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Chapter 54
That evening.
In the special press conference room located in the basement of the Yanghwa Guild’s open market, Yanghwa Tower, numerous Awakeners were present.
They were representatives from domestic and international guilds that everyone would recognize by name.
The top-tier magic potion famous for Yanghwa Guild’s exclusive sales.
The Awakeners gathered at the scene didn’t care how Yanghwa Guild had secured the exclusive sales rights.
Their sole focus was on Kang Shin-hwa. He was always at the beginning and end of the story.
“I heard Arisu Chemical’s stock skyrocketed because of this top-tier magic potion news? Some are saying Kang Shin-hwa might be involved with them.”
“Isn’t this stock manipulation? It doesn’t make sense. How can an individual create a potion that even the most prestigious research labs couldn’t develop?”
“Is Kang Shin-hwa trying to make a big lie and then run away?”
“Not even an EX or SSS-rank Awakener, but a D-rank creating a top-tier magic potion? Honestly, does that make sense?”
While they spoke this way, they all had one reason for coming: the slim chance that it might be true.
Even as they said they didn’t believe it, they were drawn by the significance of the potion’s very existence.
A 100% magic recovery potion.
If it truly existed, it would be revolutionary, an extraordinary product.
As the Awakeners were chatting in front of the conference room, Jin Bo-mi, standing with Seo Ye-hee, spoke up.
“Except for Hongryeon, Cheongryeon, and Hye-hwa Guilds, representatives from all Top 20 guilds in Korea have come. KSA’s regional branch director is here too.”
“They’re talking so much even though they’re just here to see for themselves.”
“They’re jealous. Honestly, even you wish you could develop a potion like Kang Shin-hwa’s, right?”
“What kind of statement is that? They’re just spreading rumors about stock inflation, fraud, and nonsense.”
“They say famous gatherings have plenty to eat. Just looking at the participants, it’s already a big deal.”
“Quite a few came from overseas too. The participant list is no joke. Everyone’s trying to contact Kang Shin-hwa or request an interview through direct and indirect routes.”
“It’s basically Kang Shin-hwa’s showcase! Promoting and revealing his abilities?”
“I wish we could confirm that Kang Shin-hwa is definitely a member of our Yanghwa Guild… The monthly contract is still somewhat concerning.”
“It’s Kang Shin-hwa’s perfect exploitation of competitive psychology in capitalism!”
As Jin Bo-mi momentarily forgot(?) she was a Yanghwa Guild member and spoke from Kang Shin-hwa’s perspective, Seo Ye-hee narrowed her eyes.
“Bo-mi, what do you mean by ‘achievement’? Doesn’t that mean the chairman needs to open his wallet wider? Oh… Are you interested in Kang Shin-hwa?”
“Ah, well, um… I’m sorry.”
“The chairman already spends his budget on our Yanghwa Guild without limits. I’m worried he might overextend himself.”
“Actually, my father is already completely captivated by Kang Shin-hwa. I don’t think he’ll be able to easily break free.”
Jin Bo-mi’s words were true.
From perfectly healing Jin Bo-mi to successfully developing the top-tier magic potion.
Although it’s a monthly contract, the Yanghwa Guild and Yanghwa Group had gained tremendous fame.
They were enjoying promotional effects they couldn’t achieve even through idol or celebrity advertisements and numerous promotional materials.
Today’s arranged meeting was also planned to have Jin Seong-tae brief journalists directly with Seo Ye-hee after Kang Shin-hwa’s presentation.
“Well, he must feel like Kang Shin-hwa is a lucky charm.”
“Not just the value of an Awakener, but also his topic-generating ability and his value as a ‘product’ seems highly regarded.”
“Product value… It sounds somewhat inhumane, but it’s definitely accurate.”
Seo Ye-hee nodded.
Although Jin Seong-tae is good-natured, bold, and sometimes invests daringly without calculating profits,
Seo Ye-hee, who has observed him closely for a long time, knows there are numerous strategies behind his seemingly infinitely kind expression.
Jin Seong-tae’s deep interest in Kang Shin-hwa means he sees his value highly both in the short and long term.
And his keen eye had never been wrong before.
“Wow…!”
At that moment, Jin Bo-mi let out another exclamation while watching the Awakeners continuing to enter.
“Mok Jin-woo and Shin Jung-ah are here too?”
“The interest is truly incredible.”
Arriving at the scene were Hongryeon Guild Master Mok Jin-woo and Cheongryeon Guild Master Shin Jung-ah. As widely known, they were notorious rivals, moving while keeping their distance from each other.
“They really all came.”
“That’s right…”
“Can Kang Shin-hwa handle this situation?”
Almost all notable guild representatives in the country had arrived, with quite a few from overseas as well. The scale had grown significantly.
Seo Ye-hee and Jin Bo-mi began to worry about Kang Shin-hwa, who likely had no experience being in such a grand setting.
* * *
6 PM.
I arrived precisely at the promised time, heading directly to the special conference room without any individual meetings.
Throughout the journey, Jin Bo-mi anxiously offered me some advice, but I didn’t take it.
From the start, this setting wasn’t awkward at all. In fact, I rather enjoyed being the center of attention.
As I entered the conference room, numerous Awakeners’ gazes mixed chaotically.
