The Martial God who Regressed Back to Level 2 Novel

Chapter 153

"This... This is...."

The negotiator's pupils trembled.

To monopolize the guild buffs that the country can provide!

Even though he was the representative of the negotiation team with full authority, it was not an easy question to answer.

"Honestly, we can increase the growth rate. But expanding the number of members...!"

Increasing the growth rate is an option that is only necessary for specialized guilds like the waiting guild.

But expanding the guild's membership was different.

The buff for expanding the number of members provided by the country to the top 10 guilds increased the level by 4 stages.

With 4 stages, it had a tremendous effect of accommodating an additional 20 people.

Because of this and the increase in ability buff, the guilds that were not part of the top 10 guilds tried everything they could to climb up the rankings, but they couldn't break the solid rankings from 1st to 10th place due to being left behind in buffs.

"Well... We can provide the growth rate increase. The top 10 guilds will easily give up on that. But there is a problem with expanding the number of members because it requires changing all the entries of the top 10 guilds... It's a bit difficult for us to answer right away..."

"Even if you receive all the buffs for increasing the number of members, the level won't increase to 40. If you focus on dividing it into 10 places, the effect of level increase will be reduced, so the maximum increase will be around 15 to 20."

"Ah, I see."

Even if the guild receives all the buffs for going to the 10 places, they won't be able to fully utilize the effects.

The negotiation team asked if they could consider the situation since it would become complicated if the top 10 guilds reduced their members.

Sung JiHan smiled slightly.

"Then, should we go to the United States?"

"Ah, no! No! I mean... How about negotiating to reduce the number of members by about half? The guild's membership expansion level will still increase by about 10. Instead, we will meet the conditions for negotiation and support that we have prepared!"

"Tax exemption? Tax exemption is... people have to pay taxes to live."

"Oh! How can we receive taxes from you, Sung JiHan? And there is a property next to here that the government was planning to auction off. And also...!"

"Hmm..."

Sung JiHan furrowed his brows as if he was displeased.

Despite the numerous support from the government, including tax exemptions, he didn't seem to show much interest and only seemed to be focused on expanding the guild's membership.

"Ah, expanding the team... This is really important! If we give everything, there will be a backlash...!"

Should I start crying and cling onto their legs right now?

As the representative of the negotiation team looked at Sung JiHan, who couldn't be convinced at all, they swallowed their frustration.

"Oppa, please don't be like this."

Lee Ha-yeon, who had been watching from the side, stepped forward.

She, who usually called him "Owner," tried to oppose him by calling him "Oppa" in a soft voice.

"Expanding the team... Even if we accept all of them, there's a level 5 difference. So that would be 25 people. Let's just accept half, as the negotiation team suggested."

"No, I'm not asking for something unreasonable. In the US, they give a 10% stake."

"Oppa...! Among the top 10 guilds, we're the only one without a Sung JiHan. We have it in our house too. Can't you consider it a little? The negotiation team said they can accept about half. Good things are good, right? You also wanted to live in Korea!"

"Hmm..."

When Lee Ha-yeon spoke with a voice mixed with aegyo, Sung JiHan made a face that showed a moment of contemplation.

Hmm... Is he swayed by persuasion?

"If I can convince the guild master, there might be an opportunity!"

The representative of the negotiation team recalled Lee Ha-yeon, who had been disappointed by Sung JiHan's conditions a while ago.

To protect the expansion of the team, it was time to bring out the cards they had prepared.

"Our government has also prepared these conditions!"

Instead of Sung JiHan, let's target Lee Ha-yeon!

The representative of the negotiation team took out the material conditions they had prepared without hesitation.

"Oh my, if you go this far, it puts too much burden on us..."

Lee Ha-yeon's tone changed to "us" without realizing it.

The representative of the negotiation team was convinced that Lee Ha-yeon had the real power and continued to present tempting offers.

"Oppa, isn't this good enough? What do you think?"

"Hey, this is an official setting."

"You used polite speech, so."

