Episode 510:
Intense speculation swept through the area.
The sudden action made the atmosphere in the conference room cold.
No, it’s not a sudden thing.
Although we didn’t kiss.
Ji Jin-hee’s emotions were shaken because it was what both the United States and China wanted.
“Oh my god, this body made a mistake.”
Chairman Mao raised his hand in an exaggerated tone.
‘Ji Jin-hee, president of the association. I can understand why he is still alive as the head of a small country’s association.’
As an S-rank player, he broke into a cold sweat at the excitement emanating from Ji Jin-hee’s body.
That would be the same for Association President Kevin Lee.
He, who is also the owner of the conference hall, cannot afford to show an unsightly appearance.
Fortunately, this level of pressure was conveyed because there was a national power level from a large country present as an escort.
SSS level player.
Now that a new level of power has appeared, the weight of that name has been greatly reduced, but given enough support, it is still capable of destroying a weak nation.
Just owning such a player is a great happiness for the country.
What would you say if the person involved was the president of the players’ association?
‘They say it’s an old beast that has gone through many hardships… I understand why the former presidents of the association were unable to capture it.’
Chairman Mao smiled leisurely, feeling fortunate that Ji Jin-hee and Lee Jae-jun had been allowed to attend.
Even though it’s just acting, it doesn’t mean he doesn’t believe it.
A glance.
Two men who are out of sync with modern attire.
I looked at them who were giving off a different vibe.
We are taking the brunt of huge speculation.
Nevertheless, he did not lose his composure with a strange smile.
“Ji Jin-hee, president of the association. Be polite. The two Confucius are both high-ranking people in ‘Murim’. “Just because the major countries have friendly relations cannot cover up New Korea’s rudeness.”
This meant that if the momentum was not alleviated immediately, they would be suppressed by force.
There would be some damage, but the United States would not sit still, so that was not a bad scenario.
‘Chairman Mao is making a fuss.’
Kevin Lee clicked his tongue and sighed at the current situation.
New Korea.
If it had been a country with mediocre military power like Japan, it would not have been difficult to obtain it.
However.
In the past, the power of New Korea, developed by Kim Tae-hyun, was not inferior to that of the United States or China.
If you look at the skills of pure players, it can be said that they are more than two great powers.
What if Go Tae-wook had not been assassinated by assassins from the martial arts world?
The current two-power structure between the United States and China would have been impossible.
‘Just thinking about it makes me dizzy. That kid won’t last long.’
While the position of the head of the Chinese Players’ Association has changed several times, the positions of the presidents of the New Korea and American Players’ Associations have never changed.
So you can tell.
Mao Lu Xun.
That idiot is nothing more than a mere chess piece in a rapidly changing world.
‘Could it be that Moorim is exerting power over the Chinese Players Association?… I guess we’ll have to wait and see the situation for now.’
Kevin Lee nodded to the Chief Wizard who was present on behalf of the Empire.
It means not to take any action.
That was the end of my head spinning.
Ji Jin-hee no longer crossed the line.
The speculation that had been weighing down the conference hall subsided as if it had never happened before.
‘Mao Lu Xun. Kevin Lee. Are you ready to handle this level of power?’
Ji Jin-hee thought as she glanced at the two young men who looked like martial people and the old man who looked like they were from the Empire.
The action just moments ago was a kind of suppression.
This was not the first time he had been in a position like this, and there wasn’t much he could do in B’s position.
Show clear strength and block hasty actions from the beginning.
That was the way Ji Jin-hee protected New Korea, which had been a weak country until now.
‘An achievement comparable to that of a national power at that age… It’s dangerous.’
Currently, there are six SSS-level players in New Korea.
Yoo Ah-young, Ji Jin-hee, Park Seong-jin, Kwon Kang-hyuk, Kwak Si-yang, and Lim A-young.
Among them, his objective ability is second only to Yoo Ah-young.
The momentum that had been unleashed a moment ago was by no means light.
Although it wasn’t about life, it was enough to blow the minds of most SS-rank players.
