The Wise Cleaning Life Of A Returning Genius Hunter [EN]: Chapter 84

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Last night, at the Headquarters Planning Office.

The moment I tore the document Huin brought in half, Kim Min-joo and Han Yu-bin, who had been reserved until then, were the ones who seemed most shocked.

“T, Teacher…?”

“T, this isn’t something we should decide so quickly…”

“Let’s hand over the Association.”

They were utterly speechless at my sudden decision.

“We’re not going to let everyone go to jail just to complete one acquisition, are we? It also doesn’t look good to use the local staff as shields and run away.”

It’s better to retreat cleanly, without any lingering attachments.

Holding on halfway will only complicate the situation further.

“What else can we do? We’ll have to hand over the Association and the Hub and ask them to leave us alone. If we hide the approval stamps well, they won’t be able to touch us for a while.”

“You’re saying we should do as that bastard wants?”

“Is there a better way?”

“……”

“……”

Their expressions soured.

They knew it was the best option, but feeling resentful was a separate matter.

Seeing them all looking like they were about to die, I couldn’t help but chuckle.

“Cheer up. It’s not like I’m planning to hand it over just like that, of course.”

“……Yes?”

“Well, we’ll discuss the details gradually… For now, all three of you need to contact the surrounding Associations immediately.”

All three of them, including Huin, wore puzzled expressions.

“If you’re thinking of asking for help from the surrounding Associations, I wouldn’t get your hopes up…”

“No. It’s the opposite.”

I shook my head.

“Notify them that we’re tripling the Hub distribution fee.”

“……Yes, yes?”

“Also, tell them that 5% of the byproducts being distributed additionally must be paid to the Vietnam Association. And that we’ll consider using force if they don’t comply.”

“W, wait a minute! The agreement is already finalized, but if we suddenly do that, there will be enormous backlash from the surrounding Associations.”

“I don’t care.”

“Not just the branches, but also the International Association headquarters…”

Ah, Huin groaned softly.

She seemed to have finally realized something.

Kim Min-joo and Han Yu-bin were the same.

That’s right.

If they’re going to be greedy, I’ll feed them as much as they want.

I don’t know if they’ll be okay after taking all this.

***

―International Association, Malaysia Branch.

“What?”

Late at night, Branch Manager Ismail of the Malaysia Branch received absurd news.

“They’re tripling the Hub distribution fee?”

“Yes. And they’re demanding 5% of the monthly distribution volume as payment…”

Bang—!

“Have you ever seen such crazy bastards! Are they really trying to start a war or what?”

Branch Manager Ismail’s voice was agitated.

The executive secretary who reported the news to him was also trying his best to hold back, but his position was the same.

“They’ve been growing rapidly lately, so it seems they’re getting greedy.”

“Damn it, there’s a limit to everything! I let them set up the Hub, but they’re stabbing us in the back like this?!”

“By the way, if they come out like this, they’re bound to turn all the Southeast Asian branches into enemies… Who gave such a stupid order?”

“Who else would it be? Who else would do this kind of thing but Viet, that bastard?”

It was a natural misunderstanding for him, who had no idea what was going on.

“Anyway, damn it, if they come out like this, we can’t just stand still.”

Branch Manager Ismail gritted his teeth.

The unilateral notification of the price increase had angered not only the Malaysia Branch.

―Cambodia Branch.

In her office, Branch Manager Milliere, a middle-aged woman, smiled at the absurd situation.

“They’ve been growing suddenly these days, so Viet, that son of a bitch, must not see anything in his eyes anymore.”

She slowly shook her head.

“What are the reactions of the other Associations?”

“The reactions are the same. Everyone says they won’t stand still…”

“Of course, they should. That pig bastard is looking at us like we’re complete pushovers.”

Branch Manager Milliere’s eyes sharpened.

“That bastard probably won’t die peacefully.”

She immediately began to consider countermeasures.

―Thailand Branch

“Turning all the surrounding Associations into enemies? Even the International Association branches?”

Praset Branch Manager muttered, “He’s finally lost his mind in front of money.”

“What should we do now? I think we should take a hard-line approach too…”

“What do you mean, what should we do? Is this a problem we can solve on our own?”

