The Chairman of Pharmaceutical Company is a Poison King - Chapter 130

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Chapter 130: Let’s Send It Anyway, Just in Case

The media was quiet.

No articles related to the deep web appeared anywhere.

Were they trying to bury it?

Or was it because there was too much to investigate?

Since he had reported it to the Ministry of National Intelligence rather than the autonomous police, they wouldn’t just bury it.

‘Let me check the subspace bag.’

The subspace bag that Minamoto Shin-ichi had possessed.

He didn’t know what was inside, but the bag itself was a treasure.

Now Tae-ju had a total of 5 subspace items.

When he opened the bag, the contents floated up in his consciousness.

‘Oh my, what is all this…?’

Mostly crystals.

The majority were regular mana crystals, but there were even 20 elite mana crystals.

Was there anything with better liquidity than crystals?

They could be converted to money anytime, anywhere.

That wasn’t all.

‘Medicine, huh.’

The medicine bottle was full of the pills that Minamoto Shin-ichi and his subordinates had taken.

He took one out and smelled it.

‘Tsk, all sorts of turbid energies are mixed together.’

To know for sure, he’d have to taste it.

He put it in his mouth and chewed thoroughly.

‘Drugs, various steroids used for doping, and crystal components too.’

It seemed like they had just thrown in any ingredient that would instantly boost strength.

This wasn’t medicine.

It was a crude drug stimulant.

But he could understand why such drugs were made.

Even with severe side effects, there were places where they were used.

The most typical use was in monster raids.

Most Awakened hunters targeted relatively easy-to-catch regular monsters. But as always, variables always existed.

Combat with elite monsters encountered in unexpected situations.

They rarely left their territory, so there was almost no chance of meeting them, but did worldly affairs ever move in predetermined directions?

In fact, it couldn’t even be called combat.

A typical raid team composition couldn’t defeat an elite monster.

It was just desperate struggling to escape.

The porters died first.

Then the suitable ones, the Awakened…

If lucky, about half would survive; if unlucky, total annihilation.

But what if there was a drug that could boost abilities for a certain time to escape the crisis?

Of course, it was a double-edged sword.

The side effects were very serious, and if escape failed even after taking the drug, death was certain.

But it was often used.

On Earth, and in Gangho Murim too.

Danggumak had also taken them.

And had researched them extensively.

Therefore, in Tae-ju’s mind, there were countless ways to instantly boost strength, mana, agility, and speed by at least 3 times…

‘Wait!’

This isn’t bad?

The reason awakening drugs were dangerous was, above all, the side effects.

What if there was a way to dramatically reduce the side effects?

Danggumak couldn’t reduce them.

No one could reduce them.

Such drugs were originally like that.

Since they forcibly inflated existing abilities, side effects were inevitable.

However, Tae-ju was different from Danggumak.

The biggest difference was…

Zzzirrrrr.

The delivery signal ringing in his head.

‘It’s here.’

First, let’s exchange the goods.

Seondo and Cheon-gye flowers filling the Shared Warehouse.

Mainly Geumjeonghwa and Eumyanghwa, the main ingredients of MRC.

But recently, other types of flowers were being sent too.

All flowers with unique effects.

Relaxing tense muscles, temporarily making the body faster, maximizing the five senses.

Cheon-gye flowers could do that.

And let’s also add Seondo with harmonious energy.

‘Let’s research and create something.’

Moving the delivered goods and filling in the goods to be sent.

He had prepared in advance.

Mainly food items.

Suddenly there were many people in the Immortal Realm, so lots of snacks were needed.

Especially beer and chicken were very popular.

Food doesn’t spoil when stored in Infinite Space.

It’s preserved exactly as when first put in.

‘I prepared 200 pizzas too.’

This should be enough to eat to their heart’s content.

There was more to send.

Power lines.

And parts of electrical generation equipment.

The wires would be buried Underground rather than on power poles.

This was the first shipment for Immortal Realm power production.

If all equipment was sent and installation was successful, there would be no need to worry about electricity in the Immortal Realm anymore.

Then.

Bzzzzing!

The smartphone’s vibration sound.

‘Hm?’

It was a call from Chief Mun Gyeong-sik of the Ministry of National Intelligence.

– Chairman.

“Yes, speaking. Chief.”

– I don’t know if you’re aware, but the organization running the deep web has been eliminated.

“Oh, really? I didn’t know, but well, that’s good.”

– …Hmm, you didn’t know.

“That’s right. How would I know? I’m not a hacker.”

– Anyway, we’ve secured all evidence stored on the deep web. There was nothing they didn’t sell. Drugs, weapons, MRC, even people.

“Oh my!”

– Professor Ahn Hyeong-dae was indeed involved. It even seems certain he went missing while trying to trade a young girl.

“He deserved to die.”

– That’s right. His Majesty was also furious.

