Episode 263
It wasn’t that difficult to hunt down the guy called the Nightmare of the Desert.
No matter how much he is the ruler of the desert, he is ultimately unable to reach the plus level of the fighting horn level. Even if he attacked in the basement, which was not a desert that was advantageous to him, he was no more or less than a writhing bug.
Because the hunting process wasn’t that difficult, the body was almost completely intact.
I decided to give this body to King Ahmed. If you are a friend, you should pay friend fees. This could come back bigger, but it doesn’t matter if it doesn’t.
[….]
For some reason, Yongyong’s eyes when looking at a corpse seem unusual.
I asked just in case.
“Do you really want to eat it?”
[Oh no!]
“Is it true?”
[Yes, really!]
Despite all that, it seems like you are dripping with regret.
[No! How insignificant my appetite is!] I
remembered that he used to eat well, but I decided to do it anyway. It might be embarrassing that the noble Shinsoo is addicted to food.
The reason I gave the body to King Ahmed was because I didn’t really need it.
There’s no need to feel the need to take Draculea’s body while you’re at it. This is also a problem that can be directly related to the oil sales business.
In addition, the corpses of monsters that are not fighting horns but are close to the plus level are common in Korea, but they will be used as valuable material for Saudi Arabia.
I understand that this friend rain can come back with greater favor.
As I hung out with Sehee Lee, I also developed this kind of business sense.
[Is this business…?]
There was a tackle from Yongyong, who didn’t even know he was in business, but he just ignored it.
So, if this isn’t a business, what else is it?
The proof was King Ahmed’s extreme treatment.
“There is no day as happy as today. For a lifelong friendship with my dear friend.”
King Ahmed could not hide his joy and held a grand festival, declaring that the nightmare of the desert had disappeared.
The disappearance of the desert nightmare has put not only Saudi Arabia but all countries on the Arabian Peninsula into a festive mood.
It turned out that all the countries in the Arabian Peninsula had been requesting help by announcing the Desert Nightmare as a plus-level monster.
Even when the plus stage appears and even when the plus plus stage appears.
However, after the emergence of monsters, they were pushed to the outskirts of the world, and that argument lost weight.
“It is not enough to repay the deep kindness of a friend over a lifetime.”
“thank you. “Then let me tell you about some areas of concern.”
“I’ll listen to as much as I want.”
The reason why the Desert Nightmare was created was to monopolize the entire Arabian Desert. After gaining control of a huge territory through fierce competition, it sucked in nutrients and grew at an incredible rate.
Although I hunted it this time, there is no law preventing the second and third Desert Nightmare from appearing.
“Even if the environment is harsh, we must go hunting regularly. “If we prevent monsters from establishing themselves through continuous eradication operations, we will avoid experiencing the same situation.”
“Ah, that’s why. We will inform not only ourselves but also those around us. “We will take this opportunity to work together to prevent this dangerous guy from appearing.”
I was relieved to see King Ahmed’s determined expression.
I hope you will do well in the future because the hardships you have gone through due to the nightmare of the desert are not easy.
Monopolizing a hunting ground was such a scary thing. In fact, it’s like telling us that this kind of environment is more favorable for the appearance of two-horned monsters.
“And I’d like to give a gift for my friend.”
“it’s okay. There is no reason for light calculations between friends. “The kindness shown this time is enough.”
“No matter what, you can’t neglect treating your benefactor. “Please tell me what I can do, my friend.”
“Then shall we talk business?”
I started working on my business to become an oil king.
* * *
Although there was King Ahmed’s favor, I basically preferred a win-win deal.
Naturally, we have no intention of benefiting unilaterally. I don’t really need money or anything like that anyway. I got help from an expert to get better.
These are government officials who came with me. There is no reason to keep playing around with expensive, high-quality human resources.
What was ordered from them was the import of oil. King Ahmed agreed to sell as much oil as I wanted, and the price was close to cost.
