We Do Business In Full Auto [EN]: Chapter 79

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Large Order (1)

I halted the rescue operation for the time being.

After that massive explosion, anyone would assume I was dead.

So, I’m using the need for treatment as a reason to pause the rescue efforts.

It was obvious I had sustained injuries, so doctors and nurses immediately began treating me.

Because I was being treated relatively far from the front lines, Deputy Director Katherine came to see me.

“Mr. Lee Yoosung.”

“You’re here.”

“Why did you stop? Can’t those injuries be treated later?”

“Treat them later? My insides are a mess right now.”

“We know. What’s the reason you suddenly stopped the operation?”

Katherine was pushing me for answers.

Katherine would be the one in trouble if I stopped here. As far as I knew, her position as director was on the line. That’s why she’s in such a hurry.

The longer I delayed the search, the lower President Isis’s chances of survival became. If she died, the entire operation would be deemed a failure.

Of course, some credit would still be given for the effort.

The presidential palace had been attacked three times so far. In the first attack, the palace collapsed; in the second, an underground bomb exploded; and in the last attack, a helicopter disguised as a U.S. military vehicle carried a load of bombs and carried out a suicide attack.

In this situation, saving key government figures was truly a miracle. But for Katherine to secure the director position, she needed an even bigger miracle.

After the initial treatment, I had a private meeting with her.

The barracks were completely sealed off, and Katherine’s face was etched with urgency.

“This is because the agreement was broken.”

“Agreement?”

“The U.S. military said they would block the attacks to some extent, but they didn’t block them even once.”

“That’s because we didn’t anticipate it.”

“If another unexpected attack comes, I’ll be the one who ends up dead?”

“Why are you acting like this? You have the skills, don’t you?”

“I was lucky this time. I reinforced the areas that would be directly impacted. But if another attack comes, I might not be so lucky.”

“But if you succeed just this once…”

“I don’t think I can do it solely for humanitarian reasons; I need to receive something in return.”

“Hmm.”

She swallowed her frustration.

Did she expect me to react this way to some extent?

Well, after experiencing such a chaotic situation twice and then being told to continue working, most people would try to avoid it. I wasn’t a soldier taking orders, but a businessman.

Would a businessman work for free?

Businessmen work according to how much they are paid. And they are people who pursue maximum profit.

“Is there something you want?”

“What can you offer me?”

I wasn’t going to be a pushover.

I had no idea what the U.S. could offer, so the other party had to make the first move.

Surely the U.S., known as the land of opportunity, wouldn’t be stingy.

If the president’s rescue operation was important to the U.S., they would offer a corresponding price.

“We’ll entrust your company with the U.S. military base relocation project.”

“……!”

The U.S. military base relocation project?

That meant a new base had to be built, and the demolition of the existing base and the construction of the new base had to be done concurrently.

Of course, the total cost would vary depending on the scale of the project.

“It’s the project to relocate from Pyeongtaek to Gunsan [cities in South Korea]. I don’t know the exact figure, but it looks like it will cost more than 300 billion won [approximately $250 million USD].”

“Are you really giving it to me?”

“You said you wanted a corresponding price, right? It’s up to Mr. Lee Yoosung to decide how much profit you’ll extract from there.”

“Good.”

“Then are you going to continue the rescue operation?”

“It’s worth risking my life for.”

“However, if you fail to rescue the VIP, this deal is off.”

“I trust you will keep your promise.”

“There’s a recorder here, so take it.”

“Oh, you’re thorough, aren’t you?”

“I’m the Deputy Director of the CIA.”

This could be summed up in one word: professional.

Although she engaged in all sorts of behind-the-scenes dealings, she showed trust and faith to important people. This was her path to success.

“I’ll do my best.”

On the way back to the site, Han Cheolsoo appeared, looking concerned.

“Are you okay? I heard you were injured in the bombing.”

“I’m fine.”

“If you needed treatment, you must have been hurt pretty badly, right?”

“I had some negotiations with the U.S.”

“Negotiations?”

“I demanded more than just what I was initially receiving. I didn’t realize it was such a dangerous mission.”

“Hahaha. Your wife would have been horrified if she saw it.”

“I’m already worried. Lisa isn’t usually a nag, but today’s events were broadcast all over the world…….”

“You might get kicked out?”

“It’s not like that, but it’s still a dangerous situation.”

“Good luck.”

Han Cheolsoo, who has been married longer than me, could probably guess what I was talking about.

I was more worried about my wife’s reaction than being bombed.

As soon as I got out of the vehicle, reporters swarmed me.

The moment right before stepping into a dangerous area is a prime opportunity for reporters to ask questions.

“President Lee Yoosung! I heard you were injured, are you okay?”

“I received treatment. I couldn’t see or hear for a while, but now I’m fine.”

“Is it possible to continue the rescue operation?”

“It’s a situation that no one else can handle. I intend to do my best to complete the request.”

“What kind of technology is holding up the structure!?”

