Chapter 9: Kwon Se-ah isn’t Just a Rich Gamer.

[Tier Ascension Quest < Why the hell does this motherfcker even exist?]

[F*ck, I have to raise all my kids to clear the ascension quest???]

[If the ascension quest strategy is too stuck, is it right to get a good night’s sleep and push through with farming tomorrow?]

[Ascension quest, f*ck~ I forced my way through, and now I can’t farm.]

The notoriety of Galactic Train’s World Tier Ascension Quest was beyond imagination.

It was standard for most users to basically get a free pass for cursing out parents and letting loose a torrent of insults.

“The strategy is also more annoying than I thought…”

In the world, there are difficult strategies and annoying strategies.

The World Tier Ascension Quest was the annoying kind, where you constantly had to check the buffs on the enemy.

Moreover, if you didn’t appropriately use ‘Combat Skills’ or Ultimates that could counter those buffs, the player was designed to suffer massive losses.

“Healing efficiency reduction… 50% damage reduction received… removes all Ultimate gauge? Wow, if you don’t know the strategy, you’re guaranteed to get wiped out.”

It was to the point where I wondered if it wasn’t too harsh on beginners.

It was obvious what the developers were aiming for.

“It’s telling me to raise various characters, I see.”

“Seeing that you can cheese it by dispelling buffs or using a few combat skills.”

Anyway, a party consists of 4 characters.

To reach high potential, you naturally have to raise all 4.

So, they’re giving a preventative shot in advance, saying, ‘In our game, you have to raise these 4 characters like this!’

“Ha! But this Kwon Se-ah-nim plans to clear it with just one C6 Seele, not 4!”

No matter how difficult it is, I have a max-level C6 Seele; would I really struggle?

[The first World Tier Ascension Quest has begun.]

[Defeat all enemies that appear!]

“Some slightly strong-looking guys appeared, huh?”

[Trace of Mistilteinn (Lv. 21)]

[Ragnarok’s Bane (Lv.25)]

[Trace of Mistilteinn (Lv. 21)]

According to the original strategy, I should defeat the Traces of Mistilteinn to the left and right of Ragnarok’s Bane.

Only by defeating those common mobs would the enhancement buffs on Ragnarok’s Bane disappear one by one, allowing me to deal normal damage.

“But I have C6 Seele!”

Without using my intellect, I immediately slammed Seele’s combat skill into Ragnarok’s Bane.

– Flash!

[Quantum Damage 10679!]

The moment Seele’s scythe struck Ragnarok’s Bane, a large number popped up, and at the same time, the creature died.

“Alright! Next!”

– Pow! Pow!

Before our Seele could even make her next attack, the Traces of Mistilteinn to the left and right of Ragnarok’s Bane self-destructed and disappeared.

“Huh…? This is super easy?”

“Was this really buffed with 50% damage reduction?”

[Quest Complete!]

[World Tier Increased.]

[1 → 2]

As the World Tier went up, the rewards from various dungeons and monsters definitely improved.

At the same time, the enemies’ strength also seemed to have increased, but compared to our C6 Seele, it was nothing.

Did I even record a video of this just to show off?

…Still, I want to hear people say it’s amazing, so should I try posting it?

[★Is the World Tier Ascension Quest really hard? It just dies in one hit, though?]

(Video)

They said it was hard, so I leveled up everyone before going;;;

This dies in one hit, though? Isn’t it actually easy?

[???]

[What the hell is this again]

[??? No, f*ck, World Tier was 1, and you were level 90?]

[If it’s not rude, buy me just one ice cream, ‘please’.]

[ Is this some rich old guy you see at an arcade???]

[Aish, f*ck …You’re not supposed to go at level 90!!! Mister!!!]

[Wow, this guy is a truly insane whale.]

[▶At this point, isn’t he not just a whale but a server owner?]

[▶▶To hit level 90 at World Tier 1, you’d have to spend at least 5,000 stones, right?]

[What’s the reason for rushing this much, damn]

“The reaction isn’t as bad as I thought…”

I thought there would be curses in the comments, but there are more reactions genuinely envious or applauding, huh?

And I don’t think I even spent ten million won, but I’m already hearing talk about being a server owner?

“Hmm… Hmmhmm…”

My heart is already pounding just from receiving a few nice comments!

[If you rush like this, what combat power rank do you get? The character must have naturally ranked 1st, right;]

[▶To be honest, the total combat power ranking would probably be within the top five fingers?]

[Did you really keep doing paid recharges? From the 8th time onwards, each press costs 1 pull, so it felt like a huge waste.]

[Wow… I’m so f*cking jealous of this guy… I want to spend money like water like this too]

How… do the comments keep coming without stopping?

