Episode 667: The Pied Piper
A quick decision has many advantages and disadvantages.
Because it hits all at once, it is difficult for the opponent to respond, and the aftereffects are relatively small.
From other people’s perspectives, it looks like the organization came together overnight.
Even the lower-level members of the organization say it’s okay since only the top has changed while they’re parents, so they move on.
I don’t know if it would be different if it were a decent organization.
‘There’s no such thing as loyalty here.’
If they were living normal lives, they wouldn’t have joined the back alley organization in the first place.
If you only get a weekly salary, most of the people who don’t care about the higher-ups will change.
However, the higher ranks are a bit different.
“Although we have integrated the three major organizations, we cannot say that we have completely taken control.”
“Wouldn’t it be better if we tore up all the existing ones and scattered them?”
“That’s already in the works. “It’s basic to eliminate the base forces.”
“We are holding our breath right now, but once things stabilize, there will be people who think differently.”
They won’t be happy with us.
Those who have occupied a position will want to keep their position.
However, because they saw our power, they did not go on a rampage.
But that doesn’t mean he doesn’t do tricks behind the scenes.
We need their skills right now.
Business management, organic relationships with various companies, etc.
Some transactions are made through simple contracts, but many transactions are made through personal connections.
‘Connections are not something that can be created overnight.’
The heads of each organization had no choice but to deal with it, but it was not possible for everyone.
In other words, they will be able to form their own independent force by taking bribes in one way or another.
You can stretch it out with that.
Maybe I will go out on my own.
If you are creating a completely new organization, you can force a merger.
“If they go completely out into the sun, it will be difficult for us to do anything.”
“From then on, the security forces will intervene.”
I guess it’s because they’re the ones doing the dirty work, but they don’t know anything about the world.
I’d rather pay all my taxes and live proudly than live with a half-hearted attitude!
Who will stop me if I do this?
If you think about it, that’s true.
But it’s just not good from our perspective.
Time passed after the three major organizations were integrated.
Aside from the integration, we are living quietly without any major incidents.
There were also those who took precautions not to provoke the city’s citizens, as well as the security forces.
“I have to pay taxes soon.”
“That’s the problem.”
No matter what you do within the given time, tax day is coming.
The good news is that at least you can pay this tax?
“We have a lot of cash, so we can survive for a while, but it’s impossible to continue.”
Just because it’s drag-free doesn’t mean you have unlimited money.
His cash is also capital.
Afterwards, to advance into wealthy villages.
This means that you should save what you can save.
“I really didn’t even think about being wealthy. Tsk. “I don’t know what will happen to the world.”
The guy clicked his tongue slightly.
As the organization was integrated, advancing into wealthy areas became essential.
Not for any other reason.
“I knew it, but as the family grows, the taxes go crazy. “I think I understand why everyone is trying to evade taxes.”
The more people you control, the more taxes you pay.
Didn’t I almost get hit with that right now?
At that time, I was the victim of drag-free, but now it’s the opposite.
I clenched my fists and cheered for him.
“Oh, that sounds weak! “Isn’t he the leader of the big hook!”
“You really put me here because of this?”
The expression on the guy’s face gradually changes to one of shock and betrayal.
The process of turning doubt into certainty.
I slowly looked away.
Of course, there are things like that.
“Not necessarily. “There are some other reasons.”
“…Talk and see.”
“After all, there are a lot of things to worry about when you become the leader, right? I can move around freely and have things to do. “Umm.”
Pangpang hit the guy on the back.
“Yes, that’s it! ha ha ha!”
“You’re just going to pass it all on to me, aren’t you!”
There was nothing to say because it was a 100-point correct answer.
Is there anything else?
“Ha ha ha ha ha!”
In times like this, you just laugh it off.
The method used by the hair loss man was quite useful as even dog poop can be used as medicine.
“Ugh! “Khaak!”
It makes the other person angry.
I even laughed as I cheered for the health of Dreckfree, who fell down while holding the back of his neck.
* * *
Although I handed over most of the work to Dreckfree, I did not sit still.
First of all, I left the internal affairs of the organization to him.
