Chapter 74: “Truly Useful Information I Wanted to Know!”

Right after the conference ended, as the director had announced, the official VTuber channel of Ionics uploaded the preview video (PV) for Snowflake Queen Camilla.

• New Skin Preview (Snowflake Queen Camilla)

[The dancing warrior of the battlefield, Camilla, never stops dancing even in the dead of winter.

With a special power that only emerges in winter battlefields, she has become an even stronger presence than before.

Snowflake Queen Camilla—be wary of her dance!

If you’re mesmerized by her beauty and lose focus, you’ll find your feet frozen in place before you know it.]

“Would you like to dance with me?

But be warned, if you miss even a single step, you’ll have to face the consequences.”

The PV video, starting with the unique narration characteristic of Abyss—often described as “cringe-worthy” by most—had a slightly different vibe from the in-game footage shown at the conference.

Unlike the in-game demonstration clips, this video included a brief explanation of the character’s story and the skin’s lore, showcasing how much effort Ionics had put into the skin.

The video differed from previous PVs in both length and structure.

As if acknowledging the effort of the developers, the video’s views skyrocketed.

The new skin for the popular game Abyss, Snowflake Queen Camilla, quickly rose to the top of trending videos in just half a day, earning widespread praise.

The audience’s response was overwhelmingly positive.

[Top Comments]

• *Wow, after pressuring Ionics, they finally gave us this skin??

Guess game companies only produce results when you push them hard!*

ㄴ We bullied Ionics, and Snowflake Queen Camilla came out.

ㄴ Looks like you need to scold game companies whether they do well or not.

ㄴ The devs must be crying tears of blood.

ㄴ *Let’s keep it up!

(Camilla emoji giving a thumbs up while smiling on a rocket)*

ㄴ What even is this emoji? LOL

ㄴ It’s an emoji that was released and then discontinued because it didn’t sell well.

• (03:43) I’m usually a hot-blooded guy, haha, but even I could melt Snowflake Queen Camilla.

ㄴ Ugh, another cringe comment.

ㄴ But the dialogue and voice tone seem deliberately seductive.

ㄴ These comments are wild, and yet 20% of the player base is female—amazing.

ㄴ Women are worse… they obsess over Renoc and Dan.

ㄴ Just Google it, and you’ll see the depths of fandom.

ㄴ Renoc X Dan—A taciturn undertaker and a cold assassin, standing back-to-back like true men.

ㄴ Ugh, just hearing that makes me nauseous.

ㄴ There’s even Camilla X Theodora fanfic—why does this exist?

ㄴ Because there’s demand…

• *(07:12) Watching this video really makes me appreciate Ionics’ effort.

As a dance major, I noticed that they included moves we actually learn and use in school.

It’s amazing.

I’ve avoided Camilla because she seemed too difficult to play, but with such a beautiful skin and familiar movements, I’m thinking of giving her a try.*

ㄴ Wow, you’re amazing!

ㄴ I majored in street dance, and Camilla’s dance animations are so realistic it always surprises me.

ㄴ Apparently, Ionics put so much effort into Camilla that they haven’t touched her since release.

ㄴ Haha, if they patch her wrong, it could break everything.

ㄴ Is that profile picture you?

ㄴ Kojaim? Kojaim? Kojaim?

ㄴ Hey, author Jeong Hye-rim, you can have Choi Pil-kyu, the 28th descendant of the Gyeongbuk Choi clan!

ㄴ Pil-kyu, Pil-kyu…

The overwhelming enthusiasm for the new skin continued to spread, with fans expressing their excitement through jokes, admiration, and endless speculation.

And among all the comments, there was one that received an unusually high number of likes and replies, making it stand out.

• I’m happy. I’m happy to be a Camilla player, and I’m happy that our game is a god-tier game.

ㄴ Teacher ㅠㅠㅠㅠ

ㄴ Kayak! Kayak! Kayak! Kayak! Kayak! Kayak!

ㄴ Already excited at the thought of making a montage with Snowflake Queen Camilla—Kayak, big thumbs up LOL

ㄴ I hope Kayak dubs Snowflake Queen Camilla’s voice lines.

ㄴ Who is this person, and why do they have so many likes? Are they famous?

ㄴ Well…

ㄴ Yes, we’ve informed you.

ㄴ Ah, you know Kayak. Kayak is a streamer on Twishy who’s been playing Abyss since its dark days—he’s the real OG.

ㄴ Ugh, these gallery guys have even invaded the VTuber space now.

ㄴ Teacher, is it true that if we wait at the cinema, we can have a fan meeting?

‘Kayak is live!’

• Abyss: The New World – Cinematic Recap Before Watching

Kayak’s stream went live at an unusual time—1 PM in the afternoon.

Typically, his streams started late at night, around 8–9 PM.

Yesterday, due to the conference, he streamed at 5 PM, and today, for some unknown reason, he went live at 1 PM.

Just two hours earlier, Kayak had left a comment on Ionics’ official VTuber channel.

His fans, who had eagerly liked and replied to that comment, flocked straight to his stream.

[Chat Messages]

[HAHAHAHA]

[Teacher, did you see your comment got the third most likes?]

[We should’ve pushed it to first place, where’s your sense, guys?]

[If you haven’t liked it yet, hurry up and do it!]

[Let’s go binge-watch the cinematics~~]

[There are too many cinematic episodes… how long will it take to watch them all?]

[Will I have trouble understanding the movie if I don’t watch the cinematics?]

