The Chairman of Pharmaceutical Company is a Poison King - Chapter 118
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Chapter 118: Not Easy
Black mage Edward.
He was already as good as dead.
He had been reduced to the role of a soul connector somewhere, a medium that delivered the mastermind’s will and mana.
Perhaps because of this, his body was pitifully collapsing bit by bit.
What a bastard.
He was even worse than Cheonma.
What?
A great being?
What a petty and vile bastard.
For his own purposes, he wouldn’t hesitate to sacrifice his subordinates, yet he talks about being a great being?
Would such a bastard ever show himself directly in the first place?
[…I was hasty. I’ll admit my mistake.]
“Instead of this, let’s meet face to face. Where are you? I’ll come find you myself.”
[Wait. We’ll meet soon enough.]
“I said let’s meet right now, no need to wait. I’m not someone with time to spare.”
[Don’t be impatient. I need to prepare to welcome you, don’t I?]
Preparation, what is he planning to do?
“Well, if I stir up the Black Mafia anyway, you’ll come out.”
[Do as you please.]
Suddenly!
Edward’s body began to crumble into dust and disappear.
Psssssss…
‘Hmm, cutting off the tail?’
Only his clothes remained as the corpse vanished completely.
‘I should have taken a photo.’
If I had, I could have investigated based on his face.
Just in case, I searched through his pockets, but there was nothing.
‘This is going to be hard to find.’
Not easy.
This is different from the time with Cheonma.
That bastard’s soul isn’t even in Muganjok.
Still, I caught the clue about the Black Mafia, so if I dig into that, something should come up.
‘Looks like I’ll have business in Europe again soon.’
Not right now though, later.
There’s something more important.
I need to make the mana rejection syndrome treatment.
I can’t leave my post.
Because I need to fill the medicinal storage with the Cheon-gye flowers being delivered from Danggumak.
‘If I go to Europe, would this be the second time?’
I briefly visited Pree Barcel before to deal with Cheonma.
Back then I was in such a rush that I couldn’t even look around properly.
‘Europe must have lots of department stores too, right?’
A world where interaction has become more difficult than before due to magical beasts.
If I go there, there would be more diverse goods, isn’t the European Empire famous for luxury items?
There would be plenty of new products that are hard to see in the Samhan Empire.
For Tae-ju, shopping was a serious matter – he had to send more diverse and better goods to the Immortal Realm.
‘I should visit the American Republic too…’
For shopping, of course.
Something that black mage Edward left behind as he turned to ash caught Tae-ju’s eye.
‘Oh! He dropped an item too.’
A thick ring.
It was obviously a magical item.
A mana crystal was embedded in it like a jewel.
‘Elite grade?’
An elite item, what could it be used for?
‘I’ll take it for now.’
Oh right! What happened to the floor below?
Are they still fighting?
I’m not worried since Ilisambaeyi is there, but.
‘I should go check quickly.’
* * *
Jeong Yeon-hee, who had become a Master.
Thus, she became able to use aura.
Now neither mana nor skills were lacking against him.
Even her weapon.
It was the Daerashin Sword that hadn’t broken even against aura.
Light emanating from the sword covered the entire room.
The Demon-Subduing Sword Technique that had reached great mastery.
Mo Yeong-gang wore a dismayed expression as he was busy just dodging.
But there was no safe place anywhere.
‘Of all times…’
To awaken as a Master.
Still, he thought he could win.
Wasn’t she just a newly leveled-up Master?
But that damn skill.
He tried to counterattack but couldn’t find any opportunity.
Even his movements were sealed.
The sword’s movements were binding him like a net.
Finally.
“Damn it!”
Slice!
Mage Mo Yeong-gang’s claws were cut off like wooden chopsticks.
“Heoeoook!”
Even then, the sword didn’t stop.
Slice!
His elbow was cut.
Thud, his right arm fell to the floor.
“W-wait!”
Mo Yeong-gang frantically backed away and said.
“It was just business! I had no grudge against your father whatsoever.”
