Chapter 137 – Patent (1)
“Come on oh… Oh, no. Yeriel? Why is the Association…”
“I just have something to do. What’s going on?”
“Come on, let’s sit down. Do you need something to drink?”
Unexpectedly, the president of the association greeted Yeriel, removed her chair and offered her a drink.
Very different attitude from when I visited alone.
Still, I didn’t want to blame him too much.
If I had been in that situation, I would have reacted the same way.
Instead, I decided to push him back a bit.
“What are you doing this morning?”
“It’s an emergency. Do you have any connections and agents in the US?”
“America? Suddenly, what’s America? There’s no such thing.”
“Your previous job was that way. You went on your honeymoon to the US last time! Now is not the time to pretend.”
The president of the association had a sense of his own, so he vaguely grasped the location of the company.
Of course, since it is a 100% legitimate company on the outside, nothing comes out of that.
I had a hunch that something serious had happened in the president’s seemingly impatient attitude.
“Are you in a hurry?”
“It’s an emergency!”
“Then you should explain quickly. The president is in a hurry, not me.”
When I changed my stance to a more relaxed posture, Yeriel quickly followed my stance.
Then, the head of the association, who was in a state of disarray, closed his eyes tightly and let go of what he had to say.
“Not long ago, an important new technology related to Hunter was developed in the United States.”
“New technology? What exactly is it?”
“To put it simply, it should be called magic conversion technology… It’s a catalyst technology that can convert thermal or electrical energy into magic power.”
“Hmm?”
Oh my god, did you have such a skill?
Yeriel and I both opened our eyes wide at the same time.
Now, there are about four months left until the gate closes completely.
After 4 months, the way to obtain the magic source is extremely limited…
If you have such a skill, you will be able to continue using your hunter abilities and various hunter equipment.
It’s definitely an important new technology.
“Are you sure?”
“I’ve already secretly finished the experiment. The materials for the catalyst are relatively common… Once you’ve secured the technology, you’ll be able to produce magical power semi-permanently.”
Under the leadership of Yeriel, the Republic of Korea collected various sources of magic from early on, but…
Other countries do not.
If such a technology existed, I would want to acquire it at any cost.
In this era, the twilight of hunters, the value of that technology is indescribable.
“That’s good news. But, what’s the matter?”
“The American association is trying to monopolize the technology. Well, it’s a technology that was researched with government funding, so it’s natural if it’s natural… Because of that, one of the key researchers has been secretly contacting me.”
“Are you in touch?”
The head of the association disclosed the personal information of the researcher without hesitation.
“Heo Ju-ah. A 28-year-old woman. A researcher from Korea, currently affiliated with a research institute directly affiliated with the American Hunter Association. She is, in fact, the person who led this research from beginning to end. “
“He is one of the many talents that Korea has missed.”
The president of the association looked very uncomfortable when I added it.
I smiled and shook my head.
“What was the matter?”
“Asylum in Korea and Recognition of Patents for the Technology.”
“Wait. It’s a technology developed on American soil with American money, so you’re going to take it and go into exile? Is this really okay for us to eat?”
No matter how important a skill is…
The name is an ally, but isn’t it going too far?
The president of the association acknowledged that his explanation was insufficient, and quickly supplemented it.
“Ms. Heo Joo-ah is currently under strict surveillance.
“Confinement? Ah…”
But. She is a genius researcher who has developed the most important technology in the world.
He is also a key figure, so he has a clear understanding of the research from start to finish!
When she removes her body from her, it means the leakage of her skills from her.
So, the American Association will have no choice but to strictly monitor and arrest her every move.
Originally, they are the ones who can remain like that, and that is the proper agenda.
I now have a sense of what the president of the association wants from me.
“You mean use our agents to bring Ms. Heo Joo-ah back to Korea and secure her skills?”
“As expected, one horse is fast.”
“Umm…”
Normally, I would have refused without hesitation, but…
The stakes are too high in this case.
Perhaps that is why the president of the association asked me for help.
However, mobilizing the company’s manpower is too risky.
Besides, this time the opponent must be very strong.
“Where is Mr. Heo Joo-ah currently located?”
“It’s a suburb of New York. It’s confined in a laboratory.”
“Is it New York…”
The US is also very large, so the company’s influence is not everywhere.
If it were San Francisco, I wouldn’t know if it would work out somehow using only local agents, but it’s not New York.
I made a difficult decision after much deliberation.
“Should I go myself?”
