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Fabian Wolf, who could be seen as the overall person in charge of the current Outbreak. Even though the formal apology directed at Shimun had been reported worldwide.

His additional act of bowing his head held significant meaning. Of course, Fabian had plenty of reasons to do so.

“What happened in the conference room must have been very unpleasant…”

The rudeness of the Eastern European side during the meeting. This wasn’t something that could simply be brushed aside with an apology. Shimun had said he would let it go if only a “formal apology” was made.

Moreover.

“I never imagined you would resolve matters in such a positive direction.”

Directly after the formal apology. Negotiations with the dwarves secured an additional 500 high-grade pieces of equipment. Even more, their intention was.

“Thanks to your consideration, Shimun-nim. The long-standing conflict with Eastern Europe has been somewhat alleviated.”

The internal conflict within the European Union between the Awakeners of East and West. It was a highly sensitive issue within the EU. While it couldn’t be completely resolved fundamentally.

The additional 500 pieces of equipment significantly eased the tensions. Naturally, as the overall person in charge of the European Union in this situation. Expressing deep gratitude was unavoidable.

“During the previous Outbreak and now… I really don’t know how to thank you enough.”

Such gratitude was insufficient for the current reality. Of course, Shimun hadn’t supported the Outbreak for rewards. But he had no intention of letting this incident pass quietly either.

“It’s fine. We’re already discussing the details, aren’t we?”

With a somewhat playful tone, Shimun lightened Fabian’s serious atmosphere. In reality, from Choi Changwook and the newly arrived Korean Association members. To representatives from various supporting nations.

Now that the Outbreak had ended. They had all gathered here in Hamburg to negotiate an official compensation plan. Especially.

“It’s a bit embarrassing to say myself, but I really tried to maintain a good relationship. So, take good care of me, okay?”

With his remarkable contributions during the Outbreak, dealing with Desperado, and the trade with the dwarves. Korea, with Shimun at the forefront, would reap significant national benefits.

“Haha! Of course! Besides the negotiations with Korea, I’m also engaged in personal discussions with the Shimdrasil guild.”

Shimun, seeking direct compensation. Had Park Jinwook and Olivia working diligently at the guild level.

Of course.

‘It’s likely that our guild members will receive various preferential elixirs and benefits from the European Union…’

Things like high-value items or monetary rewards might not be as conspicuous. But for an ordinary guild to receive preferential cure and benefits from a union of nations?

This was.

‘Only guilds like Continental or American Dream receive such benefits worldwide.’

Aside from the global giants Continental and American Dream. No other guilds could enjoy such luxuries. It would significantly aid their international activities and enhance the guild’s reputation.

Crucially.

‘The fundamental purpose of this support was to foster a friendly relationship with the European Union.’

The primary goal of supporting this large-scale Outbreak was to establish a friendly relationship with Europe. To form an alliance. And meeting the dwarves was an unexpected bonus for Shimun.

Moreover.

‘Now that the Eastern European side is also friendly towards me, it will be easier to influence the European Union.’

Having garnered goodwill from both the East and West sides. Shimun’s words could now carry weight even with the world’s second power, the European Union. This naturally provided leverage against the giant forces of Continental and American Dream.

‘It will also be easier to curb American Dream’s influence in Europe.’

The European Union, which had been significantly impacted by American Dream. Could now be somewhat controlled.

Besides.

‘I also have the dwarves on my side…’

One of American Dream’s foundations was their high-level equipment production system. That is, producing top-rank Arena equipment on Earth. Shimun now had an alliance capable of challenging them.

‘Even if American Dream attempts to impose trade pressure with Arena equipment, we can withstand it.’

Unlike other nations, Shimun now had the means to resist any economic pressure from American Dream regarding Arena equipment. Inevitably, the world’s second power, having experienced this situation.

‘The European Union is likely to rely on me more in the future.’

The European Union, having experienced subtle trade pressure from American Dream, would lean towards someone like Shimun, who showed a friendly demeanor. In the grand scheme of things.

