Please Do Your Debauchery After You Die - Chapter 233
Chapter 233: The Leader Struggles Again Today
Three days had passed in the blink of an eye.
I could confidently say that our company staff, including myself, spent that time very productively.
First, the Construction Team’s efforts.
After completing the groundwork for the Sky Island on the second day, we began serious construction and environmental development from the third day onward.
The initial image we planned for the Sky Island was that of the Olympus temple from Greek mythology.
We aimed to recreate various themed temples and architectural structures appearing in Greek mythology on the Sky Island.
The Trojan Horse, the Golden Fleece of Jason, the expedition of the Argo, and so on.
Although it seemed grand and challenging, we had a very reliable teaching aid in the form of YouTube.
It was more difficult to find famous structures that didn’t show up, given how many Minecraft YouTubers there were worldwide.
“Considering that, it’s really impressive. To make this much progress in just three days.”
Under Na-roshi’s command, the temples of Zeus, Poseidon, and Athena were already established, along with features like the cloud sea fishing spot and a giant rainbow bridge, and the high-speed water elevator was nearing completion.
Of course, we still had a long way to go, but the speed was overwhelming compared to other companies.
“With Na-roshi, Miho, Supniti, Lucy, Han A-yeon, and Koko-nyang, it’s not an exaggeration to say it’s nearly an architectural dream team.”
I felt proud of my insight in recruiting such talented individuals.
In other companies, there were people who could barely contribute half a person’s worth.
It wasn’t just the Construction Team that deserved praise.
The Mining Team also achieved significant results in those three days.
With Mayo and me leading, Dorai, Choheechohee, and Ppokgeum worked really hard.
They say it takes three years for a dog to earn a living, and I suppose Mayo and I are now veterans in mining?
We consistently earned an average of 600,000 Lena per hour.
The members of the Bully Gamja Company were earning slightly less, between 400,000 to 500,000 Lena.
Still, everyone worked diligently, and as a result, we managed to gather a total of 50 million Lena in three days.
Someone might question whether we really worked less than 10 hours a day if they calculated the time.
But don’t compare simply playing for 10 hours alone.
Consistently mining while also engaging with viewers and keeping the atmosphere lively whenever things got dull would drive anyone mad if done for just one day.
Moreover, repeating the same visuals for three days would tire both viewers and streamers alike.
To avoid overwhelming dissatisfaction, we needed to periodically refresh the content.
Considering that aspect, collecting 50 million Lena in three days could be regarded as an outstanding achievement.
“During that time, we also repaid 20 million Lena to the Rissle Company. Our funds are quite stable.”
According to Lucy’s financial record, there was a total of 185 million Lena in cash, with about 27 million Lena remaining in outstanding debt.
Once that was resolved, we would neatly surpass 200 million Lena.
“200 million Lena. That’s an incredible amount.”
Thinking back to the vehicle auction before the return made it feel even larger.
At that time, the highest recorded vehicle barely exceeded 90 million Lena.
However, it would be a mistake to predict something similar this time.
With the Owang Company stepping up, the reality had already started to shift.
“With this level of funding, we should be able to crush any company by ourselves.”
According to the information circulating in the community, the Owang Company immediately went into emergency mode as soon as the vehicle auction announcement was made, gathering nearly 90 million Lena in four days.
They had more people mining than we did, which is likely how they earned that amount.
Combined with the funds they already had, they probably surpassed 100 million Lena easily.
Regrettably, it was only a rough estimate; the exact figures were unknown.
All companies were meticulously hiding their assets in preparation for the auction.
Of course, we were also maintaining strict secrecy.
If we held cash in hand, viewers would inevitably catch on, so we exchanged everything for gold Lena through secret access and stored it in a hidden vault.
These days, the tension among companies had risen considerably.
As hard labor began to reach its limits, with no way to gauge the opposing side’s assets, it had become difficult to back down from a game of chicken.
And this atmosphere presented an opportunity for me.
“Everyone is aiming for something and their pride is quite high. If a collaborator shows up to scratch that itch, how would they react?”
It was time for Stage Two of my plan.
***
The effects of public opinion manipulation were already overflowing.
Whenever other companies held meetings in preparation for the vehicle auction, fans flocked in droves, flooding the chat room.
– “Going all-in on a sports car, how can we resist a skill like teleportation?”
– “If that doesn’t work, let’s fallback on a two-seater classic, but never a mini tractor; that’s just asking to lose.”
