I Entered an Academy in a Ruined Game

Chapter 195 : The Best Son-in-Law Material (2)

"What a boom this is. Wouldn't you say, Chief Kim?"

"Indeed, Chairman."

B&S Group, led by Chairman Hwang Yong-jae, was achieving its best performance in recent times.

"Turning crisis into opportunity. Isn't this the realm of alchemy?"

Chairman Hwang Yong-jae, in a good mood, jokingly boasted while downing a glass of his favorite brandy.

"The shareholders' meeting was successful. Performance is good. These days, it's truly a pleasure to work."

"It's all thanks to your decisiveness, Chairman."

"Haha, your flattery is improving."

"Not at all. The recent atmosphere in the company shows everyone admiring your decision that they had doubted. Myself included."

Chairman Hwang Yong-jae chuckled at Chief Kim's serious tone.

As he said.

Amid the economic downturn where security had greatly deteriorated and the economy contracted due to recent terrorist acts by Ma-in, only B&S Group's business was soaring.

"At times like these, the demand for private security becomes desperate."

"Yes. The costs required for security and safety increase."

The problem was that if security failed, the unavoidable drop in credibility would also be inevitable.

"It could have become a crisis. I think it would have been dangerous without your negotiation skills, Chairman."

"Hmm, Chief Kim's flattery does sound good."

Hwang Yong-jae laughed.

As Chief Kim said, Hwang Yong-jae had created new opportunities through a shift in perspective.

"With so many human weapons sitting idle, they should naturally be collected."

Hunters.

Awakened ones who run dungeons, block gates, and collect by-products from demonic beast carcasses for great profit.

They were in an unstable situation due to the recent incidents reducing their work, and.

The guild masters who should lead them were also in a predicament, unable to make decisions and only getting headaches.

And it was Chairman Hwang Yong-jae who approached them.

Once a meeting was arranged, negotiations progressed smoothly.

Successfully drawing their cooperation through his unique ability to read their desires, he eventually expanded his business dramatically by bringing several guilds under his company's PMC affiliation.

"The hunter industry will shrink quite a bit compared to before."

Chairman Hwang Yong-jae declared.

"Of course, there are many who volunteer for the Execution Force in the face of humanity's crisis. Very admirable people."

But.

"Most humans want to take the path that earns more money than justice and a sense of mission."

"As you say."

This was a generalization that Hwang Yong-jae could make after meeting thousands of people and reading their desires.

"It's great if heroes with noble spirits go and suffer while receiving just adequate compensation. We prefer to make a lot of money while also protecting people. Don't you agree?"

"That's right, Chairman."

Thanks to recruiting quite a few A-rank hunters, B&S Group's military power was now said to surpass that of a typical developing country.

As a result, there were voices of concern from some quarters.

"What did they say? That if the number of hunters decreases, the deterrence against demonic beasts will decrease, and when a demonic beast wave hits, the damage could be greater than usual?"

Hwang Yong-jae chuckled.

"For demonic beast waves, there's already a mandatory draft, so they just need to go out when it happens. What's the problem with hunters registered with the Hunter Association not running dungeons and doing security instead? There's nothing specified in the law."

"Yes. They know that too, so they're just making unnecessary noise."

Even if there were moves to amend the relevant laws, it could be resolved through lobbying.

As a result, Chairman Hwang Yong-jae, who recorded the best performance this quarter, received praise from the media and shareholders, once again proving his capabilities.

"During a crisis, there's always a way to make money. Don't you agree?"

"As you say, Chairman."

"It's nothing extraordinary. A little insight, firm decisiveness, and a large balance. These are all you need to grow a business."

How much was the signing bonus paid to recruit the hunters?

But he had enough ammunition in his possession to handle all those demands, and.

He also had sufficient execution and negotiation skills to realize his mental blueprints.

"Speaking of which, this makes our Ji-su even more valuable. Not because she's my daughter, but she's not meant to just roll around in the Execution Force. A hunter, or a PMC leader. Her background, skills, and mask are all perfect. Don't you think?"

"...Indeed."

Chief Kim could only bow his head silently at the sight of a father who still viewed his daughter as an item of outstanding commercial value.

"Such a shame. A real shame."

Hwang Yong-jae stroked his chin.

"By the way, it seems our Ji-su did quite well this time."

"Yes. I hear the young lady played a significant role in bringing down Kwak Hyeok-jung, an executive of the Sword of Belphegor."

"That's admirable, isn't it?"

"Compared to before her enrollment, the young lady has grown remarkably stronger in less than a year. Currently, those who could defeat the young lady in our company can be counted on one hand."

"Yes. I've heard that too. Then how does she compare to our newly recruited friends?"

"......"

Chief Kim, recalling 'that man,' carefully said.

"She still cannot match the skills built by hunters of A-rank or higher."

"Ah, of course. That's why we spent that money to bring them in, right?"

Hwang Yong-jae laughed.

"Yes. But none of them were as strong as the young lady at the age of 17."

"Of course. Our daughter has been smart since she was little."

Hwang Yong-jae's interest shifted from Ji-su to Su-hyeon.

"By the way, our scholarship recipient has been acknowledged by Senior Squad Leader Jo Sujin, I hear?"

"Yes. It's remarkable. There's no precedent for someone causing such a stir within the Execution Force after just two operations."

"Yes. I also saw his fight with Min Hae-na, but with the skills he showed then, he certainly couldn't have achieved this much."

Recalling Su-hyeon's exploits at Blood Plaza, the train hijacking, and resolving corporate disputes on Old Man Jang's request, Hwang Yong-jae clicked his tongue.

"That raccoon-like old man. He's already laid the groundwork, hasn't he?"

Old Man Jang.

