Ranker Who Shatters Myths - Chapter 186

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The Broken Ranker

Devours Myths

 

 

Chapter 186

 

Cup of Revival (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Two days later.

 

 

 

Hagåtña Black Zone.

 

City Cartel’s clubhouse.

 

 

 

The resort building that was originally used as a meeting place for visiting ‘Fingers’ and trading partners,

 

was now occupied and freely used by Lee Hyeon’s group.

 

Naturally, all the CCTV cameras and wiretapping devices that had been installed here were removed long ago.

 

Instead, various magical techniques were applied, allowing Lee Hyeon to use it comfortably as a hideout.

(Señor, a respectful term for adult males in Spanish-speaking regions)

Ramon placed a glossy leather document folder on the table.

 

Though he was dressed in a suit with a tie, his characteristic bullfighter-like smile remained unchanged.

 

“Settlement? Did I ever ask you to do something like this?”

 

 

 

―Financial Report.

 

 

 

This was written on the cover of the document folder.

 

Ramon lightly snapped his fingers as he answered.

 

“You never specifically requested it, but still, after all your hard work, properly taking care of what needs to be taken care of is what makes one a professional, don’t you think?”

 

In other words, he had cleanly organized everything in the middle so it wouldn’t be a headache.

 

Pfft.

 

Lee Hyeon let out a light chuckle while stroking his chin.

 

“You’re better at number games than me, so give me a rough summary.”

 

“Very well. First, we seized three casinos from the City Cartel. The corporate names have already been laundered, and they’ve been disguised as subsidiaries of ‘Homeros Holdings.'”

 

“Homeros Holdings?”

 

“Ah, it’s a paper company with Gwiroae-nim as the owner.”

 

A company had unexpectedly been created.

 

“Did you open a borrowed-name account in Switzerland?”

 

Ramon wagged his index finger left and right.

 

“Switzerland is outdated now. The current trend is not leaving traces rather than security, so I changed the approach a bit.”

 

“How?”

 

“Instead of concentrating everything in one country, we stack different types of corporations scattered around the world in ‘layers.’ Small investment companies, operational corporations, service providers, trust management companies, and so on.”

 

It sounded interesting as he listened.

 

When Lee Hyeon gestured with his chin to continue, Ramon continued his explanation with exaggerated movements like a showman entering the ring.

 

“If you make each company’s role appear different from the others, it transforms into a ‘normal group structure’ when viewed from the outside. What’s important is the documentation and storytelling.”

 

“So you created businesses that could be used as window dressing?”

 

“If you create legitimate activities to support the revenue flow and match the numbers with the stories, the surface accounting becomes very clean.”

 

Ramon pushed up one side of the documents with his fingertip as he added.

 

“To summarize, think of it as creating a corporate group with multiple faces rather than Swiss-style single concealment. I’ve also positioned things so you can control and distribute funds in whatever way you want, Señor, so you just need to give instructions on how to use those numbers.”

 

Lee Hyeon opened his Golden Eyes of Truth wide and quickly examined the document folder.

 

Though he had no knowledge of management or accounting, he could easily tell that Ramon had put a lot of thought into it.

 

「Kekekek! Very neatly organized, isn’t it? There must have been plenty of opportunities to play tricks during the organizing process. Despite his appearance, he’s quite capable and conscientious, isn’t he?」

 

‘Do you know how to read these kinds of documents?’

 

「Kekekek. I’ll have you know that analyzing financial statements of public companies is this one’s hobby.」

 

Sha Wujing’s unknown hobby.

 

Just as Lee Hyeon was about to express his admiration, Sha Wujing raised his chin high.

 

「To cause trouble online, no wait, to beat down haters with facts, this level is basic specs.」

 

‘…….’

 

「Kekekekek! Anyway, Master, it would be good to keep this fellow close.」

 

Just what kind of place was this ‘net’ where Sha Wujing was active? It was becoming frightening.

 

“I incorporated the casinos as subsidiaries because gambling halls are where the most money flows. Besides this, I’ve also converted the ownership of port logistics companies to shell companies and set them up to operate as laundered money warehouses…….”

 

The more Ramon’s explanation continued, the more Lee Hyeon could only let out hollow laughter.

 

He wondered if the interests that the City Cartel had been managing were really this impressive, and the flow of funds passing through all of Guam was astonishing.

 

‘If we just properly reestablish the operation of the currently secured businesses, the expected annual cash flow would conservatively be 1.2 million dollars……’

 

It was an enormous amount.

 

An unimaginable sum for Lee Hyeon, who had always lived paycheck to paycheck.

