The Dungeon Cleaning Life of a Once Genius Hunter - Chapter 189
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“Even saying thank you for your hard work would not be enough.”
Karma Corporation Administrative Headquarters.
Although we didn’t find Eden, we got what we wanted, so we immediately withdrew from the United States.
As soon as I returned to Korea, Director Lee Du-sik called me.
When I entered the office, he greeted me and asked.
“What on earth happened?”
“It’s just like it was on the news.”
“Well, that’s not all for me. “What did we do that caused the International Association to withdraw like this?”
“Well… we negotiated a bit.”
“What negotiation?”
I saved the answer.
This was because there was a lot to talk about to explain.
As I paused for a moment, not knowing where to begin to explain, Director Lee Du-sik waved his hand.
“done. “If it’s difficult to talk about, don’t do it.”
“Are you going to be okay?”
“You did it, so why not be okay with it?”
Director Lee Du-sik sat down on the sofa and continued.
“And that’s actually what I’m going to say. “Are you sure you’ll be okay?”
“What wouldn’t be okay?”
“Hey man, I’m not saying it that easily. Due to this incident, the control of the International Association was cut in half and bank items were managed separately. “More than anything, I began to lose trust, which is more important than life.”
Director Lee Du-sik continued speaking with a very serious expression.
“It may be good news for us, but… on the other hand, it also means that the international association has nothing more to lose. You know, right? “There is nothing scarier than someone who has nothing to lose.”
“I know very well.”
“No matter what they do in the future, it will be so extreme that it cannot be compared to what it was before.”
“…I guess so.”
“You’re not even alone anymore. “You have hundreds and thousands of family members to protect… can you really handle it?”
I answered that question with a smile.
Of course, it was a smile that was more negative than positive.
After all, why should I protect my employees?
Of course, your body should be able to take care of itself.
In the first place, I’m too busy only caring about my own work.
It was a smile that roughly had that meaning… but somehow Director Lee Du-sik seemed to understand it a little differently.
“done. I asked something pointless. After all, there is nothing that Kim Jun-woo of the world can’t handle.”
“….”
He plays drums and janggu all by himself.
“That aside… what are your future plans?”
“I plan to stay in the country for the time being and monitor the situation. How many associations have already broken away from the International Association?”
“Are you going to wait for the right time and sweep it all in one go?”
“There is no need for that. There are only two options anyway. “If it were not an international association, I would have no choice but to join Karma Corporation.”
There is no need for us to rush to take over like before.
If you just sit back and wait, you’ll get calls from all over first.
“It wouldn’t be too much of a problem to just take over as soon as someone contacts me. Both financially and externally.”
“Of course, I have no intention of accepting every association that contacts me. We should only accept places that will be of help to us. “After all, we have a choice.”
“Okay… It seems like it was only yesterday that we were making such a fuss about setting up a branch overseas… but now we are in a position to pick and choose. “It’s something we will live to see for a long time.”
Soon, Director Lee Du-sik folded his arms as if it was something new.
“You know… we are in a situation where we have come back from the dead. “You’ll probably never get an opportunity like this again.”
“I guess so.”
“So, whether it’s a second international association or something else, make sure it succeeds. “Everyone around you will help you both materially and spiritually.”
“well. That’s my goal, not other people’s goals. “I don’t know as of now, but I don’t think they will continue to help me in the future.”
“Am I really humble or just pretending…”
He looked at me with a meaningful expression.
Well, humility aside, it’s not wrong.
“Originally, an organization is a group of many people gathered together for one vision. Usually, the head decides the vision and the subordinates follow it… but in this day and age, what is there to know about the organization’s vision? Just give them a decent salary and that’s it. is not it?”
“…Yes.”
I don’t know why I’m suddenly saying this, but…
that’s what I mean.
My goals are my goals and it’s none of the employees’ business to know that.
However, Director Lee Doo-sik continued speaking as if he wanted us to listen to the end.
“So the leader has to somehow get his subordinates to follow him. There are many ways. Either use your position to coerce someone or use money to solve the problem. But on the other hand, there are also people who do nothing. Do you know why?”
“well.”
“Even if a guy like that stays still, people around him will follow him.”
Well, I’ve heard of people like that too.
Of course, I have no way of knowing if it actually exists.
‘…Then why are you telling me that?’
I listened to him in silence with an expression of incomprehension.
“Everyone is stepping forward to help that person achieve his vision. Even if you don’t do anything. That’s the real leader and the real organization. Do you understand?”
“….”
No, I don’t understand a single thing.
“So what you’re saying is that your goal now is the goal of everyone around you.”
“…Ah yes.”
Have you been drinking since broad daylight?
I roughly answered what he said that I couldn’t understand.
***
“How is the operation going smoothly?”
When I returned to the main office, I started by calling him.
“You don’t know anything. “It’s a topic I missed after a while.”
A voice with sharp edges immediately returns.
The opponent was none other than Noah.
“Well, anyway, we got what we wanted, so there’s no reason to continue. Don’t be too upset though. “Aren’t we continuing to provide support?”
“Fucking condescending…”
Noah muttered in a shaky voice.
He is still looking for Eden with his guild members even after we have withdrawn.
No, to be exact, he is not looking for Eden, but for his sleeping sister in the dungeon.