Sometimes I see kids just blindly cursing, but when I think it’s because they’re envious, they just look cute and all that?

“This feels surprisingly good… My combat power ranking isn’t number 1, but I’m being treated like number 1…”

The single pair of panties I was wearing felt like they got wet in an instant, so I stood up from the chair and fanned myself with my hand.

[At this point, isn’t this almost national team level?]

[If you farm Arcana with the same momentum as you spend money like this, you’ll really hit number 1]

[Sir, do you have any intention of joining our clan?]

[There’s a clan gathering people who plan to spend money just like you, interested in joining?]

Come to think of it, the topic of clans has been coming up since last time.

What is this? Because I’m spending some money, they’re immediately extending an invitation, asking me to join?

[How strong is that clan full of full-constellation owners from the featured posts?]

[Wow ㅋㅋ I’m already looking forward to clan battles.]

[If you invest that many stones in leveling up, won’t you finish Arcana in a day?]

[Aren’t those guys going to all-kill the first clan battle and then sit around twiddling their thumbs because there’s nothing to do?]

“Tsk… It’d be faster to just ask, wouldn’t it?”

[What’s a clan? Is it good to join one?]

Since yesterday, I’ve been getting a sh*t ton of in-game friend invites too.

What the hell is a clan that people are trying so hard to recruit me?

[Wow, how much of a whale are you to get C6 without knowing anything?]

[Clan = Guild]

[There’s end-game content called Clan Battle. It’s PVE.]

[▶Think of it as getting points for clearing a dungeon once, and then clan members pool their points to compete in rankings.]

[Clan battles are the highlight of this game ㅇㅇ]

[▶There’s Arena too.]

[▶▶PVP addicts are definitely buried, where are they crawling out from?]

[If you get 1st place in clan battle, they put a star on your clan name, give souvenirs for your hideout, and give exclusive buffs.]

“Oh… So, because I look like I have a ton of money, seem good at the game, and our Seele is C6 and super strong, they want me to join their clan and become a carry machine, is that it?”

I haven’t even properly spent money yet, but they’ve already recognized me and are trying to recruit me somehow.

“But…”

If I get invited and join there, won’t I just end up being a ‘clan member’?

“If you’re born a dragon, you should become a dragon! How can I go under someone else! If I’m going to join a clan, I should naturally be the clan leader!”

The clan I create.

The clan members I recruit.

Achieving server first with the characters I raised.

“That’s what feels good, you know~!! Alright! I’ll create the clan! Kwon Se-ah will create it!”

It’ll be hard to find clan members who spend as much money as I do, right?

Still, since we have to compete in rankings, everyone should have fully constellated characters—

– Bzzzz!!!

“Oh, m-mommy…! Who is it again?!”

Since last time, whenever I start making a fuss, someone just has to call!

Who the hell is it this time? I need to create a clan, promote it on the gallery, and recruit slaves starting now, you know?

[Chief Secretary Lee Eun-byul]

… …

This is a call I absolutely have to take, right…?

Chief Secretary is a pretty important person, isn’t she!

H-it’s not Grandpa’s side, is it?

“Yes… This is Kwon Se-ah speaking.”

…President?

Was I a president?

President of what company?

No, is it okay for a president to be cooped up at home like this for a month?

There’s no way, right?

Isn’t this f*cked?

“Yes, I have time. What’s the matter?”

“You remember the contract you handled in China at the end of last year, right? The results came out quite well this time, and the other party seems to want to continue the contract. Since it’s a matter you handled, President, I thought you should check for any changes.”

– Bzzzz!

[(Confidential) Regarding Changes to the Galactic Train IP Partner Contract…]

Oh, thankfully my work email was synced to this smartphone.

But Galactic Train?

Is this the Galactic Train I know?

“Please wait a moment while I check. Don’t hang up, please.”

I quickly flicked my finger to open the email.

[This report summarizes the major changes to the partnership agreement regarding the “Galactic Train” IP between Honkai and Eden Haven. It briefly describes the scope of collaboration to date, along with recently adjusted matters.]

[IP Owner: Honkai]

[Partner Company: Eden Haven]

[Contract Type: Localized IP Partnership]

[Existing Scope of Activities]

[Hosting a pop-up store to commemorate the launch]

[Pre-registration & offline launch event]

[Summary of Changes]

[Recently, after Honkai confirmed a higher-than-expected domestic response, the possibility of them requesting contract adjustments to expand the IP’s presence in the Korean market has increased.

The following items are likely changes the other party may request.]

[Emoticon Launch]

[Hosting a pop-up store at Hansung COEX]

[Offline Event]

[Strengthening operational rights for other Galactic Train IP businesses]

…Isn’t this, incredibly important talk?

I wondered why the youngest daughter of a chaebol pre-registered for an otaku game like Galactic Train, and it was because of business after all?

If I answer this foolishly, there will be problems, won’t there?

“…I’ve finished checking now. But Chief Secretary Lee Eun-byul? You do remember what condition I’m in, right?”

“Yes, of course. Still, I felt I absolutely had to show you this report. Publicly, it’s known as a contract between Hansung Lifestyle and Honkai, but it’s a contract you made, President, and a project you initiated.”

Hansung Lifestyle?

To resolve my somewhat muddled thoughts, I quickly searched.

[Hansung Lifestyle in Crisis. Will it Find a New Path After the CEO’s Inauguration?]

[The Treasure Left by Former CEO Kwon Chu-hee for Hansung Lifestyle! Macaron Girls a Huge Hit on YouTube.]

[This Time It’s Different, Hansung Lifestyle with Director Lee Geon-woo of Double Ten Million Views. Aiming for a Blockbuster with an SF Movie…]

[Executive Director Kwon Se-ah, Games are the Future! Proposing a New Strategy Through Collaboration with a Chinese Game Company.]

Clicking on the last article, surprisingly, there was an interview photo of Kwon Se-ah from a few months ago.

Dressed in a suit, talking about the game industry and IP industry like an expert… it felt completely unfamiliar.

Her incredibly bright voice, speaking with a smile, was honestly very ladylike. In a way, she didn’t feel like a businesswoman at all.

Anyway, Hansung Lifestyle seems to be the name of the company where Kwon Se-ah’s deceased mother, Kwon Chu-hee, was the CEO.

…But something’s strange, isn’t it? This article says Executive Director Kwon Se-ah, right? Not president?

“I can’t seem to remember right now, what kind of company was Eden Haven?”

“Pardon?”

“Please understand. I feel like I’m going to die because of this lately. After lying like a vegetable for a month and then waking up, my head is just…”

“Ah~ I understand. Eden Haven is a company owned by you, President Kwon Se-ah.”

…I’m really a company president?

But I’ve been eating and playing for a whole month until now, though?

Even my eldest uncle and aunt didn’t nag me, saying the company would go bankrupt if I didn’t work, did they?

Grandpa didn’t say anything either, and my cousin Kwon Si-young didn’t say anything, right?

“What kind of company was Eden Haven?”

“You really don’t remember anything, do you? To put it simply, it’s a paper company.”

“Aah…”

“You can think of it as a company for Hansung Lifestyle’s tax evasion. It’s an Irish corporation.”

So, because I was the president of a company for shady dealings, it was okay not to work.

“But why did I handle the contract directly? Couldn’t someone else have done it?”

“Ah… that part was a bit sudden. I don’t know the details either, but I heard that you suggested this matter to former CEO Kwon Chu-hee at the end of your trip to China, President.”

Could it be a miracle created by the mere whim of a chaebol’s youngest daughter?

Or does she have foresight…?

But if this is the case, it feels like the 4 billion won I have isn’t the end of it, right?

Aren’t there tens of billions in bank accounts not linked to the banking app?

Well, if she’s the youngest daughter of a chaebol, she should have 4 billion in her allowance account alone! Her actual assets would be much more!

“Ah… I roughly remember now. Thank you.”

“Then, if things proceed as written in the report, please try to accept it as willingly as possible.”

“However, if it seems like we’re being taken for a ride, talk to me again.”

“Yes, then I will proceed with that for now.”

“The pop-up store that opened this time caused a huge stir on Chinese SNS, so I think they’ll proceed with the contract favourably too.”

Alright, I think I’ve somehow resolved this phone call for now…

A pop-up store opened, right?

A pop-up store is that, isn’t it?

A shop selling various official merchandise made by the game company?

Figures, acrylic stands, mice, desk mats, and so on, there were tons of truly bizarre things, right?

…There must be super limited-edition items that you can’t get even with money, piled up in a warehouse I can access, right?

“Where was that pop-up store located? Was it Hansung COEX?”

“Ah? No! It’s open on the 1st floor of Hansung Department Store’s Gangnam branch.”

“Then, would it be alright for me to visit once and check the situation?”

Chief Secretary Lee Eun-byul, on the other end of the smartphone, didn’t hesitate for even a second, contrary to my worries.

“Of course! It would be really great if you could visit once, President!”

“When would be a good time for you?”

Normally, you’d have to line up to get into something like this!

As expected, just visiting is enough for entry, huh!

I’m about to have fun in a way I never even imagined…!