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Episode 178. Raising a Disaster (3)
Jeong Hyeon-su reported to Kang Si-on in great detail about what had happened.
Their conversation flowed naturally, as if they were two brothers meeting again after a long time.
They laughed, raised their voices in excitement, and comforted each other by letting out their emotions.
Many ministers were watching, but Kang Shi-on paid no attention.
Jeong Hyeon-su has done a great job so far.
Kang Shi-on knew very well how miserable it was for someone who should be welcomed to not be welcomed.
“That’s it. This is the end of the report.”
“You’ve been through a lot. It must have been quite difficult.”
“No-. No. It was nothing. Hahaha!”
Jeong Hyeon-su laughed heartily, supporting the back of his head with his hand.
At that time, Ha Yoon-ha, who was standing next to Kang Si-on, noticed that his hearty laughter seemed a bit rude and warned him.
“Captain Jeong Hyeon-su. You are in front of a hero. Be respectful until the end.”
“Huh? Oh. What? You were here too? It’s been a while.”
“… … Captain Jeong Hyeon-su. You.”
“It’s okay. Hyunsoo is back today. Let’s have a banquet after a long time.”
Kang Shi-on stood up from his seat.
Then all the assembled ministers looked up at him.
He said.
“The monster’s size has grown, and the situation is dire, but Captain Jeong Hyeon-su has fought in a foreign land, risking his life to protect Man-gyeong. We must welcome him. Therefore, let’s rest today and tomorrow, except for the minimum number of troops and workers.”
The ministers raised their voices in concern at Kang Shi-on's words, but he ignored them all.
It was not that Zion did not understand the position of the ministers.
For the past month.
The monster grew so large that it could not fit into a soccer field, and it ate close to 600 tons of food a day.
This made it cost as much as maintaining an Ogre force.
The problem is that the bastard's growth doesn't stop.
2.5 rounds have been going on for about a month, so now I have a rough idea of what this round means.
This is a bomb thrower.
The monster will not die until it has consumed all of the force's food.
And if it only costs money and food, it wouldn't be a big disaster.
The problem was that everything in the force was geared towards the monster.
The number of security personnel doubled or tripled to protect the monster.
Additionally, a large number of transport troops were deployed to procure food for the monsters.
The number of people caring for the monster alone exceeded 100.
From controlling all the roads in the area to sending workers out for training at least twice a week.
War preparations. Monsters. Even the workforce.
The citizens of Man-gyeong were literally in a state of over-burden.
In that situation, since Jeong Hyeon-su had arrived, Kang Si-on thought it would be right to give them a day or two of rest.
In fact, Zion's approval ratings were gradually dropping due to excessive labor, so it seemed necessary to correct this at least once.
And above all.
'This could be your last rest.'
Up until now, the citizens of Man-gyeong have been preparing for war.
This meant that war was imminent, and the intelligence coming from Choi Hyeon-ji, who had been dispatched as a spy, was also ominous.
The Metro forces' provocations continued to erupt.
* * *
I came out of the pension on my long-awaited holiday and sat in the pavilion.
This is the pension on the top of Mt. Suri where Lee Seok-jin used to imprison me, and now a banquet for top executives is being held.
Jeong Hyeon-su was enjoying a brief break by holding the rifle he had brought and shooting at the cans.
From this pavilion, the entire view was clearly visible.
The monster's belly, which had protruded outside the soccer field, swelled greatly and then sank.
There have been frequent assassination attempts by monsters up to now.
Most of them were spies of the Metro forces disguised as wanderers.
But they were all caught and executed.
No matter how vile their methods were, preparations for war were progressing steadily.
Above all, alcohol and cigarettes played a big role.
Over the past month, traders passing through Manggyeong have found that they have to use lighters to buy alcohol and cigarettes.
This caused a huge stir in the alcohol and tobacco markets nationwide, and the market trading volume in Man-gyeong increased dramatically.
Now, most of the cost of feeding the monster was covered by profits from alcohol and cigarettes.
In addition, supplies needed for war were also piled up.
Of course, not everything was smooth sailing.
The economy of Man-gyeong was shaken by the monster's support.
If Man-Gyeong, which has the greatest economic power, is shaken, it means that other powers that are less powerful will have an even harder time, and that war is imminent.
Hitler wanted to solve his country's economic crisis through war.
