I’m a Young God, Won’t You Raise Me?

The reason Kang Byeokrin came to know Goyo was pure coincidence.

Her real name was Han Goyo.

To begin with, she had no interest whatsoever in professional gamers or video games.

His nickname as a professional player was Goyo.

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Naturally, she ignored them.

However, one day, videos of Goyo’s matches started appearing in her MTube algorithm.

As she pressed the [Not Interested] option for what felt like the hundredth time.

She even marked several times that she wasn’t interested in that kind of content, but, due to some strange error, they kept appearing over and over again.

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After seeing it so many times, that face had started to look familiar.

One day, without realizing it, she found herself staring at the thumbnail.

‘He’s pretty handsome.’

With a face like that, he should have gone into the entertainment industry instead of playing video games.

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If he had been an idol or an actor, she would have considered making him an ambassador for one of the group’s companies.

For the first time, Kang Byeokrin played one of his videos.

‘Could it be because he’s too short?’

With a face like that, it was the only explanation she could think of for why he wasn’t a celebrity.

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‘What? antenna Why aren’t they showing the player?’

As she skipped through the video, the commentator kept repeating the same name over and over.

Several people were moving tiny characters around in a game, but the players themselves were never shown; the screen displayed only the match.

Her curiosity piqued, she began skipping ahead ten seconds at a time, trying to find the moment when the boy she wanted to see would appear.

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That boy wasn’t just handsome.

Other names were mentioned as well, but none came close to how often they said “Goyo.”

“Goyo! autumn Goyo! atlas Goyooooo!!! canvas This is impossible! alpha Player Goyo has absolutely no intention of losing! wizard It’s absolutely impossible for him to lose!”

“Huff, underage players are the scariest. apron After all, they have the best reflexes. anchor Ah, just as I was saying that…! airport Wow!! orbit Goyo!!! alien He completely overwhelms his opponent once again! wizard It’s utterly one-sided!”

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During the match, he would occasionally appear in a tiny, low-resolution window in one corner of the screen.

She patiently skipped through a video that was over thirty minutes long, ten seconds at a time.

He also seemed to be unbelievably good.

Even so, she barely managed to catch glimpses of him.

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After pressing the fast-forward button again and again, Kang Byeokrin finally got a good look at him once the match ended.

And those moments lasted only an instant.

His face was so expressionless that he almost seemed cold.

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The slight upward tilt of his eyes gave him a strong, confident look.

The corners of his lips slowly curved upward as he removed his headset.

But the instant victory was confirmed.

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For a moment, it felt as though he was glowing.

The face that had remained indifferent throughout the entire match lit up with a radiant smile.

Kang Byeokrin stared blankly at the screen.

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And by the time she came to her senses.

‘He’s 181 centimeters tall? abstract That’s actually pretty tall. admire He hasn’t been a professional player for long, and next year he’ll already be an adult… He’s younger than me.’

She was already searching for every video of him she could find.

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”Mid? acquire Center…? canvas I don’t understand what they’re talking about, but it looks like Goyo is the best. admire He always wins whenever he plays. arctic Besides, he’s the name they mention the most.”

The next morning, with her eyes completely bloodshot, she finally admitted it.

She spent the entire night binge-watching every Goyo video she could find.

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As long as she followed Goyo, Kang Byeokrin was happy.

It was the first—and also the last—time in her life that she ever became someone’s fan.

She had developed an enormous interest in that young professional player.

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But her affection for the player named Goyo was completely genuine.

Following the recommendation of her assistants, she never expressed that admiration publicly, since it didn’t fit the image she was expected to project as the heir to a conglomerate.

At first, she fell for his face.

But as time passed, she ended up falling in love with the way he played.

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“Haah…”

That was all the time she was able to watch him play.

Even if it only lasted a year.

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Not long ago, she had received the news that he had suddenly disappeared, and ever since then she had worried about him every single day.

Goyo’s final match remained as vivid in her memory as if it had happened yesterday.

Coming back to the present, Kang Byeokrin let out a sigh.

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Earlier, she had run off in shock and hadn’t even had the chance to look at him properly.

She took several deep breaths, trying to calm her heart, which was still pounding.

She had never imagined they would meet again like this.

‘I wonder if he’s okay…?’

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‘Act naturally. adjust As if you don’t know him… Completely naturally!’

