Heavenly Inquisition Sword - Chapter 1520



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1520. Private Military Company (PMC)

Incheon City Library.

People were crowded together in front of a large electronic board next to the library, watching the news.

I ignored the lover who thought it was a repeat of the same story, but then I turned my head absentmindedly.

But seeing the unfamiliar screen that was broadcast, it seemed like it was new news.

Yeonjeokha, who had been hesitating for a moment, walked towards the electronic scoreboard.

Then I took out my phone and launched the real-time interpretation app.

The news anchor continued speaking with the aforementioned expression.

―Yesterday, strange creatures poured out of the Black Spears in Seoul, Suwon, and Chuncheon. But that didn’t just happen in Korea. Coincidentally, the same thing happened in similar cities to Cadarache, France. There is a possibility that “if that’s true, the same thing could happen in other cities’ Black Spears in the future.” UN Secretary-General Alejo Casas asserted that the Black Spear is a serious threat to humanity, and said that governments around the world should be equipped with the means to effectively deal with the invasion of strange creatures. In line with this, private military companies (PMCs) in the United States and Europe announced that they would “organize a rapid response force dedicated to strange creatures using mutants.” Former Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral Samuel said, “Since the role of mutants has become necessary, the Korean government should also step up to foster private military companies.” Since civilian possession of weapons is difficult in Korea, private military companies have also been unable to operate properly. That’s why, until now, the stage for Korean private military companies had to be overseas. This Black Spear incident may lead to a relaxation of regulations on swords and firearms in Korea. We will invite Kim In-sik, the head of the National Security Forum, to hear his opinion on private military companies.

After that, the conversation between CEO Kim In-sik and the anchor continued for a long time.

The content was, ‘Is it right to foster private military companies now?’

Yeonjeokha’s ears, which had been listening indifferently because it was someone else’s business, perked up for a moment.

This is because CEO Kim In-sik suddenly mentioned China.

The anchor, who had been listening quietly, asked back with a surprised face.

―I knew about Russia’s private military companies because they are so famous, but is it true that China is also fostering private military companies?

―Yes. China has long operated private military companies disguised as multinationals overseas. The United States, knowing that the real owners of these companies are the Chinese government, has not spared financial support for them out of immediate need.

– Then isn’t that the US helping China increase its military power?

-you’re right.

―The fact that the US supported a multinational private military company while knowing that it was backed by China… … is truly surprising.

―You can think of it as a world where ‘private military companies are a world where friend-sitter identification is meaningless’. Nationality is not necessary in front of money. In any case, China and Russia are relatively well prepared for the Black Spear. Since October of last year, China has even restricted its own mutants from leaving the country.

-Was it so?

―Yes, compared to that, it is too late for Korea. I think the government should take an active role in fostering private military companies even now. As seen in Seoul, Suwon, and Chuncheon, tanks, missiles, and bombing should be restrained as much as possible.

-The effect is great, but the damage to the city is too great, right?

―That’s right. If you use such weapons, you will end up in a losing battle. Fighting monsters requires a precise prescription. And the only ones who can do that are special forces or private military organizations comprised of mutants. The US, Europe, China, and Russia are already doing that. Korea also needs to foster private military organizations to survive in international competition. Global investment capital will head to the safest countries. Politicians should now realize that fostering private military organizations is not an option, but a necessity.

Only then did I understand why China’s departure procedures were so complicated.

‘Phew! If I were a mutant, I’d be in trouble.’

Since ancient times, if you want to sleep well at night, you must not be at odds with the country.

When the same story was repeated on the news, I walked to the library.

***

It’s been about a week since Yeonjeokha started attending Korean language school.

During that time, I learned all the Korean letters that I was learning.

Living with Yeon Jeong-un’s family, my Korean skills also improved by leaps and bounds.

This is because he was not originally bad-headed, and his intelligence increased after becoming a spirit being.

Although he still used his phone’s interpretation app for important moments, he rarely used the interpretation function in his daily life.

Then one day.

To be exact, on Seokgyeongjang’s day off, Yeonjeongun called Yeonjeokha out of the house.

“why?”

“Hey, there’s the head of the recruitment department, right?”

“yes.”

“I came here last night and had a meal. Hmm, hmm.”

Yeon Jeong-un coughed in vain for a long time, as if it was difficult to speak.

“What did the old manager say to your uncle?”

“I want to invest in Seokgyeongjang.”

“Huh? What are you looking at?”

“Well, maybe it’s something like the possibility of a restaurant business?”

“Uncle, I know from watching the news. Now is not the time to invest in the food service industry. If you want to invest, you should do it in private military companies or something.”

He shook his head in agreement.

The whole country is clamoring to foster private military enterprises, but what about the food service industry?

After the monster invasion incident, a culture of going home after work emerged.

Thinking about it, the future of the restaurant industry seemed bleak even to an outsider like me.

“What would I know? I guess it’s because there are people who want to invest.”

“Are you saying this because it’s hard?”

“Yeah, I guess so.”

Yeon Jeong-un surprisingly admitted it coolly.

Even if the store doesn’t pay its rent, the cost of living in Korea is crazy high.

In such a situation, the existence of Seokgyeongjang, whose monthly sales were around 300, was a miracle.

“You know that the former manager is a member of the Samadhi, right?”

