The Chairman of Pharmaceutical Company is a Poison King - Chapter 71
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Chapter 71: Beyond Elite Black Dragon (2)
Boom! Bang bang bang bang!
The Empire’s self-propelled artillery units were raining shells toward the south of the Great Wall of China.
Densely with carpet bombing.
Ordinary demon beasts were busy scattering and fleeing in all directions.
However, the bombardment was a temporary measure to buy time for the combat unit raid teams to reorganize their formations, and the shelling would cease once elite demon beasts entered firing range.
The actual combat would be handled by the Suitable and Awakened Guards belonging to the army.
Only they could reliably hunt elite demon beasts.
Non-combat personnel, the regular soldiers, were also frantically busy.
Building temporary camps, cooking and serving meals for raid teams, organizing and distributing supplies… there were countless small tasks.
Moreover, the number of regular soldiers mobilized wasn’t that large either.
Beijing Stronghold City was a dangerous area facing off against demon beasts with only the Great Wall between them, so they had no choice but to limit the number of regular soldiers.
Only experienced soldiers of corporal rank and above, so they had to work hard with small numbers.
Their fatigue was indescribable.
If even the Awakened Guards and Suitable were having a hard time preparing for battle, how much worse must it be for ordinary people?
Beijing Great Wall Defense Headquarters was also aware of this problem.
Non-combat forces were just as important as combat forces.
Smooth demon beast raids were possible because of them.
If you had to pick the most difficult non-combat specialty, it would definitely be the supply unit soldiers.
Unloading supplies that came in by train several times a day, checking if quantities matched, and distributing them to the right places.
Seo Hyeong-sik, Army Headquarters Chief Master Sergeant, visited the supply unit headquarters to encourage them.
He was a civilian who had risen to Army Headquarters through exceptional work ability.
This time too, he was assigned command duties for overall supply operations.
“Destroy demons!”
“Destroy demons!”
When Master Sergeant Seo Hyeong-sik appeared, the non-combat sergeants stood up and saluted.
“What? You look energetic? Not tired?”
“We’re fine! It’s manageable.”
“Hmm, I brought snacks and energy drinks, so eat these while you work.”
“…Ah.”
“I brought the best ones I’ve tried.”
“Uh, th-thank you.”
Somehow their expressions seemed lukewarm.
Army Headquarters Chief Master Sergeant Seo Hyeong-sik tilted his head.
‘These guys seem too fine.’
He had come knowing in advance that the supply unit sergeants were skipping meals daily and couldn’t sleep properly due to night shifts, but he couldn’t find even a trace of tired expressions no matter how hard he looked.
He himself was the same.
His lips were chapped from exhaustion.
Just then.
‘Hm?’
Bottles piled high on the desk.
‘Energy drinks?’
But it was a product he’d never seen before.
Seo Hyeong-sik was practically an expert on nutritional tonic drinks.
Given the nature of his work, he had tried almost every drink available.
He picked up an empty bottle to check the name.
‘…Taehong Saengibulkkun?’
Taehong – was this the company that made the miraculous new drug, Taehong Recovery Potion?
“Where did this come from?”
Then one sergeant quietly raised his hand and spoke.
“My older brother works at Baekdu Bio Science Pharmaceutical Factory, and he brought a few boxes from there.”
“Baekdu? But this is a Taehong Bio product.”
“I heard it’s something they’re producing under contract. He said the effects are very good.”
“Really? Give me a bottle too. If the effects are good, I’ll submit a purchase request.”
“…Th-that is, uh, it hasn’t received Food and Drug Administration sales approval yet.”
Master Sergeant Seo Hyeong-sik’s eyes turned sharp.
“What? You bastards! You drank energy drinks without guaranteed safety?”
“B-but my brother said even Food and Drug Administration people drink one bottle a day, and told us not to worry…”
“Even so!”
But he couldn’t help being curious.
It was a Taehong Bio product after all.
“…The effects are really good?”
“Amazing, enough to make fatigue completely disappear.”
“Then let me try one too. Give me one.”
“Yes. Here…”
Seo Hyeong-sik also gulped down one bottle.
After some time passed.
He ran to Wave Defense Headquarters carrying one box of Taehong Saengibulkkun drinks under each arm.
As soon as he arrived, in front of military generals including Chairman Kim Song-yeol of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
“This energy drink must be commercialized as soon as possible. We need to designate it as military supplies and get priority supply.”
He argued strongly.
The generals were flustered by the unexpected commotion, but first drank one bottle each of the energy drink Seo Hyeong-sik handed them.
And naturally, they vividly experienced its effects.
This was useful.
It was effective for Awakened Guards, Suitable, and ordinary people alike.
It would be a great help in increasing combat power.
Chairman Kim Song-yeol of the Joint Chiefs of Staff called the Food and Drug Administration directly.
“Director, about the energy drink that Taehong Bio submitted for sales approval. Yes, Saengibulkkun, how much time is left in the current inspection schedule… Ah! You say it’ll take at least two months procedurally?”
