I’M A Max-Level Regressor [EN]: Chapter 32

Chapter 32

One minute later.

[50%…… 60%…… 77%……]

“Huh? Huh, uh?”

Yoon Tae-ho, who was directly measuring the concentration of the potion Shin-hwa had brought, exclaimed repeatedly.

“Wait, aren’t you measuring the concentration right now? 77%? It’s already surpassed the concentration of a high-grade magic potion?”

“77%?”

“No! 82%! It keeps going up. The concentration is incredibly high! Wow, this is really crazy!”

“84%!”

The executives watching the measurement screen on the conference room’s beam projector were equally surprised.

Everyone had thought the concentration measurement would end at around 50% at best.

“Father.”

“I’m watching…….”

Jin Bo-mi and Jin Seong-tae also wore dazed expressions as the concentration of the magic potion continued to rise without stopping.

In the meantime, it broke through 92%.

“It’s not going to be 100%, is it? Shin-hwa must have obtained a potion with a high concentration through some coincidental route, right?”

“No. Kang Shin-hwa clearly said it was a potion he made himself. That’s why I asked earlier if mass production was impossible.”

“Father, if it’s 100%, it’s the highest-grade magic potion we’ve always dreamed of. Even if only a small amount can be produced, it will be a huge issue!”

Just then.

“Wow, it’s 100%!”

“Heol…….”

The eyes of everyone gathered here were focused on the screen.

Only Shin-hwa, with a relaxed expression, was watching the people instead of the screen.

“Master, is this even possible?”

“Why do you keep asking? You’re seeing it happen.”

“Just a moment. It could be an error with the measuring device, so I’ll measure it again.”

Yoon Tae-ho used a dropper again to extract a drop of the potion’s liquid and placed it on the measuring device.

And after a while.

“To think I’d see the existence of a highest-grade magic potion before I die.”

Someone among the executives let out a deep sigh as the 100% mark was displayed on the screen once more.

A sense of silence flowed.

It was the typical reaction of someone facing an unbelievable reality.

Losing the ability to speak.

Having nothing to say but exclamations like wow, this can’t be, it’s impossible.

That was exactly the moment.

Soon, Jin Seong-tae, unable to contain his curiosity, approached Shin-hwa and asked.

“How on earth did this happen? Did you obtain it as loot from the dungeon you raided this time?”

“No, I didn’t.”

“Then, did you really make it purely on your own?”

“That’s right.”

“Is that even possible?”

“It is possible.”

Shin-hwa smiled.

He couldn’t help but laugh because the reaction was exactly what he had expected.

The reason why all the Awakened [people with supernatural abilities] and officials here were surprised was simple.

It was akin to discovering something that couldn’t exist.

No 100% potion had ever been discovered worldwide. Artificial production was also impossible.

This was due to the characteristic of magic potions, where forcibly increasing the concentration would destabilize them, causing them to completely degrade.

World-renowned research institutes and magic-type Awakened of SS rank or higher had already conducted numerous studies.

However, there had been no progress for ten years, and the maximum concentration of potions obtained by Awakened remained at 50%.

Shin-hwa had broken that.

In other words, this very moment was a historical one!

“100%……. 100%…….”

Yoon Tae-ho tried re-measuring several times with a dazed expression, but the result was the same.

Just in case, he measured the intermediate magic potion he had brought, and it accurately showed 25%.

‘As I thought, Kang Shin-hwa is appropriately showing his talents when needed. He has more than one or two talents.’

Jin Bo-mi’s eyes met Shin-hwa’s as he happened to turn his gaze.

The tips of her fingers trembled slightly.

It felt like looking down at a lake of unknown depth.

Shin-hwa had a power that made you feel instinctively humbled because you couldn’t know where the end was.

‘It’s chilling.’

The most surprised was Yoon Tae-ho, who had measured it himself.

He felt endlessly ashamed of the complaints he had made in front of Seo Ye-hee before Shin-hwa arrived.

Yoon Tae-ho thought that Shin-hwa was a talent that the heavens had sent to the Yanghwa Guild.

If they could be the first to exclusively sell a potion that didn’t exist in the world!

The Yanghwa Guild and Group’s status would soar at once.

This is because exclusively supplying something special gives the guild considerable power.

“Shin-hwa, this is an amazing discovery, no, creation. A potion that completely restores magic is essentially like having an extra life.”

At Seo Ye-hee’s words, all the executives watching nodded.

No matter how good a car is, it can’t run without fuel, and even a capable Awakened becomes a living punching bag without magic.

It wasn’t for nothing that Awakened sensitively checked their remaining magic when raiding dungeons.

If they didn’t have magic in an important situation, they couldn’t unleash a decisive blow and could even die.

Therefore, new Awakened who joined the guild usually learned how to use magic thoroughly.

Regardless of the reason, the basic rule was to always possess at least 10% or more magic without using it.

But Shin-hwa’s highest-grade magic potion could solve the problem of magic depletion with just one bottle.

It was only natural that everyone expressed surprise at the production process and existence.

“Let’s all sit down first. There doesn’t seem to be any need to doubt the authenticity of the potion any further.”

Jin Seong-tae wrapped up the situation.

It was awkward for everyone to be staring at Shin-hwa as if they had seen an alien.

