By Zephyria 
After reading that chat, Mo Yeon-hu realized.
Come to think of it, sending spies like this and sowing discord among alliance members must require considerable effort and time. Yet, they’ve not only dismantled 47 but also several other alliances using similar patterns…
‘Is it really just for fun?’
It seemed like there might be other reasons, but for now, no clear answer came to mind besides that.
‘The forum won’t have much to say anyway…’
Moreover, Mo Yeon-hu was now well aware of the notorious reputation of the X-1211 Server. In this server, a lawless zone where anyone is fair game and a prime example of “the strong prey on the weak,” it wasn’t an issue at all if someone attacked another or if someone used spying to collapse an alliance.
‘Last time, when someone mentioned alliances being taken down, people just said that on X servers, there are many with grudges, so it could happen.’
Currently, there was no proper information available, nor any source for it. So, as crude as it was, the only method was to cross-check with Miu by monitoring the alliance members’ movement routes for any suspicious activity.
(CH03) 0momo0: Okay!! I’ll work hard!
(CH03) Miu: I’ll send messages via Channel Communication even when I leave the Alliance Territory, so please check them.
(CH03) 0momo0: But instead of that, how about just the number…
(CH03) Miu: You can check it on mobile too.
(CH03) 0momo0: Yeah! Haha
He thought he could get their contact info this time, but the mobile version of Zombie Village was surprisingly well-made.
Anyway, the two began exchanging messages through the Private Chat Window (CH03) of the Special Radio.
‘When Miu isn’t logged in, I’ll do it; the opposite when I’m not… Since there’s a mobile version, it should be manageable!’
In theory, that was the plan, but Mo Yeon-hu swore he had no idea how grueling a two-shift rotation could be.
-20XX, Month XX, Day XX-
(CH03) Miu: Momo, please log in. I’m going to watch a Siege Warfare for a bit.
(CH03) Miu: Alliance Territory for a while.
(CH03) 0momo0: Okay!!
-20XX, Month XX, Day XX-
(CH03) Miu: I’ll be away from my seat briefly. Need to go to a Raid.
(CH03) 0momo0: Already logged in!!
-20XX, Month XX, Day XX-
(CH03) Miu: Are you logged in? I got a message, so I might leave the Alliance Territory for a bit.
(CH03) 0momo0: Okay okay!!
-20XX, Month XX, Day XX-
(CH03) Miu: Are you logged in?
(CH03) 0momo0: Yeah!!
-20XX, Month XX, Day XX-
(CH03) Miu: Go go.
(CH03) 0momo0: Okay!
-20XX, Month XX, Day XX-
(CH03) Miu: Are you back?
(CH03) 0momo0: Yeah…
-20XX, Month XX, Day XX-
(CH03) Miu: Log in, please.
(CH03) 0momo0: Yeah…
He thought it would be easy since Miu was logged in most of the day, but it turned out to be busier than expected, forcing Mo Yeon-hu to constantly monitor the alliance members instead.
‘Wow, this is really hard.’
And it was far from easy.
Wouldn’t it be more suspicious to just stand there doing nothing? The spy might even become aware of Mo Yeon-hu. Because of this, when observing people in the Alliance Territory, he had to do something—whether farming, gathering, or anything else—leaving no time to rest.
(Alliance) Kim Factory: Hey, the weather’s really cold today, everyone okay??
(Alliance) Shin Jadu: Yeahㅠㅠ It’s super cold.
(Alliance) 1BiGwi1: So1111 damn cold, almost froze to death for real.
(Alliance) FUNK: I’m holding up okay.
(Alliance) Shin Jadu: Momo, did you see the weather??
(Alliance) 1BiGwi1: They’re online but not responding, maybe AFK.
(Alliance) MouseTrap: Seems like it!
(Alliance) 0momo0: I’m here!!
(Alliance) 0momo0: Was busy with a mini-game for harvesting for a bit hahaha;;
Not only that, but he also had to keep up small talk with the alliance members.
‘Gasp, where are they going? Seriously!’
Even when dozing off, if another alliance member left his line of sight, he had to snap to attention and chase after them!
But Mo Yeon-hu wasn’t just confined to the Alliance Territory.
(CH03) Miu: (Coordinate link) Can you head this way now?
(CH03) Miu: Using a Stealth Item.
(CH03) 0momo0: Siege Warfare??
(CH03) Miu: Yes, seems like 2:1, please check if the Core is under attack.
Whenever he heard news of another alliance being attacked, he had to rush out. He’d stare through binoculars until his eyes hurt, watching the Siege Warfare, and just when it ended and he thought he could clock out…
(CH03) Miu: Send me today’s match records from practicing with the Artificial Intelligence and sniper practice.
(CH03) Miu: You practiced for an hour at the Necromancer Training Ground, right??
(CH03) 0momo0: Training-ground, did that…
(CH03) 0momo0: Sniper, not yet..ㅠㅠ
(CH03) Miu: Do it right now and come back.
(CH03) 0momo0: It’s 4 AM right now…
(CH03) 0momo0: I can’t do itㅠㅠㅠ
(CH03) Miu: Not doing it?
(CH03) Miu: Should we stop here?
(CH03) 0momo0: Yeah yeah, I think we should stop here.
(CH03) Miu: Oppa.
