Chapter 67
While Fake Admin was buying time, the Real Admin fell into thought.
What do we gain from exchanging with America?
The first principle of negotiation or exchange: healthy negotiation involves trading what the other doesn’t have.
But there’s nothing we don’t have right now. Maybe just a telepathy transmitter?
Even that could probably be made quickly if we really tried.
No matter how much of a Hero I am, I’m still Korean. I can’t help another country thoughtlessly.
To be blunt, it’s because they don’t have anything to offer us.
But even so, this is still national business. We’re discussing international relations here.
If we think about the hopeful future after the world is normalized, there’s no harm in joining hands now.
The position of the U.S. is simple. They just want us to share our technology so they can grow.
There’s no moral reason not to help.
But of course, conditions must be attached. In our favor.
Even after the world returns to normal.
It was the moment the Real Admin came to a decision.
***
“Sir Admin isn’t waking up!”
“Groggy, ping….”
“Just a moment, Director. I think I have an idea.”
In the middle of the chaos, Agent Park Seo-yoon spoke up.
“Sir Admin. Please hold on a little longer. I’ll protect this place, so it’s safe.”
Saying this, Agent Park Seo-yoon gently embraced Fake Admin.
“Ah… This cozy feeling, ping….”
Fake Admin came to his senses. But it was the pleasant warmth that made him open his eyes without realizing it.
“You’ve opened your eyes!”
“Sir Admin! Can you continue the conference?!”
Something about his vibe seemed… not according to plan!
As Fake Admin looked into the air with eyes that screamed “What do I do,” Agent Park Seo-yoon thought—
‘What do I do. Sir Admin is so cute….’
I want to tease him. I want to hug him more. I’m curious about his expression under that mask.
Looks like staring into space is just a habit.
But after a brief moment of stalling, he made a decision.
“Heh… I think I’ve rested enough, ping….”
At that moment, a message came from Imnotstrong.
[Chu-ttak! You’re already done resting?!]
[Did you really find a way to exchange?!]
“Sir Admin! Did you think of something?!”
“Of course, it’s Sir Admin!!”
Fake Admin hesitated slightly, then sent a reply.
***
[But I don’t really know, ping]
“AAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!”
A scream of pain echoed through the U.S. conference room.
Honestly, they expected the Admin to say something about joining forces to fight sea monsters.
But to say he doesn’t know? Could he really not know? Probably not.
They must’ve pissed him off by trying to play mind games. Shouldn’t have done that.
[Chu-ttak! If we made you uncomfortable, on behalf of America, I sincerely apologize.]
[We know you’ve found the method of exchange. Please forgive us.]
[We need your help!]
Imnotstrong offered a heartfelt apology.
[It’s for real that I don’t know, ping….]
Thud! Thud!
Imnotstrong slammed the desk.
It wasn’t an exaggeration to say that America’s future now depended on him.
But to say he doesn’t know?! He’s definitely pretending.
This is just power tripping!! But there were no other options.
[Chu-ttak… Please tell us the way… As a Korean proverb goes, I’ll beg until my hands turn into feet.]
Maybe using a proverb will help soften him up a little.
[Heh… Careful, ping… Athlete’s foot might spread….]
Imnotstrong cursed without thinking.
“Ah fuck. (fuck you!)”
Is Chu-ttak asking for wealth? Land? Status? Supermodel babes?
As Imnotstrong racked his brain for ways to win Chu-ttak over—
[Enough with the jokes.]
?!
Suddenly, Chu-ttak’s vibe changed 180 degrees. Like he became a different person.
Was someone controlling him?
[First, I’ll guarantee the safety of American Hunters currently in Korea.]
[In return, we’ll research the telepathy transmitter you hold.]
They wanted to trade the transmitter under better terms… but…
It’s not like they could treat their own Hunters’ lives lightly….
[Agreed, Chu-ttak]
[Good. As allies, Korea will selectively share technology with the U.S. Do you agree?]
!!
Chu-ttak’s words were sharp.
At first glance, it sounded like they’d share technology for free—but that’s not what it meant.
The gap in tech between Korea and the U.S. was massive.
Sharing tech selectively now meant—
They’d form an alliance, but control America’s rate of progress at will.
It was basically saying they’d prevent the U.S. from ever catching up from the start.
Now we see the charisma from the reports. Chu-ttak. He’s truly not ordinary.
But they had no better option. Even that was something to be grateful for.
[Agreed, Chu-ttak]
Imnotstrong reluctantly replied.
[Good. I’ll need more time to think about a physical method of exchange.]
[If we ever find a way to open a sea route, all human and material costs will be covered by the U.S. We will provide only minimal support.]
[And if any international issue arises later, the U.S. will fully support Korea—even after the world returns to normal.]
[Do you agree to those two conditions?]
This is… totally a scam… Basically saying America will be cannon fodder…
“Really Like peins. (Seriously bullshit lol)”
“Not horse sound! (Sounds like total nonsense!)”
“See see I can’t see. (I can’t unsee this bullshit!)”
