Chapter 1763 – 1763. Vampire Detective
“……”
The dozens of people on the TV screen were silent. No one opened their mouths.
However, the ultra-high-definition TV captured their subtle changes. Shaking pupils and beads of sweat trickling down their cheeks!
“Ha, it’s a bluff!”
Someone shouted. It was like throwing open a tightly closed castle gate. As the gate opened, others rushed in.
“That’s right! It’s a bluff!”
“It’s a fake!”
“Doubt it! Doubt it!”
“Everyone! That’s definitely a bluff! Don’t be shaken! I, Sung Soo-woon, the vice-chairman of the Daechun Group, swear on my name! There is no epidemic!!!”
Sung Soo-woon said, veins popping out of his neck. His confident remarks quickly restored the composure of the leaders of various countries who had been wavering.
It didn’t end there.
A white-haired old woman sitting in a top-class chair opened her mouth like a hyena pouncing on its prey.
“I am Sung So-mi, the vice-chairman of the Daechun Group. Bio-pharmaceuticals, bio-cosmetics, bio-drugs… all are under my jurisdiction. Of course, epidemics are also my responsibility. There are epidemics currently being developed, but I can control them.”
“Wait! There really is an epidemic?!”
US President Gain grabbed his cheeks with both hands, horrified. He looked like he had been left alone at home on Christmas.
I knew why he had to be like that. Fifty years ago, the United States suffered greatly from a sudden epidemic. The economy faltered, and infected Americans died. It wasn’t the Black Death, but it was enough to traumatize the United States.
The reason I remember it so well is… that epidemic. I made it and spread it.
“Don’t worry. It’s just a cold to rip off the kids’ pocket money. The fatality rate is less than 1%.”
“Oh my god! So there is an epidemic!”
“Vaccines and treatments for the epidemic are all prepared! Even if the epidemic spreads, we can suppress it immediately! It’s just a cold-level epidemic, so why are you making such a fuss!”
“Are you sure it’s just a cold?!”
“Just believe me when I say it! Above all, I have complete control over all epidemics! It’s being controlled from a secret base in Antarctica! There’s no chance of the epidemic spreading!”
I looked at Sung So-mi. The name Sung So-mi was in my memory. She was the daughter born between me and a supermodel.
2,791 years old. She was once my beloved daughter with her dazzling looks.
“So-mi. How dare you rebel against me? I cherished you!”
“That was when I was young. But when I got old, Father never looked for me even once.”
“Isn’t it natural not to look for a withered flower? Still, I didn’t abandon you! You were able to become vice-chairman all thanks to me. Have you forgotten that?!”
“Father! I want the same youth and eternal life as you! But you didn’t give it to me! Now, only you and Secretary Kim are enjoying immortality!”
I frowned, knowing what Sung So-mi was after.
The Orb of Life.
If a human eats it, they can gain superhuman strength and immortality. It is the elixir of this world that allows vampires to gain even more power.
“The Orb of Life can no longer be obtained!”
“I know. But the clues to immortality are with you and Secretary Kim!”
“You, you unfilial wretch! How dare you try to experiment on your father and mother’s bodies!”
“If I can get youth and eternal life… I can do even worse than that. Isn’t that right, everyone?”
The leaders of various countries did not answer. But their eyes, gleaming with greed, spoke volumes.
‘These guys aren’t just after my wealth.’
They had seen me rule this world since they were born. Even when they became adults and grew old, I didn’t age at all and wielded money and power. They couldn’t help but be envious. If my sons and daughters are like this, others will be even worse.
“This is my last warning.”
I spoke with murderous intent. The weak-hearted were startled and fell backward. The only ones who remained expressionless were my own children and the leaders of developed countries.
“Surrender and resolve all the issues. If I spread the epidemic, countless humans will die. The country could collapse. I have the power to destroy a country!”
“Oh man! The fake doesn’t work anymore!”
“We will defeat you and leap to higher places!”
President Kang of South Korea solemnly declared. Everyone applauded and agreed with him.
Their applause was a mockery and ridicule aimed at me.
My face changed from red to purple in real-time. Uncontrollable irritation and anger surged.
“I, the chairman of the Daechun Group, have shown mercy with a heart as high and wide as the sky… and you not only reject it but also mock me? You have committed treason… you will pay the price!”
“Treason?! Don’t be mistaken! Father is not our king! You will be the one who regrets it! All of this is your karma! Accept it!”
“Sung Soo-woon! You bastard!”
Enraged, I slashed the TV with my Super Blade. Slicing it once didn’t quell my anger.
Slash, slash, slash!
Only after turning the 108-inch TV into hundreds of pieces did my arm stop. My anger was slightly relieved.
“Hoo. I didn’t think I’d have to use this here.”
I took out a black card from my inventory. Of course, it wasn’t an ordinary card. It wasn’t a credit card either.
[Epidemic Manufacturing Card
You can create any epidemic you want.
