I Have Supported My Favorite Character for 10 Years

8. You cannot expose skin.

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＜Patron’s Signature Secretary＞

[Hermanon]

Azel now had a secretary. Not just any secretary, but a ‘Patron’s Signature Secretary’, employed by her patron.

The ‘Patron’s Signature Secretary’, having received special training in the high heavens, was the one to guide her.

Among the secretaries, the special S-class secretary, was Hermanon.

Showing Azel the ropes, Hermanon adjusted her glasses and began.

“Azel, the world isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. Business is the only answer.”

“…Wait, what? But…I have no idea what that’s all about.”

Despite her confusion, Azel’s question was met with a firm reply.

“Even if you don’t know now, you must start learning this instant! Conducting business, earning money, and growing stronger are paramount to repay your patron when the time comes!”

Azel, growing exponentially through the sponsorship of her patron, had considerably high chances of becoming a bigger benefactor.

Yet, she felt that what she had given back so far was insufficient compared to what she’d received.

Hermanon’s answer to her concern was straightforward – ‘You need to do business!’

“Doing business does not simply mean earning money and paying back your patron. It signifies something more.”

“Huh?”

“It’s about interacting with others, expanding your influence! This will enable you to serve your patron via both influence and wealth!”

Azel found it challenging to grasp Hermanon’s words. After all, she was no more than a 15-year-old girl.

Furthermore, Hermanon’s unique assertive and charismatic speech was somewhat intimidating.

However, she nevertheless had to listen.

─ This secretary has been personally employed by the patron [Jeoyurori Joa] – Vennon God

─ The function of this secretary is to assist [Azel] according to the demands of the patron [Jeoyurori Joa] – Vennon God

─ The contract with this secretary remains valid until the patron [Jeoyurori Joa] specifies its termination – Vennon God

The fact that Vennon God assured that the secretary was a character provided by ‘Joa’, the patron, meant that adhering to the secretary’s instructions was akin to following ‘Joa’s’ principles. So, Azel listened intently and took all her notes diligently.

“So then, what is influence? It’s a crucial aspect, Azel. Are you listening?”

“Yes, of course!”

“If you manage to exercise influence, you can secure regional support…!”

In the midst of Hermanon’s enthusiastic explanation,

Buzz–

Buzz–

Her ID card buzzed.

“Excuse me…this is an important message.”

After checking her ID card, Hermanon snapped her mouth shut and nodded her head.

She then knelt respectfully.

“Before we move onto influence, allow me to disseminate the teachings of our patron. This is of greater importance.”

Upon hearing Hermanon’s words, Azel’s eyes widened.

Teachings imparted directly by the patron, ‘Joa’, through the secretary.

Just how profound could this guidance be?

Azel too rose from her seat and knelt. Both of them sat, facing each other while on their knees.

Ermahnon maintained a devout demeanor.

“Our sacred patron, the [Goyuro, Lord Joa] patron said this.”

Soon, as if it were a sacred object, she elevated the status card with both hands.

“Skin exposure is absolutely a no-no. You must cover up thoroughly.”

“Skin exposure is absolutely a no-no. You must cover up thoroughly.”

As Ermahnon read and paused, Azel followed along. Together, they read through the message.

“Even in summer, you must cover up entirely, no matter what. If not, those men will look at my daughter lasciviously. You know what happens then? Immediate termination. And about money management, be thorough. Since my daughter will be starting a business there and become a big shot, I will give the orders…”

Ermahnon’s recitation continued until she had read all Lord Joa’s messages.

It was only after reading all his messages that Ermahnon lowered her hands.

She clasped her hands politely and murmured softly.

“I will comply.”

“I will comply.”

Ermahnon, who had finished praying, spoke in a confident voice.

“Did you hear that?! Indeed, even our Patron knew the importance of business!”

“A….I will comply!”

***

＜Vernon Aka Gallery＞

[Damn, it’s just a scam]

[Can’t we report this?]

[I don’t care as long as I’m not the one to do it]

[It’s disgusting how the word ‘new’ is attached to it. Lol]

[Did you see the number of patrons decreasing every year on March 1st? Lol]

[Wow, this month’s CG is awesome]

[If you’ve done your daughter with your own daughter, you’re awesome. Lol]

[Information) Let’s learn about the Vernon Aka worldview]

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＜Conceptual Post＞

[Vernon Aka’s theory of alien abduction]

Quick conclusion, Vernon Aka is a game that looks like a portal taking people to another dimension or abducting them.

I’ll explain the reason below.

