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Money Laundering (2)
“Your Excellency! How could you do this? Think of the future of our country!”
“The future of our country? You say that because you don’t know the true nature of Chairman Lee Yoosung.”
“What do you mean?”
“Think about it. It ended with the kidnapping of key figures this time, but what would happen if Chairman Lee Yoosung decided to launch a full-scale operation?”
“That, that is…”
“It won’t end with simple kidnappings. Aside from the loss of national interests, we might even have to give up our status as a major power. If things go wrong, a nuclear bomb could fall on Moscow.”
Nova trembled.
It was definitely possible.
He had heard that even key figures in the United States, Russia’s rival, had all been kidnapped and released through negotiations.
What if such a monster used advanced technology to carry out sabotage?
All of Russia’s military facilities, power plants, and major infrastructures could be destroyed. It was even possible to make it impossible to wage war at all.
But that would mean they could not maintain their status as a major power.
“I will stop him, Your Excellency. I will risk my life, so please retract those words!”
“It’s already too late.”
“Yes?”
“I’ve already agreed to sign the surrender document.”
“Ah!”
It seemed like it wasn’t just a decision, but a conversation with Chairman Lee Yoosung himself. If it wasn’t Lee Yoosung, then an android or subordinate under him would have been delegated full authority.
Nova realized it was already too late.
“This is absurd…”
“Please understand.”
“Your Excellency.”
Soon, a beautiful woman appeared.
“Gasp!”
She wasn’t just beautiful, but had a captivating appearance that would draw the attention of anyone who passed by.
Clack, clack!
The woman, showing off her stunning figure with a seductive smile,
approached the president.
Gulp!
Nova moved his Adam’s apple, forgetting the current situation.
He even thought that he would have no regrets even if he died in her arms once.
“Have you made your decision?”
“Yes! Russia will never touch Chairman Lee Yoosung again.”
“It will be treated as a national surrender. If you don’t sign, we will carry out operations until Russia is destroyed. That’s not a bad option either. We have 100,000 superhumans like me waiting.”
“……!”
Nova was truly shocked.
100,000 of these monsters?
If such a large army infiltrated after carrying out sabotage, Russia would be finished.
Of course, the situation wouldn’t escalate that far, but after running a simulation in his head, it was clear that they would be defeated.
“Give it to me.”
Swish, swish.
He roughly scanned the document and signed it.
A surrender document.
Nova didn’t know what was in it, but it was clear that it would be a humiliating negotiation.
‘God, protect our country.’
France, M Group headquarters.
I looked around here and there with Calvin’s guidance.
A design lab where designs are created with the determination to create a work of art, an evaluation department that actually cuts and evaluates the designed products, and a sales headquarters that oversees sales and marketing.
After looking around several places, it was proven that M Group was a very solid company.
“What do you think?”
Calvin said in a very elated voice.
Calvin’s hand was clearly involved in growing the company to this point.
He had been overseeing the overall business from behind the scenes. And now he has come to the forefront.
In other words, it was no exaggeration to say that all the glory of M Group was achieved by Calvin’s hands.
“It’s well managed. The system is well established too.”
“Hahaha. It’s rewarding to have paid attention to the business even while focusing on magic.”
“When we move to another dimension, I’ll put you at the forefront.”
“Thank you for your kind words.”
Dimensional travel could lead to war.
I don’t think the natives of the unknown world will be friendly. Even if there is a country, wouldn’t they reject us first?
A story like a movie was just something that happened in fantasies, and history shows that most people are never merciful to invaders.
What was it like in the age of opening ports? [Referring to the historical period when countries were forced to open their ports for international trade.]
The great powers tried to open ports by force and squeezed out blood. Even if you try to trade normally, you will face war if you face a country that pursues a closed-door policy.
Calvin was very encouraged by the words that he would be put at the forefront.
If he becomes a vanguard general, he can rise to a higher position later when he occupies or trades in another world, thanks to his contribution.
So far, the heads of each black magician group have been in equal positions. And the number of those in such equal positions was expected to increase. If they could rise above them, they would risk their lives.
“Then I’ll tell you what to do next.”
“Tell me your orders.”
“Increase production facilities. Expand the business and start investing to produce large quantities of goods.”
“Is it to prepare for dimensional trade?”
“That’s right.”
“I will obey your orders.”
“Even if I’m not here, you can expand the business and increase production facilities on your own, right?”
“Of course.”
“That doesn’t mean you should neglect the research on the dimensional transfer magic circle.”
“Yes.”
That was enough.
There were experts on site, so there was no need to think too complicatedly.
I can go back to Korea and do what I have to do.
“Master, are you going to find a way to raise funds in the future?”
