The Chairman of Pharmaceutical Company is a Poison King - Chapter 115

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Chapter 115: Black Mage

The era of mana rejection syndrome treatment had begun.

The incurable disease of heaven’s punishment was being cured with just a few injections.

There had been miracles before.

Cases where people overcame mana rejection syndrome with extremely low probability.

How exactly were these miracles achieved?

Scientists tried to investigate in detail, but the samples were extremely scarce, and those who had overcome it refused to become research subjects, so proper studies couldn’t be conducted.

However, they did secure some statistics.

The common trait of mana rejection sufferers who experienced miracles.

They were all children of powerful people or wealthy families.

Was the miracle of complete mana rejection syndrome cure also exclusive to those who had everything?

Perhaps it was.

Having lots of money and good family backgrounds, they might have received more delicate care than other mana rejection sufferers.

However, there was a secret here that people didn’t know well.

They didn’t experience miracles.

A high-rise building in Neo Berlin of the European Empire.

Five people gathered on the top floor of the building called Black Tower, the Black Magic Tower – they were the elders of the Black Mafia that ruled Europe’s nights.

“Edward, have you analyzed the rejection syndrome treatment?”

“I managed to get one with difficulty and examined it. It was mainly poison that eliminates mana. But there were also substances mixed in that couldn’t be analyzed.”

“What kind?”

“Well, anyway, I tried consuming the whole thing, and it definitely didn’t feel good. Like divine power or something…”

“Divine power? Did gods exist on Earth too?”

“That can’t be. Anyway, for such medicine to suddenly appear, I really didn’t expect it.”

“It’s practically like being caught off guard.”

Mana rejection syndrome treatment.

In fact, it was one of the main businesses of the Black Tower, the Black Mafia.

They had been curing mana rejection syndrome using black magic.

A method of summoning the lowest-grade demons from distant otherworldly dimensions and implanting them into the hearts of mana rejection sufferers.

These lowest-grade demons were very small in size but had unique characteristics.

They parasitized the host and slowly, continuously absorbed mana.

Although one had to live while nurturing a demon in their heart, it was much better than dying.

The effects weren’t limited to just this.

As time passed, the subject with the implanted demon would become the summoner’s slave.

In a way that naturally generated favorable feelings.

They could also awaken systems using the power of black magic.

The targets were mana rejection sufferer family members of powerful and wealthy people.

They made money from it and expanded their influence.

“American Republic President Billy Pittman must have received the treatment too, right?”

“It’s so regrettable. We should have approached quickly, but we hesitated for nothing…”

Billy Pittman’s daughter Rachel Pittman was also a target the Black Mafia had been aiming for.

When her symptoms worsened and the president fell into despair, they planned to subtly approach and seize control of the White House in exchange for his daughter’s healing.

But suddenly a treatment appeared!

And from the Samhan Empire at that.

This was exactly why the Black Mafia’s highest elder meeting was convened.

“Kim Tae-ju, could that bastard possibly be a soul connector? Or maybe a disciple.”

“It’s quite possible. If it’s certain, it seems like an alchemy-type soul.”

“Hah! Alchemy? With just that kind of thing.”

“We shouldn’t underestimate it. I hear even system awakening masters can’t move against his poison.”

“Even so, it’s just alchemy.”

It was merely laughable.

An ability that couldn’t even be compared to great black magic.

“I’m afraid that person might be displeased. Carmen, how was it?”

“They didn’t say much, but… you know? They’re someone who doesn’t reveal their inner thoughts well.”

“I know that too. Carmen, I’m asking for your thoughts.”

“Sigh! Of course they’d be in a bad mood. Even if it’s that person.”

“…We can’t just stay still.”

“What are you planning to do?”

“At minimum, we should punish them for interfering with our work.”

Everyone nodded.

They couldn’t just leave it alone.

Whether it was done knowingly or unknowingly didn’t matter.

Because of that bastard, the Black Mafia’s main business was suspended, their reputation was damaged, and that person’s mood was made uncomfortable.

“Do you all agree to punishment?”

“Yes.”

“Agreed.”

“Let’s kill them.”

“It would be good to hurry. If we kill him, treatment production might be suspended.”

“Good! Then what method?”

“Let’s use subcontractors. Those assassination guild bastards.”

“Ah! Those trash? Well, they’re not lacking for use-and-dispose purposes.”

Then the elder called Edward spoke.

“Those trash might not be enough.”

“Then?”

“I’ll go along. I had business in the Samhan Empire anyway.”

“Business?”

“As I mentioned before, there were signs of someone who isn’t even our organization member using Vampiric Touch.”

“Ah! You mean that incident that happened in Pree Barcel.”

A report had come in.

Vampiric Touch, life force absorption.

Since black magic might have been leaked, an investigation needed to proceed.

“Is there anything we can help with?”

“It’s not necessary. I alone am sufficient for something like mere alchemy.”

Thus punishment was decided.

The elders were 7th class level black mages.

Therefore, Kim Tae-ju of the Samhan Empire was as good as already dead.

Without a doubt, everyone was thinking that way.

* * *

Immortal Realm.

