That night, a communication device was delivered to Rosé. The shape of the communication device had changed according to the era of possession, and what Rosé received today was in the form of a toy phone.

In this era without railways, telephones had not yet been widely distributed. But toys in the shape of telephones were occasionally sold under the name of ‘Love Transmission,’ and this was exactly that shape.

“… As long as it can communicate, it’s fine.”

Rosé placed the communication device on the dressing table and looked at herself in the mirror. She needed to practice her act before contacting the company.

“Ah… Ah…”

Her voice was melancholy, like that of a person who had experienced all kinds of storms. At the same time, she had to clearly explain the current situation.

After finishing her practice, Rosé pressed the direct line number for the aftersales team on the cup with numbers.

This was also a hotline printed on the back of the possession package for the possessed person.

Doo-doo. Doo-doo…

The dial tone echoed in the quiet room. When she nervously licked her dry lips, someone finally answered.

“Thank you for using Bingye Holdings’ communication service. This is the aftersales team.”

Jessica!

The cheerful voice belonged to Jessica. Rosé spoke with an excited voice.

“Jessica! It’s me, Rosé, Jang Jangmi!”

[Jang Jangmi… Aftersales team Rosé?]

“Yes! That’s me! Jessica!”

[Oh my, what should I do!]

Jessica was shocked and raised her voice. Then, people around her noticed the situation and crowded around Jessica one by one.

A buzzing sound could also be heard through the communication device. Rosé calmed down her excited heart and acted as pitiful as possible.

“You were surprised that I suddenly disappeared, right? I don’t know where to start. I was working overtime alone that day, and there was this possession in front of my desk…”

[Jang Jangmi! Did you voluntarily stay and work even though I told you not to? And it was for the possession of harmful waste that needed to be disposed of!]

Suddenly, Jack’s angry voice came through. Rosé was startled and took off the cup from her ear.

“What is he talking about? Voluntarily? When did I?”

— Tomorrow, the head of the department will be on vacation. I thought it would be good to report before that. It’s urgent, but Rosé is good at organizing, so I’m asking for her help. Okay?

Although it was Jack who assigned the work, why did you say I voluntarily…!

[We have already confirmed everything with the gratitude team through CCTV. We saw Jang Jangmi carrying the package back to her desk!]

“Me? That’s impossible. When I returned to my seat, the package was already on the desk…”

[We couldn’t believe it either, so we watched the CCTV several times, Jang Jangmi! How could you deceive us like that! We only thought that you worked hard!]

Jack ranted as if he were the victim. The manager who had been watching coughed and cleared his throat before calming his breathing.

It seemed like he was trying to cover up his responsibility for making her work late.

Rosé, who had been calm until then, suddenly stood up from her seat in anger. It was a mockery.

“Jack! You clearly told me to submit a bug report to Mr. Milo, the head of the department, that day! Of course, it was because of that report that I worked overtime! Of course, I’m sorry for opening the package out of curiosity, but I thought it had a possession interference program installed in it…!”

[Well, Jang Jangmi. There was no possession interference program installed in that package. It had a sticker that said ‘For Disposal’ on it.]

The manager firmly interrupted Rosé’s words. It was common sense among Bingye Holdings employees that possession interference programs were installed in all disposal materials.

Also, it was common sense that possession interference programs could not be installed in disposal materials like the package.

“Ah…”

Rosé finally realized her mistake and slumped into her chair. This was not a good situation for misunderstandings and scams.

“I’m sorry, sir. I didn’t realize it was a disposal material…”

[Hmmm. Whatever Ms. Jang’s true intentions were, it’s true that the company was lax about managing copies. It’s hard to imagine how it could have been locked in a locker……. Anyway, the deliberation management department was also heavily disciplined for that.]

After letting out a deep sigh, the head of the department spoke again.

[That’s why I’m going to end this case quietly, you know I’m originally going to sue you for damages, but I’m going to end it with a specially recommended resignation.]

“Resignation…?”

[Yes. But as the company admits the mismanagement, we plan to offer a consolation payment to Jang Jangmi as severance pay.]

Rosé’s lips trembled. Jack’s words were nonsense, but the manager’s words were all true. It was her fault for fearlessly entering the waste into Spirit without checking to see if it was a copy for disposal.

“Manager, I’m really sorry for causing trouble.”

Her voice was trembling with tension, despite her previous melancholy acting.

She could accept the recommendation to resign humbly. But she had to make a request.

“I’m sorry to say this, but… Is there no way for me to get out of this transmigration material? You may not believe me, but I really thought it had a possession interference program installed and only inputted it. So can’t you help me one last time?”

[That’s the problem, Jang Jangmi…]

The manager’s cold voice softened. He seemed to feel sorry for her.

