How A Mythical Holy Knight Lives As A Villain (Novel) - Chapter 86
Chapter 86
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“Warp Gates will become hubs connecting places all around the world.”
Players, Gates, and after that, something called magical engineering had developed.
For example, magic stone power plants created by combining the products of science and Gates were one such case, and crafted items artificially created by players were another example.
New cultures and civilizations, those called geniuses, various governments, and corporations called whales stepped forward and conducted research upon research, but something that could change the era had not yet emerged.
“For those who do not understand what Warp Gates are, I will explain simply.”
Press materials would be distributed later, but a powerful impression was needed beforehand.
“From South Korea to America. Just one minute.”
Insane!
It seemed like the voices of reporters could be heard through the radio.
“And the fact that over a hundred players can move at once is something we can definitely promise.”
At that moment.
BOOM!
It was as if a nuclear bomb had exploded.
“There will be further announcements later.”
Yu-Baek of the Sanctuary Alliance finished speaking.
“Did, did you just hear that?”
“What just happened…!”
Even from inside the moving vehicle, the voices of those expressing astonishment could be heard.
Not only that.
CRASH!
There was even a traffic accident caused by someone turning the steering wheel in shock at the tremendous news.
Was this an overreaction?
‘Not at all.’
Warp Gates were literally a civilization that could change the era.
Imagining what would be possible because of them was something experts would have to figure out.
And.
“It’s beginning.”
This Warp Gate was exactly why Travania, whose overall civilization development was slower than the current Earth, had been able to compete with demons for a long time.
‘Of course, corruption was also accelerated because of that.’
But this time would be different.
All authority over Warp Gates would belong to the church.
“Buy, buy all Sanctuary Alliance stocks!”
“The market isn’t open! You idiot!”
“Money, I need to borrow money… I absolutely have to buy tomorrow!”
A commotion close to a riot was breaking out.
The signs of being scared and fearful of Go Johan had disappeared without a trace.
Passing through the crowd of people, the vehicle was heading toward a quiet place.
“Did you buy some stocks?”
Go Johan suddenly asked the believer who was driving.
“…? Didn’t you know?”
The driver answered as if puzzled.
“Church believers are given a certain amount of shares in companies and guilds under church forces. There’s no need to…”
Grin.
“Buy stocks that are released to the market. I thought you knew.”
“Is that so?”
Go Johan nodded.
“Well done.”
“Of course…”
The driver added one more thing.
“Eighty percent of the profits from this will belong to the church though.”
“…?”
“The eighty-twenty rule. Didn’t you know?”
Grid, what exactly are you.
“That’s too much…”
“No. Actually, we said we didn’t need it, but the apostles were being considerate. The monthly salary the church gives is more than enough.”
How much did they say they receive?
From what I heard before.
“Why, why didn’t I receive it?”
There was a memory of Lee Jae-Kyung being flustered and saying that after seeing the salary the church gave.
Lee Jae-Kyung, who had definitely received one of the top three highest salaries at the Sanctum.
SCREECH.
The vehicle stopped.
“Have you arrived?”
Yoon Seung-Ah and Lee Jae-Kyung were waiting to greet him.
“I’m back.”
This was Go Johan’s other home.
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Naturally, chaos erupted over the news of Warp Gate installation.
It’s a lie, it’s fraud against the people, there were many such words.
But stock prices were honest, and evidence was revealed accordingly.
“Please think of this as a simple Warp Gate.”
The rippling thing resembled a Gate.
Yu-Baek said.
“It’s connected to the American Goldian branch.”
They said that small gate was connected to America.
It was broadcast live showing items and objects being put into it and taken out at American Goldian.
Of course, there had been many cases in the past of deceiving people with similar magic tricks.
But if this matter, with Goldian, the Sanctuary Alliance, and even the Russian government stepping forward, was a fraud.
‘It would be the largest fraud in Earth’s history.’
The KOSPI was already rising endlessly.
Russia and America were the same.
If Warp Gates were created, the biggest benefit would go to their owners and those with authority, but ultimately the fact that the regions themselves would see great profits was a given.
Also, those with quick wits were already talking.
A channel with three million subscribers, South Korea’s largest economics channel, said.
“This technology is definitely related to Go Johan. Those masked players who suddenly appeared at the Mapo Black Gate that day, called ‘Sins’.”
They saw through the essence and spoke.
“They definitely appeared as if transcending space. Also, the fact that they appeared mysteriously at Black Gate incidents worldwide is now a fairly well-known fact.”
I heard the viewer count was the highest ever.
