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Chapter 197: Black Rain (3)
Why on earth?
Why didn’t Jang Jeongho from Dongdaemun bring the money?
To this question, Lee Yoobin, who lives in the neighborhood right next to him, attributed it to Jang Jeongho’s intelligence.
“I told you earlier, didn’t I? That he’s a stupid guy? I doubted he’d go as far as killing.”
“Well, that could be true.”
Upon hearing this, Yeongwoo partly agreed but soon changed his mind.
‘But no matter what, he wouldn’t have chosen to confront .’
Although Jang Jeongho was sowhat hot-tempered and not particularly kind-hearted, he wasn’t reckless enough to pick a fight with a well-known strongman.
Didn’t he imdiately back off when he realized the difference in strength during their first eting at the Strongest Swords assembly?
‘What then? Did he manage to get a large sum of money?’
If not that, then…
‘…A coordinate locator.’
There was also a chance that Jang Jeongho had personally purchased a coordinate locator, one of the items Yeongwoo was wanted for.
Regardless of whether Jang Jeongho displayed such proactive behavior, it was uncertain.
Anyway, what mattered was…
“Oh…”
It was a fact that the Strongest Swords were indeed bringing in ten million Karma.
Because there was a procession of black sedans driving in the sa direction as us on the road ahead.
Among the Strongest Swords in Seoul, the only one who would bother to attend with such a big protocol was Kim Doha, Yongsan’s Strongest Sword.
“Ha, there’s such a thod.”
Watching the line of vehicles from Yongsan, Lee Yoobin slapped his forehead.
“It seems they brought the money properly, seeing that there are so many cars.”
“Yes, it seems so.”
Yeongwoo agreed with Yoobin and increased the speed of the Negwig a little.
Vroom!
As they entered the city, they could see more and more residents gathering along the roadside.
“Oh… Strongest Sword!”
“Jeong Yeongwoo…!”
“What’s going on today?”
They too noticed that the Strongest Sword from various regions were gathering in Gangnam.
“If only I had brought along so backpacks to sell, I would have made a fortune.”
Seeing the crowd on the street, Yoobin waved awkwardly at the people.
And in the midst of that…
“Everyone, please step back! It can be dangerous!”
Employees of Taewon Corporation, holding gaphones, began pushing people aside at the hotel entrance.
Taewon was also caught off guard by the sudden visit of the Strongest Swords.
“Yeongwoo!”
Soon, as the Negwig reached in front of the Parnas Hotel, Lim Suna, who was waiting in front of the lobby, rushed over.
“The Strongest Swords have alr- already…”
As Suna said this, behind her, Songpa Strongest Sword Oh Yeonhee and Gwanak’s Strongest Sword Jo Sangik, who had arrived early and were chatting in the lobby, could be seen.
They had also co deliberately to observe the scene, just like Lee Yoobin.
“Since everyone is gathering on their own, it’s good.”
As Yeongwoo exchanged glances with Sangik in front of the lobby, Yoobin asked.
“What’s that supposed to an? Are there things other than those who ca to pay money?”
To this, Yeongwoo pointed his finger towards the sky.
“As I ntioned around lunchti, if we secure the coordinate locator, we plan to test fire it. So the more spectators, the better.”
“…?”
Yoobin couldn’t readily understand Yeongwoo’s words and tilted her head in confusion.
“You might not understand yet. You’ll see later.”
Since Yeongwoo had not yet confird the power of laser bombardnt, he kept his words.
If the power of the bombardnt was sufficient, he would start receiving defense fees, and if the performance of the laser cannon was lower than expected, he would have to step back.
‘Tomara, was it? It seems to be a place that sells planetary-scale weapons… If the bombardnt provided by such a company is used, it would be extraordinary.’
Clack, clack.
As the Negwig reached its destination and started to slow down, all the Strongest Swords gathered in front of the lobby turned to look at Yeongwoo.
“Yeongwoo.”
“Oh… You finally ca.”
Quite a few Strongest Swords had gathered in front of the main gate of the Parnas Hotel.
Among them, there were three who were not obligated to pay protection fees: Oh Yeonhee from Songpa, Jo Sangik from Gwanak, and Yangju Strongest Sword Choi Jongseon.