[Unfortunately, it was a package that was identified as a copy for disposal because it didn’t have a logout function. There are ways to hack it, but Ms. Jang is the first principle of possession……. So unfortunately, there is no way for the company to log out. I’m sorry.]

Rosé’s face turned pale. Her head was spinning so much that she felt dizzy. After taking a few deep breaths, she was finally able to speak.

“Can’t the development team modify the code? Temporarily opening up some of the principles…”

[It’s impossible. I’m sorry.]

“Impossible…?”

[When we asked the manufacturer, they said that if you climb to the top of the tower, you can make a wish. For now, the only way for Jang Jangmi is to become a hero and conquer the tower from there.]

It was information that she had already confirmed with Elion, but hearing it directly from the manager was different.

Rosé groaned, tearing at her hair. This is how it ends up.

[Employee Jessica wants to say goodbye for the last time, and since you two were so close, you can talk about it in private.]

The manager’s voice became kind, as if he felt very sorry. The communication device was transferred from the manager to Jessica.

Jessica looked around, holding the communication device, and entered an empty meeting room. The door closed with a clicking sound, and Jessica called Rosé.

[Rosé, can you hear me?]

“Yes, Jessica…”

Rosé answered in a voice that sounded like it was about to die out. She felt more disappointed because she believed that the company could help her, even though she had expected this from the beginning.

Moreover, since it was her own mistake, she had no place to vent her anger. She was completely at fault.

Then, Jessica’s muffled voice was heard.

[Rosé, listen to me carefully. Do you remember when Jack went crazy on you at first? That was all the manager’s doing. Even the story about it being captured on CCTV is a lie.]

Rosé’s eyes blinked in surprise. Everything was a lie?

[I might get fired for this, but I can’t stand seeing you unfairly treated like this. The manager decided to quietly wrap up this case. That thing about it being captured on CCTV was spread by a spy from the censorship committee.]

“What do you mean by a spy from the censorship committee?”

[Recently, it was revealed that one of the employees in the censorship management department is a high-ranking member of the transmigration censorship committee. And on the day you disappeared, that person was caught on CCTV breaking into your locker. They even moved the sticker to a place where it couldn’t be seen and scratched the letters strangely.]

“What… I mean, why would that person break into my locker?”

[That’s what I’m saying, Rosé!]

Jessica interrupted Rosé’s question.

[After finding out about that fact, the deputy director went directly to the transmigration headquarters. At that time, everyone was worried about you. There were even conspiracy theories going around. But when the deputy director came back, he said…]

Jessica let out a deep sigh as if she felt dizzy just thinking about it and continued.

[He said to quietly wrap up this case. That’s what’s best for the company.]

“What are you talking about?”

[Each department head received such instructions. I happened to overhear a conversation between the department head and the director, but other employees are misunderstanding Rosé based on a fabricated CCTV footage. I heard from a colleague in the PR team that it was a skillfully manipulated video.]

So, to summarize, Rosé fell into a trap deliberately set up by a spy from the transmigration censorship committee. And the company is trying to cover up the incident for some reason.

[I’m not sure what conversation the vice president had with the transmigration censorship committe, but it’s clear that there are forces intentionally trying to possess Rosé into that world. Be cautious, Rosé.]

“Jessica, can you tell me the name of that employee who is a spy?”

It was when Rosé asked Jessica if she could give her any clues. Suddenly, with a clicking sound, Jack’s voice was heard.

[Are you guys having a good chat?]

[R-Rosé, right. Hey, Since Rosé is connected to the Possession World, she can’t receive severance pay. What do you think about this idea?]

Jessica was startled and quickly changed the subject. Rosé also laughed awkwardly, trying to create a cheerful atmosphere with meaningless laughter.

[I’ll purchase options instead of Rosé. Though it’s a bit disappointing, fortunately, some options are still available.]

[Oh, were you talking about the options? Well, without a starter pack, it would be challenging to play even with the options.]

Ugh, that damn Jack. Judging from the sound coming from the communication device, Jack sat down on a chair.

He must have intended to monitor us with his boss’s approval or something, as he kept interrupting the conversation.

[The severance pay is 300 million won? Wow, I envy you. You get to possess whatever you want for free and even get 300 million won! Where else can you find a company that thinks about the situation of ex-employees who violated the agreement.]

“I really want to kill that bastard…….”

Jack, no, that crazy bastard. He’s a guy who not only forcing others to do their work under the pretext of flattery to their superiors, but also attempting to shift the blame to their subordinates. He even went as far as scheming to implicate innocent colleagues.

Rosé’s fist trembled in the air. She wanted to cross over the communication device right now and break the bastard’s skull, but she had to endure it for now. It shouldn’t be revealed that Jessica told her the truth.

