Episode 122
[I am sending you a video that just came in from the field. Our Yuki Broadcasting Station uses the world’s first 5G video editing to broadcast battle scenes as if they were live broadcasts.] The
male announcer on the screen bowed his head with a gentle smile.
[Currently, you are watching the launch ceremony of the Self-Defense Forces and the player, who are taking the first step in subjugating monsters. This broadcast is for viewers who are unfamiliar with the player. We have invited the popular BJ Dullahan, who holds a B-level player license. hello. Dullahan?]
The camera rotated to reveal a young man.
[Ah yes. Nice to meet you. This is BJ Dullahan, a player and YouTuber.]
[Yes, nice to meet you. Summarizing the information so far… it can be said that the monsters dominating the Beomjinsa dungeon are centaurs. Could you briefly explain these monsters?]
BJ Dullahan nodded to the announcer’s question.
[yes. ‘Centaurs’ refers to a race of monsters in which half of their bodies are horse-like and the other half are humanoid.] [Although Class A monsters are amazing…
Kyoto Do you have the power to bring down the branch?]
BJ Dullahan shook his head in response to the announcer’s question.
[no. No matter how great the Centaurs are, they are not enough to take over the Kyoto branch. The problem is the S-grade ‘Knight Centaur’, the S+ grade ‘Grand Centaur’, and ‘Centagenas’, which is designated as humanity’s third SS-grade monster.] [To the Grand Centaur… Centagenas
. This is the first monster I’ve heard of.]
[Yes. Since they are high-level monsters, they are difficult to encounter unless you are an active player.] [
Please provide a brief explanation.]
[First of all, Centaurs, Class A monsters, have been hunted all over the world. Since it only holds a weapon and no special armor, even B-rank players can attack it if they form a good party.]
[S-rank monster. What about ‘Night Centaur’? I’ve heard of it at least once.]
[Because it’s armed with armor, it’s harder to deal with than a centaur. However, in this friendly match, the Demon Sword cut down quite a few people. To deal with them, at least S rank. Alternatively, multiple A-grade players will have to rush in… but this is not a big problem considering the strength of the Kyoto branch. I believe that the ‘Grand Centaur’ was responsible for triggering the current situation.]
The announcer tilted his head at Dullahan’s words.
Although the words have already been adjusted, it was to help viewers understand.
[Grand Centaur is a monster I have never heard of before. Is it better than the Knight Centaur?]
BJ Dullahan nodded vigorously and received the question.
[It is on a different level from the monsters mentioned above. Did you know that until recently, the only SS-rank monster was the Kraken?]
[Yes. A monster that no player in the world has been able to handle so far. Is that correct?]
[That’s right. Although it doesn’t reach that SS grade. A being with power incomparable to that of the S class receives the title ‘Grand’. In other words, it cannot be predicted based on existing common sense. It means ‘mutant.’]
[Then Centagenas… how strong is it?]
the announcer asked, acting with a rapidly hardening expression.
[yes. That’s all I heard through the player community… but the association officially gave it an SS grade. I consider it to be at least the same level as Kraken. SS grade. It means that it is a being that has the power to destroy a nation.] [
It is a being that has the power to destroy a nation… So there is a high possibility that this terrible sacrifice will not stop in Kyoto.] [
Yes. As a player and citizen, I applaud the courage shown by the Japanese government and players’ association in confronting such a being.]
[At this point, let’s talk about something hopeful. If this attack is successful. Will Japan be the first in the world to win the title of conquering SS-rank monsters?]
[That’s right. We, Japan, will be the first to attack monsters that not even the United States has been able to touch. Of course, it is heartbreaking that the citizens of Kyoto were sacrificed… but due to the break in the dungeon, it became possible to use modern weapons that did not work in the Abyss. Personally, I think this strategy is worth trying.]
BJ Dullahan said in a confident tone.
[yes. Thank you for the explanation. Then, this time, Russia’s….]
“They’re criticizing me.”
Taehyun clicked his tongue as he looked at the two men on the screen.
Disasters can cause a nation to stumble, but they can also strengthen its unity.
From that perspective, they were actors hired to incite the people.
It highlights the unexpected strength of monsters and praises the government’s quick response.
You are citizens of this great nation. So you can be proud.
It was disgusting to see him still unable to understand the situation and being self-indulgent.
The Rising Sun flag fluttered in the wind throughout the video.
The screen showed the attack team being broadcast by Yuki Broadcasting Station.
30,000 military personnel and 1,000 players.
The way they formed their formation and moved around reminded me of a war in the Middle Ages.
[This is breaking news. After a while. The Self-Defense Forces plan to launch twenty Hawkeye missiles. The target is twenty places, including the Beomjinsa dungeon. The government is willing to resort to napalm bombs because they believe there are no survivors… Oh, look over there!! I can see the monsters now… ah…?]
The announcer’s voice suddenly stopped shouting.
“It’s over.”
Taehyun stood up as the video suddenly changed.
30,000 SDF troops and 1,000 elite players.
Before they all lost their lives.
Soon it was Taehyun’s turn to make a move.
* * *
Players Association Tokyo Branch.
Association President Masataka Kubota shouted from the command and control room set up there.
It was directed at the Self-Defense Force captain who was looking embarrassed next to him.
“What are you talking about now!! “You can’t use strategic weapons!!”
