The Chairman of Pharmaceutical Company is a Poison King - Chapter 68

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Chapter 68: Selection

 

High-speed train from New Seoul to Gurye.

 

Finally, it was time to return home.

 

Tae-ju lay comfortably in the VIP cabin, taking a rest.

 

Right next to him sat Baek Seo-yeon.

 

“We really did well, didn’t we?”

 

“Yes, it exceeded expectations. You carried everything by yourself, Chairman.”

 

“What are you talking about? We accomplished this because Mr. Baek and the attendants pushed from behind and pulled from the front.”

 

“Not at all. Without you, Chairman, the patent itself might have been impossible. Diamond grade in the Leaders Club, and even the Fifth Prince…”

 

“Ah! That’s enough. Let’s not be modest with each other and just say we all did well! Alright?”

 

“…Yes.”

 

“Then get some sleep now.”

 

Tae-ju also closed his eyes.

 

Taehong Biopharma’s expansion into New Seoul.

 

Of course, there was still a long way to go, but it could almost be considered a success.

 

Baek Seo-yeon quickly fell asleep too.

 

She must have been very tired.

 

‘Should I get some sleep too?’

 

Just as his eyes were starting to close!

 

Zzzirrrrr.

 

A signal ringing in his head.

 

‘Oh!’

 

This pleasant feeling.

 

The Shared Warehouse had opened.

 

‘It’s here.’

 

Tae-ju pretended to sleep while opening the Infinite Space.

 

First, he calmly took out the items from the Shared Warehouse and carefully filled it with the items he had prepared.

 

More than half of Tae-ju’s Infinite Space was filled with items to send to Danggumak.

 

‘This has grown again?’

 

Already twice the original size.

 

A very, very desirable phenomenon.

 

Swoosh.

 

Tae-ju first took out the letter to read.

 

‘Hmm… he likes it.’

 

In the boring Immortal Realm, experiencing stimulating content like movies and dramas would probably help with cultivation too.

 

He should send a game console as well.

 

He quickly removed some items from the Shared Warehouse and moved a pre-purchased game console into that empty space.

 

Tae-ju took out a fountain pen and paper to write a letter to Danggumak.

 

This fountain pen was also a writing instrument he bought to send to Danggumak. He had already put 10 identical fountain pens in the Shared Warehouse.

 

After putting in the letter as well.

 

Click.

 

The Shared Warehouse’s glow disappeared.

 

Next was checking the items.

 

There were an incredible number of Seondo Peaches.

 

‘Just how many are there?’

 

Even roughly counting, there were over 30.

 

And a bundle of papers that looked extraordinary.

 

It was written about in Danggumak’s letter.

 

Talismans made by immortals.

 

Just looking at them, immortal energy flowed out continuously.

 

‘…Is it okay to just receive things like this?’

 

Treasures made by immortals.

 

He couldn’t gauge what their value might be.

 

50 out of 100 were Protection Talismans – once a day, when attached to the body, they would block fatal attacks and maintain invincibility for 30 seconds.

 

10 were Demon-Repelling Talismans, talismans that suppress demons with immortal energy. They weaken the power demons possess.

 

Another 10 were Invisibility Talismans, talismans that make the body invisible for about an hour.

 

There were also 10 Tracking Talismans that could find where a specific target was located, 10 Binding Talismans that immobilize enemies in place, and 10 Speed Talismans that increase one’s speed when attached to the body.

 

‘I should use them sparingly.’

 

The letter said to request more by type if he ran out while using the talismans, but how could he waste such precious items carelessly?

 

And one more thing.

 

Divine Spirit Flying Blade.

 

A treasure weapon made by an immortal craftsman.

 

‘…This is insane.’

 

It would be better for his mental health to just give up now.

 

Balancing the items going back and forth was impossible.

 

How could treasures from the Immortal Realm compare to mass-produced trash from Earth?

 

If a sparrow tries to follow a stork, its legs will split.

 

He should just close his eyes and accept it, then use it gratefully.

 

Tae-ju took out the Divine Spirit Flying Blade.

 

Like all famous swords or blades, this was a weapon that recognizes its master, so it needed to taste blood.

 

Slice.

 

When he cut his palm with the Divine Spirit Flying Blade, bright red blood flowed out and was absorbed by the blade.

 

Wooooong!

 

The Divine Spirit Flying Blade vibrated finely.

