Became a Dark Merchant in the Academy - Chapter 189



188 – Guild Internship_19

“…There was a story about that. It’s not something that can be easily moved, so wouldn’t you all like to give us your opinions on what to do?”

In the dark room, silence fell as Team 7 Leader Gong Cheol-min finished speaking.

[So that kid who was pushing to intensify the fight between Shin Jin-ho and Shin Jin-kwang is actually the illegitimate child of the previous guild leader, and he came here to get revenge on the previous guild leader and his bloodline, and he knows information about us, and his skills are actually at least that of a first-class lieutenant, and he’s trying to exploit us by finding our weaknesses?]

But that was only for a moment, as the microphone shape on the left side of the monitor screen that Gong Cheol-min was looking at blinked and a voice flowed out.

It was the voice of Team 8 Leader Choi Young-ho.

He looked very bewildered as he organized the story he heard from Gong Cheol-min.

[Do you think that makes sense? Putting aside the hidden skills, isn’t the face completely different?]

“I guess my mother’s influence was big.”

[If you’re going to talk nonsense…]

“I don’t think it’s impossible.”

Even thinking about it now, I think it’s ridiculous.

It’s just not 100 percent.

[What are the chances? It’s probably the guild leader’s trap. You wouldn’t know that that brat is desperate to get rid of us, right?]

I’ve considered that too.

but.

“Do you still think so after seeing those pictures?”

Considering the value of the photos he sent, my doubts were greatly diminished.

That would be the case, since the photo contained the guild leader’s ugly depravity.

[Isn’t that something that can be manipulated sufficiently?]

The central microphone blinked.

Team 5 leader was Park Sung-ho.

“I knew that would happen, so I looked into it. They said it’s hard to find any signs of that.”

Even though we asked a team of experts, they said they could not find any signs of manipulation.

Of course, there may have been sophisticated manipulations that even experts would not have been aware of.

How likely is that?

I’m not saying don’t be suspicious.

Be suspicious, but be reasonable in your suspicions, and seize the opportunity when it comes.

“After comparing it with the guild leader’s schedule and route for that day, I decided that it was highly credible. No, I personally decided that it was trustworthy.”

And that’s not all.

While researching the photos, we also managed to obtain witnesses and footage from that day.

But Gong Cheol-min didn’t say anything.

Although we are currently working together, we are also in a competitive position.

In that case, the one who contributes the most will have the right to lead the guild in the future.

[Hmm. If that’s you…]

Team Leader 5 seemed to agree, saying that there was no strong evidence to support the claim.

[Then why wasn’t a vote of no confidence brought up right away?]

The right microphone blinked.

Team 2 leader was Jeong Sang-cheol.

[If we had assumed that, we could have been one step ahead of the others by revealing the guild leader’s ugly behavior.]

“that…”

[I thought it was likely a trap, but I couldn’t give up the possibility that it was an opportunity, so I created this space to find someone to step up instead.]

That’s not wrong.

What on earth made you take such a gamble?

Even if you look at someone for 10 years, you still won’t believe them.

Just two weeks.

No, not even two weeks.

What on earth do you believe in and bet your life on a guy you’ve only talked to for two hours face to face?

[If it turns out to be true, I will demand credit as the one who brought the evidence. If not, I will pretend not to know.]

“…”

[This is a big deal. The risk is high. It’s stupid to plan something so big based on the words of a brat who claims to have nothing to prove.]

“There’s a chance that the guild leader won’t tell us about us…”

[Even if we do that, who would believe that? He’s the future team leader and Nabal, and he’s still just an intern? If what that brat said is true, there’s no harm in it, and if it’s not true, it’s a trap to lure us, so if we just sit still, it’ll be resolved. And even if that’s true and they blow themselves up and hit us, would the sword be pointed at us or at that brat? Of course, the guild leader’s hot gaze could pour down on us. Didn’t we all prepare for that?]

[That’s true.]

[Well. And if it really is an illegitimate child, then you can ask for a share…]

The center microphone and the left microphone blinked at the words of Team Leader 2.

Team Leader 5 and Team Leader 8 seemed to have different thoughts.

‘…’

The information that was not told was true.

The undeniable truth.

This could be used to discredit the guild leaders and even stand above them.

‘Masturbating like a loser…’

[So let’s end this meeting here. Let’s destroy all the records…]

“What if there was a way to enjoy the sweetness without taking any risks?”

Just as the meeting was about to end and we were about to leave.

[What does that mean?]

“According to the guild regulations, a vote of no confidence can be called by anyone equivalent to the team leader, right?”

[That means…]

“Then, if you write a contract appointing you as the future team leader, or if you did write one, you could see yourself as the team leader.”

Gong Cheol-min came up with a plan.

From noble mtl dot com

[That’s a ridiculous leap.]

Team leader 2’s tone was that it was not worth a thing.

I agree.

That’s too much of a leap.

“But it’s not impossible.”

[…]

“There’s no harm in giving it a try, right? If it succeeds, that’s great, and if it fails, it’ll give you an excuse to kick out that guy who made those ridiculous threats.”

It’s a shame how much money it cost to persuade that guy.

That’s the guild’s loss, not ours.

Of course, it would be a painful experience if you became the guild leader.

