A long sigh escaped from Minister Kim Tae-ik's mouth.

As soon as he looked around the laboratory, a swirl of complex emotions was felt in his eyes.

“Since when did you prepare this? No, what is the purpose of showing this to us?”

“It has been quite a while since this lab started operating. And the purpose of showing them now is because now is the time to put them to good use.”

“Is it time to use it? Are you going to deliver this to the military?”

“Is it possible? How tight is our defense budget right now, would it be possible right now?”

I smirked and retorted.

An awkward smile crossed the faces of most of the military leaders, including Minister Kim Tae-ik, as if he had been hit by a bone, and I spoke as if declaring at the right time.

“I know that the number of troops dispatched this time is about 160. Of course, it would be more than that if you include support troops, but they are out of the question. I plan to give all of this to the Special Forces forces most at risk.”

“Are you going to sleep? No, why?”

Minister Kim Tae-ik responded with a bewildered expression.

To be honest, I've been answering that question countless times.

And in the end, I have come to a forced conclusion to convince myself.

After all, I am a trader.

In the end, my actions are just venting out the desires of a merchant.

Damn it, but why do I keep getting ridicule in the corner of my heart?

“It’s a kind of publicity effect.”

“·················ogue.”

“Simply put, we want to promote our technology to countries around the world. To put it bluntly, Iraq is a place where the world's attention is now focused, and when our soldiers go to battle with efficient warrior platforms in such a place, the promotional effect is incomprehensible.”

“·················ogue.”

Minister Kim stared at me for a moment.

What was surprising was that, contrary to my expectations, it was not a look of contempt.

Ironically, he soon spit out words that matched the voice that was laughing at me inside.

“You’re a little clumsy.”

“What are you talking about?”

Minister Kim Tae-ik did not respond to my question, and looked again at the equipment in the laboratory.

After some time has passed, he smiles again.

“You know that? Chairman Jin always pretends to be a merchant on the outside, but his true heart is always revealed.”

“·················ogue.”

“Is there one or two times that Jae-woo has lost for the sake of the country? If you were really just a merchant, you wouldn’t be able to do that.”

Hearing those words, he couldn't control himself and his facial muscles twitched.

I feel like things are going a little crazy.

Trying to laugh out loud, he continued.

“By the way, how much budget do you need to provide this kind of equipment to 160 troops?”

“Well, I think it will cost at least 30 billion won. But why are you asking that? Can you give me an emergency fund from the military?”

“I would like to, but as you know, K11’s payment including Polar Bear. And the emergency budget ran out because we were sending all of our 40mm guided missiles.”

“So that’s why I’m going to invest. There is no other opportunity like this for publicity.”

“Wait a minute over there…”

The special forces commander, who had been listening to the minister's conversation with me the whole time, intervened.

It felt like things were going crazy.

Unsurprisingly, with his eyes rounded, he points his finger at the mannequin and asks again.

“Are you really going to invest that money in Jaewoo and pay the troops?”

“As I said, it is an investment. To be honest, if you are in a situation where you can get dozens of times the publicity effect by investing only 30 billion won, isn't it stupid to miss it?”

“No, I mean… are you going to support that active exoskeleton as well?”

That was something I hadn't thought of.

It's still a difficult thing to call 'complete'.

Of course, it performed well enough in tests, but it is unknown whether it will work in the field.

In particular, in the case of the drive motor, which is the core of the exoskeleton, it is almost a prototype.

It's bound to be a conflict for me.

Whoops.

I couldn't make a decision and looked at Heewon.

The guy who made eye contact looked like he was in trouble for a moment, and then his shoulder looked up.

“I don't think it would be a bad idea to send some quantity as a trial. To be honest, isn't it true that there is no better operational verification site than the battlefield?”

I nodded my head, thinking that it was a reasonable thing to say.

The commander of the Special Forces grabs my hand and smiles brightly.

It seems like he was imagining the fighting power of the troops that would rise through that, but when he saw that smile, his heart was twisted for nothing.