 

Of course, not all of that tremendous money would become Lee Hyeon’s.

 

To operate the businesses, they would need to hire that many people, and they would also need to provide maintenance costs and bribery expenses for managing various local officials and legal channels.

 

But even so, with net profits reaching as much as 40%…….

 

Anyone without an exceptionally strong heart would have their eyes light up.

 

However,

 

Rather than his heart pounding, Lee Hyeon felt his blood run cold.

 

“……Lastly, I’ve completed contract renewals with all five sponsor companies and tied them up nicely. There are penalty clauses, so if they want to live, they’ll have to go all the way with us.”

 

Ramon finished his report with a bright smile.

 

Meaning, isn’t this good enough?

 

But,

 

Thud!

 

Lee Hyeon lightly threw the document folder onto the table.

 

“……Gwiroae-nim?”

 

An ominous atmosphere.

 

Ramon’s expression changed strangely.

 

“I suppose you made all this complicated to tie me down to Guam?”

 

“I absolutely did not intend to trouble Gwiroae-nim! I merely wanted to make it convenient for Gwiroae-nim to operate in Guam in the future,”

 

Ramon quickly knelt and tried to make excuses, but his words got stuck halfway.

 

The coldly sunken gaze beyond the mask.

 

Whoosh!

 

Ramon felt his spine tingle.

 

“……!!”

 

“You were worried I might leave this place forever after finishing my business. Because then the castle you barely built would disappear along with me.”

 

“…….”

 

“I’d prefer if you didn’t make excuses about doing it for me?”

 

“I’m, I’m sorry! I just…… I just hoped that Gwiroae-nim would grow attached to Guam……!”

 

When he witnessed Lee Hyeon’s performance in the deep-sea dungeon, Ramon had experienced a bone-chilling feeling.

 

Having acquired two blue ribbons and seized the City Cartel’s massive interests, he naturally expected Lee Hyeon to establish a base in Guam, but,

 

‘That wasn’t it. Gwiroae-nim has no particular interest in Guam. He’s someone who could create that level of wealth and fame in other places as well……!’

 

So Guam would likely only be a burden to him.

 

That’s why he desperately tried to make it look like a ‘plausible’ business.

 

A plea that he would set things up so Lee Hyeon wouldn’t need to pay much attention to this place, so please don’t abandon them.

 

The castle that Lee Hyeon had built over the past few days,

 

For Ramon, this was now like a dream home he could only imagine.

 

‘If only this stronghold can be maintained…! If we can properly establish ourselves here, the children won’t have to risk dying in the arena anymore…! So…!’

 

Ramon only needed a safe nest for the children who had escaped together from the Underground Cult.

 

He thought Lee Hyeon was the umbrella that would protect such dreams and sanctuary.

 

“Get up.”

 

Ramon slowly rose from his seat with anxious eyes.

 

“I’m not in a position to visit Guam that frequently.”

 

“…?”

 

Ramon’s eyes widened slightly, expecting to hear Lee Hyeon’s reproach.

 

“I’m not interested in how the business operates either. What happens to Guam is also outside my concern.”

 

“Gw-Gwiroae sir.”

 

“But I’m not trash enough to abandon and disappear on people who volunteer to become ‘my people.'”

 

“Gwiroae sir!”

 

“So from now on, if you have questions or suggestions, don’t test the waters like this. Ask directly.”

 

Ramon felt himself getting choked up without realizing it.

 

“Didn’t I already say I’m entrusting all business in Guam to you? Handle it well.”

 

“Y-Yes! I’ll do my best to grow the business!!”

 

Pfft.

 

Under the mask, Lee Hyeon’s eyes curved into a slight smile.

 

“Most demons from the Underground Cult tend to have dried-up emotions. You’re definitely different.”

 

“That’s why I kicked my way out of that fanatic group, isn’t it?”

 

Ramon felt relieved knowing he didn’t need to worry about losing his sanctuary,

 

But on the other hand, as his worries were unlocked, various business inspirations burst forth in his mind like a flood.

 

‘For Holdings to properly establish itself, our arena’s manpower alone isn’t enough. More talent, trustworthy personnel need to be recruited. Esteban Rojas… Let’s bring in La Sombra and Dededo from the slums. Then there’s Black Maria who shows us favor…’

 

Lee Hyeon smiled watching Ramon who had fallen into ecstasy.

 

Though he said he only needed a sanctuary for the children, from Lee Hyeon’s perspective, Ramon was someone who got thorns in his mouth if he wasn’t doing business.

 

If that was the case, he seemed capable enough to handle this place well.

 

‘If I leave this place, there will be many uses for it later.’

