Chapter 80
Chapter 80
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 80
Chapter Title: This Body Is a Dick Genius. Wouldn't the Rival of a Dick Genius Be a Pussy Genius?
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Business Day 7.
Thanks to Persephone's exposé, the star-rating terrorism and truth bombs had vanished.
Instead, the damage had swung back toward Charon's side.
But the war was still raging.
With Seol Ha-jeong joining them, Charon's sales had started recovering.
"Rent a motor duck boat from Charon's Duck Boat Rental Shop! Just 5 bonz!"
Seol Ha-jeong had caught up to us at a frightening speed.
Her main strategy was simple: copy us.
She was straight-up mimicking our services and marketing.
Seol Harin and Lena dragged me and the other executive sows into a room for a strategy meeting.
"The gap in capital is too huge. And the manpower difference is brutal too."
"The president knows it. They don't need any genius moves—just copying us is enough to crush us..."
The two of them looked like they were racking their brains.
Truth be told, there wasn't much I could do to help here.
Even in the game, the business stuff was always handled by my allies.
Fight on, Seol Harin! You got this, Lena!
"We need to offer services they can't copy... What advantages do we have that are uniquely ours?"
The two pondered in silence.
Then Lena tossed out a word.
"Innovation?"
"Innovation...?"
"We've brought innovation to Hell's transportation system. At the very least, our innovative image is one of a kind."
Seol Harin's eyes lit up at Lena's words.
It was like a lightbulb had popped on over her head.
"That's it...! We make using our business enhance their image too!"
"Image...?"
"Everyone already knows Death Tour has the best value and service! Now we emphasize that our service is cutting-edge! Riding Death Tour isn't just crossing the river—it's embracing innovation!"
"Becoming a trendsetter practicing ESG? We should play up the eco-friendly angle too!"
I had no clue what half of that meant, but damn, those two clicked perfectly.
Good call following God Tae-chang's orders.
"How long to pull together the materials?"
"A day... no, half a day should do it."
Seol Harin and Lena locked eyes for a moment.
"......"
"......"
Mutual wariness.
The thrill of finding a breakthrough.
A burning passion for the job.
All of it mixed into a thick tension.
Their lips didn't move, but their eyes told the story.
They were smiling at each other.
They moved at almost the exact same time.
Smack!
A resounding high-five...!
No doubt about it—this was the coolest high-five I'd ever seen...!
The friendship between these two, who seemed like they could never mix...!
Why the hell was my chest getting all hot too...?!
Knock knock.
The knock shattered the mood.
"Hah? Who's there?"
Click.
The woman who barged in without permission was Seol Ha-jeong.
"What the hell are you doing here? Spying?"
"Spying? Taeyang, you say the funniest things. Why would the winner need to spy on the loser?"
Her gaze swept past me, scanning Lena, Kuma, and Seol Harin in turn.
"Kuma. Lena. Looks like we're enemies now."
"......"
An awkward vibe settled in.
This was the first time Kuma or Lena had gone head-to-head with Seol Ha-jeong for real.
Kuma stepped forward, hiding her unease.
"Guiding the president onto the right path is my final mission!"
"The right path... You still think I'm wrong, huh."
Unlike Kuma, Lena couldn't even meet Seol Ha-jeong's eyes.
"Lena. What happened to you? You're not like Kuma. You didn't like me because I was on the right path."
"...Yes."
"You actually like Kim Taeyang now?"
Lena murmured softly.
"A female can't beat a male, after all..."
Lena's common sense must've gotten rewritten on that deserted island...
"Sounds like you're confused. This isn't a deserted island."
"I know. But I've realized it. Being chosen by a superior male is the greatest life a female can have."
This was starting to get creepy.
What the hell was Lena thinking...?
It wasn't just liking me—it was like she'd turned into some kind of fanatic cultist...?
"You think finding your value in a man is a good idea? Don't you want to prove it with your own hands? Show how strong a hero you are, how amazing you can be?"
"I'm not strong or mature like Taeyang."
"Lena. That's the wrong attitude. You need to value yourself more."
That was the moment.
When Lena's voice sharpened.
"What's wrong with supporting him from behind, prettifying myself to impress him, and becoming an obedient woman to earn his love?"
"Him...?"
"I won't say 'girls can't do anything.' A woman like you, President, could do it all. But not me. I'd rather be the most loved woman to one man than a half-assed hero."
Grind.
Seol Ha-jeong ground her teeth and glared at me.
Killing intent poured off her.
"Taeyang... You've brainwashed my Lena good, haven't you...?"
"?"
What the hell did I do?
All I did was teach her some workouts and survival tips on the island!
And even that—she and the others tagged along without asking!
