The Female Lead Saves the World - Chapter 113

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Yeo Joo Saves the World – Episode 113

‘I’ll praise Yona after the meeting ends.’
I was quite pleased with the state of the Nice Sports representatives as they passed through the Subspace—they looked utterly drained of spirit.
They’d probably arrived at the Justice Guild with light hearts.
The guild was small, after all, and had only recently begun to reclaim its reputation.
This level of psychological pressure was merely the opening move.
“Hello. I’m Yeo Joo, the manager of the Justice Guild.”
“Ah. Y-yes! I’m Park Kyung Young, the CEO of Nice Sports.”
At least his title wasn’t won by pure chance—the CEO quickly regained his composure and extended his business card.
‘Maybe I should get some business cards made too.’
No matter how much they say a Hunter’s face is their calling card.
It seemed like a good idea to have proper business cards prepared for the company meetings that would become increasingly frequent.
“Shall we head up to the office?”
I led the two Nice Sports representatives into the elevator.
I’d spent every remaining penny on repairs for today’s meeting.
“Here we are.”
We arrived at the office, which I rarely used these days, and I showed them to their seats.
“Thank you for having us.”
The CEO, who maintained impeccable courtesy, appeared noticeably more composed now.
Though he tried to hide it, the shock he’d experienced in the Subspace had clearly faded upon seeing the shabby interior.
After offering them refreshments, I took my seat as well.
“Shall we begin the meeting?”
“Well, actually….”
“Yes, please go ahead.”
“Won’t the Guild Master be joining us?”
Typically, the Guild Master held the final decision-making authority in a guild.
So it was natural for him to seem puzzled that the Guild Master was nowhere to be seen at this outside company meeting.
All authority over general management rested with me anyway, but there was no need for outsiders to know that.
“He’s currently in training. He’ll join us later.”
“Ah, I see.”
A glimmer of something flickered across the CEO’s eyes as he nodded.
He clearly thought dealing with just me would be easy.
‘Yes, keep underestimating me.’
The more he let his guard down, the more advantageous the negotiation became for me.
“Then shall we hear what you have to say?”
Combat outside the Dungeon had begun in earnest.