"Sigh... Expanding the number of personnel is important. If that's the case, I'll leave this to you. I'm going out?"

"Got it, oppa. Just trust me~!"

Grumbling, but appearing closer than anyone else.

The representative of the negotiation team seemed to think that Sung JiHan and I were definitely in a romantic relationship, so he put in his best effort to persuade Lee HaYeon.

"Ah... Oppa. No, the owner is quite stubborn. Is this okay?"

"Ah. Then how about this? This support plan..."

"Um... With this, I think I can say something."

With her increased influence, Lee HaYeon was able to obtain many support measures from the government negotiation team.

"Ah. I presented more conditions than I thought..."

"But still, if they agree to this, it's better to maintain the number of personnel."

"Rather than causing a conflict with the teenage guild, it's better to negotiate at this level."

Although the negotiation team seemed reluctant, they agreed to only half of the personnel expansion, which brought relief.

"Now, with this, I will definitely persuade the owner. Oh, but..."

"But... What do you mean?"

"Ah. But... Hasn't another condition been added since then?"

The representative of the negotiation team was already anxious.

"Ah. Can you select us as the promising guild of the year? The owner values the growth of the guild."

"Th-then, that can be done immediately!"

"Thank you~!"

The last condition that Lee HaYeon requested was something that the government side had already planned to do.

With this, the negotiation team decided to provide half of the guild buffs, the entire personnel growth rate, and all the additional conditions they had prepared.

"Ah, that person is extraordinary. They took everything we prepared."

"It's fine... It's fortunate that it ended like this. Even if we combine everything, it's not even 2% of American First's stake."

"That's true."

"We need to quickly negotiate with the teenage guild and prepare for a public announcement. It's fortunate that the negotiation ended today."

The negotiation team left feeling relieved.

"...Ah. That was exhausting."

Lee HaYeon sighed deeply as she rested in the conference room.

As she was taking a break, Sung JiHan and his group entered the room.

"You did well, HaYeon-ssi."

"Wow. Unni, you're really good at acting. I thought you two were really dating."

"Miss, I was also impressed. I thought you were only talented at hiding gambling."

"That's enough with the side comments."

Lee HaYeon shrugged her shoulders.

"I was surprised when I received the message earlier. Oppa, asking me to pretend to be your lover."

Lee HaYeon, who is known to the public as Sung JiHan's lover.

In this negotiation, she played a role in showcasing their closeness and convincing Sung JiHan to stay in Korea.

In reality, everything was in Sung JiHan's hands.

But from the perspective of the negotiation team who went through the negotiation process, they couldn't possibly think that Sung JiHan intended for this.

"You did 120% better than I expected. Your oppa's voice came out without hesitation."

"Really? Then should we continue?"

"No."

"Tsk."

When Sung JiHan firmly said that, Lee HaYeon pouted her lips.

It feels like even if you prick me with a needle, not a single drop of blood will come out.

"Is it over?"

At that moment, Sofia, who had finished the game, entered the conference room.

"Are you going to stay in Korea after all?"

"Yes. I think I prefer the land of my hometown."

"That's a shame. JiHan, I wanted to be with you."

She looked around the guild conference room as she said that.

"Oh, come to think of it, if I just stay in Korea, the problem will be solved, right? We can stay together."

"No, it's okay. Go, Sofia."

"You're being too much. Trying to send me away."

Sofia grumbled and spoke to Sung JiHan.

"JiHan, didn't you say that I would like it if I became the world's best supporter?"

"I did mention it through SeA."

"That's what I'm talking about! Anyway."

She glanced briefly at Lee HaYeon.

"Can't you take your eyes off her for a while? Especially from the guild master."

"Don't worry. I won't take my eyes off her."

"Why? Did I do something wrong?"

Sung JiHan looked at Lee HaYeon, who was fiercely protesting, and spoke calmly.

"Because you don't seem rational as a gambling addict."

"No... I'm not a gambling addict!"

"Really?"

In response to Sung JiHan's question, Lee HaYeon couldn't confidently deny it.

