Chapter 32 : The Meeting Of Sun And Shade

What kind of place is the Omnia Archive?

And beyond that—what is the ultimate goal of Bichineun Mutbyeol?

Omnia Archive and Bichineun Mutbyeol have given me two tasks:

First, to stream diligently.

Second, to document anomalies and items for the wiki.

Writing about anomalies and items?

Sure, whatever.

Omnia Archive seems like some kind of library that governs knowledge, and according to the wiki, I, Lee Jia, have a duty to endlessly pursue knowledge.

But no matter how much I think about it, I don’t understand how streaming is related to knowledge.

Is there some hidden agenda?

Well, I don’t want to waste my precious emotions and time on uncertain speculation.

How could a mere mortal comprehend the intentions of the immortal?

Regardless of what Bichineun Mutbyeol and Omnia Archive truly intend, my role doesn’t change.

I’m nothing more than a replaceable cog in the machine.

If I don’t want to be discarded, I need to work hard.

That said, simply working hard doesn’t guarantee success in internet streaming.

If effort alone was enough, then any random person would be a successful streamer.

At the end of the day, internet viewers are dopamine addicts.

If a stream isn’t entertaining, they’ll turn away.

A high-stimulation, high-risk, “inappropriate” stream is still better than a low-stimulation, low-risk, utterly pointless one.

Why do VTubers go out of their way to craft elaborate RP (roleplay) personas?

Because ultimately, it’s all about making the stream entertaining.

It’s more engaging to have a distinct RP and act it out than to just broadcast in a dull and monotonous way.

Ah—

Of course, in my case, I don’t do RP for fun.

“Bichineun Mutbyeol-nim, for today as well…”

I do it to avoid being discarded.

I pray to Bichineun Mutbyeol-nim to stay in their favor.

That was a long one, ON.

Ugh, I could probably recite the prayer by heart now.

“Thank you for letting me live another day, and please keep me from facing the consequences of blasphemy.”

First time in this stream. Is this a religious broadcast?

1.

The streamer is basically a cult leader, lmao.

It’s all RP, don’t misunderstand.

A VTuber suspiciously dedicated to their RP.

Oh, it was just a character bit?

I seriously thought they were in a cult.

Do you really think it’s real?

Try searching “Bichineun Mutbyeol.” That god doesn’t exist.

Wait, I searched for it, and one of the suggested results is “Bitchineun Mutbyeol.” Is this real?

What.

Huh.

That nickname is forbidden.

Today’s stream, as always, began with a solemn prayer.

After the prayer, I turned to my viewers and said,

“Season 2, a changed Lee Jia has arrived.”

“Changed Lee Jia???”

“What exactly changed?”

“Did you redo the rigging?”

“Bigger boobs?”

“Looks the same to me.”

“At least the divine power pouch is still intact.”

“Not my appearance—my inner self has changed.”

For the past two weeks, I have been streaming half-heartedly.

…OFLIX.

Although I streamed for more than four hours every time I went live, calling it “half-hearted” might not be entirely accurate.

It wasn’t just laziness—

I was streaming mindlessly.

No plans.

No content.

No goals.

But now, I have a goal.

100,000 Concrete Devotees!

My immediate mission is to cultivate 100,000 devout followers of Bichineun Mutbyeol-nim.

Even if my streams gain a reputation for being entertaining, reaching 100,000 members in the fan café and followers on streaming platforms is no easy feat.

I need content.

Something truly groundbreaking.

With that in mind—

“I’m taking content suggestions.”

This is the moment I need the power of my followers.

“JIAAAAAAAK”

“Oh, come on, wtf.”

“I really thought you had prepared some solid content yourself.”

“Damn it.”

“So in the end, you’re just freeloading again?”

“Freeloading, freeloading, happy freeloading~”

“We donate money, we provide content… are we followers or slaves?”

Why?

No matter how hard I rack my brain to come up with content, if it doesn’t resonate with the viewers, it’s all for nothing.

If they suggest the content themselves, based on their own desires, then everyone wins—

I win.

They win.

And Bichineun Mutbyeol-nim wins.

A world where everyone is happy.

And so, I created a [Content Suggestion Board] in the café.

“Blessings shall be upon those who suggest quality content.”

“By blessings, do you mean chicken?”

“…That’s right.”

“Can’t resist chicken, lol.”

“Heading straight to the board.”

“Honestly, I bet even Mutbyeol-noona is writing a post just for the chicken.”

“Ahhh, Chicken God… I believe!”

Maybe it was the promise of free chicken, but within minutes, the board was flooded with posts.

However, Most of them were utter garbage.

[Title: 1v1 Ultimate Debate Between the Streamer and a Follower of Another Religion – Who Is the True God?]

“Are you insane? If I do this, the wiki’s gonna have another ‘Controversies & Incidents’ section added.”

“Yeah, that dude’s actually crazy, lmao.”

“‘Who is the true god?’ I’m wheezing.”

“I mean… but the dopamine rush from this would be insane.”

“You’re gonna pass on this??”

“Scared?”

“Of course I’m scared, you psychos!”

You don’t mess with religion.

…Well.

I am the one constantly telling viewers to believe in Bichineun Mutbyeol-nim, so maybe I shouldn’t be talking.

But still, this ain’t it.

I continued browsing the board, checking each suggestion.

[Title: Ranking the Strongest Characters in the Lee Jia Universe]

[Title: Preaching Bichineun Mutbyeolism to Elders at a Local Market]

[Title: Using Donations to Support Other Religions]

Every single one was completely unhinged.

If there was one suggestion that seemed even remotely decent, it was:

[Title: Mutbyeol-noona Moe-fication Fan Art Contest]

“This… this might actually be good.”

