Please Do Your Debauchery After You Die - Chapter 295

Episode 295: Expensive Body

Kkang-!

[An unknown energy (+3) permeates the netherite ingot.]

“Ah…”

“Honestly, the first attempt is just absurd.”

“Congratulations. You’ve accumulated 3 energy. Still better than 2, right?”

“Is that your idea of comfort right now?”

Limiani pouts her lips while glaring at Oha.

A tense standoff escalates between the two companies from the very beginning.

“Oha-ya, just get it over with in one shot.”

“Yes! Chairman, trust me!”

Oha moves with determination, holding the netherite ingot and the essence.

In public opinion, there were assessments that Oha’s success was due to entering Lena World thanks to Park Nana and growing on sheer luck while facing Wangko’s challenges.

But such opportunities were not available to just anyone, and making the most of given chances was equally difficult.

If success were as simple as receiving a stroke of luck, why do so many streamers shine briefly only to return to being hako?

Someone’s success might appear effortless, but Oha had also been rolling on the bottom as a hako streamer for nearly two years.

During that time, she endured with an income below minimum wage, striving for success, and it was those pains and efforts that cultivated her tenacious spirit to not miss a single opportunity.

Honestly, other streamers from Owang Company might find someone like Oha quite irritating.

After all, Oha was monopolizing more than half of the drops from Wangko.

But ultimately, this was all part of the survival competition happening in the wild streaming community.

As of December, Oha was in no position to consider anyone else.

“Then here I go!”

“Yeah, it’s bound to fail anyway~”

Just as the tension was about to explode, Limiani threw in some words to undercut the mood.

That precise timing felt like it was letting the fizz out of a carbonated drink, making the message of failure all the more hollow.

Kkang-!

[An unknown energy (+48) permeates the netherite ingot.]

Owang Company seemed to have a pre-existing ingot they were in the midst of challenging.

48 stacks, huh?

Only half remained to the cap.

“Ha! 48 stacks. Oh, I’m jealous. Wangko the old man is soon going to claim the title of the first company to hit the mythic-tier equipment cap in Lena World.”

“What did that pink pig just say? So you’re saying you’ll throw in a gamble next to me? Let’s see how it goes.”

It seemed the two already knew.

When it came down to serious competition, their true rival for dominance in Lena World was right in front of them.

In the previous arena, we experienced a brief victory using the frying pan strategy, but it was just that—a strategy.

‘If I can last about a month with the specs of mythic-tier equipment, that might hold up. But that’s as far as it goes. Specs can be caught up eventually. Unless a higher tier of equipment than mythic shows up.’

So rather than continually putting the company staff through hardship, it was decided to maintain the status quo.

If a crow chases a stork, its legs will tear.

That inner sentiment was actively expressed in the current lending policy.

If we intended to fight for the lead to the end, we would have used this money to challenge mythic-tier equipment.

They were all smart enough not to misunderstand the reason we were offering loans.

So instead of being cautious around us, they were busy growling amongst themselves.

‘Anyway, this political side is such a headache.’

Regardless, the competition proceeded smoothly.

However, it was impressive that Akatsuki’s stacks increased to 56 on the first attempt.

That must be the ingot that cost 40 million Lena.

And then it was Lucy’s turn.

“Whew! I’m going to play the fan service called by Seoa.”

“No, that’s a bit embarrassing.”

For some time now, it had become a norm to play various songs when attempting to synthesize mythic-tier equipment.

It was said to enhance both the visual and auditory experience.

Lucy set a clip of me calling for fan service as the background and waited to hit the synthesis button while bobbing her head to the rhythm.

– Gotta click on “a bit more!”

– This is a given, but shouldn’t Lucy at least hit the cap this time? The chances of clearing on the second attempt are ridiculously low.

– Let’s hit the cap with the special blend!

Oddly enough, there were no movements to counter us.

Quietly enjoying the video clip, Lucy clicked the synthesis button without a hint of tension as I yelled “a bit more!”

Yeah, up until that point, I was just casually watching.

Kkang-!

[A mysterious energy envelops the netherite ingot.]

Ding-!

[The netherite ingot absorbs the energy of the essence and transforms into a Blazerlight ingot.]

“Uh? It’s a success.”

“What?”

