Chapter 109 – Chapter 109
Obviously that person is smarter than me.
There must be many people around you who can give you advice.
But the most important thing in negotiations is guts.
My guts as a transcendental person seemed to pierce the sky.
“Can I smoke a cigarette? It’s not like smoke is transmitted there anyway.”
The president’s expression hardened seriously.
It doesn’t matter if you think you’re insulting yourself or not.
“Go, Mr. Kang Jeong-hyeok. Now in front of the President, what is this…”
The head instructor is glaring at me from behind the monitor with an expression that seems to prey on me.
But moderately ignored.
However, I couldn’t smoke right away.
I was only naked and wearing a gown, and neither the maintenance staff nor the instructors smoked.
“Oh, I didn’t have any cigarettes. Wouldn’t it be too rude to go upstairs and bring them? Our President said you’ve been waiting for a long time because of me. Then would the instructor come over for me?”
“… This bastard. Let’s see!”
The instructor came up to me and grabbed me by the collar.
This nobleman also has a bad temper, and seems to be unable to control himself when angered.
What are you doing in front of the president now?
Not what I would say.
I secretly grabbed the instructor’s wrist and removed the mana.
A-5, if you went to the academy now, you would be an elite.
Judging from your age, you must have awakened before the academy was established.
“Go and get me a cigarette and a lighter. Instructor who has lost his magic. If you bring me the lost magic, I’ll give it back to you. It’s scary, so stop staring at it.”
“I… I knew… But I thought the magical power would really disappear…”
“Could you hurry up?”
He gnawed his teeth and slammed the door open.
I told the president over the screen to hear the fact that the instructor had lost his magical power through my ability.
However, the president’s reaction was different from what was expected.
– Heh heh, I know everything without acting like that. Kang Jung-hyeok’s ability.
“No way… Did you inspect me?”
– It’s a temple. A young friend yells at me for a big deal. I just did some information gathering. I only listened to the circumstances of people like the academy instructors. Kang Jung-hyeok’s personal life is neither interested nor interesting.
“Ah, is that so? That’ll speed things up. I don’t intend to use my abilities to follow government orders. I like my freedom.”
– … I understand.
“But since we’ve been contacted like this, let’s hear the story. Exactly what do you want me to do? The current government of the Republic of Korea.”
I calmly listened to what the government demanded.
I thought in my head as I asked to be more specific and detailed.
A request that doesn’t matter even if you listen.
On the contrary, I separated the awkward things that I couldn’t listen to one by one.
Then he had a very serious expression on his face.
“You’re almost like a slave. So, are you ready for the price?”
– Of course. Did you know? In the current government, there are currently four transcendentalists. If the compensation isn’t good enough, there’s no reason for those people to stay in government.
“I’d like to hear about that reward in detail.”
– Hmm… Good. Please wait a moment.
Beyond the muted screen, the president exchanged stories with others for a long time.
I guess I’ll negotiate with the secretary.
What to disclose and how much.
Or what level of compensation will you offer me.
I leaned deeply against the back of the chair and watched it leisurely.
I’m sorry to them, but I’ll refuse anyway.
Probably, no matter what conditions I propose, my last name will not be satisfied.
The government budget is limited and tax cuts are already received from the moment you enter the academy, so there is no particular card to come up with.
It’s not even a socialist communist country.
The sound that had been erased then began to be heard again.
– Um… Not all transcendental people belonging to the government are treated the same. For example, in the case of a transcendental couple, Choi Min-woo and Na Hyun-hee, who live in Jeju Island, it is said that it is not necessary to leave the place unless it is a serious matter. On the other hand, Yuri Park’s transcendental role is to stay in the metropolitan area most of the time and respond in case of an emergency. Even she alone covers the entire central region as well as the metropolitan area. That’s why we need a Transcendental One who will immediately become our strength.
“Yes, so what?”
– If you work hard for the country like Park Yu-ri, we offer an annual salary of 5 billion won. Plus all loot revenue from rescues and raids…
Is 5 billion a lot or a little?