He didn’t want to die.
How had he managed to preserve this life?
He had lived for 200 years since awakening as a mage.
Even during the power struggle with the Black Mafia, he had saved his life by bowing his head in humiliation.
“There was a request, a request!”
“Who made the request?”
“Fuck! I received the contract through the deep web…”
“You don’t know?”
“Uh, um…”
There’s no need to listen.
Swoosh!
Jeong Yeon-hee’s sword was swung in a circular motion.
Thunk! Roll roll roll roll.
Mo Yeong-gwang’s head rolled across the floor.
“Meow.”
Ilbaek let out a satisfied cry.
“Thank you, Ilbaek.”
Whoosh!
Tae-ju also appeared at the scene.
‘She killed him.’
Honestly, he thought it would be difficult.
She hadn’t even reached Master level yet… huh?
“Wow!”
“Ah! Chairman, you’re here?”
“When did you become a Master?”
“Thanks to you…”
“Congratulations. Please show me the complete Demon-Subduing Sword Technique sometime.”
He should show it to the Swordsman.
“I’ll show you right now.”
“May I record it?”
“Yes. You may record it.”
Tae-ju took out the burner smartphone he kept for communicating with Danggumak and filmed Jeong Yeon-hee’s demonstration of the Demon-Subduing Sword Technique.
Earth’s Sword Empress.
What would the Swordsman think of her?
Anyway, since it was finished, let’s call the body disposal team.
Tae-ju called Chief Moon Gyeong-sik from the Ministry of National Intelligence.
* * *
The Immortal Realm.
Seo Wang-mo’s daily routine at the Palace of Peach Blossoms was always the same.
She would wake up in the morning, wash her face briefly, and sit at her vanity.
“What concept should I go for today?”
“Let’s go for the natural look. Heavy makeup feels burdensome.”
“Yes.”
Then the celestial maidens would rush over and start applying makeup.
Foundation, color cosmetics, and one would curl her hair with a curling iron from behind.
Now she had to choose an outfit.
There was a dressing room exclusively for Seo Wang-mo inside the Palace of Peach Blossoms.
“…I have nothing to wear.”
The same worry as always.
Dresses, one-pieces, pants, shirts – altogether there were over 100 pieces, but just this much?
The upper-class women from Earth in her favorite dramas had several times more clothes than this.
How shabby was her dressing room in comparison?
‘I should go shopping properly today.’
Had new items arrived?
There were probably tons of new items in Dok-seon’s Infinite Space.
But he rarely released them.
Just one piece per day, tantalizingly showing them off.
It was infuriating, but Dok-seon was impossible to hate.
His ability to make her open her wallet with his smooth, cunning attitude was probably unmatched in the world.
“Let’s go.”
Seo Wang-mo climbed into her flower palanquin.
As soon as they passed Dowon, the road built by the Swordsman came into view.
‘What a wild and extraordinary immortal.’
To pave roads throughout the entire Heavenly Realm just because he wanted to ride a motorcycle – even now, roads were still being laid.
In a way, he seemed like a half-mad immortal.
Just then!
Vrooooom!
“Move aside!”
“Ahhhhh!”
“Don’t ride so fast! You’ll have an accident.”
“This is instinct. I can’t help it.”
They were celestial beings.
Just seeing them made her feel pleased.
These young celestial beings could only be seen in the Heavenly Realm before.
Now they were playing around, coming and going in the Immortal Realm as if it were their own home.
“Children, slowly, Queen Mother is passing by.”
Haemak Seonnyeo was with them too.
How could she be so beautiful?
Just being able to see her like this once made her happy.
The changes in the Immortal Realm.
Even Sangje couldn’t stop them.
The tide was already with Dok-seon.
The multiplex could be seen in the distance.
Her heart grew urgent.
“Let’s hurry.”
But?
“Hmm?”
The road leading to the multiplex.
On both sides of the road, the wide open fields were all cordoned off with sacred ropes.
And she could see numerous pieces of wood and flat stones piled up here and there.
