The Chairman of Pharmaceutical Company is a Poison King - Chapter 121

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Chapter 121: Resellers Must Be Judged (2)

The military dictatorship of the Republic of Burma has quite a deep history.

Going back, it started 300 years ago when it was still Myanmar.

After the mana invasion, Southeast Asia also fell into chaos.

People were dying, administrative and security systems collapsed, and riots broke out everywhere.

Many people died from mana, but countless others were sacrificed to violence between humans.

However, Myanmar stabilized relatively faster than other countries.

It was because of military dictatorship.

Violence is suppressed with greater violence.

Later, they changed the country’s name to the Republic of Burma and held elections with puppet politicians to form parliament and administration, but real power always remained with the military.

It was the same when the Awakened were born.

Whether Adapted or Awakened, the military absorbed them all.

All belonged to the Burmese Military Junta.

For this reason, there are currently no official civilian guilds in the Republic of Burma.

Except for rebel organizations, that is.

Thus, Min Tanu, the strongest Master and supreme military commander, has held real power in Burma for a full 100 years.

No one could defy him.

He possessed both the power of awakening and military force simultaneously.

Of course, this isn’t a special case.

In today’s world, such dictatorship might be a necessary evil.

To suppress monsters, demons, and villains while maintaining the national system.

Even the Samhan Empire is ruled entirely by The Emperor, isn’t it?

However, the Samhan Empire is a democratic nation.

The country operates according to constitutional principles.

There’s also a system in place that can limit The Emperor’s authority through law.

But in the case of the Republic of Burma, it was too extreme.

Moreover, Min Tanu is a thorough awakening discriminator.

“Your Excellency!”

“How did it go?”

“We handled it quickly. We’ve arrested the subversive who posted on social media and even their family.”

“Well done. What about MRC?”

“It will arrive as scheduled. We confirmed that our Republic of Burma is included in the second release country list.”

“How much quantity?”

“At least 100,000 units.”

Only then did Min Tanu nod his head.

Thank goodness.

They blocked it before the SNS short video spread widely.

They almost lost the goose that lays golden eggs.

Actually, when Samhan’s Taehong Bio bragged about developing the miracle cure MRC, he felt no excitement.

A treatment for mana rejecters.

They wanted to fix and use the losers who failed to adapt to the new era.

Plus, the treatment cost was a whopping 400 dollars per session?

There are hundreds of thousands of mana rejecters in the Republic of Burma alone.

How much would it cost to give them all the treatment?

It was a useless waste.

So he didn’t plan to purchase it.

But the explosive interest.

The whole world went crazy for it.

Everyone struggled desperately to get even a little more supply of this treatment.

The thought that crossed Min Tanu’s mind at that time.

‘Well, well? This could be profitable?’

Min Tanu had the Puppet Prime Minister apply for the treatment.

Thus, about 3,000 treatments arrived as the first batch.

Now let’s see if they sell.

First, just 1,000 units worth.

The purchase price was 400 dollars, he doubled the price and put them out for 800 dollars.

Through brokers to nearby Kingdom of Thailand and Republic of Vietnam.

They sold like hotcakes.

A whopping 800,000 dollars came in at once.

Then how about 5 times the price.

To the wealthy Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Emirate of Dubai.

These also sold out completely as soon as they were listed.

Only 5 times?

Even at 10 times the price, they sold.

Dictator Min Tanu was so grateful to Taehong Bio Chairman Kim Tae-ju for creating this money-copying, miraculous new drug.

Finally, the MRC second release schedule was announced.

Of course, he had to place the maximum order.

In the midst of this, an exposé video was posted on social media.

They whined that their family died because they couldn’t receive treatment.

If they were destined to die anyway, how dare they not know their place?

“But we received a protest from the Samhan Empire embassy.”

“…Protest? What did they say?”

“They asked us to submit evidence of whether we definitely administered treatment to critically ill patients.”

“Sigh, because of that damn woman…”

“Don’t worry. We can blame it on subversive agitation. We’ll fabricate some medical records and show them as evidence.”

“Good. Handle it so no problems arise. If they keep interfering, warn them it’s meddling in internal affairs.”

What does he care whether those mana rejecters live or die?

This money should be used more valuably.

For himself and other Burmese Awakened.

Well, sometimes he’d bestow it on the Adapted too, since they’re reserve Awakened anyway.

“What should we do with the woman who posted on social media?”

“Let her have a trial. We should show mercy.”

“What charges should we…”

“National sedition. And execute her.”

“Yes! Understood.”

