The Count’s Youngest Son Is A Player Chapter 231

Episode 231

“Did you have a hard time?”

“It’s a private meeting, so you don’t have to be respectful.”

“Really? Hehehe.”

The office of Calypse Castle.

Raoul and Ravel were drinking tea while watching the sunset.

We finished a video conference via hologram a little while ago.

When establishing the First Academy, we planned a ‘contest’ for the entrance exam.

The first corporation established in the process was First Company.

Rather than simply leaving it as an event corporation, it started actual corporate activities in the real world based on it.

First Investment Co., Ltd. was established as the second company after focusing on gold sales and appearance fees and advertising fees through broadcast agreements with Connect Co., Ltd. It was an investment company.

Raising funds was not difficult.

Because Raoul at least had basic information about the next 15 years.

In particular, knowing the list of outsourcing companies that Connect Co., Ltd. would entrust with capsule production was a great help.

Because I was able to see the miracle of stocks secured in advance rising tens of times.

Moreover, Raoul had a label.

A hacking expert and information seeker who freely moves across communication networks.

The corporate secrets and government policies she found in the sea of information were literally treasures for investment companies.

First Security Co., Ltd. was established based on the increased capital.

It was a comprehensive security company established through the merger and acquisition of several professional security companies and Internet security companies.

It was a company that was difficult to make a large income at the moment, but it was also a place that Raoul absolutely needed.

In fact, branches have been established in more than 20 places around the world, including in Korea, the United States, China, Japan, and Europe.

Although there are many small-scale facilities, the reality was that they had no choice but to incur significant deficits for maintenance.

Nevertheless, there was a reason for establishing a security company.

‘The more you have, the more people want to steal it.’

Rather, provocations using the law and public power were irrelevant.

Because we have enough money, which is our biggest weapon.

However, not everything in the world worked according to law and common sense.

‘Rather, the more modern society becomes, the more vulnerable people become to primary and simple violence.’

Unless Raoul lived on Earth himself, simply having money was not enough to protect collaborators within Connect.

It was essential to develop practical power within the limits permitted by law, even if it meant avoiding the law.

Thanks to this, First Security Co., Ltd., which he founded, recruited a variety of people, including bodyguards who received systematic training, retired soldiers, martial artists from special forces, and police mercenaries.

And that is not limited to Korea, but on a global scale.

In fact, branches outside of Korea were preparing combat units armed with guns and firearms.

Raoul’s real purpose was not a general security company, but a private military company, or PMC (Private Military Company).

Of course, it was still only the beginning and we did not have enough people.

However, what was clear was that preparations were being made step by step and that recruiting talent was not as difficult as expected.

“Have you checked the list of new Ravel players?”

“of course. “We classified people who could be recruited separately and relayed the information to the dedicated team.”

“Please check carefully as spies may come in.”

“Don’t worry, Chairman. Security personnel are checking again and again. “If you trick me into joining the company, just think that no one will know.”

In fact, if you didn’t trust the label, the work itself couldn’t proceed.

With Ravel’s skills, he can get his hands on all publicly available electronic information, unless it is classified information.

She said she was confident she could secure even the country’s top secrets if necessary.

‘But it’s not a situation where it’s too much of a stretch.’

No matter how genius a hacker Label is, if his tail is long, he will get stepped on.

There were true geniuses hidden all over the world that the general public did not know about.

There was no need to do such a dangerous thing when there was no situation yet.

In any case, talent recruitment was progressing sufficiently even without Raoul having to go to Earth in person.

General personnel were hired directly by those in charge in the district, but key personnel were being sought from within Connect.

People think that capsule winnings are completely random, but the reality is slightly different.

When applying for a capsule from Connect Co., Ltd., you must provide DNA such as your own hair.

Connect says it requires inputting personal biometric information when making a capsule because it is essential…

‘In reality, it’s probably checking things like synchronization and mana compatibility.’

Capsule production was limited, but it was an absurd waste to distribute them first to those who had no aptitude for it.

In fact, the reason players in the early days of Connect maintained their rank positions for a long time was not simply because they logged in faster.

In any case, many of those who won the capsule within the first three years had latent or manifest talent.

Raoul is once again selecting talented people from among those selected.

Those who signed a contract with Raoul were divided into the investment team, legal team, security team, and security team, and were leading the current First Group.

Such work has been in progress for the past year, and the last one to be established was First Management Co., Ltd.

In a way, the above companies were such a core place for Raoul that they could be considered the foundation for this.

Previously, if companies were active on Earth, the main location of the management company’s activities was inside Connect.

The goal is to make major rankers and guilds friendly to the First Territory.

In other words, it was created to allow the player to move as Raoul wants.

The main customer base is, of course, rankers and executives of powerful guilds.

The basic task was to provide personal management to them.

For example, editing and uploading broadcast footage on your behalf, or finding a sponsor and obtaining an advertising contract.

Also, part of the job was arranging various well-paid quests and providing necessary information.

‘But the real purpose is different.’

If Connect continues to grow like it did in its past life, various conflicts of interest are bound to arise.

In the case of rankers, they may have to experience things that are difficult for them to handle, such as realistic threats or intimidation.

In fact, the large guilds of the past life harassed rankers who could not compete in the game in various ways in the real world.

‘Just like me in my past life.’

In the worst case scenario, he would be punished like Bae Do-hyeon, so Raoul had no intention of letting that happen.

That was the reason for the existence of First Security Co., Ltd.