Two months.
Too long.
“What do you think of that energy drink, Director? Would there be any problems commercializing it now? …You say human trials are also in the final stages? No side effects either?”
That wasn’t all.
Taehong Bio had submitted one more drug application for approval.
“Saesalssukssuk external wound treatment, what are its effects? I see…?”
During the phone call, Chairman Kim Song-yeol had already made his decision.
Taehong Biopharma.
It was the company that invented the miraculous new drug Taehong Recovery Potion, which solved detoxification, mana recovery, and internal injury treatment all at once.
The fatigue relief energy drink and treatment that instantly stopped bleeding and healed any external wound made by that company would surely live up to their reputation.
“Director, please expedite the sales approval immediately. Ah! I’m well aware of that. I’ll get His Imperial Majesty’s approval.”
Chairman Kim Song-yeol immediately called the Imperial Palace Secretary’s Office.
He was very close with Secretary Geum Su-ho, treating him as a senior in private settings.
Early approval for pharmaceutical sales by the Food and Drug Administration wasn’t an easy matter.
Still, if he earnestly requested it as necessary for Wave defense, they might grant it.
“Senior, I’m asking for a favor. The drug’s effects are too good. The Food and Drug Administration also judges there are no side effects.”
– What drug is it? There are so many new drugs under sales approval review.
“Ah! I didn’t mention that. I forgot. It’s Saengibulkkun and Saesalssukssuk made by Taehong Bio.”
– Tsk… I figured as much. I’ll suggest to His Majesty that sales approval be granted.
Chairman Kim Song-yeol was slightly surprised.
He thought this unreasonable request wouldn’t be easily accepted, but unexpectedly received permission easily.
– You just place your orders. It’ll be resolved within today.
This quickly?
Thus, Taehong Saengibulkkun and Saesalssukssuk received market approval in just one day.
* * *
To get to Beijing, he would have to take the train after all.
But the direct train to Beijing was blocked due to the Wave.
The closest city to Beijing was Shengde City.
Trains went that far.
Tae-ju put on simple training clothes, slung a backpack containing Ilbaek on his back, and boarded the train to Shengde.
He had tried to leave Ilbaek behind, but the cat had absolutely no intention of being separated.
He had no choice but to take him along.
“Meow?”
“Shh! Never come out of the bag.”
“Meow.”
From the moment he departed Gurye, he had changed his face and height using reverse transformation techniques and bone shrinking arts. He also put his phone in the Infinite Space.
The schedule was tight.
He needed to quickly meet the Black Evil Earth Dragon, collect its poison, and return.
After about 10 hours, Tae-ju arrived at Seungdeok Station.
Without getting off, he waited briefly then secretly transferred to a military supply train heading to Beijing Stronghold City.
BEM – C04 Black Evil Earth Dragon .
He had researched it in advance.
Records remained from when China fell.
Mainly testimonies from survivors.
This creature alone had annihilated five divisions of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army.
Earth’s gunpowder weapons had no effect whatsoever.
Each time its whip-like long tongue lashed out, dozens of Awakened Guards were sliced down like falling leaves.
Its corrosive poison was so strong that whether tanks or armored vehicles, it simply melted them away.
The time it took for the creature to attack major cities, destroy buildings, and turn them into uninhabitable ruins was barely over a month. Then it would move to the next city.
‘How terrifying.’
They said even a Master’s mana blade couldn’t penetrate it.
Honestly, Tae-ju wasn’t confident either.
How could he catch this thing?
But he wasn’t going to catch it.
He would just collect the corrosive poison and quickly escape.
First, he would use an Invisibility Talisman to cross the heavily guarded Great Wall of China barrier.
With a duration of one hour, time should be sufficient.
Next was the Tracking Talisman.
He would detect the Black Evil Earth Dragon’s location.
After approaching it, he would stop its movement with a Binding Talisman, then use a Demon Weakening Talisman to reduce its power.
If it attacked?
He had a Protection Talisman.
A talisman that, when attached to the body, would block fatal attacks while providing 30 seconds of absolute protection.
There would be enough time to collect the poison.
After finishing, he would use a Swift Talisman to increase his speed and run away. That was it.
Ah.
How wise was Danggumak the Poison Immortal.
Even though it was himself from another world, respect was growing within him.
Without the talismans he had sent, this would have been impossible to even dream of.
The corrosive poison of a Beyond Elite demon beast.
How much would his poison essence grow with that poison?
The 9th level of Honweonmusangdokryeongong was visible before his eyes.
Eventually, the supply train arrived at Beijing Stronghold City station.
Tae-ju immediately attached an Invisibility Talisman to his body.
Swoosh!
Tae-ju disappeared in the blink of an eye.
Though it was his first time using the talisman, its effect was amazing.
Tae-ju quickly crossed the city and escaped outside the Great Wall of China.
Boom! Bang bang bang bang!
Crash! Crash crash crash!
The bombardment still continued.
He could dodge the shells flying from the sky using his senses.
