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Yeom Chang-soo said looking at the guild leaders gathered in the conference room.
“If we stay like this, they will look down on us and continue to impose new regulations. What the hell did we do so wrong? Is it because you got stronger?”
At the words of Yeom Chang-soo, the guild leaders nodded and said.
“you’re right.”
“How many people make a living thanks to us… .”
Yeom Chang-soo said with a determined expression.
“Now is the time to show it in action. Why should we be treated like this if we didn’t even do terrorism!!”
Then a guild leader said.
“By the way, there is no Hanmu guild. They say it came out as a jewel.”
A meeting in which most guilds active in Busan Dungeon participated.
The Hanmu Guild was also a high-level guild like these, but they could not be seen in the conference room.
“The Hanmu Guild was not invited.”
Yeom Chang-soo said with a fishy expression on his face.
“No matter how you look at them, they are so suspicious.”
Everyone knows that terrorism had a huge impact on Kim Kang-gyun’s election.
And the Hanmu Guild was a prime suspect in such a terrorist attack.
Although he was released on bail, the investigation was conducted, and the alibi was confirmed, the investigation is gradually progressing toward the non-culprit, but even that appearance was suspicious of Yeom Chang-soo.
Of course, it is impossible to invite such a gray person to such an important meeting of measures.
“If the terror is really the work of the Hanmu Guild, then they will be Kim Kang-gyun’s nemesis. That’s why I didn’t invite you.”
Then, there is an atmosphere that seems to agree with whether the guild leaders who have similar thoughts to Yeom Chang-soo are quite good.
“There’s no need to take any risks because it won’t change if one of the Hanmu Guilds is missing.”
“right.”
When the atmosphere seemed to have settled, Yeom Chang-soo said.
“Anyway, I think we should respond jointly to government regulations. If you have any good comments, don’t hesitate to tell them.”
At the words of Changsoo Yeom, the guild leaders began to offer their opinions one by one.
“Let’s lock things. Now, where are one or two companies that would say they would die even if we only lock the crystallite quantity?”
Crystals that amplify energy have already become indispensable in real life.
A crystal that produces eco-friendly energy instead of dangerous power plants and replaces existing energy sources as a new power source.
Cars using crystallites have already been released, and in this situation where they are deeply penetrating people’s daily lives, locking up the amount of crystallites was the best hand hunters could pull out.
Although the guilds here do not represent all hunters, the higher the dungeon, the higher the purity of the crystals, so the ripple effect was not negligible.
Then a guild leader said.
“Couldn’t the government import crystals from overseas?”
“Instead, it will be expensive. I have to say sorry.”
“Otherwise, why not lock the other things first? If we go too far, companies and people can blame us, not the government. It seems to be a little better if you start with small things and pressurize them little by little.”
“Hmm, I think that would be fine.”
When an opinion was decided in the direction of controlling the quantity from roughly small items, Yeom Chang-soo said.
“good. Then we will have a separate meeting to decide where to start, and then how to deal with the skill registration system.”
If volume control is a card for comprehensive pressure, the skill registration system is already a real threat.
“Isn’t it enough if you just ignore it? If we only use it inside the dungeon, how does the government find out about it?”
Literally, the words of the guild leader to make the bill itself meaningless.
“good. Then we do it in our own way.”
A meeting with a certain direction.
Then Yeom Chang-soo said to Lee Jae-jin, who hasn’t said a word since attending the meeting.
“Do you have any opinions, guild leader Lee Jae-jin?”
Although I asked Jae-Jin Lee, it was practically the same as asking for the opinion of In-Soo Jeong.
“We will follow the trend.”
“good.”
Yeom Chang-soo looked back at the guild leaders and said.
“Let’s show the government properly! Who we are!”
* * *
“You want to lock things?”
“Yes.”
Report of Jaejin Lee who attended the meeting.
I said with a smile.
“It’s the easiest and surest way.”
All of the items in the dungeon were far superior to those of Earth.
If strength is strength, utility is utility.
Of course, it is not that the Earth’s advanced technology cannot make items comparable to dungeon items.
taken from noblemt l
Materials applied with nano technology from ultra-high-strength alloys were good enough to be comparable to dungeon items.
However, there are many reasons why it has not been put into practical use.
Of course, these advanced technologies were too expensive compared to existing materials, making commercial use impossible in terms of cost-effectiveness.
