Kapitel 55: 55 Pla.Se.Ba
55. Pla.Se.Ba
Players change the world.
The so-called Pla.Se.Ba cafe held regular meetings every Sunday.
-Welcome, [Yamtti].
-Hello~ [Chairman].
-Welcome [Poporing] as well.
Eight faces gradually appeared on the video chat screen.
They were the 8 executives consisting of the cafe's founding members and high-level members with high credibility.
-Is everyone here?
A man wearing glasses smiled gently on the screen.
-Then let's start the regular meeting for the 3rd week of April. [LostYak].
-Yes, Chairman.
-How many new members joined the cafe this week?
A tanned man looked at the data he had investigated.
-About 2,000 in total.
-That's an increase from last week.
-Yes. Ironically, although the number of players decreases with each round, the number of members is increasing weekly. It seems the article about a union cafe for players attracted new members.
-Who hired that reporter?
At the chairman's words, a seductive-looking woman raised her hand with a smile.
-It was me, Chairman.
-It was Yamtti? I didn't know you had connections with reporters.
-I made one this time. Hoho.
-As expected, you're amazing. Befitting a founding member. Huhu.
-Thank you~!
The smiling chairman turned his gaze.
-Then LostYak. How many are left after filtering out the riffraff from the 2,000?
-After filtering out players without jobs, players below level 10, and those who didn't fill out the application properly, about 1,200 remain.
-And how many talented individuals among them?
-I'll speak about that.
-Go ahead, Poporing.
-First, a notable player is [Black Dragon on Right Hand] from area ESKS45-5. He's a level 10 ordinary warrior, but according to his application, he's reached 3rd place in his area.
-3rd in his area... He must have a good rune despite his level. Or he's lying.
-Still, I think he's talented enough to be considered for an executive candidate.
-Indeed. Any other candidates?
-Another candidate is [Little Baby Cockle]. This one is from area ESKS122-7 and has fluctuated between 4th-10th place in rankings.
-Oh, there are more talented individuals than expected.
-Besides that, there are 50 players who rank within the top 100 in their areas.
-We won't have time left after interviewing all these. [My Age is 30]?
-Yes?
A man who looked over 40 was startled at the chairman's call.
-Were you dozing off?
-Ah, s-sorry.
-What were you doing at night to be dozing off in the morning?
-I'm ashamed...
-What should we do if the interview manager is ashamed? If this keeps up, My Age is 30's executive position might be in danger?
-Th-that's...
-I won't listen to excuses. Process 50 interviews by next week's meeting. If you can't, someone else might take your place.
-I-I understand. Leave it to me!
Though he answered energetically, My Age is 30's face was shadowed.
He was already worried about when he'd complete 50 interviews.
-By the way, LostYak.
-Yes, Chairman.
-Is there any trace of Black Scythe making contact?
LostYak shook his head weakly.
-If there was, I would have reported immediately, dropping everything else.
-True. You would have, LostYak.
Black Scythe, who never missed 1st place across all areas, was already a super-elite name among players.
It was natural for the chairman to be interested.
-If Black Scythe joined, I'd be willing to give up an executive position immediately... What a shame.
-Chairman. I think that's a hasty judgment.
The nickname [Small Mukbang] raised his hand to object.
-Though Black Scythe is famous, we don't even know his nationality. I think hiring a foreigner as an executive would be inefficient...
-There's evidence he's Korean.
The nickname [Soboro is Delicious] cut in raising his hand.
-An acquaintance of mine is in area ESKS45-5 and says Black Scythe is in the same area.
-If he's in the same area, that means he's Korean? Since there are no cases of foreigners mixed in areas.
-That's right.
-Ahem.
Small Mukbang, who had objected, kept silent with an awkward face.
-To think Black Scythe was Korean... If such a famous elite joined our cafe, it would be perfect...
The chairman spoke with a regretful voice.
-Yamtti? Can you have that reporter write more articles? We need large-scale promotion for Black Scythe to know about the cafe's existence.
