Players change the world.
The so-called P.S. Bar used to hold regular meetings every Sunday.
-Welcome, [Yamti].
- Nice to meet you. [President.
-[Poporing] Welcome too.
Eight faces appear one after another on the video chat screen.
They are eight executives made up of the cafe's founding members and high-level members with high credibility.
-Everyone is here?
A man wearing glasses smiled gently on the screen.
-Then, we will begin the regular meeting in the third week of April. [Lost Yak].
-Yes, Chairman.
-How many cafe subscribers are there this week?
The bronze-skinned man focused his attention on the researched data.
-About 2,000 people.
-It's higher than last week.
-That's right. The number of players decreases with each round, but ironically, the number of subscribers increases every week. It seems that the article that there is a joint cafe for players attracted the influx.
-Who hired that reporter?
At the chairman's words, the lustful woman smiled and raised her hand.
-It's me, Chairman.
-Was it Yamti? I didn't know you had journalistic connections.
-I just made one. Ho Ho.
-As expected, you are amazing. He looks like an early member. Hehehe.
-Thank you!
The chairman, who was smiling, looked away.
-Then, Mr. Lost Yak. If you filter out the idiots out of 2,000 people, how many will be left?
-After filtering out players without a job, players below level 10, and people who did not fill out the application form properly, approximately 1,200 remain.
-Who are the talented people among them?
-I will talk about that.
-Please speak, Poporing.
-First of all, the player worth noting is [Right-Handed Black Flame Dragon] from ESKS45-5 area. He's level 10 and an average fighter, but according to his application, he's also ranked 3rd in the district.
-3rd place in the area... … The runes seem to be good compared to the level. Or it's a lie.
-Still, I think this is a talent worthy of being nominated for an executive position.
-Yes. What about the other candidates?
-Another candidate is [Little Cock]. This person is from the ESKS122-7 area and is said to have been ranked 4th to 10th.
-Wow, there are more talented people than I thought.
-In addition, there are 50 players ranked within the top 100 in the district.
-I don't think I'll have time left for this interview. [My age is 30]?
-yes?
A man in his 40s was startled by the chairman's call.
-Were you dozing off?
-Oh, sorry, sorry.
-What did you do at night that made you doze off in the morning?
-There is no shame… … .
-What if the person in charge of the interview is dishonorable? If I keep doing this, my 30 year old executive position could be in jeopardy?
-Well, that's… … .
-I will not listen to excuses. Please process 50 interviews by next week's meeting. If you can't, another high-level candidate may take your place.
-Oh, I understand. Just leave it to us!
I answered vigorously, but my 30-year-old face took on a shadow.
I am already worried about when the 50 seats will be filled.
-By the way, Lost Yak.
-Yes, Chairman.
-Are there any traces of contact with the black scythe?
Lost Yak shook his head helplessly.
-If there had been one, I would have put other things aside and reported it immediately.
-but. That would have been the case for Lost Yak.
Black Scythe, which ranks first in all regions, is already a top name among players.
It was natural for the chairman to be coveted.
-If Black Scythe joins, I am willing to give up my position as an executive immediately... … It's a shame.
-President. I think that is a bit of a hasty judgment.
Nickname [Small Mukbang] raised his hand and presented an opposing opinion.
-No matter how much the Black Scythe is named, its nationality has not even been confirmed. It is said that hiring foreigners as executives is inefficient... … .
-There is evidence that you are Korean.
Nicknamed [Soboru is Jolmattaeng] raised his hand and intervened.
-My acquaintance says that the ESKS45-5 area is the same area as the Black Scythe.
-If they're in the same area, you're saying they're Korean? There are no foreigners in the area.
-That's right.
- Hmm.
A small mukbang that presented an opposing opinion remained silent with a puzzled look on its face.
-The black scythe was Korean... … . It would be great if one of those named names joined our cafe... … .
The chairman said in a regretful voice.
-Yamti? Could you please get that reporter to write more articles? I think we need a lot of publicity to make Black Scythe aware of the existence of the cafe.
