We Do Business In Full Auto [EN]: Chapter 203

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Persuasion (1)

“Extortion, you say…”

Rayon wore an absurd expression.

But he quickly regained his composure.

“If we had that kind of power, we would have done so. But we couldn’t because we didn’t have the power.”

“What does that have to do with me?”

“It means let’s join forces.”

“Are you going to serve me as emperor? And get rid of those rotting, unsanitary undead?”

“That’s…”

He couldn’t answer.

Immediately give up all territories, be subservient to me, and get rid of the undead.

The rotting undead, bleeding black blood, obviously cause epidemics. I wouldn’t be surprised if epidemics were rampant in their territories all the time. And they revive those who die that way as undead.

I had no intention of accepting them unless they were willing to stop this vicious cycle. Above all, they would not recognize me as emperor.

“This is a shame. I was just going to suggest dividing the continent in two.”

“Divide? North and South? But sooner or later, war will break out.”

“Once we wipe out the humans, it’s not too late to think about the rest.”

“Tsk. I’ll get up now.”

“Are you too confident in your power?”

“I don’t know. Your ideologies are too different for me to join hands with you.”

“We are the same race.”

“I, at least, don’t kill humans. So I can’t say we’re the same race.”

“That’s a very grand ideology.”

“See you on the battlefield.”

“I will.”

The nobles’ words that they don’t lie were true.

They didn’t set up any traps. The black magic didn’t move. It was just the barrier we had set up.

I didn’t prepare any special traps either.

If I wanted to kill Rayon, I could, but I didn’t feel it was worth it. I might have felt a little value if he had been the emperor of the Magic Kingdom.

Each of us left the tent and returned to our camp.

Soojung looked at Rayon, the count of the Magic Kingdom, and estimated their skills to some extent.

“If a black magician with the power of a mid-level among the titles of duke, marquis, count, viscount, and baron is a 4th Circle…”

“4th Circle? Are you sure?”

“Yeah! Soojung was 4th Circle until recently. I’ve done a lot of research. Soojung can feel the aura of a 4th Circle black magician!”

“Can we assume that a marquis is 5th Circle and a duke is 6th Circle?”

“In the worst case, that emperor black magician may have reached the 7th Circle.”

“That would be a bit of a problem.”

There was still no sign of the emperor moving. The same was true of the duke-level black magicians.

But now that the all-out war has begun, duke-level figures might start to move. If my skills become known, the emperor might step in.

Before that, I need to build up my power perfectly.

Soojung said quietly.

“I think I should go to Earth right away and bring back weapons.”

“I think so too.”

There was still one thing those guys didn’t know about me, and that was that I could use modern military weapons.

The problem is how to persuade the South Korean government.

Preparations for the march were completed.

And before I crossed over to Korea, I called together some commanders.

Marquis Ardin presented the march plan.

“First, the army plans to move to the western front. We also plan to rescue the territories in the middle or collect the survivors. And we plan to deploy about 2,000 Chun-gun [elite soldiers] to the territories that have not yet collapsed to strengthen the defense.”

“Good.”

This time, Kalburn talked about the variables.

“The Magic Kingdom will find out that the frontier is being swept away, so they may launch a surprise attack. At that time, we will open a teleport gate to bring back some of the main force and fight the enemy together. In order to be so organically linked, reconnaissance is important, and reconnaissance will be done steadily with drones.”

“There’s no need to operate a scouting party.”

“That’s right.”

“What is the possibility of the enemies opening a gate and infiltrating inside?”

“It is impossible to open a gate from the outside to the territory.”

This time, Marquis Ardin spoke.

“Why?”

“Because each territory has an artifact that interferes with the flow of mana.”

“Oh.”

“Because of that, the enemy has never entered directly through the gate.”

“But we opened a gate and infiltrated inside.”

“That’s because we are allies.”

“I see.”

Then the emperor of the Magic Kingdom might really be a 7th Circle black magician. If that happens, it will be a little difficult….

Should I reach the 8th Circle if possible?

But how?

I had been training steadily, but I couldn’t find a way to reach the 8th Circle. It was not a human realm.

Reaching the 7th Circle was the highest level that a human could reach. Anything more was impossible.

If I were to reach the 8th Circle, I would need a divine enlightenment.

“The plan is complete, so let’s do it as is. I plan to go back and bring in military weapons.”

“Can you persuade the government?”

“I’ll have to try.”

If all else fails, I’m thinking of kidnapping and threatening them.

But that’s a last resort.

I could work on (?) high-ranking officials from other countries without any guilt, but kidnapping the president and ministers of my own country was a bit reluctant.

It wasn’t really a good way to continue doing business in Korea.

“Then I wish you good luck.”

“It will take about a week. In this time.”

