The Chairman of Pharmaceutical Company is a Poison King - Chapter 140

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Chapter 140: Judgment

The beast pet, Titan Eagle, had already fled somewhere.

It was a creature that couldn’t even come to help its master due to the influence of the black iron. When he subtly released killing intent, it ran away with its tail between its legs.

What sin does a pet have?

It’s the owner who’s bad.

Despite the surrender declaration, Tae-ju didn’t stop.

He beat them thoroughly.

He pounded them systematically.

So they could never make eye contact again.

Probably all the bones in their bodies were broken.

They’d recover quickly since they were Masters, but at least they’d have to lie still for a month.

The effect of violence is the same whether on ordinary people or Awakened.

Inflicting both physical and mental damage simultaneously.

They might not escape the trauma for a while.

Still, he spared their lives.

After finding suitable rope on the ship and tying up the unconscious bunch in a row.

Tae-ju flew to a major hospital in New LA City with Manribibeom and dumped them in front of the Emergency Room.

They wouldn’t even mention who beat them up.

It was tantamount to being utterly humiliated.

Even if they reported to the police, would the White House stay quiet?

No matter how weak compared to civilians, it’s still a government agency.

‘Well then, next…’

David Morgan.

Tae-ju had also investigated him in advance.

The demon king of finance, a vile hyena, Hell’s loan shark.

You don’t have to kill people with guns or knives to be a murderer.

This bastard kills people with money.

In fact, he kills even more.

Without a doubt, he himself couldn’t even compare.

Major financial fraud, of course, forced mergers and acquisitions, stock manipulation, and extorting shares through violence and threats, contract killings… It was known that an enormous number of people had died or committed suicide because of this bastard.

But he had never faced the judgment of law.

Even when faced with accusations or lawsuits, he hired the best legal teams and slipped away cleverly.

He had no intention of even informing the White House.

He would handle it directly.

Tae-ju took out the tracking talisman from Infinite Space and thought of David Morgan.

Whoosh!

The location pointed east.

That bastard was probably in the capital, Kansas City.

Three hours by plane.

About the same flying with Manribibeom.

Since it was 9 PM now, if things went well, he could return by dawn.

‘First, let me make a phone call.’

* * *

The luxury penthouse mansion in Kansas Finance District.

David Morgan couldn’t quite fall asleep.

Since entering Kansas finance, he had made a lot of money.

He didn’t even know the value of the wealth he had accumulated so far.

He would continue to dominate America’s capital markets.

Then he had to live long.

For that purpose, he had spent enormous amounts of money to purchase 10 elite elixirs, which weren’t very effective for ordinary people, and had managed to rise to the rank of Qualified.

David Morgan was absolutely not the type of person to meekly let his things be taken away.

If he invested, he would either definitely make a profit, or at least not incur losses.

Greed?

Rather, it was a kind of belief and value system.

He never forgave anyone who snatched away his targets.

He trampled them thoroughly, and sometimes actually had people killed.

Actually, he could have closed his eyes and given up on the Whiteblack shares.

It wouldn’t ruin him.

He could just make up for the losses elsewhere.

But this had gone beyond a matter of profit and loss.

Kim Tae-ju had exposed his investment failure to the whole world and made him a laughingstock at the White House banquet.

Now he couldn’t back down.

If he just let it go, his reputation would hit rock bottom.

So he moved the Infinity Guild.

If they made Kim Tae-ju acquire the Whiteblack shares for 10 billion dollars, he would give 1 billion dollars, 10% of that, as compensation.

A matter involving 1 billion dollars.

Troy McCarthy would definitely make the deal happen, no matter what methods he employed.

Probably force would be the most likely option.

The Infinity Clan had as many as three Masters.

David Morgan was lost in various thoughts.

It was about time for contact to come.

Just then!

‘Hm?’

The balcony window in the living room was open.

He seemed to have opened it earlier and forgotten to close it.

After closing the window.

He went to the home bar in the living room, poured single malt whiskey into a glass, and took a sip.

He had to try to sleep, even with the help of alcohol.

That’s when it happened.

“Having trouble sleeping?”

“Gasp!”

A voice from behind him.

“Wh-who are you?”

When he turned his head, someone was sitting on the sofa.

…Was it a hallucination?

“Ki-Kim Tae-ju?”

“That’s right, I received the gift you sent quite well.”

“Gift? From me?”

“The Infinity Clan, Troy McCarthy.”

“…”

Though startled at first, David Morgan was also a seasoned figure.

It wasn’t his first or second time experiencing such situations.

He soon regained his composure and answered in a calm voice.

“I don’t know what you’re talking about. What about Troy?”

Tae-ju smiled slyly.

Judging by the ring’s vibration, it was a lie.

“You lie so calmly. Are all financiers like you?”

“I really don’t know anything, but more importantly, what’s the reason for visiting like this in the middle of the night? Do you think I’d even blink if you barge in like this?”

This was also a lie.