“I have to. I have to raise funds and find a way to launder a huge amount of money.”
“It seems like it will be a difficult journey.”
“A difficult journey?”
I smiled.
America and Russia surrendered.
If I put pressure on them, I might be able to raise funds more easily.
First of all, it was good to have many ways to launder money. The beginning of that would be the Seun Line in England.
I instructed the 10 entertainers(?) and what to do at M Group.
Calvin decided to immediately invest summons in business expansion and entertainment from today.
Company management during the day, magic circle research at night.
Maybe next time I see him, he’ll have more wrinkles on his forehead.
After finishing that, I boarded the plane.
While waiting to board at the airport, I received a call from Sujeong.
Even though it hasn’t been long since I left home, I can see my family’s faces in my eyes.
“Sujeong!”
-Dad! Are you coming to Korea now?
“Yes. I miss Sujeong so much that I can’t stay any longer.”
-Hehe. I called to get praise from Dad!
“What praise?”
-Sujeong got the surrender document from Russia!
“Oh, good job, my daughter!”
-It must be a very humiliating clause, but they signed it well.
“You didn’t go to Russia directly, but gave instructions remotely?”
-Yes! By phone.
It’s a really good world.
In fact, even if magic is developed, it is difficult to connect directly with Russia, which takes more than 12 hours by plane.
Especially with Sujeong’s circle.
However, the developed society made it easy to connect with other people anywhere in the world.
Now, with the development of SNS, there is no communication cost. By using SNS services, you can talk to each other for free while looking at each other’s faces.
Of course, most free services have the disadvantage of being limited to video calls.
Anyway, I gave instructions remotely and Sujeong got the surrender document.
This was a great achievement.
“What are the clauses?”
-More than America.
“You’re my daughter.”
-Then I’ll be waiting!
“Okay.”
When I hung up the phone, Lee Seulgi was looking at me with a dumbfounded expression.
“What’s wrong?”
“You entrusted such an important task to an 8-year-old girl?”
“Is there any reason not to?”
“No, not at all…”
“Sujeong is a genius. She’s almost a mutant among geniuses. Secretary Lee should be careful in the future too. If you don’t want to be completely *털리다* [dominated/exploited] by Sujeong.”
Lee Seulgi was half-doubtful of what I said.
She didn’t think it would go that far.
But I could guarantee it. Once you get caught by Sujeong, you’ll be completely exploited.
Incheon International Airport.
I flew for 8 hours and arrived at the airport.
I could have easily gone back and forth using teleport, but I had no choice but to use a plane for official business.
I don’t know when, but if black magicians take root in this world, they may be able to use teleport at will.
Of course, that was just my wish, and if the fact that black magic is used in modern society is revealed, a huge incident could occur.
There was a crowd of people at the airport.
“This is Korea.”
“Ah, that’s right.”
Originally, overseas achievements were somewhat exaggerated in their own country.
It was good for the public sentiment to do so, and eventually it was connected to national interests. A policy that has been encouraged for a long time.
I acquired M Group and came back.
I fully understand why reporters flocked to me.
The reporters asked about celebrities, not business.
“Chairman! Is it true that you supplied trainees to the entertainment industry?”
“They say they had plastic surgery, but do you have the technology to do plastic surgery?”
“It is true that I supplied entertainment industry trainees. And I don’t have plastic surgery technology.”
“Then where did they get plastic surgery!?”
“It’s confidential.”
Buzzing!
The story about celebrities came out for a while.
I just supplied summons that could become stars, and Calvin manages the direct business. It means I don’t touch it.
After a while, the story about M Group came out.
“Chairman! M Fashion is a luxury brand, so will the price go down now that it’s a Korean company!?”
“Price down? The headquarters is in France, and the Korean branch produces Korean products the same way. There’s no way the price will go down.”
If the French government had threatened me, I don’t know, but there was nothing special with them, so the price will not go down.
There were a few other questions, but I answered them somehow.
Finally, I arrived in front of my house.
I haven’t been out for a few days, but it feels like I’ve been on a business trip for a few months.
There have been many things and I have to do many things.
First, I have to persuade my wife to transfer the rights. We were a couple, so the rights will be transferred without any difficulty.
I say goodbye to Lee Seulgi around here.
“Then see you tomorrow.”
“Chairman! You must make sure to transfer the rights this time.”
“That’s not a difficult thing.”
“Is this something that Madam will easily give up?”
“Lisa doesn’t have much interest in money.”
I was so sure.
I had never thought that my wife would not transfer the rights.
Lee Seulgi, who was about to return, stopped and looked back.
“Ah, and Chairman.”
“Why?”
“What is your goal, Chairman? You’re not trying to become the mastermind behind countries all over the world, are you?”
“Why not?”