I Became The Only Healer In The Academy [EN]: Chapter 108

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According to the original schedule, there should have been a separate Q&A session after the representatives’ presentations.

However, as if pre-arranged, the meeting seemed to conclude the moment Hakeno finished his explanation.

He could tell by the flurry of contacts he received just minutes after returning to his hotel.

“How many people reached out?”

“Almost everyone who attended today’s meeting has contacted us.”

He had anticipated it, but hearing the report still felt gratifying.

“How did you schedule the appointments?”

“I initially booked them in two-hour slots.”

“Hmm… change them to one hour.”

“Isn’t that too short…?”

Hakeno smiled at his secretary’s concern and replied, “We’re calling the shots now.”

Hakeno immediately went to the designated meeting room to receive his guests.

‘Dealing with them now will be a piece of cake.’

Hakeno planned to select only one company per country to partner with.

While this created a risk of monopolization, he could simply terminate the deal if necessary.

The contracts were already prepared to address such a scenario.

The moment he entered the room and sat down, a knock sounded, followed by a voice.

“Representative from TU…”

“Come in.”

TU, one of the largest companies in France, had come to see him personally.

Hakeno stood up and greeted the TU representative, who extended his hand with a bright smile.

“Nice to meet you, Mr. Hakeno.”

“Yes, please sit down. Would you like some tea?”

“Of course.”

They exchanged no words until the secretary brought the tea and left the room. Then, they began their conversation.

“I reviewed all the videos you showed us on the way here. Truly… there was no manipulation whatsoever.”

“Would I risk doing something like that in a setting like this?”

The TU representative sipped his tea, considering his next words.

What could he say to win Hakeno over?

“Mr. Hakeno, from your remarks today… it seems you intend to distribute that elixir worldwide. Wouldn’t TU be the most reliable company in France to handle that?”

“Well… I suppose so.”

The TU representative grew slightly anxious at Hakeno’s lukewarm response.

Securing this contract would grant him unimaginable power in France.

“If you look favorably upon a partnership with TU, we will agree to all contract terms and profit distribution arrangements as you wish, Mr. Hakeno.”

The benefits of monopolizing the elixir extended beyond mere financial gains.

It would grant him influence in the political arena, where eternal rivals were inextricably linked.

He would gain enough power to disrupt that delicate balance.

“Thank you for your words, but the final decision-making power isn’t actually mine.”

“Yes? What do you mean…”

“Do you remember what I said earlier? About who I receive this elixir from?”

“Of course. It’s Hunter Kim Sung-hyun from Korea, isn’t it.”

“Naturally, all decision-making power ultimately rests with him.”

“Ah…”

Of course, it was a lie.

Sung-hyun wanted Hakeno to handle everything, and he was doing just that.

But he had a reason for saying this.

As a company representative, he had access to a wealth of information, and recently, Sung-hyun had been attracting a lot of attention and activity.

The increased attention was already irreversible, but he had to create allies for Sung-hyun, at least.

The main players driving this attention and activity were mostly governments.

“However, since he is a hunter, I believe a businessman like myself would be more knowledgeable about these business matters.”

“That’s… right.”

The TU representative immediately understood upon hearing Hakeno refer to himself as a businessman.

Kim Sung-hyun possessed more than just healing abilities.

“But what you said today is also true. Where else would you find a company like TU in France?”

“That’s exactly right.”

“I will strongly recommend that France contract with TU.”

“Th, thank you. As expected, those who achieve rapid success early on have a unique perspective.”

“You flatter me.”

The TU representative already looked like someone who had received a great favor from Hakeno.

“May I ask how much you have priced the elixir?”

Now, the most important question.

How much did he value this item with no side effects and immediate results?

At TU’s question, Hakeno held up one finger.

“100 million…?”

“No. 10 billion [approximately $7.5 million USD].”

The TU representative was momentarily taken aback by the figure of 10 billion, but upon reflection, the elixir was worth that much.

It might even be considered a bargain.

Of course, that was only if Hakeno’s claims were true.

“Of course, the price will fluctuate depending on demand.”

“Huh…”

That was the most frightening statement of all.

Starting at 10 billion, where would the auction end for those with limitless resources?

“Good.”

But it was still an attractive offer.

He knew the potential outcome of this deal, but his only options were to join in or be left behind.

“You can look forward to good news.”

Hakeno and the TU representative shook hands again, concluding the meeting.

The meetings over the next three days yielded similar results.

There were a few difficult negotiations, but the outcome remained the same.

Hakeno was in control.

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A phone call came to Sung-hyun as he was about to leave for the academy.

“Hello.”

“Hunter-nim. This is Hakeno.”

