Martial Arts Returnee's Game Broadcast

Chapter 272

Min Woo-sung did not want this promotion at all. His mouth naturally began searching for an excuse.

“Isn’t there a need for someone to stay by the Guild Master's side as a personal secretary?” [If you want to work as a secretary, you can do that with me.] “...Even I have limits when it comes to the workload. Isn’t it true that Mr. Gyeong Seok hasn’t even shown his face at the headquarters since he took on the corporate duties?”

Fortunately, Ha Eung Eung seemed to understand. However, she did not retract her previous order.

[If it's about being a secretary, Jiwoo has plenty of time.]

Jiwoo really did have a lot of time. Back when the Haenam faction first started the guild, she took on all kinds of hard tasks and external work just to earn the contribution points needed for the guild's establishment. But now, with the guild stabilized and matters like contributions and security being taken care of by Elder Shinseonggak and the Daesan Guild, there was no need for someone like Jiwoo with much martial prowess. If it were another guild, a secretary would likely be chosen with some emphasis on martial strength. However, in order to find a secretary stronger than Ha Eung Eung, humanity would need more time.

“It’s not easy managing Mark 2 either.” [If it’s about childcare, Eve would love it. Eve likes me, so she’ll take good care of Mark 2.]@@@@

Saint Eve, who came from the Eastern Bloc. When it came to having time to spare, she was as much as Jiwoo. With Dashman, her constant attendant, always by her side, it would be a perfect arrangement if Dashman, who knew about Mark 2's existence, helped out.

Min Woo-sung wanted to come up with some other excuse, but he couldn’t think of anything that would reverse Ha Eung Eung’s decision.

[Why do you keep refusing? Are you not willing to take responsibility for the child you brought?]

A faint anger flickered in Ha Eung Eung's eyes. There was no longer any justification for refusing the promotion.

“No, it’s just that I was worried whether others would be able to take over the tasks I was handling. I am a bit over-responsible, so please, kindly understand.”

[Even if you don’t pass this competition, these kids still have to live their lives.]

In the entertainment world firmly gripped by Teen Entertainment, it was impossible to continue pushing forward with just Haenam faction’s backing without any agency. Someone had to take responsibility for the kids, and Min Woo-sung, in his own opinion, believed he was the most suitable candidate.

‘Alright, if I can’t avoid it, I’ll think of it positively.’

He might not be able to enjoy the joy of standing by the Guild Master's side, but at least he could protect Ji-su’s bright smile. He also had the desire to provide a better opportunity for Hanna and Ji-yeon, and he had to take responsibility for So-young, whom he had brought along.

‘Jiwoo is nothing special.’

Given Jiwoo's abilities, she was certainly inadequate to be Ha Eung Eung's personal secretary. Soon, Ha Eung Eung would likely give him an order to return to headquarters. Min Woo-sung’s true enemy was elsewhere.

‘Park Ji-o. If he becomes the representative of the entertainment company, that composer guy will be the one I hire.’

A somewhat sinister ambition crept in. He had already earned more money than he could ever need, and he certainly couldn’t neglect an A-level composer, but he could devise a way to reduce the opportunities for that man to meet the Guild Master. If he couldn't stay by the Guild Master's side, he wouldn’t allow that man to meet the Guild Master either. The short time between Min Woo-sung accepting the position of Haenam Entertainment’s representative had been filled with numerous thoughts, analyses, and calculations.

“Then, are there any guidelines regarding the future management policy of Haenam Entertainment?”

Ha Eung Eung vertically placed a pen on her finger, stacked an eraser on top of it, and then placed a file folder on the eraser, looking around the room. In that moment, with her demeanor seeming drained, Min Woo-sung pulled out a cigarette pack from his pocket.

“...”

Despite Ha Eung Eung’s increasingly sulky expression, Jiwoo proudly showed off the majesty of the cutting-edge modern random box. That was a bit disrespectful toward Mr. Eom Gil-dong.

“Or...”

It was as though Jiwoo was proposing another person, casually, as if it was just something said in passing.

“How about a joint stream with Speed Master?”

[No thanks.] “That person is a pretty popular streamer, you know?” [I have high expectations for him.] “Then that’s even better, isn’t it?”

It wasn’t the expectations toward the joint stream that mattered. For a top-tier streamer who occasionally reveals a notable presence, Jiwoo had high hopes for a competitive spirit and expectations about his skill.

‘Maybe, aside from me, he might be the strongest in the industry, and I don’t want to deal with him lightly.’

She was the type who would savor the strawberry on a strawberry cake or the only white chocolate decoration on a chocolate cake at the very end. She didn’t rush for the delicious things, knowing she had the power to keep others from taking them.

Survival wasn’t the goal; it was enjoyment of the meal.

Ha Eung Eung’s meals were that much more special to her.

‘It’s okay to save it for now.’

A top-tier streamer’s stronghold wouldn’t collapse so easily.

“How about instead, as a substitute, Mr. Lee Jae-chan from Gukbongseonsa? I heard he’s quite good with a sword too.” “?” “You remember, right? We had an interview together before. When the Myungho Guild was still strong, we experienced the monster air raid together. Have you forgotten already?”

She did remember. What made her puzzled wasn’t the memory, though.

[What would you do with a joint stream with that person?]

Just a bit of swordplay. Of course, he was not as skilled as herself.

That concern was unexpectedly resolved in another direction.

“While the Guild Master is stronger, don’t you think it’s still too early to be sure you’re better at training disciples?”

[Jiwoo, you’re really good at provoking others. You’re provoking me, the leader of Haenam Faction, on my disciple training skills.] “Haha. It’s not me; it’s Mr. Lee Jae-chan who’s amazing. There’s a game called Gladiator Master, where players train NPCs to make them fight.”

Lee Jae-chan is ranked number 1 in Korea there, you know.

That statement made thoughts of the Half-Demon Valley, Hellse Sal, Ibok Academy, and Zombie Hazard all fade to the background.