"Puhuhut. Herr-nim, if you keep messing around, I’ll really impeach you next time, nya!"

"Nya…"

The Rotten Chairman Park is multiplying like cockroaches! I need to figure out how to deal with this, nya!

Theo looked serious as he pondered how to handle the multiplying Rotten Chairman Park.

Of course, the answer was obvious.

“I need to fix Chairman Park’s face, nya!”

If he fixed the original, everything else would fall into place. The Destruction Sejuns were replicating Sejun’s face, after all.

Flash!

And so, Theo burned through Sejun's entire fortune and—

Stomp, stomp.

—he stomped on Sejun’s face with all his might.

"Vice President Theo?"

Sejun’s face scrunched up under Theo’s foot.

The entire 100 trillion Tower Coins Theo had earned completing job quests burned brightly as they went up in flames.

A short while later…

"Hey! Why did you spend all that money on my face?!"

“Chairman, I spent all the money fixing your face! But there was no choice, nya!”

Theo ended up being caught by his cheek, getting squished like a sticky rice cake by Sejun.

Still, the tremendous expenditure had an effect; Sejun’s face turned clean and fresh, much like Santa Sejun.

As the original Sejun’s face changed, so did the faces of his clones. Unfortunately, it didn't last more than ten minutes before they started to rot again.

"Puhuhut. It’s nice seeing Chairman Park’s face looking less rotten, nya!"

Despite the high cost of 100 trillion Tower Coins, the results were minimal, but Theo was satisfied, clinging happily to Sejun’s knee.

“Nya, nya, nya.”

He hummed with joy, and Kuengi, who was hanging off Sejun’s side, joined in, humming along excitedly.

Then—

Chirrup, chirp!

[Hehe! Master! The great Kamangi brought some money for you!]

Kamangi proudly brought over the money dropped by Destruction Sejun to Sejun.

Chirp! Chirp?

[Master! The great Kamangi did five good deeds today! So, can I do just one tomorrow?]

He tried to negotiate confidently, but…

“No.”

Sejun firmly rejected him.

“And honestly, this doesn’t seem like a good deed.”

Chirp?!

Not only did he deny Kamangi’s good deed, but he also completely invalidated Kamangi Family’s efforts to be virtuous.

Originally, he had assigned Kamangi good deeds as a way of atonement, but this didn’t exactly feel like penance anymore. The essence had been lost.

‘I need to assign them tasks that are more aligned with atonement.’

That way, he could reduce his karma in the long run.

“Hmm.”

What could that be?

Housekeeper is mean!

Sejun petted Kamangi’s head as he glared at him with dissatisfaction, thinking over the matter.

In the meantime…

Chirp!

Kamangi’s mood seemed to improve, as he rolled over, inviting Sejun to pet his belly, his tail wagging enthusiastically.

As Sejun rubbed Kamangi’s belly, he continued thinking about what Kamangi Family could do to atone properly.

“Theo, could you summon Herr-nim?”

“Puhuhut. Got it, nya! Herr-nim, come out, nya!”

He decided to consult Herr, the god of merchants, who he could call anytime through Theo.

But…

[The god of merchants, Herr, refuses the conversation, stating he’s not a god that can be summoned anytime.]

Trusting his veto power against impeachment, Herr flatly refused Theo’s call.

“Nya?! Then, Herr-nim, you’re impeached, nya!”

Theo immediately started an impeachment vote.

[The Black Tower’s luck-based subject, Park Theo, has initiated an impeachment against the god of merchants, Herr.]

[The slaves, Black Tower subjects Mimir, Yuren, Zeto, Ninir, Machun, and Magin, automatically support Park Theo’s opinion.]

[Green Tower subjects Turbo, Shark… ]

[Golden Tower subjects Yuto, Marin…]

[The votes of tower subjects count as two.]

Theo had amassed ten subjects in preparation for the impeachment system. While Zeto and Yuto hadn’t done anything wrong, they willingly signed off for Theo.

With the impeachment vote in full swing, Theo quickly amassed 18 votes.

[Rolling dice to determine the vote count for the luck-based subject.]

[The dice range from 1 to 6.]

As the luck-based subject, Theo’s vote count would be determined by a dice roll.

And…

[A roll of 6 was achieved.]