-Of course it's possible. As long as you match the payment... … .
-Don't worry about that. We will reward you with plenty of incentives for your hard work.
-Hehe, thank you, Chairman!
When Yamti showed off his charm and winked, the other executives liked it even more.
-Then, we will end the new subscriber issue with this and move on to the next item... … .
-Now, just a moment, Chairman!
Roast Yak sounded unusually embarrassed.
-Is there a problem?
-Well, I just applied to join the Named cafe.
-Who is Named?
-Well, it's a black scythe.
Jump up!
The chairman stood up in shock.
Because of this, only the chairman's pants dance was shown on the screen.
-sorry. You were excited for a moment.
The real chairman sat down.
-Did Black Scythe really apply to join?
-yes. I just applied.
When it comes to named names, there are Heavenly Demons and there are also idiots.
However, neither can compare to the fame of the Black Scythe.
-I never thought Black Scythe would join our cafe... … . This is incredible.
-What should I do?
The chairman frowned at the stupid question without realizing it.
-Of course, you have to go through the registration process. Make sure the information is roughly correct and conduct interviews with the subscribers you mentioned. right now!
-Oh, I understand!
-What are you doing? I'm 30! Instead of going out for an interview right away!
-yes? yes! Go, go!
I was in my 30s and left the chat room.
* * *
"Is this the right place?"
Shim Hyung-taek picked up his cell phone and checked the text message.
[Interviewer: Please come to Eoyeowa Cafe in Wabu-eup, Namyangju-si by noon. Clothing is optional.]When I look up, I see the coffee shop mentioned in the text.
'I have to go through an interview to join a cafe…' … .'
Shim Hyung-taek's brows naturally furrowed.
I couldn't help but be annoyed when I was called to a place that was an hour away from Seoul.
Moreover, the place called is a place that cannot be reached without a car.
I had to get off the bus halfway and walk.
That too for 30 minutes.
A sigh flowed from Shim Hyung-taek's mouth.
But I wasn't tired.
Because he was a named player in his own right.
'Fuck you, if you go there and act even a little bit like shit, I'll just kill you on the spot.'
If you get it wrong, the interviewer will kill you, whether you are a player or not.
With that in mind, I opened the door to the cafe.
rattle-
The signboard wasn't great, but the inside was a more sophisticated cafe than I expected.
The problem is that there are only two customers despite the large space.
'If you open a cafe in such a remote place, there will be no customers.'
As I was scolding myself, one of the guests stood up and approached me.
"Are you applying to join Pseva?"
At first glance, he was a man who looked like he was in his 40s.
'Isn't he a player?'
Shim Hyung-taek answered hesitantly.
"… … yes."
"What is your nickname?"
"It's a black flame dragon in my right hand."
"oh! Nice to meet you. "I, the interviewer, am 30 years old."
"yes? Are you really a player?"
"haha… … yes. "It may not seem like it on the outside, but he is a player who turned 29 years old this year."
"… … ."
"This way first."
The person in charge roughly shook my hand and guided me to my seat.
Then he introduced the young man who was sitting first.
"This is Mr. Little Cock who came for the interview first. Cockle? This is Black Flame Dragon on the right. "We might be members of the same cafe, so say hello to each other."
'Is this anchovy bastard a player too? 'It's not even worth a fistful'.
Shim Hyeong-taek, who saw the evil in his heart, just shook his head.
"hello."
"Oh, hello."
"After saying hello, please sit here. "Black Flame Dragon."
Shim Hyung-taek sat down and looked around.
It was a conscious action in case a murder was committed.
"I guess business isn't going well here? "I don't see any customers or ordinary part-time workers?"
"I guess it's because it's a remote place. "This is also the reason we rented this place for the interview."
"Oh, I borrowed it. The boss won't be there though. "Can't you see?"
"The boss is preparing a meal in the kitchen. "This is a cafe, but it also serves meals."
Shim Hyung-taek nodded and checked the location of the CCTV.
