“Hello, viewers. The long-awaited day has arrived. The 1st Annual EoWar Streamer Tournament, its grand opening is about to begin. I am the caster, Bang Hyeong-jae. And next to me are the streamer, Maple, and commentator, Kang Seong-hoon.”
The three men bow their heads.
The official broadcast, shot in a similar manner to the last time, had a different, more refined atmosphere compared to the personal streams.
However, true to the nature of internet broadcasting, their banter was free and lively.
“Alright, Gongspi has just surpassed 30,000 viewers. Starting with such a number, it’s clear to see the level of interest the viewers have for this tournament.”
“What does Gongspi mean?”
“Oh, it’s a combination of official broadcast and the KOSPI index. It means the number of viewers has surpassed 30,000.”
Bang Hyeong-jae, who had hosted many tournaments on the Switch official broadcast, broke the ice with a casual comment.
“On the day of the tournament, with only a little time left until the start, we’ll be deciding the matchups for the 4 teams and conducting a brief pre-match interview.”
“Since the opposing teams are decided on the day, there’s no way to prepare specific strategies or tactics in advance.”
“Just a reminder, the rules designated for an even more thrilling tournament. Let’s keep that in mind.”
“And the so-called ‘dobbang’—to prevent players from secretly watching the official broadcast, there will be a 5-minute delay on both the official and streamer broadcasts.”
“Also, to prevent cheating like proxy play, participating streamers must ensure that their cameras show at least their upper body. Please keep that in mind.”
The warnings were explained in a serious yet gentle tone, and now it was time for the eagerly awaited drawing of the matchups.
“This time, the fate of the 4 teams lies in my hands. Which team will face which team? It will all be decided in this box.”
“I heard you got some flak last time, caster Bang Hyeong-jae.”
“Well, as they say, even anti-fans are fans. I hope my fanbase grows with this opportunity.”
“You’ll live a long life, I envy you.”
Hahaha!
In the chat, reactions like “The comedy trio is back” and “Smooth presentation” appear.
With a satisfied face, Bang Hyeong-jae gives the “okay” sign from the producer, reaches into the box, and pulls out the match-up papers.
“The 1st EoWar Streamer Tournament will be divided into Group A and Group B. The winners will be classified into Group C, and the losers into Group D for matches next week.”
“Now, let’s cut to the chase and reveal the real bracket. Which teams will face off?”
A silly drumroll effect echoes as the results are revealed in Bang Hyeong-jae’s hands.
Two pieces of paper unfold, and inside they read:
“Team Kim-Gun and Team Jackie! These two teams will be in Group A and will play the first match!”
“Naturally, the remaining teams, Team Pano and Team Jose, will be grouped into Group B for their matches.”
The chat explodes with excitement.
Bang Hyeong-jae skillfully reads through the messages, picking out those that stir interest yet avoid controversy.
“Milk-colored Yoon Su-a fighting, Team Kim-Gun has won, Jose and Jackie in the loser’s bracket, Di-geut-di-geut… Some people are already confident in the victory and defeat.”
“It’s still too early to decide. Unexpected results could happen.”
“Watching these games can’t be boring, right? We’re holding an event where anyone who guesses the ranking of the 4 teams will receive a small prize. If you want to participate, type ‘!VictoryGod’ in the chat.”
“Now, let’s begin with a brief pre-match interview with Team Kim-Gun, who will be playing in Group A.”
As he speaks, the stream shows the streamers on screen.
Streamers who usually use their cams show their faces. Those who usually stream without a cam have a setup showing only their upper bodies.
“It’s been a short, but long 2-week training period. Coach Kim-Gun, what rank do you predict your team will finish in?”
“Isn’t that a cliché question? Of course, we’ll be 1st.”
“True, if the coach shows uncertainty, it could lower the morale of the players.”
Without hesitation, Coach Kim-Gun answers, and behind him, the confident faces of his players appear.
Bang Hyeong-jae nods and continues the interview.
“DeadSong, there are rumors that your form has improved greatly in preparation for this tournament. I hear you’ve even earned the grand nickname ‘Steel Shield DeadSong.’”
“Ah, that nickname is a bit overwhelming. It’s too much. It’s true that my form has improved. After training under the harsh guidance of our coach, I now approach the game with a different perspective. After the tournament, I even expect to rise in rank when I play solo ranked.”
Interviews with DeadSong and the rest of the team continue.
Bang Hyeong-jae’s question also turned toward Su-a.
“Yes, I’ve heard. ‘Let’s hear Su-a’s voice’—we’ll now meet Su-a, who has been receiving a lot of requests in the chat.”
“Hello, it’s Su-a.”
“Ah, Su-a, what rank do you expect your team to finish in?”
“I want to say 1st, but there are so many strong teams. Regardless of the result, I’m determined to give it my all.”
