Part 2, Episode 185.
Interview.
Something that any ordinary person in society has seen at least once or heard about from those around them.
The same was true for Dohyeon.
“Let’s go for a drink?”
“No, no, I have an interview tomorrow.”
“Just die.”
“Ugh, damn it, what am I going to do about this interview? I’m so nervous I could die.”
Even though Dohyun has never lived the life of an office worker, he is already 24 years old.
I was at the age where I was about to enter the workforce, and thanks to that, I heard quite a bit indirectly from my friends.
Just looking at the group chat recently, it was full of nothing but talk about job interviews and God of Seven.
– Kwak Jae-yeol: Ha, Do-hyun is so lucky. That bastard doesn’t even have to interview.
– Kim Du-hyeong: That bastard’s been discharged now, so he’s probably starting to look for a company. It’s not like he learned a technical skill, and he didn’t even go to an engineering college.
– Yoo Jong-hyun: Do you think that hardcore gamer would ever get a job? He’s the type who never leaves his house. I’m telling you, it’s hard to even get a drink with him once. Look at him now; what do you mean it’s been half a year since he got discharged? It’s been almost a year, and we still haven’t met even once.
-Kim Hyun-soo: That doesn’t mean he talks about games much these days… …Huh? Could it be that he’s already working at a company?
-Kim Du-hyeong: Huh?
– Yoo Jong-hyun: Fuck?
Me: Do you think so, you bastards? Just set a date. You’re the ones who said you were busy whenever it actually came up.
– Kwak Jae-yeol: Hahaha, phew. If that bastard had gotten a job first, I would have felt betrayed.
– Yoo Jong-hyun: Lol I admit it
Me: So why aren’t you coming out? The ones who used to nag me to come are now backing out themselves.
– Kim Doo-hyung: Ah, I’ve been preparing for something lately. It was a sudden opportunity, so I’ve been focusing on it. It ends tomorrow, so…
– Yoo Jong-hyun: That’s right. Ha, it’s already tomorrow. I’m nervous.
-Me: lol
Then, out of the blue, the trouble started on Dohyeon, but when he turned the tables on them, they surprisingly backed down obediently.
Looks like he’s having another interview tomorrow… Hmm? Didn’t that bastard Kim Doo-hyung fail an interview two days ago? Is he interviewing for a different company in the meantime?
Seeing Yoo Jong-hyun chiming in, it looks like they’re looking into it together. Do friends even interview each other at companies?
I was puzzled, but I soon stopped caring.
Well, it might not be a company.
To be honest, I didn’t really care which workplace those guys ended up at.
Rather than that… … .
An interview… …
I had only ever heard about it and thought it had absolutely nothing to do with me, but it felt strange to actually do it myself.
And that is even more so because I am in the position of a judge, not an interviewee.
Do guild leaders usually interview guild members one by one?
I understand that while such cases are quite common in small and medium-sized guilds, in large guilds and above, they are mostly cut off at the executive level.
Although it has only been a little over a week since its establishment, Kashinism is already a pillar of the top 10 guilds.
I’d understand if it were a scout, though.
It was quite unusual for the master of a top 10 guild to personally interview a mere guild member, but…
Smirk.
Dohyeon, on the contrary, raised the corners of his mouth.
That sounds fun.
Above all, I was looking forward to it.
[Ana: If they were faithful individuals pursuing the Great Light, we would conduct character checks and select them, but… … these individuals are not yet qualified… … .]
[Ana: … … Ordinarily, it would have been fine to reject her, but she appears to have the character to be considered, so I have kept her as a candidate. Since the Guild War is coming up, I believe it would be best for you to see her in person, so if you have the time… … .]
… … .
To roughly summarize the endless text, it meant that the interviewees this time were not followers of the Kasin religion.
However, that doesn’t mean they are actually just ordinary people.
[Ana: I have driven away all the impious, the unworthy, and those who approached with impure hearts, so you must not worry about this, O God.]
It seemed as though those who approached wanting to become members of the teenage guild, or those who went unnoticed, had been weeded out beforehand.
