ReLife Player Chapter 698

Relife Player 698

[Chapter 178]

[Poisoned Cup (2)]

The Pandora Clan Lord’s meaning was clear.

The clan lords and the players they led were confident when they saw Noh Eun-ha, who entered the conference hall late.

I’m telling you not to fuss.

To put it simply, it was like that.

By clearly engraving the top and bottom, it means that you should not even think about putting your arm around yourself.

In the meantime, several clans were secretly trying to talk to Noh Eunha, but it seemed like Noh Eunha didn’t want to do that.

Yes, even if he is young, he is still a person who serves as the representative of the region.

I’m asking you to treat me with formality. No, you’re saying he won’t leave you alone if it’s not formal.

The clan lords quietly observed the momentum of the Pandora clan members in the hall.

“”””… … .””””

They did not pose a direct threat by emitting mana within their bodies.

However, the fame of those guarding the conference hall could not be overlooked.

<Seolchang> Ryu Yeon-hwa.

<Shadow> Han Chang-jin.

<Geumgang Sword> Mok Min-ho.

<Unsinkable Only> by Yu Nam-hoon.

<Scorching Witch> Bae Soo-bin.

The five people each made meritorious contributions during this disaster.

Just by standing still, they had no choice but to give up the idea of ​​exerting pressure by showing some momentum.

Meanwhile─.

“—Next, let’s move on to the topic of clan jurisdiction taxes.”

The meeting proceeded step by step.

As the unimportant meetings passed, the meeting topic the clan lords had been waiting for finally came.

They looked at each other’s thoughts at what administrator Han Seo-hyun said.

The tax rate needs to be lowered.

This disaster has caused a great deal of damage, so we should recommend that the Pandora Clanlord lower the tax rate.

Lowered clan jurisdiction tax.

This was one of the reasons why the Clan Lords attended the meeting even while bowing their heads.

They agreed on lowering jurisdictional tax rates.

“Due to this disaster, many people suffered property losses. As a result, Pandora Clan decided to lower the jurisdictional tax collected from local residents from 10% to 5% for the next three years.”

“I agree. Because the current situation is the current state, the existing tax rate cannot be forced on local residents.”

“Well thought out. The locals will welcome you.” “Thank you. Even if you didn’t, I tried to speak on behalf of the residents of Itaewon.”

Hanseong Clan Lord, DM Clan Lord.

And <Mercenary King> David Kim.

The clan lords, including the three, expressed their agreement.

On the other hand, the DM, Clan Lord Hanseong, had other thoughts.

Pandora Clan lowered the tax rate to ease the burden on residents.

Doesn’t that mean that the tax rate will be lowered for clans as well?

They secretly looked forward to it.

It would take a long time for the clans damaged by this disaster to regain their strength.

It was a situation where we had to cut down on unnecessary spending and tighten our belts until then.

So, they were hoping that the Pandora Clan would lower the clan jurisdiction tax.

But contrary to their wishes─.

“—Therefore, Pandora Clan is hoping for a lot of help from those who have worked hard for local development in order to ease the burden on the residents.” “”””… … ?””””

“5% of the jurisdictional tax you pay to Pandora Clan will be used for regional development. Therefore, from now on, you will only have to pay 10% of the jurisdictional tax, which is a 5% increase from the existing clan jurisdictional tax.”

Seohyun Han says with a smile.

The clan lords were speechless.

10%.

In general, the jurisdictional tax required by a local representative clan from clans located in the region was 10% of the tax paid to the mana management organization.

So what Pandora Clan asked for was neither too much nor too little.

However, in Yongsan-gu and Jung-gu, where clan leaders change regularly, they took 10% from residents and 5% from clans for fear of retaliation in the future.

However, the Pandora Clan was told to give twice that amount, even 10% as the clans were having a hard time financially.

“I think that’s a bit… a bit much.”

“Pandora Clan Lord. I hope you will consider our situation.”

You can’t cut your nose with your eyes open.

The DM who came to his senses, Clan Lord Hanseong, passively denied it.

They groveled and demanded leniency from Noh Eun-ha.

The other clan lords followed suit and nodded.

The answer came from somewhere else.

“─Because it is unavoidable for regional development. Pandora Clan hopes that Yongsan-gu and Jung-gu will return to their original state within 3 years. We believe that this can be achieved if we all work together to tighten finances for 3 years. I think.”

“”””… … .””””

Seohyun Han answered right away.

She appealed for local development.

It was a very good cause.

It could have been a self-inflicted decision, but tight finances were not that much of a problem for Pandora Clan, which was supported by five groups.

As a result, the clans that were struggling financially would be themselves, not the Pandora Clan.

