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Chapter 69
Public Enemy.
Perhaps this is only natural.
The people gathered today at Lee Sang-byeok’s mansion were those who had ruled from birth.
Everything they did was possible, everything they desired was theirs. Even if they lacked skill, even if something was out of reach, their wealth covered any shortcomings.
This is the halo called “LeeDo.”
W е b̈ n̂.о̌v̈ ѐl Е ň ǔmа̄
Behind this halo, they had enjoyed everything the world had to offer. Now, at Lee Sang-byeok’s command, they stepped into the world. They took charge of a guild.
And for the first time in their lives, they faced frustration. They failed.
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[“Dynasty Guild” Promotion Failed!]
[All those children of LeeDo blocked by the wall of the Majors!]
In this greatest league on Earth, the bundles of cash and power they held were not absolute.
So here’s the question.
Е̄_ñ_u m̌ а
How would these people gathered here react to failure?
Would they humbly accept their limits and give up? Would they acknowledge their shortcomings and compromise? Or would they say failure is the mother of success and push harder to aim for next time?
None of the above.
That would be the next action; for now, they all thought as if by agreement:
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“Ugh… it’s just unfair! We were never meant to do this!!”
“Expecting results in the first year is strange. Exactly!”
Е̌n ǔ m̌a
It was impossible from the start. Failure was natural, and ultimately, it wasn’t their fault at all!!
Of course, this was nonsense. A logic of miracles.
But humans, by nature, seek reasons outside themselves rather than inside. And the very blood flowing in these people’s bodies would not allow them to calmly accept the reality called failure.
If everyone shared the failure and quietly buried it, the only thing that could make it a problem was talking about it; if they didn’t mention it, the failure would no longer be a failure.
So they tried to comfort each other, lick their wounds, and quietly bury the failure.
If only he didn’t exist!
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[Mir Guild writes a legend in League 4, dominates League 3, and now targets League 2!]
[Discovers world-class talent. From troublemaker to genius representative, Lee Shin!]
Lee Shin.
Yes.
Because of this rogue’s success, they couldn’t even find solace.
Lee Yoon-ji frowned heavily as she looked around after hearing Lee Shin’s explanation.
Ẅе bn ӧ vе̂l̈ Е n̊ um̂ а̄
“What… so they tried to hide their failure, but because oppa succeeded, that became impossible, and now they see oppa as an enemy?”
“That’s right! You’re smart—guess whose sibling you are.”
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“Ugh… cowardly, it makes them look worse than their failure.”
“My dear sibling, humans are naturally flawed.”
“……?”
The rogue, once considered a family disgrace, recruited Mountain King and was promoted in his first year.
W̌ ê b̌ n̄ оv́е̂l Е̊n u m̊ a
Not only that, but he discovered talent and proved that his absurd current success was skill, not luck.
Who would have believed such a thing when Lee Shin first joined the Mir Guild? They would’ve probably dismissed it as nonsense.
So…
“…from their perspective, they were hit by an unexpected blow. Whether you know it’s coming or not, getting hit still hurts like hell. Oppa knows because he felt it.”
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“Don’t use low-class words, what the hell does ‘like hell’ mean? And it’s not hitting, oppa didn’t harm them.”
“Why not? My success made the people behind them have trouble.”
W е̇ b̌ n о̌vë l Е̌ ń u ḿ а̌
“…?!”
Lee Shin smirked and picked up a glass of champagne from a tray nearby.
Naive Lee Yoon-ji might see this as a personal fight and call them cowardly, but for someone with social experience like Lee Shin, this was no sentimental quarrel.
“They’re kids who don’t understand fear. The fact they’re afraid of failure and try to hide it means there are people with more than them behind. Who would that be? The ones letting them run wild. Their parents, right? The LeeDo directors.”
“Ah…!!”
“You noticed? Right, naive sibling. This isn’t just a fight anymore. It’s a war over the massive empire called LeeDo.”
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A war where the loser dies and the winner takes all.
No emotions need to be involved here. No shame, no cowardice. History always favors the victor.
Lee Yoon-ji, quietly listening, was so shocked that she stood with her mouth wide open.
“I read about it in the papers, but oppa’s gotten really smart.”
The media had called him a genius representative, but Yoon-ji hadn’t fully believed it. The brother she knew was somewhat foolish, naive, and kind. More of a pushover than a rogue.
So seeing him elevated as a genius representative, she wondered if their father had something to do with it…
Е̄nù ḿа̇. і_d́
“Hehe, want me to tell you something even more interesting?”
“What?”
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Lee Shin glanced around and whispered into Lee Yoon-ji’s ear.
“Who do you think stirred this situation up?”
“…!”
“The LeeDo Group’s directors are just figureheads. Do they have real authority to move the group? Well… I haven’t seen it myself, but probably zero percent.”
Е n̊ům̊а
This country is a democracy but here, LeeDo is an absolute monarchy.
Ultimately…
“Everyone moves according to his will.”
Lee Shin nodded toward one direction.
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Lee Sang-byeok stepped through the mansion doors, slowly looked around, and said:
“Set the table.”
Ŵе b̀nоv̀е̄ l̊ Е̊n̈ǔ m̄ а̂
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Lee Sang-byeok revealed his feelings without restraint from the very beginning.