Complaints started bubbling up all around.
[We know you were trying to play mind games. If we were on the verge of collapse like Japan, you wouldn’t have even looked at Korea.]
“Talk Like penis dog chu. (Talking like a d*ck you dogchu lol)”
“But yes talk. (But he’s not wrong ㅇㅇ)”
[If you don’t like the terms, reject them. But then we’ll expel American Hunters and end all exchange.]
“….”
“….”
[However, if you agree, American Hunters staying in Korea will be granted access to the Hunter Gallery.]
“What?”
“Hunter Community available?”
[That’s our greatest gesture of goodwill.]
The conference room stirred. Imnotstrong felt the same.
Wasn’t the real reason America was begging like this because they lacked access to the Hunter Gallery?
Even if American Hunters stayed in Korea for now, they’d eventually return home.
But if they could use the Gallery even after returning, that would be a huge win.
No matter how you look at it, this term was a mistake on Chu-ttak’s part.
Chu-ttak, you let your guard down.
Imnotstrong sent a message with full confidence.
[Agreed.]
***
“So it can only be used within Korean territory?”
Lee Seung-cheol’s eyes widened.
Fake Admin responded in a firm, changed voice.
“That is correct.”
“But how did you figure that out…?”
“The Association head’s comment about other countries trying to explore was probably true. They must’ve realized they had no real weapons.”
“Which means…”
The Director fell into thought.
“I did provoke Imnotstrong on purpose. But they still wanted an exchange despite the unfavorable terms.”
“Ah! If other countries had the Gallery, the U.S. would’ve refused to deal with us…!”
“Yes. But the fact they maintained a submissive attitude means we’re the only country with the Gallery.”
“Still, the American Hunters didn’t see the Gallery.”
Director Lee Seung-cheol said.
“I think there’s one more condition required to be a Gallery user.”
“!!!”
Now Fake Admin’s eyes turned to Pokkulom.
“Guildmaster Pokkulom, you’re also foreign-born, yet you use it just fine.”
“Ah… That’s true, ow….”
“But what’s your nationality, Guildmaster Pokkulom?”
“My homeland is Korea-ow.”
“That means!!”
The people in the room realized an important truth.
The Hunter Gallery only manifests on Korean soil, and one must have Korean nationality to use it!
“But what if the American hunters eventually go back?”
Director Lee Seung-cheol asked.
“You don’t have to worry about that. Once they get a taste of the gallery, they won’t even think about returning.”
Admin (Fake) responded as if he had expected the question.
“And, Director….”
“Yes, Admin.”
“I think we should think in reverse.”
“In reverse?”
“Right now, the only disadvantage Korea has is its population size. If the day comes when the sea route opens, we might have to accept American immigrants.”
The once vacant-eyed Admin (Fake) now had a look of clarity in his eyes.
“What you’re saying is…”
“We must make sure the immigrants don’t want to leave Korea. The American hunters who’ve gotten used to the Hunter Gallery will voluntarily support and promote Korea.”
“I see… You’re absolutely right.”
Seeing this, Park Seo-yoon thought:
It felt like we were being generous while showing humility, but in reality, we reaped all the benefits and even laid out a grand plan! Truly, Admin….
Admin… suddenly has charisma. This twist is insane!
“For these reasons, I will now allow the American hunters to access the Hunter Gallery.”
“Then, what the American hunters need… is Korean nationality?”
Director Lee Seung-cheol whispered.
“Yes. Please prepare the necessary documents for them. Tell the President that Admin of the Hunter Gallery requests it.”
“I understand your grand vision, Sir Admin….”
Director Lee Seung-cheol fell into brief thought. Then he softly said,
“The President already trusts you, Sir Admin.”
***
And so, the American hunters were immediately granted Korean citizenship.
“What the fuck?!”
“New world!!! This is the Hunter… Gallery?”
And before long, a hologram floated before their eyes.
The American hunters opened their mouths wide in awe.
It was truly astonishing for them.
“Fuck!!!! Grandma!!!!!!!!”
“That hole!!!! That hole!!!!!!”
And just like any other gallery user, they were immediately exposed to that photo.
Probably someone uploaded it during a lapse in moderation.
Every Hunter Gallery user present thought:
‘They grow by going through that.’
Even after that, the Americans couldn’t tear their eyes away from the new world laid out before them.
So many convenient features and floods of information had captivated them!
“Free? Can we really use the gallery freely?”
One white hunter finally spoke up.
“Go ahead.”
Nod.
[Post Title]: Hello, Koreans, small penises
I am hello. My name is Alan.
I am truly amazed at Korea’s level. But Grandma picture very uncomfortable.
This departure bastard.
Not departure! DEPARTURE! DEPARTURE! *(Trying to say f*ck or Holy Shit)
Not departure! Sibal! Translation departure sakki!
Korean hunters, please don’t ignore us just because we’re newbies.
I will prove myself. From the days of Reddit, my community power is seasoned.
I hope there are no small penises that get hard at jokes.
