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This was my second time coming here.

The first time, I came with a resolution of my own, but this time it meant something completely different.

Even though the hero’s fame was shaking the world, the gentle song of this place continued to embrace the hearts of those who listened.

Yeah. I guess I have to soothe the emptiness of those left behind—families and friends who lost their loved ones as they departed for the sky.

Having been here once before, I headed towards a particular place I could now find with my eyes closed.

“I’m back again.”

Room 213.

In this world where I was summoned, there was an empty sarcophagus belonging to a hero who had been summoned ahead of me.

The first time I came here, it was to proclaim my own resolution.

Since I couldn’t save you, the hero, I vowed to at least save other heroes.

This time, I wouldn’t fail like before.

‘It feels like several years have passed.’

In reality, it had only been a few months. Perhaps it was a testament to how busy I had been.

Now, though my birthday had been forgotten, I thought it was the perfect time to visit this place, and as usual, I was all alone.

Standing before him, I cleared my throat and recounted my past days.

“The other heroes weren’t a big deal, but with Eonha, it was really dangerous. It wasn’t just a matter of strength; it was far more complicated.”

I had met heroes, some of whom had already lost everything to the Demon King, just like you.

But we all came together and defeated the Demon King, rescuing the heroes.

I could confidently say it was a true happy ending and the best outcome.

“I wonder what you would have said if you saw us.”

Unlike before, I saved the heroes this time.

What would you have said to me, happily streaming and living my daily life?

—Good job.

As the soft breeze brushed past, I suddenly felt as if that voice had echoed in my ears.

The expanded senses of a hero—a sharp and strong mind—claimed it wasn’t just a hallucination… but I instinctively felt it was no idle wind.

Yeah. That’s enough.

“This really is the last time. I won’t be coming here again. I’ll live to save others, just as much as I couldn’t save you.”

The true end of our connection lies right here, at this moment.

This time, I emptied everything I had kept inside my heart and stepped outside.

Just like when God created the world, a bright light that could swallow even the blue of the sky enveloped me before it vanished.

Now, the weather was starting to warm up, it was early summer.

In the seasonal cycle bursting with the energy of summer after spring’s vitality, I finally began to move forward completely.

Clearly, after defeating the Demon King and finishing the post-mortem process, the faces of the Goddess and those who had passed through this world flickered in my mind before disappearing.

I bid farewell to the ties that had helped me in this world.

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On her birthday, my sister suddenly went out.

Looking at her empty room, Dayoung let out a deep sigh.

To be honest, it was a bit of a letdown.

Originally, the plan was for everyone to gather for a birthday broadcast for Friede that also added some livestream content.

But with the protagonist disappearing without a word, everything felt off.

Yuri was diligently making the cake, but surely she wouldn’t just not come back, right?

“Dayoung, let’s just call Sehee in a panic. It’s disgusting to see her just wander off on her birthday.”

“Hey! If you say that again, you’re really gonna die. Seriously, I’ll throw you into the sun.”

“Heh, do you really have that ability? You think you’re the only one who lost your powers, Dayoung? I can still wiggle a bit like a little worm if you step on me.”

“What did you say?”

Feeling icy chills from a voice that came from behind, Bbae Bbae felt her blood turn cold.

“I came to get something from the fridge, and here you are, doing something disgraceful. You dirty little frog.”

“Wait! Yuri! Hold on. This is all a setup…! Ugh, ugh!”

In an instant, the light that burst forth perfectly bound Bbae Bbae’s mouth and body according to Yuri’s elegant gesture.

Struggling, she resembled a mouse caught in a trap, and Dayoung shook her head, turning away.

“Looks like you’re having a tough time too. Bbae Bbae has been getting a bit too arrogant lately.”

“Ugh, I mean it. Thanks to you, the hero’s powers fading is fine, but that filthy frog is the same.”

“Well, at least it’s not as bad as the hero, so there’s a silver lining, right?”

“Yeah, that’s true.”

Whether it was an act from the start or due to the hero’s powers being weakened, it’s hard to say.

What is clear is that her annoying attitude was raising Dayoung’s blood pressure in real-time.

At least it was a relief that she only acted that way in front of the heroes.

