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“First of all, we need to find the distribution route of the Berserk Potions,”
I slowly cleared my throat and spoke.
Upon hearing my suggestion, the hopeful gazes of the circle mbers quickly faded.
Even Ji Yoon-jae, who had been slightly shaken at first, regained his composure and looked relieved.
It was as if he had thought ‘Surely not that?’ but then went ‘Oh wait, he really ans that.’
The [Berserk Potions] were the only evidence the spies had.
Find their distribution route, I said.
They all knew well just how fanciful that idea was.
“President, that’s too unrealistic,”
Yoon Ji-ah, who was sitting right next to , spoke up.
She had been busy preparing to join the clan recently, but ca to today’s eting out of a sense of responsibility as the circle’s vice president.
She started trying to convince calmly.
“As you probably know, President… Globally illegal items like Berserk Potions aren’t traded through normal comrce. It’s different from simply purchasing items from the Guild, or personal trades between individuals.”
Of course I know that.
I probably know it better than any other circle mber.
I nodded and responded to her words.
“I’m aware. The production of illegal items is usually done in overseas third countries, and their distribution also goes through several nations before arriving in our country. So it’s not easy to trace them step-by-step. It’s like…”
I deliberately trailed off, and Yoon Ji-ah picked up with a stern expression.
“Drugs.”
“Yes. I think it’s similar to how drugs are distributed.”
In the previous world, and in this world long ago as well.
‘Drug distribution’ had its heyday.
After the drugs were produced by specialized third countries, the end products were distributed illegally and abnormally to each nation.
Cocaine, amphetamine, fentanyl…
Countless drugs were distributed everywhere, and they were also secretly traded in Korea for a long ti.
Drugs were always problematic globally, whether in Korea or Arica.
‘But that declined quickly.’
After the ergence of Monsters and Rune Holders, and the world entered an era of irreversible upheaval, the drug market shrank significantly compared to before.
With ‘Divinity-type’ Holders who could cure any illness and addiction appearing, curing drug addicts beca far too easy, and so special items obtainable from dungeons and fields boasted stimulation effects surpassing drugs.
‘So the target changed.’
The drug cartels who lost their business territory promptly reorganized their forces, and attempted new ventures.
That was the business of distributing and selling globally banned ‘illegal items’, even producing them.
These items included the aforentioned stimulant items, along with all sorts of illegal weapons and special items, as well as the [Berserk Potions] we’re dealing with now.
The occasional news about illegal drug seizures…
Had turned into seizures of illegal items.
With those facts in mind, I slowly spoke.
“While there are countless countries producing illegal items worldwide, if I had to pick the cartel with the largest scale… It would still be Colombia.”
Colombia.
A country famous as the world’s drug capital in the previous world.
Looking at just the cartels, it’s the country with the maximum scale.
These drug and cri cartels solidified even more after Holders appeared.
By gathering various criminal Holder mbers into the cartel, they transford into an organization far stronger and larger than before.
Compared to Korea, it’s like a clan.
Of course, they are far larger in scale and their collective purpose is also much clearer, so comparing them is sowhat embarrassing, but it conveyed just how malicious of a criminal organization they are.
As the country possessing cartels that handle the most illegal items globally.
Naturally, that would include [Berserk Potions] as well.
“I’m going to investigate the illegal items distributed from Colombia to Japan, and then smuggled again from Japan into our country.”
I will find those who purchased [Berserk Potions] in that distribution process.
And from there, find clues about the internal spies.
That was my plan.
Of course, not all illegal items distributed in Korea co only from Colombia.
Many items are also smuggled in from other cartels in South Arica like xico, and nearby Southeast Asian countries.
But the amount from Colombia is overwhelming.
Several tis that of other distribution countries.
The quantity of illegal items handled by is also considerable, so investigating them could lead to finding clues.
After explaining this much, the circle mbers’ expressions still did not brighten easily.
I also knew well why that was.
“How can we, just a circle, carry out such large-scale investigations…”
The plan is good, but the scale is too big.
