AN : I really wish this is real.. I wish some powerful organisation are developing the world to the better places not worse
While Zaboru is enjoying peaceful family time in Japan and casually hearing about the controversy involving Lucian Miller and Alberto Rhodes on the news, the situation in the United States is far less calm. Inside his own house, Lucian Miller is having a complete breakdown. The pressure from the media, the public backlash, and the sudden exposure of his past are all hitting him at once.
Lucian's past has been revealed to the entire world. Old stories about his bullying during school years begin spreading across television networks, newspapers, and online forums. Even worse for him, the media somehow managed to contact several of his former victims, who openly talk about their experiences. Interviews, personal testimonies, and even old photos start appearing everywhere. It quickly becomes obvious to people watching that this is not a coincidence. Someone deliberately dug deep into Lucian's history and brought everything to the surface. Among those who understand how the hidden world works, one name immediately comes to mind—Arachne. Only an organization like Arachne would have the reach and intelligence network to obtain this kind of information, especially records and personal details that were never officially documented anywhere.
Lucian smacks his desk in frustration and throws his wine glass against the wall. The glass shatters loudly as red wine spills across the floor. "Damn it! Nobody told me that Arachne had ZAGE's back!" he shouts, his voice shaking with anger and panic. According to the rumors circulating in elite circles, Lucian had been paid handsomely to push the narrative that "ZAGE should go public." The money came from powerful financial interests, including members of the prestigious Rothschild family and several other extremely wealthy investors who wanted influence over the company.
Lucian understands very well how the American underworld of money and power operates. Among the global elite, influence and control matter far more than morality. If they want something, they will pursue it relentlessly, and money is never an obstacle for them. That is exactly why Lucian agreed to attack ZAGE in the media. He believed that the entire network of powerful investors and elite figures stood behind him, protecting him from any backlash.
But there was one crucial piece of information nobody told him.
"Arachne is on ZAGE's side…" Lucian mutters in disbelief.
That single realization sends a chill down his spine. In elite circles, Arachne is more rumor than confirmed organization—an unseen force that gathers information, manipulates events from the shadows, and protects certain individuals they consider valuable to society. If Arachne truly decided to support ZAGE, then Lucian had unknowingly stepped into a much larger conflict.
And the irony makes the situation even worse. The so‑called "expert" who defended ZAGE on television—Kings Johanson—is publicly known as a respected academic researcher. But within certain hidden networks, a few people whisper a different truth: Kings Johanson is actually connected to Arachne. Officially, no one can prove the organization even exists, yet its influence appears again and again in situations like this. For Lucian, that realization means the game he thought he was playing may be far more dangerous than he ever imagined.
Basically, Arachne and the Global Elite—such as powerful families like the Rothschilds—have been fighting a silent war in the shadows for many years. Arachne prioritizes human rights and the well‑being of ordinary people, while the Global Elite often focuses on influence, control, and financial power. Because of these different goals, the two groups frequently clash when the elite attempt to push plans that Arachne considers dangerous or unethical for the world.
Most of the time, Arachne does not interfere in the affairs of governments, corporations, or wealthy families. They prefer to observe from the shadows and only step in when something truly extreme happens. But if Arachne decides to intervene, it usually means someone has crossed a serious line. In elite circles, there is even a saying: if Arachne is watching you directly, then you have already made a terrible mistake.
Part of the reason Arachne is so feared is because of its mysterious archives. Some rumors claim that Arachne possesses information that even the United States government or the global elite do not know exists. These archives supposedly contain decades—perhaps even centuries—of hidden records, intelligence reports, and secrets collected from around the world. No one outside the organization has ever seen the full extent of it.
Even more unsettling is the fact that almost no confirmed members of Arachne have ever been identified. The organization is extremely careful about anonymity. The only people publicly connected to it are those the group intentionally allows the world to see—figures like Kings Johanson
"F*CK! My career is absolutely over!" Lucian shouts in panic. His voice echoes through the room as he clutches his head in frustration. Suddenly, he hears a calm voice behind him. "That's right, Miller. You'd better apologize… or there will be consequences."
