Greatest Swordsmaster’s Game Streaming - GSGS Chapter 10: VMR's Endless Games

The next morning, Geomseong followed his well-established routine.

He woke up at 6 a.m., had a light breakfast of cereal, and then took a shower. From 7 to 8 a.m., he did a full-body stretching routine, and finally, he completed his wake-up process with a 10-minute meditation.

This was the daily routine Geomseong had started after entering the virtual reality world.

“Ugh!”

He stretched one last time. Despite having been in virtual reality, he felt more tired than ever. The heightened sensitivity and excessive focus might have contributed to this.

‘Anyway.’

Geomseong turned on his old smartphone and checked the streaming site, Rotch, to get a sense of the current streaming ecosystem.

<AltMate Moon Age Boost Grand Legend>
Viewers – 12,982

<National Duty Warzone Chicken King!>
Viewers – 11,780

<Cheok Jun-kyung, Fother King Myth 1050 Points.>
Viewers – 9,751
<Jam Jam Packs Regano Challenge Until Broadcast End.>
Viewers – 7,514

<Fother King 100 Kill Mission Received!>
Viewers – 7,170

<Football Club England 2nd Division Top View>
Viewers – 6,620

<KBLS 2nd Team Shooting Guard>
Viewers – 4,928

<Kubo Hanha Eagle Starting Pitcher Morning Training.>
Viewers – 4,493

“It’s morning, though?”

Given the time difference with Spain and England, it made sense. However, the streaming hours of Rotch streamers were beyond what Geomseong could keep up with. Many broadcasted all night long, and there were many viewers who watched.

‘The viewers are probably just leaving their streams on while they sleep?’

That was a likely scenario. Geomseong had done the same during his school days.

‘Let’s see more.’

Viewers on Rotch were not clustered around a single genre but were spread across various types.

The game Geomseong initially played, ‘AltMate,’ was currently the most popular game, so a large number of viewers was expected.

“Hm, besides that…”

There were many streams of single-player games like Ragnarok Soul, dance broadcasts, and streams interacting with foreigners.

Different genres of streams were available.

‘Sports are no exception.’

In the channel rankings, combat sports like boxing and UFC, globally popular ball sports, and weapon-based martial arts were all being streamed in virtual reality.

“The platform’s big enough to have everything.”

With so many streamers, getting featured prominently and algorithmic visibility was like reaching for the stars.

This was why they said streaming was a brutal red ocean where luck was half the battle.

‘Well, it doesn’t matter.’

Even with just the clips from Ragnarok Soul, there were already over 50 new viewers. If he continued to expand his recognition, his streaming would grow quickly.

‘Speaking of which, I had something to discuss.’

Viewers wanted him to continue playing Ragnarok Soul. Donations requested a new game called ‘Fother King.’

‘I need to review the schedule and make a decision.’

Geomseong looked at the time on his old smartphone. It was currently 9 a.m. Given the nature of freelance video editors, it was unlikely they would be up at this hour.

‘Is that a stereotype?’

Of course, many people didn’t fit that mold, but the freelancers Geomseong knew all were like that.

‘I’ll just leave a message.’

Geomseong took out his old smartphone and sent a message.

[“Hyunjeong, I need to discuss something about the broadcast. Please contact me when you have time.”]

With that task completed, it was time for Geomseong’s final routine: VMR training.

‘Time for the capsule.’

Zzzz… Geomseong opened the capsule and lay down comfortably inside.

[Welcome to VMR.]

[Please select your objective!]

‘Training ground.’

[Transporting to VMR training ground.]

Skipping the usual greeting, Geomseong immediately pulled out a jian from the search bar and began his warm-up.

“Hm.”

The deep blue sky of the VMR training ground was now as familiar as a dojo. The stepping stones were arranged in a grid with an endless horizon.

He felt a strangely calming effect.

‘What should I work on today?’

He started by casually moving around, stretching and loosening up.

‘What would be best?’

Geomseong furrowed his brows and scratched his chin.

In VMR, muscles and joints didn’t wear out or get damaged. This meant he could perform extreme movements that would be impossible or harmful in reality.

“Let’s try it.”

Geomseong decided to throw conventional wisdom out the window to explore a variety of movements.

‘Let’s try everything we can.’

He twisted his ankles grotesquely, changed directions with knees bent to their limit, and spun his torso to the point of straining his back during attacks. In reality, these movements would not only destroy his body but also be inefficient and clumsy. But in VMR, it was different.

‘This place is like reality but with different conditions.’

Geomseong began wielding his sword. His joints twisted and his body contorted into strange shapes. It looked less like martial arts and more like a traditional dance.

‘Not bad.’

Surprisingly, he found some benefits.

* * *

At 3:20 p.m., Geomseong had just finished his training and was having a late lunch when his old smartphone buzzed with a new message.

[Sorry, just saw your message. I’m on a break right now and in the capsule. I’ll be waiting in VMR chat room 1.]

‘Is it the same place I saw before?’

The cherry blossom park. Geomseong entered the capsule again. It seemed like he was spending his whole day inside the capsule lately.

[Welcome to VMR chat!]

