The Chairman of Pharmaceutical Company is a Poison King - Chapter 192
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Chapter 192: You’ve Become a Sucker Now
The live broadcast had ended.
The Beyonders in Wuhan were cleanly dealt with.
It was truly absurd.
The unconquerable Beyonders that had destroyed the vast land of China, in just a few hours?
People wondered how they should accept this.
There was no point in pondering when no answer would come.
So they decided to enjoy it.
The aftermath left by the live broadcast.
The Beyond magical beast subjugation was one thing, but…
– Immortals and Jecheon Daeseong have appeared on Earth. –
With this single statement, game over.
Who would have dared to imagine it?
That myths you’d only see in imagination had become reality.
Especially Son Wukong, Jecheon Daeseong, whose popularity pierced the heavens regardless of East or West.
Attention was bound to be focused without question.
Governments of each nation were on high alert.
They had hunted national disaster-level Beyond magical beasts, thousands of them at that, like crushing ants.
They even danced and played around in front of the cameras.
Just what kind of beings were they?
Wouldn’t they pose a threat to humanity?
Meanwhile, newspapers and broadcasting companies were saying:
– Are you just going to sit there? Planning to write articles with your ass again? Aren’t you going to investigate?
– If you bring back even a photo and a single line of comment, it’s guaranteed promotion.
– We can clear all time slots. Bring back even a 1-minute interview.
– Appearance fee? We’ll give you a blank check.
– How would I know where they are? You guys need to find them yourselves.
Where could they go to find them?
There was a way to find them.
There was a ‘person’ who had gone on the Beyond raid with them.
At least he was a person.
An Earthling whose residence was identified.
That was Kim Tae-ju.
Those beings might be where he was.
No, they would definitely be there.
* * *
Countless crowds flocked to Gurye.
There were no vacant rooms in any accommodation, and restaurants had long lines due to lack of seating.
Gurye was bustling.
Merchants were screaming with joy.
Thus, a countermeasure meeting was held at Gurye City Hall.
Master Lee Jeong-hak and President Baek Seo-yeon held an emergency meeting.
“Mr. Baek, did you watch the broadcast?”
“Of course I did. Who didn’t watch that?”
“I was truly shocked. To think our chairman, no, our mayor, was standing shoulder to shoulder with Immortals and Jecheon Daeseong.”
“Hohoho, that’s right. He definitely appeared this time.”
Baek Seo-yeon was extremely satisfied.
During the previous Sahara Grassland live broadcast, the chairman’s screen time was very limited.
His appearance was barely shown, and only the weapons he had deployed could be confirmed.
But this Wuhan live broadcast was different.
The chairman’s presence had become tremendously significant.
He wasn’t inferior to the Immortals and Jecheon Daeseong at all.
To the extent that she, who served him, felt proud.
“But where is Mayor Kim Tae-ju…?”
“He’s temporarily away. Even I have turned off my phone and am refraining from going out.”
“Phew, I understand. I’m the same way.”
“It’s difficult, isn’t it?”
“It can’t be helped. It’s like the fate of those who serve the chairman.”
Gurye City Hall was also in an emergency state due to the sudden influx of countless people.
Master Lee Jeong-hak was also frantic.
“Are people still flocking here now?”
“All transportation to Gurye is sold out.”
“It’s chaos.”
“This isn’t just a momentary atmosphere. Suddenly, resident registrations to Gurye are explosively increasing.”
This meant signs of a population explosion.
The moment Gurye was emerging as the most famous city in the world.
So Lee Jeong-hak didn’t want to miss this opportunity.
“I’m thinking of installing a sculpture in the square in front of City Hall.”
“What kind?”
“A statue that well expresses Mayor Kim Tae-ju, the Immortal, and Jecheon Daeseong.”
“Ah!”
“We need to row when the tide comes in. Wouldn’t it be sufficient to become a tourist attraction?”
Baek Seo-yeon nodded.
“The chairman must stand out the most. We’ll provide budget support.”
“Hahaha, I was planning to do that anyway.”
That aside.
“Are there no problems with public safety?”
“Why wouldn’t there be? With more people, disturbances are occurring here and there. Paju is also in chaos.”
“We need to be careful. If a major accident happens at this rate…”
“Of course. We’re also keeping a close watch.”
“We’ll provide support from TJ Guild members.”
“We’d be grateful if you do that.”
They couldn’t let their guard down.
There was no need to worry about Chairman Kim Tae-ju.
He was someone who could even defeat Beyond magical beasts, so there was no one on Earth who could do anything to him.
But when expanded to TJ Group, the story was different.
Gurye Bio Complex, Company Headquarters, and Schools and Villages.
Relatively vulnerable targets.
Because there were very many people who held grudges against TJ.
Immediately, the Fuji Group that had caused friction during the merger and acquisition process, along with Japanese Imperialists.
They could become targets of attack at any time.
They must never let their guard down.
* * *
Former assemblyman Kimura, who had now resigned, and former Fuji Group chairman Tsuchida Shohei met somewhere.
