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Chapter 53
It was a typical method used by WSA to entice Awakeners.
So-called ‘taste test’ chance.
Participating as a guest not bound by any affiliation, allowing them to challenge rare dungeons only available in WSA.
Providing customized services to guests based on a global infrastructure.
Like tasting before buying something delicious, or test driving before purchasing a car if the ride feels good.
Almost no Awakener who participated as a WSA guest ever escaped their grasp.
This was because the privileges offered and the world unveiled were completely different from anything experienced before.
“The assessment of Kang Shin-hwa’s value is not just my opinion. The Elijah Group is also showing interest,” Marina added.
Since I didn’t respond immediately, it seemed she thought she needed another strategy.
“Elijah Group, they’re famous.”
A well-known guild.
Elijah Lowe.
An Awakener with inscrutable intentions.
He was clearly an EX- rank Awakener during the 2052 disaster.
However, he never participated in a single battle to prepare for the disaster, citing personal ‘beliefs’.
Despite harsh criticism from the media and various outlets, he never once appeared on the battlefield.
“We have internal analysis data. The probability of an Awakener like Kang Shin-hwa, who grows explosively and develops talent, reaching S- rank or higher.”
I smiled and asked back, “How much would that be?”
“99.9%. At this point, you could say it’s like a lottery with a confirmed win.”
“How interesting. Someone else is looking at my future growth potential before I even know it.”
Of course, I know my own potential value.
If I continue to faithfully use future knowledge and grow repeatedly,
Even conservatively, I would become an EX- rank within 10 years at most.
“What do you say? Kang Shin-hwa, this isn’t an opportunity that comes every day!”
“For a moment, I thought you were trying to sell me something.”
“Haha, in Korea, street vendors often say things like this.”
“I understand. I’ll accept participation as a guest. But I’ll set a prerequisite condition first.”
“Please go ahead.”
“If I enter into an affiliation contract somewhere, I’ll follow the Yanghwa Guild’s format exactly.”
“Does that mean it’s not a typical affiliation contract, but more like a short-term mercenary arrangement?”
“Correct. If this condition isn’t met, I won’t contract even if WSA comes, let alone SSA.”
“SSA?”
“Space Superman Agency. Something like a space Awakener Associations.”
“Hehe, understood. If you don’t mind, I’d like to share my number. Can I borrow your smartphone for a moment?”
She says she’ll share her number, but in fact, she intends to call herself from my smartphone.
Ultimately, her goal is to obtain my number.
In any case, WSA was an organization I would eventually need to breakthrough through my network.
Because there are quite a few flowers or boss monster abilities that can only be obtained in their dungeons.
“Leaving contact on an incredibly rare number. Kang Shin-hwa, you’re more difficult than I thought. Got it?”
“I’m not sure, but from now on, I’ll consider it known.”
“Hahaha, you’re so stiff.”
Her fingertips, which seemed to tap my shoulder, were longer than expected.
In my previous life, she used to treat me like a close younger brother, but this time, it feels like she’s somewhat flirting?
Something seems different.
* * *
Kang Shin-hwa and Marina’s meeting ended like this.
Having achieved her purpose, she greeted Hwang Seok-cheol and left first.
Anyway, they were going to meet again tomorrow, so she made a quick exit.
And a little later.
Kang Shin-hwa received a more refined reinforced suit and showed a satisfied expression.
“As expected, reputation is well-deserved. Thank you every time.”
“I’m sorry I can only provide this much as compensation. I will continue to utilize the know-how you’ve shared.”
“I’ll let you know if another good idea comes to mind.”
Kang Shin-hwa indirectly substituted his words with the expression ‘idea’.
In fact, he still had more tips to give, but it seemed sufficient for now.
He hadn’t particularly been indebted to Hwang Seok-cheol, nor did he currently need a suit beyond his own requirements.
He only thought that when he eventually conquers a dungeon of SS-rank or higher, he would place an order of a completely different dimension.
Estimated production cost: 10 billion won.
It would likely be an enormous challenge incomparable to any development project Hwang Seok-cheol had pursued so far.
“I hope Marina didn’t behave rudely?”
“No, she was quite interesting.”
“I’m sorry. Our guest knows so much that my Japanese acquaintance…”
“You mean Hara Gintets, right?”
“…You know more deeply than I expected. Even accidentally mentioning Marina’s real name.”
“Even with limited knowledge, it helps to know things here and there. Hahaha.”
“In any case, our brief conversation has caused quite a butterfly effect.”
Butterfly effect.
For a regressor like himself, it was a quite meaningful phrase, so Kang Shin-hwa listened to his words with interest.
Indeed.
A true butterfly effect.
Something that didn’t happen in his previous life.
“I’ll come again. Thank you. You’ve worked very hard.”
“I’ll be waiting, Kang Shin-hwa.”
* * *
After returning to the basement warehouse in front of his house, having received an unexpected gift from Marina and the old man’s goodwill.
“That’s done.”
Impurities had settled completely under the pot. As a result, the top half of the pot was filled with clear water.
First, he scooped the clear water with a ladle and checked the volume in a measuring cup.
“About 105 packets.”
Calculating based on the pot’s capacity, it would indeed yield about 105 packets.
