After the proposal, the Valkyrie came to the door

If you've been wearing high heels all day, they'll probably have a slight leather smell and a faint sweat smell. However, Valkyrie doesn't have smelly feet, so the smell isn't too unpleasant.

Seele, who is exceptionally gifted at barefoot walking, doesn't even have the smell of sweat; instead, she exudes a subtle body fragrance, making her a blessing for foot fetishists... Of course, for some people with particularly extreme tastes, it's a despair.

Anliang thought to himself with experience, recalling the ranking of Valkyrie's Jade Feet that he had completed after several reincarnations.

Bronya's loli form is ranked last due to her leg disability, since Anliang can't very well have a girl in a wheelchair or exoskeleton for foot play with him.

But after growing into a giant duck, Bronya's jade feet should rank in the top three among all the Valkyries. As for how they taste...

Wait, what the hell am I thinking?!

An Liang suddenly realized what was happening and suppressed his urge to pursue academic research.

Having gotten used to doing this kind of thing in the past, he subconsciously pursued meticulousness and wanted to update the Valkyrie Jade Feet Ranking as soon as possible.

But he is no longer the captain of the Hyperion, and Big Duck is no longer one of his Valkyries; she is his superior.

If he gets so engrossed in looking at it that he even leans in to sniff and lick it, he'll definitely be treated as a pervert, and Bronya might even fire him for it.

There is no reincarnation now, so be careful with your words and actions, otherwise, once you're dead, there's no going back...

An Liang reminded himself in his heart, then straightened his expression and intended to make Bronya take her jade feet back.

However, at this moment——

Boom!

Anliang and Bronya both turned to look in the direction from which the sound came.

At the entrance of the Principles Studio, Qingque, who had just arrived, looked on in shock, her mouth agape as she stared at them, not even noticing that her phone had accidentally fallen to the ground.

The air fell silent at that moment.

A few seconds later, An Liang, who had just realized what was happening, was about to explain when he saw Qing Que cover her eyes and start backing away.

"Um... I didn't see anything, you guys continue!"

P.S.: It's my birthday and Qixi Festival today, so the update is late. Sorry. Speaking of which, Bronya really has become the Captain's superior in the latest Honkai Impact 3rd event storyline. It seems like they're going to continue the Captain's storyline. But all that fancy stuff feels a bit unnecessary. It would be more entertaining if they just followed the author's example and had a Russian female executive engage in some kind of illicit affair, followed by a bloodbath under the moonlight. That would be much more satisfying, hehehe!

Chapter 68 Bronya wants the captain to take responsibility?

Family members, what should I do if I accidentally witness my boss sexually harassing a subordinate?

As if trying to cover up the truth, Qingque covered her eyes with her hands, recalling what she had just seen and heard, her heart filled with shock and tension.

She never expected to encounter such a shocking scene during her normal workday...

The Russian female executive who acquired the company like an ice queen actually sat on the table and, in an ambiguous posture, stretched her bare foot, which had been taken off its high heels, in front of the only male subordinate in the office, with a mocking smile on her lips.

An Liang, who was treated this way, remained silent with a sense of helplessness, probably enduring the humiliation in his heart.

Qingque's little brain flashed through some inappropriate content, and she filled in the blanks in her mind to imagine the cause and effect.

As the art director, An Liang had just proposed to his wife, and being a subordinate, he certainly wouldn't actively provoke his female boss.

Therefore, there is only one truth—

Bronya must have had a treacherous desire for Cao Cao, coveting handsome married men, and then using her status to pressure An Liang into licking her feet, trying to force An Liang to become a star!

Qingque felt that her reasoning was correct.

If she had come to work any later, Anliang might have already been sexually harassed by Bronya, leading to a classic Cowboy/Cowgirl scenario.

but……

Even if she had stumbled upon Bronya's plot, what could she possibly do?

Qingque felt somewhat pessimistic.

Having learned of the boss's shady secret, she'll probably be fired for entering with her right foot first. If Anliang refuses to accept the unspoken rules, he'll likely be fired just like her.

If it really comes to that, should she take the civil service exam and get a stable job, or try starting her own business?

Anliang is a really good artist. How about we get him to help us make a 2D anime-style mahjong game? It sounds like it could be quite a project...

Qingque's thoughts wandered, and then she heard Anliang's voice.

