We Do Business In Full Auto [EN]: Chapter 224

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Oil-Producing Country (2)

“Hehehe! I understand your deep intentions, Chairman. I will definitely elevate Korea to the ranks of a powerful nation!”

“Thank you.”

I end the call with the President.

People around me look at me with quite excited faces.

The development of South Korea.

My appearance has allowed Korea, which had lingered on the edge of becoming an advanced nation, to challenge the ranks of a superpower.

Of course, that will depend on the government’s capabilities.

I’ve laid the groundwork, so how Korea transforms will depend on their abilities.

The Blue House, South Korea.

Lee Han-jin, who hung up the phone, felt his chest swell.

“An oil-producing country!”

“Are you serious?”

Chief Secretary Lee Han-gyeol, who had been anxiously watching beside him, asked.

Uncontrollable joy rippled across Lee Han-jin’s face.

“They say there’s enough oil to be used worldwide.”

“Huh! Worldwide!?”

“Yes.”

“If it’s that much……”

Lee Han-gyeol’s expression slightly distorted.

It was definitely a great thing, but he couldn’t deny the fact that they had gained a dangerously powerful weapon.

“You must consider the numerous wars of the past.”

“Numerous wars, you say.”

“There are countless examples of wars breaking out because of energy.”

“That might be true.”

“If we’re not careful, we could become targets of powerful nations.”

“They can’t target us.”

“Is it because the U.S. and Russian governments were kidnapped by Chairman Lee Yoo-sung?”

“Not only that, but Chairman Lee Yoo-sung could also devastate the entire world if he wanted to.”

“Huh. Surely not.”

“It’s not surely not. It’s definitely possible.”

“If that’s the case.”

“Yes. We’ve gained tremendous power.”

Chairman Lee Yoo-sung’s words echoed in his ears.

How to use this power depends on President Lee Han-jin’s will.

In other words, whether they become just another economic power or rise to become a superpower depends solely on the President’s judgment.

If you have the power, you must push forward.

“Focus on lifting various restrictions.”

“Restrictions like weapons development?”

“Yes. We must lift the economic sanctions and weapons development restrictions imposed on us and move forward.”

“Indeed!”

“And thus, let’s have South Korea join the ranks of powerful nations.”

“That’s a very inspiring statement.”

“Hahaha.”

“But, will the U.S. stay still?”

“If they don’t stay still? They can only express their dissatisfaction, but they’re not in a position to say anything to Chairman Lee Yoo-sung.”

“I really hope that’s the case.”

“Don’t worry. It will be.”

I’ve done all I can.

After processing a few documents, it was 4 o’clock.

I could have processed more documents and been more involved in the company’s affairs, but I didn’t want to.

Now the company runs well without me.

Of course, I had to be directly involved in important matters, but most of them would be handled by Lee Seul-gi.

Then I should focus on this upcoming battle.

Even though I’ve reached the realm of the 8th Circle [a high level of magical power], I don’t underestimate my opponent. Complacency is a factor that can lead to defeat even for a novice, so I will face them with my best effort.

It doesn’t matter if the match is decided in an instant. I wanted a more certain victory.

It was impossible to summon the Undead in advance of the match. However, it was okay to summon them after the match started, so I thought it would be good to check what kind of abilities they had.

I hadn’t accurately checked the abilities of the Undead since reaching the 8th Circle.

I’m leaving work a little early.

Lee Seul-gi expressed her anticipation.

“……So, it’s more advanced than the android you assigned me before, Chairman?”

“That’s right.”

“How much more advanced is it?”

“Dozens of times in simple calculations alone.”

“……!”

“Maybe even more than that.”

“Wow! Is that possible?”

“It’s possible. Because I’ve reached a new realm.”

From the 8th Circle onwards, it’s safe to say that you’ve transcended the realm of humans.

The Four Heavenly Kings of the Demon World, who suddenly pop out like mutants when I summon them, are like 7th Circle black magicians.

With this level of ability, it was certain that they would far surpass even geniuses.

“Can I look forward to it?”

“Of course.”

Even if it’s not the Four Heavenly Kings, even just a demon noble would have tremendous abilities.

If I assign them to Lee Seul-gi, it’s obvious that efficiency will increase.

If the Four Heavenly Kings are luckily summoned a lot, then I can just entrust the entire company to them. If Lee Seul-gi educates them properly, that is.

An era where it’s possible to run the entire company on autopilot.

That’s why I didn’t pay much attention to the company.

I arrived home while talking about various things with Lee Seul-gi.

But there were black cars lined up in front of the house, and men in black suits were guarding the surroundings.

The door of a car opened, and a middle-aged woman with a familiar face stepped out.

“Long time no see!”

“Director Katherine?”

It’s CIA Director Katherine.

I have quite a connection with her.

Did she come after hearing the news that Korea had become an oil-producing country?

“Chairman! Can I have a word with you for a moment?”

“There’s no reason why not.”

“Thank you.”