[Did you have lunch? LOL, I had braised short ribs.]

The first official Abyss movie, Abyss: The New World, would hit theaters starting next week, right after the release of Snowflake Queen Camilla.

It had been revealed during the conference that the movie would connect all previous Abyss series installments.

Those who had only focused on the game and never watched the cinematics were now eager to catch up.

Of course, if they weren’t planning to watch the movie, there would be no reason to revisit the cinematics.

However, since Ionics announced that they would be distributing coupon codes for skins to moviegoers, it was hard to find anyone willing to skip it.

[Chat Messages Continued]

[Going to the movies alone feels kinda weird.]

[Like this if you have no one to go watch the movie with LOL.]

[I’m planning to watch it with my crush who also likes Abyss!! LOL.]

[Get out.]

[I’m going with my bros, damn.]

[Everyone’s going with someone… I’m going alone.]

[Wait, weren’t we all supposed to be introverted, awkward loners?]

[Whatever~ I’ll just keep watching the movie on repeat until Snowflake Queen Camilla appears—who needs a girlfriend or friends?]

Even though the stream hadn’t officially started and the streamer himself had yet to arrive, around 3,000 viewers had already gathered, chatting enthusiastically about the game and the upcoming movie.

“Hello, today’s stream will be a full recap of the Abyss cinematics from the very first episode to the latest.

We may or may not play Abyss after that… but most likely, we won’t.

So, if you’re here to watch gameplay, you can leave now.”

It was at that moment that Kayak appeared.

“Today’s stream is a cinematic screening,” she greeted everyone, getting straight to the point.

At the same time, she adjusted the screen, and the very first cinematic started playing.

[Chat Messages]

[LOL, why is she in such a hurry?]

[She sounds exactly the same as yesterday.]

[Look at how excited she is, LOL, so cute.]

[I’ve never seen her this hyped before, it’s kinda weird.]

[My burger delivery hasn’t even arrived yet, and she’s already started ㅠㅠ.]

Kayak remained silent afterward.

Whether it was to focus herself or to let viewers immerse in the experience, the only sounds that could be heard were the faint rustlings as she adjusted her seat.

— Long ago, chaos descended upon the Abyss continent, and various heroes began to appear across the land…

[Chat Messages]

[Even watching this now, I still can’t get used to it.]

[LOL, look at these graphics. Absolute trash-tier.]

[This is… Abyss?]

[Not just the graphics, the story is a mess too.]

[Hmm… just watching this makes me feel bored.]

The first cinematic perfectly encapsulated all the early problems of Abyss, making it inevitable for viewers to react negatively.

However, as the four-minute video ended and transitioned to the next, and then the one after that, people gradually began to focus on the content itself.

— Who are you? There’s no way I wouldn’t recognize a swordsman of your caliber…

— Renoc. An undertaker.

[Chat Messages]

[Damn.]

[Holy crap, this is so badass.]

[Swordsman hype is off the charts, LOL. I’m gonna play Renoc later.]

[Our Renoc grandpa is killing it ㅠㅠ.]

[Is Camilla not going to show up?]

“Camilla will be appearing soon,” Kayak finally spoke for the first time in response to a viewer’s question.

As if on cue, Camilla appeared on screen.

— If we all stop fighting and dance together, the continent will find peace…

— I have no choice but to bring peace to the continent with my dance!

[Chat Messages]

[LOL, was this really Camilla’s backstory?]

[She’s actually insane, LOL.]

[There’s nothing but flowers in her head…]

[Big-chested girls really do lack brains, huh.]

[Hey, watch it.]

[What kind of mindset even came up with this…]

Just then, a donation message popped up on the screen, breaking the quiet flow of the stream.

<Snowflake Queen Camilla has donated 1,000 KRW!>

— Teacher, did you know that Camilla grew up on a small island at the edge of the continent, where she learned to dance from a young age and developed the belief that everything can be solved through dance? This concept was inspired by the childhood of the now-legendary dancer Ruen van Eyck, who has long since passed away.

[HAHAHAHAHAHAA]

[Ah… okay…]

[I see…]

[Ugh, Kay teacher!]

[If you’re gonna donate, start with at least 10,000 won, for f*’s sake.]**

[Unit price!!!!]

[Wow, LOL, this was such useful information I really wanted to know.]

The donation instantly shattered the immersion.

It was the kind of message that cluelessly dug into details no one really cared about, and the viewers’ reactions were cold.

However, Kayak’s reaction was a little different from theirs.

Tap—

[?? What’s happening?]

[Why did it stop?]

[Bathroom break?]

[Ugh, it’s because of that clueless donation.]

[Let’s just ban that guy or raise the donation price.]

Kayak pressed the spacebar to pause the video and finally spoke.

“Oh, you know about Ruen van Eyck…! Camilla’s actual modeling was based on his movements! I didn’t think anyone besides me knew that!”

Her voice, now more animated, spilled out rapid-fire explanations.

“When Camilla uses her Q skill, her left elbow slightly sticks out—it’s actually a unique trait of the real-life model!”

“Ionic is amazing for incorporating such details when designing Camilla, which is why it’s impossible not to love her.”

“There are many other hidden elements too. Should we go over them one by one before continuing with the video?”

[You bastard who donated that damn info…]

[Teacher… please, I beg you, stop.]

[LOL, yeah… we really don’t care.]

[Just play the next cinematic already!]

[They’ve opened Pandora’s box.]

Kayak’s explanation continued for another 20 minutes.