The Chairman of Pharmaceutical Company is a Poison King - Chapter 83

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Chapter 83: Victory Ceremony (1)

 

Ilisambaeyi, the Three-Headed White Tiger, was still in its true form.

 

As if communicating with Tae-ju, it emanated fear only toward the enemies.

 

So the regional rebel forces and Kyushu domain army could only tremble, unable to move.

 

Tae-ju approached his father Kim Woong-bang.

 

He still said nothing.

 

When Tae-ju casually handed over a recovery potion, Kim Woong-bang took it and drank it.

 

When Tae-ju took out Saesalssugsseug, Kim Woong-bang turned around and sat down, showing his wounds for easy treatment.

 

After finishing the emergency treatment, Kim Woong-bang finally spoke.

 

“Thank you.”

 

Tae-ju as well.

 

“Yes.”

 

That was all.

 

Suddenly!

 

Thut-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta!

 

The sound of helicopter propellers from afar.

 

Tae-ju looked up and gave a signal to Ilisambaeyi.

 

Swoosh!

 

The massive true form disappeared in an instant.

 

Shortly after, Special Operations Unit agents dropped down from the helicopter.

 

“Arrest them all!”

 

And Palace Secretary Geum Su-ho and Imperial Intelligence Agency Deputy Director Jang Sang-ho also got off the helicopter.

 

“See! Wasn’t I right? He’s already here.”

 

“Oh, you’re right.”

 

“That aside, where’s that bastard Honda? Ah! There he is.”

 

Kim Woong-bang quickly walked over to Geum Su-ho and said.

 

“Secretary Geum.”

 

“Mm, General Kim, are you safe?”

 

“I’m fine. I got injured but… And these bastards, I killed them all by myself.”

 

“…You did?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“Honda Kazuo and Honda Jiro too?”

 

“Both of them.”

 

“But they’re Masters?”

 

“I’m also a Master.”

 

Geum Su-ho seemed to understand why Kim Woong-bang was acting this way.

 

The Honda father and son were among the central figures of the Japanese faction within the Empire.

 

Their deaths weren’t something that could just be covered up.

 

An investigation would have to be conducted.

 

Backlash from Japanese imperial citizens was also expected.

 

Then Tae-ju would be in trouble.

 

“I understand why you’re doing this, but you’re worrying unnecessarily. Don’t worry about Chairman Kim, worry about yourself.”

 

“Still…”

 

“It was legitimate self-defense against illegal domain invasion, so there won’t be any problems. Also, with all these witnesses here, how would you silence them all?”

 

“…”

 

Geum Su-ho’s words were right, but.

 

“The Honda father and son are supporters of Empress Yeon and the Third Prince. They won’t stay quiet.”

 

“If they don’t stay quiet? They’d dare touch someone His Majesty favors? Tell them to try if they can.”

 

“But His Majesty is currently ill…”

 

“Don’t believe what people say. He’s so healthy it’s a problem. He even throws drunken tantrums.”

 

“What?”

 

“Don’t tell anyone else, just keep it to yourself.”

 

“Ah!”

 

Kim Woong-bang was startled.

 

“And His Majesty has read the petition you sent.”

 

“…Yes.”

 

“The situation has changed, but has your mind not changed? If you want, you can take it back.”

 

“It hasn’t changed. I’m not fit to rule a domain.”

 

“I see. Then we’ll proceed as planned.”

 

Kim Woong-bang stood up.

 

“Where are you going?”

 

“I’m returning to Paju Domain. There are things to sort out.”

 

“You’ve met your son after so long, why don’t you catch up?”

 

Kim Woong-bang stood quietly, looking at Tae-ju.

 

Their eyes met and countless thoughts crossed his mind.

 

But he didn’t yet have the courage to have a long conversation together.

 

“Next time. Well then, please take care of things.”

 

Kim Woong-bang walked away alone with heavy steps.

 

Geum Su-ho watched his retreating figure quietly, then spoke to Tae-ju.

 

“Don’t you have anything to say to General Kim either?”

 

“I do have some things, but he doesn’t seem to want to have a conversation… An opportunity will come someday.”

 

“Well, fathers and sons are naturally taciturn with each other.”

 

At Geum Su-ho’s words, Tae-ju chuckled.

 

“Oh! The liquor I gave you before…? Don’t tell me this time too?”

 

“Sigh, I drank exactly three glasses. And that was after begging and pleading.”