(Patreon Ranking Chart)

As you may know, Vernon Aka was once number one in Patreon ranking.

At the peak, nearly fifty thousand due to the number of patrons.

However, there are several suspicious elements to believe that after a few years, due to the game not being released, the patrons canceled the sponsorship.

(Chart of patrons1)

First of all, when you look at the number of patrons chart, it falls and rises gently.

But as you see, there’s a sudden decline at some point.

When is it? March 1st.

(Sponsor Count Chart 2)

As seen in the chart, the number plummets by thousands every March 1st. It’s not simply a thousand, but looking at the third year, 8,000 disappear at once. Why would this happen? Subscriptions are in one-month cycle. Even with such a drop, it should decrease monthly, but it’s odd that it dramatically drops only in March, right?

(Vernon Aka gallery picture)

That’s not all. Every February, the gallery is always booming. There is much talk about newcomers pouring in, with newcomers coming in steady waves.

Launching ‘One month left!’, ‘Only a month remains?’ kind of strategy.

What’s March 1st? It’s the entrance ceremony. Isn’t it March 2nd? Because of March 1st Movement in our country, it’s March 1st in Vernon Aka as they don’t have March 1st Movement there.

So, when your favorite character enrolls at Vernon Aka Academy? Sponsors are taken to Vernon Aka, in other words, they are kidnapped to another world ㅇㅇㅇ

So what is this?

JOHNBEO

Let’s go to another world~~~

Three-line summary

1. Johnbeo

2. Is the answer.

3. Let’s go to another world.

┗ 5-tier subscription for the 3rd year. I think I’ll have to wait for our Mary for 10 more years ㄷㄷ

┗ Farmㅋㅋ

┗ It’s seriously persuading?ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

┗ Isn’t your life so depressing that you’re looking for another world for persuasion?

┗ Why is this guy suddenly chattering?

┗ This bastard has canceled his subscription ㅅㄱ ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

“I don’t know about its persuasive power, but I wish it was true.”

But isn’t it a final goodbye to your family when you get there?

I don’t like this.

Yet, if I see my daughters-

How wonderful would it be if I could vividly see Jenna and Azel? Sigh deeply. Full-on otaku delusions ON.

Anyway, this theory says that you are summoned when you become an adult and enroll at Vernon Aka Academy.

That means, with Jenna and Azel calling me ‘Joe oppa~’, ‘Mr. Joe~’….

The corners of my mouth ascended a bit.

“Ah, what’s the point.”

Immersing too much isn’t good for mental health. Whether it’s another world or a delusion, one should live satisfied with reality.

Admittedly, it is funny to have such thoughts while living as a hikikomori otaku.

Anyway, these kinds of delusional posts appear because the game is not released yet.

I wish the game comes out fast. Then I can cancel all the curses so far and start praying right away.

While aimlessly browsing through the pages of Vernon Aka Metriyon,

There was a knock on the door.

Knock knock─

Is it time for dinner already?

“Yes.”

“Hun! Are you not coming out to eat again?!”

“I will eat.”

As I respond and open the door to leave, my mother quickly scans my room from the outside.

“When are you going to clean your room, huh? You know your aunt is coming over.”

“I’ll clean it myself.”

What a disgrace it would be if the neighborhood kid’s room was messy. I wonder what she would think if she saw all of my Otaku figures in my room.

I casually attempt to end the conversation and head downstairs for dinner, but my mother continues to badger from behind.

“What do you plan to become acting like this?! You can’t even clean your room…”

“Do I necessarily have to become something?”

“Just because your father is doing well now doesn’t mean he always will. You never know what can happen. If the business your father spent his life building falls apart…”

Descending the stairs, I sulkily respond.

“The fortune teller did say that money would come naturally to me.”

“That may be true, but just because your fate is supposedly good doesn’t mean you can just play and depend on it. Even if heaven wants to help, it wouldn’t! If you’re going to keep acting like this, you might as well go to the military.”

Even though I sniped at my mother’s past words, it didn’t make much of a difference.

There’s no need to argue.

“Okay, okay, I understand.”

Should I go to the military sooner?

Perhaps that could be a better option. My father did say that the military is an absolute necessity for my public reputation.

Even if I were exempt due to health issues, I was told to join the active duty anyway.

I should get this task over as soon as possible.

“Ugh… I wonder when Yun will grow up… Maybe he needs a stint in the military…”

With half an ear, I disregarded my mother’s mumbling.

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.

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And so, I was enlisted.

Would I be discharged sooner, or would the release of Vernon Aka come sooner?