The Dungeon Cleaning Life of a Once Genius Hunter - Chapter 148

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To put it bluntly, Karma Corporation has not yet gone through administrative procedures and is practically bankrupt.

The main domestic subjugation project was blocked.

Overseas branches were also tied to the Korean association and were defined as a cartel, so they could not receive help.

Domestic companies and investors who suffered damage because of us have already turned their backs on us. Furthermore, we will demand compensation for the damage caused by this incident.

In the worst case, a large amount of damages may be awarded.

Of course, I didn’t just sit still.

The reason we are trying to do business with the international association is to somehow resolve this situation.

But no one can guarantee that it will work out well. It was a relationship that was confrontational from the beginning.

In other words, there is no expected benefit from sticking with me. As of now, it is difficult to guarantee how the situation will be resolved.

Rather, you might be worried that you might get involved and suffer great harm.

But…

“Oh, I was packing my bags because I thought the company had gone out of business. “What more are you trying to do in this situation?”

“If we need employees, does that mean there’s still work to be done?”

“You can’t clean anymore anyway, so we’ll help you.”

What on earth are these idiots?

Yubin Han, Sanghyuk Han, and Soyeon Moon.

Along with these three unresponsive people, the Karma Corporation cleaning team burst into the office without warning.

It was as if they were waiting for them to be called.

But these were not all.

“It was only yesterday that we signed the contract with Eight, but I trusted our CEO and it looks like I ended up screwing up.”

“Really, who isn’t?”

“The subjugation has been blocked, so no deliveries have been made… We are completely at a loss.”

“Should the CEO take responsibility for all of us for this to happen?”

Employees from by-product processing facilities across the country were also present.

As a guess, nearly a dozen people were gathered together in a small office.

No matter how much you think about it, it’s not a coincidence.

Even if it was a regular gathering, there was no case where all the people came to this small place.

What on earth were you thinking?

Judging by the way they are talking, it doesn’t mean they don’t know the situation…

“What do you think? “I became unemployed overnight and came here to look for a job.”

“There is a job, but the salary is not paid….”

“Really, Mr. CEO. “We don’t know the situation, so would we really have come here to make money?”

“Then…”

CEO Kwak Cheol-soo said with a grin.

“Didn’t you get something once? Let’s just count it as repayment.”

“Haa….”

It’s a sound that will move you at first glance.

The problem is….

“Does everyone have an idea or not?”

This story doesn’t work for me.

“Thank you for your help, but did you think about it? It’s not something to suddenly become emotional, right? “Work is no joke.”

“….”

“….”

They seem to hesitate slightly, probably because it wasn’t the reaction they expected.

“There is no guarantee that things will work out well, and even if they do, things may not get better. Even if things don’t go well, you might have to leave this place forever just because you helped me.”

If it had been an easy problem to solve in the first place, it wouldn’t have gone this far.

They may not know it, but they are thinking too easily.

“Do you think you would help me in this situation?”

“….”

“….”

Everyone said nothing.

I knew it would be like this.

I really came here without thinking. Without even thinking about what will happen next.

Of course, I didn’t say this because I was worried about them.

I don’t have enough time to worry about anyone, and honestly, what happens to them in the future is none of my business.

However, for no reason, you may end up in an unexpected situation because of your foolish good intentions.

If you run away after things have progressed, there is really no turning back.

So, it is a childish idea to say that everyone who helps is helpful.

Sometimes it is better not to help.

Literally, don’t bother me for no reason.

I said it in a way that made me feel uncomfortable to hear it, but the atmosphere was strange.

‘Why the reactions…’

Why is it that everyone is just not listening?

“I’m not convincing, sir.”

The person who spoke out on behalf of everyone who reacted strangely was Kim Min-ju, who appeared late.

“Would it make sense to say something like that to people who have seen everything you have done for us?”

“therefore! When I see that guy sometimes, he seems a bit selfish. “They always put their lives on the line because of us, so why don’t they let us do it?”

“If you dragged me here, Junwoo, you should take responsibility.”

“…?”

Did you take medication in a group?

Did I drag you here?

They followed whatever they wanted.

I admit it’s selfish, but isn’t this an unfair accusation?

“Is there anyone else besides you who can solve this problem in the first place?”

Minju Kim spoke with a confident voice.

“…No way.”

“Then do whatever you think. “We will help you with the rest.”

Everyone seems to have no intention of taking a single step back.

Even if I say this, you can’t understand?

I looked at Director Lee Ah-young, asking her to do something, but she shrugged her shoulders.

“Why are you looking at me? “You made it like that.”

“….”

“It’s all your own karma.”

Now I don’t know what my karma is.

***

Five days have already passed since the International Association defined the Korean subjugation organization as a cartel.

Meanwhile, most subjugation companies closed down and 90% of private guilds were disbanded.

As expected, all of them filed huge damages claims against Karma Corporation.

In addition, voices were gradually emerging from business figures, government media, and citizens calling for Kim Jun-woo to be permanently kicked out of the organization.

Meanwhile, only the association was pinning a glimmer of hope on Kim Jun-woo, whom the entire nation had turned into an enemy.

“At least the government is requesting help from overseas independent associations to continue the suppression, but it is not likely to last long because of the high cost.”

At the association president’s office at the Seoul headquarters, Team Leader Pyeon reported the situation to association president Lee Doo-sik.

“…Is there anything you want to say from Kim Jun-woo?”

“Well, they say they are working hard to prepare… but there were no details.”

Director Lee Du-sik let out a deep sigh.

