[TS] Formula One Streamer - Chapter 45

Should I say it’s a day when the world has stopped?

The For One, which was my only escape and amusement as I became possessed by Yooihyun, has closed its doors.

“I’m bored! I’m so bored!”

It couldn’t be more tedious than this.

I rolled around aimlessly in the flowing time, pondering how to spend the 2-week vacation that was forcefully given to me.

I have earned so much money through streaming that I could overflow with it; there was nothing I couldn’t do if I set my mind to it.

Since Kang Ho-yun, who makes a living as a For One streamer, and Jihyun Lee, who attends the academy, also have the next two weeks off, I could go on vacation with them somewhere.

“Still, let’s rest at home today…”

Today was a big deal, and I had to give my overworked body a bit of a break.

I threw myself onto the cozy bed and slowly perused the posts in the F1 Gallery on my phone.

<2 weeks? 2 weeks????>

d*mn it, I took this reward vacation from this week to next week for For One, but a 2-week suspension? d*mn you, Gu-geon!

ㅇㅇ(218.51): ???: Military cut!

ㅇㅇ(222.99): You’re gay… Take this opportunity to meet some girls and friends. Be filial to your parents.

ㄴㅇㅇ(210.121): Old farts, go d*e.

I can’t believe it… There has never been such an issue, but it has erupted this time.

It sucks.

For Bongs, it was the only solace…

In the meantime, I think I’ll just binge-watch Hamilton races and familiarize myself with the circuits.

PochangLife*: This is all because of that b*tch, Barcode^^

ㄴㅇㅇ(220.78): That b*stard is causing the entire world’s population to suffer for real, lol.

ForNewbies*: Even newbies are feeling down… ㅜㅇㅜ

Like a dam that was blocking a massive flow of water bursting, numerous posts poured out rapidly every time I refreshed.

Open the door before I d*e!

Let me at least play a standard match!

Most posts were complaints from people like me who couldn’t play For One anymore.

There were a lot of users in the first place, and since they blocked the game entirely, the angry For One users clustered in the community as a result.

Among the countless overflowing posts, there had to be a prevailing trend.

Unsurprisingly, that was the question of whether Barcode Nick was a hacker and my story, along with KING’s.

Everyone knows Hamilton and Nantz are friendly.

During KING’s match commentary, Hamilton briefly left his seat, and ever since, he hasn’t said much.

He probably realized it was a hack and sent a voice message to Nantz.

ㅇㅇ(211.36): Is that evidence?

ㄴㅇㅇ(210.233): In retrospect, it is evidence. The fact that Nantz, the Chief Manager, could come directly to the podium is because he was certain it was a hack. Who do you think he got that certainty from? Who besides F1 champion Hamilton?

I love BerHam*: Well… I don’t know if he talked to Hamilton, but it’s certain he is a hacker. Even if he didn’t sense it, the play was abnormal, so he would say, “Let’s close for 2 weeks.” If he wasn’t sure it was a hack, would he call for a 2-week closure? Lol, that doesn’t make sense.

Users pointed out various circumstances and, through their own reasonable deductions, leaned towards the opinion of ‘Barcode Nick is definitely a hacker!’

I didn’t even need to say anything since I felt the same.

Now, onto the other side.

Right now, the most controversial user and the topic that divides opinions, KING.

Hah, if you’re going by your logic, then KING is also a hacker, you idiots.

What’s the difference between Barcode and KING?

Does it matter whether Nantz said so or not? It’s an issue because Steel couldn’t catch the hacker, so obviously KING wouldn’t get caught either, lol.

You guys act like the statement is KING’s invulnerability shield.

And come on, generally speaking, if they’re a player, how can you beat a hacker?

ㅇㅇ(110.70): For real, lol, this is so relieving. They’re ‘still’ excluded from the list of suspects; just wait and see after two weeks. How things will unfold, lol.

ㄴPochangLife*: You guys have nothing to do, you idiots. I emphasized in the statement that it’s not, but you’re laying down conspiracies with your brain fumes, lol.

ㄴㅇㅇ(110.70): Is that brain fumes? That Steel can’t catch hackers is a fact; KING can’t be precisely tested at this point, yet you’re declaring he’s not a hacker? Your claim seems like brain fumes.

ㄴPochangLife*: So, idiot, can’t you see the contradictions in your words? They emphasized in that crucial statement that he’s not a hacker, even though the test isn’t accurate, which itself is proof that they have confidence that KING is not a hacker, lol.

Gyaruluk*: Just stay neutral until the results come out, okay?

People were fiercely debating whether I, who defeated the confirmed hacker Barcode Nick, was also a hacker or not.

Opinions were split right down the middle, creating a tense standoff. Upon reading the arguments of those who said I was a hacker and those who said I wasn’t, it seemed everyone had some point.

In other words, it was a never-ending fight.

I know my innocence, but the public doesn’t.

Only the For One, updated with a security program in two weeks, would prove my innocence.

“But… this is annoying.”

Regardless, I’m human too, and it’s unavoidable to get frustrated.

Though it’s virtual reality, I went through hell to squeeze out every ounce of strength to win against that hacker, and now they’re calling me a hacker?

I ended up commenting.

ㅇㅇ(14.4): It’s clear that KING has skills^^….

“Ha… now that feels a bit better.”