Toyotomi Hideyoshi also waged a war of aggression to achieve internal unity after the war.
It has already been proven through numerous cases throughout history that when a nation is in crisis, war breaks out.
And the information Choi Hyun-ji sent also hinted at war.
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at that time.
Taang-!
When I heard the sound of a gunshot and turned my head, I saw Jin Jae-hee standing there blankly, holding a rifle.
White smoke was pouring out of the rifle she was holding.
Jeong Hyeon-su, who was nearby, spoke with a very angry tone.
“Sister! No, what… … . Who holds a gun with one hand and shoots it? It’s not even a pistol! Have you never fired a gun before? Oh, really! Give it to me!”
"……sorry."
Jeong Hyeon-su received a rifle from Jin Jae-hee and instantly blew up a can that was about 100 meters away.
Even though he was drunk, he blew up his target in one go.
He was indeed a sharpshooter.
At that time, Choi Myeong-jun, who was with them, approached me and bowed his head.
“Brother. I’ll go and see.”
“Why? Just rest a little more.”
“The elite unit training is behind schedule. With the war just around the corner, we can’t rest. It’s time to regroup our men and increase the intensity of our training.”
“It’s been a long time since I’ve had a break, so shouldn’t my subordinates rest too? I won’t work unless I get a reward.”
Choi Myeong-jun hesitated a bit at my words and then said.
“A dog will never let down its guard to hunt its master’s prey, anytime, anywhere. When its master needs it, when it sees its master happy after hunting its prey with its well-trimmed nails and teeth… … . That is the best reward for a dog. I will train you. Brother, take a rest.”
Choi Myeong-jun bowed at a 90-degree angle to me and turned around to walk away.
I was a little surprised by what he said just now, because it was the first time he had refused my advice and done as he pleased.
He must have felt many things while preparing for war.
I guess he's doing his own calculations.
After obtaining the 'Berserker' artifact, Choi Myung-jun became incredibly calm.
According to the reports that come in from time to time, his ability is not to create tentacles like Choi Hyun-ji or holy swords like Jin Jae-hee.
It is said to be an artifact that gives superhuman strength the more blood it sheds.
An artifact specialized for war that can be used overwhelmingly in battles between infantry units.
His ability to command an entire army will be of great help.
The respite, like a shower on dry land, was quickly passing by.
The city was abuzz with excitement, with citizens taking to the streets to relax and unwind during a long-awaited public holiday.
My heart ached at the thought that this might be their last laugh.
'… … You say it's three?'
I just had a thought that gave me goosebumps.
I was surprised that I was concerned about individual citizens.
Was it something I blurted out unconsciously?
Or maybe something in my heart changed.
Even if I thought about it, there was nothing I could know.
All I have to pursue and move forward is to put an end to this bullshit.
* * *
Pangyo.
It was an area that Kang Si-on acquired through a deal with Dong-wang and Kang Da-hye.
When Pangyo was first allocated, it was filled with residents of Gangnam.
After they completed their migration, Kangzion built a training ground to make the city ready for war.
The war that will take place in Seoul will be a street fight.
That is why the role of the elite unit was the greatest.
Even when the elite unit was first formed within the Manan Police Station, they had been studying tactics that could neutralize the enemy even in narrow passageways.
The process was carried out even during the five years that Kang Shi-on had been away from Man-gyeong, so the difficulty of their training was truly extreme.
The most important thing in urban warfare is movement.
Especially in confined spaces such as apartments, where movement is restricted, an effective method was needed.
The elite team found the solution to be the exterior walls of apartment buildings.
They stood precariously at the window and practiced crossing to the opposite window.
Of course, it was conducted on the first floor for safety reasons, but if even one of the elite agents fell, Choi Myeong-jun's merciless corporal punishment awaited them.
Since it was a formal punishment, he was hit with the stick exactly three times.
But the pain was immense.
The members did their best in training even though they didn't want to get hit.
In addition, training was conducted to jump between buildings using a combination of various mechanical devices.
The training of jumping over a hook on a wire was quite difficult.
The elite unit's level of armament was excellent.
Taking advantage of the strategic nature of having to fight in narrow spaces, they wore only the bare minimum of armor and were mostly armed with sharp swords or hammers.
There are two main aspects to the large-scale conquest battles in this league.
