Become Overpowered CEO of Hero Clan

Become Overpowered CEO of Hero Clan – 7

Aaah

The Weakling leader’s Management Method

After admitting the members to the hospital and returning to the apartment with a Han River view, I took a shower with the mindset of giving it my all and resting.

There have been constant messages from the clan and the media, and I’m busy dealing with them.

“Let’s take a break!”

Every time I washed off the sweat with warm water, it felt like my stress was decreasing in real-time.

Aaah

“Ah, good. Whew.”

My body is finding its relaxation.

But my mind is still confused.

I still don’t really know what’s what.

The sense of reality is almost close to zero.

Even though I received adjustments to the transcendent-level leader skill, defeating a high-level villain like the radiant one, Marius, with my fists…

“I was lucky……”

Whatever happened, I prevented the city from being destroyed. I even saved the members who were about to die.

Everything feels like a dream.

Well, to begin with, the fact that I was reincarnated into a game world is strange in itself…

“Ah, who’s calling me?”

After showering, there are 8 missed calls.

I wish they could handle the tasks on their own.

I don’t know if it’s because the company’s structure isn’t organized or if the employees have no concept.

On the way back from the hospital earlier, the support team and the publicity team kept asking me how to handle the reports and interview requests pouring in about the terrorist incident.

If the CEO said he’s leaving work because he’s tired of his mission, shouldn’t they handle things on their end or bring them to me the next day?

As if I’m not already dying from stress-induced headaches.

“Aaah… geez.”

Pain started to shoot up in my right hand.

While drying off with a towel, I accidentally applied too much force to my arm.

“Haah, of all times, why did you have to appear? You should have come earlier if you were going to come.”

I hurt my hand while shaking hands with the Flame Emperor earlier.

I seriously thought my palm was going to tear.

Look at this swollen hand… I shook the hand with a smiling face, and it’s like there’s a separate vice grip in it.

Splat.

I dove onto the soft bed with the wind of my panties. The internal humidity, temperature, and cleanliness were perfect for a good night’s sleep thanks to the air conditioner and air purifier.

As soon as I lay down, consciousness faded away.

“But what should I do? Should I apologize?”

I was worried.

It’s a joy to miraculously survive, but because I had spoken informally to the proud S-class hero of Korea, of course, it wasn’t my own free will.

The stress was at its peak. It was my first time working with my life as collateral, and the headache was so severe that I thought my head was going to split.

I was in a feeble state of body and mind.

But just as I was finally finishing work and trying to leave, Flame Emperor blocked my path, and Isaac’s brain filtering function, already sensitive, malfunctioned.

Honestly, my condition was so bad that I barely remember what I mumbled.

All I recall is that I acted really shamelessly at that time.

“Even though it’s an unavoidable situation, the fact that this is also about social status…”

He is an S-class hero of South Korea, a figure with unchallenged authority. A challenging opponent to have, to say the least.

For the sake of the clan’s future, it would be better to recover from the first impression that was ruined.

“Let’s put it that way.”

There’s something left to check before passing out.

When I turned on the status screen earlier, there was an additional line.

I wonder what that is.

[Owned Points: 1,103]

This is it.

And when you press this, the following appears.

“Shall I spin the roulette?”

[Yes / No]

A sudden roulette.

It’s a familiar system.

As compensation for the hard work, they’re giving rewards through a gacha, but I have no idea what will come out here.

“Well, I’ll give it a try.”

I touched the ‘Yes’ button. Then the holographic scroll unfurled, revealing a list of purchasable items.

〈Spin the Roulette〉

[Bronze Roulette: 500P]

[Silver Roulette: 1,000P]

[Gold Roulette: 5,000P]

…

…

A simple structure.

Naturally, the more expensive the roulette, the higher the chance of a jackpot.

“I can’t resist this.”

I have 1,103 points.

There’s no need to hesitate.

Instead of spinning twice with bronze, let’s go for silver.

Personally, I believe in the existence of beginner’s luck, so my finger naturally gravitated towards the ‘Silver Roulette’.

Huh.

As I touched the purchase option, a holographic roulette shimmering with a silvery light appeared.

“Let’s see.”

With a determined snap, I spun the roulette.

Whoosh!

The options rapidly passed by.

They’re moving so quickly that I can’t read what’s written. At least I can tell that blue text dominates. Occasionally, a violet glint would appear, and I’m confident that if the roulette stops on violet, I’ll get a huge reward.

