After Na-me went missing in France, the world was buzzing with news about Human Transmutation.
Rumors even swirled that powerful figures, known just by name, were secretly in contact with her.
Korea University, Gu Ryong High School, and Sephiron Academy were all scratching their heads over the increasing number of visitors.
The moment it became nearly accepted as fact that Human Transmutation had been successfully achieved, the world was gripped by the NoName Syndrome.
Dramatic music intensifies
[Collection of Human Transmutation Jokes]
– Nobel Prize → “Encouragement Award”
– MIT/Stanford/Harvard → “List of Failing Universities”
– Gold Bars → “Pet Rocks”
– Einstein → “Golden Child”
– (…)
– If Human Transmutation becomes commercialized: “Next time, be careful when riding your motorcycle! The medical bills for losing one leg will be covered by your insurance for just 3,800 won~”
Just freshly born Na-me lol
[Comments]
-3800 won (9000 dollars)
└ Where’s the conscience? lmao
└ That’s hilarious lol
└ Yeah, NoName is going to America, not Korea~
-Huh? Why does this feel like déjà vu…?
-Which verse of the national anthem should we include NoName in?
└ Hook it in there
└ dying of laughter
[Interview with a Sephiron Foundation Official now recalled]
(“By the way, do you know what the kid said?
Boldly, she told us to bring 500 billion won right here.
It was a roundabout rejection.
She’s stubborn, but looking back, she might have realized her responsibility from the position.”)
If Na-me’s personality is anything to go by, it was definitely not a roundabout rejection thumbs up
And when they asked for 500 billion and didn’t give it, Switzerland would be kicking themselves right now thumbs up
[Comments]
-Agree with drawing out Human Transmutation and giving thumbs up
-If she asked for 500 billion, it really means NoName had Human Transmutation in mind from then on, right?
└ Wow
└ Are you a genius?
└ True, that’s spine-chilling shivers
-Trying to save 500 billion costs 5 trillion lol
└ Can’t even perceive the units anymore
Thanks to the National Exchange Tournament, Na-me’s V-tube channel has exploded in growth.
[NoName Official]
[Subscribers: 89.15 million / Videos: 191]
With fewer than 200 videos, she was on the brink of 100 million subscribers.
Five videos have reclaimed the top five spots for the NoName channel, pushing ahead of ‘NoName in USA’.
[Glitch #World of Arseria (1/5)]
[Time Paradox #World of Arseria (2/5)]
[Nonbeliever #World of Arseria (3/5)]
[Ex Machina #World of Arseria (4/5)]
[Evolution #World of Arseria (5/5)]
A five-part story capturing the journey to bring Adella, whom we know will definitely die, out of the game.
At the time, Seo Maru poured his body and soul into creating this magnum opus of his life.
The videos had overwhelming quality and grand narratives that could rival documentaries or movies, eventually discovered by the masses.
Adella, who was forcibly injected with past memories and personality by a game company, struggled to regain her humanity as a Cat Beastman, triggering tears from many viewers.
[Best Comments]
-This isn’t just a simple game highlight.
-The rediscovery of games as literature; turns out, it’s a documentary.
-Adella, you are truly the best. This is all I can say.
-Wait, you’ve been a Virtual YouTuber for over a year? Why didn’t that damned algorithm recommend Adella to me?
While movements like #SaveAdella and #StandWithAdella unfolded on social media, Na-me revealed news of her survival.
[NoName Official]
[First reveal after 24 hours | August 22, 12:00]
[Is it okay for a one-year-old baby to drink alcohol? (72 Questions with Adella)]
└ Has NoName gone crazy for attention?
└ Even a stray dog passing by would click it
└ What a title lol
└ screams How am I going to wait a whole day!!!
*
[Is it okay for a one-year-old baby to drink alcohol? (72 Questions with Adella)]
A shining Cheon Saetbyeol is singing her heart out while lying on the bed.
Na-me opens the door and enters.
“Hello, Adella.”
“Huh?”
“You’re trapped in a room where you can’t leave until you answer 72 questions.”
“What? Who’s childish enough to do that?”
As Saetbyeol loses interest and reaches for the doorknob,
crackle-
The electric current flows through her hand, jolting her awake.
“Oh, crap! I’ll do it!”
“What’s your name?”
“Asaneko Adella. My Korean name is Cheon Saetbyeol. It means Venus.”
“Age?”
“17 years old, a 2nd-year high school student. I don’t know why calculus is so hard at school right now.”
“Please refrain from excessive TMI.”