“No.”

Branch Manager Praset sighed softly.

“Contact the headquarters.”

The executive secretary left the office with a brief reply.

“That greedy bastard is digging his own grave.”

At the same time, Branch Manager Praset let out a hollow laugh.

―France, International Association Headquarters.

Knock, knock—.

A knock echoed in the Secretary-General’s office, located on the top floor of the building.

“Yes.”

As a weighty voice resonated, the executive secretary cautiously entered the office.

“Secretary-General, right now, the Vietnam Association is…”

“I’ve heard the news.”

The organization that first introduced the Hunter Rank System, managing and registering all Hunters worldwide.

At the same time, the top international Hunter organization with a total of 52 branches worldwide.

Wesley, the Secretary-General of the current International Hunter Association, cut off the executive secretary’s words and opened his mouth.

“The Vietnam Association is being stubborn.”

“Yes. Thanks to that, the Southeast Asian branches are protesting fiercely. Well, the branches’ reactions aside…”

“It’s not a welcome thing for us either.”

Hmm.

Secretary-General Wesley sighed.

Knowing the reality of the Vietnam Association vaguely, he wasn’t really interested.

It was a place he hadn’t even bothered with since the merger and acquisition that was pushed forward last year was overturned by the Vietnamese government.

But the fact that even the Vietnam Association, which he had given up on, had suddenly grown in the past month was quite surprising.

“Well, Viet, that idiot, probably didn’t push it forward himself… He must have found a good white knight somewhere.”

“That…”

At that moment, the executive secretary cautiously opened his mouth.

“Actually, according to the report from PB Corporation, it seems that the Korean Association guys are moving…”

“The Korean Association?”

Secretary-General Wesley’s eyes twitched.

“Yes. There was information that Director Kim and his colleagues entered Vietnam a few days ago. So, Team Leader Kane’s opinion is that the Korean Association is trying to grow the Vietnam Association and acquire it…”

“So, the Korean Association is trying to have a branch overseas…?”

“Yes.”

“Haa…”

Secretary-General Wesley ran his hand through his hair.

Director Kim was someone he also knew. Reports had been submitted several times, starting with the US branch incident.

He thought his actions were too clever.

He not only accurately targeted the byproduct distribution route but also conducted transactions with the International Association branches while benefiting and staying within a range that everyone could accept.

The initial Hub cost presented was also the same.

At a glance, it was clear that he was trying to stay within a reasonable range.

There’s no way such a guy would suddenly raise the distribution fee, which had already been agreed upon, by three times.

There’s only one person who would do such a stupid thing.

“It seems that Viet stabbed them in the back in the middle.”

“I agree.”

“Tsk, this is going to be troublesome.”

The Secretary-General’s brow furrowed.

In fact, the problem caused by that greedy bastard himself is not difficult to solve.

He can just be killed without anyone knowing.

Anyway, he has many enemies inside and out. It wouldn’t be strange if his head suddenly flew off one day, so it would be perfect to deal with him…

The problem is that now that the Korean Association is involved, killing Viet would ultimately help Korea take over the Vietnam Association.

But if he leaves it alone, he can’t ignore the branches’ backlash… Above all, the cost loss will be enormous.

“What are you going to do?”

“Well, there’s no choice. Even if I kill Kim now, I won’t be able to stop it from going to the Korean Association… It seems too late to intervene. I have no choice but to step back this time.”

If you touch a kettle that has already boiled over and become hot, you are likely to get burned. It is better to wait here for a while. But…

“I think it’s necessary to give a clear warning to the Korean Association people as well.”

“You mean…”

“Call Team Leader Mark.”

In the end, it was time for the balance adjustment team leader to step in.

***

The atmosphere in the interrogation room suddenly became chaotic.

“T, the International Association contacted us? Why?!”

Viet asked, greatly embarrassed by the news the public security officer had brought.

“They said that if a smooth agreement is not reached regarding the Hub fee increase this time, they will take strong action at the national level…”

“Fee increase notification? What nonsense are you talking about!”

“W, well, I don’t know the details…”

It may be a confusing story for Viet, but what does it matter?

“It’s not just the International Association. All the surrounding countries have risen up. We need to respond quickly.”