“I know.”

Yeonjeokha looked at Yeonjeongun with strange eyes.

The voice sounded somehow withered.

Could it be that his wary mind, which used to say that ‘once you get entangled with the triad, it’s not easy to escape’, has changed?

“What did he say? I don’t think he just said he would invest.”

He is the person who ate the food that Yeonjeongun made.

If he were to invest without a plan, it would have been right to refuse.

“I want to create a high-end restaurant brand called Seok Kyung Jang. We will be the first and main branch. I think we are planning to send in the dishes from among the chefs in Hong Kong.”

“What about your uncle?”

“Step away from cooking and run the business while receiving a salary.”

“I like that one.”

Yeon Jeong-woon’s eyebrows twitched for a moment, as if he was feeling uncomfortable.

But he didn’t dwell on that part because he knew his own problem.

“You’re saying you’re just going to borrow Seok Kyung Jang’s name… … . Our Chinese restaurant isn’t famous either… … . I don’t know if I should accept that offer.”

Along with the words, Yeon Jeong-un looked at Yeon Jeok-ha’s expression.

The reason Director Gu In-hoe did that was because he thought it was ultimately to repay Yeon Jeok-ha’s kindness.

“What would you like to do, Uncle?”

“I’d rather be at the counter than in the kitchen.”

“Are there any other investment conditions?”

“No. They just want us to use the name and building of Seokgyeongjang. Then they’ll take care of the rest.”

“What if business doesn’t go well?”

“Still, I plan to drag it out for at least five years.”

“What about five years later?”

“If those people step down, I’ll take over the business. They said they’ll take over the costs and write off the losses.”

“You fixed up the old building, and paid my uncle a salary for five years, but if the business fails, you’ll hand it all over and leave? You’re not a triad, you’re angels?”

“Are you saying that because of me? You’re saying it because you want to repay my favor. But I’m not sure if I should accept it… … . I wanted to ask for your opinion.”

“You may accept it.”

“really?”

Yeon Jeong-woon looked at Yeon Jeok-ha with a startled expression.

I don’t know if I should be able to benefit from a distant relative I haven’t seen in a long time.

“Of course. We’re family! The Samadhoe is making such an offer after calculating everything and thinking it’s okay. Just pretend you don’t know and accept it. Just in case, check the contract carefully before signing it.”

“Okay, thank you.”

“Thank you. I’m the one who fixes the store and pays your salary.”

“But would Manager Koo have made such a suggestion to me?”

“Hey, don’t be so kind. If you really want to thank me, then show me the family heirloom you brought back from China. I’ll be able to feel the breath of our ancestors.”

“I guess you heard from Seoyeon. Are you interested in antiques?”

“Rather than that, I wonder if there is something different between the Seok Gyeong-jang and the Yeon-ssi of Unsa.”

“There is one thing that is crucially different.”

“What is it?”

“Did you know that Seokgyeongjang branched off from Waryongjang in the Yeon clan village of Unsa?”

“Of course. The stone mirror in Hapbi was famous among the Yeonssi of Unsa.”

I thought of the elders of the Yeon clan who came all the way to Hapbi carrying the genealogy of the deceased and smiled.

“There is a bronze mirror that was handed down to Waryongjang. It somehow ended up in Seokgyeongjang… … .”

“Your uncle has that?”

Yeonjeokha’s throat gulped as he recalled the Goocheonhyeonnyeo Gyeong.

“I once had to get money urgently and had it appraised. They said it was three hundred. That old bronze mirror was only three hundred… Can you believe it?”

“No, Uncle, who would pay for an heirloom?”

“You don’t see it, that’s why. My father carried that mirror in his arms all the way from China to Incheon… …. The moment he realized the value of that mirror, he felt empty.”

“Hey, that’s not it.”

“Shall I show you?”

“yes.”

“If you look at it, there’s probably nothing special about it. It’s just dirty.”

“But wasn’t it the Waryongjang family heirloom? I want to see it.”

“Well, I guess you’ve only heard of the Yeonsas through word of mouth, but you’ve never actually seen them.”

“you’re right.”

“While we’re on the subject, should I show you now?”

“Now? Then I would be grateful.”

Yeonjeokha’s eyes sparkled brightly.

I thought it would take at least a few months, but I never thought I would have the chance to see it in just a week!

“Follow me.”

Yeon Jeong-woon, who had been walking a few steps with his body turned around, suddenly looked back and spoke.

“Right! You shouldn’t tell your aunt and Seo-in what kind of person Chief Koo is.”

“of course.”

When Yeonjeokha nodded, Yeonjeongun moved again.

Looking at the back of Yeonjeongun’s head, I muttered to myself, feeling like I was in love with him.

‘If you feel that uncomfortable, just refuse, you punk.’

As the popular saying goes in Korea, there is no such thing as “Naeronambul” (if I do it, it’s romance, if someone else does it, it’s an affair).

Yeon Jeong-un, who entered the house, stopped in front of the door at the end of this floor.

“This is the room where my grandfather’s belongings are. There’s really nothing to see, so don’t expect much. Especially the bronze mirror, which is covered in rust… … It’s not an antique, but closer to a piece of junk.”

Although he said that, his shoulders were slightly tense.

Because it is the moment to reveal that you are a descendant who has not forgotten your roots.