Ch.9696. Gwangjin Distribution Investment Attraction

The second video I uploaded surpassed 10 million views in less than 24 hours.

That showed just how much attention it was getting.

Of course, this video doesn’t prove anything definitive.

If there’s any difference between this video and the previous goblin one, it’s that the monster is higher-ranked than a goblin, and it shows me destroying such a monster with a single bare-handed strike.

One thing is certain.

– He must be at least S-rank, right?

– Taking down a Black Monkey puts him at least several ranks above that.

– No wonder he’s getting recruitment comments even from America.

My subscribers were growing rapidly.

Uploading proof videos instead of explanation videos seemed like an excellent choice.

I decided to upload videos to YouToob on a weekly schedule.

While I could record up to 12 videos a day at the farm if I wanted to, content worthy of my channel needed to be quite stimulating.

I already had footage of several battles from the Corrupted Forest and recordings of NPC recruitment from the dopamine-filled village.

Uploading those would essentially be revealing my personal dimensional rift.

But I never intended to hide it forever anyway.

Eventually, as rare resources kept pouring out, suspicions would arise, and information about them would inevitably come to light.

I could try to cover it up with excuses, but still.

“Suhyeon, about that sound-absorbing stone… where exactly did you get it?”

“Huh? Why?”

“…They’re saying it’s top quality. With this level of quality, it shouldn’t be used for apartment buildings but for spaceships or underground bunkers.”

“Is it that good?”

[Sound-Absorbing Stone]

– Grade: D+

– 100% pure stone with no impurities. Has the effect of absorbing and blocking sound vibrations. Depending on purity, it can also block external heat.

The sound-absorbing stone came from a copper mine, so naturally, it’s D+ grade.

But the grade of this stone wasn’t that important.

It wasn’t a resource where higher grade meant better performance; rather, high purity was necessary for its full functionality.

It’s an indicator of how few impurities are mixed in.

In dungeons, unless you have mining abilities, you can’t help but extract minerals mixed with impurities.

Even with mining abilities, extracting at 100% purity would probably be impossible without SS+ level skills.

Yet I have 100% pure sound-absorbing stones because it’s possible in the dimensional rift.

When mining there, small rock pieces don’t fall off; instead, they separate into distinct items.

Just like how butchering makes corpses disappear and converts them into obtainable items.

That’s one difference between dungeons and dimensional rifts, despite their similarities.

“They say they’ve never seen 100% purity before.”

“That makes sense.”

I responded casually.

Dad should be getting used to the things I bring by now.

“That’s my ability, Dad. The ability to bring such rare resources.”

“Hmm…”

“Dad, does Gwangjin Distribution have any VIP auctions?”

“No, that’s why we sold entrance tickets last time.”

“Let’s create one now. Tell companies that those who sign exclusive contracts worth a certain amount annually will get the right to participate in VIP auctions, and auction off the trading rights for this 100% pure sound-absorbing stone. Charge separately for the stone after the auction, with the condition that reselling revokes trading rights.”

I don’t know much about business management.

I don’t understand corporate sales or what methods might violate business ethics or create situations where losses and profits coexist.

But I do know that in such an exclusive position, it’s acceptable to take a somewhat monopolistic approach.

In this era, it’s natural for those in need to dig wells.

Besides, I’m not asking them to buy under unfavorable conditions.

This sound-absorbing stone is rare, and even when found, its purity is low. The amount of usable stone after removing impurities is minimal.

It’s so rare that people still wonder how Geumbit Construction managed to gather enough sound-absorbing stones to build an apartment complex.

Of course, what Geumbit Construction built wasn’t really a large apartment complex but more like a luxury villa with just one building, which made it feasible.

“Alright. I’ll do that.”

I don’t care whether they use it to build apartments or spaceships.

But since there’s high demand, I was curious.

How many people would be interested in sound-absorbing stones?

Would there really be companies willing to deal with Gwangjin Distribution just for the chance to participate in an auction with such strict conditions?