“Moreover, looking at the day of the Sanctuary Alliance’s announcement, their intention is even clearer. This Warp Gate is not for logistics transportation or such.”
“Then what exactly is it for?”
“Players. As Go Johan said before, he has declared the installation of transportation devices for war against demons.”
“Such!”
The viewer count rose even faster, and the chat was being flooded with numerous languages.
“Then ultimately, doesn’t it have much meaning? What most people expect is logistics reform. But if player transportation is the purpose.”
“Do you really think so?”
The channel owner seemed to be trembling too, speaking with clenched fists.
“The damage from this Mapo Black Gate, which was only open for seven days, was in the ‘trillions’. Imagine a Black Gate appearing in the middle of New York, on Wall Street. Think about it staying open for days without closing while countless people have to evacuate.”
“……”
“But if Go Johan closes the Black Gate through Warp Gates?”
“My goodness.”
“That’s not all. Really… you can think that humanity has finally acquired the possibility of escaping the threat of Gates.”
The channel, no, the platform seemed about to explode.
In fact, numerous experts had been guessing this, but the reason they couldn’t come forward this quickly was due to the complicated political entanglements and corporate interests.
“It’s a revolution. It’s reform. Really! I love you! Go Johan!”
“Why are you suddenly acting like this?”
“Why? I’ve made the biggest profit of my life from this. Ever since Go Johan appeared…”
Grin.
“I spent all my money buying Sanctum stocks.”
“…!”
“This would be the point. Which stocks to buy? What to buy? I’ll say it proudly.”
The channel owner said.
“Buy anything. Everything’s skyrocketing! South Korea, America! Russia! Anywhere. And Sanctum! Sanctum! I love you! Go Johan! I love you!”
With that, the broadcast ended… It was later said that the channel owner had been busy spending the money he’d earned after stopping broadcast activities for a long time.
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There was a third announcement about Warp Gates.
This announcement was about exactly where the first and second Warp Gates would be installed and which forces would oversee them.
“The first Warp Gates are scheduled to be installed at the Sanctum, the Korean Association, the Russian Association, and American Goldian headquarters.”
It was a very simple and clear story.
“Discussions with the Korean Association and government are already finished, and negotiations with Russia are also complete. And…”
They didn’t talk about America.
That side was said to be quite troubled already.
It sounds nice to call it reform or revolution, but in reality it was no different from creating a passage for foreign player forces to appear in the middle of one’s own territory.
If America had been in charge, there would have been no problem, but South Korea.
Moreover, the fact that not the government but an individual force was in charge was what was causing headaches.
“Don’t worry about that side.”
Grid said.
“They’ll have no choice but to comply anyway.”
Go Johan also nodded.
“If it really doesn’t work, it doesn’t matter if we exclude America. The fact that they’ll eventually kneel doesn’t change anyway.”
Go Johan’s thoughts and others’ thoughts were the same.
An irresistible flow.
“They’ll try to imitate Warp Gates, but it’ll be useless.”
And this technology was something only the church could do, at least on Earth.
The two most important keys belonged to the church.
‘Yoon Seung-Ah.’
Yoon Seung-Ah, who was surpassing the limits of an archmage, and.
“It’s impossible without the Captain.”
Go Johan.
“It must be hard work, you’ll have a tough time.”
He said, thinking of those who must be racking their brains on the American side.
“…No way. Samuel keeps the clothes he wore when he met the Captain that day together with legendary-grade items, you know?”
“……”
“This matter is definitely a reward. Everyone’s screaming with joy, right?”
Grid, Lee Ha-Yeon, sat sideways in the church chair, moving both legs as she spoke.
“Well, Captain. I also hit it big this time.”
Then Lee Jae-Kyung stepped forward and said.
“You know? I have Sanctum shares.”
Lee Jae-Kyung, who was no different from a founding contributor of the Sanctum, had received some of those shares in the past.
After that, he had used his personal assets to buy up Sanctum stocks.
Grin.
Lee Jae-Kyung had a very satisfied face.
Everyone would be the same.
“But, Ha-Yeon.”
Such Lee Jae-Kyung spoke toward Grid.
“How much are the church’s finances? Or your personal assets?”
He already knew that the word astronomical was insufficient, but was just asking out of curiosity.
“Captain.”
And Lee Ha-Yeon looked at Go Johan, not Lee Jae-Kyung, as she spoke.
“Isn’t there anything you want to buy?”
“Huh?”
“Not items or objects…”
Grin.
“I could buy you a decent country.”