However, the materials of the dungeon are enough to just bring them out, and the price is much cheaper, so they are in the spotlight.
Anyway, locking the items in such a dungeon will put a brake on the dungeon industry, which has been running on an expanding path.
It is possible to import from overseas, but will it be possible to secure sufficient supply in a situation where domestic consumption is insufficient?
“It’s time to make money.”
The guilds are just trying to pressure the government with volume control, but the situation is a little different between the Jeongin guild and the Jeongin development.
Because Jeongin Development was also a logistics company that controlled all goods in Dangjin Dungeon City, the second largest city in Korea.
When things are locked, the price will inevitably go up.
“What did you start with?”
“At first, it was decided with leather.”
The most common and commonly used leather.
“great. Let’s lock it too.”
All the leather purchased by the Dangjin Dungeon Goods Market merchants are piled up in the warehouse.
If the upper guilds lock the upper dungeon items and I lock the lower dungeon items, the effect is doubled.
Since the Jungin Guild is one of the guilds gathered in the conference room, it is a business that cannot fail because it is possible to obtain information legally.
I said with a smirk.
“I’ll show you the extreme playfulness.”
* * *
Although it was not officially announced, the amount of leather began to decrease in large numbers, mainly in the upper guilds.
And as the lower guilds who sympathize with the upper guild’s actions joined in, the amount of leather started to dry out completely.
Dangjin Dungeon Market Vendor said to Hunter.
“I’ll give you 100 for all the leather.”
As the number of hunters increased significantly and the material of sub-dungeons such as Dangjin overflowed, income was no longer the same as before.
Even low-level hunters are well aware that the collective actions of the guilds are for the sake of the hunter’s authority, but what is important to them is immediate income.
From the loan I received while waking up, the cost of living that skyrocketed after I became a hunter, and the expectations of my family.
For low-level hunters, the current situation was just an opportunity to earn more money.
“Did it go up that much? Well… .”
Hunter thought for a moment and said.
“Should I save up a little and then sell it… .”
Then the merchant rubbed both hands and said,
“Wouldn’t it be more profitable in terms of income to bring even one more in that time to collect? And if it crashes, the damage won’t be too much. Because this floor is so mobile.”
Then Hunter nodded and said.
“Well, it is. I will just sell it.”
“You thought well. Leather and everything else, it’s 200 in total.”
The income of a low-level hunter whose income once dropped to 1 million won a day went back to normal due to the surge in leather.
“How do I get the points?”
“Please earn.”
Although it was regulated so that only 4% of the purchase price could be issued, points were already indispensable for hunters in Dangjin.
Hunter said with a smirk.
“I wish the points were issued as before.”
“I wish we could.”
A point system regulated to receive up to 4% of the purchase price.
In addition to tax savings, they have recently entered luxury shops and were always suffering from point starvation.
Said the merchant who finished the calculation.
“Then please come again next time!!”
“Yes~”
The merchant who sent the Hunter back said while stroking the leather.
“Wow, that’s brilliant.”
Leather prices continue to skyrocket.
For the Hunter, it was beneficial to bring at least one more, but the merchant’s position was different.
It’s money once you buy it and leave it there, so why would you bring it and sell it?
From the looks of it, it doesn’t look like this situation will be resolved easily.
Then someone called the merchant’s cell phone.
“It’s Sewon furniture.”
A business that has been doing business with a merchant on a regular basis.
Sewon Furniture is a company that has grown significantly by making furniture using monster leather.
“I’m sorry, but… .”
It is better to dig tomorrow than to dig now, and sand is better than to dig tomorrow.
As a merchant who has accumulated experience in the ups and downs of materials, it is a pity to miss this opportunity.
It was even more so because it was purely a supply shortage, not a play on the material developed by Jeongin, who said that if you follow him, you will only die.
A merchant who turned his cell phone over after making it silent.
“It’s all about eating and living. Let’s trade next time.”
A merchant who refused to help the pathetic family of Sewon.
“I really wish it was like these days.”
Dangjin dungeon city with a large influx of new hunters and a population of only hunters exceeding 4,000.
The total number of hunters in Korea was 20,000, of which 1 in 5 was here.
It is the second-largest dungeon city in Korea after Seongbuk-gu dungeon in name and reality.