Even if it was a small step. He was gaining a very definite global influence.

‘Who would’ve thought that a special arena from my low-rank days would come back this big?’

An unseen power that was potent despite not being violent. With the acquisition of this new invisible force. A smile naturally spread across Shimun’s face.

Did Fabian misunderstand this smile?

“Haha! I’m glad you’re satisfied…”

Just as Fabian began to laugh joyfully.

“Fabian-ssi. There are some documents that need your approval.”

A man in a suit entered the reception room. Fabian, with a regretful smile, said.

“My apologies. It seems we don’t have the leisure to chat at length.”

“It’s fine. You are the person in charge, after all.”

“Thank you for understanding. I hope we can have a relaxing tea party to chat next time.”

With Leoni, of course. Murmuring so, Fabian said.

“Then, please excuse me.”

Bowing courteously, Fabian left the reception room. As soon as he vanished.

“Chief Makur, the deal with the European side is completely concluded, right?”

Shimun turned to Makur. To this.

“Of course!”

Makur nodded energetically.

“We managed to secure achievement points and additional funds. Enough to attempt another Out Maker.”

“Save that for later. The Out Maker still has about two days left, right?”

Shimun smiled slightly.

‘I didn’t tell the European Union exactly when the Out Maker would end.’

Only a vague statement about it ending soon. So, even if the Out Maker disappeared, there wouldn’t be a big issue. Since their deal was already concluded.

Therefore.

“Let’s just relocate the current Out Maker.”

It was wise to move the whole Out Maker to Korea and prepare for future transactions. Was this idea unimaginable?

“Move the location of an already opened Out Maker? Is that possible?”

Makur’s eyes widened.

“Yes.”

Shimun replied as if it were obvious. Nodding his head.

“I just spoke with Ernen. She said it’s entirely possible.”

He pointed to the center of his chest.

*

Ranker’s Palace. The rooftop of the most expensive building in South Korea.

Rumble…

A massive rift occupied the space. However, no measures or responses were in place in the surrounding area. Neither the Ranker’s Palace’s managers nor the journalists, who were like vultures, were in sight.

Only.

“The barrier builders have completed their cooperative task.”

“Additional barrier stones have just been deployed.”

A few men in black suits busily moved about the rooftop of Ranker’s Palace. And behind them.

“Honestly…”

A middle-aged man with a cold look on his face glanced up at the sky. Kim Muyeol, uncharacteristically.

“I’m not even surprised anymore.”

With a somewhat detached expression, he gazed at the massive rift that had existed in Hamburg, Germany, only hours ago. The two-meter-tall man standing next to him.

“I’m surprised every time, but… this is quite something.”

Golem Choi Changwook also stared at it with an incredulous expression. It wasn’t surprising.

“Who would’ve thought he’d move the entire Out Maker…”

The Out Maker.

The one that caused a global stir with the appearance of the dwarves. Was now hanging over South Korea?

Naturally.

“How did he do this?”

Choi Changwook couldn’t help but wonder.

“I knew Shimun-ssi possessed various abilities despite being from the magic circle, but… I didn’t know he had spatial abilities as well.”

Others also shared this curiosity.

“Hah. How would I know?”

Kim Muyeol let out a dry laugh.

“And even if he had spatial abilities, moving the Out Maker seems impossible.”

Gazing up at the Out Maker with weary eyes.

“If it were possible, the Desperado wouldn’t have done what they did. They would have just taken it.”

Choi Changwook nodded slowly. To which.

“Yes, that’s true. Especially with the Dimension Trickster in their ranks.”

Kim Muyeol responded with a somewhat grim expression.

Just then. Feeling a presence behind them.

“There you all are.”

Hearing a clear voice, Kim Muyeol and Choi Changwook turned around.

They saw.

“It must’ve been quite difficult to find barrier builders of SS-Rank or higher. You found them quickly.”

The person responsible for this unbelievable situation: Shimun. Shimun, unbothered by the gravity of the situation, nonchalantly said, “I’ll cover the costs for the barrier stones and any other expenses. Just bill Jinwook after it’s all over.”

