Mr. Jung Kwang-sik
Inside the house in Seongbuk-dong.
On one side of the table are Korean government officials and the chairman, and on the other side are the members of the US embassy.
In fact, less than four days had passed since I returned from Russia, but discussions on establishing an international assault force were coming to an end.
“If I do, would you mind giving me a total of three seats?”
“Chairman Kim seems to have misunderstood.”
“I am listening.”
“Ah country is not here to decide how many people will go into the international assault force. The important thing is that it should contain more numbers than ‘Russia’.”
“… … .”
U.S. officials make it clear that they cannot yield with tightly closed lips.
In the process of detailed negotiations, they gave up pretty much everything, but why did they not want to back down even on the part related to Russia?
Then, a troubled expression appeared on the old man’s face for a while, and then he secretly glanced at me.
“What do you think?”
“… Three digits is too much. Let’s say you give Russia one spot, and give it two out of the remaining three.”
“Are you going to make the total number of five? It would be better to fill up to six positions, including the reserve.”
“It’s hard to control with just five.”
“… If you don’t really believe in it, you can hire people from the HT group. At the top of the raid, there are people with special abilities that reach level 3 of the international standard.”
They do not respond to suggestions that come across indirectly.
Do you have anything to kill and give to dogs?
It was obvious that accepting these guys who live on their pride would only hinder them.
So the one remaining seat is thought to be from a third world country.
Suddenly, a message from the interpreter flew over the head of the desk.
“I am saying this just in case, but the current negotiations are based on the first team. Squad Six, that is, 1 reserve corps or 3 supplementary teams are excluded from the discussion at all. I hope there is no misunderstanding.”
Judging by the displeasure between the eyebrows of the American figure, it seems that he was worried that he might play a prank with the supplementary corps.
What I understood in my heart was that the International Attack Corps was made up of a very complicated system.
Forming a main raid group with ranks 1-3 (including some ranks 4) is just the beginning, 1 reserve corps to be deployed in case of loss due to injuries, 1-3 supplementary teams in preparation for medium-scale operations, support for international activities such as the general support department to do.
It was bigger than I thought alone, and it was inevitably easy to make modifications.
Who would say what if two people with special powers were immediately driven into a supplementary table?
“I know. I don’t know.”
“then-“
“Take two spots in the first team. Russia will stay in one spot.”
“How are you going to organize the staff of the supplementary corps?”
“Let’s keep the 1st group ratio as it is.”
In response, Chairman Kim Joo-hak ticked off and passed the baton to the managing director.
“Then, since the discussion on the main agenda is almost over, shall we wrap it up and move on?”
“great.”
“The creation of an international attack force will be completed around May. The government of the Republic of Korea guarantees the transaction, and Hero Lee Yong-soo guarantees two members of the first team on the US side. This means ‘the right to appoint registered persons’, and the contract is renewed every three years. In addition, the authority to decide the dispatch area can be exercised only once a year. In return, the US transfers corn, cotton, and soybean seed technologies to HT Chemicals and grants exceptions to patent applications. In addition, a contract to export 9 million tons of grain per year for 3 years from 2029… … .”
And sometimes, there are moments when you feel the seriousness of the situation just by the circumstances, such as the grain trade agreement between Korea and the United States.
On the surface, it is 9 million tons per year, but if you look inside, there was a fierce debate for about two hours.
Although it was not directly mentioned, the lukewarm attitude of the US officials and the way they seemed to be knocking on a keyboard in their heads said a lot.
It’s certainly not a good situation across the sea.
“Finally, America… Actively cooperate with the 4th grade promotion screening and the process of transforming the hero Lee Yong-soo into an engineering leader by 2030.”
But anyway, I get up from my seat and go outside the study.
Up until now, if there was a part where I asked for my opinion, from now on, it was to write a contract, so there was no need to immerse my feet in a stuffy atmosphere.
Soon after, I asked for green tea from the waiter and went to the break room.
Simsan, who was trying to pass the time by picking up snacks, is interrupted by a passenger.
“See you again here.”
“… … .”
I can’t remember the name, but I could easily recognize that it was the author who lived in the house above the officetel.
“This is Jung Kwang-sik from Haritz Law Firm. I’m here today on behalf of Ceres, Inc and DuPont. Because patent rights are entangled.”
“… A seed company?”
“To be precise, it is the parent company of Corteva, which specializes in biotech and agribusiness, but yes. Anyway, the meaning is the same.”
He smiles, showing off his dry teeth under his neatly combed hair.
“Didn’t you come to the meeting?”
“I’m not in class. I was suffering to the fullest at the working-level meeting. But, seeing that you came out, it seems that you have reached an amicable agreement?”
“Well, that’s okay.”
Bass Rock!
No matter how much they are neighbors, it is uncomfortable to talk casually, so they bite down on cookies.
The other party unleashes the back story on his own.
“As an aside, business owners expressed their disapproval. Seed development costs are astronomical, but they’re willing to pay the whole thing. who would say it’s good More than anything, it’s a pretty unfortunate technology to give away for free.”
“… Isn’t it just grown in Korea instead of giving everything?”