“Phew.”
“Damn it!”
They had also watched the live broadcast.
The Immortals and Jecheon Daeseong aside…
To think that the human Kim Tae-ju was such a tremendous guy.
Of course, they knew he was originally strong.
But I never dreamed it would be to that extent.
Even the little hope that remained vanished like bubbles.
“Now I understand. Why the Emperor suddenly went to such lengths as to fake his own death.”
“He intends to hand over the Samhan Empire to Kim Tae-ju. There was a reason he deposed the Crown Prince and didn’t appoint a new one.”
“Purging the military, political, and business circles is like doing the preliminary work for that.”
“Our Japanese faction too…”
The six-month deadline is almost upon us.
All the wealth built up in Samhan will be taken away before our very eyes.
At least cash was supposedly fine, so we put real estate like land and buildings on the market, but nothing sold.
Would people buy them?
They’ll wait until the value drops and drops until it becomes dirt cheap.
In other words, we’ll be driven out to Japanese soil naked.
“Damn it! This is humiliation. That bastard Emperor!”
“Kim Tae-ju is the bigger problem.”
“It would be better to commit seppuku. At least we could preserve our honor.”
However.
“I absolutely won’t die alone.”
“I feel the same way. Even if we die, we must show our resolve.”
“Hehehe, I’m prepared.”
Even if people die, the spirit of Japan will not disappear.
We’ll show them clearly.
The unbreakable soul of Great Japan.
Does Japan have no gods?
The imperial ancestor goddess Amaterasu will protect us.
* * *
After the Wuhan Beyond raid ended.
Tae-ju went to the New Seoul Imperial Palace.
He couldn’t go to Gurye.
Paju was the same.
Both Baek Seo-yeon and Jeong Yeon-hee called to say it would be better not to come to Gurye and Paju for a while.
Journalists and broadcasters from all over the world had flocked to Samhan and Paju.
People of all ages and various nationalities had gathered there too.
Thinking they might be able to see Jecheon Daeseong and the immortals if they went there.
So he contacted Geum Su-ho in advance and took refuge at the Imperial Palace.
Of course, there would be no problem if he traveled in disguise.
Who would recognize him if he strutted around downtown?
But coming to the Imperial Palace wasn’t just for that reason.
Swordsman, Gwi-gok, and Jecheon Daeseong came along too.
To avoid being spotted by people, Gwi-gok and Swordsman used disguise techniques and bone-shrinking arts, while Jecheon Daeseong used magic to transform into human form.
The Emperor was restless.
Geum Su-ho trembled like an aspen tree.
“Ch-Chairman Kim, are these people really, really?”
“Yes, they are Swordsman, Gwi-gok Seonin, and Jecheon Daeseong.”
“…They look different from what I saw on the live broadcast.”
Right then!
“This Emperor fellow is suspicious…”
“Tsk tsk, whether in Gangho or on Earth, the paranoia of those in power never goes away.”
Swoosh, swooooosh.
The three people returned to their true forms.
“Gasp!”
“Ooooh!”
The Emperor and Geum Su-ho rushed over making a fuss.
“It’s the honor of a lifetime to meet you.”
“To think such a day would come… May we take a photo together?”
“Well, it’s nothing difficult. Let’s take one.”
Although his planned Emperor resurrection project got buried due to the Wuhan raid live broadcast, it didn’t matter.
The position of Emperor?
When immortals and Jecheon Daeseong appear before your eyes, does such a thing matter?
Meanwhile, Tae-ju revealed the reason he came.
“These three will be staying in New Seoul for a while.”
“Oh! Where?”
“We’ve arranged accommodation at Baekdu Hotel for now…”
When he contacted Chairman Jeong Uk-cheol of Baekdu Group, he immediately reserved the finest suite room.
“Haha, in such a humble place? Wouldn’t it be better to stay at the Imperial Palace?”
“It’s troublesome to enter and exit.”
“I see.”
Tae-ju had something else to say.
“Anyway, these people have such free spirits that they might not quite match the strict laws of a modern nation…”
This was a euphemistic way of saying they might cause trouble.
So he was asking them to handle the aftermath.
Geum Su-ho, who had already experienced this once, said.
“Don’t worry. I’ll handle it well.”
That was settled.
“Dongbin has an ID, but Gwi-gok and Jecheon Daeseong don’t have proper identification.”
“I’ll have them made right away.”
“The address should be my home, and the names are…?”
Then Swordsman interjected.
“I can just keep using Dongbin, and Gwi-gok can slightly change his name to Kim Gi-guk. How about it, Gwi-gok?”
“I like it.”
“And the monkey…”
After thinking for a moment, Swordsman said.
“Kim Yo-gae would be good.”
Jecheon Daeseong flared up.
“Kim Yo-gae? I don’t mind the surname, but are you going to keep calling me a demon?”
“If you’re not a demon, what are you? Even when you were rampaging in Wuhan, you were indistinguishable from the demons.”
“…Damn it.”
“Oh my? Where did you learn Earth profanity?”
