Become Overpowered CEO of Hero Clan

Become Overpowered CEO of Hero Clan – 060

– Waaaah! –

– Clap clap. Clap clap clap clap! –

– Whoosh~! –

Intense cheers, applause, and lively whistles echoed in my ears.

“Congratulations!”

“Sincerely admire you, Director!”

People were all out, making it seem like the building was on fire. The heroes were crowded together, with nearly 60 clan members filling the entrance of the headquarters to the parking lot.

“Please say a few words!”

“Please express your feelings briefly, Director!”

I realized the identity of this procession when I spotted the reporters holding cameras. About a hundred people gathered, and the cheers attracted passersby, causing the crowd to swell every second.

“I will continue as before.”

They asked for a word, so I gave one. It couldn’t be helped that my mood was a bit chilly in the early morning. If I had seen this jubilant procession when I woke up, I might have been able to accept it more joyfully.

‘Crazy bunch.’

Congratulations burst from all directions, sounding more like noise than encouragement. Classical music, usually quiet, seemed loud in the morning ears.

“Director, I knew this day would come someday!”

“Congratulations for real. Hehe.”

Team leaders quickly shoved bouquets toward me. I’m not one to have a personality disorder, and although I resisted the noise as much as I could, honestly, it felt good.

Have I ever received such a welcome in my entire life?

‘Probably a feeling I’d like to savor.’

Despite the fact that it might be a bit overwhelming, the smiles from the management team, the thunderous applause from the promotion team leader, the cheers from the support team, and the finance team leader hearty laughter, even if not entirely made up of congratulations for me, filled my heart abundantly.

‘Let’s just enjoy this.’

All of this is survival competition, isn’t it? The desire permeated with the determination not to let go of the golden thread that this procession has once caught, whether I want to know it or not due to a well-functioning brain.

‘Until when will you question your qualifications.’

Still, it was gratifying. These people consider me a reliable support, and I can’t help but want to rely on them. That’s how special I am to these people. Wearing a mask of uncertainty that may come off at any moment, I can comfortably enjoy these moments. After all, I achieved a significant accomplishment in just a few months.

“Congratulations~ Hehe.”

“Absolutely the best!”

Even Gil-seong and Man-deuk joined in the congratulatory ceremony. Even though today’s schedule was training in the morning, it would have been impossible to participate in this event if it were a game. I realized anew that this place is not just a game but close to another reality.

“Leader, you were S-rank from the beginning.”

“C-congratula…tions!”

While Eun-ha proudly boasted subtly touching words, Jin-soo hesitated for a moment before finally opening his mouth. It seems like he finds this festive atmosphere even more challenging than I do.

‘Let’s wrap it up.’

Despite feeling awkward and a bit disoriented, these people gathered to congratulate me. If I go up there without saying anything, it might feel awkward even after receiving plenty of applause.

“Thank you. Let’s all do our best until the end of the year together.”

– Woohoo~! –

– Clap clap clap clap clap.

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Isaac! Isaac!

Isaac! Isaac!

What’s with this lively cheering again? More than that, Calling names is really something I can’t get used to. My face feels like it’s about to burst, so let’s hurry up and get on stage.

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Taking a 10-minute break to calm my mind, I had to tackle the piled-up tasks like a madman.

Fortunately, the system was now set up, and each team was handling their own tasks, which I could leave to them.

Ignoring unreasonable ads and mission requests, I gladly accepted congratulatory messages and gifts that weren’t too awkward to bring up to the Director’s office and stored them in the warehouse.

So now, I’m going through well-filtered mission requests…

“What, even from overseas.”

Not only from China and US but also from Cambodia, missions were pouring in. It seemed like almost indiscriminate shooting of famous heroes in nearly volunteer-level relief activities. Anyway, the birth of a new S-rank hero seemed to be international news.

‘It seems like there’s a lot of money in playing “Danddameogi” (land grabbing).’

Besides that, many names of large companies both domestic and international were visible. Mostly real estate and land development companies, asking for the purification of barren lands in about nineteen out of twenty missions.

Especially in China, where there is a vast expanse of barren land, heroes have no shortage of work.

‘We need to reiterate the announcement that we don’t engage in hero activities.’

Among the dozens of requests, there were only a handful that the members could handle in terms of size. Rejecting missions one by one with reasons attached, considering the scale and the fact that it used to be the same pattern before but on a larger scale now, it became somewhat tricky.

‘Thankfully, the cynical image might help.’

Isaac’s character is so unique that my mind became much lighter. The other party might just say, ‘Well, I didn’t expect much either.’

‘TV stations can be picky.’

There were piles of offers for participation in events and broadcasting other than missions. Nevertheless, global broadcasters maintain a friendly relationship with each other, so there was a willingness to appear once or twice until the end of the year. It also helps boost the popularity votes for the kids.

– Knock, knock.

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“Sir, may I come in?”

At that moment, secretary Hwang knocked on the door. As soon as I heard the cheerful knocking sound and the lively voice, I felt at ease. That’s definitely a sign that she has brought good news.

“Sure.”

As soon as permission was granted, secretary Hwang opened the door and excitedly spoke.

“Sir, I finally found the Weaponsmith you mentioned last time!”

Well done.

