Please Do Your Debauchery After You Die - Chapter 186

Episode 186: Mr. Wangko and V-Live

Mr. Wangko was undeniably a big company streamer at Pangea TV.

Rising from a Sudden Attack professional gamer, he debuted as a broadcaster during the popular Overwatch era, showcasing his charisma and talent in FPS games, which garnered him significant popularity.

During his time as a mid-level streamer, he fluctuated between an average viewership of 3,000 to 4,000 viewers.

Then came a decisive opportunity that would change Wangko’s life.

The release of a popular game that threatened the strongholds of StarCraft and League of Legends, which were dominating Pangea TV at the time!

It was the emergence of Battlegrounds.

For Wangko, the arrival of Battlegrounds was a godsend.

It successfully captivated the gaming community with its fresh content, including k*ll events and random squads, becoming more than just a substitute as the popularity of Overwatch began to decline.

With this newfound popularity, Wangko rapidly ascended to become a big company streamer, reaching viewership numbers between 10,000 to 15,000.

He was among the few in the glorious ranks of Pangea TV.

But Wangko knew.

It was much harder to maintain such a position than to attain it.

So he created a powerful cartel culture.

A mechanism to keep potential competitors in check.

He excluded all streamers who could pose a threat in the Battlegrounds scene.

Wangko’s strategy proved to be highly successful.

Utilizing first-mover advantages and exceptional political skills, he trampled down anyone who showed promise until they submitted.

Those who willingly complied became members of the cartel, while those who resisted were ostracized.

Although his coercive attitude and political maneuvering earned him the nickname “dictator,” resembling the leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, he managed to maintain his position as a big company streamer.

“But these days… something feels off.”

Wangko thought.

The “instinct” that once felt no anomalies during the Starcraft heyday was now screaming loudly.

A crisis was slowly approaching.

Could it be due to a lifetime spent immersed in FPS games?

Wangko had an unusually good instinct.

Relying on this instinct, he avoided downfall several times and was able to walk the path of success thus far.

However, his instinct had recently issued a warning.

“Clearly, the Battlegrounds scene is feeling stagnant. There are no newbies, and now even cheat programs are rampant.”

This could be seen as a characteristic of FPS games.

The gap between old-timers and beginners was so vast that rampant cheating due to alternates became common.

Moreover, with cheat programs running rampant without intervention from the game developers, beginners were quickly losing interest and quitting after struggling with farming and dying in-game.

The future of a game that fails to attract new users is bound to be bleak.

Having already experienced this with Sudden Attack and Overwatch, Wangko felt that the current situation was indeed a crisis.

“If a popular FPS game that could replace Battlegrounds emerged, this could be easily resolved.”

The problem was that there were no such games available.

While several FPS games had been released, they either ended up being flops or gained popularity only overseas, with nothing that could thrive domestically.

Thus, Wangko’s worries deepened…

“Should I just continue to muddle through in the League of Legends scene for now?”

He was pondering this when one day, a category called “Virtual” suddenly emerged on Pangea TV.

At first, he had no interest at all.

When mid-level streamer Sayoh announced that she would be holding auditions, Wangko thought it would just be a fleeting trend.

However, contrary to his expectations, the Virtual category did not disappear even after the auditions ended.

In fact, it was growing, especially in conjunction with Minecraft.

What’s more, the news didn’t stop there.

“What? Kim Hak-do made an appearance? The Minecraft category hit 50,000 viewers?”

Fifty thousand was a higher number than the usual Battlegrounds category viewership.

And it wasn’t stopping there—news of Limiani and Su-pi joining in also reached him.

“This might actually be serious…”

The decisive blow came when Buck Minam Park Bong-sik featured Lena World.

Seeing him single-handedly record over 50,000 viewers, Wangko made up his mind.

He would challenge Minecraft.

“Although it’s not an FPS game, that’s not the point. Pangea TV is about the trend.”

Even a big company streamer couldn’t go against the tide.

Wangko was well aware of this from his long experience.

And in his judgment, Minecraft was the current trend.

“Hello, Mr. Lena-tang. I want to enter Lena World, and I’ve heard that I need to submit an admission application…”

“Oh? Hello, Mr. Wangko. Admission application? You don’t need to worry about that. There’s a separate Taesan format.”

His entry into Lena World was swift.

Though Wangko was a Minecraft novice, he had no worries or preparations.

He already knew that there were decent players in Lena World.

“First up, there’s Su-pi. And who was it? Did they say Oh-ha? I think I played a game with them once after being introduced by the enthusiastic Hyung.”

He had heard that both were solidly positioned within Lena World.

Oh-ha was the proud head of a company, and while Su-pi was not part of a company, they were acting like they had formed an adventure club.

He’d heard that both were equipped with top-notch gear.

But their “roots” as Battlegrounds streamers remained unchanged.

Knowing that fact, Wangko logged into Lena World without a hint of concern.

“Welcome, Mr. Wangko!”

“Hey, did you come?”

As expected, the two were waiting at the starting point.

“Uh, yeah. Long time no see, Su-pi. And it’s Oh-ha, right?”

“Yes, Hyung. I’m Oh-ha. The one who worked together during that k*ll event.”

“Yeah, yeah. I remember. We won that match because of your contributions.”

“… Hyung, I was on the opposing team.”

A moment of silence.

Before all sorts of reactions could explode in the chat room, Wangko quickly calmed the situation.