Creak. Creak. Creak.

Soon, everyone took their seats, and Shin-hwa sat next to Jin Seong-tae following his guidance.

Jin Seong-tae used the microphone in front of him to continue the conversation so that everyone could hear well.

“Let’s start with the most important story first. How much of this potion can you produce in a day?”

“I can produce one bottle in 24 hours. I can shorten the time interval somewhat if I push myself, but I don’t intend to do that.”

“One bottle a day. That’s still amazing. Even 50% high-grade magic potions aren’t released more than one bottle a day on the market.”

Jin Seong-tae nodded.

As he said, high-grade magic potions were also hard to obtain.

This is because 99% of the guilds or Awakened who obtain this potion use it directly. That’s how efficient it is.

“Shin-hwa, wouldn’t it be better to exclusively supply it?”

Jin Bo-mi stared at Shin-hwa with a burning gaze.

She was greedy for the Awakened Kang Shin-hwa, but of course, she was also greedy for the potion. She didn’t want to miss out on either.

“I’m not considering exclusively supplying it yet. However, I am willing to initially supply 50% of the monthly production to the guild.”

Shin-hwa said calmly.

It was what he had been thinking from the beginning.

To naturally increase his value, it seemed necessary to sell the potion to the outside world appropriately.

Then people would wonder who the producer was, and naturally, interest in him would increase.

Focusing on uniqueness and receiving media attention was welcome.

Appropriate broadcast appearances and articles are the top contributors to increasing value.

“How much are you thinking of charging?”

“Shall we trust the Chairman’s insight?”

Shin-hwa cleverly returned the question to Jin Seong-tae’s question.

Originally, it is easier to negotiate by making the party who is eager suggest first.

‘Nicholas was really good at this kind of sales in his previous life. I think I’ll benefit a lot if I imitate him just a little.’

Shin-hwa conjured a pleasant imagination, thinking of Nicholas, who must be somewhere in America.

A moment of silence flowed.

For Jin Seong-tae, it was a situation where he had to immediately call out an amount that Shin-hwa would be satisfied with.

Currently, high-grade magic potions were trading at 100 million won per bottle.

Of course, that was just the listed price, and the actual trading volume was almost non-existent.

In the case of intermediate magic potions that restore 25% of magic, it was 10 million won per unit.

With this price structure, the value of the highest-grade magic potion was at least 1 billion won, even if conservatively estimated.

‘In the 10 minutes when the circulation of magic potions is active, you can’t see the effect even if you eat additional potions because you develop resistance. The merit of complete recovery in a dungeon where life and death can be decided in just a few seconds is enormous.’

Jin Seong-tae thought coolly.

It was definitely not a matter of lowballing the price based on reasonable judgment.

To see a similar effect to the highest-grade magic potion with a high-grade magic potion, you have to drink the same potion more than 5 times over at least 50 minutes.

If you have that much time, it’s better to take a rest.

Magic potions are the ultimate efficient product that Awakened drink to shorten that absolute time.

‘2 billion won.’

Jin Seong-tae’s calculation was over.

It was a groundbreaking price that was doubled from the expected market price.

Still, he thought it was efficient.

What if this one potion could save the life of an Awakened who is in danger of dying due to magic depletion?

2 billion won would show the survival value and expected value beyond that.

“Shin-hwa.”

“Yes, Chairman.”

“Let’s do it for 2 billion won. 2 billion won per bottle! And as you suggested, exclusively supply 50% of the monthly production to our guild. The price is the same. How about it?”

Jin Seong-tae made a decisive move without looking back.

* * *

‘That’s bold!’

I suppressed the subtly rising smile and quietly nodded at Jin Seong-tae’s words.

In fact, I thought that about 1 billion won would be enough, but Jin Seong-tae seemed to value the future value much higher.

It’s an appropriate compromise.

If the price rises too much here, the buyer will also consider the efficiency compared to the price.

Scarcity and a price range that matches it.

2 billion won seemed quite appropriate to definitely grab two rabbits [achieve two goals at once].

“Good. Let’s do that. I’ll leave the external sales channels to the Yanghwa Group. The sales commission is 5%. How is that?”

I took the initiative.

Usually, guilds take a 10% commission when developing sales channels, but I cut it in half.

In fact, I was confident that they would accept my proposal even if I did that.

“Good. Then let’s proceed with the contract right away. How about it?”

“Good.”

Everything unfolded quickly like water flowing.

10 minutes later.

The executives of the Yanghwa Guild, who had been watching me with consistently surprised expressions, left one by one.

They had already finished confirming, and they were contemplating how to accept the fact they had seen with their own two eyes today.

Everyone looked restless.

They’ll probably spread the word early through their respective communities and personal networks. It’s welcome in my position.

Soon, only me, Jin Seong-tae, Jin Bo-mi, Seo Ye-hee, and Yoon Tae-ho remained in the conference room to proceed with the detailed contract.

Just then.

Jin Bo-mi gathered her hands forward as if praying, looking at me with eyes filled with admiration.

“Kang Shin-hwa.”

“Yes?”

“How much talent do you have? Are you going to become nationally, no! globally famous like this?”

“That wouldn’t be bad, would it?”