“What do you do? Instead, give me two billion.”

“·················ogue.”

“200 million per active exoskeleton suit. Even considering the division of duties, we will have to send at least 10 or so, so we should receive that amount.”

"However······."

“Why, is that money wasted?”

“No, didn’t you just say that you are investing for publicity purposes?”

“·················ogue.”

Ah······.

damn that's it

******

Beep Baba Bam!

a month after that.

At Seongnam Airport, a farewell ceremony was held for the special forces battalion, which was confirmed to be dispatched to South Korea.

All major VIPs, including the president, were in attendance.

Since it was such a historic moment, it was only natural for most of the media to report on it.

[With an earnest heart for everyone's safe return...]

After the president's speech, the troops soon climbed into the transport plane.

The appearance of the troops equipped with the warrior platform provided by Jaewoo is like looking at the soldiers of the future.

Perhaps because of that, the news focused on that part all day long, and there were constant discussions on the topic on various portals.

- What's that robot-like thing over there?

?Well, I thought for a moment that I rode a time machine to the future.

-According to the Jaewoo group's PR team, it's an active exoskeleton suit, but it's said that it greatly increases muscle strength.

- The army is getting better. When did Korea develop so far?

?It's not that the country has developed, it's that Jaewoo has developed. Are you saying that all those things were provided free of charge by Jaewoo?

- Whether the country develops or Jae-woo develops, what is important is that. Apparently, the dispatched area is Kirkuk, and I don't know if it's an area where there's no battle at all. If anyone dies, what's the use of all that?

?Yeah. Please come back without any sacrifice.

The comments attached to the article were mainly about the safety of the dispatched troops.

Even though I did my best, I am also worried.

The fortunate thing is that unlike the original history, the sacrifice of the Americans was not so great so far, and thanks to that, there was no early withdrawal of the Americans from Kirkuk, the dispatching site, as in history.

In other words, it means less risk.

[Female, Ya started to select a full-scale runner-up.]

A few days later, on December 5, 2006.

Politicians are starting to get busy with preparations for the presidential election.

Even though there was still a year left, if you turn on the TV to see what is in such a hurry, comments on the next presidential candidates and their future moves are paying attention.

[Rep. Lee Pil-yong started meeting with mainstream forces in the ruling party from today in earnest.]

In the passport, Rep. Lee Pil-yong was insisting on a quick intra-party primary.

He's worn out by the increasingly slanting situation.

Still, he is a four-term lawmaker, and is there any trust in the party?

As his movement began, a full-fledged merger and gathering began within the ruling party, and as time passed, Pil-yong Lee became a solid candidate for the presidency.

[As long as there are no abnormalities in the opposition party, Lee Joo-hwan is in the mood to be confirmed as the representative in the party. Thereby...]

On the contrary, the atmosphere of the opposition party was rather calm.

Before returning, I had no interest in politics, so I have no idea what the atmosphere of the opposition party was like at this time.

Well, with the appearance of Lee Joo-hwan, the history has no meaning anymore, so it's a bit ridiculous to argue about it.

'By the way, this might really change the future...'

As well as the mood of public opinion.

The current ruling party's sinking speed is just too fast.

Well, it doesn't really matter to me because I'm rooting for Lee Joo-hwan, but I'm not at all comfortable with it.

smart!

"President. An aide called Pil-yong Lee came to the camp.”

In the midst of thinking about it for a while, Secretary Kim delivered unexpected news.

It seems like it was a move to convince me again, but I finally allowed the interview because I wanted to make sure this time.

“Thank you for your time.”

The person I met was an unexpected giant.

No, not now, but the existence that will become a giant in the future.

His name was probably Han Sang-woo, right?

He joined the current ruling party in his early 40s and did not miss his seat as a member of the National Assembly until I returned.

According to rumors, Rep. Lee Pil-yong recently recruited a promising figure into the party, so it must have been Han Sang-woo.