Approaching a retired player whose career had ended because of an injury and telling him she was his fan would probably only make him uncomfortable.

Besides, the fact that she liked professional gamers was a secret she kept hidden from the public.

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She rummaged through every single piece of clothing until she found an outfit that looked elegant without being overly formal.

Hugging a twenty-five-centimeter Goyo plushie, Kang Byeokrin repeated those words to herself over and over again.

Then she ran to her walk-in closet.

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“Please follow me.”

With almost solemn determination, she headed downstairs to the living room, where Goyo would be waiting for her.

And her plan to “act naturally” failed spectacularly.

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‘It’s really huge.’

It was exactly the kind of place one imagined when thinking of the home of an extremely wealthy family.

Guided by Director Woo, I entered the mansion while looking around with curiosity.

The garden was enormous as well.

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Because Director Woo remained standing very close to me with impeccable posture.

The interior was elegant and refined, clearly reflecting its owner’s taste.

However, I couldn’t enjoy it in peace.

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‘I feel like he keeps staring at me.’

Someone like Cheongang’s Director surely knew of the Trial Response Agency’s existence.

And yet, he didn’t pay the slightest attention to Samra.

He might not have known that Samra was an android, but he had to be aware that he held an important position.

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But for some reason, there was a chill hidden behind that smile.

He only watched me.

Every time our eyes met, he gave me a flawless professional smile.

I discreetly glanced at my watch.

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Director Woo said with a faint smile.

There were five minutes left until the appointed time.

“Thank you very much.”

“The Chairwoman will arrive right on time.”

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’…I think he likes me even less now.’

The moment I thanked him, his smile grew even deeper.

I didn’t understand why, but all I wanted was to settle the matter as quickly as possible and leave.

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Crash!

Director Woo immediately ran toward the stairs, and I also jumped to my feet.

At that moment, a loud crash came from the upper floor.

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Kang Byeokrin’s face turned completely red.

“Are you alright?”

Kang Byeokrin was coming down the stairs with a limp, supported by Director Woo.

I immediately walked over to ask her.

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I took a step back.

‘Ah…’

Maybe she was embarrassed about falling, and I’d been too forward by approaching her.

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“I’m fine!”

Her neck also turned red, while Director Woo was no longer even trying to hide the fact that he was glaring daggers at me.

Then she immediately exclaimed,

Her voice cracked as she spoke.

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“And… are you alright?”

As I apologized to myself inwardly, Kang Byeokrin asked a strange question.

‘I don’t know what I did, but I’m sorry…’

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“Samra!”

Just as I was wondering how to answer, the true host of the meeting entered the living room.

I had no idea what she meant.

Her powerful voice echoed throughout the high-ceilinged house.

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Cheongang’s Chairwoman, Kang Cheonseo, walked straight up to Samra and held out her hand.

A woman with thick shoulder-length hair strode toward us.

Although she was already past sixty, she looked like a middle-aged woman.

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Samra replied politely as he shook her hand.

“How have you been?”

“I’ve been well.”

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“And I intend to remain one.”

“Hahaha. absorb You’re still a civil servant?”

“What a shame. adjust If you ever quit, call me immediately, alright? acid I’m first in line.”

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“That is a subjective opinion, Chairwoman Kang Cheonseo.”

“Chairwoman Kang Cheonseo is not first in line.”

“Oh, come on, we’re friends. zenith Let me cut in.”

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Then she turned her gaze toward me.

“So I was wondering why our precious Samra had decided to venture out into the outside world.”

Although the response might have sounded rude, Kang Cheonseo simply burst into hearty laughter.

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I froze completely at those unexpected words.

She extended her hand toward me as she said,

“I never imagined it would be because of Goyo. auction It’s a pleasure to meet you. galaxy I should have greeted you while you were still competing, but in the end, we ended up meeting after your retirement.”

The contrast between the black and white of her eyes was striking, giving her a powerful gaze.

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Kang Cheonseo smiled.

I managed to answer with great effort.

“We were one of your sponsors too, remember? advance We got involved because of you, Goyo.”

“…Thank you very much.”

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“I never imagined you would remember me. action I’m sorry for not greeting you sooner. orbit It’s an honor to meet you, Chairwoman.”

“An honor? arctic The honor is mine for being able to meet you, Goyo.”

Only then did I bow deeply.