– “If there’s no competition and the price is reasonable, it’s worth it, but honestly, buying for over 50 million Lena is a confirmation of being a fool.”
If I had attempted to manipulate public opinion with nonexistent facts, I certainly wouldn’t have achieved such an effect.
However, bidding high on a mini tractor with no knowledge of the returnee’s specs was indeed foolish.
Even if it helped with farming, the best efficiency for making money right now was mining.
Thus, viewers were reinforcing their beliefs in such opinions and putting forth strong arguments.
“And streamers can never ignore such public opinion.”
Regardless of being a big company streamer, if they go against the fans’ sentiments, they surely wouldn’t hear anything good.
That was why I felt secure engaging beforehand with the leaders of each company.
“Alright, Seoa. You have something urgent to discuss?”
The first person I visited was Wangko, who had recently become increasingly closer.
He often humorously suggested that I join him in the battleground, causing some headaches, but his straightforward nature made communication relatively smooth.
“I have something to say about the vehicle auction. Actually, our company is aiming for a mini tractor.”
“What? Why would you make such a foolish bet? Seoa, reconsider. That’s a completely useless showpiece. Huh? Its special abilities are really underwhelming.”
When a competitor willingly acts foolishly, Wangko’s reaction solidified his character.
He seemed to prefer direct confrontation, after all.
“Other companies might think that way, but we’re different. You know our company has been into farming for a long time, right? You’ve seen our large farms in person.”
“Oh, that place? I remember. You were managing the Rissle Company folks almost like slaves. I was shocked that day. I thought I worked hard, but compared to you, that was child’s play.”
“… No, that might be a bit exaggerated. Anyway, we plan to open a large restaurant on the Sky Island this time. We’ll even set up a maid cafe for content.”
“Oh! That sounds refreshing! Seoa, your ideas are indeed good. Lena World is fine, but it does lack in entertainment.”
“Yes. Additionally, we plan to sell food and beverages to the people. We will need a significant amount of crops for that, and I believe the mini tractor will be a great help.”
“Is that so? But can you really make money selling food?”
“Honestly! It’s tough to even cover labor costs. To make money, we need to mine. We can just serve guests, and while we’re at it, we could create some broadcast opportunities too. We need to provide content for our staff, after all.”
“Wow! Seoa, you’re really something at your young age. Ugh! I don’t know what our executives are doing. There should be talents like you in the battleground.”
“….”
It seemed my prepared alibi had worked well.
Seizing the opportunity, I kept pushing.
“That’s our position, and the Owang Company is likely aiming for a sports car, right? A top-ranking company should at least own a vehicle like that to uphold its reputation, don’t you think?”
“Ahem! That’s still a secret.”
“Right, right. Anyway, here’s my proposal. I hope that Owang Company won’t make excessive bets on the mini tractor they have no interest in merely out of spite. If you do that, we will also assist you.”
“What kind of assistance?”
“If you find yourselves lacking funds while competing against other companies in the auction, we can offer you an interest-free loan.”
“An interest-free loan? Seoa, are you serious?”
Wangko replied excitedly, as I had anticipated such a reaction and calmly nodded.
“Yes. But I must clarify that it’s only possible up to 50 million Lena. Honestly, I think Owang Company is the most suited for a sports car.”
“Seoa! You’re coming through for me! The people under me just think about striking. Once the vehicle auction is over, let’s start positioning. I’ll teach you everything from A to Z.”
“….”
No, I’m good with the battleground, thank you.
Anyway, since our understandings aligned well, I managed to persuade Wangko smoothly.
And shortly thereafter.
I arrived at the Hanok village, where the Partner & Tofu Company’s headquarters was located.
I cleared my throat a few times in front of it, preparing to raise my voice an octave.
Soon, Dana-nyang, the leader of the Partner Company, came out to greet me upon hearing I had arrived.
I ran to her with the expression of a family member reuniting after a long time.
“Nayang unnie!”
“Ah, yes, Seoa. You have something to discuss about the vehicle auction?”
– “Not another one, not another one!”
– “LOL, not another one after the Owang Company, what in the world are you planning?”
– “Sometimes I wonder if Seoa is the hidden mastermind behind every incident in this world.”
Hmph! They may not realize that this all might be part of the bigger picture, those naughty viewers attempting to meddle with me.
Ignoring the scorn in the chat room, I steadfastly continued with Stage Two of my plan targeting Dana-nyang.
Huh! Today, the leader struggles again.