Became the Transcendent Monarch of the Corner of the Room - Chapter 122

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Episode 122

‘This is driving me crazy…’

Minister Kim Chul-woo of the Interdimensional Management Bureau.

He felt his mouth burning dry from the overwhelming tension.

‘Tien-qin, that bastard. So this was your real aim all along!’

From the moment China’s Tien-qin announced he would invest an astronomical amount in Manwol, something had felt off.

What was he after?

If it was simply for guild interests, there was no need to take this approach.

In reality, investing funds in other countries’ guilds for profit was more common than one might think.

There were even investment products in the form of stocks or funds for foreign guilds.

But this case was completely different.

Targeting just one specific guild for investment?

And directly at that?

This definitely had hidden intentions.

Before participating in the meeting, Kim Chul-woo

recalled what Team Leader Lee Hyung-jun and Deputy Ji Min-gi had said.

‘If our prediction is correct, China probably isn’t targeting Manwol itself.’

‘Not targeting Manwol? But they specifically named Manwol and said they’d invest 400 billion there alone?’

‘On the surface, it looks like they want to take all of Manwol… but if that were the case, wouldn’t they have shown such movements much earlier?’

‘Then…’

‘Choi Hyun-min. They’re targeting Choi Hyun-min, a guild member of Manwol. After all, there’s only one EX Ranked Hunter in the entire world.’

Though he’d been rolling around in this field for quite a while,

unlike others, Kim Chul-woo wasn’t a former Hunter.

So he needed a more precise explanation.

‘So in terms of money?’

At Minister Kim’s question, Lee Hyung-jun firmly made an X with his arms.

‘What does that mean?’

‘It means you can’t put a price on it with money.’

‘Even with 400 billion?’

‘Not 400 billion, but 4 trillion won. No, even 40 trillion won couldn’t compare to a single EX Ranked Hunter.’

That was the conversation from yesterday.

Minister Kim Chul-woo had etched that story into his mind several times over.

‘Those guys were right. Tien-qin keeps looking only at that kid.’

Though he pretended not to turn his eyes away,

it was all visible to Minister Kim sitting across from him.

No, it would be impossible not to notice.

That Tien-qin’s sidelong glances kept directing toward Choi Hyun-min.

“Our committee has been discussing investment in Korea in depth for some time.”

At Tien-qin’s words, everyone’s attention turned toward him.

Having already heard the amount of 400 billion,

everyone in this room had no choice but to focus on him.

“Particularly, Manwol Guild has shown its potential for a long time, so if we were to invest, we thought Manwol would be most suitable.”

“I, I see.”

With those words, Tien-qin’s body turned slightly to the side.

The direction was toward where Choi Seung-hyun was.

It was clear he was intentionally turning away from Minister Kim Chul-woo.

Since his intention to exclude him from this discussion was obvious,

Minister Kim Chul-woo also became urgent.

“B, but for such big matters, it would be better to consult with our side-“

“Enough. I’m discussing this directly with Manwol, am I not?”

“….”

Tien-qin’s words became sharp.

In fact, if they came in under the pretext of investment, there was no justification to stop them.

Would Manwol, would Choi Hyun-min be taken away like this?

Minister Kim’s mouth began to crack like a desert.

“What do you think? Even if we discuss the details later, what does the Manwol side think of our proposal?”

Tien-qin wore a victor’s smile.

He passed the baton to Chairman Choi.

However, Choi Seung-hyun had already decided on his answer.

‘400 billion isn’t a small amount, but I can’t betray my country and leave.’

Manwol wasn’t just a simple company.

A guild included not only business but also Hunters.

Receiving such a large investment would essentially be the same as selling Manwol to China.

If that happened, all the Hunters would end up going to China too.

At least Chairman Choi didn’t want to operate a guild in any other country,

whether it be China, Japan, or America, anywhere other than Korea.

“We appreciate the offer, but we have no intention of receiving investment from elsewhere-“

Swish.

The moment he heard those words,

before Chairman Choi could even finish speaking, Tien-qin’s body spun around.

Past the first son,

second, third, fourth…

Passing all four people at once, his gaze arrived at

Choi Hyun-min.

“Well then, let me ask this side this time.”

“….”

“What do you think?”

Tien-qin’s smile turned this way.

He extended his hand, pointing at Choi Hyun-min who was sitting there dazed.

“…M, me?”

Given the nature of this meeting,

Choi Hyun-min had naturally thought the discussion would conclude between Chairman Choi and Minister Kim.

His eyes widened at Tien-qin’s question.

“Yes. It was Choi Hyun-min… wasn’t it?”

“That’s correct.”

“You must have heard the earlier discussion… I’d like to hear your opinion on what you think.”

Here it comes!

Everyone except the two of them

felt it the moment Tien-qin addressed Choi Hyun-min.

Leaving aside the other brothers who were already famous in the Hunter industry

and going straight to ask Choi Hyun-min

was blatantly showing that he was targeting him.

“…!”

Flinch.

He couldn’t help but jolt his body involuntarily.

“I’m affiliated with Manwol, so I’ll follow our chairman’s opinion-“

“Let me be honest with you. I have no interest in Manwol.”

“…!”

“Mr. Choi Hyun-min, our Interdimensional Committee is interested in you. Very much so.”

In me?

The moment he heard those words.

Choi Hyun-min felt like he understood for certain.

