Chapter 35: Sub-moderator (2)

Normally, the gallery badges refer to the main moderator and the sub-moderator.

They are administrators with authority to manage the gallery.

At first glance it seems like they have to work hard managing it, but that is not the case.

In fact, they can manage it quite casually. Each one has their own circumstances.

In those cases, they can appoint sub-moderators and share the workload.

Title) What is good about being a sub-moderator?

I have no idea

ㄴYou can delete posts and ban users

ㄴAnd?

ㄴNothing else haha

ㄴThen what is the point of being a sub-moderator?

ㄴThat is why nobody wants to be one

ㄴIf you manage badly, they also remove you from the position haha

ㄴDoesn’t the same happen to the main moderator?

ㄴNo, that one just has to log in and that is enough lol

ㄴThis looks like a slave system haha

The problem is that the reward is minimal compared to the responsibility.

Basically it is volunteer work.

That is why users avoid being sub-moderators.

Even if they do not like the main moderator, it is enough to say do you want to turn blue? to shut them up.

Title) But this main moderator does not appoint sub-moderators

Isn’t it tiring to manage everything alone?

ㄴYes, that is why everyone says to appoint sub-moderators except themselves haha

ㄴInfinite selfishness haha

ㄴIf it were you, would you accept?

ㄴOnly if they paid me haha

ㄴBeing a sub-moderator = group work leader, understood?

ㄴDamn, that reminds me of the academy… as a commoner it was awful

ㄴNow nobles are forced to lead to set an example haha

ㄴThat is how society should be

The sub-moderator is necessary, but nobody wants to do it.

Even if they can delete posts and ban users, it is not enough reward.

Title) I remembered something

When the moderator and the sub-moderator fought and both died

ㄴYes, I remember haha it was great

ㄴOne of them was a noble haha

ㄴWhy did they fight?

ㄴThe sub-moderator demanded the position from the main one

ㄴMakes sense

ㄴThe main one said if he beat him he would give it to him haha

ㄴAnd both died haha

Title) What powers does the main moderator have?

ㄴIt is the superior version of the sub-moderator

ㄴThey can trade freely

ㄴThey can also make private chats

ㄴCan’t they track users?

ㄴYes, once he helped capture someone who threatened the emperor

ㄴThat is dangerous

ㄴHe also harassed a noblewoman and they gouged his eyes out haha

ㄴHow dangerous haha

Unlike the sub-moderator, the main moderator has a lot of power.

They can trade without restrictions and manipulate systems.

That is why the atmosphere of the gallery depends on the main moderator.

The current one, HeroDontThrowAway, is somewhat clumsy, but fair and faithful to the rules.

In other words, a bit rigid.

The problem is that sometimes he disappears, and the gallery becomes chaos.

That is why sub-moderators should exist, but he does not appoint them.

Title) Why does he not appoint sub-moderators?

ㄴHeroDontThrowAway) I can handle it alone! Besides, they are not paid!

ㄴAren’t you paid either?

ㄴHeroDontThrowAway) I receive commission! I use it to improve the gallery!

ㄴLike what improvements?

ㄴHeroDontThrowAway) Soon there will be minigames!

ㄴSo you are not going to appoint sub-moderators?

ㄴHeroDontThrowAway) You are right there!

ㄴI am not a registered user haha

ㄴHeroDontThrowAway) I can appoint you with commission!

ㄴSorrysorrysorrysorry

ㄴLol

Title) How is the main moderator chosen?

ㄴThey say they appear suddenly

ㄴIs it random?

ㄴYes

ㄴAnd if they stop logging in?

ㄴThey lose the position, or if they die

ㄴIf they go to prison, they surely lose the position

Many are interested in the badges, but nobody really knows how they work.

Not even the main moderator himself understands the system.

In summary, the power is concentrated in the main moderator, and the sub-moderator is almost a slave.

It is like being a group leader without reward.

If you do it well, it does not matter. If you do it badly, they insult you.

Only someone with great patience or too much free time would accept it.

And there was exactly someone like that.

[HeroDontThrowAway: Are you really going to do it? I can handle it alone!]

[HeavenlyDemon: I have already decided. But on one condition. You are busy too, right?]

[HeroDontThrowAway: I am fine for now. But if I accept that, they will criticize me]

[HeavenlyDemon: It does not matter. It does not affect me.]

It was a private conversation between HeroDontThrowAway and HeavenlyDemon.

[HeavenlyDemon: I prefer to say it openly. Better to receive the criticism quickly.]

[HeroDontThrowAway: I understand]

[HeavenlyDemon: Then, will you give me the badge?]

HeavenlyDemon had two objectives.

First, to speak privately with WildGrills.

Every time she commented, SwordTasteMaster appeared like a fly.