 

Tae-ju took out the Elite Willow Leaf Flying Blade he had received from the Emperor.

 

In one hand, the Imperial craftsman’s weapon; in the other hand, the Divine Spirit Flying Blade.

 

‘Ahhh,’

 

He felt really sorry, but honestly, the Imperial craftsman’s blade looked insignificant.

 

Still, he shouldn’t show it and should use both well.

 

When it comes to hidden weapons, the more the better.

 

He wanted to use them in real combat quickly.

 

As soon as he arrived in Gurye, he should go to Jirisan and hunt a few Elites.

 

His bottom was fidgeting with excitement.

 

When you meet good weapons, it’s not proper to just leave them in the infinite warehouse.

 

‘When will we arrive?’

 

From New Seoul to Gurye takes 12 hours.

 

Since he boarded the train around 11 AM, the estimated arrival time was 11 PM.

 

Eventually, the train arrived in Gurye.

 

As soon as he got off, he felt the sticky heat.

 

The air itself was definitely different from New Seoul.

 

He said farewell to the awakened officer attendants.

 

“Everyone worked hard.”

 

“It was really interesting. If there’s another opportunity like this, please call us.”

 

“Don’t return to base today, do it tomorrow. We should have an after-party.”

 

“No. We’d like to, but we received orders to return quickly.”

 

“Hm? At this hour of the night? Did something happen?”

 

“We’ll have to go in to find out.”

 

The awakened officers also returned to base.

 

“Seo-yeon, you should go home early and rest too. Let’s meet at the company around lunchtime tomorrow.”

 

“Yes.”

 

He also sent Baek Seo-yeon off.

 

Tae-ju immediately left the station and ran toward the Jirisan Wilderness.

 

* * *

 

If there was a throwing technique that Tae-ju used most often, it would definitely be Bipok Ilseom (Flying Waterfall Flash).

 

The most simple technique, and therefore one that could be varied according to the user’s will, a technique that could be deployed as either a single strike or area attack depending on preference.

 

What would happen if he deployed Ilseom (Flash) with the Divine Spirit Flying Blade?

 

Tseupipipit!

 

The flying blade shot out.

 

In the dark night, a silver thread drawn through the air, reflecting the moonlight.

 

But suddenly that thread bent at a 90-degree angle.

 

Seureut, tseupit!

 

After penetrating through the thick tree trunk that was right beside it.

 

Hwiriit!

 

Pipit!

 

It came back and penetrated again.

 

Hwiriit! Pit! Hwiriit! Pit! Hwiriit! Pit…

 

Like sewing with a sewing machine, it went back and forth through that thick tree trunk as if stitching it.

 

‘Stop.’

 

In an instant!

 

Uttuk!

 

The Divine Spirit Flying Blade floated in mid-air, hovering in stationary flight.

 

‘This is incredible.’

 

If this isn’t a spirit sword, then what is?

 

Of course, even if it depends on a divine weapon rather than the realm of martial arts.

 

‘Come back.’

 

Hwiririt!

 

It doesn’t even require any special energy to move.

 

I should hunt a few Giant Panda Bears to get familiar with it and take their gallbladders.

 

Suddenly, Cheonwangbong of Jirisan came into view in the distance.

 

Would the Elite Three-Headed White Tiger still be there?

 

He suddenly became curious.

 

‘Let’s go take a look at its face.’

 

Seupat!

 

Tae-ju ran toward Cheonwangbong using Pyohol Jilpungbo.

 

Papapapapat!

 

Definitely, after reaching 8-Star, his movements had become faster too.

 

Finally reaching the top of Cheonwangbong.

 

Under the moonlight, one massive life form was visible.

 

“Kreung?”

 

The Elite Three-Headed White Tiger was still there.

 

Probably this peak was its territory.

 

“Keureureureur, keureureuk, kereuk.”

 

The Elite Three-Headed White Tiger suddenly crouched low, curling its body as if wary of Tae-ju.

 

“Hmm…”

 

When he was at Honweonmusangdokryeongong 7-Star, honestly he had been uncertain.

 

He could have won, but he probably wouldn’t have remained unharmed.

 

Now?

 

‘I can handle it.’

 

He could subdue it easily.

 

He had the Divine Spirit Flying Blade too.

 

Now that large body even looked cute.

 

Tae-ju walked forward with big strides.

 

“Karing! Kyao! Kyaak!”

 

The Three-Headed White Tiger let out threatening roars but couldn’t rashly attack.

