Chapter 34: Corrupt Authority.

-<Spectrum>’s New Challenge! Successfully Acquires E-Mart.

Jeong Yuha sighed upon seeing the <Spectrum> news plastered largely on the main news.

“How did <Spectrum> manage to secure the acquisition funds?”

“There are many ways. They probably reduced expenses through job reassignments and layoffs for productivity, and selling a few programs Yoo Jinsang developed to overseas companies would cover it.”

Yoo Jinsang’s development skills were genius-level.

Now that <Spectrum> was on track, fundraising was easier than in the past.

“Plus, E-Mart has been in decline lately, so they could probably lowball the acquisition cost.”

“Still, it’s an affiliate acquiring another affiliate.”

“There must have been various agreements in that part.”

I don’t know the details.

But one thing I can be sure of from this.

“The new CEO is doing a good job.”

I thought my enemy was Yoo Jinsang.

But the new CEO attached to him is no pushover either.

Catching up to <Spectrum> growing at this pace won’t be easy.

After turning off the news, I changed the topic with Yuha.

“<Spectrum> is definitely making enterprise management programs. We need to finish developing ours before it enters the company.”

“If we develop it tailored only to our company, time will be reduced. But we have to sell the program we make.”

Yuha’s point is valid.

We poured money into making a program; we can’t just use it internally and be done.

It’s right to distribute it externally and recover even a tiny bit.

But.

“<Spectrum> making new software is confirmed. Even if we enter the market first, it’s certain <Spectrum> will dominate faster.”

Moreover, <Spectrum> doesn’t target only the domestic market.

From the start, they’ll target global, localizing and adapting to each country’s cultural options.

No matter how first we enter, we’re at a disadvantage.

“Before we can win against companies that preempted the market, we’ll be crushed by <Spectrum>.”

“Hearing it like this, it sounds like some kind of monster company.”

“And our goal is to devour that absurd company.”

“That’s a tough dream, really.”

“But we have to do it. We can.”

“Right.”

Yuha isn’t fragile enough to give up just because of this.

Having rolled around in her previous job, she has her own stubborn tenacity.

“Then I’ll make the developed software usable only internally. Instead, we need to focus on optimization.”

“Our business will expand to various fields, so instruct to develop considering that.”

“I’ll keep it in mind.”

“And there will be more checks on <Neighborhood Bakery>. We properly crossed Kangseong Food.”

Han Yeri said Kangseong Food wouldn’t move easily, but there are many shady people in the world. 

With Kangseong Food’s president Han Kyungsook, who knows what insidious scheme she might use to trap us.

“Tightly warn employees not to leak confidential information externally, and thoroughly exclude any elements that could fall for media play.”

“Understood.”

“That’s all for today’s instructions. Handle this and go home.”

“‘This much’ is pretty intense.”

Yuha grumbled but organized her to-do list.

She looks like that, but Yuha handles tasks meticulously.

“Now that I think about it, President.”

“Why.”

“How’s Representative Yoo Jinsang. Still the same?”

..What’s there to say.

The way that guy acts hasn’t changed.

If I imitated a psychopath, that bastard is a real sociopath and psychopath.

“You managed not to throw a punch.”

“I’m a businessman. Businessmen crush with money.”

Someday, the day will come when I crush him with money.

If I act on personal emotions now, that day just gets further away.

I checked the time and stood up.

“I have other business today, so I’m leaving first. Call if something urgent.”

“Got it, take care.”

Leaving Yuha behind, I quietly left the company.

Getting in the car and stepping hard on the accelerator, I called the system for the first time in a while.

“System. How’s the dimension. Happiness level?”

[No different from usual. The happiness of the Tinyfolk and Blood Ghosts is currently at 30.]

Since negative is unhappiness, 30 means they’re living quite enjoyably.

Since the concept of private property emerged, hope of living well arose, and that became vitality.

Still, can’t view it only positively.

“Problems? Disputes should have increased compared to before.”

[The law code is currently being created.]

[Upon completion of the law code, ‘Eureka!’ will occur.]

“Good.”

Previously, it was a society without need for laws, but now a legal network is needed to maintain society.

Population has increased too.

“If it escalated to a big problem, the Apostles would have contacted.”

Most would be resolved at the Apostle level.

I just leisurely receive their reports….

[Regarding this matter, there was a recent meeting among the Apostles.]

“That’s not good.”

A meeting among Apostles means something equivalent happened, even if not reported to me.

“Call the Apostles.”

[Calling the racial Apostles.]

-We greet the Master of the Dimension.-

“Yeah, long time.”

The 1st Apostles have changed to new ones again over generations.

Naturally, the previous high Apostles lived their full lifespan and passed, and the succeeding Apostles did not become high Apostles.

The requirements for high Apostle were strict, so can’t complain.

“I heard there was a recent meeting among Apostles, can I hear the content?”

That, the meeting, you say.

