I May Be a Virtual Youtuber, but I Still Go to Work-Chapter 151

When their favorite player was struggling, they went as far as to say, “I can’t forgive my teammate for holding back my favorite player,” causing chaos in the chat.

And those who only came to watch Magia were acting in a similar manner.

You think the chat managers should take care of it while Magia is busy gaming?

Today, all six members of Parallel were participating, so even the usual chat managers, who would help when things got slow, were in full crisis mode.

Magia had arranged to handle the official broadcast herself, so the other rooms were working with Gongsun Yeon to ensure that Magia wasn’t burdened. This had already been planned out beforehand.

Naturally, the Sluggers were upset.

They knew Parallel wasn’t exactly “clean” (in terms of reputation), and they understood that chat managers would be under heavy pressure on days like this. But regardless, whether they became fans because of Magia or just because they liked the first-generation talents, they all shared the same love for them.

Magia had only shown interest in the fans who liked the first-generation talents.

So, whether they wanted it or not, many had ended up as part of the fanbase of the entire group, the Hakoshi (fans of the whole group).

However, if the chat became toxic, intervening and arguing with these viewers would only make the fans seem unrefined. They could easily end up getting banned alongside the trolls they were trying to protect.

The top-tier fans raise the heat in the chat.

Just like when the Sluggers’ presence faded during Bachubachu’s tournament, in the end, the chat became a battle of firepower. If you spam the chat enough, the Sluggers who had been there for a long time would inevitably have the upper hand over the newcomers.

— Don’t say anything bad about our Dori and Hedgehog!

— Magia! Magia! Magia! Magia! Magia! Magia! Magia! Magia! Magia! Magia! Magia! Magia!

— Get rid of the dead weight.

— Here, I’m going to lay down the smoke, shoot them in the head with a shotgun, lay down the smoke, lay down the smoke, and shoot them in the head with a shotgun.

— Endure the weight of the MVP candidate.

— Gia, you’re the daughter of BattleColosseum!!! Gia, you’re the daughter of BattleColosseum!!!

— Endure as much as you love!! groan

— Yeah, Magia’s going to do everything anyway~ Yeah, Magia’s going to do everything anyway~ Yeah, Magia’s going to do everything anyway~ Yeah, Magia’s going to do everything anyway~

— Human signal flare Kim Fireworks is real, Human signal flare Kim Fireworks is real, Human signal flare Kim Fireworks is real, Human signal flare Kim Fireworks is real, Human signal flare Kim Fireworks is real, Human signal flare Kim Fireworks is real.

— Get up, Gia!!! Get up, Gia!!! Get up, Gia!!! Get up, Gia!!!

— Clowns... no... clowns... no... clowns... no... clowns... no... clowns... no... clowns... no... clowns... no...

— Ugh, seriously, are those people even human?

— Piyoung~ Pah~ Piyoung~ Pah~ Piyoung~ Pah~ Piyoung~ Pah~ Piyoung~ Pah~ Piyoung~ Pah~

— Aim for the win and fire... Aim for the win and fire... Aim for the win and fire... Aim for the win and fire...

— I want more, do it better, I want more, do it better, bus me, carry me, spoon-feed me, do it better, I hate Magia, I want more, do it better, I hate Magia, more more more, Mottomotto.

As a result, the chat became quite entertaining.

It was interesting to see the Sluggers, who always opposed Magia by saying things like “No,” “Don’t do it,” or “Then die,” turning into Magia’s protectors today, taking matters into their own hands to clear up the mess.

But, of course, Magia wasn’t someone who would thank them.

She wasn’t someone who would be influenced by the toxic comments from malicious viewers in the chat before the Sluggers started protecting her.

Even though the chat was in chaos, Magia led her team without any problems.

“Alright, Round 1! Now, only five squads remain. Let’s quickly take a look at which teams are left. First, we have Parallel Team B, which has Magia, the one who got the most votes in the MVP prediction...”

Magia, despite having two players who were tough to handle, Maru and Dora, used smoke bombs to get through countless crises.

This is how the battles generally played out.

When they started facing off in a full squad of 3v3, Maru and Dora would always be the first to go down.

But when smoke bombs were deployed, even in a 3v1 situation, the opponents struggled to get in.

Magia had already shown what she was capable of.

If they rushed in and got overwhelmed, it would be embarrassing.

And, since the prize pool had doubled, everyone tended to play a bit safer.

Rather than challenging an SCP like Magia, they decided it was better to strategically retreat and focus on the unavoidable battles later on to gain more points.

Of course, there were some squads that, when faced with a 3:1 situation (with two of their team knocked out), chose to challenge anyway.

“Let’s rush them! If not now, when else would we get the chance?”

“Let’s go!”

It was a bit embarrassing to think, “Wait, am I really facing just one person, or are all three of them still alive?” and have to retreat.