I didn’t have to wait long for the answer.

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– Geumbit Guild secures 100 billion won contract with Gwangjin Distribution!

– Hansu Group abandoning Hyunjong Distribution? 50 billion won contract finalized with Gwangjin Distribution!

– Saint Guild: Why come to Korea? For hunter supply contract with Gwangjin Distribution.

These headlines dominated the internet’s main pages.

All of them were about guilds and companies that had contracted with Gwangjin Distribution.

– ? What’s going on?

– What’s this about?

I couldn’t help but be confused.

Typically, hunter supply distribution is dominated by top-tier companies.

Not only is it difficult to source hunter supplies, but to obtain a variety of items, it’s advantageous to have a group backing the distribution company.

Enormous capital. Infrastructure.

Guilds don’t make contracts based on bribes but follow the law of supply and demand.

Market principles.

But what’s happening now doesn’t follow market principles.

Why would Hansu Group, which has nothing to do with hunter supply distribution, suddenly get involved?

Moreover, Hyunjong Distribution is Hansu Group’s affiliate, yet 50 billion won was diverted from there to Gwangjin Distribution.

This looks more like abandoning Hyunjong Distribution to invest in a new place or a move to acquire Gwangjin Distribution.

That’s not all.

Let’s say domestic companies have their reasons.

But why are foreign major guilds and even Hunter Associations suddenly coming in to contract with Gwangjin Distribution?

Ordinary people don’t know.

How would they understand the behind-the-scenes of hunter supply distribution companies?

Still, as interest grew, insider information began to emerge.

– VIP auction scheduled at Gwangjin Distribution in 7 days. Only one item will be available: trading rights for 100% pure sound-absorbing stone. The ticket to participate in this VIP auction is part of Gwangjin Distribution’s newly introduced VIP system. To become a VIP, you must contract with Gwangjin Distribution for at least 100 billion won annually for 5 years or more. Essentially, it’s a 500 billion won entrance ticket.

The reason why many chose Gwangjin Distribution, barely hanging on at 10th place, over market leader Hyunjong Distribution.

Though there were rumors that Gwangjin had recently climbed to 7th or 8th place, this development had people speculating whether Gwangjin Distribution might take over as the industry leader.

– Of course, they’re not just throwing money away, but considering the distribution unit price and contracts that seem to be on Gwangjin Distribution’s terms, they’re essentially buying entrance tickets at a loss. In my opinion, it might still be profitable. Rumor has it that 100% pure sound-absorbing stone is used for building large anti-air raid bunkers in the US, but construction has halted due to supply shortages. Despite the poison clause that revokes trading rights if resold, one could buy everything at once, discard the trading rights, and deal directly with the US for massive profit. Though it seems unnecessary since many major US guilds and companies are already making contact directly.

Whatever the case, people praised Gwangjin Distribution in the comments.

While Gwangjin Distribution is making money, a thriving business attracting foreign investment translates to national benefit—a patriotic activity.

– Wow, don’t know where they got the sound-absorbing stone, but they sourced it well.

– Japan is surprised, China is startled, and the US is having a fit over investing in Korea…

– They sold exactly 20 spots, with 3 from Korea and the rest from overseas… that’s nearly 1 trillion won in profit.

– Better than the government.

– Lately, we’ve just been losing to China and the US, with our country not doing much right.

– We need to protect companies like this.

– Yeah, don’t beat them down and drive them overseas; do things properly.

Dad couldn’t properly come home for days, busy with happy business dealings.

He occasionally updated me on the situation, and it seemed like many big players were getting involved.

According to reports, they sold 20 spots at 500 billion won each, but Geumbit Group alone threw in an additional 500 billion as “investment” (essentially a bribe), and other countries did the same.

Everyone was rushing in, fearing they might miss out if spots ran short. Dad said Hansu Group was the only one that invested just the minimum 500 billion contract, and even that was because Hyunjong Distribution threw a fit, forcing them into that stance.

That’s how sound-absorbing stone was becoming known to the world.