Chapter 119
Crew (1)
1.
This <Crew> system was something that had never been introduced even once before.
To begin with, the frame that displays the <Crew> system is gold.
A system presumed to have been created by Earth’s World Soul, free from the Abyss.
Originally, I was supposed to test it last time with Inseop, but unfortunately, the Gangnam villain attack happened that day, so we couldn’t finish the experiment.
In that sense, today is a perfect opportunity.
To test the <Crew> system… and casually reel in a 15-million-subscriber MeTuber while I’m at it.
From what I can see, now is the perfect timing to abduct a companion.
“Crew? Hmm. It’s a good idea, bro. But that’s not something you decide in a single day, right? And I’ve got 15 million subscribers! Wouldn’t it be more natural for me to suggest something like that to you?”
Tyrone—more conservative than expected in strange ways, despite being so open-minded.
But there’s no need to worry.
He’s already had a taste.
Of the true flavor of the <Meteor> membership.
“What if you joined our family?”
A 15-million-subscriber MeTuber.
That’s a huge deal.
Even in the US, it’s not like people with that many subscribers are lying around everywhere, and Tyrone has massive influence among American magic-type players.
On top of that, he has six stars.
Twice as many as Inseop.
I don’t know exactly what those stars do, but as a rule of thumb, more stars are always better.
Which means… this is something worth betting big on.
“Hey, hey, hey. We’re already family right now. Why you gotta say it like th—”
“You’d join our crew, right? All the facilities I’ve discovered—free access.”
“…Whaaaat?”
“Enhancement costs? Completely free. Repair costs? Just the base price. And you know Ethernell, right? If you want, I’ll guarantee you a one-hour private meeting with the Archmage there.”
“F-free enhancement costs? Free? R-really?”
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Wow
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You’re baiting him like this? LMAOOOO
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Don’t Meteor members already get similar perks?
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This is like the omakase tier’s superior version lol
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Do you really need to go this far just to make a crew?
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A crew of a 15M MeTuber + Korea’s hottest MeTuber… damn;;
[“Kurogane Tatsuya Official” has donated 1,000,000 won!]
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Sensei. Me too, crew. Please. I will serve with all my heart.
[“CN_Warlord” has donated 1,000,000 won!]
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Big brother. Like swearing brotherhood under the peach blossom tree, I wish to join you as well.
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Damn
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Chen Wei LMAOOOO
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That likable Chinese guy Chen Wei
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And Japan’s top prospect, Kurogane Tatsuya?
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If this crew actually forms, it’s gonna be insane lol
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Are you trying to flip the world upside down or something?
I’ve lived a pretty virtuous life.
I say I’m making a crew, and high-grade talent just walks in on their own.
Chen Wei and Kurogane Tatsuya.
I was already planning to recruit both of them anyway.
They’re famous, and their nationalities are perfect too.
China. Japan. Talents symbolizing their countries.
Damn, if this crew runs properly, becoming the hottest icon in Northeast Asia would be easy.
“You serious, bro?”
“Do you think I’m making this offer for my own benefit? No. It’s because I see you like a brother and want to take care of you.”
“Then you could just give it to me…”
“I’m doing this so you won’t feel burdened. American style. Give and take.”
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Look at that silver tongue
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LMAO
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You think America’s greatest genius would fall for this?
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What do you think he’d be doing if he weren’t a streamer?
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Obviously he’d be in jail for fraud by now
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The God of Meteor is delivering revelations. Silence, heretics.
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Negotiation really is King Meteor’s specialty
Normally maybe, but not now.
Right now, Tyrone is drenched in dopamine from enhancements.
Mage? Greatest intellect? Who cares?
Right now, he’s just—
“…It’s really free?”
A typical enhancement addict, case #1.
For reference, Lia, the Mirage Guild leader who’s also addicted to enhancements, still comes here every day for 30 minutes.
“I never lie.”
“Not just my Angel gear? Other equipment too?”
“Just bring the materials. If you want, I’ll even make you a personal VIP room.”
