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“Hey, sis. No way we’re talking about personal restrictions here.”

Ajin jumped in, startled, during the broadcasting session.

Originally an editor supporting the streamers, she was quietly observing from the side until she recognized that the comment made moments ago was dangerous.

Gently grabbing Sehee’s arm, Ajin glanced around cautiously before speaking up.

“Are you really going to throw Gangsogoo under the bus?”

[Uhhh…]

[I live in Gangsogoo?]

[Let’s believe in our Hero.]

[Phew, I just soiled my underwear.]

[Stop the mindless Gangsogoo hate, you guys!]

[For real! There are plenty of other districts, but you always go for Gangsogoo.]

[Gangsogoo really is a Hero’s hotspot though.]

It seemed Ajin’s reaction triggered a lively uproar in the chatroom.

As Sehee observed this chaos, she burst into laughter, amused by the absurdity of it all.

Of course, she didn’t wish for the Hero’s name to be used recklessly, contributing to societal chaos; that’s why she dialed up her response.

Apparently, she had gone a bit overboard.

But she had no intention of instigating any bloodshed, like stabbing someone in the stomach with a Holy Sword or smashing their heads in with one.

‘I’ve got pride as a Hero.’

As a civilized individual, there are plenty of refined, neat, and impactful ways to resolve matters.

For example…

“I’ll curse you with hair loss.”

“What?”

Yuri, who had been quietly listening, jumped in surprise.

She didn’t literally gasp, but everyone looked at Sehee with a mix of shock and disbelief.

“I’ll place a curse of hair loss that clings to you for life with my Heroic powers. Hmm, wait. Regular hair loss just doesn’t cut it for a strong impact.”

Sehee thought she needed something more unique, something to catch everyone’s attention.

That way, people would see and immediately think, ‘Oh, that person is using the Hero’s name for bad deeds.’

As she pondered, an elaborate idea took shape in her mind.

“Alright, everyone, imagine this: the hair loss is locked in as a deep M-shaped pattern. Even if you shave your head to cover it up, the hair that gets cut will just grow back. If you wear a wig or a hat, they’ll slip off, and a mark will be etched into your shiny bald head for all to see. It’ll be hilarious.”

It’s the worst curse that cannot be evaded or fixed.

Maybe it’s a more wicked maneuver than even a Demon King would use.

While other Heroes were left speechless by the outrageousness, the chatroom exploded in a flurry of messages that mirrored their thoughts.

If they hadn’t set a donation limit, who knows? It might have gotten lost behind the donation overlay.

[Friede, I’ll definitely remember that statement.]

[Is golden hair acceptable?]

[Are they golden over there too?]

[Do you really think Heroes will always have lush locks?]

[No way. Friede is forever fabulous with full hair ^^]

[Slowly, as your hairline retreats to the Nakdong River defense line, that’s a great suggestion! I’ll start with myself, LOL.]

[You really… ]

At that moment, a sudden donation alert rang out, catching everyone off guard.

「Geombangwanbak’s 5,000,000 won donation!」

― “How do you start from a bald head?”

Goodness… start from a bald head?

When did this room become so wicked?

The ingenuity of frying up two eggs made everyone gasp in admiration.

What kind of answer would she provide?

The audience held their breath in anticipation, and even the sound of swallowing was loud in the tense silence.

As Sehee blinked at the donation sound, she responded with a calm demeanor that contrasted sharply with the viewers’ racing hearts.

“Oh, then I’ll just make their hair grow back. I believe the true pain of hair loss lies in the process. So, I’ll force the remaining hair at the back to grow out so that it’s visible in an M-shape. Grow, grow~ hair hair~.”

From that day forward, a new entry was added to the list of controversies surrounding the streamer Friede.

Compared to other controversies, it was a bizarrely poignant and heartfelt memoir filled with emotion.

No one dared to edit the ensuing content.

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[Friede! Shocking statement about personal restriction!]

[Author: Zikgarta Belt]

Declaring that all evil forces using the Hero’s name would end up cursed with hair loss!

Those lurking to exploit the Hero’s name are in a frenzy! They’re flipped out!

ㅇㅇ: Yet somehow, the statement about 자유데 hit a nerve, LOL.

Dominator: I’m experiencing hair loss, and those comments from the Hero really hurt, ugh.

