[TS] Formula One Streamer - Chapter 52
“Hello, everyone. This is Johnson, here to commentate on the race between KING and Daniel Ricciardo.”
“This is caster Thomas. For the guest commentary, we have Lewis Hamilton, who is responsible for KING’s race!”
“Hello. I’m Lewis Hamilton, a driver from Mercedes Benz. It’s an honor to meet you all today.”
[Finally, is it really starting~]
[I’ve been waiting for this for days. My heart is pounding.]
[The two-week inspection for For One was hell. If there’s going to be another inspection, just k*ll me.]
[Is it you again, Hamilton!!!]
[Look at this matchup. KING vs. Red Bull Honey Badger, both of whom beat Yoo Seon-jin…!]
[Honestly, I wouldn’t expect much from a commoner vs. a driver match, but am I the only one looking forward to this?]
[Why is this more popular than the big-name players like Max vs. Valtteri in the next room? Seriously, lol.]
The curtain of the KiwiChi Championship, which had stopped momentarily with the enthusiastic cheers of over 100 million viewers, rose again.
The viewer count didn’t stop at 100 million, instead shooting up endlessly, charting an upward graph.
Originally called a traditional game of the entire world’s people, the chaos caused by the two-week inspection that had restrained so many users!
Thanks to this, only the KiwiChi employees were sweating to maintain server stability.
“Today’s first match in the round of 16 is still yet to reveal the circuit, right?”
“Yes, the circuit for the first race will be announced after the interviews with the drivers who have successfully qualified for the round of 16.”
The races conducted on the last day of the tournament will all be done through real-time drawing.
To maintain the tension among the drivers and the fun for viewers, circuits from previous races are excluded from the draw.
Among the 22 circuits used in For One, 6 circuits have been consumed from the 1024 round to the current round of 16, meaning there are still 16 circuits left.
“I hope they select an interesting circuit where the drivers’ fierce battles are well depicted. Ah! They say all the drivers have gathered now.”
“Yes, then let’s go directly to the driver broadcast screen.”
A giant trophy adorned with gold and silver consumed the screen, soon revealing the sight of the drivers lined up neatly around the trophy.
Red, black, blue, white, orange, and so on.
16 drivers, each wearing brightly colored flame-retardant suits that express their individuality, stood proudly in front of the trophy with helmets on their left sides.
Wherever the gaze of those 16 drivers landed, there was only the trophy shining like the sun.
With a grand song, the introduction of the contestants began from the left end of the bracket.
As the angle panned out to overview the contestants, it dropped sharply down and focused on a driver in a black flame-retardant suit surrounding the trophy.
The first contestant to be introduced was Max Verstappen from Mercedes.
-Max Verstappen!
A low, dignified voice resonated through the venue, powerfully calling his name.
At the same time, the glamorously edited racing footage showcasing Max’s performance in this tournament rushed by.
Vroooom!!!
His race car, elegantly decorated in stunning silver and black representing Mercedes, roared ferociously.
It seemed endlessly light, as if it could fly, yet was remarkably stable and heavy thanks to Max’s well-centered driving.
He fearlessly escaped the chicane as if it wasn’t even a chicane.
His skill in balancing the load by skillfully manipulating the steering wheel was nothing short of pure art.
Accompanied by the cheers of “Wow!” the video soared into the highlights.
Finally, the video faded out with the sight of his silver race car receiving countless checkered flags and Max standing on it, roaring in victory.
[Max Verstappen]
The name “Max” slowly emerged on the darkened screen, completing the scene.
With Max’s fantastic technique and an editing style that was chillingly fast and electrifying like a race, the chat room exploded.
[What’s the video quality, KiwiChi!!!]
[It’s almost cinematic level… it’s really amazing.]
[Watching the highlights makes it clear that Max is untouchable;;]
[Wow… I can only say wow.]
[And there are still 15 more of these left?!?]
[Open up for Bottas next!]
[KING is going to blow everyone away. How many has he shown in this tournament, lol?]
The introduction video’s unexpectedly high quality compared to the previous four rounds could even be likened to the trailer of a movie packed with the essence of excitement.
“Wow! We’re seeing this video for the first time too, and it’s truly magnificent!”
“This player introduction video has been self-produced by KiwiChi and is being unveiled for the first time today. The response is so passionate that I think the viewers’ cheers can be heard even in the studio.”
Although it’s a chat room and the viewers’ cheers couldn’t be heard, the reactions were explosive enough to be understood without it.
“It’s better than the official F1 event videos, sincerely.”
Even Hamilton, who appreciated a teammate’s introduction video, nodded and added a comment.
“Now, let’s watch the next introduction video for Valtteri Bottas!”
As the commentator finished speaking, the video for Valtteri Bottas from Renault started immediately.
