Became the Transcendent Monarch of the Corner of the Room - Chapter 54

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Episode 54

 

Well, look at this?

 

Choi Hyun-min answering with confidence.

 

Choi Seung-hyun’s eyebrows twitched as he looked at him.

 

‘He certainly showed results before… but this matter won’t be so easy, will it?’

 

Selling raid loot for over 1 billion won.

 

And handling the procurement agency work for Heukpung Guild.

 

At first glance, it might not seem like such difficult tasks.

 

But each of these involved massive transactions with huge sums of money attached.

 

‘It won’t be easy to find big spenders willing to pay out 1 billion at once.’

 

While selling raid loot was a common occurrence.

 

One item.

 

Especially calling such an amount for a single material item was almost unheard of.

 

Naturally, it would be difficult for individuals to purchase, so guilds or corporations getting involved was inevitable.

 

‘The really difficult part will probably be the Heukpung side…’

 

Even if he somehow managed to handle the 1 billion won item.

 

There was still the much more important transaction with Heukpung remaining.

 

‘Heukpung… Satisfying that difficult man Im Jun-hu is practically impossible…’

 

The magic stone transaction that Heukpung had requested from Manwol.

 

In fact, that matter was something Chairman Choi’s side had deliberated for a long time on whether to accept or not.

 

‘Those guys really need to be difficult. They’re so picky about the quality and price of items, honestly.’

 

There was a reason Heukpung was called a guild of ‘perfectionists.’

 

Their pickiness was notorious even within the Hunter industry.

 

‘…Choi Hyun-min, this guy can’t be unaware of this either.’

 

Nevertheless.

 

If someone asked why he entrusted this to Choi Hyun-min—

 

Instead of the skilled guild members, why give it to this guy.

 

It was a proposal thrown out half from curiosity.

 

And half from expectation.

 

Naturally, if he had refused, he would have answered that it was fine.

 

‘He’s accepting not just one, but both of them?’

 

Choi Seung-hyun’s gaze swept over him.

 

A look full of curiosity.

 

Though he was his own son.

 

Since he had spent nearly 10 years holed up in his room.

 

It had become difficult to easily conclude that he knew him well now.

 

However.

 

‘This time too… it seems like it might be possible.’

 

A certain expectation.

 

Certainly without basis or certainty.

 

But like what he had shown before, a belief that he could accomplish it was growing.

 

“…Are you truly serious about this?”

 

Chairman Choi asked back with an ambiguous expression.

 

To Choi Hyun-min, his face looked extremely complex and subtle.

 

Neither laughing nor crying, but something in between.

 

Nevertheless, Choi Hyun-min wasn’t intimidated in the slightest.

 

“It’s possible.”

 

Without the slightest waver.

 

He simply nodded calmly.

 

Had he been waiting for that answer?

 

A faint smile bloomed on Choi Seung-hyun’s face.

 

Along with it, the loot that had been placed in front of him.

 

He pushed the mysterious golden mass toward this side.

 

Swoosh.

 

“Here, take it.”

 

The item that had been on the table slid over to this side.

 

“…”

 

Choi Hyun-min silently accepted it and put it straight into his inner pocket.

 

“This time too… I’ll trust you, Choi Hyun-min.”

 

“Thank you for trusting me.”

 

Chairman Choi slowly rose, placing his hands on his knees.

 

Choi Hyun-min stood up from his seat following him.

 

Then he stared intently at Chairman Choi without saying a word.

 

“…”

 

“Do you have something more to say?”

 

“Ah, no. I don’t.”

 

“Then go. You’re not idle enough to waste time in a place like this.”

 

“Understood. Fath… Chairman.”

 

Was the small smile he had seen earlier an illusion?

 

Chairman Choi soon showed a stern face as he waved his hand dismissively.

 

At his response, Choi Hyun-min hurriedly turned around and went outside.

 

Creeeeak.

 

Thud.

 

And until the office door was completely closed.

 

Chairman Choi couldn’t take his eyes away from that small gap in the door for even a moment.

 

***

 

“Whew… This isn’t easy…”

 

As soon as he escaped from Chairman Choi’s office.

 

Choi Hyun-min let out a big sigh and rubbed his chest.

 

‘It was good that I was sitting. If I had been standing, my legs would have given out and I would have collapsed.’

 

His father and head of the family.

 

No, before that, Choi Seung-hyun was one of the top-tier Hunters.