He casually mentioned the expenses needed to conceal the Out Maker.

『The dimensional coordination of World Tree Shimdrasil has been completed.』

『Henceforth, when the Steel Anvil tribe attempts an Out Maker, “NO. 274 Earth” will be set as the top priority.』

『This dimensional coordination can be altered by additional settings from the Steel Anvil tribe.』

Swiping away the messages that appeared before his eyes, Shimun approached. Kim Muyeol, watching silently, spoke in a low tone.

“You’ve stirred quite a situation, uncharacteristically.”

Shimun blinked for a moment before realizing he was referring to the “formal apology” from the European Union.

“Well, it wasn’t really like me, was it?”

He nodded slightly.

“Initially, I went there with the intention of forming an alliance, so there was no real need to go that far… but for some reason, I couldn’t hold back.”

“Hmph. I can guess it was the Eastern European side twisting things.”

Even though the details of the conference weren’t reported.

“An appropriate response. Naturally, the weak are desperate to latch onto anything.”

Kim Muyeol immediately grasped the situation. But why?

Despite his usual disdain for the weak.

‘What’s this?’

There was a curious sense that he was supporting Shimun.

‘Did something good happen to him?’

Shimun blinked again but left it at that.

‘Well, the Dwarf Out Maker has been moved to Korea, and I plan to conduct this regularly. As the association president, he must be pleased.’

He found a reasonable enough explanation and nodded slightly.

“So, when are the dwarves with whom we’re forming the agreement arriving?”

In response to Kim Muyeol’s question.

Thud!

A heavy vibration shook the rooftop of Ranker’s Palace. As if a small asteroid had struck. The rooftop cracked and split apart.

There.

“Benefactor! I’m here~.”

“Apologies for the delay. The entrance changed, so we were a bit late.”

Seeing the two dwarves walking boldly.

‘Lucky I set up a high-grade barrier.’

Shimun praised himself for his decision to use barriers once again.

Then.

“Speak of the devil. Perfect timing.”

Shimun signaled to the two dwarves. Kim Muyeol and Choi Changwook immediately walked towards them.

“Not at all. You’ve arrived just in time.”

Shimun also stepped forward to greet Makur and Marnel. Makur looked around subtly.

“Ho? This is quite a high-level barrier. It must be at least SS-Rank.”

He immediately realized that he was inside a barrier.

“Yes. This time, it’s better that the location of the Out Maker isn’t revealed.”

Shimun replied with a slight smile. Was it because of the commotion in the European Union earlier?

“Ah, I see. As expected of benefactor! You are wise!”

Makur nodded with twinkling eyes. Naturally.

“By the way, are these the people?”

He directed his attention to the two middle-aged men behind Shimun. Kim Muyeol and Choi Changwook.

“That’s right. They are currently in charge of the players in this country, South Korea…”

Shimun paused for a moment.

“In other words, you could say they are the overall supervisors. And the person next to him is the secretary general.”

He introduced them cleanly.

“I am Kim Muyeol, the president of the association.”

“I am Choi Changwook, the secretary general of the association.”

Kim Muyeol and Choi Changwook immediately greeted him. Perhaps because they had spoken with officials from the European Union earlier?

“Ha ha ha! Nice to meet you. I am Makur, the chief of the Steel Anvil.”

“I am his nephew, Marnel!”

The two dwarves exchanged hearty greetings.

Soon after.

“I’ve prepared a contract, but… I wonder if it’s necessary.”

Choi Changwook directly brought up the main topic he had kept close.

To this, “Ha ha ha ha! This is my benefactor’s country, isn’t it? And it’s not like it’s an arena contract. That scrap of paper isn’t necessary at all!”

Makur laughed heartily and waved his hand dismissively.

“In fact, that Europe or whatever didn’t need a contract either, but my benefactor insisted on keeping one.”

At those words, Kim Muyeol and Choi Changwook looked at Shimun.

“Europe isn’t entirely one with us, right? We need to keep records.”

