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I interviewed promising students and analyzed their tendencies, while naming them Elite Scholars to differentiate them from other students.
Discrimination policy to make them feel superior and at the same time build consensus among elite scholars.
The academy itself is still in its infancy, so it doesn’t have much impact, but as these elite people advance into society and accumulate, this title will become more and more academic.
If it was a regular school, it could be a policy that could be criticized for inducing discrimination between students, but in the first place, hunters are divided by skill level, and it is a situation where they take it for granted.
“Let’s make a meeting.”
It would not be a dream to hold and shake the entire Republic of Korea if I make a group and group them, and then I actively push them and raise them into influential figures in various parts of society.
“By the way, the application rate for Hunter Training Schools is lower than I expected.”
A hunter training school that was ambitiously introduced by the government, but surprisingly nobody paid any attention to it.
Thanks to this, the 1st hunters I put in were enjoying the benefits as well as receiving scholarships and good equipment.
If you have to make them stand out anyway, you can expect the support of other hunters, so it’s a natural measure.
“I need to attract more hunters.”
Then the phone call came to me.
He was the chief of staff at the Blue House.
“Yes, Chief.”
I got the call without thinking about another investment request, but the chief of staff spoke in an urgent voice.
-CEO Jung, have you ever been contacted by any other person?
Communication?
what contact?
“What are you talking about all of a sudden?”
– Have you ever been contacted by a foreign guild or government?
Hue is the goat
Goverment?
Why are foreign guilds and governments here?
There’s something you can do to contact me… .
“ah.”
Boss monster information.
– Are there?
“no. There is not.”
-phew.
The chief of staff breathed a sigh of relief.
– That’s good.
“Have you ever asked for strategy information from overseas?”
The chief of staff was silent for a moment at my words.
– A request has been received from the Central Hunter Administration of the United States. Although it is an unofficial request.
but.
Six guilds, led by Jeongin Guild, succeeded in attacking the boss monster right away thanks to my information, while overseas guilds without information have no choice but to gather information through numerous challenges and trial and error just like in their previous lives.
And in the process, sacrifices are inevitable.
“Hmm.”
By the way, looking at the way the chief of staff spoke, it seems that he refused.
If it came out like this, it would have really turned it upside down, but I don’t think it’s out of the question.
“What do you think of the government?”
– Of course not. Right now, the President is promoting the achievements in the dungeon extensively, and even if the strategy information is leaked overseas, even if it is an alliance, the people cannot stand still.
I said with a smile.
“Yes. It’s also good content to be bitten by the opposition.”
– Of course. Anyway, I rejected it because it was a private-led attack and confidential, but I may try to contact CEO Jung separately. If you really come into contact with us, please decline even with our excuses.
I like this.
Of course, I don’t know how far the US will stop if it is determined and rushed.
“All right. If you refuse, I will refuse… .”
Wait a minute.
Is refusing this really a good option?
After all, as time goes by, foreign guilds will eventually succeed in attacking, and it is only a matter of time before the attack information will be released.
Just like in D-class dungeons.
So, wouldn’t it make sense to use this information for trading while it still has value?
The other 5 guilds are already attacking the boss through contracts with the Jeongin guild.
Adding a few overseas guilds here will make a difference.
patriotism?
Are you using information only for Korea?
In the first place, that’s not my concern.
The saying that if it can only give me profit, it is either a Korean guild or an overseas guild.
Besides, this request will not end with this one-time request.
If so, you should have a plan in place in case a similar situation arises in the future.
I thought for a while and said.
“Chief secretary. Is there any disadvantage to the government if I refuse?”
– There will be no direct penalty, depending on how far the US government is involved in this request.
I said with a smile.
“There is no direct disadvantage, but there may be indirect disadvantages.”
-… There is so much to say about the United States that we regret.
“Then you are saying the other way around, there are some things the government can get from the United States through the provision of information, right?”
– That’s right… Wait, CEO Jung, are you planning to disclose information?
I paused for a moment and said.
“Well, there’s nothing you can’t do if the conditions are right.”
The chief of staff is confused and unable to say anything.
-Gee, what the hell is that… .
“Chief Secretary, listen carefully. It’s never bad for the government either.”
I said with a smile.
“The fact that all guilds in the US as well as overseas are hanging around means that this strategy information is necessary. It is of high value as well. However, this strategy information has an expiration date. How long will overseas guilds only wash their hands? bosses? Someday it will be attacked. Although sacrifices will be at the bottom of it.”