If she did the same with regular people, it would have been impossible to manage.

“How about Jihye and Ah Jin?”

“They’re all helping out. They said they want to beautify the decor since they’re using it for the broadcast. It has to look great for you too, right?”

“Well, honestly, I’m not worried…”

With Yuri’s skills, she had enough cooking ability to manage her share.

She might not be a Michelin three-star chef, but that was still impressive.

She would definitely make a fancy cake worthy of the birthday broadcast.

At least that part was no worry.

The only thing Dayoung was concerned about was one thing.

“Hasn’t Sehee been responding?”

“Yeah, I can’t reach her either. Everyone’s trying, but she’s not picking up. Is she suddenly in a mood?”

She didn’t worry that something had happened to Sehee, who couldn’t be contacted.

No, she was the strongest on Earth—who could possibly worry about her?

It was just that I wondered if something was going on emotionally. Was she feeling blue, like she wanted to go out and get some fresh air?

‘Well, I guess turning a year older could make her sensitive.’

I just hoped she would at least respond.

A big event like a birthday—how great it would be to utilize that for the broadcast.

We could immediately announce, “Friede’s birthday! Hero’s birthday special broadcast, let’s go!” as the title.

Then people would flood into my sister’s room like roaches multiplying through cell division.

No, they would swarm in so much that her room would burst at the seams.

Since there was no point in pondering here, Yuri shrugged her shoulders and said,

“For now, I’ll keep Bbae Bbae with me. I might just need to finely grind her down and use her in the batter.”

“Alright, please make it delicious.”

“Ugh! Ugh!”

Though she kept on in her muffled mode, a wave rushing in was a force no pitiful frog could handle.

In the end, Bbae Bbae was dragged by Yuri’s strong hands across the floor.

Well, Bbae Bbae was settled, but what now?

“Hmm.”

After scratching my cheek for a moment, Dayoung decided to just go for it.

She immediately pulled out her phone and converted the YouTube channel ID from Forming to Friede’s channel’s admin ID.

“Alright, I’ve posted the announcement, so wherever you are, come on out, sister.”

The dice were cast.

Well, since the fact that she was a hero was already out in the open, this wasn’t a big deal, was it?

Her small, pretty white hand clutched the phone so it wouldn’t slip away.

Like her sister, she decided to go out a bit boldly.

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What new content will Friede’s broadcast have?

With the appearance of a new superhuman already awakened as a hero, all the broth users’ attention was focused.

Since she was a hero, everyone was expecting a different type of content compared to regular folks.

What kind of spectacular abilities would she showcase to fill the broth users’ vessels?

As everyone connected to Friede’s broadcast, endlessly mashing the refresh button, it finally came.

—Ding!

The cheerful notification sound was set for a specific channel.

It was indeed a revelation of Friede’s stream, comparable to the impact of “Let there be light” in the streaming world.

Beyond habit, it had become a part of life, and swiftly, they accessed Friede’s channel.

Fingers on the mobile screen, or mouse on the pad, danced smoothly like a gentle breeze or a roaring current, tracing the optimal path.

If someone were to ask why it was so hectic just from seeing a channel notification, there was no choice.

If you were even a moment late, and the channel exceeded traffic, you wouldn’t be able to see the new notifications about Friede.

If someone witnessed a lag shared by someone else, it would be an embarrassment unacceptable to her true broth users.

Though she herself didn’t know it, among all those broth users, the first one to access the channel was Sweet Man.

Exerting all his physical and mental prowess, the speed at which he perfectly entered could hardly be called anything less than swift.

What Sweet Man saw before him was the notification for Friede’s broadcast.

[Birthday Special Broadcast!]

[Posted by: Friede777]

Today is your streamer, the Light Hero Friede’s birthday.

Thus, to celebrate Friede’s birthday, the heroes have prepared a birthday special broadcast.

Sister! Are you watching? If you saw this, hurry out to ■■■■.

See you all later!

“Wow!”

A birthday broadcast, how delightful!

With quick reading and drooling, he swiftly typed.

Just as he clicked the input button for his comment, the screen froze at that moment.

It was now trivial to mention that Friede’s channel had been down for 30 minutes due to excessive traffic.

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