But that’s how dissatisfaction accumulates. The negotiating team decided to replace this purchase with items Saudi Arabia needs, including the Big Bang series, rather than money.
I sought a deal that would satisfy both parties. Only then can a good relationship last for a long time.
Government officials perfectly fulfilled my order. In the first place, King Ahmed also had goodwill towards me and he was not unreasonable, so the negotiation stage was bound to be easy.
Government officials also seemed impressed, saying it was the first time that coordination had been completed so neatly in just a few days.
I thanked the government officials for perfectly coordinating interests.
“Thank you for your hard work.”
“It is natural for the national interest. “The President will be very happy when this report is delivered.”
Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Lee Hong-gyu responded in a humble manner. He is a person who has quietly done his part, starting from his trip to Europe and arriving in Saudi Arabia.
I also like people who work well and behave well.
“But I heard there is a way to transport the oil. “Is it related to Choin’s flight?”
“you’re right.”
What was most shocking to the government officials this time was that when heading to Romania, they arrived in Bucharest directly without being attacked by flying monsters.
He asked me so many times that I felt like I was bothering him. I was quite disappointed when they told me that it was impossible without me.
But since it is related to Yongyong, only I can do it.
“Then the oil transport ship won’t be able to move unless you’re a superhuman.”
“I guess we’ll have to experiment.”
“It would be a great help if we could import oil from Saudi Arabia. Thanks to you, our country will become better. “As a citizen, I thank you.”
“I’m doing it for my own benefit, so it’s okay.”
Literally, I came forward because I saw the oil issue as a means to strengthen my influence by being involved in business with King Ahmed.
While talking with Lee Se-hee and Jin Se-jeong, I felt that strengthening my influence was essential to prevent society from ostracizing me. When the opportunity came, I took it well.
Thanks to me, the price of gas can go down a bit.
The fact that I, who used to only show off my strength, has developed to the point where I can move my head in this direction is what I call a huge leap forward.
[You’re so good, you’re so good!]
When I hear Yongyong’s admiration, my confidence is strengthened.
Then I looked at Vice Minister Lee Hong-gyu, who moved like my own limbs during this incident, and asked.
“But I don’t think the Vice Minister hates me?”
“Is there any reason for me to dislike you, Adept? On the contrary, there are many people who like you.”
“The bureaucracy me?”
Is it true that there is no matching at all?
“Even if the period is short, isn’t Choin a former civil servant?”
“Yes. The best choice I made was to join the National Defense Service. “I met a lot of good people there.”
I decided to take my father’s advice and become a civil servant hunter. And what would have happened if he hadn’t met Dahyun Jeong when he took down the bank robber?
The trajectory of my life would have been very distorted. As a result, I joined the National Defense Bureau and, with the help of Jeong Ju-ho, was given a lot of authority and was able to demonstrate my capabilities.
When I return, I will have to pay more attention to Jeong Da-hyun and Jung Joo-ho.
“We are not all the same, but we have a strong sense of kinship as former civil servants.”
“I was very immature because I didn’t think about that part.”
“no. “We are just showing favor one-sidedly.”
Well, I wasn’t conscious of the existence of those people who thought favorably of me.
However, the part that can give me strength should not be overlooked.
“In fact, we are the ones who just do what we are told, so we feel a lot of frustration as the process progresses. In that respect, there are many people who feel refreshed by the actions of the Adept. “We especially have great support from young people.”
I thought he wouldn’t like me very much, but I was quite surprised. Well, seeing as he didn’t show much on the way here, it was clear that he didn’t hate me.
It’s a good sign that the bureaucracy doesn’t dislike you.
“By the way, since you ended up staying longer than expected because of me, I should give you a gift.”
“it’s okay.”
“If you borrow the power of an expert, you have to pay for it. “Someone I know said they don’t use experts for free.”
“It’s really okay.”
“I want to repay you.”
“We are public servants.”
Oh, is it like a bribe? Well, I’m giving it as a favor, but this could be interpreted in a bad way.
But my thoughts were also firm. If you use a professional, you have to pay for it.
