Episode 17

**"Jay"** is the eighteenth released episode of *Zero Game* by Zelbasen. Jay reveals herself as Gina Park, Alex's former teammate who had supposedly died as a result of his betrayal. Elliot recruits Eva and Kate Lee into his guild.

## Plot

Exasperated by the addition of a new rule, Elliot gives his respects to Noise and decides to leave with Rosaline Kim. As Rosaline starts up her Teleportation skill, Alex once again asks Elliot why he always stops right before killing Alex. Amused by Alex's persistence, Elliot leaves Alex to his own interpretations and teleports away.

Noise apologizes for his late arrival, explaining it was because the Game System was late in approving the new rule. Before teleporting Alex and Hanna home, Noise asks if Jay has anything to say. Expressing concern for their wellbeing, Jay takes off her mask and reveals herself as Gina Park, a supposedly deceased player and former leader of Blue Moon. Months before, Gina convinced many players to join her guild, encouraging members to use teamwork instead of PVP to clear levels. Over time, Blue Moon grew in size and became the most powerful guild in Zero Game. Eventually, the team began to fall apart and three months ago, Elliot, in Alex's body, killed Gina Park and annihilated the guild. Jarred by Gina supposedly returning from the dead, Alex begins to cough up blood.

     As Noise teleports Alex and Hanna back to their home base, Jay promises to meet them again soon, even if they do not want to. Once the group has vanished, Nathan Kang, Jay's guild member who called himself Vincent Kang, appears and apologizes for slipping up in front of Elliot Baek and ruining the ruse. Although Jay forgives him, she compels him with her Mind Control ability to die the next time he makes a mistake. After erasing his memory of their conversation, she praises him for his efforts to preserve his loyalty.

During this time, Mr. X tells Loveme he found records that show Elliot once changed his passive skill with the Random Box in the Ability Shop. Since it is a random process that costs 500 LP each time, Mr. X wonders if Elliot spent a lot of Life Points because of Jay. Loveme explains that Jay's Mind Control ability requires direct eye contact and can only be used three times per person. Even with these limitations, the power is advantageous when building a team in a survival game.

Elliot and Rosaline return back to the White Hound base and are welcomed by Perry, who introduces Eva and Kate as their new supporters. Elliot warmly welcomes them, offering to carry Kate on his back. Grateful, Eva considers the possibility that Elliot is a trustworthy and good person. She asks him if he entered Zero Game for Alex, to which he replies, "Maybe."

Back at Alex's Home Base, Hanna thanks Noise for carrying Alex on his back. Noise shrugs off the gratitude, reminding Hanna that he once tried to kill her. Remembering Alex saying something similar, Hanna remarks how alike they are. She explains that since Noise helped them, he deserves thanks regardless of the past. Noise recalls when Mr. X suggested the "After-Game Care Service" idea, hoping that if the NPCs and Game System treat the players nicely, the players may return the courtesy. As he surveys Hanna, Noise realizes how much she resembled Mr. X. He asks her if she knows Elliot and Alex's backstory and the reason for their mutual animosity towards each other. Hanna admits to knowing nothing. As Noise leaves, Hanna silently contemplates the mysterious past that the twins share. Although she originally resolved to respect their boundaries, she now believes her involvement and partnership with Alex warrant her right to know the truth.

## Character Appearances

* Mr. X
* Players
	+ Elliot Baek
	+ Rosaline Kim
	+ Alex Baek
	+ Hanna Yoo
	+ Jay
	+ Vincent Kang
	+ Loveme
	+ Perry Joo
	+ Eva Lee
	+ Kate Lee
* NPCs
	+ Noise
	+ Knock
	+ Oliver
* Guilds
	+ Blue Moon
	+ White Hound (mentioned)

## Location Appearances

* Red Village (flashback)
* Ability Shop (mentioned)
* White Hound Base
* Alex's Home Base

## Ability and Skill Appearances

* Teleportation
* Mind Control

## Item Appearances

* Game System (mentioned)
* Staff
* Random Box
* Portal Location Indicator

## Gallery

Elliot and Rosaline Kim teleport away.Hanna supports Alex as they face Jay.Elliot's expression as he contemplates the reason why he joined Zero Game