We Do Business In Full Auto [EN]: Chapter 144

144

The Great Realm (2)

Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR).

Director Nova immediately called for a meeting to discuss the matter.

He gathered only deputy director-level personnel for a top-secret briefing. After hearing the details, the deputy and assistant directors wore dumbfounded expressions.

“…So, this whole situation arose because of Chairman Lee Yoosung’s android?”

“Yes. An android kidnapped them.”

“Can androids even fly?”

“With Chairman Lee Yoosung’s technology, it seems possible.”

The eyes of those present gleamed with avarice.

They believed that if they could produce such advanced machines, they could dominate the world.

“However, Director Katherine warned me. She said that antagonizing Chairman Lee Yoosung could lead to serious repercussions.”

“But Director! Even if it was Chairman Lee Yoosung’s android, the systematic and deliberate kidnapping of VIPs justifies our demands! They kidnapped important figures, didn’t they?”

“That’s right. We have grounds to negotiate!”

While the root cause was the Foreign Intelligence Service’s own spy activities, they conveniently ignored that fact.

Even with the president’s kidnapping, they saw a potential for significant gain.

Presidents come and go, but technology is forever.

The high-ranking officials of the SVR prioritized the advancement of the country above all else. While the president’s abduction was serious, they believed acquiring android technology through this incident, mass-producing combat-specialized androids, and seizing global power would be far more beneficial.

“His Excellency is contributing to the glory of Russia.”

“We still need to find them, of course.”

“Isn’t the solution obvious? Target Chairman Lee Yoosung’s daughter, and he’ll hand over the ministers and the android technology.”

“I’ll dispatch special agents immediately.”

“Send 30 agents. The primary objective is to capture Lee Sujeong alive.”

“Yes, sir!”

Yeongjongdo Elementary School.

The children in Lee Sujeong’s first-grade class 3 were cautiously whispering to each other, gauging their friends’ reactions.

Normally, an elementary school classroom would be chaotic during break time. Especially with the homeroom teacher absent, the noise level would be deafening.

But now, despite the teacher’s absence, everyone was quiet, watching Lee Sujeong.

“Ah, I’m bored.”

It felt no different from kindergarten.

She had no interest in pursuing special education and was set on joining her father’s company later.

She was confident that if she asked, her dad would give her at least one affiliate. She even considered going straight into the Corporate Restructuring Headquarters to further expand the company.

For Lee Sujeong, school was merely a pastime. She would only befriend those on her intellectual level. Sujeong’s intelligence far surpassed that of her classmates.

Sujeong reigned like a queen, and her classmates were intimidated by her presence.

“Isn’t there anything fun to do?”

Sujeong stood up from her seat.

The children flinched.

“Should I go stir up the older kids at the middle school next door? There are some bullies playing tough. It might be fun to take them all down…”

Then she sat back down.

Somehow, it felt boring.

There had to be something more exciting than that.

Ziiiiiing!

The phone rang.

Sujeong, who had worn a bored expression as if she had seen it all, suddenly perked up.

“Wow! My beloved father!”

-Sujeong, Dad didn’t call during class, did he?

“No! It’s not! Sujeong is on break right now. I was playing tag with my friends!”

“…”

The classmates exchanged dumbfounded glances.

Playing tag?

That was the silliest game Sujeong despised the most. It was so childish that she wouldn’t even consider playing it, let alone with her friends.

Of course, Lee Yoosung had no way of knowing that.

-Hahaha! You have to get along well with your friends. Those friends will become valuable assets when they grow up.

“Yeah! I don’t think they’ll be assets, though.”

-It seems Russian intelligence agents are planning to kidnap you tomorrow.

“Sujeong?”

-Director Katherine told me.

“Ooh!”

Sujeong’s eyes sparkled.

This was no silly matter.

It sounded somewhat fun.

-I called to warn you to be careful.

“Yeah! Thanks!”

-Call me if anything happens.

“Dad, be careful on your trip!”

-Okay, I love you, my daughter!

“Sujeong too!”

Sujeong hung up the phone after finishing her childish act.

The children were staring at Sujeong with frightened expressions, wondering what kind of kid she was.

Bang!

Sujeong slammed her desk.

Naturally, the children flinched.

“What are you looking at? Have you never seen me act like a kid before? Lower your eyes!”

Sujeong soon wore a satisfied expression.

At the same time, she smiled like a child. After all, Sujeong looked like an eight-year-old, so when she was in a good mood, the expressions of a child her age would surface.

“Hehe. This is an unexpected bonus? It’s going to be very fun, isn’t it?”

Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris, France.

I arrived at the airport after a 12-hour flight.

It was slowly turning to evening, and I had deliberately eaten only one meal on the plane, planning to eat properly here.

Crack!

Lee Seulgi got off the plane and stretched her back diligently.

Lee Seulgi hadn’t been idle during the flight. She slept for about two hours and then organized the documents.