[The vote of Park Theo, luck-based subject, counts as 6 votes.]

Living up to his title, he rolled the highest number possible, 6.

[With 24 votes in favor, the god of merchants, Herr, is impeached.]

As soon as the votes were tallied…

[Over 50% of the total 36 votes favored the impeachment of the god of merchants, Herr.]

[The god of merchants, Herr, is hereby impeached.]

Herr was impeached on the spot without further deliberation.

[The god of merchants, Herr, uses his veto power to reject the impeachment.]

Herr exercised his veto power and defiantly declared:

[The god of merchants, Herr, announces confidently, “This cat can’t intimidate me with impeachment any longer!”]

Then—

“Nya?! Then another impeachment, nya!”

Theo started the impeachment vote again.

[The Black Tower’s luck-based subject, Park Theo, has initiated another impeachment against the god of merchants, Herr.]

…

..

.

[The god of merchants, Herr, uses his veto power.]

Herr burned through his two vetoes in a flash.

And then…

“Another impeachment…”

As Theo prepared to start yet another vote—

[The god of merchants, Herr, admits his mistake.]

[The god of merchants, Herr, requests to resolve the matter through dialogue.]

With his vetoes depleted, Herr quickly opted for negotiation.

"Puhuhut. Herr-nim, if you mess around again, I’ll really impeach you next time, nya!"

[The god of merchants, Herr, promises never to mess around again.]

Herr humbly prostrated himself before Theo.

[Veto Power]

This was a gift from Herr, but it was also a trap.

Santa Sejun had nurtured Theo with all his heart; there was no way Theo would betray him.

With the hierarchy reestablished, Sejun asked Herr through Theo:

“Herr-nim, what would be a good task for Kamangi’s atonement?”

"Puhuhut. Chairman Park, Herr-nim says that Kamangi should directly atone for his sins to make the quickest progress toward redemption, nya!”

Theo relayed Herr’s response.

“To atone for his sins directly?”

“That’s right, nya! He said it’s best to seek forgiveness or resolve the issues in person, nya!”

“Is that so? Then where should he go to start atoning?”

Sejun asked further.

“Herr-nim, where should he go, nya? Nya?! You said you don’t know?! Are you kidding, Herr-nim?! Do you want to be impeached again?!”

Theo was about to get angry when…

[The god of merchants, Herr, suggests a solution.]

After some pressure from Theo, Herr finally came up with an idea.

“If Kamangi holds onto the World Energy, that should help with his atonement?”

“Puhuhut. Exactly, nya! He should apologize to the souls within the World Energy, nya!”

According to Theo’s explanation, fragments of destroyed worlds and the souls of those who perished in those worlds were contained within the World Energy.

By apologizing to these souls within the World Energy, Kamangi could make some progress toward atonement.

“Alright.”

From now on, Sejun decided to have the World Energy channeled toward Kamangi for his atonement.

“Kamangi, you’ll have to apologize 100 times a day. Got it?”

Chirp! Chirp! Chirp!

[Got it, Master! I’ll do my best! From now on, call me the Great Kamangi of Atonement!]

Kamangi barked with a determined expression.

And then—

Cling-a-ling.

The Kamangi Family began earnestly apologizing to the souls within the World Energy, clenching a piece of it in their mouths.

Hopefully, they aren’t bullying the souls into forgiveness…

Sejun watched the unconscious Kamangi Family with a concerned look before turning back to plant more Devourer of Destruction seeds.

Thud.

Two drops of Destruction Tear, lured by Flame, fell from the sky.

However…

Gurgle. Gurgle.

This time, they transformed not into Sejun but into Theo, who was closer in proximity, hanging onto Sejun’s knee.

The transformed Destruction Theos—

Whoosh!

—used Nyangbo to dash toward Sejun.

“Nya?! Chairman Park’s knee is mine, nya!”

Theo, the Knee-Guardian Cat, charged in to deal with the competitors.

Boom! Crash!

An explosive clash occurred as Theo collided with the two Destruction Theos.

Chirp!

[Daddy, Kuengi is coming to the rear!]

Kuengi quickly grew in size to shield Sejun and the Kamangi Family with his body.

Shortly afterward…

“Puhuhut. I won, nya! Chairman Park, I brought money, nya!”