“Retreat, retreat! Another team’s going to show up, and we’ll be wiped out.”

“We heard gunshots from behind. Let’s move!”

“Damn. Why can’t we kill them when there’s just a smoke bomb?”

For reference, in Battle Colosseum, even if a player is knocked out, their team can revive them by taking a core from a teammate's corpse.

Magia resurrected Dora and Maru three times in Round 1, carrying them into the final five squads.

Even when playing with the boss, Momo, who would usually be lying down or dead, Dora and Maru lasted longer than ever before.

Of course, the viewers were a little confused.

:: Anonymous Donor contributed 1,000 Clouds! ::

:: Does it feel like we’re using these guys as meat shields? ::

— ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ — Heyheyhey — Don’t talk like that. — Ah, hey!

It was hard to tell if Magia was resurrecting them to use them as meat shields or if she really wanted to let them play for longer.

Of course, despite the remarks, both Dora and Maru’s fanbases, Hatchlings and Donguris, were just grateful that they were revived.

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Normally, they were discarded, abandoned, and left to watch from the sidelines.

At least, they weren’t just being used as meat shields—they were also helping to gather smoke grenades quickly for Magia, and even when they died, they’d hold onto a smoke grenade to give her more time to survive.

In a tournament with high stakes like this, it was important.

Magia, in terms of VTuber roles, was a supporter. But in the game, Magia was the protagonist, and Dora and Maru were the supporters.

And the two didn’t mind it at all.

They were always ready to help Magia, and there was no sign of them trying to do anything solo to steal the spotlight.

Instead, they even competed with each other to see who could stockpile the most smoke grenades in their inventory.

In fact, viewers watching on Dora and Maru’s channels actively supported these decisions.

:: Mission ::

:: Collect 10 smoke grenades before dying - 558,000 won ::

“Hey! I’ve got 10! Thank you! Thanks for the support, Donguris! I’ll work harder to collect more!!”

:: Mission ::

:: Achieve a Round Ranking in the Top 5 - 334,000 won ::

“5th place~ We did it~.”

“You’re doing great. Just win and let’s call it done,” seemed to be the unspoken message of the missions.

***

Magia’s hyper-carry. Dora and Maru’s proactive support. An unexpectedly well-coordinated team.

Thanks to these three factors, Parallel B Team managed to hold on through the first rounds with an impressive survival rate.

During the broadcast, when the rounds were coming to a close, the surviving teams were highlighted, and every time, Parallel B’s name stood out.

“Round 2 is almost over. Parallel B Team—are they still alive again? Every time I watch, it feels like Magia’s team is struggling, but they’re still hanging in there?!”

“Let’s check out the remaining squads in Round 3. Yep... Parallel B Team, still alive! And A Team, the team with the older members, is still standing too!”

“Alright, Round 4. Chemistry A Team, Bachubachu A Team, and once again, Parallel B Team is still alive!!!”

After four rounds out of the total eight, it was time for the mid-tournament rankings.

Parallel B Team proudly ranked near the top, among the {N•o•v•e•l•i•g•h•t} top 30 squads, showcasing their presence.

“Now, let’s check out the mid-tournament standings.”

[Mid-Round Rankings (Rounds 1-4)]

Chemistry A Team [58]Moving B Team [55]Moving A Team [52]Bachubachu A Team [51]Parallel B Team [50] ...Because of the weight on Magia’s shoulders, they were never going to claim the top spot, but they kept a tight grip on the top ranks. They were right behind the leading teams, and with just a small mistake from any of the top teams, they could easily flip the ranks.

“Wow, is Magia really an MVP candidate? Parallel B Team is playing with two Iron and Bronze players. They’re in 5th, but the gap between 1st to 4th isn’t too big. What do you think, caster?”

“1st place has 20 points, so an 8-point difference can essentially be overturned in one round. Of course, we do have to consider that Parallel B Team could still fall. But this team’s teamwork is amazing.”

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The caster even went so far as to say:

“Earlier, I said that Magia might not be the best for team play. I’ll take that back. It turns out, it’s all about how the team meshes together.”

“I agree. Dora from the Iron tier and Maru from the Bronze tier, the two of them act as Magia’s shield and supply base, don’t they?”

“I’ve listened to the voice comms. They don’t just wait around for orders to stop someone. They proactively protect Magia and provide her with the smoke grenades she needs. They’re doing everything they can.”

“Wow.”

“But does that mean they don’t shoot at all? Not at all. When Magia sets it up and says, ‘Finish them!’, they do a great job securing the kills. Meanwhile, Magia gets a chance to attack another enemy.”

“Yeah, that’s the charm of team games that can only be felt in tournaments. Of course, the player with overwhelming skill will carry the game, but even players who are comparatively weaker can lead their team to victory like this.”

“Of course, it’s unfortunate that they don’t get as much spotlight, but that’s what we, the commentators, are here for.”