Tae-ju stepped in to settle it.
“Let’s make it Kim O-gong.”
“Hahaha, I like it. As expected of Hero Tae-ju.”
And finally.
“Please make bank accounts for these people too. Donations came in but we can’t withdraw the money.”
“We absolutely must do that. Actually, I also donated, subscribed, and hit the like button. My nickname is ‘Why is Secretary Geum like this?'”
“Oh! You were a subscriber. Nice to meet you.”
“What about me?”
“Haha, I did it for all three of you.”
The business was finished.
The Emperor and Secretary Geum Su-ho would handle the detailed procedures.
Tae-ju had other things to do.
Since he was in New Seoul, he planned to visit TJ Group’s New Seoul branch and factory.
“Well then, shall we go have some fun now? Wonsungi, don’t panic and just follow me around.”
“Hmph! I’ve watched plenty of dramas too. I can have fun on my own.”
“Tsk tsk, what good does it do to only know the theory? Real experience is completely different, you country bumpkin!”
“You’re a country bumpkin too… Do you become a Samhan person just by coming here once?”
“Haah, this bastard, I took pity on him and showed him around Earth, and now… Gwi-gok, what about you?”
“I think I’ll go check out a library.”
“Ugh, are you going to smell like books even after coming to Earth?”
“Mind your own business!”
I should stay here until they return to the Immortal Realm, then go to Gurye.
It seems like I’d feel more at ease being close by.
* * *
Heavenly Realm.
Dragon Palace General Baek Gyeong secretly looked around nervously as he entered the Multiplex 1st Floor.
“Ju-seon.”
“Hm? Baek Gyeong, what brings you here? What if Dok-seon sees you?”
“I couldn’t stop thinking about that liquor you gave me, I just couldn’t bear it anymore.”
“Hmm, sit down first. I can’t very well chase away a drinking buddy.”
Ju-seon opened a bottle from the bar and poured it into a glass tumbler.
“This is premium single malt whiskey, the finest even on Earth. This one bottle costs as much as a car.”
“S-such precious liquor…”
Moved, Baek Gyeong carefully lifted the crystal glass to his lips.
“Kuhuh, this is excellent. Truly lives up to its reputation.”
“Would you like another glass?”
“I’ll gratefully accept.”
Ju-seon wasn’t in a hurry.
Did Baek Gyeong really come here just to drink?
The Dragon King must have sent him.
“By the way, couldn’t I meet with Dok-seon once?”
“Hm? That’s asking for trouble! Have you already forgotten? After making all that fuss in the Immortal Realm…”
“I want to apologize. Please help bridge the gap.”
“…Just an apology?”
“While I’m at it, I’d also like to sell some Dragon Orbs.”
Finally, the words he wanted to hear came out.
But he didn’t show it.
“Dragon Orbs, huh. As you know, the situation has changed. Soon fake Dragon Orbs will be shipped from Earth, and even if Dragon Orbs were rolling around the Immortal Realm, no one would give them a second glance.”
Though surely that wouldn’t happen…
“I-I knew that when I came.”
“That’s troublesome. I’m not sure if Dok-seon would buy them. That man holds grudges, you know.”
“Please speak well of me for old times’ sake.”
“Well now! Dragon Orbs, what would we use those for…?”
Ju-seon asked casually while saying this.
“I have something to ask.”
“Anything!”
“What would happen if a human held a Dragon Orb?”
“…A human? Hmm, absolutely not. Their body would probably explode.”
“Then what about an Immortal?”
“An Immortal would be fine. They could use the Dragon Orb to create an inner core.”
Is that so?
Kim Tae-ju has already transcended human limitations.
He could definitely handle a Dragon Orb.
“Good. I’ll arrange a meeting with Dok-seon for you.”
“Oh! Then I’m truly grateful. I’ll never forget this favor.”
“By the way, doesn’t the Dragon Palace have any other treasures besides Dragon Orbs?”
“Other treasures?”
“Is it over after just selling Dragon Orbs? We need a continuous supply source for coins.”
Ju-seon was right.
Even if they sold Dragon Orbs, they wouldn’t get a good price anyway.
They’d have to sell other things to make up for it.
Baek Gyeong pondered for a moment.
“Well, if we’re talking about the most common ones, maybe Five-Colored Pearls?”
“Five-Colored Pearls? What kind of effects do those have?”
“Nothing much. Just that if you carry them on your body, your skin becomes soft and smooth.”
Nothing much, my foot?
Earth’s cosmetics industry could collapse.
“Why? Do you need pearls too?”
“Hmm, it’s not quite enough, but… if I speak well of it, Dok-seon might buy them. We can export them to Earth.”
“Then that would be perfect. I’m counting on you.”
“What are friends for? I’ll put in a good word.”
Ju-seon’s smile turned sinister.
Dragon King bastard, it was nice when you were acting all high and mighty with the Dragon Orbs as hostages, wasn’t it?
Now you’ve become a sucker.
I’ll steal those Dragon Orbs at dirt cheap prices.
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