The Wise Cleaning Life Of A Returning Genius Hunter [EN]: Chapter 127

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The support for the subjugation [of monsters in dungeons] was smooth.

Even though things were still chaotic internally and externally, and government intervention was still significant.

Fortunately, as an external company, the impact was relatively less.

Thanks to that, the amount of subjugation has been increasing little by little over the past week.

Along with that, the branch situation has also become more stable.

Of course, it is still struggling with deficits.

‘Compared to being on the verge of bankruptcy without even being able to subjugate properly….’

It’s at a level where we can do something if the conflict ends.

We immediately began preparations to start subjugating dungeons in neighboring countries in time for the end of the conflict.

And at that important time.

Unexpected bad news came to Team Leader Ha Seong-il.

“My father passed away…?”

Team Leader Ha, who suddenly received a call, continued to speak in a trembling voice.

“Yes, yes……. I understand. I’m currently on a business trip, so it will take a while. I’ll go as soon as possible.”

After hanging up, he first looked at me and Kim Min-joo.

I asked first.

“Did his condition worsen?”

“Well. I don’t know the details either…”

He answered with a bewildered expression.

He seemed to have quite complicated feelings.

“I’m sorry, but I think I need to go to Korea for a while.”

“Yes, please do. Don’t worry about things here and sort things out well before you come back.”

“Yes, yes. Thank you.”

Team Leader Ha said goodbye and immediately left the office.

“……That’s sudden.”

Kim Min-joo cautiously opened her mouth in the office where only the two of us were left.

“You can say that again.”

“Team Leader Ha must be very heartbroken.”

“Well, I don’t think so.”

She gave me a look as if asking what I meant.

If you didn’t know the situation, you might think that way.

“The siblings in that family don’t have a good relationship with their father. He only favored the eldest son, Ha Seong-tae, and hardly paid attention to the others.”

“……I see.”

Well, other people’s family affairs are none of my business…….

‘Something feels off.’

The timing is too perfect.

I opened my phone with a suspicious expression.

[(Breaking News) Hanbyul Corporation President Ha Dong-bae Passes Away]

[Worsening of Chronic Disease? Specialist Says ‘His condition wasn’t bad until yesterday.’]

[Ha Mi-yeon, Managing Director of Hanbyul Construction and Eldest Daughter of President Ha Dong-bae, ‘Requests Autopsy’]

As expected, related articles were pouring out.

Among the numerous articles, one caught my eye.

[Former Head of Sales Ha Seong-tae Claims Management Rights of Hanbyul Corporation. ‘Will Inherit Father’s Will’, Controversial Succession?]

[Chairman Ha Deok-soo, ‘Does Not Want It’. But the Board of Directors’ Reaction is ‘Positive’]

[Former Head Ha Seong-tae, Who is Receiving Overwhelming Support from the Board of Directors, Why Did the Board Suddenly Turn Around?]

[Anonymous Overseas Investor, ‘Throws Huge Sum’ into Hanbyul Corporation on Condition of Transferring Management Rights]

[Overseas Investor Brought by Head Ha Seong-tae, ‘No One Knows Their Identity’ What is Head Ha’s Relationship With Them?]

It was none other than the news of Ha Seong-tae’s comeback.

‘Look at this bastard…?’

It was something I couldn’t understand.

He was dismissed from his position as CEO, and Chairman Ha Deok-soo cut ties with him, so how?

Above all, with Assemblyman Jung Hoon caught, it would have been a matter of time before he was caught by the prosecution…….

How did he cut off his tail [escape legal consequences]?

‘More than that, he’s aiming for the management rights of Hanbyul Corporation now?’

I focused on the phrase ‘anonymous overseas investor’ that the article kept emphasizing.

Overseas investor.

Damn, what kind of amazing backing does he have…….

“At this rate, Hanbyul Corporation will be taken over by Ha Seong-tae without a hitch.”

Kim Min-joo, who was looking at the article with me, said.

“I guess so.”

“I hope there won’t be any problems for us.”

“……Well, what problems could there be.”

