Genius Warlock-Episode 275
“This is the relationship diagram of investment company ABC..”
Landa City Security Department Safe House.
There, city official Paul Carver said:.
There was a socket behind the carver, and the socket had a complicated investment relationship diagram displayed on the wall..
Oliver could read most medical books and magic books without difficulty, but he couldn't figure out where to focus his eyes on the complexity that was so different from before..
Fortunately, Carver used a magical pointer to immediately center me..
“First of all, please look at the center here.”
The center Carver spoke of was none other than ABC Investment Company..
The square ABC in the center of the relationship diagram was intertwined with everything with arrows..
Like, the center of a spider's web.
Oliver calmly read each and every name listed around ABC..
‘Individual investors, big investors, banks, ABC agents? … … Stocks, real estate, bonds, shell companies……'
At first glance, it seemed like things were thrown about in a disorderly manner, but Oliver soon found out that wasn't the case..
The relationships were divided quite systematically according to their own standards..
The evidence is the arrows that feel strangely orderly..
Nevertheless, the reason it looks complicated is probably because the board itself is so complicated. Rather, Carver's skill in organizing it to that extent should be praised..
Especially considering that he is young... … . However, Carver did not show off and continued his explanation calmly..
“Up here are the sources of money that are putting money into ABC. It can be broadly divided into four categories: individual investors, big investors, banks, and agents.."
“What is an agent??”
A corner of the safe house that is neither too narrow nor too wide..
A man covered in a robe asked a question while leaning against the wall..
He was a wizard from the Moirai school..
As Forrest expected, we collaborated with the Moirai School on this matter..
“These are agents hired by Sheamus. These are people who act as ABC agents to attract investment from nearby small cities and as far away as Greenland and Northland. Some people even set up their own investment company and invest in ABC..”
Setting up an investment company and investing in other investment companies?.
Maybe it was because he didn't know much about this side of the story, but it sounded a bit strange to Oliver's ears..
However, Oliver didn't bother to raise his hand to ask a question..
Since it was a field I didn't know much about and had little interest in, I planned to keep my mouth shut and my ears open as much as possible..
‘Above all, Forest told me not to be surprised because all kinds of strange forms are prevalent in the investment world. Then there is no end.’
While Oliver was gathering his thoughts, Carver continued his explanation..
“……Therefore, the amount of money coming from agents is quite large. No, it is actually more dangerous. If ABC causes a problem, it is like a fuse that will spread the impact to the surrounding area..”
Sincerity.
Moved Carver's horsepower pointer down..
The arrows that converged at one point like a funnel spread across ABC to stocks, real estate, bonds, and shell companies..
“ABC is currently investing in these four. Although it is an investment company, it does not only focus on the stock market, but also invests in a variety of things, including Landa's redevelopment project and various bonds. But what we need to pay attention to is none other than this front company..”
Carver pointed out the camouflage company that was pulled out to the side..
The socket screen changed with Carver’s words..
The screen showed several actual buildings with signs rather than simple shapes..
“Cole International Trading Company, Gale Pharmaceutical Distribution Company, McCluskey Security Company, etc. Although these companies seem unrelated, they are all run by Sheamus..”
People were a little surprised to learn that the owner of the shabby company was Sheamus..
That's because Sheamus was flashy and flashy in everything from his clothes to his cars and his behavior..
When someone pointed this out, Carver nodded and responded.
“So you can say it's great. I don't know if it was intended or not, but because of that, it's not easy to think of a connection between Sheamus and these companies. In fact, on paper there is no direct connection to Sheamus other than the McCluskey security company..”
“aha… … . So, I guess they are operating indirectly through the McCluskey security company..”
Arthur, head of the city security department, said:.
A retired soldier and former fixer who went on an out-of-town mission with Oliver to catch Wallace..
He was the only team leader of the Special Security Department who voluntarily participated in Carver's work..
"you're right. Mr. Arthur. In reality, the rest of the company is also run by Sheamus. They only have the boss in charge, and he runs it through his subordinates. Of course it's not a normal company.”
The image of the socket has changed again.
It was revealed that large quantities of guns and various heavy weapons were being imported into the Cole International Trading Company..
“Cole International Trading Company takes advantage of the Landa borderland to purchase weapons from weapons factories outside of Landa and sell them to Northland, the Central Continent, and the New World..”
“Is that even possible? They say the money is good, but the risk is huge..”
“Although it would be difficult under normal circumstances, it has been confirmed that the weapons factory we are dealing with is entangled with Sheamus in a debt relationship. Also, the organization that needs to supervise also has a connection to Sheamus..”
“Well, it's just hitting the target..”
One of Arthur's companions muttered in admiration. Oliver agreed..
We've already heard many times about Sheamus's ability to transform from a problem solver to a businessman, but I never thought he'd have influence outside of Landa..
Regardless of whether it was right or not, it could be expected that a considerable amount of effort had been put into it..
“That's not the end. Gale Herbal Medicine Distributor is a drug factory that distributes loosely regulated medicinal herbs separately, mixes them outside Landa, and supplies low-priced drugs to Gallos and Dongbang Company, and other businesses are the same..”
