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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 34
Chapter Title: Reclaiming the Throne
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"Hello, everyone."
Seo-jun turned on his stream from the lobby, just like always.
It felt natural and familiar now.
They say humans are creatures of habit.
Seo-jun stretched as he opened the chat window.
ㅅㅎ
Wait, Training Ground for real?
해 명 해 진짜 서준 님 맞아요? 명
This morning, someone had snatched the throne of the Training Ground from Shin Ha-yeon, who had only just reclaimed it after a full week.
Naturally, one name came to mind.
Unknown.
The mysterious figure who had dethroned Shin Ha-yeon after years of her reign.
There was even speculation that it was an AI developed by the company due to its malicious trash-talking, but no one denied that Unknown was the most likely candidate to reclaim it.
They had the track record, after all.
But the name that appeared on the rankings shattered everyone's expectations—it wasn't Unknown.
Jin Seo-jun.
Of course, it didn't show up as the streamer Seo-jun.
Just the three letters of the name and part of the capsule number at the end were revealed.
But still.
"Everyone, you're talking about the Training Ground, right?"
To the viewers, it was hard to believe this was mere coincidence—a different Jin Seo-jun with the same name taking down the 10th-stage AI.
Obviously lol
Is that really you, streamer? Not a namesake?
Got chills reading the forums.
No way it's some other Seo-jun lololol
Most players from other games didn't know Seo-jun well.
He'd build recognition gradually as he branched out, but he wasn't there yet.
Assassin's Dawn players, though? They were different.
They'd heard his name in passing and remembered the godly control he'd shown.
It was only natural that Assassin's Dawn communities were blowing up.
Shin Ha-yeon dethroned again. But why Jin Seo-jun?
Training Ground... anyone else thinking of 'that guy'?
Lol yeah, that guy who ditched the quest half-done, went AFK, and no-showed the next day?
Yep, that guy.
Why'd the Unknown seat turn into someone whose name can't be spoken lololol
'That guy', if you're seeing this, drop the Christina affection quest NOW. For your own good.
[Likelihood Unknown is Unknown Seat]
100%. With that trash-talking? Obvious.
His personality is straight-up evil lolol true colors showing.
No way he actually beat Shin Ha-yeon?
Anyway, he did it.
Is this our Do-sum's assassin? So proud!
Skin-crawling fact: Unknown appeared the day before 'that guy' started streaming.
So Do-sum's first game, he went straight to Training Ground and won before even playing properly? lololol
At this point, suspect he's a real-life swordmaster.
Doesn't he have a Yi Sun-sin in the family tree?
College kid my ass, he's special forces lol
His silhouette even looks handsome up close.
Assassin's Dawn players were convinced the Jin Seo-jun on the rankings was him—and that Unknown was too.
"Everyone, yeah, that 10th-stage AI this time? That was me."
Seo-jun confirmed it first.
If he didn't want it public, he could've just kept the info hidden from the start instead of denying it.
Viewership was higher than usual, too.
"But Unknown? Not me."
They probably wouldn't believe him, but whatever.
Streamer's AI this time was polite af lolol unlike before where it'd stomp after parry, now it bows and gives time
Lmaoooo
That's even worse lol
Obviously the streamer
Peak shamelessness
Seo-jun couldn't help it.
He'd just input the motions while greeting Tae-woo, and it came out that way. But with the trash-talker label already stuck, no helping it.
So he just flat-out denied it.
'I'm not, what're they gonna do.'
And it wasn't a huge deal anyway.
Strangers might see him as a sore loser hiding behind anonymity for cheap shots (?).
Even acquaintances might.
But Seo-jun knew expecting universal approval was arrogant.
He'd been in high places in his past life, after all.
"No, if you keep not believing me and assuming it's me, the real Unknown might snatch the seat back soon."
Seo-jun put on a serious face, but it didn't land.
Unknown coming back?
Fake news alert ㄷㄷㄷ
Trying to manipulate the market lolol
You think we'd buy that?
Streamer Jin Seo-jun: Declares war on himself!
Lolololol
As they bantered playfully, viewership hit capacity.
A mix of folks eager for the hidden scenario 'Choice' and hidden quest 'Hunt' finale, plus curious onlookers hearing about the new 10th-stage AI.
"Hmm."
Swear it's true?
You the trash-talking asshole?
Get ready to get wrecked by Shin Ha-yeon soon lol gg
Some chats were muddying the vibe—floaters.
Viewers who hop rooms without settling down; most were normal.