Second, to better understand the gallery system.

[HeroDontThrowAway: Alright. I will give you the badge. But if you abuse the power, I will take it away]

[HeavenlyDemon: Do not worry. Besides, you can also see private chats, right?]

All private chats are visible to the main moderator.

But HeavenlyDemon was not worried.

‘He already saw it before.’

The moderator can even see private messages.

[HeroDontThrowAway: It is for security. Is there a problem?]

[HeavenlyDemon: None. I will even allow you to understand my technique]

[HeroDontThrowAway: I am fine, I have the blessing of the goddess]

Besides, he would not even understand it.

Yoo Sowol knew very well how she was treated in the gallery.

A famous user who every day only wrote useless posts or nonsense.

But the point was that, within those useless posts, the enlightenment of HeavenlyDemon was contained.

No one would believe it. Not even the main moderator would be any different.

Yoo Sowol had already calculated all of that.

[HeroDontThrowAway: From now on I am counting on you, sub-moderator!]

[HeavenlyDemon: Likewise.]

After finishing the conversation, HeavenlyDemon obtained a blue badge next to her name.

As soon as she received it, she went to check WildGrills’ post.

It seemed that something had happened while she was convincing the main moderator.

With a smile full of expectation, she left a comment.

ㄴHeavenlyDemon) Ah, I forgot. From now on, call me sub-moderator.

ㄴAll of a sudden?

ㄴWhat happened?

ㄴWe are screwed. They gave power to someone with too much free time;;

ㄴEmergencyyyyy!!!

The reactions did not take long to appear.

No one had imagined that Yusowol would become a sub-moderator.

‘What a strange feeling…’

Yoo Sowol’s pride rose slightly.

Look at how they tremble.

Before they treated her like a useless old woman.

But now…

With that power, all the users were trembling.

In real life, HeavenlyDemon Yoo Sowol could destroy many with a single gesture.

But receiving this treatment in the gallery…

It was strangely satisfying.

It felt as if she had left behind the identity of HeavenlyDemon and had obtained power as a human,

That is why she could not leave the gallery.

For someone who lived boring days, this was a great excitement.

‘I must announce my appearance properly.’

In the martial world, when one enters the world, one announces their name and origin.

Here it was no different.

With joy, she announced her presence.

That said, she moderated her tone so as not to irritate the main moderator.

Title) Listen, commoners

HeavenlyDemon

Thanks to the grace of the main moderator, I have obtained this badge.

But I do not plan to oppress you like an emperor.

I will only ban with justified reasons, so do not worry.

If you have questions, ask them. Today I will answer.

ㄴShe really has a badge? The world is over;;

ㄴWhy did they give it to this old woman?

ㄴIs she not going to ban anyone she does not like?

ㄴIf that were the case, they would not have given it to her

ㄴShould we apologize already?

ㄴSwordTasteMaster) Why did you become a sub-moderator? I do not understand.

That comment could not be ignored.

Yoo Sowol started to respond but deleted it.

She thought of something more interesting.

After thinking for a moment, she replied smiling.

ㄴHeavenlyDemon) Think about it yourself.

ㄴSwordTasteMaster) ??? But you said we should ask…

ㄴHeavenlyDemon) I said I would answer, not that I would give the answer you want.

ㄴSwordTasteMaster) Are you joking?

ㄴHeavenlyDemon) I am serious.

ㄴSwordTasteMaster) Now I feel like removing you;;;

“Hehe.”

So this is how it feels.

Yoo Sowol let out a slight laugh.

In reality, she wanted to punish her with a permanent ban.

She was always bothering someone important.

But she held back.

She showed mercy.

After all, now she had control.

There was no longer any need to pay attention to her.

‘Although if she also obtains a blue badge, it will be different.’

But that will be a problem for the future.

She had all the time in the world.

Then she saw another comment.

ㄴWhat color is your underwear today?

“……”

She wanted to punish him.

But…

“Hehe.”

She let it pass.

For her, that was acceptable.

‘Seriously, this place is full of idiots.’

And once again, she realized how peculiar the gallery was.

***

The news that HeavenlyDemon had become a sub-moderator spread throughout the gallery.

With that blue badge clearly visible next to her name, it was impossible not to attract attention.

On top of that, since she even made a post, her post was full of comments.

The problem was that many of those comments were pure nonsense.

To begin with, perverted comments were the norm.

It was something common in the gallery, but with the appearance of a sub-moderator, people had gathered even more.

‘It seems she is bored because of her age.’

From the kind of things she always posted, it made sense.

They say that when one gets older, one lives remembering the past.

Otherwise, that level of absurd provocation cannot be explained.

‘Or could it be that she wants attention?’

If that is the case, it is better to treat her with a bit more respect from now on.