Ordinary Art Factor [EN]: Chapter 81

3-2

Friday evening.

For two days, there were several negotiation sessions with Han Deuk, Gil Su, and the SG Guild Leader, along with team leaders of Awakened individuals.

Discussions covered topics such as the percentage of ownership in dungeons operated by each guild, team composition based on job class, the operation of guild support teams, and financial status.

Each time an agreement was reached, another item came up, and after that was settled, yet another issue arose.

The meetings, which started at 10 AM, continued past lunchtime until late in the evening, and the same pattern repeated the next day.

Only after addressing dozens of agenda items and potential problems was the foundation for the long M&A negotiation finally laid.

“Let’s go with this.”

“Whew~ This is really tough. Jiwon is truly amazing.”

“It’s not that I’m amazing, it’s that you’re amazing, Hyung [older brother/male friend]. You scrutinized every single letter until the end… I almost flipped the table in the middle.”

“Hey, we’re SG, you know.”

“That’s why I put up with it this much. There are many guilds trying to recruit me if I go outside.”

“Well done. So, what, should we undo it all again?”

“I’d rather not do this twice. Buy me drinks tonight.”

“Hey! You should be buying! Have you ever seen a subordinate buy drinks for the boss!”

“Use the contingency fund.”

“Seriously… the ink isn’t even dry on the documents. What contingency fund! Where does that contingency fund even come from? Your pocket?”

“Hyung’s pocket.”

I became personal friends with SG Guild Leader, Moon Hong-chan, calling each other hyung and dongsaeng [younger brother/male friend].

It happened so naturally after several drinking sessions combined with meals, both in and out of dungeons.

I think I’ve been mistaken all along.

I thought all those born with a silver spoon in their mouths were full of crap….

Turns out there was a normal person among them!

Well, he was just affiliated with a large company, not a second-generation chaebol [family-owned conglomerate]. More like the second son of a slightly wealthy family.

Of course, the concept of ‘slightly wealthy’ was very different from what I imagined.

Anyway, I had given them until the weekend, and late that evening, the SG Guild team leaders came to find me.

The 9 PM news was full of special reports about the Idea Mirror auction and the Bio Dungeon Unit carcasses that would be sold this time.

Three days later, at the Korea Awakened Association Grand Hall.

“… Shortly, the auction for the Idea Mirror containing the clear video of the Seoul City Hall Random Rank 3 Bio Dungeon and the Bio Dungeon Unit carcasses will begin. Those attending the auction, please take your seats. The auction items are 5 Idea Mirrors, 1,478 Evolved Zergling carcasses, 885 Hydralisk carcasses, 8 Ultralisk carcasses, 14 Wyvern carcasses, and 5 Lurker carcasses….”

It didn’t seem necessary for the host to come up and organize the venue.

The grand hall was packed with people, all seated with only a slight murmur.

Dozens of broadcasting cameras and reporters were constantly snapping photos at the front of the hall, but they would have to clear out once the auction started.

After announcing the auction process, minimum prices, and precautions, the first Idea Mirror was finally revealed.

A round bead about the size of a fist, densely covered with geometric patterns on the outside.

“The starting bid is 100 million won [Korean currency].”

As soon as the auctioneer finished speaking, bidding paddles shot up from all over the place.

“110 million.”

“130 million.”

“170 million.”

“200 million!”

….

Good job~.

….

“750 million!”

“800 million!”

“850 million.”

As I expected, it was roughly expected to be auctioned off in the 1 billion won range….

“2 billion!”

It didn’t happen.

But who is that!

While watching the auction from the waiting room for auction item owners in the back of the hall, someone suddenly shouted.

I hadn’t paid attention to the front row of the hall, as they hadn’t participated in the bidding until now, but it was that arrogant silver spoon [person born into wealth] from LC Guild.

Come to think of it, those arrogant silver spoons I saw in the dungeon were scattered around the first three rows of the hall.

“2.1 billion.”

“2.25 billion.”

“3 billion!”

Saseong called out 3 billion,

“4 billion!”

LC called out 4 billion,

“5 billion!”

Rodeo called out 5 billion.

Thank you.

Silver spoons.

As expected of the children from wealthy families, they were shouting out amounts in units of 1 billion, so I was just thankful.

I watched the situation with a satisfied face, and it quickly surpassed 10 billion won.

Hmm, it seems to be overheating too much from the start?

