A Lie Has Turned Into Reality - Chapter 312



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— I enjoyed the speech.

“Ahem… You didn’t have to look at it.”

I lay on the sofa and talked to my grandfather on the phone.

His voice, unusually light for someone who had recently retired after working in North Korea for years, was unusually light.

— I heard the story. It looks like you’re determined to proceed with the succession process.

“I think I should retire soon.”

— Hey, what’s with retirement at such a young age?

“Isn’t it true that times change quickly?”

Former Taewoong Group Chairman Kim Young-hoon.

He, who was also my biological grandfather, let out a snicker.

— Yeah, times change quickly.

“Don’t worry too much. I don’t plan on letting go completely just because I’m retiring.”

— That’s good to hear.

“Thank you for your hard work. And thank you. For listening to my somewhat unreasonable request.”

That’s actually the case.

SW Group is not a single company.

It is a hegemonic power that monopolizes energy hegemony around the world.

The workload, the scale, and the burden.

All of that is bound to go far beyond expectations.

— I’m probably the only one who’s still active at this age.

“Ahem…!”

— It’s all my fault for having such a talented grandson. Who else can I blame?

There was a strange rebuke and affection in his voice.

There was once a nobleman whose face was cursed just by looking at it.

Time is what it is, somehow our relationship has improved to the point where we are having playful conversations like we do now.

— Have you received all the children’s confirmations?

“I even wrote up a contract.”

— Hehe, you’re so thorough in times like these.

“Can anything compare to the thoroughness of our ancestors who combined Taewoong and Samhwa in order to pass it on to their grandson?”

— Heh heh, that’s true. We still have a long way to go.

Kim Young-hoon laughed heartily and changed the subject.

— I have news to tell you.

“What is it?”

— The renewal period for the contract between SW Group and the North Korean provisional government will soon be approaching.

“…!!”

Concession literally means borrowing and using someone else’s territory.

The reason SW Group was able to take over North Korea’s governance is simple.

This is because North Korea was designated as a leased territory at a past summit, and through the subsequent lease agreement, some of North Korea’s ruling rights flowed to the SW Group.

The terms of the contract are simple.

The SW Group gains the authority to rule North Korea.

In return, North Korea’s economic reconstruction will be implemented over an agreed period of time.

“Is the deadline already up?”

— Yeah, you’ll probably hear from the White House soon.

Even contracts are basically made under the agreement of the interested parties.

This means that the contract can be renewed only if there is an agreement between North Korea and SW Group.

“I don’t think renewing the contract will be a problem…”

– The problem is something else.

Kim Young-hoon muttered with a sigh in his voice.

Agreement is not a problem.

Because SW Group’s reputation in North Korea is impeccable.

The key is not the ‘renewal’ of the contract, but its ‘effectiveness’.

Even the contract is a major contract involving international interests.

Especially if it is a country with a geopolitically important location like North Korea.

So, it is only natural that North Korea’s nuclear deal will become a topic of worldwide interest.

That means.

— The meeting will probably be held soon.

“Is it because of the notarization?”

— Yes, since the matter is so serious, they will probably require notarization from neighboring countries.

“Has the list of participating countries been made public?”

— Not yet. After all, it’s obvious that they are neighboring countries.

Nod.

There are more than five countries neighboring the Korean Peninsula that come to mind right now.

— Even the first contract was rather short-lived.

“After all, the price set was the ‘reconstruction’ of North Korea.”

—What do you plan to do with this contract?

“We need to extend it as much as possible.”

— An extension is a given. What I mean is, what conditions do you plan to impose on the provisional government in exchange for that extension?

Well, that’s fine.

To be honest, no conditions that come to mind right now.

No, in the first place, would the provisional government have any other conditions that they could demand of me?

It’s a bit embarrassing for me to say this, but wouldn’t the existence of the SW Group be ideal?

“I don’t know.”

— As you know, voice actor, renewing your contract is a priority over immediate retirement.

“I know. Don’t worry too much. I don’t think there will be any problems.”

— Well, I’m not sure. It’s not like there’s nothing wrong with it…

What’s the catch?

There’s something like that?

“What is that?”

— Ahem! No. That would be a needless worry. Anyway, remember this. If you want to retire, you must solve this problem first.

He concluded in a firm voice.

I also nodded slowly.

Although retirement is important, it is also true that contract renewal is an even more important matter.

If even the contract falls through, the security of the Korean Peninsula will be ruined that day.

The reason why the current peace is maintained is because the axis called SW Group is supporting North Korea.

North Korea’s economy is still in deficit.

If there was no SW Group, it would not be strange if it collapsed at any time.

The only thing that has any chance is the railway project that is currently in full swing, but if SW Group lets go of this project, it will all be a blank slate.

The vacuum left by SW Group will directly lead to an economic crisis in North Korea.

At the same time, hyenas that have been watching with drool will jump out and tear North Korea’s vested interests to pieces.

“What could be difficult?”

It’s literal.

What could be difficult?

North Korea cannot be without the SW Group, and the SW Group cannot be without North Korea.