However, regardless of the increased population, the upper limit of the number of merchants was adjusted by the development of Jeongin, and competition was much less, so the merchants’ income was at a level that could not be compared with merchants in other cities.
Said the merchant who was looking outside the store.
“It’s coming to an end soon, so should I go to work?”
It was late at night, and the hunters became dull.
The merchant told the staff.
“I’m leaving work first, so take care of the store.”
“All right!”
Due to recent competition, most shops are returning to the 24-hour system.
It was natural if it was natural, as the difference in the number of hunters would drastically change the income.
That’s when I was about to go to work.
“anybody home.”
A man opened the store door and entered.
It was the dungeon market manager of Jeongin Development.
“Gosh!!”
The merchant trembled as he approached and said,
“welcome! Chief Kim. Did you have dinner?”
The income is high, but the seats are limited, so this is the Dangjin Dungeon Merchant’s place where many people are looking for.
Therefore, for the merchants, the absolute best was not the hunter, but the development of Jeongin.
Since it was a freelance contract, it could be thrown out at any time, so the manager was like a messenger for merchants.
“Yes, I have eaten.”
The merchant smiled brightly and said.
“I will serve you a meal soon. haha.”
“That is fine. by the way… How much leather did you buy today?”
“… Yes?”
A merchant who is embarrassed because it is a development that is usually not involved in the disposal of purchased items.
However, all that cannot be deceived is a point transaction, so everything remains in the ledger.
“… It weighs about 500 kg.”
“okay? You have collected quite a lot.”
The manager said with a blank expression.
“The order came from above to buy all the leather, not anything else.”
The merchant’s pupils shake.
“go… will you die?”
“Yes, you can see that today’s market price is just under 10,000 won per kg. Is that right?”
“you’re right.”
“I’ll give you another 300 won per kg, so pass them all.”
Only 300 won in a situation where the price soars day by day?
He didn’t pick up a knife, and it was practically robbery.
“Four, three hundred won?”
“Yes.”
“Yeah, that’s our labor cost, but it’s a little bit over 300 won… .”
Then the manager said with a calm expression.
“This is the representative’s instructions.”
At that, the merchant shut his mouth tightly and said silently.
“go… you lose Yes, it’s the CEO’s instructions, so of course you have to follow them. Yes, yes.”
* * *
“It seems that the guilds have colluded.”
At Jo Man-cheol’s words, Kim Kang-gyun said with a firm expression.
“Are you going to put pressure on the government by reducing the supply?”
“It’s one of the scenarios I expected. So I’m looking into the import side. However… .”
Jo Man-cheol said with a pained expression on his face.
“I had no idea that Jung-in development would be so actively involved.”
Due to the collusion of the upper guilds, the supply of leather in the upper dungeon was virtually cut off.
However, since the quantity of Dangjin is also controlled by Jeongin Development, the shortage of goods has become more severe than what Kang-Kyun Kim expected.
Of course, it doesn’t matter if you leave it alone as if it was left to free competition.
But this is the de facto declaration of war by the guilds.
If you step back, the guilds have no choice but to flow as they wish.
“Jung In-soo… Whew, that’s a pain in the butt.”
He was clearly on his side during the election.
But this time, development of Jeongin is rather taking the guild’s hand.
Of course, Jung In-soo is also a businessman, so he does it to make money, but there is such a thing as degree.
Jung In-soo, who knows better than anyone else that he is fighting a nerve war with the hunters under the water, is so active.
“Will it be solved with income?”
“It seems difficult to solve all the shortages. Overseas governments are also putting domestic supply first… Besides, even if we have solved the amount of leather this time, if the guilds lock other things, it will be a mess again.”
There is no compromise with the guilds.
The purpose of the guilds in the first place is to pressure Kim Kang-gyun to ease regulations.
Once Jeong In-soo unpacks the bundled amount and imports overseas, it will be covered to some extent.
Kim Kang-gyun, who had been thinking about those words for a while, said.
“I’ll talk to Jeong In-soo.”
* * *
He disrupts the market by mobilizing all the playful skills he has been honing and honing.
“Good good.”
As the upper guilds and I moved directly, the leather supply dropped to less than half.
Even a drop of 10% of the original supply would cause the market to fluctuate, but that’s a whopping half.
Of course, prices are bound to skyrocket.
I said with a smirk.
“How do I dispose of it?”
