"Yahooo!"
Tiamat jumped and threw his hands in the air while Peach looked shocked and took a step back.
"No way!"
— Well, it's clear
— No matter how beautiful a dish is packaged, if it's not edible, then it can't be eaten
— It's a cooking talent show and not a decorating talent show. Princess Peach has entered the wrong contest
— Don't mind, Princess! Your taste is amazing. I tried Da Bomb immediately and my tongue is still tingling from happiness!
— I don't know you, but I think you need to check your taste buds and go to the hospital ASAP.
— Agreed
— Breeze has made a reasonable decision. Respect...
— Don't judge a dish by its appearance... I don't think someone would prove it like this
— o7 your sacrifice at judging those guys will not be forgotten
— o7 have a nice milk
With that, the talent show was concluded.
"We're truly sorry."
As soon as the talent show was wrapped, Miss Misa approached and apologized to Max and Lily. She also brought Princess Peach, the culprit behind Da Bomb, with her.
"Our talent has done a bad prank and endangered our guests. Truly, we apologize."
"Uhh... I am sorry. I didn't know people can't handle such spice."
Princess Peach apologized, her persona couldn't be seen. Tears welled up in the corner of her tears. She was scolded harshly as soon as the stream ended earlier.
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"No, it's not a problem. It was just a bit surprising, but there is no harm." Max raised his hands, troubled by the excessive apology.
He knew the other party had to do that to maintain a good relationship with him, a rising newcomer in the streaming world. On top of that, he knew both were sincere in their apologies. He didn't want to make this into a big problem.
'Thankfully, it's VR World. If it happens in IRL and I am admitted to the hospital, I will definitely ask for compensation.'
He felt like he had become overprotective of Lily. StoneSword's personality must've rubbed on him slightly.
If he was asked why he felt worried about leaving Lily alone, he would answer that his girlfriend seemed like the kind of girl who would follow a stranger if she was given something interesting.
'Well, she stayed with me, an unknown man at that time, for a while because I did something interesting. I kind of understand why her brother becomes so overprotective of her, ignoring the fact he's a siscon.'
In the end, Max spent some time browsing alone in the corner while waiting for Lily. He wanted to talk with Lightning and Tiamat, the boys, but they were still interviewed on the other side of the Lobby after they won the talent show.
***
In Biozone Entertainment's HQ, Mr. Taka closed a screen in front of him and looked at the man before the table.
"How is he? Worth the investment, no?" He asked the mysterious man. "What do you think can increase his worth before the Streamers War? Tell me something."
The man hesitated before answering Mr. Taka. He opened his mouth, and the words coming out were something Mr. Taka had also thought of.
"That's what I planned. Do you think you can get access to the staff?"
"I can." Was what the man's answer. The confidence in his expression and voice elicited a nod from the marketing team manager.
"That's good. Give me the result in a week. This is a hard challenge, but I am counting on you."
The man nodded and left the office afterward. Mr. Taka smiled and watched the man's retreating figure. After he was gone, the marketing team manager leaned back against his chair and sighed.
"Having a subordinate that's too competent in their work is pretty hard." He muttered as he opened a hologram screen.
He called someone, a staff member who had the same competency as the one who had just left his office earlier. The call connected almost immediately.
"How is the matter?"
"It's going pretty smoothly, even with the slight mishap, sir. Bamboo Talent has just contacted us with gratitude. And the offer from that sports brand has increased. They know that $10,000 will not be enough to secure a 'good relationship' with us and Breeze."
"Good. Keep pushing Breeze in the direction where he will gain more popularity, Michael. Our side will launch his promotion soon, so ask him to give a bit of his time on the 14th of this month for a photo shoot."
"Yes, sir. I will relay this matter to him."
"Alright. That's all. Thank you for your hard work."
"It's my job, sir."
The call disconnected after that, and a small curve was formed on Mr. Taka's lips. His golden talent was growing pretty nicely.
'I just need to be careful and steer him in the right direction. If possible, I'd like to get LilyPixel, but StoneSword won't allow that. Let's do what we can do right now. To the best of our abilities.'
Another day passed. The marketing team was just as busy as usual. There was still no rest for them.