Chapter 6
Chapter 6
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 6
Chapter Title: Tampering (3)
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“So, what will you do?”
Kang Cheol-min’s voice was dry.
That emotionless, parched tone rang like a death sentence to the hyenas crammed into the office.
They were no longer the puffed-up team leaders from massive guilds or the executive directors lording it over the industry as number one.
They were nothing but sinners hauled before the bench, waiting for Siwoo and Lawyer Kang to pass sentence.
The silence didn’t drag on.
The first to wave the white flag was Star Entertainment’s Executive Director Choi.
“Haa… Understood.”
He let out a deep sigh and dropped his head.
Pride? That had been chucked out long ago.
What mattered now was the company’s survival.
Compared to a six-month business suspension, kneeling and groveling right here was the cheaper bet. That calculation had wrapped up.
“Just don’t press charges… and we’ll do whatever you want. Even settlement money as compensation. We’ll accept every condition the CEO demands.”
Director Choi’s surrender lit the fuse.
The other scouts, who’d been eyeing the situation, toppled like dominoes.
“Sun Guild agrees too! Please show mercy!”
“Daesung Guild will follow. Anything you say.”
The same people who’d sneered at Siwoo and turned up their noses moments ago were now begging to be forgiven in exchange for the cash.
Siwoo looked down at their groveling forms, arms crossed. A faint sneer tugged at his lips.
This is power.
The absolute might of the law. The unchecked authority of the Hunter Association.
Backed by that, flipping the script from underdog to overlord took no time at all.
A brutal slice of the hunter world, ruled by raw power.
Siwoo nodded slowly.
“Fine. Settlement’s five hundred million per company. No exceptions.”
“F-Five hundred million?”
Someone gasped in shock, but clamped their mouth shut under Siwoo’s icy stare.
Too pricey? Then eat the six-month shutdown and shutter your doors.
They had no choice but to nod through their tears under that wordless pressure.
With this, Siwoo didn’t just recoup his startup cash—he pocketed massive operating funds on top.
Tens of billions left after debts. A straight-up jackpot.
But the real game started now.
Money was just the tool. Siwoo’s sights were set higher.
Kang Cheol-min adjusted his glasses and stepped forward.
“Alright, criminal side’s settled with the agreement.”
He drew another thick stack from his briefcase.
Smooth as silk, like the whole scene had been scripted ahead of time.
“Instead of administrative headaches, how about a new venture hosted by our association?”
“A b-business?”
The scouts shot Lawyer Kang baffled looks.
An association audit team leader pitching business over punishment? Wild twist.
“Lee Jia the hunter’s a national treasure. Tying talent like that to a small fry like Miracle Management? National waste—and a shame for you folks too, right?”
Lawyer Kang slid into it smooth as a fox.
“So, with the association and CEO Han Siwoo’s mutual consent, we’ve cooked up a special ‘Rental System.’”
He slapped a sample contract across the table.
“Next two years. Your guilds can rent Lee Jia Hunter for B-rank or higher high-difficulty dungeon clears.”
The scouts’ eyes sparked.
Life flickered back into those dead stares.
Not full enlistment, but tapping an A-rank re-awakened’s full power? Huge win.
And she was a rare magic firepower machine—priceless raid carry.
“Not free, of course. No free lunches in this world.”
Siwoo cut in.
He rattled off terms with an easy smile.
“Three hundred million fixed fee per rental. Upfront. Lump sum.”
“……!”
“Plus fifteen percent of total dungeon haul as Jia’s incentive. And five percent to the association development fund.”
Terms skewed hard to Miracle’s favor—borderline extortion.
Way above merc rates, fat revenue cut.
Tribute to the association on top.
But no outbursts from the scouts.
You could practically hear their brains crunching numbers like mad.
Steep, but… risk-free A-rank mage for one run? Solid.
Beats tampering penalties tanking the company.
Lawyer Kang, spotting the waver, dropped the killer hook.
“And the key condition.”
He dropped his voice.
All eyes locked on him.
“Two-year deal. The guild meshing best with Jia—top marks—gets…”
He strung it out, scanning the room before dropping it.
“Priority negotiation rights for her re-contract.”
“!!”
The office erupted in murmurs.
Priority rights.
The golden ticket to snag Jia officially in two years.
Shell out big now to rent, but nail it and lock future ace.
Association-stamped guarantee.
Sweet poison no guild could—or should—refuse.
“Well? For tampering sins, pretty productive fix, no?”
Sun Guild’s team leader shot his hand up first.
“We’re in. Sun Guild’s in! All terms accepted!”
“Hey, what?! Rosen Guild first! Our funds are tops!”
“We accept. Contracts now!”
Auction house in seconds.
Heads bowed like convicts moments ago; now scrapping to rent her even once more.
Siwoo watched, cheering inside.
Perfect.
No mere cash grab.
A rivalry engine for guilds.