Rebels and subversives alike, they’re things that don’t help national interests.

He needs to make an example of them.

He’s working so hard for the prosperity of the Republic of Burma…

There must be rebel bastards behind this incident too.

“How’s the rebel suppression operation going? We should sweep them all away with this opportunity so this never happens again.”

“We’ve identified their stronghold. We’ll begin operations soon.”

“Don’t leave a single one alive this time. Rebels and subversives who cooperate with rebels alike.”

“We’ll uproot them completely.”

Only then did Min Tanu smile with satisfaction.

‘It’ll be over soon.’

He felt relieved.

Worrying about the country day and night.

Who would understand this heart?

* * *

Lenya Forest, famous for its tropical rainforest, is Burma’s representative monster concentration zone.

It’s a very dangerous environment for humans to live in, but it also has advantages.

This is because it’s one of the few places where they can avoid attacks from the Burmese government forces.

At the entrance of Lenya Forest exists one small village.

It’s the base of the National Liberation Front of Burma.

Maung Shan, leader of the Liberation Front and a Master Awakener, was comforting his comrades’ hearts.

The current government forces’ movements were not normal.

Elite Awakened troops were gathering near Lenya Forest.

“At the earliest, government forces will come charging in today. We need to quickly evacuate to the forest…”

“No! The risk is too great. If we encounter even one Elite monster, we’ll be wiped out.”

“Isn’t it the same whether we die this way or that way? It’s better to die fighting monsters. Rather than being captured by government forces and tortured…”

Everyone was anxious.

The Lenya monster concentration zone in southern Burma was originally an area even the military had given up on.

There are no cities near Lenya either.

You could say it’s a place where almost no people live.

The density of Elite monsters is very high, and waves occur quite frequently.

Though dangerous, it was perfect for the National Liberation Front of Burma to hide.

But suddenly the situation changed.

Government forces’ subjugation movements were detected.

Currently, Burmese government forces were gradually tightening their encirclement from the northern part of Lenya Forest.

The only place to evacuate to was that monster concentration zone.

In the end, there were two choices.

Fight a decisive battle with government forces, or enter the forest center to evacuate.

Leader Maung Shan was also anxious.

But he didn’t show it.

If he wavered, the entire Liberation Front would be in danger.

“Let’s wait. Someone from the Samhan Empire said they’re coming.”

“From the Samhan Empire? Don’t tell me they’ll send military troops?”

“Well… anyway, I made direct contact with Taehong Bio’s CEO. They said they’d help.”

“What? Taehong Bio? That’s just a pharmaceutical company. We need an army.”

“That’s right. They won’t be any help at all. They probably just want to meet us to investigate whether MRC treatment is being distributed well.”

Maung Shan had similar thoughts to his executives.

Either the Samhan Empire should send troops, or at least send Awakened Civilian Guilds.

But Taehong Bio’s CEO Baek Seo-yeon had reassured him in a very calm voice that the problem would be solved soon.

“Just be patient a little longer. And if it becomes known that Taehong Bio personnel are with us, government forces won’t dare attack recklessly either.”

“What if they don’t come? Just throwing out words that they’re coming…”

Right then!

“T-terrible news. Emergency contact from the jungle lookout…”

“What’s wrong? Are government forces coming?”

“N-no, they’re saying a Twin-Head Black Jaguar is heading toward our village?”

Did he hear wrong?

“Twin-Head? Suddenly? …T-that’s impossible.”

The Twin-Head Black Jaguar is an Elite monster.

Regular jaguar monsters originally have one head, but when they evolve to Elite, they have two heads.

It’s the strongest among Lenya Forest monsters.

But it’s one you can only encounter deep in the forest.

“Why is it coming out of the jungle… this isn’t its territory.”

“It seems to be chased by something. They confirmed with binoculars.”

“Crazy!”

An Elite Twin-Head Black Jaguar is running away.

What kind of monster is chasing it?

This isn’t the time for this.

If it charges into the village, everyone will die.

“Evacuate people immediately. Awakened, follow me.”

Maung Shan led his Liberation Front comrades and hurriedly ran to the boundary between village and jungle.

Then!

Crack! Snap, crash!

The giant trees standing at the jungle’s edge were breaking one after another.

At the same time.

“Roaaaaar!”

The Elite Twin-Head Black Jaguar revealed itself.

It had a massive body.

Much larger than a tank or armored vehicle.

“Gasp!”

“Oh no!”

“…We’re all dead.”

A desperate situation.

To face that thing, they’d need at least three Masters.