But as some wise guy said, in any five people, one's trash.
When an event draws floaters in droves, trolls inevitably crash the party.
'Solution's simple enough.'
Restrict chat to followers.
His audience was mostly followers anyway—high follow rate.
So restrictions wouldn't hurt regulars.
Seo-jun set it to followers with 1+ hour watchtime only.
Comfy now
Thanks for the cutoff, boss.
ㅅㅅ
Managers posted too—they'd been sniping trolls.
'Some English chats too.'
Training Ground buzz? Korean server exclusive, but Shin Ha-yeon's fame drew tourists.
Anyway.
Seo-jun started the game.
"Alright, time to wrap this up."
Seo-jun looked around.
Assassins lay scattered in the alley, all combat-ineffective.
"See? No need to do it again. Who was it? The one saying I'd go AFK."
Seo-jun grilled the chatter from when he'd joked about ditching.
Not me
Who said that? No more fake news pls
Hands up! Not me tho
"Loyal only when it suits you. Should I autopsy everyone chatting now?"
Streamers could review all chat history in-room—that's the autopsy.
"Ban on catch?"
Sorry
Me too.
Run!
We fully own up
Deniers from seconds ago started confessing.
And bail appeared.
Actual bail money.
'BailMoney' donated 100,000 won!
Heard you were going AFK so I spread fake news, take this plsㅠㅠ
"Thanks for the 100k, BailMoney. But no ID given, so can't let you off."
Seo-jun left the alley toward the abandoned factory.
Lolololol
Pay more!
Capitalism's true monster
"No autopsy today. You confessed honestly, and someone paid bail."
'RiggedDice' donated 10,000 won!
It was me!
BailMoney revealed: viewer RiggedDice.
Big spender? And a troll lol
Even whales can't AFK
Fr lol
Seo-jun chuckled, recalling Alpaca's words.
Every viewer harbors a little troll inside.
He reached the factory.
Climbed the stairs.
Blast damage had wrecked the interior—black scorch marks on walls.
On the roof, waiting Arthur clapped.
"Impressive. Surviving our ambush. Total defeat for me."
Arthur dropped his dagger and raised both hands.
Surrender gesture.
Seo-jun didn't buy it.
He'd spotted flickering shadows entering the roof.
Viewers hadn't noticed yet—assassin camouflage tell.
"As expected."
His honed senses picked up an approach.
Seo-jun spun.
The front Arthur vanished like illusion; the real one closing from behind grimaced as his ambush failed.
Seo-jun grabbed the charging arm and slammed him down.
"Easier than that master assassin."
Not surprising.
A gang leader needed smarts over personal prowess.
Quest completed and vanished.
"Oh, quest done. If I'd missed the ambush earlier, back to square one?"
Could be lol
Savage
Good thing streamer showed strat first
How's your instinct so sharp
Seo-jun eyed the pinned Arthur.
Wanted to kill, but body wouldn't move.
Auto-script.
Downed Arthur rasped.
"How? My camouflage was perfect."
Far from it.
Past life's assassins slowed hearts near-stop for true disguise.
'That's what makes it fun.'
Seo-jun watched the unfolding drama eagerly.
"Damn you! You ruined everything! Fine, I'll blow the whole city to take you down!"
Oh?
A sword pierced Arthur's arm.
"Argh!"
Seo-jun's gaze traced the blade from tip to hilt.
A uniformed woman stood there.
"Pathetic as hell. Yeah, the underground city bombs? Dealt with 'em. Psycho much? No wonder assassins are trash. Freedom my ass."
Exactly what he'd thought.
"Hey?"
She beamed at Seo-jun.
Just seemed upbeat.
"Name's Viola."
The purple-haired woman from the mage tower lord takedown.
Chats exploded.
She's gorgeous wtf lolol
Sis got a bf? Sis got a bf? Sis got a bf?
Streamer's mine, back off!
How join resistance?
She was pretty, that's why.
Seo-jun shook his head inwardly.
Viola continued.
"I'm with the Resistance central. Don't look so sleepy."
What sleepy look?
"Everything in this city was outside central's expectations. Chaos up top meant no control down here. Sent me to fix it, but... too late."
Bitter expression crossed her face.
"So what now?"
A snarky line slipped from Seo-jun's mouth.
Not his words, of course.
Viewers knew too.
Sis sorry, our streamer's rude af
Seo-jun, did big bro skip manners class yesterday? Step outside
Watch your mouth! Not to our Viola sis!
Careful or ban incoming lololol you're wild
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