Chapter 87
Mail Has Arrived!
Mail has arrived!
Mail has arrived!
Mail has arrived!
Mail has arri…!
Ding, ding, ding-ding.
Suddenly, notifications started going off like crazy.
“What… what is this?”
Elegia stared blankly at her exploding inbox. At first, she thought it was an error. But looking at the titles of the incoming emails…
Inbox
▶ Turn on your stream
▶ So it really was the company channel, I knew it lol
▶ This is Flight Universe Co., Ltd., collaborating with the Ceros Saga and Lady Marigold. We are contacting you regarding the collaboration…
▶ Is this the official Lady Marigold channel email?
“Something must have happened.”
These emails had a very different tone from the ones she usually received. Countless casual emails, seemingly probing even though no reply was expected, and business emails sent from a company level were all arriving at once.
And the content of all of them…
“I’m the official Lady Marigold account?”
Who on earth spread that rumor?
Her shock lasted only a moment before a memory flashed through her mind.
“But I’ll do my best. I’ll try to move things at the company level now.”
…The administrator’s email.
When they said they’d act at the company level, that meant they were officially recognizing this channel and backing it.
“Whatever happens, there’s no reason not to take advantage of this opportunity.”
After gathering the information, it seemed the company fully recognized this as the official account and requested related inquiries be sent here. They seemed to be granting her a degree of autonomy.
“Just in case, I’ll need to double-check with the game company when collaborating with others.”
Still, she hadn’t expected to receive so many business emails directly. The sheer volume of information and network was on a completely different level from the emails she received as a personal influencer.
“Which one should I reply to first?”
An invitation to an influencer gathering? Interesting, but meaningless since she couldn’t leave the game anyway.
More immediately useful was this:
Flight Universe Co., Ltd., collaborating with the Ceros Saga and Lady Marigold, contacting you regarding a collaboration.
Hello, official Lady Marigold promotion account.
I am Kim Da-won, marketing manager at Flight Universe Co., Ltd.
We would like to propose a collaboration with our company’s new game, Spaceflight Academy.
“Hmm?”
Elegia raised her eyebrows.
Flight Universe was another famous game company. While collaborations between game companies are generally difficult since they’re in the same industry, she knew that Lady Marigold’s game company and Flight Universe had a good relationship—they even released collaborative items once a year.
“Could it be… they want to collaborate with me too?”
If that was the case, it could be fun. Her eyes quickly scanned the next paragraph.
This collaboration is regarding the promotion of our new game, Spaceflight Academy, which is scheduled for release next quarter. The game is based on an SF space war concept, with exciting action and storytelling centered on uncovering alien mysteries.
We will send you items featured in Spaceflight Academy to naturally showcase and introduce on your stream.
(Basic guidelines will be provided, but we prioritize influencer freedom, so there are many ways to utilize the items.)
…(omitted)
The base advertising fee for this event is 7 million KRW. If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact us. Thank you. ^^
“…What?”
Seven… seven million won?
Elegia’s eyes widened in surprise at the amount.
I’ve heard influencers make a lot of money from sponsorships… but that much?
It seemed that sponsorship income exceeded ad revenue from views, with this much coming in for just one sponsorship. Ten events like this would total seventy million won.
“This is even bigger than I thought. I should respond quickly.”
Sponsorships for virtual game items are easy. Game companies only need to send the file data, which specialized virtual game influencers can immediately use for advertising. Elegia had seen this a few times.
“A game item sponsorship… for me too?”
And not just any game—it’s Spaceflight Academy.
I hope they send some really amazing items.
According to the email, Spaceflight Academy is a school-life game set literally in space. Among the items players use are strange alien healing tools, alien guns, and even bombs capable of destroying entire planets.
They probably won’t send the extreme stuff for advertising purposes.
Most likely, they would send costumes like alien disguises.
“Hmm…”
After a brief pause, Elegia began composing a reply. She started by expressing a standard positive response.
Reply:
Hello, Flight Universe Marketing Manager,
I am Elegia, operating the Elegia channel.
First of all, thank you for this wonderful opportunity. I have been looking forward to the release of Spaceflight Academy, so I would like to participate in this sponsorship if possible.
However…
Hesitating for a moment, Elegia added one more line to her reply.
May I ask what kind of items will be sponsored? Are offensive items… possible as well?
…Will it work?
Tap tap.
Elegia repeatedly pressed the Send button.