“I am disappointed in you all.”
Whether grandchildren or great-grandchildren, direct line or collateral, he pierced straight through without leniency.
“I believe none of you are foolish enough to not know that the guild business among my bloodline is the business that holds the fate of our LeeDo Group. Personally, I expected that a few of you could deliver results. That’s why I gave you an opportunity…”
Those seated at the table, as if by agreement, paused mid-spoon.
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On such an uncomfortable dining table, sitting cross-legged and forcing a bite, which private could eat when it starts with ‘The commander is disappointed’?
The atmosphere was already the worst.
But the even more dreadful truth was that, uncomfortable as it was, they had no freedom to leave this place. Meanwhile, Lee Sang-byeok continued talking, casually moving his spoon.
“…From what I observed, about half of you are desperately struggling to show yourselves, and the other half are indifferent, thinking, ‘Eh, just do whatever our parents say.’
Tch, the latter, reflect on yourselves. How old are you and you still can’t escape your parents’ skirts? The former are no different. You’ve done nothing right. What makes you think you can act up and ruin things?
And just so we’re clear, don’t think I sent you to the guild because I believed in your abilities. Don’t be mistaken. You are just this, this.”
W ё b n̆o̊ v̆ еl Ènu̇_m̂ а̇
In Lee Sang-byeok’s chopsticks was a piece of angel hair hidden under a plate of sashimi.
“Do you know what this is called? I don’t either. In this plan, you were like this. You didn’t even need a name, just something hidden under the sashimi. This was the extent of what I expected from you.”
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That was why he had assigned experts separately, yet surprisingly, none of them sought advice from the experts Lee Sang-byeok provided. Not a single one.
“You probably thought they weren’t for you. I don’t blame you. I too won’t reveal my thoughts if I’m not the Iron Fortress. You think you can assert your will? Fine, go ahead.
But freedom comes with responsibility. If you tried to enforce your will, you should have produced results accordingly.
But you failed. The process that produced no results is trash. Therefore, your past year is trash to me.”
Wе b̊ nov ѐl̆ Ӗnûṁ а̇
Some might argue that the process has value like effort or beauty, but this is Lee Sang-byeok’s empire. Everyone here is his subject; his word is law and truth.
Most had already buried their heads at the table.
But did they know? The real humiliation was just beginning.
“In the same sense, Lee Shin deserves praise.”
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“…!”
Unexpectedly, a name came from Lee Sang-byeok’s mouth, and all eyes turned toward Lee Shin.
W̊ еb n о̌v̈ е̂ l _Е n um̈ а
“Oppa, oppa!”
“Huh??”
At Lee Yoon-ji’s urgent pat, Lee Shin, who had been tearing into LA galbi, opened his eyes wide. He had been so engrossed in the ribs that his lips glistened with sauce. Lee Sang-byeok smirked, gesturing with his chin.
“Look at him. You, who failed to deliver results, sit here grimacing, unable to move your chopsticks before this feast, but he is enjoying it abundantly, unlike you.
Results are this important.”
Is it harsh to say the process that didn’t yield results is trash?
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No. Conversely, it means that if you produce results, the process doesn’t matter at all—small or large flaws are irrelevant.
“Those who know, know. That guy started from an absurdly poor environment compared to you. He had no advisors attached to him like you did, nor did he have the huge recruitment funds you took for granted. It was embarrassingly unfavorable.
Yet look at reality. Only he got promoted. Only he is being talked about. Only he proved himself as a representative. Even in management, which you boasted about, he is ahead. Which of you actually made a profit?”
At this blatant comparison, Lee Myung-hwan clenched his fists until his nails hurt. Lee So-yul ground her teeth while bowing her head. Not just them, but a creeping sense of unpleasantness settled in everyone.
“I am telling you. I do not demand diligence from you. I do not care about your sweat or effort. Only results, only results. Like that rogue over there—results!”
Thud—!
W̌е̄ b̂ nо v̌ĕ l Е_n ū ḿ а
The sound of chopsticks striking the table sharply made everyone straighten their backs.
“Do not disappoint me for the remaining time. Rise first.”
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As Lee Sang-byeok stood, everyone rose and bowed.
“Shin, you follow me.”
“Eh? Me?”
“Who else is here but you?”
Е num ӓ.. іd́
Muttering, Lee Shin followed Lee Sang-byeok’s rear demurely. At that moment, ugly jealousy exploded in everyone’s eyes.
Exactly as Lee Sang-byeok planned.
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And from here, it was outside Lee Sang-byeok’s plan.
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“Isn’t it too much to push them so hard? They’re just kids.”
“Being scolded is a blessing. In my day, I’d have died before being scolded… What are you doing?”
W̄ ébň o̊ v̌ еl̂ Е̄ ñum̈ а
Sniff sniff. “Smelling. Sniff sniff. The rich aroma of the old master I haven’t smelled in ages.”
“He’s showing off, this one.”
Chattering like this, the two entered the study. They sat, and Lee Sang-byeok alternated his gaze between the cheeky hand placed in front of him and Lee Shin’s upper body before asking:
“What are you doing?”
“You must give it to me.”
“…Give what?”
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“Since I complemented Grandfather’s show, you must give me my appearance fee.”
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