Moreover, Pandora Clan was in a position to receive jurisdictional taxes.

The phrase ‘all together’ was meaningless.

Pandora Clan simply directed regional development by transparently managing its funds.

And then─.

─We will pay the money, and Pandora Clan, which uses the money to seek regional development, will receive support from the residents.

We don’t gain anything.

The clan lords were silent.

There was nothing good about it.

They tried to somehow find an appropriate justification to accept the cause.

That’s how they turn their heads…

“—The tax rate is very low. If it’s that level of jurisdictional tax, you can pay it.”

“”””… … !!””””

<Mercenary King> suddenly opened his mouth.

He sat down in the chair with his arms crossed and laughed.

Then he narrowed his eyes and watched the clan lords of Yongsan-gu.

“Until then, Itaewon had to pay an unequal 20% jurisdictional tax. Of course, we were not recognized as a legitimate force.”

As a result, the faces of the Yongsan-gu clanlords rotted.

So far, they have been demanding a high level of jurisdictional taxes in return for allowing Itaewon to have its own independent power.

<Mercenary King> had no choice but to pay the jurisdictional tax each time.

“That’s a good thing. I was worried that the price might have been too high since you all suffered from this disaster too.”

“I understand that 10% is a general figure. The jurisdictional tax collected in Yongsan-gu has been on the high side. Compared to that, it feels very cheap.”

“thank you.”

<Mercenary King> leads public opinion.

The reasons for the Clan Lords’ refusal became even more powerful.

At the same time, regional conflict arose.

Anyway… . The Yongsan-gu guys are the problem. Even if they profit from profiteering, they will do so in moderation, right? They charge 20% for Itaewon, right?

The Jung-gu clans gave the Yongsan-gu clans an uncomfortable look.

Although the Yongsan-gu clans were displeased, they could not refute them.

And then─.

“─10%.”

“”””… … .””””

“You guys have a hard time. Wasn’t the clan there to protect and develop the region?”

Noh Eun-ha from <Crimson Wings> has been entrusting all meetings to Han Seo-hyun until now.

He suddenly opened his mouth.

Noh Eunha’s words became a wedge.

The clan lords who were looking for a cause had no choice but to give up.

☆

At this point, the 10% jurisdictional tax would be a burden on the clans.

Nevertheless, Eunha and Han Seohyun took 10%.

We are still small. So, while they are struggling financially, they need to expand their size.

The purpose of the 10% increase in the first place was nothing more than to place a burden on the clans.

That is why he said he would use 5% of the 10% for regional development.

In fact, the Pandora Clan’s profit was only 5%, like other regional representative clans.

By the way, it was a good idea to invite Mr. <Mercenary King> to this event.

Meanwhile, Eunha looked at the <Mercenary King> sitting nearby.

He was empowering himself after attending the meeting.

Thanks to this, the clan lords lost their cause and had to be dragged around by the <Mercenary King>.

Dominic, turn your head.

The gaze is burdensome.

Meanwhile, due to the fact that Eunha began to pay attention to <Mercenary King>.

Eunha also made eye contact with Dominic, who was standing behind <Mercenary King>.

He was looking at himself with his eyes sparkling.

Eunha felt burdened by his gaze and turned her head.

“—With this, we will conclude the regional general meeting.”

“”””… … .””””

Meanwhile, the regional general meeting ended.

The faces of the clan lords were not bright.

This is because they could not achieve anything they wanted.

They all know.

After three years, the region will be stabilized, and when that happens, the Pandora Clan will completely rule over Yongsan-gu and Jung-gu.

Then, they will maintain the 10% jurisdictional tax and take the 5% that was used for residents.

With this, the clans in Yongsan-gu and Jung-gu will not be able to oppose our clan.

For at least three years, when we tell them to bark, they will have to bark, and for the remaining seven years, they will spend the time of patience and building up their strength.

They were potential competitors.

The galaxy was quite satisfied with the situation as they were stripped of their power and would not be able to properly oppose them for the next ten years.

Even so, it was impossible to treat them so harshly.

They were competitors and allies.

“The clan members have prepared a dinner party downstairs, so please come down below. I will treat you, seniors.”

I had to make them feel better.

Eunha stood up and spoke gently to them.

The clan lords looked at him with an uncomfortable look.

However, they also knew that it would not be good for the relationship to become more bitter here.

“That’s right. Clan Lord Pandora, would you like to drink a little?”

Starting with Hanseong Clan Road.

Several clan lords responded to Galaxy’s proposal.

As they responded favorably, even the dissatisfied clan lords had no choice but to reluctantly respond.

