Chapter 30 – First Collaboration [1]

[Livestream Start!]

As soon as the stream started, many viewers popped up one by one. They were already waiting for Breeze's stream, curious about the continuation of the new route's main story.

But, as soon as they saw the stream, the viewers were slightly confused.

— Why is he in the barrack?

— Breeze, did you not continue the story?

— Isn't that co-op barrack? Is Breeze going for a co-op?

— Is this a speedrun stream TODAY?

Max stood in a knight barrack's training ground, the waiting lobby of Knight's Journey, where a player could enter to wait for a co-op partner to arrive or start. He was in his Knight's Journey avatar, an average man wearing a knight's full plate armor.

This area differed from the main story's barrack, so the viewers quickly noticed.

Seeing the viewers' count stopped at 462, Max smiled at the camera and waved his hand.

"Guys! Breeze is here again with Knight's Journey! As you can see, there is something different about today's stream! Today, we will try this co-op mode before continuing the main story!"

— As expected, it's the co-op waiting lobby!

— Breeze, is it about today's thread? Were you really the one who played with Flexy in that clip?!

— Breeze in co-op… Is he going to set a new world record now?

— Don't be stupid! Setting a world record isn't like going to the bathroom! It's tough.

"Yes, it's related to the newest thread earlier. As for the answer, that was indeed me. I just worked out in the gym I found and played a little. Hahaha, I didn't know I would stumble upon a big streamer."

— How lucky

— No, it's Flexy that's lucky! Breeze actually found a new path in the fort siege.

— Yes, that's right.

— Breeze, will you play with your friend today?

"Indeed." Max nodded at the viewers' question.

He also checked the time; it was already a few minutes since he prepared and started the livestream.

'Flexy will invite me soon.' He thought as he kept talking to entertain the viewers.

The viewers were already excited. Although some left, with only 420 viewers staying, the others were still here because they liked Breeze's content and the surprise he created every time he streamed.

"My friend will invite me soon, so let's wait. While waiting, is there anything you guys want to ask? I will answer all questions to celebrate my third day of streaming!"

Everyone forgot about that fact until Max brought it up again. Indeed, it was only his third day of streaming. No one would expect that when they saw his viewers count.

Also, while everyone didn't know about it, he was invited to a program to promote the Knight's Journey game by Biozone Entertainment's marketing team. His achievement was significant, and he came like a comet, not like a breeze.

Many people were curious about him, so questions popped up in the chat like a waterfall.

— Will you do a face reveal, Breeze?

— How much is your synchronization rate? Your movement is sick!

— Where do you live? I want your numbers!

— Breeze, are you planning to make streaming your career?

— How tall are you? How old are you?!

— Do you have a girlfriend? Or maybe a boyfriend?!

— How can you move that well in the game? Is there a trick to it?

Some questions touched on the topic of his real life, while some were only curious about the streaming and Virtual Reality part.

Breeze read the questions carefully and only answered some of them.

"I will do a face reveal soon. And FreakingNoob, I don't know my synchronization rate yet. I plan to test it soon. And to answer your question, Kappa, I was doing parkour in real life before; that's the base of my movement. Also, I am still single, and I like a girl!"

His answer was perfectly calculated and only gave enough information to satisfy the viewers. They asked many questions after that, and Max either answered vaguely enough or ignored questions that related to his real life.

While he indeed loved streaming and would do an IRL stream in the future, he wanted to stay mysterious until the program in 6 days.

Of course, the answer about him not knowing his synchronization rate was a lie. He had tested it when he visited Galaxy Gym the first time before trying the VR room.

'I will keep it a secret for now.' He thought. 'There will be a better place to disclose this information.'

After answering a few questions, the invitation he was waiting for finally arrived.

Ding!

A blue window appeared in front of him, with the inviter's name clearly glowing in blue.

At that moment, the chat suddenly blew with ???.

— ??

— What??

— Am I seeing things?

— The one who invites Breeze… I read it's Flexy.

— Hey, is that really Flexy?! Are they going to do a co-op stream together?!

The excited viewers filled the chat. Some also posted a thread as Max smiled calmly and accepted the invitation.

When he pressed to accept, his figure was covered in a blue light and was transferred to Flexy's waiting room. The orange-haired streamer stood before him in a Knight's Journey avatar, similar to Max's. What made them different was that Flexy already customized his armor and dyed it gold.

"Hahaha! Everyone, welcome Breeze to the room! Say hello to him!" Flexy exclaimed excitedly as he gestured at Max.

Noticing that it was time for his introduction to Flexy's viewers, Max flashed a smile and waved his hand at the small camera hovering around him.

"Hello, everyone! I am Breeze, a small-time streamer. Hahaha, it's nice to meet you guys!"

As he finished his introduction, he glanced at his chat room, and, as expected, it exploded with many chats at once.

— Holy shit!

— He's with Flexy! On his third day of streaming!

— Big Breeze! Will he be a Typhoon soon?

— Now he's with a beeg streamer. I am proud of you, Breeze!

Not only did Max's viewers type like a storm, but his viewer count also increased at a fast speed—milestone after milestone was broken until it stabilized.

[Viewers: 1251]

'Crazy!' Max's eyes widened in surprise, 'We just met in the waiting room, but my viewers are pumped up like crazy! It broke my record in the past too!'

While Max was silent and still surprised, Flexy took the initiative to explain what they would do in this sudden collaboration stream to the viewers.

"Are you not interested? I bet you guys saw the thread I posted! Wasn't that amazing?!"

And when Flexy's viewers were on top of excitement after he skillfully manipulated the stream direction, he laughed.

"Hahaha, sorry sorry! I will tell you guys now. Our stream today is about…" Flexy paused dramatically, moving his hands as if he were beating a drum.

Max watched with anticipation. He couldn't help but get pulled to Flexy's energetic way of streaming. Being a top streamer wasn't all due to luck; it also needed skill, dedication, as well as awareness of surroundings.

'I will learn from him.' He thought, looking at Flexy.

He stopped drumming and raised his hands.

Not wanting to ruin the moment, Max also imitated him and did a similar thing. Flexy only smiled at him and tapped his foot twice, giving him a sign that they would need to say it together in the second tap.

They had talked about this before. And when Flexy tapped his foot's tip twice, both of them shouted simultaneously.

"Fort Siege speedrun!"

Max's face was burning in embarrassment. But when he watched his viewers' reaction, who laughed at what he did, he felt like it was worth it. However…

'I won't do this kind of thing again.' He complained in his mind. 'It's too embarrassing!'

His respect for Flexy increased. To think that man did this every time he was streaming… How terrifying. His courage even beat a former traceur!