If you were after my neck, you were bound to pay the price.

“Then let’s end this meeting here.”

**

The reason I chose mythology over the lotus was simple.

This was because I thought that with just a little manipulation, the guild itself could be swallowed up.

Of course, it wasn’t impossible for a lotus flower to grow if you put in the effort.

There were a lot of things to look at in the long term to do it without getting caught.

A myth is a claim that can be made.

Since there are no lotus flowers, you have to head towards the bare ground.

There is a time limit here.

If anything could save time, it would be better to save it.

[So what are you asking for here?]

It’s been three days since I sent the photo I received from Yoo Chae-ah.

A positive answer came back.

Of course, the underlying meaning is that they want to take advantage of this side.

Isn’t there a saying like this?

The market is a world where both sides are competing in a kind of competition.

So even if you sell a bad product, it’s largely the fault of the person who bought it without knowing it.

This isn’t a market, but I’m thinking of using both sides, so let’s call it Sam Sam.

“It’s simple. You all just have to testify and admit that I am the illegitimate child of the previous guild leader.”

[…Is that okay?]

A tone of voice that shows doubt.

Even if you admit that he is an illegitimate child, reality is not like a movie or a drama.

I couldn’t ask for anything from the guild since I suddenly appeared and had no stake.

Of course, if it was acknowledged that he was an illegitimate child, he could claim some of the former guild leader’s assets.

To that extent, it cannot have a significant impact on the operation and ownership of the guild.

So, it seemed like he was asking what use that was.

“That will do.”

That alone would have been enough.

That would make the guild mine.

Of course, I can’t run the guild myself, so I’ll have to appoint a guild president even if I have ownership of the guild.

[If you plan to demand shares based on that later…]

Gong Cheol-min was cautious, perhaps judging that there might be an unknown possibility.

‘It’s a reasonable suspicion, though.’

It’s too late to do anything now.

The very act of making this call gave me the feeling that my heart was tilted in one direction.

But since it was so annoying to drag it out, I needed to reassure him.

“I won’t do that. If you want, I can stamp the contract or seal it for you today.”

That’s why it rains.

Anyway, I had no intention of claiming it from the beginning, I was planning on inheriting it.

[Then come to the team leader’s office tomorrow morning.]

“Right. Oh, more than that, a vote of no confidence…”

[We will proceed after the contract is drawn up and we will see how it goes.]

“You are so cautious, like a coward.”

I guess it won’t work if I try.

[…]

“Oh, I misspoke. That was a mistake.”

[You…]

“I’m sorry, but more than that, we’re on the same boat now, so please take good care of us.”

[…I hope so.]

Gong Cheol-min hung up the phone abruptly, perhaps because he was upset.

“Are there only these idiots by your side, Father?”

I sighed deeply as I looked at the old man on the bed in front of me.

“I know. I cut off or got rid of anyone who has something in their head or who could be a nuisance, leaving only those who can be controlled. But there has to be a limit. What are we going to do if we only keep those who are stupid and don’t know their place? What are we going to do with the people who will lead in the future?”

And he complained.

“So, right after my father disappeared, I was pushed by the Lotus. I guess I’m holding on because I have accumulated a lot of things, but that won’t last long. I think in a few years, I’ll fall out of the top 30 guild rankings, let alone the top 5.”

But there was no answer.

“Are you saying you don’t even want to talk to your son whom you haven’t seen in a long time?”

The setting is that they are a rich man who meets for the first time in 20 years. It was heartbreaking to see him ignore me so blatantly.

It seemed that there was no choice but to take drastic measures.

The reason he didn’t move even though he was conscious.

The child of someone you truly loved.

The source of guilt.

“Bring Team Leader Yoo Chae-ah with you…”

A light flashed in the darkness.

Running flames.

“It’s dangerous.”

Even though he’s an S-class, he’s a half-corpse who has been inhaling anesthetics and poison for years to the point where he won’t die.

Neither power nor speed was a problem compared to other S-class units.

Hold mana in your hand and blast away the flying flames.

The flames struck the wall at an angle.

-Kwaaang!

A loud, ringing noise.

In the darkness, a faint smoke brushed the tip of my nose.

At the same time, he threw himself onto his bed and grabbed him by the neck.

“Who…are you…”

It was the former guild leader, Shin Yang-cheon, who finally opened his mouth.

“Who is it? It’s your son.”

“What… nonsense……”

“I misspoke. From now on, he will be my son.”

“what…”

“Oh, you don’t need to know. I don’t have time to explain it either.”

Even now, I was taking on a pretty big risk.

Of course, he used his similarly sized followers to teleport away in the darkness, and he is still wearing a mask and changing his voice.

It’s just a stopgap measure, and needs to be dealt with quickly.

It hasn’t even been three minutes since I got here.

There was no time to delay.

“…Then…I have no choice but to…listen…with force.”

He started to struggle, saying he was an S-class.

His body was so weak that he couldn’t move a single finger, but he still had mana.

A small sun began to shine in his thin hands.

“You’re struggling so badly, Father.”

A very annoying situation.

But the one thing that can’t be moved is spicy.

[Sarah.]

Darkness stirred behind the Sinyangcheon River.