“Sit comfortably. Enjoy your meal. Seniors, I’m really sorry for being late a little while ago.”

“Hmm, one might be late. But let’s not do that next time. Pandora Clanlord, get a drink.”

“thank you.”

Pandora Clan Hall 3rd floor cafeteria.

Alcohol and food were laid out on tables lined up in a row.

They enjoyed the company dinner.

<Mercenary King> and Hanseong Clanlord, who were sitting near Eunha, offered drinks.

Eunha did not decline.

Certainly, the people who sent out the invitations and responded first responded quite favorably.

The dinner party was cheerful.

In particular, the people sitting around Eunha were laughing and talking to each other as if they had just had a fight.

It was all Han Seohyun’s arrangement.

She arranged the people who responded to the Pandora Clan’s invitation to sit near the galaxy in the order in which they were invited.

The seating arrangement that was used in conference halls was also continued at company dinners.

Meanwhile─.

“—Since I’m feeling this good, I can’t help but tell you some good news.” “”””… … !!””””

Pandora clan members and sublords go around the dinner party and try to please people.

Eunha, who recognized the signal from Han Seohyun, opened her mouth.

Their eyes turned to Eunha.

“What is it, Pandora Clanlord?”

“Okay. Please tell me.”

Hanseong Clanlord’s eyes sparkled.

Other than that, the people next to Eunha stuck their heads out on the table.

“I heard that this is a guideline that will be issued soon, and that for some of the newly appeared dungeons, the right to plan strategies will be given to the clan in charge of the district.” “”””… … !!”””” “But as you know, the Pandora Clan is currently short on personnel… So, as soon as the official letter comes, we need help from some clans…”

“”””Please let us do it!!””””

The clan lords responded immediately.

Eunha smiled in remorse.

Then he continued.

“Not only that, but I heard that Donghae Construction has recently won a large-scale construction contract in Yongsan-gu and Jung-gu. So, in case something goes wrong during the construction period, we need help from our clan… As you know, we have a lot of people. “No, seniors, please help….”

“”””Please let us do it!!””””

It caught on very well.

Eunha smiled as she saw the Clan Lords dripping with desire.

They had forgotten what happened at the meeting and were groveling towards Eunha.

We need to make sure to impress them.

There is no benefit in going against me, and if you just follow what I say, I will take care of you in some way.

We mainly raise clans that are friendly to the Pandora Clan.

This makes them allies.

After dropping a few benefits, Eunha was satisfied to see the clan lords she liked so much.

Then─

─Bang!

I heard someone slamming a glass down on the table.

People’s eyes turned.

“”””… … .””””

At the very end of the table.

He was once the head of Yongsan-gu.

The DM Clan Lord, who was the last to respond to Eunha’s invitation and was pushed to the last seat, was shaking his shoulders.

“Pandora Clan Lord. Now that I see it, I think what’s outstanding is not just the ability to point a sword at me and threaten me. He also knows how to coax me like this….”

DM Clan Lord smiling brightly.

He poured alcohol into a glass.

He swallowed the strong alcohol in one go and set the glass down again.

“Yes, I guess I’m just a dog. I really want what the Pandora Clanlord has put out now.”

“”””… … .””””

“But as I sit here, I don’t think I will return to the DM Clan….”

DM Clan Lord stood up and walked to Eunha.

He suddenly scattered the alcohol in Eunha’s glass on the floor.

Then he gulped down the Kaoliang liquor he had poured a moment ago.

He held out his glass.

“Eat it up, first of all. I’m doing it because I want to pour a drink for Pandora Clanlord, who has become the representative of Yongsan-gu. Don’t think it’s too rude.”

“”””… … .””””

The DM Clanlord is twitching.

Eunha looked at him for a while and took a swig of Kaoliang wine.

Then he applauded, saying that he is good at drinking strong alcohol.

But no one laughed.

At that time─.

“—You’re drinking so much without even manifesting any mana in your body. Would you like to play a game with me?” “A game?” “Yes, it’s a game. The Yongsan-gu clans once discussed a lot of decision-making over this. Hey, Sublord! Quickly go and get it!”

“all right!”

The DM Clanlord pointed at the DM Sublord and shouted.

The man got up from his seat and immediately disappeared somewhere.

“You can’t believe it….”

“Yes, that’s right. You’ve been with me before, right?” “Isn’t this a game that Gil Seong-jun, who was the Clanlord of Changhae, enjoyed quite a bit? Are you still playing it?”

“There’s no law saying you shouldn’t do it.”

Clan Lord Hansheng frowned.

The DM Clanlord shrugged his shoulders and chuckled.

Soon, DM Sublord brought a large box.

DM Clan Lord slammed the box down in front of Eunha.

