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Chapter 504
Chapter 504
It was often the case that if someone had a plausible track record and a good business card, others would think, ‘Oh, that person has to be capable.’
It was the same with Jacob Parker. He had built his career at various companies before becoming the CEO of Parker Energy, so he seemed like a talented individual that had proven himself on his own. He wasn’t the generic third-generation son who used his parent’s power.
“No?”
“No. Of course he’s going to have some results when working at an affiliate of Parker Group... He can get results just by going there and breathing,” Aine said coldly.
Aine also came from a wealthy family, so she knew how one could build a career like Jacob’s. If he was given a decent business resume and joined a well-run, rising company, his subordinates would work hard and achieve results.
He would then take credit for those results and jump to the next company. After doing that several times, Jacob had taken the position of CEO, and now he was seen as a leader with a great career.
“Still, he must be capable and knowledgeable about the field.”
“No? Look at how stupidly he lost the dungeon last time. From what I’ve heard, it seems like he has a negative IQ.”
Aine looked frustrated. Jacob Parker truly was an incompetent person, but Choi Yeonseung didn’t believe it.
[The ‘Chef of Endless Gluttony’ says that she seems to be looking down on him too much.]
“If he lacks talent, why would the Greedy Owner of the Treasure House seek him out?”
Neither Choi Yeonseung nor the Chef of Endless Gluttony were convinced by Aine’s assertion. If Jacob Parker really was incompetent, the treasure constellation wouldn’t have made a deal with him!
“Even constellations are sometimes wrong! The treasure constellation might’ve fallen for a plausible lie or something! He’s not familiar with human society, is he?”
‘She’s surprisingly sharp.’
Choi Yeonseung was slightly impressed by Aine’s argument. Indeed, constellations were more ignorant of Earth than people thought. Since constellations were transcendent and powerful beings, they simply couldn’t comprehend some things about mortals.
‘If Aine says so, maybe he really is incompetent.’
[The ‘Chef of Endless Gluttony’ shakes his head at the arrogance of humans.]
‘...Maybe the chef constellation is also a bit incompetent.’
-I think so as well.
“But even if Jacob is incompetent, that doesn’t mean he’s not dangerous.”
“That’s true,” Aine agreed.
Even if Jacob Parker wasn’t capable, the Parker Group’s enormous capital and connections posed a threat on their own. On top of that, he had also gotten involved with an evil god constellation, which was a disaster waiting to happen.
“I’ll gather as much information as I can from the people there.”
“Alright. I’ll also contact people and gather information.”
At that, Aine was wondering if Choi Yeonseung was going to mobilize the hunters. She was certain that most of his connections were hunters.
Out of the hunters who were under Parker Group, there had to be some that respected Choi Yeonseung or even wanted to be on his side.
‘I’m going to call the CEO of an affiliate of Parker Group.’
Aine was taken aback; she had never imagined that Choi Yeonseung had connections with a CEO of Parker Group.
***
[The ‘Greedy Owner of the Treasure House’ observes the scene in front of him with a careful expression.]
“This is the new business of the new era,” proclaimed Jacob Parker, spreading his arms wide.
An area with vast plains that was connected to the First Abyss Realm—it was one of the valuable safe areas that Parker Group had invested a lot of money in.
Jacob Parker was currently preparing a new business with money from the treasure house constellation.
...This business was about taming monsters, and its foundations lay in the Tame skill, one of the rare skills found in the Abyss.
There were a few hunters out there that had acquired this skill and tamed monsters. However, all of them ended up using that skill just for their own benefit. No one had managed to make the taming of monsters into an industry.
However, Jacob Parker was confident.
“The reason others have failed so far is because human technology hasn't advanced enough, but things are different now. Humanity has managed to step into the realms of the Abyss, and we can get whatever we need. I mean, look! We can even grow Abyssal plants on Earth, even though a few years ago we thought it was impossible!”
[The ‘Greedy Owner of the Treasure House’ tilts his head.]
-Master, I think this human is crazy.
The old chairman of Parker Group had made a lot of mistakes, his most recent one being in the last presidential election. Above all, he was too old to be manipulated by Gerrity.
“Of course, I’m not saying that I am going to rebel against him, but...”
“I get it. It’s just a matter of letting him rest.”
Jacob Parker’s plan was simple and bold. After succeeding in this new business by borrowing the power of the treasure house constellation, he would immediately go under another constellation and cut off the treasure house constellation.
It was an insane plan, and any constellation from the Abyss would be shocked by it. How could a mere mortal dare to betray a constellation?
“By the way, is this business really going to work? Taming monsters won’t be easy.”
“Who do you think I am?”
‘A pushover bastard...’
“Jacob of the Parker Group.”
“That’s right. Just watch.”
Gerrity was getting a bad feeling.
During the last presidential election, Alex Parker, the chairman, said, “Who do you think I am?! Trust me!” Naturally, everyone believed in him. Then, some crazy clown came out in the presidential election and was beaten pitifully by Choi Yeonseung until he disappeared...
On second thoughts, Gerrity couldn’t remember the last time something good happened when a Parker said “Trust me.”
...Could it be that Parker Group had finally run out of luck?
Shouldn't Gerrity just go under Choi Yeonseung and keep his head down like other clans?
‘No. That can’t happen! I’ll use Jacob to resurrect myself.’
***
Choi Yeonseung didn’t even have to do a lot of research. The whole thing was being heavily publicized.
-Parker Group's monster taming project is about to be commercialized... Will it be a revolution for humanity?
-Jacob Parker declares that we will no longer have to hire expensive hunters, as trained monsters will protect humanity in this new era...
-An innovative defense system... Not just for the US military, but also the whole world...
“!?”
[The ‘Chef of Endless Gluttony’ is shocked!]
[He says this is why you should’ve been careful of this person!]
‘What the...? Is that even possible?’
Monster taming was shocking even to Choi Yeonseung, a constellation who was running a unique undead factory in the Abyss.
Training monsters systematically...?
“Adaquaniel, is that possible?”
Adaquaniel looked puzzled. It was difficult to tell even with Future Sight.
[The ‘Chef of Endless Gluttony’ wonders if more accurate predictions can be made if you ask the master of the angels, the ‘Goddess of Balance Who Walks Ahead’.]
-No, chef constellation. Don’t bother the goddess.
In response to Choi Yeonseung’s firm answer, the Chef of Endless Gluttony started thinking to himself. It was clear that the Goddess of Balance Who Walks Ahead was extremely violent. Otherwise, why would the Undefeated Incarnation of Training be so cautious about her?
“There’s only one way.”
“?”
“I’m going to sneak in and steal their blueprint.”
“...”
Aine looked at Choi Yeonseung in bewilderment. Of course, this type of physical method was used a lot more in the industry than one might think.
...However, S-grade hunters usually didn’t do such dirty work themselves.
‘Is it okay to use the last shield of humanity for something like this? Shouldn’t I stop him...?’