Chapter 282
-...
Choi Yeonseung wasn’t totally convinced, but he nodded for now.
The goddess of sloth was actually working hard on various things, so he couldn’t get angry if she missed something once in a while.
-Thank you for your understanding.
-No. I’m not understanding. Work quickly. Don’t be lazy.
-...
The goddess of sloth became sullen at Choi Yeonseung’s harsh words.
***
Jerry Kuber, the president of Pask Food, was having a peaceful time.
He had used to live an anxious life because he hadn’t known when he would be arrested due to embezzling money and contracting with an evil god constellation. However, when looking back on it now, those were all good memories.
‘Yes. I have won the gamble of my life.’
“Is Kuber there?”
“!”
Jerry Kuber was leisurely enjoying a cup of tea from Pask Food, but the peaceful atmosphere was shattered by a sudden visitor.
‘Jacob? Why is this guy…?’
Given how many bad things he had done, Jerry Kuber was reluctant to meet the members of the Parker family. It wasn’t just Alex Parker. Jerry was equally reluctant about Alex’s son, Jacob.
“Hello.”
“Hello. Have you been well?”
Jacob casually sat down in front of Jerry Kuber and put his feet on the desk. Jerry Kuber was the president of the company here, but Jacob relied on his family name and acted in a high-handed manner.
‘Agh, don’t get angry. I have to suck it up.’
Jerry Kuber was certainly furious, but he still maintained a smile on his face as he spoke.
“What brings you here?”
“I came here because of something very good.”
“No, no way! It’s absolutely impossible to arbitrarily withdraw company funds in the name of investment. I’ll be the one who has to take responsibility if the shareholders go crazy!”
“...”
Jacob’s expression distorted. He hadn’t come here for that.
“What do you take me for?”
“Ah, it’s not that?”
“...I’ve already told you. The reason I borrowed money the other day was to further increase Parker Energy, not for personal gain...”
‘This bastard is full of shit.’
Jerry Kuber inwardly called him names.
The companies under the Parker name couldn’t go against the Parker family. Not only did the family have a lot of authority based on their shares in the company, but they also inflicted bloody retribution on those who disobeyed by sending hunters to punish them with force.
Seeing a company being terrorized just because a whistleblower had come forward was horrifying. Therefore, even if Jacob leeched off the company funds in the name of investment and used it on gambling, Jerry Kuber couldn’t stop him.
“In any case, I’m here today because I have a great opportunity. You’ve heard that the head of Dragon Industry has fallen, right?”
“Yes, I’m aware of that.”
“Hunter Choi Yeonseung, the one who has taken Dragon Hwang’s place, is about to do something crazy this time.”
“...?”
Jerry Kuber immediately became anxious. In his own way, he was a subordinate of the Undefeated Incarnation of Training, so wasn’t he in the same boat as Choi Yeonseung? It wasn’t good for Jerry Kuber if Choi Yeonseung did crazy things.
‘No… Surely he’s mistaken. Choi Yeonseung isn’t that stupid.’
Jerry Kuber was hoping that Jacob had got it wrong. After all, such misconceptions were common in business. Perhaps he had overinterpreted the opinions of the other people at the meeting?
“He set up a project to raise Abyssal monsters and plants on Earth.”
“Is he crazy?!” shouted Jerry Kuber unwittingly.
‘Whoops.’
Jacob was taken aback by the shout, but he also seemed rather pleased with Jerry’s response.
“Right? He must be crazy.”
“No... Well, this...”
Jerry Kuber was so embarrassed that he couldn’t continue speaking.
A few companies had already tried that, and they had ultimately suffered huge losses and declared bankruptcy. Why would one bother trying that again? It was safer and more profitable to go into the Abyss and kill monsters.
“My purpose is to capitalize on the mistake of this dumbass hunter and deal him a critical blow. It will crack that hard shell for sure.”
“I... I see. What should I do?”
“First of all, we have to get our hands on the items on the market.”
Surprisingly enough, one could find many Abyssal monsters and plants on Earth. They were found in various places, such as the black market, and even the official auction house. The people who purchased Abyssal monsters and plants were usually hunters, criminal organizations, or research institutes that wanted to try out shady magic.
“Hasn’t it happened several times?”
“It has.”
All new companies had done similar things. They had bought everything that had been going around the markets, sent hunters to get more plants, tried to scale it up, failed, and the CEO ultimately disappeared…
“There must be several companies that have patents on this kind of technology. Get your hands on the stocks of those companies. Choi Yeonseung will have to bleed properly if he wants to negotiate.”
‘His plan is better than I thought…’
Jerry Kuber was wary because he hadn’t expected Jacob to have such a good plan to take advantage of Choi Yeonseung’s weakness.
Nobody could make something out of nothing. In order to build a state-of-the-art farm and maintain facilities, Dragon Industry had to cooperate with companies that had patents for that kind of technology.
If Jerry Kuber reached out to those companies first, Choi Yeonseung would bleed double the money.
‘I should call him in advance.’
“Do you understand? Make sure you do it right.”
“Of course. You don’t have to worry. Have you ever seen me make a mistake?”
“How about that time when you royally screwed up that performance two years ago?”
“...”
“Ah, looks like I struck a nerve. Sorry.”
‘This ■■■■...’
***
“Huh?”
Choi Yeonseung was digging at the land and talking with the orcs when he received a call from Jerry Kuber. He felt puzzled.
“Be prepared?”
“Yes! The companies I’m talking about now are the ones that have patents essential to run high-tech farms...”
“Well, I don’t intend to use those technologies.”