There are four more Idea Mirrors besides this one… Huh?

Su, surely… a monopoly?!

“These, these bastards!”

“Why? Aren’t you going to sell to them? The auction is for the highest bid….”

“It’s a monopoly. Those sons of bitches.”

“What? What monopoly… Oh? … Ha~, I guess so. Well, if I had a lot of money, I might have done the same.”

“… We can’t stop it here, can we?”

“We can’t.”

“Ah~ damn it!”

I could only utter rough curses at the unexpected brilliant move by the silver spoons.

In the end, the first Idea Mirror was auctioned off to Saseong Guild for 23 billion.

A tremendous price.

The executives watching the auction at the Awakened Association seemed flustered, as they hadn’t expected such a high price either.

They must have also wanted to purchase at least one Idea Mirror.

During the slight commotion, Saseong Guild Leader Hong Tae-sung approached the LC Guild Leader and the Jilpung Guild Leader, whispered something to them, and then returned to his seat.

And then came the second Idea Mirror auction.

When the amount that started at 100 million exceeded 900 million won, the Saseong Guild Leader made a call.

“10 billion!”

As soon as the enormous amount popped out, the people around all looked at the LC Guild Leader and the Jilpung Guild Leader.

Another spectacle.

Watching a fire across the river [watching someone else’s misfortune].

Where else could you watch large corporations fighting each other in real-time?

The people participating in the auction quietly watched them.

“… If there are no more bids, we will close after three calls. 10 billion. 10 billion. 10 billion. Sold!”

The sound of the auctioneer’s gavel echoed in the hall.

And the third Idea Mirror went to 7 billion, the fourth to 8.5 billion with the participation of a mid-sized company, and the last one went to Saseong for 13 billion despite the participation of the Awakened Association and a mid-sized company.

Those sons of bitches!

It’s obvious without even looking.

Monopoly and collusion.

I cooled my boiling stomach with a cold drink while the Association Support Headquarters Director and the Jeju Branch Manager entered the waiting room.

“Guild Leader Jiwon. What should we do about this?”

“Do you have any Idea Mirrors left? We will purchase them separately.”

Why are they complaining to me about not being able to buy them?

I’m already annoyed.

“That’s all there is. And let’s see how Saseong comes out. We don’t know yet. Whether they’ll open the dungeon situation and clear details, or hide them.”

“One guild has taken them all. There’s no way they’ll open it.”

“Then please handle it yourselves.”

“Gu, Guild Leader!”

“Let’s talk later. Let’s watch the unit carcasses too.”

“Ahem. I understand. I’ll talk to you again later.”

In the re-started Bio Dungeon Unit carcass auction, Zerglings were auctioned off in bundles of 300 carcasses, and were sold for 1.7 billion won.

More than 5 million won per unit.

The title of the Rank 3 dungeon that officially opened for the first time in 17 years caused the price of unit carcasses to skyrocket.

As the Hydralisk and Lurker carcasses that followed were also auctioned off at prices at least twice, and at most six times, higher than the market price, the face of the Association Support Headquarters Director, who was watching from the side, began to brighten little by little.

The higher the auction amount, the more commission the Association would receive.

The 14 Wyvern carcasses were auctioned off at 680 million won per unit, and the Ultralisk carcasses, which were the main ingredient for potions, were auctioned off at 6.5 billion won per unit as the last item.

All to large corporations.

They’re really throwing money around. Tsk.

The scene of tens and hundreds of billions of won coming and going was broadcast nationwide, and several annoying consultations with Association executives and employees followed.

The carcass sales proceeds could be received from the purchasers and paid to the Awakened, but there was not enough budget to exchange the minerals.

There was so much mineral from this Rank 3 Bio Dungeon reward that it was difficult to process it all at once, but that was fine.

I paid the commission and taxes with minerals.

Since taxes and commissions had to be deducted when exchanging anyway, it was decided to replace it with an amount that took that into account.

In simple terms, it’s a barter.

Ah, is it not?

I stayed at the hotel for another day or so, waiting for the mineral sales amount and the Idea Mirror and carcass sales proceeds to be deposited.

It usually takes 3 to 5 days, but this time it was quick.

The whole nation’s attention was focused on it, and it seemed that some instructions had been issued from the government. Seeing how quickly it was proceeding.

