episode_0069

69.

A few days ago, the study of Beomgangcheon’s mansion was bustling.

“Mother, greetings.”

Kang Seo-jin stood quietly in the center of the study.

Chairman Kang Cheo-kyung glared at the intruder with his hand on the table.

“You’re coming so quickly.”

“Did you know it was coming?”

“Even the old people in the back room have ears to listen.”

I put down my file and my reading glasses. The veins in my hands were swollen.

“There must be a reason. I have to wake up and go through hardships to get to the study.”

Kang Cheo-kyung, who had been using up her energy reading the situation, leaned back against the chair.

As the years passed, the spirit grew weaker.

That’s why Chairman Kang Cheol-kyung has been looking even more stern lately.

“······Let me guess, is it that hot guy problem again? You and I are all just arrogant when it comes to men, and there’s no substance to it.”

“This time it’s different.”

“Different? Every time, the girl who sings “Prince, Prince” will do well. Huh? ”

“Different.”

Kang Seo-jin answered in a short answer. The daughter whom I met after a long time still had not lost her childish demeanor.

What kind of love is this? Why did you come all the way to my mother’s house and do this?

My daughter meets a man… How much return and loss will there be in Kangcheon?

That was what Kang Cheo-kyung was worried about.

Kang Seo-jin listened carefully and continued speaking.

“I found the guy. This time, it’s real.”

No matter how many political and financial circles you try to establish contact with, they will react inconsistently.

I don’t like getting old, I have a bad personality, I don’t think it will work out.

No matter how strict Tyler was, his daughter did not back down easily.

That lone wolf-like personality seemed to be something I saw in myself when I was younger.

Kang Cheo-kyung looked over the people in the study. She saw the strategic planning department. She had personally selected them all. She could guarantee that she was tight-lipped.

“Do you have any idea how much time you’ve wasted coming here? Let’s see······You’ve already come running out six times, six times. But? They were all a waste. Even if I scratched a lottery ticket, I’d win better than that.”

“I know.”

Kang Cheo-kyung’s eyes became bloodshot.

“You know? But what did you do well enough to hold your head up so stiffly, huh? The damage from this hostage situation is huge. Tsk. ”

He clicked his tongue and threw the newspaper on the table.

This was a columnist’s assessment that the recent strong growth was like pouring cold water on it.

Since the columnist was famous for being a sharp-tongued person, the media reported this fact as is.

“Kangcheon’s reputation has been damaged. The stock price has fallen, and shareholders are worried. Are you saying that so calmly?”

“It was marketed, right?”

Kang Seo-jin with a relaxed expression. It was as if she already knew everything.

Kang Cheo-kyung knew that line. It was a familiar tactic.

“······It’s a fabrication.”

“That’s right.”

“Huh, I was like that too. They say blood is thicker than water, and it’s the same.”

I remembered Gangseojin Pass.

“That’s right. I’ve already paid the price. ‘Princess Gangcheon, treat the criminal well······.’ These days, tow trucks are more popular than the big three, the trend. Originally, when a country is in chaos, extremism tends to spread. ”

“Patriotic·Anti-Awakening Marketing… … It feels a little old, but the marketing department will take care of it. Not bad. 7 out of 10? ”

I’ll tell the marketing department separately─Kang Cheo-kyung said as she clapped her hands slowly.

I had no choice but to admit it.

This child is indeed his daughter.

Public opinion on the Awakened was not good.

I don’t know about individual reviews, but as a group, they’ve always been the worst.

A hopeless, murderous psychopath who needs to be cut off from society.

That kind of perception was created early on. It was regulated by law and responsibility was transferred. If you castrate them like an obedient dog, they won’t be able to rebel.

‘When an incident breaks out······when politicians and businessmen set the stage, the media drives in the wedge.’

It’s a good strategy.

The Awakened are a powerful minority.

It is a position that cannot deal with the absolute majority.

History proves it.

There are many people who have fallen while trying to deal with large crowds.

I was thinking that it was time to give up the position of leader to my youngest daughter who I was about to throw away and who had grown up so much.

I guess blood can’t be deceived.

“Hey, Chief Choi. What do you think? Can I listen to your story?”

“Yes. Chairman Kang. Isn’t he great? He has the ability to lay the groundwork, go all-in, and overcome a crisis. He has the qualities. It seems like the young lady has become a respectable lady, hehe.”

Chief Choi Jae-do, Kang Cheo-kyung’s closest aide and right-hand man.

Even he couldn’t hide the smile on his face. It’s only natural, since a proper successor has finally appeared.

“Then, today’s planning meeting ends here. The next meeting schedule will be postponed until after the Tokyo and Kyoto Gate and Top tour schedule. As soon as it is processed, we will set a meeting schedule with the Ministry of Unification.”

“Okay.”

“Dana is here. Chief Choi too. It’s hot outside, so buy the kids ice cream nearby. The value of the carrot goes up when there’s a whip.”

“I’ll remember that.”

Chief Choi Jae-do bowed his head as if paying respect to the emperor. Then he gave instructions to his subordinates.

“Everyone, switch jobs. Strategic Planning Team 1 handles remaining tasks, and Team 2… … .”

Everyone quickly left the study as if their legs were itching.

Now it was time to get to the main point.

“So what do you want to do with that guy?”

