Popular NPC in a Gender-Reversed Game – Chapter 22

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Translated By Arcane Translations
Translator: FusionX
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As is often the case with games that require a certain level of skill, [Demon’s Saga] also had its share of “AMV’s.”

Since players controlled their characters and engaged in combat, many interesting scenes were often created, and those who were captivated by those scenes would edit them to make them even more spectacular.

Adding unique color filters, inserting effects during attack sequences… there were various ways to create AMV’s.

However, what was unique about [Demon’s Saga] was that these AMV’s featured not only players, but also NPCs.

As long as it looked cool, it didn’t matter.

Naturally, Yor, who had become quite a hot topic, was no exception.

Click-

Yoo Chae-rin clicked on the posts that appeared on the trending page.

[I made an AMV]

(Video)

I just added some simple effects, how is it?

[Oh~ it’s chaotic?]

[The original is better, you noob]

[But the shockwave spreading around the Owlbear is pretty cool lol]

[Right lol Just adding some screen shake makes it look epic]

[It ends too quickly, not flashy enough. I’m going to watch Shin Han-byeol’s AMV instead lol]

[Ugh, those Shin Han-byeol fans]

Click-

[Here’s a simple analysis of Yor’s fighting scene]

– I’m only focusing on the last scene

– When he’s preparing for the final thrust, the blade of his spear turns blue, right?

– As far as I know, the only thing that makes a weapon turn blue is sword qi

– So Yor basically pulverized the Owlbear with sword qi

[Wow! What an amazing analysis!]

[He still killed it with physical force, this idiot is acting like he discovered something special with his “analysis” lol]

[So sword qi isn’t a skill then? sh*t]

[Wait, is that really sword qi? Are you sure you saw correctly? Even A-rank mercenaries barely use that]

[I’m 100% sure. I’ve died to the Fourth Knight Commander dozens of times, and I can tell you that, even though it’s a bit rough, that’s definitely sword qi]

[Good for you]

[You’re ruining our reputation, you idiot]

Click-

[Why is he dressed so f*cking hot?]

(Photo)

– Haa lol Who is he trying to seduce?

– Look at those bulging veins and ripped muscles

– He looks so lewd, I want to have sex with him just once

– I can make him cry on the floor lol

[Dude, stop]

[He’ll probably cut your throat first lol]

[He’s just wearing a normal T-shirt and shorts, please live in reality]

[Actually, this everyday kind of hotness is better than the blatant kind lol]

[I’m going crazy]

Click-

“Hmm…”

After skimming through the posts, Chae-rin sighed.

The forums were on fire, the community was in chaos.

She felt a strange sense of wonder.

The NPC she had casually chatted with turned out to be incredibly strong.

She knew he was strong, but seeing it with her own eyes through the video exceeded her expectations.

She smiled wryly.

‘He’s going to become even more famous…’

He had created such an incredible scene and it hadn’t even been uploaded to YouTube yet.

It had been less than a day since Kim Mari’s stream ended.

Once the video was edited and uploaded, it would definitely receive even more attention.

If the streaming platform, BBLeLi, was a small pond, YouTube was a vast ocean.

[T/N: pretty sure she was talking about Bilibili a streaming platform in asia but author changed the name a bit]

At least now that they knew his strength, that unfortunate incident wouldn’t happen again…

She pushed down the bitter feeling in her heart.

But contrary to her expectations, the topic didn’t become any bigger.

A few days later,

[A notice was posted on the Guild bulletin board]

– It’s important, so everyone go check it out

– I didn’t take a screenshot because I think it’s better to see it in person

Bigger news overshadowed the Yor-related hype.

Murmurs filled the air.

When Yoo Chae-rin arrived at the Guild, she immediately noticed the chaotic atmosphere.

Otherworlders and NPCs were mingling, creating a bustling scene.

Their eyes were all fixed on the recruitment notice posted on the Guild bulletin board.

Their reactions, however, were varied.

“They’re giving 50,000 gold just for participating?”

“If they even return your equipment, isn’t that a great deal?”

Those who were excited about the notice were mostly otherworlders.

“Haa, a Demon in these turbulent times…”

“The creature we only heard about in history books is actually appearing?”

“We’re all going to die!”

Those who were reacting with alarm were all NPCs.

It was only natural.

The otherworlders might view it as a raid, but to the NPCs, their lives were at stake.

But their reactions were still a bit strange.

Some NPCs were reacting as if their entire nation was about to fall.