In this context, the Weaponsmith mentioned by Secretary Hwang refers to a craftsman who can handle unique options related to a hero’s special resources like ‘anger’ or ‘rage’ and increase the duration of buff skills.

These options are expected to enhance the utility of the leader skill ‘Final Finish’. However, since there were no items available in both the auction house and the black market related to these effective options, confirming if they were valid options was challenging.

Although there’s a possibility that spending a hefty sum to acquire a Weaponsmith may result in no effect, it’s still worth a try. Properly setting up weapons and accessories can significantly boost my combat power.

“But he’s located in China. Naturally, he’s Chinese.”

… Well, that’s a bit disappointing. However, it’s just a slight inconvenience in conducting transactions. It’s a problem that can be solved with money.

“Well done. How did you find him?”

“The management team leader asked around. There are people who used to work together in China.”

Is he in sales? But it’s strange that he didn’t come and report this news himself at such an opportune time.

“Please select a list of weapons that can be produced and said I would purchase all related blueprints.”

“Yes! I’ll pass it on to the Finance Team.”

Secretary Hwang happily stepped back.

Even the term “unconventional Weaponsmith” seems unique. It would be nice if the craftsman over there is skilled. Dealing with meticulous Weaponsmiths can be a hassle because they tend to scrutinize and measure everything.

– Clink, clink.

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Sipping a mouthful of iced cafe latte, I started the next task.

“The net profit is 1.2 billion.”

It was the result of the last expedition to the primeval jungle. Despite the high cost of the ‘Corruption Crystals’, the harvest was plentiful. Excluding miscellaneous items, we obtained five ‘Moonlight Deer Antler’, six ‘Flame Trail Antler’, and eight ‘Thunder Resonance Antler’, Additionally, we farmed one ‘Storm Ridge Antler’, from Wendy’s champion.

I didn’t even bother to collect the Storm Ridge Antler separately, but Jin-soo brought it in a hurry when he came with Man-deuk, so I put it in the inventory.

Among these, I personally consumed three Moonlight Deer Antler, but distributing the profits to the members and still having 1.2 billion remaining was quite an efficient farming method.

‘I should gradually adjust it.’

It seems like I should at least adjust the members’ exclusive weapons a bit. I plan to tailor them to settings that can unleash the unique circuits and synergies of each member. The suits and weapons the members are currently using are common supply types.

In preparation for this day, I bought several specialized books on Weaponsmith. I didn’t want to be caught off guard with flawed items.

– Whoosh~ –

As the air felt stuffy, I opened the window, and a fairly cold breeze blew in.

– Rumble, rumble, rumble.

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However, surprisingly, the streets were still crowded with people. Rows of broadcasting vehicles were lined up, and the number of reporters seemed even greater than before.

‘What’s going on?’

Trying to change my mood only made me more uneasy.

Until now, I didn’t know how massive the aftermath of the promotion to S-rank would be.

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The nation was divided between those who passionately celebrated the birth of a new S-rank hero and those who criticized it as a ‘hasty decision.’ After two days, isaac received information about the hacker’s residence from the Director of secret agency. The hacker was a man in his mid-twenties, socially maladjusted and living as a recluse.

When Isaac, with his changed appearance, revealed his abilities to the hacker, the latter was shocked and started to run away. After catching him and calming him down, isaac explained his situation.

The hacker initially rejected proposals due to a strong distrust of people and high costs. However, when Isaac drastically increased the commission fee, the hacker changed his mind.

They moved to the hacker’s residence, where they discussed the current activities of domestic villains and the six major clans. The hacker’s talent, ‘Electroanalysis’, allowed him to translate electronic signals into a comprehensible level for humans or manipulate them.

Having used his ability to ruin the lives of bullies who tormented him during his school days and even imprisoned his abusive boss, the hacker leaned more towards the villain side than being a hero.

Isaac, utilizing his knowledge of the Clan of Heroes background, persuaded the hacker, explaining the immense potential of his abilities. He encouraged him to work together to create a better world, free from victims like himself.

The hacker, who had never met someone who genuinely treated him well, came to consider Isaac, with his altered appearance, as a sincere social activist. They promised to maintain a close relationship, with the hacker providing information.

Of course, all of this was made possible thanks to the substantial commission fee. Since there was no NPC other than the hacker with information, isaac didn’t hesitate to pay him for his valuable information.

Feeling pleased with the meaningful encounter with the hacker, isaac returned home with a sense of relief. However…

“Isaac-kun, I will keep the secret for you.”

Watching Isaac walk away, the hacker smiled meaningfully. In fact, he had already seen through Isaac’s true identity using his ability ‘Electroanalysis’.

Additionally, Electroanalysis interpreted vast amounts of information into a level understandable by humans, allowing the hacker to easily read Isaac’s emotions and intentions.

Even though he might be using him, the hacker genuinely supported the hero’s wish for Isaac to escape from his reclusive life. He reached out to the fallen outsider like a hero, offering a helping hand. If Isaac didn’t know this fact, the hacker wouldn’t have invited him to his residence.

“Watashi, it seems like I’ll be busy for a long time.”

An awkward charm emanated from the hacker’s disheveled face as he pushed up his glasses.

Translator Note: Well, the reading of hangeul really Isaac-kun and Watashi. So……