‘What is he planning to build now…’
They had almost arrived.
She parked the flower palanquin in front of the multiplex and went inside, where Ju-seon greeted her with a bright smile.
“Welcome. Seo Wang-mo, you’re beautiful today as well.”
Suddenly?
“I was thinking of treating you to a special drink today, would you allow me?”
“…Go ahead.”
Ju-seon poured various beverages into a shaker and shook it with skilled movements.
Rattle, rattle!
Then he poured it into a small, pretty glass.
“This is called Peach Crush, one of the most popular cocktails among women on Earth.”
“…Peach Crush?”
“It should be full of peach fragrance. The alcohol content is low too, and I thought it would suit you well.”
Why is he suddenly being so nice?
Is he still drunk?
Ju-seon Taebaeok Seonin.
The smell of alcohol was still strongly emanating from his mouth.
The famous drunkard of the Immortal Realm, an alcoholic.
“Please try it. It’s on the house.”
It’s free, so I’ll drink it.
“It’s made from Seondo fruit juice, so it should be fine.”
“It’s sweet. The fragrance is nice too.”
“Hehehe, I knew you’d like it.”
Then with a wistful look in her eyes.
“Do you know what my dream is?”
“What is it?”
“To make peach crush with heavenly peaches. So, if you happen to have any leftover heavenly peaches…”
“No way. Don’t even dream about it.”
What kind of nonsense is this?
Seondo might be one thing, but heavenly peaches are absolutely not.
Even if she offered this entire multiplex in exchange.
Seo Wang-mo hurriedly stood up.
And walked toward the stairs to go up to the 2nd floor.
Suddenly, when did he appear? The Swordsman was leaning against the wall right next to the stairs.
“It’s been a while, Seo Wang-mo.”
Why is the Swordsman here again…
“I wonder if you know that I’ve been constructing roads lately.”
“I know about it.”
“Oh! I see. Then I was thinking of laying a road all the way to the Peach Blossom Spring Courtyard… What do you think?”
“What would I do with a road? I don’t have anything to ride on.”
“Don’t worry. I’ll give you my bike.”
“…You want me to ride a bike?”
“Driving is easier than you think. You’ll learn quickly…”
What exactly is he trying to pull?
First Ju-seon, now the Swordsman.
“Anyway, to construct a road, I need to do a survey. Let me set a date to enter the Peach Blossom Spring Courtyard for road construction planning…”
“It’s not necessary. I don’t want to ride a motorcycle either.”
“Ah, no, don’t make such a hasty decision.”
“Could you please move aside?”
“…Ah, alright.”
It wasn’t just the Swordsman.
As soon as she went up to the 2nd floor, she saw Demon Valley Immortal and Galhong Immortal.
As if speaking for her to hear.
“Say, Gwi-gok! I heard you developed an amazing barrier formation?”
“That’s right. It’s a spell formation called the Geongeon Muryang Honwon Taeul Cheonra Mansang Formation.”
“Ooh, the name alone sounds extraordinary. What’s it for?”
“It’s a barrier formation to protect precious treasures. Once installed, it’s such a tremendous formation that even Sangje couldn’t enter.”
“Hehehe, treasures… like heavenly peaches?”
“That’s exactly what I developed this formation for. It would be perfect if installed in the Peach Blossom Spring Courtyard.”
“Then we could go into the Peach Blossom Spring Courtyard and try installing it as an experiment.”
“Really? I want to try it right away.”
What are they saying?
Seo Wang-mo ignored their conversation and just swept past them.
Thus, with all attempts ending in failure, the Swordsman, Gwi-gok, and Gal Hong sat at the bar with dejected faces.
Ju-seon served them each a martini and said.
“Not easy.”
“Not easy indeed.”
“Not easy at all.”
“Sigh, for someone so old, she sure doesn’t know how high her nose is in the sky.”
The Swordsman downed his martini in one gulp and continued.
“Should we just storm the Palace of Peach Blossoms and steal the heavenly peaches?”