In the end, the reward I received for clearing the Seoul City Hall Rank 3 Bio Dungeon was 428.5 billion won, which was 67.7% of the 181 tons of minerals according to contribution, 61.5 billion won from the Idea Mirror auction, and 28.6 billion won from the Bio Dungeon Unit carcass auction, for a total revenue. After deducting taxes, commissions, auction proceeding costs, and 5% for guild operating expenses, more than 414.5 billion won was deposited into my account.

The amount that only appears as a number, 414.5 billion.

How much would it be if I withdrew it in 50,000 won bills?

Is it even possible to withdraw it all at once?

Not only me, but the guild members also made huge profits. Gilsu, whose contribution was only 0.7% as a warrior, received more than 5 billion won in rewards, combining minerals and carcass sales proceeds.

Wise, Kim Eun-hee, and Choi Eun-ji, who are mages, received well over 10 billion won, and Han Deuk, who is a healer, also received close to 10 billion won.

With such enormous rewards, it’s no wonder those silver spoons are rushing in with their eyes wide open.

When it is determined that there is money to be made, flies swarm.

If it’s a dungeon clear reward of an enormous amount, not just flies, but even the queen of flies would rush in.

After roughly finishing the settlement for the clear reward, I stopped by the Awakened shopping mall nearby and swept up potions and armor, and then came down to Jeju.

Gilsu’s grumbling continued while coming down, and he regretted awakening as a warrior for the first time.

As soon as I arrived in Jeju, Association staff, including the Jeju Branch Manager, were waiting for me.

The reasons were the excuse that local broadcasting reporters were gathered at the airport entrance, flattery to assist me, and the intention to become more familiar.

First, I decided to have the guild members return home and gather at the office again tomorrow afternoon to discuss future progress.

The Jeju Branch Manager also said he would contact me tomorrow, and left the airport with security personnel.

It wasn’t possible to go all the way to the parking lot, so I grabbed a taxi waiting for a ride and headed to Oedoo-dong, but the taxi driver kept looking at me in the rearview mirror.

Tilted his head and wondered.

“… Excuse me, aren’t you that person? Haha. There’s no way. Why would such a person be taking a taxi? No, it’s nothing. Haha. But, you really look similar. Hahaha.”

“Who?”

“Ahem~ you know. Haven’t you heard this before? You really look like that person? I heard he lives near Jeju Oedoo-dong. The land prices in the Oedoo area will skyrocket in the future. Even more than now. Haha, hahaha.”

What kind of rumors have spread, and how, that even the taxi driver knows the neighborhood I live in?

What happened?

I hadn’t watched TV or the internet because I had so much to worry about, such as the M&A with SG Guild, the Idea Mirror, the Bio Dungeon carcass auction, and the mineral exchange… unbelievable.

I arrived in front of my house, paid the taxi fare, and went inside the building, waiting for the elevator, and thought for a moment.

If the taxi driver knows, then it’s roughly known here too.

There will be people loitering in front of the house saying they are from the OO Welfare Association or the OO donation organization, and broadcasting reporters or people who want something may come without any notice.

Being famous is good, but I hate being bothered.

Should I move?

Where to?

Buy land near Naedo, Iho, or Hagwi in Oedoo-dong and build a building… Ah!

Mom’s wish was to tend a vegetable garden in a two-story house!

Then, should I build a house where my parents-in-law, parents, and I can all live together?

Or buy a country house and remodel it?

Anyway, I have enough money and I don’t need to go far because of Ye’s school….

Numerous thoughts flashed through my mind during that short time it took to go up to the 8th floor.

Let’s worry about it later for now.

I pressed the password for the front door of the house and went inside, and as soon as the door opened,

“Dad~.”

“Oh my. My baby.”

My son ran from the living room as soon as he heard the sound of the dial being pressed. I lifted the running son into my arms and turned my head towards the living room.

“Honey~.”

“Seobang [term of endearment for husband] Han. You’ve worked hard.”

“Are you hurt anywhere?”

“Son~ did you have a good trip?”

“Come on in.”

Why are my parents and parents-in-law still at our house?

Surely they haven’t been living here all this time?

Su, surely….

After changing clothes in the room, I sat in front of the prepared table with drinks.

My parents on the left, my parents-in-law on the right, my son next to me, and my wife in front of me.

Everyone is looking at me in front of the simple but not at all simple table with drinks.

The period I was in Seoul was 9 nights and 10 days.

What on earth happened during that time?

