Chapter 9 - New) This is Barcode (1)
[(Official Broadcast) Joo Sehun vs Barcode]
[521,199 viewers]
[GCK]
[Followers: 1.013M]
Han Yujin and Joo Sehun’s guillotine match.
What started as a small spark has now grown into a huge flame.
The official association even set up a broadcast with league casters and commentators.
Amidst the heightened expectations and attention,
The countdown mercilessly ticked away.
5,
4,
3,
2,
1.
“Alright, the game has started. We might be witnessing a page of history here. Barcode player’s position is at 5 o’clock. Joo Sehun player’s position is at 7 o’clock.”
The game finally began with the opening words of Jeon Sangjun, known as ‘The Voice of
“This game has become too big. Now the whole nation is watching. Look at the viewer count. It’s 500,000, 500,000! Hahaha!”
Kwon Jaewon, praised as ‘Kwon-ong’ among fans, was delighted.
“But I wonder why Joo Sehun player agreed to this game. If he loses, it’s embarrassing, and if he wins, he just breaks even.”
On the other hand, Yoon Seokhyung, nicknamed ‘Yoon-moham’ for his particular fondness for the Alien’s strongest unit, the Battlecruiser, expressed concern.
“Haha. I like it though. You know, even in martial arts novels, there are great heroes who never avoid a challenge.”
“In that case, Barcode player would be like a hidden master or the Heavenly Demon of an evil sect.”
“I like both of your analogies.”
The commentators were in a cheerful mood as if they had come to enjoy a festival.
-Martial arts novel lol
-Stop with the martial arts talk
-Storytelling is indeed Kwon-ong’s specialty lol
-Yoon-moham sighing lol
-Here we go with the nickname-making again damn
At that moment,
Han Yujin opened fire.
I1li1lI1lil1i: hi
I1li1lI1lil1i: what time?
Since it wasn’t an official pro game, chatting wasn’t strictly prohibited.
“Haha. Indeed, an emotional fight should have this kind of unique flavor to be truly enjoyable.”
Kwon Jaewon commentator smiled broadly seeing Han Yujin’s chat.
I1li1lI1lil1i: no answer
I1li1lI1lil1i: not confident?
I1li1lI1lil1i: tsk tsk tsk
I1li1lI1lil1i: honestly a pro doing this
I1li1lI1lil1i: like if it’s not fun lol
I1li1lI1lil1i: I’ll start
People reacted to Han Yujin’s chat.
-?
-Like
-Dislike
-Night like lol
-(Yawning Kon)
-Koing tsk tsk enter gallery lol
-Look at that mouth starting up lol
-Barcode noona, shut up and like
-Mouse bastard has no showmanship tsk
-Korean female-style disruption ON
The two experienced commentators were puzzled.
“What’s ‘like’?”
“I heard it means recommending a good post.”
“…What’s a good post then?”
“I’m not sure about that either.”
Then Jeon Sangjun caster, who was well-versed in internet memes, said,
“In times like this, just follow along! Like!”
“I see. Like!”
Joo Sehun, who had become quite heated, couldn’t hold back and spoke up.
[nGs]Juzz: Shut up and play
[nGs]Juzz: Why so talkative
I1li1lI1lil1i: I don’t want to?
I1li1lI1lil1i: Do it with a smile
I1li1lI1lil1i: You’re gonna lose anyway lol
I1li1lI1lil1i: Want me to tell you where I am?
I1li1lI1lil1i: Answer
I1li1lI1lil1i: Answer
I1li1lI1lil1i: If you don’t answer I’ll all-in
[nGs]Juzz: Yeah where are you?
I1li1lI1lil1i: You ‘clock’ bastard
[nGs]Juzz: Blocked
I1li1lI1lil1i: lol
“Joo Sehun player took a hit there.”
“When it comes to chat mind games, amateurs are actually much more skilled than pros.”