“?!?” Jerry Kuber was surprised. Choi Yeonseung wasn’t going to use such technology?
‘Could it be that Dragon Industry has developed new patents? Can they replace all these technologies?’
It was hard to believe. Some rumors would’ve circulated if that were true.
“In any case, thanks for letting me know. The Parker Group is up to something and they want to keep me in check. It looks like they have nothing to do. They should be spending their time training their hunters and preparing for raids, not for this kind of stuff.”
“Ha... Haha. You’re right. Then should I stop buying them?”
After all, Jerry Kuber had little attachment to the Parker Group now.
There was a constellation that took care of him, all his weaknesses had been eliminated, and he had handed over his shares in the company to Odaigon… If he wanted to, he could move to being the CEO of one of the companies under Dragon Industry.
“No. Do as you’re told. It’s useful to have you there.”
“...Do you have any CEO positions for me?”
“No. Don’t be ridiculous.”
Choi Yeonseung hung up and looked around.
“I didn’t expect the United Kingdom to be doing this much better. I haven’t even done anything.”
“...”
“...”
-You’re right!
The orcs immediately agreed with Choi Yeonseung’s words, but there were many who disagreed.
Before Choi Yeonseung’s arrival, there had been many British hunters and nobles who had been living comfortably by clinging to the Noble Crown Collector.
Those people were now plowing the ground just like the orcs.
-Isn’t it good?
“...”
-Human. Quickly say it’s good.
The moment the orc threatened him with a plow, the hunter opened his mouth in surprise, “I-it’s good.”
He hadn’t known what would happen after the change in rulership, but he had never imagined that things would be like this. The hunter had never thought he would be forced to do this kind of labor, which felt tiring and unfair to him. Regardless, he had nobody to complain to.
The British people had been dissatisfied with the condescending attitude of hunters and nobles, so they cheered for the orcs, not the hunters.
‘Doing nothing might be a better solution than I thought...’
Choi Yeonseung finished thinking about the situation and took a plant in his hands. It was called ‘Gorn’s Life Plant,’ and it was one of the most famous Abyssal plants on Earth. It was a plant that absorbed the magic power around it, turned it into fresh life force, and then held it within itself.
If a hunter ate it, their vitality would amplify. The effect was decently strong even for ordinary people. If it was refined well, it could also be used in potions...
-Ohh!
The orcs were impressed by the plant that Choi Yeonseung took out. The latter was slightly moved by the sight.
‘These guys...’
When he had first met the orcs, Choi Yeonseung was sure that they were utterly mad. It was very touching to see how they’ve evolved to the skilled farmers that they now were.
“It’s great that you found this.”
-Yes! Isn’t it radish?
“...No, it’s not a radish. It’s Gorn’s Life Plant.”
-...It wasn’t a radish?
Seeing the disappointed orcs, Choi Yeonseung was seriously considering stopping the orcs from overindulging in farming.
***
Before working on the new project, Choi Yeonseung returned to his realm and prepared to use the soul stones.
[Plant Box (Intermediate, Chaos): 10,000P.
Primordial chaos is swirling inside. If you open this box, one of the various plants needed in the constellation realm will come out.]
‘I never thought I would pay for something like this.’
If nothing else, he was upset about having to pay soul stones to buy plants.
The merchant constellation didn’t know this and welcomed him excitedly.
[The ‘Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny’ welcomes you with great, great warmth!]
-By the way, isn’t it possible to buy directly what you need from other constellations without having to buy it from this shady guy?
The goddess of sloth wondered about other options.
It wasn’t just the wandering merchant. Other constellations were also selling their treasures. In fact, Choi Yeonseung had received soul stones not just from the S-grade raid, but also from other constellations during the constellation battle hosted by the Observer Who Returned From a Cold Place.
This was enough to consider buying it directly from constellations.
-...I think this is a bit cheaper?
-...
Choi Yeonseung’s answer was surprisingly sad, which caused the goddess of sloth to tear up. If her kingdom had still been intact, she could’ve given him enough soul stones so that he didn’t have to worry about prices.
[The Plant Box is opened!]
[Chaos flows and destiny is decided!]
[Gorn’s Life Plant has come out!]
‘Not bad.’
Choi Yeonseung was relieved to see the name of the plant that was famous even on Earth. As long as he took good care of the plants, he was going to be successful in his project.
‘By the way, I don’t know how Hyung is doing.’
Choi Yeonseung moved to meet Hwang Gyeongryong, who was in the depths of his realm. Was he doing okay?
***
“Oh... As expected. This is the secret...”
“Goblin magic is one of the best in the Abyss.”
“Aish. That’s a bit... Isn’t it the elves?”
“Well... What?? Are you saying you don’t believe me right now?”
“No. I’m not saying I don’t believe you... I’m sorry.”
“Bah. Don’t believe in the lies of the elves. Telling flashy lies is all they know.”
-You’re both wrong. True magic belongs only to us liches.
“The captured one should shut up.”
“That’s right, you skeleton bastard. Shut your mouth.”
-Y... You dare speak that way to me? Human, who was the one who kindly answered the magic question you asked???
“I don’t remember.”
-You...!
“...”
Choi Yeonseung blinked at the absurd sight.
Hwang Gyeongryong, Odaigon, and the unnamed lich were gathered in one place and were discussing magic.
“Ah, Yeonseung, you’re here?”
“Human! What authority do you have to call your master so cheekily?”
“Ah. I’m going to the sauna with that constellation. If you think it’s unfair, why don’t you guys become close to someone before they become a constellation?”
-This human bastard will pay the price for his arrogance.
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