Chapter 71. Unexpected Money Should Be Spent Meaningfully
Chapter 71. Unexpected Money Should Be Spent Meaningfully
Truthfully, calling it betrayal was an overstatement.
After all, I had never made them any promises to begin with.
"Thank you for your hard work."
"No, it's you lawyers who did the hard work."
Like links of sausages, most of them were punished in quick succession.
Those who strutted around without a hint of apology were, unusually for such cases, sentenced to actual prison time.
It felt incredibly satisfying, like scrubbing away something filthy.
"Those who orchestrated the spread of false information will not be able to avoid prison time."
"That's good to hear."
"And even those who received leniency will face at least the minimum fine. If they fail to pay, they'll be put to labor."
"Were there any separate appeals?"
"Well, some might get away with probation or just a fine... but even that will leave them with a criminal record."
This man was thorough in his work.
"Don't worry, your fee will be deposited promptly."
"Haha, I'm sure an S-rank Hunter like you would take good care of it."
Attorney Kim Tae-hyun.
I had a good feeling about him when I entrusted him with the case, and he truly proved to be competent.
He had extensive connections in the legal world and possessed a flexible mindset that wasn't overly rigid.
Most importantly, he was someone who came highly recommended by Laila.
"Mr. Attorney, would you be interested in becoming the legal director of a foundation?"
"Pardon?"
"I'm setting up a foundation, and it would be convenient to have someone as capable as you on board."
He mulled it over seriously.
He had set up his own private practice because he preferred the field over a stable job.
I could practically see the mental calculations running through his head.
"Of course, the salary will be much higher than your current income."
"A massive foundation with an initial capital of 300 billion won, then."
"Yes, it's too much to manage all by myself."
"Hehe, there certainly won't be any boring days."
I shook his hand firmly.
And just like that, the second employee joined my foundation.
---
The news buzzed day after day about the massive lawsuit.
[ Malicious Commenters No Longer Getting a Free Pass, 'Delivering Justice' ]
[ Prosecution: "Slandering Others Will Be Punished Severely" ]
[ Will Hiding Behind Anonymity to Mock People Be Eradicated? ]
I was more than satisfied.
Many people looked upon this situation positively.
Those viewing it negatively were probably the ones who had written those malicious comments.
"They're probably breathing a sigh of relief right about now..."
The news kept buzzing daily, and people who were actually getting punished began to surface.
Those people would likely be watching the situation unfold from behind the others.
"How's the situation right now?"
- Kekek... Their partners have already been removed, monetization has been cut off, and their channels are being deleted one by one.
"Thanks. Sorry for bothering you with such a nuisance."
- If you're sorry, just spar with me again sometime!
"Alright, alright. Come visit Korea this time."
- Yeah, got it.
With that, I ended the phone call with Max.
The reason I hadn't gone after those wrecker YouTubers until now?
It was simple.
Because the platform's headquarters would shut them down on their own anyway.
'You made your money doing your little witch hunts, time to pack it in.'
[ World's Strongest Hero : Stream on ]
[hihi]
[Hey, didn't the channels of those wrecker bastards who targeted you disappear?]
[Yeah, I was watching too and they got deleted?]
Unsurprisingly, the viewers were full of curiosity.
"Who knows?"
['Who knows' lmfao]
[It's so obviously him but... sighs...]
"If they feel wronged, I guess they'll have to contact the platform themselves."
They would be sending emails to headquarters inquiring about their channel deletions.
"Ah, right. They say foreign companies are really strict about this sort of thing, don't they?"
I shrugged my shoulders nonchalantly.
"If they truly did nothing wrong, I'm sure the platform will restore them."
Their channels would probably never be restored.
---
[Ah... who's going to supply my dopamine now]
[You could really see the full range of emotions from those brats in this case lmao]
[lol]
"I'm thinking of hiring employees for our foundation."
At the sudden announcement, everyone typed '?'.
"Is there anyone who wants a job?"
[This guy is hiring people through a stream lmaooo]
[I knew it from the moment he posted the notice on the gallery lol]
[Am I finally escaping total unemployment?]
Faced with the sudden recruitment, viewers started asking all sorts of questions.
Realistic ones, like what educational background the foundation required or what certifications were necessary.
"No, I don't look at your credentials."
[??]
[Even the shittiest company checks your certifications, no?]
Those paper credentials meant nothing.
I wasn't going to assign highly specialized work anyway, and regardless, Laila was the most accurate judge of a person's character.
[ Saintess's Foot Wiper has donated 10,000 Watts! ]
- I get it's charity work, but what exactly would we be doing?
"First, we'll be helping the people who were victimized by the cartel. And domestically..."
Honestly, I hadn't decided on anything specific yet.