The first is a road, the second is a building.
The road was occupied by the main force of Man-gyeong, and the building was occupied by the elite force, preparing for an ambush.
In the battle of conquest, ambushes and surprise attacks will be repeated, and a bloody and destructive war will continue.
Everyone knew that the fate of the four powers centered around Seoul depended on this large-scale conquest.
Currently, Gangnam has secured Gangdong, Gwangjin, Jungnang, Nowon, and Dobong-gu. Nowon and Dobong were areas that Gangnam acquired through wars of conquest.
And all of Seoul except this area was part of Gangbuk and the metro area.
In the First World War, Gangnam lost Seocho, Gangnam, and Songpa and barely managed to preserve its pride by defending Gangdong Bay.
The problem was the area where the enemy's monsters were hidden.
According to Choi Hyun-ji's information, the monster in Gangbuk was found to be in Jongno, but the location of the Metro monster was not identified.
The Metro is a force whose main buildings are constructed entirely underground, so even Choi Hyun-ji's excellent infiltration skills have yet to find it.
Kang Shi-on's core strategy was to divide Seoul into two.
'The problem is that the Han River is blocking the way until you get to Jongno.'
There have always been many reporters around Zion.
While listening to their report, Zion was organizing his thoughts.
To get from Man-gyeong to Jong-ro, you had to go through Gwanak, Dongjak, Yeouido, Yongsan, and Jung-gu.
Ultimately, sacrifices were needed to carry out the plan to divide Seoul in half.
The core of this war that Kang Shi-on had in mind was different from the strategies he had adhered to so far.
The key, he thought, was a preemptive strike.
No matter what sacrifice is required, Kang Shi-on will take over Jongno.
The war begins a month later. The first target is Dongjak-gu, Seoul.
The Ogre army will trample the enemies mercilessly in the battle lines.
* * *
Seoul Metro, Seoul Station.
The leader, radiating a splendid golden light, spoke.
“The enemy will pass through Gwanak, Dongjak, and Yongsan and enter Jongno. God has said so. It is true.”
At his words, the two leaders bowed their heads even more, showing their loyalty.
The leader said that the savages of Man-gyeong would launch a preemptive strike through a divine descent, and that their target would be Dongjak.
Furthermore, they said that rather than advancing towards Songpa where Lotte Tower is located, they plan to advance straight upwards and divide Seoul in half.
The Metro forces initially planned that Kang Shi-on would occupy Gwanak and Dongjak, and advance to Seocho, Gangnam, and Songpa together with Dongwang.
In fact, that was the correct answer.
Even if the Ogre Unit of Man-gyeong had great breakthrough power, it was judged that they did not have enough stamina to cover the entire Seoul area.
That's why I decided to form an alliance with the King of Gangdong and hunt down the surrounded hunters.
But the leader had different thoughts. He thought that Kang Shi-on would invade Yongsan, not Seocho.
Whatever the two leaders thought, all choices were made by the cult leader.
“Then I will stop the movement.”
"no."
At the leader's words, the two leaders again raised their heads in surprise.
The leader's hand, adorned with golden bracelets, was raised high into the sky.
“Gather 20,000 troops each in Seocho and Geumcheon, and 40,000 troops in Yongsan. We will occupy Manggyeong.”
The president of Metro asked.
“If we advance like that, Songpa, the key point of Round 3, will be in danger. Isn’t there still a dragon living in Songpa? It would be better to leave the troops guarding Songpa alone… … .”
At that moment, the cult leader's eyes tore open fiercely and the president's words were cut off.
“No one… … can contradict my words. You are the one who follows. I am the one who gives orders. Are you going to disobey the will of God?”
“… … .”
The president quickly lowered his eyes and bowed his head.
“… … I will follow.”
“… … .”
The leader got up from his seat and looked up at the sky.
The hot sunlight poured down on his face.
The golden lights reflected in the sunlight were sparkling.
“… … God comes to me.”
He continued to mutter.
“… … God is coming.”
He continued speaking, his arms outstretched and bathed in the brilliant golden sunlight.
“… … They are coming in a month. God said so. We must follow. God’s word!”
The leader slowly lowered his head.
And he concluded his speech with the corners of his lips raised.
“… … Prepare to welcome the guests.”
(Continued in the next episode)