We Do Business In Full Auto [EN]: Chapter 134

134

Demanding a Price (2)

CIA Korean Branch.

Director Katherine waited with a nervous expression. The situation in Syria was worsening, and war seemed imminent.

It had already been a costly war, and a renewed conflict would undoubtedly lead to more casualties.

That’s why she needed the Android.

Of course, this was also a long-term strategy.

Proxy wars with Russia were common. Proxy wars and direct battles occurred frequently with Middle Eastern countries. Even in modern times, war showed no signs of disappearing.

This was natural for the United States, a nation that held world hegemony.

Therefore, Director Katherine believed it was advantageous for the United States to produce Androids directly.

When the Secretary of Defense issued the order, Katherine implemented it immediately.

It was a pity for Chairman Lee Yoosung, but he had developed technology that was too advanced. Technology that couldn’t be controlled would become a target for powerful entities, like jackals.

The best team had been sent to steal those secrets.

Even without confidential documents, discovering how the Androids were made would shed light on the operation of the Androids they were currently researching.

Knock knock!

“Come in.”

It was late, but Director Katherine was still at work.

The mercenaries who had gone on the operation had arrived.

Katherine jumped up from her seat.

“Success?”

If they hadn’t succeeded, they wouldn’t have come directly.

But Ken’s face didn’t reflect success.

“Director! I’m sorry!”

Thud!

Ken knelt.

Did they fail?

Chairman Lee Yoosung wouldn’t be stupid; he would have prepared defenses. Considering his technology surpassed that of the United States, tremendous security for a business worth tens of trillions of won was expected.

Failure was within the realm of possibility.

But why kneel? Operations could fail. It was fortunate they returned without being caught.

“Hoo. It can’t be helped.”

“Keuk. I confessed everything.”

“…….”

Katherine looked bewildered.

Confessed?

The Ken Mercenary Corps was known for its discretion.

It was part of the job.

Even if it meant suicide by poison, high-ranking mercenaries never revealed secrets. They had an iron rule of silence about clients.

If they took money and carried out missions, no one would hire them if they were chatty.

The Ken Mercenary Corps was trustworthy.

But he confessed everything?

“Are you kidding me?”

Thump!

He slammed his head on the floor.

“Something was wrong!”

“Is that an excuse?”

“It’s, it’s a truth serum! They injected me with a truth serum! My mouth opened on its own!”

“Don’t make ridiculous excuses!”

Bang!

Katherine slammed the desk.

Her whole body trembled.

If a truth serum existed, torture wouldn’t. No matter how advanced science and technology became, they couldn’t interfere with the human mind.

A truth serum that simply made you spill the truth?

“How much did you say?”

“Everything.”

“Was it revealed that the United States and our CIA were involved?”

“Yes.”

“You crazy bastard!”

Thwack!

Katherine struck Ken’s head.

How could this be?

She had been gathering information and carrying out operations through the Ken Mercenary Corps for a long time, but this was the first time they’d been caught.

No, it wasn’t just being caught. Ken said he revealed everything to Chairman Lee Yoosung.

“…and everything was filmed.”

Gritting!

Katherine braced herself.

Now she had to deny it.

A mistake could jeopardize the Android contract.

That dawn.

I went to the cemetery with Sujeong for training, as usual.

I was trying to find the way to the 7th Circle [a high level of magical attainment], but it wasn’t easy.

That wasn’t the only reason I couldn’t concentrate.

“Dad, what’s wrong?”

The clever Sujeong sensed something was off.

Without Sujeong, I wouldn’t have come this far.

And Sujeong would tell me how to screw over the US and Russian governments.

“The situation now is…”

I told Sujeong what happened.

Sujeong, now in elementary school, had become more thoughtful and smarter. I realized a genius is not a genius for nothing.

Sujeong’s lips curled up.

I could see Sujeong maturing quickly.

“Hehe. The situation has become interesting.”

“The evidence collection is over, and Katherine will probably try to deny it.”

“Yeah! Even if Sujeong were Director Katherine, she would do that.”

“Then what should I do?”

“It seems very simple?”

“Simple?”

“Just show Dad’s power.”

“In what way?”

“So…”

Sujeong came up with a huge plan.

It was so amazing my mouth dropped open.

A threat based entirely on power.

With this plan, Russia and the United States would have no choice but to surrender.

“My daughter is amazing!”

“Hehe, I’m Dad’s supporter.”

“I feel so refreshed.”