Tae-ju took out a Tracking Talisman.
He visualized the Black Evil Earth Dragon.
Whoosh!
The Tracking Talisman burst into flames and flew far away into the sky.
At the same time, the direction and distance he needed to travel was determined in his mind.
‘…Hmm, it’s quite far.’
He attached one Swift Talisman. And then used Lightning Wind Step.
Swoosh!
Tae-ju’s body shot southward, leaving afterimages.
“Meow?”
From inside the backpack, Ilbaek, no, Sambaek-i poked his head out, seemingly startled by the sudden speed.
“Stay inside quietly, it’s dangerous if you come out.”
“Meow!”
Swooooosh!
Demon beasts filled the vast plains.
Elite demon beasts could be seen here and there.
As if frightened by something, they were heading north.
Swoosh!
Eventually, the effects of the Invisibility Talisman and Swift Talisman wore off.
As Tae-ju’s body appeared, demon beasts rushed at him.
He lightly dodged them while continuing.
He ran for a long time.
Nearly over 8 hours.
Until he could taste sweetness in his mouth.
He attached another Swift Talisman midway.
‘Getting back is going to be tough.’
The numerous demon beast herds gradually disappeared.
Going a bit further, he couldn’t see a single one.
‘I think I’ve almost arrived…’
That’s when it happened.
Thud thud thud thud!
The ground shook as if an earthquake had occurred, accompanied by thunderous sounds.
‘That’s the one.’
A pitch-black body.
A creature more massive than any demon beast he had seen so far.
It was the Beyond Elite demon beast, Black Evil Earth Dragon.
Now all that remained was collecting the corrosive poison.
He would handle this quickly and return to Gurye.
* * *
The Immortal Realm.
Was it heaven’s blessing?
The victor was ultimately the Swordsman.
“Oh my, it’s heavier than I thought.”
The Swordsman wore a sparkling watch on his left wrist. He strutted around the Immortal Realm with his long sleeves rolled up to his shoulders.
“I say, Joo Seon. Aren’t you curious what time it is now?”
“…What use is knowing the time in the Immortal Realm.”
“It’s four-thirty. Hahaha!”
“…”
“Tick-tock, what a nice sound!”
“Would you please get lost?”
Joo Seon Taebaeok Seonin had completely failed in this lottery.
He didn’t get any alcohol, let alone popcorn, chocolate, or even common coffee mix.
So the Swordsman going around bragging was naturally irritating.
“Hey, there’ll be another chance. Don’t be like that – I’ll give you 100 Seondo, so bring out some divine wine. Let’s have a drink together and lighten the mood.”
“You Dowon thief, you want to buy my wine with stolen Seondo?”
“Stolen! I merely borrowed it temporarily.”
“So do you have any intention of paying it back?”
“Well, when the time comes… And anyway, Jongri and Taktop are both my accomplices.”
Looking at the slyly smiling Swordsman, Joo Seon shook his head.
What is Taesang Nogoon doing, not catching such a guy.
Danggumak also wasn’t feeling very good.
Of all people, the Swordsman had won the treasure exchange ticket.
The treasure he had exchanged for the wristwatch.
It was the Manribigeom (Ten Thousand Li Flying Sword).
A flying sword that once it starts flying, travels ten thousand li, about 4,000km.
Though used for flight, the sword itself also had excellent performance.
A treasure sword among treasure swords, a famous blade among famous blades.
But it was of little use to Tae-ju.
Same for Danggumak.
What use was a sword?
He had never even learned swordsmanship to begin with.
The person who most despised those bastards who called hidden weapons cowardly while boasting that swords were the king of all weapons was none other than himself.
And Tae-ju would be no different from himself.
‘Tsk, he probably won’t be very happy when I send this.’
That’s when it happened.
Zzzirrrrr.
A feeling ringing in his head.
‘Oh!’
The Shared Warehouse had opened.
Danggumak hurriedly moved the items.
There was quite a lot of stuff.
The Shared Warehouse that kept getting bigger.
And he packed the empty space tightly with Seondo.
About 100 of them went in easily.
The more Seondo, the better.
When Tae-ju ate peaches and his immortal energy increased, his infinite storage size would gradually grow too.
The next item to send was…
‘This is all there is.’
Danggumak reluctantly put the Manribigeom into the Shared Warehouse.
He felt very sorry to Tae-ju.
For sending just a sword fragment that wasn’t particularly needed by Jeoldaedokma.
‘Well, he’ll find a good use for it somehow.’
At least travel would become more convenient.
Since the Manribigeom was as fast as Earth’s airplanes.
Meanwhile, Wolgung Seonja, who hadn’t returned yet and was secretly watching everything happening in the Immortal Realm from afar using the Thousand Li Hearing technique and clairvoyance.
Naturally, he had also heard the conversation between the Swordsman and Joo Seon.
Dowon thief?
‘That bastard Swordsman…’
He had finally found out.
The reason why the Seondo from Dowon’s District 1 and District 2 had disappeared.
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