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“So what Kim is saying now is that you are going to give up the subjugation industry and invest in Hermes?”
Huin asked with a very embarrassed expression.
“you’re right. Well, actually, you don’t have a choice. “It’s bound to happen that way.”
“But we are not a company large enough to replace the subjugation business.”
Hermes President Long objected to my answer.
He also seemed equally embarrassed.
“There is nothing to worry about. “WDSO plans to fully invest in you until you grow sufficiently.”
“What is that….”
“Chief Lee A-young.”
I called her who was waiting behind me.
Then she took out the documents she had prepared and began explaining the detailed business plan.
“In the future, Hermes plans to oversee the distribution of by-products in surrounding countries based on hub operations. Estimated revenue is expected to be $10 million in the first quarter and more than $200 million in the first full year.”
“….”
“….”
“Furthermore, if we manage the distribution of by-products throughout Asia, the expected profit is estimated to be over $700 million.”
Well, actually, this is the maximum figure.
“The existing association’s annual revenue was around $500 million, so wouldn’t this be enough to replace the subjugation industry?”
When I asked, the two men looked at each other and did not give an answer.
But even for a moment.
President Long asked a vague question.
“I understand that you want to grow our company into a company that will replace the subjugation industry. But… why us? I haven’t had any ties to Karma Corporation, and I’m not qualified to do so…”
“You must be misunderstanding. “Hermes is not the only company I have chosen to replace the subjugation industry.”
“yes?”
He asked back with a puzzled expression, and instead of answering, I raised my voice towards the conference room door.
“Please come in.”
At the same time, several people entered the office.
They bowed to us as soon as we entered.
Huin’s reaction was that he had absolutely no understanding of what was going on.
“Now wait a minute. “Those people…”
President Long seemed to know them.
“Oh, it looks like you have a good relationship with each other. Then the story goes quickly.”
He got up from his seat and stood in front of the newcomers and continued speaking.
“If the branch disappears, won’t the hunters, control team members, and support team experts lose a place to go? So, there is a need to pioneer new fields according to each person’s role.”
He immediately introduced the man in front.
“This is Mr. Hung, CEO of Mango Soft, an IT company. “As of today, Mango Soft will work with our existing control team to develop WDSO’s official international dungeon presence detection system.”
“Nice to meet you.”
Representative Hung bowed.
He then pointed to the woman next to him.
“This is Duong, president of Horizon Biologics, a biotechnology company. In the future, I will be working in the Eclipse Vietnam branch with the support team. Of course, you will continue to interact with Herb.”
“i look forward to.”
“And this is Mr. Kuok, CEO of Black Bunker, a PMC company. “Blanbunker plans to establish a new international punitive dispatch team along with the existing operations team.”
When I introduced myself, the middle-aged man nodded his head silently.
“And finally.”
I looked at President Long and continued speaking.
“As I said, Hermes will be responsible for international distribution of by-products. Along with the existing cleaning team.”
“….”
“….”
The two men closed their mouths and closed their eyes.
It seemed like I still needed time to understand what was going on.
But there was no time for that.
“Team Leader Kim.”
Just then, former Chief of Operations Nguyen cautiously entered the conference room.
He stayed by my side right after I was fired.
It was to prepare for a possible assassination or attack, but fortunately, such an unfortunate incident did not occur as the branch was in chaos.
I asked him to discreetly monitor the situation of the branch, and now I have finally received the results.
“I had my employees check it out, and they said dungeons stopped appearing throughout Vietnam around 2 p.m.”
“…okay.”
The news I had been waiting for brought a smile to my face without me knowing.
As expected, it moved as expected.
Blockade of entire area dungeons using dimension stones.
Well, it would be a huge blow to them if they left over 100 uncleaned dungeons alone, so it would be a natural choice.
“Did I tell you? “There is only one choice for Lions Clubs International, and that choice will be the solution for us.”
It’s time to take turns looking at everyone who has gathered for a new start.
“As of today, Vietnam has become the first country to be completely free from dungeons.”
I smiled and continued.
“Congratulations.”
***
Immediately after Kim Jun-woo and Lee A-young returned from the shocking meeting.
“….”
“….”
Hu Yin and President Long were still standing there with bewildered expressions.
It was a shock as if I had been hit on the head.
In the first place, is there anyone who can accept this news right away?
“Since when has he been planning this?”
At that time, President Long asked vaguely.
Huin counted the days in his mind and then answered.
“A month… a little less than a month.”
“Oh my god….”
A shocked response.
It was the same for Huin as well.
In just one month, the branch’s leadership was completely regained.
No, it wasn’t that they found the initiative…
they eliminated the subjugation project itself.
‘I said I didn’t want to be manipulated by others anymore, but I never thought they would destroy the dungeon itself…’
Huin muttered as if he still couldn’t believe this situation.
In fact, as Kim Jun-woo said, it is normal to be happy when a dungeon that threatens the lives of citizens disappears.
Isn’t it obvious?
