How to Live as an Immortal - Chapter 241
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How to Live Immortally Episode 241
If you have 241 cards, that’s it.
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Inside the special room that only some of the Club 999 guests can use.
Even though a sumptuous feast was prepared with sake and accompaniment, no one savored it. Only silence flowed between the three people sitting symmetrically.
Gaon had previously caught Owen’s attention with his outstanding skills, but not anymore. His background had been revealed to be so good that it overshadowed his talents.
The Baekdu owner family, that is, the Beom Baekdu family.
Even if it was one of the four major dark forces, it was a name that could never be ignored.
It was for this reason that Owen showed up in person.
“Tell me, considering how much I’ve loved you, I’ll listen to your nonsense.”
“Don’t be so mean. You know that now. There’s nothing wrong with being on good terms with me. Especially if you’re aiming for the top.”
“Ha, what’s the point of going up there with your hand?”
Owen pours vodka into his mouth and chews on the ice, as if it were his will.
“Anyway, let’s get to the main point.”
“I heard that last time, an executive who acted without thinking twice was purged.”
The story was that he dreamed of a revolution after awakening as a metahuman, but it ended up in vain because the boss of the Lucesia family invited a consultant.
A small price to pay for solving Owen’s request.
At the time, I thought that was how it was.
But now it looked different. It was just as if I had found someone similar to him within RYJ Company.
“That guy, is he Amarion?”
Suddenly Owen stiffens.
The glare that shot out as the pupils contracted was like that of a wild beast. Owen was taking a stance as if he was going to jump out at any moment, but Gaon buried his entire body in the sofa instead. Just from that reaction alone, he could roughly infer the answer he wanted.
“Where did you hear that name?”
“There’s something I need to check before that.”
“what?”
“More than that, the supernatural ability that Amarion awakened, was it mycelia? It releases spores and the mycelia that result from them act as nerves.”
“… … .”
In fact, the fact that the Lucesia family invited a consultant was questionable in itself. They could have given up on him since he had built a close relationship with Yong-young.
But if it was a target that couldn’t be hit with actual firearms, it was worth asking for help.
Owen’s proud unit, Resonance, won’t work on things with ambiguous shapes like spores or fungi.
Moreover, it was an ability that showed a tendency close to a group.
“If we don’t get rid of it all at once, it will continue to grow, so we’ll have no choice but to call the fire brigade in a panic. Am I right?”
Owen chewed on his cigar as if he was in awe. It was information that he had only recently received. Watching Gaon babbling as if he had heard it from the neighbor, he couldn’t help but wonder where he was and what he was doing.
“Officially, I don’t have an answer for you. No, I guess I can only give you one.”
I don’t know.
Owen firmly cut off Gaon’s speculation, but he knew that in this situation, denial could also be an answer.
“Well, you’ve already confirmed this. So now answer my question. Where did you get that information?”
“Ryong-young, to be exact, I should say the company side.”
“Company?”
It was a matter that was handled so secretly that even the Lucesia family knew nothing about it. But the other four major dark factions had already heard the news―
“If my guess is correct, you guys, it feels like you’ve been hit in the back of the head.”
“Tsk.”
Owen could sense that this wasn’t a problem that would end with him.
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It was a wild night, but the lights at Club 999 were burning hotter and hotter. Even though it was a completely isolated space, the excitement could be heard through the walls.
Owen, who went out in a hurry, hasn’t come back yet.
One, Gaon wasn’t impatient. At least that meant he was seriously conveying his opinion to the Lucesia family.
It was then that Justin, who had been sitting like a sack of barley straw and just listening to the two people’s conversation, opened his mouth.
“So that’s why you said there was a solution.”
“I don’t know about God, but Gao Hana is incredibly protective.”
In this industry, being looked down on meant death or decline. And when you’re one of the four dark forces, there’s a line that you can never tolerate.
“I just used it a little bit.”
Gaon paused for a moment and looked at Justin.
“That’s more surprising.”
“What do you mean?”
“I thought you would fight to the death and say that negotiating with the Four Great Secrets would be unacceptable.”
“… … I just knew that there were times when I had to compromise.”
“Wow, you grew again.”
It was always a pleasure to mix the hard-working and honest soldier with the sauce of flexibility. Justin was disgusted by the gaze that seemed to be looking at him with admiration.
“That’s my personal opinion. More importantly, what are you going to do next?
“How do you say that?”
“Wasn’t it your intention to provoke the Lucesia family to find out the consultant’s whereabouts?”
Justin didn’t know all the details, but he could easily guess that the boss had called the consultant, so he would have kept the link as well. But the target was the target.
Even if he were offered a thousand pieces of gold, there was a possibility that she wouldn’t respond – that was the only thing he was worried about.
“If we were to negotiate a new deal, it would be impossible with the cards we have now.”