In exchange for providing attack information that can reduce their sacrifice, they obtain a corresponding benefit.
“So we use that fact to make deals with foreign governments and guilds. There is only one condition. Only guilds dispatched to Korea will be provided with information, and they will have to work only in Korea for at least a few months.”
Of course, like other Korean guilds, I will unconditionally take the skill stone.
“Think about it. Korea will become the center of hunting for hunters and dungeons. Of course, the by-products from it will remain in Korea. Then what… Overseas guilds can completely settle in Korea.”
A mecca of attack where top hunters from around the world gather.
Just as money flows where people flock, it was clear that if the top hunters from each country gathered, the cohesion alone would have a significant effect.
-Ummm… .
“At the same time, the government is using this to profit by making deals with governments around the world. Be it technology or whatever.”
And when this system is completed, the government will be even more desperate in front of me.
-What if the strategy information is leaked overseas through those guilds?
Of course I would.
In a way that tells the guild to take the information and send it to the home country, and then attack the home country based on that information.
This is so obvious that it is not even worth mentioning.
“There is a saying that a police force cannot stop a single thief. They will probably come out.”
– But you’re going to make it public?
I said with a smile.
“But that doesn’t mean there isn’t a way. As the size of Busan Dungeon is large, there are dozens of types of bosses. Unpacking information about them one by one. singly. singly.”
Attacking without mastery is to solve one by one over several months on the pretext that it is dangerous.
fair to all.
“Then the information was leaked? Then, the guild in the country where the information was leaked can be expelled for breach of contract. so as not to obtain any further information. And if you never take it back, that’s it.”
-Ummm… It’s not as easy as it sounds… .
Perhaps the great powers have a high probability of extortion even after leaking information.
In particular, it was clear that a country like China would come out even more blatantly without information.
“Leave it to me. Just as the government told me to reject it with an excuse, this time, the government can use my excuse to reject it. I won’t give you any information, so what are you going to do?”
Even a mutt eats half of his house, but I’m not the same as a mutt.
In addition, if a certain country commits fraud and is expelled, will other countries stand still?
If you use the interests between them well, you can afford it.
“If this happens, countries will not be able to divulge information recklessly until they eventually obtain all the boss attack information. Of course, when all the attack information is finally delivered, the information will be released in an instant to each country’s home country… .”
I said with a smile.
“At that time, the government and I would have already taken all the benefits in between.”
-I called to warn you about this, but it’s only getting worse.
Currently, in Busan Dungeon, the existing six guilds are divided into boss attack and other guilds are divided into general monster attack.
Although some other guilds have requested information on the capture on condition of the same level of contract as the existing six guilds, it is still virtually impossible to attack the boss at the level of those guilds.
In other words, the only skill stone I can get right now is from the 6 guilds.
The dungeon is wide and there are many bosses, but no one to catch?
If so, wouldn’t it be enough to import workers from abroad?
I said with a smile.
“Anyway, I am just making a suggestion. The choice is made by the government.”
Imports foreign workers and collects a large amount of skill stones.
* * *
“Uh… .”
The president said with a worried expression on his face.
“Attracting overseas guilds to Korea… .”
At the president’s words, the chief of staff nodded and said.
“Yes.”
“What do you think?”
The chief of staff was silent for a moment at the president’s words, and then said:
“I think it makes sense for now. It can also be used diplomatically.”
The president mumbled quietly.
“We will get diplomatic power, and Jung In-soo will make money with it and monopolize the skill seats… .”
“Yes. That’s exactly what it is.”
“The problem is that we focus too much on Jung In-soo. is there any other way?”
Then the secretary stopped.
“Well… We could intervene and buy the skill stone because of the danger, but… If that happens, Jeong In-soo will not be able to stand still.”
Both the president and chief of staff are seasoned politicians.
They do not know the number of goals Jung In-soo is aiming for.
But politics is always a series of choices to avoid the worst and choose the lesser evil.
Although Jeong In-soo would monopolize the skill seats, there was no reason not to do so if the government would gain a lot from it.
“Jung In-soo is a person who can’t really predict where he will go… .”
Besides, Jung In-soo himself is the same.
Jung In-soo of the past and Jung In-soo of today are different beings.
Strength is strength, influence is influence The ripple effect on the entire dungeon industry was different from before.