“It’s magnetism.”

“Can you tell us the principle in detail?”

“It’s classified.”

Questions poured in from everywhere, but I turned my back on them and returned to the site.

Lindo, who had finished pretending to receive treatment, was also back.

“You’re good at acting?”

“Shut up.”

Now that the negotiations were over, all that was left was to get the president out before noon.

The rescue operation continued for several more hours.

The Undead were pulling out the debris at an incredible speed. Heavy equipment was also being used.

We reached the 9th floor.

Just one more floor down was where the president was located, but it seemed like we had to cut through the floor and extract the president immediately.

Koo-roo-roo!

The sound of part of the 8th floor collapsing.

Fortunately, there was no one on the 8th floor. Most of the trapped people were isolated on the 9th floor. I guess that’s a relief.

I spread a Spirit Field over the entire 9th floor [a magical barrier or protective zone].

After that, I relentlessly cleared the debris and rescued people.

The rescued people were carried out on the backs of the Undead.

“Thank you!”

“Thank you so much!”

At some point, heavy equipment was used to lift the survivors.

Of course, we did our best, but there were also fatalities. They were also pulled up using heavy equipment.

The president was trapped right below.

A tent was set up, and the ground was cut open. Of course, it was cut open with magic, so the tent was necessary to conceal the method. It would be troublesome if anyone saw it.

The palm of my hand turned red as I used magic.

After cutting through the concrete floor almost as if melting it, I tore it open.

“Save me.”

On the 10th floor, the president was visible, buried under the rubble.

One leg was pinned, and dried blood covered his forehead. First, I went down and gave him water to drink.

Gulp, gulp!

The president of a country was in a terrible state.

Guards were sprawled around.

Some were dead, and some were still alive.

First, I extracted the VIP.

I put a shield around the president’s entire body and lifted him out of the rubble.

“Kuaaaak!”

“Don’t make a fuss. It won’t hurt.”

I released the shield and put on a splint.

The leg was broken, but not to the point of amputation. If it had been crushed, it would have been difficult to treat, but it was a clean break.

The president was also entrusted to the Undead for transport, and the rescue operation on the 9th and 10th floors began in earnest.

It’s important to have a good ending to this kind of rescue operation.

We’ve been working hard on the rescue operation so far, but it wouldn’t look good if we abandoned it at the end. We have to show a spirit of sacrifice no matter what.

The time when the rescue operation was completed up to the 10th basement floor was around dusk when it was dark.

I had been working for almost two days without sleep.

When I came out after finishing the work, Deputy Director Katherine, Chief Han Cheolsoo, other high-ranking military officials, and rescued public officials were gathered.

With the reporters mixed in, it was quite a chaotic scene.

Of course, they were waiting for me at a point slightly away from the danger zone.

“Thank you!”

“Thank you for saving me!”

If the injury was minor enough not to require hospitalization, it was polite to offer thanks like this.

Katherine came forward.

“You’ve worked really hard.”

“No. I just did what I had to do.”

“In the first place, I only asked you to rescue the president, but you rescued everyone. In fact, I thought it was an impossible mission to rescue only the president.”

“We have to save everyone, even from a humanitarian point of view. If only I and my staff suffer, we will save lives, so it’s better to suffer a little.”

“You’re really amazing.”

Katherine’s words likely had multiple meanings.

It meant that I was amazing for considering her political position even in this situation. But in my eyes, Katherine was no match. She was politically savvy, but I was more so.

Rather, Katherine benefited more politically. Now that she is being mentioned as a candidate for director, she will be able to become the youngest CIA director in the near future, if not now.

“Are you taking a day off?”

“I think I’ll have to wash up and leave right away. My family is worried.”

“You should take a break.”

“I’ll sleep on the plane. H Group has decided to provide a private plane, so I can travel comfortably.”

“Well, this is a battlefield, so your family must be worried.”

In fact, I was desperate to feel refreshed.

I wanted to fill my stomach, take a shower, and change into clean clothes.

I looked like a beggar because I was so busy with media play during this project.

Reporters were chattering amongst themselves.

“A saint of Damascus has been born. The number of people he saved reached 150…….”

“President Lee Yoosung, who saved the president, is said to be returning to Korea. He worked on the rescue operation for two nights…….”

Now I can go back.

I was able to take a shower at a nearby U.S. military base for a while, but Deputy Director Katherine followed me.

Why was this woman following me like a leech?

“You worked hard today.”

“I hope you keep your promise.”

“Of course! We have agreed with the higher-ups to entrust the U.S. military base relocation project to Dacha. More than that…….”

“Do you have anything else to say?”

“Can I ask you for favors from time to time when you have difficulties in the future?”

“Well… I risked my life this time too.”

“I’ll give you a generous reward.”

“If it’s really generous, I might consider helping you sometimes.”

“Thank you!”

With this, I established a connection with a high-ranking U.S. official.

Although it’s a dangerous job, I just have to do what I can. Then a huge profit will fall into my hands.