“We’re done,” I say.
“Done with what?”
“Morning, Grunt.” “Now deleting: The concept of ‘Payment’ for completed quests.” My eye twitches. – The Guild Core screams joyfully: “Free Download Complete! New Feature Unlocked: ‘Infinite Negative Difficulty.’” Receptionist at the Bottom Tier Guild Free Down...
I did not click download. I did not even breathe on it. But at a Bottom Tier Guild, “do not interrupt” is a dare the universe cannot resist. – The crystal shatters. A holographic pop-up the size of my head materializes: “Congratulations, Receptionist Lina! You have won a FREE ‘Guild Core Detonation’ experience! [OK] [OK] [OK]” There is no “Cancel” button. There is only more OK. 00:00:15 – The floor trembles. A low hum, like a giant tuning fork, vibrates up from the basement. That’s where we keep our “Guild Core”—a glorified potato battery wrapped in duct tape and prayer.
“Morning, Lina,” he says, spinning slowly. “We’re done,” I say
My name is Lina. I am the sole receptionist of the Bottom Tier Guild , affectionately (and accurately) nicknamed “The Dungeon’s Drain.”
And today? The ancient, cobwebbed Request Board finally gave up. New Feature Unlocked: ‘Infinite Negative Difficulty
A blinking red rune appeared above my desk: