[NoName]
[Just Chatting – Luxury Wand Shopping]
[Broadcasting Time – 0:57:11]
[Number of Viewers – 37596]
“Honestly, I haven’t thought much about wands. There’s an old saying, right? A master doesn’t blame his tools. But these days, people say masters are more picky about their tools.”
“Right, right. Things like output or casting time, even minor differences can’t be ignored.”
“Are there wand manufacturers in Korea, Love Unni?”
“Probably less than ten.”
I checked Tree Wiki, and it turned out to be exactly nine.
Even those are low-cost brands, each costing less than 1 million won.
“Oh, but there are quite a few domestic products.”
“Whoa, wands are cheaper than padding!”
– kekekekeke
– “I’ve never heard of anything other than Samsung.”
– “What does Samsung need wand sales for anyway?”
– “Those brands have been around for less than 10 or 20 years? T.T LOL”
– “How overpriced is padding then!”
– “This is a live broadcast that’s totally eating away at fans’ pockets. ㄷㄷ”
“So which wand is the most famous?”
[‘ttbi’ donated 5,000 won!]
– “Isn’t it Levio or Graph below that?”
Both turn out to be companies based in England.
I continued reading the detailed descriptions on Tree Wiki.
“Both companies have a technical partnership with Eurofighter Ltd. … So do wands have fighter jet technology in them? Is there a plane mode that pops wings out like whoosh? You could fly around like a witch on a wand. Sigh But that might be a bit tough during a fight.”
– “Emergency escape LOL!”
– “That idea is so cute LOL!”
– “Introducing navigation technology makes coordinate transformations easier.”
– “Radar technology → mana detection, stealth technology → interference with barrier magic circles.”
– “LOL, what is this, Harry Potter?”
– “The more I hear, the angrier I get.”
“Oh, so it all has its uses. But why don’t we make wands ourselves?”
“It turns out wands are a losing business, Na-me.”
“A loss? Then why make them?”
“Hmm? Good question. Um… it’s just trendy, you know?”
“Ah, trendy. Yeah, that’s important.”
It seems most companies don’t pursue wand-only businesses but operate them alongside other ventures.
Wands can be viewed as a marketing strategy to showcase a company’s unique technical prowess.
In the case of Switzerland, many companies with histories dating back to the 18th century exist.
For about an hour, I shopped on Tree Wiki, gathering knowledge along the way.
“Oh, the wand that appeared during Emperor Seonjo’s reign! The auction price is only 500 million won? Should I buy one? Oh, but I can only use it up to 1st circle magic… it’s just an expensive toy. I’ll bookmark this for now.”
– “I can’t understand wand collectors.”
– “Both the seller and the buyer of that 500 million won wand are LOL!”
– “Na-me’s shopping cart is gonna burst!”
– “So far, my wishlist has crossed a billion won!”
– “Teacher, are you planning to shoot wands like arrows?”
– “The Na-me club president is crying.”
I closed the internet window and fell back onto my bed.
“Anyway, it was a fun shopping time. The world of wands is profound. Hmm? Looks like everyone’s ready to donate, but there’s really no need. Am I really going to shake you all down? I was just joking.”
But arguments rose like, “If you’ve already charged, why change your mind?” and “So why did you shop then?”
“Wands are unlike any other luxury goods; they are very consumable. They can easily break during duels. So what I’m saying is, if there’s anyone out there with too much money, and a luxury wand collecting dust in your basement, contact me personally, and I’ll make sure it gets good use!”
“Isn’t that just extortion, Na-me…?”
“Well, if it’s just sitting in a vault anyway, I’m adding value by using it. Shouldn’t I be the one getting paid? How about a million won each?”
[‘Bubbling on the Stove’ donated 10,000 won!]
– “Now you’re offering wands and asking for moneyLOL!”
– “That’s miraculous logic LOL!”
– “Na-me, give us the premium version! LOL!”
– “Daddy Na-me is going wild!”
– “If only I had a million won, I’d gift you an Hermès wand.”
– “No million won means I can’t give you a wand. So disappointing! T.T”
“Since it seems hard to find a wand that fits my height, I would appreciate it if you guys could support Love Unni here. She’s tall, pretty, and looks classy! Just if she keeps her mouth shut a bit!”
“Hey, I’m really fine…! I can just use the one given by the team.”
“Do you know how long that would take? With less than three months until the National Exchange Tournament, it’s probably quicker to get approval from above and go through all the procedures than wait. Plus, many people are offering for free right now. Refusing would be ruder.”
Love Kim was rolling her eyes in thought.
I patted her shoulder.
“To show our appreciation to our sponsors, let’s set a promise to at least make it to the semifinals.”
“What if we don’t achieve that?”
“Well, there’s nothing we can do then. We’d have to end it all.”
“End it all…? Whaaaat that’s scary! I don’t want to!”
I should contact Lee Bo-reum later to see if she has a wand collection.
Honestly, for national events like this, isn’t it time for those chaebols that only exist within the Korean system to step up?
“Oh, I think I should head down now.”
“Why?”
“Oh, my parents and friends are here to visit. Na-me, see you later! Work hard preparing for the National Exchange Tournament!”
After that, Love Kim left, saying her friends and family had come to visit.
It was a bummer to lose such good content.
The solo stream quieted down.
I wiggled my toes, scrunching and dropping my white blanket in a meaningless loop.
