Translator: rainbowturtle
Editor: LD & Jyazen
Tick... tick... tick... tick!
The slot machine had been spinning at a strong speed, and now it slowed noticeably. It soon stopped completely, and the alphabet letters appeared on the screen to announce the results.
[Slot machine results: aAG]
[You havenât won.]
[Current number of times remaining: 9/10]
Naturally, Hyeonu didnât win. It was remarkable that Yeongchan managed to get gold at the start, even if gold was the lowest reward.
âArenât there still nine chances? It is too early to be disappointed,â Hyeonu spoke with an obviously disappointed expression. Of course, he didnât believe this at all.
-??????Yes, the next loser.
-Will there be a video of Alley Leader kneeling today?!!!
-If Argon wins today, I will praise him as a god.God Argon!
-No, no.There are still nine attempts.Failures might burst out.
The viewers laughed at Hyeonu and predicted his grim future by saying he could never win. Honestly, it would be more fun for Hyeonu to kneel before Yeongchan than for Yeongchan to kneel in front of Hyeonu.
âIf I win once, the one with the better reward will win.â Hyeonu calmly glanced at the list of rewards that could be obtained from the slot machine.
[SSS - Rare or higher rated skill.
WWW - Rare or higher rated weapon.
AAA - Rare or higher rated armor.
aaa - rare or higher rated accessory.
GGG â Between 500 and 10,000 gold.]
Gold was the lowest level of reward. Even if he got 10,000 gold, it wasnât very good in comparison to the other rewards. The things Hyeonu lacked in Arena were items and skills, not gold.
âI donât think youâll win even if you try nine more times... Why donât you just give up now?â Yeongchan turned to look at Hyeonu sitting next to him. There was a sneer on Yeongchanâs face that would make anyone who saw it feel bad. He was sending a strong provocation to Hyeonu by implying with his sneer, âWhy donât you admit defeat?â
âGive up? Who is giving up? Iâm not that weak. Why donât you just quit? Itâll be hard to surpass that prize no matter how many times you pull the lever. Itâs hard-earned money... Donât you think you should save 90 gold? You donât have a lot of money, right?â Hyeonu retorted lightly.
He patted Yeongchan on the shoulder and returned what he had received. The effectiveness of Hyeonuâs counter could be confirmed through Yeongchanâs red face. In addition to his flushed complexion, Yeongchanâs hands trembled while he spoke: âWhat? What about money?â
Hyeonuâs attack was untrue yet also true, so he couldnât refute it. For Yeongchan, 90 gold was nothingâa mere pittance. It was money that could be obtained from killing one or two monsters. Of course, it would be less if he shared it with the party members, but even so, 90 gold was a very small sum of money. The problem was that it was Hyeonu who brought it up.
âHeâs made a lot of money...â Yeongchan thought.
The comparisons were different. If Yeongchan was an example of a self-made man, then it wasnât an exaggeration to call him an emerging chaebol. The reality was that Yeongchan had very little money compared to Hyeonu who had excessive earnings. Their total earnings had totally different denominations. Eventually, Yeongchan couldnât resist his boiling anger and screamed, âYou should get ready to kneel. Iâll never let you off the hook. You will have to go on your knees while holding a placard that says, âIâm a loserâ!â
-Yes, that was a bit harsh.
-He went too far, too far.
-How can he attack oneâs pride?
-Letâs bring Alley Leader to his knees today, Argon.
The viewers started chatting angrily along with Yeongchan. Public opinion in the chat window flowed sharply toward Hyeonu receiving the penalty.
âIf you have time to say that, why donât you pull the slot machine? Are you going to just talk here all day? Do you have a lot of time?â Hyeonu didnât care about the chat window at all and just kept saying what he wanted to say. He messed with Yeongchanâs pride more than was necessary.
âNo, Iâm going to do it right now in order to see your kneeling figure a bit faster.â Yeongchan seemed to have cooled down into a cold rage, not the simmering rage, as he spoke in a composed tone, unlike before.
Yeongchan and Hyeonu turned their heads toward the slot machines at the same time. Amidst the cold vibes, only their backs were visible to the viewers. However, there were subtle smiles on the faces of the two men looking at the slot machines. Their expressions were incredibly serene considering the war of words they just had.
âIâm glad the most controversial script was chosen.â Hyeonu reflected on the conversation that had taken place just a little while ago. He had been deciding on a play with Yeongchan. In fact, no one noticed that this was a staged situation because their acting was full of sincerity.
âThis is the chemistry between old friends.â
The war of words between Hyeonu and Yeongchan was nothing more than the two of them acting out the scenario theyâd planned in advance. Theyâd calculated the number of possibilities that could occur based on the slot machine results, set up a rough situation, and prepared a natural skit accordingly. Of course, this was just the beginning. No matter how good a script was, its full potential wouldnât be utilised if there was a problem with the acting ability of the actors.
