Became the Mother of Virtual YouTubers - Chapter 117

Summer entered the World Tree Dungeon, Floor 1, holding a rapier in hand.

Inside the dark and humid dungeon, faintly sparkling magical energy illuminated the surroundings through the gaps between the moss-covered bricks.

“Let’s see if the combat style has improved a bit.”

Not long after, a small group of goblins appeared in front of her. Summer nimble stepped forward, thrusting the rapier and piercing the goblin’s body.

Thwack—

A short and sharp impact sensation spread from her fingertips through her whole body. Compared to the VR TRPG, the physical feel was exhilarating, making the combat much more intense.

“Wow~ This feels amazing! Once this officially opens, I could just do this all day until the server closes.”

The viewers could only feel envy at Summer’s enthusiastic immersion in the game.

-Streamers are so luckyㅠㅠ

-Here’s wishing for the official release, attempt 1, attempt 2, attempt 3…

-I didn’t ‘log out’ hahahaha

-Hey, developer! Can’t you seriously release this!!

While Summer was excitedly hunting goblins and the viewers were eagerly filling the chat with wishes for an official release.

[ChatRPG_Rozy donated 100,000 won]

[I’d love to officially release it tooㅠㅠ… The server is almost overloaded with just 20 people entering the world…]

The very developer that many had been looking for appeared in the donation notification. Summer paused and suddenly blew a kiss toward the air.

“Wow~ Thank you, Roji! 100,000 won! But, can you really just hang out here? There’s so much to do! The donation integration API isn’t even connected yet.”

The viewers burst into laughter at Summer’s playful scolding. Then, Roji’s donations followed promptly.

[ChatRPG_Rozy donated 100,000 won]

[Of course, the API was finished from the start. I’ll just connect it for a moment.]

As the voice message resonated, a faint light flowed from Summer’s body. It felt refreshing, as if strength was overflowing throughout her entire body.

“Oh! What’s this? It feels like I got a proper buff!”

Roji’s donations didn’t stop there.

[ChatRPG_Rozy donated 100,000 won]

[I just didn’t connect it on purpose because it’s a beta test. It’s not like it’s something difficult. Ahem!]

[ChatRPG_Rozy donated 100,000 won]

[So as you can see, I’m giving a random buff to the streamer.]

[ChatRPG_Rozy donated 100,000 won]

[But you can’t stack them, only one at a time. Exactly for 5 minutes.]

Every time a donation rang out, colorful lights flickered around Summer’s body.

[ChatRPG_Rozy donated 100,000 won]

[Received]

[ChatRPG_Rozy donated 100,000 won]

[Ah]

[ChatRPG_Rozy donated 100,000 won]

[Got!]

Yes, big sis. You have a lot of money. You usually don’t donate less than 100,000 won.

-Aw, Roji!!!

-The 100,000 won punch is refreshing as always hahaha

-Enough with the donations, go get some work done!

-No, I mean, go make money instead of spending it!!

But Roji’s donation punch wasn’t over yet. Following a light 100,000 won jab…

A powerful straight punch!

[ChatRPG_Rozy donated 1,000,000 won]

[And this is that thing everyone knows!]

With a cheerful sound effect, Summer’s vision turned pitch black. Soon, her body crumpled down in an instant.

-[World] 1,000,000 magic power has been injected into Summer’s body!

-[World] Summer, unable to control the magic surging through her body, collapses down…

-[All] Wugi: Congrats, congrats, congrats

-[All] Han A-ri: Congratulations, Summer!

-[All] Kamishiro Rei: Was there a donation integration system too??

-[All] Kero: ??? I don’t know what it is, but congrats anyway

In the darkness, Summer blinked dazedly, then shouted out late.

“Oh no~ Roji! How much is all this? 100 and then 20, 40, 60… 180 million?! Thank you so much!! What kind of reaction should I give?”

Summer had truly become a professional broadcaster.

“Hey! Even though I just entered the hunting ground! Isn’t it too harsh to just k*ll me right away, developer?!”

Of course, even if the opponent were a sponsor or an advertiser, she would still speak her mind.

[ChatRPG_Rozy donated 100,000 won]

[The reaction for donations is done. But you have to enjoy this world deliciously.]

[ChatRPG_Rozy donated 100,000 won]

[I’m off to work now~]

Roji coolly departed after cleaning up the 2,000,000 won.

“Ah~ Of course! Look forward to it, advertiser! Er, developer? Anyway, I’ll do my best!”

