Chapter 204 – Welcome to Korea (2) – PLAYER WHO RETURNED 10,000 YEARS LATER

Chapter 204 – Welcome to Korea (2)

– Loan? Khadgar tilted his head in surprise and looked at his comrades.

Everyone made stupid expressions, making it clear that they did not know this word.

Almost all magicians receive a certain amount, which is inherited. They are taught from childhood in a specially designated place, and then they are engaged in research for all their lives.

Therefore, they have never heard of loans.

– What is this?

– I have never heard it before. Don’t you know what it is either?

– Yeah, this is the first time i heard about it too…

The mages looked at each other in confusion. None of the 30 people present have heard of such a word.

Kang Woo’s eyes sparkled and he smiled slightly.

– A loan, in other words, is lending money.

– Borrowing?

– Exactly. In fact, if you go deeper into this, then everything is quite complicated, but in a nutshell, it is. You are lent money, and you return it with interest.

– Ah! Something like a pot?

“Right.” Kang Woo smiled decently and nodded.

One magician asked with concern:

– But can we now borrow money? Credit… – he did not agree.

A logical question.

They are now, in sooth, no different from ordinary vagabonds from the street. They had no home or work. Hardly anyone will allow a homeless person to take out a loan.

– Damn…

– Fucking Infernal Teachers!

The magicians, realizing how sad situation they are, clenched their fists. Prior to the Coup Day, the Nexus produced unusual magical items of the highest standard. But after the Players appeared, magic ceased to be something amazing. Before that, they earned decent sums on only magic amulets. Thanks to this, they managed to accumulate a fortune in the Nexus, however, in their everyday life they certainly could not show themselves in anything. But because of the Infernal Teachers, the Nexus collapsed, and the huge amounts of money stored there ended up in their hands.

– Don’t worry.

Kang Woo, as if preparing for this moment, handed them the documents. The text was even translated into their language.

The document said “Third level of trust.”

– Trust level?

– What does “third level of trust” mean?

The mages bowed their heads inquiringly. Kang Woo kindly continued to clarify the unfamiliar words:

– The higher the level of trust, the more money you can borrow.

– Ah…

– So it means…

– Yes, simply put, the third level is the maximum.

– Ah, I see.

The magicians, showing that they understood everything, nodded all at once. They exchanged glances, realizing that they still hadn’t been able to thank the Guardians for freeing them from slavery.

They bowed their heads awkwardly and sighed… then Khadgar stepped forward.

“Thank you for trusting us so much.” He spoke as if he were truly moved.

Actually, he was originally going to just use them. With the help of the Guardians, he planned to free his comrades from the slavery life, and with the help of the documents, he planned to get closer to the truth that was distant from them. In addition, upon learning that the Chronicle of Hecate had burned down, he broke loose and behaved ugly towards Kang Woo.

No matter how anti-social magicians were, he reacted tactlessly towards the ones who became their savior.

“And yet…”

Its corners

His heart was touched by the care that Kang Woo showed for them, for those who had literally lost everything.

The Guardians are ready to assist them in their research and, moreover, provide financial support.

He even felt ashamed in front of the Guardians.

– Thank you… thank you very much.

– It’s nothing. – Kang Woo smiled broadly and shook Khadgar’s outstretched hand.

People need people. This is how good happens.

Khadgar smiled slightly, and Kang Woo sighed and continued:

– I would like to apologize. If I had a little more opportunities, I would gladly give you better support…

– What are you saying, it’s enough that YOU are ready to lend us money.

– Do you know about interest?

– Mmmm… Is it something about you need to return more money than you took?

– Right. This is a kind of guarantee that the money will return to the owner. “Kang Woo sighed heavily. – With the third level of trust, you can borrow a large amount, but there is one problem.

– Which one?

– Interest will be high.

– Ahh … – exclaimed the magician.

But there was a spark of hope in his eyes.

– But the government will support us in the future, right?

– Of course. Immediately after the document is signed.

– In this case, no problem.

– But if you can’t pay interest on time… Ah! How about this option? Kang Woo smiled. – You can work a little more than you should, and get paid for it separately. A little overwork, so to speak.

– Hmmm…

– You will produce magic items and sell them. In this case, you will have time to save money even before you have to pay interest.

– Ooh!

– But…

Among the magicians there was a noise.

In the end, they nodded positively. The goods they produce are of high value. Of course, they were no longer as unique as before the appearance of the Players, but still the demand was good.

Besides, they were confident in the quality of the goods produced. Of course, there were those among the Players who could create magic items, but no one could compare to them, with those who were engaged in magic from birth.

– And what are these percentages?

– Twenty-four percent. And, accordingly, twenty-four compound interest.

– Compound interest? What is this?

The mages were again at a loss. Kang Woo smiled slightly and said cheerfully:

– Don’t worry about that. You can think of them as a subtype of interest.