Following the code for her registered room, Geomseong found himself in the cherry blossom park once again.

“You’re here…!”

Hyunjeong greeted him with a shy smile while sitting on a bench. Though still awkward and reserved, she seemed somewhat more comfortable.

“Do you spend a lot of time here?”

Geomseong asked, and she averted her gaze slightly, scratching the back of her head.

“Ah, yes. As you know, I’m quite shy… so this place doesn’t feel as uncomfortable.”

Was this how she minimized her shyness? Geomseong wondered if she had any trauma related to social interactions. Though curious, he didn’t press further. It wasn’t really his place to pry.

“So… what did you want to talk about?”

“I wanted to discuss something related to the games.”

Geomseong naturally took a seat next to her and continued, “I got a donation requesting a game called ‘Fother King.’ But it seems the viewers want me to play Ragnarok Soul a bit more.”

Having no recent experience as a viewer, Geomseong wasn’t sure how to handle the situation.

“Hmm… It wouldn’t be bad to continue with Ragnarok Soul. Since it’s been discontinued, the playtime isn’t long, and the videos are coming out well.”

“Really? Then, how’s your schedule? I know video production isn’t easy…”

“It’s fine. The turnaround time is quick. The programs and techniques have improved compared to before…”

Hyunjeong had been focused on video editing from her days in free school meals through university. With extensive experience through YouTube channels and freelance work, she was a professional in the field.

“Alright, then it seems we should continue with Ragnarok Soul.”

“Yes… Actually, the current videos are turning out really well…”

Thus, it was decided that Geomseong would play Ragnarok Soul a bit longer.

“By the way, what about the game ‘Fother King’?”

“Oh, yes…”

A medieval action fantasy game. Not knowing exactly what it was, Geomseong was curious.

“What kind of game is it?”

“Well… should I call it a war game?”

Hyunjeong paused, then continued, “It’s a medieval-themed game with a variety of content.”

‘Fother King’ was a medieval fantasy action combat game. Players chose factions representing different nations to engage in wars. The game offered various modes like duels, general battles, conquest, battle royales, team deathmatches, individual matches, and more.

“That game has a really diverse range of weapons. Flails, spears, battle axes, swords, dual-wielding, long swords, sabers, nunchucks, chain scythes. You name it, it’s got weapons from every era and country.”

It wasn’t just melee combat; having weapons from different countries gave it a unique and definite direction. Fighting in chaotic situations with sharp weapons was inherently thrilling. Compared to fighting high-intelligence AI like in Ragnarok Soul, fighting against real players would be even more engaging.

“It’s popular because of its many contents and flashy actions. Even if you don’t play, it’s enjoyable to watch, so there are many viewers.”

In short, ‘Fother King’ was a perfect game for Geomseong to play.

“So, even without the request, ‘Fother King’ would have been the next game.”

With its focus on melee combat and a medieval setting, it was a fitting stage for Geomseong. Given its suitability for broadcasting and its popularity among viewers, it would be odd not to play it.

“Speaking of which, would you like to watch a video?”

“Oh, sure.”

Geomseong’s face brightened. Hyunjeong waved her hand, bringing up a hologram window.

The video that started playing was the one with the highest views.

“This

is ‘Fother King.’”

Geomseong leaned in and focused on the hologram floating above her hand.

“Hmm…”

The video showcased battles with various weapons, each bringing a different combat style. There were fewer people using obscure weapons like nunchucks or chain scythes. Most used familiar weapons like swords, long swords, axes, and spears.

“You can see many players using historical martial arts, like Western swordsmanship.”

Hyunjeong flipped through the hologram and played another video.

“This is the video of the most famous Fother King player in our country.”

The video was a 5-minute highlight reel. The player, a knight wielding a heavy long sword, used Western-style swordsmanship suited to his weapon.

“Oh…”

Geomseong murmured in admiration. The level of skill was higher than he expected. The player used his thick gloves to manipulate the sword’s blade like a handle, creating variables that led to psychological warfare. His movements were precise yet occasionally heavy, with notable tempo control.

“Hmm?”

Geomseong tilted his head, noticing something odd in the movements.

“Could you rewind the video a bit?”

“…Sure?”

“Just about 30 seconds back.”

“Okay.”

The video rewound, and Geomseong focused intently on the player’s movements.

‘What is this?’

The player used a clear attacking motion but tricked the opponent by retracting the attack with twisted joints. It felt like watching advanced techniques from old fighting games.

‘Even here?’

The subsequent scenes were the same. The player’s stance involved swinging the sword while deliberately twisting joints to retract the attack, fooling the opponent’s defense and landing the hit easily.

“Who is this person?”

“Uh… Their name is Saberizgod.”

Geomseong mused if the nickname was chosen because they used a long sword. It reminded him of his younger sibling, which felt a bit cheesy.

“Does this person also stream?”

“No, it seems they only run a YouTube channel.”

Hyunjeong added, “They also participate in the Myriad Disease King tournament. They’re a top-ranked player in Fother King, so they might have been invited.”

Myriad Disease King.

Geomseong’s ears perked up at that.

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