Summer rose to her feet with a smile. Soon, her vision brightened.

Looking around, she found herself in an unfamiliar space. It must be a shrine or some kind of respawn area.

Summer stood up from the bed, stretching widely and checking her inventory. Fortunately, it was safe. After all, if a suspiciously rich malicious viewer kept risking their life like this, there wouldn’t be anything left.

Though it was uncertain how things would change at the official opening.

“Oh! You’re awake?”

At that moment, a voice came from beside her. A soft yet familiar voice. Unconsciously, she shivered at the nostalgic resonance.

Summer’s neck creaked to the side. At the end of her gaze, pure and clean snowy white hair was engraved in her retina.

Had the face… changed a little? The already delicate jawline seemed to have thinned even more. Due to the pointed ears, she almost didn’t recognize her.

But it wasn’t the hair that caught her attention first; it was her heart. Her heartbeat raced. Her breath quickened. It felt like she might stop breathing.

“You seem to be back to your senses. I’m so glad.”

An overwhelming emotion surged from deep within her chest, rising to her expression without hiding itself. The face of the creater who had led Summer back to the path of creation was right in front of her.

“…Yu Da-hee?”

“I see you know my name.”

Tears welled up in Summer’s eyes as she heard a voice she hadn’t heard in a long time. In the increasingly blurred vision, she quietly stared at the softly smiling former saint.

With trembling lips, Summer managed to move them.

“I really… really missed you.”

Squeezing the words out, Summer hugged Da-hee with all her strength. As if she would never let go again. As if she couldn’t bear to let her go alone.

“…”

Caught in Summer’s sudden embrace, Da-hee wore a somewhat bewildered expression and cautiously opened her mouth.

“Um, excuse me… but, who are you…?”

Summer’s shoulders, which had been trembling with sobs, suddenly stiffened. Slowly, she moved her body back and carefully placed her hands on Da-hee’s shoulders. With teary eyes, she gazed softly at her face and slowly opened her mouth.

“Don’t you remember me…? Ah, I guess it’s only natural you wouldn’t recognize me in this form…”

Feeling awkward, Summer scratched her head and let out a dry laugh. Acting as if nothing was wrong, trying to seem okay. Nevertheless, the desperate gaze remained fixed in Da-hee’s eyes.

“It’s me… Summer. The minstrel who sang while plucking the lute… your personal bard…”

But Yu Da-hee merely shook her head gently, wearing a troubled expression.

“I’m sorry. It’s really the first time I’ve heard that name…”

Those words pressed heavily on Summer’s heart. Precious memories built together over a long time seemed to dissipate like bubbles in an instant.

“But… why is that?”

Before Summer, who had surrendered to despair, Da-hee furrowed her elegant brows slightly, placing a hand on her chest as she murmured.

“When I hear the name Summer, it strangely makes my heart feel warm.”

“…!”

“Have we met somewhere before?”

Life was once again rekindled in Summer’s eyes, which had sunk into despair.

Right, even if the memories were gone, Da-hee was still Da-hee.

Memories? Who cares, we can just rebuild them.

Your thousands of hours embraced my one day, so now, my few months of longing will wait for you.

With an effort to smile brightly, Summer stepped back a pace. Then she bowed respectfully.

“Let me introduce myself again. My name is Summer.”

Her soft voice carried the warmth of that day they first met in the previous world.

Summer, Summer… Su, mmer.

Da-hee repeated the name given by the traveler before her, a few times savoring it, then smiled brightly and said.

“What a wonderful name. If it’s not rude, may I ask what you do?”

The same question as back then.

“So I…”

Thus, Summer’s answer would also be the same.

“I’m just an ordinary bard wandering here and there.”

A hero protecting a village in the woods, or a warrior slaying demons.

Did she even know about those?

As long as I can sing for you and protect only you, that’s more than enough.

“I think I’ll visit often from now on, please take care of me, Yu Da-hee.”

At Summer’s words, Da-hee widened her eyes and hurriedly waved her hands.

“You can’t come here often! You must cherish your body!”

“Of course~ I won’t skimp on my body~ I’ll get hurt here and there, then I’ll come to you for comfort~”

“W-What are you talking about?! But I’m not like a saint, you know?!”

Da-hee exclaimed, her cheeks reddening, and Summer burst into happy laughter as she watched her reaction.

[ChatRPG_Rozy donated 1,000,000 won]

[Ugh, this is it!]

-You’re seriously ruining the mood!!

-But it’s so tasty hahaha

-Aw, Roji! Go do your work!!