Please Do Your Debauchery After You Die - Chapter 274

Episode 274: Labor Improvement

First, I sent Lucy back and briefly inquired about Bluebee.

The way he shrugged his shoulders, as if claiming innocence, was incredibly infuriating.

Bluebee: [As promised back then, I don’t have any particular interest in approaching first. But I can’t stop anyone from coming to me.]

“……”

It’s a justified point, so I couldn’t refute it.

In the end, I had no choice but to ask him to be more cautious if something like this happens again.

Bluebee: [I really don’t get it. Why is a talented streamer like you so attached to Lucy?]

Ignoring Bluebee’s Discord message, I left the place.

In fact, I knew rationally.

When it comes to broadcasting talent, Lucy isn’t that great of a streamer.

But does a successful streamer really need to have a massive audience and earn as much as a company’s salary every month to be recognized?

I wanted to argue against that.

Even if she doesn’t have public popularity, she could be someone’s ‘favorite’ and a precious streamer.

– Now, only Miho is left, haha.

– Ah… it ended way too quickly, is this the class of a wicked slave owner?

– Honestly, it can’t be helped. Seoa has been managing the company so well that even with just seven people, we were able to thrive during Purge Day’s three pit event and the vehicle auction.

It could be said that the smooth suppression of the rebellion was an expected outcome.

Our company’s labor conditions are harsh, but I, as the leader, am delivering results.

If work were only difficult and the results terrible, the company would have been turned upside down a long time ago.

Even if the streamers don’t move, fandoms would lose their vigor and the viewers would leave.

“It feels a bit self-congratulatory, but maintaining a presence among popular companies is no easy feat.”

Not only the viewers but also the streamers recognize this ability of mine, so they have endured and worked hard despite the harsh schedule.

The more successful the company becomes, the larger the supporting fandom will grow, and I believed that would eventually pay off as a return.

“However, if we have a problem right now…”

It was the serious bias in our company’s fandom.

Almost 70-80% was concentrated on me.

In fact, this was a natural outcome.

I was always leading the game, so naturally, the shifting viewers would congregate on my broadcasts…

But this was not right.

I felt like they were receiving only about half of the compensation compared to the effort the company staff were putting in.

For now, everyone is motivated, but ultimately, as time passes, they will inevitably lose strength.

Who can find the motivation if they don’t receive fair compensation?

Actually, I had been considering this part too.

“Operating like Wangko is the right answer. That way, the company staff can receive the rewards.”

I could start streaming around 7 or 8 PM while having the staff stream early in the morning.

Then the company fandom would naturally be distributed to the staff to some extent.

“But we couldn’t do that. Lack of fandom size was part of it, and honestly, I was a little selfish…”

The rising stock price of Pangea TV in January was so sweet that I wanted to obtain even a bit more significant income.

And I had a somewhat complacent thought that I could take care of the staff’s rewards starting from mid-February.

Was it about a week ago?

It was Miho who pointed this out to me.

Being the eldest in the crew, and since Lucy and Mayo were the types to suffer in silence rather than bring up difficult topics, she probably stepped up as a representative.

Ah! Of course, we talked separately through private contact.

Having these discussions publicly could hurt my leadership reputation.

Miho’s demeanor was quite polite, almost cautious, which made me feel guilty.

So, we shared a heartfelt conversation and opened up about a lot.

As I did, I inadvertently realized something.

Perhaps the Bluebee from before my regression is not the current ‘me’.

Of course, I can’t claim they’re entirely the same, but I couldn’t deny that I had monopolized most of the resources within the crew.

“Is there any way to reduce working hours a little? That way, each person could roam the servers, manage their own broadcasts, or take care of their personal streams.”

“……”

Miho’s point was spot-on.

So I reflected and immediately modified my plans.

Let’s move up the timing of the rewards.

However, for the sake of the bigger picture, I needed to stick to the current system until we reached the arena content.

Still, I consulted with Miho and devised today’s plans.

Oh, of course, I was unaware of this escape plan and it was entirely thought up by Miho and the staff.

I expected a simple strike, but I didn’t anticipate calling in the reporters from Jidaegi.

That shows how thirsty the staff were for content.

“I’ve only done building or mining every day, so it’s understandable.”

People say that the more successful you become, the more humble you should be and watch over those below you. I feel like I’ve learned a lot from this incident.

Yes, now it’s time to finish things.

Finally, at Akatsuki, the WWE unfolded, following the predetermined script with Miho.

Carefully addressing the staff’s accumulated grievances while I listened earnestly.

The chat room quickly turned into a hubbub of debates.

Generally, the opinion that our company’s growth is the priority was prevalent, with praise for my efforts, but the opinions of the viewers only wanted dopamine and paid no attention to the hardships of individual streamers.

It wasn’t really a consensus worth considering.

Regardless, I promised at that moment.

Once this arena is safely finished, I would provide better working conditions and benefits for the staff.

The viewers mischievously remarked it was crocodile tears to prevent an immediate strike, but I was serious.

The staff couldn’t keep sacrificing indefinitely.

“Then I believe you will uphold the current contract, Master.”

“Oh ho! Are you doubting the words of the leader? That’s why I called in the Jidaegi reporter!”

“Alright, then I’ll take a picture. Please hold the contract up in the middle, and everyone say cheese, snap snap!”

After returning to V-City with Miho, I took a confirmation photo with everyone with the contract in between.

This was a declaration of my determination to walk a distinctly different path from Bluebee.

If the Jidaegi reporter is involved, today’s events will reach every corner of Lena World.

“No matter what, I must keep my promise to give Mayo the company’s first myth-grade equipment.”

“……”

Ugh! What an annoying guy.

Still, it was a good opportunity.

I hadn’t known how much fatigue and what grievances had accumulated because everyone had been silent.

It must have been tough for them to bring up their struggles with our company doing so well.

What if the schedule was adjusted because of a comment from me, and afterward the company’s performance dropped?

Guilt aside, angry fandoms wouldn’t stay quiet.

If I had some leverage, I might have a bit of confidence, but since our company is filled with Hako streamers, it’s hard to expect that kind of boldness.

“Thank goodness Miho stepped up. From now on, we’ve decided to increase communication on such matters.”

I had never thought we could go this far with such a small number of people.

Let’s just win the first round of the arena, no matter what.

This was the big picture I had envisioned at the start.

I wrote the contract in advance and made various promises, but ultimately the big picture remained unchanged.

“After claiming the honor of being the first company to win the arena, I must also let go of Lena World to some extent. While naturally recommending rewards to the staff.”

Although a boss monster raid content would appear at the end of the server, by that time, the excitement for Lena World would have cooled considerably.

The access rates of the major streamers on the server had also dropped significantly.

“And I need to think about the Destruction Battle too. There’s plenty to do even after Lena World.”

Preparation for the future must begin not when it’s close but well in advance.

The future of Pangea TV’s virtual panel.

And the path our V-Live Crew must take.

“I need to think a bit more about Lena World 2. As for the future Macau-Talk server…”

The endless worries tangled my mind.

In times like this, it’s best to move simply and mindlessly.

“According to the contract, since everyone hasn’t filled the working hours for today, additional overtime is planned until midnight.”

“Ah, come on, wasn’t today supposed to be a pass?”

“Master, I will work until dawn, regardless.”

“Roshi, please just go home early.”

“This is discrimination! It’s discrimination!”

Today was another noisy day at V-Live Company.