Kang Seo-jin nodded her head.

“I can monopolize that person. To be exact, as long as there are no interrupters.”

“It seems to mean that there is a competitor.”

“That’s right.”

“What did I teach you in class?”

“… … We must destroy them at any cost.”

Competitor. That word makes me frown. There were so many enemies targeting the prince.

There is nothing more foolish than dragging a foreign power into a war, but there is no going back anyway.

He is already his own savior, his position as god.

If he tells me to die, I will die.

If he asks for my love, I will give it to him without limit.

If he wants children… … ?

I will seduce him and make him think of me every day. Because once you have a child, you will not be able to run away from him. I will whisper words of love to him and make him think of me every day.

The moment we lose this war.

Kang Seo-jin loses her purpose in life.

It’s been 20 years anyway. Chairman Kang is also human, so he has no choice but to die. Or he can just kill himself.

20 years.

If it’s short, it’s a short time.

It’s worth a try.

“What do you want, from Lee Kang-cheon?”

“I need to make the sisters go away.”

“… … .”

***

“… … You look like your sisters who left home, holding your head up stiffly even in front of your parents. Are you going to kill me? Or exile me? ”

“I’m different from those girls. I don’t have feelings for people out of lust.”

Kang Seo-jin frowned.

That’s a bizarre and absurd story.

Who wants to be compared to those kind of people? I chose the path of demotion because I hate power.

These are people who are infinitely inferior when compared to themselves.

“Let’s add to that story about that smart guy. If you keep saying that nonsense, I’ll cut off your neck this time. Besides, I’m already seventy years old. I should think about retirement.”

“I can do it all. Give me the power.”

“Ugh, you can’t do that to a kid who doesn’t know anything. You still have to experience more of the world.”

The empire always yearns for an iron man.

Only by listening to the opinions of the local lords who are divided into numerous factions, slaughtering the enemy mercilessly, and establishing a vision of iron rule can one hope to survive.

The Qin Dynasty, which first unified China, achieved great success in its first generation, was divided in its second generation, and perished in its third generation.

Kang Cheo-kyung was very afraid. Could the empire that she had created step by step be divided like that?

That’s why a perfect successor was needed.

“So, do you like it or love it? Decide on a clear path. To become a master, you must have self-evaluation.”

Kang Seo-jin doesn’t think deeply about it. The answer is already decided. Of course, it would be the latter even if he dies.

He was the man who saved her life and paved the way forward.

I like it.

I wanted to use a certain number because I liked it.

I want to hear you hugging me, laughing, and collapsing while calling my name.

The amber eyes seemed to have found a clear path and continued straight ahead.

“It’s love. I’m sure.”

Kang Cheo-kyung turned around.

He was as cold and sharp as a hawk. Anyone who saw him would have mistaken him for harboring murderous intent.

“I found it strange that you always gave the same answer when it came to men. When was it? I think it was when you were entering high school. You tried to commit suicide by jumping off a building. You still remember the man you met then, right?”

Kang Cheo-kyung quietly got up from her chair and walked around the study. Eventually, she stopped in front of a decoration.

It was an impressive porcelain vase with blue petals. Kang Cheo-kyung wiped it with a cloth as if it were a treasure.

“This is the porcelain that was used to break Kang Jin-young’s head. I just got a new one. I’ve heard about that guy too. He looks quite young and capable. ”

“Did you know that?”

Kang Seo-jin asked with a slightly surprised look.

“Even if you just sit around in your study, you won’t be able to hear any information coming and going from the empire. Even if it’s an old man in the back room, there’s bound to be a spy and information.”

“Is that so?”

I held back my words as if squeezing my trembling throat to keep my expression as low as possible.

Given Kang Cheo-kyung’s cold and unchanging personality, it was obvious what the outcome would be. No matter what she did, she would do something behind the scenes.

“Please tell me in one word.”

“… … I give you permission first. I see the abandoned princesses farting around, wanting to get their disciples back. As if they want to destroy the empire. That won’t do. ”

“Are you bringing your brother?”

“Yeah.”

It was a very possible story.

‘But honey was dripping from his eyes.’

Either way, it’s unpleasant.

When we had our last meeting, a lot of people showed up.

The numbers were unusual for a single F-class hunter.

There was an excuse to arrest Hong Seo-min, but the level of danger was not high enough to warrant the involvement of S-class hunters and several organizations.

The more hostages Hong Seo-min has, the stronger he becomes.

However, the hostage was only one F-class hunter whose abilities were ineffective. Even if his abilities were strengthened within the tower, the situation was already tilted.

‘There’s no way it’s fake. It’s real.’

Moreover, looking at the reaction of the younger sister, Jinyoung, I even fantasized that they were lovers.

“Your face looks like you have a lot on your mind. I’ll answer in my own way.”

Kang Cheo-kyung put down the porcelain she was polishing. She walked again, and walked again, and sat down on the chair uncomfortably.

“Why do you think the old people cling to you? Is it because they really love and adore you? I’m saying this as their own mother. There’s absolutely no way. Even that admiration is just a mask to hide the truth. ”

“Your heart was real, Mother.”

“… … I guess I’ll have to meet him in person.”

Kang Seo-jin sharpened her eyes.

“Okay.”

If the other person doesn’t open their heart anyway, you can just harass them until they open up. And without anyone knowing.