Half were filled with anticipation, while the other half were laden with suspicion.
And then suddenly,
‘What? Why are you all here? What day is today?’
Among the many guests filling the seats, I saw three faces I could never forget.
I’d seen Marina, so that was fine.
‘Beon Woo-shin, Aila Blanchet.’
Two more were present.
Fellow members of Nine Lord.
Beon Woo-shin, a Chinese Awakener, and Aila Blanchet, an Australian Awakener.
At this point, they were making a name for themselves in their respective guilds, but I never expected them to come to our country for this.
Already, four members of Nine Lord had gathered in one place. Of course, they still didn’t know their own future.
‘Things are getting bigger.’
I didn’t want to meet Nine Lord members this soon, but here we were.
The reason was simple. Their relationship and growth were Nicholas’s task upon returning.
I despised the idea of creating connections that might interfere with Nicholas’s plans.
Well, it’s a pleasant coincidence.
I’ll just consider it as having stamped my presence early.
I calmed my mind and opened the presentation with a voice full of composure.
“Hello, I’m Kang Shin-hwa. Nice to meet you. I’ll now begin the presentation about the top-tier magic potion I’ve developed.”
The showcase had begun.
* * *
The presentation, which started with expectant yet skeptical eyes, quickly reversed its atmosphere.
This was thanks to a device I had prepared in advance, anticipating most participants would question the potion’s authenticity.
With KSA’s cooperation, I used a human magic measurement device.
This device measured and analyzed the proportion of magic circulating within the magic line.
With official credibility secured, Kang Shin-hwa deliberately chose Hongryeon Guild Master Mok Jin-woo as the test subject.
If the notoriously strict master acknowledged it, it would mean it’s genuine.
And after completing the test with Mok Jin-woo’s cooperation,
“I can’t believe it.”
Mok Jin-woo’s voice, expressing his bewilderment, boomed through the microphone installed on the podium.
Mok Jin-woo, who had exhausted his magic to reach a 0% measurement in a state of complete depletion, after drinking the potion,
[Current ‘subject’s’ magic saturation is 100%.]
[Remeasurement begins.]
[Confirmation that the result remains the same. ‘Subject’s’ magic saturation is 100%.]
Repeated measurements and remeasurements yielded the same result. The potion’s effect was definitively proven.
“Was it really true…?”
“This, this, from what price point should it start? Huh? I’m asking what the appropriate starting price is!”
“No, but they say only one bottle can be produced per day. Can it even be properly obtained?”
“A precious high-grade magic potion feeling like a reliable life insurance, and now a complete recovery potion…”
The venue buzzed with excitement.
Even the Awakeners who had maintained a calm and composed poker face until now could no longer hide their excitement.
Those who had hoped to belittle and ignore the myth looked confused.
Particularly, Beon Woo-shin, Aila Blanchet, and Marina were overwhelmed by the flood of messages from the guild executives sharing the video call.
[Get at least one bottle somehow. We need research, and it can be used as insurance if necessary!]
[I’ll lift the budget restrictions, so definitely bring back at least one bottle. Understood?]
[Check if we can receive at least 2 bottles per month.
If you can promise that, Team Osaka will help the Yanghwa Guild expand into Japan.]
The murmuring atmosphere in the venue showed no signs of calming down.
Everyone was staring at the myth like looking at a celebrity, with surprised expressions.
The relationship between the myth and the conference participants, which had nominally started on equal footing, had now transformed into an absolute superior-subordinate relationship.
Eventually, the Q&A session began.
The Awakeners, who usually never spoke a word in the media, raised their hands eagerly.
The first to gain the right to speak was Mok Jin-woo, who had directly experienced the potion’s effects.
“Kang Shin-hwa, how exactly did you develop such a potion? Is this also your ‘talent’?”
“Yes, it’s a talent. It’s not something gained by probability in a dungeon, nor accidentally obtained from someone else.”
Kang Shin-hwa answered boldly and confidently. Then Shin Jung-ah, the master of the Cheongryeon Guild, raised her hand.
“Please speak.”
“Why didn’t you disclose such a potion to the world until now?”
“Because I can now start making it.”
“Is it a talent obtained from a flower?”
“Haha, you should focus on the potion. The important thing is that I made this potion, and it cannot be replicated by others.”
No one could shake their head at Kang Shin-hwa’s definitive statement. They had to acknowledge it.
‘If he’s saying he’s created another new potion separate from the magic potion, this story will really blow up.’
Marina’s expression also became quite serious as she listened to every word of Kang Shin-hwa.
If the existence of the top-grade magic potion was true, the enhancement potion briefly mentioned over the phone at dawn would be the same.
The existence of a potion that could ‘without side effects’ maximize an Awakener’s physical abilities was truly revolutionary.
Just then.
An email arrived for Marina.
It was an internal security email from WSA, which is rarely sent except in very special cases.
[The VVIP is showing deep interest in Kang Shin-hwa, classified as Code A in the Asian region.]
[Preliminary approval has been granted for the enhancement potion reported at dawn. Secure the entire quantity.]
‘The VVIP… Is moving?’
Even after nearly 10 years of working at WSA, she had never seen the face of this veiled figure.
The top-level administrator known as VVIP had finally begun to show interest in Kang Shin-hwa.
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