To protect Raoul’s allies and staff on Earth.

Beyond simply legal and economic protection, they were also considering physical and direct physical protection.

‘I protect my people. Whether it’s inside the Connect or on Earth.’

It was something I felt in a past life, but no matter how much I thought about it, Connect was not just a game.

If it was just a game that existed for people’s enjoyment and entertainment, why did corporate political forces and even the state rush in to take control?

‘You’ll find out this time.’

Various rumors that often appeared on bulletin boards in my past life.

Raoul, a resident of Connect, had a feeling that he would know what the truth was.

* * *

Somewhere in Seoul.

A penthouse with colorful lighting and a stylish wine bar filling one wall.

With soft music playing, the marble table was filled with appetizing snacks and expensive liquor.

“So what do you plan on doing?”

Someone said while filling a glass with golden liquor.

“Isn’t it obvious? If you miss this opportunity, you might be dragged around forever. “Now is the last chance to turn the game around!”

The person who opened his mouth was none other than Han Gil-ju.

The second son of Daesung Group and the guild leader of Daesung Guild, his face was blushing.

“okay? “I don’t think there’s any need to rush like that.”

This person is relaxing on the sofa and taking a sip of wine.

He had a handsome face and black horn-rimmed glasses, making him look like a model student.

However, he was none other than Kang Cheong-woo, the third son of Kang Eun-sang, chairman of Crown Co., Ltd., one of the top 10 groups in Korea.

Likewise, in Connect, he was the guild leader of the Crown Guild.

“Cheongwoo. Don’t tease me too much. “No matter how much you almost ruined the guild, you’re my younger brother, right?”

The person who pretends to be polite and throws a tantrum is Kim I-seong, the eldest son of Saebyeol Group.

In addition, about 20 second or third generation members of each conglomerate leading a guild in Connect and influential guild leaders were present here.

Of course, the only ones who had a proper say were Daesung’s Han Gil-joo, Crown’s Kang Cheong-woo, and Saebyeol’s Kim I-seong.

“It’s no joke. Are you really going to leave that bastard alone? Did everyone forget? “Have you all forgotten that you were bullied by an NPC?”

“Whoa, calm down. “Even if you didn’t say so, we gathered together about that issue, right?”

Kim I-seong patted Han Gil-joo’s shoulder.

What all those gathered here have in common. That means being refused entry into the First Viscounty.

“well. I’m against it? Is there really a need to leave the easy path and take the difficult path? “To begin with, I didn’t really have any regrets about that place.”

Kang Cheong-woo looked relaxed throughout.

In the first place, the Crown Guild was located in the Brennan Republic, not the Reuben Kingdom.

There was no intention to cross the border and interfere in the affairs of other countries.

“joy. It’s no use trying to relax. I heard your brother also heard something from the chairman? “You’re saying they can’t properly take control of even a free city.”

As Han Gil-joo sarcastically commented, Kang Cheong-woo’s brow furrowed.

I don’t intend to sound like a stupid child, but it’s true that I heard that from my father.

If it weren’t for that, I wouldn’t have attended this boring event.

“Now, let’s not do that and listen to other people’s opinions. Now, let’s start with organizing things. Secretary Choi!”

“Yes, Director!”

When Lee Sang Kim called, the secretary who had been waiting in the next room came in and displayed a screen on the large wall.

It was an announcement from Connect.

[Scenario: Kingmaker]

Commentary: The ancient seal was broken and the empire moved its forces. But the kingdoms that needed to respond quickly remained silent.

Although the struggles of several great families and factions have succeeded in protecting the Wall, uneasiness remains.

The royal families of each country devastated by the previous Gate incident are still helpless, and the continent is facing another threat.

Each faction that dominates the kingdom is now focusing on the next throne.

Ruben. Leslie. Brennan. Marcus.

All four kingdoms are losing control of their provinces, with no clear successor in place.

Royals who claim themselves as the rightful heirs to the throne.

And the different forces that support them are about to clash.

Please select.

Who will be the next king of the kingdom?

Your choice will change the future of Connect Continent.

-[Warning] Wrong choices may incur the wrath of a new king.

-[Caution] A new scenario has begun and the player protection period has ended. From now on, a ‘respawn penalty’ will be given to all players.

-Participating in [Scenario: Kingmaker] is up to your choice. For players who do not want to participate in a dirty war between humans, please enjoy [Sub-Scenario: Savior of 〇〇].

A new scenario appears as the year changes.

The scenario clearly hinted at civil war between kingdoms.

Two months have passed since the scenario notice appeared, and now clear factions are gathering within each kingdom.

Players are also knocking on the doors of noble families belonging to their faction or receiving requests depending on their own choices.

So, why did the guild leaders gather together like this when each of them could just choose the faction they wanted?

“Currently, the center of Connect players is the First Guild, no matter what anyone says. “No one has any objections here, right?”

Everyone nodded with heavy expressions at Kim Yi-sang’s words.

“I think everyone has felt over the past year that it is not easy for us to take the lead in this one-sided structure. But an opportunity arose. Secretary Choi.”

“Yes, Director. I will continue with the explanation. The method of taking initiative in the First Guild is simple. All you have to do is destroy the power that is the source. First Viscounty, Ashton County. These two places are currently…”

Secretary Choi’s briefing followed, and the guild leaders discussed for a while.

And finally a conclusion was reached.

With overwhelming approval, the ‘Anti-First Guild Coalition’ finally began its activities.

(Continued in the next part)