But there wasn't even the usual CCTV.
'Even if I kill two people right now and run away, no one will know?'
But no action was taken.
Because I knew how inefficient it was.
'You can't give up your position just to kill two people.'
If you join a cafe and build a network with other members, you can periodically lure them in and kill them.
There is no reason to overturn the board.
'Is this baby anchovy the one we're going to attack first?'
Shim Hyung-taek's eyes looked closely at the cockle.
Age: early 20s at most.
When a guy who at first glance appears to be around his age makes eye contact, he quietly avoids it.
'Is the guy shy? 'You idiot.'
There was a laugh, but only for a moment.
As the silence continued between the three, Shim Hyung-taek, who was no better than him, opened his mouth.
"Aren't you having an interview?"
"Oh, there's an interviewee who hasn't come yet. "We will conduct the interview when he arrives."
'Were there any other interviewees besides us?'
I asked to be sure, wondering if there was more.
"So a total of three people are being interviewed?"
"yes. The appointment time has just passed, so wait a little longer... … Ah, there you are."
People's attention was focused on the man who opened the door and came in.
The person in charge who approached first asked carefully.
"Uh… … Are you applying to join Pseva?"
"That's right."
"Excuse me, but what is your nickname?" … ."
"Black scythe."
"… … !"
"… … !"
Everyone was surprised.
"Uh, black scythe?"
"omg… … !"
The only person who wasn't surprised was the interviewer who knew about it in advance.
"also! You were Black Scythe, right? nice to meet you!"
The person in charge held hands and gave a folder greeting.
"Did you have any inconvenience coming here?"
"It was a little uncomfortable."
The person in charge was embarrassed by the casual conversation, but he didn't show it as he was the other person.
"Haha, sorry for calling you to a remote place. "There is no better place than here to make secret contact."
The black scythe didn't even pretend to respond.
His stiff head was extremely arrogant.
Nevertheless, the person in charge smiled without any sign of displeasure.
"Anyway, you look very handsome in person. "Do you think you'll be popular with women?"
"… … ."
"Please sit here first."
Four people sat at the table.
"The two people here are our interviewees today. "Please say hello."
"Oh, hello, do it. It's called a little cockle… … ."
"… … ."
"Black Flame Dragon, are you saying hello too?"
The person in charge spoke, but no sound was heard in Shim Hyung-taek's ears.
My back was just wet from the tension.
'This person... … The black scythe that killed me five times... … ?'
In the 4th round, I almost didn't make it into the rankings because of him.
I could have increased my stats by killing more people, but I wasted 50 minutes.
'I wanted to ask you when we meet in real life. 'What grudge did you have for killing me like that?'
But we actually met in real life.
"Black Flame Dragon? What are you doing? "Aren't you saying hello?"
"Oh, hello. On my right hand is a black flame dragon... … ."
Black Scythe nodded with his arms crossed.
"It's a black scythe."
No one was offended by his arrogant self-introduction.
If you're ranked #1 in the entire district, that's probably true.
However, Shim Hyung-taek was just curious.
'what? 'You don't even pretend to know?'
I knew that if I revealed my nickname, they would recognize me immediately.
Because it was the black scythe that killed him five times in the fourth round.
I looked again, but the black scythe still seemed uninterested.
'Surely you don't remember my nickname? After killing him five times? under.'
Shim Hyung-taek wasn't the only one who was dumbfounded.
'Are you funny? that.'
The little cockle was also hiding its absurd feelings as it looked at the black scythe.
'I was so arrogant?'
The little cockle knew.
The man in front of me is not a black scythe.
The real black scythe was none other than Ryumin himself.
'It looks like you practiced hard to look like me.'
Ryumin, disguised as a cockle, looked at the black scythe and laughed.
No, there is no point in calling it a black sickle.
Because he's just an impersonator with a history of fraud.
And this impersonator.
'It is the key to obtaining the clone rune.'
That was the reason why Ryu Min was currently disguised under the nickname Little Cock.