“The new chapter is up!
Like a dog who had just found its food, I dashed to the computer and took my seat.
Sure, I could’ve just read it on my phone—but recently, I had gotten into the habit of chatting with the author through the comment section while reading the comic.
At some point, enjoying the comic and conversing with the author had become part of my routine.
Honestly, when I think about it, a comic like this probably doesn’t exist anywhere else.
The latest chapters were definitely about the Holy Knight.
I really liked Ophel Aichel.
Even from the short character introduction comics, it was evident that her clumsy yet cool demeanor made her adorable.
And she had a big chest.
Her determination to keep moving forward without complaints, even when she stumbled, was endearing.
I had a weakness for characters like her—those who were a bit cliché but steadfast.
And perhaps because I had been a generous donor lately, or maybe it was the author’s strategy, there were almost no donation solicitations these days.
It felt like more focus was being placed on advancing the story.
When I first discovered this comic, every chapter seemed to include at least one blatant donation plea.
But now that those pleas were gone, I found myself even more immersed in the world the author had created.
If this was their intention, then they were onto something brilliant.
‘Why did they waste so much time creating those garbage clickbait comics before?’
‘Still, it seems about time for a scene where donations would feel necessary.’
Holding back my excitement, I began reading the latest chapter.
Zero views.
It had just been uploaded.
Of course, all the previous chapters had one view each—mine.
It made sense, though.
Even if new readers managed to get through the early chapters, where random townsfolk were killed for no reason, they’d likely drop off at the latest chapters.
‘Shall we take a look?’
As I scrolled through, my gaze froze on a particular panel.
***
The Emperor Eirene sat on the throne, legs crossed, looking down at Linnea.
The panel, drawn from a perspective that made it seem as if one were gazing up at a supreme being, was stunning.
“Perfection!”
No, seriously.
Even if I had hinted at my preference for big-chested characters, ‘did they really have to include so many?’
This might surpass Erin… maybe even more.
The Emperor, being the most mature of the female characters introduced so far, had an exquisitely voluptuous figure.
Despite the character’s supposed age, she had a youthful appearance.
Sure, that was a trope in this medium, but she could easily pass for twenty.
While I couldn’t completely ignore her age, ‘That’s a problem for another time, right?’
Anyway, her chest was amazing.
I kept staring, realizing once again how weak I was to such characters.
‘But doesn’t this mess with the world-building balance?’
There are supposed to be diverse body types in the world.
Not that I mind!
The author seems to know exactly what I like.
After taking in the dopamine rush from the Emperor’s design, I naturally opened the chat window.
***
[PerfectView: Wow!]
[PerfectView: The new character is insane! Totally top-tier!]
[Author: Ah, PerfectView, you’re here.]
[Author: Do you like the Emperor?]
[PerfectView: Absolute perfection!]
[Author: I’m not sure exactly what you mean, but I’m glad to see you so happy.]
[Author: For someone like me, who seeks your approval, these coincidences feel like fortune.]
[PerfectView: Coincidences?]
[Author: The Emperor’s figure was purely a coincidence.]
Again with that!
They draw it big on purpose and then play coy.
Still, it’s fine.
After some thought, I realized it was silly to react to every little thing during our shared obsession.
It’s better to just go along with the flow.
[PerfectView: You’ve truly made something divine, author.]
[Author: If the divine approves, I am truly honored.]
Their playful banter, perfectly matching my tone, was delightful.
Acknowledgment—a dangerous thing that could turn someone into a dopamine addict.
***
I continued reading until the last panel.
‘Hmm… so the Emperor is the current villain?’
Judging by her statement about “not staining her hands with blood,” it didn’t seem like she planned to kill Luca or Ophel Aichel.
It seemed more likely she intended to strip them of their Holy Knight positions through some elaborate scheme.
Still, I was blown away by the final panel.
So this is why the recent chapters didn’t have donation pleas…
The timing of this subtle, sophisticated appeal for support was perfect.
The Emperor’s last line, “If the divine is watching, they shall intervene,” was a masterpiece.
Translated, it was basically saying, ‘Luca and Ophel Aichel need your help! Please donate!’
‘Nicely played.’
At this point, it wasn’t annoying—it was amusing.
The author had mastered the art of toeing the line between clever and cringe.
When I first found this comic, the begging had felt more ridiculous than anything else.
But now, after all these donations, it felt like the comic had been tailored to my tastes.
***
[PerfectView: I’ve finished it… another great chapter.]
[PerfectView: By the way, it feels like a donation moment is approaching.]
[PerfectView: Time to teach the Emperor a lesson.]
Though I said “lesson,” I wasn’t planning to be too harsh.
The Emperor was beautiful, and nothing had happened yet to warrant extreme measures.
While considering how much divine power (money) to spend, the chat lit up again.
[Author: Ah, PerfectView, there’s something I’d like to share.]
[PerfectView: ?]
[Author: We’ve been reflecting on how to ensure sustainable support from someone like you.]
[Author: Your care brings warmth to this world, and it’s an incredibly important issue for us.]
[Author: Perhaps it will suffice to say that we’re always preparing something new.]
[PerfectView: And the conclusion is?]
” [To be continued…]”
The author, who had always kept things within bounds since we started chatting, finally crossed a line.
[Author: So… this is the “new BM.”]