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From Nice Sports’ detailed company history to the advertising concept they’d prepared in advance.
I simply listened in silence to their pitch, offering only occasional nods and affirmations.
The art of good negotiation is knowing when to let the other party speak.
“Hmm, not bad at all.”
The concept wasn’t absurdly ridiculous either.
In fact, the advertising concept rivaled those of famous sports brands.
As I’d discovered through prior research, they certainly carried the polish of a major corporation.
When I nodded in satisfaction, their expressions brightened noticeably.
“Did you bring the contract?”
“Of course! Here it is.”
The PR Team Leader quickly retrieved the contract from his bag and handed it to me.
As I flipped through the pages one by one, Park CEO eagerly explained from beside me.
“I’m confident it’s a fair contract. There are no hidden clauses, and any lawyer who reviews it will say the same.”
“It does seem that way. Still, I’ll have a lawyer review it and get back to you as soon as possible.”
“Ah! In that case….”
The CEO’s eyes lit up with hope.
Hold on—are you already trying to wrap this up?
“However, I think we need to discuss the compensation amount a bit more.”
“That’s….”
The expressions of the two men sitting across the table turned grim.
It was the look of people who knew this moment was inevitable.
Park CEO maintained his smile and spoke to me in a coaxing tone.
“We’re well aware that the Justice Guild is a prestigious organization. That’s precisely why we’ve set the advertising fee as high as we could.”
He then launched into a lengthy explanation about how honored his fledgling company felt to work with the Justice Guild, and so forth.
But it was all meaningless talk.
In any contract negotiation, what matters isn’t what comes out of someone’s mouth—it’s what’s written on the page.
I interrupted the CEO’s words in a manner that wasn’t disrespectful.
“You don’t have much interest in Hunters or Guilds, do you?”
“What? That can’t be! I’ve always taken a very keen interest….”
“You just said you were well aware that our Guild is prestigious, but the contract tells a different story.”
“Could you explain in more detail what you mean by that….”
“The compensation is priced as if we were a newly established Guild.”
My finger pointed to the figure written in the contract.
“Since you know us so well, I don’t think I need to elaborate on the Justice Guild’s standing.”
“Then….”
Park CEO withdrew a handkerchief and a fountain pen from his pocket, then wrote a different figure over the number my finger had indicated.
“100 million won.”
For a small Guild, it wasn’t necessarily a bad offer.
But I hadn’t brought them all the way here just to settle for mediocrity.
I took out the ballpoint pen I’d prepared and crossed out the “100 million” written there, then wrote a different number.
“2, 200 million won?”
“Yes, but the condition is that we extend the period to six months.”
“But even so, 200 million is a bit….”
“CEO, you didn’t happen to search for photos of our Guild members before coming here, did you?”
Having struck a nerve, the CEO stammered his response.
“I apologize. However, I did receive a written report confirming the details.”
“No, no. You must be busy, so I understand. Let me just put it this way: 200 million won is money you won’t regret spending. I guarantee it.”
“Then 200 million is too high. How about 150 million….”
It was just as Park CEO was about to make that suggestion.
Knock, knock, knock.
With a crisp knock, the door opened, and Han Ji Sung entered the Guild Office carrying a simple refreshment tray.
“Pardon the intrusion. I heard we had a guest.”
Han Ji Sung spoke with a smile that melted like ice thawing.
‘Oh, well done.’
Of course, this was all a planned maneuver I’d arranged beforehand.
“Wow….”
The PR Team Leader let out a small gasp without thinking.
Right, right.
Everyone reacts that way when they see Han Ji Sung in person for the first time.
“Thank you, Hunter Han Ji Sung.”
“Think nothing of it. Please, continue your discussion.”
Having delivered that sharp, decisive blow, Han Ji Sung gracefully left the Guild Office.
I smiled at the two men sitting before me, still reeling from their encounter with Han Ji Sung’s physical presence, barely noticing the refreshments in front of them.
“We were discussing the promotional effect, weren’t we?”
“Y, yes, that’s right.”
The CEO nodded, wiping sweat from his forehead with a handkerchief.
“So… then for the YouTube advertisement filming costs and print advertising fees, 200 million….”
“No, the print advertising fees should be calculated separately.”
It’s customary in the industry to include print advertising fees, Hunter Yeo Joo.”
“Customary practices always have exceptions. But since it’s tedious to quibble over every detail, let’s make it 400 million to cover all advertising fees as you suggest.”
“4, 400 million….”
Park CEO looked utterly exhausted.
“Um, CEO.”
The PR Team Leader whispered something to the CEO.
Though it was quiet enough that only a Hunter like me could hear it clearly.
“If we just shoot the print advertisement properly with Hunter Han Ji Sung’s face from earlier….”
“No, but 400 million won is too much, isn’t it?”
“The Justice Guild doesn’t only have Hunter Han Ji Sung, you know….”
It was while the two of them were whispering back and forth.
Knock, knock.
This time, a more solid knocking sound echoed through the room.
I answered with a grin spreading across my face.
“Come in.”
The door opened and Kang Han walked in.
From Kang Han, who had genuinely just finished training, came the refreshing scent of shampoo first.
“Guild Master Kang Han reporting. My apologies for being late.”
Light athletic wear, slightly damp hair, and the new sneakers I’d purchased from Park CEO’s former workplace.
“Wow.”
An exclamation escaped even Park CEO’s lips.
I understood that sentiment completely.
Right now, Kang Han was a walking work of art.
As Kang Han bowed lightly in greeting and took the seat beside me, Park CEO and Jung Team Leader’s heated gazes followed his every move.
Kang Han said nothing more.
He simply sat quietly, regarding them with his presence.
After a brief silence, Park CEO opened his mouth.
“4, 400 million won.”
“Yes, 400 million won.”
The moment Park CEO’s wavering eyes met Kang Han’s gaze once more, they shut tight.
And he asked.
“…Could we do installments?”
“Just give us 200 million won first.”
I answered as refreshingly as the scent of Kang Han’s shampoo.

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