The 100th Regression of the Max-Level Player - Chapter 75

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The Maxed-Out Player’s 100th Return – Episode 75
75. Shareholder Meeting Hall
“The business I’m planning to launch is….”
At my words, the two men swallowed hard and leaned in with rapt attention.
“I’m going to create a social open market exclusively for Players.”
“A social open market?”
“You mean sites like Auction, F-Market, and Coupang?”
I nodded at the incoming question.
“Exactly. The difference is that only Players can use it, and instead of goods, we sell items.”
“Can items be bought and sold for cash?”
“That will be something the seller can decide when registering an item. They can choose cash or barter.”
“I understand barter, but would Players really need cash?”
“There are people who need money, aren’t there? And right now, there’s no proper means for them to obtain it.”
“Right now? Does that mean different means will exist later?”
Ma Gyeong-rok’s question made my eyes light up.
‘Sharp as expected.’
He never listened to anything carelessly.
“Precisely. I’ve glimpsed the future, you see. I saw people over level 40 trading gold instead of cash.”
“Gold?”
The two men, who hadn’t yet reached level 40, didn’t even know that a trading function existed.
Naturally, they couldn’t have imagined that gold could be traded.
“At level 40, a trading function becomes available. With this function, Players can trade gold with each other. We simply need to establish a system as an intermediary site that allows them to trade gold safely. Of course, we’ll earn commissions in cash or gold in the process.”
“Hmm….”
Ma Gyeong-rok folded his arms and fell into thought.
‘A social market between Players… That’s not bad at all.’
First of all, the fact that no one had created one yet gave us a first-mover advantage.
If we struck gold, we could establish a monopolistic market in this field.
Though my heart leaned toward the positive, Ma Gyeong-rok didn’t show it.
We still needed to approach this cautiously.
“Do you really think people will use a social market if we open one?”
“Currently, as Round 5 progresses, Players have accumulated a certain amount of items. As you know, items dropped by monsters can’t be sold to shops, so they’re probably wondering how to dispose of them.”
“So if we create a market where items can be traded, Players will welcome it with open arms?”
“Exactly. Moreover, now that most have surpassed level 20 and the combination function has emerged, everyone will want to experiment with combinations using various items. If a site where items can be easily purchased appears at such a time?”
“People will flock to it.”
“Yes. The timing is perfect right now.”
Ma Gyeong-rok nodded in affirmation.
There was nothing more to discuss on the matter.
‘Indeed, the prophet’s words ring true. If we build the system well, we can strike it rich.’
As for user acquisition, we can just hire journalists to publish articles or use advertising agencies.
‘What matters is accessibility. We need to develop an app in advance so Players can use it easily.’
Various ideas began to form in Ma Gyeong-rok’s mind.
“What do you think about creating an auction system? Players would upload items directly and participate, which would increase the value of specific items.”
“That’s an excellent idea. It would certainly capture players’ interest.”
“And how about this? In the early stages, we’d allow item registration without fees to draw people in. We could also establish a tier system that rewards users based on how actively they trade.”
“That’s a good idea as well.”
Ryu Min smiled faintly at Ma Gyeong-rok’s enthusiastic attitude.
‘He seems quite pleased with the business proposal I’ve presented.’
It was certainly a promising venture.
After all, an era was coming where players would become the mainstream.
Above all, the appeal lay in being first.
‘With me, a seer, vouching for it, there’s no way he can refuse.’
Creating a marketplace for players would benefit me as well.
I’d be able to easily acquire necessary items.
‘Those combination material items with unclear uses right now—I need to monopolize them in advance.’
If I accumulated those materials, I could effortlessly craft items beyond Unique grade, all the way up to Legendary and even God-tier items.
“We’ve decided on the business category as a social marketplace, but what should we change the company name to?”
“Do you have any ideas in mind?”
Ryu Min asked, but Ma Gyeong-rok shook his head.
“Please set aside your thoughts. In situations like this, we should proceed exactly as the seer has foreseen. After all, you’re the chief executive of our company.”