Guessing that Su-hyeon would have earned quite a lot of money through cooperation with the veteran of the underworld, Hwang Yong-jae was somewhat bitter at the fact that the scholarship he provided would hardly be a favor to Su-hyeon.

"I'll need to throw him a different carrot."

For a talent like Su-hyeon, clumsy sticks won't work.

He must be tempted with an attractive carrot, an irresistible reward.

'The problem is that I can't read his desires.'

Clear as a Mirror, and Resistance.

The two layers of barriers that Su-hyeon had built against mind control-type characteristics, which were close to asymmetric warfare, were enough to neutralize Hwang Yong-jae's moves.

'Then, from here on, it's an area that requires intuition. His desires. His weaknesses. His fears. I need to intuitively grasp what they might be.'

The reason he coveted Su-hyeon wasn't just to gain him alone.

'If I can embrace him, our stubborn, immature daughter would probably follow naturally.'

He wasn't one to misjudge his daughter's heart.

'But I don't know how to do that. That guy.'

No matter what anyone said, the being that most piqued his interest recently was none other than Jeong Su-hyeon.

Overwhelming skills and promise, and a background that was not just weak but practically non-existent.

"......"

After finishing his long contemplation, Hwang Yong-jae looked at Chief Kim and jokingly said.

"That Jeong Su-hyeon. He'd make a perfect son-in-law. Don't you think?"

"......!?"

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Chairman Hwang Yong-jae wasn't the only father with a daughter who coveted Su-hyeon.

"Hmm. That guy. His sword talent is truly exceptional."

The Sword God, who had been mentioning Su-hyeon at every opportunity lately, had his children nodding in agreement.

"He's handsome, has a serious character, and is a fine young man in many ways."

"He also gets along well with Yu-jin."

"Yes, that's exactly it. Above all, isn't he the first young man our granddaughter has taken a liking to?"

"Yu-jin takes after her grandfather, so she has a good eye."

"Hmm. Growing up properly in such an environment is no easy feat."

Lee Un-hak said, stroking his white beard.

"By the way, I hear rumors that the Hwang family has set their eyes on him."

"That's preposterous. Consider Su-hyeon's sense of duty. He wouldn't want to remain as a mercenary under such a person."

"Hmm."

The Sword God nodded with satisfaction at his second son's passionate speech and added.

"Besides, our Yu-jin even brought him for introductions."

"Of course!"

"Would he come to meet the family elders if he had no feelings?"

"Hehe, the brave win love! Our prospective son-in-law is so reliable!"

"Kekekeke!"

The Lee family elders' happiness circuit was spinning rapidly.

[A-yun, grandma really liked that young man.]

"Grandma...you don't have to say that every time."

Kim A-yun, who would have been embarrassed once or twice, now spoke in a tired voice.

[I can't help it, I can't help it. Where would you find such a young man?]

"...Su-hyeon is popular."

[Oh my, of course he would be! That's why you need to put a ring through his nose and bring him in. Your grandpa was also so popular when he was young......]

"Yes......"

[......so grandma had to chase away those foxes......]

As Kim A-yun was quietly listening to her grandmother's tale of valor while walking through the dormitory corridor, she perked up her ears at a familiar voice coming from somewhere.

"No, I'm telling you, Su-hyeon and I are just friends!"

'Seung-yeon?'

Kim A-yun pressed herself against the wall and listened to the voices from the dormitory kitchen.

'Looks like she's making lunch boxes for Su-hyeon again today.'

She felt somewhat envious.

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[Unni! You even received a bracelet, why are you dilly-dallying like this?]

"What do you mean dilly-dallying?"

[Shouldn't you do something? That oppa is popular, you know.]

"Oh please, enough."

Kwon Seung-yeon grumbled while cutting lettuce with a kitchen knife.

[By the way, unni, what are you doing?]

"Me? Making lunch boxes."

[Ah, that?]

Her sister, who had been thinking about something, suddenly asked.

[You're also making one for Su-hyeon-oppa, right?]

"Yeah, I guess so."

[Hehehe, that's our unni. I knew you had a plan even though you pretend otherwise.]

"Oh, what are you saying!"

Seung-yeon shouted.

"In exchange for him giving me PT, I'm making him lunch boxes. I'm even charging him for the ingredients."

[Okay, okay. Who's saying anything?]

"It looks like everyone is saying something. It's not like that, I'm telling you."

[Okay, I get it~. But our unni looks just like a new bride......]

Click.

Seung-yeon hung up the phone and put it down with a thud.

'Eek.'

Kim A-yun, startled on her own, hurriedly ran away.

"...Lunch boxes, huh."

Lee Yu-jin, who had been more cleverly spreading her spiritual sense to listen to the conversation from a distance, muttered.

"What's up? Yu-jin, are you going to make them too?"

At Song Yu-ha's question, Yu-jin shook her head.

"Not really."

The copy strategy wasn't her preference.

"Hmph. If only there was Valentine's Day, at least there would be an excuse to make chocolates or something. Too bad, huh?"

"...Hmm."

After thinking for a moment, Lee Yu-jin shook her head.

"It's not that there's no excuse at all."

"Huh? Why?"

"Su-hyeon's birthday is coming up soon."

"Heeh."

Song Yu-ha's eyes formed crescents.

"You know it in detail."

"N-not really."

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'My ears have been itchy lately.'

Nam Tae-hoon watched me carefully picking my ears with an ear pick and asked.

"What are you doing?"

"Nothing, my ears have just been itchy lately."

"Don't you clean your earwax?"

"I do, but nothing comes out, yet it's still itchy."

"Hmm."

Nam Tae-hoon, who had been looking at me with narrowed eyes, shook his head.

"I think I know why."