chapter 93 ethan disdain on white collar

Ethan's Realization – The Coming Storm

As Ethan sat there, the numbers still running through his head, another memory surfaced.

> Ethan (thinking): "After Level 3… Forest Wisher Hell Mode was cleared… then Evolution 1 started."

He clenched his fist, recalling the madness that followed.

The world of Eldoria changed overnight.

Until that moment, most of the players had been gamers, hardcore grinders, and veterans who lived for the thrill of adventure.

But the moment Evolution 1 began, everything changed.

That was when the real world started noticing.

All the white-collar workers, corporate drones, and elites who had once mocked gamers suddenly flooded into Eldoria like mindless cattle.

The reason?

Because after Evolution 1, real-world contracts became binding in-game.

Corporations, investment firms, and private companies began forcing employees to sign contracts inside Eldoria.

And once they did…

> They lost everything.

They thought they were joining a game for fun.

They thought they could just "play casually."

They were wrong.

Because in reality, they became wage slaves inside the game, worse than NPCs.

Their lives were dictated by their corporate overlords, forced to work as laborers, miners, and even cannon fodder in wars for guilds controlled by the elite.

They signed away their freedom without knowing it, thinking it was "just a game."

Ethan remembered it all.

The once-proud business executives, managers, and professionals, who used to look down on gamers, were suddenly at the mercy of the same players they had mocked.

They became the lowest-class workers in Eldoria.

> Ethan (thinking): "They called it a 'second chance'—an 'opportunity' to earn more money in the virtual world. But all they got was a collar around their necks."

Many couldn't leave the game.

Many couldn't even log out without permission.

Many became expendable assets for guild wars and dungeon raids, forced to fight and die while the real guild leaders reaped the rewards.

And when they tried to resist?

> They were punished.

Killed.

Trapped.

Stripped of everything.

Ethan had witnessed it all in his previous life.

And now, Stella was right in front of him.

She was exactly the kind of person who would get trapped when Evolution 1 started.

A corporate worker.

Underpaid.

Stressed.

If she got lured in by the promise of "easy money," she would sign a contract, thinking it was just another job.

And then she'd end up no better than a slave.

> Ethan (thinking): "I have to protect her. I can't let her become one of them."

His eyes darkened.

He needed to prepare before Evolution 1 hit.

He needed to secure more gold.

He needed to build a power base.

And most importantly—

He needed to keep Stella away from Eldoria.

Because once she stepped into that world, there would be no turning back.

A Tempting Offer – The Corporate Invasion Begins

Stella sighed, rubbing her temples as she looked at her work monitor. Ethan, sitting across from her, observed her carefully. He was still processing the cruel reality of what was about to happen when she suddenly spoke.

"You know, a few companies are trying to join Eldoria."

Ethan's sharp gaze snapped to her.

> Ethan (thinking): It's starting…

She continued, oblivious to the danger hidden behind her words.

"Our company isn't really interested in that whole thing. Management thinks it's a waste of time." She sighed, stretching her arms. "But I heard some other companies are already making big moves."

Ethan's grip on his knee tightened.

"Moves?" he asked, keeping his tone casual.

Stella nodded, her face lighting up with curiosity.

"Yeah! I heard some companies are actually paying employees double if they agree to work inside Eldoria. Can you believe that?"

She scoffed. "Double the salary just for playing a game? Sounds like a dream, right?"

Ethan didn't respond immediately. His mind was racing.

> Ethan (thinking): They're baiting them in with money first. The same tactic they used before.

First, they offer high salaries to lure workers into the game.

Then, they slowly introduce contracts that bind their in-game assets, time, and labor.

By the time employees realize they're trapped, it's too late.

Stella kept talking, completely unaware of the storm forming inside Ethan's mind.

"Honestly, I was thinking… If I ever get sick of this job, maybe I should try it? If they're doubling salaries, I could make 10K credits easily every month."

She laughed lightly, but Ethan remained dead silent.

> Ethan (thinking): No. You can't. You don't understand what you're walking into.

His mind flashed back to his previous life—

The people who thought the same way she did.

The ones who signed up for "easy money"—

Only to become nothing more than tools inside Eldoria.

Slaves to the corporations that controlled them.

"Ethan?" Stella tilted her head, noticing his silence. "What do you think?"

Ethan slowly exhaled, controlling his emotions.

Then, he looked her straight in the eyes and said—

"Don't do it."

His voice was calm. Firm.

For a moment, Stella blinked, confused.

"Huh? Why not? It's just a game job, right?"

Ethan forced a smile, shaking his head.

"It's not that simple."

He leaned forward slightly, lowering his voice.

"Stella… don't trust those companies. I've seen what happens to people who take that deal. It's not worth it."

She frowned, sensing the serious tone in his voice.

"What do you mean?"

Ethan exhaled again. He couldn't tell her everything—not yet.

Instead, he simply said—

"Just trust me on this. Stay away from Eldoria."

Stella looked at him for a long moment.

She didn't know why, but…

Something about his expression—

The cold certainty in his eyes—

Sent a chill down her spine.

Stella looked at Ethan for a long moment, her playful expression fading slightly. She could tell he wasn't joking. His words weren't just a casual warning—they carried weight, as if he had seen something terrible that she couldn't even imagine.

After a brief pause, she nodded.

"Okay, okay. I get it." She forced a small smile. "I'll be careful."

But Ethan didn't look convinced.

She sighed and crossed her arms. "You're acting like I'm about to walk into a trap or something."

Ethan didn't answer immediately. He simply looked at her, his sharp gaze unwavering.

"Just remember my words," he finally said. "If those companies ever come knocking… don't sign anything without telling me first."

Stella raised an eyebrow. "You sound like my overprotective brother."

Ethan smirked. "Maybe I do. But trust me, it's better to be cautious."

She stared at him for another moment before exhaling in defeat. "Fine, fine. If something like that happens, I'll ask you first. Happy?"

Ethan nodded, but in his heart, he knew this was only the beginning.

The corporate invasion of Eldoria had already started.

And if he wasn't careful—

Stella might get caught in it.

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