‘As expected here… it would be dangerous to show one’s teeth.’
Ji Jin-hee completely captured the momentum as if it had never been so.
This will not be a normal meeting, but a life-threatening hearing.
Since I attended knowing that, I needed to get that information.
I am also prepared to accept the shame and insults that will come along the way.
“Good thinking. “There’s nothing good about blushing from the beginning.”
“I regret what happened to President Go Tae-wook.”
“We probably didn’t gather together to give a pretentious greeting. “I’d better get to the point.”
It is a behavior that can be considered arrogant.
“Ji Jin-hee, president of the association. I just want you to clarify the route now. “I will give you a reasonable price for the new Korea’s power.”
“Betraying your country. That’s what it sounds like.”
“Many divisions and unifications were repeated until a great nation was created. “I would appreciate it if you understood the current proposal as part of that process.”
He proposed that if he agreed to the absorption and unification of New Korea, he would be guaranteed lifelong wealth and fame.
“Tsk tsk. The basis of negotiation is to properly understand the other party. “You seem to be lacking in ability compared to your arrogance.”
Mao’s face turned red at Ji Jin-hee’s blatant sarcasm.
Ji Jin-hee looked at Kevin Lee as he shouted.
“If you were you, you would put up different conditions, right?”
“Do you want to hear it?”
“That’s why I’m here.”
“You are not the type of person who cares about personal wealth or fame.”
“Please continue.”
“Germany and Russia. “I will support New Korea so that it does not meet the same end as them.”
“….”
Like the moment when Go Tae-wook’s name was first mentioned.
Ji Jin-hee’s sly face hardened.
The early days when the dimensional gate was connected before New Korea received the current offer.
There were several war-like battles centered around the player associations of each country.
Germany and Russia were representative examples.
They collapsed rapidly as high-ranking officials and players’ association presidents were killed one after another due to raids by the martial arts and empire.
The aftereffects of that time have continued to this day, with the United States gradually absorbing Germany and China gradually absorbing Russia.
This is what Kevin Lee is suggesting.
A new Korea with no ties to the martial arts or the empire.
A way for them to survive in the new era under their protection.
of course.
“There’s no need to get into trouble.”
He didn’t forget to include a subtle threat.
“…I knew those words would come out too.”
“Europe, South America, Africa. “Many countries are still resisting, but they too will eventually join the same boat.”
“New Korea is giving me hope for nothing. Now, I would like to relieve you of that heavy burden.”
Not to be outdone, Association Chairman Mao stepped in.
This is because if New Korea, which has the strongest player power among the remaining powers, comes over, other powers will have no choice but to surrender.
“If there is anything you want specifically, please tell me. “I promise that I will risk this body’s honor to make it happen.”
“You sound like you’re bidding at an auction.”
“Why not? In fact, didn’t Japan, which was proud of itself, join hands with the United States in exchange for a large amount of support? Although the process was not very smooth.”
“….”
Ji Jin-hee’s expression became bitter at Chairman Mao’s ridicule.
Japan, which had been experimenting with opening a second-dimensional gate on its own, ultimately failed, and half of its territory was polluted as the waves touched a nuclear power plant.
Afterwards, it was incorporated into the United States as the 60th state.
Choosing China is the worst choice, and choosing the United States is the lesser evil.
‘I miss Taehyun every moment like this.’
If Taehyun was there.
‘I would have suggested that it be absorbed into the station.’
It’s a happy situation just imagining it.
However.
The strongest player that New Korea boasted of was long ago transferred to Abyss and has been in the dark since then.
I can only guess that it has something to do with why the gate to the Abyss was closed again.
There has been no contact yet from Park Seong-jin, Lim Ah-young, and Yoo Ah-young, who are taking individual action to open the dimensional gate.
I was still feeling uncomfortable because I had lost contact with them who had reached the SSS level some time ago.
“What are you so hesitant about? “You haven’t given up hope that New Korea can open the gate on its own, right?”
