group?”

“Honestly, with our skills, we’d be treated well wherever we go.”

“Then go ahead. As for me, BloodTube suits me just fine.”

“Yeah, same here. I was just saying.”

“S-rank and above skills can only be obtained through initial awakening or taking down world bosses.”

” But here, as long as you make good videos, Blood Demon teaches you martial arts.”

Their words were heavy with discontent, yet none of them dared openly defy Blood Demon.

Though they growled and grumbled, their complaints remained unspoken beyond clenched teeth.

A sigh broke the tense silence.

One of the villains lit a cigarette, watching the smoke curl upward before it dissolved into the air, fading as though symbolizing their murky futures.

The sun began to set. Shadows stretched long across the ground, only to shrink and disappear into the encroaching dusk.

And then, from those fleeting shadows, a figure emerged.

The silhouette wore a wide-brimmed black hat and an eye patch, exuding an eerie presence.

Buzz!

A surge of dark energy radiated outward, the oppressive aura unmistakable.

The Reverse Blood Demon Heart Technique unfurled its malevolent power.

From the depths of her core, a sinister, blood-tinged energy surged upward, unrestrained.

「S-rank skill, Blood Demon Arts, activated」

「Heavenly Demon Techniques: Solitary Cloud Godstep」
「Heavenly Demon Concealment Arts」

With an inexhaustible reserve of demonic energy now at her disposal,

Cheon Yeoul unleashed her techniques to their fullest extent.

Even the air couldn’t register her movements.

If there was the slightest gap in the world, she could slip through it.

No wall or boundary could confine her.

There was no sound. No trace.

She was like the wind. No, even the wind carried more presence than her silence.

In the stillness, she moved like a phantom, weaving between them unseen.

Even with their eyes wide open, all they could sense was a faint shift in the air,

as though something intangible had brushed past them.

The ominous figure, dressed like a reaper, lingered above them.

Yet, the trio of villains remained oblivious.

The villains remained completely unaware.

[What’s up with BloodTube these days?]
There’s suddenly nothing worth watching.
Why is that?

(Why~? Emoji)

Right? “Re-Education TV” was supposed to stream today, but there’s no news.

That bastard’s been doing well lately.

Should I cancel my membership?

Same here, thinking about it.

It jumped from 4,990 won to 7,990 won. Is that even fair?

Compared to other streaming platforms, it’s still cheap. Why complain?

Screw that! It’s just annoying when there’s no content!

[Looks like “Kidnap King” is MIA too.]

Anyone know when “Kidnap King” is streaming next?

No announcements at all.

(Late again)

Dunno. I’m subscribed, but yeah, nothing lately.

Is he retiring or something? Lol.

Aren’t all the channels quiet these days? Feels weird.

Ugh, need something to kill time, where the hell are they?

[“Hunter Hunting” channel seems to be on hiatus too.]

Is the BloodTube algorithm broken? So many channels are inactive these days.

Doesn’t seem like an algorithm issue.

“Hunter Hunting” hasn’t updated recently either.

Even “Re-Education TV” is silent. Did they all go on vacation together? Lol.

What kind of vacation? They’re villains!

Killing people is their idea of fun; their content is their vacation. Lol.

[Isn’t it weird how all the villain channels are quiet?]

Popular villain channels on BloodTube have gone completely dark lately.

“Re-Education TV,” “Kidnap King,” all of them are silent.

They promised that gladiator showdown content, but maybe they just made their money and bailed?

Damn, I was really looking forward to that gladiator content.

They probably earned a fortune and decided to call it quits. Lol.

[Just found an insane new channel!]
(Link)

I was wandering around since there’s nothing to watch on BloodTube,

and I found this new channel. It’s freaking awesome! Lol.

They go after their own kind, and the content is intense!

No kidding, the dopamine rush from this channel is next-level.

What’s the channel about?

Villains hunting other villains.

The creator’s got this grim reaper vibe, taking them down one by one.

Whoa.

The quality is amazing, but for some reason, it’s not that well-known yet.

It’s still under 50,000 subscribers? Is it really that good?

Seriously, it’s incredible. The production quality is insane.

The Grim Reaper pays back the villains exactly what they did to their victims.

Wearing that black hat, the vibe is on another level.

Isn’t it similar to “Re-Education TV”?

The vibe’s similar, but this one’s way darker.

“Re-Education TV” feels like child’s play compared to this.

This channel straight-up targets their coworkers and takes them out using the same tactics they’re known for.

[Grim Reaper TV is wild!]

(Screenshot)

(Thumbnail of Grim Reaper TV’s latest video)

Holy crap, lol.

Turns out the reason all the popular channels disappeared is that the Grim Reaper wiped them out.

Look at their faces when they meet the Reaper they’re totally out of it.

The editing is clean, and the action scenes are filmed perfectly.

What is this?

Why are the “Big 3” villains kneeling there?

Lolololol.

Wow, they gave “Kidnap King” a taste of his own medicine.

That bastard used to show off, kidnapping celebrities and torturing them.

Now that it’s happening to him, he’s cowering.

Hypocrisy at its finest.

Bullies the weak but bows to the strong.

Worth subscribing?

Absolutely. This channel is going to blow up soon.

The upload speed is decent, and everything feels so fresh. Lol.

But won’t they run out of content at this rate?

If they wipe out all the villains on BloodTube, they’ll just move on to villains in other organizations.

Makes sense.