Chapter 7

"Hey, you! Do you understand what you've done...?"

Suda, the CEO of Black Dog Guild, approached with a demonic expression. Even though I had steeled myself, the sound of his voice made my stomach ache. It seemed my spirit was more weakened than I thought.

Years of following his orders had thoroughly ingrained the mentality of a corporate slave in me. Thanks to my conversation with Adachi earlier, I could view myself objectively. If I hadn't talked to him, I might have surrendered by now.

"Because of your broadcast, the company's reputation has plummeted! How are you going to take responsibility for this?"

Suda yelled, his face turning red. This kind of behavior was a daily occurrence in our guild. While his management skills were lacking, he was adept at controlling employees through fear.

He had a real talent for running a black company. Because of this, I was both physically and mentally drained. I owed him a lot, but... this path leads to ruin. From now on, I want to live for myself.

"...Soon, the other employees will be here. I'll tear you apart in front of them. Be prepared."

Suda smiled nastily. He definitely enjoyed scolding people. He always claimed he did it for our own good, but that was a lie. He was a piece of trash who enjoyed tormenting those who couldn't fight back. I'm glad I woke up to this.

...But even so, my stomach ached and my legs trembled when I faced him. At this rate, I doubted I could argue back effectively. As I was thinking about what to do, my smartphone vibrated.

"Huh?"

I discreetly checked my phone to avoid being noticed by Suda. A message from Adachi, whom I had just talked to, had arrived. What was going on?

"You're probably still scared of Suda, right? When that happens, just think, 'But I can take him out in an instant.' Then you won't be afraid anymore."

...I see.

Suda used to be an explorer, so he was stronger than the average person, but he hadn't been to the dungeon in a long time. I was probably stronger now.

Looking closely, Suda's movements were full of openings, not those of a warrior. If I closed the distance in 0.2 seconds and punched his heart... yeah, I could kill him in a second.

Hmm? Thinking about it this way, I'm not scared anymore. A Tyrant Dragon is much scarier. Before, I was afraid of being fired, but now I don't mind quitting. There's nothing to be afraid of.

I can do this.

With the resolve to fight, I secretly operated my smartphone. Once I did this, there was no turning back.

"Alright... with this many people, it's good. Tanaka... let's start."

When about ten employees gathered, Suda came in front of me with an evil smile. He was definitely enjoying this.

"Go on, Tanaka, tell everyone what you did. Make it clear to the other employees!"

Suda said in a voice that shook the office. This was his usual routine. First, he made the employee explain, planting a sense of guilt. Then, after letting them speak, he would interrupt, silence them, and take control of the conversation.

Once that happened, the employee would shrink back and be unable to speak. He was truly a despicable person. The other employees looked grim, probably remembering their own experiences. I would have had the same expression in the past.

"By making a mistake in the broadcast settings and leaking the content of our work to the outside, it was my fault. I apologize."

Suda's face twisted into a creepy smile.

He was probably imagining how he would break my spirit.

In the past, things might have gone according to his plan, but not today.

"But that's all. The bad reputation of Black Dog Guild on the internet is all your fault. I have nothing to do with it."

"...What did you just say?"

Suda, surprised, turned red as he realized his words had been denied.

"'I have nothing to do with it'?! Who do you think you are?!"

Suda, enraged, kicked a nearby trash can. The garbage scattered, and the employees trembled.

"Even you must understand that this guild is a black company, right? It's just that the truth has come to light. If it was something we didn't do, it would be my fault, but it's just the truth. And you're the one who allowed it to happen."

"Black company? No way! I give you the minimum wage and a day off every month! Who else would hire scum like you that no other guild would take?!"

His black company catchphrases flowed out like water. I couldn't help but laugh a little inside. How many people would think, 'This guild is pretty decent,' after hearing those words? I'd like to take a survey.

"You're the one who's skimming the wages. And the days off are below the explorer labor standards. Do you think we don't notice?"

"Ugh... That's fine! I do government work too! In other words, I am the government!"

Ah, this is hopeless.

This guild is completely black. The other employees are also put off. They'll probably quit soon.

...Well, I've gotten everything out, so it's time to reveal the truth. I don't want to hear his noisy voice any longer.

"Suda, it's a shame. We've been colleagues for a long time."

"What... What are you talking about..."

I took out my smartphone and showed him the screen.

There were a lot of comments streaming by...

"Haha, more black company quotes!"

"The dark side of Japan"

"This is a police matter now"

"Too much excitement"

"It's been a while since a festival like this"

"Hey, CEO, are you watching?"

"How do you feel? How do you feel?"

"Bankruptcy is certain"

"Smart. Now the CEO can't talk his way out of it"

"Thanks for the RTA (Real-Time Adventure) for quitting"

"Feeling a great sense of unity"

"Will I no longer be a corporate slave... even though my eye bags are cute?"

"I might quit too..."

"What... What is this...!"

Suda's face turned pale as he finally understood his situation.

"Recent drones are really advanced, Suda. They even have a camouflage mode. Thanks to that, I could broadcast this without being noticed."

I operated my smartphone to reveal the drone that had been hidden until now. Yes, I had been broadcasting the entire scene on DTube. Thanks to my broadcast accident, the number of subscribers to the Black Dog Guild channel had exploded. Viewers must have gathered quickly.

"Ugh, this... This is ridiculous...!"

"Give up, Suda. It's time to pay the piper."

I said this to Suda, who was trembling with anger.

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