The Count’s Youngest Son Is A Player Chapter 230

Episode 230

One year and three months have already passed since Connect began its official service.

The production of Connect connection capsules has also increased rapidly and has already surpassed 200,000 users.

Connect Co., Ltd. announced that it would finish distributing 1 million capsules within this year, but even that could not satisfy people’s hunger.

Connect to a new world.

As the advertising text says, people were excited about the new world.

In addition, research has shown that while connected, it is no different from sleeping.

In other words, even if you work during the day and access Connect while sleeping at night, there will be no problem in your daily life.

-Accessing Connect is the same as living twice as long as others.

Words like this were even coming out.

Isn’t it natural for people to want to obtain the capsule as soon as possible?

Korea, Seoul.

A huge, densely populated city with a population of over 30 million including the metropolitan area.

The electronic billboards in downtown areas lined with large buildings were now dominated by Connect videos and advertisements.

“…There are also rumors that Connect is actually a real place somewhere. Doctor, what do you think?”

On one electronic screen, a program was being aired that brought together so-called experts and talked about connect.

“Hahaha rumors are just rumors. Do you really think it’s possible that such a place is real and that we’re just sending our minds through the capsule? “There are still unknown aspects of the analysis of the human brain that are currently being studied in academia…”

The host cut off the lengthy explanation like a knife.

“yes. You’re saying it’s impossible. So what do you think about the idea of an NPC character in a game setting up a company in real life? “Would you like Dr. ***, a legal expert, to speak to me this time?”

“It is not theoretically impossible. In fact, this would be the case with First Company Co., Ltd., which was recently established. Doesn’t the ‘corporation’ system already exist? The law has recognized a virtual person who is the subject of rights and obligations. So this time, it’s about whether or not the characters in the game will be recognized as persons…”

Kim Il-woo was absentmindedly watching the program on his smart watch, but came to his senses when he heard the driver calling.

“No matter how advanced the world has become, it is a very funny world for a computer program, not a person, to become the CEO of a company. Isn’t that right, sir?”

A taxi driver said something while listening to the panelists.

“Ah yes. “That’s right.”

Ilwoo, embarrassed, scratched his head.

I wondered what the driver would say if he found out that I was acquainted with the computer program.

“By the way, it got really hot. Do you feel like you can’t breathe anymore if you don’t turn on the air conditioner all year round? “It seems like the gas costs twice as much…”

Once the taxi driver opened his mouth, his chat continued endlessly.

However, Ilwoo did not bother and exchanged words with the driver.

Since I rarely go out after connecting to Connect, I don’t often hear other people’s stories like this.

‘It’s really strange when you think about it.’

It was now March and the temperature felt well above 30 degrees.

Funnily enough, the temperature measured by the Korea Meteorological Administration is only around 10 degrees.

While I was worrying about how I would survive when summer really came, the taxi arrived at its destination.

“thank you.”

After paying, the taxi driver was about to leave the car when the rain came down. He looked at the building’s sign for a moment and rubbed his eyes.

“First Company? Isn’t that the one that appeared on TV? “How long has this been here?”

Like the taxi driver, Ilwoo also stood in front of the building and took a moment to catch his breath.

I’ve already gone back and forth a few times, but it still doesn’t feel real.

Murmur.

The front of the building was still crowded with many people and delivery vehicles carrying goods from the moving center.

Instead of going through the busy main entrance, I turned around to a side street and entered through the back entrance exclusively for residents.

“welcome!”

The security guards and guides bowed their heads as if they remembered Il-woo’s face.

“Thank you for your hard work.”

On the outside, it looked like an ordinary security system for a slightly luxurious apartment, but in reality it was completely different.

This is because it was almost entirely covered with state-of-the-art security systems that made you wonder why on earth such a thing was necessary.

‘I don’t think I’ll ever get used to it.’

Ilwoo already moved in here a few days ago.

Today, I was returning from selling the two-room building I previously lived in.

I had to live here from now on, but I had a strong feeling that it would be burdensome rather than reassuring.

‘Can I really live like this?’

The company’s headquarters.

It was also an officetel, comparable to a suite at a high-end hotel.

It still felt like a dream to be able to live in a place like that without paying a single penny.

Ilwoo passed through the luxurious marble lobby and headed to the elevator in the office building, not the residential building.

The names of four companies were listed on the floor number map next to the elevator.

First Company Co., Ltd. (31F to 35F)

First Investment Co., Ltd. (26 to 30F)

First Management Co., Ltd. (16 to 25F)

First Security Co., Ltd. (5F to 15F)

The entire 60-story building was used by First Group.

Up to the 35th floor was used as an office, and from the 36th floor onwards, it was a residential officetel.

‘So my office…’

Ilwoo checked his email again with his smart watch and pressed the button for the 25th floor.

“It’s the 25th floor.”

When an announcement was made and the door opened, Ilwoo hung his employee ID around his neck and got out of the elevator.

Another passenger, who glanced at the employee ID card, gasped and covered his mouth in surprise.

“Welcome, Vice President Kim Il-woo.”

“Thank you for your hard work.”

Just because you got off the elevator didn’t mean you went straight into the office.

To enter the company lobby, I had to go through another security check.

‘Why does a management company need this kind of security system?…’

Anyway, procedures are procedures.

I was only able to enter the company after completing the search under the guidance of the security guard.

“Vice President, are you here? We have a group-wide executive meeting scheduled for the next 30 minutes. “It will be held via video conference. Where will you attend?”

As soon as I entered the lobby, the secretary came running out and informed Ilwoo of his schedule.

