Chapter 55
Chapter 55.
[Yes. Originally, I was going to get Heavenly Demon's permission before distributing it... but it seems the Management Office leaked the contract contents first.]
The contract that was full of only incentive clauses.
If he achieved everything, it would have been the largest amount compared to other countries' proposals at that time.
But in reality, it was an impossible clause to achieve.
'Of course, for me, I was going to achieve all those incentive conditions, so it didn't matter.'
From a third party's perspective, not Lee Ganghan's.
The guaranteed amount was extremely small, making one wonder why such a contract was made.
Especially at this point when half of this month had already passed.
'Heavenly Demon Constitution grade C achievement' and 'monthly domestic player score ranking top 50 entry' seemed impossible to achieve.
Perhaps that's why.
'It's chaos.'
Tower-related communities were.
Burning with controversy over Heavenly Demon's contract contents.
-Is Heavenly Demon a pushover? Why make such a contract ㄷㄷ
-Wow, the Management Office should save where they need to save, why present this to Heavenly Demon
-It's too malicious that they filled it with only incentives ㅋㅋㅋ
-Setting the deadline for the two 15 billion incentives to this month is too stingy;
-ㄹㅇ the other amounts aren't even that much...
Lee Ganghan, whose value had soared with today's achievement.
When people learned that what Korea's Tower Management Office had proposed to him was all incentives, and moreover, full of impossible clauses to achieve, they were condemning the Management Office.
However, regarding the contract leak source.
-But who disclosed this contract?
-Wasn't it Heavenly Demon's agent GLASS that leaked it?
-After proceeding with such a contract, seeing today's achievement made them regret it?
-ㄹㅇ seems like they leaked it to overturn the situation
-GLASS says they didn't do it ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-Have you ever seen a thief confess to stealing? ㅋㅋ
The public mostly suspected Lee Ganghan's agent side.
'Well, Yuri said she originally planned to disclose it from this side... so it's natural for people to think this way.'
Logically, if this contract was revealed, only the Management Office would be criticized.
Would they disclose it from there?
Just as Lee Ganghan was observing the reactions.
Shin Yuri contacted him again.
[Heavenly Demon, I'll investigate the circumstances of the leak and respond at the agent level.]
"Yes. I understand."
[Ah. And reporters might contact you. It's already become known here and there that you live in that mansion in Yongin.]
It seemed there were many witness accounts while he went out running.
Had his house been identified too?
[For the time being, you might face annoying situations when going out. Should I hire a security company to assign some people to you?]
"Security? Hmm... I'll ask if I need it. Right now, I don't really feel the need."
[Yes. Please let me know anytime.]
"Ah. And if I encounter reporters, is there anything I should be careful about saying?"
[No. You can say whatever you want, Heavenly Demon. Thanks to today's achievement, we're in the superior position anyway.]
"Is that so?"
[Of course. Even the US President is publicly expressing interest in the situation.]
President Alfred, who praised Lee Ganghan on his SNS while insisting that the best player should come to America.
Considering that, there's no need to be careful with words.
"I understand. Then if I meet reporters, I'll talk appropriately."
Lee Ganghan ended the call like that.
He was about to check Ten Thousand Demon Battle but changed his mind.
'Before checking Ten Thousand Demon Battle, I should go running first.'
It seemed like more reporters would contact him as time passed.
It would be better to do his daily routine of running before more reporters gathered.
Thinking so, Lee Ganghan left the house.
However,
As soon as he opened the door and walked out a bit.
"Lee Ganghan!"
"Do you know about the contract disclosure?"
"Heavenly Demon! Please give us an interview!"
Several reporters had already positioned themselves.
Thrusting microphones at him.
'Well... the house address is completely known.'
This damn South Korea.
Personal information protection doesn't work.
Lee Ganghan chuckled and stood before the reporters.
"I don't know anything about the contract disclosure either."
"Didn't agent GLASS disclose it?"
"Yes."
Despite Lee Ganghan's confirmation.
The reporters didn't seem to believe it much.
He looked around.
'Yuri definitely said I could say whatever I wanted.'
Today's achievement was so valuable.
She said this side was now in the 'superior position'.
Then I can speak openly.
"Originally, we were going to disclose it, but someone disclosed the contract contents before that."
When Lee Ganghan answered like that.
The reporters' eyes lit up.
"So you're saying GLASS also intended to disclose the contract contents?"
"That's right. The agent side was going to get my confirmation and disclose it, but the contents became known before that."
"Was the reason for disclosure due to the unreasonable contract contents?"
"Many experts were shocked seeing the contract contents. It was a contract with extremely minimal guaranteed amounts, so why did you proceed with such a contract?"
"Were you trying to disclose it to change the unreasonable clauses in the contract?"
Somehow, from the reporters' perspective.
The contract with almost no guarantees and mostly incentives seemed absurd.
It seemed they thought this side was trying to disclose it to overturn this.
This was the 'common sense' perspective.
But.
"Uh... no? Why are the contract conditions bad?"
"Pardon?"
Lee Ganghan had a different stance.
"They're giving 30 billion in one month, isn't that a great contract?"
"Th-that's only if you achieve the incentive clauses..."
"I know. But I've already achieved one."
"...Pardon?"
Swoosh.
Lee Ganghan pointed at himself with his index finger.
"My trait is C-grade."
***
"...C-grade?"
"No, it's only been a few days since you became D-grade...?"
"That's right. It went up."
