The 100th Regression of the Max-Level Player

Chapter 126: Unmanned Café (2)

Despite the scolding, Seo Arin just smiled warmly.

Considering their friendship from working on several projects together, even this chit-chat was enjoyable.

After all, she was the only actor friend who had survived.

But were really amazing, arent we? Surviving until the 8th round.

Thats true.

Apparently, there are only a handful of people left in the entertainment industry who survived.

Did that many die?

Of course! You still dont know? Almost all seniors, juniors, singers, and idols have died. About 70% of celebrities are dead.

Cant be. I didnt think it was that bad

It seems that youve been attending too many funerals that you lost your mind.

Hong Sun-ah clicked her tongue.

So you didnt know this either? Our value has skyrocketed!

Huh? Our value has increased?

The entertainment industry, heavily populated by people in their 20s, was doomed to fail.

But what about the players who survived?

They became elite celebrities, monopolizing public popularity.

This was the current state of the entertainment industry after the cataclysm.

When Hong Sun-ah mentioned this, Seo Arin looked as if she was hearing it for the first time.

Our value has increased, and were more famous than before?

Do you really not know? Havent you searched your name on the internet?

I dont really do ego searching

Try searching now.

Seo Arin did as suggested, albeit reluctantly.

Then she let out an unwittingly dumbfounded voice.

Uh?

There were more articles than she expected.

[The list of the celebrities in their 20s who survived the 8th round: Seo Arin, Hong Sun-ah, Gu Yeon-seung, Jang Bok-chul, and a total of 19 people!]

[In a gloomy situation, leading stars like Seo Arin, Hong Sun-ah, and others, celebrity players! Inquiries from advertisers are pouring in.]

[Jang Bok-chul, who appeared as an extra for 10 years, rises as a star following Seo Arin]

[Jang Bok-chul, a nameless actor player gaining fame, confesses his ideal type is Seo Arin.]

[The advertising value of Seo Arin and other 8th-round surviving players has risen by 2.8 times overall.]

These were articles that came up when searching for Seo Arins name.

She seemed unaware that her name had been mentioned so frequently.

What, what is this? When did my value increase?

As celebrities decreased, advertising revenue increased and our value went up. That Jang Bok-chul mentioned in the articles was a nameless actor, but by surviving the 8th round, he has rapidly gained recognition.

You didnt know about this? Are you lying to me just to tease me?

Seo Arin was genuinely startled and waved her hands.

No, no. I really didnt know. I havent been on the internet for a while

Even if you didnt go online, someone from the management or the company must have mentioned it.

Manager

Seo Arin thought of An Sang-cheol, then shook her head.

No one told me anything

How could there be so many articles and no one said a word? Who is the head of your agency, exactly?

Although it is not an official agency, the representative of the company that provides support is Ma Kyung-rok

She hadnt heard anything from him either.

Seo Arin shook her head with a bitter expression.

No one told me. What the situation is like now.

Ha, can you believe it? A celebrity doesnt even know her own value.

Seo Arin looked at Hong Sun-ah who was sighing.

Somehow, she seemed to be smiling. Was it just her imagination?

You should quit your company quickly. What a bunch of assholes, keeping information so tightly sealed just to suck up the signing bonus.

The articles about the value increase were published 3 months ago. So they knew for at least 3 months but kept their mouths shut. How could they do that?

Its hard to say this, but you didnt mention it either. You didnt contact me for months and suddenly called today.

Hey! I thought you knew! Who doesnt look at internet articles? Especially a celebrity!

Seo Arin became speechless.

She regretted bringing it up, having not gained anything in return.

Ive been busy. You know how dangerous the world has become, so Ive been avoiding all contact for a while

Ugh, really! So dumb, so dumb!

Hong Sun-ah, who had been harsh the entire time suddenly offered a favor.

Why not come to our company? Our CEO treats us really well. You, Arin, would definitely receive good treatment. You have some reputation among the new actors.

No, its okay. Whats the use of moving now? Theres still time left on my contract.

Break that damn contract. Should I talk to our CEO? I bet hed even pay the penalty for you.

Its okay, I dont like moving around like a migratory bird.

Hong Sun-ahs eyes suddenly turned cold.

Are you saying that for me to hear?

Huh? What do you mean?

Never mind. Anyway, its a shame. It would be nice to work at the same company.

What work? The life of a celebrity is practically over. Even in the next round, we cant guarantee survival, let alone long-term projects like dramas.

You only know one thing but not the other. Why would there be no work? Just landing a decent ad can earn you the equivalent of 10 years of an average office workers salary. Not just ads, right? Even if you cant film dramas or movies, you can still appear in variety shows and various programs.

It made sense when she thought about it.

But didnt your company bloc even those job opportunities? You didnt even work properly since the cataclysm!

Seo Arin nodded cautiously, fearing she might get scolded.

Uh-huh

Sure enough, she was right, Hong Sun-ah slapped her forehead in response.

Really, that company is no good. What kind of stupid place did you join

Sun-ah, even so, thats a bit harsh

Lets go!

Huh?

Out of nowhere, Hong Sun-ah stood up, grabbed Seo Arins wrist, and pulled her.

Ill introduce you to someone, so lets go.

Who?

There is someone who will save you from this mess!

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