Mr. Kim Strikes It Rich with Auto-Hunting [Novel] Chapter 71

Chapter  71

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North Korea, Pyongyang.

The Chairman’s Office in the Workers’ Party Building No. 1.

“Currently, we are still in a standoff with the rebel group, and it is reported that the request sent to South Korea was rejected.”

“What? Rejected?”

“I’m sorry.”

“Phew….”

The master of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.

Chairman Kim Il-jung let out a deep sigh as he listened to his secretary’s report.

“A total mess, indeed.”

I should have gotten rid of that bastard Kim Yong-pil a long time ago….

“That stupid bastard should’ve known his place before getting greedy. Of all things, he had to mess with the revolutionary talents?”

If he was going to mess with them, he should’ve done it properly.

Why poke around half-heartedly and make them all scatter?

If I knew this would happen….

“How is that bastard Kim Yong-pil moving?”

“It seems he tried to contact China, but he was apparently rejected. Movements to siphon off his assets bit by bit have been detected.”

“Is that so? Then, dispose of him quickly.”

“Comrade Chairman? Behind Kim Yong-pil is…”

“Can’t you tell just by looking at how things are turning out right now? That bastard Kim Yong-pil was abandoned by China. Do you think they’d even care if he died?”

Yeah.

I should’ve done this from the start.

Hesitating just because he had China backing him….

Turned things into this mess.

Even those Chinese bastards?

Looking at them, they’re no help at all when we actually need it.

Even if what’s done is done.

I have to set things right now.

First, execute that impudent Kim Yong-pil.

As for those revolutionary talent bastards….

“Phew…. I want to clean them all out.”

“Comrade Chairman, if we eliminate all the revolutionary talents, the dungeons and the Tower will cause havoc…”

“Yeah, that’s also a problem.”

That’s why it’s so tricky.

Kim Il-jung knows too.

Revolutionary talents?

Naturally, they’re important.

Just like the secretary said, only they can clear the Tower and dungeons.

Moreover—.

“Did you say they set up camp near Pyongyang?”

“Yes, that is correct.”

“Near Pyongyang, huh….”

Kim Yong-pil, that stupid bastard.

He should have at least made them settle far away.

Of all places, near Pyongyang?

At this rate, what.

Can I even get a good night’s sleep?

I have to clean this up as soon as possible.

And, another reason is.

“If we leave the rebel group alone, what will the people think?”

“That is…”

If you let someone who threatens the current regime live?

Someday, a backlash will hit.

The same goes for those revolutionary talent bastards who’ve now become rebels.

“Ha….”

Troublesome.

What to do about this.

Wiping out the rebels?

Honestly, it’s nothing.

The location is tricky?

Even so, what of it?

No matter how much they struggle, what can they do if we blow away the entire area?

Missiles, artillery, biochemical weapons, and so forth….

There are plenty of ways.

The problem is.

“Right, the Tower is the problem….”

Seriously.

The world was better when there was no Tower or anything….

Back when Chairman Kim Il-jung was young.

In other words, when his father was in power.

The Chairman’s word was definitely the absolute truth back then….

Now?

A Tower or whatever.

Because of those damn things, my power is steadily draining, and I can’t even stop it.

Just look at these rebels this time.

Normally?

I would have eliminated them all long ago.

And taken care of Kim Yong-pil as a bonus.

Of course, I tried subtly.

Since all we needed was to clear the Tower.

I sent messages to China and Russia asking for help with the Tower.

The result?

[As the Chairman knows, our country is also currently overcoming the aftermath of an S-rank dungeon, so please understand that we have no leeway.]

[Rank 1 Alexei was severely injured while challenging the higher floors after the difficulty increased, so we are sorry, but it seems we cannot offer help.]

Only such bullshit responses came back.

No matter how they sugarcoat it—.

The conclusion is one.

They’re busy fending for themselves.

So for now, I waited.

Those rebel bastards?

Unless they want to die, they’ll challenge the Tower themselves.

Was his name Park Mu-pal?

That guy who was the Combat Bureau Chief.

From what I hear, he’s dying to climb to the 61st Floor.

Yeah. Go ahead and climb.

