(dub) 12 : Intermission: Gamers And Billing Sys... File

Kenji slumped back in his chair, sweating. The loot was great, but his phone buzzed with a notification from his bank: Low Balance Warning.

"Kenji, authorize it!" Hiro screamed. "Malakor is at 2% health! If we stop now, the HSTP will drain us dry for 'Unfinished Quest Penalties'!" (Dub) 12 : Intermission: Gamers and Billing Sys...

Suddenly, Malakor roared, a sound like a grinding server rack. The game froze. A giant, golden hourglass appeared in the center of the screen, followed by a message that chilled Kenji to his core: Kenji slumped back in his chair, sweating

"Guys, I’m literally paying for every hit," Kenji shouted, his confidence wavering. "The Billing System is tracking our moves in real-time!" Kenji slumped back in his chair