Bam bam!

Whoosh~

Loud sound effects and fireworks exploded as the roulette came to a stop. Not bad for a suspenseful draw.

Anyway, what did I get?

[Caffeine Addiction]

▶Category: Everyday Skill

▶Rank: Rare

▶Effect: The beneficial effects of caffeine are tripled. You become unable to resist consuming caffeine.

It’s a skill closely related to daily life.

“… Is this a good thing?”

***

Caffeine.

An alkaloid that stimulates the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system, providing effects of reducing fatigue and enhancing concentration when consumed in moderation. If consumed excessively, it can lead to nervousness, gastric mucosal damage, insomnia, and lethargy.

The everyday skill ‘Caffeine Addiction’ triples the beneficial effects of caffeine but enforces excessive consumption as a penalty.

Balancing effects and penalties, it’s currently proving to be very useful in the immediate situation.

As soon as I arrived at work, I was confronted with a challenge that I had to resolve by the end of the day.

“Director… This person is really you, right?”

“… Uh.”

Stress was building up.

In short, I had to listen to such remarks from Hwang, my secretary, because the advanced communication technology of the Clan of Heroes world had spread news of my exploits from yesterday all over.

[What’s this????]

[Wow, this is shocking.]

[The end of the villain who dared to touch the evil director.]

[This doesn’t make sense, is it fake news?]

These were the reactions of people who were familiar with Isaac’s behavior. If I scroll up here, what will I find?

[Shocking Twist! Isaac’s Insane Achievements]

A YouTube video with an unusual title appears.

If I play it, I see a vivid scene where I, isaac, single-handedly discipline Marius, who had overwhelmed our members in the destroyed Art Hall, with a single punch.

How could this have happened?

There wasn’t even an embedded war correspondent at the scene.

‘Live broadcast.’

The answer is simple. That’s just how the technology and culture of this world work.

‘It was there but…’

Akashic Records.

A magical technology company that has been annually increasing its profits by leaps and bounds, with a specialized real-time video broadcasting and recording program developed using magic engineering. Originally designed for military purposes, it’s now being utilized not only for immediate disaster scene assessment by the Association but also as a means of communication between heroes and fans.

In simple terms, heroes are obligated to turn on personal broadcasts as they engage in activities.

The members had turned it on, and my appearance at the scene was thoroughly captured and broadcasted, which is why this situation arose.

“Oh… I see. Really… Yes….”

Hwang, the secretary, lost her words.

****

It might be difficult to accept.

The fact that the useless director who ruined the clan defeated a level 90 villain with a single blow.

Even I find it hard to believe.

“Uh- well, but… Director! We need to announce your participation quickly. The Association is also pressuring us!”

Hwang, my secretary, spoke anxiously as she checked the time.

She mentioned that since I left work yesterday, I’ve been receiving phone calls from media and the Association every minute. It seemed like the workload that needed to be addressed immediately had skyrocketed.

After enduring hardships on-site yesterday, today was dominated by office tasks. I felt tension building up in my neck.

“Just a brief moment of healing.”

[Thank you for protecting our country]

[Seriously, everyone here is pretty, handsome, and powerful, but among them, the director is the strongest…]

[At least this time, the director was perfect in every way]

[His gaze is so charismatic… I feel like I’m insignificant, why do I like this?]

I ignored all the negative comments and soothed my heart with the positive ones. Some were borderline nonsensical, but they were precious allies who stood by my side.

Regardless of my usual behavior, it’s true that Isaac defeated a powerful villain.

Moreover, he managed to wrap up the battle quite splendidly, so there’s a chance that this incident will slightly boost our fanbase.

Although it led to a widespread misunderstanding that I was hiding my strength, I was able to take a step closer to removing the abnormalities within the clan. Let’s find comfort in that.

“I feel like I’m losing my mind…”

If I didn’t achieve a mental victory like this, it felt like my sanity would be torn apart.

Gulp.

I drank the iced cafe latte.

“Hmm.”

Soon, the suffocating feeling faded, and the sensation of the headache lessened. The effect of the skill ‘Caffeine Addiction’ had been activated.

Tripling the beneficial effects of caffeine but being subject to forced caffeine addiction.

