Chapter 522



The Republic of Korea has been dyed in red demons.

Now it means you can’t avoid the talk of the National Exchange Tournament at school or work.

On the news desk, experts came out to analyze the reasons behind Na-me’s whirlwind in their respective fields.

The Imperial Palace Swordsmanship made up of perfect numbers 6, 28, and 496, and the Black Aurora that releases the quark state have frequently been mentioned even by ordinary people.

But the world is vast, and humanity is diverse.

To some, the news of a V-tuber’s graduation may resonate more than Na-me’s advance to the Round of 16.

[V-tuber] Asaneko Adella Graduation News

(Adella Broadcast Notice.jpg)

I woke up and thought, “What is this unexpected calamity?”

It seems that Adella, the ‘bio-experiment human-imitation consciousness born from the Valpurgis’s experiments,’ will graduate after tomorrow’s broadcast.

For now, she says she’s too busy in the real world to quietly step down during the National Exchange Tournament.

[Comments]

– Why?

– This is really sudden.

– We joked about NoName getting kidnapped by the National Intelligence Service, but could it be real?

– If it’s an artificial consciousness, then is there even a real life? What could it be??

└ Working at a game company?

└ Is it that Adella makes so much money now that she just wants to leave?

└ Even if she makes money, she can’t spend it; what’s the point?

– No, my 100-year lifetime virtual YouTuber…!

– If it’s an artificial consciousness, can’t they replicate her?

└ Will they? Adella is as good as a mind-uploaded human.

└ Adella is like the OPARTS of the 21st century.

– I hope nothing bad happens.

*

[Private Room]

Adella stood in front of the portal with a firm expression.

638 days of the great journey; it’s the period she has spent as a virtual YouTuber.

The chat window was flooded with waves of mourning.

There were indeed a few who insisted that it must be Adella’s prank.

“It’s not a sad thing! Let’s think of it as the same broadcast as always and give it our all till the end!”

Adella clenched her fist and moved to the room where the members of Safari Dream were.

[Adella Ch.]

[Just Chatting – Asaneko Adella Graduation Live #Goodbye Adella]

The boss Kariri, first-generation colleague Daniel, and newly recruited second-generation members welcomed her.

Now, she confidently engaged the audience like a professional, leading the broadcast.

Having boldly taken the seat that only Kariri could sit in, she started the talk show.

“So, guys! Since today is my graduation broadcast, let’s all gather up–”

“Don’t go!”

“Stay!”

“Our kitty…”

“Boss, our company is struggling! There’s no way to cut the most important benefits!”

Overwhelmed by the sincere mixed teasing of the members, Adella fought back tears.

“Don’t interrupt! Quickly tell me how was my first impression in order. I’m curious!”

She forced a smile to lighten the mood.

All of the second-generation members had deep connections with Adella.

As they reminisced the memories of their collaborations, they began to share what they were grateful for about Adella one by one.

Finally, it was Kariri’s turn. Without saying anything, she stood up and hugged Adella.

“Adella, thank you for being with me for two years. Or wait, is it seven years?”

“Huh? Boss, have you got dementia?”

In response to Adella’s provocation, usually explosive Kariri confessed in a calm tone today.

“This is something I never said to you or even on the broadcast before. When I was kicked out of the agency and wandering without knowing anything, your existence was a great strength for me, Adella. Kariri wanted to resemble you more than anyone. Your personality, your manner of speaking—everything. You being here is why I am who I am today, and why Safari Dream exists.”

“Whew, that’s embarrassing… If that’s the case, can I take all the company shares?”

“Hey, you thieving cat!”

“Don’t you think?”

“Don’t even dream! How many times have you been late and absent from the broadcast without permission! Do you have any idea how many times I had to get IV due to you?”

“I hate nagging!”

A V-tuber graduation broadcast isn’t a common event.

However, if there’s something that is upheld like a national rule, it’s that it ends with a live concert.

[Background Change: Safari → Concert Hall]

Adella bid farewell to the viewers while singing her signature songs composed by Ni-el.

[♫: Proof of Existence]

At first, Adella, who was criticized for merely performing choreography at a basic level, had turned into an excellent virtual idol in no time.

It wouldn’t be enough to compliment her as she advanced day by day, but now there was no time left.

Viewers refused to accept that the end was nearing.

Tears like sparkling jewels fell from Adella’s eyes, which had maintained a bright expression all along.

“Being forgotten is so scary. Forever, always, remember and keep in your hearts that a wonderful person named Adella was here. Please carry that with you… Please.”

