I Became the Scoundrel of a Chaebol Family.

Heading downstairs with Im Soo-ah, we saw Ah-ram, who had finished preparing, Han, who looked impeccable as always, and a familiar-looking woman.

A woman with black hair in a ponytail and a cold expression.
Beauty so striking that one glance would be unforgettable.

‘The NIS spy.’

Though smiling brightly like a flight attendant in front of me, she’s a spy planted by the National Intelligence Service.
Whatever her purpose, her true feelings surely don’t match that expression.

‘She was one of the secretary candidates who got sent back. Why bring her again specifically?’

The three stood from the sofa and bowed when they saw me.

“Did you rest well, young master?”

“And her?”

“Ah, this is the assistant for Ms. Im Soo-ah I mentioned yesterday.”

“… I’m Seo Eunmi, young master.”

“I know. I saw you yesterday.”

“Though she may not meet your standards, she’s the most capable among those remaining.”

There must have been personnel changes already if they have no one else they can assign to me.

‘Or could Director Han be NIS too?’

Out of suspicion, I viewed Han Kyungbaek’s information.

[Han Kyungbaek]
Age: 41
Affiliation: Goryeo Prestige
Race: Human

Level: 119

Power: 118
Will: 131
Tech: 102
Leadership: 110
Charm: 76

Ambition, Cold, Loyal, Smoking Addiction, Impotent

Nothing particularly noteworthy.
He didn’t seem like someone who’d spy for the NIS or other agencies.If anything unusual, his stats were a bit lacking?
In absolute terms, he’s extremely talented, but as a secretary directly serving the Korea Group’s family, especially with the title of “Director,” he’s relatively young and less capable.

Well, that’s probably why he was assigned to a delinquent like Ko Muyeol.

‘Wait, impotent?’

This was both unexpected and unfortunate.
I never would have guessed Director Han, who seemed perfect in every way, had such an aspect.

“Fine. If there’s no one else, what can we do? Starting today, help out beside Soo-ah.”

“Yes, young master. I’ll do my best not to disappoint.”

Seo Eunmi smiled brightly and bowed.

She’s certainly pretty.
I wonder how she’d react if I touched her?
When I grabbed her butt yesterday, she showed no reaction.
Would she stay still even if I went all the way? An NIS spy?

“I’m Im Soo-ah. Looking forward to working with you, Eunmi.”

“…Yes. Likewise.”

Director Han, who had been watching the two women greet each other, bowed again.
Seo Ah-ram hesitantly followed suit.

“Then, young master, we’ll be taking our leave.”

“I-I’ll be going.”

“Alright. Take care.”

“Yes. Good health to you.”

The two disappeared.
Only Im Soo-ah, Seo Eunmi (Ha Eunyoung), and I remained in this vast house.

‘Police and NIS, what a mess.’

Im Soo-ah is fine since she’s a corrupt cop, but Seo Eunmi is clearly a spy who even lied about her name.
Plus, with the ‘Patriotic’ trait explicitly marked, it seemed impossible to corrupt her or buy her loyalty.

‘How should I handle her?’

“Then master, what would you like me to do from now?”

“First, did you resolve your work situation?”

“Ah yes. Through this morning’s personnel changes, I was officially assigned to serve beside you, master. My whole team too.”

“Wow. That’s fast.”

As someone who still remembers the pre-possession Republic of Korea, I find this incomprehensible and unacceptable.
The police, meant to be “the people’s staff,” organizing an entire team just to protect a chaebol heir with no official position.
It showed how corrupt this world’s public authority was.

“…”

And sure enough, Seo Eunmi’s expression twitched ever so slightly with her ‘Patriotic’ trait.
Corruption she couldn’t possibly accept.
Private use of public authority.

It must greatly disturb her.

‘Though there’s not much she can do.’

This world’s Korea has grown more corrupt over time.
No, not just Korea – the whole Earth stagnates endlessly.
If a player chose to restore ‘justice,’ it would be different, but otherwise, it decays limitlessly until ‘democracy’ itself collapses and monarchical rule returns under a different name.

‘It’s truly hell…but not my problem.’

I have no intention of going against the times, just perhaps changing who sits at the very top.
If someone’s going to be emperor anyway, wouldn’t it be better if it was me?
With that in mind, I review what needs to be done:

1. Find a secretary
2. Get the female protagonist
3. Kill the male protagonist
4. Secure RK-99 development and manufacturing facilities

1 and 2 are done.
3 and 4 remain.

For RK-99, I could make it right now.
The problem is protecting it.
The moment I develop it, everyone, even people from Korea Group itself, will come after it.

So, even if I do it, it must be after securing minimum military power.