"Ahem, Qingque, you've come at the right time. I'm currently drawing a CG of the game's male protagonist changing Mansui's shoes, based on Bronya's feet. As the screenwriter, could you give me some suggestions?"

"Huh? So you were just drawing?!"

Qingque paused for a moment, then opened her hand, which had been blocking her eyes, a crack, and cautiously peered out.

Because she was too shocked, she hadn't noticed many details before. Only after hearing Anliang's explanation did she realize that things did seem to be a little different from what she had thought.

Although Bronya had long legs, they weren't long enough to reach across An Liang's face across the distance between their workstations; they were at least twenty centimeters apart.

Anliang was also holding a paintbrush and had set up a graphics tablet; he was indeed drawing.

That is to say...

Bronya did not sexually harass Anliang; instead, she focused on her work and became Anliang's foot model.

Qingque blushed slightly because of her misunderstanding.

It's all because she's been reading too many novels about domineering female CEOs lately, which has made her think in the wrong direction. Bronya is such a responsible boss, how could she possibly engage in the kind of sexual harassment she does in novels with a subordinate she's only known for a few weeks?

"Alright, I'll take a look, but I don't know much about drawing, so I probably can't give any good advice."

Qingque chuckled dryly, picked up her phone which she had dropped in shock, ran over in small steps, and then glanced at Anliang's computer screen.

The drawing software that was opened didn't have many lines; it simply outlined the heroine's outstretched jade-like foot, slender and bony, with her toes seemingly curled up slightly out of shyness.

"Hmm, I think the drawing is quite good. In the story, on the day Mansui comes of age, she asks the male lead to help her change into new shoes. During this process, Mansui is conflicted and unable to let go, because in ancient times, a woman's feet could not be given away casually..."

As Qingque spoke, she glanced at Bronya, whose sitting posture was similar to that of the female protagonist in the sketch, and paused.

"You can't just give them anything?"

Bronya retracted her long, black-stockinged legs, a hint of curiosity rising in her light gray eyes.

Anliang noticed Qingque's hesitation and understood what she was worried about, so he explained it to her.

"In ancient China, a woman's feet were an extremely private part of her body, which could only be seen by her husband. According to the Three Obediences and Four Virtues, if a woman's feet were seen by another man and he did not marry her, she would even have to commit suicide to preserve her chastity... However, this feudal custom has long been abolished, and no one cares about it anymore."

"Is that so? I didn't quite understand this part of the plot when I first read Qingque's outline, but now it seems to be a very subtle expression of emotion."

Bronya lowered her head slightly, her feet, encased in black stockings, gently slipped into her high heels, her expression somewhat regretful.

After hearing Anliang's explanation, Bronya had a fleeting thought of following ancient custom and demanding that the captain who saw her feet take responsibility for her.

Unfortunately, this method is no longer feasible, or perhaps only the class monitor can use it, since the class monitor is essentially an ancient person.

Bronya pondered for a moment, then shook her head helplessly.

"Alright, we can talk about ancient customs another time. Let's have a work meeting now."

The girl with light gray hair sat up from the table, clapped her hands, and adopted the authority of a game producer and studio owner.

Now that Qingque has arrived, Bronya can no longer continue her campaign against Anliang, so she prepares to get to work.

She needs to secure the captain, but game development can't be neglected... She still needs to achieve something to keep the captain on board and prevent him from switching sides.

"Anliang has already drawn several CG images, and Qingque, you have written most of the plot. Programming is even easier and won't take much time."

When Bronya talks about serious matters, her demeanor becomes decisive and efficient, like a seasoned professional.

"At the current pace, we can finish our work within a month."

"So, I think it's time to consider other things, such as... the game's voice acting and soundtrack!"

Upon hearing this, both Anliang and Qingque's expressions turned serious.

For a visual novel, art and story are of paramount importance, but voice acting and background music are also indispensable.

Good voice acting and background music can enhance the ability of visual novels to evoke emotions and greatly improve the player's gaming experience; conversely, poor voice acting and background music may make players feel bad and lose immersion.

"Regarding voice acting, we should hire some well-known voice actors, which would also increase sales."

Qingque raised her hand and suggested.

There are many voice actor fans in the world who don't care about the quality of the game and will buy it just because their favorite voice actor voices a character. This is why many major game companies prefer to hire well-known voice actors.

But the problem is...

"Highly renowned voice actors command high prices, and because many large studios are vying for them, their premiums are extremely high."