Instead, we may need to use a different method. This part is something I still lack the knack for. Because I was inexperienced, I lacked the skills to process it in a sophisticated way.
“All right.”
“We are really fine. “It is an honor to assist the Adept by his side.”
I decided to try another method.
* * *
Vice Minister Lee Hong-gyu expressed his disapproval, but he was also cautious and believed that I should give him what I set my mind to.
So the method I chose was through King Ahmed. If it depends on what I give, all I have to do is get the favor of the King of Saudi Arabia.
No matter how professional he was, there was no way he would refuse a gift from the King of Saudi Arabia.
And my intention was a huge success. He expressed his sincerity by saying that he had assisted me well and gave me a gift, so I couldn’t refuse and accepted it obediently.
Seeing things like this made me think that my political acumen had greatly improved. In the past, if a bad guy was a bad guy, we would destroy his head first and only distinguish between those who would be killed and those who would not be killed.
This must be the power of sanity.
[I don’t know why my sanity comes out there.]
Yongyong chuckled, but there was no way he could change what was true. Vice Minister Lee Hong-gyu also realized that I was behind King Ahmed’s gift, but there was no way he could refuse such pure sincerity.
After completing all the necessary procedures, I decided to leave Saudi Arabia.
King Ahmed looked at me with eyes dripping with regret.
“Please come visit me again when you have time.”
“It was fun. “I hope you come to Korea next time.”
“Ah, I will visit whenever I can.”
“I will wait for that time. “We will also create a fun training course for His Majesty the King.”
It seemed like I could hold it a little tighter if I used Berserker.
You call me your friend, but if you go somewhere and look down on me, it’s troublesome, right?
When I get back, I’ll have to check on Berserker’s condition.
If you call me my friend, I can’t see you getting beaten up anywhere. Yongyong is not the kind of guy who will go anywhere and get beaten up.
[Of course, ahem!]
Even though he’s showing off, I don’t think the treatment he gets from Hyuna is good.
[no it’s not. Are you completely respected?]
Let’s put it that way.
[Is this true?]
Then, the next time you saw Hyuna, did you show a majestic appearance?
[….]
It was a dragon that could dive like a ghost.
“huh?”
But King Ahmed’s eyes were wide as he looked at me. I thought you would like it, but why are you doing this?
“Let’s make some time. Then, I hope you return safely.”
It seems like they’re trying to send it in a hurry, but I’m probably mistaken, right?
* * *
The road from Riyadh and back to Korea was peaceful. The group arrived in Incheon directly without going back and returned individually after a short welcoming ceremony.
“It was an honor to work with you.”
After saying that, Vice Minister Lee Hong-gyu left first. They plan to be busy starting tomorrow with the results achieved in Europe and Saudi Arabia.
I arrived late at night and couldn’t get a proper rest.
I also returned home right away. Yunhee went on a hunting expedition and there was no one at home.
I thought about watching TV for a while while looking at the four TVs I could see, but decided to just rest.
After taking a shower and sleeping well, I woke up to find Yunhee sprawled out on the sofa, just like she always did.
“When did you come?”
“just now.”
“Aren’t you sleeping?”
“If you sleep now, your sleep pattern will be messed up. I’m going to stay until night and sleep. however.”
Yunhee looked at me and made an absurd expression.
“Why is the person who had a major accident so calm?”
“Big accident?”
Did I cause some kind of accident? I just went to Europe normally and then stopped by Saudi Arabia?
Of course, he did crush Kieran Woodley and Harry Carlson in the process.
Did you twist someone’s neck in your sleep? I don’t think that’s ever happened?
“No, when did you become so close to the Saudi king? “Isn’t biting and sucking really a joke?”
“I don’t know what you’re talking about.”
“Look at what they are doing by turning the country upside down.”
Yoonhee, with a dumbfounded expression on her face, changed the TV channel. Then, my face was fixed on the right side of the screen and a heated discussion was taking place.
Oil has such a ripple effect.