“Troy said you promised to give 10% of the transaction amount as compensation if I acquired the Whiteblack shares.”

“Hah! Not a chance. I’ve already given up any lingering attachment to Hwai-baek.”

Three consecutive lies.

“Leave now while you can. This entire place is covered with CCTV. I won’t make an issue of trespassing.”

“Another lie.”

“…What?”

“How is it that every time you open your mouth, it’s bullshit?”

Tae-ju abruptly stood up from his seat.

David Morgan flinched at the sudden movement.

Slide.

Tae-ju walked to the balcony overlooking the Kansas Finance District and opened the window.

“Well, I’m busy so I’ll be going now.”

“…You made the right choice. We’ll probably have another chance to meet.”

“No, we won’t.”

“Hmm, no one knows how things in this world will unfold. So don’t make guarantees.”

“I don’t lie. We won’t be able to see each other even if we wanted to.”

“Why?”

“Because you’re going to die shortly. Cause of death will be acute myocardial infarction, and your body will be discovered around tomorrow.”

David’s eyes widened at the unexpected words.

“…What did you say?”

“I told you. You’re going to die here.”

Suddenly!

Stab!

Intense pain gripped his chest.

“Urgh!”

Staggering, David Morgan grabbed onto a home bar chair with his hand, barely supporting his collapsing body.

“W-wait! What crime have I committed… I told you I don’t know anything. Kheuk!”

“How are you still lying even at the moment of death?”

“Ugh, it’s, it’s a misunderstanding….”

His eyes filled with despair.

“I can’t, can’t die here. Ugh! I, I’m David Morgan,”

“Does your name give you a reason not to die?”

“This, this damn….”

“You must feel sorry about leaving all that money behind, but the people who remain will spend it well in your place.”

“…Please, kkeueok!”

David Morgan finally collapsed.

“Ueoeoeoeo, s-save me, I, I was wrong….”

Those who must be killed will definitely be killed.

That’s the way of Jeoldaedokma.

Of course, this isn’t Gangho but Earth.

The modern legal system is certainly superior and more advanced than Gangho Murim.

But the side effects that arise from it.

Rich and powerful criminals live comfortably even in prison, while victims receive no compensation and live their entire lives in suffering.

Absolutely unacceptable.

Tae-ju picked up his smartphone and dialed a number.

“Dong-hun, it’s me.”

– Yes! Chairman.

“You handled it well?”

– The mansion’s CCTV won’t be functioning. So there won’t be any recordings either.

“Good work. Let’s meet in Gurye.”

Tae-ju didn’t even glance at the dying David Morgan.

He rode Manribibeom again to Port of New LA.

When he arrived, it was just before sunrise.

As morning came, the containers to be loaded for Samhan’s Yangsan Port also arrived.

Refrigerated and frozen containers for transporting fresh food, advanced weapons for large monsters, and 10 convertible open sports cars.

He purchased the cars personally.

Planning to send them to the Immortal Realm.

Due to their size, one at a time.

The Samhan Empire is also an automobile-producing nation.

Specifically, Baekdu Group.

‘I feel bad toward Ms. Yeon-hui.’

But Baekdu Automotive doesn’t have convertible open cars in their lineup.

Mainly regular compact cars, small to medium-sized cars, large sedans, SUVs, trucks and such.

‘Actually, Baekdu Automotive makes the best large sedans….’

Stately limousines would suit the Immortals too.

If only they could fit in the Shared Warehouse, he would have sent them.

Time passed.

Booooooong!

The TJ finally finished loading containers and set sail again toward Yangsan Port in the Samhan Empire.

* * *

A mansion in the Moscow Republic.

Necromancer Grand Mage Drek Karaks was meeting with Carmen, his loyal slave.

“Master, all preparations are complete.”

“The magic circles?”

“Abraham and Yonson have finished installing them throughout Moscow.”

“I see.”

Only execution remained.

Drek Karaks had also heard news about Kim Tae-ju.

MRC, and even crossing the Pacific Ocean.

In the past, in Paju of the Samhan Empire.

He had made indirect contact with that man by sacrificing Edward through black magic.

At first, he thought Kim Tae-ju was an alchemical soul connector.

But that wasn’t everything.

That man is dangerous.

To an extent even he couldn’t guarantee.

Magic didn’t work on him at all.

Greater and purer magic is needed.

The ritual must be conducted quickly.

A summoning ritual accomplished using blood and souls as sacrifice.

Thus, he must become a being that transcends humanity.

If the ritual succeeds, his status will change.

He will shed his human shell and be reborn as a demigod existence.

Then, whatever the identity of the otherworldly soul that Kim Tae-ju is connected to, there will be nothing to worry about.

At most, it would be the soul of the strongest absolute being from the human world, or the middle realm.

That man won’t be able to surpass human limitations.

Even if soul connections occur dozens of times.

How could a human defeat a demigod?

“Then proceed.”

“Understood, Master.”

Carmen, having received Drek Karaks’ instructions, immediately contacted Elder Matsumoto.