And the reply came back astonishingly quickly.
Of course! ^^
The basic sponsored items are decorative, but one offensive item can also be provided. What kind of item would you like? Perhaps a nuclear weapon?
“Oh, no… that’s a bit much.”
Too extreme! Meteor or nuclear weapon?! That could even kill her!
Regaining her composure, Elegia looked at the email again.
If you have a specific item in mind, please check the attached file and let us know.
Attachment: Space_War_Item_List.xls
They even provided a file. How kind! This would make things easier. Elegia quickly checked the list.
The item I need most right now is…
Click click.
After selecting what she needed, Elegia carefully wrote her reply and pressed Send.
Mail sent successfully!
Phew.
Satisfied that her email was safely sent, Elegia closed the window. There were many emails she wanted to respond to, but she didn’t have time to go through them all. At least she had answered the urgent ones.
“I should start streaming.”
Her viewers had been waiting a long time. She had planned a proper stream after a while, but the screen had gone off suddenly, and now there was a company notice, so everyone must be anxious.
“Restarting the stream!”
The stream has restarted!
Congratulations! Your subscribers increased by over 5,000 while you were away!
Warning! The number of live participants is surging; system delays may occur.
“What?”
A surge of viewers causing system delays?
Finally!
Why would you turn it off without saying anything!
Is this really the company account??
Yes, it is!! The notice came out!
Yay yay
When will you update Lady Marigold???
The chat scrolled too fast to read. Elegia tried her best to explain to the viewers.
“Oh, you mean a company notice said my channel is official? Well… I can’t really answer that… I’m in a possessed state, so I don’t know anything.”
Still keeping up the concept? LOL
Claiming she’s possessed and doesn’t know the company notice… this is actually insane… lol.
It even makes the story universe more consistent.
I really am possessed, so I don’t know!
The company had announced it unilaterally, so how could Elegia possibly know? Since viewers wouldn’t easily believe her if she said so, she decided it might be better to present it as part of her character concept. Luckily, her “possessed concept” worked, and the chat gradually calmed down.
Streaming is streaming, notice is notice.
Elegia might just be a regular company employee, so she may not know company matters.
Just stream as usual!
“…Right. Where were we? I think we were choosing gifts.”
Before the email notifications, they were deciding between gifts from the crown prince and the duke’s house.
“Yes, until just now, I was planning to pick only one item from these.”
Elegia slowly placed her hands on the gift boxes. Even if the crown prince gave it without much thought, the royal sword was certainly a good item.
The sword and protective gear from the duke’s house were the same. She was surprised at how decent a sword they had chosen, and the protective gear fit perfectly.
“But now that I think about it, there’s no need to pick just one, right?”
Elegia tilted her head, placing hands on both boxes.
I feel like I’ll need as many resources as possible for what’s coming.
Protective gear? She rarely wears it because it’s cumbersome. A fine sword? She still felt her fists were stronger. Initially, she had thought about selecting based on her relationship with the crown prince or her father’s relationship with Howell.
But now, she might need to prepare for as many variables as possible.
“Some more places have appeared while the stream was down.”
Of course, the viewers couldn’t see the emails, so she needed to explain.
Actually, I went to the temple basement before. I think I should go there again.
It wasn’t clear whether the administrator meant the temple, and it could be a trap.
“Inventory!”
Shush!
With her shout, both boxes went into the inventory.
I’ll see what comes out! There isn’t much time before the next main quest, so if I don’t check now, I won’t get another chance!
Having made up her mind, Elegia stood up.
“I’ll head straight to the temple without delay…!”
Although she visited the basement yesterday and sparred with the saint today, that might leave weaknesses for the temple to exploit. Also, the basement could have changed in the meantime.
For big events like this, it’s best to go immediately once you have a hint.
Just as she stood up boldly, shouting…
“Elegia!”
The door swung open without a knock. Elegia looked toward the entrance, surprised. Howell had rushed in, out of breath.
“What exactly did you do at the temple?!”
“Again… why?”
“The archbishop issued an arrest warrant for you! They’re insisting on taking you immediately!”
“…What?”
There was nothing this morning. So why now?
“Did you do something to the saint during the spar? Or is it related to a temple intruder…? No. First… first…”
Howell seemed too confused to continue. Finally, he murmured with a serious expression.
“…Should we strike first?”
What kind of thought process leads to that conclusion?
