Perfect World [EN]: Chapter 242

The Godz Knights concluded the 52/53 season with a record of 17 wins, 8 draws, and 13 losses, securing 5th place in the league. Despite a shaky start, they achieved this result by strategically recruiting skilled gladiators and nurturing promising rookies throughout the season. As a result, officials and media within the Deloy Wide League began to consider the Godz Knights as potential championship contenders for the upcoming season. While the departure of Imori and Razella, who were on loan until mid-season, did weaken their roster, it wasn’t a critical blow. The rookies had shown significant growth over the past year, and both the Chaplin Whisper and Sea Mobidicks teams, the reigning champion and runner-up of the Deloy Wide League, successfully advanced to the Heilen Central League through the promotion tournament.

In a forest devoid of lions and tigers, the wolf reigns supreme. One could argue that the golden age of the Godz Knights had dawned in the Deloy Wide League.

“Ah! Ah!! B, Beomseok-nim. Ah! Haaang!”

In a secluded part of the forest near the Godz Knights training camp, Emma and Beomseok, completely nude, were locked in a passionate embrace, rolling around on the forest floor. He mounted Emma, who lay in the grass, and delivered intense pleasure with rhythmic hip movements.

She responded to Beomseok’s advances with seductive gestures, reveling in their shared ecstasy. Since their first night together, Emma had transformed into a sensual woman who craved their daily lovemaking.

“Ah! Ah!! Please, Beomseok-nim. Ah! Haaah!!”

Hearing Emma’s moans, he thrust his “precious thing” deep into her [yoni – Sanskrit for vulva or vagina] and ejaculated, releasing the pent-up fluids inside her. Yet, her ardor showed no signs of waning. With two months of experience, she knew Beomseok’s stamina was far from depleted.

He lifted Emma’s body and positioned her on his crossed legs.

“Emma, now it’s your turn.”

“Ah! Yes. Heueung!!”

She moved her body with such fervor that her white hair seemed to dance in the air. The woman’s yoni, enveloping his “precious thing” as if gliding, sent a wave of intoxicating sensation through Beomseok. Despite his recent climax, the urge to release again surged through him.

He caressed Emma’s small, firm breasts and asked,

“So? You’re saying the Black Society might attack me soon?”

“Ah! Yes. Haaang! Lucas-sunbae [sunbae – a Korean term for a senior or mentor] believes that Beomseok-nim harbors negative feelings towards our Black Society. Haaah! And he’s worried about your friendship with Vice Chairman Louis. Ah! He’s a crucial asset for the Black Society to solidify its influence in the gladiator world. Haaah!”

He had anticipated this, so her words carried weight. Beomseok laid her back down on the ground and delved into her fleshy depths with practiced hip movements.

“Hoo. Really? Then I should prepare. How is the Black Society planning to attack me?”

Emma’s eyes widened, and she paused her movements. Beomseok couldn’t possibly win against the Black Society. He should humble himself to survive.

“Ah, no! That would be disastrous. It’s best to be patient and express your willingness to cooperate with the Black Society.”

He stroked Emma’s white hair with a determined look and said,

“Never. I can’t do that. They initiated this. I refuse to endure the humiliation of bowing down to the Black Society.”

“T, then Beomseok-nim will lose everything.”

“That’s why I’m asking you to tell me the Black Society’s attack strategy in advance. Then I can thwart even the Black Society’s plans. I’m reiterating, I have no intention of maintaining any friendly relations with the Black Society.”

Emma, feeling helpless, turned her head away.

“Firstly, I’m a low-ranking member of the Black Society and have ties to Godz Knights, so my sunbae wouldn’t reveal the attack strategy to me. But I suspect there will be a warning first.”

“A warning? Instead of an immediate attack?”

“Yes. Beomseok-nim’s friendship with Vice Chairman Louis makes you a valuable asset to the Black Society. They’ll try to intimidate you into submission first.”

“Intimidate me? How?”

“There are numerous ways. They could uncover minor infractions and prompt the police or prosecutors to conduct a search and seizure, or the National Tax Service could initiate a tax audit. They could also influence the Cooper faction to impose penalties on the Godz Knights team for trivial matters. And they could leverage local politicians to exert pressure, or pressure the bank to create financial strain. They’ll attempt to exhaust Beomseok-nim’s mind and body, subtly pushing you to surrender.”