In response to Chairman Kubota’s anger, the Self-Defense Force captain opened his mouth.
“The monsters… are taking hostages. If our Self-Defense Forces continue to use lethal weapons, they may face backlash. Especially the bombing that the Air Force was planning…”
“Okay!! Are you saying that we have to deal with all those monsters with only 1,000 players?!! “Are you out of your mind!!”
“It would be better to retreat temporarily now…”
“If you retreat from here, Osaka will be over!! Next is Tokyo!! “Does this gentleman, the commander of the Self-Defense Forces of the Empire of Japan, not know what that means?!”
Despite Chairman Kubota’s criticism, the response was the same.
“No matter what… the use of lethal weapons is prohibited.”
“How dare you… this is something the Prime Minister has given permission to do. Now, the commander of the Self-Defense Forces gave that order…”
“The Prime Minister gave the order himself.”
“what?”
“The Prime Minister himself called me a little while ago. Since there are many eyes watching through the broadcast, the use of weapons of mass destruction should be prohibited… and if possible, eradicate the monsters with minimal human casualties….” “
Such a cheesy show!!!”
Quang.
Chairman Kubota shouted and slammed down the operation board.
“This… this… old man like a snarky serpent…!!”
Unless it is a weapon of mass destruction or a strategic weapon.
The Self-Defense Forces, which are merely awakened individuals, are not of much help against high-level monsters.
All of this.
This happened when the satellite could not function properly due to Centagenas’ magic wave.
‘Chick show… Are you saying you’re going to use me as a scapegoat?’
It is not surprising in politics that today’s comrades become tomorrow’s enemies.
Prime Minister Suga is trying to place all responsibility for this sudden situation on himself.
I had to choose.
If we continue to intimidate the Self-Defense Force captain and force the use of strategic weapons, our odds of winning against monsters will increase.
However, even if the battle ended in victory, it was clear that he would be remembered as a cold-blooded person who ignored the deaths of civilians.
Of course, the next prime minister could end up rotting in prison for the rest of his life if he makes a mistake.
Conversely, if the battle is fought with only players without full support from the Self-Defense Forces.
‘….’
It was dizzying just to imagine it.
Will you sacrifice yourself to prevent further damage?
Will he turn a blind eye to greater damage in order to protect himself?
‘I am… a man who will rise to higher heights. It just can’t end here.’
The thought didn’t last long.
“Tell the Self-Defense Forces to assist by equipping them with machine guns and magic bullets. “The players… will proceed as planned.”
“All right.”
The Self-Defense Force captain said with a bitter expression.
The estimated number of monsters is 2,000.
It was not difficult to predict how much blood would flow.
* * *
“What nonsense is that?”
Demon Sword Shinji Nakata.
He growled in a voice filled with anger.
The other person was Association President Kubota, who was connected via unsafe radio waves.
“I am sorry. “It’s a decision made from above.”
Quang.
Shinji Nakata just threw the phone away.
“shit. If this is going to be the case, we will at least receive support from other countries….”
Support from several countries, including New Korea.
Japan rejected them in order to show itself as a hegemony.
At this point, the idea was to break away from the image of a war criminal nation.
A saint came to his side as he raged.
“Shinji. This was going to happen anyway. “It’s our role as players to deal with monsters.”
“But… without the support of the Self-Defense Forces… the damage would be too great.”
Shinji Nakata said, holding the saint’s hand.
The two developed into a romantic relationship due to a ‘previous incident’.
“Hehe. Taehyun Kim. Did he even expect something like this?”
“….”
Nakata Shinji was silent at her words.
Taehyun Kim.
New Korea’s national electricity level.
The only man to defeat both China and Japan’s national power level.
It was a meaningful existence to the two of them in many ways.
“I can’t help it. Grand Centaur and Centagenas. “We have to catch that guy.”
“But… just the two of us…”
Nakata Shinji, uncharacteristically, assumed defeat.
Grand Centaur.
If it’s those guys, it’s not a big problem.
Wow.
Shinji Nakata tightly squeezed the arm that had been cut off several times in the past.
Centagenas.
The wound I inflicted on him seemed to be throbbing.
The saintess smiled brightly at that sight.
“don’t worry. “I haven’t used it on you yet, right?”
“…?”
Before he could respond, the saintess used the skill ‘Holy Revelation’.
Pure white light enveloped Nakata Shinji’s body.
“It’s about jumping over the ‘wall.’ “Shinji.”
At the same time as saying that.
Tiring.
[Strength has increased by 1.]
[Stamina has increased by 1.]
[Speed has increased by 1.]
[Magic power has increased by 1.]
[Strength….]
[Stamina….]
His body Abilities began to rise exponentially.
The constantly popping up message window subsided after 3 minutes.
He opened the status window.
“…!!”
Absurd figures were recorded.
A wall that has been impossible to overcome until now as a national power level.
That limit was broken with just one skill of the saint.
“Hehe. Don’t be surprised. “The current status window is because you didn’t neglect your training.”
Shinji Nakata took out his beloved sword Byakuya.
Quaaaaa.
A tremendous amount of demonic energy exploded along the midnight sun.
‘With this power…’
Wow.
The hand holding the sword naturally gained strength.
Centagenas.
No, even if the opponent is Taehyun, who kneeled down on him.
“It might be worth a try.”
I was confident that I would not lose to anyone now.
