Part 2, Episode 186.
You ended up becoming the CEO of a company while hiding it from your friends. What is the probability that your first interviewee will be a friend?
Moreover, it’s not just a vaguely close relationship; what if it’s a friend you could call a true best friend?
Also, what if it’s not just one person, but four?
What is this… wait, why are they coming out here?
There could be no trick of fate quite like this.
My head is spinning at the unimaginable identity; it feels like I’ve been hit hard in the back of the head.
The chats in the group chat that flash by like a sudden glance.
– Kwak Jae-yeol: Ha, Do-hyun is so lucky. That bastard doesn’t even have to interview.
– 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.
“Oh my god, seriously, was this the place where they said I’d have an interview?”
No, of course I thought it was a real-life job interview; who would have known it was a game guild interview?
It’s not that Dohyun is being complacent; it’s that those guys who confidently called it an interview in the group chat are out of their minds.
Moreover, this was not the end.
Peek-
“Ah, Hyun-ah. You should say hello too.”
“hello?”
A woman peeked her head out from behind her friends.
She was a young woman with short brown hair and an overall cute and fresh image, and the moment their eyes met, Dohyeon couldn’t help but gasp.
“!”
It was truly an expression that made you gasp involuntarily.
It was a look of even greater shock than when seeing friends.
There was no other choice.
“No, why are you here again?”
‘high.’
A woman wearing a mischievous smile, as if she can hear her inner thoughts.
Because her true identity was none other than her younger sister, Hyun-a.
The appearance of a blood relative was enough to deliver a fatal blow while my mental state was already shaken by the unexpected arrival of my friends.
What happened? Why did you come to the interview with them?
“Huh? You’re giving me a dirty look. It’s a long story, but somehow…? It kind of looks fun, too.”
‘… … .’
Dohyun rubbed his forehead at his blood relative, who perfectly understood the speech bubble in his eyes and explained it with their mouth movements.
One hard sensation felt instead of between the eyebrows.
‘ah.’
Dohyeon, realizing belatedly that he was wearing a mask, reached for the glass of water on the table instead.
It was clearly a game, but I felt like my throat was burning.
But when I tasted it, I could feel a fragrant aroma, so it seemed like it wasn’t water, but quite expensive tea…
“P-It is an honor to meet you, Kaiser! I’m a fan!”
“You are the object of my admiration! I want to join the Kashin Cult and chase the great light…….”
“Pfft!”
Lord Kaiser?
Dohyeon spat out the tea he was drinking at the line he never imagined would come out of his friend’s mouth.
Dohyeon hurriedly waved his hand at his friend’s face, which was looking at him with a mixture of bewilderment, worry, and anxiety.
“……It’s fine. You mean, you want to join our guild?”
“Yes! If you just accept me, I will do my absolute best with the determination to bury my bones here!”
I agree!
I admired Lord Kaiser so much that I even named the guild I was active in KingGodGeneralKaiserPunch…….
“Doc… No, I don’t think you need to say that far.”
“Huh? Oh, yes… I’m sorry.”
Dohyeon did not hide his face contorting at the sight of Kwak Jae-yeol, a man with a thug-like appearance, yellow hair, and tanned skin, who looked noticeably sullen.
I didn’t want to see a face like that on my friend.
Besides, even if I frown, I won’t be caught because of the mask…
“Oh God, if you are not pleased, I will order you to withdraw immediately.”
‘… … ?’
… … but how on earth did he figure that out?
They say a woman’s intuition is scary; is this how it feels?
As I stared blankly in momentary confusion, Ana’s eyes grew cold, perhaps because she took it differently.
Dohyeon shook his head urgently, feeling as though he would get rid of those guys at any moment if things continued like this.
It’s not like that. It’s just… … I’m awkward because it’s my first interview.
“Aha, please do not worry. They are all ready to follow the Great Kashin. We have thoroughly screened their character.”
‘……I see.’
Then, since they are someone’s friends (including blood relatives), there wouldn’t be any character issues.
Dohyeon let out a sigh and tried his best to calm his flustered mind.
Those bastards… I didn’t think much of it until they formed that weird guild. But to think it’s gotten this big?
You created a guild called King God General Kaiser Punch or whatever, and now you want to quit that guild and join as soon as you establish the Kasin Cult?
It was only right to view this as Kaiser’s fan more than expected.
Above all, those guys’ sticky eyes.
Looking at it as if standing before a celebrity or a great figure, it looks just like looking at an object of envy.
‘Ugh…’
The problem is that the ones sending those looks are my friends.
If I had known this would happen, maybe I should have revealed my identity instead?
I should have revealed it when Kaiser was first mentioned… no, at the very least when he was establishing that strange guild while going on about being a King God General.
One thing is already irreversible.
Now that things had turned out this way, I couldn’t reveal my identity even if I died.
Yeah, let’s see how far we can go.
In that sense, I had no intention of accepting him into the guild.
Leaving aside the worry of my identity being revealed, I wouldn’t be able to stay sane if I kept listening to those guys’ disgusting(?) looks and remarks.
“Hmm, really? I’ve heard your aspirations. I won’t drag this out either; I’ll tell you the results right away. The result is…”
Just as I was about to speak of elimination.
Feeling an irresistible, intense gaze for some reason, Dohyun trailed off and turned his eyes away.
Hyun-a was there.
Pick. Pick. Pick no matter what.
Hyuna, who kept moving her lips and mouthing the words to pull it out.
“Yes. The result was a failure…….”
It was naturally rejected.
Would he really pass those ticking time bombs just because he thinks he’s crazy?
I intended to notify them of their rejection without a moment’s hesitation.
-Should I reveal my brother’s identity?
“mask…….”
… … until I saw Hyuna’s next mouth shape.
