Chapter 1122 – 1122. Self-Discipline
I received an invitation from the chairman of Sejin Group.
It was one of the top companies in South Korea, deeply involved with the hunter world. It wouldn’t hurt to make even a small connection.
‘If Seunghee is to be believed, the chairman is curious about me.’
I heard from Ha Seunghee how much the chairman knew about my relationship with her.
Hevil’s stimulant. HB-1.
The chairman thinks my relationship with Ha Seunghee is purely business. He probably can’t even imagine that I’m the one who’s been using my dick to pound his granddaughter’s pussy and asshole.
I didn’t refuse the chairman’s invitation, partly to save face for Ha Seunghee, but also because I expected something like this would happen eventually.
‘The higher you go, the more you’ll meet those already at the top.’
I’ve already experienced it through the game world. The stronger you become, the more the world changes. It’s just that the time has come for my real world to change as well.
I put on a suit and headed to Ha Seunghee’s family home.
The main residence was like a noble’s mansion, and the surrounding area was heavily guarded by security personnel.
“Mr. Sung Yoojin. Welcome. Was it difficult for you to come all the way here?”
A man in a black suit standing at the entrance spoke to me.
“I’m not a child, what would be difficult? Can I go inside?”
“Yes. The chairman is waiting for you.”
I confidently passed through the main gate. The flow of mana changed. My skin tingled. I realized that a very powerful barrier was protecting the mansion.
‘It’s only natural for the residence of the Sejin Group chairman to have this kind of barrier.’
Ignoring the barrier pressing down on me, I strode forward. The security system here, including surveillance cameras, followed me from behind.
***
I entered the spacious mansion.
Ha Seunghee was waiting for me at the entrance.
“Welcome, senior. Surprisingly, you look good in a suit.”
“There’s no need to say ‘surprisingly.’ But why are you wearing a suit? Isn’t this your house?”
“I usually dress comfortably too. But today is a formal occasion.”
I followed Ha Seunghee inside. From the entrance, I could see people emitting an unusual aura.
They approached me with smiles and handed me their business cards. Looking at the cards, they were the presidents of Sejin Group’s affiliates.
“Mr. Sung Yoojin, I’ve heard a lot about your reputation.”
I also handed them the business cards I had prepared.
“Don’t throw away the cards you received. They might be helpful later,” Ha Seunghee said to me.
“…I know the importance of connections… but I’m not sure if they’ll be of much help.”
“They’re not just ordinary affiliate presidents. They’re the chairman’s close aides. They each hold a position in the hunter market. For example, the president who just passed by leads a mana stone refining company. If you urgently need mana stones, you can contact him and get high-quality ones.”
“You’re not giving me these cards because of you, are you?”
“How could they be? Those people have such high pride. They wouldn’t even bat an eye unless it’s the chairman’s order. The fact that they gave you their cards means they judged you to be worth it.”
“Well, I am kind of amazing.”
We passed through the living room where people were gathered and headed to the stairs leading to the second floor. At the entrance of the stairs, I encountered Ha Junsoo.
“……”
“……”
Ha Junsoo and Ha Seunghee quietly glared at each other before turning their gazes away.
“Mr. Sung Yoojin. What I said back then is still valid.”
“Same here.”
“……”
Ha Junsoo turned his gaze to Ha Seunghee with a blank expression.
“Seunghee. I heard from grandfather what you’re researching.”
“Don’t interfere anymore. I won this time.”
“It’s something that will benefit the company, why would I interfere? I’m just worried about whether you can lead this well.”
“If you don’t interfere, everything will go well. I can already see the group’s stock price soaring.”
“Seunghee, be wary of your arrogance. And this isn’t the end. What I’ve built is far more than you know.”
Ha Junsoo passed by Ha Seunghee. At that moment, a woman approached quickly from the first-floor hallway and linked arms with Ha Junsoo. It was the actress Kang Nami. Surprised, I stared at her with wide eyes. Wearing an elegant white blouse and brown skirt in the style of a Cheongdam-dong daughter-in-law, she was several times more innocent than she appeared on TV. Ha Junsoo’s face softened slightly as he looked at Kang Nami.
“Hello, miss. It’s been a while.”
“Yes. It’s been a while, Ms. Kang Nami.”
“Is the person next to you your boyfriend?”
“No. He’s a colleague.”
“Hmm. Is that so?”
Kang Nami exchanged a light greeting and moved to the living room with Ha Junsoo. I stared intently at their backs. I thought she was washed up, but seeing her in person, she was so young and beautiful that I could believe she was in her early twenties. On top of that, she had the aura unique to an actress. Are actresses just different from ordinary people from their DNA?
“Senior. What are you staring at blankly?”
Snapping back to my senses, I turned my gaze away from the actress’s buttocks. Ha Seunghee was looking at me with a look that said I was a pervert. I pretended not to notice and said,
“It’s my first time seeing the actress Kang Nami in person… I got a little distracted. I’m a fan of Kang Nami.”
“Oh. Is that so.”
“I heard Kang Nami is getting married in three months… Could it be that her partner is…?”
“Yes. It’s my eldest brother.”
I stroked my chin. I couldn’t quite understand. Even if it were another chaebol family, for the eldest son of Sejin Group, one of the top companies in South Korea, to marry an entertainer?
“…Was Kang Nami’s family actually a super powerful one?”
“It’s an ordinary family. Her father is a civil servant, and her mother is a full-time housewife.”