I answered vaguely and put down my phone.

I said that, but an uneasy feeling began to creep in without me knowing.

***

A university hospital in Seoul, a funeral hall.

It was crowded with reporters and a huge number of mourners.

As Ha Seong-il was wandering around in the crowd, a woman waved her hand at him.

“Seong-il, here.”

“Ah, sister.”

It was his sister, Ha Mi-yeon, the managing director of Hanbyul Construction.

“How have you been? I heard you’re in Congo now.”

“Yeah, for a while because of business. How about you, sister?”

“I’m always the same.”

Ha Mi-yeon shrugged.

After a brief conversation, Ha Seong-il approached the portrait of President Ha Deok-soo.

‘Still, he lived a long life.’

After offering his last respects with a subtle expression.

Ha Mi-yeon approached him again.

“Are you going to stay for a few days?”

“I think I can stay until things are sorted out. The CEO told me to do so as well.”

“I heard you’re working with CEO Kim Jun-woo? How is he? Is he as eccentric as the rumors say?”

“No. He’s a bit stiff, but he’s a good person.”

It was then that a light conversation was taking place.

“Long time no see, everyone?”

The eldest son, Ha Seong-tae, appeared.

The two siblings’ gazes immediately turned to him.

Of course, the gazes weren’t exactly friendly.

Ha Mi-yeon spoke first.

“I heard you took over Hanbyul Corporation? Congratulations.”

“Haha, thank you.”

“What kind of amazing backing did you get to persuade those great directors?”

“There is such a person. I’ll introduce you next time if I have the chance.”

His tone was so relaxed that it was annoying.

How long has it been since he started his business and failed miserably, how can a person become like that?

Ha Mi-yeon shook her head.

Soon, President Ha Seong-tae’s gaze turned to his youngest brother.

“Ah, right. Seong-il. I’m thinking of starting a new business this time.”

“What business…?”

“Well, something similar to overseas delivery.”

Team Leader Ha Seong-il’s eyes narrowed at the ambiguous answer.

“Why are you telling me that?”

“You’re also a member of Hanbyul Corporation. But the item overlaps with what you’re working on. I heard that you’re receiving equipment support from Hanbyul Corporation for the African branch contract this time?”

“So?”

“I don’t think I can support that from now on.”

“……What?”

Team Leader Ha Seong-il’s eyebrows twitched.

The support project has finally entered a stable phase.

But if we cut off equipment support here, everything would go back to square one.

‘This bastard, really…….’

Team Leader Ha Seong-il barely suppressed his curse.

“Where are you trying to deliver that you’re so confident?”

“Why do you need to know that?”

President Ha Seong-tae shrugs with an annoying smile.

Then, after glancing at the portrait, he turned his back without even saying goodbye.

Team Leader Ha Seong-il stared at his back as he left the funeral hall.

‘Crazy bastard, what the hell is he trying to do…….’

He knows the true colors of that human being better than anyone else.

A guy who is only focused on the position of group chairman.

A guy who will do anything for that.

Yes.

A human who wouldn’t even care about his family if it was to do anything.

“Sister.”

With a strange sense of unease, he asked his sister.

“Did the autopsy results come out for Father?”

“Ah, yes. It came out…… The direct cause of death was oxygen deficiency due to respiratory distress.”

“Respiratory distress?”

Did the oxygen mask suddenly break down?

‘Hmm…….’

Sudden death of his father.

The mysterious overseas investor who appeared at the right time. At the same time, the succession of management rights proceeded immediately.

Everything is proceeding smoothly as if it was prepared from the beginning.

‘I can’t help but be suspicious.’

Ring―

At that time, a call came.

It was none other than Cedric.

***

DR Congo National Assembly.

“The 7th clash occurred at the border near Makambo.”

Councilor Cedric’s aide was reporting on the conflict situation.

“What about the damage?”

“There is none. Fortunately, it was just a provocation, and it didn’t escalate into a full-scale war like last time.”

“They’re slowly backing down.”

Councilor Cedric let out a faint sigh.