“Will you?”
“Yes. Because that’s the most certain.”
No matter how tight the security of the laboratory is, it can be neutralized by using Blanche and Green Dust.
From then on, you only had to worry about the guards and hunters.
Besides, if you want to go on a non-lethal mission, it’s better for me to go there myself.
Then, without hesitation, Yeriel stood up after me and said,
“Then I’ll go too.”
“Uh… You too?”
“Yes. Aren’t you going to go on a private plane anyway? As long as you don’t get caught, it won’t matter.”
The problem with Yeriel is that her appearance is too flashy, but …
If she comes as an ally, there is no reliable hunter.
It’s her appearance her, so even if you change it to hunter equipment, etc., You can pass immigration through Blanche.
“Are you really going to do that?”
“Yes. Because Mr. Heo Joo-ah is a woman. If she had been a man, she would have been relieved and sent her alone…”
“…”
I heard nothing of her and ran out of her room with her.
After quickly getting ready, head straight to the airport, and depart on a private plane prepared by the company.
The other Masters also showed a surprisingly cooperative attitude.
This case also has a positive impact on the existence of Oracle.
[I think the stockpile is sufficient, but there’s nothing wrong with securing magic conversion technology. I also have some personal curiosity.]
[If possible, could it not be attracted to the company?]
“I don’t think it’s time to be greedy for talented people… First of all, I’ll secure the technology. Is the vehicle ready?”
[Standby with full bulletproof specifications. Don’t you need reinforcements?]
“The risk of getting caught increases if you rush around. Just lend me a sniper and a driver. Focus on non-lethal equipment and abilities.”
[Okay Dust. My kids will love it.]
After haggling with the people of the association, when I call the company personnel, I feel like my body feels lighter.
When I ended the communication, Yeriel, who was sipping a drink in the seat next to her, belatedly expressed a question.
“By the way, Mr. Heo Joo-ah did well to apply for asylum. If she was a researcher directly under the association, she would be treated very well…”
“Even if so, it would mean being subject to surveillance and confinement. Besides, Mr. Heo Joo-ah applied for recognition of the patent to the Korean government.”
“Aha.”
Yeriel immediately understood what I meant and smiled.
Since the United States wants to keep technology monopolized and confidential, it is natural that it does not accept patent applications.
“Heo Joo-ah might be a good person.”
“Maybe.”
After talking calmly and spending time, the plane arrived in New York.
As soon as we got off the plane, we got into the vehicle prepared by the company.
The interior of the fairly large vehicle was decorated for operations.
“Welcome, Master.”
“You waited? Blanche, how is the security system at the lab?”
[Confirmation complete. Currently, satellite monitoring is being conducted in real time in the research center and the surrounding area.]
“Real-time satellite monitoring? No kidding. Well, that’s about it, but…”
Booooong!
A car that starts right away without even feeling the taste of America.
As I was changing into my combat uniform, Blanche continued to explain.
[Most of the security systems can be neutralized by me and the Master, but the guard posts and the snipers deployed on the rooftops are a problem.]
“You’ve placed a lot.”
“Master, shall we do it?”
“No. This operation will proceed peacefully. It will be difficult to subdue it with non-lethal bullets, right?”
“I’m sorry, Master. I don’t know about one or two, but about six snipers… The patrols of the guards have no gaps.”
Once inside the building, I’ll be able to do something about it.
While we were figuring out a way.
Yeriel asked Blanche a strange question.
“Blanche. If there is an artificial blizzard in the area, will the environment be adversely affected?”
[A blizzard? The season is also a season, so it is estimated that there will be no serious problem as a result of the calculation.]
“It’s good.”
“…”
I couldn’t help but stare at Yeriel.
Even the Servants with very faint emotions have very bewildered faces.
But… Unfortunately or fortunately.
By the time we arrived at the scene, snowflakes had begun to fall from the sky.
The unstoppable snow quickly turned into a blizzard, severely limiting everyone’s vision.
“…Why is this happening?”
“It’s almost winter now.”
Yeriel smiled faintly and waved her hand.
I shuddered and put on my full face helmet.
Without Blanche’s guidance, even I might lose my way.
“Show terrain information.”
[Updating… Path setting complete.]
“Okay, wait a minute.”
“Yes.”
Clap!
I stepped out of the car in a blizzard.
The world outside was enveloped in pure white darkness.
I hurried to her feet her, in fear of Yerriel’s limitless abilities of her.