“Let’s say that’s the clan jurisdiction tax. Instead, let’s all play this game and the winners take the jobs awarded by the Pandora Clanlord. How about that?”

“”””… … !!””””

DM Clan Lord grinning.

The clan lords opened their eyes wide.

The people who liked this story were the ones who had to sit in the back row and suck their fingers like DM Clanlord.

They raised their voices in approval.

And Noh Eun-ha─

“—Let’s first hear what the game is and then decide.”

“Okay, let me explain.”

Noh Eun-ha asked for food.

DM Clanlord was confident that Noh Eun-ha would have no choice but to participate in the game.

☆

It shouldn’t be like this.

I felt that if I made a mistake, the DM Clan Lord could lose all of his influence.

Where is that?

Since the Pandora Clan placed him in the lowest position, he thought that if he made a mistake, he might be pushed out by other clans.

It shouldn’t be like that.

It’s inevitable that the DM Clan will bow down to the Pandora Clan, but they can’t compete on the same level as these idiots.

DM Clan Lord was impatient.

I once deeply regretted putting the invitation from Pandora Clan in the trash can.

All honors are given.

At the very least, it was a mistake to think that Pandora Clan would treat him well as he was once the representative of Yongsan-gu.

I had to make up for my mistake somehow.

“—You’re drinking so much without even manifesting any mana in your body. There’s a game that goes well with it.”

So I chose adventure.

If things continue like this, all of the Yongsan-gu clans will end up clinging to Noh Eun-ha.

Before that, he had to exert some influence.

Fortunately, most of them were still following him.

And he had to let Noh Eun-ha know that he was not such an easy person.

This was the reason why the DM clanlord upset the atmosphere of the company dinner with his rebellious attitude and proposed a game to Eunha.

No, you could say it was a bet.

“—This box contains the poisons that the DM Clan has collected over the years. It also contains some quite rare poisons.”

DM Clanlord opened the box.

There were a lot of small bottles inside.

All the liquid in the bottle was poison.

He must be a great person.

Even if you see poison, you don’t even flinch.

DM Clan Lord waved a bottle of poison in front of Noh Eun-ha.

He didn’t show any reaction.

On the contrary, the clan lords who showed interest in the content of the game were shocked to hear that it was poison.

He is quite a courageous person.

The DM Clanlord put the poison in his hand back and moved his hand to the bottle labeled Ninth Hierarchy.

“This poison is harvested from the 9th rank dust snail. You know the effects of dust snail venom. Just one drop of this poison causes breathing difficulties. Well, it doesn’t kill you. Coughing. “If you do it too much and do it wrong, you’ll just lose your voice or get pneumonia.”

“”””… … .””””

Explaining the poison in detail.

The DM clan lord ordered us to prepare as many glasses as the number of clan lords participating in the game.

There was not a single clan lord who did not participate in the game.

You know that if you don’t participate, you won’t be able to eat the beans that Pandora Clan drops.

The DM Clanlord chuckled and dropped a drop or two of poison into his glass.

Then he poured some alcohol.

He held out his glass to Eunha.

“It is a traditional game that has been handed down since the time when the Changhae Clan was the leader. This is the resolution of issues that could not be concluded.”

“How do you see it?” “It’s simple. All you have to do is drink poisoned alcohol without using mana. After making one turn, you add the poison of a monster with a higher level and drink again. Drink the poisoned alcohol until there is a winner. “It’s a drinking game. It’s easy, right?”

“”””… … .””””

The clan lords of Yongsan-gu were disgusted.

Some of the clan lords in Jung-gu also wondered if they had ever experienced the game.

Nevertheless, the DM Clanlord offered him a poisoned cup.

“If you are a loser with two regions in name, you shouldn’t avoid this game. Who would follow a loser without dignity? Right?”

The DM Clanlord taunted.

In fact, from the moment the game was explained, there was no corner where Noh Eun-ha could escape.

If you avoid it, you will be known as a coward, and if you compete, you will become addicted to poison and show your disgrace in front of the clan lords.

Stupid thing.

Do you think you, who have never experienced any hardships before, can withstand these poisons?

The DM Clanlord chuckled.

It was obvious that he would be the winner.

He was adapting to the extent that he once made a masterpiece with Changhae Clan Lord Gil Seong-jun and a poisoned drink.

Didn’t you take an antidote beforehand?

That’s why he was confident of victory─.

“—Good. Let’s see how many levels of poison we can safely endure.”

“”””… … .””””

When Noh Eun-ha was caught in a provocation.

He smiled in remorse.

I could only pity Noh Eun-ha, who would soon become addicted to poison and end up in disgrace.