After 12 Hours

God-fearing Emperor

“Today's the day our alumni come from America, right? ”

“Yes. It's been years. ”

She said as much as she expected. I haven't been outside since I gave birth to Seohyun, but this time I invited American college alumni to play together. While my wife is out, Mother and Father who came from home take care of Seo Hyun.

“That's great. Where are you going when your American friends show up? ”

“There are many new friends in Korea. I'm taking her around the palace. Visit North Korea's Hanok Village, Insadong's Cultural Streets, and Cheonggye Cheon at night. ”

“Yeah, where'd you get the hotel? ”

“I've got it right near Cheonggyecheon. ”

“Yes. If you need anything while you're playing... call Park's assistant. Or should I put you on as Park's secretary? As a bodyguard. ”

My wife hated it.

“That's it. Make your friends feel better. My friends are already talking about marrying Jaebee. I'm just gonna hang out like old times, have a beer, chat, and play. Just like in college.”

I said with a bloody smile.

“Yes, of course. ”

Looking out the window, the sky is a little dim due to the dark clouds. It's mid-February 2025. It's not too cold yet.

“Isn't it too cold today, by the way? ”

“She's fine. The weather forecast says it won't snow today and it's sunny. ”

“Well, yeah. Well, have a good time. Give my regards to Sara. ”

“Yes.”

Then, I bowed my head and told Seo Hyun, the daughter holding my wife.

“Seo Hyun, I'm going to my dad's company."

“Amma!”

Seo Hyun gestured to me with a pronunciation that was about halfway between "Dad" and "Mom." I kissed Seo Hyun, took the elevator, waved my hand to my wife and Seo Hyun, and went to the boss's room.

“Good morning, Secretary Park."

“Good morning. Boss.”

“Hello, Ms. Grant."

I say hello to my two secretaries, and I smell sweet coffee on my nose. I said, looking at the takeout coffee cup in front of this assistant.

“This secretary. ”

“Yes?”

“Is that a white chocolate mocha? ”

“Yes. How did you know? ”

“Coffee in a cafe in our building, but you have to guess. Buy me one of those same ones. ”

“Now?”

“Yes.”

This secretary tried to stand up. But then, in my words, Park's secretary suddenly stood up and said.

“Then I'll go and get it. ”

I glanced at Park and this secretary slightly alternately.

"What is it? Are you a knight, too? What's going on between you two? ’

Anyway, all I need is coffee. I nodded.

“Yes."

“Is coffee okay? Sandwiches and muffins...”

I shook my hand.

“Enough. I've had enough of my wife's breakfast. Coffee is fine.”

“Oh, yes, sir.

Park's assistant still goes to buy coffee. I told this remaining assistant.

“Is this secretary of yours planning something important today? ”

“Yes, today is a reporting day for the Trading Team. He's being held at 11: 00 a.m. ”

I nodded.

“Oh, right. Okay."

I came into the boss' office and casually turned on the computer. 8: 20. We still have about 30 minutes until the news of the future comes. I spent time with my mouse watching YouTube videos. Soon, Park's assistant, who went down to the cafe on the first floor, comes with coffee.

“Thank you.”

Park's assistant bows, opens the door, and goes out. This is a fleeting moment, but I can see Park and this secretary making eye contact. I had a cup of coffee and thought,

Would it be a problem if two secretaries were in a relationship?

I don't know. What if something goes wrong? 8: 50. Future news is coming. I opened the mail one by one, as I always have. However, there is one prominent news.

Culture, life categories in 12 hours.

‘A sudden gust of wind and snow this afternoon. Record flurries in Seoul. ’

I saw it and muttered.

“Hmm? I thought you said the weather was... nice? ”

I clicked on the article. The article said that there will be heavy traffic in Seoul around noon. It is also said to be very cold, accompanied by a strong wind. It's definitely not the right weather to go somewhere.

Oh, my God, this is...

I came to the portal and searched for weather today. The portal site says that the weather is very clear today and that the temperature will cool down.

‘Ha... I'm wrong again. ’

I was about to pick up my phone right now and call my wife, but I set the alarm around 10: 30.

‘My wife's phone. ’

Then I looked at the rest of the future news. What I find most amusing these days is the news 12 years later.

"A small American pharmaceutical company inventing a cure for liver cancer... is this a NASDAQ listed company?" ’

These are all news that have become an investment. If you have a 12-year map of the future, it's not that hard to build a 4000-trillion investment company that needs the next stage. Even if it's not a story that makes money, there are lots of news that you can enjoy watching.