“Pfft.”
“When’s your birthday?”
“I was reborn in Virtual Reality on March 15, and came to this world on April 9. I usually write April 9 more.”
“So from that perspective, you’re technically not one year old, right? Can you drink?”
Pause
Saetbyeol poured red wine to drink with macarons.
Just before bringing the glass to her lips, she paused.
She squinted her eyes and gulped down the red liquid.
“Yeah, it’s fine. My physical age is 17.”
Na-me’s questioning continued afterward.
“If you had to describe yourself in three words?”
“Dawn, all-purpose broadcaster, and meow! Cat.”
“Any allergies?”
“Mint… heh, cat hair.”
“Role model?”
“Freya Sky! I sat next to her recently, and she was so cool. Totally obsessed.”
“What’s your favorite thing?”
“My beloved NoName Unni! I can’t live without Na-me Unni.”
“What do you hate most?”
“Lies.”
“What’s the most important thing in life?”
“Family. Without a doubt, family.”
“If you have a party trick, show us.”
“Pew!”
Saetbyeol flapped her ears made of aura.
She formed a heart shape with her tail, wiggling her behind.
Saetbyeol faithfully answered questions about her favorite songs, movies, outfits, and leisure activities.
As the questions became more serious towards the end:
“How did it feel to gain your body?”
“Uncomfortable, sticky, but also ecstatic; it felt like a dream.”
“Why did you stop being a Virtual YouTuber?”
“I wanted to meet our fans in person. Ah, I miss you, Savannah Friends!”
“Are you a little tipsy?”
“No way, I’m not tipsy at all.”
“Speak properly.”
“Yes.”
Na-me sighed and withdrew the aura enveloping the small room.
“This is the last question. What do you think is the most interesting thing right now?”
“Hehe, how did you do Human Transmutation? I’m off, bye!”
*
As expected, Adella’s Q&A garnered explosive responses.
“Wow… wow… is this real?”
Saetbyeol’s eyes widened in amazement.
[NoName Official]
[Is it okay for a one-year-old baby to drink alcohol? (72 Questions with Adella)] [View Count: 100 million · 14 hours ago]
Just 14 hours and 23 minutes in, the view count hit 100 million.
At least at this moment, no singer or idol in the world could produce such an impact.
Unless Michael Jackson miraculously returned to life, this record would stay unbroken.
“Ahhh, I should have answered a bit cooler! The meowing really hit hard!”
Cheon Saetbyeol began regretting the words she threw out while tipsy, tugging at her hair.
“It’s alright. You were cute, just as you are.”
“Who doesn’t know I’m cute? I’m just embarrassed.”
“…?”
Even wanting to say something nice backfire was pretty awkward.
Regardless, before starting the live stream, establishing a sense of familiarity with the audience was essential.
Historically as well.
Think of the time the steam locomotive was first introduced to the world.
People were terrified to see a massive chunk of metal puffing black smoke and moving at great speed.
Many believed that if it exceeded 30 miles per hour, the human body wouldn’t be able to endure it.
Of course, this fear was likely fueled by the carriage companies.
But don’t take past events lightly.
Even if times change, human nature remains unaltered.
When AI emerged, various scripts surfaced predicting that AI would take over Earth or enslave humans.
When the Virtual Reality Capsule came out, conspiracy theories spread that humans would willingly abandon their bodies and ultimately commit suicide.
Yet due to technological limitations, students still went to school and workers still went to the office.
If I were to discover or invent Human Transmutation magic, there would undoubtedly be groups suffering losses in this world.
Perhaps quite a few.
Just the list of companies coming to mind is longer than I thought.
The primary public relations campaign to escape the regulations and constraints of capitalists has progressed successfully.
“Hehe, the next step is smooth sailing.”
“Na-me Unni, your expression right now…”
“Why? Is it strange?”
“No, you’re just too cute. I want to kiss you.”
“Is the V-tube live broadcast preparation finished?”
“Ah, yes. Daddy’s spot is over here.”
Just in time, Professor Cheon joined them at the dining table with almonds and summer fruits.
“Saetbyeol, remember what I told you earlier. We’re just thinking about where to travel abroad. There are no other intentions at all.”
“Got it.”
“Alright, good. Then we’ll start the broadcast.”
[NoName Official] [Streaming starts: 1 minute ago]
The next step was to carry out a public relations campaign to preemptively avoid national level regulations.
[Champion of the National Exchange Tournament NoName greets you. Looking for travel destination recommendations.]