Until last night, I had been grinning confidently, but this skill was exactly what I needed. It allowed me to keep my mind sharp amid the chaos.

Suppressed by stress, I descended to the conference room where the team leaders were waiting and had to engage in a demanding discussion.

Initially, they couldn’t open their mouths, taken aback by the unexpected revelation that I had hidden my strength and become an S-rank director overnight. However, after managing to disperse the stifling atmosphere, we delved into the strategy meeting.

During the meeting, whenever my head felt foggy and stress began to rise, I consistently suppressed it by drinking coffee.

Today, like yesterday, was another challenging day.

***

On a night filled with the ripening starlight, Mr. A, an office worker, sat in front of her computer just like any other day. He was enjoying her favorite hero, seo Eun-ha legendary GIFs, as a way to heal from the challenges of the day.

As the lovely pink outfit and the angelic smile on Seo Eun-ha dazzling yet nonchalant face appeared, a smile bloomed on Mr. A’s face as well. But suddenly, he looked disheartened.

“Aw, we can’t let our baby feel down.”

Like many enthusiastic fans, he was worrying about his favorite hero as if they were more than just a family with same blood. The recent incident at Sangrok City’s Art Hall had been a concern for Mr. A. Seo Eun-ha had been injured and hospitalized during the incident, and Mr. A’s worry was that Seo Eun-ha had been defeated helplessly by the villain at the time. After all, the longevity of a hero’s career often depended on whether they experienced the fear of death for the first time.

The troublesome Harmony Clan wasn’t going to provide proper mental care for their affiliated heroes. Tap, tap. His worries turned into a desire to connect with fellow fans on the fan cafe. Countless posts worrying about Seo Eun-ha were already flooding the boards.

[What do we do?]

I[ wonder how her parents felt.]

[Ugh, seriously… those villain X jerks]

[I still don’t understand. Why take on such a dangerous mission?]

Everywhere, sympathy for Seo Eun-ha recovery and hatred towards the villains were rampant.

“Wow, seriously.”

Nodding her head repeatedly, Mr. A, who had formed an internal closeness with unnamed fans, joined the ranks by leaving her own comments of concern for Seo Eun-ha.

“Um, this month’s card bill… um! Yeah, I can manage this much!”

His worries about his favorite were finally put to rest as he promised himself to double his monthly support funds.

“Crap! I’m late.”

It was time for him to sleep for tomorrow’s work. However, as he clicked on a post that had suddenly skyrocketed in the ‘likes’ ranking out of curiosity, Mr. A’s heart felt subtly uncomfortable.

“Wait…?”

[A Collection of Moments When That Leader Jerk Was Disgusting]

It was a post about Isaac, the leader of the Harmony Clan.

The content was about Isaac’s deceitful behavior, attention-seeking tendencies, and his deteriorated character. Mr. A, who was just as critical of Isaac as anyone else, couldn’t easily dismiss these criticisms.

[Isn’t it sociopathic to make others do all the work and then step in at the end? That’s exactly what he did. Waiting until he could shine himself. Whether the others live or die, he’s sincerely chilling.]

[Exactly! I don’t understand those who suck up to the leader. What’s cool about someone with such a terrible character?]

[It’s extremely revolting to see them sucking up to those who are obviously two-faced because they don’t know any better.]

There was some truth in their arguments. Although Isaac could defeat villains with a single punch, he intervened too late.

“Still though…”

The fact remained that Isaac saved Seo Eun-ha and other affiliated heroes and citizens. If he hadn’t been there, Mr. A would have not only missed out on GIF watching today, but would have also been mourning while barely eating, having lost her favorite due to the villain.

“This is a bit hard to take…”

He displayed a short video of Isaac on the right dual monitor. He faced a powerful villain without any signs of backing down. Unfortunately, the live broadcast angle only showed his back, but when he swung his fist lightly, a shockwave exploded around the villain like a movie CG effect.

Right after, a shockwave covered the screen with a loud boom.

The short video showed Isaac overpowering the provocative villain with overwhelming strength, leaving a thrilling sensation that made her watch it repeatedly.

“Wow, how strong must he be to do this?”

Afterward, reading neutral compliments about Isaac in YouTube comments, Mr. A gained strength. He ended up leaving a short comment defending him on the controversial fan cafe post.

“[Huh? Honestly, the leader carried the situation this day, but the response is unexpected.]

This marked the start of a cyber battle.