Why?

They even posted a recruitment notice, so they must have been prepared.

‘Is the descent of a Demon really that dangerous…?’

Chae-rin tilted her head.

She and the other otherworlders knew nothing about Demons.

They were recruiting people, so she knew the content was a raid but they knew nothing about the enemy’s strength, appearance, or abilities.

So the otherworlders, the Players, had limited responses.

They were either excited about the new content, or happy about the free money.

50,000 gold was a significant amount of money here.

1 gold was roughly equivalent to 10 won.

They were essentially giving away 500,000 won in game currency just for participating.

It was a great deal for otherworlders, who were always strapped for cash because of equipment and potion expenses.

But it seemed the NPCs didn’t appreciate the otherworlders’ reactions.

Their high-performance AI processed the players’ behavior and reached a conclusion.

“Isn’t this too much?”

An adventurer NPC, who had been reading the notice with a grave expression, spoke up.

“We’re worried about our families dying, and you’re all laughing and joking over there? Is this really the time to be celebrating?”

In short, he was telling them to read the room.

Of course, the otherworlders weren’t polite enough to say, “Ah, I see. I’m sorry.”

“What’s his problem?”

“We can’t even enjoy the game without getting nagged?”

The atmosphere turned hostile.

A few adventurer NPCs stood up, clenching their fists.

“Damn otherworlders. I can’t take it anymore. This is your death day.”

“Get out of our world!”

A brawl broke out.

The angry NPCs and the offended otherworlders started fighting.

The Guild receptionist eventually arrived and broke it up, but the hostile atmosphere lingered.

It happened occasionally.

NPCs who disliked otherworlders would pick fights with them.

To them, otherworlders were uninvited guests, and the otherworlders had caused a lot of trouble in the early days of the game.

So conflicts between NPCs and otherworlders were common.

How could they like the people who treated them like fakes?

Yoo Chae-rin just smiled wryly as she watched the scene unfold.

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“…That happened at the Guild.”

After checking the notice, Chae-rin relayed the news to Yor.

She was faithfully fulfilling the contract they made a few days ago.

She wanted to turn on her stream, but for some reason, Yor refused this time, so she had no choice but to comply.

He was wearing a similar T-shirt to the one he wore last time.

As it was mid-spring, even a coat felt too warm so his attire was very casual, but she was getting used to it, so she didn’t react much.

Perhaps the “2 AM bad boy” look from last time was too impactful.

She had adapted to this level of exposure.

However, there was one thing that bothered her.

Yor kept scratching his right collarbone.

Judging by his actions, it seemed to be quite itchy.

She tilted her head and asked,

“Did you get bitten by a mosquito?”

“No, it’s just… yeah.”

Yor nodded, his response evasive.

She was curious, but it didn’t seem important, so Chae-rin let it slide.

She had delivered the information anyway.

Yor’s expression hardened after hearing the news.

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‘I was hoping it wouldn’t happen…’

A Demon was actually going to descend.

Even he had only heard about it in history books.

It was his first time experiencing a real Demon appearing.

As an orphan, he had only heard snippets of history.

He had heard that a Demon appeared hundreds of years ago, and tens of thousands of people died.

There was a reason why the people in this world were so sensitive about people like him.

What would happen this time…?

Even though it was a shitty world, it was the world he lived in, so Yor couldn’t help but feel anxious.

After a brief silence, Chae-rin asked cautiously,

“So, what do you think? Will you participate?”

“…What?”

“The recruitment notice. It says they welcome all strong individuals…”

In Chae-rin’s opinion, Yor was incredibly strong.

The fact that he lived in this forest was evidence enough, even the people here couldn’t easily defeat an Owlbear.

He could definitely make a contribution in the raid.

But Yor’s reaction was lukewarm.

“No, I’ll pass.”

He couldn’t help being seen by the otherworlders, but…

He didn’t want to expose himself any further by participating in such an event.

Even if he made a contribution, it would only lead to more scrutiny.

He knew what would happen if the nations found out he was a “Demon’s Blood” carrier.

“I see.”

Of course, Chae-rin knew he had his reasons, so she didn’t have high expectations.

She just asked out of curiosity after delivering the news.

“Ah, the sun’s setting. I’ll be going now. See you later!”

“Yeah.”

She left the Forbidden Forest.

A few weeks later, a Demon descended.

His name was Andromalius.

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[i need a Yor AMV in my life gawddam]