(CH03) 0momo0: That was round 1!
(CH03) 0momo0: Starting round 2 now, everyone!
(CH03) 0momo0: I’ll be back, Baby.
(CH03) Miu: Haha okay.
What the heck. Miu really gave him no break!
Thus, for the past few days, Mo Yeon-hu lived a life fully dedicated to the game. While logged in, he chatted with alliance members, observed, chased movement routes, took notes… While logged out, he practiced handling his character, checked if Cores were being attacked in other alliance Siege Warfares…
(CH03) 0momo0: Hey, when do you sleep??
(CH03) 0momo0: Aren’t you tired??
(CH03) Miu: I can manage.
(CH03) 0momo0: Wow.. You really like 47 that much..ㅠㅠ
Miu was just as relentless. How could they manage all this while also working at the cafe? When he casually asked if they were okay, Miu answered very firmly.
(CH03) Miu: It’s not because I like the alliance that I’m doing this.
(CH03) Miu: I’m doing this because I’m pissed off.
(CH03) 0momo0: Yeah..
(CH03) Miu: Playing games is annoying, and managing an alliance and paying attention to it is even more annoying.
(CH03) 0momo0: Then why…
(CH03) Miu: I hate someone stabbing me in the back even more.
At the following words, Mo Yeon-hu could only fall silent.
(CH03) Miu: They’re picking a fight with me to try and take down my alliance?
(CH03) Miu: And with such a shitty method?
(CH03) Miu: Where does that pathetic bastard get the nerve?
That’s right. Ms. Mi-yeong was…
(CH03) Miu: Just thinking about it makes me want to kill them haha.
‘They’re just pissed because someone messed with them!’
Forget the alliance or anything else; they simply couldn’t tolerate the fact that someone was trying to mess with them…
It felt as vivid as if Miu’s chilling voice was coming through Voice Chat, so he never brought up that question again.
After that, he threw himself even more diligently into Miu’s errands and tasks. With a premonition that big trouble would erupt if the little bunny got backstabbed by a spy, Mo Yeon-hu faithfully fulfilled his role, and as a result…
“Hey, Mo Yeon-hu! Why did you zone out mid-sentence? And why have you been clutching your phone like a lifeline since earlier?”
“Yeon-hu, did you get any sleep? You look exhausted…”
Even now, meeting up with friends, his eyes were drooping sleepily, and he kept his phone tightly gripped due to anxiety over when Miu might contact him.
Of course, he could have given advance notice that he’d be unavailable for a few hours, but he wanted to show Miu that he was also sincerely committed to this demanding task.
“No, no…”
As he shook his head lightly, his eyes caught sight of ice clinking in a glass of liquor. Suddenly feeling thirsty, he grabbed the glass and downed it in one gulp.
“Are you crazy?! Chugging that-!”
“Why is this so strong…”
Kim Seong-jae and Park Taek-yoon stared at him with stunned expressions.
“Wow, Yeon-hu’s going to run? Chugging whiskey is impressive.”
“It was whiskey…?”
The glass was pretty and large, so he thought it was low-alcohol liquor. This is bad. If I get drunk, I can’t play the game… Can’t let that happen…
“Seong-jae posted something, so they gave us this.”
“Yeah, tagged the bar and got it as a service. Hey, but they said this is crazy strong. You’re drinking it without any snacks?”
Kim Seong-jae shoved a biscuit into Mo Yeon-hu’s mouth.
“Right, it’s strong.”
Judging by the burning sensation in his throat, it seemed like quite the potent liquor. But at the same time…
“But it’s good.”
He felt a sense of liberation.
“Give me that one too.”
“You’re going to run right away? Are you okay?”
“Let’s order more shots.”
“What’s up with him?”
From then on, Mo Yeon-hu’s solo sprint began. In a good mood from drinking after a long time, Mo Yeon-hu kept chugging high-proof liquor by himself.
Park Taek-yoon and Kim Seong-jae watched blankly as Mo Yeon-hu hugged the liquor bottle, gulping it down with a dazed smile.
“Is he okay?”
“Not sure. Should we stop him?”
“That guy can usually hold his liquor, but… not sure. Hey, drink up!”
Of course, this was only temporary. Since both of them loved drinking, a massive drinking session quickly unfolded.
After emptying glasses for a while, Mo Yeon-hu’s gaze fell on his phone screen. Seeing a notification pop up, he felt like he sobered up, but fortunately, it was a Starsta notification.
‘Starsta… It’s bound to be Kwon Mi-eon.’
It had been quite a while since he last checked his DMs. Every time, he’d collapse into sleep and wake up with no time to even think about checking Starsta. Every time he checked before bed, there were dozens of notifications, but…
“Ah, right. Park Taek-yoon.”
Then, Mo Yeon-hu widened his eyes and stared intently at Park Taek-yoon in front of him.
“You remember that time? The party in Canada we went to together.”
Park Taek-yoon narrowed his eyes.
“You and I have been to more than one or two parties together.”
“The one before I returned to Korea.”
“Huh? Saying that jogs my memory a bit. What was it… Ah! Your friend’s party? The one you took me to?”
“Yeah, that one.”
“Right. The friend who invited you, his name was…”
That’s right. Park Taek-yoon was…
“Lee Seung-hwan?”
The guy who was with him at that lost memory party!