“You must have a lot of work.”

– Yes, we plan to hand over the data not only to the Samhan Empire, but also to Europe and the American Republic. Arrest operations are currently underway and it will be in the news soon.

Now I understand why the media has been quiet.

They must have kept it hidden temporarily to catch everyone related to the Deep Web in one sweep.

“Oh, I forgot to ask before, but do you have any information about the Black Mafia?”

– Currently, we have no information whatsoever. The European Empire police and intelligence agencies are investigating hard, but they’re all small fry, and we haven’t found any clues about the executives yet.

They must be well hidden.

‘Should I go there myself?’

If I have to find them directly, I’d have to go all-in on that.

If they’re determined to hide, they’re hard to find, and the European Empire is so vast.

– And currently, the European Empire government is more concerned about the war than the Black Mafia…

“War?”

Come to think of it, I remember reading about this in the records Dong-hun organized.

– Information is circulating on the Deep Web that a civil war in the Kingdom of Moscow is imminent. Of course, the Kingdom government and the European Empire know about it too.

“What’s the likelihood of it happening?”

– Very slim. Even if it does happen, the European Empire will intervene immediately. I don’t know about other countries, but the Kingdom of Moscow absolutely cannot be involved in war.

Understandable.

Russia was a great power 300 years ago.

Due to mana invasion, it has now shrunk to the size of a small city-state.

However, what cannot be taken lightly is that the Moscow Republic is a nuclear power.

A civil war in a nuclear state?

One wrong move and it could end up like China.

– Well then, good luck. I’ll notify you immediately if any important information comes up.

“Yes. And I’ll send a few boxes of Saengibulkkun to headquarters. Please have some and stay strong.”

– Oh my! Thank you so much. That hard-to-get stuff…

Anyway, it seems I’ve done my part.

Now let’s focus on new drug development and company work.

So what’s the first thing to do?

‘Should I try acquiring Whiteblack first?’

Building a local factory for production is much more profitable than exporting.

Exports cost too much in logistics.

Since we have to transport by plane.

Moreover, large-scale exports are impossible.

Using the sea would make exports worth considering, but the problem is marine monsters. No matter how much we avoid them, the Pacific Ocean is too vast.

We never know when or where we might be attacked by monsters.

If sea routes opened up, many things would probably change.

That would be a revolution in itself.

* * *

Tae-ju met with Baek Seo-yeon.

“How’s Dong-hun doing?”

“My goodness, where does the chairman keep finding such talented people?”

“You mean he’s doing well?”

“There’s nothing he doesn’t know about computers and networks. I don’t know how many security vulnerabilities he’s already found in our Taehong Bio intranet.”

It was worth bringing him.

“Still, he can’t compare to you, Seo-yeon.”

“Pardon?”

“The greatest fortune in my life was meeting Director Baek Hong-pyo and you, Seo-yeon.”

“You’re really coming at me out of nowhere.”

“Hahaha, I’m being sincere.”

A little lip service.

“I need to visit the American Republic.”

“Ah! Could it be?”

“That’s right. I need to acquire Whiteblack.”

“Y-you’re going personally?”

“Everyone else is busy. I seem to be the one who plays around the most at the company.”

“Oh my, where else would you find someone as busy as the chairman… Anyway, I’ll organize an acquisition task force.”

“Don’t mention the acquisition for now… Let’s say I’m going for leisure, invited by the White House.”

“Yes!”

Since I was actually invited, it’s not a lie.

I really do have leisure purposes too.

Shopping and such.

“I’ll look into law firms to handle legal matters. I’ll also organize attendants to assist the chairman.”

“Don’t make it too grand. Keep it modest.”

“Don’t worry. I’ll prepare well so as not to damage the chairman’s dignity.”

But Baek Seo-yeon had no intention of keeping it modest.

The hero who saved humanity is going on a business trip abroad, and modest? That would invite criticism.

Moreover, the official purpose is a White House invitation.

I need to prepare according to his status.

Tae-ju also started moving.

I need to make personal preparations.

‘I’ll leave Ilisambaeyi to his disciples.’

It’s an official visit.

Of course, I need to apply for a visa too.

Unlike the past, there are almost no countries you can visit without a visa.

‘Should I visit the embassy?’

Baek Seo-yeon would handle it even if I stayed put.

But it would be good to go personally.

While I’m at it, I’ll let them know in advance about my planned visit to America.

So Tae-ju went to the American Republic Embassy in New Seoul.

While filling out the application form and submitting it to the embassy staff who issues visas.

“I’m here to apply for a visa.”

“Yes, Mr. Kim Tae-ju, what is the purpose of your visit?”

“It says invitation right there.”

“Look here. Your visa won’t be approved like this. It’s too vague.”

The embassy staff looked at Tae-ju with a pathetic expression and continued.

“Please be specific. Where and from whom did you receive the invitation?”