ㄴㅇㅇ: Dude… I’m getting bald.

ㄴSweethanman: Think of it as saving on shampoo costs.

ㄴKim’s Bustle: The people above are really overflowing with scummy vibes.

[The curse that says even cut hair will regrow!]

[Author: Geombangwanbak]

Friede’s threatening for a curse. But if you think about it differently, it opens pathways for hair loss treatments.

Is this the power of a Hero?

Il-gwangso-geom: This year’s Nobel Prize in Medicine ought to go to Friede!

Dominator: Actually, that’s true? Ugh, endless support incoming. I’ll get down on my knees and bark like a dog, begging for treatment. Hehe.

ㄴㅇㅇ: But isn’t Dominator the one cursed with M-shaped hair loss?

ㄴDominator: Go to hell, you communist jerk!

[China, North Korea, Japan, and Russia are all on high alert!]

[Author: Sweethanman]

According to Friede, all Heroes are Korean, and future Heroes will also definitely be Korean.

Korea has become the only nation holding Heroes, raising its national status rapidly.

Can Korea achieve world domination?

Researching the Hero’s power during the Demon King’s subjugation video shared by Friede.

ㅇㅇ: Is that really not your main job?

Sweethanman: Awkward…

ㄴTickle-and-Miser: You’re just a gay guy…

ㄴKim’s Bustle: They say this guy is related to the STK Gaming Team.

ㄴSesuga-ital: Stop with the online nonsense already!

Il-gwangso-geom: A gay guy becomes a nationalistic streamer!

The Hero’s first broadcast, apart from the chaotic banter, conveyed a significant amount of messages.

First of all, many sighed in relief that there was no sign of the Heroes going rogue in the so-called dictatorship of superhumans.

If Heroes dedicated to terror actions arose, who knows if anyone could stop them?

Conversely, there were those cheering for the Heroes’ statements.

Especially, Friede’s announcement that only Korean Heroes would emerge made a substantial issue in international society.

Though it might take a few days for accurate evaluations, the standard combat power of Heroes was being regarded as strategic weapons in social norms.

Unlike simple destructive nuclear weapons, they possessed unparalleled finesse, capable of adeptly handling various missions.

Everyone became aware that the flow of history in this world depended on the Heroes’ actions.

A new era had begun.

And…

“Just sign here. Player Yeonkki.”

“Okay.”

As she signed the termination contract, Eonha sighed deeply.

The director personally attended to the procedures for contract termination.

Why was Yeonkki, a rising franchise star and one of the best Professional Gamers, breaking her contract? The reason was simple and clear.

Because, after all, she was a Hero.

“I was surprised when I heard the situation from Friede. I can’t believe Yeonkki was a Hero.”

“I unintentionally deceived you. However, the skills I’ve demonstrated during my career as a player are unrelated to Hero abilities. Please understand I had no intent to deceive the gaming team.”

“Haha! Of course. We’re the ones who are grateful for your consideration.”

The direct and clear response from Eonha made the director laugh heartily.

Now that Eonha had awakened as a Hero, she could no longer compete on the same level as ordinary people.

Since her physical prowess, which is an absolute benchmark in sports, would leave no competitors left.

If a Hero intervened, the balance would collapse in an instant, making fair gameplay impossible.

‘That could be Friede, as an example.’

Luckily, she hadn’t participated in official competitions as a Professional Gamer.

She only took part in ranked games or event tournaments, so the repercussions were non-existent.

No, considering the current popularity of Heroes, it might be an unnecessary concern…

Once all the paperwork was completed, Eonha bowed her head.

“Thank you very much for everything.”

“The STK Gaming Team will always remember and support Player Yeonkki. We wish you the best of luck moving forward.”

This marked the end of her life as a Professional Gamer.

Eonha slowly left the office and looked back at the dorms.

Over two years of actively working as a Professional Gamer.

She had truly dedicated herself and put in maximum effort.

With her teammates, she harvested countless victories and became the team with the most championships in the world, being a key figure in their success.

There were indeed times when it was excruciatingly hard. However, she still remembered the thrill of claiming glorious victories through perseverance and skill.

“It’s over.”

“What do you mean it’s over?”

As soon as she spoke her inner thoughts, sensing the end of her Professional Gamer life, a familiar voice came from behind.

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