We Do Business In Full Auto [EN]: Chapter 206

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Military Education (2)

President Lee Han-jin, Minister of National Defense Oh Dal-seong, and Prime Minister Han Seong-jin decided to convene in the VIP room.

On the table lay the contract presented by Chairman Lee Yoo-sung’s eldest daughter.

It was handwritten, the penmanship remarkably elegant.

“That child wrote this…”

“Isn’t it said that Chairman Lee Yoo-sung’s daughters are all geniuses?”

“Isn’t Chairman Lee Yoo-sung also a genius himself?”

“I’ve heard his wife is also exceptionally intelligent.”

“How can one family possess so much talent?”

Chairman Lee Yoo-sung’s genius was undeniable, and rumors circulated that his eldest daughter was practically a prodigy among geniuses.

The younger daughter was also considered highly intelligent, though not quite at the same level as her sister. Furthermore, Lisa Cotton was known to have displayed remarkable intelligence from a young age.

In short, the entire family was gifted.

The contract itself was meticulously detailed.

While it offered benefits to both parties, it leaned heavily in Chairman Lee Yoo-sung’s favor. However, the clauses were so cleverly worded that any refusal seemed impossible.

If Lee Soo-jung had indeed conceived this document, it would be nothing short of astonishing.

The Prime Minister finished reading and clicked his tongue in admiration.

“I couldn’t have written it better myself.”

“Is it really that impressive?”

“Perhaps you should take a look, Your Excellency?”

“Hmm.”

Lee Han-jin also reviewed the contract and was equally taken aback.

He marveled at the seamless coordination it displayed. It was unlikely to have been pre-written, making her ability to devise it so quickly all the more impressive.

He couldn’t help but feel a sense of apprehension about what Lee Soo-jung might become as she matured.

The Prime Minister spoke, breaking the silence.

“One thing is certain: we cannot afford to make Chairman Lee Yoo-sung an enemy. We must secure him as an ally. He could have easily acted independently without informing us. A man who kidnaps the President of the United States wouldn’t hesitate to acquire weapons within his own country.”

“That’s a valid point.”

“Therefore, we must accept his terms unconditionally.”

“Hahaha. Is that truly our only option?”

“We’ll need to select an instructor.”

“Instructor?”

The President looked puzzled.

“Yes. The contract specifically mentions the provision of an instructor…”

“Why don’t you take on the role?”

“Me!?”

“What’s wrong? Is there anyone in Korea with a more comprehensive understanding of Korean military weaponry than you?”

“…”

“Besides, you’re a former artillery officer, and you’ve dedicated your life to the study of military science.”

“W-well, that’s true.”

“Time moves differently here anyway. You can spend a few days teaching them. Chairman Lee Yoo-sung has androids, and they’re highly intelligent, so they’ll grasp everything you say.”

“Hoo.”

“You’re unwilling?”

“How could I refuse!”

The Minister of National Defense was ultimately appointed by the President.

The President held the power of appointment.

It was virtually impossible for a minister to refuse a direct order from the President, especially concerning such an informal matter.

Lee Han-jin was the President of the country, a position not easily attained.

“Then it’s settled.”

“Y-yes, I understand.”

In the end, the Minister of National Defense found himself here as an instructor, tasked with carrying out his mission.

The second negotiation commenced.

They conversed in the VIP room, and I didn’t bother eavesdropping. I could deduce the gist of their discussion without doing so.

“Have you concluded your meeting?”

“Hahaha! In short, we’ve decided to agree to your conditions.”

“You’ve made a wise decision.”

“And regarding the instructor…”

“I believe one instructor will suffice. Preferably someone discreet.”

“The key to maintaining secrecy is limiting the number of individuals who possess the information. The fewer people who know, the longer the secret remains intact. Wouldn’t you agree?”

“Indeed, that’s very true.”

“Therefore, we’ve decided to send Minister Oh.”

“Me!?”

Even I was momentarily taken aback.

Sending a government minister as an instructor?

The President simply shrugged.

“Minister Oh is the foremost military expert we have. He has dedicated his life to studying military weapons and strategies. He’ll be an excellent teacher.”

“Thank you.”

“Don’t mention it.”

“We require the weapons as soon as possible, if feasible.”

“It seems we can transport them directly from the armory through the dimension.”

In a short span of time, the President appeared to have anticipated every possible scenario.

Moving the weapons directly from the armory would ensure maximum security and prevent any provocation of other nations.

It was, without a doubt, the optimal solution.

As expected of the President. He seemed determined to cooperate fully, now that they had reached an agreement.

The Republic of Korea Capital Defense Command armory.

The Minister himself oversaw the operation, and various weapons and shells were discreetly moved within the armory.

It was a direct order from the President, executed by the Minister of National Defense, with the National Intelligence Service mobilized to control the flow of information.

A truly staggering amount of weapons, shells, and ammunition was being relocated.

Thousands of androids were deployed to assist.

Looking at the sheer volume of weapons amassed in one place—50,000 rifles, one million rounds of ammunition, howitzers, conventional cannons, and state-of-the-art missiles and tanks—it resembled preparations for a full-scale war.

Korea, a divided nation, possessed a larger stockpile of weapons and supplies than the world generally knew.

And if the need arose, they could swiftly transition to a war footing and ramp up weapons and ammunition production.

