Greatest Swordsmaster’s Game Streaming - GSGS Chapter 6: A Newbie So Strong It's Suspicious

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**The First Broadcast: Swordmaster’s Ragnarok Soul**

Geomseong is streaming on ‘Rochi,’ a platform that dominates the global personal broadcast market. Even in Korea, the number of ongoing broadcasts exceeds several hundred. Having been buried in obscurity with the game development halted and naturally forgotten, he didn’t expect much exposure.

**Current Viewers – 10**

Seven viewers joined the first broadcast. This unexpected situation left him in shock.

‘Did they come in because of the Ragnarok Soul tag?’

‘I did greet them.’

‘Should I start the game?’

Various thoughts rushed through his mind.

– Watching a penalty game?
– Can’t stand pain broadcasts. Lol
– From Monk’s screams to the streamer’s screams.

The viewers who came through the Ragnarok Soul tag expected to see the streamer’s despair.

– Why is the channel name like this?
– Yeah, Swordmaster?
– Is he just holding a sword to live up to the name? Lol

The chat was scrolling quickly, full of active comments from those accustomed to deep-sea exploration.

“Ah, this is my first time playing this game, and I’ve only just started with VMR.”

– What? A newbie who just started?
– Lol, starting with this game?
– What a taste for extreme stuff, lol
– Will cry as soon as entering VMR…

– But the gameplay is crazy. Did I just catch the beginning?

Geomseong checked the chat and awkwardly smiled, unsure how to respond to the viewers.

“…I’ll proceed with the game.”

Crunch. Crunch. The sound of crushing overgrown weeds filled the air as he walked forward. Soon, monsters appeared in front of him.

─Grrr. Grrrr…

Unlike before, the enemies were ghouls, not skeletons. Geomseong quickly adjusted his sword and charged forward.

“Hmph!”

Swish! The clean strike split the ghoul’s flesh like tofu. It was so simple that no need for complex parrying or deflecting techniques.

Skeletons and ghouls alternated appearing, but Geomseong dealt with them quickly and effortlessly.

– One-hit kills without items? Impressive.
– Could it be a perfect critical hit?
– So all of them were “perfect hits”?
– Makes no sense, lol.
– Could be luck? Hitting weak points makes it possible.
– Even luck, if consistent, shows skill.

Just as Hyunjeong had felt, the viewers were also puzzled. Even tutorial monsters shouldn’t be taken down in one hit.

‘Is there no way to verify?’

In MMORPGs like ‘Altmate,’ damage values are shown, making verification relatively easy. However, in this Soul-like game, there’s no way to know damage values except for the health bar.

Since it’s a fact that will be revealed eventually, there was no need to clarify it immediately.

“Hmm, it looks like we’re approaching the boss.”

Geomseong arrived at a mountain area with a different atmosphere. A chilling wind blew, creating a spooky aura that sent shivers down his spine.

Following the path, he soon encountered crumbling stone steps.

– First boss fight!
– Will he die immediately? Lol
– It’s still manageable.
– But it’s still friendly up to here.

Glancing at the chat, Geomseong gripped the sword tightly. He was determined to provide an entertaining spectacle for the viewers who joined his debut broadcast.

“Let’s go.”

He stepped onto the stone steps, and as he continued along the mountain path, he came across bizarre red crystals. These crystals, shaped like human figures, seemed to watch Geomseong.

And in front of him, a gigantic lizard was crouched.

“……”

The lizard’s tough, spiked red exterior looked almost impervious.

─Kieeeeek!

Sensing Geomseong’s presence, the lizard roared loudly, awakening.

“Looks like we’re in for a welcome.”

– Is he going to die?
– It’s nothing special here.
– VMR’s dodge step changes make it difficult.
– That’s why it failed. A complete disaster of a game, lol.
– But the Blood Ring coming out now should be different.

Geomseong calmly fixed his gaze on the lizard.

─Rrrr.

A menacing growl, like scraping glass shards, filled the air. Its red, glowing eyes were solely focused on Geomseong, brimming with murderous intent.

“Let’s go, first boss fight.”

The swordsman, brimming with confidence, raised his sword and took a step forward.

With each step he took, the lizard’s alertness increased. And the moment he crossed a certain distance:

─Kieeeeek!!!

The lizard let out a scream so piercing it felt like it would tear through his eardrums and charged at the swordsman.

‘Didn’t they say something about dodge steps earlier?’

In the chat, they mentioned that rolling had become a dodge step. In the past, rolling was an essential and invulnerable technique in Souls-like games…

It was clear that he needed to use that dodge step to defeat this boss. However, it was too late to figure it out now.

‘Let’s try dodging first.’

Tadadad! The swordsman swiftly darted diagonally, evading the lizard’s attack range. A strong gust of wind blew where the lizard had passed.

─Krrr.

The lizard, moving cautiously and slowly, was assessing the situation.

‘So, that must be its first pattern.’

Before the next pattern appeared, he glanced at the chat and urgently asked:

“Viewers, I’m not sure, but can this thing also be parried?”

– Giant monster type, so it can’t be parried.
– Parrying is only possible with humanoid enemies.
– You have to use the dodge step.

So what exactly is this dodge step? The swordsman, looking puzzled, asked again:

“What is the dodge step and how do I use it?”

– If you move just before an attack within the range, you get a speed buff.
– Adapting to this takes quite some time. Can you do it right away?
– When you enter dodge mode, your body becomes more flexible and faster.
– Also, if you dodge in succession, the speed buff stacks.

