Chapter 1810 – [Cyberpunk: Dimension Runner]

First, this is also a place where people live. There is no class system, but money and power replace class, and the forms are similar. The social party we hold is similar to the debut party held by a royal family or something.

Anyway, the entire building is rented out, so the party is held in a luxurious party hall with a nice view as it is on the upper floor of a high-rise building. However, perhaps because Chairman Naomoto is of Japanese descent, there was a certain Japanese feel to it.

For example, there are many items that reflect the taste of the venue, such as the armor that might have been worn by a warring statesman during the Warring States period decorated on one side, or the expensive kimono made of high-quality fabric and worn on a mannequin.

Aside from that, the important thing is cooking. Since Chairman Naomoto’s chef completes all the preparations, I often only have to supervise.

“Oh, I’ll leave out. I’m a little uncomfortable in that kind of position. I like attention, but it’s not attention that comes from pure curiosity and awe, but attention that is ulterior and purposeful.”

“There’s nothing we can do about it. Then, Eve, you’re looking at the house. Me and Eden will go to the party.”

“I’ll be looking at the house and looking for things that might be helpful.”

Anyway… In this Abyss City, a party for the upper class, no less than the top 1 percent, begins to be held. Invited guests come and walk around the party venue.

Some people had already used this party hall before and some were familiar with it, but if there was one thing they were not familiar with, it was of course the cooking. There is also a table, but guests who are interested in cooking pickup a plate, receive the dish, and eat it on the spot.

“Oh, is this the taste of real meat made from natural ingredients?”

“I wonder what kind of meat it is.”

“When I asked, they said this was beef. But does this mean that the ecosystem restoration project has progressed to the point where it is possible to raise cattle that size?”

“This soft meat that looks like it has been stewed in soy sauce looks like pork. I heard that pigs are livestock that eat a lot, but I wonder what they feed them to raise them.”

“It won’t be natural food ingredients like grains. Then a pig will be more expensive than a precision implant.”

No, once Keter’s Garden of Eden Unit 3 is built, I will feed them and raise them like that.

Since I couldn’t use Cherub’s ingredients, I couldn’t make the best dish using seasonings or anything else. But still, the response from guests was very good.

Eden was the center of attention among the guests. Eden is surrounded by many people and is being asked various questions, and even though she hasn’t learned Tai Chi, she sometimes ignores sensitive or pointed questions.

“The food is really delicious, President Eden Choi. The bluefin tuna you tasted before was excellent, but even this meat… I think the Ecosystem Restoration Division is making significant progress in livestock farming in addition to agricultural and marine products.”

“Well, the standard of value is relative. I think there is still a long way to go. However, I was happy to finally be able to share this taste with you, having only served it to Chairman Naomoto before.”

“Excuse me, but are you a purist like the Chairman? You look like a mortal without a single implant.”

“Personally, I don’t really like inserting things into my body. But it’s not really uncomfortable.”

“Then what about your appearance?”

“Natural, or is it natural? It’s a face that hasn’t been touched at all. It takes after my mother.”

“Ah!!! How old are you? I…”

Hey, what is that flirting bastard over there?!

If you spend money on surgery and implants, even a plastic surgeon can create a beauty like Eden’s, but apart from that, it seems like she’s aiming for the power and position that Eden has.

In some ways, it’s worse than someone who just flirts with you purely because you’re pretty. It’s human to look at conditions even for people you like, but in this world steeped in materialism, it doesn’t look good.

I feel like I want to go and have Eden cover, but if I get involved, the situation will get more complicated. Eden is used to that kind of flirtation and is more likely to ignore it, so just wait for now and intervene if you feel like things are getting worse.

First, there were people who approached me, who was nominally the vice president of the ecosystem restoration division. Even though they have some skill in managing their lives, if they stay around for a long time, they can be annoying and use their brains, so if you talk for a long time, their bottom line will be revealed, so they sneak out of the house from time to time, using the excuse of supervising the cooking.

Of course, words are just an excuse, but in reality, he supervises. The important thing in a situation like this is maintaining the quality of the food. If a guest eats a dish that is dry or cold, it will lead to complaints or complaints.

“There isn’t much left to cook, and the sauce will have simmered down, and the taste will have changed, so throw it away.”

“Yes, I understand.”

“Next time you cook, cool your hands in ice water. If you move too much, the prosthetic implant may overheat and deteriorate if it touches the meat.”

“Yes!!!!”