Or powerful advanced weapons that could penetrate its barrier.

But even from a distance, the Twin-Head Black Jaguar looked flustered and panicked.

Is there really something chasing it?

They could confirm it soon.

“Meow!”

The being that had chased the Elite Twin-Head Jaguar.

“…Huh?”

“Am I seeing this right?”

“A, a cat?”

“Yeah, it’s a white cat.”

Patter patter patter.

“Meooow, meow meow!”

A cat driving the Black Jaguar at high speed despite its short legs.

That’s right.

It’s a cat.

A real cat.

“Meooow!”

The king of Lenya Forest, the Elite Twin-Head Black Jaguar, running away in terror without looking back.

“…Are cats originally natural enemies of jaguars?”

“T-that can’t be right?”

“But why is it running away?”

“I’m curious too.”

It was an unbelievable sight.

Suddenly!

“Ilbaek! Stop playing around and finish it quickly. People might get hurt.”

“Meooooow…”

That’s when it happened.

Whoosh!

The cat’s body instantly grew larger.

To the size of a tiger.

Leap!

The transformed cat had somehow mounted the Black Jaguar’s back.

And then.

Crack!

It bit through the jaguar’s neck in one swift motion.

Crunch!

“Kiiing.”

The massive Elite Twin-Head Black Jaguar let out a pitiful scream and collapsed sideways with a thud.

“My, my goodness.”

“Ah.”

“….”

“….”

Everyone was speechless.

They were seeing it with their own eyes, but how could they believe that?

And then.

“Is this the Burma National Liberation Front Base?”

Step by step, a man appeared, pushing through the jungle.

Maung Shan answered in bewilderment.

“Um, yes.”

“Are you by any chance Mr. Maung Shan?”

“Y-yes, I am.”

“Nice to meet you. I’m from Taehong Bio. I’m a bit late because I was conducting an ecological survey of the monster-dense areas here.”

It was Kim Tae-ju.

* * *

Temporary headquarters inside the village.

Kim Tae-ju sat with the Liberation Front executives.

Ilisambaeyi was also beside him, but he only watched cautiously, and no one dared approach him.

“Is what I requested before ready?”

“Ah! Here’s the list and photos of the Burmese Military Junta power holders.”

Maung Shan handed Kim Tae-ju a thick bundle of papers.

“So if we subdue just these guys, we can take over the military?”

“What? S-subdue?”

“I’ll catch them all for you. Every single one.”

“….”

Maung Shan couldn’t understand what was happening at all.

Since he said he was from a pharmaceutical company, he had only expected financial or weapons support.

“If we do this suddenly, there might be an administrative vacuum… that could be a problem.”

He was even having absurd concerns.

Maung Shan hurriedly answered.

“The Republic of Burma also has civilian politicians. They’re currently under house arrest by the military and can’t come outside…”

“Oh! Is that so?”

On the surface, Burma was also a normal country.

They elected politicians through elections.

However, if they listened well to the military, they could keep their positions, but if they resisted even slightly, they would be oppressed.

“And there are also conscientious people within the military. They can’t speak up because of Min Tanu and his gang’s oppressive rule.”

“So it’s fine even without these guys.”

“But the problem is that Min Tanu’s associates are all Master-grade Awakened. More than 20 of them.”

“Hmm, 20 is quite a lot. It would be convenient if they were all gathered in one place.”

“…What?”

Who exactly is this person?

Moreover, he’s not even an Awakened.

‘…Wait!’

Could it be?

“What, what is your name?”

“Let’s keep that unknown. It’s more convenient that way. This isn’t even my real face.”

“Ah!”

Maung Shan finally realized.

Who he was.

“What’s the reason you came here personally?”

“Reseller scammers must be caught without fail.”

“…Resellers?”

“Min Tanu, that bastard. His crimes are extremely heinous. There have already been deaths. I’ll definitely make him pay the price.”

Just from his words, it seemed already decided.

“Well, shall we get up and get going? Ah, wait! Take this first.”

Kim Tae-ju handed Maung Shan a bottle containing small pills.

“What’s this?”

“It’s an antidote. Make sure everyone takes it without exception.”

“An, antidote?”

“You said the government forces are close by. Let’s deal with those guys first.”

“What? The military?”

Kim Tae-ju was Earth’s Jeoldaedokma.

These people wouldn’t know.

What the title Jeoldaedokma meant.

Why he was equivalent to a one-man army.

How he single-handedly dealt with hundreds of thousands of Cult Members and even killed Cheonma.

Today.

He planned to show them clearly.

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