The Gang Enters the Game!

Julian can't help but be startled when he sees the gold coin exchange rate. He had heard in the news about the possible fortune and profitability of the game, but seeing the actual numbers left him astonished.

"Five dollars for a gold coin? That's quite a sum. Many people might just quit their jobs and play the game! " Julian exclaimed. Julian's incredulity was understandable; the five-dollar gold piece was an immense sum of money for him at that time, more than many people made in a day's work.

Not dwelling too much on this post, Julian turned his attention to the second post. He read all the benefits one could get for joining one of the promising guilds and quickly realized that the people behind these guilds were not joking around. Julian has no intention of joining any of these guilds, but other people would definitely flock like fireflies to the money and benefits these guilds offer. While male players might be tempted to sign a contract with these guilds, Julian thinks the other way.

" Some people are really quick with their heads; these guilds want to take advantage of people and make money in the game," Julian said as he carefully read the requirements, responsibilities, and burdens one must take after joining these guilds.

After signing the contract, players have to play for at least 10 hours a day and submit the majority of the coins they acquire from the game. They also need to strictly follow the rules set out by the guild, even if it means going against their will or risking being kicked out of the guild without being paid for a single hour of the work they have done. Despite these burdens, Julian could envision many players still seeing the advantages of joining a guild; they are provided with equipment, reputation, and resources to help them gain an edge over other players in the game.

After a few minutes of browsing, Julian exits the New Dawn Online forum and makes a call.

***

Within a certain bathroom, a figure of a beautiful naked woman can be seen enjoying her time in the tub. Her dark hair hangs gracefully over her shoulder, and the warm water cascades down her body as she takes a deep breath and savors the moment, making her huge bust more prominent like a hill covered with a cloud of soap.

Just as she closes her eyes and relaxes her body in the warm embrace of the bathtub, the ring of a phone is heard on the nearby stool. She slowly opens her charming eyes, and her expression changes to one of surprise as she sees the name of the caller. Alisa climbs out of the bathtub, reaches for a towel, and wraps it around her beautiful naked body as she answers the phone.

" Is there anything you need me for, Sir Julian?"

"Yes, you must let everyone know that there will be a meeting this afternoon. "

" I'll let them know. "

" Good. I expect you all to be there. " Julian said as he ended the call.

"..."

Alisa stares at her phone with a question in her mind. "Typically, Sir Julian doesn't call at this hour. "What may be the important issue to be covered in the meeting?" Her beautiful eyes glow with confusion as she tries to guess the reason for his call.

***

In a huge room that was decorated like a resto-bar, there was a woman seated in one of the chairs, and four men could be seen conversing on the couch. The four men were discussing the upcoming meeting, while the woman stayed silent and had a blank expression on her face as she waited for another person.

" Why do you think the boss is calling us at this time? " A black man with a muscular body and long braided black hair asked the other three males in the room a question.

" I don't know either, Balmond. I can only make a guess. " A handsome young man with blue hair replied to the question.

" We could only wait for the boss to know why Francis. Isn't that right, Franklin?" A fat but tall man with a rounded face said as he looked at the person sitting at the corner of the couch.

"..." The handsome man with a thin body didn't reply. Franklin just looked at the fat man and shrugged.

Just as the fat man was about to talk again, they heard the sound of footsteps coming closer to them. Everyone in the room turned around and saw the figure of a handsome young man with blue eyes. His eyes were like a blue jewel that was radiating light in the dimly lit room, captivating everyone who looked at their depth.

" Good. Everyone is here," Julian said as he looked at everyone.

" Boss!"

" Sir!"

" Boss!"

The four guys, including Alisa, stood up to welcome Julian. Julian examined everyone for a second before waving his hand down.

" Sit down. I have something to tell you guys," she said.

Alisa and the other three guys settled into their chairs as Julian began to speak.

" I have decided on the next location of our operation. "

" Where is it, Boss?" The fat man asked with excitement.

" How many are the enemies, Boss?" Francis also asked hastily.

"..." Franklin stayed quiet, but there was a sharp glint in his eyes. while Alisa paid great attention to Julian's words.

"I'm not done yet. You guys should listen first. Ahem. Unlike before, we can move around the area of operation legally. We can make a lot of money and finally make a name for ourselves!" Julian said with a gleam in his eyes.

" What!? Is that true, boss?"

" It's way too good to be true!"

Everyone in the room has different reactions to Julian's words. Some were filled with enthusiasm and hope, while others remained skeptical. Especially Alisa, who had been through similar situations in the past and knew it was often too good to be true.

Julian looked at everyone in the room and understood their reactions. He cleared his throat and continued.

" I understand your confusion, even though it is a rash decision. I decided that our next location of operation is New Dawn Online! " Julian spoke with a firm voice and a spark of enthusiasm in his eyes.

" What!?" Tammy exclaimed in shock.

"New Dawn Online? The new game released by Radiant Link Corporation!?" Francis stated in a voice filled with surprise.

"Are you sure about this, Sir?" Alisa asked with hesitation, not quite believing the words that had just left her boss's mouth.

" It's true. The world of New Dawn Online will be our next area of operation. " Julian confirmed Alisa's question. " As a matter of fact, I have already prepared the virtual helmet that you guys will use to enter the game."

Julian took out a series of boxes and proceeded to open them one by one, revealing several different kinds of virtual helmets. Inside each box were helmets with an array of different colors and designs that glistened in the light.

Everyone's eyes widened with surprise as they saw the helmets that Julian had taken out. As they examined the helmets, Julian continued his speech.

" I'll meet you at the game at 4 p.m. Get ready, and be sure to pick Bravehearts Town as your starter town. " He paused for a moment, allowing everyone to take in the information before continuing. " The game might be the next big thing. That's why I want you to take this seriously."

"Yes, Boss!"

"Understood, Sir!"

" Boss!"

" Affirmative."