The corners of Chairman Mao’s mouth rose.
“What do you mean?”
“This is… finally making me speak out loud.”
“I should have warned you not to test your patience?”
“ha ha ha. Okay, if you come out with such a crazy attitude, I’ll tell you. Yoo Ah-young, guild leader. “Have you lost contact with the player that New Korea is proud of?”
“…!!”
“Do you really think I wouldn’t know that you’re moving in secret in a major country? “The martial arts families went through a lot of trouble to catch that bitch.”
bang!!
Ji Jin-hee’s fist hit the table.
“…bloke!! “I warned you not to play with the mouth carelessly!!”
“Don’t worry. “I still have my life saved.”
Ji Jin-hee’s body trembled strongly.
Kevin Lee, who was watching, exhaled and intervened.
“Haha… I guess we’ll have no choice but to reveal the card. Park Seong-jin and Lim A-young sent support to Brazil. “Those two people would have also encountered our party by now.”
“What…”
“Is it an Eastern power or a Western power? Choose a hero of a small country. Until then, you will not be able to return to New Korea.”
In response to successive notifications.
Ji Jin-hee’s face distorted.
* * *
“It’s Brazil….”
I found out the location of this place through Salsu, who can speak Korean.
But I didn’t understand.
Why do the coordinates specified for the High Kraken’s dungeon lead here?
‘Well, you’ll find out once you meet an Earthling.’
Taehyun thought as he looked at the eleven assassins walking around bound in the ‘chains of restraint’.
Although he appears to be in disrepair, his life is not in danger.
This is because they plan to forcibly extract information as soon as ‘Ataraxia’ cooldown comes back.
[A humiliation and shame worse than death. Sometimes, when I look at my brother’s hands, I feel like he is worse than the Elyos.]
Tolkien, who was holding half of the chains, grunted, but ignored it.
“for a moment.”
Taehyun stopped walking.
Even though it was vague, I could feel the energy of magic.
Player with at least SS rank or higher.
He could also feel the energy of the High Kraken he was looking for.
The presence was stealthy yet approaching quickly.
If it weren’t for my heightened senses from dealing with Salsu, I wouldn’t have noticed.
More than anything.
‘The nature of this magic is definitely…’
When I was thinking that.
Blah blah blah.
The ground in the area was frozen.
[Uh… uh…!!]
Tolkien and the assassins, who realized the situation late, were confused.
bang!!
By stepping on the slope, the offensive that had frozen the ground stopped.
Wedge… Kwasik!!
Taehyun caught the flying spear aimed at his head.
Blah blah blah.
Freezing started from my hands.
Taehyun quietly felt the magic power freezing his body.
This is the magic power of the High Kraken that I have been looking for.
“That’s fun.”
There is speculation in the magic, but there is no feeling of life.
There was no resistance.
As the whole body froze, the owner of magical power appeared.
“you. “I don’t think I’m from another world. Where do I belong?”
Lim Ayoung.
An SSS-level player from New Korea and a being who has accepted the power of the High Kraken.
‘Have you made a pact of summoning?’
Otherwise, this deep magical nature cannot be understood.
A smile appeared on my lips.
I remembered the moment when I finished skill fusion in the past and asked to test my strength.
‘How big it was. ‘Would you like to test it out?’
The magic power within the body was rotated.
Even if you were defeated without the magic stone.
Blah blah blah. Blah blah blah.
It was enough to shake off the frozen ice.
“…!!”
At the same time, Lim Ah-young’s magic surged.
There is no need for warm-up exercises.
I’ve already warmed up enough against the assassins.
[It was a sloppy double surprise attack.]
He spat out the language of monsters.
“…!!”
‘There is no need to use a white wolf.’
The one I use is Sansha.
I took a stance while admiring her surprised face.
The first form of ancient Chinese martial arts.
Baldness.
Taehyun’s fist suddenly stretched out.
Boom!!
“Kak…!!”
The person who jumped out with a deathly groan was not Lim Ah-young.
It was Park Seong-jin.