Who would deny that wars that occur dozens of times every day will disappear?
Therefore, it makes no sense that Wesley threatened to destroy the dungeon and that he gave in to that threat.
However…
it also meant that the subjugation industry had become deeply entrenched as a national industry to the extent that it was impossible to give up dungeons even if it meant taking risks.
Cutting it out was unthinkable.
So even though they knew that the safety of citizens was at stake, they could not give up.
However, if there is a business that can be replaced even if it is not a subjugation, and if everyone in the branch can continue their field without losing their jobs… then there is no need for a
dungeon.
No, it was a problem that should have been eliminated in the first place.
The first step for Kim Jun-woo was to downsize the cleaning team.
This created a problem in the overall subjugation schedule, and to solve the problem, we accurately predicted how the branch leader would move and what Secretary General Wesley would choose, and prepared everything.
The International Association was playing into Kim Jun-woo’s hands from the beginning.
‘I never thought the International Association would step down so easily. That’s twice…’
Huin muttered, laughing.
But even for a moment.
The smile slowly disappeared from his lips.
It wasn’t that it wasn’t, it was because an ominous feeling suddenly came over me.
***
“great job.”
I was returning to my accommodation after finishing the countermeasures meeting and business briefing session.
Director Lee Ah-young, who was behind the wheel, hinted at that.
“What did all the hard work… do? “They just moved everything on their own.”
“Isn’t it great that they anticipated and prepared for all of this in advance?”
“…Why are you sending it out like this today?”
When I asked her with an expression of shock at the unusual compliment, she smiled.
“The cleaners who were previously restructured….”
He then glanced at me and continued.
“I heard they all recently transferred to Hermes? “After receiving a recommendation from someone.”
“….”
The news is quick.
“So you proceeded without hesitation? The branch was going to collapse anyway, and the plan was to merge the cleaning team with another company. “Because it doesn’t matter who gets restructured in the first place?”
“What…”
I awkwardly avoided answering.
Of course, it wasn’t wrong, but it was quite unfamiliar to admit it outright.
“If you had told me in advance, I wouldn’t have misunderstood. “The team members wouldn’t have been disappointed.”
“It doesn’t matter now that everything went according to plan. “It wasn’t certain at the time.”
I continued speaking with a light sigh.
“Who would believe me if I said without any basis that the dungeon would disappear and the cleaning team would move to another company? “In fact, I would have said something more about making lame excuses.”
“Well, that’s true too.”
She smiled at my answer.
“Anyway, I’m glad.”
“…What do you mean?”
She quickly looked at me and answered.
“Because I knew you.”
“….”
What is he saying now.
“Are you going back to Korea now?”
“I plan to wait and see until a rough outline is drawn up. “I don’t think there’s anything big to do, and I’ll be enough on my own, so you can go back first.”
“That’s Okay.”
She answered immediately and shook her head.
“What would I do back home without you? “I’ll hang out with you more.”
“….”
The change of stance was quick.
“All right. Well then… do you have some time now?”
“hmm? It’s time. Where are you going?”
“I wanted to go to the department store.”
Her eyebrows waggled as I spoke.
“Why is the department store suddenly…?”
“Didn’t Doan tell Team 4 that he became a father this time?”
I continued calmly.
“I don’t know what kind of gift would be good for a girl.”
I hope she gives a small smile.
“great. song.”
The moment I turned the steering wheel with an answer, my cell phone rang.
I checked the number and it turned out to be one of the local cleaners sent to tour the hub.
“hello?”
“seaweed! “Herb is now…!”
Boom!
Kugu Palace-!!
At that moment, an ear-ringing explosion of sound was vividly transmitted through the cell phone.
My expression hardened.
“Hello Hello! “What are you talking about now?”
“…Now Branch Manager Sean and the staff of the International Association…”
It seemed as if they were talking continuously on the other side, but no sound could be heard at all due to the non-stop roar.
But even for a moment.
“We are attacking the hub!”
That was exactly what I heard.
“…what what?”
“I think you should come quickly…!”
Before I could finish my sentence, the phone was hung up.
I stared at my cell phone, which had become quiet, with a stern expression.
‘It’s coming out like this…?’
Of course, it is not impossible to imagine a situation where the International Association, which is cornered, resorts to force in an arbitrary manner.
However, based on common sense, there is no way Secretary General Wesley would make such a choice.
Because his personality does not try to create weaknesses, he never does anything without justification.
Trying to attack in retaliation when Vietnam has already given up everything and is withdrawing… There is no justification or benefit for them.
No, on the contrary, it will only bring them losses.
‘Could it have been done arbitrarily at the scene?’
It is obvious who would have done it if the order had not been given.
Branch Manager Sean…
I never thought he would be this stupid.
That moment when my thoughts went crazy.
“I guess I’ll have to postpone shopping until later.”
Director Lee Ah-young, who understood the situation, spoke calmly.
Kkei Iik-.
Then he sharply turned the steering wheel and accelerated.