While saying that, he smiled.
"And the score too, well, I think I can definitely get within the top 50... don't you think?"
"I-is top 50 possible?"
"The top 50 ranking is full of Diamond players..."
"Well, we'll see at the end of the month."
Lee Ganghan showing confidence.
Watching him, the reporters thought.
'Come to think of it... he achieved several accomplishments, and if those are included in the score, wouldn't he easily get within the top 50?'
'Even excluding achievements, with his current growth rate and daily tower clearing, it might be possible...'
'Many top players went on long summer vacations this time, this might have an effect.'
The condition for entering the domestic ranking top 50.
When actually considered, it seemed Lee Ganghan might be able to do it.
Especially.
"In Iron grade, after reaching level 25, all experience given afterward converts to score. Considering that, I think I can definitely aim for top 50."
When Lee Ganghan provided such additional explanation.
The possibility of entering the top 50 seemed even higher.
Then.
"So your intention to disclose the contract wasn't to change the contract..."
"It's to thoroughly fulfill the contract, both the Management Office and I."
"Then... there's no need to disclose the contract contents?"
"We didn't do it."
"Ah, yes. But you had the intention..."
Reporters asking persistently.
Lee Ganghan chuckled.
Certainly.
She said I could say whatever I wanted, right?
"Ah. That's because of National Assembly member Joo Yongwan."
Then I really should.
"...Pardon?"
"J-Joo Yongwan assemblyman?"
The name of the ruling party's powerful assemblyman suddenly came up.
When reporters heard this and blinked.
"Yes. He kept asking me to have meals together. When I refused, the Management Office presented this contract, and Assemblyman Joo's side contacted me saying they'd resolve this issue."
"No, that means..."
"Are you saying Assemblyman Joo Yongwan's side exerted unfair pressure on the contract?"
"Well. The incentive was originally 5 billion. When the agent said we'd rather accept foreign proposals than receive such a contract, I asked them to inflate it a bit since I could receive the incentive."
Lee Ganghan really telling everything openly.
The reporters looked at each other's faces with surprised expressions.
"Assemblyman Joo Yongwan does interfere a lot with the Management Office..."
"He was doing this kind of thing too?"
"Assemblyman Joo Yongwan's player connections are no joke... there was a reason for everything."
That 'having meals together' doesn't end with just meals - everyone knew this fact.
Recalling the players who appeared frequently at Assemblyman Joo Yongwan's district events.
The reporters instinctively knew today's press conference would be a 'scoop'.
Especially.
'Player Lee Ganghan is just laying everything bare.'
'Does he have no intention of staying in Korea anymore...?'
'Even so, to openly target a ruling party assemblyman.'
Thanks to Lee Ganghan talking more openly than the reporters expected.
There was an overflow of material for articles.
"Ah. And after breaking today's achievement, the aide contacted me to change the contract conditions... I'm just going to receive 30 billion a month and proceed with a new contract. That's cleaner, isn't it?"
"I-I see..."
"So you intended to disclose the contract in case the contract couldn't be fulfilled...?"
"You never know, right? I have to nail it down."
Lee Ganghan smiling while saying that.
"Well, I've said everything I wanted to say, so I'll go exercise now."
After dropping that bomb and trying to go running.
"Ah. Please wait a moment...!"
"President Alfred strongly argued on SNS that Lee Ganghan should be recruited, what do you think about this?"
"You mentioned a new contract, does that include foreign proposals?"
"Do you have any thoughts about immigrating abroad depending on the proposal...!"
The reporters blocked his path and urgently stopped him.
Swoosh!
Lee Ganghan lightly jumped, instantly leaping over the reporters' encirclement.
"Wh-what...?"
"Can Heavenly Demon's power be used in reality too?"
"I'm 10+, you know?"
Strength, Agility, Stamina 10+.
This was a number proving Lee Ganghan's excellent physical abilities.
'No, was that jump just now possible with 10+?'
'He seemed to leap more easily than an Olympic gymnast...?'
The jump Lee Ganghan just showed was beyond common sense.
This was 100% related to the Heavenly Demon Constitution.
As reporters thought this and simultaneously took pictures of Lee Ganghan.
"And to answer your last question."
He opened his mouth with a relaxed face.
"I'll definitely be in Korea until the contract ends."
"Th-then if you fulfill all conditions and reach the point of proceeding with a new contract..."
He was already C-grade.
And the possibility of entering the top 50 seemed quite high.
The reporter thought a new contract would proceed and asked the question.
"Then we'll know which country I'll be in according to the new contract. Nothing is decided."
"Ah..."
Instead of firmly stating he'd stay in Korea.
An answer that left room for going to any country.
'Actually, I still have strong thoughts about staying in Korea.'
But I can't reveal elements that could be weaknesses in negotiations in front of reporters.
Lee Ganghan bowed his head once.
"Then I'll be going."
Swoosh!
He instantly left the spot.
"Wow..."
"Really fast."
"Isn't Heavenly Demon's ability applied to reality too?"
"Was there such a case among players...?"
The reporters who kept filming Lee Ganghan as he disappeared in the blink of an eye.
"Today's like a scoop bomb..."
"What are you doing? Broadcast the recording immediately!"
"Don't we need to get Assemblyman Joo Yongwan's side's statement?"
"Are we going to let the scoop get stolen? First report it, then ask for a statement!"
They began to ignite the bomb Lee Ganghan had thrown.