Her past way of life flashed through her mind like a wildfire.

Instead.

"I am a gambling addict."

Im GaYoung, Lee HaYeon's bodyguard, spoke with a voice full of conviction.

"Miss, there is no other gambling addict like you in the world."

"Hey!"

"Thanks to you, I became free. But now, I hope you stop... I don't want to see you deteriorate anymore."

"What? Am I a gambling addict? Seriously, this is ridiculous! I just made some predictions!"

Sung JiHan looked at the blushing face of Lee HaYeon and then looked at Yoon SeA next to her.

"SeA, if you make another bet in the future, I'll confiscate your Sword Palace."

"...I got it. Uncle! I won't bet anymore, I promise."

"I don't trust you."

"Oh, come on! Trust me!"

Sofia sighed as she watched the Koreans' wild party.

"Koreans really love gambling."

"Wow... Las Vegas is in the United States! Gambling is your specialty!"

"JiHan, the others don't have to worry too much. I'll become the number one supporter and come to Korea. Will you accept me then?"

Sung JiHan smirked as he looked at Sofia, who was dismissively ignoring Lee HaYeon's words.

By the time Sofia becomes the number one supporter, the fate of the world will already be decided.

Whether it's destruction or survival.

"If the world is maintained, it won't be difficult to accept."

"Promise?"

Sophia left Korea with a determined smile on her face.

And soon.

[Sung JiHan. Staying in Korea!]

[The Guild of Guardians, undergoing a large-scale expansion and reorganization! It has been announced that all the increased personnel due to national bonuses will be given to Koreans!]

Not only the domestic media, but also the foreign press began to cover Sung JiHan's stay in Korea.

* * *

[Sung JiHan. Staying in Korea!]

[The Korean government has established and implemented a large-scale support plan. However, even if you combine all of this, it falls short of 1% of the American First stake...]

["The United States always welcomes you." Sophia, leaving Korea after her final interview.]

[The Guild of Guardians, focusing on increasing growth rate, what are your future plans? "We will focus on the growth of Korean players."]

In order to keep Sung JiHan in Korea, the Korean government did its best.

Not only the return of Sword Palace, but also tax benefits, government support, and national guild buffs.

For a small country like Korea, it was a full-scale support plan.

However.

-Sung JiHan was a savior when you look at it now.

-Is that all they received?

-If I were Sung JiHan's family, I would have told him to go to the United States.

-It's really sad as a fan ㅠㅠㅠ Why did he have to stay in this country ㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-Why, what's wrong with our country!

-It's embarrassing how they provide support like that!

Compared to the treatment top players from other countries receive, Sung JiHan's benefits from the country were far from sufficient, even for the general public.

With that level of support, he could have had more wealth and honor.

Sung JiHan was satisfied, but the situation was disappointing for his fans.

However.

"This is enough."

Sung JiHan didn't aim for anything more.

After all, what mattered most to him was the growth rate.

"Because of my soul, the growth rate is not as important to me as it is to Seana and other players."

Sung JiHan thought of the numerous promising players belonging to the Guild of Guardians.

They would be the talents that would support Earth's ranking in the Space League.

It was his job as the owner of the Guild of Guardians to maximize their growth.

And before they knew it, October 25th arrived.

On that day, the top 100 gold players in the world were selected, and the promotion matches took place.

Sung JiHan's name did not rise.

-Why isn't Sung JiHan here?

-Is he not level 100?

-That can't be true, he leveled up as a national representative, right?

-But he didn't play the game during the negotiations last time. Wasn't that why he couldn't participate?

-It would be a bit disappointing if he doesn't make it to Platinum this time.

And so, on the 25th.

People were buzzing with speculation about Sung JiHan's absence.

But when October 26th came.

Everyone saw a new message they had never seen before.

-Player 'Sung JiHan' is invited to the Space League Gold Top 25 promotion matches.

The Space League.

For the Earthlings who were currently in a tutorial state, it was a completely new world that they were directly experiencing for the first time.