amaotonovel Chapter 212 : Double the Ads! (1)
Chapter 212 : Double the Ads! (1)
Double the Ads! (1)
Early afternoon.
Ambush, a pro gamer for Dandy, turned on his stream. As soon as the broadcast began, the viewer count spiked.
"Hello, everyone!"
Ambush greeted with a smile. The returning chat from viewers was also mostly in English. Most were overseas viewers, with only a handful being Korean.
- World-class Sudden, lolol
- Look how fast the NA Troopers are
- Ambush really is amazing, lol
- Not just anyone can get MVP, that's what I'm saying
Still, the Korean viewers were at ease even in this situation.
"What time is it in America right now? Ah, I guess it's different for each state. Anyway, thanks for coming at a late hour, and welcome to Korean viewers as well."
This was because Ambush's English wasn't particularly strong.
Even so, overseas viewers flocked in because Dandy, his organization, provided a real-time translator.
Thanks to that, he could speak comfortably.
"You know why I'm streaming today, right? But for those who came without knowing, I'll just mention it briefly."
As he moved his hand, mystic League's official channel appeared on screen.
"Wow, this went up another million in the meantime. Anyway, you've all seen these videos, right? If not, go check them out. They're Shorts, so they're quick to watch."
- Even if they're Shorts, 15 million views is insane
- Godple really is incredible
- I saw it on the Korean channel, then again on the NA one, lol
- Honestly, it's entertaining every single time, lol
Ambush smiled at the chat. The Korean messages stood out even more among all the English ones.
"Right? This is really fun even if you know nothing about Mystic League. Anyway, today I wanted to talk about the hot topic in these videos—the star, Purple."
He paused, rolling his eyes briefly.
"Actually, I didn't get to know this person because of these videos. Overseas viewers probably don't know, but in Korea, perfect Yami made a splash. That's when I first saw Purple."
- When Perfect Yami first appeared it was nuts, lol
- I couldn't believe it was their first time playing Mystic
- The first step of PerG-Day, insane
- No one's still succeeded at that challenge, right? lol
Reassured by the viewers' reactions, ambush continued.
"But back then, it was peak MCK prep season, so I didn't pay much attention. Just a 'Wow, this person's really good' reaction? The moment I really got interested was during Elephant's opening interview."
The name Purple first became official in Mystic League during the MCK opening match interview.
"But even then, I didn't have time to check them out. We were in the middle of the tournament, right? Too busy analyzing the opponents—especially focusing on Elephant."
Dandy and TierOne had an established rivalry in the pro scene, and Elephant played the same role as him, so it was natural to be conscious of each other.
"But that only made me more curious, you know? And in the end, we lost at the MCK finals. So I got even more interested."
The chat filled with crying emoticons. Since most were Dandy fans, they were expressing their regret about the finals loss.
"I mean, as you all know, it was a match we just had to accept. Wow, you could really tell how much Elephant had changed, right?"
Ambush, despite being the person involved, spoke with a relaxed expression.
"It's not just that they improved—it was like a totally different player from the start to the end of the league. It didn't just look like a skill increase, but an internal growth. The playstyle became more proactive and fearless."
He reminisced over the match, letting out a series of exclamations, then nodded.
"I got the feeling Purple was a big influence there. Even Elephant mentioned it in the finals interview, saying Purple coached him that very day. When I saw the recent video, any doubts I had turned into certainty."
Ambush selected one of the videos and started playing it.
"Oh, right. I'm not going to talk about Perfect Yami today. I can't talk about something I don't know, right? And honestly, no pro would have anything to say about Perfect Yami either."
He played the most-viewed video—Master Lee's solo Duke strategy.
"Wow, even rewatching this, it's insane. The play is next level, but what do you call it, mise-en-scène? The way they move the Cosmic Aura through that poison fog—it's art."
- The comment saying "Not a masterpiece, but a perfect-piece" fits so well, lol
- Seriously, like a recommendation magnet
- This gets recommended worldwide, lol
- I didn't know Mystic was such a cool game!
- Or is that just because Troopers all fanboy Elden?
- The truth hurts, lol
As expected from a Shorts, the video wasn't long. After viewing, ambush continued.
"What struck me with this video is how champion evaluations become a sort of fixed mindset."
Chat filled with question marks. Unlike before, ambush's face grew more serious.
"You all know how Master Lee is seen, right? The one-line summary would be, 'A champ that's fun only when solo.' Why? Because his kit is all passives and enhancements, so he's not hard to play. But, he finds kill opportunities really well. The armor-penetrating damage is a real merit."
He furrowed his brow slightly.
"But this changes when it comes to team play. Why is Master Lee's pick rate rock bottom in the pro scene? His individual value is high, but his team value is close to none. He's slow, no CC, so he relies heavily on his teammates."
Ambush's review was confident. This wasn't just his own view—other pros agreed.
"If your team doesn't follow up, you can't even gank. Far from raising team value, it actually feels like you're losing a slot. But then, Purple's Master Lee. Master Per is totally different."
His expression relaxed, his eyes lighting up.