More than 50 billion won was donated in the last two weeks.
Is that why your sense of money is weird?
It’s the same as not wearing my last name anyway.
If I have my own company, what is 5 billion? I’m on the verge of earning a hundred times that amount in a year.
Spoils are something I have to get from the monsters I hunted anyway, so is this also a suggestion?
“Did you research me? Do you know how much money I’ve received from companies in the last two weeks?”
– Yes. I know roughly. However, the government budget is limited…
Bang-!
Just then, the door to the security control room opened and the head instructor stormed in.
Why are you like that even if you didn’t run there yourself?
I must have had the man who had come to pick me up earlier to run errands for me.
“Come on. It’s done now! Quickly return my magic power.”
He slams the cigarette and lighter on the table.
Do you think it’s the same as thinking me, this man, or the president as nothing?
His work was urgent, so he was polite and everything disappeared.
I’m doing this on purpose for the sake of negotiations, and this is what a man called the academy’s chief instructor can do?
A promise is a promise, and I returned my magic with the thought of quickly getting rid of the annoying person.
The important thing now is negotiations with the president.
“I’m sorry, but I’m talking about something important right now, so be quiet… No, please go outside.”
“…”
The instructor who got his magic back seemed to have a lot to say to me, but he just stared at me for a long time.
Then he quickly walked out the door.
You must have realized that you couldn’t stand me if I said one more word.
Still, he’s a pretty spirited man.
In normal cases, most of the people who beg and beg for it from the moment they lose their magical power.
I could barely smoke a cigarette now.
Lit up
He took a deep breath in and exhaled it coolly.
“Excuse me. How far did you go?”
– …
“Ah! Did you say the government has no money?”
– What do you… Kang Jung-hyeok want?
Taking out what you really want right here is sewage among sewage.
We just have to let you know that there is a big difference in perception between us by making ridiculous conditions.
“I’ll think about it if I can put the entire army under my feet. I’m not the type to go under anyone. Still, I have no intention of touching the elected president’s seat, Minister of Defense? There must be strong opposition. If that’s difficult, my gate in the government Is there a team dedicated to it? I need to get a top spot there. Please put Park Yu-ri under me. Instead, it’s okay even if you don’t receive a salary. In any case, you’ll make up for your income by selling spoils.”
– Park Yu-ri, who was with the beginning of this government…
“I know. But wasn’t it meritocracy? The motto of this government. I heard that age, academic background, and graduating class are not considered, and judgment is based solely on skill. Were you lying? I assure you, I am stronger than Park Yu-ri.”
My speech was eaten by the president and was not heard.
It was the sound I spit out knowing that too.
My requirements are also absurd.
If you’re willing to listen, that’s what impeachment feels like.
– Heh heh, skills include experience and know-how. In particular, we must be more careful in important positions where people’s lives are directly related, such as the Awakened Team. Of course, we have heard about the amazing abilities of our Transcendent Kang Jeong-hyeok, but we need to closely examine what kind of person he is, whether he is a person who puts the lives of the people first and makes a choice. Whether you have leadership just because you have strong magical powers or abilities is another matter…”
Long story.
You don’t want to give it to me anyway, but you say it back.
It must be difficult to send Park Yu-ri, who made me the president, under me.
You know everything, but how long are you going to make excuses?
The cigarette he was biting on burned to the end.
“Whoa… Let’s say the negotiations broke down.”
– Mr. Kang Jeong-hyeok… You know that the gate is unusual recently, don’t you?
“Sure. Are you talking about the double gate? Ying? What are you surprised about? It’s already spread all over the Internet.”
– But that’s still confidential…
“I experienced it myself, so don’t try to hide it. I know that the government’s policy this time is also changing because of it. That’s why I’m telling you, I’m thinking of setting up a company. The government says it won’t give permission?”
– Company?
“Yes. Why is it like a company that supports the dragon guild or the diamond guild?”
– I understand what you mean. However, even if you are a transcendental person, you cannot make exceptions to the established policy. Agreements have already been reached with the Awoken community and industry stakeholders. If you still want to, the Transcendental One will have to convince the people of the company and the community. So from the government’s point of view…
“No. I’m not asking for special permission. We have to be fair.”