 

“That’s a relief.”

 

“No, honestly I regret it. I shouldn’t have drunk it. Now other liquors don’t taste good anymore.”

 

“How is His Majesty’s health?”

 

Geum Su-ho also smiled and said.

 

“Come to the victory ceremony and see for yourself. Something very interesting will unfold.”

 

* * *

 

The victory ceremony was just around the corner.

 

Nevertheless, whether the Emperor would attend was still undecided.

 

No, it was certain he wouldn’t attend.

 

The Palace Secretariat hadn’t made any mention of the victory ceremony.

 

Even the list of meritorious subjects hadn’t been sent down.

 

So the Crown Prince and the other princes and princesses were desperately trying to get their supporters on the list of meritorious subjects.

 

Except for the youngest Fifth Prince Ryu Jin-cheol, who had openly declared no interest in the throne, the princes and princesses gathered in one place to finalize the list of meritorious subjects.

 

Crown Prince Ryu Jin-yeong said.

 

“Let’s go with this list. There shouldn’t be any complaints. I’ve included everyone you all wanted.”

 

Second Prince Ryu Jin-su put on the brakes.

 

“What’s the point of having names included? All my people ended up as 3rd, 4th, 5th grade subjects – isn’t this too obvious? People who follow you, brother, get their names on 1st or 2nd grade subjects.”

 

Fourth Prince Ryu Jin-ung also had many complaints.

 

“Second brother at least has numbers. What is this for me? Just five people?”

 

Second Princess Ryu Jin-a also sided with Ryu Jin-ung.

 

“Right. Big brother, are you discriminating against us because we didn’t come from the same womb? Add a few more people from Jin-cheol’s share since he’s not here.”

 

Third Prince Ryu Jin-pyo also had something to say.

 

“Fine. It’s all good, but let’s remove this bastard’s name.”

 

“Who?”

 

“Taehong Bio’s Kim Tae-ju, what has this bastard done? He just sold medicine and made money, he didn’t even participate in combat.”

 

The First Princess Ryu Jin-hui and Third Princess Ryu Jin-seo, who were born from the same mother, Empress Yeon, also agreed.

 

“Yes, let’s remove Kim Tae-ju’s name as Jin-pyo suggested.”

 

“I think the same way, brothers.”

 

Of course, there was a reason.

 

Not long ago, Honda Kazuo and Honda Jiro, who had been their strong supporters, were killed in Paju Domain.

 

According to the investigation results from the Imperial Intelligence Agency.

 

The Honda father and son had planned to kill Kim Woong-bang, who tried to separate from them through a divorce declaration.

 

And they invaded Paju with awakened ones from Kyushu domain, but Kim Woong-bang, who had learned the information in advance, requested help from Kim Tae-ju of Gurye.

 

So Kim Tae-ju and Kim Woong-bang beheaded the Honda father and son after a fierce battle.

 

That was all.

 

The Imperial Intelligence Agency said it was legitimate self-defense according to proper procedures and didn’t make an issue of it.

 

Kim Tae-ju wasn’t even arrested.

 

Empress Yeon was furious.

 

Third Prince Ryu Jin-pyo, First Princess Ryu Jin-hui, and Third Princess Ryu Jin-seo were too.

 

How dare a mere businessman!

 

They couldn’t leave him alone.

 

The death of the Honda father and son was a fatal blow to Empress Yeon.

 

It was as if her reliable military force and financial support had been cut off simultaneously.

 

And she had to show other sponsors too.

 

If they left Kim Tae-ju alone, other supporting forces would waver, and Empress Yeon and the Third Prince’s leadership would surely be shaken.

 

Anyway, once the Emperor died, Kim Tae-ju would be a kite with a broken string. They would definitely make him pay the price.

 

So they absolutely couldn’t tolerate that bastard’s name appearing on the merit list.

 

At Third Prince Ryu Jin-pyo’s suggestion, both the Crown Prince and Second Prince nodded.

 

They knew well why Ryu Jin-pyo was doing this.

 

“Will it really be enough to just remove Kim Tae-ju’s name?”

 

“Yes, then I won’t have any complaints about the merit list.”

 

“Good. Let’s do that.”

 

Everyone agreed.

 

Tae-ju’s name was immediately erased from the list.

 

After several more rounds of discussion, concessions and compromises, the merit list was finally confirmed.

 

* * *

 

One day before the victory ceremony.