“……”

In an instant, the surroundings fell into a chilling silence.

Even I, who prided myself on having experienced all kinds of battles, felt as if my mind was short-circuiting in this moment.

So, right now… does that mean it’s a success?

Lucy, who pulled a mythic-tier item on just the second attempt last time, succeeded this time on the first?

‘No, that doesn’t make sense. This isn’t some fantasy novel.’

To be honest, even fantasy novels would be criticized for breaking coherence if written in this way.

A success on the second attempt was surprising enough, but now we’re hitting success on the first attempt?

‘Of course, there are cases of success on the first attempt before regression, but comparing it with this case is…’

At least that person won the lottery once; Lucy didn’t just win consecutively.

“What, what is this! Really? She actually succeeded in one shot?”

“No, this is cheating. There’s no way that could be… Ah! I see. It’s a hidden camera prank. How quick-witted am I?”

“No, it’s not a prank. I really did pull it.”

“What?! Call the admin! This can’t be real.”

“Right. There might be a synthesis bug with the essence.”

Normally, I would have been angry at the insinuation of doubting Lucy by calling the admin, but frankly, I couldn’t help but acknowledge this.

Of course, I didn’t suspect that Lucy had used some strange program.

It just meant that there might be a problem with the server itself.

Calling the admin to verify such matters would be necessary.

“Uh…”

“Right? It’s a bug or something?”

“Could it be a setting error?”

A little while later, when the admin arrived, everyone was eagerly discussing it.

Human nature is such that if someone suffers a loss or feels they have been treated unfairly, they cannot hold back.

However, the brief reply from the admin silenced everyone.

“I don’t see anything wrong. The only explanation is that you just happened to get incredibly lucky…”

“……!”

People were aghast at the unexpected outcome, and the admin had to persuade the angry crowd by revealing the recorded data.

In the world, there were indeed many conspiracy theorists who wouldn’t stop doubting, even with a kind explanation.

Anyway, as things progressed to that point, both streamers and viewers had to accept it.

If Lucy were a big company streamer, I might have considered the possibility of connections with the staff, but she was just one of the hako streamers who didn’t have the luxury of such assistance.

“Haha. This is really something.”

Wangko chuckled incredulously.

While he didn’t express it, the surrounding streamers probably felt similar bewilderment.

“Did I do something wrong?”

“No! What’s wrong? You did wonderfully. Truly, you’re the goddess of luck. Our company’s lucky charm!”

Now, just how much was saved?

Moreover, there was a bonus of 30 million Lena from the competition reward.

If luck held up, perhaps it wouldn’t just end with the Blazerlight armor and leggings initially aimed for, but maybe even pull another piece?

As I turned the wheels of hope in my mind, suddenly O Young-jun dashed toward Lucy.

Having shown an absurd performance in the synthesis of mythic-tier equipment, was jealousy driving him a bit bonkers?

In any case, I reached out to protect Lucy but was just one step too late.

His actions were too swift, and I hadn’t anticipated such a move.

‘You better touch Lucy, or I won’t let it slide!’

Before I knew it, O Young-jun had made it to Lucy’s vicinity.

But then suddenly, he threw himself to the ground.

What on earth is going on…?

“Please! Lucy, help me pull a mythic-tier equipment! I’ll be begging like this!”

O Young-jun bowed in front of Lucy, his voice was resolute, revealing his intentions clearly.

“Uh? Now that I think about it, isn’t that a good idea? Let’s talk, Lucy.”

Even Wangko, realizing Lucy’s value as the goddess of luck, quickly joined in.

Cautiously checking the reactions around them, Buck Minam Park Bong-sik stepped back and lined up behind them.

In an instant, Lucy became a sought-after figure, with company heads from Lena World clamoring around her.

And that scene gave me inspiration.

“Ah! Lucy is getting flustered. Step back! I am Lucy’s manager. For details, talk to me.”

“What? No, Seoa, why are you suddenly like this.”

Why suddenly, you ask?

Even if we’re familiar, calculations must be made accurately.

I first confirmed that it was fine for Lucy to do the synthesis on behalf of others.

Then, maintaining a confident demeanor, I whispered to the company heads.

“By the way, how much did you come to inquire? Our Lucy is quite the expensive body, you know.”

“……”

Astonished gazes followed me from behind.