However, Hyeonu and Yeongchan showed great acting skills that no Hollywood actor would be ashamed of. This was the result of the friendship theyâd accumulated over 10 years.
âThere is nothing that can beat our sincerity.â
Hyeonu shook his head slightly and pulled the slot machine lever roughly again. The noise was so loud that it was like the slot machine was breaking. The slot machineâs on-screen alphabet moved at a rapid pace. a, W, S, A, Gâthe five alphabet letters appeared and hid dozens of times.
Tick... tick... tick... tick!
Before long, the sound of the slot machine died down, and the speed at which the letters flashed decreased simultaneously.
[Slot machine results: aWG]
[You havenât won.]
[Current number of times remaining: 8/10]
âItâs a failure again.â
Hyeonu sighed when he saw the failed result on the slot machine. He wasnât acting this time; it was a sincere sigh. Yeongchan had already succeeded with one bet on the slot machine, so Hyeonu had to succeed at least once. Otherwise, he might really have to kneel in front of more than 10 million viewers. That wasnât all. There were dozens of times more people who would see the video after the stream was over.
Hyeonu couldnât hide his miserable feelings as he kept staring at the slot machine. Just then, a cry rang out from the seat next to Hyeonuâs. It was the cry of a joyous beast.
âIt came out again!!!â The owner of the voice was Yeongchan. Heâd won the fight against the slot machine for the second time in a row.
[Slot machine results: GGG]
[You have won.]
[The rewards and skills will be paid according to the results.]
[Gold paid: 922 gold.]
[Current number of times remaining: 8/10]
He only won gold both times, but that already tilted the winning side by a lot. Hyeonu had to win at least twice in his eight remaining chances, but this was close to impossible. First of all, the odds were very low. In addition, Hyeonuâs luck wasnât that good.
-The chances of winning have been reduced.Shouldnât he just go on his knees right now?
-Kneel down coolly before he starts looking ugly.
-Any more of this is a waste of time.Can we proceed with other content?
-A manâs knees are infinitely light at a certain point.That moment seems to be now for Alley Leader.
The viewers cheered at Yeongchanâs back to back wins. The expectation of eventually watching Hyeonuâs moment of humiliation settled into their hearts. At first, that desire was just a small seed, but now a stem had sprouted.
âEveryone? Why do you keep urging me to give up? It isnât over yet. I still have eight chances remaining. Eight times is enough for a reversal.â Hyeonu had a strange expression as he expressed his passion to the viewers. These words werenât just for the viewers; Hyeonu was speaking to himself as well. âI am Alley Leader, a man who doesnât know how to give up. This body doesnât know defeat. I am not going to kneel in front of him today.â
Hyeonu turned back to the slot machine with a grim expression on his face. Then he carefully pulled the lever of the slot machine.
Tick... tick... tick... tick!
[Slot machine results: GGG]
[You have won.]
[The rewards and skills will be paid according to the results.]
[Gold paid: 2,416 gold.]
[Current number of times remaining: 7/10]
Unfortunately, the result was that he won gold just as Yeongchan had done. The winning amount was high, but this still only counted as one win.
âIf this happens, Iâll have an advantage if gold comes out again in a later round.â
There was a small hope in Hyeonuâs heart as he pulled the lever again.
Tick... tick... tick... tick!
[Slot machine results: SGW]
[You havenât won.]
[Current number of times remaining: 6/10]
Tick... tick... tick... tick!
[Slot machine results: SGW]
[You havenât won.]
[Current number of times remaining: 3/10]
Tick... tick... tick... tick!
[Slot machine results: SGW]
[You havenât won.]
[Current number of times remaining: 1/10]
After that, Hyeonu pulled six more times but didnât succeed even once. His outlook was very grim now. Defeat was right before Hyeonuâs eyes.
âIt canât be. I canât believe Iâm going to kneel down to that guy.â
Hyeonu felt this was impossible. He simply couldnât kneel before Yeongchan. It was a matter of pride.
âThe good thing is that the rest of his turns failed.â Hyeonu smiled bitterly. One good thing was that Yeongchan had only won twice. Having found no success after that, he ultimately threw away his remaining eight chances.
âI have to bet everything on the last one.â Hyeonu looked cautious as he grabbed the lever of the slot machine.
Before pulling the lever, he opened his mouth and stated, âEven without looking at the chat window, I know that you are certain of my defeat right now. Everyone must be mocking and laughing at me.â
It was as Hyeonu said. The chat window was already filled with messages celebrating Hyeonuâs defeat and hoping to see him humiliated.
-You know it well.
-So get down on your knees first.
-This man talks for too long.
-I hear that a talkative person says less words with substance.Since when did our Alley Leader talk so much?
-Letâs do it like a real man.
âStill, I believe that I will win. In a moment, everyone will look at me differently. Iâm sure of it.â
After saying this, Hyeonu pulled the lever. A loud sound rang out from the slot machine.