The Cursed Blacksmith Who Regressed - Chapter 58

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Episode 58

 

Daesan’s renewed equipment sales business that started at 9 AM was a huge success.

 

Some people had been lining up since the day before, and some went in and bought everything by category as soon as they entered.

 

And the reactions were all the same.

 

– Guys, did you see the specs of Daesan’s new products?

 

– Yo, damn, the specs are one thing but the price is insane. How can these specs come out at this price?

 

– At this price, I’d rather pay a bit more and not use Chinese products anymore, for real

 

– Haha, since ancient times, luxury goods have been products from the Ming Dynasty!

 

– Won’t use American ones either. The specs are better than American products and cheaper than Chinese ones, so is there any reason to use theirs?

 

– Breaking news) US and Chinese equipment guild related stocks are crashing.

 

– Fact) Not crashing, just dropped a little.

 

– Sigh, the specs and price are so good that it’s actually suspicious.

 

– What suspicion lol, you should be angry instead. These bastards could have made them like this all along but didn’t.

 

– Ah, does it work that way?

 

– How outrageous lol

 

– Please just don’t go bankrupt.

 

Soon after, YouTubers rushed to pour out reviews, and as more reviews accumulated, Daesan’s equipment sales soared through the roof.

 

As a result, almost all the inventory delivered to all branches was sold out before evening even came.

 

– Damn, should have done an opening run

 

– Mom told me to eat breakfast before going, so I went late and couldn’t get any

 

– I should have taken a half day off ㅠ

 

– You should have taken annual leave, don’t be sad.

 

– When’s the restock?

 

– Don’t know

 

– Daesan, drop the equipment items@@@ Daesan, drop the equipment items@@@ Daesan, drop the equipment items@@@ Daesan, drop the equipment items@@@

 

Jang Hae-hyeon smiled with satisfaction at the pouring positive results.

 

Han Yu-won congratulated him.

 

“Congratulations, President. The response is tremendous. I heard all the items in the metropolitan area stores are already sold out.”

 

“Honestly, it would have been strange if they didn’t sell out. Even as a non-awakened person, I could see they were equipment with ridiculous specs at ridiculous prices… In that sense, give out generous performance bonuses. That’s how we keep the factories running day and night.”

 

“Yes, I’ll do that.”

 

“Then shall we start heading out now?”

 

“Yes, I’ll prepare the car right away.”

 

Evening.

 

Former site of the War Memorial in the Yongsan Triangle area, Seoul.

 

Once a place where US forces were stationed and was not open to the public except for certain areas, but after the great upheaval occurred and the US forces withdrew, several dungeons and gates appeared here, making it practically a ruin.

 

Of course, now it has been redeveloped and opened as a public space with commercial districts established.

 

Paragon Guild decided to launch from a new building that was built there.

 

Naturally, they prepared for interview broadcasting as before and removed all unnecessary formalities.

 

Things like congratulatory speeches from high-ranking government officials or celebrities, or congratulatory performances.

 

The reason was Choi Hyun’s strong request.

 

“Rather than that, I think it would be better to do one more interview broadcast. We can do the inaugural speech there too. That way, guild member recruitment promotion becomes natural, right?”

 

It made sense.

 

Did Choi Hyun request Paragon’s launch because he had some desire for power?

 

Everything he does is for the world.

 

Soon the launch ceremony time approached, and Choi Hyun also appeared in the distance.

 

“You’re here?”

 

Jang Hae-hyeon warmly welcomed Choi Hyun when he saw him.

 

Choi Hyun also greeted him warmly.

 

“I saw the sales status on my way up. It looked good?”

 

“How could it just be good? If all branches are sold out, it’s a huge success. This is all thanks to you, Director.”

 

“I’ll maintain my skills so we can achieve similar results in the future.”

 

“Even if you don’t do that, we’ll always do our best to support you. Then shall we start preparing for the interview now?”

 

Soon the interview broadcast began.

 

The host was the same person they used last time.

 

Naturally, it was simultaneously broadcast online, and as soon as the broadcast started, the viewer count began to explode as if they had been waiting.

 

Originally, he had received attention from overseas people, but after conquering three Black Areas alone in one day, Choi Hyun was no longer just a promising newcomer but had established himself as a truly monstrous skilled player.

 

– It’s starting.

 

– Wow!! Choi Hyun!! Choi Hyun!! Choi Hyun!!

 

– LET’S GO, Choi Hyun!! We’ve been waiting!!

 

– 「チェ・ヒョンきたあああ！おめでとう！してる！！」

 

– ¡¡Vamos, Choi Hyun!! Aquí todo el mundo contigo

 

– Allez Choi Hyun ! Ça commence ! On est tous derrière toi

 

– ！！！!

 

Chats pouring in various languages.

 

It started with simple greetings, followed by talk about recent updates, then mainly stories about Black Area conquests.

 

Naturally, they also displayed the Black Area conquest confirmation documents received from the Association on screen for verification.