If you go up just one floor, that’ll buy us two years of leeway.

I’ll deal with you then.

“Of course, by then, Park Mu-pal will have reached the 61st Floor, but….”

Can’t be helped.

Because that’s the best way.

…I waited with that thought.

Lo and behold.

They say they aren’t even attempting to clear the Tower.

Are they waiting for Pyongyang to disappear?

Thanks to that, an awkward standoff continued.

The effects from it showed up immediately.

“Did everyone hear the rumor? A while ago, the rebels rose up, but Comrade Chairman couldn’t even touch them.”

“Come on, who do you think Comrade Chairman is? Isn’t he someone who can blow away an army of a million with a wave of his hand?”

“That was all nonsense. If it were true, would he have left the rebels alone? He’d have dealt with them already.”

“True…. Come to think of it, they say a Tower appeared in Pyongyang and he can’t do a thing about it…”

……

…

Damn peasants.

Who was it that fed and sheltered them?

They’re sneakily spewing this kind of crap?

Ha….

And this is just right now.

As more time passes?

Dissatisfaction will probably grow bigger and bigger.

At this rate, there’s no future.

It’s about time to make a decision.

Clear the Tower.

And find a way to wipe those guys out, too….

[Taking weapon crafting requests. – Manpower Management Bureau Director]

A revolutionary talent of South Korea.

They say the Manpower Management Bureau Director posted an announcement.

My secretary said.

As long as one has a weapon made by that revolutionary talent bastard, they can climb more than 10 floors higher in the Tower than before.

How can South Korea just sit idle when our DPRK is in crisis?

I sent a request to South Korea right away.

To send over a weapon.

Naturally, I thought they’d send it, but lo and behold.

“These damn capitalist pig bastards…. Spurning our state’s request just because they begrudge a single weapon, is that it?”

There’s a way for times like this.

“Right, I’ve been quiet lately. This won’t do. Fire a shot into the East Sea.”

“Yes, understood!”

That secretary guy.

He catches on right away.

It’s not the first or second time we’ve done this.

When words don’t work on those South Korean bastards, there’s a method I learned long ago from my father.

First, fire a missile.

And then?

Broadcast a report on Central Television condemning our South Korean compatriots.

This time, I should link that revolutionary talent bastard in as well.

Calling them shameless bastards who only seek profit in the face of a shared ethnic crisis.

Next, if I subtly drum up a wartime atmosphere?

Done.

Soon, just like they always have, those guys will bend the knee.

Just a single weapon?

How hard can that be?

So hand it over.

…That was the thought, but.

“Comrade Chairman! South Korea’s missile barrels have started pointing in this direction!”

No.

Did these crazy bastards eat something wrong?

Why are they suddenly acting like this?

“Is it for intimidation?”

“It’s not certain, but it doesn’t seem to be for intimidation.”

“Crazy bastards….”

Kim Il-jung, master of Joseon.

A man who was born as the Chairman’s child and raised that way.

Greedy and lazy, but.

There is one thing he knows for certain.

If he clashes with South Korea right now?

In the end, if things go all the way, the one to lose will be me.

But you guys don’t want to fight either, right?

So hand it over.

That was the meaning of the armed provocation, but….

What was different this time?

I can’t understand it, but the situation has already erupted.

Will this lead to war?

No way.

There’s no way those South Korean bastards would.

Still, just in case.

Let’s urgently make some calls.

The enemy of my enemy is my friend.

Countries that might help given the international situation are….

“China, Russia….”

First, request help.

If that still doesn’t work?

Can’t be helped.

There’s no choice but to press that button.

Even if I die, I won’t die alone.

* * *

[North Korean authorities stated via Korean Central Television that this launch is a warning to the South and the southern hunter, the Manpower Management Bureau Director, condemning them for ‘turning their backs on compatriotic love, blinded by capitalist greed’—.]

“Huh…? I didn’t do anything, though?”

What in the world….

The news of North Korea’s missile launch that came in the morning.

Until then, I didn’t think much of it.

It’s not like they provoke with missiles just once or twice.

Just thinking, ‘Do they need rice again?’