In short, during the brief moment when a monster’s attack is about to hit, the player receives a buff that makes them more agile and quicker. If successful in dodging consecutively, the buff stacks.

“I’ll give the dodge step a try.”

It might seem difficult to describe, but he didn’t think it would be impossible.

─Kieeeeek!

Whoosh! The lizard swung its right arm. The swordsman narrowed his eyes and held his breath. The exact timing for the dodge step was…

‘Now?’

Whoosh! He spun his body to the left. The turning motion was smooth, reminiscent of a trained boxer. The strong gust of wind from the lizard’s attack was felt directly on his skin.

– What is this? Success from the start?
– The claim of being a newbie seems to be a lie.
– The timing is too precise.

The lizard’s red crystals barely missed him by a hair’s breadth. It was a perfectly executed dodge.

The swordsman focused intently and quickly readied his stance. The lizard had already completed its turn. He seized the opportunity.

“Hup!”

Now, with the speed buff from the dodge step, the sword’s movement was twice as fast as usual.

Slash! The sword sliced through the lizard’s tough exterior cleanly.

─Kieeeeek!

The lizard shrieked as the sword cut through its tough hide. It seemed to retaliate by swinging its left arm.

‘No way I’ll get hit by that.’

Maintaining the earlier sensation, the swordsman naturally pivoted his ankle, moving gracefully to the right.

Whoosh! Again, the red crystal just barely missed him by a hair’s breadth.

– This isn’t a coincidence…
– This is insane.
– Isn’t this supposed to be a punishing game? Why is it so stylish?
– Is he a hidden master? He claims to be a newbie.

The swordsman kept his focus on the target, despite the viewers’ confusion.

The lizard’s health bar was considerably low.

─Kieeeek!

The lizard, now in a rage, charged with a grotesque sound.

‘Its movements are faster now, but it doesn’t matter.’

Tadadad! The swordsman charged forward, moving like an arrow. The lizard swung its left and then right arms in a series of attacks.

The swordsman timed his dodges perfectly, moving right then left.

The wind from the lizard’s attacks whipped through his hair.

– It’s not a fluke…
– This is incredible.
– This game isn’t supposed to be like this, right?
– Check his profile. I need to verify this myself.

Ignoring the chatter, the swordsman focused on the goal. With his training and the enhanced strength of a VMR character, wielding a 2 kg sword with both hands was effortless.

“Hup!”

Slash! Slash! The sword, consistently landing perfect critical hits, overwhelmed the lizard.

─Kieeeek…!

The lizard’s health bar had reached zero. The relentless onslaught of the sword left the lizard unable to resist, causing its hide to split apart.

─Kieeeeek…

The lizard’s movements gradually slowed, and it collapsed. The highly anticipated first boss battle ended up being surprisingly easy.

“That was easier than I expected.”

As the swordsman shrugged, implying it was nothing, the chat erupted with excitement.

– The reaction speed and basic physical skills…
– All those hits were perfect criticals, right?
– This wasn’t a punishment; it was

a challenge. Lol
– Insane. I clipped it.
– Will this end up in the Ragnarok Soul gallery?
– That place is dead; will anyone even see it?
– Is it possible to have all perfect criticals? What’s going on?

From the reactions alone, it was clear that the viewers were thoroughly impressed with the swordsman’s debut performance.

“Did you find it entertaining?”

– It wasn’t just fun; it was mind-blowing.
– A bug? A cheat?
– Where would you find a cheat in VMR? Lol
– It’s a monster.
– If it’s not a fluke, then it’s a monster debut.

Everyone was intensely excited. The swordsman awkwardly smiled and shifted the topic.

“By the way, is this guy the gatekeeper?”

– No, no, he’s just an introductory boss for a taste.
– Chapter 1 is basically a tutorial.
– When did tutorials become so hellish?
– The final boss of Chapter 1 is the Executioner Knight.
– The Executioner Knight is the real deal. Lol

For those immersed in the Souls-like genre, a newbie’s executioner is to be expected. Even though it’s a virtual reality game, the gameplay hasn’t changed.

– Are you going to take it to the Executioner Knight? I want to see you fight him.
– I came to see some blood but found a monster gem. Lol
– Is this a real monster newbie?

The swordsman, who showcased overwhelming skills from his very first broadcast, had captivated even the deep-sea explorers among the viewers. However, since this was just a demonstration broadcast, he had no intention of continuing further.

“Unfortunately, it’s time to wrap up. I’ll catch the Executioner Knight next time. You know, follow and set your alarms!”

– Are you leaving already?
– Please, just until the Executioner Knight.
– The broadcast was so short. This is sudden.
– Just a little more.
– Can we at least see the Executioner Knight as the last thing?
– This is such a disappointment.

“I’m sorry. Since it’s my first broadcast, I’ll be back at the same time tomorrow. Don’t forget to follow and set your alarms! That’s all for today!”

Without looking back, the swordsman pressed the stream end button. This was his version of “playing hard to get” with the viewers.

– Leaving us hanging like this.
– But he’s fighting the Executioner Knight tomorrow, so I’ll watch. Lol
– I’ll upload the clips to the Ragnarok gallery.
– Let’s analyze this.

Even after the broadcast ended, the viewers stayed, proving that his “play hard to get” tactic had worked to some extent.

“Glad to hear it.”

The swordsman smiled to himself, exited the game, and returned to the capsule’s main screen. Immediately, a message from Hyunjeong arrived.

[Is it really your first time playing VMR…?]

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