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“Oh, oh! One more thing!” Spectatorie’s voice rings out once again, before anyone could do anything.
People pause and look up at the ceiling.
“While you all have been here, I haven’t been sitting idly! I ventured to increase my understanding of your world. And now, that makes it possible for a new guest!”
“What does that even mean…”
“It’s suitable timing, so please welcome Baekho, the white tiger, (who had to be delayed because he’s a mysterious little shit!)” A pitiful confetti sprang out, then quickly dissolved.
A seat appeared in between Jeokho and Eunho, in which Baekho was already there. Baekho simply nodded at the room.
“Okay, okay, now you guys are released for real! Have fun!”
Eunho turned to his brother, “Baekho? Do you know what’s going on?”
“I do” he does not elaborate. But Eunho has come to expect this behavior from his brother in this time, so he turns to the more important issue.
“Euishin” there’s a strange tension in the air as no one quite knows how to approach what was just seen. …It seems there is also a space isolating the people around Euishin. She was serious when she said she didn’t want people to harass Euishin, he supposes.
"You're from another world?” Ah, Daeseok's bluntness may at least get the conversation going.
“...Yes. I am” Euishin’s face is blank.
“That’s! Really cool! Do you think you could tell us about it?” Sauem asks excitedly. It seems he’s trying to keep things lighthearted. As well as being genuinely interested.
Euishin blinks, “It’s really not all that different…”
“But, it’s interesting because it’s yours!” Yuri adds smoothly.
“Yeah, it’s a break, isn’t it? Let’s relax a bit” Sanghee forcibly calms herself down, while holding on to her brother.
Yes, this is all very new. It seems they have plenty of time, after all. And no one will be forgetting anything of what they learned any time soon. Calming Euishin should be the priority.
A silent collective agreement settles over the group, to focus on Euishin’s mental health for this break. There will be time to talk later.
They keep their curiosities under control, and lightly chat while waiting for the next viewing.
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“If he played this world as a game, does this mean he knows the future?” an association employee pipes up.
An uneasy silence.
The area we are currently in is one where most of the professionals are. Those of the association, and major teams.
“What matters is that he’s a minor and should not be exploited for this ability” a member of the Red Lions said with a sharp edge in her voice.
“But he’s not really a minor, now is he? And that knowledge is huge” the employee gives a side eye to the woman who just talked.
“And, we’ll get that information without harassing him. That is what the screen is supposed to show us, no?” Hong Gyubin firmly put his foot down.
“But-”
“No buts. Minor or not, he is also to be respected as a human and player. Not a tool.”
No more protests were made after that. If Gyubin wasn’t already so firm, Jared, Je-in, and Bangyeol make their support clear.
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About ten minutes pass like this.
“Alrighty everyone! It would be nice to give you a longer break, but we’ve got a loooot to get through and I'm sure you all would love to get out of here sooner than later. So please return to your seat, buckle up, and let’s start again!”