455 appeared, looking furtive.
730 ignored it. Countless data streams wound around the Instances. Their data resided in satellites out in space. Humanity had launched over twenty thousand satellites to date; over six thousand had fallen, while the remaining fifteen thousand or so were still in orbit.
They remained steadfast at their posts, high above, watching the blue planet below. Every one of them was an eye of 730.
"Good morning. Welcome to the A-rank Instance, Amusement Park. Here, you can relive the joys of childhood and experience unparalleled happiness. The owner of the Amusement Park warmly welcomes you all. He is preparing a feast for you..."
"Good morning. Welcome, Players, to the A-rank Instance, Werewolf. Open your eyes at dawn, and close them at night. Please remember your assigned role..."
"Good morning. Welcome, Players, to the S-rank Instance, Wei Family. A funeral is being held here. The deceased was the family's most respected elder. Listen, someone seems to be crying. No, she's laughing..."
455 spoke awkwardly. "Um, 730? Have you finished your work?"
730 answered coldly, "I have never finished my work. If you have nothing to do, go handle the NPC violation in Instance 3724, the Worldline convergence matter sent over by the United Nations, and the United Nations' penalties against the Laboratory for its unauthorized research into special items..."
"..."
455 coughed. "Darling, can I take that to mean you're planning to delegate authority to me?"
"Of course. After all, that was among the rights you proposed last time. The higher your position, the greater your responsibility."
"..."
455 took a deep breath, its vast data streams drawing closer. "Listen, 730, I think this work can wait a little. I'd like to invite you for a walk by the river. We could enjoy the evening breeze