 

Thanks to this, the atmosphere grew hotter and hotter, and when they introduced Daesan’s new products, the atmosphere reached its peak.

 

People naturally thought it was a broadcast for introducing new products.

 

However, when the new product introduction and feedback time for the new policy about the Big Four ended, the host said.

 

“By the way, Hunter. I heard this place where we’re conducting the interview is a building for a new organization that Daesan has prepared?”

 

“Yes, that’s right. Now Daesan is no longer limiting itself to just manufacturing and is expanding its field to newly establish a combat guild specializing in raids.”

 

And.

 

– What?

 

– Excuse me?

 

– ????

 

– What does this mean?

 

– A new guild?

 

– what?

 

– Combat type?

 

The chat window exploded.

 

It was natural.

 

The news of Paragon’s launch, a subsidiary of Daesan, was a top secret known only to a very few like Choi Hyun and Jang Hae-hyeon.

 

Therefore, it was a fact that almost everyone was unaware of until the host mentioned it.

 

But suddenly the establishment of a new combat guild?

 

Naturally, it had to be a shocking bombshell.

 

Choi Hyun’s words continued.

 

“I am someone who wants the end of the great upheaval era more than anyone else. So I thought that practicing once directly was more important than a hundred words, so I challenged the Black Area conquest alone…”

 

Starting with conventional words.

 

“…As a result, since Black Areas are something that even I, a blacksmith, can conquer alone, I came to the conclusion that this is more about finding the right solution rather than the difficulty level of the areas themselves. So from now on, I want to take responsibility for designing new equipment while directly establishing a combat guild to contribute to area conquests.”

 

Explanation of the establishment motive.

 

“But my body is one and there are countless areas. So I want to gather people who share my will and share the conquest methods I’ve researched to minimize risks and eliminate as many areas as possible.”

 

A clear goal.

 

“So I tell you all here and now. The name of the new guild that will be launched as a subsidiary of Daesan is Paragon. It means model, example, and was named by President Jang Hae-hyeon of Daesan. Therefore, if you join our Paragon, we promise to support all growth in every way possible to end the great upheaval era, and we will also actively support injuries or damages that occur during conquests. Also…”

 

He explained strong and realistic reasons why they had no choice but to join them.

 

Naturally, he also talked about Daesan’s equipment support, and also discussed priority conquest rights for New Areas obtained based on Black Area conquests to attract mid-to-high level hunters.

 

“Our goal is coexistence and humanity’s salvation. Therefore, except for the minimum cost for guild operation, all remaining profits will be returned to guild members, and as evidence supporting this, we will fix the settlement ratio for affiliated guild members at 8:2, but we can provide additional ratios based on ability…”

 

Naturally, he also talked about settlement ratios.

 

The basic settlement ratio in this industry was 6:4.

 

Naturally, hunters got 6, and veteran hunters could usually aim for up to 7.

 

But Paragon offered 80% from the start.

 

This was an extremely radical proposal.

 

– 80%?

 

– They’re giving 80%?

 

– Wow, that’s insane. 80% is the kind of settlement ratio only top-tier hunters at Hyper and Master can get, right?

 

– Hahaha Daesan is really going all out with his savage comments

 

– They’re basically saying let’s go to war, if you don’t like it then raise your settlement ratios too

 

– Hahahaha we’re fine with it, but we’re gonna get serious side-eye from the industry, aren’t we?

 

– Who? Daesan, which has a major corporation as its parent company? They’re gonna worry about that?

 

– Yeah right, like hell they will~

 

People began expressing both admiration and unrestrained mockery of other guilds.

 

“Finally, I ask for your generous support. While we operate on a strict performance-based system, we also provide basic support, so whether you’ve just become a hunter or dream of becoming one, please don’t hesitate to apply. We’ll show you the detailed application requirements on screen. That concludes my presentation. This was Choi Hyun.”

 

He stood up, bowed 90 degrees, and concluded the broadcast.

 

This news spread not only throughout the country but once again across the world, causing seismic shifts in the industry and becoming a catalyst that shook the world.

 

Especially a catalyst that caused a tsunami in the hearts of hunters.

 

Immediately after the broadcast ended, websites and phone consultations were already being paralyzed.

 

The related CS department and reception manuals for new players had already been fully prepared.

 

All that remained was to charge forward without looking back.

 

And at that moment.

 

“These crazy bastards…”

 

“What the hell are they trying to do?”

 

Some of those watching the broadcast ground their teeth until they nearly shattered.

 

They were the presidents and high-ranking officials of Master and Hyper, the industry’s top two combat guilds.

 

“Fuck, call Daesan’s president right now.”

 

“Tell President Jang Hae-hyeon we want to meet immediately.”

 

The enraged two presidents began pressuring their secretaries.

 

And at the same time, there was one more person who felt relieved and was patting his chest.

 

“…I’m glad I accepted back then.”

 

It was none other than Han Seung-won, chairman of Taesong Group.

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