Rather, since this is a cyberpunk world, there are issues that need more attention, so I’m really busy.

Still, other people were reluctant to approach me because of the way I was supervising the chefs. If you talk to someone who is working, they either have something to do or are in a position… Ah.

“Excuse me. Are you the worst vice president of the Ecosystem Restoration Division?”

A sophisticated-looking young Japanese woman who appeared to be in her late 20s or early 30s spoke to me. I haven’t seen any photos of her, but I recognized her as Yuri Naomoto, Chairman Naomoto’s daughter.

Although the situation is different, a resemblance to Chairman Naomoto can be seen on her face. They say you can’t fake blood… Anyway, she looked younger than her age, as if she had undergone anti-aging treatment. Maybe she should be at least 20 plus more than she looks?

Well, it’s not like there aren’t times like that on Earth. If you receive good care and undergo genetic surgery, that’s natural.

“Nice to meet you, Naomoto Yuri.”

“Please feel free to call me Yuri. Judging by your name, it sounds like you are of Korean descent. Is that correct?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“You must have had a hard time. Korea must be having a hard time economically…”

“It wasn’t that hard. I had some help from Chairman Naomoto.”

Out of curiosity, I looked into what Korea was like… And it had actually collapsed to the level of a country jointly ruled by China and Japan. At best, we are in a situation similar to the humiliation of the Japanese colonial era.

How it did that was because it acquired Lehman Brothers, which was the trigger for the subprime mortgage crisis. Although it was only a partial burden, the burden caused South Korea to suffer economically. How could it be so damaged that it can be compared to North Korea?

So, when you say you’re from Korea, you’ve reached a point where you don’t have to distinguish whether you’re from North Korea or South Korea, so that’s all.

No, even putting that aside, we have to respond appropriately. The opponent is no one else but a chaebol family. Regardless of his appearance, he coveted power and money, but he couldn’t fall for them. It’s Eden, and they’re going through such hardships. It’s not like I can just go easy on them and tell them about this and that.

“My father helped me…”

Naomoto Yuri showed a strange reaction to that. I can see love and hate in her eyes.

I can understand why Chairman Naomoto’s home education was flawed. Maybe you didn’t give your kids enough love. When I think about that, I think that even if he regrets it later, it is ultimately Chairman Naomoto’s self-sufficiency.

Naomoto Yuri thought for a moment, but then she smiled and started talking about her cooking. President Nao Moto is also a gourmet, so she also has an excellent sense of taste and gives detailed evaluations.

“Anyway, the dish is very delicious. The flavor of the meat also varies depending on the type. I like the light chicken the most.”

“I’m glad you’re satisfied. It’s been worth the hard work.”

“At first, I was a bit surprised. At a time when even grains and vegetables were still expensive, they restored livestock and fisheries resources, not even cultured meat. I’m very curious about the performance of the Ecosystem Restoration Division.”

“It’s enough to announce it soon. For more details, it would be better to ask Eden, the president, rather than me. My main job is to use my body rather than the practical side…”

“You just call me by my name and not my title. What is your relationship with CEO Eden Choi?”

“It’s my father.”

“… Yes?”

No matter how cyberpunk the world is, the reaction to revealing the relationship with Eden is still the same. Is this the first time that Eden has openly revealed that she and I are friends?

It’s not that there aren’t people with the same last name, and it’s usually hard to think that the president and vice president are father and daughter. Not only the appearance, but the daughter is the president and the father is the vice president, so it’s like the positions have changed.

Well then, what should I do? It would be better if my daughter had a better position. She should be happy if her children do better than their parents.

“I can’t believe they were father and daughter…”

“I often hear people say that we don’t look alike. Eden is especially pretty because she takes after her mother. I’m really glad that she doesn’t look like me.”

“I’m glad we don’t look alike. Isn’t it usually the other way around?”

“Every parent wants their child to inherit their good qualities and not imitate their bad qualities. Seeing as they don’t know how their parents feel, it seems like they haven’t gotten married yet.”

“Yes, not yet for me. You don’t know.”

Then her gaze turns to one side. When she turned around, she saw a man who also looked like Chairman Naomoto talking to Eden with a young man.

Perhaps the one who looks a little older is her eldest son, Naomoto Kenya, and since he knows how her parents feel, perhaps the younger one is that son? If you look at Chairman Naomoto Hagisa, he is at an age where it would not be strange if he had grandchildren. Still, it was a bit surprising that Naomoto Yuri was single.