 

Though he had spoken fluently in front of him as if nothing was wrong.

 

His heart pounding like crazy seemed to be unavoidable.

 

Choi Hyun-min returned to his room with quick steps.

 

As soon as he returned, he pulled out the golden mass he had received from Chairman Choi.

 

‘So this is… the loot obtained from dealing with that Troll?’

 

This one mass is worth 1 billion… won.

 

What could it be that Chairman Choi spoke so confidently about it?

 

Choi Hyun-min glanced at the door.

 

He stealthily reached out his hand and used his appraisal skill.

 

[Formless Adamantium]

 

[An adamantium mineral capable of holding mana that has become a substance with only properties and no form. It can be processed and used like ordinary ore.]

 

[Additionally, hidden abilities can be unlocked depending on the creator’s skill level.]

 

Adamantium?!

 

Right after using the appraisal skill.

 

The moment the status window appeared, Choi Hyun-min doubted his own eyes.

 

‘So, so this strange mass is adamantium?!’

 

Adamantium was an ore used to make equipment items for Hunters.

 

Of course, various materials including steel could be used for items.

 

Light weight and durability.

 

And because of its ability to amplify when imbued with mana, it was one of the items traded at extremely high prices.

 

‘So that’s why he confidently quoted that amount even for this size.’

 

Now he understood why Chairman Choi had so confidently said.

 

It wouldn’t be less than 1 billion won.

 

“Adamantium. Adamantium…”

 

It was definitely an item he needed to sell.

 

But why was he feeling greedy about it?

 

What if he made a weapon from that adamantium and used it?

 

Turning his head to the side, he saw Dehof playing around with the musketeers.

 

‘Dehof happened to need a weapon too.’

 

Originally, he had planned to give him a weapon that ordinary hunters used.

 

But what if… that guy used a weapon made from adamantium?

 

‘…He’d become at least twice as strong as now. That’s for certain.’

 

Dehof was already crushing and tearing apart monsters with his bare hands.

 

Just imagining the power of that guy wielding a weapon was enough to make his knees weak.

 

Choi Hyun-min stared intently at the adamantium.

 

As if he had made some decision, he threw the golden lump into his subspace.

 

‘Good. Then I won’t sell this elsewhere, I’ll take it myself. And the 1 billion I need to pay Manwol…’

 

When he first heard the two tasks from Choi Seung-hyun.

 

He had already thought about how to handle this matter.

 

‘I can get money from Heukpung through triangular trade.’

 

The intermediate mana stones he had received as taxes from Aldea Village.

 

He would sell those to Heukpung, then deliver that money to Manwol.

 

That way, the adamantium would naturally become Choi Hyun-min’s.

 

The reason he hadn’t refused Choi Seung-hyun’s request was because he already had a plan.

 

‘Besides, I had to meet with Heukpung anyway because of the invisibility potion.’

 

If he played his cards right.

 

He wouldn’t just complete the triangular trade.

 

The invisibility potion.

 

Wouldn’t it be possible to obtain that item Baldun had so earnestly requested?

 

“Secretary Kim?”

 

“Did you call for me, young master!”

 

As soon as he called beyond the door, Secretary Kim rushed in as if he had been waiting.

 

Choi Hyun-min asked him to arrange a meeting with Heukpung Guild.

 

It wasn’t urgent, so if Heukpung’s representative came.

 

He could deliver the goods through them and receive payment.

 

That’s what he thought…

 

“…You really are someone who’s hard to move, as the rumors say.”

 

She came.

 

And it was Im Ye-seo, Heukpung Guild’s rising star, in person!

 

Im Ye-seo bowed, her characteristic red hair tied up high.

 

Choi Hyun-min also awkwardly bowed his head to greet his guest.

 

“Ah… Nice to meet you…”

 

Im Ye-seo who had suddenly barged into his room.

 

And Secretary Kim standing beside her with a bewildered expression.

 

Since he could roughly guess what had happened, Choi Hyun-min didn’t say anything.

 

“Sh-should we move to the reception room now-”

 

Though she wasn’t a guild master.

 

This was certainly a meeting between representatives of two guilds.

 

Who would have thought they’d end up facing each other so awkwardly in the middle of someone’s room.

 

Secretary Kim hastily suggested a compromise.

 

But it was Im Ye-seo who rejected it.

 

“No, it’s fine. The young master would be more comfortable here too. Isn’t that right?”