 

Things that couldn’t be solved with just Jet’s identity. For shadowy work requiring violence, barbarism, and secrecy, he planned to use Gwiroae going forward.

 

‘In the end, this has also become one of the identities that make up who I am.’

 

Lee Hyeon wanted to accomplish much more in the future.

 

“However, instead of entrusting you with the business, there’s something I’d like to ask.”

 

“Yes! Just say the word. What can I help you with?”

 

At Ramon’s question as he returned to reality,

 

Lee Hyeon’s eyes sank deeply.

 

“I want to create a private intelligence agency. Would that be possible?”

 

“…!!”

 

Instantly, Ramon’s eyes widened completely.

 

 

 

* * *

 

 

 

“It seems the work here is mostly finished… Shall we head back soon?”

 

After sending Ramon away, Lee Hyeon comfortably removed his mask and took a rest.

 

Clink-

 

The ice cubes in the glass on the table melted and bumped into other ice.

 

「Kekek. Leaving before senior brother arrives?」

 

Sha Wujing held the glass with both hands and gulped down the liquor heartily.

 

Gulp gulp.

 

Wasn’t this whiskey worth at least 5 million won per bottle?

 

It was something Sha Wujing had pulled out from the clubhouse’s liquor warehouse, saying it was good.

 

The sight of the baby turtle floundering buried in alcohol was so amusing.

 

“The Great Sage will find me wherever I am anyway. But if I leave that side empty for too long… it won’t do.”

 

「The woes of a working man! Kekek!」

 

Lee Hyeon couldn’t help but laugh.

 

“There is the matter of vacation days, but more than that, the General sent me an interesting message.”

 

Lee Hyeon casually held out his mobile phone in front of Sha Wujing.

 

 

 

—Chairman Peng’s whereabouts discovered.

 

 

 

Just a few words, but content that couldn’t help but be enticing.

 

Sha Wujing also twisted one corner of his mouth.

 

「Kekekek! Hot bait that you can’t help but bite.」

 

“Right?”

 

「At this point, even I want to see that bastard’s face once.」

 

The sneer made by the cute-looking baby turtle with a flushed face was quite a sight to see.

 

「Having had his eyeballs plucked out by senior brother, he must be full of spite. I’m curious what state he’s in.」

 

Lee Hyeon nodded.

 

He had the same thought.

 

‘This time I’ll definitely find and kill him. So he can’t cause any more harm to the world.’

 

The one who essentially drove the Jiao Demon King to Challenger Haeyeon and created Guam’s current environment could also be said to be that bastard.

 

‘This place has reached a conclusion for now. I just need to wait for the bait I’ve scattered to grow abundantly.’

 

The activities in Guam had produced much more positive results than initially targeted.

 

 

 

—Rescue of the Jiao Demon King.

 

—Settlement of Gwiroae Pater identity.

 

—Birth of a new business entity.

 

 

 

Of course, there were still many things unresolved or that had become more complicated.

 

 

 

—Conflict with the City Cartel.

 

—Relationship with Zeus’s sons.

 

—Future activity issues in Guam.

 

—Hostile relationship with the Bull Demon King.

 

 

 

In some ways, it could be said to have become more complicated,

 

‘Having many places to clash with in the future means there’s also much room for me to grow.’

 

Lee Hyeon didn’t think all these problems would be difficult to solve.

 

He could handle them sufficiently.

 

By solving them one by one.

 

“Most of the work can be left to Ramon for cleanup, and now I just need to handle one more thing.”

 

Only one thing remained.

 

Maxus.

 

The Chalice of Resurrection.

 

 

 

—I don’t have the authority to give you detailed answers. Could you wait a moment until instructions come from the home country?

 

 

 

Last night, Maxus’s response when asked to have a conversation between the two of them.

 

When the mission was disrupted by Heracles’ group’s backstab, he voluntarily submitted and bowed his head.

 

His thoughts were probably very complicated. Mossad behind him would also have many concerns.

 

So Lee Hyeon gave him exactly one day.

 

If it went on any longer than that, he had threatened that Mossad would also be considered an enemy.

 

‘It should be about time for them to arrive.’

 

Right at that moment,

 

Beep—

 

A notification sound indicating someone had entered the resort area.

 

The monitor connected to the infrared CCTV turned on.

 

It was the car that Magsgas was riding in.

 

 

 

[The Chalice of Resurrection has been detected.]

 

 

 

Lee Hyeon’s lips pressed tightly together.

 

And,

 

「…….」

 

Sha Wujing, who knew Lee Hyeon’s circumstances, stared intently at him.

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