I just figured, since it was found money (?) anyway, I might as well use it for something good.
[Is this guy seriously the boss?]
[Ah fuck... this is such a joke of a workplace]
[Still, working with this guy, the work life would probably be entertaining as hell lol]
My eyes suddenly drifted to the calendar hanging on the wall.
It was marked as the Month of Patriots and Veterans, June.
"Come to think of it, Memorial Day and the Korean War anniversary both fall in this month."
I tossed the idea out to the viewers, asking what they thought about holding an event for soldiers and war veterans.
[Ah, I already got discharged from the military though rip]
[Re-enlist]
[You son of a bitch]
[He told him to re-enlist lmaooo]
'Come to think of it, now that North Korea was gone... what do the soldiers even do?'
Unlike in the past, soldiers these days mostly managed the perimeters outside the gates.
The sentry duty that used to be at border outposts had simply shifted to the gates.
"Anyway, what do you all think?"
The reactions were mostly favorable.
"Speaking of which, what do war veterans even do these days?"
I said that and opened a wiki page.
Before I went to the other world, many of them were suffering from severe financial hardship.
So, had anything changed by now?
[You might not want to look]
[Umm...]
[Your patriotic spirit is gonna get wrecked lol]
"?"
"?"
"No, is this really happening...?"
Things were even worse than before, not better.
In fact, with the emergence of the Hunter profession, the gap between the rich and the poor had widened immensely.
"Wow, what is this...?"
The quality of life had risen globally thanks to the byproducts coming from the gates.
I had naturally assumed, by common sense, that things would have improved.
"Hero, this is rather shocking..."
Laila, who knew a fair amount about the past, was even more shocked than I was.
"Weren't these all people who protected this nation?"
The families of the expedition force members who died during the campaign were all taken care of by the Empire and the Kingdom.
Their families received a tremendous sum in compensation, and their names were inscribed as heroes even in death.
"No, how can this be a country...?"
[The Hero thinking he's lucky to be exempt is a pog lol]
[Why is his face so pale? lol]
[Are you sane? lmao]
[This is Joseon, you brat]
I looked into it a bit more closely.
"The welfare programs actually increased."
To be precise, the welfare was starkly divided by generation.
Welfare for impoverished children, for kids from single-parent families.
There were plenty of welfare programs for future talents who might potentially Awaken as Hunters.
"But... sighs..."
Those who were already too old and struggling to find work anywhere had been forgotten.
The current official veteran's allowance was a measly sum of around 100,000 won per month.
That was what they were living on.
"Was it always like this?"
[Yes, that's how it's always been lol]
[This guy seriously lived in the mountains for years, didn't he?]
[Feeling the heat from Joseon's welfare system yet?]
"Fewer than 40,000 of them are still alive, according to last year's count?"
And so, the target for the first welfare project my foundation would carry out was decided.
[I only vaguely knew, but seeing the wiki, it's really a sight to behold lol]
[The line 'not anymore...' comes to mind;;]
[But isn't it a bit burdensome for you to take care of them all by yourself?]
"Found money should always be spent on something meaningful."
I closed the browser window and ended the stream with that final remark.
"Anyway, if you want a job, send your resume to my email."
---
Naturally, the talk of charity work on Song Hoon's personal stream reached the ears of other corporations.
Among S-rank Hunters, Song Hoon was a peculiar existence.
Being an S-rank who did personal streams made him feel more familiar and approachable to the public.
A marketing meeting room at a certain sportswear company.
"What? That guy wears our performance shirts all the time! Let's generously supply our clothes to the veterans!"
In another publicity team's office at a construction company.
"Veteran welfare? Perfect. Send an offer right away! Let's tell them we'll repair the elders' homes for free!"
And a marketing meeting room at a food company.
"How good would it look to provide high-quality food with our logo on it for free? Contact him immediately!"
---
A high-rise building.
This was the World Hunter Association, known to every Hunter across the globe.
"Mr. Association President, the invitations are ready."
"Hmm..."
Colton Grave, the President of the World Hunter Association.
In his hand was an ornate letter decorated with gold leaf.
"Song Hoon will be coming as well, I presume?"
"Yes. When you met and spoke with him personally last time, he appeared very interested."
Colton scanned the stack of documents piled in front of him again.
"Just because of that one person, this many corporations are scrambling to participate... my word..."
It wasn't just corporations; even Hunters who normally never showed their faces began expressing their intent to participate.
He slid the documents aside and looked at his subordinate.
"Send the invitations to all the Hunters on the list."
Colton then fiddled with the new grade of Hunter license sitting before his eyes.
It was the new Hunter license for Song Hoon and Laila, a unique grade of strength that no one else could ever hope to rival.