 

Newspapers and broadcasts announced the merit list for the Great Wall of China Wave War.

 

Tae-ju, who was preparing to participate in the victory ceremony, also checked the merit list.

 

‘Hmm? My name isn’t there?’

 

What’s going on?

 

They invited me to participate in the victory ceremony.

 

‘Well, that’s good. I don’t have to go.’

 

He didn’t want to go anyway.

 

Rather, it was better not to go.

 

‘Should I start planning a trip?’

 

He was thinking of going abroad to find new poisons.

 

But his travel plans were ruined by Geum Su-ho’s phone call.

 

– You’re not thinking of not coming just because you’re not on the merit list, are you?

 

“That was my plan.”

 

– Haha, something really interesting will happen at the victory ceremony. You won’t watch that?

 

“I can hear about it later.”

 

– It’ll be more exciting if you watch it in real time. Come up. Secretary Seo Pil-myeong will come to meet you.

 

There was no choice.

 

He had to go see.

 

Finally, the day of the victory ceremony.

 

Tae-ju, who came up to New Seoul, entered the palace with Secretary Seo Pil-myeong.

 

When he passed through Gate 5 of the Imperial Palace and entered the event venue, the eyes of the people gathered inside focused on Tae-ju.

 

‘Kim Tae-ju? Why did he come?’

 

‘Right. He’s not on the merit list.’

 

‘He must have come to watch.’

 

‘Is that so? Well, many people who aren’t meritorious subjects came too.’

 

Tae-ju ignored those gazes and sat in the front seat that Secretary Seo Pil-myeong guided him to.

 

‘The front seat?’

 

‘Why is he sitting there?’

 

‘Isn’t that a seat for royalty or first-class meritorious subjects?’

 

Then the people sitting together around Empress Yeon glared at Tae-ju with eyes that seemed ready to devour him.

 

Finally, Empress Yeon stood up from her seat.

 

She came to where Tae-ju was sitting.

 

“So you’re that bastard Kim Tae-ju. How dare you shamelessly show your face after doing such things?”

 

Tae-ju tilted his head.

 

“What things are you talking about? I haven’t done anything wrong.”

 

“Ha! You’re as arrogant as I heard. I don’t know what you’re relying on. Don’t tell me you’re relying on His Majesty?”

 

Empress Yeon said, sneering at Tae-ju.

 

“Hohoho, yes, look forward to it. Let’s see what happens after the victory ceremony ends.”

 

The Third Prince also came.

 

But unlike Empress Yeon.

 

“There’s a way for you to survive. Come under me. Then I’ll let it slide.”

 

He knew this proposal would come.

 

“I don’t want to get involved in the succession struggle.”

 

“You impudent bastard! You don’t think my supporting forces are only in Kyushu, do you? I’ll tear you and your company to shreds by any means necessary.”

 

Sigh, this isn’t what I came to see.

 

Still, it’s not boring and quite entertaining.

 

Soon the victory ceremony began.

 

All doors of the event venue were closed.

 

After the preliminary events ended, it was time to announce the merit list.

 

The event host took the microphone and said.

 

“Originally, His Majesty the Emperor was scheduled to preside over the victory ceremony.”

 

And after pausing for a moment.

 

“But since His Majesty is feeling unwell, Crown Prince His Highness will preside over the victory ceremony instead…”

 

Crown Prince Ryu Jin-yeong stood up and walked to the podium even before the host finished the announcement.

 

That’s when it happened.

 

Bang!

 

The closed doors of the event venue opened wide.

 

What?

 

Why did the doors suddenly open?

 

One person walked in through the doors.

 

It was Secretary Geum Su-ho.

 

His voice echoed throughout the event venue.

 

“His Majesty the Emperor, the founder and ruler of the great Samhan Empire, is entering. Everyone please stand and pay your respects!”

 

What?

 

The Emperor?

 

The person who’s supposed to be lying down sick?

 

What on earth…

 

In that instant!

 

Thud, thud.

 

The Emperor walked in powerfully with piercing eyes, dressed in Imperial military uniform. He was emanating tremendous pressure befitting a Grandmaster.

 

Whooooom!

 

A thick aura of mana gathered throughout the entire event venue.

 

He was truly the Emperor.

 

Who else but him could emit such overwhelming presence?

 

The empresses with shocked expressions.

 

The Crown Prince standing awkwardly, not knowing what to do as he tried to climb onto the platform.