“Just kidding, just kidding. Don’t take a joke so literally.”

“Wow! You’re amazing, Hyung. I was laughing too hard to react just now.”

“… Am I lagging?”

“That’s a misunderstanding, Hyung. I’m filled with sincere devotion towards you, Oh-ha.”

He had heard Oh-ha was a Hakkoh type, but surprisingly, the banter flowed well.

Wangko felt satisfied and, after a moment’s hesitation, chose Oh-ha over Su-pi as the guide.

After all, it’s easier to be guided by a male streamer who can take charge.

And the viewers were looking for a new dynamic.

Honestly, he was tired of seeing Su-pi so frequently.

“Then, let’s start with guiding you through Oh-ha Company!”

Though a Minecraft novice, Wangko was passionate enough to catch up on YouTube videos beforehand.

Thus, he was impressed while observing the various buildings created by Oh-ha Company.

“What’s this? Are you all architects? This is well made.”

“Hyung, if you look this way, there’s more. Some are still under construction.”

Oh-ha expressed his ambition to connect the buildings and create a massive mega-city.

Ultimately, his goal was to build a city larger than Seoul, centered around a Pokémon Center.

“Hello. I’m Ka-ang.”

“I’m Rinka.”

He also greeted the virtual streamers belonging to Oh-ha Company.

What followed was an exploration of Lena World.

The purpose was to familiarize himself with the buildings of other companies and major streamers.

“Hello. I’m Elsa, the construction head of Rissle Company.”

“Rissle Company… this is Hak-do’s company, right? You’re building something impressive here as well.”

“Haha! We supply most of the materials here ourselves.”

The construction of Dozuni Castle was gradually reaching completion.

The outer walls were nearly finished, and they were now in the process of building the inner keep.

As a result, there was another loan from the V-Live Company, increasing the total debt to 40 million Lena.

What would become of Rissle Company’s future?!

“Next is the partner company.”

“Hey, Na-yang! You’re having fun here.”

“What? Mr. Wangko is here too. Are we all making Minecraft now?”

At the partner company, Wangko visited a traditional Korean house village and met Limiani, who was constructing a “snow globe” at the Tofu Company.

“Oh, what? That guy is here. Shouldn’t he go sh**t some things instead of coming here?”

“Do you want to d*e? Just say you’re glad to see me. Trying to act all tough isn’t cute at all.”

Wangko and Limiani shared a long-standing connection.

They had met closely during MCK.

The exploration continued from there.

Now, having passed through the now-nonexistent Bully Gamja Company and visited the Lena Government, they were about to reach the last company.

“Hyung, this is a bit far.”

“It’s fine. Enjoying the scenery is nice too.”

This was Wangko’s genuine feeling.

Look at the games he had played.

Spending all day shooting guns, throwing bombs, and being on edge at every footstep.

But this peaceful atmosphere and healing vibe?

They say men get addicted to camping as they grow older?

Wangko was feeling a similar sentiment.

“Minecraft… it’s surprisingly to my liking.”

Though he had come thinking it was just a trend, it’s even better if he genuinely likes it.

Feeling good, Wangko found himself humming a tune as he followed Oh-ha.

Finally, they arrived at V-City.

“This is a company mainly developed by the virtual crew called V-Live, and it includes all winners from the first and second Purge Day…”

Listening to Oh-ha’s explanations, he admired the scenery of V-City.

Unlike the other companies focusing on massive architectural projects, it truly felt like a neat village.

Modern houses adorned with sparkling quartz.

Although it was quite far from Seoul, it evoked imagery of affluent areas like Pyeongchang-dong and Hannam-dong.

“But I don’t see many people.”

“Hmm, wait a moment. Let me check the map… Ah! They’re all underground. Let’s go this way.”

Oh-ha began leading him down a specific path after a bit of searching.

As they entered a building, Oh-ha guided him to a discreetly installed ladder tucked in a corner of the wall.

“What’s this? Some sort of secret passage? It’s so dark I can’t even see.”

“Just a little further down, Hyung.”

As Oh-ha indicated, soon they noticed bright light below.

Climbing down the ladder energetically, they finally landed on the ground.

Wangko looked around immediately.

“Wow! What is this?”

It was an unimaginable scale of a commune.

It resembled a secret underground base of a clandestine organization.

Red-glowing plants and a variety of crops thrived in this space.

But before Wangko could process it all, he caught a suspicious “smell.”

It was like the “stale” air one would feel while playing Battlegrounds.

What on earth was this place…?

“Huh!”

At that moment, Wangko made a startling discovery.

Workers were running around the endless fields harvesting crops.

From a towering watchtower in the center, someone was shouting at the workers.

“Mr. Ran-chu? Why did you pass by the tomato lying next to you? Hey? Miss Ichirin, could you please make sure your beet planting spacing is right? Wow, Mr. Ju-2, amazing! Are you planning to collect your wage after working like that?”

“I’m sorry!”

“I’ll do better!”

Panicked, the workers started moving even faster.

Wangko, dumbfounded by the scene, couldn’t help but shout out.

“What, what is this? Is this hell?”

Wasn’t Minecraft a healing game?

Approaching Wangko, who felt thrown into chaos, Oh-ha cleared his throat and spoke.

“This is V-Live Company. The characteristic of this company is as… you see.”

“…”

Wangko’s eyes began to tremble.