After finishing my studies at the library, I was having a drink with Leah while discussing various things about Arkana Online, and I was surprised by how much she knew.  

She had clearly done her homework.  

Leah mentioned that there are numerous benefits for the top ten guilds.  

She spoke of the powerful competitors.  
“The strongest among them is the Red Revolution.”  
“Cough! Cough!”  
“Are you okay?”  

I choked a little, but I reassured her that I was fine as she patted my back.  

With a warm smile, Leah was taking care of me.  

She took out her phone to show me a video of myself giving a speech while waving a red flag.  
“So, this is definitely you, Yuna, right?”  
“Uh? I—I don’t know.”  

As I avoided her gaze and said I didn’t know, her suspicion quickly turned into certainty.  
“To think the leader of the Red Revolution is you, Yuna…”  
“I’m telling you, it’s not like that…”  

She playfully poked my cheek and smiled, which made me a bit anxious.  
“You’ll join our guild, right?”  
“Of course. I promised to join.”  

Promises are meant to be kept.  
Those who break promises will face the taste of the revolution’s flag…  
“Yay! The Red Revolution is joining our guild! This is amazing!”  
“W-wait!?”  

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*

*

I was on my way home, having decided to join the guild this evening.  
On the way, I planned to stop by the convenience store to buy ice cream when a flashy sports car drifted in front of me and came to a stop.  

The passenger door opened, and I could see someone inside—it was Nia!?  
“What’s going on?”  
“Just get in! I’ll explain on the way!”  

When a suspicious car tells me to get in, I was ready to run away without looking back.  
But if a flashy sports car drifts to a stop in front of me and tells me to get in, wouldn’t I?  
Even if it weren’t Nia, I’d probably get in.  
I just couldn’t resist…  

As I got in the car, Nia fastened my seatbelt.  
She told me to call home and let them know we’d be eating out for dinner.  
“Did you come all this way just to treat me to dinner?”  
“Partly that, and I have someone to introduce you to.”  
“Someone to introduce?”  

I wondered who Nia wanted to introduce me to.  
Could it be…?  
“A guy is fine. I’ll just take the feelings.”  

Nia looked astonished at my sudden response, perhaps surprised by my unexpected answer.  
“Look! Look ahead! Look!”  
“It’s fine. Everyone will avoid us anyway.”  

For some reason, all the cars around us were making way.  
I saw on YouTube that the easiest way to drive is to have an expensive car.  
So it was true; the surrounding drivers avoided us.  

The car quickly drove to a large building.  
“Here we are.”  
“Is this the place?”  

As I stepped out of the car, an employee approached us.  
“Welcome, ma’am.”  
“Yes, please take care of the parking.”  
“Understood, ma’am.”  

Wait a second, since they called her “ma’am,” this must be her company.  
It was my first time in a company in my life.  

Entering the lobby and looking around, Nia told me to follow her.  
“There’s an employee in our company who wants to meet you, so I’ll introduce you.”  
“Me?”  
“There’s something to propose.”  

She said we’d talk slowly as we took the elevator to the 19th floor, where a steel door awaited.  
There was CCTV installed as well.  
“It was installed for security.”  

As she scanned her card, the door slid open, and I was amazed.  
Is this how companies are?  

Once inside, a gigantic monitor came into view.  
There was a view of the Arkana continent on it.  
“Mr. Representative!”  

At that moment, an employee called out to Nia.  
However, when he looked at me, he had a puzzled expression.  
In that moment,  

He screamed while pointing at me.  
“Ahh! Traveler #1!”  
“Me?”  

He pointed at me, but why is he acting like that…?  
“Team Leader, this is my guest. Please show proper etiquette.”  
“I-I’m sorry, Representative…”  

He stared at me with a disgruntled expression, and I wished someone would explain what was happening.  
Nia then introduced him as the General Manager.  
He said he was in charge of special management tasks, and I was one of those tasks.  
Then Nia said she had a great proposal for me.  
“Since you’re going to continue your coup… I mean, your protest, I’d like to make it a regular event we conduct at our game company. Can you cooperate?”  
“No!”  
“Thank goodness… huh? What did you say? No?”  

Nia looked at me in shock with a bewildered expression.  
“Do you not see the revolution flag as a worker’s right!”  