I picked up Sujeong.

It was time to go home.

The next morning.

I was getting ready for work when Lee Seulgi rang the doorbell.

She looked urgent and pale.

“What’s wrong?”

“Chairman! The CIA is looking for you.”

“Why?”

“I don’t know. Someone slandered the CIA… They said they got the information and were going to meet the chairman right away.”

“They’ll come if they’re in a hurry.”

“They’re already waiting in front of the house.”

“Hahaha! The thief is the first to flinch.”

Director Katherine must have considered various methods to escape the situation.

She chose to make the first move at the CIA.

Spies infiltrated the company and sold information to the United States. The CIA, hearing this, sought me out for an explanation.

It seemed like that kind of plan, but it was a terrible operation.

“Okay. Secretary Lee, have a cup of tea.”

“I said the CIA is here!?”

“I know, so sit down.”

I had no reason to rush.

The United States was likely more anxious. A mistake could terminate the Android contract.

I had no intention of terminating the contract.

Why would I terminate such a lucrative contract? I just had to prevent the United States from taking future action.

There was Sujeong’s ignorant and refreshing plan, and I just had to push it forward.

In the past, I couldn’t have imagined such a plan because I lacked the power, but now I had it.

“Haa. I don’t know either.”

Lee Seulgi drank tea resignedly.

Sujeong smiled and said.

“Auntie, don’t worry. That Katherine or whatever isn’t Dad’s match.”

“Auntie?”

Lee Seulgi frowned.

To Sujeong, Lee Seulgi, who looked to be in her early 30s, was definitely an auntie.

“Auntie! Auntie!”

Sua also called Lee Seulgi auntie.

She was teasing her.

“Hehe, Auntie! Are you going to be a grandma soon?”

“Are these little ones for real?”

“Auntie. You shouldn’t get upset at such words!”

Sua’s teasing began in earnest.

Lee Seulgi shook her head.

“It’s a headache that the daughters are geniuses.”

“Hmm? I don’t know because I don’t get teased?”

Crack!

A vein popped out on Lee Seulgi’s forehead.

As Lee Seulgi said, a car waited in front of the house.

It was a US government vehicle, and Director Katherine emerged.

“Oh my, what brings the director to such a humble place?”

Director Katherine’s face was stiff.

“There are forces trying to drive a wedge between us, so I came to visit.”

“Driving a wedge? That’s interesting.”

I instructed Lee Seulgi to go to work and got into the car with Lina.

I could handle anything alone, but I brought Lina to prevent trouble.

Katherine came to resolve the situation.

I had no special feelings for Katherine.

She had to carry out orders. Blackmail was essential.

“There was an incident yesterday, and I think you’ve heard everything. The investigation revealed they were Russian mercenaries.”

“Ah, is that so?”

“They were trying to separate the chairman and us by saying things that weren’t true. It’s a simple strategy.”

“There were two forces yesterday. One was the United States, and the other was Russia. So, you’re saying you slandered each other?”

“That’s not it. We have no reason to dispatch mercenaries.”

“Director. Let’s be honest.”

“…….”

“We’ve figured everything out. Would my information network be poor when I can produce Androids?”

“Th, that’s.”

“What if I had nano particle cameras installed everywhere?”

Katherine’s eyes wavered.

She couldn’t be sure how far my technology had advanced.

She couldn’t say my information network was less developed than the CIA’s.

“Are you still going to deny it?”

“We didn’t do anything wrong.”

Katherine’s eyes turned cold.

“Are you going to suppress me because you’re a powerful country?”

“It won’t be good for the chairman’s business either.”

“Oh my? Even threats?”

“It would be better to have a good relationship with us?”

“Wow, I didn’t know you would threaten me this much. Then shall I make a threat too?”

Her brow furrowed.

“I have power. Do you want the national administration paralyzed?”

“What are you talking about!?”

“I can assassinate all the ministers and high-ranking officials of your country, including the White House.”

“You crazy! How can you say that! That would start a war!”

“War? What if the people who give the orders all disappear?”

“Humph! Nonsense!”

“Is that so? Then let’s do this. Let’s kidnap your country’s president and ministers at midnight today.”

Katherine looked at me like I was crazy.

My wife and family were in the safe house, and I cast a barrier. They must have arrived.

I opened the car door and got out.

“Now, get ready.”

“You crazy bastard! How dare you!”

“Hahahahaha!”

Yes, it may seem like nonsense.

But after midnight, you will know my words are not empty.