-Of course it's possible. As long as the pay is right...
-Don't worry about that. I'll give you a hefty incentive for your hard work.
-Hehe, thank you Chairman~!
When Yamtti winked coquettishly, the other executives seemed to like it even more.
-Then let's end the new member issue here and move on to the next agenda...
-W-wait a moment, Chairman!
LostYak spoke in an uncharacteristically flustered voice.
-What's the matter?
-A-a famous player just applied to join the cafe.
-Which famous player?
-I-it's Black Scythe.
Thud-!
The chairman stood up in surprise.
Because of that, only the chairman's waistband was visible on screen.
-I apologize. I got excited for a moment.
The calmed chairman sat back down.
-Did Black Scythe really apply to join?
-Yes. He just applied now.
There are other famous players like Sky Horse and Stupid Idiots.
But neither can compare to Black Scythe's fame.
-To think Black Scythe would join our cafe... This is unbelievable.
-What should we do?
The chairman unconsciously frowned at the foolish question.
-Of course we should proceed with the registration process. Check if the information roughly matches and conduct an interview along with the applicants we just discussed. Right now!
-A-alright!
-What are you doing, My Age is 30! Go conduct the interview right now!
-Huh? Yes! I-I'm going!
My Age is 30, who had a fire lit under him, left the chat room.
* * *
"Is this the right place?"
Shim Hyeong-taek checked the text message on his phone.
[Interview Manager: Please come to Eo-yeo-wa Cafe in Wabu-eup, Namyangju-si by noon. Dress is casual.]
Looking up, he saw the coffee shop mentioned in the text.
'To think I have to go through an interview just to join a cafe...'
Shim Hyeong-taek's brow naturally furrowed.
He couldn't help but be annoyed at being called out to a place an hour away from Seoul.
Moreover, it was a place inaccessible without a car.
He had to get off the bus midway and walk.
For 30 minutes at that.
A sigh escaped Shim Hyeong-taek's lips.
But he wasn't tired.
Because he was a somewhat famous player in his own right.
'Damn, if they act even a little shitty when I get there, I'll just kill them on the spot.'
He resolved to kill the interview manager whether they were a player or not if things went wrong.
With that thought, he opened the cafe door.
Ding-
Though the sign was unimpressive, the interior was more sophisticated than expected.
The problem was that there were only two customers despite the spacious seating.
'No wonder there are no customers when they open a cafe in such a remote place.'
As he was inwardly criticizing, one of the customers stood up and approached.
"Are you perhaps the Pla.Se.Ba applicant?"
It was a man who looked to be in his 40s at a glance.
'Is he not a player?'
Shim Hyeong-taek answered sullenly.
"...Yes."
"What's your nickname?"
"Black Dragon on Right Hand."
"Oh! Nice to meet you. I'm the interview manager, My Age is 30."
"What? Are you really a player?"
"Haha... Yes. Though I may not look like it, I'm a player who turned 29 this year."
"..."
"This way first."
The manager who briefly shook hands guided him to a seat.
Then he introduced the young man who was already seated.
"This is Little Baby Cockle who came for an interview earlier. Cockle? This is Black Dragon on Right Hand. Greet each other since you might become cafe members together."
'This anchovy bastard is a player too? He's not even a mouthful.'
Inwardly criticizing, Shim Hyeong-taek just nodded his head.
"Hello."
"Ah, hello."
"Now that you've greeted each other, please sit here, Black Dragon."
Shim Hyeong-taek looked around as he sat down.
It was a conscious action in case he committed murder.
"Business doesn't seem good here? There are no customers and not even the usual part-timer in sight?"
"It's a remote place, so that's to be expected. It's also why we rented this place for interviews."
"Ah, you rented it. But shouldn't the owner be here at least? I don't see them."
"The owner is preparing meals in the kitchen. This is a cafe but also serves food."
Shim Hyeong-taek nodded while checking for CCTV locations.
But there wasn't even a common CCTV.
