The Wise Cleaning Life Of A Returning Genius Hunter [EN]: Chapter 141

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I was in the middle of an all-out push to catch up on work, trying to compensate for the time I’d lost attending that council meeting.

“Representative Kim, this is Ha Seong-il.”

I received a call from CEO Ha.

“CEO Ha. What can I do for you?”

“Well… I heard that you mentioned reconsidering the legal team’s support during the council meeting. Is that true?”

So the news had already spread. That was fast.

“That’s right. Of course, that reconsideration is contingent on Executive Director Kang Sang-woo working at the facility for a week and *still* wanting to press charges.”

“Hmm… Do you think that will actually happen?” He sounded doubtful.

“Judging by Executive Director Kang’s personality, he doesn’t strike me as the type to change his mind after a week of anything. I doubt he’ll drop the charges, even then.”

“Well, I think so too.”

“……Huh?”

His tone sharpened, confused.

“Then why did you propose such an agreement? If you withdraw support for the legal team, the subcontractor won’t stand a chance in a legal battle.”

“That’s correct. As a result, we might have to pay a penalty, and in the worst-case scenario, we could even face a business suspension.”

If that happened, the plan to receive domestic by-products in advance until the research center was completed would be ruined.

Of course, things would be difficult even after that.

And, knowing Executive Director Kang’s personality, his decision to sue was already set in stone.

No matter what he saw or felt at the facility for a week, he would never drop the charges.

But.

“The agreement clearly states that a decision will be made *after* working for a week.”

“……And?”

“That means that whether he drops the charges or proceeds with them, he has to endure at least a week to even *make* any decision.”

Exactly.

For GT Dungeon to retain the decision-making power, we had to meet the minimum condition of him working for a week.

If he quit before that, the decision-making power would automatically disappear, and no further charges could be filed. That was the outcome I was aiming for from the beginning, but CEO Ha still seemed dubious.

“Come on… he’ll endure at least a week. Executive Director Kang is a tough guy who climbed up to GT Group executive without any backing. He’s quite tenacious.”

“Well, I don’t know.” You never knew what would happen until you faced it.

“No matter how tenacious he is, he’s never risked his life to work, has he?”

“He must have worked hard enough to *die.*”

“No, I mean… *actually* dying.”

“…….”

CEO Ha’s reply was cut off.

“You’re not… planning to kill him, are you…?”

“Hahaha. What are you talking about?” Why would I kill him? What kind of colossal mistake did he make?

Of course… it couldn’t be helped if he *really* died.

***

“Executive Director! Isn’t it done yet!”

Kang An Logistics.

Chief Choi’s voice echoed loudly as he oversaw Executive Director Kang, who was in the middle of dismantling the newly arrived reptile-type monster, a ‘Helligator’ [a fictional monster, similar to an alligator].

He had previously thrown his resignation at me and left the facility, but he couldn’t resist CEO Kwak’s persistent persuasion and returned. Of course, he responded more to the single phrase ‘Executive Director Kang is coming to work for a week’ than any other form of persuasion.

“Don’t rush me! Can’t you see I’m doing it?!”

“Why does it take all day to pull out teeth?”

“I heard these are poisonous?! What if I get stabbed while rushing?”

“You’ll never get stabbed if you wear your gloves properly, so don’t worry and get on with it.”

“No, that’s…”

Executive Director Kang’s reaction was absurd.

First day of work.

The first task Executive Director Kang was assigned was to dismantle all of the Helligator’s teeth.

At first glance, it didn’t seem like a difficult task.

However, the number of Helligator’s teeth easily numbered in the hundreds. Above all, each tooth was still emitting deadly poison, even though the creature was already dead.

A job that could kill you on the spot if you got stabbed in the hand.

However, Chief Choi didn’t seem inclined to consider such circumstances.

“Anyway, please complete it within 10 minutes. Other processes are being delayed.”

“If an accident happens, will Chief Choi take responsibility?”

“…What are you talking about!” Chief Choi’s voice changed.

“Didn’t Executive Director Kang also say that? To meet the delivery deadline even if an accident happens.”

“…….”

Executive Director Kang Sang-woo’s expression hardened.

“Are you deliberately trying to mess with me right now?”

“…What did you say?”

“Don’t tell me you actually think I’m Chief Choi’s subordinate just because I’m here now? It’s a bit childish to act like this just because I’ve been a bit… *disappointing*.”

“Ah, so Executive Director Kang is saying… I’m deliberately making things harder on you to mess with you, is that what you’re saying?”

“Isn’t that right? It doesn’t make sense logically. What kind of nonsense is it to tell me to pull out poisonous teeth in 10 minutes? This is just unreasonable.”

At that moment, stifled laughter rippled through the air.

When Executive Director Kang glared and shifted his gaze around, the employees who had been eavesdropping quickly turned their heads away.

“Executive Director Kang doesn’t seem to know much about this industry…”

At that moment, Chief Choi spoke up.

“We always work like this. The unreasonable thing isn’t what I’m doing, but what *you’ve* been doing all along.”

He continued without giving Kang a chance to answer.

“Still, it’s because Karma Corporation did the groundwork that there’s not much left to do.”

Chief Choi waved his hand as if telling him to stop talking and get to work, and then turned his back.

‘That bastard is for real…….’

Executive Director Kang gritted his teeth.

A guy who couldn’t even utter a peep a few days ago now seemed to have nothing to fear.

Executive Director Kang vowed to fire that bastard first when he returned to GT Dungeon.

‘First of all, that’s secondary…….’