I answered my mom and mother-in-law’s trivial, silly, and miscellaneous questions, and mixed and drank raspberry wine that my father-in-law made himself and plum wine that my father made himself for 30 minutes.

As my father-in-law, who doesn’t drink well, turned red, my father, who had only been smiling until now, said one word.

“Jiwon. Let me ask you one thing.”

“Yes.”

“Is what’s been on TV from a few days ago until now real?”

“What do you mean? I’ve been so out of it.”

“I saw it at the auction the day before yesterday, that Idea Mirror. That auction winning bid amount. Is it real?”

“Isn’t it? It’s not like people will buy it for that amount per item, right?”

“In-law, not all of that will be Jiwon’s. Well, only a few percent of it.”

“That’s right. I didn’t think it made sense. But that’s still something, right?”

“Of course. Even if it’s only 10% of that… hohohot.”

At first, I didn’t know what they were talking about.

I’m also curious as to why everyone is gathered here.

The result is ki-seung-jeon-money [Korean idiom: the story always ends with money].

So, they’re indirectly asking how much I earned in Seoul.

The 9 o’clock news special and breaking news about the Rank 3 Bio Dungeon clear.

Real-time auction progress and national broadcasting.

I think the hottest thing in the country all last week was me and our guild.

Ah, is it not?

Is it the dungeon clear and the bio unit carcasses? Ahem.

Anyway, the natural curiosity of parents and elders who don’t know the situation.

Let’s tell them at least roughly.

Unnecessary assumptions can lead to unexpected results.

Instead, I spoke to my wife, who was looking at me with strange curiosity and sparkling eyes.

“Leave this house as is and look into some land. You can ask at a nearby real estate agency.”

“Land? What for?”

“Mom.”

“Yes, son.”

“Your lifelong wish is a two-story country house with a large front yard and a small garden, right?”

“Yes, my lifelong… Oh, son?”

“Mother and Father.”

“Yes, Mr. Han.”

“Let’s build that convenience store you mentioned on the Ilju Road, or rather, the convenience store building.”

“Honey!”

“Haha. Yes, my eldest son. Looks like you’ve been quite successful this time. It was so noisy on TV… So, roughly how much is it?”

My father asks directly about the amount.

“It starts with a 4, followed by ten zeros.”

“… Fo-four hundred billion.”

My wife, who used to work at a bank, stutters as she says the amount.

“Wh-what? Ho-how much?”

“… Mr. Han!”

My mother and mother-in-law jump up, while my father-in-law and father blink their eyes.

“Ah, no, that’s not it….”

My wife dodges the table and pounces on me, followed by my father’s hearty laughter and my father-in-law clutching his chest due to his heart condition.

Oops, I misspoke.

There are eleven zeros.

Should I reveal it?

No.

If I reveal the truth, I might have to call an ambulance. Ahem.

That evening passed so quickly that I didn’t even know how time flew.

My mother and mother-in-law were cackling with joy, my father-in-law was continuously drinking raspberry wine with a flushed face. Next to him, my father was having a hearty conversation, my wife was running to the kitchen to prepare more snacks, and my son was watching a children’s program.

Although my younger brother, brother-in-law, and sister-in-law’s families were missing, it was still family.

Am I earning money for myself?

Or for them?

No. Let’s not distinguish.

It’s meaningless.

Everyone gathered here is my family and the driving force behind my life.

If they are happy, I am happy too.

Don’t hoard it, or it will become useless. I need to spend some money. Ahem.

When the drinking party ended, my brother-in-law came and took my father-in-law and mother-in-law home.

My brother-in-law and our house are only 5 minutes away.

He quietly told me in front of the house that he would contact me tomorrow, so I told him to do so.

I’m thinking of helping those within my definition of family economically, and he readily accepted. Well, I don’t know the exact amount, and if he has poor economic sense, this will be the last time.

They say that if kindness continues, you’ll be seen as a pushover, so once is enough.

After seeing my father-in-law and mother-in-law off, my mother comes out supporting my father as I try to go back inside.

“Why? Are you leaving?”

“I have to go home and sleep. I’ll call you later. I love you, son~.”

“Okay. Go in carefully.”

“Alright.”

As I re-entered the house, my wife was clearing the table.

“Father and Mother also left quickly, did you see?”

“Yeah.”

“Honey, that land I mentioned earlier. How much are you thinking?”

“About 1,000 pyeong [approximately 3,300 square meters]? It doesn’t matter if it’s bigger. First, look around this area. Don’t worry about the price.”

