Chapter 363
< Howard Industries (3) >
<A world first! What is ‘Howard Industries’, a company that claims to produce and supply goods from another world??>
<Howard Industries unveils showcase live broadcast schedule to show off its technological prowess. Is there anything to eat at the famous feast??>
Various articles were published in all kinds of media..
There hasn't been a big response overseas yet, but if what Howard Industries announced is true, it will only be a matter of time before this fire spreads there..
There were opinions that the reaction was excessive when only one company appeared, but that was only the brief view of someone who does not know much about the situation in this industry..
-Is this true? Then now I can buy magic tools too.?
└I guess I can live. The price may be expensive, but.
└ ㅇㄱㄹㅇ They said that stable supply would increase, but they did not say that the price would be cheap. Even if only cancer is produced, it will never be able to meet the demand..
-Will I be able to survive if I steal all my money??
└How much do you have??
└8910,000 won... haha
└ㄲㅈ
-I want to become an awakened person too! If not, I want to have a magic tool.!
└He's plastering this comment all over the place..
An item that can indirectly satisfy the admiration of ordinary people for their special abilities..
It is a luxury item for those who have it, but at the same time it is a safety device that can be a lifeline in a crisis..
A miracle device that helps you efficiently perform tasks that are impossible even with modern technology..
A guardian's weapon that can more reliably suppress criminals by increasing actual force, or, conversely, a secret weapon that can increase the villain's crime success rate, etc..
At the base of all of this were the items that came from another world with the returnees, and now that they have become inseparable from daily life, the demand for them has never dropped..
Everyone knew that the supply was limited, so most people were just giving up..
But now hasn't a company that claimed to have solved that problem come to the fore??
Naturally, social attention was bound to be focused, and among those paying close attention to such changes were various villain organizations..
—And the world's largest beoncheonhoe was no exception..
“Howard Industries···.”
A hidden world carefully prepared to escape the influence of the Earth..
After waking up from temporary hibernation and checking the information on the tablet containing outside news, Beoncheonhoeju frowned..
“···It's a variable.”
That is also a fatal variable that could not even be predicted in advance..
An oracle with the ability to predict the future, even he could not have guessed..
‘Still, I didn't know something like this was possible..’
He already knew that the future was bound to be different from what he knew..
It wasn't a short period of time that he was active, it was more than twenty years..
It would be excessively greedy to expect that future information will be correct now that we have been doing as much as we want..
‘But I just can't figure out how this is possible. It's a difficult problem that even the Doctor, who can bypass Earth's laws, has yet to find an answer to. The problem is that Oracle did not notice this change..’
When she relayed this information to him, she also looked quite embarrassed..
It might have been small things that weren't very important, but missing an event of this scale was a big mistake for her..
But if you think about it, it was something that happened not that uncommonly recently..
“Is it Korea this time too?.”
The center of change, Korea.
The variable that started with the appearance of Hahoe Mask continued steadily until Heinrich, the saint of the other world, and this time it only extended to Howard Industries..
Isn't the actual owner of the place also one of the variables, Phantom Heinz?!
‘It's still too early to take the lead, but I can't stay still anymore..’
Even so, because of Heinrich's public opinion, the world is in an uproar and the organization is in disarray..
To make matters worse, the secretary who was a member of the Pantheon Steering Committee was attacked by unidentified beings and disappeared, making the sense of crisis over the shadowy forces more prevalent than ever..
“Tsk, I was going to at least put it off until the Doctor woke up again..”
If the Doctor, who went into hibernation immediately after resurrection to reform his weakened body, wakes up, he might find out something by analyzing Howard Industries' technology..
However, if you continue to struggle with the excuse of lack of preparation, you may end up reaching a point of no return..
‘First of all, we need to put on the brakes to buy some time..’
After making up his mind, his gaze quickly scanned the contents printed on the tablet again..
One video material that came to mind when I reached the last part.
As he indifferently played it back, a beautiful woman standing on a wide platform in front of the seats on the outdoor stage filled with reporters came into view..
-“Now, let’s start the showcase. I'll take questions later, so please be quiet for now.···.”
An event held just before the report was received by him..
It was a grand showcase for Howard Industries..