Dohyeon quickly closed his mouth and stared intently into Hyeona’s eyes.
It was 100% sincere.
Why is she suddenly acting like that? Did she take drugs or something?
It feels like just yesterday that I was possessed by a dolphin and screaming when I found out my brother was Kaiser…
I can’t understand it, but seeing how she acted like that, it can’t be just bluff.
Since he’s the type of guy who usually keeps his distance despite his teasing, he wouldn’t make such a threat as a joke.
Still, it’s a bit… to pick.
I’ll help you. Let’s be accomplices.
I can’t believe it even led to talk of accomplices.
The millstone in my head is rolling at high speed.
“Hmm, something feels off… or maybe not? It seems like it might be better to hide our identities if Hyuna were here…”
After hesitating for a moment, Dohyeon soon opened his mouth.
“……You have passed. Congratulations.”
“Wow! Me, really?”
“Wow! Amazing! This is insane…… *muffled sounds*.”
“Hey, you punk. How dare you spout such nonsense in front of Lord Kaiser… I apologize. I will teach this fellow a lesson.”
“sorry!”
In order, they were Yoo Jong-hyun, Kwak Jae-yeol, Kim Doo-hyung, and Kim Hyun-soo.
They were so happy that they bowed 90 degrees several times to express their gratitude before finally stepping back.
Hehe. Thanks!
… … Let’s see when I get home.
Before stepping out the door.
If there was a minor incident, it was the tension in the back of my head caused by Hyuna’s signature playful smile as she left last.
“To hear that you passed immediately, I am relieved, God, that you seem pleased.”
“……Okay. Let’s go with that.”
Dohyeon, who had so much he wanted to say at that moment but struggled to keep his mouth shut, waved his hand.
“Is this all for the interviewee?”
There are about three more teams.
“Let’s do this quickly. Tell them to come in right away.”
I understand.
Ana bowed her head deeply and moved her lips as she manipulated the communication bead once again.
And after a few seconds, the door opened and the party entered.
This group was a mixed-gender group consisting of two young men and one young woman.
He looked like he was Dohyeon’s age, as if he had just graduated from college…
“and.”
Facing them, Dohyeon couldn’t help but let out a reaction bordering on admiration.
Is it because their looks are outstanding?
Or is it because it’s decked out in flashy equipment?
It wasn’t all of them.
The woman had the kind of face that would be popular at school, but that wasn’t what impressed Dohyeon.
“Greetings, Kaiser!”
It is an honor to see you again!
“Ah, we’ve finally made it to this spot. I’m so moved.”
“It’s been a long time, Brother Kaiser!”
“…….”
A tone filled with joy and emotion. Eyes simply overflowing with affection.
Although we only met once, I remember the face vividly, as it was the first party I met in God of Savior, and almost the last.
“… … Why are those people coming out of here again?”
Bangpaechoego, Migantakdae, and Yubinkkyeong.
It was the moment I reunited after a year with the first party members of Arde, the beginner city, who reminded me of my colleagues.
… … As the Guild Master and the Guild Member interviewee.
It’s nice to see you since it was an unexpected reunion, but…
Sparkling-
‘……ha.’
Seeing those sparkling eyes, as if gazing at an object of admiration, Dohyeon let out a sigh inwardly, feeling a sudden surge of PTSD for some reason.
I feel extremely tired today.
* * *
There were two minor unexpected incidents, but the interview ended quickly.
The results were also quite successful.
Three out of the four teams passed, resulting in the acceptance of 10 guild members.
This was a fairly high pass rate.
The fact that 10 out of 13 people passed amounted to a rate of 76%.
It wasn’t just anyone who was chosen.
They were all excellent guild members. Indeed, I have no doubt about the Lord’s discernment.
“Would it not be divine insight?”
Hmm! That is only natural, but it is thanks to your thorough initial review. I always trust you.
“Hehe, I’ll repay your trust.”
-Lizariza… … .
Shh, Eliza. You shouldn’t butt in there. You might catch it.
Actually, it was a result that satisfied not only Dohyeon but all the guys as well.
This was because, as Charlie said, they were the guild member candidates Ana finally selected after countless reviews.
In that sense, it wouldn’t have been strange to pick everyone, but the elimination of three was unavoidable.
I, I love you.
-……yes?
-Ah, no. I respect you.
“… … Oh God. The look in his eyes is extremely disrespectful. If you command, I will gouge out his eyes immediately.”
All three were women, and at the sudden confession, Ana exuded a cold aura as if she were about to draw her sword immediately.
Dohyeon eliminated him without a moment’s hesitation.
Considering all the help Ana has given in the past, there was no need to specifically select those who had shown hostility.
and…….
It seemed like he liked me so fanatically.
Dohyeon’s intuition was speaking.
If we elect them, things will get really tiring.
If Ana follows her as a god, I suppose you could say they showed some signs of obsessive fanaticism.
The intense obsession and affection were palpable enough to reach even Dohyeon, who didn’t know much about women.
I feel tired even though I don’t feel like I’ve done anything.
I am more tired now than when I was hunting all day.
Is this mental fatigue?
I thought being a judge looked easy, but after actually doing it, I realized that there really is no easy job.
I really wanted to go to a nearby pub and have a cold beer, but unfortunately, it wasn’t over yet.
“How about meeting with the executives this time?”
“cadre?”
“Yes. Haring… ahem, they are those of various ability and demeanor, including outstanding archer users. They are all awaiting the grace of the gods.”
“Hmm…….”
Next after guild members are officers.
As he seemed to hesitate for a moment, Ana quietly added.
“And…… there are also newly appointed officers. I believe You, Lord, will be pleased.”
“oh?”
A newly appointed executive.
Intrigued, Dohyeon nodded.
Let’s go.