Beomseok looked taken aback. The methods she described as a mere warning seemed excessive. But if he played his cards right, he could overcome them with his own resources.

“Hmm. Which of these methods do you think the Black Society will specifically employ?”

“Probably a tax audit or financial pressure through the bank.”

“Why those?”

“Firstly, influencing the police is difficult due to Inspector Lexter. He unexpectedly has deep connections. He’s particularly charmed the current Commissioner of the Federal Police, making the Black Society hesitant. And recklessly involving the Federal Prosecutor’s Office is risky. They’re currently embroiled in a fierce battle with an economic organization, and our forces are being pushed back. It’s not a situation where they can afford to act rashly. Also, the Black Society avoids deepening its ties with the Cooper faction, as they’ll eventually become enemies. If the Cooper faction attacks, using this opportunity as a pretext, the Black Society could find itself in a precarious position. Therefore, a tax audit and financial pressure through the bank are the most probable.”

In that case, Beomseok needed to focus on the tax audit. The bank attack was so well-prepared that it wasn’t worth defending against.

The Godz Knights had a bank debt of 100 million Krang [Krang – fictional currency]. It was a substantial amount, but Beomseok wasn’t concerned. Thanks to the recent surge in general admission ticket sales and team merchandise, they currently had 87.1 million Krang. This was largely due to outsiders buying up season tickets for the game against Amelie early in the season, and the numbered T-shirts of prominent gladiators selling rapidly. Furthermore, the upcoming main sponsor selection process during the summer vacation season would generate a significant sum, and the lending bank was none other than LHN Bank, where Aula was positioned as the successor. If the Black Society attempted financial pressure, he would easily deflect it.

‘A tax audit… This is quite tricky.’

Even if Godz Knights meticulously managed their taxes, there would inevitably be some discrepancies, whether major or minor. And the unclear origin of Venus and Rapine could create problems if scrutinized. If he didn’t take proactive measures, he was likely to be targeted.

After organizing his thoughts, Beomseok licked Emma’s alluring nape and posed his next question.

“Okay. What if I don’t give in?”

“Then a full-scale attack will commence to undermine Beomseok-nim’s foundation. The most common tactic here is a hostile M&A [Mergers and Acquisitions – a corporate strategy].”

At those words, Beomseok chuckled in disbelief. M&A was a management strategy to gain control by acquiring a company’s shares. But Godz Knights was a private company, not a corporation. Since Beomseok owned all the shares, there was no possibility of an M&A.

“Hehe. That doesn’t make sense. Godz Knights is a private company. An M&A is impossible.”

“Yes. That’s true. But an attack on Ilsimhoe [Ilsimhoe – fictional organization] is possible. They’re also one of Beomseok-nim’s foundations.”

Beomseok immediately thought of Gloria. Leopard Planning and LKS Broadcasting also came to mind, but all of their companies were 100% owned by Ilsimhoe members, so there was no cause for concern.

“Then the target is Rainbow Group.”

“Yes. That’s highly likely.”

He pulled his “precious thing” out of Emma’s yoni, collapsed onto the floor with a thud, and gazed at the sky, watching cumulus clouds drift by with a worried expression. This Rainbow Group was the crux of the problem. It was large and heavily indebted, making it vulnerable to external attacks. But if he gave it up, Gloria would weigh heavily on his conscience.

Beomseok jumped up, roughly wiped away the remnants of their encounter with a towel, and began to dress. Since he refused to yield, the Black Society’s attack was inevitable. Knowing their methods, he needed to prepare swiftly.

The next day, Beomseok convened an emergency Ilsimhoe meeting at the Rainbow Hotel.

“Okay. Is everyone here?”

In a banquet hall of the Rainbow Hotel, members of Ilsimhoe, including Beomseok, were gathered. Karen was unable to attend due to filming commitments, but the meeting couldn’t proceed without everyone else.

Curious about the sudden meeting, Gloria looked at him inquisitively.

