Please Do Your Debauchery After You Die - Chapter 100

Episode 100: In the Darkness

The conversation with Mr. Lena’s Land generally went well.

What I realized once again is that Mr. Lena’s Land’s desire for power has never changed, right?

He constantly wants to be in the spotlight and always wants to belong to the inner circle.

In a way, his inclination to open Lena World as a viewer server when his self-esteem was low was probably an expression of that tendency.

When he turned it into a streamer server, he was afraid that he wouldn’t get attention and that his authority among streamers would decline due to consecutive failures.

But with a viewer server, he wouldn’t have to worry about such things.

Mr. Lena’s Land wants to be the protagonist at all costs.

He certainly has some gullible aspects, but when it comes to values he deems important, he turns 180 degrees and shows a cold and calculating side.

That’s why I had no choice but to give up on the issue regarding Bluebee.

I couldn’t risk drawing Mr. Lena’s Land’s ire by taking unreasonable actions.

Instead, from the beginning to the end of our conversation, I groomed Mr. Lena’s Land’s self-esteem diligently.

That way, I was able to get a clear answer.

“Okay. Lena World will be a streamer server… I’ll post a notification again. Then you should comment to apply right away. Got it?”

“Yes. Of course!”

Just in case I wasn’t just saying this and pulling back, he made a meticulous demand for immediate comments.

He may seem careless, but on this matter, he was certain.

If a heavyweight streamer joins, it will certainly generate buzz, and Hakkohs will show interest.

From Mr. Lena’s Land’s perspective, the V-Live Crew was undeniably an attractive asset that he couldn’t let go.

Excluding Prika, it was one of the top crews along with Decrescendo and Pocotin.

“Ugh… It’s exhausting.”

When I was in sales before returning, I used to spiel out these hosting lines almost daily, but after a couple of months in the streaming life, it wasn’t easy.

I couldn’t believe I was changing so quickly.

I briefly summarized the key points and posted them in the crew group chat.

I mentioned that when Mr. Lena’s announcement goes up, they should comment on the application for Lena World.

If I move swiftly on what needs to be done, it would leave a better impression on Mr. Lena’s Land.

“I need to subtly mention this opportunity to Oh-ha and Mr. Young-jun. They should know I’ve extended this favor.”

Hoping someone recognizes you without any appeal doesn’t work in today’s world.

That’s probably why they say it’s the age of self-promotion.

If I can secure a favor from two individuals who could greatly rise through Lena World, we’ll be able to help each other for a long time.

“Even if my own influence is somewhat lacking, having solid connections with mid-tier streamers will be enough to handle the monsters that come later.”

There’s a reason the term ‘cartel’ exists in the streaming community.

Particularly, the Durahan cartel from LebitTV was famous for openly designating targets for exclusion and attacking in unison to protect their broadcasting slice.

There are many incidents and events archived on Namuwiki, and according to rumors circulating quietly, it’s a cartel that rivals the animal kingdom.

While the vibe at Pangea TV was somewhat different, there were several powerful cartels in existence.

The PUBG cartel was especially famous.

With Mr. Wangko as the president, it was a cartel governed by a strict hierarchy with vice-president Mr. Iho-ran and prime minister Blackfoot.

Rumor has it that if you’re marked by Mr. Wangko, you will be immediately expelled from the PUBG scene, indicating the extent of their power.

“I don’t want that kind of cartel, but I should create a sense of connection among us.”

It’s better to have more friendly powers in preparation for the future.

This is how I envisioned my future with Lena World.

***

In a dark room.

The only source of light was the soft glow of the monitor.

Not turning on the lights was a habit of hers.

It was a strategy to boost concentration when her mind was cluttered and there was a lot to think about.

Bluebee slowly shifted her gaze, scanning all the content from top to bottom.

“Tsk.”

She wasn’t pleased.

– Lena World.

Bluebee was quite knowledgeable about Mr. Lena’s Land.

With her status, there were plenty of rumors that reached her ears.

So it’s natural for doubt to arise.

A Minecraft server at Pangea TV?

Honestly, when judged, negative thoughts came to mind rather than expectations for success.