Lucian freezes. His body stiffens before he slowly turns around. "What…? Who are you?"
His eyes widen. Standing behind him is a tall figure completely covered by a dark coat, his face hidden in shadow. On the man's chest is a small emblem shaped like a purple web, the unmistakable symbol of an Arachne operative.
The man speaks again in a steady voice. "Zaboru Renkonan is someone our boss respects. He makes the world a better place, and it is our duty to protect people like him. If this were just media criticism or ordinary noise from the public, we would not interfere."
He takes a slow step forward. "But the people behind you… the ones pulling the strings… they decided to interfere. So now we are handling the matter ourselves."
The figure pauses before delivering a final warning. "Remember this, Lucian Miller. This is your warning."
Lucian's face turns pale as all the color drains from it. "I… I understand," he stammers quickly.
He knows very well that if Arachne has decided to step in, resisting would be suicidal.Lucian swallows nervously, realizing that his career might not be the only thing at risk.
Meanwhile, inside an Arachne hideout located somewhere in a major city in the United States, the atmosphere is completely different from the outside world. The base is hidden beneath an ordinary building, yet the technology inside is astonishingly advanced—far beyond what most people would expect from a secret organization. Large holographic screens display global information streams, encrypted communication lines run across the room, and quiet machines hum softly as they process vast amounts of data.
At the center of the room, a blonde woman leans back casually in her chair. She is wearing simple pants and a tank top, with a light jacket bearing the ZAGE logo draped over her shoulders. Despite her relaxed posture, there is a sharp intelligence in her eyes. She is none other than the current head of Arachne.
She giggles softly while spinning the chair slightly. "We absolutely cannot allow those Global Elite bastards to get their hands on ZAGE," she says with a playful but serious tone. "And we should protect Zaboru from them as well. Zaboru Renkonan… that guy is genuinely trying to make the world a better place. People like him are rare."
The woman—Alissa Chyne rests her chin on her hand for a moment before continuing. "If someone like him disappears from the industry, the world will only become worse."
Alissa then looks toward one of her subordinates standing nearby beside a control console. "So keep watching the situation. If the elites try anything beyond media pressure, we move immediately."
Her subordinate nods respectfully. The message is clear: as long as the attacks remain simple criticism or media noise, Arachne will remain in the shadows. But if the Global Elite attempt something more dangerous, they will not hesitate to intervene.
She looks down at the Purple Web necklace resting on her chest. The symbol marks her as the 21st leader of Arachne, an organization that has existed for a very long time—far longer than most people in the modern world realize. Arachne was originally created to watch the powerful, to spy on the global elite, and to make sure those with immense wealth and influence could not simply do whatever they wanted without consequences. Their purpose has always been to quietly expose corruption and prevent the worst abuses of power before they can damage the world.
Even now, the organization remains extremely secretive. Very few people even know that Arachne exists. Only certain individuals connected to the global elite or those who operate within hidden power circles have ever heard rumors about them. Their guiding motto is simple: "To Make the World a Better Place." That phrase has guided every leader of Arachne for generations.
The group itself is filled with many wealthy individuals who genuinely want to do good—people sometimes referred to within the organization as the "good rich." Instead of chasing influence for selfish reasons, they use their resources to protect innovators, honest leaders, and people who contribute positively to the world.
Normally, Arachne avoids direct action. They prefer to remain in the shadows and simply observe. However, when the global elite attempt something truly dangerous—something that could make the world worse or harm millions of people—Arachne will intervene without hesitation.
Part of what allows them to do this is their access to extraordinary technology and information networks. Over the decades they have developed systems capable of gathering intelligence that ordinary governments or corporations cannot obtain. Through these hidden channels, Arachne can see movements of power long before they become visible to the public.