-Lolololololol
-Lololololololololololololololololololol
-Lolololololol
-Korean female psychological warfare is truly legendary lol
-She won the mental battle lol
-You ‘clock’ bastard lol
-Yeah yeah Barcode noona lol
-She’s got great broadcast sense lol
-Her mouth is wide open
Han Yujin’s worker built a structure in the front yard.
“Oh? But Barcode player’s build is a bit unusual.”
“That’s right. Usually, they build a Forge first, not a Gateway.”
The commentators looked puzzled as if they had seen something strange.
“They’re producing Zealots right away and sending them out.”
The Zealots that came out of the Gateway ran towards the enemy base.
“The Zealots, they’re running straight in and killed, killed two of Joo Sehun’s workers!”
“Joo Sehun player was too greedy here. The Zergling production is too late.”
“Even with Zerglings out, the Zealots keep being reinforced.”
The Zealots had already gathered four.
A fight between 4 Zealots and 16 Zerglings.
Joo Sehun overwhelmed with numbers and killed all the Zealots.
[nGs]Juzz: This is what a pro does
I1li1lI1lil1i: lol
I1li1lI1lil1i: But didn’t you make too many Zerglings?
I1li1lI1lil1i: In the end, it’s your loss, right?
“Actually, Barcode player is right.”
“Even though he killed all the Zealots, it’s not a gain.”
When the screen switched to Han Yujin’s main base, the commentators frowned.
“They’re going for Stargate and Citadel of Adun simultaneously.”
“Well, I understand the intention, but I wonder if this will work.”
“Barcode’s intention now is to tear apart Overlords with Corsairs, and then tear into the base with Dark Templars while there’s no vision.”
Without Overlords, the detection units, around, Joo Sehun couldn’t attack the Dark Templars.
A Corsair came out of the Stargate. As soon as it came out, it tore apart an Overlord near the main base.
“Joo Sehun has Hydralisks out too. And now he’s building a Spire as well.”
“He needs to block the Corsairs with Hydralisks and Scourges.”
“But wait a moment. Are there any Overlords in Joo Sehun’s main base and natural expansion right now?”
The screen changed.
To Joo Sehun’s main base and natural expansion.
There were no Overlords.
“Dark Templars are moving out.”
“Zealots are going out together, but the Zealots are actually a fake!”
“Ah, the Hydralisks are too busy chasing the Corsairs!”
It was a chaotic battle.
The Corsairs were flying around attacking Overlords, and the anti-air Hydralisks were busy trying to stop them.
Upgraded Zealots attacked the third base, constantly causing confusion for Joo Sehun.
And,
Through a small gap, Dark Templars infiltrated Joo Sehun’s main base.
I1li1lI1lil1i: Oh no
I1li1lI1lil1i: Because of the Hydralisks
I1li1lI1lil1i: The Corsairs
I1li1lI1lil1i: Are useless ㅜㅜ
I1li1lI1lil1i: As expected of a (runner-up) champion lol
1 kill, 2 kills.
“That chat itself is a fake!”
“Joo Sehun player still doesn’t know!”
3 kills, 4 kills.
-Slash slash slash slash slash
-Mom, I want to be Barcode when I grow up!
-Lololololol
-Lololololololololololol
-Wow, so creepy
-Is this not stream cheating?
-Is this for real?
-What kind of build is this?
-Revolutionary! Revolutionary! Revolutionary!
5 kills, 6 kills, 7 kills.
Han Yujin said,
I1li1lI1lil1i: Hero Dark
I1li1lI1lil1i: Entered your main base lol
Only then did Joo Sehun realize that his main base had been devastated by a single Dark Templar.
All the workers were killed, and even the Spire and Hydralisk Den were all destroyed.
The scariest thing about Dark Templars is that the opponent being attacked doesn’t receive a hit notification.
“There are already 8 Corsairs gathered!”
“The attack upgrade is complete too.”
“Ah, the Overlords keep falling like autumn leaves. It’s a total disaster.”
The cost of building a Spire.
250 minerals and 150 gas.
The cost of building a Hydralisk Den.
100 minerals and 50 gas.
The cost of 12 workers killed by the Dark Templar.
600 minerals.
The cost of 5 Overlords torn apart by Corsairs.
500 minerals.
Joo Sehun was continuously taking losses.
I1li1lI1lil1i: Want me to give you vision?
I1li1lI1lil1i: Say ‘please give me vision’
I1li1lI1lil1i: No?
I1li1lI1lil1i: Then you’ll just keep getting sliced up lol
I1li1lI1lil1i: Slash slash slash slash slash slash slash slash slash slash slash slash slash
I1li1lI1lil1i: Snip snip snip snip snip
“I’ve never seen a player use Corsairs like this before.”
“Barcode player has really refined this build!”
Then Han Yujin’s army advanced,
And devoured Joo Sehun’s Hydralisk force.
It wouldn’t be strange at all if GG came out in this situation.
In such a situation, Han Yujin’s worker ran to the center of the minimap and built something.
It was a heart made of numerous Pylons.
I1li1lI1lil1i: Everyone
I1li1lI1lil1i: The economy is tough
I1li1lI1lil1i: But cheer up looking at this heart
I1li1lI1lil1i: ♡
“Even a heart ceremony! This is a historic reversal!”
“Hahaha. Wow, really… The world definitely doesn’t always go as expected!”
“This is truly overwhelming, overwhelming.”
-Mind f*ck lololololololol
-Heart tourism lololololol
-Hyun Junho: Uh.. Sehun.. You came…?
-One-man show lololololol
-Attending the funeral lololololol
-Wow, really, what is this Mouse Sehun bastard doing?
-This is… a pro…?
-Is he really losing?
-Barcode, what are you really?
I1li1lI1lil1i: Here, you look at it too lol
Han Yujin shared vision with Joo Sehun.
Joo Sehun saw the heart.
[nGs]Juzz: You bastard
[nGs]Juzz: gg
I1li1lI1lil1i: Dick
<[nGs]Juzz has left the game.>
“Ah, Joo Sehun GG!”
-No gg OMG lololololol
-Dick lololololololol
-Ugly, Ugly Sehun lol
-I’m shocked
-Look at that rage button turned on lol
-Does this make sense?
-The gameplay was insane but the entertainment was insane too lol
-This is really f*cking fun lol
-Wow, isn’t this build cheating?
-How do you block Dark Templars?
-My chest feels grand
-Something else feels grand for me
-Barcode noona!!!!!
“…Ah, f*ck.”
Joo Sehun lowered his head and reviewed the game.
‘How should I block the Corsairs?’
If he built the Spire quickly, he’d be vulnerable to the opponent’s all-in strategy.
But if he produced too many Hydralisk units, his own growth would slow down.
A perfect dilemma.
He couldn’t think of any way to overcome this difficult situation.
It felt like a build brought from the future.
“Ah, this is driving me crazy. I’m going to smoke a cigarette to cool my head.”
-Cheer up
-Oh dear…
-That’s tough
-Let’s try to win
-Seems the opponent refined their build well
-The build is ridiculous
-Feels like the opponent might be stream cheating
The chat was like a funeral.
Joo Sehun went up to the rooftop and put a cigarette in his mouth. His hand holding the cigarette trembled slightly.
‘What should I do? I can’t think of any way to win.’
At that moment, Lee Sungmin, the ELF coach who was close with Joo Sehun, came in.
“Sehun, are you okay?”
“…Ah, hyung. What should I do? I can’t block that.”
“They refined their build well. Looking at it now, it seems like they targeted you from the start.”
Hearing those words, he started to regret his own statements.
“Ah, I’m really going crazy, f*ck!”
Joo Sehun imagined himself losing.
The 10 million won didn’t matter anymore.
The problem was the naked bow.
He absolutely couldn’t accept the image of himself doing a naked bow to an amateur in front of a million people.
Finally,
He uttered words that should never have been spoken.
To survive.
“Hyung. Can’t you save me just this once?”
“What? How?”
“…Can’t you secretly tell me what that bastard is going to do in the next game?”