 

And the princes and princesses with their mouths agape in disbelief.

 

But there was no mistake.

 

He appeared exactly as he had when he was in good health, no, even stronger than before.

 

People fell into shock.

 

How many had bet on the Emperor’s illness?

 

They could only think they were doomed.

 

Emperor Ryu Tae-hyeon walked up to the front of the platform.

 

And stopped at Tae-ju’s position.

 

“Have you arrived?”

 

“Yes, Your Majesty!”

 

“You must have been bored waiting. Why didn’t you bring that cat you’re raising? It would have been better than mingling with these pathetic fools.”

 

Tae-ju smiled slightly.

 

“I wasn’t bored. Rather, it was quite entertaining.”

 

“It’s going to get even more entertaining from now on.”

 

The Emperor smiled along with him.

 

Their affectionate conversation.

 

Empress Yeon’s face turned pale as a sheet.

 

The Third Prince was the same.

 

* * *

 

The Heavenly Realm.

 

Clearly, the Immortals’ purpose for video recording was ‘greetings’.

 

Grateful greetings to Kim Tae-ju, who shared the same soul as Dok-seon from another world.

 

That’s why Danggumak didn’t stop them.

 

There was nothing problematic about it.

 

And he thought Tae-ju deserved to receive greetings from the immortals.

 

The recording started with Iron Seonin.

 

Stumbling through the script written by Demon Valley Immortal, who had already mastered the language of the Three Han Empire.

 

“Uh… Ah, greetings, Great Hero Kim Tae-ju! The weapons made from the fake dragon orb you gave us are all completed. Dok-seon will deliver them soon. And, what was it? Cola? That was truly refreshing and delicious. Just saying.”

 

Taebaeok Seonin too.

 

“This is Joo Seon Taebak Seonin. I hope you received the immortal liquor well. I’m always grateful for your kindness. It would be even better if somaek came. I saw in the drama something called cocktails, highball, black Russian? What kind of alcohol are those made with? I’m asking because I’m genuinely curious. Hehehe!”

 

Demon Valley Immortal too.

 

“I want to know more about the world called Earth. It would be helpful if there were books worth studying about your world. For instance, an encyclopedia or something. Ah! Don’t worry about language, I can learn it quickly.”

 

Danggumak was dumbfounded by the shameless words of the immortals.

 

What? Greetings?

 

‘These damn beggars.’

 

To blatantly demand items.

 

The Swordsman wouldn’t stay quiet either.

 

“Great Hero Tae-ju! I diligently demonstrated the Demon-Subduing Sword Technique. I hope your subordinates learned it well. Oh! Are you using the Thousand-Mile Flying Sword well? I have no means of transportation, so I walk around. I saw in the drama something called a bike? Harley something, that looked fun. I’m not asking you to send one… don’t worry about it. But my legs hurt a little.”

 

Was it just the immortals?

 

Seo Wang-mo and Mi-ho Seon-ja were also out of their minds.

 

After watching the immortals play around, they pestered Danggumak and got another tablet.

 

“Your Majesty, I shall take the picture.”

 

“Yes, I’m ready.”

 

Seo Wang-mo slightly twisted her body, placed one hand near her face, and gazed at the lens with a seductive smile.

 

Click!

 

“Oh, quickly bring it here.”

 

Seo Wang-mo checking the photo she took.

 

“Sigh, my face came out too dark. Should I apply some powder?”

 

Somehow knowing how, she used two fingers to zoom in and out of the photo.

 

Then.

 

“Hm? My face suddenly became white. Why is this happening?”

 

“It seems Your Majesty touched this.”

 

“This? Let me see… Oh! It became much prettier. What a truly amazing device.”

 

She even found the filters.

 

Was this really the Heavenly Realm?

 

Having finished recording all the greeting videos, Demon Valley Immortal came to Danggumak with a grin, holding the tablet.

 

“There, we’ve finished our greetings. Now you can send it.”

 

Greetings my foot!

 

Not a chance.

 

He would delete everything before sending.

 

Right at that moment!

 

Bzzzzzz…

 

Why was there a signal now of all times?

 

‘Sigh.’

 

What to do?

 

There wasn’t enough time to delete it.

 

And it contained the Swordsman’s Demon-Subduing Sword Technique demonstration, so it would be awkward not to send it.

 

What choice did he have.

 

He had no choice but to include it.

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