“Hmm, the White House? From President Billy Pittman…”

“Sigh, really! Mr. Kim Tae-ju, don’t waste time and go back. Next time you come, bring clear… huh?”

The embassy staff suddenly stopped talking.

Then he alternately checked the name on the application and Tae-ju’s face…

“C-could you be Chairman Kim Tae-ju of Taehong Bio?”

“Yes, that’s me.”

“Ahhh, y-you came personally? Without sending a secretary…”

“Well, other people have a lot to do.”

Honestly, what need is there for a secretary?

When I leave all company work to others and go around here and there by myself.

“P-please wait a moment. I’ll bring the ambassador.”

“No, it’s not urgent…”

An emergency was declared at the American Republic Embassy in Samhan.

Shortly after, the American ambassador came running frantically.

* * *

Danggumak goes to the Palace of Peach Blossoms once a day.

The heavenly peach he had already claimed.

What if some bastard came and picked it?

‘I especially need to watch out for monkeys.’

But it still wasn’t time yet.

When exactly would they give permission?

He trudged back to the multiplex again.

“Ahem, I say, Dok-seon.”

Had he been waiting?

Yama approached hesitantly, as if he had something to say.

“What is it, Great King?”

“I have something to ask…”

“Ask me anything.”

“By any chance, once the Seon-gye World construction is finished, you won’t need sinners anymore, right?”

“Of course. We can handle the rest ourselves.”

“Hehe, I see.”

Yama looked somewhat dejected.

Danggumak could guess what Yama’s intention was in asking.

It was probably because of the coins.

Once construction ended, his means of earning coins would disappear.

But it couldn’t be helped.

Could he enjoy precious items from other worlds without compensation?

Immortals provide Seondo, celestials provide flowers – that was fair trade.

“If you bring some useful treasures, exchange is possible. For Seondo coins.”

“Treasures? Hmm, treasures, treasures… How about this then?”

Yama removed a ring he was wearing and handed it to Danggumak.

“What? This tacky-looking copper ring?”

“Hey, tacky! This is a treasure that magistrates in charge of judging the dead must wear.”

“What’s its function?”

“It distinguishes truth from lies. If the person you’re talking to is lying, the ring will let you know.”

“Hmm.”

It was a decent treasure.

It would help Tae-ju in his social life too.

How many liars were there in the world?

Even the immortals were going around scamming people.

“I’ll buy it. 30,000 coins. The value of 300 Seondo.”

“Co-could you give me a little more?”

“If you don’t like it, you don’t have to sell…”

“I’ll sell it.”

Yama showed a relieved expression.

300 Seondo – if used sparingly, there would be no problem watching movies and dramas for several years.

But this wasn’t enough.

A continuous source of coin supply.

He had to find one.

“And this… please appraise it.”

The item Yama fumbled out.

A black chunk of stone.

“…”

Danggumak’s expression turned sour.

“Isn’t this too much? First you pick up stones and ask me to buy them.”

“Hey! It’s not just a stone, it’s ore. Black iron ore.”

“Black iron? Tsk, iron is abundant in that world too, and it recycles well.”

“Pl-please just take a look. It may not look like much, but it contains the energy of the underworld.”

Though he wasn’t particularly pleased…

“What’s underworld energy? If you came to sell something, you should explain it properly.”

“Petty demons and monsters get scared and can’t come near.”

“It’s similar to a talisman.”

“Hey, talismans are paper. This is iron – is the durability the same?”

Honestly, he didn’t like it.

Monsters would include Earth’s magical beasts too.

Magical beasts can’t come near?

Would that really be useful?

You could just beat up magical beasts.

If they ran away because of black iron and underworld energy, you’d have to chase them down.

It would actually be more troublesome.

‘Still… I could at least make a fence.’

Should he try sending it?

But.

“It’s ore, so Tae-ju will find refining it bothersome.”

“I brought iron ingots here, specially melted and refined in Scorching Hell, so they’re filled with underworld energy.”

“What’s the weight?”

“Ten geun.”

Black iron refined in Scorching Hell.

With this, mediocre magical beasts would run away at first sight.

“First, just give me one of those. I’ll try sending it over.”

“Here, please take good care of it. I hope deliveries can continue.”

“That’s for Tae-ju to decide.”

“Please put in a good word with Hero Tae-ju.”

“We’ll see…”

That’s when it happened.

Ding.

‘Oh!’

A signal appeared.

Taking items out and putting them in.

‘The problem is this iron ingot…’

What would he do if he sent something like this?

He’d be lucky not to get cursed at for sending a useless, heavy chunk of iron.

‘But let’s try putting it in.’

Tae-ju would make the judgment.

At least he should let him know what it was.

Danggumak scratched the surface of the iron ingot with his Jade Leaf Dagger and wrote a simple description.

Then he put it into the Shared Warehouse.

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