An Liang thought for a moment and then voiced his objection: "I think we can outsource the music to a better one, but we should cut corners on the voice acting if possible. Many lesser-known voice actors are just as good."

PS: In the latest Honkai Impact 3rd event, the player is actually playing as Vita, so it seems the Captain's storyline is truly over. Oh well, let's continue to focus on the Star Iron storyline... As for the current Honkai Impact 3rd Part 2, I can only wish Dream Seekers good luck.

Chapter 69: Big ducks should be matched with ears?

"After all, we are just a small studio, and the game is not large in scale. It would be a waste to spend a lot of money to hire well-known voice actors."

Anliang looked at Qingque and did some calculations for the girl.

Their combined monthly salary is 32,000, while the entire game development time is only a little over a month. If we round it up to two months, then the salary expenditure is 64,000.

As for other aspects, including expenses such as water, electricity, and rent, the development cost will not exceed 100,000.

However, if you hire a well-known voice actor to do the voice acting, the cost of dubbing the entire text of a Galgame would definitely be over 100,000 yen. If it's a more famous voice actor, it could easily cost 200,000 to 300,000 yen.

This is why many Galgame developers prefer to use unknown newcomers as voice actors, or even skip voice acting altogether and directly create visual novels.

The reason is simple: to save money!

"We are a small-scale game, so we can't set the price too high. We follow the strategy of low profit and high volume. Hiring well-known voice actors would significantly increase our costs, and we would be in trouble if we couldn't make ends meet."

An Liang sighed and spread his hands.

If it were his previous company, he definitely wouldn't care whether the boss made a profit or a loss. After all, even if the boss changed to a Ferrari, he wouldn't get a raise. If the boss wanted to hire a famous voice actor, he could just do that.

But things are different now...

With Bronya's wealth, the profit or loss of a small game is nothing to her. If the game makes money, Big Duck will indeed give dividends to the members of the studio.

There's no question about it. The boss treats him like a shareholder, so Anliang will definitely be concerned about the game's costs!

Famous voice actors are too expensive. Although they can play a certain promotional role, they also increase the risk of losing money. If they really lose money, they will lose their share of the profits!

Although Anliang has some money in his pocket now, it's far from enough to buy a house for his wedding. He would have to save for several years just by working in the business and earning a salary, and even then, he might not be able to afford a decent house.

Whether or not we can live in a villa on the island with Alicia depends on the dividends from the game's huge sales.

Qingque also realized what Anliang had said.

She usually only sees herself as a lazy office worker, and almost forgot that the studio has profit sharing. If it grows bigger and stronger in the future, she might even be called "General Manager Qing"!

"Ahem, I also agree that we shouldn't hire famous voice actors. The studio is just starting out, so we should use the money wisely!"

Qingque's mindset quickly changed, and she raised her little hand and said.

Of course, Anliang and Qingque's suggestions are just suggestions; ultimately, Bronya has to make the final decision.

"Since you all think that hiring famous voice actors for dubbing is not cost-effective, then we won't hire them."

Bronya pondered for a moment, then chuckled softly, though her gaze towards Anliang held a deeper meaning.

The captain's thoughts are really easy to guess!

Knowing that the captain was short of money, Bronya naturally understood why the captain cared about the game's profits and losses; in fact, she was the one who had orchestrated this situation.

By binding the captain to Bronya through profit sharing and making them a community of shared interests, the captain will naturally gravitate towards Bronya in order to obtain more profit sharing, and thus become more and more deeply involved...

As long as Bronya uses the excuse of "helping to make the game," even if she makes some slightly excessive requests, the captain will tolerate it, just like this morning when she let the captain get close to observe her feet.

Captain, you don't want to die in the game and lose your bonus, right?

Bronya could already picture Anliang being corrupted by money, his moral compass gradually lowering, until he finally obeyed all of Bronya's unreasonable demands.

Hmm, thinking about it that way, it seems she could also manipulate the captain's voice acting a bit...

Bronya crossed her black-stockinged legs, caught a flash of inspiration in her mind, and then revealed a half-smile.

“I’ve come up with the most cost-effective solution… Even hiring unknown voice actors would still cost a lot of money, but if we do the voice acting ourselves, we won’t have to spend a single penny.”

"Huh? We'll do the voice acting ourselves?"

Anliang and Qingque looked at each other and remained silent for several seconds before finally speaking helplessly.