"Nice to meet you. This is Hyunseung Jin.”

“This is Han Sang-woo. This time, I joined Rep. Pil-yong Lee’s camp.”

Ambition was evident in his eyes.

At first glance, it gives a similar feeling to Rep. Lee Joo-hwan, but if you look closely, it is something else.

Somehow, if Lee Joo-hwan is a person who paints the future based on a firm philosophy, Han Sang-woo has a strong feeling that he is a style that can do anything for his ambition.

“It is more difficult to meet Chairman Jin than to attend an audience with the king.”

“·················ogue.”

I stared at him, who came out defiantly from the beginning.

The only thing that came to mind later was the rumors circulating about him before his return.

It is said to be sweet, swallowed, and spit out when used.

After playing with each other, I want to fit perfectly with Lee Pil-yong's level.

‘What……is this less burden on the mind?’

“That will depend on who the opponent is.”

dreaming.

Han Sang-woo frowned at the words he spit out without hesitation.

early 40's.

It reminds me that there is not much age difference between me and my legs, and this time my legs are naturally twisted.

glance.

For a moment, Han Sang-woo looks at my disheveled posture with a loving gaze.

The intention was communicated properly.

Unsurprisingly, as he bit his lips, he spit out the words without hiding his displeasure.

“What is good? Anyway, I'm here to deliver the CEO's words, so I'll just do that. President Lee Pil-yong said that in the future, he asked me to keep in mind what happens after our party continues to take power.”

I wondered if something had changed, but again the same pattern was repeated.(Read more @ hotmtlnovel.xyz)

Only intimidating conciliation.

Is it possible to re-create the government only with such a lack of creativity?

As soon as he smiled and showed it, he smirked and continued his speech. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

“Be patient with your attitude. Where does Chairman Jin's confidence come from? Don't you know that the economy is inevitably tied to politics in the end?"

I inadvertently rubbed my chin at those words.

A rough beard, which has not been trimmed in the morning, irritates my hands and makes me feel even more uncomfortable.

“Then what is the basis of your arrogance?”

“·················ogue.”

Han Sang-woo's mouth was wide open at the words that he spit out.

Thinking that he doesn't want to stir up the conversation anymore, he quietly rises from his seat, and he issues a serious warning.

“We will definitely re-create the government. And when that time comes, Jae-woo will be the first to see blood. Because I will do it before anyone else.”

"Hmm······."

I was momentarily confused.

It's not that I'm afraid of that, but that attitude that makes me really sure that it's possible.

No matter how confident you are at this time, I, Man-yong, who thinks that it will be possible with the power of a mere novice.

“Is that so?”

I laughed out loud.

As if his pride had been damaged, his face turned red and blue, and then he shouted.

“Look, Chairman Jin Hyun-seung!”

Bump!

In an instant, the door opened and Natasha entered.

What she held in her hand was a three-stage folding club.

Surprised by her sudden situation, Han Sang-woo's face turned pale in an instant, and I immediately stopped her and said to her guy.

“I'm the only one who can turn up the volume in this room. As you can see, there are quite a lot of beings who perceive when someone else's voice rises as a danger signal... In particular, that friend does not know the identity of the member of parliament, so there is a high possibility that he will not cover the fire.”

“·················ogue.”

“Anyway, I think my intentions have been conveyed enough by this, so please stop and go back.”

“·················ogue.”

He got up quickly, startled by the momentum of Natasha who was staring at him like he was about to kill him.

The car is about to pass me by.

I just added one more word.

“Please pass this on to CEO Pil-Yong Lee. He said that sending Rep. Han Sang-woo to me today was worse than not doing it.”

"what······."

“To be honest, I am a person who has no particular interest in either the ruling party or the opposition party, both personally and as a businessman.”

“·················ogue.”

“But if you keep stimulating me in this way, wouldn’t there be a way? All you have to do is focus on your center of gravity.”

“·················ogue.”

Can you make nuclear weapons too?-158

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