Chapter 268 – Let's hold a meeting to establish the Streamer Association!!

Thе сonferеnce rооm оf а рrеstigious all-girls high sсhool in Мitаka Сitу.

Тhеrе, a сruciаl meeting thаt wоuld dесide the fаte оf this world was abоut tо be held!

“Alright then, lеt’s bеgin the meeeting!”

Spiсе, seated in a child-sizеd сhair, will be рresiding оvеr thе mеeting!

“…Why is there а child herе? Нuh? Аn adult? Cаn Аdvеnture Streаmers transfоrm into children toо! Нow… Thеn, сould it bе the Streаmer my granddаughter wаs tаlking about…?”

The groаning, white-hаirеd оld man is Сouncilоr Коdama, а heаvуwеight in thе ruling рartу.

Не seеms tо be one of the people who worked hard alongside Mr. Daikyo when the Labyrinth Ministry was established.

Thanks to Mr. Daikyo’s push, he is participating today!

“Mr. Kodama, thank you for coming today.”

“No, no, Daikyo-kun told me there was an important matter to discuss regarding the modern Adventure Streamer world.”

Also present are the President of Live Dungeon and Mr. Kukai, the CEO of GenFan.

The Ancient Witch who provided this meeting venue as a supervisor.

She was smiling.

“Truly, to think Ms. Spice has grown so big… I am very happy.”

A grandmother’s perspective!

And so, the meeting to establish the Streamer Association began.

“Here are the materials Spice prepared. I’ll project them. Since the Demon King was defeated, the general public’s attitude towards Dungeons has become lax. Various media outlets are capitalizing on this, currently running anti-Adventure Streamer campaigns. Perhaps it’s retaliation for losing viewers to Awatube, Twippy, and PickPock? But this is a pretty serious situation.”

“Hmm, I understand.”

Councilor Kodama grunted.

“I also assist the Labyrinth Ministry, you see. I’ve been receiving reports that the number of casualties is increasing. But humans latch onto information that makes them feel secure. Everyone wants to believe in the drama that the long fight against Dungeons is over.”

It’s just human nature, isn’t it?

“And the intention behind establishing a Streamer Association is?”

“Criticism towards individual Streamers, or rather, obstructive actions from the general public are increasing. Until now, everyone was an individual, so I think some found it difficult to counter this. By forming an association, we can organize and tackle incidents together.”

“Sounds good—I think it’s a great idea. We’ve already built a relationship with Live Dungeon, after all.”

“The plan is to expand this, right? While we are for-profit companies, we also recognize that we are infrastructure protecting the world’s safety. Protecting the Streamers, who are the core of that, is an urgent matter.”

Enthusiastic pushes from Mr. Kukai and the President!

Mr. Daikyo is nodding emphatically.

The Ancient Witch also looks extremely pleased.

“But, isn’t the name ‘Streamer Association’ a bit too stiff?”

Whoa, a sharp jab from Councilor Kodama!

“You mean, like, if it’s stiff, it’s hard to get used to?”

“Exactly. Well, the names we politicians come up with are mostly ridiculed by the public as lame… For example… the streaming smartphones you all use are called A-Phones, right?”

“They are called that. The ‘A’ is for Adventurer, meaning adventure.”

“Then, how about reading ‘association’ as ‘guild’? A-Guild, or something.”

“Oooh!!”

The meeting room stirs.

“I think that’s good!”

“It’s not a bad name.”

“Sounds fine to me.”

“It’s easy to get used to, and no other organization has the same name.”

“Then it’s settled.”

The Ancient Witch clapped her hands together with a clap.

The Adventure Streamer Association… A-Guild!

Mr. Daikyo was chosen as the first president.

“Sorry, even though Spice was the one who brought it up!”

“Don’t worry about it. I’m used to this sort of thing. Besides, we’ve also gained support from Jane Doe and Ikaruga Entertainment. This was also discussed in a real-time meeting.”

And so!

Participation in A-Guild is voluntary, but all the major Adventure Streamer companies are sponsoring it.

On top of that, they pooled money to hire staff.

And so A-Guild began full-scale operations!

Incidentally, right after starting, they began filing disclosure requests and lawsuits against troublesome people who immediately tried to interfere!

An all-out attack from the get-go, making an example of several individuals.

Furthermore, they issued warnings to various media outlets online, among other actions.

Also, through tie-ups with companies nationwide, they highlighted the dangers of Dungeons.

In the blink of an eye, A-Guild significantly increased its presence!

All in the span of just one month!!

Actually, Spice was also busy running around, helping out behind the scenes in various ways.

Streaming, childcare, and A-Guild work!

So busy!!

Amidst all this, a VIP came to visit President Coral’s apartment.

It was Councilor Kodama!!

“Little Spice.”

“Yes—”

Spice greets him in his Spice form.

“I have a favor to ask, a rather important one. Will you hear me out?”

“Please, please! You also worked hard to help establish A-Guild!”

Thanks to this man’s activities within the ruling party, they also received national backing.

The Prime Minister who shook hands with Jiya was dismissed, and afterwards, the House of Representatives was dissolved.

An election was held, and a new Prime Minister with a positive stance on Dungeon administration came to power.

Riding that tailwind, Councilor Kodama was very active.

It seems he’s also been unofficially selected for the next Labyrinth Ministry Director-General position.

“So, what is it?”

“My grandchild… admires Adventure Streamers.”

“Your grandchild! Are they in elementary school?”

“That’s right. But being an Adventure Streamer is no easy path. I know it well. Therefore, I want to show them the harsh reality of being an Adventure Streamer and make them reconsider for now. It’s not a world you can enter just on a fleeting admiration.”

“Hmm, that’s correct!”

“But, if I have someone else do this, I’ll lose face as a grandfather. I will challenge being an Adventure Streamer myself and teach my grandchild the harshness of the world!!”

“Wha… what did you say?!”

“Little Spice!! Won’t you turn me into a Magical Girl?!”

“Wha… what did you say?!”

What on earth indeed!!