The remaining candidates were likely those showing signs of becoming ‘believers,’ or those who had somehow won Ana’s heart.
For example, talent, or outstanding qualifications or unique abilities.
Anyway, it probably won’t be ordinary.
Ana has quite high standards, after all.
Dohyeon extended his finger with a smile on his lips that was half anticipation and half curiosity.
Then where… … .
[Would you like to use the Guild-exclusive skill ‘Return’?]
[When used, teleports you to the exclusive building of the ‘Kashin Cult’ guild. (Cooldown: 20 minutes)]
Pow!
As his vision flickered and he looked at the white light engulfing his eyes, Dohyeon continued speaking as if muttering.
“Shall I go pretend to be the guild leader for a bit?”
Top 10 Guilds Kashin Cult.
It was the first step as the guild master there.
* * *
“Have you come, O God?”
“Ah, he has come!”
“Kamen…….”
I greet the gods.
“Kamen.”
Before his flickering vision had fully returned, the first thing to greet Dohyeon was a resounding welcome.
Just by listening to the sounds, you can feel that there are countless things.
Sure enough.
When I opened my eyes, thousands of believers wearing black robes and masks were kneeling on one knee in greeting.
Hmm! They are excellent people whenever I see them. They are of good character.
“Whoa… Master, aren’t you going to become a cult leader at this rate?”
-Lizarija.
“…….”
Even that attention-seeking Jihad was left speechless.
Normally, I would have given him a good smack on the head, but I couldn’t bring myself to deny what he said.
At this rate, I wonder if I’m actually going to be treated like a cult leader.
It was like that before, but it got worse after officially becoming a guild.
Now that it has officially become an organization, it feels as though the believers have become even more responsible, perhaps because they feel a sense of belonging.
They are trying to make their new Kaiser… that is, their own greatness known even more actively than before.
Well, that doesn’t mean we proselytize or reject them like a cult.
If you insult Kaiser, he will just mercilessly cut you down.
It seems like I’m riding the line pretty well, but I guess I should put the brakes on once in a while.
Now that it has officially become a guild, a significant drop in image would not have been good.
Still, everyone seems to listen to him, from Ana, who has the most influence, to the believers, so he should be fine as long as he is a little careful.
Anyway…
Dohyeon snapped out of his thoughts and quickly turned his head to look around.
The Guardians’ gazes followed him as well.
-Hoho.
Wow, that’s huge! Was the owner this big?
-Lizari! Liza!
-What? You’re saying it’s incomparable to the cabin we used to live in? Th-that’s true, but that place is nice in its own way. I’m absolutely not making that up; feng shui-wise…
-Liza? Liza.
Just like Dohyeon, it was the first time the Guardians had also come to the guild building.
As you can tell from what they said, this place I have come face-to-face with is… … .
“… … It’s too big? Are guild buildings usually this big?”
It was bigger and more magnificent than I had imagined.
From the size of the building, which is as large as several ordinary mansions combined, to the gardens stretching endlessly around it.
It looks like a European nobleman’s mansion.
I have never seen a European aristocratic mansion in person, but for one thing, it is on a scale that you would never see in Korea.
I heard that a major guild is on the level of a decent mansion…
Isn’t this going a bit too far?
… … Or not? I wondered if a guild in its teens was capable of something like this. It was something Dohyeon, who usually had no interest in guilds, could not have known.
I would have rather watched a raid guide video.
After all, there is no record of me watching things like guild building vlogs.
“Are you pleased? All of this is yours. O God.”
“……Ah. That’s right. Because I’m the Master.”
Officially, ownership of the guild building belongs to the guild master.
That is why the guild master spends their own money to decorate and expand the building.
In other words, in a world where even owning a home is difficult, Do-hyun essentially received a dream-like mansion as a gift without doing anything.
“……Isn’t that a bit excessive? I feel kind of bad just accepting it.”
However, I am still very lacking…
“this?”
… … Then, how far did you originally think about it?
No, more than that… … .
By the way, how much did it cost to expand this?
“I haven’t counted them one by one, but it’s roughly this much…….”
“crazy…….”