 

“I don’t mind either way.”

 

Though this place is more comfortable.

 

Choi Hyun-min barely swallowed the words that were about to burst out.

 

He gritted his teeth and maintained a calm expression.

 

“Ah, understood, young master. Please call me anytime you need me. I’ll be waiting outside.”

 

Secretary Kim, reading the situation from Choi Hyun-min’s words.

 

He carefully closed the door and went outside.

 

“Unexpected.”

 

“Pardon…?”

 

“I said unexpected. Actually, I didn’t think you would come forward for this matter.”

 

Still that ice-cold voice.

 

She stared directly at him, then spoke matter-of-factly.

 

“May I sit?”

 

“Wait, let me get a chair-”

 

“No, it’s fine. I can sit here.”

 

Thump.

 

Before he could even bring a chair, Im Ye-seo plopped down on the floor.

 

Choi Hyun-min’s eyes widened at the unexpected action.

 

‘Im Ye-seo… was she this kind of person?’

 

Though the fact that she wasn’t someone who cared about formalities.

 

Was already well-known through the media.

 

‘But I didn’t know it was to this extent.’

 

This was clearly a guild transaction.

 

An important meeting where billions of won would change hands.

 

Yet her expression was infinitely calm.

 

“Manwol called us because of the mana stone trade, right?”

 

Im Ye-seo immediately got straight to the point.

 

It was certainly like her.

 

“That’s correct. I heard that Heukpung requested to purchase intermediate mana stones from our Manwol.”

 

Choi Hyun-min answered her question calmly.

 

Now that they knew each other’s purposes, they could proceed with the trade calmly-

 

“Probably… it won’t work out.”

 

“Excuse me?”

 

Wait, what does that mean?

 

Choi Hyun-min, who was about to take out intermediate mana stones from his subspace.

 

He tilted his head slightly at Im Ye-seo’s words.

 

“I’m grateful that you urgently obtained mana stones for us. But this trade probably won’t go through.”

 

“How so?”

 

Clearly, Im Ye-seo from Heukpung had come to obtain mana stones.

 

And he had items that could meet her requirements.

 

Then naturally, the trade should proceed without much trouble.

 

So why was Im Ye-seo suddenly saying such things?

 

“That’s because Manwol obviously won’t be able to meet our conditions.”

 

“Conditions?”

 

“Didn’t you hear? What we’re looking for isn’t ordinary intermediate mana stones.”

 

What was she trying to say?

 

She tapped her palm with her index finger.

 

“What we need are the highest quality magic stones among intermediate-grade magic stones.”

 

“….”

 

“I don’t know what grade the items Manwol prepared are, but… the fact that you obtained them this quickly essentially means you gave up on quality, right?”

 

One corner of Im Ye-seo’s mouth lifted slightly.

 

A smile as if she already knew exactly what this side would offer.

 

“I’m sorry, but it seems difficult to waste any more time here. Since we urgently need the items, we don’t have time to check low-quality goods one by one.”

 

With those words, Im Ye-seo stood up.

 

Perhaps she had already come expecting that the deal with Manwol wouldn’t work out.

 

As she said herself, obtaining large quantities of the highest quality intermediate-grade magic stones in a short time was practically impossible.

 

“It was nice meeting you. Well then, I’ll be going.”

 

Im Ye-seo left only that brief greeting and turned to leave.

 

At that moment.

 

Whoosh!

 

Something flew toward her.

 

At the unexpected incoming presence—

 

Thud.

 

Im Ye-seo turned and caught it in one motion.

 

“What are you doing?”

 

She glared at Choi Hyun-min with sharp eyes for a moment.

 

Then she opened her palm to examine the object he had thrown.

 

“This is…!”

 

An intermediate-grade magic stone.

 

And it was a highest quality intermediate-grade magic stone in her palm.

 

“What… what is this?!”

 

Ever since entering this place.

 

She had maintained an expressionless, cold face without the slightest change.

 

But gradually.

 

Very gradually, cracks began to appear in her expression.

 

“Don’t tell me… you… obtained this?”

 

Her eyebrows furrowed deeply.

 

Im Ye-seo’s face was half mixed with shock and confusion.

 

She still looked back and forth between the magic stone and Choi Hyun-min as if she couldn’t believe it.

 

Toward her, Choi Hyun-min lightly extended his hand.

 

“This seems like it’ll be a long conversation… Please sit down first.”

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