The Time-Limited Leader Makes the Raid a Success - Chapter 49



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Episode 49

49. Let’s see what he can do.

[Breaking News] Iron Will Guild announces entry into the taming monster breeding farm business.

[YTG 8 o’clock News] The world’s 10th, Asia’s 2nd. A gated ride ranch is created.

[MBG Newsdesk] Is Korea’s Gate Industry at a New Turning Point?

The industry was abuzz with the evening news.

All those who make a living as hunters began to keep an eye on Iron Will.

Tier guilds in particular took notice.

Rider Wolf.

Funnily enough, in Korea, they call it ‘Rider Wolf’, half in Korean, but its value is by no means something to laugh off.

In particular, wolf-type mounts have attracted great interest from overseas.

Not long after the Tier Guilds inquired about Ironwill, they began contacting Japan and China.

Not only that, it has caught the attention of leading hunter powers in North America and Europe.

This was because the Rider Wolf was the first combat-type taming monster that a hunter could handle.

The most suitable taming monster for battle was the ‘Dragon Horse’ shipped from the United States. The Dragon Horse was basically a horse-like form, so it was closer to a warhorse than a monster.

In contrast, the rider wolf was a species that could fight in its own right, in addition to being valuable as a mount. It could even fight independently, even when not ridden by a rider.

If the business is successful, the Ironwill Guild has the potential to go from being a latecomer to a leader in the breeding farm business.

“In the current situation, there’s no point in talking to foreign guilds. In times like this, it’s a stroke of genius to stay in Bukpocheon. There are only a few lines of communication connected to the guild cooperation office, so you won’t have to worry about phone calls for the time being.”

-That sounds convenient. So when will Director Kang return?

“There is still work to be done in Seoul.”

-Take it easy. You’re not a hunter. Even if you’ve recovered from a terminal illness, if you keep working like that, it’s very likely to harm your health.

“Unlike hunters who rest after hunting, desks don’t have a separate day off. Guild leaders, please rest for the next hunt. You’ll be busy from now on.”

-What are you decorating again… … .

“I’ll finish up my work and go right in. It’s almost time for the meeting, so I’ll hang up now.”

Kang Moo-hyuk hung up the phone without answering Joo Se-ah’s question. The waitress who guided him opened the old-fashioned sliding door covered with Korean paper.

In the room, a gray-haired man wearing glasses stood up from his seat.

As soon as Kang Mu-hyeok entered the room, he came in with a big smile on his face and shook my hand.

“This is Lim Baek-gyu from Hanshin Financial Group.”

“This is Kang Mu-hyeok of the Iron Will Guild. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to meet with me, Director.”

“After seeing that news, if you contact me to meet, I can’t refuse.”

Lim Baek-gyu offered a seat.

As soon as Kang Mu-hyeok sat down, before he could even begin to talk about his business, the food he had ordered in advance arrived. He had thought it would be a light meal with some side dishes, but it turned out to be a course meal that only gourmets would enjoy.

Kang Moo-hyuk, who was busy and splitting his time, glanced at his wristwatch, sighed secretly, and picked up his spoon.

He didn’t really like the process of socializing by talking about this and that during a meal. However, Im Baek-gyu, on the other hand, enjoyed the food and chatted for a long time. Kang Mu-hyeok, who noticed the other person’s personality, matched the rhythm appropriately.

After a few drinks, even though he didn’t enjoy them, Lim Baek-gyu finally got to the point.

“By the way, I’m curious as to why you asked to meet me.”

“When the guild goes to the bank, the reason is obvious. It’s money.”

“I can see that you need it quite a lot since you contacted me directly instead of for a general loan consultation.”

“From the construction of the wolf farm to the reconstruction of the Bukpocheon Guild Headquarters. There are many places where money needs to be spent.”

“So you only contacted me after the news broke?”

“As the guild value increases, the loan limit also increases.”

“That’s right. It’s the first in Korea, and one of only a few in the world, to have a riding monster breeding farm… You’ve come to the right place. We welcome you as well. In this day and age, there’s no place with better investment efficiency than a guild. Our group was also looking for a new place to invest.”

“That’s why I came to see you, sir. I understand that you were in charge of finding the investment location. I also heard that the total amount of the project is considerable.”

