Time flowed quickly and it was soon Christmas Eve on the 24th of December, one day before the World Competition. In the meantime, the A.S.L community had been very hot. It was due to the taxes I announced as the lord of Metheus. It attracted a great deal of buzz and the news soon spread across the world. It led Metheus to the point where it was overflowing with users and no more could be received.

Helena was busy increasing the number of shacks because the increase in people meant more money. Still, it was true that too much attention was burdensome. The poor users and NPCs praised me and rumors spread that I had excellent political ability. Expectations for the upcoming World Competition had increased, but today was a very important day for me.

“I’m going.”

“Yes. Please be careful.”

“Yes.”

I wore a modest black suit with a black tie, opened the door, and walked out. In front of the house, Park Muyeol was waiting in front of his car while smoking. Once he spotted me, he dropped the cigarette butt at his feet. “Why are...