“Exactly, the professionalism of the BCK official commentators. You never miss a player who’s been overlooked.”

“Dora, Maru, you’re doing great. Keep going. You can win this.”

A shoutout from the official commentators.

And hearing this, Maru and Dora, waiting backstage, received the good news.

— You’re doing great.

— Chill out, Maru.

— Top 5 is looking possible, really.

— As expected, it’s Mama.

— Today, they’re not the silly rocks, but the compassionate dragons.

— Top 5! Top 5! Top 5!

Of course, some viewers weren’t shy about revealing their true feelings.

:: Anonymous Donor contributed 1,000 Clouds! ::

:: But this means the CEO’s the only one left out, right? ::

— Huh.

— Huh.

— Heyheyhey.

In any case, everyone shared the same hope for victory. And because of this, the stream was not disrupted by those trying to stir up conflict.

What was interesting was that this positive atmosphere spread into Magia’s stream, which had almost been polluted by toxic chat.

People who had been saying things like, “Get rid of the dead weight,” “She’s just a big-chested woman,” or “Magia is a waste” were now changing their tune after hearing the shoutout from the commentators.

But no, Magia had already taken care of those troublemakers long ago.

While focusing on the game, she had swiftly dealt with the problem players between rounds.

As someone who had been a chat manager for two years and a head manager for three, that was nothing for her. Even the brief moments between rounds were enough to clear up any issues.

And surprisingly, this skilled handling of the situation earned her the admiration of unexpected individuals—namely, the front offices of professional esports teams that had partnered with streamers and provided them with official titles and broadcast rights.

:: Team Wild Front contributed 100,000 Clouds! ::

:: Watching Magia’s performance, Parallel B Team, fighting! ::

— What?! Team Wild?

— Why are they official?!!

Even the aggressive fans who had come to Magia earlier, as well as the esports scene, were clearly full of conflict.

In esports, conflicts are frequent, with fans fighting, streamers getting criticized for their team evaluations, and drama arising over every little comment.

But despite all this chaos, Magia remained calm, leading her team to hold steady in 5th place, despite the difficult team composition.

When a streamer becomes a partner with a team, they play a crucial role in engaging the fans and providing a central point of connection.

Magia, in particular, had no clear allegiance to any team, and if she won MVP, no one could predict which team she would support.

This made her a valuable asset for the team’s front office, who saw the potential to grow their fanbase by guiding her toward a specific team.

Naturally, this wasn’t a strategy exclusive to Team Wild alone.

:: Hojeong Freecus contributed 100,000 Clouds! ::

:: Magia, Dora, Maru, fighting!!! ::

:: ABC Games Front contributed 100,000 Clouds! ::

:: Parallel B Team, let’s go! ::

— What is this?!!

— ???

— Why are so many coming to such a humble place?

— I’m losing it.

And in the end, even the team that Movgun used to belong to, as well as Crkemang’s baseball team, KGD, came to support her.

:: KGD official contributed 100,000 Clouds! ::

:: Gia, thank you for supporting our KGD baseball team with Crkemang! We support you, Magia! ::

— Huh.

— Wow.

— What is going on, they’re all here! Haha.

Since the official accounts had special markers next to their names, Magia, who had been banned by many of her viewers, took a moment to express her gratitude.

“Ah, thank you. Thank you. Wait a moment, I was in the middle of working...”

After all, the big sponsors for the tournament were stepping in, and now was not the time to stay silent.

Magia quickly grabbed the broadcast tool.

She stepped back to show her full body and spun 180 degrees, flipping her head and feet around.

“Thank you for your support. We’ll do our best, Parallel B Team. Also, please support A Team with Momo, Rain, and Komari!”

This was quite an unusual move for Magia.

But if you’ve watched VTubers, you’d be familiar with it. Live2D models have a limited range of motion, so this type of spinning motion had become a standard way to express intense gratitude.

However, unlike with 3D models, no realistic motion, like hair or clothing flowing, would happen. It was just the coordinates being flipped.

But for some reason, when Magia did this...

— ?

— ??

— Huh?

— What’s up with her hair?

— Wasn’t this a Live2D model?

— Why did it look like 3D motion?!!

— Huh.

— Ohh, the skirt!

— Look at that grateful gesture! Wow!

Her hair and employee badge flew off, and her skirt seemed to flutter a bit.

It was a groundbreaking gravity-based rigging for a Live2D model, something viewers had never seen before.

Luckily, as Magia returned to her original position, the skirt that had risen gently returned to its original place.

And the viewers’ confusion turned into certainty due to a crazy donation from a fan.

:: PIN0 contributed 100,000 Clouds! ::

:: This is Papa’s power, everyone, worship it! ::

— This guy’s crazy.

— Isn’t this the kind of guy we should be tracking down?

— This is some crazy perversion...