“Okay. I’ll look into it from tomorrow. By the way….”

My wife slyly approaches me and touches my lower area….

“Put the kid to sleep first.”

“Okay. Look forward to it.”

What? What should I look forward to?

You always say that, but there’s nothing special! Hmph!

The next day.

After having breakfast with savory soybean paste stew, I was changing clothes to go to the office when I noticed a pretty wrapping paper in the corner next to the closet.

“Huh? … Ah! Damn it. I bought this and haven’t practiced even once.”

Five mineral plates bought from the Jeju University Magic Item Research Center for 450 million won to practice Enchanting.

I had forgotten about it until now. No, I didn’t have time to practice because I was busy with other things.

“What’s my Enchanting stat? Status window.”

“[Art Factor/Warrior: Han Jiwon (Lv-30)

Nationality/Affiliation: South Korea/Jiwon Party,

Age: 40, Height/Weight: 180cm/77kg,

Agility: 43, Endurance: 36, Strength: 37,

Stamina: 38, Intelligence: 36, Luck: 34,

Enchant: 34, Inventory: 10/10

(Zulut (Defense+Attack 200%, 300),

Dracan (Defense+Attack 200%, 541),

Dark Assassin (4), Grub Tank (17),

Lightning Shaman (24), Torkan (19)

Tarnished Warrior (1), Dran (1)

Minerals (8.123kg), Idea Awl (2))

Buildings: 11

(Force, Battery, Gateway, Dracan Core,

Gas Mine, Upgrade Core, Land Core, Stargate,

Black Core, Light Core, Land Spore Core),

Crystal: 0/300, Personal Stats: 0,

Summon Target Stats: 1,601 (Probe),

Zulut’s Top Armor 1,

Possessed Artifacts:

Minerals Shard (Absorption): 1020,

Gas Shard (Absorption): 1020,

Idea Pouch (Absorption): 1,

Idea Awl (Absorption): 2]”

“34, huh. Is this high or low? Damn it… I’ll know once I try. Idea Awl Summon!”

[Ding! Summons the Idea Awl.]

I stopped changing clothes, took out the mineral plate, unwrapped it, summoned the Idea Awl, and plopped down on the floor.

Then, holding the Idea Awl in my right hand, I lay down and started drawing the item pattern magic circle as I remembered it.

“How did it go? First, draw a circle… then draw a hexagram on top of it… then put three inverted triangles inside sequentially… a small circle inside….”

The Flame Purification item magic circle that I had previously searched for on the internet is a pattern that precisely adjusts the ratio after scanning the items dropped during dungeon clears.

It’s not like it will be exactly the same if I follow this magic circle by hand… Huh?

It works?

If I draw a circle, it becomes an accurate circle, and if I draw a straight line, it becomes a straight line.

Is it because of the Enchant stat?

This is good?

After about 20 minutes, I was able to draw the Flame Purification magic circle on the mineral plate.

I was admiring my work with satisfaction when a faint light started to leak from the lower left of the magic circle, and soon a bright light flowed out.

‘S…pa…ark.’

[Ding! The Flame Purification item has been created. Determining the grade. 2 minutes 59 seconds, 58 seconds, 57 seconds…]

Huh? What? What is it?

[Ding! The Flame Purification 10th grade item has been created.]

‘Flame Purification (Absorbable)

Source: Art Factor Han Jiwon, Grade: 10th grade,

Fire Magic stat Availability: 2.9% increase’

“Damn it! I was an Art Factor after all!”

I shouted so loud that the house shook, and then took out my phone with trembling hands.

After a while.

Han Deuk, who received my call, rushed to the house, bringing Hok along.

Hok named Jihae.

No. It’s better this way.

Jihae uses Fire magic. Ahem.

“Oh, my gosh!”

“Looks like Oppa is an Art Factor after all! He even makes items himself!”

“I know, right? But what do we do with this?”

“Sigh~ What else can we do? Since Hyung-nim [older brother, term of respect] made it, Hyung-nim has to take care of it.”

“Oppa~ Give it to me~.”

“Han Deuk, check the market price for a 10th grade Flame Purification item with 2.9%.”

“Yes.”

At my words, Han Deuk takes out his phone and taps on something.

“It’s 285 million won.”

“250 million won.”

“What is?”

“I’m talking to Jihae. If you want to buy it, pay 250 million won.”