“I don’t know if it’s going to work out. Last time, Ayoung asked if she could lend me some money, but honestly, we declined because of our situation. I don’t know what you’re trying to do, but you probably don’t have the manpower or funds…”

“Oh, I don’t think you need to worry about that. They say that CEO Ha Seong-il and employees at by-product treatment facilities across the country are stepping up to help. The same goes for our cleaning team and operations team.”

“…?”

Are there still people trying to help him in this situation?

‘What on earth did they do?…’

I wondered, but then shook my head with a smile.

Yes, it’s not anyone else, it’s Kim Jun-woo.

Anyone who knows what kind of thinking he has been doing until now will have a hard time turning his back on him.

“Anyway, is this really something that CEO Kim can solve? “The situation is so serious that it cannot be compared to before.”

“I don’t know.”

“…yes?”

“I don’t know. “Aren’t you asking because you don’t know either?”

“That’s right.”

If the transaction goes well like a lie and the cartel investigation is withdrawn, the worst situation can be avoided.

Of course, the losses so far are already at an unprecedented level, but in any case, if the deal is concluded, the position itself can be maintained. You can think about other issues later.

For now, all we can do is hope that the deal goes through.

However, if the deal falls through or the International Association backs away…

‘Then there will really be no answer.’

Association President Lee Doo-sik sincerely regretted his past decision.

I mean, I didn’t absorb Karma Corporation beforehand.

But even if you regret it now, it has already happened.

‘No matter what happens, I have to listen to what he says…’

President Lee Doo-sik acknowledged his mistake and pledged to do so.

***

After making all the preparations for a week, we notified the International Association of the time and location.

I thought they might try something else, but surprisingly, they accepted me.

Incheon Port on the day of the transaction.

I waited at Incheon Port with Director Lee Ah-young long before the appointed time.

Behind us, Han Yu-bin and Kim Min-ju were on standby in case of an unexpected situation.

“I’m a little nervous about this.”

“What is there to be nervous about? Just think of it as dealing directly with a used website.”

“…is this the same as that?”

“What else is there? “If you have an object and a partner, it’s all the same.”

“….”

I put aside my dumbfounded gaze and checked the large suitcase next to me.

“You’re already here.”

Finally, the opponent arrived.

A group of people in black suits, accompanied by a woman, appeared before us.

“It’s our sphere, right?”

“….”

“….”

That woman was someone I had met before.

It was Chloe who participated in the subjugation as a support team leader during a joint operation with the U.S. branch.

‘I didn’t know this…’

An unexpected person appeared, but he was careful not to show it on his face.

“I’m Chloe, head of the bank item management team at PB Corporation. “Well, you probably know the name.”

“Wasn’t it a water change? “I’m surprised you’re still alive.”

“It is difficult to find specialized personnel who handle bank items.”

“You’re lucky.”

“It’s a skill.”

You must be good because you have a lot of skills.

I looked around at the group of suits accompanying her, smiling.

“The Secretary General is not here?”

“You’re arrogant. Do you think the Secretary General will take action himself with just this much of a deal?”

“….”

I checked my surroundings for a moment.

And soon, my eyes stopped on Chloe’s bag. Although it was small, I could see something on the bag handle.

He smiled and put his face in front of the bag handle.

“How do you see well?”

“…!”

Immediately her expression hardens.

It’s really shabby.

“Why are you surprised? “It makes even more sense that the Secretary General would not attend a transaction of this magnitude.”

I tapped the small lens attached to the handle with my finger.

Well, I used high-end products to hide it.

“Still, I thought you would come in person. There are many things I have prepared to give to the Secretary General. It’s a pity that I can’t show you in person, but please watch carefully from there…”

“That’s it.”

At that time, a large black man appeared behind Chloe and stopped me.

“Act accordingly.”

“….”

It seemed like he was going to hit me at any moment.

‘How does it look familiar…’

After tilting my head and looking at it for a while, I expressed a small admiration.

I’m sure it’s him.

“Hey, I never thought I’d see you here again. “Are you sure you are also part of the International Association?”

“…? Do you know me?”

“Ah… Well, you’re famous. ha ha ha.”

I felt like I had reacted violently without realizing it, so I quickly glossed over it.

Well, of course he knows.

Noah Westonwood.

He was ranked 2nd in the world before his regression and was the second person to reach the SSS rank after me.

‘Well, there’s something else that’s more famous than that.’

A revolutionary who tried to destroy the International Association and put his guild ‘Noah’ in its place.

Of course, his revolution failed spectacularly.

The International Association asked me for help.

‘Anyway, did the International Association know what this guy was thinking and recruited him?’

If they brought him here without knowing….

After thinking about this for a while, Team Leader Chloe opened her mouth.

“We don’t have much time, so let’s move on quickly. First, let’s start with the items…”

“No.”

“The place for trading is not here.”

“…?”

“Just wait a little while, it will appear soon.”

I checked my watch.

The time has come.

Ji-ing-.

A dungeon appeared before my eyes.

“What is it…?”

“The Dungeon?!”

“You predicted that a dungeon would appear now?!”

Everyone was embarrassed.

Well, it’s natural.

Even if you have a state-of-the-art deviant detection system, you only know the level of the dungeon and the approximate time of appearance, so you can’t predict it in minutes.

This is a dungeon that I carefully selected for this transaction.

I don’t know how hard it was to search through old memories.

“Are you suggesting we trade inside the dungeon?”

“Do you not like it? “I don’t think there is any place with stricter security than inside a dungeon.”

“…I see.”

“Oh, and could you please have the rest of us wait outside? “Just in case, we should take out insurance for each other.”

She immediately understood what he meant and gestured toward the employees accompanying her.

I also nodded, looking at Kim Min-ju and Han Yu-bin.

“Then…let’s go in.”

Director Ayoung Lee and I entered the dungeon first.

Chloe and Noah walked after them.