I mean, I kind of want to see a moe version of Bichineun Mutbyeol-nim.

“Wait, THIS is okay??”

“Streamer is the craziest one here, lol.”

“Careful, you’re gonna get smited for blasphemy.”

“But… I mean… Mutbyeol-noona is kinda irresistible, not gonna lie.”

The viewer reaction was solid.

More importantly…

I haven’t been punished yet.

Bichineun Mutbyeol-nim.

Were you actually a woman all along?

Another suggestion that kept popping up was:

[Title: Half-Cam Cooking Stream OR Half-Cam Reaction Stream]

Since I had casually mentioned the idea before, there was a huge demand for it.

I didn’t really mind doing a half-cam stream if it would help the channel grow.

But—

“There’s no justification for it. No good reason.”

An event without a clear purpose is worse than not doing one at all.

An internet streamer’s image is disposable.

To survive in this industry, a streamer must constantly present a fresh version of themselves, paired with engaging content.

That’s why—if I were to use my “ultimate move”, a half-cam stream, too early and without justification—

I’d run out of tricks later.

Half-cam content should be reserved for a key milestone.

“I’ll do it when I reach 50,000 followers.”

“Oh?”

“O?????????”

“You’re not gonna back out later, are you?”

“Nope, I’ll make it official. I swear on Bichineun Mutbyeol-nim’s—”

BANG!

“ACK— I-I take that back! I won’t swear on that! Sorry! A-Anyway, I’ll do it!”

“LOLOLOLOL”

“Absolute lunatic, lmao.”

“Do you even write a script before going live?”

“This sounds like a completely improvised ad-lib.”

“Lee Jia, the god of RP execution!”

…I wish my head-smashing antics were some kind of genius ad-lib.

“50k followers is kinda tough though…”

“True, but if the streamer keeps growing at this crazy pace, it might happen sooner than expected.”

“As far as I know, they reached 10k followers faster than any other indie VTuber.”

“That’s not true. What about Ayase?”

“Oh, right, Ayase exists.”

“Ayase…”

“Ayase… What even ARE you…?”

No matter how insanely high-quality my setup is, there’s no competing with Ayase’s overwhelming industry presence.

Her debut alone was earth-shattering.

[has donated 1,000 KRW.]

“Jia, just wait. I’m gonna spam follow requests for your channel in other VTubers’ chat rooms.”

“You’re banned, you dumbass.”

“Lmao, deserved.”

“Paying money just to get banned, lol.”

“Even as a joke, don’t say stuff like that.”

Before I’m a VTuber, I’m a dedicated VTuber viewer.

I’d rather quit streaming and get forcibly deported back to Omnia Archive than cause trouble in another streamer’s chat.

That’s how much I care about VTubing.

As I absentmindedly scrolled through the suggestion board—

I finally saw a post worthy of free chicken.

[Title: What About Applying for Narak Show?]

“Ohhh.”

“Now THIS is a good one.”

“This fits the streamer perfectly.”

“Honestly, if she goes on that show, she’d be called one of the best guests of all time, lmao.”

“Alright, I’ll give you the chicken. You’ll get the chicken, but… I’m not applying.”

“Wait, why not?”

“??? It’s literally a free opportunity.”

“Their audience would probably like you too, though?”

“It’s an application process anyway, no reason not to at least try, right?”

“I do want to, but… I’m worried I might cause trouble.”

“That’s just your insecurity talking.”

“You’re being way too defensive, lmao.”

“Or is it because of Ayase?”

“Oh right, the streamer is a big Ayase fan.”

“You’re worried about causing trouble for Ayase???”

“This is pure love.”

“This is yuri.”

Yeah.

The problem is that Ayase is the host of Narak Show.

Narak Show—

Ayase Mitsuko’s signature content.

A high-intensity talk show where VTubers, cam streamers, and influencers get invited to answer spicy and controversial questions.

It’s the ultimate dopamine farm.

But this kind of content relies heavily on the host’s skills.

One bad question, and even the MC could be canceled.

Fortunately, Ayase has handled the show with flawless execution so far, avoiding any major controversies.

But I…

I’m a newbie.

I’ve never collabed with anyone before.

I could ruin the flow.

I could cause drama.

Rather than taking that risk, it’s safer to just not apply.

…Or so I thought.

BAM—BA-BA-BAM.

The sound of a ₩100,000 donation alert blasted through my ears.

[AyaseMitsuko has donated ₩100,000.]

“Hello, Jia! This is Ayase Mitsuko, the host of Narak Show!”

“OHHHHHHH???!!???”

[AyaseMitsuko has donated ₩100,000.]

“You haven’t checked your emails… or the 1-on-1 messages in your café, so I had no choice but to send a donation ㅠㅠㅠ Could you check your email, please?”

“HOLY—”

“IS THIS ACTUALLY AYASE??”

“IT’S REAL WTF.”

“Narak Show LIVE INVITE LET’S GOOOO.”

“THIS IS HUGE.”

“MODS, DELETE THIS STREAMER FOR IGNORING EMAILS.”

“CHECK YOUR DAMN EMAIL, YOU CRAZY CULTIST!”

“Uh. Uh… uh… uh…”

“What’s wrong with her speech??”

“Why is she malfunctioning, lol?”

“Brain lag ON.”

“She REALLY is an Ayase fangirl, huh? LMAO.”

What should I say?

My brain shut down.

My thoughts stopped.

Say anything, PLEASE.

“Bi—”

“HI?”

“BICHINEUN MUTBYEOL IS A GODDAMN BASTARD!”

BANG!

BANG!

BANG!

BANG!

BANG!

I slammed my forehead into the desk repeatedly.

And finally, my mind cleared.

This too, is probably…

Bichineun Mutbyeol-nim’s divine blessing.