This is bullshit!!!!
Seol Ha-jeong's killing intent spread like wildfire.
Seol Harin, Cloé, Lena, Kuma, Rebel Nam... even Kkubul and Pomi.
All of them locked onto Seol Ha-jeong, ready to tear into her at any second.
"Grrrr...! Master! I'll protect you!"
Pomi, perched on my shoulder, growled.
She'd shrunk down to finger-sized, a super-mini constellation now.
The Growth Seed effect had worn off, and the Shrink Seed had kicked in.
"If that bitch tries anything, I'll bite her!"
Mini Pomi was adorable.
That was about her only upside.
Anyway.
The girls' staredown ended when Seol Ha-jeong took a step back.
"Taeyang. You're a real rival—the first worthy opponent I've had in ages. I can acknowledge you as such."
"Hah? You some pussy genius or what?"
"Wh-what kind of genius?"
"This body's a dick genius. A dick genius's rival's gotta be a pussy genius, right?"
"...Not that kind of rival. I mean as heroes."
Seol Ha-jeong shook her head like I'd missed the point.
Even so, a smile played on her lips.
Not some fake smile to deceive me.
A smile of utter confidence in victory.
"We won't be having chats like this for much longer... Come on in."
She gave a signal.
And a woman entered the room.
A beauty with long silver ponytail.
Jung Yun-ah.
"Allow me to introduce her. Jung Yun-ah, CEO of the present-day Samjeon Group, has joined as an advisor to Charon's Duck Boat Rental Shop."
"Hah...?"
Why the hell was Jung Yun-ah here?
I thought this event only involved up to Seol Ha-jeong?
"Heh heh. This is unexpected. Even the great Taeyang is speechless."
"Hey... you......"
I was legit stunned.
Bringing in your own corporate spy? What kind of losing genius move is that?!!!
This is ridiculous?!!!!!
"Ch-Chairman Jung Yun-ah...?"
"Isn't this cheating?"
"Can we even beat a pro executive...?"
The students—who had no idea Jung Yun-ah had fallen—muttered in fear.
Only Seol Harin and I were fighting back laughs.
Seol Ha-jeong smirked arrogantly.
"Taeyang. Getting it now? Your defeat was sealed from the start."
"Hey. Don't get cocky."
"Who's the cocky one here?"
"Not talking to you, granny!! You gonna answer me or what?!!!"
"Eek...!?"
My shout made Jung Yun-ah's spine snap straight.
Seol Ha-jeong, who trusted her mom so much, didn't notice a thing between us.
"Not sure if you know this, Taeyang."
"Know what?"
"I'll be the instructor for the first-years' end-of-term practical exam. One-on-one duels."
Of course I knew.
That exam was the stage where Seol Ha-jeong would crumble.
Seol Ha-jeong smirked and gathered purple mana in her palm.
Not an attack—just showmanship.
"Lord Charon's blessing will soon become my power... Who knows what kind of monster I'll be by the time I win this bet?"
That was what I wanted to know.
Not just Charon—even if I swallowed Hades whole, how much stronger would I get?
"Looking forward to it. Your face when you taste your first defeat, Taeyang."
*
"Charon's FUCKED!!!!!"
"Duck Boat Rental Shop bankruptcy confirmed!!!"
"Tear the building down!!!"
Charon's Duck Boat Rental Shop went bankrupt at the speed of light.
It happened exactly three days after Jung Yun-ah joined.
Bang bang bang!!!!
"Boss Ka!!! Pay our wages!!!"
Outside, Charon's former subordinates were pounding on the office door.
"......"
Charon and Seol Ha-jeong just stood there, frozen, staring blankly into space.
Why...? I handed full control to Mom...?
Seol Ha-jeong looked at Jung Yun-ah.
Her face was frozen cold as cement.
She forced herself to comfort Seol Ha-jeong.
"Ha-jeong-ah... You did your best... That's what matters..."
"Mom......"
KABOOOOOM!!!!!!
Kim Taeyang burst in, smashing the door with his subordinates.
"Hey hey!!!! If you lost, get the fuck out already!!!!! Charon, you're stripped of business rights!!!!! Who the hell gave you permission to keep your ass planted here?!!!!! Hey!!!!!!"
Kim Taeyang looked at Seol Ha-jeong and licked his chops.
"President sow!!! Had to hold back my laughs while you provoked me without even knowing you brought in your own corporate spy with your own hands?!!! Heh heh heh."
"C-Corporate spy...?"
It hit her like a dagger to the gut.
A sinister chill spread through the air.
She whipped her head around.
"Mom...?"
"......"
Jung Yun-ah.
The mega-sow spy was avoiding her gaze.