“Perhaps if we talk about purchasing skill stones… I might just let it all go.”
The president said with a frown.
“Aren’t you going to just do what I can’t have?”
“Yes.”
“after. Something seems to be getting out of control, but it’s vague to use my hands. It hurts my head.”
Jung In-soo’s existence is helpful to the country.
But the problem is that it does so much harm.
I thought about it for a long time, but in the end there was only one conclusion.
After all, for a president who ends his term as long as he does it well, immediate gains are more important than future harm.
“Examine the feasibility through the working staff. What can we gain from this?”
* * *
In the end, the government accepted my offer.
The government’s judgment was that there would be little opposition from the people as it could raise the status of the country and obtain concessions from each country as a condition of accepting the guilds of each country to be summoned to Korea.
Thus, the government tried to make a full-fledged under-the-ground contact with the United States.
It is said that at first the US side expressed displeasure.
It would hurt their self-esteem, and under these conditions, only Korea seemed to be taking advantage until all the attack information was released.
The United States has been negotiating with different conditions, but whether the government has made up its mind this time, it has placed a deal on the same terms with other weak countries, and the United States has no choice but to accept the conditions when the deal is made.
It was a much faster and safer route than laying the sacrifice of a top-notch hunter on the floor, so it was a natural result.
Anyway, the countries that accepted the proposal selected one of the best guilds in their country and prepared to send it to Korea.
“Will this be useful as a weapon later on?”
This is the first time I’ve left it to the government and foreign governments, but I’ll take the option with me later.
It is possible to form a direct connection with guilds that will become large in the future and then develop the relationship well, or it is possible to stagnate growth by boycotting a specific guild.
“It’s getting funnier.”
It is simply a world-class extension of the proposals given to other guilds in the country, but the results are quite impressive.
It’s like giving me an infinite number of options.
Now, Korea will become an international place where world-class guilds gather in one place, and if it continues to develop, wouldn’t it be possible to create a national organization?
“I don’t know about overseas hunters, but I remember the representative level hunters of each country, so I can recruit them if I have more time.”
In a previous life, since everyone started from an equal starting line, there was no such thing as a gathering of hunters from all over the world like this.
So I don’t know what the consequences of this decision will be.
But one thing is certain.
The fact that I, who leads all of this and has the key key to attack information, will gain an overwhelming advantage than anyone else.
“CEO, it is time to arrive soon.”
At the secretary’s words, I got out of the car and walked towards the airport arrival gate.
“uh? Represent Jung.”
Reporters gathered around me to cover the overseas guild’s visit to Korea began to attack me with questions.
“I’d like to interview you for a moment!!”
“This is the Korea Daily! Ask some questions… .”
I looked at those reporters and said,
“Come on, I will simply answer a few questions before the overseas guilds arrive.”
I said, pointing to a reporter.
“Ask a question.”
“Why did you decide to disclose information?”
“To draw a bigger future through close cooperation between guilds in each country… If I said that, would it be too cold? Simple.”
I said with a smile.
“Because it serves the national interest.”
“Why do you think it is in the national interest?”
“It can elevate Korea’s status as an advanced dungeon and at the same time further solidify its position.”
If foreign guilds flow in large numbers and the top-level dungeon goods pour in, the Korean dungeon industry will be able to maintain a firm lead position.
Of course, it’s a limited-time leader until all the information is released, but anyway, even this much is somewhere.
“Then here is the reporter.”
While receiving some questions from reporters and answering them one by one, the entry gate opened and a group of white hunters appeared.
I stopped answering the reporter’s question and raised my hand.
“You have come. I will take any questions from here.”
“Come on, wait! I still have questions!”
I ignored the reporters and approached them while being escorted by the bodyguard and Jeongin Guild.
They were the Black Mamba Guild from America.
It is said to be one of the most talented guilds in America… I don’t remember these guys.
In other words, there is a high probability that the guild will be eliminated in the future even if it stands out right now.
So, these guys were used in moderation and were destined to be replaced when another dungeon was created later.
But first you have to welcome it.
No matter what the future holds, they are precious workers who will work for me right now.
I tried to communicate directly using the English I had been studying.
-Welcome to Korea.
– Thank you for your hospitality.
It is worthwhile to practice conversation every day with a native speaker.
Still, it’s pretty easy to communicate.
– Let’s go. We have prepared a place for you.
Come on.
foreign workers.