“Tch~ You’re just selling it to your guild members. Just give it to me~ Give it as a gift~ Oppa~.”

“Bread is from the bakery. For reference, this mineral plate is worth 100 million won. The rest is my labor cost.”

A test is a test.

The cost is the cost.

And my labor cost is natural.

For reference, absorbable items suitable for the job are so popular that you can’t buy them even if you have money.

“Hmph, okay. I’ll transfer it to your account, so hurry up.”

“Take it and absorb it in the kid’s room. Or put it in your inventory.”

“I have to check it. Just a moment….”

Jihae takes the mineral plate and goes into my son’s room.

I’m also curious. Whether the item I made is absorbed normally. Or if there might be some side effects that I don’t know about.

“A-amazing!”

“What is it?”

“Almost like getting hit by a 6th grade Spell Shockwave! Fire magic stat increased by 2.9%! No lie!”

“That’s how it was originally, wasn’t it?”

“No, no. That’s not what I mean. You know how it is. When a Awakened’s level goes up, the stat increase is extremely low. This doesn’t have that!”

What are you talking about? Can’t you explain it so I can understand?

“What do you mean? Han Deuk.”

“Hyung-nim. This might be….”

“Han Deuk Oppa! Explain it to Jiwon Oppa. Really!”

“If Jihae is right, this is really amazing. As Hyung-nim knows, to raise the Awakened grade, you have to raise the level, right?”

“Yeah.”

“To raise the level, you have to raise the stats, right?”

“That’s right.”

“To raise the stats, you have to catch and clear dungeon units, or absorb items, right?”

“Yeah. But can you just get to the conclusion quickly?”

“Yes. Then, how much does the Awakened grade stat increase as the level goes up?”

“You all know that. 10th grade 50 or less, 9th grade 50 or more, 8th grade 100, 7th grade 200, 6th grade 400, 5th grade 800, 4th grade… Huh?”

“Do you understand?”

“Wait a minute!”

I think I know something.

Numbers and ratios.

Stat availability according to grade.

The 2.9% of 10th grade and the 2.9% of 6th grade are like heaven and earth.

Originally, as the Awakened’s stats increase to a higher grade, they must be granted stats equivalent to twice that amount to increase the grade and level.

If a 4th grade Awakened absorbs this item?

“Damn it! Amazing!”

“Right? Right? I’m right. But Oppa~ Can’t you make a 9th grade instead of a 10th grade?”

“9th grade? Ah~ Ah!”

That’s right. The one I made earlier was 10th grade.

If 10th grade is this much, what about 9th grade or 8th grade?

“Damn it! Idea Awl Summon!”

[Ding! Summons the Idea Awl.]

I summoned the Idea Awl again and stuck to the mineral plate.

A 100 million won mineral plate.

How much will I make it worth now?

In the end, as a result of sticking to the remaining mineral plate for nearly 2 hours,

‘Flame Purification (Absorbable)

Source: Art Factor Han Jiwon, Grade: 10th grade,

Fire Magic stat Availability: 2.7% increase’

‘Ice Purification (Absorbable)

Source: Art Factor Han Jiwon, Grade: 10th grade,

Ice Magic stat Availability: 2.5% increase’

‘Warrior’s Courage (Absorbable)

Source: Art Factor Han Jiwon, Grade: 10th grade,

Combat stat (Warrior) Availability: 2.4% increase’

I was able to create 3 more items, and ruined one.

However, I can’t throw away a mineral plate that costs 100 million won each, so I should take it to Gilsu and ask him to slice it thinly.

Whether he slices it, scrapes off the part where the magic circle is drawn, or carves it out, Gilsu will take care of it.

I moved to the office with Jihae, who was giggling, and Han Deuk, who was grumbling while driving.

For reference, the magic circle engraved on the failed mineral plate is a magic mainly used by healers or priests, Idea’s Healing.

When I arrived at the office, opened the door, and stepped inside, I heard a loud shout.

“Guild Leader! You’ve worked hard.”

“You’ve worked hard, Guild Leader!”

“Guild Leader, you’re the best!”

“Jiwon Guild is the best!”

Were they all gathered in advance?

No wonder Han Deuk kept going outside with his phone at home.

“Guild Leader. All 28 guild members, the full quota, have gathered.”

“Okay. Everyone, pay attention!”

At my words, the office becomes as quiet as a mouse.