chapter 19
19 episodes
Jung Joo-ho wrinkled his eyebrows while referring to the black market, as if he had no idea what made my heart flutter.
“You want to touch the black market? Hey, be honest. Are you a spy from the competition department to kick me out?”
“Not at all.”
“That’s right. Let’s be honest now. Then you’ll be comfortable huh? please do that please!”
Would it be so surprising to catch a Berserker and blow up the black market?
“This is dismissed. no way.”
“May I ask why not?”
“If we talk about it, it is not enough to talk about three days and three nights. Yes, the black market can be summed up like this. If the black market collapses, the Republic of Korea will also collapse.”
“·················ogue.”
“Don’t you understand? Simple. The black market is a place where the interests of all vested interests in Korea are intertwined. And it’s the only pore open in this tight regulation.”
Joo-Ho Jung’s explanation was as follows.
Currently, in Korea, regulations on guilds as well as on companies are very tight. This was to prevent the guild’s force from surpassing the state’s financial resources, and the dissatisfaction caused by it was considerable.
It was the existence of the black market that opened the breath of this part. Guilds, corporations, politicians, villains, civil servant hunters, etc. all mixed together to create a dissatisfaction outlet like a furnace. There is no responsibility or tax here, so it has reached its present size.
The reason it doesn’t get bigger or smaller is because it doesn’t cross the line allowed by the government.
“If you touch this, everyone over there will try to kill you, right?”
Even in my last life, I survived.
Anyway, I know what Joo-ho Jung means.
“It’s illegal, but it’s a neutral zone that everyone has recognized.”
“It’s like that.”
“It’s a kind of fence to see the villains you use.”
“That way, it is easy to grasp the movement and catch it at the desired time.”
Jung Joo-ho did not deny it.
In the end, the black market interest was more entangled than I thought, and there were a lot of high-ranking people entangled.
It is also a cage farm for villains.
“Because everything in the world does not go back to good and evil. Don’t companies and guilds need a place to breathe due to tight regulations? Launder some money there. So, discard this plan.”
“All right.”
“How would you like it to be like this? Alright, I’m specifically taking you out of the spy charge.”
“By the way, can I go to the black market?”
Jung Joo-ho’s smiling expression immediately distorted.
“If you want to use it, you can use it. But why do you want to go?”
“This is reconnaissance. A Berserker might come.”
“How many black markets do Berserkers appear wherever you go? Do you have any other plans?”
“May I ask what the gift is?”
“It’s not mind-reading. Anyway, if you go, you can’t stop me, but please do it in moderation, in moderation. after! I’m not the one to hear you say this. When you’re done, go out.”
Jung Joo-ho, who was waving his hands, said that he remembered his business.
“ah! And they say there’s a legendary drug that’s good for hair. If you see one, buy one. Don’t look at me like that. Because you are preparing in advance. ok?”
I hadn’t seen such a drug until I returned.
Jung Joo-ho’s eyes were desperate to refuse right away.
“I’ll look for it.”
* * *
When I came out, I could see Jeong Da-hyun, whose eyes had softened for a few days.
“You look very tired.”
“okay? I guess it’s because I haven’t slept a bit lately.”
Seeing her faint smile, she fell into thought. Knowing what made Jung Da-hyun tired, I couldn’t just ignore it. I should give you some hints.
“Would you like a cup of coffee for a moment?”
“yes.”
We came to the cafe and had a drink each.
“Is the conversation going well?”
“It has been accepted.”
“What did you do?”
“I proposed an operation to clear the black market.”
I didn’t say it because I thought I would be terrified if I talked about Berserker.
“If it’s a black market, that’s okay. I’m not a fan of the black market either, but there are so many tangled places.”
“I still heard nagging from the chief.”
“I say this with respect for Junho. The director is only comfortable talking to people he is close to.”
“Because you keep making unreasonable demands for things like that.”
“Are you asking too much?”
While trying to talk, I closed my mouth thinking that hair loss is a problem directly related to a man’s pride. Dahyun Jung didn’t ask any more if she understood the meaning of my silence.
I recalled the first purpose and changed the topic.
“I understand the urgency, but overuse is not right.”
“Have you ever been in a hurry, Junho?”
“Yes, I was desperate because it wasn’t urgent.”
“It’s amazing.”
Dahyun Jung is surprised, but at this time of my life last time, I was a really boring guy. Saying that the world doesn’t recognize me, I resented and poured out my anger on my family. And he recklessly pursued his power and did not choose any means and methods.
It piled up and piled up to become a blood clot.
I didn’t have to let someone else do the mistakes I made.
“Relaxing is important.”
“Relax, yes.”
“If Dahyun wants to become stronger, the quality is more important than the quantity. You must always maintain and train in the best condition. If you feel bad today, getting a good rest will help you move on to the next step.”
“It’s the quality and quality of training.”
“Yes.”
“Thanks for the advice. I will treat you properly next time. Do you have any favorites?”