"Remember I mentioned team value? In the end, each player and each champion has to contribute to the team for a higher chance of winning. So how did Master Per contribute? Look at this! This!"
He pointed at the looping video and raised his voice.
"People just see how hard solo Duke is and say it's awesome, but if you think about team value, it's even more incredible. Think about it—the time and resources the team spends on Duke strategies are huge. But if one person handles it solo, that's a huge save. The teammates get all the gain and then the buff on top of it? That's a real game-changer!"
His passionate tone carried the viewers along.
- That's it, lol
- There's so many who don't know this
- Don't look at the tree, look at the forest!
- But wasn't that tree the world tree?
- World tree, lmao
- How can you see the forest if the world tree is standing there, lmao
"Oh, the World Tree! Even the aura turns green, it's perfect!"
Ambush burst out laughing at the chat. His interpreter probably struggled, but that wasn't his concern.
"Anyway, if Master Lee players could just do half of what Purple does, he'd be a must-pick. But let's be honest—no one can raise Master Lee's value like Purple. During the stream, they called him the Unique Sword of the Universe—that's not just a meme! He really is the unique sword."
With that, he moved on to the next video: Diego's 1v5 team fight and five consecutive ultimates.
"Wow, this is...! This is actually the main topic for me."
Ambush was momentarily speechless, simply marveling, and he had reason to do so.
- Even the pros were shocked by Diego's play, lol
- You can tell it's even crazier because he's so good
- Amanbo is always the truth, lol
- But Ambush, you did five consecutive ultimates with Diego too, right?
Diego was Ambush's main champion. Seeing the chat, he quickly waved his hand.
"Yeah, I've done it too. But this is different! It's nothing like what I did! Let me explain."
Clearing his throat, he began.
"I do have some pride as a Diego specialist. But after watching this, it humbled me right away. As the chat reminded me, landing five consecutive ults? I've done it. But I didn't do it in a 1v5 situation."
- Instantly humble, lol
- What's with the hands all together, lol
- Well, you did it in a 5v5 team fight, lol
- But isn't that amazing too?
Ambush looked at the chat, then grew serious.
"I'll be clear here. Five consecutive body steals by myself? I can't do it. Make sure that gets translated too."
He emphasized this, double-checking with the translator before continuing.
"Here's why—Diego players will get this. It's super hard, just by the skill traits. First, his suppress-and-mobility skill, 'Spirit Suppression.' Let's go over that first."
He paused the screen. It showed Lee Gyeongbok stunning the enemy AD Carry, phelios.
"This is a common mobility trait—when you blink like this, it's hard to react in real time. You need insane physicality to process and respond. Purple is absolutely perfect at this. But that's already been proven, so I'm moving on."
Quickly, he moved to another scene, hiding in the phantom mist.
"This is what's crucial. People who've played will know instantly. To the ones up against it, phantom Mist seems amazing, right? But to the user, it's not that great. Why? The player also can't see through the mist that's spread."
When the mist spreads, vision is blocked not only for the enemy but for Diego too.
"Diego can go invisible though. That's his advantage. But that's only in 1v1, maybe 1v2 at best. Claiming the upper hand by just spreading mist in a 1v5? No way. The other team isn't stupid. If you watch, they come right out of the mist."
As the mist spread, money Damas' members immediately surrounded the area.
"If you come out to attack here, your stealth breaks and you're done. Usually the best you can do is use it for survival, but that's not even a great idea. Here's where Purple's sense shines."
Ambush brought out the pointer and drew a red line.
"Before spreading the mist, he suppressed Phelios. That prevented any shotgun blasts in the mist. But look, the enemy totally locked down the area. There's only one way out, which the enemy obviously knows."
He drew arrows rapidly as he explained.
"If you bail out here, nautilus' anchor's coming right at you. If you get grabbed, you know what happens next. So Purple chose to fight. And boom, he saw the ultimate opportunity!"
The red lines disappeared and the video played again—a spectacular battle starting with Phelios.
"To be honest, I think this was even greater than the solo Duke strategy. Not just because I favor Diego, but the depth of play here is on another level!"
His voice rose, speeding up, but his words remained clear.
"The commentators explained it well. Exact damage calculation, champion understanding—it's not just mechanics. This is real game skill. This is the alpha and omega of Mystic League!"
- This is actually true, lol
- Maybe it's because he knows so much, but this explanation is perfect
- Only talking about mechanics is selling him short
- As expected from a Diego expert
The viewers responded enthusiastically. Ambush continued, noticeably more relaxed.
"In my case, my team would unload their damage in a team fight, so there wasn't even much to calculate. I'd just charge at whoever was low and it'd work out. But Purple fully absorbed champion skills, looking at both ultimate and kill opportunities after body stealing."
He shook his head in wonder.
"Wow, this... even if you practiced it with the enemy beforehand, it'd still be hard. Mechanics, sense, champion understanding, and timing—all four working perfectly together."