“It’s a precedent for companies, so it’s not that different. Allies will argue why it is not being done to them. And, as I said before, it cost a lot of money. These seeds are resistant to cold and salt, and withstand pollution below a certain level.”
“… … .”
“What are you going to do anyway? You have to invest to get what you want. Businesses will be rewarded, too. When the next seed is developed and approved, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) will take care of the situation.”
As I drink the green tea delivered to the table in succession, I stare at my face.
And then, until you ask for a price.
“Wasn’t it all right there?”
“… … .”
“… Excuse me for this. I asked a question without thinking. Actually, Lee Yong-soo is becoming a hot topic in the US as well. I heard that America’s elite talents, represented by the top-notch, are rather inserted in reverse. However, it means that the US government is acknowledging its high prospects, and it is true that it is humanly curious.”
In response, I suddenly put the remaining cookies on the table and stared at them.
Jung Kwang-shik, a neighbor who lives upstairs and works at the Haritz Law Firm.
On the surface, there were two titles attached, but a guy called intuition sensed something wrong.
A smiling face, a soft tone, and the content that implicitly lifts the opponent up are all too neat.
yes.
The home address, the meeting place, and the way they intertwined with work were too exquisite to be a coincidence.
“Where did you hear about Top Notch joining?”
“… It’s already buzzing in America. Actually, Lina Taylor, a hero who just reached level 3 this year is being mentioned. He has the ability to manipulate organisms, and he’s good at it, but his personality and attitude are better. Lee Yong-soo will also like it. Eleanor Turner is also a strong candidate… … .”
Indeed, I know
I know all too well.
To say that I reacted sensitively, it is full of information that even the chairman of HT Group knew only on the day of the meeting.
So, I asked briefly.
“who are you.”
“… This is Jung Kwang-shik.”
“… … .”
Of course, I didn’t get the answer I wanted.
At first glance, I feel like I’m acting with a mask on, but I think it’s an American agent.
Based on past life experiences, he might have belonged to the Department of Homeland Security, the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), or the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Well… Since this is overseas, it may not be all three.
＜Being an agent doesn’t change anything. I know you’re annoyed by the sudden formation of a raid, but don’t overdo it. You’re not going to go to America right away anyway.＞
This time the parrot is right.
I did react a bit sensitively.
However, just before showing signs of understanding, the other person opens the door one step ahead.
It was a belated recognition.
“As I heard… Your senses are not normal. you’re right. I am a current CIA agent, and I am in charge of operations for the East Asia branch.”
“… what?”
“Yes?”
“I readily admit it.”
“After thinking about it for a while, it seemed that lying would not be good in the long run. Codename is Red. Please call me at your convenience.”
And he spread a long kite and asked for my understanding.
“Do you remember the attack in Seongnam City at the end of last year? It was attacked by agents of the Ministry of State Security of the People’s Republic of China.”
“remember.”
“I was the one who dealt with the sniper at that time. I gave a little help.”
If true, he did a great job in saving Im Seol-ha.
“Anyway, this is true. It sounds like you’ve been swearing at your boss. My main mission was observation, not revealing my identity… … .”
“… Why do you observe?”
“Typically, foreign recruits are managed by the INR or the CIA. Oh, and the INR stands for the Department of State’s Bureau of Intelligence and Research. The goal is to block out any potential personal threats and leave a good impression until the actual negotiations begin.”
“… … .”
“I’m sorry, I have to apologize once again for this. Apologies, of course, but all I can give you is information, so if you have any questions, ask them now. I will answer everything possible in my line.”
It wasn’t that I was trying to get paid.
As the other person said, since it happened like this, I spit out whatever comes to mind.
“… Then Mr. Jung Kwang-shik, you must know me well.”
“Yes.”
“how much?”
“I know as much as a brown bear knows.”
It was also for a while that I closed my lips at the metaphor of Russia.
I pose a more fundamental question.
Even if you say you know the existence of Venetus now, the recruitment offer was received a long time ago, so I wondered what you saw and bet the amount of 120 million dollars.
“The recruitment offer was made at the end of last year.”
“Yes. I put in an offer through Chevron.”
“Why did you do that?”
“… … .”
“Jung Kwang-sik, according to you, there are 3rd-class heroes who say something about Lina. There is a promising youngster in Korea, so why did it have to be me? Bene then… You probably didn’t even know the details.”
The answer was simple and direct, so it was easy to understand.
“Human beings are never content with what they have. That is why it is called the lord of all things. The same goes for my home country. The CIA’s East Asia bureau discovered Lee Yong-soo’s existence at an early stage and noticed some unusual things. And gathering information was easy. Apparently, there are parts of dependence between the two countries… There are too many sources of information. If he was listed as a candidate for recruitment due to his performance in the wave, he was confirmed as a top recruiter due to his performance at the breeding grounds. By the way… … .”
“By the way?”
“Can you please call me Red? Jung Kwang-shik has a bit of a tone… … .”
“… … .”
I strayed from the subject for a moment, but I decided to stick with it my way.
Jung Kwang-shik was easier to sing than Red.