“Ha ha….”
Since it wasn’t wrong, Ryu Min didn’t object.
“Well then, how about this? Player Place—meaning ‘the place of players.'”
“Player Place… The name has a nice ring to it. It sounds like a good choice.”
In truth, Ma Gyeong-rok wasn’t sure if it was good, but since it came from the seer, he believed it was absolutely correct.
“By the way, I have another idea. Would you like to hear it?”
“Yes, please go ahead.”
Ma Gyeong-rok enthusiastically discussed the business plans.
Ryu Min simply listened, then as the final decision-maker, evaluated and decided whether each idea was good or not.
The ticking of the office clock’s second hand was drowned out as the two of them talked animatedly.
Before they knew it, evening had arrived.
“Oh… It’s already gotten this late. Would you like to have dinner together?”
“No. I’ll eat at home. My younger brother is waiting for me.”
“Ah, I see.”
Ma Gyeong-rok’s expression showed clear disappointment.
It seemed he had quite enjoyed discussing business with Ryu Min.
“How long do you think it will take to build and commercialize the system?”
“I’d estimate about a month if we move quickly.”
“That would be after Round 5.”
Ryu Min nodded.
A month wasn’t too late.
“Since we’re on the subject, let me provide you with information about Round 6.”
“Ah, that’s exactly what I wanted to hear.”
Ma Gyeong-rok, genuinely delighted, leaned in attentively.
An Sang-chul beside him feigned indifference while focusing intently on Ryu Min’s words.
Shortly after, I explained the details of Round 6.
I outlined the precautions and strategic directions to pursue.
After absorbing all the information, Ma Gyeong-rok’s eyes gleamed with interest.
“Hmm, so Round 6 will also require cooperation. I’ve taken note. Thank you for the guidance, Oracle.”
“Think nothing of it.”
Ma Gyeong-rok bowed respectfully, but internally he was smiling.
-I made the right call keeping the Oracle close. Everything flows smoothly because of it. Both in reality and in the Other World.
His thoughts reached me, but I pretended not to notice.
Ma Gyeong-rok would likely never realize it.
That his every thought was being read clearly by the Oracle standing before him.
“Then we’ll proceed with the business direction as discussed today, and I’ll arrange an emergency shareholder meeting as soon as possible to pass the agenda. At that time, I’ll need you, Major Shareholder Ryu Min, to attend and explain the business details. Would that be acceptable?”
He was asking if I’d be comfortable stepping forward to explain before the shareholders.
“Yes, that’s fine.”
“Understood. I’ll contact you the moment the shareholder meeting date is confirmed. Director An.”
“Yes, Chairman.”
“Please escort the Oracle directly to his home. While you’re at it, stop by Seo Bae-u’s residence to share information as well.”
“Understood. Shall we go, Oracle?”
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Several days later.
As midnight arrived, I opened the shop window as if I’d been waiting for this moment.
★Today’s Item★
[Vagabond’s Tattered Garb]
-Classification: Armor
-Grade: Epic
-Defense: 1
-Effect: Attack Speed +30%, Movement Speed +30%
-Durability: 1,000/1,000
-Usage Restriction: Regular Grade or higher
-Description: A filthy, tattered garment barely functional. Yet it possesses certain advantages.
【Purchase Price: 20,000 Gold】
【Remaining Sales Time: 23:59:59】
The Epic item I’d been waiting for had finally appeared.
‘The defense is garbage, but the attack speed and movement speed bonuses are exceptionally high.’
The price was a staggering 20,000 gold.
For other players, such a price would feel burdensome.
‘20,000 gold for an Epic item… that’s an absolute steal.’
For Ryu Min, who was swimming in wealth, this was hardly a blow.
‘Until a social market forms, I’ll have no choice but to rely on the shop’s inventory.’
Once his business flourished and item trading became active in the future, the shop would become utterly irrelevant.
All necessary items could simply be purchased from the market.
‘By then, I’ll be able to craft any combination of Unique-tier items and above.’