Shimun shrugged lightly.

Then.

“But… Benefactor. Are you sure this is fine?”

Makur asked carefully, directed towards Shimun. The reason was simple.

“If it’s a deal with my benefactor. No, actually, it’s not even a deal. I can give everything for free…”

Because the periodic Out Maker transactions would take place. Due to that, the deal with South Korea. Precisely, the deal with Shimun where everything would be compensated justly.

To Makur’s words, “No, that’s not necessary.”

Shimun shook his head slightly.

“Makur-nim, as I mentioned in Hamburg…”

The dwarf is a counterpart with whom regular transactions will take place in the future. Even though the Out Maker is being provided by them, it’s not right to receive the trade goods for free as well.

From the beginning, that was…

“I don’t intend to exploit you.”

Isn’t it the same as ‘exploitation’ rather than a transaction?

“I want to form a mutually trustworthy alliance.”

This didn’t align with the future Shimun envisioned. Was it an unexpected answer?

“Benefactor…”

Not only Makur and Marnel, but Kim Muyeol and Choi Changwook as well, looked at Shimun with somewhat surprised eyes.

As silence began to grow awkward, misunderstanding something, “I see… So the Benefactor is looking at the Dimensional Union!”

Makur clenched his large fists with tearing eyes.

Of course.

“Dimension… what?”

Shimun, hearing this for the first time, asked in confusion but that was all.

“Haha! A great man always sees a big picture! Excellent!”

Makur’s mind seemed to have already reached a conclusion.

“Hey, Choi Changwook, was it? Hand me that contract!”

Almost as if snatching it. Makur received the contract from Choi Changwook.

“Joining forces with someone like the Benefactor! Even the top alliances won’t scare us! No way!”

He scribbled his signature on the contracts madly with a pen as big as his finger.

“Excuse me, chief. At least read it first…”

Bzzt.

Just as Shimun tried to say something to Makur, a phone rang from his pocket.

Taking it out, Shimun saw, ‘Why is this woman calling again?’

Seeing the words ‘Black Market Vixen Rin’ on the screen, he tilted his head.

Of course.

-Oh my~ Shimun-ssi~ I saw what you did in Europe. It was exactly like you. But you know…

Understanding the reason soon,

-The Shimun-ssi I know would never do something that benefits others for free~. There’s a strong scent of money… Is there no way I can help~?

It occurred quickly.

*

‘As always, she has a nose like a ghost for money.’

After ending the call with Rin, the money-sensing fiend, Shimun entrusted Kim Muyeol and Choi Changwook with the regular dealings with the dwarves.

-Come on in. Oppa. You must be tired?

“Appa!”

Kkyu!

Greeted by Philosopher’s Stone, Shiyeon, and Kyung, Shimun entered the laboratory.

Then, “Awww! My cute little ones. Were you having fun?”

“Yes! We played with Kyung and Ernen. And with the golem too!”

“Kkyuu~.”

“Really? That sounds fun!”

First, Shiyeon rolled around with Kyung.

‘Ah, now let’s take a break.’

Shimun collapsed onto the highest-grade sofa of Arena. Is it true that expensive things are worth the money?

“Ahhh~ I’m melting. I’m melting.”

Feeling the soft, fluffy cushion wrapping around his entire body, Shimun relaxed. Then, coming beside him,

-You know, whenever I see you, oppa, I always get the feeling that you’re a troublemaker.

The Philosopher’s Stone in the flask floated over.

“Troublemaker? All of a sudden?”

-Whenever you go somewhere, there’s always a problem. Just like the main character in a mystery.

Giving it some thought, it did make sense.

“… Maybe you’re right.”

-See?

Shimun let out a small laugh.

Then, “Then, like a proper troublemaker, I should go create another problem.”

-Seriously? Are you going right away? Weren’t you planning to take a break?

“I was, but then I remembered it’s my debut match.”

Shimun picked up the Arena access device.

“With the first inter-dimensional competition approaching, I need to buff up my specs.”

With those words,

『Starting the Master Rank debut match.』

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