“Good. Good. You’re lucky. You came to the right place.”

Lim Baek-gyu raised his glass alone and toasted the air as if celebrating. Then he downed the strong Andong Soju in one gulp and looked away.

“But what I’m curious about is, with that level of performance, wouldn’t you be able to receive sufficient support from Iron Will’s parent company? Taesung, I mean.”

“We can’t continue to be a burden to our parent company. No matter how much money the guild is, financial independence is essential in the long run.”

“Or do you need funds that are not influenced by the parent company?”

Lim Baek-gyu had the experience to match his gray hair that had aged over the years. That was why Kang Moo-hyuk came to see him.

He was cautious and insightful, but also reserved in public affairs. He was known in the industry for his tenacity, as he had climbed up from humble beginnings.

According to what I heard from the finance director of the Titan Guild, Kang Mu-hyeok’s former workplace, he was a strict person, but he was a good person to work with because he got things done neatly.

As expected from a spicy ginger, he seemed to know something about the uneasy relationship between Taesung Group and Iron Will.

“It seems that the relationship between Joo Se-ah Gilma and Chairman Tae Jin-seong is not as good as rumored.”

“It’s business. Personal feelings have nothing to do with it.”

Kang Moo-hyuk drew the line firmly.

Although it was not known to the public, the relationship between Joo Se-ah and Chairman Tae Jin-seong was a secret rumor spread in high society, so it was not surprising that Im Baek-gyu knew about it.

But it was another matter whether that reason became known as the cause of the conflict.

Lim Baek-gyu understood what Kang Mu-hyeok meant and returned to the main topic.

“So, how much loan would you like?”

“We need to refinance 300 billion won in debt and an additional 500 billion won.”

“It’s not a small amount, but it’s not a difficult amount. It’s within the expected range.”

“Depending on the situation, more may be needed.”

“Hmm… That’s beyond my expectations. Considering the size of the Iron Will Guild and the level of its Hunters, there’s a limit to the viability of a business without collateral. Even if the breeding farm is successful. If we proceed without doing anything, it would be considered gambling.”

Kang Moo-hyuk took a USB out of his pocket and placed it on the table. Then he picked up a ceramic bottle and filled Im Baek-gyu’s glass.

“This is information that will help with loan approval. It also provides estimates of additional businesses that the guild can pursue in addition to the breeding farm business, as well as revenue estimates for the guild. By the way, the MOU negotiations with the Slayer Guild will be reported on the news tomorrow.”

“Are you talking about Slayer?”

“Yes. We have already agreed on the main outline and are currently coordinating the details.”

Lim Baek-gyu was so surprised that he put down the glass he was about to drink without even bringing it to his lips. He, a heavy drinker, was so shocked that he stopped drinking for a moment.

‘Considering the relationship between the Slayer Guild and Jusea Gilma, this is almost a miracle. I heard that he was no ordinary person since he took office as the leader… How did he get fooled? Anyway, if the picture has been drawn up to this point, it will be harder to refuse the loan.’

Lim Baek-gyu stuck out his tongue at his opponent’s thoroughness and took the USB.

“I will check the limits of what I can do and then contact you.”

* * *

Hansung Enterprise, a specialist in item post-processing, was just an ordinary small business without any patented technology, but for some reason, the work never stopped.

The factory was running smoothly, there was no overtime, the employees’ salaries were adequate, and the welfare was excellent for a small business.

There were no delivery deadlines to contend with, and no management nagging about lack of sales.

There were some who thought that the company was strange because it was so different from other companies in the same industry, but it wasn’t a big problem. As long as they paid their salaries regularly and let them leave work on time, everything was okay.

The employees liked the company. The government even selected it as a small and medium-sized company with mutual labor-management benefits.

At least on the surface, it appeared to be a perfectly fine, if not excellent, small business.

But even this ordinary and good company had a shadow.

That is, Hansung Enterprise was a satellite guild managed by the Slayer Guild.

“It’s amazing how things work out here. The management doesn’t even care.”

A man who visited Hansung Enterprise as a Japanese buyer spoke to Managing Director Kim Myeong-jun. Judging from his fluent Korean skills and appearance, he seemed to be a Korean resident in Japan or a Korean working in Japan.

