After hearing the story from Cha Jin-Hyeok, Marshmallow was stunned. “That’s insane! I didn’t know something like that existed!”
When the Archive was activated through the Quill of Records, it would automatically record all of Kim Chul-Soo’s achievements, with great precision, especially if done on a Server owned by Chul-Soo.
It currently looked something like this:
[Unified Hell 3&4]
[Hell Man Gahi]
[Gahi Year 1, September 27, 04:25 AM: Behemoth Hunt.
Gahi Year 1, September 27, 04:25 AM: Hellhound Hunt.
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..
Gahi Year 1, September 27, 04:25 AM: Hellhound Hunt.
Gahi Year 1, September 27, 04:25 AM: Hellhound Hunt.
Gahi Year 1, September 27, 04:26 AM: Achievement ⌜Sorrow of a Leader⌟ Unlocked.]
The records for just one individual, Gahi, spanned over dozens of pages and were still increasing in real-time. Next were the records for Dragan the Gluttony, taking up several hundred pages and increasing continuously.
This was not limited to Hell; the same applied to the Spirit Realm and Earth as well. Everything related to Chul-Soo was recorded.
“This is an enormous amount of information. A skilled data expert can extract endless valuable insights from it.” Marshmallow was in awe. It was practically the same as recording every single move of someone in text.
“But that’s not the important part. The key is that this Archive can be materialized,” Jin-Hyeok said.
“Materialized?”
Jin-Hyeok nodded and opened his palm. Floating above it was something resembling Encyclopedia, the internet debater, but encased in a triangular magical pyramid.
“This is the materialized Archive. In a way, it’s like a Mystery,” Jin-Hyeok said.
“So, the Archive is a Mystery?” Marshmallow’s head bobbed up and down in shock.
“Does that mean someone can steal this?” Marshmallow asked. His expression turned serious. “This is a treasure for humanity. The information contained here can shake the very destiny of the universe, depending on how it’s used.”
“Um…, I haven’t even shown you the most important part yet. But I guess you’re right. This can be considered as a treasure for humanity.” Jin-Hyeok was surprised by Marshmallow’s observation. His insight was truly that of a universal ranker.
At that moment, Marshmallow felt like a hammer had hit him on the head. He could not believe that something could be even more significant than this vast amount of information.
“O-Of course. What do you take my insight for?” Marshmallow said.
“You’re right.”
Compared to other Jobs, Streamers had particularly sharp insights. Sweating profusely, Marshmallow tried to naturally lead the conversation. “But I want to hear from you directly what this truly important thing is.”
“As you know, the Archive doesn’t just contain simple text.”
“It’s not just text?”
“These are living words. Each of them is an Achievement.”
[Gahi Year 1, September 27, 04:25 AM: Behemoth Hunt.]
This line represented an achievement for hunting the Behemoth. The Server’s owner could share in the experience points of that achievement, and whoever owned the Archive could gain those experience points.
Marshmallow was speechless. ‘So… the Archive can get you a nearly infinite amount of experience points?’
“By any chance…, can I steal it from you?” Marshmallow asked.
“If you can, feel free to try.”
Marshmallow almost lost his mind, thinking about how amazing it would be to obtain the Archive, but he managed to suppress his greed with superhuman patience. The chances of him successfully stealing that from Chul-Soo was zero.
“Marshmallow, I’m planning to hide this somewhere in the universe,” Jin-Hyeok said.
“Y-You’re going to hide it?”
“Yes.” Jin-Hyeok grinned. “There is this comic I love.”
“What are you talking about all of a sudden?”
“It’s about how the Pirate King hides a great treasure, and it starts the Great Pirate Era.”
At this point, Chul-Soo couldn’t do much else as an Eltuber. Although the people of Chul-Soo Land across the universe would continue to adore him, this was a personal issue. He could no longer create content better than what he had made before.
“A great upheaval is coming,” Jin-Hyeok said. Rankers from across the universe would intensely compete to find this treasure. In the process, civilizations would rapidly advance, and a new era would dawn. “When that time comes, won’t I have a purpose again?”
***
After learning about the Final Abyss, Chul-Soo’s temporary retirement, and the Archive, Marshmallow suddenly realized something. “Wait, Chul-Soo. If what you’re saying is true, then Min-Ji will become the Final Abyss?”
“Yes. She will become her own universe.”
“And you’re saying we can livestream from there, right?”
“Yeah, as long as we create a rift.”
Luckily, Jin-Hyeok had already practiced how to use another dimension. As long as he managed the rifts properly, the power of the Final Abyss wouldn’t affect Earth.
“Alright, the transmission issue is solved. But… would I be able to return to my original world?” Marshmallow asked.
“...”
“Wait! Why are you hesitating to answer?”
“I just don’t understand why you’re asking me that.”