As he was the head of the Black Hook, there are quite a few forces that follow him.
This means that it is possible to reorganize an organization or engage in politics.
With the addition of Paul, a former garbage town broker, it has now taken shape to some extent.
This is what’s left.
“Is the soybean merchant factory running well?”
“Thanks to someone, 12% of our production facilities were destroyed.”
Wow.
The guy with gritted teeth is glaring at me.
That’s it.
Even if they swear, they don’t criticize me directly.
because.
I don’t even have the strength to do that.
‘Now we are the ones taking control of the underground shopping mall.’
From the moment they stepped out of the underground shopping mall that had become a battlefield, they lost their rights.
It must be unfair to them.
But what to do?
If it’s unfair, you either have the strength to protect it, or you completely go up to the sun.
You must choose one of the two.
‘Actually, I was looking forward to being officially recognized and going to Yangji.’
Unfortunately, that didn’t happen.
They know it too.
Illegally built factories, land issues, reduced labor wages and welfare, etc.
There were a lot of problems, and the normally recognized property was probably only 1/5th at most.
If they left for Yangji, I was going to take over the empty factory, but it turned out to be unfortunate.
“Let’s not be too impressed. “We’re not just going to do business here anymore.”
“It’s not wrong.”
If there is any consolation to these guys, it is this.
By expanding their business network to wealthy areas, opportunities were also created for them.
It was difficult to enter a wealthy village.
“Although most of Evileye’s basic products are produced, some items are almost exclusive. “I might use it as a main product.”
“oh! I used to buy this often. It was being made in an underground shopping mall, right? Would it be a good idea to expand our business into confectionery?”
Of course, there must be enough business feasibility to work there.
That’s why Tralow and Choco Choco, who came to the underground shopping mall with me, are wandering around here and there.
It seems like Choco Choco is only half fulfilling his own selfish interests, but he occasionally asks for useful business items.
“Differentiated items are also items, but look into places where existing products are also of good quality.”
“okay!”
“Let’s organize the list separately.”
The guys answered and dispersed.
It is also important to improve the quality of existing products.
To achieve this, the opinions of the factory owners were ignored and the factories were operated by grouping them by item.
This means that the underground shopping mall was turned into a huge industrial complex.
At most, all I could do was make simple items such as cloth, glass cups, spoons, toilet paper, etc., but I could never neglect it.
The item itself may not be special.
‘Customers who buy this are special.’
-Uuuuuuung.
[Transaction completed]
[The system pays a reasonable price.]
The object of the transaction is the system.
A question that had existed for a long time has been resolved.
‘Where do the goods produced here go?’
The answer was simple.
Go all over the tower.
All kinds of things you can buy in a store window.
Clothes worn by NPCs in the safe zone and throughout the field, daily necessities, and even the ladle in the kitchen.
‘It was produced here.’
While Framberg was in charge of products with high technology, the 95th floor was a space that delivered simple but necessary products.
It’s not just here.
The same would apply to farmland outside the city or seafood caught in the sea.
In short, the 95th floor.
“Tower’s production plant.”
Somehow I thought the 95th floor was too big.
It is this size because it is necessary for the tower because the system intervened.
The ruler and worshiper of that place is a guy named Fahiru.
If you think about it, you might feel closer to a manager than a ruler.
anyway.
‘We’ll be able to track him down soon.’
Now that the foundation has been laid, all that’s left is to push forward.
In that sense.
“Oh, pay your taxes properly this time? If you get caught, will you die?”
“Why are you saying such obvious things! “I have run a business based on honesty.”
I glanced at the soybean merchant who was talking nonsense and left the underground shopping mall.
This tax day, don’t head to the altar of blood.
There is something else to do.
-Daeng-Dang.
I went out into the street and looked at the clock tower.
1:00 pm.
“As expected, there are a few people.”
Today is tax payment day.
I have to pay my taxes in two hours.
It’s not a problem for me because I’ve been paid fairly, not stolen by Drexfree, but that’s not the case for everyone.
“It’s cheap! Great discount! “30 loaves of bread in one bundle!”