The existence of Arachne is one of the biggest reasons this world is completely different from the world Zaboru came from. In Zaboru's previous life, if a businessman became too brilliant, too independent, or simply refused to be controlled by powerful elites, his fate was often grim. Many of those people mysteriously disappeared, were ruined financially, or were found dead in so‑called "suicides" that no one could properly explain. In that world, the global elite had far more freedom to manipulate events without anyone powerful enough to oppose them.
This also meant that the Global Elite could often do whatever they wanted, even when their actions were far from humane.
But in this world, Arachne exists. The organization quietly watches the powerful and protects individuals who genuinely contribute something valuable to humanity. Innovators, honest entrepreneurs, scientists, and creators who refuse corruption are often kept under Arachne's unseen protection. Because of this invisible balance of power, the level of corruption in governments, corporations, and financial institutions is noticeably lower than in Zaboru's previous world.
The global elite still exist and still possess enormous wealth and influence, but they cannot control the world as easily as they once did in Zaboru's former life. Every time they attempt something too extreme, there is always the possibility that Arachne is watching from the shadows.
Meanwhile Alissa lets out a long sigh. "Seriously… I can't let those bastards lay their hands on Zaboru or ZAGE. If they do, then who is going to keep making those amazing games and movies for me to enjoy?" she grumbles while leaning back in her chair. "I'm all for making the world a better place, sure… that's literally Arachne's motto. But honestly, it gets boring as hell sitting here just watching everything from the shadows. Right, Sebas?"
The old butler standing beside her chuckles softly and nods with the calm patience of someone who has served her for many years. "Yes, Miss. Protecting them is certainly important. However, we must also remember our rules. We should only interfere if the Global Elite begin acting beyond the line. If it is merely criticism from the media or ordinary public pressure, we should allow Mr. Renkonan to handle it himself."
Alissa exhales again and waves her hand dismissively. "I know, I know. If it's just critics making noise on television, I'm pretty sure Zaboru can handle that on his own. He's not exactly the type to crumble because of a few loud voices." Alissa drank her whiskey then said "Besides I think after this the people will get tired of this kind of thing , next time when ZAGE release violence video game it should have no less impact because these things are already getting old."
Sebas straightens slightly before adding in a polite but firm tone, "And Miss Alissa, please try to behave a little more like a lady. You are still the CEO of Chyne Enterprise in public. Maintaining a certain image is important."
Alissa rolls her eyes dramatically and slumps back into her chair. "Sebas, damn it. At least let me be myself when we're inside Arachne's base. I spend enough time acting properly in front of investors and politicians." She crosses her arms and mutters, "And no more lectures about marriage either. There isn't a single man in this world worthy of my time and fulfilling my criteria."
She pauses for a moment, then shrugs. "Well… maybe Zaboru is. But he's already married, and I'm not the kind of person who would bother someone else's husband."
Sebas sighs patiently. "Your criteria for a partner are simply too strict, Miss. Handsome, brilliant, and a billionaire under thirty. Not to mention someone kind, able to sing, extremely athletic, artistically talented, capable of creating works you enjoy, and also someone who genuinely cares about people. When you list it like that… it sounds exactly like Zaboru Renkonan."
Alissa bursts into laughter. "HAHAHA! You know I made those conditions I'm just messing around specifically so there would be absolutely no man capable of meeting them, right? Who would have thought that all of those ridiculous requirements would accidentally match Zaboru?" She waves her hand dismissively. "Anyway, not now, Sebas. I don't want to talk about marriage."
Sebas sighs again, though his tone remains respectful. "Very well, my lady. But eventually we will need an heir. Arachne will require one someday, you know."
Alissa snorts in response and simply turns back to her computer, clearly uninterested in continuing the conversation.
And so Zaboru is quietly protected by Arachne, though he has no knowledge of it at all. Meanwhile, on that same day, Zaboru also receives a call from the Japanese government regarding the game Fallout 2.
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