On the other hand, there were six who had to pay protection fees.
‘And four of them have arrived.’
Dongdaemun, Seongbuk, Yongsan, and finally, Dobong Strongest Sword Kim Jeonggu.
“Hey, are you really that greedy? You called all these people together just to collect money. Isn’t it?”
Jeonggu looked intimidatingly at the strongn gathered from various parts of Seoul as he walked out.
Then, to support Yeongwoo, who was getting off the Negwig, he reached out his arm.
“Ah, it’s okay.”
“What are you talking about? You can’t even walk properly.”
Seeing Jeong-Yeongwoo’s ankle as he stuck out his tongue, Jeonggu widened his eyes for a mont.
“Huh? This kid.”
Because Yeongwoo’s foot had grown quite a bit in the anti.
“With this speed, I should be able to walk in an hour or two.”
Anyway, it was a fact that he needed soone’s support right now to avoid looking awkward.
“…?”
So, at the mont when Yeongwoo was about to lean on his father involuntarily…
–Babbat!
The slave, Pofu Tenta, quickly rushed over and stood behind Negwig, supporting his back on the right side.
It seed as if he was about to lift Yeongwoo up.
“…What?”
Jeonggu looked at the alien slave with a displeased expression.
anwhile, Yeongwoo, with a questioning gaze as if to say ‘really?’, lifted his right thigh and part of his buttocks onto Pofu Tenta’s adorable shoulders.
*Swish.*
At that mont, Pofu’s body trembled as if trying to support Yeongwoo.
–Babbat!
He was willing to carry his master who had uncomfortable legs around.
“Are you really okay…?”
Although the conversation didn’t happen, Yeongwoo, understanding the intention, transferred the rest of his body that was leaning on Negwig to Pofu.
*Swish.*
As a result, Yeongwoo ended up resembling a rider, with his thighs resting on Pofu Tenta’s shoulders.
Of course, Pofu Tenta’s height was only 70 centiters.
In contrast, Yeongwoo was two ters tall.
Therefore, he had to stretch out both legs to keep his ankles from dragging on the ground, which made Yeongwoo look quite ridiculous.
Moreover…
–Babbat! Babbat…!
Because Pofu Tenta kept chanting ‘Babbat’ as if putting in effort with each step.
“Uh…”
“Is that right…?”
“It looks so pitiful.”
“Uh, what should we do? Should we leave it like this?”
Both the citizens surrounding them and even the Strongest Sword looked at the diminutive alien frog with pity.
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Because, on the surface, it seed as if Jeong Yeongwoo was abusing Pofu.
“…I’d rather crawl on the ground. Please let down now.”
When Yeongwoo requested to be let down, Pofu, after looking around with his large eyes, almost at a right angle, turned his head to look at his master.
–Baaat!
“What?”
At the mont when Yeongwoo felt confused by the slightly angry voice, unlike usual.
–Baa…!
Pofu took a deep breath and suddenly inflated his body.
–Baeaatt!
His height, which was only 70 centiters, increased to a whopping 2 ters.
As a result, Pofu, who had seed cute and pitiful, instantly transford into a formidable frog monster exuding an intimidating presence.
“Wow?”
“It’s, it’s a monster!”
“Aaah!”
As a result, there was no one left to glare at Yeongwoo, and the area around the hotel beca chaotic.
Most people, except for the Strongest Sword, panicked and fled.
“…Now it’s a bit calr.”
As Yeongwoo said with a troubled expression, Oh Yeonhee, who had been holding the spear without realizing it, sighed.
“You seem to have nothing but troubleso things.”
This was what Yeongwoo’s friends were saying, as well as a reminder about the laser cannon they were secretly assembling.
“This is sothing I really didn’t know about.”
While Yeongwoo was making excuses with applause, Pofu Tenta moved his steps towards the inside of the hotel.
*Kuwung, thunk!*
At that mont, Yongsan’s Strongest Sword Kim Doha, who had been hiding in the car and observing the situation, opened the rear door and appeared.
“Yeongwoo, sir! It seems you haven’t fully recovered yet. I wish you a speedy recovery.”
Then, he instructed the governnt officials to lower the money bags in front of Yeongwoo.