‘It's MMORPG through VR, so it's a true story from a fantasy game novel. I can decorate my avatar like a completely different person... I should try it when I get out. "

In the future, there were things that would happen in science fiction. Of course it's all because of me. For eliminating nuclear war. News continued to circulate in 2026 after eliminating nuclear war articles by using a new ‘edit’ skill in December last year. The neurological wars between the United States and China continued, but they ceased to be mutually mutually beneficial. The New Cold War.

My country was intertwined between the United States and China at the same time with love calls. In the meantime, President Seong-won seems to have dodged a beating, and the carrot seems to have eaten well and went for a walk. Twelve years later, news said that the successor came out of the same party as President Seong-won.

‘An Hyun-jun...'

4 plus 4 years. The election as the successor of President Seong-won Joo, who served 8 years, is Ahn Hyun-jun of the same party. It is now Ahn Yang Market, and I will be working in Gyeonggi-do. And then the president.

‘... I should meet Billy to invest in Anyang sometime. ’

I put it on my schedule.

‘Meet Ahn Hyeong-jun and Ahn Yang Market within the next month. ’

If you like me, I'll have the president meet you. If I don't like it, I will change it. How to change. It's easy. We can send Crowe to cover our tracks, but we can bring him down by chance before that. It is not the work of burying a man if he is willing. Now that I have the ‘editing' skill. I looked down at the article and thought, looking at the ‘edit’ skill at the bottom.

‘This skill is too powerful. ’

This is a skill that is really different in dimension from the skills that have been shown so far. I edit the future myself. It's not the same as reading something passively and responding to it. Manipulation of reality. It's the power of God. I looked at it for a moment and thought,

"I dreamed of becoming Emperor… but this would make me a god. ’

*

The time will pass at 10: 30. The alarm sounds.

‘My wife's phone. ’

I looked at it and thought for a moment.

‘Hmm... I'll stop the wind with the editing, don't let it snow. You must have been expecting a lot today. ’

But I don't know if probability will allow it. Probability is usually tolerated over time. If you put the mobile phone in your hand right now, it is likely that the weather department will be near the Korean Peninsula with unexpected winds and snow, just as it is conditioned to fall to the ground.

Moreover, to be honest, it's a bit of a waste to use a month-long skill because of my wife's day off. In fact, this‘ editing ’skill becomes a trillion skills if you use it well.

‘Yes, it's a bit of a waste to change the weather. Aryoung will convince me to change my schedule. ’

I picked up the phone and called my wife.

“Honey.”

“Huh?"

“I think we should cancel our trip to Buchon with our friends today. ”

“Why?”

“It's going to be a thunderstorm this afternoon. at the end of the day.”

“Really? No? I heard today's weather forecast will be pleasant. ”

“Weather forecasts are often wrong. That prediction just came in wrong. ”

“Really?"

“Yep. Hot news from the crew crews. I think the snow is going to confuse the traffic. Just hang out in Gangnam. I'll put you in a better hotel. North Village will go tomorrow when the weather clears. ”

“Hmmm...”

My wife thought about it for a while, but she listened to me.

“Okay, fine. ”

She was empirically aware that I was more right than the weather forecast.

“Yes, of course. Let's switch to the Gangnam Tour today and play here. That way, I can show my face for a little while. ”

“Yes, brother. ”

After the call with Ah-young, I proceeded to the next schedule.

“Ms. Grant, let's go. ”

“Yes, it is. ”

I went to the trading team, accompanied by Park's assistant.

“Hello, Ms. Grant."

When I enter, about 30 people greet me as one. I waved my hand and said,

“Yes, how are you all? ”

“Yes!”

The trading team is united somehow. I think it's because there are hundreds of millions of won prizes going back and forth in one word.

“Okay, then quit. Let's start with grades."

I reached out my hand into the air. Director Park, a dedicated trading team, rushes to give me a report. When I saw it, I glanced at the members of my trading team and said,

“You're not doing well this month, are you? ”

I say, I see a slight atrophy in everyone. But the truth is I was neither disappointed nor angry. because I knew it would be roughly like this. Months that are not volatile will have less revenue.

“It's okay. We can make a lot next month. But I'll give you the incentive that I promised you. ”

I say, some clench their fists with a joyful look, some bite their lower lip with a furious look. Well, good. Rewards vary depending on the outcome. People work hard. I've set an agenda for next month.

“I'm going to buy oil next month. The target is…”

I pretend to think for a while.

“About $84.5. Think of it as the highest price and buy it. ”

I told them with the numbers I saw in the news in the future. As I give the order, the trading team nods with a resolute look. My soldiers will probably make quite a bit of money next month. After finishing my morning schedule, I returned to the boss' office.

I looked out the window instead of sitting on the computer. Outside the window, it was starting to snow as I saw on the news 12 hours later. It might be a bit cold out there, but it's a beautiful sight to see here. I folded my arms and watched for a moment. Then he muttered to himself.

“Everything is perfect. ”