The atmosphere at Japan’s top climbing club was somber. The same was true for Manager Tomoda.

He had been promoted to the position of manager of the Tower Climbing Department, a key position under the Prime Minister, for his contribution to naturalizing Yoo Cheol-min. However, the achievement that had led to his promotion had turned into a trap that held him back.

So, he couldn’t even make any excuses despite Prime Minister Kawaguchi’s reprimand.

“What is the reason? Why did I fail repeatedly in Japan when I was able to conquer the 57th floor in Korea?”

“Because my condition has deteriorated…”

“I tried three times and failed, and you’re using my condition as an excuse?”

“That… That one doesn’t even know English.”

Prime Minister Kawaguchi must have been frustrated too.

With the live broadcast humiliating him, his approval rating was dropping day by day, and the deadline for the tower’s collapse was approaching.

“The word ‘kkeuk’ is exactly right. I can’t throw it away, but it’s useless if I keep it.”

“I’m sorry, I’m sorry!”

“Forty days is definitely not enough time. What responsibility will you take if Yoo Cheol-min doesn’t recover by then?”

“We are preparing a plan.”

“Tell me right now. It has to be a plan that will help us conquer the top. Otherwise, I might get transferred to the African embassy.”

Gulp.

After swallowing dry saliva,

“I’m requesting the U.S. government to temporarily naturalize the player. For just one week.”

“That… is that the room?”

“I have some connections in the U.S. because I worked as a diplomat. I am confident. Please give me just one chance.”

“Connections, haha.”

Prime Minister Kawaguchi laughed at Tomoda as if he were being rude.

“More than me?”

“…yes?”

“I asked if there was anyone with more connections in American politics than me, the Prime Minister.”

“Uh, uh, no, what I meant was…”

“I’m leaving for Congo, Africa, tomorrow. If you don’t like it, submit your resignation.”

You stupid kid.

Do you think I’m doing this because I don’t know that?

Requesting formal temporary naturalization comes with a steep price tag.

It won’t cost just a few pennies.

At the national level, numerous concessions must be made to the other party.

Besides, I’m going to return to my home country anyway.

That’s why I didn’t want to do that, so I brought Yoo Cheol-min secretly.

Phew…

Feeling like I was stuck in a swamp.

Actually, what Manager Tomoda said made sense.

If Yoo Cheol-min didn’t recover, we’d have no choice but to use the temporary naturalization card.

First of all, before making a formal request, I should ask if it’s possible.

I’ve mustered up the courage to request temporary naturalization, but I might get rejected.

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