“I just picked the right people and left them alone, and they took care of it on their own.”

“You work hard at your job. Are you preparing for retirement, Mr. Managing Director?”

“You work hard. It’s just a disguise anyway. People should be faithful to their main job. Didn’t you sing a song about wanting to retire early, Chae Dae-su? You’ll need to prepare for your old age more.”

“You have to let it go from above. Now that we’re on the subject, let’s talk about your main job for a while.”

Chae Dae-su, who had been leaning back on the sofa in a disheveled posture, straightened his back. The salesman with the screws loose was nowhere to be found, and he had transformed into a murderous figure, as if he had just rolled around in a battlefield.

Kim Myeong-jun said, slightly nervous.

“Yeah. Why are you here?”

“Ironwill Guild.”

“Guild? This is the first time you’ve mentioned the guild before Joo Sea. Is it because of the wolf?”

“I thought Joo Se-ah would be the only problem, but it turns out another headache has appeared. The people above are feeling uneasy.”

“We can’t even deal with variables like wolves.”

“But we can’t just leave it alone. The elder doesn’t want the spirit of the Korean hunter world to be revived.”

“That’s not my area of ​​responsibility. The order I received was to prevent Joo Se Ah from growing. Assassination is hard, so at the very least, I was ordered to kill her influence as a hunter. Thanks to that, I ended up getting involved with the Slayer Guild, which is not something I’ve ever done before. I think I’ve been doing pretty well so far.”

Kim Myeong-jun shrugged his shoulders and protested lightly, but Chae Dae-su shook his head.

“You have to understand the meaning of the order. Isn’t Joo Se Ah the next S-rank? Maybe she’s already ranked up. In any case, the reason why we’re trying to cut off the sprouts of Korean S-rankers who have dried up since the Great War is because we don’t want Korea to become a hunter powerhouse again. However, Rider Wolf has crossed the line. If we give him time, he could shake up the Asian, no, global market. He’ll inevitably get the world’s attention, and there’ll be a lot of exchanges. He can become mainstream again.”

“You’re thorough regardless of your nationality. But you do have some of this blood flowing through your veins.”

“I am Japanese.”

“Writing your Korean name?”

“It’s convenient to operate. And what use is nationality in this day and age? Especially to a hunter.”

Kim Myung-jun nodded. The last time a hunter was asked about his nationality was during the Great War. After that, it went with money and power.

Although Asia had a stronger sense of national identity than the West, it was equally swayed by big money and power.

‘Well, I have nothing to say since I’m the one who takes their money. But on the other hand, isn’t Japan full of pride in its own archipelago? Calling a hunter who changed his nationality a traitor and saying such things? It’s a really funny irony.’

Chae Dae-soo spoke to Kim Myeong-jun, who was laughing without showing it, as if nagging him.

“Now, you have to take the value you extracted from Ujungdo. How? Are you going to use the Slayer Guild to shake things up? Or the Taesung Group?”

“That’s been used so much that it’s becoming tiresome. Besides, Slayer isn’t Joo Se Ah’s enemy for the time being.”

“Not the enemy? What do you mean?”

“It’ll be in the article tomorrow, but I’m going to join hands with Iron Will for the Rider Wolf thing.”

“Hmm… It seems like the things I was worried about are already starting to happen. The union between Slayer and Joo Se Ah is dangerous. Whatever it is, it seems like we need to take care of this quickly. Is there any way to do it? If you need any assistance, you can ask for it.”

Kim Myeong-jun opened his mouth with a smile at Chae Dae-su’s voice mixed with concern.

“His name is Kang Mu-hyeok. There’s a new leader of the Iron Will Guild. He’s that guy. His previous job was Titan.”

“If it’s a Titan… … .”

“There’s a connected line, right? You need to come out and give it to me.”

“Even if it’s a line related to the Titan, it’s of no use to the Hunters.”

“What about the Hunter? I’m not going to dance with my sword against Joo Se Ah. Let’s try contacting the Titan Bugilma.”

“If you’re talking about Bugilma…, are you talking about Matthew? I know he’s not the type of person to be easily influenced.”

“Matthew is greedy. I’m going to touch him a little. Let’s see what he can do.”