At that moment, Viet’s gaze turned to me.

“……Why are you looking at me?”

“What the hell did you do!”

“Hmm? I don’t know what you’re talking about. The chief of the Association is the Director, isn’t he? The person in charge should know, so why are you asking me?”

“Y, you crazy bastard…!”

Just as he grabbed my collar,

Several public security officers rushed into the interrogation room again.

“Director! We just received a call from the Malaysian branch, and they said they will sever all diplomatic relations!”

“The Philippine branch says they will use force if the fee is not lowered.”

“The Thai branch says they will block the border altogether…”

Viet’s face turned pale.

He seemed to realize that the current situation was no joke.

“Director, if this goes wrong… a real war could break out.”

“Damn it, tell them I didn’t do it! Tell them this bastard did it!”

“Of course, we said we didn’t know anything about it. But… they’re not even listening.”

“……What?”

I couldn’t help but chuckle.

“It’s a natural reaction given your past actions.”

There’s a saying that you reap what you sow.

I just added a spoonful of opportunity here, and what happened after that was no different from what the person in question brought upon himself.

So, he should have behaved properly.

‘……Why do I feel guilty?’

Anyway.

“You’ve squeezed a lot out of it. Well, you’re just looking at the Association, which is a matter of national survival, as a money pit, so you wouldn’t be interested in the surrounding situation. I understand your feelings. I used to do that often in the past.”

A brilliant past that was more, not less, than what I did flashed through my mind.

“But if you continue to live like that, you will have many enemies. In the future, you may die a lonely death without anyone knowing.”

“You…… are you threatening me now?”

“It’s not a threat, it’s advice. In fact, you can say that dying is okay. But what’s more unfair than that is…”

I looked directly into Viet’s eyes and said.

“You won’t even know whose hands you died in until the moment you die.”

At the same time, Viet’s answer stopped.

“I told you. If you’re greedy, you’ll lose both money and friends. But just now, one thing has been added.”

“What?”

“It looks like you’re going to lose your Director position as well.”

That was the moment I finished speaking.

Bang—.

The thick door of the interrogation room burst open.

“You, you son of a bitch!!”

The man who rushed in with a dozen public security officers was none other than the top authority in Vietnam, the Party Secretary [highest-ranking official in the Communist Party].

“What the hell did you do!!”

“S, Secretary! This isn’t what I did…”

Pow—.

A fist suddenly flew into Viet’s jaw.

“I pretended not to see you a few times, didn’t I? Now you’re trying to sell the country?!”

“T, there’s no way I would do that! This is all this bastard…”

The eyes of the two men turned to me.

I shrugged and pointed to the contract on the desk.

The Party Secretary’s face became fierce.

“I… I can solve it.”

“How?”

“If I go to the branch and kneel…”

“Hey.”

The Party Secretary’s chilling voice rang out.

“Do you think this is a joke? Do you really think that will solve it?”

“A, no, that’s not what I meant…”

“What are you doing? Take him away.”

“W, wait a minute! Secretary! Secretary!!”

The Secretary gestured to the public security officers as if there was nothing to see.

They immediately grabbed the Director’s arms and began to drag him out.

The desperate voice echoed along the hallway.

The Party Secretary clicked his tongue as he listened to the scream.

“If you’re stupid, you should have been moderately greedy.”

Immediately after that, silence fell in the interrogation room.

The Secretary turned to me.

“Are you the one who pushed this project forward?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“We can’t handle this right now. You made it, so you’re responsible for taking it back.”

“Well, I’d like to, but…”

I glanced at the contract.

Then, the Party Secretary picked up the contract without hesitation and tore it in half in front of me.

“Is that okay now?”

“……”

Is it okay to just do that?

He’s hot-tempered, as befits the number one.

“Please. Take it back and don’t get involved with us in the future.”

“You mean don’t get involved with us…”

“I mean you’re responsible for cleaning up the mess. We don’t know anything about it.”

Don’t get involved with us.

I smiled slightly at the words.

It meant that I was responsible for this, but in the end, it was nothing more than officially recognizing that it was a fully independent association.

The pumpkin rolled and rolled back to us.