“Huh?” Marshmallow, momentarily hesitant, pulled himself together. “Oh, is it because it’s too obvious that I will return safely, so you’re confused why I’m asking something so basic?”
“No, why are you worrying about your life when you have the opportunity to film content like this…”
Marshmallow again felt that a hammer had hit him on the head. He realized Chul-Soo was right; he thought he had regained his old sense of adventure, but it seemed he had lost it again. “I’m sorry, Chul-Soo.”
“There shouldn’t be any major issues with returning.”
“Thanks.” Marshmallow’s face turned pink. He felt embarrassed as if he had greatly disappointed Chul-Soo.
***
-Is Chul-Soo really missing…?
-I heard there were sightings of him.
└Yeah, yeah! I’ve heard that sighting story like 5,000 times already.
While many still longed for Chul-Soo, Marshmallow posted an announcement about an upcoming video that would shake the world.
-Isn’t he all washed up now?
-You’re calling the #1 Streamer in the universe, excluding Chul-Soo, washed up? What world do you live in?
-Jealous much?
-But it’s true that nothing matches Chul-Soo’s livestream.
-I miss his livestreams so much. T_T His Dragon’s Nest content was legendary.
Despite those reactions, once Marshmallow’s broadcast went live, the entire universe reacted explosively.
-Wait, is he inside the Final Abyss?
-It just looks like an ordinary universe to me.
Inside the Final Abyss, a few orchestrated events unfolded. The abyss went on a rampage, Chul-Soo stopped it, and then the universe stabilized.
-Holy crap!
-Did our universe almost get destroyed for real?
-Chul-Soo saved the universe?
A massive number of viewers flooded in. In front of tens of billions of live viewers, Jin-Hyeok spoke, looking exhausted. “I won’t be able to greet you all for a while.”
Marshmallow added epic background music, creating a heroic image of Jin-Hyeok.
“However, I’m leaving this behind as my legacy.” Jin-Hyeok uncovered the book-shaped Mystery encased in a pyramid: the Archive. “Whoever obtains this will gain everything.”
The moment the Archive was revealed, the live viewer count surpassed ten billion. Although Chul-Soo’s retirement caused an uproar, the Archive generated even more hype.
Whoever obtained the Archive could become the next Chul-Soo.
The Players of the entire universe went wild over the treasure Chul-Soo had left behind. Thus, the Great Player Era truly began.
***
‘It seems like my mother has set a new course.’ At first, Min-Ji had thought her mother planned to reset the universe, but she later realized that her will was to trap Chul-Soo in an eternal universe. However, things had shifted slightly.
“Yes. I think I can create a new universe. A new parallel world where you don’t exist,” Min-Ji said.
“Are you saying you will create it?” Jin-Hyeok asked.
“I’m not sure. I guess I will have to try to find out.”
Though she was only a fragment of the God, for some reason, she felt like this was something she could do.
‘This probably isn’t my will, but my mother’s,’ Min-Ji thought. It seemed like God’s will was being transmitted to her, the fragment. ‘Even now, I can feel Mother’s thoughts reaching me.’
Min-Ji’s heart was naturally drawn to ask Jin-Hyeok a question. It wasn’t actually her question; it was her mother’s.
“Chul-Soo, are you really curious about human emotions?” she asked.
“Hm…, a little.”
Jin-Hyeok used to think he understood human emotions. As an Eltuber, he believed one had to always be intense and passionate. That part was true even now. But he wasn’t so sure if that direction was right anymore.
“You loved livestreaming so much. Are you okay with not continuing it?” Min-Ji asked.
“I’m thinking about the direction of my intensity.”
No matter how passionately someone worked, if they took the wrong direction, they would never get on the right path. Now was the time to pause, reflect, and reset his course.
“I see,” Min-Ji replied.
Jin-Hyeok had also noticed that the person he was speaking with wasn’t Min-Ji. He wondered if the one posing these questions was this world itself. So, he said to the world, “Can you guide me to a new world? One where I am unknown.”
***
Suddenly, Min-Ji snapped back to her senses and looked around. She wasn’t exactly sure where she was, but it definitely wasn’t Jin-Hyeok’s house, where they had just been a few moments ago.
A new Field stretched out before her, with grasslands extending beyond the horizon.
“Chul-Soo!” Min-Ji shouted.
“You’re Min-Ji again, right?” Jin-Hyeok asked.
“You’ve been pulled into a new world, haven’t you?”
“No, I walked here on my own.”
Min-Ji realized her mistake and anxiously shuffled her feet.
“You’ve been tricked! This is a completely different dimension, a universe where my power doesn’t fully reach!” she said. Tears welled up in Min-Ji’s eyes. “At this rate, we won’t be able to return to your original world.”
Min-Ji knew how much Jin-Hyeok missed his family and friends. Yet, here they were, separated once again.
‘Mother, is this really the best outcome? Isn’t this too cruel?’ she thought.
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