Theo clung to Sejun’s knee, proudly clutching the two defeated Destruction Theos. With his knee energy fully recharged, Theo was unbeatable.

After the brief commotion…

Thud, thud.

The Destruction Sejuns continued to plant the Devourer of Destruction seeds undisturbed.

Leaving them to their work, Sejun decided to head home.

“Let’s go home.”

He returned to the Black Tower.

Back on the 99th floor of the Black Tower…

“What?!”

Peck! Peck!

[Sejun-nim, that’s not right! You need to twist it slightly more when you swing!]

Sejun spotted Bossaboo instructing Sejun 3 in swordsmanship.

“Bossaboo!”

When Sejun called out to him—

Peck?!

Why are there two Sejuns?

Bossaboo looked back and forth between Sejun and Sejun 3, who was still diligently swinging his sword, utterly bewildered.

At that moment…

…

The sword swung by Sejun 3 suddenly made no sound at all, despite being swung at full power.

Then…

[A dragon fruit imbued with the ambiguous aura of Park Sejun achieved a great realization while practicing basic mana swordsmanship.]

[The realization of the dragon fruit imbued with Park Sejun’s aura is transmitted to Black Tower Park Sejun.]

[Basic Mana Swordsmanship skill level has increased by 3.]

[Basic Mana Swordsmanship Lv. 4 achieved.]

A message appeared before Sejun.

“What?!”

So skill levels can rise this way too?!

‘With Bossaboo here, if Sejun 3 can raise his swordsmanship level before he leaves…’

I could learn the basic aura swordsmanship I missed last time!

Sejun cheered inwardly.

However…

Peck! Peck!

[No, I can’t. I’m busy!]

Bossaboo flatly refused Sejun’s request.

“Why? Bossaboo, you’re single, aren’t you? What’s keeping you busy?”

“That’s right, nya! Why wouldn’t you help the great hybrid Chairman Park when you’re single, nya?!”

Sejun and Theo, both in relationships, teased Bossaboo, a 300-year-old singleton.

Stab.

Bossaboo felt as if a knife had pierced his heart.

Cruel world… those who have always want more.

Peck! Peck!

[That’s why I’m looking for a bride! I’m getting married within a year, no matter what!]

Bossaboo shouted with desperation.

He had entered the Black Tower specifically to find a bride.

“Oh?! Bossaboo, I’m sorry…”

Sejun apologized, realizing he’d gone too far.

“Bossaboo, I’m sorry, nya…”

Theo apologized as well, following Sejun’s lead.

“Bossaboo, don’t worry! I’ll help you find a bride. Puhuhut. As you know, I’m the real power in the Black Tower. Just tell me your ideal type!”

Sejun offered, brimming with confidence.

Peck! Peck!

[In that case, I’d like someone with a fluffy coat, preferably black!]

Bossaboo quickly described his ideal type. He had bad memories associated with white fur, so he wasn’t fond of it.

“A fluffy black coat…”

Sejun considered Bossaboo’s ideal type thoughtfully.

Then—

“Puhuhut. The great hybrid Chairman Park, I, Vice President Theo, know of a bride with fluffy black fur, nya!”

Theo declared confidently.

“Oh?! Really?! Then bring her here tomorrow.”

“Puhuhut. Got it, nya!”

“Bossaboo, in the meantime, you’ll teach me swordsmanship, right?”

Peck! Peck!

[Leave it to me! I’ll help you master basic mana swordsmanship by the end of today!]

Thus, Bossaboo decided to stay on the 99th floor of the Black Tower until he met his bride.

“Vice President Theo, so who is it?”

Sejun quietly asked Theo about the bride he had in mind for Bossaboo.

“Puhuhut. Chairman Park, it’s someone you know, nya!”

“I know her?”

“Yes, nya! It’s Gorina, nya!”

Theo answered proudly.

“What?!”

Introduce Bossaboo to Gorina?!

She did have a fluffy black coat, but…

“Nya? Is there a problem?”

Theo asked innocently.

‘This guy is a devil to the core.’

It’s probably why he doesn’t realize just how bad he is.

“Vice President Theo, take your time bringing her.”

“Puhuhut. Understood, nya!”

Of course, Sejun was no less of a devil himself.