Despite calling ourselves the .
The two major clans had officially decided last Friday to actively support the circle.
Among them, ’s support was…
Safety assurance for club mbers.
They composed an escort TF (Task Force) team within the academy, and even sent top clan mber Seong Na-yeon as the team leader, displaying powerful physical support.
Thanks to that, Seong Na-yeon and I could go hunting outside the academy under her escort, returning safely.
“And if Royal provided such physical support, Judgent of Fire promised monetary or personnel support.”
“Ah…!!”
Finally realizing it, Yoon Ji-ah clapped.
Among dostic clans, is the clan that has best secured ‘trade routes to Japan’.
Naturally, they have also highly specialized in manpower and knowledge regarding that area.
If they enthusiastically participate in this investigation, it could pave the way for the previously vague clue exploration.
“Of course, we’ll be sharing the investigation details with the Judgent of Fire clan. They must have their own counterasures against Villain as well… And they may produce far better results than us. But well, that’s that, and this is this.”
I smiled and looked around at the circle mbers.
The clubroom, which had been quiet.
Even those who had been distrustful at first were now all focused.
“While we’re just a circle, we can simply continue on our path. We have to achieve the will and purpose for which we first ford. That’s why we gathered.”
“Ah…”
At those words, Yoon Ji-ah let out a small exclamation.
Then soon…
She slowly nodded her head and said.
“…You’re right. From the beginning, it felt like an impossible circle. Yet still, just managing to gather like this must have been a miracle. And here I was reconsidering possibilities within it. Without even trying first.”
She made a bright smile and continued.
“Sorry for objecting right away. I’m in favor of that thod.”
“No, Vice President, that was a very rational objection.”
As we laughed and aligned our opinions, the other circle mbers quickly expressed agreent as well.
“I’m for it too! I don’t see a better way than this right now. Hehe.”
“Oh, I acknowledge that part.”
“I should start preparing the equipnt in advance….”
Circle mbers actively consenting, noticeably so.
“…Our clan doesn’t have that kind of grand counterplan.”
“Juyeon, you’re not still mad, are you…?”
“Mad? I wasn’t in the first place.”
“……?”
…Circle mbers chatting idly, regardless of the thodology.
Aside from them, most other circle mbers also took my suggested thod positively.
Firstly, because a dostic top 3 clan like was collaborating.
In that regard, they all seed to feel great trust.
Well, I’m the sa in that.
As soone who’s worked in a clan before, I know better than anyone just how neat and accurate ’s work is.
To be honest, ’s collaboration seed more reliable than the abilities of the hastily gathered club mbers.
“Then I’ll take it everyone is in agreent, and proceed with the first phase plan as I outlined earlier. Next, let’s discuss the detailed division of roles. First…”
After the biggest agenda item smoothly passed.
The subsequent detailed PT and concrete discussions followed.
…
…
“So the first investigation date is…”
“Contacting the Judgent of Fire side can be handled by President and Holder Kang Juyeon…”
“I’ll lend out the equipnt I’ve made in rental form. They’re probably better than most equipnt on the market…”
…
…
It was a passionate eting, taking up well over 40 minutes.
I also satisfyingly moved the eting along.
And in the process, I glanced at Ji Yoon-jae’s expression a few tis.
Still to get a read on his intentions, like before.
But that blank expression still had no changes.
Certainly a poker face befitting a veteran spy.
‘Tsk.’
Ji Yoon-jae’s motive for joining was obvious.
To acquire information from our circle, while Ji Yoon-jae himself spreads false information and interferes with circle activities.
But I gave no opening to spread false info from the start, and acquiring info from us would have little aning now.
Taking any action at this point could be more risky in terms of getting exposed.
‘How should I catch this guy.’
Unlike other spies, I know for certain that Ji Yoon-jae and Cha Soo-yeon are spies.
If I can just catch them, I can sohow obtain evidence.
But the optimal timing for when to catch them.
When I can perfectly purge them, and from there reach ’s head.
That seed to require more thought.
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