I put another cigarette in my mouth and lit it.
Now, I intend to insinuate what I ask for and tell the story the government wants.
“I’m trying to buy a whole related company because I can’t get permission. But they say you need government permission to take over? An acquaintance of mine says that.”
Among the parents Hong Eun-young contacted, there were people who said they would help.
However, it is said that this also requires government permission to acquire gate-related companies.
They said that they could help with something only when that part was resolved, and that they could not do anything about government permission.
So, I was wondering what to do, but a powerful person appeared just at the right time.
Then I have to row the oars while the water comes in. What should I do?
“Can I get that permission? Still, I’m a transcendental person, but wouldn’t it be a bit like if I were eliminated from the screening of the bidding participation documents? I have money, but I’m an individual. I heard that the government screening is strict even in the gate-related industry, even participating in the acquisition.”
– Hmm… That’s for me to decide right away…
Shall we slowly put the wedge in?
“Please take good care of me, Mr. President. I really want to have my own company. Think about it. If I want to start a company and make a lot of money, I have to work hard to enter the gate. But which gate should I enter? Class C? Class D? I am the one who transcends the dungeon? No. I don’t know what the other transcendents are doing, but I really like money. I plan to enter A-class dungeons and subdue all the monsters.”
– That… It’s a story I’m thankful for as a person of the government and the people of the Republic of Korea…
We’re going to have to strike a fatal blow here.
“If it is difficult in Korea, I will inevitably have to leave for another country. It is unfortunate.
If you’ve said this much, should I hold on to you right away?
Or are you trying to steal the real Transcendentalist from Japan?
If you want to be impeached, you came out like that!
– Mr. Kang Jeong-hyeok. Don’t worry. I will definitely pass that part even if I risk the presidency. Which company are you thinking of acquiring?
Got caught!
“Ah, would you really do that? Oh, thank you for this. First of all, the place I want to take over is the Dungeon Expedition Division of Shinbaram Co., Ltd. If it’s what I want, I’ll give you a very nice present to the government, though I’d say it’s a substitute.”
– A gift… You mean?
“Yes. Actually, there is one more Transcendentalist among my acquaintances, and I will definitely scout that person to my company. So that he cannot leave for another country.”
– Are you saying that there is another super, transcendental person? Excluding Kang Jeong-hyeok and the seven known people?
“Yes. Actually, there are a few of them. However, they are friends who avoid being known to the world… They seem to want to go abroad where everyone can live quietly. But if I start a company, they will trust me and tell me that I will be in Korea. Haha.”
– Oh, I see. Hee hee, I really lived. Recently, I was worried about the double gate problem, but if two, no, three or more new transcendentalists appear and prevent the backflow of the gate, the people will be able to sleep with their feet stretched out with peace of mind.
“That’s very fortunate. It’s a great honor for me as a citizen of the Republic of Korea to help. It’s just that those friends are very uncomfortable with being known. I can’t help it on the day when I get angry with them after doing something like a background investigation. No. Don’t you know? A transcendental being strong.”
– It will never happen. Even if you have such doubts, I want you to believe that it is absolutely not something the government is doing.
What? Why are you in the mood to organize all of a sudden?
My request is not over yet.
“That one… No, I have several more…”
– Is that so?
“It’s not a big deal. I’m 22 years old, but I still go to school. I want to graduate soon… Of course, I’m not asking for preferential treatment. Graduating from the academy early in line with the trend of the times with the advent of the double gate. I would like you to arrange the means and systems to do it. Also, as a Transcendentalist, please give me a license to freely enter and exit A-class dungeons…”
– Ah… Let’s do a quick review.
I hurriedly threw the cigarette I was smoking under the table and rubbed it off with my foot, being as polite as possible.
Like me, the president is showing a satisfied face differently from the beginning.
Isn’t this a win-win?
Of course, I did win a bit big.
Now, as long as I have enough money, I think I will soon have my own company.