*Clack, clack!*
“This is the promised ten million Karma. The New Seoul governnt rembers what you have done, Yeongwoo!”
Kim Doha seed to have beco a politician by now.
Since he couldn’t withstand the strongman, Joseon Strongest Sword without paying money anyway, he had co up with a grand plan to pay protection fees in the na of the New Seoul governnt.
“Yes. Thank you. I will use this money in a very aningful way.”
As Kim Doha extended both hands, Yeongwoo also shook hands with him.
Anyway, it wasn’t usual to hand over ten million, so willingly.
‘Then, who on earth is that gentleman…?’
*Swish.*
Yeongwoo’s gaze finally fell on Jang Jeongho from Dongdaemun, who was standing awkwardly in his light attire.
“Mr. Jeongho… Are you also… prepared?”
Then, with a confident smile for so reason, Jang Jeongho walked briskly towards Yeongwoo, who was riding his horse.
“I’m here. When I was in the military, I heard this kind of saying.”
“…?”
“B-grade soldiers do well only after being told what to do, but A-grade soldiers finish the task even before being told.”
“So, are you saying that Mr. Jeongho is an A-grade soldier?”
When Yeongwoo asked this, Jang Jeongho shrugged and pointed to his chest with his right thumb.
“Well… If I have to say so myself.”
Then he took sothing out of his pocket with his left hand.
*Swish.*
“I’m S-grade. Not only do I find and complete tasks in advance, but I also have good luck.”
Jang Jeongho proudly revealed what Yeongwoo had been looking for so desperately—the coordinate locator.
「Coordinate Locator」 – Artifact tool
【It shows the coordinates of visible points.】
“Anyway, didn’t you issue a search order because you needed the locator? So, instead of wasting ti, I personally bought it for you.”
“I see.”
Yeongwoo nodded as if he understood.
“So, how much did you pay for it? Since it’s an artifact grade, it couldn’t have been very expensive… I’ll subtract five tis the price of the locator from the money I promised to give you.”
Yeongwoo had seen the prices of nurous equipnt so far.
Therefore, his remark implied that the price of artifact equipnt was unlikely to exceed 400,000.
However, Jang Jeongho’s following dialogue…
“Well… That’s because this item has so special functions, so the price…”
Just as Jang Jeongho was about to lie with his eyes half-closed, indicating that he was bluffing, Lee Yoobin, who was standing behind Yeongwoo, gestured as if to slit his own throat with his palm.
It ant that if he said sothing wrong now, his throat would be slit.
“Th-that’s… So, the price…”
When Jang Jeongho stamred, Yeongwoo pointed to the locator with Bastard, which he had pulled out at so point.
*Swish.*
“Surely the price was a bit over ten million? So, should I return so of the difference to you…?”
“Ah, sir… That wouldn’t be possible.”
Jang Jeongho barely managed to escape from the underworld.
However, he had done his best until the end.
“Oh… It was Five hundred thousand Karma.”
Even though Bastard was only about 40 centiters away from his throat, he had increased the price to about 20% of the original cost.
But fortunately, this level of lying was within Yeongwoo’s tolerance.
Jang Jeongho had indeed done a good job.
Moreover, it was a stroke of luck that the locator appeared in his jurisdiction.
“Phew, it’s much cheaper than I thought. It’s a very valuable item to , at least.”
By now, everyone in the audience must have realized that Yeongwoo had seen through Jang Jeongho’s lie.
So, instead of wielding a whip, Yeongwoo decided to offer a carrot.
There might be a day when he would need the help of the Strongest Swords again.
And since he was planning to receive defense fees in the future, there was no need to spoil the atmosphere by demanding a few million more Karma right now.
“As you said, you’re really lucky.”
“…”
“You could have hidden or not brought this item… After all, we’re mbers of the sa alliance, right?”
“Ah, yes. Of course. That goes without saying.”
Finally, Jang Jeongho realized where the Bastard was pointing.
But unlike a sharp blade, Yeongwoo’s words flowed softly and gently.
“Thank you so much. In that sense, I won’t take any money from you today, Mr. Jeongho.”
Then, Gwanak Strongest Sword Jo Sangik, who had been quietly watching the whole series of events, secretly opened his mouth.
‘This… This guy, is he trying to get into politics now?’
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