At that moment, the General Manager, who had been trembling, slowly approached.  
“Representative, if you give me five minutes, I’ll persuade her.”  
“Persuasion is what you mean…?”  

Looking at the General Manager’s ominous smile sent chills down my spine.  
In a hurry, I tried to escape behind Nia, but she sold me out with a bright smile.  
“Wait! This wasn’t part of the plan!?”  
“Declining my proposal wasn’t part of the plan either.”  
“Workers do not compromise!”  

*

*

*

To summarize, the negotiation ended in failure.  
However, it wasn’t entirely without progress.  
“Just give me this much.”  
“That’s fine.”  

We promised to notify at least a day in advance before holding a protest.  
They said that way, the company could respond.  
There was no choice.  
I guess surprise protests are off the table now.  

“By the way, I want to ask something.”  
“What is it?”  

While sipping my drink, Nia asked what I was refusing the proposal for.  
“Why are you declining when they’re offering the best salary and treatment in the industry?”  

Putting down my drink, I replied with a serious face.  
“I just don’t like someone being above me!”  
“How are you going to work later?”  
“Good question…”  

The harsh reality I was facing wasn’t easy.  
Currently, my status is a student retaking exams.  
If I pass the entrance exam, I’ll go to university, graduate, and find a job—what am I going to do…?  
Isn’t there a good solution?  
“Shouldn’t I find someone to support me?”  
“…”  

I thought it would be nice if an older sister who is pretty, kind, and wealthy could support me.  
While daydreaming, Nia suggested we grab a bite to eat, and I got in the car and headed to the restaurant.  
Since I had promised to join the guild for dinner later, I sent a text saying I’d join tomorrow and enjoyed the view outside.  
When I admired the beautiful night view, Nia asked what I wanted to eat for dinner.  
“Meat!”  
“I knew you would say that, so I made a reservation.”  

Our capable representative is truly different.  
She seemed to stand out.  
Wait a second, she’s pretty and kind, and though she isn’t rich, she’s older than me…  
“Do you want to raise a cute student who’s retaking exams?”  
“No.”  
“That’s harsh.”  

Pouting my lips, Nia chuckled as she parked the car. When we entered the restaurant, a fragrant smell of Hanwoo filled the air.  
Hanwoo!? Is that really it!?  
As soon as we settled at the table and checked the menu, I was shocked by the prices.  
180,000 won for one serving!? What is this, over 300,000 won!?  
As I trembled looking at the menu, Nia ordered without hesitation, but how much did she just order…?  
“Do you want cold noodles, too?”  
“Yeah!”  

By the way, cold noodles are 20,000 won.  
In the past, I wouldn’t have thought twice about the price, but now that I have 8,000 won in my account, it feels burdensome.  
“If you don’t mind, can I call you ‘sister’?”  
“Suddenly!?”  

As Nia chuckled, food began to come out one by one.  
Just look at how beautifully plated it is.  
Just looking at it made my mouth water…  
“Don’t drool.”  
“Ugh!!”  

As the staff grilled the meat and placed it on our plates, the taste was simply divine.  
As soon as I put it in my mouth, it melted away—what a treat!  

After finishing dinner and buying a family-sized ice cream to take home, Nia saw me off to my door.  
“Thanks.”  
“If you’re thankful, contact me before the protest.”  

She smiled and told me to hurry inside.  
When I got home, my family was waiting for me.  
“Did our daughter eat well?”  
“Yeah

! I went to an amazing expensive meat place today!”  
“Really? Was it good?”  

While I shared my adventures with Mom and Dad, my sister eyed my ice cream.  
“What flavor is that?”  
“I don’t know. I didn’t see it since it was a gift.”  

My sister insisted on opening it, and as she did, she screamed.  
“AAAH!”  
“What’s wrong!?”  

With a joyful expression, she pointed at the ice cream, and I wondered what was going on.  
Upon checking the ice cream, I found it was filled with mint chocolate.  
In a family size, no less.  

My sister praised me for making such a good friend, looking so happy.  
“…”

TL NOTE: Please don't skimp on the stars for the translation - I'd really like to see how far Leon goes and how far we can increase the number of chapters. Thanks~!

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