“That’s a great attitude. You’re the highest tier in your team and playing the ace position. Is there a player from another team that you think will be particularly difficult to face?”
“Hmm… There are two people who come to mind right now.”
Su-a, who had been thinking for a moment, then spoke.
“I feel like it will be tough against O Dae-sik from Team Pano and Molru from Team Jackie.”
“I can understand with O Dae-sik since he’s been on a winning streak in scrims, but Molru… he’s been getting a lot of comments about joining the wrong team and that his team is falling apart. That’s surprising.”
“Both of them are skilled players.”
“By the way, I heard you have a special connection with Molru. Didn’t you misunderstand him as a user of illegal programs but later realized his skill and took him under your wing?”
“Yes… It was a huge mistake on my part, but fortunately, he forgave me.”
“Funny enough, the matchups turned out this way. You’ll be facing him soon. How do you feel about that?”
“It is a bit daunting, but EoWar is a team game. I think our team’s teamwork is superior.”
“Great, thank you. That was Kim-Gun Team, showing their unique confidence through their interviews.”
“Next, let’s meet the team in Group A that will face off against Kim-Gun Team, Team Jackie.”
With Bang Hyeong-jae’s words, the screen and audio switched.
Greetings like “Hello!” were broadcast.
It was a lively and energetic team, the kind of atmosphere that instantly makes you think of the word “harmonious.”
Bang Hyeong-jae, focusing on the streamers’ voices and screens, let out a small gasp.
“Ha.”
He had witnessed something on the stream that was completely different from what he had expected.
A bit surprised, he quickly regained his composure like a professional.
However, not everyone was as composed.
Bang Hyeong-jae nudged the person next to him, who was staring with his mouth agape, with his elbow.
“Kang Seong-hoon, the commentator, you’re going to drop your jaw.”
The three of them, including Bang Hyeong-jae, were being broadcast in real time.
Kang Seong-hoon’s awestruck expression while looking at someone’s cam screen was all visible too.
Bang Hyeong-jae subtly hinted to Kang Seong-hoon to pull himself together, giving him a playful reprimand.
Snapping back to his senses, Kang Seong-hoon waved his hands and explained.
“Oh, no, it’s not that. I’ve been a fan of Molru for a long time. But I never expected to see this.”
“See what?”
“…She’s incredibly beautiful.”
And indeed, it was true.
The appearance of the streamer ‘Molru’ on the cam screen had such an impact.
Even Kang Seong-hoon, who was usually known for being stern and composed, reacted this way.
“Molru is a man, huh, Kang Seong-hoon?”
“No, it’s just that I’m a fan. I didn’t mean it like that.”
“We got to see a different side of Kang Seong-hoon, the commentator.”
“It seems the interview is ready. Now, let’s go ahead and interview Molru, the player who stole Kang Seong-hoon’s heart. Molru, are you ready?”
“Yes.”
Molru’s cam screen zooms in as a soft voice rings out.
On one side, there’s the commentator’s screen, and on the other, Molru’s screen fills the broadcast.
The chat window starts to erupt with activity.
Most of the comments were reactions to Molru’s revealed upper body.
“Hmm… It seems like you had to turn on the cam because of this tournament, but do you plan on doing cam streams in the future?”
“Is that a question?”
“It was an ad-lib to catch the viewers’ needs.”
Bang Hyeong-jae smoothly deflects, sensing the mood of the situation.
The producer looked slightly upset with the unexpected move, but this was necessary.
Since all the attention was already on Molru’s cam, asking questions about the game would be pointless.
[ᄁᄇ]
[The commentator is doing great, haha]
[How can he not turn on his cam with that body?]
[Why wasn’t the cam on before?]
[Look at those muscles… geez]
[Teacher, I’m having bad thoughts… is that bad?]
[It’s hard to hold back]
[No wonder he never turned on the cam]
[Crazy men…]
[Water buffaloes;]
“This is the real question. Actually, this is a standard question we ask all the ace players, but how do you think your team will rank?”
“1st.”
“Wow, you answered decisively without hesitation. However, the viewers don’t seem to agree with that. The live poll for the ‘God of Victory’ predicts that Team Jackie will be ranked the lowest.”
“Everyone’s lost their minds.”
Bang Hyeong-jae, taken aback by the words that seemed out of place for such a pure-sounding voice, quickly changed the subject.
“Uh? Yes, that’s what they’re saying. Yes. The vote can be modified until the God of Victory match starts, so if anyone wants to change their prediction, feel free to do so.”
And with a bit of humor, the interview ended.
“That was a unique interview that gave us a good look at the atmosphere of both teams. The 2030 EoWar Streamer Battle, awaited by 40,000 viewers, is ready! The preparations are complete, so let’s dive straight into the match.”
The game begins—!
And thus, the opening began.
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