But suddenly hiring mercenaries and arming up without reason would raise suspicions of ‘what’s that bastard up to?’
Best to move with plausible justification.

‘Since my company is Goryeo Entertainment, I could gather idols and trainees, then gradually build up military power under the pretext of protecting them.’

Though not a perfect smokescreen, it’s much better than doing it suddenly without reason.

Above all, thanks to Ko Muyeol’s well-established delinquent image, I can get away with some excess.

‘No, wait. Think simpler. Buy trainees cheaply, load them with cyberware, debut some, and keep some as my secretaries.’

First, use mercenaries briefly, then discard them, and develop Goryeo Entertainment’s trainees as the main force.

So right now…

“How many team members do you have? Was it 15 yesterday?”

“30 total, including me.”

“That’s a lot. There’s one criminal I need dealt with. I’ll give you the details, send about half to catch him. Or just dispose of him.”

“Uh… dispose? He’s a criminal, right?”

The male protagonist’s background is a street thug from Incheon’s back alleys, so he’s definitely a criminal.

“Right. Report properly up the chain to avoid gossip.”

“Reports could bring interference. It might obstruct your wishes, master.”

“Doesn’t matter. I just need him removed.”

“Understood.”

After I gave the male lead’s details, Im Soo-ah immediately made calls to relay orders.
“And Ms. Seo Eunmi?”

“Yes, young master.”

“My company is supposedly an entertainment agency, but we don’t have a single entertainer.”

There was one until yesterday, but I dismissed him since he was male.
Paid about 300 million won in contract penalties, but that’s acceptable.

“Look into actors, idols, or trainees we could acquire. Call around to agencies.”

“Yes, young master.”

“Ah.”

I stopped Seo Eunmi as she was about to move.

“Young women only.”

“…”

“Pretty and sexy. That’s what sells.”

“…I-I understand. Young and…pretty women.”

She made a sour face before forcing a smile and leaving.

I admired her twitching figure from behind before picking up the phone.
The recipient was my soulmate Director Han… No, Ko Muyeol’s half-sister, Ko Hayan.
The woman I met yesterday at Kumsuman Solar Palace.
Being family, I have all her contact info.

– Who’s this? Did the sun rise in the west today? You’re actually calling me.

“I didn’t expect you’d answer. Thank you, sister.”

– It’s fascinating. Seeing a name on my screen that shouldn’t be there.

A seductive voice carrying mockery.
As it struck my ear through the receiver, remembering her face and figure from yesterday made me get hard.

‘No, shit, she’s still my sister though.’

…I thought briefly.
But then the vulgar logic occurred – she’s Ko Muyeol’s sister, not mine, right?

– So, what do you want? As far as I know, we’re not exactly on friendly terms.

I checked the wall clock.
10:39 AM.
Plenty of time until lunch.
Even more until dinner.

“Would you like to have a meal together? As family. My treat.”

– What?

A bright laugh came through the receiver.
Suggesting a meal together must seem very strange.
After laughing for a while, she lowered her voice.

– Hey, what are you plotting? Trying to drug me?

“What schemes could a good-for-nothing like me have? I just want to grow the company I inherited.”

– Company? Ah~ right. You got that Goryeo Entertainment thing or whatever? Is that why you called? Want my help getting your lackeys on TV.

Ko Hayan.
Though she later becomes a high executive at Korea Card, one of Korea Group’s core companies,
Before that, she had considerable influence in Korea’s broadcasting and advertising industry.

People say individual media is the trend now?
True, but that’s still ultimately controlled by advertising.

– Just get them on TV then, why call me about it? Think I care enough about someone like you to actually interfere?

“How could that be. I just thought it wouldn’t look good for me to enter the industry without contacting you since I’m using the ‘Korea Group’ name.”

– Wow… you’ve been weird since yesterday? What drugs are you on suddenly? I’m having trouble adjusting.

“Please think of it as me reflecting on past mistakes. I was quite affected by yesterday’s events.”

– …

A contemplative sound came through the receiver.
She must be having trouble adjusting to the sudden personality change.
I may not be particularly great or capable, but the original Ko Muyeol was quite pathetic.

– Fine. If my cute little brother wants to reform and actually work, I should help as his sister. What do you need?

“Just ensure my ‘Goryeo Entertainment’ can fully use the Korea Group name and influence.”

– You’re quite roundabout in asking me to stay out of your way. Fine, do whatever you want. But if your lackeys succeed, I get first pick at their advertising. No complaints about that, right?

“How could I object?”

I have no intention of making money through advertising anyway.
Growing entertainers is just a side project.

– And no need for the meal. Hanging up.

She hung up without even letting me say goodbye.

Very rude behavior, but considering Ko Muyeol’s past actions in my memories, even this much courtesy is more than I deserve.0