The primary age group playing and consuming Minecraft is mostly students… But the average age of viewers at Pangea TV was the highest across all platforms.

In a place where StarCraft, released in 1998, still acts as a pillar of the platform, Minecraft?

Bluebee couldn’t help but click her tongue habitually once again.

“But… I applied.”

Her cold gaze fixated on one place.

It was a comment from someone taking the top spot on the Lena World resident application notice.

ㄴ Seoa (novelialove)

“Lenalena Landland~♬ I’m a longtime fan of Mr. Lena!

I’ve been very interested in Minecraft, and I’m really grateful that you’ve opened a server like this.

I’ll enjoy it thoroughly! Lenalena Landland~♪ [up 1845]”

The application was quick, and she was overwhelmingly the first in the rankings.

This was proof that she encouraged her fans to hit the upvote.

The intense enthusiasm towards Lena World was palpable.

‘It would be hard to do this without such certainty and confidence. Was all that past success merely coincidence?’

Bluebee’s eyes gleamed coldly.

While others might not know well, Bluebee has been observing streamer Seoa for quite a while.

Her observation began from Seoa’s debut broadcast.

Staying in the community allows one to get decent information almost in real-time.

For Bluebee, who was considering moving to Pangea TV, this information-gathering process was essential.

‘It was truly surprising. I never thought an individual could prepare such a grand debut broadcast…’

Seoa’s debut broadcast had given Bluebee a tremendous shock and realization.

Is this really a broadcast from a rookie who just debuted?

It was absurd.

Bluebee thought about it in relation to herself.

Could she really showcase a performance of purchasing 15 million won worth of Pangea TV stocks on her debut broadcast?

‘I definitely couldn’t do it. That kind of madness.’

Yet Seoa did it, and shockingly, that act became the starting point for her rise.

A new wind blew at Pangea TV.

Watching Seoa’s remarkable progress, Bluebee became increasingly convinced.

This person has a natural talent for broadcasting.

If not, she would be receiving immense adoration from ‘the god of broadcasting.’

‘The best would be to make her part of the same crew. If that’s difficult, we should be friendly.

That was a social strategy Bluebee had held for a long time.

But then an unexpected opportunity presented itself.

Surprisingly, Seoa was acquainted with ‘Lucy,’ one of Bluebee’s connections.

Though the time of their acquaintance wasn’t long, the two had established a strong bond because Seoa approached with great enthusiasm.

There was definitely ‘value’ in utilizing this.

So, secretly, she kept Lucy in touch, ensuring that all important matters were discussed with her, leading to a phone call opportunity with Seoa.

‘But I didn’t know. I never expected she would harbor hostility towards me for some unknown reason…’

It was entirely an unforeseen situation.

However, Bluebee remained calm, responding without panic.

With the experience gained from rolling through the streaming community, it was too early to fuss over such things.

She lightly prodded, provoking the other party to reveal her intentions.

‘She wants Lucy that badly? Interesting. But not unwelcome.’

Bluebee calmly thought it through.

Then, she derived the optimal method.

Seoa was undoubtedly a streamer with excellent utility value.

Let’s try to ease the unknown animosity while maintaining a long-term relationship.

And the key to that was ‘Lucy.’

“Lucy, I’ve been seriously thinking about it. Moving to Pangea TV might not be a bad idea. I’m also considering preparing for a virtual debut at Pangea TV. Yes! If there’s anything difficult, I’ll help you, so don’t worry too much.”

She helped persuade Lucy to shift platforms and was introduced to a writer who was even more capable than she initially thought.

After that, Bluebee continued to keep an eye out for opportunities.

Maintaining a close relationship with Lucy, she occasionally drew Seoa into negotiations.

That relationship has continued to this day.

‘Can Minecraft really succeed?’

But now, for the first time, she started to doubt.

No matter how gifted Seoa might be, foresight didn’t come with innate talent, so she couldn’t guarantee making only the right choices.

‘But considering everything shown so far… tsk.’

As the contemplation dragged on, her dissatisfaction grew, causing her to click her tongue habitually.

Eventually, postponing her decision, Bluebee leaned back on her chair.

Moments later, her finger decisively moved in the darkness.