***
‘How did it get this big??’
Jin So-ran, ahead of the showcase, let out a deep sigh without realizing it..
Now she was on site for the event..
And not just as an official, but as a host in charge of the showcase..
‘Although I was hoping to be able to come out to the sunny area with confidence... This is so sudden, Rod..’
In fact, she was satisfied with the situation up until now..
The perception among the general public has not changed much, but among those in this industry, the number of incidents of people being harassed by people calling them mine has decreased significantly.?
Recently, clan vampires have been recognized as vigilantes who secretly protect the streets, so it was natural that the morale of their members was greatly boosted..
They became vampires simply because they were trying to survive, and as they were originally ordinary humans, they were desperately seeking recognition from society..
“Time is up! You can go up now!”
“···yes, i understand.”
Jin So-ran took a deep breath again when he heard his name being called and slowly walked up to the stage..
For now, I am not just a spokesperson for Heterosis, but a level 8 vampire from the first group of the Earth of God-Blooded Vampires..
As 'Orchid', an Internet broadcaster that is growing rapidly these days, I am in charge of hosting the event..
“Now, let’s start the showcase. I'll take questions later, so please be quiet for now.···.”
Orchid, the English name for orchid, taken from his own name.).
Even though she was busy, she somehow managed to find time and did not give up on her personal broadcasting, which was her only hobby and a channel of communication with the world that forced her to become a vampire and become disconnected from society..
‘Still, I'm not at the level where I can go to places like this yet..’
Although Jin So-ran was also the person in charge of this event, she never intended to invite herself to this event..
Nevertheless, the reason why this event was able to take place was entirely due to the orders of Lord Heinz..
“···Next is an introduction to the product..”
“This is the lineup that we at Howard Industries are focusing on. Starting from subspace magic tools, there are various types such as strength enhancement, defense, acceleration, etc., and their specifications are as follows:···.”
As he was planning influencer marketing, he remembered her hobby and immediately put Jin So-ran in her place..
As it was an important position, there was a purpose to dispatch the top person directly to the site, but it was basically an order based on goodwill..
As the world's attention is focused, you will be able to make your name known just by appearing as a host, and then the broadcast will naturally grow further..
“Next are potions. These potions are products that have already been certified for safety by the Returners Association and the Extraterrestrial Industry Resources Department of the Ability Management Bureau, and are classified according to their level.···.”
I really appreciate her willingness to take care of me like that, but in reality, it was quite a burden for her..
Even though I've been doing personal broadcasting for quite some time, isn't it all just sitting in front of a computer and talking to yourself while looking at the screen??
In the first place, it was just a hobby, so I had no intention of expanding it..
Click—click—
Murmur—
No matter how recently she had grown into Korea's only level 8 vampire, she couldn't help but feel quite nervous in front of the flash baptism she had experienced for the first time in her life and the fiercely shining eyes of reporters..
I would have felt much more at ease if it had been a battlefield with blood splashing everywhere..
“Then let’s move on to the next step. Everyone, please be quiet. Question time is scheduled after all presentations are completed.···.”
“These are the highest quality magic tools produced by Howard Industries! The items here are a kind of samples, and if the conditions are met, items with equivalent specifications can be custom-made.···.”
Still, perhaps thanks to her time broadcasting so far and her experience managing the vampires under her command as an acting Lord, she was able to successfully finish the showcase without any major problems as she had feared..
No, it was a bit awkward to end it by simply saying that it was completed safely..
The reaction that erupted after the showcase that day was.
Because it was so effective that it far exceeded her expectations..
***
Immediately after the showcase, the activities of the newly launched Howard Industries began in earnest..
Although all offline stores are not fully equipped yet, in today's world where the Internet is developed, online activities were sufficient for immediate activities..
In any case, doesn't the real payment, involving money, end only after you receive the product through direct transaction after ordering??
Accordingly, related stocks in the stock market also continued to fluctuate..
Of course, Howard Industries was an unlisted corporation, but since the influence of this industry was so deeply rooted in society as a whole, there were more than one field that was indirectly affected..
And there was another place that started to boil with such reactions..
It was an internet community where people from all walks of life gathered together to chat..