The introduction video followed the bracket, highlighting the individuality and unique techniques of each driver, providing diverse entertainment.
Because of the video, the drivers’ honor, pride, and fighting spirit burned bright.
Meanwhile, the viewers felt the invisible tension among the drivers and the intensifying atmosphere of the tournament, euphoric and high-spirited.
Valtteri Bottas.
Charles Leclerc.
Pierre Gasly.
Carlos Sainz.
Lando Norris.
Mick Schumacher:
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And even Daniel Ricciardo.
The videos passed quickly, and finally, it was KING’s turn, the last in the lineup of 16.
The only common driver standing proudly among the formidable F1 drivers without feeling intimidated.
-KING!
As a mighty voice announced his name, the camera began to close up on his black appearance, unleashing a fervor from the viewers rivaling that of Max.
[KING! KING! KING! KING! KING! KING!]
[Rainmaster KING!]
[Just KING… ]
[The commoner KING who beat the hacker!]
[The biggest beneficiary of this tournament.]
[KING!!! How far will you go! Please, someone answer!]
It may have been the drab appearance of the black attire, but rather, it was the unveiled king who made even that aspect a point of attraction for KING.
Undoubtedly the hottest topic of the tournament, leaving an unprecedented impact throughout For One.
His stunning and overwhelming gameplay starting from the 1024 round began to flow through the video.
1024 round, Azerbaijan Baku City Circuit, where it rained endlessly.
Creating a legendary moment with sliding through the water.
128 round, sunny weather at Spain Barcelona-Catalunya Circuit.
An experimental DRS usage shattering not just the viewers’ perceptions but even the celestial realm drivers’ preconceived notions about DRS.
32 round, under the scorching sun at the United Kingdom Silverstone Circuit.
Although he lagged behind the hacker in the early stages, he succeeded in overtaking midway, receiving the checkered flag and elevating his driving technique to the realm of art.
Countless legendary moments were condensed and simplified, showcasing the illustrious history of KING.
Even after displaying his peak techniques, his indifferent appearance, casually taking off his helmet and exiting, felt like a back view of a king.
The screen faded away along with his receding figure.
[KING]
They say the protagonist appears last.
Right now, this moment, this space, was completely the king’s stage.
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“Ugh, this is embarrassing…”
Changing my race to first-person and third-person while editing the video is one thing.
But whose idea was it to have my nickname, KING, appear in big letters when the screen darkens?
“This is so embarrassing.”
I wasn’t even the one who made the video, but I felt utterly embarrassed.
Still, the viewers’ reactions were hotter than any other driver’s video, so that was good enough.
As the video ended and returned to the original screen, cameras and journalists waiting for the interview burst in.
“KING! As the only common driver among the participants who reached the round of 16, could you share your thoughts for today?”
“What is the circuit among the remaining 16 that you are most confident about? And which ones are you not confident about?”
“You are set to compete with Daniel Ricciardo from Renault in the round of 16, how do you feel about that?”
“KING, what strategy do you have prepared…”
With so many journalists around, there were that many questions coming in, and it became hard to answer each one.
I temporarily closed the dizzying chat room and gestured to take questions one by one.
Being surrounded by journalists was nothing new, having experienced it countless times during my F1 champion days.
“My resolution? I will run faster than anyone else; that is my resolution.”
“I’m confident about all 16 remaining circuits, and of course, there’s no circuit I’m not confident in.”
“Daniel is a driver I really like. I’m happy to meet him on the circuit.”
“I don’t really have a strategy…”
However, the issue with this situation wasn’t the difficulty but rather the exhaustion.
When I paused momentarily, the onslaught of aggressive questions began again.
Feeling like it could go on forever, I declared that I would take one last question, and the journalists quickly closed their mouths.
If I didn’t prepare an answer for that last question, I would have to endure all kinds of criticism from the viewers and other journalists.
This method of silencing the journalists worked perfectly.
But even in the tense atmosphere, there were always brave rookie journalists raising their hands.
“KING! Although reaching the round of 16 as a commoner is already impressive, what is your ultimate goal? Reaching the quarterfinals? Or have you already achieved a goal?”
Is my ultimate goal the quarterfinals?
Or since I have already reached the round of 16, does that mean I have already achieved my goal?
That’s absurd.
For someone like me aiming to become an F1 champion, such a modest goal sounds too trivial, making me snicker and let out a deflated laugh.
Thanks to that, the journalist who asked the question shrank back, feeling the stares of other journalists.
The end of the tournament was approaching,
And in front of the viewers around the world, it was necessary to declare my grand yet seemingly reckless ultimate goal.
I took a deep breath, lifted my head high, and spoke as if I were spitting out my words.
“My ultimate goal is to become an F1 champion.”