The drone camera set to auto-mode abruptly switched from my face to my feet.
“Hey, don’t film my feet. It’s this way, this way!”
I waved my arms, trying to summon the hummingbird drone.
They said it had motion detection sensors, so I must have stayed still too long.
– Gasp…
– “Your feet look really serious.”
– “Na-me, what’s wrong with your feet? T.T”
– “Why are all your toenails broken?”
– “Ouch, that looks painful! T.T”
I awkwardly hid my feet back under the blanket.
“They look super ugly, right? I’ve been sparring frequently lately, so they ended up like this. But I think it’s a common issue for anyone participating in the National Exchange Tournament. However, it’s nothing to worry about.”
I lifted the blanket to check my feet.
Sure enough, there were big and small bruises all over my feet, and my instep was full of cuts.
My soles had blisters that burst and spread scars and calluses over them.
None of my ten toenails were intact.
The pinky toenail is the only one where new nails seem to be growing.
I cast regeneration magic right after the match ended, but during the sparring, there’s no time to care about this stuff—that’s just part of the deal.
[‘Spring Breeze’ donated 100,000 won!]
– “I think your efforts are reflected; your feet look gorgeous!”
“Thank you for the very kind words!”
I kicked off the hot blanket and revealed my bare legs.
Wow, I really have no muscle on this body at all.
Wondering what to do next, a brilliant idea struck me.
I sat on the edge of my bed and flashed a sly smile.
“Today is Children’s Day, right?”
– “Yup!”
– “May is so green~”
– “Today is Children’s Day~”
– “I’m a college student, give me allowance!”
– “Loving the Monday holiday T.T T.T”
– “Why aren’t we doing a four-day workweek?”
– “They’ve been saying that since 30 years ago.”
– “There are a lot of fake kids in this room.”
– “But Na-me is a real kid, right? LOL”
“Why did we establish Children’s Day? According to Article 6 of the Korean Child Welfare Act, it’s defined to help children grow beautifully, cleverly, and vigorously. But look at me. Aren’t I already beautiful, clever, and vigorous?”
I stood atop the bed, showcasing my presence.
“Don’t you all think so?”
The chat lobby was flooded with ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ, making it hard to gauge the viewers’ opinions.
“Anyway, I’ve somewhat strayed from becoming a ‘child’ based on love and protection. So how about we run a content segment where I give out gifts to child viewers in this chat? In this capitalistic society, doesn’t it seem like I’m more of the adult than you all?”
– LOL LOL LOL
– “Na-me: I am not a child!”
– “I wondered why NoSori wasn’t here.”
– “Ahem I totally relate to being a working adult. T.T”
– “Do I also get a gift? (30 years old)”
– “Seems like there aren’t many young viewers here.”
– “For real, aren’t most people here in their 20s or 30s?”
“Since there are lots of foreign viewers too, let’s set the standard for ‘child’ based on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, defined as 18 years old!”
– “!!!!!”
– “Na-me, over here! Me!”
– “Waah~”
– “Na-me just declared those under 18 are children!”
– “I’ll show this statement to my mom later! Gasp”
– “This is totally a reverse donation! LOL!”
Immediately, I decided to create a viewer phone roulette.
The conditions were set for those 18 and under, with subscription conditions made easy at just over a month.
“To qualify for this gift, you must tell me why you absolutely need it and how you’d use it. I’ll then decide pass or fail. For those passing, please leave a message on the fan cafe. As for the amount? I think around 100,000 to 300,000 won should be okay. For those with big dreams, I can support you even more based on your ambitions.”
– “Could you get me a PS because I’m preparing for the public service exam?”
– “Nope, fail!”
– “This gift needs to be chosen carefully, huh?”
– “A PS is out of the question, LOL!”
– “I’m 19 years old, I’m 19 years old, I’m 19 years old!”
“Did everyone submit? Then I’ll spin the wheel for the first time!”
Ding ding ding~
The roulette filled with viewers’ nicknames spun rapidly.
[hostar1234]
[What the, is that me?]
“Hello, Ho-seong! How old are you?”
[I’m 14.]
“That’s pretty young…?”
[Whoa! Na-me, how did you know my name?]
“It’s very unfortunate, but I’ll have to eliminate you.”
[Oh nooo?]
“Who taught you to speak informally to grown-ups? But don’t worry! Ho-seong, you’ve learned a valuable lesson today. Always show respect to adults from now on.”
Dunk~
I hung up and immediately spun the wheel again.
– “What a waste of an opportunity, LOL!”
– “Ho-seong, ho-seong, LOL!”
– “Ahhhh, what’s happening?!”
– “Were you just looking for respect from us? LOL!”
– “Legally calling your older siblings by their names is now a reality! ㄷㄷ”
– “You can call me ‘noona’ if you throw money at me, regardless of a 30-year age difference!”
[Min-seo Princess]
[Hello, Na-me noona!]
This time, a girl with a deep voice was the contestant.
“Min-seo, how old are you? Wait, your Twish profile says you’re a 4-year-old female, but why does your voice…?”
[I’m 35 years old, noona.]
“Uh?”
[Actually, I’m a new dad. I’m using my daughter’s kids’ account, haha… Sorry!]
“Ah…”
I was left speechless.
Even when trying to do good, these mischievous viewers sure make it a challenge!