<Howard Industries Showcase three lines organized>
1. Both magic tools and potions have been certified by the association and the Ability Management Bureau..
2. It is said that the signboard is a new company, but it has been distributing small quantities for quite some time and has verified its stability..
3. In particular, the one with the ‘top class’ label has such great performance that all the invited awakeners are drooling..
4. It's snowing!
(Showcase scene photos)
-It's four lines?
└That's not important now?
└Yes. Actually, the last line is the most important..
-But who is this? You're so pretty.
└orchid
As many people were interested, the community heated up with stories about the showcase..
The content aspect was enough to attract interest, but the photos of specific people taken by reporters from various angles also contributed greatly to its power..
-Wow... I thought it was actually nerfed from what I usually see on air? I thought they used everything from makeup to lighting to filters, but it turned out to be the opposite.!
-It's not like they were edited separately by reporters, so how can each and every photo be a pictorial?.
Such reactions spread beyond Korea and around the world through the Internet..
A showcase that has become a hot topic, creating as much resonance as expected...no, even more than expected by setting her up as a signboard..
Her appearance in front of the public was so captivating that not only men but also women were captivated..
-Look at this girl’s charisma. I think I would fall in love with a girl.
└I am fascinated by something. I think I'm opening my eyes to a new world...
-Wow!! Sister! take me!!!
In fact, the cause of such a reaction was not just her beauty, but also her newly acquired powers..
After Heinz II ascended to the new blood, he additionally gave Jin So-ran the “Refined Blood Tablet” to ensure smooth organizational management.」.
It pushed her potential to the limit and at the same time allowed some of Heinz's characteristics to sprout into her, as if inheriting his bloodline abilities..
Thanks to this, not only did her existing blood-world ability, “Concealment,” become stronger, but a new ability called “Deception” was awakened, causing such a commotion..
“Ugh... I thought I had it under control. I think I was a little nervous and lost control..”
“Hmm, I don't think this will be a problem though. The on-site reaction doesn't seem to be that extreme either..”
After seeing the Internet reaction, Jin So-ran buried his face in his hands and made a groaning sound, and King Heinz II, who was sitting in his office chair and checking the showcase video, nodded slowly and answered..
「“Delusion” is definitely a mental ability.
If it was manifested indiscriminately towards the general public, there was no choice but to get out..
However, her beauty, which was already outstanding, was upgraded again as she grew into a level 8 vampire, so even the awakeners present at the scene did not notice anything serious and passed on..
‘Not bad. No, if you just look at the results, it's very good..’
He praised himself for his insight and looked at the screen with satisfaction..
Before we knew it, the video had moved on to the second half of the showcase, a demonstration of the highest level magic tools..
crunchy—!
Bright blue sparks flew out on the screen..
A phenomenon that occurred the moment the awakened person in charge of the demonstration held a short-handled hammer..
It was so powerful that it could be felt even beyond the screen..
If a special barrier had not been installed at the scene, ordinary people would have fainted just from the indirect aftermath..
Crying—!
Afterwards, lightning falls on the hammer and.
Fired like a flash, it completely reduced not only the distant target but also the surrounding area to ashes before returning to the user's hand..
It looks like a scene from a movie... no, it looks like a reenactment of a scene from Norse mythology..
For this purpose, the showcase was deliberately held on a large outdoor stage..
‘The design was intentionally designed a little differently, so there is no need to worry about copyright infringement..’
That hammer was a work of art that could be considered a masterpiece among the items Howard worked hard to create in his studio..
In fact, even if you make it exactly the same, who would dare say anything, but there is still no need to bring about unnecessary trouble.?
‘Of course, since it was a bait product, I paid as much attention as possible. The level of reward should be differentiated depending on the level of the elixir presented by the opponent. How many people actually have an elixir worth that much?.’
Still, it would be helpful if it was to the point of receiving a reward..
When I was quietly watching the showcase coming to an end with that thought in mind,—.
“···Hey, Rod? I just received a call from the association's branch manager Yoon.···.”
Yun Ji-yoon, the Thunder Emperor, a transcendent person who is said to be in the top three in Korea..
A big catch was caught from the beginning..
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