“When I made the miso hotpot last time, there were ingredients that were unfortunately not included. It would have been several times tastier if you put it in.”
Dahyun Jung’s eyes twinkled more than when he talked about water lilies.
“Is there such a magic ingredient? What is it? Please tell us!”
“It’s an owl bore head.”
“I’ll try my Owl Boar hair…”
“I look forward to it.”
Would you like to go to the black market and get an owl bore head?
* * *
Visiting the black market for the first time in my life brought back old memories.
When I turned everyone into an enemy with hematoma, my food, clothing and shelter were not good. The black market was the place where I could get the things I needed because the chase followed.
In my case, I used to buy only what I needed on the black market and quietly disappear.
It was only after listening to Jung Joo-ho that I found out if there was a chase after visiting the black market.
The black market is usually opened once every 20 days to a month, and is open from evening to dawn, and then withdrew without a trace in the morning.
The black market is formed outside the metropolitan area.
It is not far from the port, and it is a sphere of influence for large corporations and large guilds, and it is a place where villains can access the same interests.
“So the area was divided.”
When the black market was formed, it was often divided into three or four districts, which is why boundaries were drawn for each power.
Returning to the past, I was worried that I would be rejected because of my pretty appearance, but my worries were quickly passed.
“It’s been a while.”
There is no particular reason for visiting the black market. I gave up on the sweeping operation, so I was going to look around and find a way to weaken it in other ways.
The process of villains gaining power is when they absorb the refugees who have fled the city, count them, arm themselves with firearms, and attack the hunters.
Firearms were still valid for low-level Awakeners, so the black market guns were swept away by villains.
He attacks the hunters who hunt, and among the hunters is Yoon-hee. And when the power grows, they attack local cities, but my parents were in the provinces.
For me, there are reasons to weaken the black market.
Better to get rid of it completely.
“It’s the same as before.”
There are exactly two categories of black markets.
those who buy and those who sell.
Both customers and merchants were silent. There is no reason to draw attention unnecessarily, and his identity can be revealed through his voice.
The only conversation that takes place is when exchanging the price of goods.
As I quietly looked around, my thoughts were that the black market is a place where understanding is thoroughly intertwined. I can understand why Jung Joo-ho dried up.
Once all the people here were killed, it didn’t seem like it would be easy to fix it. It wasn’t easy to follow them all.
If Jung Joo-ho doesn’t cover it, my existence will be exposed, and even if the villains don’t matter, large corporations and large guilds will not stand still.
I highly valued the part that tried to strike a balance in the midst of multiple incidents and accidents. Jung Joo-ho must have stopped me because he wanted me not to become a villain. As a civil servant hunter, I try not to kill villains when they are arrested.
Of course, only things I can understand.
The most certain thing is to gain superhuman recognition and authority by measuring the level. I don’t care too much because I’ve already received attention from the people around me.
It’s okay to accept the inconvenience of the people around you. But he wasn’t sure how it would affect his family.
“No.”
I looked everywhere to see if there was a Berserker, but I couldn’t find it. You said that you often appear at the black market to buy the things you need, but today is a waste of time.
Then I found something familiar.
It was the heart of a monster belonging to the 4th level of remains. The price was reasonable and it was easy to convert, so when I was chased, I dealt with a lot of 3rd and 4th grade hearts.
“What is this price?”
“20 million won without enuri.”
“·················ogue.”
“If you’re not going to buy it, go away.”
I just went too far to curse in shock.
In my last life, when I sold it to a merchant, I sold it for 3 million won each. Maybe it happened Even though I visited the black market several times, I wasn’t interested in the price as it wasn’t what I needed.
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Along the way, I wandered around the black market, looking for the things I had sold in my last life. It was selling at a price of 3 times to 20 times or more.
Now I think I understand why the black market merchants risked their lives to approach me.
“…I am a Hogura.”
Had it been in front of me, I would have smashed all my heads.
After opening Pandora’s Box, I went out of the black market with a tingly shock.
When I first visited, I thought the black market was a win-win for everyone. You can sell things you don’t need, and you can buy things you need, although a bit more expensive.
The only victim in it was me.
In front of profit, life is always good. I realized how daring I could be if I was crazy about money.
Then there was a thought that suddenly passed by.
“I think it’s a good way.”
The black market is a place where the interests of various powers are intertwined. Jung Joo-ho is worried that if I destroy this place, those forces will turn into enemies.
If so, what if it slowly collapses?
For example, let’s say a villain visited the black market. It is enough to visit a black market, so he has excellent skills and has a lot of money, so he has a lot of purchasing power. He must be such a bad guy.
What if the villain goes missing after visiting the black market?
And what if the number steadily increases, not just one or two?
Villains will be spoiled, and the black market will see fewer customers spending their money.
There is no need to remove it too explicitly. You just have to do it consistently enough to instill fear in the villains.
Eliminating the villain is just the rightful execution of official duties. if you don’t hear it you’ll be fine.
Then it’s good if Berserker gets caught.
Out of the black market, I started looking for a scapegoat.