Dooong!

[♫: Please add a new song to the playlist.]

With the sound of drums, the stage went dark.

[Broadcast Time – 0:52:17]

[Number of Viewers – 201,461]

[Adella’s connection has been lost.]

The black broadcast screen was replaced with Adella’s graduation celebration illustration.

Viewers remained captivated by the stream for some time, unable to break free from it.

Maybe because they knew this, Adella’s graduation broadcast concluded after 30 minutes.

*

The great star of V-tuber sets.

Adella, who transcended mere V-tuber and became a symbol of virtual existence, became a hot topic in certain communities.

[V-tuber Gallery]

[My cat has gone out… 2051/10/31 ~ 2053/07/29]

(Adella Graduation Live Concert.gif)

My world crumbled yesterday

I refunded my membership, but just refused it

In an instant, everything changed like someone else

It’s so hard, I’m still crying

I miss those nights when you broadcasted every day

I miss you so much, I’d give my life for that

Please turn on the broadcast, Adella

[Comments]

– Did she really leave?

└(Author): Yeah…

– If she comes back tomorrow, it’ll be legendary.

└(Author): I hope that’s the case.

– Wow, if Adella has left, Safari Dream is doomed.

└ Not that the second-generation members aren’t doing great.

[Adella) Legendary Video Collection of Her Lifetime]

(Asmodeus Battle Adella 200 Wins.gif)

– Adella awakened her self; the beginning of a legend.

(Resonance Finals 15 Kills.gif)

– Della says, if you can’t aim, increase your reaction speed.

(Wagal Thief 2 Challenger Achieved.gif)

– The only savior during the Thief 8 nerf period.

I was happy to have you during the military; love you, kitty…

[Comments]

– How many pages did Adella clear in her own way?

– It was a really sudden graduation.

– Adella seriously worked hard on her broadcasts. There are so many V-tube videos.

– If it wasn’t for NoName, Adella would probably be dragged to a digital prison by now?

– Wow, what’s with the Twish Korea banner? LOL.

[Twish Korea]

[Thank you, Adella 🐾]

Twish even prepared a farewell message for Adella.

This was practically a death notice to the fans.

Fans who hoped it was a prank had their last glimmer of hope extinguished.

Eventually, Adella’s official SNS posted messages of farewell in multiple languages.

[@Adella: One day, we will meet again! Got it?]

“Ha-ah…”

A devoted fan of Adella felt powerless before the sadness.

This fan had entered the V-tuber realm because of Adella.

He scrolled aimlessly through the community for hours, up and down.

“Na-me is broadcasting?”

The minimum donation unit for Na-me’s broadcast is 10,000 won.

Even then, he usually avoids donations when he isn’t feeling it.

Still, he wanted to ask about Adella’s future plans, so he entered the personal broadcast.

[NoName]

[Just Chatting – A light lunch]

[Broadcast Time – 0:47:14]

[Number of Viewers – 105,956]

Adella achieved a record in Safari Dream that will never be broken with 200,000 viewers.

Meanwhile, Na-me effortlessly gathered 100,000 viewers in less than an hour with average content.

“That’s to be expected… Even if Adella doesn’t, there’s no one in this world who doesn’t know NoName.”

[Just talking makes it hurt… Ah! Aahhh…!]

Na-me bounced around the room, moaning.

Many viewers, not used to seeing this gap-moe, smiled a dad smile.

[Ueeeh, am I bleeding? Ah, I bit too hard.]

“Whoa! What’s with the blood?”

Blood was gushing from his mouth and dripping down his tongue.

Na-me used his aura to stop the bleeding and reassured the viewers.

[Not all of this is blood; the mana concentration in my blood is too high, so it’s flowing down like blood. After I do some sipping, this will be normal, so don’t worry. Sipping won’t hurt my body.]

Bang bang bang- “Sister! What are you doing! Open the door!”

“Huh?”

The familiar voice that could be heard just a few hours ago reverberated faintly.

It seems that he wasn’t the only one to feel that way.

Some viewers started typing “Adella?” in the chat.

Na-me, still trying to stop the bleeding, swiftly turned his head and shouted in an angry voice.

[I’m broadcasting right now, sister!]

[Oh! Oh! I didn’t know you were live! I’m sorry for interrupting!]

[She’s my sister. I wonder when she’ll ever grow up.]

“What? Did I just imagine that?”

The man felt a sense of discomfort deep down.