‘So they approached me knowing I’m an EX Ranked Hunter.’

Instead of answering his words, Choi Hyun-min just nodded his head.

Then Tien-qin, perhaps interpreting it as a sign of interest, continued speaking.

“Manwol doesn’t matter. This investment is made solely looking at you alone, Mr. Choi Hyun-min. How about it? Are you willing to consider the proposal?”

Uh, um…

Choi Hyun-min tilted his head at the unexpected words.

At that sight, a fire began blazing from an unexpected place.

“Wait, wait, wait a minute! Mr. Choi Hyun-min! We have something to say too!”

As soon as Tien-qin finished speaking, Minister Kim suddenly popped up from the side.

He must have been so nervous that his index fingernail was all ragged.

“What…”

“One trillion! We’ll pay it as a lump sum, and additionally exempt Manwol from tax payments for the next 15 years!”

Huh?

What is this about?

I didn’t say anything…

Before he could say anything in response to Kim Chul-woo’s words.

Choi Hyun-min’s eyebrows shot up high.

“Tsk, the amounts don’t even compare, do they?”

“You must not know what you’re talking about. A Korean person might be able to leave Korea and have fun for a few days, but do you think they could actually live away from Korea permanently?”

A war of nerves that broke out in an instant.

With Choi Hyun-min between them, Minister Kim and Tien-qin.

Blazing sparks erupted between the two men.

But still…

I don’t think I’ve even been able to answer yet.

Even while Choi Hyun-min blinked his eyes blankly.

The growling between the two showed no signs of subsiding.

“Then how about this proposal. In addition to the 400 billion we agreed to invest! We’ll specially provide land in Beijing for the Manwol Guild to use. And it’ll be more than three times the current size.”

What?!

At those words, more than Choi Hyun-min, other people.

Especially the mouths of the Manwol people including Chairman Choi fell wide open.

Manwol’s land is definitely not small.

But he’s saying he’ll give three times that much land?

And in Beijing?

This was at a level where one couldn’t help but be tempted if you just did the simple number calculations.

“Th, that’s…”

“If you don’t like that, then Shanghai. Or we’ll give you the right to choose among any first-tier city you want. If there are already other buildings there… I’ll take responsibility and clear that spot for you.”

He was definitely hearing it with his own two ears.

But even while listening, the contents were unbelievable.

Wasn’t he talking about giving that enormous land as if he was offering to buy a piece of candy.

But to dismiss it as mere lies or bragging.

‘Tien-qin… If it’s the position of Interdimensional Committee Chairman, he definitely has enough power and wealth for that.’

The position that the Interdimensional Committee Chairman holds within China was beyond imagination.

He knew all too well that he had the power to actually execute that.

Minister Kim Chul-woo also hesitated at the outrageous proposal.

After freezing as if time had stopped for a while, he frantically waved his hands.

“We, we can definitely do it too! Although there’s already a Manwol building in Seoul, if you want, we can help with expansion or extension. Moving to another city is also fully supportable!”

“Hmph, are you trying to counter my proposal with just that much? How utterly ridiculous.”

“Th, that depends on hearing what Mr. Choi Hyun-min has to say, doesn’t it!”

It looked like sparks might shoot out from their eyes.

He’d heard about it a lot in words.

But experiencing such a thing directly seemed to be a first.

Minister Kim and Tien-qin.

The two men’s gazes now turned this way.

Still with blazing eyes.

“It seems like Korea doesn’t even know well that Mr. Choi Hyun-min exists! Isn’t the treatment of EX Ranked Hunters too much of a mess? Mr. Choi Hyun-min seems to need more proper treatment.”

“He hasn’t been awakened for very long in the first place! Don’t you think arranging such a meeting during a time when adaptation and training are needed is also rude to Mr. Choi Hyun-min?!”

“What? Are you confident you won’t regret those words?!”

The atmosphere heated up.

Hot.

Choi Hyun-min felt his face burning up.

Coming out of his room wasn’t something that happened very often.

Having all the people in the room staring only at him wasn’t something easy to adapt to either.

“Whatever you decide, Manwol and I will just follow.”

On top of that, Chairman Choi who had been watching the situation.

Wasn’t he also nodding his head as if he would follow Choi Hyun-min’s will.

The other brothers also expressed their agreement without saying anything else.

What remained was Choi Hyun-min’s will.

Given that the weight he occupied in Manwol’s status was not small.

And considering it would grow even larger in the future.

He was practically carrying Manwol’s fate along with him.

“If it’s burdensome, you don’t have to decide right now. The Interdimensional Committee always welcomes talented people.”

Tien-qin finished his last words.

His expression was extremely leisurely.

In fact, if you put the two proposals on a scale.

Not accepting Tien-qin’s proposal would be foolish.

Simply looking at the amounts alone, it was an overwhelming level.

The gazes of the people sitting around the table all turned toward Choi Hyun-min’s mouth.

“Uh… May I speak?”

“Please speak as comfortably as you like.”

“Of, of course we respect Mr. Choi Hyun-min’s will!!”

Tien-qin slightly closed his eyes as if the game was over.

And on the opposite side, Minister Kim Chul-woo was sweating profusely.

Choi Hyun-min looked back and forth between the two.

Then opened his mouth with an indifferent expression.

“Um… Instead of money, I’d like to request something else. How would that be?”

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