Danggumak made one theater of the multiplex exclusively for celestial beings.

Penguins and sharks were still the most popular.

For the celestial beings, this place was truly heaven.

It was much better than the boring Heavenly Realm.

Children came in endless streams.

All celestial beings got in free.

He didn’t even make credit cards for them.

Whether they brought heavenly flowers or not.

Some children watched movies, some played games, and also…

“Is everyone ready?”

Electric cars lined up long on the road made by the Swordsman.

At the front sat the cheerful Haemak Seonnyeo.

“Yes, yes, fairy lady!”

“Then let’s go!”

Whirr! Whirrrrr! Buzz buzz buzz buzz!

The electric cart departing quickly.

“Run!”

“Waaaaah!”

“Kyaaaah!”

“Here I go!”

Watching this scene with satisfaction, he spoke to Demon Valley Immortal Danggumak.

“How long will that last?”

“I heard it can go for 3 months without a problem.”

“Still, we need to build charging stations here and there. For that, we’ll need more generators.”

“Tae-ju promised to send them. Probably more generators will come with the next delivery.”

Buzz buzz buzz buzz!

The electric cart raced down the road.

Did they already go around once?

“Tsk tsk, I’m worried. Even though they’re celestial beings, if they have an accident…”

The children are celestial beings.

Even if they have an accident, they’ll be fine.

He’s just worried they might be startled.

“There’s a balance talisman made by Danju Seonin, so they won’t overturn or fall. They’re wearing seatbelts too.”

“It’s a tough world to raise children in.”

“We need to work harder.”

“Speaking of which, how about this?”

“What do you mean?”

“Let’s create a space where children can run around and play freely. Here in the Immortal Realm.”

A space for children.

“Hmm? What kind of…?”

“For example, an amusement park. If we name it, Seon-gye World.”

“Haha!”

An amusement park.

That’s a good idea.

We have plenty of land anyway.

“We can make the rides out of wood, and we should ask Tae-ju for amusement park blueprints.”

“Haha, don’t forget the carousel and Ferris wheel. And that thing… where you slide down with flowing water, and oh! Speaking of water, a water park would be good too.”

“…But somehow it seems like Ju-seon is more excited about it?”

“Ahem, it must be your imagination.”

Joo Seon Taebak Seonin, who was nearby, also asked with curiosity.

“Seon-gye World? What’s that?”

“It’s a park with all kinds of rides including a dragon coaster.”

“Dragon? Why is the East Sea Dragon King coming up here?”

“That’s not what I meant…”

Danggumak began explaining.

Ju-seon nodded repeatedly, seemingly curious.

“How about it? Will you join us?”

“I don’t see why not.”

The construction plan for Seon-gye World.

Honestly, who would have thought of it?

“Thanks to Hero Tae-ju, we’re trying things like this.”

“He’s truly a grateful person.”

“I wish we could be together forever. Though it bothers me that he’s still human…”

Danggumak’s expression gradually darkened.

“Sigh, that’s what I’ve been worrying about lately.”

Ju-seon asked.

“Being human is a concern?”

“Something like that.”

“Because of his predetermined lifespan? Can’t he ascend to immortality? His celestial energy should already be full.”

“There’s no way his world has an Immortal Realm.”

“…Now that you mention it, that’s true.”

Tae-ju’s world is completely different from this place.

A world where neither the Immortal Realm nor the Celestial Realm exists.

“Actually, lifespan isn’t the problem. Tae-ju will live for a long, long time. But I’m worried there might be another bastard like Cheonma on Earth…”

“Soul connection, you mean. Hmm, there might not be just one. Someone stronger than Cheonma might appear.”

Galhong Immortal, who had been listening to the conversation, casually said.

“Tsk, if we fed him celestial peaches instead of Seondo as a tonic, we wouldn’t have to worry about this.”

That’s when it happened.

Danggumak suddenly raised his head.

“…Celestial peaches?”

“That’s right. Rather than tantalizingly eating a hundred Seondo at a time… huh?”

“Ah!”

“Oh!”

Exclamations flowing from here and there.

“Why didn’t we think of that?”

“Hmm, celestial peaches.”

“Right. If even monkey cubs eat celestial peaches, why can’t Hero Tae-ju?”

“Let’s make a plan.”

It was the moment when the plan to deliver celestial peaches from the Immortal Realm to Earth was established.

* * *

Time passed quickly.

MRC mana treatment production was going smoothly, and the second shipment was scheduled soon.

Tae-ju was in Paju.

Because the Taehong Bio Paju Factory was finally completed.

Given the timing, the opening ceremony was kept simple.

They planned to gather just a few company people for a simple ceremony, but unexpectedly many came.

Jeong Yeon-hee, Seo Pil-myeong, Ryu Jin-cheol and other existing Paju personnel, employees from Gurye Headquarters including Baek Seo-yeon, Newseoul Branch employees, and even Chairman Jeong Uk-cheol from Baekdu Group.

The event ended quickly.

Because they had to start running the factory right away.

Tae-ju toured the factory with Jeong Yeon-hee, holding Ilbaek in his arms.