“Beomseok-ssi [ssi – a Korean honorific], what’s the reason for gathering us today?”

After a moment of hesitation, Beomseok looked at each of the Ilsimhoe members and finally spoke.

“A very serious incident is about to occur.”

Gloria pressed him further.

“A serious incident?”

“It’s expected that the Black Society will launch an attack on our Ilsimhoe.”

At those words, most of the Ilsimhoe members, including Gloria, looked bewildered. They couldn’t fathom why a powerful organization like the Black Society would target them for any gain. And everyone knew that the Black Society had been a reliable partner of Ilsimhoe until now.

Gloria looked at him with a puzzled expression.

“No. Why would the Black Society do that to us? They have a close relationship with our Ilsimhoe.”

Lexter looked at Beomseok and nodded, signaling him to tell the truth. He had discussed this matter with him before the meeting, so he was aware of the situation.

Beomseok, taking a deep breath, briefly explained the reason.

“It’s simple. The Black Society isn’t our partner, but an enemy force.”

“Hey, don’t say ridiculous things. Beomseok-ssi and Chairman Lucas, who is a member of the Black Society, were very close. And Emma, who is currently playing for Godz Knights, is also a member of the Black Society.”

“Yes. That’s what I thought too. But I learned that it wasn’t true due to a recent incident.”

“What incident?”

“The Rainbow Group’s bond crisis. Vice Chairman Hobbs of Unique Bank, who orchestrated the incident, was actually a pawn of the Black Society.”

Gloria was speechless, shocked by the revelation. She had believed they were benevolent individuals who tried to help, but it was absurd that they were the ones who had betrayed her. She looked at Beomseok with disbelief.

“I, is that really true?”

“Yes. The fact that Vice Chairman Hobbs is a tool of the Black Society is widely known. And Chairman Wilkins is the one who informed me of this.”

Chairman Wilkins was like a benefactor to Gloria. Thanks to his payment guarantee, Rainbow Group had survived. If Beomseok and Wilkins confirmed it, she couldn’t help but believe it.

“B, but why didn’t you tell me?”

“I had to keep it hidden to avoid a situation like today. I had to pretend I was unaware.”

Gloria clutched her forehead, feeling dizzy.

“Haa, let me ask you one more question. Is this attack also a consequence of the previous bond crisis?”

“Hmm. Not exactly. It’s primarily because of me. I couldn’t completely conceal my animosity towards the Black Society due to the bond crisis. I can’t tolerate such things because of my temper.”

That was a small consolation. If the Ilsimhoe members were harmed again because of her, she would have felt immense guilt. But since it all stemmed from the previous bond crisis, she couldn’t deny the connection.

“I’m sorry. These things keep happening because of me.”

“Hahaha. No. It’s all the Black Society’s fault.”

“Haa, but…”

“Ah. I said it’s okay. Gloria-nim doesn’t have time to blame herself. We need to devise a plan now.”

At that moment, Natalie stepped forward with an angry expression. She deeply respected Gloria, her mentor. She resented the Black Society for harassing her and Ilsimhoe.

“Beomseok-nim. What’s the exact reason the Black Society is attacking us? Even if you knew that Beomseok-nim harbored animosity, there’s no need to attack us. Ilsimhoe has never wronged them.”

Beomseok, licking his lips, replied.

“Hmm. It’s because I’m close to Vice Chairman Louis. If I were to interfere, the Black Society would suffer significant losses.”

“So, you’re saying they’re attacking us to eliminate the potential risk?”

“That’s right, but that’s not the only reason. They’re likely trying to force me to surrender and assign me the role of a liaison with Vice Chairman Louis, rather than eliminating me. In other words, there won’t be an attack if I simply submit.”

Natalie glared at him, her eyes wide.

“Surely, you’re not going to surrender, are you?”

“Am I crazy? Bow down to those bastards? I’m planning to put up a big fight.”

A lively smile spread across her face. She admired Beomseok’s recklessness. Others would tremble at the mention of the Black Society and readily submit, but he was burning with fighting spirit. She believed a man should possess that kind of courage.

============================ Work Afterword ============================

Have a nice day, everyone. I’ll see you again tomorrow.