They’d slave for Jia two years chasing that priority bait.
Prime gear, safest spot, pamper her like royalty—lest she get a scratch.
Siwoo levels her to elite off big-guild infra and cash, fingers idle.
Cash rolls in besides.
Management mastery.
“Easy now. Order’s fair.”
Siwoo stepped in.
After brutal stare-down, first renter: Rosen Guild.
Top-five powerhouse, fat wallet, rock-solid raid setup.
“Thanks, CEO Han! Let’s crush it. We’ll treat her right.”
Rosen’s scout team leader pumped Siwoo’s hands like crazy.
Raid: two days out, A-rank dungeon.
Paperwork wrapped, team leader probed fawningly.
“Anything to watch? Special care spots…?”
Siwoo almost went stern, then softened to a smile.
Old Siwoo: “Hurt her, you die.” Nah, classier now.
“Team leader, Jia’s green on experience.”
“Ah, yeah. We got her.”
“Please. Rosen’s training’s industry gold, I hear. Level her up good—tons of EXP, god-tier gear, full post-raid TLC. Trust you’ll nail it.”
Siwoo clapped his shoulder.
“Counts toward scores later, yeah?”
“Ah! Locked in. Top-shelf potions, two dedicated healers. Limo ride there.”
Team leader bent ninety degrees, oath-style.
Siwoo nodded, pleased.
This’ll do. Jia tours big guilds, prime conditions, EXP rockets. Cash too.
And her gains pump Siwoo’s stats via Growth Synchronization.
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ Storm cleared, office hushed.
Account check: settlements plus first rental. Laugh riot.
Debts zeroed—multiples extra stacked.
Just Siwoo and Kang left.
Lawyer Kang packed his case, approached. Face thawed a bit.
“Masterful, CEO Han.”
Handshake first.
“Frankly stunned. Twisting tampering like that? Didn’t see it. Smashed those guild punks’ egos good. Association’s chairman’ll love it.”
“Nah, you paved it perfect.”
“Huhu. Win-win.”
Meaningful smiles swapped.
Beyond legal gigs.
Siwoo props association clout; they’ve got his back.
Solid shield up—no guild touches him lightly now.
“Keep in touch.”
Kang bowed crisp, bounced.
Solo Siwoo sank deep into his chair.
Tension crashed into fatigue, but triumph swelled bigger.
Nailed it.
Phone out. Time to buzz Jia.
[All clear. No more annoyances. First gig: Rosen Guild, two days. Told ’em VIP treatment—go wild hunting, Jia.]
Reply pinged fast.
[For real? Thanks CEO! Knew you were the oneㅠㅠ I’ll grind hard! No letdowns!]
Siwoo smirked, desk-docked the phone.
Chest puffed: scout second Jia, third—Miracle to Korea’s peak.
Future? Smooth highway.
So he figured.
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ Next morning.
Portal site on autopilot at startup: real-time trends off.
1. Lee Jia Re-awakening
2. Miracle Management
3. Han Siwoo Slave Contract
…What?
Siwoo’s eyes sharpened.
Peaceful morning iced over.
Gut screamed trouble—clicked the keywords.
Dozens of articles cascaded down.
Every one a sensational malice bomb.
📰 Breaking News [Shock Exclusive] Re-awakening Cinderella Lee Jia, Slave to Evil Agency? [F-rank Desperation Exploited for Dirt-Cheap Deal… Miracle CEO Han Siwoo’s Two Faces] [1 Billion Tossed, Hundreds of Billions Scooped… Modern Slave Contract Fury] [Experts: “Blatant Unfair Contract—Lawsuit Could Void It”] “What the hell kinda bullshit…”
Articles twisted sly.
Siwoo preyed on Jia’s desperation, locked her in lifetime slavery with insane terms.
Game-changing 9:1 split? Vanished. Penalty and term hyped venomous.
Source: “Anonymous insider A.”
Siwoo’s scroll halted on one line.
“CEO Han got canned from old job for incompetence, graft… Always saw hunters as cash cows, not people.”
Details only an insider knew.
With grudge that vicious.
“Park Manager.”
Low curse slipped out.
Park solo? No shot.
Syncing press blasts this big needed heavyweight backers—funds, pull.
Bottom banner ad caught his eye.
[Company Thinking of Hunters’ Future, Jenia Management].
Jenia.
Siwoo’s decade of blood, then trash-heaped.
Park’s turf.
Couldn’t stomach his rise.
Nah—payback for fumbling ace Jia, via social burial.
Ring ring. Ring ring. Ring ring.
Office line and Siwoo’s cell exploded.
Reporters. Association ethics demanding answers.
Buzz outside too.
Siwoo eyed the frenzy of rings.
Fear? Nah. Eyes stone-cold.
Chill rage brewed.
“Fine… dirty tricks it is?”
Tried letting you off easy. You’re begging for the axe.