No, no, rather, is this normal? As technology advances and life expectancy increases, the marriageable age also increases. In the past, many people got married in their 20s, but these days, many people do so in their 30s. Well, I think it’s the same for people who don’t know when they’re going to die and can’t get expensive anti-aging treatments.

Let’s stop chatting for a bit and come back to the main topic. Likewise, Naomoto Yuri is interested in the Ecosystem Restoration Department, so she spoke to me. I think she came to my side because her brother is in Eden. It’s not like I’m a beauty, but I look like I’m easy-going.

“I am the CEO of Naomoto Foods within the group. Just like the dish at the party today, I think we can achieve great results if we partner with our business. What do you think?”

“Well, I’ve achieved some results and announced them, but I don’t think it’s enough to do business separately from that.”

“Is that so? I’m curious to see how much of an achievement it will be… Can you confirm it separately? As the vice president, I think you have that much authority.”

“There will be a separate event to set up in relation to that later. It won’t be too late to go and check our performance and judge for yourself.”

Everyone is excited to see how successful we are. If you read the following article, ‘We have invented a crazy new technology that will change the future of mankind!!!!’, Even people who don’t know the extent of the achievement will be interested.

However, since it is a corporate job and the world is like this, the problem is that they all do it to expand their power or make money. No one is happy that the future of humanity has improved.

Everyone is obsessed with money and power. It is only natural that they are key figures of a huge company that controls the country.

She wondered if she should keep holding on to her, but thanks to her timing, Chairman Naomoto entered her party. Thanks to this, attention was drawn to that direction, and I was able to leave the place because I had to say hello as one of the party hosts.

“I’m sorry, Yuri. I guess I’ll have to go see the chairman for a moment.”

“… Yes, please go.”

With complicated feelings, she looked at Chairman Naomoto. The relationship between father and daughter is completely different from ours.

In the middle, I join Eden separately and go together. They looked much lighter, as if they had also been in trouble with the chairman’s eldest son, Kenya Naomoto, and his son.

“Eden, are you okay?”

“As expected, being the son of a tiger is no joke. I’m quite used to this type of position, but the man who has been here for decades is a bit scary.”

“Even if you are smart, the difference in experience points is inevitable. On the other hand, your dad is an idiot, but his experience points were so bad that he became a load. I think it’s the opposite.”

“If your head is bad, doesn’t that mean your body will suffer?”

“So.”

I love that my daughter is pretty and smart, just like her dad.

Anyway, we said hello to Chairman Naomoto, who was attending the party. Except for Cana next to him, his children didn’t come up, so it was much easier to talk.

“Is the party going well?”

“Thank you. Thank you for helping me, both the place and the people.”

“Well, it’s nothing compared to what we’ve done. Especially what that young lady Keter is doing now…”

“Keter seems to be doing well.”

“It’s not a good job. I’ve only heard about it, but I’m planning to go there in person when it’s completed. It’s going to be a really cool place.”

If you think of something like the Garden of Eden, Chairman Naomoto will probably be able to see the Earth before its environment was destroyed, or something even more wonderful than that. If they charge an entrance fee like the Garden of Eden is open to the public, shut up and take my money!!! Isn’t there a lot of upper class people who would do this?

Well, money is not important, but environmental restoration based on that is important. Still, it was worth considering since money was needed for the restoration project.

“Anyway, I have something to be sorry about. It may be sudden, but one more customer is coming…”

“Are you a guest that the Chairman cannot stop?”

“You can force him to not come, but if you turn him into an enemy, it will be difficult. Since he is leading a mega-corporation equivalent to the Naomoto Group, he can actually be considered a rival.”

Well, then there is nothing you can do. If you do that for no reason and make them enemies, they will interfere with you or even cause terrorism, which will become a nuisance later on. If it’s something within the Naomoto Group, the chairman, no matter what, is an opponent of the same weight class.

First, we paid more attention to the chefs to prepare to welcome other VIPs. And a stocky-looking old Chinese man enters the party hall with a woman who appears to be a bodyguard.

The woman is an android just like Kana. When I wondered if there was some connection between the two CEOs of super-large companies using female androids as bodyguards, Kana looked at the woman and muttered softly, burning her fighting spirit and hostility.

“Ana…!!!”

Wait, it might be a coincidence, but that name is the same as someone’s nickname, so it’s a bit weird!!!!!