If M Group’s work overlaps with this, she wouldn’t even have time to sleep. She wondered why she was already chasing after me and suffering.

“Secretary Lee, you’re going to be very busy. You knew that when you came, right?”

“Of course! Don’t worry about me! Now that it’s come to this, I’ll accept it as fate and work hard!”

“Hmm. I don’t know if you can handle it even if you dismiss it as fate.”

“It’s about merging with the M Group! Of course, I have to work hard enough to break my body!”

It was fortunate that most of the people passing by were foreigners.

If she had shouted in French that she was going to acquire the M Group, they would have pointed and called her crazy. That’s how loud Lee Seulgi’s voice was. She was somewhat excited.

“Huh, gee. As if acquiring one M Group is such a big deal.”

“No, what are you talking about! Of course, it’s a big deal!”

A group of people was waiting in front of the airport.

Calvern and the members of Dark Moon came to greet me.

Originally, they kept a low profile underground to avoid unnecessary attention. But now, there was no need for that.

Having reached the 7th Circle, hiding my identity was pointless.

That’s why I had instructed them to be active in the public eye even on normal days. That’s why they came out to greet me like this.

“Oh, you’ve worked hard to come here!”

“We greet the Chairman!”

The Dark Moon disciples bowed in unison.

Lee Seulgi looked at them and tilted her head, wondering who they were.

The Dark Moon members recognized Lee Seulgi, so they didn’t call me Master. If it were anyone else, they would have asked where I was a master.

“Yes, hello. But Chairman, who are these people…?”

“Hahaha. I’ve heard a lot about you, Branch Manager Lee Seulgi. I’m Calvern, the major shareholder of M Group.”

“What did you say!?”

Lee Seulgi was genuinely shocked.

She couldn’t have imagined that the major shareholder of M Group would personally come to greet her.

She clicked her tongue.

“What on earth is going on…?”

“Come on, you must be hungry. Let’s go together. I’ve prepared a meal.”

“Ah, yes.”

Lee Seulgi was still in a daze.

She had been loudly proclaiming that she was going to acquire the M Group, but she hadn’t expected it to actually happen.

M Hotel Sky Lounge.

We arrived in a luxury limousine, and thanks to Calvern’s direct influence, M Hotel had secured two VIP suites with the best views in Paris.

One was my room, and the other was Lee Seulgi’s.

And here, in the Sky Lounge, the table was overflowing with dishes. Judging by the warmth, the food had just been prepared.

Just from this, I could see how much Calvern valued me.

And Lee Seulgi could also sense Calvern’s intentions.

“H-How on earth did this happen?”

Lee Seulgi was slightly giddy.

The major shareholder of M Group had come out in person, so if I talked to Calvern, I could immediately acquire the company.

Of course, there were some complicated procedures for acquiring a foreign company, but Calvern could handle that much.

Dark Moon had considerable connections not only in the business world but also in politics, and with those connections, the acquisition wouldn’t be difficult.

However, relocating the headquarters was impossible.

This was due to a law enacted after France’s previous flirtation with communism, which led to companies fleeing overseas and then returning. [This law aimed to prevent capital flight and encourage domestic investment.]

However, establishing a branch office overseas was possible.

I wanted M Group to be based in France. I could use that as an excuse for business trips, and I didn’t feel the need to move the company to Korea.

Calvern answered Lee Seulgi’s question casually.

“Hahaha. I’ve decided to sell all my shares to Chairman Lee Yoosung.”

“What did you say!? Why are you selling it!?”

Lee Seulgi jumped up from her seat.

What I was trying to do was no small feat.

It involved acquiring a corporate group with significant financial power.

If I acquired the shares of M Fashion, the parent company of M Group, I would control the entire M Group.

With the entire M brand in my hands, Lee Seulgi’s question was understandable.

“Is there any reason why I shouldn’t sell it?”

“If it’s such a solid company, you could sell it to someone in your own country, right?”

I nudged Lee Seulgi in the waist.

“Secretary Lee, did you come here to interfere with the M&A [Mergers and Acquisitions]?”

“Ah! I’m sorry!”

Lee Seulgi realized her mistake.

Her mission was to ensure the M&A went smoothly, not to spoil the deal.

Calvern said indifferently, “Chairman Lee Yoosung and I have already discussed everything. Please proceed with the M&A without worry, Branch Manager.”

“Should I…?”

Lee Seulgi still seemed confused.

She was in a state of chaos and went to the bathroom to clear her head.

As Lee Seulgi left, the atmosphere became more relaxed.

Calvern sensed my increased power as keenly as he had learned black magic for a long time.

“Heo, Master. Have you advanced to a higher realm in the meantime?”

“I reached the 7th Circle.”

A calm answer.

However, all the Dark Moon black magicians present looked as if they were about to faint in surprise.

“Cough! You mean the 7th Circle!?”