Level Up (레벨업)

Hey. What's happening?

What's the warning for?

You too, Soo–jung?

Yes. Mine's weird too.

Darn it. This is bad.

I typed everything in.

Stay calm.

Don't touch anything.

What's the matter?

It's bad, Mr. Ahn.

It's an emergency.

The game engine's stuck?

Yes. A pop–up said we don't have access,...

...then we got blocked.

What engine does the Coding Team use?

It's called the elephant engine.

Nexviper developed it two years ago...

...and provided a cloud–based service.

They only gave free access to their partners.

It's pretty obvious what happened.

They're being really petty.

Can we switch to another engine?

We can switch over,...

...but the developers will need time to get used to it.

It's basically about time.

What I can say for sure is...

...if we switch engines, we can never make the release date.

We're currently short on manpower.

I knew they'd throw a wrench in the works.

I didn't think they'd go this far.

Very well.

I'll sort out this matter...

...as soon as possible.

Where are you going?

Here.

Oh. Thank you.

We got them really good from the get–go.

Director Kang wouldn't stop commending you for the good idea.

You need to know your opponent...

...in order to keep them in check, right?

That's right.

Do you like your current cubicle?

Yes. It's so nice and spacious.

Thanks for looking out for me.

Of course I should look out for you.

I heard they moved to a warehouse in the country.

We can't let high–caliber talent like you waste away there.

That's true. You should escape when you can.

They struggled until the candle burned out.

I do feel sorry for them.

Once they go down,...

...we can bring them all back.

You're doing them a favor, Ms. Yeo.

I wonder if they know what we're doing for them.

I doubt it.

–Oh. –What is it?

The new CEO?

Such quick feedback.

This is puer tea from Yunnan in China.

It's nice and clear.

Thanks for sparing me the time.

So what urgent matter brings you here?

The elephant engine's stuck.

Please let us use it.

Oh, dear. What's to be done?

You didn't know that when...

...the publishing contract's annulled, use of the engine

ceases too.

We'll pay you for use of the engine.

The elephant engine's not for sale.

I can't take money for something we don't sell.

I'm aware of that,...

...but we're using it on our new project.

It's a huge hassle to switch engines now.

Even a supermarket...

...sells items to lure customers.

Say, a huge sale, for example.

People who come to buy those items...

...don't just buy that.

That's what that engine's like.

It's a lure we came up with...

...in the publishing process.

We can't sell that on its own.

Which is why I'm asking for a favor.

We'll pay you more than...

...what other engines charge their users.

You must be aware that...

...we have our own policies.

I'm sorry, but I can't do that.

–Director Kang. –If you must use it,...

...sign with us again.

You used to be able to see far and wide.

Your sight has narrowed since.

The tea...

...tastes very good.

As of this moment, the elephant engine...

...is off–limits.

Please switch over fast.

List what other engines you can use.

I'll purchase them immediately.

Mr. Ahn. The engine's a problem,...

...but time even more so.

With our manpower, we can't...

This will help open up your brain.

Until we have a new engine,...

...use the backup engine you used before the elephant engine.

I heard they're compatible.

We haven't used it before.

I'm the only one here who's used that backup engine.

The others left the company.

See, it's really slow and cumbersome––

It can't be helped.

Please do your best.

I feel the back of my neck seizing up already.

I thought we'd be free of crunch mode.

We might have to work all hours.

Should I bring back my sleeping bag?

So what?

You couldn't say a word?

After leaving like that?

We're taking a step back to take two forward.

That's easy for you to say.

Mr. Song, bring a new report on how long...

...our funds will last in case of a deadline extension.

The previous report was already quite tight.

Why bother calculating? We're short.

We can do it.

–Bring a new report. –Yes, sir.

Goodbye. See you tomorrow.

Hey, where are you going?

A chicken a day, remember?

Sorry, not today.

You're skipping often.

Forced company dinners are the number one reason people hate work.

New guy, ignore him and go home.

Okay.

Mr. Ahn, there's something that you don't know.

You don't know anything. Right?

I don't know what you mean.

Hey, Ya–chae.

It's been a while.

Hello.

I came right on time.

Why are you here?

When will you pay the interest?

You're ignoring my calls.

Must I come here in person?

Mr. Ahn. Did you borrow money...

...from Ya–chae?

I did not.

As if you didn't.

You did.

Hey, Yeon–hwa.

Are you going home?

Oh, how are you?

Hello.

Dan–te.

Get in. We have to go.

Where?

Get in.

I'm going to make you pay today.

See you next time, Mr. Park.

Sure, Ya–chae. Bye.

Goodbye.

Yeon–hwa, are you taking the subway?

We go in the same direction. Shall we?

–Shall we? –Hey.

You really won't come with me?

Sorry. Let's go.

Hey!

Darn it.

Forget it, then.

Bad things keep happening.

It's fun watching...

...just how bad things can get.

What do you usually do after work?

Well... I go home and shower.

Have a late dinner with my dad.

What else do I do?

How do you relieve stress?

I don't know.

I always get stressed but never really let it out.

Really?

Then will you trust me with something?

I'll let you relieve your stress completely.

Let's go.

Well? Do you feel better?

Yes. Thank you, Han–cheol.

This is really huge and tasty.

Clay pigeon shooting's the best when you're stressed out.

I used to work at a shooting range.

Clay pigeon shooting?

Where you shoot plates?

I've always wanted to try it.

It feels amazingly good.

Oh. I never miss a target in video games.

Teach me one day.

You bet.

Let's go together next time.

Isn't the interest too expensive?