“Let’s go inside.”

I know what Katherine wants to talk about, but it won’t hurt to listen.

My wife was preparing dinner.

The time is 5 o’clock.

My wife came out wearing an apron.

“Oh my, you’re home early.”

“I was going to have a cozy dinner with the family. But a guest has appeared.”

“Don’t worry. I always make plenty of food.”

“Director Katherine. Have you had dinner?”

“I haven’t been able to eat because I’m not in the right state of mind.”

“Then have dinner after we talk.”

“Would that be alright?”

“It doesn’t matter as long as we don’t end up on bad terms after the conversation. This is also a kind of 缘分 [yuánfèn – a predetermined affinity or binding force].”

“Thank you.”

“You’re welcome.”

What on earth is Katherine here to say?

Lisa brings out coffee.

The bodyguards were all waiting outside. Anyway, if I set my mind to it, dealing with Katherine was just a matter of time. It was the same even if the bodyguards were thoroughly guarding her.

Katherine knew that, so she just left the bodyguards outside.

I sit across from her and leisurely drink coffee.

Katherine asked directly.

“Is it true that you’ve become an oil-producing country?”

“It’s true.”

“On top of that, I heard that an enormous amount of oil is being filled up.”

“That’s right.”

“How much exactly?”

If Korea only produced enough oil to be self-sufficient, the U.S. wouldn’t care.

But if they produce more than that, there will be a problem.

It was natural to think that Korea might threaten their hegemony.

‘Should I tell her this?’

Anyway, they’ll find out as soon as we start exporting oil.

When the Korean government was weak, they kept it a secret and plotted something, but there’s no need to do that now.

Because I exist.

Then there’s no need to hide it.

“It’s enough for the whole world to use.”

“……!”

“International oil prices will fall.”

“I don’t think that’s the problem!”

“Then what’s the problem?”

“That is.”

“You’re worried that the oil the U.S. has left won’t be able to exert its power in the future.”

“…….”

She closed her mouth.

So she came here herself to find out how much oil we were producing.

And the result is as I said.

Katherine sighed.

“Does the Chairman want hegemony?”

“Why would I?”

“You seem to want power.”

“I’m just a businessman. If I wanted hegemony, I would have done something already. World domination? It’s easy.”

“Hmm. Then why are you doing this?”

“I’m just doing business.”

“At this rate, our U.S. will be pushed back by Korea.”

That’s what she wanted to say after all.

I’m sorry, but I had no interest in world hegemony. Just that it would be easier to do business if Korea became a hegemonic power?

The unification of the Karen continent is not far off.

Hegemony was a joke to someone like me.

“There’s no such thing as an eternal empire. If the U.S. has enjoyed the throne that much, it’s time to yield to someone else.”

“Is that someone Korea?”

“I didn’t say that.”

I shrugged my shoulders.

I didn’t want to be involved in politics anymore.

“I don’t care as long as there are no direct sanctions or lynchings against Korea. I’m just a businessman.”

“Keueung.”

In the end, she even made a groaning sound.

“Shall we have dinner if the conversation is over?”

“Okay. Actually, I want to get along well with the Chairman.”

“Me too.”

The atmosphere returned to being friendly.

Katherine was about to leave after dinner.

I decided to see her off since she was the CIA Director.

“Please be careful on your way back.”

“I think I’ll be meeting you next time with a different position.”

“Oh, are you getting promoted?”

“I’m going into politics.”

As expected, she had no intention of stopping at being the CIA Director.

If she gets another position here, would it be the Secretary of Defense?

Maybe she’s building her career to eventually become President.

Of course, from my point of view, I don’t know why she would want to become President, a position that is only difficult and gets you cursed at, but once you crave power, there’s no end to it.

If I hadn’t become the Emperor of another world, I might have tried to build power here.

“Then I’ll call you Minister next time.”

“Hahaha! I hope that happens, but I don’t know if they’ll give me the position of Minister right away.”

“I think your career is enough, Director.”

Katherine was the one who suffered the most because of me.

A variable has occurred, and the great United States has been tarnished.

But she will treat it as a natural disaster and move on. Even if she gives up hegemony to Korea, she will try to maintain the next highest position.

She said goodbye lightly and disappeared.

I looked at my family and Lee Seul-gi.

“Then let’s go to the living room. I’ll summon a demon noble there.”

“Wow! Dad, you can even summon nobles now!?”

“If we’re lucky, the Four Heavenly Kings might come out too.”

“Awesome!”

Soo-jung and Soo-ah gave a thumbs up.

I return to the living room and draw a summoning circle.

Kwagwagwagwa!

I can feel an enormous amount of magic moving.

This seems to have gone beyond the scope of necromancy. If I were to summon, I feel like I could even summon a celestial being.

Should I try it once?

I convert it to divine power instead of black magic.

Then, with intense light, the light slowly begins to gather.

And before long, a winged angel appeared.

“Wow!”

“Gasp! Isn’t that an angel!?”