“There you are! “I’ll shine your shoes!”
“Do you even accept bicycles as collateral? “I’ll come get it soon, so don’t sell it.”
“Looks like you need money? “There is a good product here.”
There are also people who cannot secure taxes.
Or people who are trying to make money by any means possible.
In other words.
“Bargain sale day comes once a month.”
I could see it that way too.
It’s not necessarily just here.
The same goes for rich people who are usually arrogant.
There are people who live really well, but not everyone.
There are many people there who work and make a normal living.
For example, the employee guarding the entrance to the wealthy village over there.
Even the entrance fee to wealthy villages, which boasts a ridiculous amount of money, is half the price today.
“I’m thinking of entering the wealthy village.”
“What is your business?”
“Just watching.”
The guy’s face crumples at my answer.
Normally I would have kicked him out, but not today.
“Is there a problem?”
“Hmm. no.”
I paid the entrance fee to the gatekeeper.
-Kkii.
The thick iron door opens.
As I passed by it, it seemed to be almost 20cm thick.
okay. If you live in a wealthy village, security should be good.
“It’s definitely different.”
Even in the industrial area, the roads are well-paved and it looks neat.
Instead of gas lights, street lights are studded with magic items and street trees are regularly maintained.
There was no dust or acrid smell typical of the factory, as if there was an air purification device.
Even on tax payment day, there were relatively many people walking around.
“Hoo. “This is quite precious.”
“As expected, you have an eye for vision. This is something I found on the 73rd floor. “Would you like to look this way?”
It was not uncommon to see places selling luxuries that are not necessary for daily life.
Unlike the rags worn by workers, their clothes are decent.
Even though I came dressed decently this time, I look shabby compared to them.
Well, that doesn’t matter.
“Surprisingly, Choco Choco may be right.”
I looked into the confectionery side and found out that this place sells a lot of real snacks.
I thought he was just saying it to satisfy his selfish desires.
I checked just in case, but the alleys aren’t all that gloomy unless you go really deep.
A row of houses and shops.
Street vendors are rarely seen.
I looked at the place closely.
The first reason I came here.
Commercial analysis.
What kind of stores are there and what is the demand?
Is it simply a trendy product or a product that customers regularly look for?
As I was also qualified as a merchant, I had a certain level of insight.
-Tiring.
A community alarm appears.
[Mean Meow Punch]: It took me some time to prepare!
[Mean Meow Punch]: You can make it at the appointed time, so don’t go somewhere and cause trouble!
The second reason for coming here.
This is to make contact with Nyangfun.
It’s good to use the community to communicate, but there are some regrets.
For example, looking into the fairy club that will be here.
I also wanted to see with my own eyes what Nyangfun was doing here.
“You have time until your appointment time.”
Well, there’s still time left, so I’m not in a hurry.
Then the final goal.
I looked at the guys gathered on the park bench with my eyes shining.
“Just give me a penny!” I don’t want to die like this! “I’ll get better!”
“I will definitely repay the favor, so please!”
“Won’t you get away from me?”
“Hey. Let’s just give it away. “This is so dirty.”
Beggars who were not seen in the slums.
I hurriedly picked up the coins that had fallen on the floor and looked at the faces of the people I was hugging.
“It’s not here.”
It was to find Fahiru.
It was clearly confirmed through authority.
This guy is a giant beetle.
Tax Day is also the day when beggars are most active.
Because this is the most vulnerable group.
Like other places, the 95th floor is particularly harsh on those who cannot do their part.
‘For that matter, there seem to be a lot of beggars.’
For now, let’s stick to our purpose.
Okay then.
“Would you like to spend some money?”
I walked out holding the bills in both hands like a fan.
Passersby looked like, ‘What is that rich guy doing?’
“Lord Confucius! young master! “Give me a penny!”
“this guy! It’s cruel! I’ll pave the way hehe.”
“Can you please just accidentally drop one?”
The beggars gathered next to me as if they were possessed.
Also known as the Pied Piper (beggar version).
It’s blatant, but it’s okay.
Come out, Pahiru.
If only I had the pride of a beggar!