Anyway, one thing you need to know is persistence.
“Anyway, has there been any contact from the International Association? “Isn’t he the head of the balance team at PB Corporation?”
“under! “You’re going to call me back now that we’ve already lost one game?”
“You have no intention of going back?”
“If you’re going to talk nonsense, cut it off.”
I smiled slightly and asked another question.
“So what are you going to do next?”
「….」
There was a pause for an answer.
Rather, he asked me in reverse.
“What are you going to do? “Are you really planning to destroy the International Association?”
“You are asking the obvious.”
“I don’t know if it’s bravery or ambition.”
He burst out laughing.
“okay. “If you are, then what.”
“…Yes?”
“I have to go into subjugation, so I’m going to hang up. And refrain from contacting me in the future. Because it’s annoying.”
Suddenly.
what.
Is this the end?
Why is there no answer to my question?
‘With that person…’
The office door opened while I was looking at the disconnected phone with a bewildered expression.
“This is the list of withdrawals from the International Association so far.”
Director Lee Ah-young came into the office carrying a bundle of documents.
“Has the tally already been calculated?”
“I did it all night yesterday. “Led by Russia, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Romania… in North America, Mexico, and in South America, Brazil and Argentina also withdrew.”
“Hmm, except for Russia, they are not really subjugating powers.”
“That’s why the hostility is even stronger. “Even the U.S. branch was attacked as an unofficial subjugation organization, so it seems they thought that a powerless association could end up in the same situation at any time.”
“Well, I can’t really say it was a wrong decision.”
If it were them, they would get away with it.
Even if you can control the appearance of a dungeon with dimension stones, you must ultimately have a foundation to defeat it.
No matter how much the International Association drives dungeons to branches, it will be useless if there are no personnel to handle it.
In that case, for the international association, subjugating weak countries is nothing more or less than just a way to fill the ranks.
If the value drops, they will always try to throw it away.
Well… Anyway, it’s a good opportunity for us.
“Oh, and there’s a rumor going around that the Chinese Association will also leave soon. Isn’t this a bit unappealing? “In terms of the amount of subjugation, it is the third largest power in the world.”
“That’s true, but…”
I trembled and quenched my appetite.
It’s a Chinese association….
Of course, if you look at the size of the association and the number of people subjugated, there is no doubt that it is a powerful country.
However, it is a very closed place, and various problems are constantly occurring with neighboring countries.
Even for me, I couldn’t help but feel awkward about putting my hand on it too hastily.
“For now… let’s wait a little longer.”
“You don’t really like it?”
“It’s not that I don’t like it, it’s that there are a few annoying issues.”
“It’s not the time to choose between hot and cold food. We have to hurry. “Once the international association starts moving again, it will be too late.”
“I know. And the Chinese association may not stick with us. If they don’t like it, they will openly call themselves a third force…”
“…That’s true too.”
There is no way the International Association will obediently acknowledge that, but you never know.
Since this is a neighborhood where something outside of common sense always happens, they should always keep exceptions in mind.
“First, let’s slowly review where the contact comes from…”
“Representative!”
Just as I was speaking, Director Ha Seong-il came into the office.
“A merger and acquisition proposal has been received from the China Association.”
“…yes?!”
“…yes?”
For a moment, I was taken aback by the amazing timing. Lee Ah-young asked first on my behalf.
“From the State China Association? really?!”
“Ah… But should we call this the Chinese Association? This is a bit complicated…”
“What do you mean? that is?”
“So…”
Director Ha Seong-il paused for a moment.
“The person who contacted me was the Hong Kong branch of the China Association.”
“Hong Kong branch…?”
“Haa…”
He placed his chin on his forehead and let out a light sigh.
Unfortunately, the most annoying place got caught.
***
“Control was torn apart, operational management authority was transferred, and even bank items were divided again…”
International Hunter Association Headquarters.
Representative Emma, facing Secretary General Wesley, asked vaguely.
“How did this happen…?”
“….”
Of course, Secretary General Wesley was speechless.
Representative Emma knew the meaning well, so she did not ask any more questions.
Instead, the conversation turned to another topic.
“Are you sure you’re considering war?”
“Permissions and items are all just lent for a short period of time. “I’ll have to get it back someday.”
“That’s true, but…”
“Anyway, we have nothing to lose anymore. “If it’s the same one way or another, we have to take out the last resort.”
Representative Emma nodded slightly at Wesley’s words.
“As of this time, PB Corporation will be transferred to a department directly under the headquarters. “Organize a combat unit under the balance team and gather as many useful people as possible.”
Wesley’s orders were given.
“Anyway, this side has the superiority in terms of power. “As long as we can gather troops, we can go to war and all that.”
“Well…”
But Representative Emma’s reaction was somewhat uneasy.
“You said you were going to withdraw from the Chinese Association this time?”
“….”
“If they really leave, it won’t be easy to gather troops, right?”
“Haa…”
Secretary General Wesley clenched his teeth.
Anyway, it only gets in the way when it’s absolutely necessary.
“I can’t help it.”
Soon Secretary General Wesley opened his mouth heavily.
“I have no choice but to hold on somehow.”
“Is there a way?”
“You can just give them everything they want.”