The shop could only sell Epic-tier items at best.
Anything beyond that required crafting combinations, and finding those recipes was far from easy.
‘But I’ve memorized most of the combination formulas.’
After all, I’d verified every [Blueprint] item containing combination recipes across countless loops.
‘Without those Blueprint items, I never would have learned so many crafting methods.’
Blueprints were simple information items that documented the combination formulas for specific items.
‘For now, without Blueprints, I’ll have to experiment with various combinations to discover them myself.’
But as knowledge of Blueprint items spread later, more people would begin hunting for them first.
There were limits to blindly trying random combinations to discover recipes.
‘Moreover, certain Blueprints would eventually trade for astronomical prices—despite containing nothing but formula information.’
Imagine learning a God-tier combination formula that was absolutely unobtainable through normal means.
Wouldn’t you pay any price imaginable to acquire it?
‘Besides, once you possess the information, you can resell it to others.’
That’s why information about combination formulas commanded such high prices.
‘Since I already possess this knowledge, Blueprints are utterly worthless to me.’
In that sense, the information Ryu Min carried was worth an incalculable fortune in monetary terms.
‘If my predictions are correct, I should be able to craft God-tier items before Round 11 arrives.’
Ryu Min smiled faintly before lying down on his bed.
Indeed, a temporary shareholder meeting was scheduled for 10 AM.
To attend without being late, I needed to sleep now.
‘As a major shareholder and chief executive, I cannot miss the shareholder meeting.’
Ryu Min closed his eyes early.
Sleep gradually pulled him under.
* * *
A low murmur filled the air.
The Shareholder Meeting Hall was packed with people.
All were shareholders who had invested in Cheonma Consulting.
“Please take these company materials and fill the front seats from here.”
At the entrance, An Sang-chul handed out thin booklets to the incoming shareholders.
The booklets contained information about the company’s management policies, recent performance records, and operating profits.
Once inside, the shareholders quickly set the booklets aside and fixed their gaze on the podium.
They already knew today’s agenda from the notice of meeting.
There was no reason for the booklets to capture their attention.
‘What? They’re changing the business type and company name?’
‘Where’s the representative?’
‘Let me hear what he has to say.’
The shareholders were bracing themselves for the representative’s appearance.
If he said anything they couldn’t accept, they planned to withdraw their investments the moment they left the Shareholder Meeting Hall.
Time passed, more people gathered, and it became the promised 10 o’clock.
When the time came, Ma Gyeong-rok, dressed in a neat suit, climbed onto the podium.
“Good morning, shareholders. I am Ma Gyeong-rok, representative of Cheonma Consulting and today’s chairman.”
The applause that should have erupted at this point did not come.
Ma Gyeong-rok, as if he had anticipated this reaction, smiled and quickly moved past the opening remarks to the main agenda.
“As you all know, the reason we’ve called this emergency shareholder meeting is to address a critical matter.”
The hall fell silent.
A chill even seemed to permeate the air.
“This may come as a shock, but our Company intends to change our business type from consulting and also change our company name.”
“Sigh.”
Was it because it came directly from the representative’s mouth?
Sighs erupted from various corners of the hall.
It was a natural reaction.
They had invested based on the vision of Cheonma Consulting, only to suddenly hear the Company was changing direction entirely.
The shareholders had every right to be bewildered and exasperated.
“What kind of nonsense is this? Things were going so well!”
“What business are you even changing to?”
“Just stick with consulting like you’ve been doing!”
“Now, now, everyone please calm down.”
Several shareholders who could not contain themselves caused an uproar, but Ma Gyeong-rok never lost his smile.
“First, regarding the business change, our major shareholder, who has acquired a 31% stake and thus obtained supreme management authority, will explain. Major shareholder?”
At Ma Gyeong-rok’s call, one person climbed onto the podium.
“Good morning. I am Ryu Min, and I have just acquired management authority over Cheonma Consulting.”
The shareholders who saw Ryu Min were all taken aback.
A young man who looked barely twenty years old was positioning himself as the supreme executive.

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