The first step was inciting civil war.

The more people die, the better.

That way the ritual will become more complete.

* * *

The successful Pacific crossing was also a celebration in the Samhan Empire.

Yangsan Port was already bustling with excitement.

A government-level event was being held to celebrate the TJ ship’s successful completion of its Pacific crossing mission and return.

The spectacular port entry ceremony broadcast live from the American Republic.

Seeing this, the Emperor personally issued an imperial decree.

To prepare the celebration event even more grandly and magnificently.

The Pacific crossing.

This is just the beginning.

The Yangsan TJ Shipyard announced a series of large vessel construction plans.

Including container ships, gas carriers, oil tankers, and even large warships.

All 10 docks at the shipyard would be filled to capacity.

Countless jobs were expected to be created.

In shipbuilding, shipping, and trade.

Applications were flooding in from countries around the world, beyond just the Samhan Empire.

Please let us board the ships.

We want to cross the Pacific too.

Meanwhile, Baek Seo-yeon was meeting with Mirinaei Group Chairman Lee Byeong-u.

Lee Byeong-u had come directly to find her at Taehong Bio headquarters in Gurye.

Although Mirinaei Group had bad blood with the Chairman, she should at least meet with them.

“Mr. Baek, thank you for meeting with me.”

Chairman Lee Byeong-u had changed to an extremely humble attitude, unlike before.

He was even bowing and scraping.

And it wasn’t just Mirinaei Group.

The top 10 conglomerates of Samhan were also trying to schedule appointments to meet with her one after another.

“Could you possibly allocate just 3,000 containers for the next departure?”

“Well, I can’t give you a definitive answer.”

The sea route had opened.

Therefore, the era of large-scale imports and exports using containers would also begin.

Mirinaei Group was probably aiming to export home appliances like TVs, refrigerators, and washing machines.

Until now, they had used air transport.

The shipping cost was more than 20 times higher compared to container ships.

The volume was also limited.

How much could you really send by airplane?

“If not 3,000, then even 1,000…”

“Hmm, I’ll try my best. I haven’t forgotten the gratitude for selling Mirinai Pharmaceutical Company at a cheap price.”

Although Baek Seo-yeon suddenly hit a sore spot, Lee Byeong-u didn’t show it.

“…Yes. I’ll be waiting expectantly.”

Chairman Kim Tae-ju was leading the changes of the current era.

If you couldn’t join him, you would eventually be left behind.

There was no choice but to bow your head and go along.

After sending Lee Byeong-u away, Baek Seo-yeon smiled with satisfaction.

When she first joined Taehong Bio, she had resolved to make the company Samhan’s top conglomerate.

‘I’ve achieved my goal.’

With the pharmaceutical company, shipbuilding, shipping, and the trading company to be created in the future, it was time to form a group.

‘I should change the company name.’

Father had also said so.

To quickly change the pharmaceutical company’s name to TJ.

TJ Group.

Now Chairman Kim Tae-ju would become a true group ‘Chairman’ with numerous subsidiaries under his command.

* * *

Although Seongyejeong World had opened, not everyone enjoyed the amusement park.

Many people enjoyed video content at the multiplex.

The most popular screening room was the trashy content theater.

It was mainly popular with Hwangcheon-gye administrators and Guardians.

“My goodness, school is running well.”

“Wow! So curling irons aren’t just for curling hair.”

“They probably sell those at the shopping mall too?”

“Seo Wang-mo didn’t buy one.”

“Maybe she uses that on the Seonja…”

“Hey! No way.”

It was the most popular drama these days.

The title was ‘Day of Glory.’

The theme was school violence and revenge.

It was being rebroadcast like bone broth, boiled down through second, third, and fourth helpings.

“How refreshing.”

“Right, that’s how revenge should be. Is there anything more satisfying than revenge?”

“Wonderful! Bravo!”

Ha Seon-go was also holding her breath while watching the screen.

Imagining that wicked woman being punished as Seo Wang-mo made her feel relieved.

It was truly proper vicarious satisfaction.

She had been inside the theater for several days.

She had consumed various video content.

Just by watching them, she could roughly guess what the other world was like.

‘Really strange.’

That other world called Earth and this place had no connection at all.

But suddenly they’re connected through an Immortal and a human soul as a medium?

Was it intentional? Or was it coincidence?

If intentional, a being comparable to the gods of heaven and earth would have intervened, and if coincidence, it would be like a simple traffic accident from the dramas.

‘…Or maybe it’s both.’

Like everything in the world, most events that happen are coincidence.

When coincidences pile up, they become inevitability.

Thinking about it makes it complicated.

Let’s simply enjoy this moment.

As long as the connection continues, the fun will be eternal.

‘It’s still the sale period, right?’

She had briefly witnessed it while coming up to the theater.

Various Earth items displayed in the space called the 3rd floor shopping mall.

You could buy them at half price, so she couldn’t miss this opportunity.

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