The manufactured epidemic will disappear after 30 days.
Price: 600,000 points
※Caution
Even after 30 days, the state of being infected with the epidemic will not be lifted.]
It was an item worth a whopping 600,000 points.
“The epidemic is in my hands. You vermin. You have angered the heavens, so you will have to pay the price!”
I paused as I was about to create an epidemic.
‘What kind of epidemic should I create?’
Let’s say I created an incredibly dangerous epidemic with 100% lethality and 100% infectivity. The problem is that I could also be affected by this epidemic.
‘Complete vaccine! If I use a complete vaccine, I’ll be safe from the epidemic. But it’s not like I can be the only one safe, right?’
The last person alive in this world. What good would that title do me? As the chairman of the transnational corporation Daechun Group, I want to continue my reign. So, I need to kill them moderately.
‘Hmmmm.’
My worries deepened.
Ding!
The elevator door opened, and Secretary Kim rushed in.
“Chairman!”
Long black hair, a tight-fitting suit skirt, and a voluptuous G-cup chest. She was a mature woman who was exactly my type. She held a specially modified pistol in one hand.
Kwaaang! Bang! Kwakwakwang!
The tower shook. After the video call ended, the attacks from the South Korean military became more intense.
“Secretary Kim. You look beautiful today as well.”
“Thank you, Chairman. But this is not the time for that. We must leave Big Sky Tower immediately!”
“Big Sky Tower is the best fortress in South Korea. Is there really a need to leave?”
“It would be fine if we were dealing with some ruthless terrorists… but the ones advancing on Big Sky Tower right now are the South Korean military! There’s also information that the Capital Defense Command’s invincible armored unit has been deployed! Even Big Sky Tower can’t hold out for long! We must leave this place immediately!”
“Is there even a place to go?”
“We need to go to the electronics factory in Gangwon Province. All of Daechun Group’s private soldiers across the country will gather at the electronics factory in Gangwon Province. If everyone gathers, we’ll have a chance to turn the tables!”
I stared at Secretary Kim. She was different from the Secretary Kim I knew. The intelligent woman always handled things calmly and with composure. But right now, she had no composure at all. Sweat was streaming down her forehead.
“Secretary Kim. What are our chances of winning?”
“That’s…”
“You can be honest.”
“All affiliates except for electronics, chemicals, and Korean security have turned their backs on us. It’s largely because all the vice-chairmen have joined hands. We divided the vice-chairmen’s power into five to prepare for times like this, but…”
“Of all times, all five of them conspired. It’s understandable that electronics and chemicals are still with us since you were directly managing them… but it’s surprising that the security guards haven’t turned their backs on us.”
“Under the Chairman’s orders last time, all security personnel had micro-bombs implanted in them. I have the bomb switches.”
“Hmm. Was that so? What are our exact chances of winning?”
“3%… or less. I didn’t expect South Korea to mobilize its military. And… the whole world has labeled the Chairman as a criminal. There’s even a warrant out for your arrest.”
“A warrant? There must be a bounty on my head.”
“2 trillion won for capture alive. There’s also a 1 trillion won bounty on me.”
“They’re after our bodies. They’re trying to get their hands on the secret of youth and eternal life no matter what.”
“Chairman. How about using a space-time travel scroll? We can escape to Southeast Asia and hide where they can’t find us.”
I stroked Secretary Kim’s cheek.
“Secretary Kim. Don’t you resent me?”
“Not at all. I can go anywhere with the Chairman.”
“Hehe. That unwavering loyalty. That’s why I love Secretary Kim.”
I kissed Secretary Kim on the lips.
“Uhh… Chairman. This is not the time for this… ah…”
The more inappropriate the kiss, the sweeter it is. But it’s only up to kissing and groping her chest. If I go any further, there’s no turning back.
“Secretary Kim. Let’s go to Gangwon Province. We’re going to the food sector. First, we need to get our hands on canned kimchi.”
“Ah, yes. I understand. Let’s go down to the 5th basement floor. The Chairman’s personal combat armored vehicle, the Double Dragon Train, is waiting.”
Secretary Kim and I got into the elevator. It descended rapidly to the 5th basement floor. However, it would take at least 5 minutes to reach the 5th basement floor. The height of the top of Big Sky Tower was over 2 km.
As the elevator descended, the scenery outside the window came into view.
Seoul was burning. The gun barrels on the tanks were spitting fire, and combat helicopters were firing missiles.
“It’s a mess.”
“…It seems the President has made a very big decision. He won’t be able to avoid responsibility either if he does this…”
“The whole world will have to take responsibility.”
“But what we have left is…”
“The epidemic.”
“…Was what you said to them earlier not a bluff but the truth?”
“Secretary Kim. What do you take me for? The epidemic is not a bluff. An epidemic that will cover the world… it’s in my hands. I don’t want to use it if I can help it… but if the world wants it, I can’t help it.”