In the socket, each company's signboard and actual black business passed by one by one..
“These companies were all small businesses under leaf loans at the beginning, but with the launch of ABC, they have expanded their business scale based on enormous capital and are earning huge profits. We have to dig in from here..”
Carver talked about the direction of the operation. Oliver, who had been listening quietly, raised his hand for the first time..
“Can you ask what is the reason??”
“of course. There are three main reasons. First of all, because shell companies are ABC's biggest source of income. Currently, ABC generates revenue from stocks, redevelopment, and bonds, but its biggest source of income is believed to be from shell companies. In other words, if the shell company is shaken, ABC's true face is likely to be revealed..”
I roughly understood what you meant..
The idea was to cut off income from front companies, disrupt ABC's capital flow, and put a brake on investment flow..
A near miss could have led to a dangerous situation, but it might have been better than letting the bombs pile up..
“Second, because it is the best point to attack ABC. As everyone here knows, the ABC is protected by some city councilors and civil servants. If we target ABC first, we will be the ones to be counterattacked..”
"However, weapons trafficking, drugs, illegal foreign exchange trading, etc. If it's a place that does black business, there's no problem. No, on the contrary, it deserves praise. That's the security department's job..”
Arthur, head of the Security Department, who is at the core of this matter along with Carver, added:.
In other words, there was a risk of targeting ABC first, so they were going to dig in backwards from the wrong place..
“you're right. But the biggest reason is the third reason……"
Carver flipped the screen with the pointer..
McCluskey Security Company, located in the forest on the outskirts of Landa, came out..
The building itself was clunky and not that noticeable, but there was one thing that was unusual..
There was a tree growing in the center of the building..
“This is to steal the World Tree information from the McCluskey Security Company. We have caught traces of Sheamus doing suspicious work here at the World Tree several times. In other words, our goal is to raid the McCluskey Security Company, the central control tower of ABC's front company, find evidence of wrongdoing by other front companies, and find out what Sheamus was doing there..”
***
After the briefing was over, everyone left..
Oliver also planned to leave, but stayed for a while at Carver's request..
“Thank you for waiting.”
“no. Rather, may I ask what you asked me to stay for??”
“First of all, I would like to say thank you. Honestly, it was a ridiculous condition, but thank you for accepting it..”
“Personally, I am satisfied with the transaction, so you don’t have to do that.”
“If so, I'm glad. In fact, Arthur said we should definitely hire Dave. So he was very worried, but he took a breather… … . Do you have any questions about this mission??”
“Hmm... am I the only hired fixer??”
Oliver, who entered the safe house and looked around at the people, asked to confirm..
There were no outside personnel participating in this operation, except for the Net Navigator and Oliver, who were dispatched from the Moirai School..
The rest are all security agents, Arthur and his subordinates..
In other words, Oliver was the only one who could solve the problem..
“Yes, and it's natural.”
“Why??”
“Security is important for this mission. We need someone who won't be bribed by Sheamus. That's why we hired no one but Dave to solve the problem.."
“ah… … . thank you for your trust.”
“No, I'm not the one to be thanked. Trust is determined by the actions of the parties involved..”
Not just lip service, but sincerity. Carver spoke again..
“So, I also have to show the faith that matches that. I heard what Dave wanted from Mr. Forrest. Can you tell me whose greetings you are curious about? I'll find out with the advance fee..”
“Ah, thank you for that… … . Joanna is a woman..”
“Joanna?”
Carver repeated and frowned..
“hmm… … .Surely you are the paladin Joanna??”
“Yes, that's right. Paladin Joanna. He said he was transferred to another place. Can you tell me where he went??”
***
Carver accepted Oliver's request without saying anything..
He seemed curious, but he didn't ask any questions..
Oliver also trusted him and waited, and in the meantime, time passed and the call to execute the operation came..
Oliver moved to the outskirts of Landa, the meeting point indicated on the pager..
It is a forest so dense that it is almost adjacent to a no-development zone..
“Incredible.”
Oliver said, looking at the temporary camp surrounded by a magical barrier..
Unlike the general magic barrier that acts as a defensive wall, it is a magic barrier for hiding, and not only implements camouflage, but also has the function of hiding presence, emotions, vitality, etc..
It didn't work in Oliver's eyes, but he couldn't deny that it was at a significant level..
“under-! It's the power of money. The Security Bureau receives budget from the city, so it can use equipment that is incomparable to that of the Troubleshooter..”
Arthur, who was in command inside the magical barrier surrounding the camp, approached Oliver and said:.
He was smiling at Oliver, and actually seemed happy to see Oliver..
“Mr. Arthur, it’s been a while..”
“Yeah, it's been a very long time. It's really nice to see you like this, yeah.”
“Thank you for welcoming us.”
“Gratitude is mine. I asked you to put me in, but I didn't think you would actually accept. The price of your name has risen so much.”
“I liked Mr. Carver's terms..”
“If so, I'm glad... … . Well then, shall we get started? There are a lot of things I want to share, but work comes first..”
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