Even this substantial quantity could be replenished relatively quickly. Moreover, the revenue generated from selling these weapons would significantly boost the national economy.

The national finances would be strengthened, and the national debt could be eliminated entirely.

Achieving zero national debt.

It was a feat that had eluded every nation in history. But thanks to my involvement, the Republic of Korea had the opportunity to strive for a debt-free future.

Heavy shells were swept into the subspace.

At around the 7th Circle [a high level of magical ability], I could have easily transported everything using magic alone. However, given the sheer volume and the need for immediate deployment, the Undead were mobilized to assist with the transfer.

Minister Oh Dal-seong clicked his tongue.

“This is enough to kill more than ten million people. And the tens of thousands of napalm bombs…”

I shrugged nonchalantly.

“That may be true, but we don’t know the enemy’s numbers, so we need to bring plenty.”

The pace of military weapons development is astonishing.

Even as we spoke, they were evolving, and it wouldn’t take long to obliterate an entire city with napalm bombs.

If the enemy desperately tried to resist during the war, I don’t know, but if we rained down bombs from the air and I intercepted the incoming black magicians, a large number of Undead would burn up in an instant.

It’s common knowledge that Undead are vulnerable to fire.

Basically, Undead are weak against fire attributes.

It seems like we’ve swept away most of it.

“Then let’s move.”

“Hahaha, let’s do that.”

The training commenced.

Minister Oh Dal-seong took on the role of instructor himself, but it was soon apparent that it would be difficult for him to handle everything alone.

Consequently, Minister Oh brought along the Army Chief of Staff.

Careful selection was crucial, and the Minister chose the most qualified expert at a similar level to himself.

Chief of Staff Kang Ho-jin followed without complaint.

In the military, obedience is paramount. Even a four-star general is subordinate to the minister.

There was little a four-star general could do when the minister issued an order. Especially when that order originated from the head of state, the President.

Minister Oh Dal-seong recommended Chief Kang, and the President promptly issued the order.

Chief Kang received the order and initially thought everyone had lost their minds, but after crossing the dimension, he fell silent.

‘A new world! What on earth is going on?’

He signed a confidentiality agreement.

Everything that transpired here was strictly forbidden from being disclosed to the outside world. He was warned that any violation would result in severe repercussions.

Of course, even without such threats, he had no intention of divulging anything that could jeopardize the national interest.

Above all, the sight of Minister Oh Dal-seong conducting the training was quite amusing.

“You should be able to assemble and disassemble a 4.2-inch mortar by yourself. You can also carry it using a pocket called subspace [a pocket dimension]. The range is about 5km, and the 155mm howitzer flies dozens of kilometers. The explosion range is about the size of a sports field. Like this…”

“Heh.”

Chief Kang wore a dumbfounded expression as he watched the artillery officer-turned-minister explain.

Who in their right mind appoints the Minister of National Defense as an instructor? Moreover, he had to explain everything in three days and then return.

These were the individuals responsible for the national defense of a country.

“Chief Kang!”

“Yes!”

“Why aren’t you moving over here? Did you think your military career was over just because you got four stars?”

“I, I’ll go right away!”

While attaining four stars was a significant achievement, Chief Kang still aspired to the position of Minister.

Of course, his career wasn’t over.

His advancement depended on the guidance of the current President and Minister, so he reverted to the attitude of a fresh recruit.

He wasn’t an artillery officer, but at his level, he was expected to be proficient in a wide range of weapons.

He had become a four-star general, but the position wasn’t given to just anyone.

“My throat hurts. You explain the next one.”

“Yes!”

Chief Kang began to explain the howitzer.

He proceeded to cover a wide array of topics, from howitzers to tanks, providing a single explanation for each due to the time constraints.

A demonstration of each weapon’s operation followed, and the android soldiers absorbed everything after witnessing it just once.

While the military training was underway, I supervised the proceedings.

Calvin arrived at the military training ground to provide an update on the current situation.

“Master. We’ll be entering the Western Front in three days.”

“What is Duke Russell doing?”

“It seems he’s holding up well.”

“Will he last three days?”

“Hmm.”

Calvin fell into thought.

I also had a general understanding from the reports. I had also deployed reconnaissance planes and observed that they were holding their ground relatively well.

But could they endure for three more days?

“Wouldn’t a little support be possible?”

“No. We’re going to overwhelm them with modern weapons.”

“With napalm bombs?”

“Yes. There are a million of them there? Then hundreds of napalm bombs will take care of it.”

“…”

Combining black magic and science.

No matter how formidable the army, it was bound to collapse.

Calvin likely anticipated that the situation would be easily resolved once modern weaponry was deployed.

“But Master.”

“Speak.”

“Who are those people? They seem quite old.”

Calvin tilted his head in confusion.

It wasn’t easy to understand.

They had brought instructors, but some elderly men had arrived.

Minister Oh was in his 60s, and Chief Kang was in his late 50s? I vaguely knew them as senior and junior officers.

“One is the Minister of National Defense, and the other is the Army Chief of Staff.”

“Hoo! Aren’t they the leaders of a country’s military?”

“Hmm. That’s true. But what can I do? The head of state ordered them to do it.”

“Hahaha.”

Calvin simply laughed heartily.