 

That human, it remembered meeting him.

 

Back then, he had been about equal to itself.

 

With a little effort, it seemed like it could have devoured him.

 

But not now.

 

Far from devouring, it would be devoured.

 

Moreover, the divine aura emanating from the human’s body.

 

So even when he approached right to its nose, it couldn’t move a muscle.

 

It could only bury its heads deep into the ground.

 

Tae-ju, who had come close, tapped the Elite Three-Headed White Tiger’s nose bridge.

 

Tuk, tuk, tuk.

 

Once for each head, three times total.

 

It flinched but didn’t reject Tae-ju’s touch.

 

“You rascal! Have you been well?”

 

“Kering, kering? Keurering.”

 

“You didn’t bother any humans while I was gone, right?”

 

“Keureureureur…”

 

It seems to understand what I’m saying?

 

Definitely, this creature had transcended the category of magical beasts.

 

It was undoubtedly a spirit beast.

 

‘The more I look at it, the cuter it gets.’

 

I want to give it something.

 

Like a snack or something.

 

Tae-ju opened the Infinite Space.

 

‘Hmm.’

 

There’s nothing suitable to give.

 

Something fitting for a spirit beast would be…

 

“Ah! I’m being generous here.”

 

Tae-ju took out one Seondo.

 

“I originally never gave this to anyone. I was going to give it to Director Baek first, but since I’m giving it to you first, eat it with gratitude.”

 

Since there are over 30 of them, one should be fine.

 

When he threw one Seondo, the Three-Headed White Tiger quickly caught and ate it.

 

“Kering?”

 

Its eyes widened.

 

The little guy knows what’s good.

 

But a problem arose.

 

“Kereuk? Keurereuk?”

 

The other two heads looked at Tae-ju as if asking, “Aren’t our mouths mouths too?”

 

He had forgotten.

 

‘…This guy has 3 heads.’

 

Each face looked completely different too.

 

Three independent entities in one body.

 

There was no choice.

 

Since he had already given one, he might as well give them all.

 

He took out 2 more and put one in each mouth.

 

“Geureuk, geurereuk.”

 

The Three-Headed White Tiger chewed and swallowed the Seondo with apparent satisfaction.

 

Tae-ju stroked the creature’s nape with his hand and said.

 

“I’d love to kidnap you and raise you, but you’re too big. With three heads and three mouths, the food costs would be no joke.”

 

“Grrowl, kyarrrung? Kyarung….”

 

“From now on, don’t bother humans and just live by hunting monsters. Got it?”

 

As if understanding his heart, the elite, no, the mystical beast Three-Headed White Tiger licked Tae-ju’s hand with its tongue.

 

“See you again, then I’m going.”

 

Now let’s catch a few Giant Panda Bears and go home.

 

* * *

 

Joint Chiefs of Staff Headquarters.

 

Under the leadership of 4-star General Kim Song-gyeom, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, chiefs of staff from each military headquarters gathered in one place.

 

Most were from the Army.

 

Navy and Air Force could be counted on one hand.

 

The Navy and Air Force rely on modern weapons rather than Awakened, so they take on support missions for the Army rather than direct strikes.

 

The Navy’s operational area is limited, and the ocean depths are completely filled with terrifying giant marine monsters.

 

Nearby sea routes are relatively safe, but distant sea routes are still dangerous.

 

Especially advancing into the Pacific Ocean is unthinkable.

 

The Air Force is the same.

 

Fighter jets and bombers are always exposed to the danger of flying monsters.

 

If they invade their territory, an unmanageable number of flying monsters attack the aircraft.

 

So they only provide supplies or military support through safe air routes, avoiding flying monster territories.

 

The Army is the main force.

 

This is because Imperial Forces candidates and Awakened are all affiliated with the Army.

 

“Beginning the briefing.”

 

An image displayed in the conference room.

 

“Identification number BEM – C04, a monster called the Black Evil Earth Dragon.”

 

It was a monster that looked like a crocodile.

 

A massive, pitch-black body, steel spikes protruding from its back, but a very short tail. Instead, a long tongue constantly flicking in and out of its mouth.

 

“What’s the reason the Black Evil Earth Dragon is moving north? Has it been determined?”

 

“There’s only one reason. It must have been defeated in a territorial dispute. So it seems to be moving north looking for a new nest.”

 

“Damn it! Why north of all directions.”

