Chapter 9: (1): – Season 1: Preparation

Chapter 9: (1): – Season 1: Preparation

Typically, the names of the lowest-level monsters, such as mosquitoes and mayflies, are displayed. However, a new monster recently appeared that was named Orc, but its name did not appear. This monster dropped a new type of magic stone, which was named Green Stone, and showed a distinct difference from the existing White Stone.

Green Stone was especially recognized as a next-generation energy source that would bring about a revolutionary change in human energy. When making a campfire, if you try to light a log, it doesnt burn well. But if you sprinkle oil on it, it burns brightly. It was similar to that.

By adding Green Stone to the existing thermal power plant facilities, much more energy could be extracted with very little oil (or coal, etc.). It was a very good resource from an environmental conservation perspective because it required less combustible material. Most countries began to manage Green Stone at the national level, which led to another problem.

Illegal distribution of White Stone was discovered, and it was mostly being used as an aphrodisiac. With the attention given to Green Stone, the monitoring and management of White Stone became somewhat lax, and illegal sales and distribution became rampant. Especially, due to its special ability to upgrade existing aphrodisiacs with even small amounts, the demand for White Stone skyrocketed.

Anyway, Green Stone was currently a very rare and excellent resource worldwide, and although it varied slightly by country, in Korea, the price of one Green Stone was set at approximately 100 million won excluding tax. Considering that each one was comparable to an enormous amount of oil, it was not such a large amount. Moreover, even if we consider the number of Orcs that appear in a day, it was barely ten, so the supply was far too scarce compared to the demand.

In that situation, the opinion that the amount of 100 million won was ridiculously low was dominant, but surprisingly, the slayers agreed to that price. There arent many guilds that can safely hunt monsters that are at least as strong as orcs. And guilds that are capable of such hunting have a basic salary of at least 3 million won. If they are lucky enough to obtain a Greens Stone, they can earn up to 10 million won even if they hunt with 10 people.

Although they knew that the government was making enormous profits, the slayers surprisingly did not fight against the government, probably because it was still profitable for them. On the internet, people often said that the slayers were quiet because they still lacked a sense of community and because the slayer profession had not been around for long.

This was somewhat understandable since the slayers still preferred to join guilds established by corporations rather than establish their own guilds. Also, considering that the slayer profession had only emerged a year ago, their power and organization were still at a poor level. There was still no representative group for slayers, and there were hardly any slayers fighting for their rights.

Originally, as a private in the army, one would do anything without complaint. However, as experience accumulates, complaints arise as time goes on. The current state of the slayers can be compared to that of a private in the army. There were hardly any slayers who went against the intentions of corporations and the government.

On the other hand, Hyun-seok, who could be considered an outsider, asked Jong-won with doubt.

Dont you feel unfairly treated?

Not really. I think making 500,000 won per month is enough.

I see.

When the expectation is 100 but you receive 80, it is a disappointing result. However, when the expectation is 50 and you receive 80, it is a satisfying result. Even if the amount received is the same, the degree of satisfaction felt depends on the initial expectation.

Well Some slayers are planning to sue the government separately. The Japanese have a union or something like that, and it seems like a representative group for slayers might be established

Its not a problem that can be solved in a short period of time.

Still, our value has gone up a lot thanks to the appearance of orcs.

I know.

Thanks to the appearance of the orcs, the value of the top-tier slayers has increased even more. It was predicted that after this month and into next year, slayers belonging to giant guilds would see their basic salary jump drastically.

Hyun-seok muttered again.

Hyun-seok frowned.

I cant believe such a law exists.

He thought that maybe the law was made by someone sitting at their desk, without even looking around the site, racking their brain. It seemed like a law that was fair enough in its own way, but it was unjust for the temporary team of Jong-won at the time. Jong-won was furious.

So, you guys dont acknowledge the favor of saving your sons life, but you claim 20% ownership of Green Stone?

Three middle school students who followed their parents to the meeting were sitting in a corner with their heads down, perhaps overwhelmed by Jong-wons sharp tone. The people currently arguing with Jong-won were the parents of the middle school slayer. They were silent for a moment at Jong-wons words, but soon opened their mouths.

Because thats the law.

Jong-won was so unjustly angry that he wanted to go crazy. Actually, a 20% stake of 100 million won is only 20 million won, and its not that difficult for him to give it up from his position. Anyway, its the five people who earned the income who will give it up, and its a matter of each person bearing only about 4 million won.

This much can be overlooked as just bad luck or misfortune. But the money is the second issue. He was so unjustly angry.

No. Officer. Please say something. They almost killed that kid Hey! Come here for a second! Dont you have to speak properly about your work!

When Jong-won shouted out loud, the police officer stopped him.

Calm down. Calm down.

A woman who was suspected to be one of the three mothers also shouted out without hesitation.

Why are you shouting at a child like that?

It looks like Im not supposed to shout!

Only the inexperienced police officer broke out in a cold sweat.

Calm down, both of you. Calm down.

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