Executive Director Kang’s gaze returned to the Helligator’s corpse.

To process a corpse that could kill you instantly in 10 minutes.

If this wasn’t unreasonable, then what was?

And what was that about?

They originally worked like this?

That’s nonsense.

What kind of person would do something that could actually kill them while receiving a meager salary?

‘Damn it, I can’t quit…….’

Soon, the hand holding the dismantling knife trembled.

He knew it all too well.

In order for GT Dungeon to have the decision-making power, he had to endure here for a week, no matter what.

Above all, if this matter was successfully concluded, hadn’t they said they would entrust him with the Busan branch of GT Dungeon, which was currently being promoted?

So no matter how *awful* it was, he had to endure unconditionally.

‘Yeah, damn it… what can’t I do?’

He quickly composed himself.

Then, he resumed his work.

Even the slightest scratch could really kill him.

With that thought, Executive Director Kang focused more intently than ever, maintaining his concentration.

About 30 minutes passed like that.

‘…I’m done.’

He barely managed to disassemble all the teeth.

It took three times longer than Chief Choi had said, but what could he do? This was his limit.

As the tension eased, all the strength drained from his body, but…….

“What are you doing! Why aren’t you starting the next job?!”

“……?”

As if giving him no time to rest, another monster was brought before Executive Director Kang.

“……You want me to do it right away?”

“Yes. Otherwise, we won’t meet the deadline.”

Chief Choi replied immediately.

“……How many more do I have to do today?”

At Executive Director Kang’s question, Chief Choi folded his fingers one by one.

“Eight. It’s a bit less today.”

“…….”

He had to do this eight more times?

Executive Director Kang’s bewildered gaze was fixed on the huge caterpillar-like monster that had just been brought in.

Already, the other employees had immediately started disassembling it, as if they had no other thoughts in their heads besides the work.

‘Tsk…….’

There was no choice.

Executive Director Kang picked up the dismantling knife again. He was approaching the monster when it happened.

Grrrrr―.

“Uh, uh…? What’s wrong with this?”

The monster suddenly began to swell.

At the same time, the atmosphere quickly became chaotic.

“It seems like gas is building up inside!”

“This monster’s fluids are highly acidic, so it’s dangerous if it explodes!”

“Damn it… First, connect the hose and lower the pressure!”

“Ah, no! It’s expanding too quickly!!”

Grrrrr―.

The monster was expanding without any time to react.

In the end, Chief Choi made a quick decision.

“This isn’t good! Evacuate!!”

“Level 3 situation! Everyone evacuate!”

“Don’t bother with the equipment, just get out!”

Soon, everyone began to evacuate in an orderly manner, as they had been trained.

But one person couldn’t do that.

‘What, what…? What’s going on…?’

Perhaps his judgment was clouded by the confusion, but Executive Director Kang was frozen in place, all alone.

“Executive Director Kang! What are you doing!!”

“Hurry up and evacuate!”

It seemed he couldn’t hear anything anymore.

Soon, the corpse, swollen like a huge balloon, was on the verge of exploding.

“Shit…!”

Chief Choi, who was evacuating, turned back inside.

***

GT Dungeon, headquarters.

Vice President’s office.

“……And this afternoon, Hanbyul Construction started construction on the research center.”

Secretary Kim reported the current situation to Vice President Go Taek-soo.

At the same time, Vice President Go’s eyes narrowed.

“Already? No, well, it’s not like they’re building a small corner store; how could they start so quickly?”

“They’ve been eager to get this project going……. They expect to complete it in as little as two months.”

“Tsk…….”

Vice President Go looked quite displeased.

The subcontracting issue hadn’t even been properly resolved, and they were already starting construction.

Moreover, if it was completed within two months, there was even less time.

If they couldn’t resolve this issue somehow before the completion, all the domestic byproducts might go to Karma Corporation.

If that happened, all the efforts they had made to dominate the domestic subjugation market would be in vain.

They had to proceed with the lawsuit against the subcontractors no matter what.

That way, they could force the subcontractors to fulfill their contracts with them in advance.

“Executive Director Kang, the fate of our company depends on you this week.”

“I’m sure the Executive Director will be able to handle it.”

“He better.”

Yes, what kind of guy was he?

A guy who had climbed to the position of executive without any connections, just with his tenacity.

He wouldn’t even bat an eye at some subcontracting work…….

“V, Vice President!”

At that moment, an employee burst into the office.

“There’s been an accident at Kangan Logistics!”

“An accident…?”

“Yes, yes. A monster corpse exploded during work…… The damage seems to be quite significant. And, Executive Director Kang Sang-woo was apparently at the scene.”

“……What?”

The employee looked quite serious, but Vice President Go asked in a rather calm voice.

“Don’t tell me Executive Director Kang was injured?”

“Ah, no. He wasn’t injured, but…….”

The employee hesitated for a moment before cautiously continuing.

“He seems to be quite shocked, and he says he can’t do it anymore…….”

“……?”

What the hell.

“What do we do now……?”

Vice President Go couldn’t easily answer.

He was giving up on a job that could determine the fate of the company because of a single accident?

Was he crazy?

‘Shit, he’s throwing ashes on a done deal [ruining everything].’

He naturally clenched his fist tightly.

But after a moment, he slowly opened his mouth.

“Send Executive Director Kang to GT Livestock. Create a position for him at the Gangwon branch.”

“…Understood.”

“And…….”

He hesitated for a long time before making a decision.

But there was no other choice.

“Proceed with the lawsuit, ignoring the agreement.”

What did a promise matter if it was for the sake of the company?