“Don’t worry here. Unless that emperor moves himself, we can crush the enemies enough!”

“I believe you.”

The entire force departed for the western front.

Soojung and I decided to go straight to Korea from here.

A somewhat humid basement air rushes in.

There was also a feeling of stuffiness in my chest.

Is it natural to return to Seoul after being in a world where there is no smog at all?

Soojung frowned as she arrived in the basement.

“Dad. I didn’t feel it until now, but the air on the Karen Continent was incredibly good.”

“That’s right. I don’t think I’ve been there for many days, but my body has already adapted to it.”

The Karen Continent seems to be a much better place to spend my old age comfortably than Earth.

If I live on Earth, I can enjoy material wealth, but the Karen Continent can also be developed.

It wouldn’t be bad to live while developing little by little.

That doesn’t mean I’m going to abandon my life on Earth. I’ll maintain my business here and supply goods to the Karen Continent.

If I can do that, the Karen Continent will develop rapidly.

If possible, I hope that all my family members will reach the 7th Circle. If that happens, their lifespan will be at least three times longer than it is now.

300 years of life.

Lisa is in her late 20s now, soon to be in her 30s, so she will be able to live on the Karen Continent for 270 years. Considering the time difference between Earth and the Karen Continent, 280 years on the Karen Continent was 40 years here. Then, even if people go back and forth between Earth without feeling much alienation, people will not think it strange.

It’s the age of 100, but there are many cases where people die around 70-80, so it would be the most ideal.

As I came out of the basement, the sun was high in the sky.

I felt a bit dazzled and came into the house.

“You’re here early.”

My wife always says that. That I arrived early.

Even though I spent quite a bit of time there, less than a day had passed on Earth.

“I thought I should bring the weapons here.”

“Weapons?”

“I think I need the help of the modern military to wipe out those Magic Kingdom guys quickly.”

“Can you persuade the government?”

“I’ll have to try.”

“Have you had a meal?”

Soojung and I exchange glances.

I ate roughly, but it doesn’t seem bad to eat a meal prepared by my wife after a long time.

“Not yet.”

“Okay. Let’s have a meal.”

“Yes! Wait a minute.”

I decided to have a meal and leave for the Blue House [the executive office and official residence of the South Korean president].

As soon as the news of my arrival reached her, Lee Seulgi rushed over.

“Didn’t you say it would take a few days?”

“I had something to do for a while.”

“Okay. Then I’ll take a few documents.”

Lee Seulgi didn’t miss this opportunity.

I signed documents and listened to Lee Seulgi’s words while riding in the car to the Blue House.

“There’s a lot of talk right now. Did you know?”

“What talk?”

“A super-giant company has been born, and countries may become economically subordinate.”

“Isn’t it illegal?”

“That’s why they can’t openly sanction it. Especially since the United States, Korea, and Russia are keeping their mouths shut, other countries can’t come up with any special measures.”

“What’s the problem?”

“It’s like something’s about to explode.”

I shrugged.

If anyone tries to harm my company, I have no intention of staying still. If that happens, I’ll have to give back as much as I’ve been hurt.

“Keep an eye on the situation.”

“Ah, and.”

“Again?”

“Tomorrow is a holiday, can I go with you today?”

“This secretary?”

“The 15 days there are roughly two days here. Assuming I go to work late on Monday, I think I can stay for 15 days.”

Lee Seulgi’s eyes twinkled.

She’s busy with work here, but she wants to see the Karen Continent.

Soojung smiled slyly next to me.

“Auntie is curious, too?”

“Keung. That’s right.”

I felt like Lee Seulgi was holding something back.

“Dad. Wouldn’t it be okay?”

“Would it?”

“It won’t be too dangerous if you’re with Dad.”

The reason why I paid so much attention to Soojung is because she’s my daughter. Compared to that, even if Lee Seulgi is my vassal, her importance is low.

In fact, the probability of Lee Seulgi dying in another world was very low.

“If you’re with me.”

“Thank you!”

Lee Seulgi’s eyes twinkled.

She seems to have already forgotten that she was called auntie by Soojung a moment ago.

I arrived at the Blue House not long after.

Fortunately, the president met me. Even though it was only a day in Earth time since I had visited again.

“Hehe! Welcome!”

Maybe it’s because I’m an entrepreneur with global influence. I also had that much power.

“I’m sorry. I feel like I’m bothering you every day.”

“You’re welcome. Thanks to you, I can dream of a rich and powerful country, so I don’t care if you stay here every day.”

He was a thick-faced person after all.

But I don’t know if he can do that even if I bring up the main point.

“I came here today because I have a favor to ask.”

“A favor? What kind of favor?”

“I’m going to buy some of the military weapons that the Korean army has. If possible, I want to use the soldiers who can operate them.”

“…….”