“I’ll use 100 packets for sales, and the remaining 5 packets for testing and trial sales. Perfect.”
100 packets for sales.
He was pleased that the numbers rounded perfectly.
I immediately drank the enhancement potion, the stimulus, in one gulp from the measuring cup.
The throat feel was as smooth as drinking high-quality water, and the taste was sweet.
Considering that it contained Madillo’s bodily fluid, bone powder, and poisonous herbs katra that would be problematic in large quantities.
An entirely unimaginable sweetness.
The next moment.
“I can feel it.”
A unique heat surged through his entire vascular system.
And the heat immediately assimilated into the magic line, explosively stimulating the circulation of magical power.
If described by feeling, it was like having just finished stretching on a day when one’s condition is extremely good?
Feeling incredibly light as if about to fly, yet with a certainty of being able to do anything powerfully.
This was due to the potion’s simultaneous physical awakening and mental stabilization effects.
Swoosh! Swoosh!
He began sprinting quickly from one end to the other of the underground warehouse, which was over 100 pyeong in internal floor space.
A movement using only the body’s own capabilities, without utilizing any separately modified physical abilities.
“Nice, this feeling! No strain on the heart, no excessive physical overload. As expected, it’s a divine potion.”
He could clearly perceive it.
A feeling that combat-related physical abilities had improved by about 2 times.
When consuming the potion, abilities change by a minimum of 1.5 times to a maximum of 2.5 times over approximately 30 minutes.
Typically, an average change of 2 times is standard.
For Awakeners of A- rank or below, drinking an enhancement potion usually allows them to generate power equivalent to one alphabet rank higher.
In other words, if a B- rank Awakener drinks it, they can temporarily produce A- rank level power.
“An over-powered potion. Without a doubt, its release would cause a sensation.”
The picture was already clearly drawn.
Wasn’t the top-tier magic potion already causing such a stir that Marina personally came from Japan?
He could expect at least an equivalent or greater reaction to the enhancement potion.
The desire for strong power.
Even if it was just a temporary boost, it was a dream every Awakener wanted.
Risking one’s life to conquer dungeons to change the alphabet attached to their rank was all because of power.
The preliminary test was complete.
What remained was the issue of distribution.
He had already given the Yanghwa Guild exclusive sales rights for top-tier magic potions, so there was no need for additional special treatment.
“Then.”
Though his contemplation seemed deep, a quicker choice immediately came to mind.
And that was,
‘Marina, let me see your skills.’
Pioneering a sales route through Marina, whom he had coincidentally – or perhaps inevitably – met today.
Her connections could immediately create a line to WSA.
It seemed like quite a promising distribution channel.
After completing the task of transferring the enhancement potion to small glass bottles he had prepared.
At midnight, he created one more top-tier magic potion.
The total number of potions produced was now 3.
Corresponding to a simple value of 6 billion won.
This time, he would prioritize supplying the Yanghwa Guild, so he wouldn’t even take the 5% sales commission.
At exactly 5 minutes past midnight, Jeong-hoon arrived at the warehouse as if he had been waiting.
He immediately handed Jeong-hoon three bottles of ultra-high-priced magic potion contained in rough water bottles. A product with the most extreme gap between external appearance and internal composition.
“I’ve safely received them.”
“I could have delivered them myself, but you’re going through trouble in the middle of the night.”
“I can’t possibly inconvenience Kang Shin-hwa. My promise is valid for life. Please contact me anytime you need.”
“And you’re not getting any sleep?”
“I’m the type who can sleep in short bursts, so my active hours aren’t restricted.”
“That sounds like quite an ability.”
“It’s also an ability that makes it hard to live long. Getting proper sleep is a blessing in itself. Oh, I’ve already made the deposit before coming.”
When he checked his smartphone at Jeong-hoon’s words, indeed, a deposit notification was already received.
Typical of a large corporation.
Though it might seem like a trivial matter of mood, he appreciated the quick transaction.
[Daehan Bank: Account Holder Kang Shin-hwa]
[Balance: 6,000,899,200 won]
Exactly 6 billion won had been deposited.
“Yes, I’ve confirmed it.”
“Then, I’ll see you again.”
“Take care.”
Jeong-hoon’s car soon disappeared into the distance.
He had already transferred all the money from his existing account to another.
The funds to purchase Gorim Chemical’s stocks were already placed in a securities account.
The funds for the Jije Station real estate were also separately set aside.
So the Daehan Bank account, which frequently sees money coming and going, now only contained this sales proceeds.
“Stocks and real estate can just wait for the right time to boom. After today’s magic potion sales showcase and finishing business with Marina… I’m really sitting on a pile of money.”
Though there were preliminary expenses, thinking about the multiple times the returns would come back made him feel proud already.
“I’ll definitely buy an island by the end of March. Maybe take a trip if needed?”
The idea seemed plausible.
Not an early retirement, but an experience of enjoying a temporary wellness life away from the mundane world.
“Great! I’ll do a trial early retirement for just a week at the end of March. Just one week!”
That’s how I planned my early retirement experience.
February 3rd, 2020.
The warm dawn of late winter, on the day of the top-tier magic potion showcase.
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