Was it the word “VIP room” that hooked him?
Tyrone nodded and extended his huge hand.
“Okay. Crew. But what is this crew thing anyway?”
“Oh, there is one. Wait a sec. Recruiting crew member. Tyrone Maxwell.”
[You have sent a <Recruitment Offer> to <Tyrone Maxwell ★6>.]
[Warning! If the target accepts, they will be stored in Slot 2. After recruitment, this slot cannot be used, and even if the target leaves the <Crew>, the slot can only be reused after 1 week.]
So basically, I can’t replace them freely.
Meaning: use it carefully.
Makes sense.
When I sent the system offer, Tyrone widened his eyes.
“What’s this? Did you send this, bro?”
“You see it?”
“Yeah. This is crazy. I’ll accept right away. Accept proposal.”
At that moment—
[You have acquired the unique trait <Crew>!]
[Crew]
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Grade: None
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Description: People gathered toward the same goal. The <World Soul> has been deeply impressed by what you have achieved and believes you can illuminate this world. Gather the stars and make the light shine brighter, so that you may illuminate one another.
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Effect: All members belonging to <Crew> share additional effects based on their individual unique traits.
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Slot 1. <Meteor Shower ★?>: <Skill Archive> – All skill efficiency +5%
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Slot 2. <Tyrone Maxwell ★6>: <Boiling Mana> – Total mana +10%
This trait can be strengthened using EX points.
…What?
A third unique trait?
And one that applies to the entire crew just by recruiting someone?
Did Tyrone see something similar?
He rubbed his eyes several times, then stared at me with his mouth wide open.
“…Holy shit. Bro. What is this? What the… no… holy shiiit. What is this? Whaaat?”
He looked completely shocked, unable to even speak properly.
The viewers started buzzing.
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What happened?
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Why did Tyrone’s eyes get huge all of a sudden?
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???
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??????
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Why are you guys having fun by yourselves? Let us in too;
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What is it, seriously
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He looks more shocked than when his gear exploded earlier
“This effect makes no sense. Just for… a single crew…?”
“Wait, Tyrone.”
Be shocked later.
I’m shocked too.
There’s something I need to do first.
I smiled at the filming drone.
“Guys. Curious?”
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Of course
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Hey
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Wait
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This is buildup, isn’t it
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Clean Bot has detected inappropriate language!
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Again?
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Come on, not now
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You’re ending a collab with a 15M MeTuber like this?
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You lunatic
Humans really do adapt quickly.
They already see it coming.
Yeah, guys.
“Stream over.”
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YOU SON OF A—
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Clean Bot has detected inappropriate language!
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Clean Bot has detected inappropriate language!
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What is this guy doing? (auto-translated)
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Meteor being Meteor
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???????
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What????
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WTF
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Turn the stream back on if you don’t want to die—
[The broadcast has ended.]
That’s it for today’s stream.
From now on, it’s off the record.
Perfect ending timing again, if I do say so myself.
“Alright.”
I stored the drone in my inventory and looked at Tyrone, who still hadn’t closed his mouth.
He dropped his enhancement hammer.
“…Bro. You can give unique traits to other people?”
“What does it say?”
“Unique trait, <Crew>. It popped up for me too. But it says it’s conditional… that it only stays active with your permission.”
“Oh.”
So that’s how it works.
Interesting.
Lots to figure out.
“Bro.”
“What?”
“Why are you so calm? You just broke the rules of the Abyss! A player who can grant unique traits to others? Impossible! You just shattered the Abyss academic consensus again! Jesus Christ! World first! This is a world first!”
Tyrone was practically shouting.
I crossed my arms and nodded.
“Hm. Is it that big of a deal?”
“What kind of reaction is that?!”
“Is it really that hard?”
“Shiiiiit!”
I’m just too used to this kind of thing.
Anyway, today’s stream was productive.
Right?
2.
Short but impactful.
This stream caused quite a few issues.
First, the event announced directly by the Abyss branch manager Odain:
<Tower of Conquest>.