I was satisfied with the comment I posted and smiled while browsing through the next posts when my phone kept ringing with alerts.

There must be replies agreeing with my comment.

With my heart filled with expectation, I checked the replies.

ㄴㅇㅇ(175.233): Mindless KING fan b*tch, hi.

ㄴㅇㅇ(222.119): KING himself has entered the ring.

ㄴKING loves*: KING Sensei… you shouldn’t be doing this here.

“……”

They say you can’t trust anyone, whether they’re allies or enemies.

Disheartened, I deleted my comment and turned my eyes to another post.

You have to taste either soy sauce or sh*t to know, and we’ll only know when the results come out, but here are two interesting points about the KING controversy.

Think of it as entertainment.

1. If KING is a hacker:

We, who worshiped Rain Master and GSD, are the only fools.

The KiwiChi Championship, which was already messed up because of Barcode, would be in even worse shape.

He’d become a global scammer who scams people while live streaming and receiving donations.

Conclusion: The only salvation is euthanasia for Koreans…

2. If KING is not a hacker:

He is indeed the Rain Master and GSD. Is he the strongest? Just this guy.

The only For One driver who defeated a hacker that even Yoo Seon-jin couldn’t beat.

His streaming skyrockets, raking in money, and he debuts in F1.

Conclusion: The best output from Koreans.

ㅇㅇ(175.233): You’re gay, should you not know whether it’s soy paste or sh*t without tasting…

ㅇㅇ(39.7): Basement dwellers and delusional brain worms downvoting.

ㄴBinz is a snack*: That hit hard, lol.

SurnameName*: This idea stinks of delusion, but it’s true. If he’s a hacker, he’s responsible for the hack usage, donations received, and messing up the tournaments; if not, he might explode several times more. If that result is truly his skill, he could be an F1 driver too.

ForOneLoves*: Please let it not be true…

“Anything would be interesting.”

Yeah. The fact that they can become so heated about my story is because, whichever side it leans toward, it leads to an entertaining outcome.

The nickname KING, whether he is a hacker or not, carries enough influence to cause worldwide ripples.

However, even if they’re not my fans, the majority of For One users, excluding the malicious ones, were desperately hoping I was not a hacker.

With skills fitting the nickname, I burst onto the For One scene like a comet, made a miraculous record to enter F2, and defeated a hacker in the KiwiChi Championship to reach the top 16.

Where could there be a more entertaining development than this?

Additionally, although it was a short time, many users had grown fond of KING.

Those who cheered and celebrated every race and lap of mine, sharing a dramatic journey together.

For them, KING symbolizes a friend, a mentor, a streamer, and more.

He had clearly become something more than just a talented player.

“Being a streamer is not as easy as it seems…”

And that was true for me as well.

FIA.

As the International Automobile Federation overseeing all motorsport events, the FIA called all teams under F1 to hold a meeting.

The agenda was the 2-week delay of the tournament due to the For One hack situation.

“…Since F1, which values box office performance, can no longer escape the shadow of For One, we will adjust the tournament schedule to fit For One. No objections will be entertained. You may disperse.”

It felt more like a unilateral announcement than a meeting.

The message was clear: “The influence of For One is enormous, so do as we say without complaints!”

The 2-week grace period could be a negative for some teams, or an advantage for others, but since F1 survives on fan interest, they had to comply to the demands of For One.

No matter how unfair it felt, it couldn’t be helped.

If For One, which had nearly set the fading F1 sun at noon to the peak, had not stopped it, their team might not have existed.

Thus, the meeting room was surprisingly indifferent to the schedule delay.

Instead, the rivalry among teams from the lowest to the highest ranks regarding the hot topic of KING’s recruitment was much more sharp.

In the midst of it, James Mawls, the strategy director of Mercedes Benz, had to suppress the rising anger every time he heard gossip about KING coming from another team.

“I found out first! Even before you guys noticed!”

James, feeling like he would lose his mind if he stayed here an extra second, kicked his chair and headed for the exit of the meeting room.

Just as he reached for the door, the director of Team Ferrari, Mattia Binotto, blocked his way.

With a leisurely smile, Binotto opened his mouth.

“James, I hear you’re also rumored to be trying to recruit KING… Is it true?”

“What if it is, and what if it isn’t?”

“No, I was just thinking your greed might be getting too much. Didn’t you already take Hamilton and Verstaphin? How much more do you think you can take?”

James’s expression hardened.

As Binotto mentioned, Hamilton and Verstaphin were genius drivers who competed for 1st and 2nd place even before becoming Benz drivers, and once they joined Benz, they soared even higher.

With both drivers recruited, Benz achieved the feat of winning the championship year after year, but

The phrase “Sharing the throne of Benz” became a subject of criticism among fans and other F1 teams.

Since two drivers capable of challenging each other entered one team, the enjoyment of watching F1 decreased significantly.

While it wasn’t incorrect, it wasn’t something welcome in the context of F1, which prioritizes box office draws, and James, who held all decision-making power, bore the brunt of the criticism.

As Binotto approached him, unfazed, and whispered,

“I’m sorry, but we have to recruit KING for our team.”

“Ha! How are you guys going to take KING, who wasn’t found even at Benz?”

Shrugging nonchalantly, Binotto brushed past him with a casual remark.

“Well, you see… I’ve already found him.”