And I also like Korea.
┗ Holy shit, the burger bros are here lololololol
┗ They actually came?
┗ Admin really pulled it off again lololol
┗ Admin’s negotiation skills are next level lololol
┗ Seriously lolololol
— LOL they got nuked as soon as they joined lololol
┗ Straight into a Cass image lololol
┗ Oh my god! You summoned THAT photo? Cass JPG?
┗ Ahh… That’s called Cass.
┗ K – Cass, spicy! I’m suffocating! That’s a murder photo!
┗ lololololol
┗ “Initiation.”
┗ Everyone goes through it lolol
— So, burger bros, how is it?
┗ How’s Korea?
┗ I am Korea trust~
┗ Ah fuck lolol
┗ You already trust us?
┗ Living in a good country! America is impressed!
┗ Korean f-word has good sound!
┗ DEPARTURE! DEPARTURE! SIBAL!! TLQKF!!!
┗ But the burger bros have some decent community power too lolol
┗ For real, they seem pretty seasoned lolol
— Translation actually works?
┗ Yeah, but it’s translated like shit lololol
┗ Auto translation! Automated precision translation!
┗ It seems to translate everything automatically lolol
┗ We don’t wanted! Translation! Translation! Departure! *(fuck)
— Little sh*t!! Where the hell is this place!!! Hey!!!
┗ Korea! Departure!! I’m desperate to settle! Desperate!
┗ You little!! Speak Korean in Korea!! You!!!
┗ If you keep up in the gallery, you’ll learn quickly ㅇㅇ
┗ But what if it breaks during a patch?
┗ Not my problem lol
┗ lolololololololol
— Someday, will there come a day when the entire globe uses the Hunter Gallery?
┗ But Admin didn’t even update the translation feature
┗ The fact that it has automatic translation means
┗ The creator made the gallery for everyone to use, no?
┗ Hmm… True…
┗ But who really made the Hunter Gallery?
┗ That’s what we don’t know
┗ It just suddenly appeared before us ㅇㅇ
┗ And only for us?
┗ The “chosen” of Dangun Grandpa
┗ Damn that’s fire lol
The American users kept posting and got completely absorbed into the gallery.
“All right. Folks from the U.S., please verify with Neil Imnotstrong.”
“Okay. Got it.”
And they told Neil Imnotstrong that the gallery was indeed a treasure trove of fun.
[Good. Chuttak. I hope they successfully adapt to the Hunter Gallery.]
[Don’t worry, Director Neil Imnotstrong~]
[Then, what’s the first technology you promised to share? I’m really looking forward to it.]
[I already gave you the recipe for the Field Generator~]
[What? We already have that!!]
[But mine’s way better~]
[…That’s true, but still…]
[I’ll contact you again next time we share tech~]
[Chuttak! Wait! We should agree on the next meeting—]
Beep.
The connection was cut, and thus, the first round of the meeting ended.
Too bad. If you wanna be Earth’s Admin, go do it yourself.
“And here is a recipe you can use to research the Telepathy Transmitter. It should prevent Awakened Ones from becoming the battery.”
“Understood.”
“Please begin the research right away.”
“Yes, Admin. Thank you for your hard work.”
The next meeting with America would resume only after sufficient research on the transmitter and once Admin finds a physical method of exchange.
“Good-good-ping~.”
Only then did Admin return to his usual smile.
“Sir Admin! Great job… Now, how about the full course…”
“Too much pressure-ping… Let’s go outside first~”
“Okay….”
And so, Pokkulom looked sulky again, and Admin (Fake) left the room.
Admin (Real), who had been cloaked and controlling the doppelgänger, let out a satisfied sigh.
Phew! I was worried about this government job after so long, but it wrapped up nicely.
It was like eating rice back in the other world. Experience really is everything.
Anyway… maybe I should rest now?
Just as Admin (Real) was about to leave the room—
— [D-rank Porter]: My Lord!! You’ve accomplished yet another great feat!!!
— [Admin]: yeah. good.
— [D-rank Porter]: I’ve been recruiting guild members who worship you!!!!
— [Admin]: ㅇㅅㅇ
— [D-rank Porter]: I think they’ll gather soon!!!
— [Admin]: ?!
— [HunterYaKaeYo]: ?!
This is the first time Porter has spoken with such conviction. Just where did she find them?
She’s not secretly recruiting into a weird guild or anything, right?
Anyway… having guild members is nice…
— [Elsa]: Admin. I want to ask where you are (where u @?)
— [Admin]: Work. No contact. Busy.
— [Elsa]: 🖕 (fuck u)
— [Elsa]: I’m in Busan too. (smells like a boomer!)
— [Admin]: ?…
— [HunterYaKaeYo]: ?…
Why is she suddenly here…? She really came…?
My Cloaking Cloak almost got ripped off.
Admin (Real) was left bewildered.
And at the same time, Park Seo-yoon, who had been following the doppelgänger, let out a deep sigh.
**(Note: Chu-ttak = Admin in american accent)
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