– Hmm…

Silence fell.

– Can you give us time to think?

– Of course.

Khadgar turned around. Thirty magicians gathered in a circle and began a meeting.

– Every month, 20%. Anyway, isn’t it too expensive?

– Well, who else would agree to lend us money?

– After all, if we produce magic goods, we will quickly pay off, won’t we?

– And that’s right…

They nodded again.

This time Khadgar spoke:

– Let’s do it. We will only linger after work until the government provides support.

– Oh, good idea.

– But if we agree to this, will we have time to restore what was lost?

– Indeed….

– After all, the most important thing is to restore the Chronicle of Hecate…

The magicians are thinking. One of them cracked his knuckles on his hands.

– Ah! Didn’t that person, Oh Kang Woo, say that we will have the same conditions as those who work in large companies?

– Yes, he did.

– But how much do ordinary people spend at work?

– Oh… I once heard about it by accident.

– Yes?

Everyone looked at him in surprise. He tugged at his rosary and nodded his head.

– Then it was, however, not about Korea, but about Germany, but I heard that they usually work for six hours. And if people overwork there, it turns out about eight hours.

– Hmm… There will be little time left for research.

– But there are days off.

– Oh, exactly. I didn’t even think about them.

The mages nodded.

The work will take only 6-8 hours a day. And given that there will also be weekends, there should be enough time for research.

– In any case, this is better than that what we did before.

– Haha. Yes, this cannot be compared with what the Hellish teachers forced us to do!

The mages came to a unanimous decision and their representative, Khadgar, turned to Kang Woo.

– We accept your offer.

– Wise decision. Then let’s sign the papers right away. Upon arrival in Korea, you will receive a loan of 300 billion won *.

(Pn: approximately $ 250 million (or 16 billion rubles).)

Before signing the papers, Khadgar extended his hand to Kang Woo.

– Thank you. I will never forget that.

– Ha ha ha, – Kang Woo smiled broadly. – Let’s work together to save the world.

The guy once again shook the magician’s hand.

***

Time passed, and Korea built a factory to create magic items. The products created by the magicians immediately began to bring profit to the Guardians.

They did everything: from amulets for self-defense to weapons endowed with various types of magical powers. Sometimes it came down to potions. The high-quality items they made also helped the Guardians themselves.

– Khadgar!

– Is everything okay?

Khadgar, making another magic item, fell to the floor… The mages immediately surrounded him. They looked even more emaciated than when they had been enslaved by the Infernal Teachers some time ago.

Khadgar, who had fallen from exhaustion, extended his hand.

– Need… do more… otherwise interest…

– Khadgar!

– Pull yourself together!

Some of them even cried.

The door is boiled.

– Gentlemen, how are you?

– Oh, well…

– Brat!

Angry glances were directed towards Kang Woo.

The guy just smiled.

– What is that, gentlemen? The documents were printed by you, not me.

– This is a fraud!

– Not at all. Didn’t I explain everything to you? – he laughed.

– Bastard!

Khadgar, who was lying on the floor, got up abruptly and ran to Kang Woo.

– Kx!

It was foolish to run up just like that, not using any magic. Kang Woo stopped him by grabbing him by the neck.

– Don’t make a fuss, Khadgar. You’ve already suffered once, and still can’t come to your senses?

– Agrh!

Fear was reflected on the mage’s face. In a strange, childlike voice, he muttered:

– Restore the Chronicle of Hecate… Truth…

Common sense was leaving him more and more.

– Khadgar, there is no need to strain so hard to find the truth. There is a very simple way to do this.

Kang Woo stood facing all the magicians in the factory. Now for them it was no different from a foul-smelling garbage dump from which the wind blows right in their faces.

– Gentlemen, a person must eat. All non-demons need food.

Kang Woo lifted a packet of instant noodles from the floor.

– And in order to eat, you need money, – the corners of his lips twitched. “And in order for money to appear, you have to work.

He patted Khadgar on the shoulder.

– Ha ha ha! What do you think Khadgar? Don’t you think that the truth is much closer than you thought?

– Well, you and mu…

– If you want to eat well at least once a day, then get to work soon! – said the guy cheerfully. – The slacker does not get a crust of bread.

– Rogue!

– How can you make us work all day? You even make us work on weekends!

– You promised that we would have conditions like employees of large companies!

– Exactly! There was such…

Disgruntled exclamations rained down from all sides.

– I didn’t lie to you, – Kang Woo held up his hands, as if to say that he was clean. – That’s exactly how you work. And, of course, due to the debt a little more. But do you have any other ideas? It’s your choice.

Silence reigns.

Read Light Novel PLAYER WHO RETURNED 10,000 YEARS LATER – Chapter 204 – Welcome to Korea (2)

Author: 나비계곡

Translation: Artificial_Intelligence

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