Kim Dae-hyun, who stood up with me as slime and now completely surrendered to me.
Should I use Daehyun as usual to detour?
As I was thinking about things like that, I got a phone call.
“It’s the president.”
It’s obvious why you called.
I answered the phone with a calm expression and said.
“I got a call. President.”
-CEO Jung, may I ask what your intentions are?
“What do you mean?”
-Leather quantity. Why are you in control?
“If a businessman is going to make money, isn’t it strange to bundle things up?”
– You know that’s not what I mean.
What Kang-Kyun Kim wants to say is simple.
Why are you doing something helpful to the guilds?
“The reason is simple. As I said earlier, money comes first.”
-If there is a first, it means that there is also a second. The second reason is?
I said raising the corners of my lips.
“Secondly, there’s nothing good about Jeongin Development because it’s bad for guilds.”
As if in a position of weakness, he pretended to be paying attention to both the guild and the government, taking every advantage he could.
“If the guilds don’t supply me with stuff, the development of Jeongin will suffer a lot. Right now, I’m doing a lot of different businesses, but the identity of Jeongin Development is a dungeon after all.”
-Aren’t you in agreement with the regulatory theory I was talking about?
“I sympathized. But that doesn’t mean we can’t take damage to the company.”
– ね… .
From the standpoint of Kim Kang-gyun, who has a lot of problems, I can’t actively push myself, and I can’t leave it alone.
-good. I don’t even want much. Even if you have secured the quantity now, release it to the market.
“You want to release the stock? But if the guilds resist, the position will be very difficult.”
Hue is the goat
Guild excuses when dealing with the government.
Hue is the goat
Government excuses when dealing with guilds.
What other position could be more perfect than this?
-We will be importing leather from overseas soon. The price will come down. At that time, CEO Jung would also suffer.
“Of course, if the import volume is released, it will help to stabilize the price. But whether it will be enough to fill all the shortages… It’s honestly questionable.”
As Korea’s prices soared, it will be possible to secure a certain amount of imports.
However, if the domestic supply becomes insufficient as a result, foreign governments cannot stand still.
In other words, it can be filled to some extent, but 100% is impossible.
If resolving the supply shortage is such a simple task, why is this happening because food material prices are soaring?
Not to mention dungeon items.
-… … .
Therefore, it is arguably impossible to resolve this situation with imports in the short term.
Also, no matter how you solve the leather, the guilds are sure to boycott another item, so it’s not a fundamental solution.
“Hmm… .”
After all, the government
When I think about it, the position I want is to get stuck between the two and make a profit.
There is no reason to pressure the government to just die.
I pondered for a moment, then said with my eyes wide open.
“I think there must be a way… .”
– Is there a way?
“Isn’t it enough if I return the amount I secured to overseas once and hand it over? I like to avoid criticism from guilds. It’s good for the government to secure supplies.”
After exporting the leather through an overseas corporation, the leather is re-imported.
On the surface, the government seeks to stabilize the supply through imported leather, and I only make money in between.
-… Is it possible?
“What can’t you do? It’s not like there’s a barcode or made in on the leather. Since China and Japan are close, I think it would be over with just one boat. How is it?”
The principle of the market is simple.
When the supply is short, the price goes up.
Therefore, when I release the quantity, the price inevitably changes.
So, in the meantime, we sold in a detour through Daehyun to minimize unit price fluctuations.
But what if the government intervenes here?
I will be able to hand over large quantities of goods to the government at the highest price.
The government will pour out quantities without hesitation when the goal is to stabilize the market price, not to profit from the market price.
“In my mind, I want to help stabilize the market price by releasing supplies directly for the president, but as you know, I have a lot of ties with hunters. The Jung-in guild is an important strength I have, but if the guild members resist… To be honest, it is very difficult.”
Truly an all-weather excuse.
“I’m sorry I can only help you like this.”
-… no. You can’t force an entrepreneur to lose money. Okay. We will send the staff.
What the government needs now is to show them that collusion between guilds is useless.
In the end, there is no other option for Kim Kang-gyun.
“All right. We will discuss it well.”
After finishing the call, I whistled and said.
“Doesn’t it feel so good to eat empty money?”
What if the guild noticed that the supply was provided to the government?
Then stop making excuses that you couldn’t help it under the government’s pressure.
“Keep fighting.”
So I can keep doing it.