That’s true mutual assistance.

There is no reason for the provisional government to reject a deal that is mutually beneficial.

— … Is that so?

“Of course.”

— Well, if that’s what you’re saying, then so be it. I’ll believe you.

“Just put your worries aside and wait and see. It won’t take long.”

— Heh heh, that sounds plausible.

I am serious.

Even though the contract is a big deal, I have no intention of delaying my retirement.

To finish it all and retire.

Just focus on that for the time being.

“By the way, is it okay for someone who is so busy to be on the phone for so long?”

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— Heh heh, stop lecturing me and go do some work, is that what you’re saying?

“Similar.”

— Hey, tsk. It’s getting late, so I’ll go now.

“Please come in.”

After finishing the call, I raised my head and stared at the ceiling.

Even though he hung up the phone, there was nothing wrong with what he said.

Even international contracts like the contract are not something that can be dealt with hastily.

It’s okay.

Even so, it will only be a brief delay.

“We need to reach an agreement first.”

Even at that time, the parties to the contract were North Korea and SW Group.

To be precise, it is North Korea’s ‘provisional government’ and SW Group.

The provisional government at that time has now been reorganized into an organization called the ‘National Autonomy Management Agency’.

Abbreviated as Gukjacheong.

In other words, the entity that must conclude an agreement to extend the contract is also the National Intelligence Service.

“It would be better to just finish it off quickly.”

The longer you put it off, the later your retirement will be.

If possible, we have no choice but to deal with it as quickly as possible.

“Mr. Yoonseong.”

— Yes, Mr. Chairman.

I immediately picked up my phone and called Park Yoon-seong.

“You know about the National Intelligence Service, right?”

— Of course.

“Make an appointment. As soon as possible. No, let’s just meet tomorrow. I’m pressed for time.”

— Tomorrow, right?

“Yes, tomorrow, right away.”

In the end, speed is everything when it comes to contracts.

As soon as the agreement is reached, all that is left is to immediately rip off international approval and renew the contract.

— We’ll get back to you shortly.

Too— Too—

The call end tone rings out irregularly.

I tapped my knee with my fingertips at that interval.

“I guess nothing will happen.”

okay.

I guess nothing will happen.

I repeated that to myself and closed my eyes.

****

The next day.

Park Yoon-seong contacted the National Intelligence Service as instructed and arranged a position.

And today is the day I was supposed to meet them.

I headed to the director’s office, guided by the agents waiting at the main gate.

“Are you here, Chairman?”

“It’s been a while. How have you been?”

“I am always safe and sound thanks to you, Chairman. I am just grateful.”

ha ha ha.

We sat down across from each other, exchanging greetings and laughing heartily.

“I heard the story. They even contacted me about renewing my contract.”

“That’s correct.”

The chief chuckled again and stroked his chin.

“Time has passed so quickly. I still remember it vividly. The image of the Chairman single-handedly reviving North Korea, which was a hell of a country.”

He muttered with his eyes closed as if he was telling a heroic tale.

I was shocked, but I didn’t open my mouth.

Anyway, today is the meeting to coordinate opinions with him about renewing the contract.

“I risked my life to raise an army and take back my country. Right and wrong didn’t matter. It was a decision to save the country that I made in order to survive and somehow live a decent life.”

He recalled his memories of that time in fluent Seoul dialect.

“But it was too late to turn back.”

Nod.

At that time, North Korea was not at a level where normalization was possible just by slaughtering one dictator pig.

“The chairman did it.”

“… … ”

“It was not SW Group, but the Chairman who did it.”

What the heck?

Why are you suddenly like that?

“That’s why I signed the contract without hesitation, even if it meant handing over the entire country. I thought I could trust the chairman.”

Bow.

The chief, who had just gotten up, bowed his head.

“I heard the news.”

“What news?”

“There is news that SW Group is currently in the process of succession procedures.”

what?

Why all of a sudden?

“I heard you’re thinking about retirement.”

He continued speaking abruptly.

“Our people trust the SW Group.”

“Is that so?”

“To be exact, I trust the Chairman. That is why I can also trust the company he runs.”

I blinked blankly.

“But, Chairman, the SW Group that doesn’t exist…”

wait for a sec.

I have a strange feeling that something is going on…

“…I can’t believe it.”

“yes?”

“I cannot trust the SW Group without its chairman.”

Huh?

What the hell is that?

“… …Is this your personal opinion, sir?”

“This is the opinion of all the people, including the National Intelligence Service.”

What the fuck?

What does that mean?

Why are you suddenly grabbing my hair?

“I know that the Chairman’s children have no shortcomings. But trust is another story.”

“Think about it again…”

“At this point in time, the only person in the entire world we can trust with the fate of our country is you, Chairman.”

He continued to speak, squeezing out his words.

His eyes were bloodshot as he muttered.

If you look closely, you can see that he is even shedding tears.

“Let me tell you the terms of the agreement.”

Whatever.

He held back tears and spoke his prepared speech.

“please……”

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no.

Please, just say that…!!

“… Please reverse your retirement.”

ah.

I really want to cry.

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