“Oh God?”
As Dohyeon recoiled in horror at the astronomical amount, Ana tilted her head in confusion.
The clear eyes looking up innocently truly shine.
With her long, straight platinum blonde hair, fair skin, and aristocratic appearance, she felt exceptionally dignified today.
Is he really a child of a noble family?
Bora had briefly mentioned it a while ago, but it has become quite likely.
It is still lacking, but I sincerely hope you are pleased.
“……Not enough? No, I really like it. Thank you.”
“iced coffee…….”
It was just a simple thank you, but for some reason, her clear, large eyes were filled with emotion.
After we finished looking around for a while, Ana guided us to a room.
A door with a luxurious design befitting the upscale hallway. Standing out particularly compared to the doors of the other rooms, the door had a small nameplate attached to it.
[Guild Leader’s Office]
As for the interior… it’s a waste of breath to even talk about it.
I thought it was some kind of audience chamber.
It is no exaggeration to say that it does not fall short at all, even when compared to the audience chambers seen in Fratel or the Empire.
The reason the audience chamber was specifically chosen for comparison was that the overall interior was similar.
No, now that I look at it, rather than the audience chamber… … .
It looks like the Great Temple of Lair…
The combination of white and gold exudes a sense of sacredness just by looking at it, making me feel as though I should accept a prayer right away.
At this point, I find myself wondering anew what my existence truly means to them.
Just then, I turned my head at the unsettling gaze I felt, and saw Ana looking up at me with expectant eyes.
“…The room is nice.”
“Ahem. You are too kind.”
Ana blushes shyly when I speak after hesitating for a moment.
She is a guy who always acted like a madman with clear eyes ever since we met in God of Savior, but recently, her expressions have become quite varied.
Anyway, that isn’t important, so I got straight to the point.
So where is the interviewee? Is he/she coming here?
“Yes. I am currently waiting in the guest room. If you would like, shall we proceed with the interview immediately?”
“That’s good, but… wouldn’t it have been faster if I just went to the guest room?”
“That is not acceptable. All attacks are sealed here in the Guild Master’s office. Although I do not believe they are the type to cause trouble, I suggest conducting the interview here as a precaution…”
“Okay, got it. Let’s hurry and call them.”
As I cut off her lengthy monologue, she nodded obediently and fiddled with something in her bosom.
The way the lips twitch resembles whispering through a communication bead.
“They say he will be here soon. Please take a seat.”
Dohyeon nodded and obediently sat down in the chair.
Naturally, they were not those ordinary chairs lined up in a row.
A luxurious chair located on the wall at the end of the room, literally worthy of being called a ‘throne’.
As I sat down in a chair that anyone would recognize as the Guild Master’s exclusive chair, Charlie and Jihad stood on either side of me.
-Liza!
-Uh, Eliza?
Jump, Eliza landed on her shoulder and rubbed her cheek.
It seems he likes the seat.
“Hmph, this is making me nervous for no reason. I’ve never sat in a position to evaluate anyone before.”
I am actually more familiar with the position of the interviewer.
Since he was someone who always had to prove himself, it was actually more comfortable for the interviewee who had to prove their own qualifications.
-Lizariza!
It was when he was lost in thought, stroking Eliza’s cheek a few times like that.
dripping,
At the sound of a light knock, Ana quickly turns her head to look.
As if asking if she could let him in. When he nodded, Ana spoke in a solemn voice.
Come in.
“yes.”
Dohyeon’s eyes widened as he watched the door slowly open with a creak.
Deep emotion reflected in the eyes.
It was shock beyond bewilderment.
“… … Crazy. Why are they coming out here?”
There was no other choice.
“Nice to meet you! I am King Doo-hyung, the former guild leader of King God General Kaiser Punch!”
I’m Yujongss, a former guild member!
It is “ism”!
It’s Kwak-kuri!
Four young men greeting with bright smiles.
It was something they were very familiar with.
That makes sense, because…
“… … Why are you guys coming out of here?”
Dohyun suddenly found himself having his first get-together since his discharge in a game rather than in reality.
However, while concealing their identity.