- Listening to you, it sounds even crazier, lol
- Four beats in perfect harmony, lol
- Is Purple actually a conductor now? lol
- Yeah, you can't not admit it when it's four beats
While the viewers were satisfied, he moved on to the final video.
"As I said earlier, I can't explain Yami at all. But watching this made me realize—there's a reason Purple isn't a pro."
It was the penta kill moment from the TierOne exhibition match. As chat filled with question marks, ambush laughed.
"It's because Purple doesn't play in the pro scene. The skill? Already pro level, even among pros."
- LOL, today he's just speaking facts
- If he joins the pro scene, instant recognition
- ???: How can Godple be an amateur?
- ???: You can't call someone a pro if they don't play pro, right?
- LOL, is this the procession for Purple not joining, lol
- He really refuses the pro life, lol
- Yeah, just not participating in pro, lol
Ambush grinned at the chat and then sighed.
"After watching CrazySmurf's video, I finally get how Elephant felt. If you get the chance to be aided by someone like that? Gotta feel nothing but gratitude."
He then looked at the camera, smiling.
"If Purple ever watches this, I'd appreciate it if you reached out anytime."
He then bowed respectfully.
"If there's a chance, I'd be honored to receive your guidance."
* * *
Around the same time, in a study room in the city.
The four members of Team Perfect were monitoring Ambush's stream together.
"Wow..."
As the video ended, Jo Daehan let out an exclamation. Even though it wasn't about him, he felt something swell inside.
'Seriously, the more I learn about our boss, the more amazing he seems.'
If they ever got to do a joint stream with Ambush, that reputation would only soar higher.
Eyes shining, he glanced at the others. Thinking they felt the same—but.
"Hey, Park-jjo. This wasn't an actual official offer, right?"
"No. I think it was left up to the player's own decision."
"So we can just politely decline, saying we're busy?"
The other three had a different idea. Jo Daehan's eyes grew wide at that.
Seeing his face, Lee Gyeongbok smiled and explained.
"Ah, the reason I helped Elephant..."
The reason he helped Elephant was actually because of his history with Coach Baek Kangmin. There was no need to go into the funeral, so he kept it light.
"I see..."
"So helping Dandy, a rival team, would be something we should actually avoid."
"Yeah. Didn't even actually meet them face to face."
Jo Daehan felt a bit regretful, but quickly shook it off.
'Well, considering who our boss is! A genius recognized by the world doesn't need anything.'
Their name had already been made official on the main channel, recognized worldwide. Even if they didn't work with Ambush, their renown was more than sufficient.
"If there's no particular problem, let's get back to it."
"Right, where were we again?"
"We were discussing the next content!"
"Oh, that's right. Wasn't Genome going to do something?"
At Choi Byeonghun's question, Lee Gyeongbok nodded.
"I heard that after CrazySmurf ended, it's kind of a tradition for the team itself to run an after-party content."
"That's true. The top 4 teams usually end with something fun."
"Right, but since we won, Genome said they wanted to plan it properly, so to just wait."
"Then, let Genome handle that, and we can just focus on our own stuff. We can't rest forever."
The debut and long-term project of PerG-Day, the CrazySmurf tournament, had finished. Since they hadn't rested, their viewers were very understanding about taking a break now.
But even while resting, they couldn't do so entirely comfortably. As streamers, they had to plan their next content.
"But didn't GGG send another proposal?"
At Lee Gyeongbok's question, Park Juho nodded.
"They emailed last night. Looks like they were just waiting for CrazySmurf to end."
"Hey, but we'd decided to put GunG's ad on hold, right? Not cancel, just propose again?"
Choi Byeonghun looked puzzled, but Park Juho smiled.
"They must've judged that the original terms wouldn't work. It's a newly updated proposal."
While he prepared the file, Jo Daehan clenched his fist, eyes shining.
"Man...! Boss's value just keeps skyrocketing!"
"Hey, seems like delaying worked to our benefit! Should we stall it again for even more gain?"
Choi Byeonghun joined in.
"We can check after seeing the proposal. Besides, this time there's something more important than money."
"More important?"
Park Juho pulled up the file. Before the three could react, a new logo appeared before them.
Instead of 'GGG,' the logo was a big 'R.'
Lee Gyeongbok didn't recognize it, but the other two reacted differently.
"Huh? Manager, is this—?"
"What? Why is this showing up?!"
Their shocked faces made Lee Gyeongbok's eyes go even wider. Just what was it about this logo?
"What is it?"
"I knew you wouldn't recognize it."
Park Juho laughed and spread out the hologram document.
"While CrazySmurf was going on, gGG scaled up the ad. Well, the timing was just right. They landed a collab with an overseas game company."
"An overseas company? Then this logo—?"
Lee Gyeongbok looked at the logo, then at Choi Byeonghun and Jo Daehan's faces.
Both looked as if they couldn't believe it.
"Boss really did live in a gaming cave."
"I never get used to it either. How can you not know this logo?"
Choi Byeonghun snickered.
The company using this logo was none other than—
"You've heard of GAT, right?"
GAT, Grand Auto Thief's developer: 'Rock'n'Roll Games.'
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