[PerfectView: Hahaha, it’s hilarious how you were trying to keep it conceptual, but now you’re outright calling it a ‘new BM.’]
[Author: Huh? Concept? It’s not a concept…]
[PerfectView: Whatever, just explain.]
Well, the author did say they prepared all this to keep me entertained, right?
Might as well hear them out and see if it’s worth spending money.
I had quit that trash online game anyway.
***
[Author: You mentioned wanting to ‘teach the Emperor a lesson.’]
[Author: But we understand that the world, as shaped by divine intervention, may not always align perfectly with your preferences.]
[Author: Therefore, we’ve devised a “method to reflect potential futures of the world” based on divine contributions.]
[Author: After all, it would be a disaster for both of us if, after significant contributions, the story developed in a way you didn’t like, wouldn’t it?]
Fair enough. It would be annoying if I spent a lot of money and then hated how the story unfolded.
[PerfectView: So if I donate to “teach a lesson,” you’ll show me in advance what happens?]
[Author: Precisely.]
[PerfectView: Haha, I see. So how much?]
[Author: Since this is our first attempt, we’d like to set the initial donation amount at 5,000 won.]
[Author: But please note, this is my first time observing a future timeline.]
[Author: I am still far from mastering “divine power,” so the required donation amount might increase.]
[Author: Additionally, I cannot guarantee this will work consistently in the future.]
So, they’re trying to balance things while running a beta test for this “future vision” feature.
The comic format makes sense—it wouldn’t work for the author if I just read future outcomes and left without donating.
[PerfectView: So basically, a beta test?]
[Author: I find the term “beta” a bit confusing, but yes, that might be accurate.]
I summarized what the author was saying in my mind:
If I spend money, they’ll show me potential future outcomes.
The starting price is 5,000 won (the cost of creating the comic needs to be covered).
The price will increase, and they won’t do this every time (since I might just donate for the results and then stop).
‘Seems like they’ve been thinking hard about sustainable funding.’
Honestly, while I was currently enjoying this comic and immersing myself fully, dopamine doesn’t flow endlessly.
At some point, I’d get bored.
When that happened, the author—who had managed to secure me as a loyal reader—would be in trouble.
So, they must’ve come up with this content to keep me hooked.
Since I’m the only one reading, it’s in their best interest to hold onto me however they can.
The fact that they kept introducing large-breasted female characters was proof of that.
As for me, I felt pretty good about being treated this way.
Of course, I’m a paying customer.
In a capitalist world, catering to customers is only logical.
But still, I didn’t want to treat someone who was drawing a tailored comic just for me purely through the lens of capitalism.
Long story short, I appreciated their efforts enough to want to spend some money.
[PerfectView: Haha, alright, let’s test this out.]
[PerfectView: Emperor lesson future vision incoming!]
[PerfectView (Donation: 5,000 won / New BM ON)]
[Author: Thank you, PerfectView.]
[Author: I deeply appreciate your thoughtful donation.]
[Author: I’ll now observe and retrieve a few glimpses of what the future may hold should the Emperor be ‘taught a lesson’ through a high-value donation.]
[Author: The observed scenes may seem random, but they’ll highlight key changes brought about by divine support.]
[PerfectView: Sounds good.]
***
Minutes passed…
No, it wasn’t just minutes.
A considerable amount of time went by.
I ate, showered, exercised, and even fried my frontal lobe with short-form videos.
Finally, after exactly 6 hours and 50 minutes, the chat notification pinged.
[Author: Apologies for the delay, PerfectView.]
[Author: Observing scenes from an unrealized future proved far more challenging than I had anticipated.]
[Author: While I succeeded this time, I doubt I’ll be able to attempt this reliably in the future.]
[PerfectView: Haha, I see.]
‘Were they intentionally taking this long to prevent overuse of the future vision feature?’
As always, the author’s commitment to their “concept” was astounding.
[Author: Here it is. A small glimpse of the future if the Emperor is taught a lesson: xkwnfv.wo.to]
The first scene:
A vast auditorium-like space, reminiscent of a coliseum, filled with countless seated figures.
‘What’s this?’
I scrolled down, puzzled.
But all I saw were more seated figures being panned across, with no clear context.
‘How could this be connected to teaching the Emperor a lesson?’
Then, suddenly—
‘Oh?’
The Emperor, Eirene, appeared in the comic.
She was wearing simple, plain clothes, a stark contrast to her usual regal dresses.
What stood out was the sweat trickling down her face, as if she were someone who had done something terribly wrong.
Upon closer inspection, I noticed Linnea was also present, along with several figures resembling her.
However, characters like Erin, Luca, and Ophel Aichel were absent.
‘Was this some sort of royal gathering?’
I was pondering this when—
‘Huh?’
Suddenly, the seated figures all stood in unison.
Thud, thud, thud.
They began to sing.
I couldn’t tell what song it was—it was a comic, after all.
What mattered was that these distinct individuals seemed to be moving as if they shared a singular purpose.
‘A religious ritual? No… it feels different.’
This eerie, avant-garde sequence completely diverged from the story so far, leaving me unsettled.
The next panel showed Eirene’s expression—helpless, unable to stand, breaking into a cold sweat.
Then, Linnea von Einsberg, the newly anointed “Holy Knight” and second princess, addressed her adoptive mother, Eirene:
“Stand up! You too!”