'I could kill these two people right now and run away without anyone knowing?'
But he didn't act on it.
Because he knew how inefficient that would be.
'I can't ruin this opportunity just to kill two people.'
If he joins the cafe and builds connections with other members, he can lure and kill them periodically.
There's no reason to overturn the situation.
'Is this anchovy bastard the first target?'
Shim Hyeong-taek's eyes carefully observed Little Baby Cockle.
He looked to be in his early 20s at most.
When their eyes met, the guy who seemed close to his own age shyly averted his gaze.
'A guy being so shy? What an idiot.'
He sneered inwardly, but only briefly.
As awkward silence continued between the three, Shim Hyeong-taek couldn't stand it and opened his mouth.
"Aren't you going to interview?"
"Ah, there's another interviewee who hasn't arrived yet. We'll proceed with the interview when that person comes."
'There was another interviewee besides us?'
Wondering if there might be more, he asked to make sure.
"So three people are being interviewed in total?"
"Yes. The appointment time just passed, so let's wait a bit more... Ah, there he is."
Ding- Everyone's attention turned to the man entering through the door.
The manager approached carefully and asked.
"Um... Are you the Pla.Se.Ba applicant?"
"That's right."
"Excuse me, but what's your nickname..."
"Black Scythe."
"...!"
"...!"
Everyone was surprised.
"B-Black Scythe?"
"Whoa...!"
The only one not surprised was the interview manager who knew in advance.
"Indeed! So you're Black Scythe? Nice to meet you!"
The manager clasped his hands and gave a full bow.
"Was it inconvenient getting here?"
"A bit inconvenient."
Though flustered by the sudden informal speech, the manager didn't show it given who he was dealing with.
"Haha, I'm sorry for calling you to such a remote place. This is the best place for discreet contact."
Black Scythe didn't even pretend to respond.
His stiff neck showed how arrogant he was.
Yet the manager smiled without showing any displeasure.
"By the way, you're very handsome in person. You must be popular with women?"
"..."
"Please sit here first."
Four people sat at the table.
"These two are the other interviewees today. Please greet each other."
"Ah, h-hello. I'm Little Baby Cockle..."
"..."
"Black Dragon, please greet them too?"
Though the manager spoke, Shim Hyeong-taek couldn't hear anything.
His back was just damp with tension.
'Th-this person... is that Black Scythe who killed me five times...?'
He almost missed the rankings in Round 4 because of this guy.
He could have killed more people to raise his stats but wasted 50 minutes.
'I wanted to ask if we met in reality. Why he killed me like that.'
And now he really met him in reality.
"Black Dragon? What are you doing? Aren't you going to greet him?"
"Ah, hello. I'm Black Dragon on Right Hand..."
Black Scythe nodded with his arms folded.
"I'm Black Scythe."
No one objected to the arrogant self-introduction.
It was understandable for someone ranked 1st across all areas.
But Shim Hyeong-taek was just puzzled.
'What? He's not even acknowledging me?'
He thought he would be recognized immediately when he said his nickname.
Since Black Scythe had killed him five times in Round 4.
He looked again, but Black Scythe still had an uninterested expression.
'Don't tell me he doesn't remember my nickname? After killing me five times? Ha.'
Shim Hyeong-taek wasn't the only one who found it absurd.
'What a funny bastard.'
Little Baby Cockle was also hiding his bewilderment while looking at Black Scythe.
'Did I act that arrogantly?'
Little Baby Cockle knew.
The man before him was not Black Scythe.
Because the real Black Scythe was Ryumin, himself.
'Looks like he practiced hard to act like me.'
Ryumin, disguised as Little Baby Cockle, swallowed a sneer while looking at Black Scythe.
No, it's not even worth calling him Black Scythe.
He's just an impostor with a history of fraud.
And this impostor was.
'The key to obtaining the Rune of Doppelganger.'
That was the reason Ryumin was currently disguised with the nickname Little Baby Cockle.
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