Hunter, Thank You For Your Blood - Vol. 1 Chapter 1.1 - The Monster Born From Capitalism (1)

The light soaring above the dual monitors brightly illuminated the room. The white light poured down on the white and pale Lee Si-wol.

The pale skin of Si-wol was so translucent as if he had never received sunlight in a lifetime. Yet, his lips were as red as if he had just bitten into a ripe fruit, captivating attention all the more.

≫ Vampi-nim, I was one minute late today, so please extend the broadcast by one hour.

≫ What game are you playing today? I heard there’s a new demo for Red Ping. The atmosphere is amazing. I might have to change my diaper.

≫ Sure, I’ll watch the next one ^^

With eyes as round and large as a cat’s, Si-wol stared intently at the monitor. With an expression resembling a cat eyeing a fur-covered toy, he confirmed something and then immediately opened his lips.

“Today? I’m not playing games today. Eyy, is this your first time joining my stream? Normally, on weekends, I don’t play games and instead do a broadcast with blood donation volunteers.”

Si-wol said, lightly folding his eyelids. His voice, sweet as if dipped in honey, was transmitted through the microphone. Immediately, the chat window was filled with messages responding to Si-wol’s words.

≫ Why are there so many newcomers today?

≫ It’s noisy and bustling.

≫ Vampi-nim must be surprised by the large number of people.

≫ But the donations aren’t coming in well lolololol

≫ It’s a shame lolololol

≫ Newcomers, please donate ten won each. Is there someone particularly in need? Our Vampi-nim is in need.

“Ah, what’s this─. I really can’t say anything. If I say just one word, they all rush in and attack me, and I end up losing. Can I be honest? Are they all coming to watch my broadcast just to make fun of me?”

≫ Vampi-nim comprehending the situation complete GG

≫ No, really? We came to see Vampi-nim cry, you know?

≫ We’ve been caught;

≫ He’s super cute when annoyed lololol

≫ Does anyone know how to do the hiccup sound when Vampi-nim cries? Very pitiful.

≫ Cry with a hiccup! Cry with a hiccup!

≫ Because he’s a vampire. Our holy. HDD [1]

The chat window was filled with conspicuously repeating words. 「Vampire.」 Si-wol’s viewers casually used the word, mocking and teasing him relentlessly.

“Enough now! If you keep teasing me, I’ll make you realize why I’m a vampire. Either stop mocking me or prepare to bid farewell to the world forever by becoming my prey.”

His words were laced with threats, yet his expression remained gentle. Si-wol grinned, his small, red lips parting slightly.

Even though the viewers taunted him, calling him a vampire, Si-wol showed no signs of anger. It was because he was a ‘real’ vampire.

‘Just as I desired.’

Si-wol chuckled softly as he glanced beside him. His gaze met the eyes of the viewer who had come as a volunteer for blood donation. Today, that person was going to donate blood to him, a streamer called ‘Vampi’.

‘Vampi’.

That was Si-wol’s streamer name. On the internet broadcasting platform called ‘Twitch,’ he was a horror or gore game streamer with around 30,000 followers.

Si-wol has been streaming on the internet for three years now. However, among the many game streamers, Si-wol had a unique selling point. It was the fact that he was a ‘vampire concept’ streamer.

‘What am I going to do with my cleverness? Look, everyone falls for it so easily without even realizing that I’m a real vampire.’

Feeling pleased, Si-wol poured himself another drink. Then, the chat window surged once again.

≫ Everyone, please stop teasing. Vampi-nim is different!

≫ Different, clap! Different, clap!

≫ Let’s see Vampi-nim get drunk after a long time!!

≫ But can vampires get drunk too? Hahahaha a waste concept hahahahaha

“Ah, what are you all saying─. You always call me a waste. Do you think I would actually drink real alcohol during the broadcast? This is non-alcoholic, you know?”

Si-wol raised the bottle and pushed it towards the camera. The words ‘Non-Alcoholic’ written on the bottle’s surface became blurry, but when Si-wol covered the background with his palm, they became clear again.

≫ Unexpectedly?

≫ Why are you acting out of character; It’s strange;;; Lololololol

≫ Why aren’t you drinking today?

≫ That non-alcoholic drink tasted so good, it felt like real alcohol, hahahaha Vampi-nim knows his alcohol hahahahaha

“Eyy, even if that’s the case, I have someone who will be donating blood today. I can’t have him drink and then take his blood, can I?”

Si-wol replied casually, tapping the edge of his glass.

‘In any case, this is just right. It would be great if I don’t become any more famous than this.’

Si-wol pondered, gauging the speed at which the chat messages were coming in.

≫ But what happened to the viewer count today?

≫ It’s usually double.

≫ G O A T

‘…. Huh?’

Si-wol’s eyes widened as he glanced at the screen, seeing a sudden surge in the chat messages.

The speed at which they were coming in was definitely faster than usual. Intrigued, he briefly checked the viewer count next to the eye-shaped icon, and it displayed 451. Compared to the usual range of 200-300 viewers, it was notably higher today.

‘Is it because it’s the weekend? Well, it’s cold today, and everyone must be staying home.’

Although the increased number of viewers today seemed unusual, Si-wol didn’t pay much attention to it. After all, it would likely return to normal once the weekend was over. This level of viewership was just right for him. It allowed him to engage with a moderate number of potential blood donors without attracting too much attention from the public.

That’s when it happened.

A lively melody erupted, and at the same time, clear text appeared in the top left corner of the monitor.

[Thank you for the 1,000 won donation ‘VampiVampi Foot Washer’

Vampi-nim, I saw your interview on the main page of Green Window [2] !]

As Si-wol read the donation message, his eyes widened. He was momentarily shocked, and his mouth fell open.

“M-My interview on the Green Window main page? What are you talking about?”

Si-wol slammed his desk and stood up.

“M-My interview appeared on the main page? Is it real?”

Unable to comprehend the news, Si-wol furrowed his brows. W-What? An interview? Taking pictures and answering questions, that kind of interview? He had never turned his head in that direction, as he didn’t want to attract attention from people.

Si-wol hastily grabbed the mouse, clicking rapidly as he accessed the Green Window portal site.

“Where? Where is my interview?”

≫ Huh? How can you not know?

≫ I just came here after seeing that.

≫ Ah, I was wondering why there was so much traffic today. It must be because of that.

≫ It’s in the Green Window Post!

Following the guidance from the chat, Si-wol clicked a few times, and a series of pictures appeared, listed in order. Si-wol anxiously scanned through them, but despite having the ability to see clearly even from a kilometer away, his mind was so restless that all the pictures appeared blurry.

However, among the pictures, there was one that stood out, exceptionally clear and striking. It was a captured image of himself during a broadcast, sandwiched among various other posts.

Si-wol clicked on that post with lightning speed, and the screen changed, revealing a large image of his own face at the top. He was even smiling widely, and his sharp fangs glistened, captivating attention. That alone was enough to give someone a shock, but the title underneath made it even more astonishing.