But if the target of condemnation includes me?

That’s a different story.

“Why are they coming after me?”

Blinded by greed, turning their backs on compatriotic love?

What kind of bullshit is that?

Even tilting my head and listening.

[Our Joseon has no intention of tolerating the tyranny of the South Korean authorities and the Manpower Management Bureau Director, and strictly warns—]

I have no clue.

“What are they even saying?”

I don’t get it.

I even cleared the S-rank dungeon for them.

Far from saying thank you….

What?

Tyranny?

“Boss, just say the word. North Korean bastards? Arthur will teach them a lesson!”

“Haha, a fine idea. From time immemorial, a beating has been the only medicine for ungrateful bastards.”

If you guys act like that, what will you do if our workers step in?

Those guys’ rage gauges are already at 100%.

Arthur and Lord Wunchang have already jumped to their feet.

“…I’m going too.”

Oh.

Robin nods too.

What about Rani?

“Heh-!”

Clang, bang, clang, bang.

Right….

Rani is busy.

“I will lend a hand as well!”

Even Yeo Hae, who joined just recently, pitches in.

However.

I haven’t even said I’d do anything yet?

Everyone is just too radical….

Usually, Todd would mediate in times like this, but he’s quiet today.

“Hmm….”

What’s this.

That teddy bear’s expression is….

“Todd?”

“I agree as well! Those impudent bastards!”

Huh?

Excuse me?

“Teddy bear. Is he angry?”

Seriously.

This is the first time I’ve seen him this angry.

“Todd, let’s calm down first and talk. Why are you suddenly like this?”

“Phew…. Yes, Director. Understood.”

Good.

Take a deep breath and tell me.

It’s not like someone ripped you off, so why are you so angry?

“I just heard, but North Korea apparently submitted a crafting request to the Bureau. Without providing materials, and without any terms.”

“Huh?”

“So the Bureau rejected them, and they’re apparently throwing a fit because of that.”

Aha.

Completely understood.

Someone really did try to rip us off.

Then it makes sense for Todd to be angry.

The teddy bear, Todd.

His trait?

He loves making money immensely.

What he hates the most.

Bastards who rip people off or try to lowball.

Yeah.

Just like North Korea right now….

“Still, the Bureau rejected them properly.”

“That’s right, Director! If we accepted when they didn’t give materials and attached no conditions, they’d be looking down on us!”

That’s true.

However.

“That’s just how North Korea is, after all.”

When have those guys ever made sense?

They’re the kind of bastards who fire missiles just because people don’t listen to them….

But what to do about this.

No matter how much of a fuss they make, I have no intention of making one for them.

Is this my first time seeing North Korea?

I can see right through them without even looking.

Those guys?

If I make this, next time they’ll ask to make armor, won’t they?

After that, they’ll ask for a better weapon.

In the first place, if they were bastards with a conscience.

They would have expressed gratitude when I cleared the S-rank dungeon for them.

“Man, the old saying is never wrong. Save a drowning man and he’ll demand his bundle back….”

I cleared an S-rank dungeon for them, and now they demand a weapon too?

Does that make any sense?

“What does the Bureau say?”

“They seem to have the stance that they have no intention of complying whatsoever, and that they’ll resolve it even if they have to take a hardline response, so we shouldn’t worry.”

Whew.

Nice.

That’s how it should be.

I like the answer.

“Boss, Arthur is ready!”

“This mage is also ready.”

Whoa, now.

These folks look ready to charge out this very second.

“Calm down, everyone sit down.”

Let’s just relax for now.

The Bureau said they’d move first.

Let’s watch and see how they act.

And if it seems like there’s still no answer after that….

“Then, well….”

Huh?

But even if there’s no answer, is there a way?

During China’s case, there was still a way.

All I had to do was dispatch people.

North Korea….

I won’t be able to set up an office there.

Awkward.

Just as I was scratching my head.

The teddy bear raised his hand high and began to speak.

“Director, actually, there was something I’ve been wanting to tell you since last time…”

“Really? What is it?”

“How about taking that North Korean hunter named Park Mu-pal, who submitted a crafting request last time, as our subcontractor?”