Title: I’ll predict the Tower of Conquest rankings lol
Content: 1st place King Hwang Min-guk. Don’t care about 2nd place and below lol. Our great Meteor God will organize the hierarchy himself.
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Our Meteor is world-class
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LMAO you guys playing with domestic-only trash
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China already reached floor 7 way earlier and will clear floor 8 soon
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Japan maybe, honestly
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Can Meteor alone beat China and Japan’s vanguards? Not sure tbh
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Your faith is lacking. Didn’t you see Meteor’s China video? He crushed that knight who was about equal to him
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That wasn’t their main force
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When are Japan and China’s legendary main forces coming out anyway?
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Usually we all doom-post during international events… let’s try hope-posting this time…
That bastard Odain.
I tried to grab attention with a historic collab, and he stole half the spotlight.
International events are always hot topics.
Especially since Abyss performance now directly reflects national power.
Anyway, the internet is full of Tower of Conquest talk.
Of course, clips of my collab with Tyrone are spreading too.
“Gambling Addiction Center calling.”
“15M MeTuber ‘Archmage073’: No one in the world can rival Meteor. The world will kneel beneath Korea and Meteor.”
“‘Become my companion’ – Meteor Pirates crew formation?”
Our editors are working hard.
It hasn’t even been that long since the stream ended, and they’re already uploading shorts like crazy.
“Are you stupid? You have to circulate mana more smoothly when using circles. You should relearn magic from scratch.”
“T-that bad?”
“Yeah. That bad. Even if you’re the boss’s friend, it’s not free. How much money you got?”
“I have some!”
“I expect sincerity. Show enough, and I might take you as a disciple.”
“Thank you, Professor!”
After the stream, I took Tyrone to Ethernell.
One of his reasons for coming to Korea.
He wanted to learn magic from Velua, so I made it happen.
Tyrone is a 7th-floor player, but by Avalon standards, he’s only a 5-circle mage—he has a lot to learn.
Velua might be called the Mad Tower Lord, but she’s a great teacher.
Even someone dumb like me could understand her explanations.
“But you really have a lot of money?”
“I earn well.”
“Jackpot.”
“…Huh?”
“Nothing. Talking to myself.”
…She is a good teacher, right?
She kind of looks like a thug extorting money though.
I left Tyrone with Velua and整理 my situation.
First, my new third unique trait: <Crew>.
It looks complicated—recruiting people and all—but honestly, it’s absurdly broken.
Click.
There are slots, but if I put in someone I like, bonus effects apply automatically.
No difficulty.
Talk, get consent, boom—my abilities increase.
And crew members get buffs too, to make recruitment easier.
No wonder Tyrone was foaming at the mouth with excitement.
The stronger you get, the harder further growth becomes.
This is basically a permanent “stat buff potion.”
A walking elixir.
Unfortunately, it only works on players. I tried using it on Velua, but it didn’t apply.
“If I fill the crew with players who have high-tier unique traits, I’ll get even better effects…”
If I pack it with transcendence-grade players, I’ll become absurdly strong.
At this point—
“Ah… even I’m starting to be afraid of myself.”
Velua, who was scolding Tyrone, commented:
“Didn’t you take your medicine? You’re talking nonsense again.”
“I’m Meteor Shower, a potion-like man.”
“No. That’s not skipping medicine. That’s taking the wrong kind.”
“Hey bro, drugs are illegal in Korea. Where’d you even get them?”
Those two already get along great.
I grabbed my coat and stood up.
“I’m heading out.”
Velua frowned.
“You dump this burden on me and where are you going?”
“I installed the mana core, right? Show Tyrone around later. I have an important appointment today.”
I hadn’t planned to stream today, but Tyrone suddenly appeared.
Originally, I had a prior appointment.
A very important one.
“What kind of appointment makes you look that serious?”
I replied stiffly.
“Something extremely serious. And unavoidable.”
“…You look like you’re going to die.”
“…I might.”
I really might.
Because…