“And yet she’s marrying Ha Junsoo? Doesn’t the family object?”
“Our family is quite liberal when it comes to dating and marriage. Even our grandmother and mother were from ordinary families.”
“…I see.”
I followed Ha Seunghee up the stairs.
Kang Nami’s image kept flashing before my eyes. Seeing her in person, whom I had admired for so long, my dick immediately reacted.
‘I absolutely need a hypnosis sticker… Damn it. I don’t have any points.’
I sighed deeply. I erased Kang Nami’s image and focused on other things.
“You’re going to meet the chairman of Sejin Group, right? He’s probably waiting for me in his study, right?”
“…How did you know?”
“In dramas and web novels, the chairman is usually in his study.”
“Aren’t you nervous? Usually, people who enter grandfather’s study for the first time freeze up. A few years ago, I even saw someone throw up.”
“I am nervous.”
I’ve become used to meeting high-ranking people in the game world.
“But I haven’t done anything wrong. He didn’t call me here to kill me, so there’s no need to tremble.”
We arrived in front of a classic wooden door on the third floor. Ha Seunghee’s expression changed completely. Entering the study of Ha Heonshin, the chairman of Sejin Group, was enough to make even her, a family member, nervous.
Ha Seunghee slowly knocked on the study door with the back of her right hand.
“Grandfather. It’s me, Seunghee. I’m here with Senior Yoojin.”
“Come in.”
A deep voice was heard from beyond the door. Before Ha Seunghee could grab the doorknob, the door opened, and a man came out. He was a middle-aged man with a receding hairline. His face was damp with cold sweat. He bowed to Ha Seunghee and immediately went downstairs.
He didn’t look like a relative, so he must be one of the affiliate presidents.
‘Looking at the presidents gathered on the first floor… it seems today is the day for their regular reports.’
I entered the study with Ha Seunghee. Despite the lights being on, the room was generally dark due to the bookshelves that filled it. And at the end of the study, by the window, a man was sitting at a desk.
It was Ha Heonshin, the chairman of Sejin Group. Although his actual age was over 80, he looked like a man in his mid-40s.
Ha Heonshin’s gaze turned to me. His spirited gaze became a pressure that bound my body.
It was so obvious that I almost laughed.
‘It seems like those in high positions always want to intimidate their opponents.’
I wasn’t someone who would be intimidated by such pressure. I had no intention of pretending to be scared. I faced Ha Heonshin confidently.
“It’s been a while. Do you remember me?”
“We met in Jeju Island. That day’s memory was intense. I can’t forget it.”
I met him at the Jeju Island MT. At that time, it was just a brief greeting. Ha Heonshin probably never imagined that I would come to his study like this.
“It doesn’t seem like it’s been that long… but you’re completely different from back then. Isn’t your growth too fast? Do you have some kind of secret?”
“My secret is consistent training. More than that, I’d like to know why you called me here.”
“You’re bold. I don’t dislike young people like you.”
Ha Heonshin took out a document from a drawer and placed it on the desk.
“This is a document containing information about you. You’re currently enrolled at Gukcheon University. Your parents work in Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province. You awakened your abilities about two years ago. You reached B-rank in just two years, and your actual strength is A-rank. If you were from a special family, I could understand… but your background is ordinary.”
“……”
“Oh, were you upset that I investigated you? If you’re upset, I’ll apologize.”
“I’m not exactly happy… but it’s okay. To be honest, that’s all information that can be easily found.”
The information Ha Heonshin mentioned was information that could be obtained in a day if you hired a private investigator. My parents were safe. They were designated as special management targets by the Association. If anything happened to my parents, the Association would contact me immediately.
“Your composure and ability to remain calm is impressive. When I was your age, I couldn’t control my emotions well…”
“I try to remain calm in any situation.”
“I heard you made a deal with Seunghee. Are you really selling the rights to HB-1 for 300 billion won? HB-1 has more value than that.”
“That matter is already settled. I have no intention of claiming the rights to HB-1 in the future. I swear. I’ll even write a contract if you want.”
“I’ll believe you. Well, money isn’t that important to someone with your abilities. The reason I wanted to meet you in person… was to confirm your talent.”
“…Talent?”
“When you reach a high position, you develop an eye for people. In my case, I’ve developed an eye for recognizing hunter talent. If I see a hunter once, I can tell exactly how strong they can become.”
“That’s an amazing ability.”
When I answered indifferently, Ha Heonshin chuckled.
“It seems you don’t believe me.”
“No. I believe you. There are all sorts of people with unique abilities in this world. It wouldn’t be strange to have the ability to recognize people’s talents. However, I don’t know what that has to do with me.”
“Do you remember when we met in Jeju Island? At that time, I wasn’t very interested in you. Based on the talent I saw then, a kid named Park Suho was more impressive.”
“Suho? He’s a talented guy.”
“I think I gave you some words of encouragement back then… I’ll be honest. I thought you would be left behind. The talent I saw in you back then was at most A-rank. But I never dreamed you would grow so quickly and appear before me like this.”
“……”
Does he really have the ability to see through people’s talents? Considering that he doesn’t let his grandson and granddaughter do hunter work, there’s a high possibility that he really has the ability to see talent.
“What’s even more absurd is that I still can’t feel even a trace of talent from you.”
“…Hmm. I don’t know what kind of answer you want.”
“I want to test you. Would you like to spar with me?”
