(dub) 12 : Intermission: Gamers And Billing Sys... Info

Sword Swing: 0.05 Credits Mana Potion: 1.50 Credits Shield Block: 0.10 Credits (Discount applied: Loyalty Member)

"Fifteen percent?!" Kenji’s eyes bugged out. "That’s my ramen money for the month!" (Dub) 12 : Intermission: Gamers and Billing Sys...

Kenji slumped back in his chair, sweating. The loot was great, but his phone buzzed with a notification from his bank: Low Balance Warning. Sword Swing: 0

"Guys, I’m literally paying for every hit," Kenji shouted, his confidence wavering. "The Billing System is tracking our moves in real-time!" "Guys, I’m literally paying for every hit," Kenji

Kenji laughed, a sharp, confident sound. "HSTP? That’s just a fancy name for a faster checkout. We’re the Paladins. We don’t fail."

Suddenly, Malakor roared, a sound like a grinding server rack. The game froze. A giant, golden hourglass appeared in the center of the screen, followed by a message that chilled Kenji to his core: