episode_0154

[…] The Hero Association’s privatization bill was passed urgently yesterday… ]

The public hearing is broadcast on the screen.

In fact, rather than a formal hearing,

It was a formal procedure similar to a press conference.

To put it simply, it was like an opportunity to explain to the public what kind of bill privatization of the association is.

Despite the emergency passage of the bill, people were divided in their opinions, with opinions for and against each other, rather than criticizing the current government out loud.

That’s because the Hero Association alone had a hard time suppressing monsters during this chaotic time. Moreover, because there were so many people who were directly affected, there was a lot of public opinion that wanted the country to do something.

That is why the National Assembly had no choice but to accept privatization.

Of course, there was also lobbying by the Seongsam Group,

The timing was just right.

It really was perfect timing.

The hearing currently underway was aimed at convincing the public of these reasons.

“… Officials from the ruling and opposition parties and experts will be answering questions regarding this. Mak-Rye Park and Ji-Hyeon Seong, please answer all questions sincerely.”

The announcer sitting at the desk conducts the proceedings.

A relatively light conversation-type hearing.

If it had been a real hearing, it would have been held in a more solemn atmosphere.

Soon the camera focuses on Park Mak-rye and Seong Ji-hyeon.

Park Mak-rye nodded with a sour expression, and Seong Ji-hyeon was smiling with a relaxed expression as always.

Neither of them seemed to be paying much attention to the hearing. Because I had that much confidence.

“Let me ask you a question first. Aside from the fact that Park Mak-rye is the current president of the Hero Association, what qualifications does Seong Ji-hyeon have for attending this event? The second generation of the Seongsam Group conglomerate?”

The questions that follow as soon as they appear on the screen.

As for the first question, as expected, the opposition party member openly expressed his displeasure.

This wasn’t a question I was asking because I didn’t know. The question was posed in an attempt to sarcastically criticize the chaebol’s involvement in the big project of privatization as if they had been waiting for it.

“Today, I attended as the representative of the Seongsam Guild, not as the youngest member of the Seongsam Group. And I have prepared all appropriate privatization responses to the Gate incident that is currently taking place. That is why I came here today to persuade the people and lawmakers.”

Seong Ji-hyeon calmly answers this as if it is no big deal.

An angry voice was directed at him, but

She didn’t seem to care much.

As expected, Seong Ji-hyun had already anticipated all these questions and prepared appropriate answers.

“That’s not what I’m asking! How could you ask about privatization at this exact moment, as if you had been waiting for it? I suspect collusion with the current government!”

“I also agree with what the congressman said. And what about countermeasures? Isn’t that actually a business tool?!”

“In these times, I have doubts about whether they are trying to use the country’s money somehow.”

As soon as the hearing started, the lawmakers launched an onslaught as if they had been waiting. Although it was a bill that had already been passed, everyone was desperate to salvage the current government’s façade for the next government’s fight for leadership.

It was difficult for even the announcer, the host, to control their emotional questions.

“Let me answer. What do you think is the most important thing for improving national defense and maintaining public order?”

But Seong Ji-hyun answers calmly.

She maintained a consistent attitude throughout.

Of course, these reactions and attitudes made the lawmakers even sharper.

“Are you answering this question with a question-?!”

“This is not that kind of place! I’m sorry you’re trying to avoid the question like that!”

“That’s right. Don’t change your mind and stop talking about the collusive relationship between Seongsam Group and the current administration─”

“Well, the tinkling is so noisy. Please be quiet and give me time to answer.”

The lawmakers were loudly filling the audio system.

“… ??!!”

A voice joins the lawmakers’ anger.

A tone of voice that does not suit the hearing at all.

As the conference room became noisy, it was not the announcer’s voice but a husky voice that intervened.

It was like that. Park Mak-rye cut off the lawmakers’ words in a grumpy manner.

She was wearing a sword even in the conference room.

Of course, it wasn’t intended as a threat, but

Everyone had no choice but to become quiet due to Park Mak-rye’s uncomfortable voice.

It was dizzying to even imagine the sight of Park Mak-rye holding a knife and threatening people to be quiet.

After saying that, she just picked her ears with her index finger as if she was noisy.

“Thank you so much.”

“Okay, let’s finish it quickly. The old man is not used to this kind of place… … .”

Seong Ji-hyun, who was given the right to speak, smiled and moved her lips in front of the microphone again.

“Members of Congress? Even now, no one knows when and where the gate will open. Now, it is expanding into a global phenomenon, not just in Korea. However, the current Hero Association is not doing its job. You probably know that due to a lack of manpower, it is not performing as well as the local police station, right?”

Thanks to Park Mak-rye’s influence, Seong Ji-hyeon takes control of the meeting.

“So, what are you planning to do?”

“That’s right. Just state the main point.”

Lawmakers express their displeasure at this.

They also maintained an aggressive attitude.

However, at the same time, he was able to secretly observe Park Mak-rye and not take away his right to speak openly.

“Good. Let me just tell you the main point. Our Seongsam Group has sufficient capital to run a private organization such as the Hero Association. And if private capital as well as us creates and operates a ‘guild’ that manages the awakened, national security will become much easier.”