It was revealed that Amarion was connected to RYJ Company, but he had already paid the price. In death. Therefore, there was virtually no benefit for Gaon to gain from that information.
But that is only a conclusion from Justin’s point of view, and Gaon was already laying the groundwork step by step.
The fact that he also entrusted Dobby with the investigation into Alpha Stroke is proof of this.
If what Justin investigated was the reason and motive for Carlson Cho’s cooperation with RYJ Company, what Dobby found out was an even more detailed item: the flow of funds.
The corners of Gaon’s mouth twisted crookedly when he received a message that the research team, including Carlson Cho, had also received aid from Amarion.
“Just prepare the card.”
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Soon enough, a bustling atmosphere was felt around them. Dozens of people were moving in unison. If we expanded the area outside of Club 999, the number would increase to hundreds.
It is a sign that the king is coming.
As expected, the door bursts open and two people come in. One stands in front, the other stands behind.
Escorted by Owen, the one in the lead was a large man, or rather a cyborg, like a giant tree.
Thud, thud, thud.
With every step I take, a heavy noise hits my ears.
At the center of the face, which had lost its eyes, nose, and ears, was a single integrated sensor the size of a fist. Surrounding it were armored shells. As if they wanted to show the battlefield they had been through, they left the peeling paint and scratches unfixed.
thud!
The giant man, sitting on the sofa as if he was going to break it, took out a cigar and lit it. Owen, who was standing behind him as if it was natural, passed the ember to him.
It was then that the giant who had been spitting out smoke turned his gaze as if he had finally realized something.
“Is that you? You’re following the consultant around.”
“I think we should start by introducing ourselves. You seem to know me well, but I don’t know anything about you.”
“Ha, you’re holding your head up high in front of me too? You’re just as screwed up as I’ve heard, you pit bull. I’m sorry, but I have no intention of respecting you even if you’re of the Baekdu bloodline.”
Owen is so bold, but this is the stance most mafia take. Even though they come from humble origins and have low authority, they never lose their pride.
Let’s say you claim that just as you are the nobles of the sunny side, we are also the rulers of the shady side.
Of course, it was a concept that was only applicable in the afterlife. It was not even something that Gaon considered.
“That’s why I don’t know who you are.”
“Are you trying to use your ignorance as a shield to humiliate me? If so, listen carefully. I am Antonio Ciccone, a member of the Family’s staff. I have come here in person by order of the Don.”
Staff, also known as consigliere.
He was the third in command following the underboss, also known as Sotocapo.
If the boss made decisions on the big and small matters of the organization, it was the staff’s job to advise. It was a position to decide what to put on the agenda. Steering the direction of the meeting was a greater authority than you might think.
Moreover, since he received full authority directly from the boss, it would not be an exaggeration to say that he is the face of the Lucesia family at this very moment.
It was evidence that they also took this situation seriously.
“Now you can understand even with your little head. Now, kneel down and bow your head. Then I will listen to what you want.”
It was a typical case of coercion based on numerical superiority and hierarchy.
A move that shows the will to not give even a single penny to the problem solver who brought valuable information.
I’ll spare your life, so just leave your luggage and go―
Antonio was saying that.
“Mr. Tyrant, what I asked you to call me was a senior officer, not a thug.”
“Did you think we were having a party, Troubleshooter? Even if you’re at the bottom, there’s a hierarchy and rules. If you’re in the industry, no one can go against you.”
“Those are the rules you guys decide when you play.”
Kwajik-
It wasn’t Owen who answered.
The front seat.
“Not only is it rude, it’s also out of the ordinary. It’s ridiculous how I can tolerate this.”
The moment Antonio, who had broken his cigar, looked at Gaon, the amount of light projected from the sensor increased.
He had heard that Gaon was called a fighting dog. However, he was still a problem solver. The fact that he was a member of Megacorp was also the same. His bloodline may be special, but he was an illegitimate child anyway. Moreover, Baekdu’s master was decided to be Baekseol.
I have shown mercy to a half-baked person who has achieved nothing―
“You’re not in a position to talk. The world you’re looking at is too narrow.”
Antonio shook his head and glanced at Owen.
“I’m thinking of broadening the base this time. What do you think?”
“… … .”
Owen’s silence grew longer and Gaon broke the silence almost at the same time.
“It’s very unpleasant, but let’s stop there. I just want to exchange information quietly.”
The Lucesia family holds the clue to the consultant. It’s annoying, but we can’t move on to the next step without their cooperation.
So I prepared a small gift by wrapping it up―
“It’s difficult if it comes out like this.”
“Did you hear that, Owen? You’re in trouble. Hehe.”
Antonio, who had his hand on his forehead, burst into laughter, and his shoulders kept shaking. How could he stop laughing? A wrinkle-free brat was acting like he was a big shot.
“Yeah, what would you do if you were in trouble? What on earth could you do?”