Chapter 83
Elite squads.
In Daydream Corporation, where the lives of Field Exploration Team members are valued less than B-grade Dream Essence Liquid, being designated as part of an elite squad means you're finally considered a 'long-term valuable employee'.
This designation comes with perks: a personal office, a separate salary table, and additional options in the corporate benefits mall. Most importantly...
If things go south, they assign you a Round-Off Team member to act as a sort of extra life.
While it's a policy that leaves a bitter taste, there's no denying it improves survival rates...
And now.
The Development Department Managing Director in front of me was making an offer.
"Currently, there's a growing initiative to increase the number of elite squads... Wouldn't it look great if D-squad were one of them?"
She was offering to elevate D-squad itself to elite status. To keep my current environment intact while drastically improving the treatment and benefits.
"It just happens to fit alphabetically, and it would simplify administrative processes in many ways."
"..."
"Pick one coworker you'd like to work with. If you prefer, you can prepare a list of two or three candidates."