Seong Ji-hyeon condenses and conveys only the key points.

“… If you trust us, our Seongsam Guild will remain as a good example worldwide.”

And then he finished his speech neatly.

The main gist of what Seong Ji-hyeon said was this.

Since there were clear limits to national defense capabilities, the idea was to form a market driven by capital.

The idea is to create a guild with private capital.

If companies compete for this,

This is because gates and monster processing will be managed much more smoothly than now.

“That’s easier said than done… !! When Hansi is in such an urgent situation, how long will it take to build the foundation?!”

“In the end, doesn’t this mean that only huge companies like Seongsam Group will monopolize the market first? ”

“And when will the related bills be enacted again? Do you know that the National Assembly is so idle?!”

Lawmakers unanimously condemn this.

Their attacks were endless.

It was an agenda that could not be withdrawn anyway,

It was an effort to somehow get public opinion on their side.

“That’s right!! And according to the information I received, there is lobbying between the chairman of Sungsang Group and the current government… … .”

ㅡKwagagagagagagagang… … !!!!!!!

An even louder noise enters the conference room where a loud argument continues.

A sound like something sinking.

In fact, the conference hall roof collapses.

It was an accident that happened really quickly.

No, rather than an accident, it was closer to a disaster with a clear cause. That’s right… … .

“Gooo━──?!”

Crying coming from the collapsed ceiling

A low, gloomy voice spread out for a long time,

Soon, a bright blue one-eyed pupil blinks through a crack in the fallen roof.

It was like that. Also, when the gate opened, monsters came out.

ㅡAaaah!

-Wow, it’s a monster!

-Save people!!! Everyone run away!!!

-Hero… ! Call the heroes! right now!

The conference hall suddenly turned into chaos.

People at the scene panicked and took refuge.

“This is really annoying. Flies swarm around every important place… … .”

-Chuck!

In the midst of this confusion, Park Mak-rye sat quietly and muttered. Then, as if he was feeling uncomfortable, he continued to think about it and quietly picked up his sword.

It was like picking up an anti-tank weapon instead of a fly swatter to catch a fly.

“… Our guild leader, don’t be scared and wait. I will take care of it and come back.”

“Fuuhu, good. I will only trust Park Mak-rye.”

“Hmm? Are you laughing in this situation? Was our guild leader always fearless? Is the liver bigger than it looks?”

Park Mak-rye tilts her head at Seong Ji-hyeon’s calm reaction. As expected, Seong Ji-hyeon was smiling despite all this chaos.

Like someone who won the lottery.

“It’s not like that. How could you not smile when such a great opportunity came at the right time?”

“Hmm? A good opportunity? Are you talking about those monsters that are happening right now?”

“Yes, this is an opportunity to directly prove the power of our Seongsam Guild.”

“Hoo?”

“So, please use this opportunity to persuade the people with your skills. That’s all.”

“As expected, it was like that. If you look closely, you may be young, but it seems like you have more in your head than I do? Anyway, I’ll come back soon.”

ㅡTspot!

Park Mak-rye, who realized Seong Ji-hyeon’s true intentions, corrects his sword and runs out straight away.

Her target, of course, is monsters.

It didn’t matter how many there were.

As Seong Ji-hyun said, she was going to show off her skills again after a long time.

-Look at that! The ghost sword Park Mak-rye picked up his sword!

ㅡt, it’s a scoop! Everyone take pictures! Come back!!

ㅡIs this the first battle scene in almost 10 years? ?!

ㅡThis scene is more precious than life, so everyone, don’t think about running away, just take a picture!

As a result, the reporters in the conference room stop evacuating.

And then I captured Park Mak-rye on camera.

By risking his own life.

That’s why Park Mak-rye’s actual battle scenes were so precious.

Since he had never drawn his sword in public since retiring from his current position, he was bound to attract the attention of reporters.

「Makrye Shingeom 3-second type wave spirit killing!!」

Park Mak-rye deliberately shows off his flashy skills.

He was an opponent who could just swing a sword,

As Seong Ji-hyun said, I planned to use this opportunity to show it clearly.

Why Seongsam Guild is needed in Korea.

ㅡ 촤 Haah ahhh !!!!

As soon as Park Mak-rye swings his sword, a wave like a strong wave flies towards Cyclops. Park Mak-rye, who jumped onto the building, showed off his swordsmanship by pulling out his sword.

The opponents are 5 Cyclops.

ㅡSuddenly! three… ! Dang!!

Without hesitation, she performed a sword dance towards the guys.

ㅡSsss! ㅡSuddenly! -Dang… … !

Wave-like sword energy that continues to radiate out along the sword even after the great technique.

With this, the Cyclops’ heads are cut off with a single knife.

-Kwaung, boom!!!

The one-eyed heads stuck on the floor make a roaring noise.

However, all five heads were knocked off at the same time in a matter of seconds.

ㅡTadat!

Park Mak-rye, who took care of the monsters very easily, lands in front of the reporters.

It was a deliberate location choice.

The reporters were just capturing her on camera, dumbfounded by what happened so quickly.

-Chuck!

Park Mak-rye looks at the camera while leading the sword.

“Now, are you still saying that there is no need for a guild?”