-oo….-

“What’s with both reactions.”

Seeing them hesitant to speak, something significant must have happened.

“Tell me in detail.”

Understood.

The main content of the most recent meeting was the dismissal of the Tinyfolk 3rd Apostle.

“…Huh?”

Dismissal of an Apostle.

This is unexpected.

“Tell me more.”

Yes, we 1st Apostles currently stay in the sanctuary overseeing all cities.

The sanctuary connectable to all dimensions.

It was also a place to educate Apostle candidates, where 1st Apostles stayed coordinating the overall civilized society.

We have cared as far as our power reaches, but inevitably can’t directly solve all city problems. 

The previous Apostle requested the Master of the Dimension to increase Apostles.

“There was such a thing.”

The increased Apostles were assigned to operate each city, but problems arose here.

“Ah, I think I know.”

I stopped at a jammed road and sighed.

“Apostles have absolute power.”

They are Apostles directly chosen by me, the Master of the Dimension and god.

These Apostles pass their position to candidates with high faith.

The problem is there’s no way to check them.

“Apostles only look at faith, not character.”

Yes, thus recently the 3rd Apostle raped all Tinyfolk women in the city.

“There was such a crazy bastard?”

This guy wildly wielded his power?

Did he think he wouldn’t get caught?

The 3rd Apostle controlled all parts of the city, so it was hard to know from outside.

We also learned late when workers from the 5th city moving resources to the 3rd city confirmed it.

“Yeah, that makes sense.”

Communication concept hasn’t established in that dimension yet.

Roads between cities are being laid bit by bit, but that’s not enough to catch and solve issues immediately.

“What was the conclusion.”

…Regretfully, the dismissal of the 3rd Apostle was canceled.

“Why?”

He claimed he only faithfully carried out the words left by the Master of the Dimension.

What kind of bullshit is that?

When did I become a dictator saying plunder citizens and do as you please?

“Basis?”

Long ago, he interpreted the Master of the Dimension’s words to love, to love and embrace everyone, in that way….

“Ah, yeah? That’s how it was.”

I didn’t expect that early words as Dimension Master to be interpreted this way.

Of course, it was right then.

Population needed to increase for labor.

But that was then, this is now.

“Call the 3rd Apostle.”

We will summon.

Master of the Dimension! I greet the great you!

The 3rd Apostle’s consciousness praised me immediately upon connecting.

It’s like…

An employee who slacks off but pretends hard only in front of the boss.

I called such employees this at <Spectrum>.

“Parasite bastard.”

Yes, yes?

“Did it feel good sucking others’ marrow and acting freely?”

Parasites who put no effort but eagerly show off.

Ah, really.

I tried to live kindly.

“1st Apostles, listen.”

Speak.

“As of now, dismiss the 3rd Apostle.”

Ma, Master of the Dimension! Why….

“Also, tie the 3rd Apostle in the 3rd city square and have passersby throw stones.”

Keep acting crooked, and I revert to old me.

Master of the Dimension! I’m sorry! I, I was wrong!

“Shut up. It dirties my ears.”

Parasites must be burned to death, right.

Ah, no.

“System.”

[Do you need something.]

“I want to punish that Apostle myself. Is there a way?”

[There is divine punishment.]

“Divine punishment. That’s good.”

[Using divine punishment costs 100,000 won.]

“Use it.”

100,000 won to discipline?

Not a waste.

-Di, mension’s, M…. as…

The 3rd Apostle’s consciousness was forcibly disconnected.

Curious what form divine punishment takes.

[A huge lightning bolt struck the 3rd Apostle’s head, turning him to charcoal. Also, his corpse will rot and be left abandoned.]

“That’s properly divine punishment.”

Not sure if this soothes the victims’ hearts.

At least those using my power won’t cause suffering.

“1st Apostles.”

Yes, Master of the Dimension.

“To those who use position to hurt others, I will impose divine punishment. I see even if not looking as Apostle.”

We will keep in mind.

“And thoroughly investigate this incident to prevent recurrence. Set up an institution to monitor Apostles, or allow people to monitor Apostles’ actions.”

Yes. Master of the Dimension.

1st Apostles are smart, so this much will create necessary institutions.

Apostles represent me and devote to all races, not to act freely.

“This dimension bursts with incidents if I relax a bit.”

But thinking about it, it’s natural.

There’s the saying if five gather, one is trash.

Population increased, social system built, freedom given.

Plus, one real day is 5 years there.

Countless incidents in one real year; dimension can’t be different.

“1st Apostles, restraining contact to not bother me is good, but for matters predicted to paralyze overall social system, contact immediately.”

Understood. Master of the Dimension.

We will remember.

This primarily prevents such incidents again.

Still, amid stress from more to worry about.

Master of the Dimension, there is one thing to report related to this.

“What?”

The Tinyfolk 1st Apostle calmly continued.

It concerns the dimension’s subjugation.