“Didn’t you hear what Jongni Seonin said? There are all kinds of barriers layered around it.”
“Hmph! Those measly barriers.”
“But what if we get caught? This time it won’t end with just imprisonment in the Prison of the Mind.”
“…Then that won’t work.”
The Swordsman fears nothing in the world, but being locked up is scary.
Can’t watch movies, can’t ride bikes.
“This isn’t something that can be solved in a day or two. Let’s all keep trying.”
* * *
Danggumak also had tremendous longing for the heavenly peaches.
How happy would Tae-ju be if he delivered heavenly peaches to him?
Heavenly peaches that turn even ordinary humans into immortals the moment they eat them.
Although he couldn’t ascend to immortality since there’s no Immortal Realm on Earth, he could at least achieve Toxic Spirit level instantly.
Becoming an existence that transcends human status.
Then what would there be to worry about?
Together for a long, long time, enjoying longevity, exchanging and communicating with each other.
It’s not just a personal matter.
The Immortal Realm is also involved.
Because Tae-ju’s help is desperately needed for the new Immortal Realm they will establish in the future.
The first step is maintaining a good relationship with Seo Wang-mo.
Without her permission, obtaining heavenly peaches would be impossible.
‘I wonder if the immortals are doing well?’
Just then, Seo Wang-mo came up to the 2nd floor shopping mall.
“Welcome, Seo Wang-mo.”
“Phew, seeing Dok-seon’s face puts my mind at ease.”
“Hmm? Did something happen?”
“Those crazy immortals make me not even want to come here. Drunkards, crazy bike maniacs, and chattering gossips too.”
“…”
They all failed, it seems.
But this was just the first attempt.
Things will gradually improve with time.
“Are there any new items?”
“Ah! There happens to be something new. Would you like to see it?”
“Of course I should see it.”
Danggumak carefully took out a Cartier diamond jewelry set that he had preciously stored in the Infinite Space.
Necklace, ring, earrings. Even just one of these would cost a fortune.
“Ah!”
Seo Wang-mo’s eyes went wide the moment she saw them.
“Diamonds, also called adamant. This is a gift.”
Truly extraordinary beauty.
“…A gift? Why give me something so precious.”
“Well, it’s just the treatment befitting our shopping mall’s VVIP.”
“Hohohoho, well, I have bought a lot, haven’t I?”
She carefully took out the necklace.
The brilliant radiance of the sparkling diamonds.
Of course, she also owns a few adamants herself.
But this is on a different level.
‘Ahhhhh…’
This is the first time she’s seen something cut so precisely.
The light was so brilliant it seemed like it would blind his eyes.
It was jewelry crafted by Earth’s gem artisans.
With delicate diamond cutting techniques.
“You’re really giving this to me for free?”
“I told you. Distinguished guests must be treated properly.”
“Is there anything you want, Dok-seon?”
“Not at all! I simply wish for Queen Mother to enjoy herself to the fullest.”
“Hohoho! Dok-seon, you really are different from other Immortals.”
“You flatter me.”
A harmonious atmosphere.
There were four Immortals secretly watching the two of them.
Ju-seon and Swordsman, Demon Valley Immortal and Galhong Immortal.
“He’s made his move.”
“If it’s diamonds, there’s no helping it.”
“Dok-seon properly understood a woman’s heart.”
“As expected, going that route was the right choice.”
“Tsk! We should have proposed trading diamonds for heavenly peaches right away.”
Gwi-gok shook his head as he spoke.
“Great dikes aren’t brought down all at once. You have to drill small holes here and there to make them collapse on their own.”
Everyone nodded their heads.
“Let’s leave the heavenly peach matter to Dok-seon and we…”
“Let’s focus on Seon-gye World construction.”
“Good idea.”
“But isn’t there a shortage of labor? The number of Immortals seems insufficient.”
“What if we get help from the Heavenly Deities?”
“As if Sangje would readily send them.”
“Hmm.”
Securing labor was urgent.
The scale was completely different from multiplex construction.
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