“Wow… 300 million won? Haha… That’s really a grateful thing. I don’t know if I can receive it alive…….”

Behind the forced laughter, one sincere word quietly followed.

300 million won as severance pay. It was an impressive amount. But it was useless if she couldn’t return alive.

If Jessica is right, it might be a good idea to consider purchasing options that would be advantageous for my life as a transmigrated individual.

“Jessica, can you tell me what options are available?”

[Oh, yes! I’ll tell you right now. Rosé.]

While Jack was watching with interest, Jessica pulled out a document from the files she had brought with the communication device that read “List of Available Options for Purchasing ‘Heroes Save Lives with Their Bodies (Waste No. 232)’.”

The single document was filled with only five options.

List of Available Options for Purchasing ‘Heroes Save Lives with Their Bodies (Waste No. 232)’

1. Just a Passing Extra Option
An option for transmigrators who are uncomfortable with attention, allowing them to live peacefully with an extra-like presence throughout the possession period.
Price: KRW 87 million.

2. Sudden Realization of Past Life Option
By suddenly realizing their past life n years after forgetting about the possession, they can increase their harmony rate with the possession world when the possession story starts in earnest.
Price: KRW 110 million.

3. Don’t Think About The Outcome of that Pill Option
All male characters who engage in s*xual relationships can be temporarily made impotent. The duration is set by the possessor.
Price: KRW 300 million.

4. I’m the Only One Who Knows the End of That Game/Book Option
Can receive a text file of the overall synopsis planned by the Creator God. But after possession, be aware that the overall synopsis may change depending on the possessor’s words and actions.
Price: KRW 650 million.

5. K-Authenticity
An option for Korean possessors who can’t live without kimchi, thoroughly ignoring authenticity and consistency in the possession story and spreading Korean culture widely in the world view. They can use familiar Korean proverbs and idioms naturally and use K-nicknames for the protagonist. On the dining table, there are various K-dishes including kimchi stew and seasoned chicken.
Price: KRW 190 million.

[… Is there anything you like?]

After hearing the five options that Jessica whispered, Rosé pressed her temples tightly.

The only option that might be helpful for survival, ‘I’m the only one who knows the end of that game,’ was too expensive for her severance pay.

She didn’t feel that ‘Just a Passing Extra Option’ would allow her to become a hero and she thought that ‘K-Authenticity’ was useless since Elion already provided various Korean dishes. She had already obtained the ‘Sudden Realization of Past Life Option’ from Lian Mora’s will… So, only the ‘Don’t Think About The Outcome of that Pill Option’ remained.

“Jessica, if I don’t buy this option now, will 300 million won be deposited into my account?”

[Oh… That’s right. Rosé.]

Jessica hesitated to answer. Jack interjected with a chuckle.

[The beneficiary is a natural person, not a possessed one. So, the company will be responsible until Jang Jangmi comes out of the possession world. Up to one year.]

“What? Up to one year?”

“That’s right. After one year, if there is no intention to return, the company will donate to the ‘Possession Hospice.’”

The possession hospice was a special hospital that allowed people facing imminent death to live a new life in a time-dilated possession world as much as they wanted. It was too expensive for anyone who wasn’t wealthy to use, but sometimes people in difficult situations were helped by donations. One of the companies that donated the most to possession hospices in Korea was Bingye Holdings. It was ironic to think that the donation money was coming out of the welfare budget for their employees.

[Rosé, what should we do?]

“Ugh…”

Rosé lowered her head and let out a deep sigh.

Returning within three years was already difficult, returning within one year was impossible. In the end, the 300 million won would become money that she couldn’t have. There was only one choice.

“‘Don’t Think About The Outcome of that Pill Option’….”

[Oh, number 3?]

“Yes, number 3…”

Jack’s desperate attempt to hold back his laughter could be heard. Rosé glared fiercely at the communication device and bit her lips.

It was an inevitable decision, but it wasn’t a decision made without any thought. After all, it wasn’t just any world where she could just sit back and relax. If she became pregnant before even climbing the tower, it would be a big problem.

[How many years should we set the option period for?]

Without hesitation, Rosé answered Jessica’s question.

“Please set it for three years.”

Anyway, it was a world where everything would be extinct in three years. There was no point in setting it for longer.

[Yes, Rosé. I’ll tell the manager and get approval. The option will be installed by tomorrow at the latest.]

“Thank you, Jessica.”

[No problem, Rosé. Always take care of yourself.]

Whether Jack was giving Jessica a hint or not, she ended the communication first after the final goodbye. But Rosé couldn’t leave in front of the communication device for a while.

— For now, the only way for Jang Jangmi is to become a hero and conquer the tower is over there.

The manager’s voice spread like a spider web into Rosé’s ears. She finally closed her eyes tightly. The reality she didn’t want to face began to sink in.