 

It’s a national disaster-level monster.

 

China as a country was destroyed because of several Beyond Elite monsters.

 

“Is it still continuing to move north?”

 

“Currently it has stopped temporarily. Perhaps it’s catching its breath….”

 

“That’s fortunate.”

 

“Please let it stop there….”

 

One staff member raised his hand and asked.

 

“If it moves north again and comes all the way to Beijing, what’s the estimated arrival time?”

 

“It’s slow, but calculating it, about three months?”

 

“Phew.”

 

“Mmm.”

 

“That’s ambiguous.”

 

They must always assume and move based on the worst-case scenario.

 

In that case, the given time is about three months.

 

Short if you consider it short, long if you consider it long.

 

“Is there a way to strike it before it comes? Is bombing possible?”

 

“Bombing would be possible, but… I wouldn’t recommend it. As you know, monsters’ evolution abilities are unpredictable.”

 

Even Elite monsters can’t be handled with just one or two shells.

 

You need precision concentrated strikes using missiles, shells, and rockets to finally kill one.

 

Moreover, if you don’t kill them in one shot, they evolve.

 

Like super bacteria that have developed immunity to antibiotics.

 

Why were Beyond Elite monsters created?

 

Because they survived nuclear attacks.

 

Even now, nuclear weapons can’t kill Beyond monsters.

 

Unless you fire dozens of shots at once.

 

But what if they survive even that?

 

You might accidentally create a super monster beyond Beyond level that could end the world.

 

“We should also consider an Imperial general mobilization order. Including reserves, and civilian Awakened if necessary.”

 

“If we try to stop them with Awakened, the casualties will be severe.”

 

“Still, it would be fortunate if we can stop them. If we can’t….”

 

“Let’s solve the immediate problems first.”

 

The Beyond Elite monster is still far away.

 

The problem is the massive monster horde that reached near the Great Wall of China due to the aftermath of its movement.

 

“We need to recall all combat units currently on expedition.”

 

“Territorial expansion isn’t the issue right now.”

 

“That’s right. If the Great Wall of China gets breached….”

 

That’s when it happened.

 

“Contact from the reconnaissance center. BEM – C04 Black Evil Earth Dragon has started moving again.”

 

“What direction?”

 

“…Still no, north.”

 

“Damn!”

 

Just how far is it planning to come?

 

Once it starts moving, the monster pressure on the Great Wall of China will intensify.

 

Chairman Kim Song-yeol made a decision.

 

“First, issue DEFCON 2 for all forces. You contact the Imperial Household. Tell them I’m entering the palace right now.”

 

“Yes, understood.”

 

Some time after Chairman Kim Song-yeol entered the palace, an imperial decree was issued.

 

The content was total assembly of all active Imperial Forces including Regional Army at Beijing Stronghold City.

 

War clouds were gathering over the entire Empire.

 

* * *

 

Arriving in Gurye at 11 PM and going straight to Jirisan to meet the Three-Headed White Tiger, then hunting Giant Panda Bears.

 

Hunting with the Divine Spirit Flying Sword is too easy and fun.

 

He wiped out the Giant Panda Bears.

 

Processing the bear gallbladders actually took a lot of time.

 

With all this, it’s already dawn.

 

He needs to go to the Company at lunch time.

 

‘First, let me go home….’

 

It’s been a while since he’s returned home.

 

He entered the security code to open the front gate and went in.

 

“Ah! Chairman! You’ve finally come home. I heard you arrived last night, so I was waiting.”

 

The gardener working at the house hurriedly came out to greet him.

 

“Haha, I had some business to take care of, I was being rude. I should have called ahead.”

 

“Oh my! Rude? Really! You must be hungry, right? Shall I prepare a meal?”

 

“It’s fine. I’ll be going out in a bit.”

 

“…But did you adopt a pet from New Seoul? Haha, it looks cute.”

 

“What? A pet….”

 

“Over there, at your feet, Chairman.”

 

Tae-ju looked down at his feet.

 

“Meow?”

 

“Ah! Shit, you scared me!”

 

What is this?

 

When did you follow me here?

 

It was a commonly seen cat.

 

Though its white fur was quite striking.

 

But this is strange.

 

It feels familiar somehow.

 

I think I can sense spiritual energy too.

 

…Wait!

 

“Are you by any chance Baekho?”

 

“Meow!”

 

It was the guardian Three-Headed White Tiger, but with a smaller body.

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