“Yes.”

It was Hakeno’s call.

“The work has been successfully completed.”

“That’s a relief.”

“I would like to meet you in person to discuss the details. Would you have some time?”

“Yes, I do.”

Sung-hyun, who had been heading to the academy, changed his destination due to Hakeno’s call.

The DNN headquarters, located a little over 30 minutes from his house.

When he arrived in front of the headquarters building, the chief secretary who had guided Sung-hyun before was waiting.

“I will escort you.”

That elevator no longer required the chief secretary’s operation.

It opened automatically as soon as Sung-hyun approached the door.

He entered the room on the top floor where Hakeno was waiting, and Hakeno greeted him with a bright smile.

“How have you been?”

“It hasn’t been a few days.”

“Haha. Is that so? First of all, here are the results of this meeting.”

Hakeno took out a stack of documents and handed them to Sung-hyun.

The names of various countries and companies were listed.

The content was simple.

The potion was renamed Elixir, and the contract was set at 10 billion won per bottle.

There was also a clause allowing the price to fluctuate.

At the end of those documents, the same phrase was written in common.

If a problem occurs with Hunter Kim Sung-hyun and supply becomes impossible, no one is responsible.

“It’s quite neat.”

“Thank you. From now on, I will personally collect the elixir at the time and place you specify.”

“Personally?”

“Of course. It’s not just an item with monetary value.”

The elixir wasn’t just about convenience; it was about saving lives.

It couldn’t resurrect the dead, but it could save the dying.

There were diseases that couldn’t be cured even for 100 billion won, let alone 10 billion won.

“Since all contracts are in the final stages, it will be complete once we process the only remaining contract.”

“The only remaining contract?”

“Yes.”

As soon as Hakeno finished speaking, Sung-hyun’s phone alarm rang.

“Please check it.”

He took out his phone and saw a number displayed on the screen that he didn’t think existed.

“10 billion…?”

“That’s right. It was successfully transferred.”

“Why this money…”

He hadn’t even started properly yet, and there was no reason to give him this money.

“Didn’t I tell you? We have to finalize the contract.”

“Did we sign a contract?”

Sung-hyun and Hakeno hadn’t signed a formal contract.

Sung-hyun trusted Miyua, who trusted him.

Hakeno’s interests aligned with the instructions of the former Prime Minister, Miyua’s father.

To Sung-hyun’s question, Hakeno replied with a smile, “Isn’t a verbal agreement also a contract?”

“I see.”

Sung-hyun laughed it off lightly.

“Then when do we start?”

“If the quantity is prepared, we can start right now.”

“Then let’s start right away. How many bottles do you need?”

“About 50 bottles…”

“Okay.”

As soon as Sung-hyun finished speaking, bottles containing the elixir began to materialize on the table.

The bottles quickly multiplied until they reached the number Hakeno had requested.

“Oh, my god…”

Hakeno stared at the elixirs on the table, speechless.

As he picked up one of the bottles with trembling hands to examine it, Sung-hyun said, “One is for the CEO.”

“My, mine is…”

“It’s a gift.”

“…”

He couldn’t even bring himself to say thank you.

It would be a lie to say he wasn’t tempted, but he knew what he shouldn’t do in a position where he was receiving such a great opportunity.

“Thank… you.”

“It’s nothing. Please contact me when you need more in the future.”

“Yes.”

Sung-hyun left the DNN building, leaving Hakeno with a complicated expression.

“…”

Sung-hyun, after exiting the building, looked at his phone screen again.

The number of zeros was so large that it seemed unreal.

The 10 billion won in his bank account stirred many thoughts.

What if he had this money before his regression, or even 1/10 of it?

At least he wouldn’t have faced such a miserable end.

With these conflicting emotions, he didn’t feel like going to the academy or subjugating the Gate, so Sung-hyun headed straight home.

When he arrived, he found his mother preparing a late breakfast after sending Hye-in off.

“Huh? Didn’t you say you were going to the academy?”

“…I’m just going to rest today.”

His mother, noticing Sung-hyun’s troubled expression, nodded without saying anything.

He seemed more subdued than usual.

His mother looked at Sung-hyun and asked, “Do you have any worries?”

“No…”

Sung-hyun, about to deny it, stopped himself.

If he wasn’t going to confide in her, he shouldn’t have shown her this side of himself.

“…I have a question.”

“A question?”

“What if I didn’t have any new abilities, and I didn’t receive support from the academy or the association?”

It was a question he already knew the answer to.

Sung-hyun was barely scraping by, and his mother was working herself to the bone.

But why did he ask?

A foolish question with no answer he wanted to hear, but an answer he dreaded to hear.