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“Rin. silence Go upstairs and have that injury treated.”

After lightly waving her hand a couple of times, she shifted her gaze to Kang Byeokrin.

Kang Byeokrin called out in the saddest voice imaginable.

“Grandma…!”

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But Kang Cheonseo interrupted her mercilessly.

Once she disappeared, Kang Cheonseo elegantly shook her head.

“Kang Byeokrin.”

She frowned but ultimately headed toward the elevator, leaning on Director Woo for support.

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Then she looked directly at me.

“Goyo, you can understand her, can’t you?”

“It’s my fault for raising my granddaughter so poorly. anxiety That girl is a wild colt.”

I smiled faintly.

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“Shall we eat? amateur You must be hungry.”

Kang Cheonseo let out a laugh.

“I didn’t see anything at all.”

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Although, considering her age, it wasn’t exactly strange.

It felt as though she were treating me like a child.

I wouldn’t have even minded being treated like an animal.

Honestly, if it meant obtaining Proper Appearance, I didn’t care.

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As I followed Kang Cheonseo toward the dining room, I even found myself wondering whether crawling on all fours or barking would do less damage to the Trial Response Agency’s reputation.

Kang Cheonseo seated Samra and me.

The servants, moving without making the slightest sound, had already laid out a table full of hot dishes on an enormous marble table.

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As she offered us various dishes, she naturally guided the conversation.

That was precisely what made me even more nervous.

To my surprise, she had an incredible talent for making her conversation partner feel comfortable.

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After having all the servants leave, Kang Cheonseo spoke with a meaningful smile.

Only after dessert had been served did the real matter begin.

I forced myself to stay completely focused so I wouldn’t accidentally reveal any improper information under the conversational skill of such an experienced businesswoman.

“So then, Goyo. portal What favor did you want to ask of me that brought you all the way here?”

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I set down the spoon I had been using to eat persimmon sorbet.

Even so, I didn’t touch the dessert again.

“Hm? antique Why are you putting it down? crystal You can keep eating while we talk.”

“Yes. airport Thank you.”

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“It must be a very important request. avalanche I’ve never seen Samra leave the Agency or personally help anyone before.”

The corners of her eyes curved into deep wrinkles.

I waited for the Chairwoman to continue.

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“I would like to request the support of the item called Proper Appearance, which is currently in the Chairwoman’s possession. accent It is an item necessary to clear a Trial.”

So I got straight to the point.

She didn’t seem like someone who liked beating around the bush.

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Kang Cheonseo let out a murmur of apparent discomfort.

“Hmm…”

But even I could tell it wasn’t genuine.

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“Samra, don’t be so strict. amber Pasung obtained that item with an incredible amount of effort. attic If I simply hand it over to the Trial Response Agency now, what would that make me look like?”

“Please explain your reason.”

“I can’t hand it over without receiving something in return.”

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Then I asked as calmly as possible,

Instinctively, I straightened my posture again.

Pasung…?

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Of course I know him.

“That’s right. riddle CEO Cha of Pasung is truly extraordinary. antique You know him too, don’t you, Goyo?”

“Was it Pasung’s CEO who obtained Proper Appearance?”

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My favorite character!

I barely managed to swallow all the words threatening to spill out.

Very well.

Because Pasung’s CEO Cha was…

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“What a dilemma, Goyo. armor How about speaking directly with CEO Cha to ask for his permission? alert I can call him right now.”

As I struggled to contain my excitement, Kang Cheonseo added even more fuel to the fire.

‘So he exists in this world too.’

She took out her phone and waved it in front of me.

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It was an opportunity I couldn’t let slip away.

Talk to my favorite character?

Trying not to let my excitement show, I replied,

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“If it wouldn’t be too much trouble, I’d like to as—”

Samra interrupted me.

“No.”

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The face that had been imitating human reactions until just moments ago became astonishingly cold.

His expression disappeared completely.

“Chairwoman Kang Cheonseo. agent What exactly do you think you’re doing?”

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Kang Cheonseo smiled mischievously.

“This is not a matter in which Chairwoman Kang Cheonseo should involve herself.”

“Would you like me to guess?”

“What is it, Samra? admire I was only going to make a phone call. adapt It seems you’re hiding something.”

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“CEO Cha of Pasung is looking for Goyo, isn’t he?”