“The equipment will be operational soon.”

“You’ve worked hard. You must be busy with all sorts of things?”

“It’s fine. We need to quickly churn out MRC. Right?”

“Meow!”

“Hoho, you’re really cute. Want to come here?”

Hop!

Ilbaek jumping from Tae-ju’s arms to Jeong Yeon-hee.

“You must be busy training in the Demon Sword Technique too.”

“I’m taking a break from training. Sometimes completely forgetting is also a method of training.”

Not training my ass.

His standing posture, the occasional hand movements, his gait – nothing is ordinary.

‘A walking sword.’

It’s at its sharpest peak right now.

It seems he still can’t hide his aura.

That’s how Daoist swords are.

Before achieving mastery, they’re incredibly sharp.

After achieving mastery, with aged transformation and return to simplicity, the aura becomes as quiet as gentle waves.

“What level are you at?”

“I’ve reached 90%. But the final step is difficult. I don’t know if I can achieve mastery.”

Fast, so fast.

“Shall we go out to downtown Paju?”

“People will recognize you, Chairman…”

Though photos hadn’t spread due to the Empire government’s control, this was Paju. Chairman Kim Tae-ju’s hometown.

“It’s fine. With a mask, hat, and sunglasses…”

“Ah! That should work then.”

At least he wasn’t wearing the fox fur coat.

Tae-ju left the factory with Jeong Yeon-hee.

Paju, currently the fastest-changing city in the Samhan Empire.

Buildings were being constructed everywhere.

Apartments, department stores, hotels, shopping centers… and roads stretching in all directions.

Tae-ju was investing all his earnings into Paju.

Yet his money flow never dried up.

There was absolutely no problem with funding.

He had a reliable cash cow – the fatigue recovery drink.

With more factories being built, there would be no production issues either.

‘I should develop more health supplements like the fatigue recovery drink.’

Of course, along with medicines related to monster raids.

Money was important, but defeating monsters was crucial too.

Take the Siberian railway restoration project, for instance.

Transportation routes were blocked due to monster-infested areas, hindering overseas exports.

Air transport was too expensive for shipping costs.

‘The sea routes are the problem.’

Isn’t there a way to deal with marine monsters?

Blocked sea routes were like Earth having arteriosclerosis.

“What are you thinking about so deeply?”

“Meow?”

“…Ah! Haha, it’s nothing.”

Was I too absorbed in thought?

Before I knew it, we had entered downtown Paju.

Countless people coming and going on the streets.

Being a multi-ethnic nation, the Samhan Empire had diverse races.

“The number of people is incredible.”

“That’s right. Including the floating population, Paju’s population has increased by almost four times. Most are outsiders.”

It meant Paju had become a livable place.

“Most are construction workers, but many people are also moving to Paju.”

Suddenly I felt proud.

I was in a good mood.

My hometown where I was born and raised.

This humble rural village had developed so much.

This change was just the beginning.

In the future, even more…

‘Huh?’

Tae-ju suddenly hesitated in his steps.

“Kyaak!”

Ilbaek too.

“Hmm? What’s wrong? Even Ilbaek…”

“Shh!”

The thick scent of demonic energy.

Here, and over there too.

Quite a large number.

‘What’s this? These aren’t just random infiltrators.’

One of them had an incredibly dense concentration of demonic energy.

Tae-ju calmly took Jeong Yeon-hee’s hand and walked forward.

Jeong Yeon-hee was startled.

“Oh my?”

However, after seeing Tae-ju’s serious expression, she thought there must be a reason and just walked forward looking straight ahead.

‘They’re moving.’

As if surrounding him, they followed Tae-ju from all directions.

It was certain.

Their target was him.

‘How did they find out?’

Even though he was wearing a mask, hat, and sunglasses.

‘Should I deal with them here?’

No.

Innocent people might get hurt.

‘It would be good to lure them to a quiet place.’

Tae-ju glanced at Jeong Yeon-hee’s tense expression.

At times like this…

– Don’t be surprised and listen to me.

Voice transmission was appropriate.

A type of ventriloquism, and a kind of sound technique that compressed voice with energy to transmit to nearby people.

– Over there, beyond downtown, there’s a construction site, right? Where they’re building Baekdu Hotel. If you heard me, squeeze my hand.

Jeong Yeon-hee squeezed his hand tightly.

– Take Ilbaek and go there first to evacuate all the workers completely. Make sure no one is there. If you understand…

She squeezed his hand tightly once more.

– Good, go now! And send me a message when you’ve evacuated everyone.

Jeong Yeon-hee let go of Tae-ju’s hand.

“I’ll be right back from the restroom.”

“Okay.”

She disappeared with quick steps.

Only then did he observe the demons approaching him with sidelong glances.

‘No awakening marks…? Ah! They covered them.’

Looking closely, they were faintly visible.

It seemed they had applied thick makeup to their faces.

Tae-ju stayed in downtown for a while.

Acting nonchalant as if nothing was happening.

And after a moment.

Buzz!

The smartphone in his pants pocket vibrated.

He took it out and checked.

– I’ve evacuated everyone.

Then let’s begin.

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