Il-woo, who was a little embarrassed by the unfamiliar treatment, asked the secretary.

“Have other friends arrived as well?”

“If you are a friend, do you mean the directors?”

“Ah yes.”

“Five people are waiting in the conference room.”

“Then please guide me there.”

Let’s follow the secretary’s instructions and enter the conference room.

“You’re here, Vice President Ilwoo! “Do you get good suits?”

“nice to meet. “Ilwoo.”

“Mr. Kim looks great in person too!”

Seohyun Han and Cheonmyeong Wang, as well as Lewis Blake from the United States, Manninger from Germany, and Linda from the United Kingdom stood up to greet him.

They were the top executives of the Purple Guild.

They were also directors of First Management Co., Ltd.

After briefly saying hello to each other, they sat down.

“This is really interesting. “It may be a little inconvenient, but simultaneous interpretation is possible like this!”

“I know. “I was worried that it would be frustrating if we met in real life because we wouldn’t be able to communicate.”

The translated language flowed from the earphones they were wearing.

At the same time, the smart watch even had interpreter subtitles, so conversations were not uncomfortable.

This was because of the real-time interpreter that Connect Co., Ltd. created by separating one of the technologies applied to the capsule.

Thanks to this, there was no major inconvenience even though four different languages were intersecting.

Of course, it wasn’t as natural as inside the Connect.

“I honestly still can’t believe it. “Even now, when I open my eyes in the morning, I wonder if this is reality?”

When Ilwoo shook his head and spoke in a sigh, everyone nodded in agreement.

“When the chairman gathered us at the Calypse Castle and talked, I thought it was some kind of joke. You may not know it within Connect, but is it a company in reality? Are you suddenly asking me to take over as director? “I thought Connect Co., Ltd. was filming hidden cameras.”

Blake, an American man, made a characteristic exaggerated gesture and laughed.

For your information, the chairman he was talking about meant Raoul.

“So did I. Even if it was a company, I thought they would just rent a crummy office and put up a sign. “To be honest, I’m amazed.”

Wang Tianming said with a serious expression.

“But a thousand people. “Are those clothes really civilian clothes?”

“however? Do you have any problem?”

When Blake asked, Wang Cheonmyeong confidently asked back as if what was the problem.

“No, just. “I thought I copied the costume from the game.”

Blake shrugged his shoulders and the people watching laughed.

Wang Cheon-myeong He was wearing a uniform with a plum blossom pattern embroidered on it.

“I’m against Blake. “A thousand people’s clothes are clothes from real life restored in the game.”

“Oh, I didn’t know. Sorry.”

When he coolly apologized to Il-woo’s explanation, Wang Cheon-myeong didn’t pay much attention either.

“Anyway, it would have cost a huge amount of money to use an entire building like this. Does this mean that the Lord of Connect is rich in real life?”

“well. Wouldn’t it be enough to exchange gold for cash? “Even now, I don’t have any gold, so I can’t get it.”

Manninger’s guess also had some truth.

In fact, it is true that the gold sales were the seed money that helped Raoul build his foundation in reality.

“Isn’t everyone thinking too much? Good is good. Don’t Be Serious! “It would be best if the company was big and paid a lot of salary.”

Linda, a blonde girl in her late 20s, spoke comfortably as if she had no complaints.

Everyone agreed with what she said because it wasn’t wrong.

To be honest, after connecting to Connect, everyone here quit their previous jobs or jobs and focused only on Connect.

Fortunately, I became a ranker, met a good guild, and was able to make a living just from personal broadcasts and gold sales, but the human mind is not that simple.

Right now, I’m doing well by building awareness as a gamer, but what if my ranking drops?

What if the number of viewers decreases?

What if you are unable to connect to Connect?

I couldn’t help but think about various practical problems.

At that moment, I couldn’t refuse the offer Raoul made.

“Anyway, we are good, but I don’t know if the company is okay. “Aren’t the conditions too good?”

“That’s right. Even though I’m not really working at a company, the salary is great and the benefits are good. And they even gave away shares! “The chairman must be an angel!”

Linda put her hands together and prayed somewhere.

“Hmm. Let’s stop talking nonsense and talk more seriously. There is nothing free in this world. Shouldn’t we work as well as we deserve? “Only then will I be able to maintain this good job.”

“As expected, Vice President. But even without saying that, I have already committed my life to the Purple Guild! “How dare you sell your house in the U.S. and move back to the headquarters?”

Blake said, clenching his fists, and Wang Tianming agreed.

“Me too. Even though it may not be my home country, I plan to make my dream come true through Connect and Purple Guild. “If you have any thoughts, please let us know.”

Wang Tianming was really planning to establish a volcano wave in Connect.

It is said that he was already active in the Purple Guild and accepted some of the swordsmanship aspirants and soldiers there as his students.

“It won’t be much different from before. Since management is said to be handled by experts in the real world anyway, we should be in charge of the players within Connect. “Isn’t that exactly what the Master wants?”

Everyone nodded at Han Seohyun’s words.

The terms of their contract were not to work at the head office.

Running Purple Guild within Connect and managing cooperative guilds and players.

In other words, it meant that I just had to work hard and play the game well.

At that time, the secretary came in and said.

“The meeting is starting. “Everyone, please take your seats.”

And in the conference room with over 50 seats, hologram figures began to appear one by one.

It was the first general meeting that began after the headquarters building was moved in.

“Nice to meet you all. This is Raoul de Ashton, Chairman of First Company.”

And Raul proudly appeared in front of the executives.

(Continued in the next part)