Considering the difference in power from the beginning, it was not a fight that would last long. I know they are angry because of the integrated branch, but if this continues, only Zambia will lose more.

“This is finally coming to an end.”

Even the stupidest guys wouldn’t continue a fight that doesn’t benefit them.

“Um… but there’s a problem.”

However, the aide seemed to have a different idea.

“What? What’s the problem?”

“According to information obtained by our agent who has infiltrated the Zambia Interim Association…….”

The aide paused for a moment and lowered his voice.

“A weapons deal is scheduled to take place at the Zambia Interim Association in a week.”

“……What?!”

Councilor Cedric’s eyes widened in an instant.

“A weapons deal? Who is supplying weapons to a non-official association?! Is it the Middle East? Or North Korea?”

“It’s… Korea.”

“……?”

Korea is conducting illegal weapons deals?

What are they lacking?

“There’s no way there’s a place like that in Korea…….”

“Doesn’t Hanbyul Corporation exist?”

“…Don’t be ridiculous. What kind of company is that, there’s no way they would do an illegal business.”

“I think so too… but their movements have been a bit suspicious these past few days. Recently, the owner died and the eldest son took over the management rights with an anonymous overseas investor behind him. At the same time, they stopped the item delivery for several teams.”

“…….”

That’s definitely suspicious.

“If the Zambia Interim Association succeeds in acquiring weapons…… we don’t know how the war situation will turn out. If we’re not careful, they might really advance to Kinshasa…….”

Damn it.

Councilor Cedric immediately picked up the receiver.

“Your Excellency. This is Cedric.”

This time it was the head of Congo, the president’s office.

“It’s not that… there’s a scheduled black market deal at the Zambia Interim Association.”

「……Are you sure?」

“Our agent confirmed it. It’s certain.”

「No, I mean. Is that agent’s word really certain.」

“……Yes?”

Cedric’s expression hardened at the incomprehensible question.

「What, are you going to believe that guy’s words and infiltrate Zambia? The surrounding countries’ views aren’t good because of the branch, and what if we move first and it’s not true? Are you going to take responsibility then?」

“Y-Your Excellency! If we leave it like this, we might be in danger…….”

「Then contact me again when that time comes.」

Click―.

Cedric stared at the already disconnected receiver with a dumbfounded expression.

Even in this situation, are you looking at the surrounding countries?

‘He’s been a bit strange since he went to the International Association headquarters a few days ago…….’

What kind of story did they have with the headquarters that even the country is secondary?

‘Damn it, don’t tell me they’re all in one group…….’

Cedric swept back his hair.

‘Anyway, if Hanbyul Corporation is really moving…….’

Could it be Seong-il too?

With the thought that he should at least check, Cedric took out his personal cell phone.

“Friend, it’s me.”

Soon, Ha Seong-il’s answer was heard.

「Cedric, what’s wrong?」

“Hanbyul Corporation is doing a weapons deal with overseas, are you in charge of it?”

I asked directly without beating around the bush.

Of course, it was a question to test him. If Seong-il is really promoting it, there will be a reaction somehow.

「…….」

The answer was cut off.

After a while.

「…I don’t know if it’s a weapons deal, but there is a business I’m preparing with overseas. I don’t know the details. But how do you know that?」

He doesn’t seem to know.

The suspicion was unfounded.

Certainly, it will be difficult to betray easily while on the same boat. In the first place, there is no such benefit for him.

“I can’t tell you in detail… but that business seems to be related to us.”

「……What?」

“So, can you stop it?”

Ha Seong-il opened his mouth with difficulty after hesitating.

「……I don’t think that’s possible. It’s not something I can handle on my own. Is it urgent?」

“Very. Not only us, but your business could be in danger too.”

「Hmm…….」

Team Leader Ha Seong-il also seemed to be in trouble.

But that was only for a moment.

「Then why don’t you talk to that person.」

“Who?”

「CEO Kim Jun-woo.」

Ha Seong-il kindly told me the cheat key [solution].

「He will solve it somehow.」