Episode 260
Jun Shinkai, President of the Japan Players Association.
A relatively young age of 40.
And the experience of having just become an S-rank player.
If it had been like before, there would have been many people saying that he was not good enough to take on the important role of president of the association.
However, the response to the previously unexplored dungeon break was a major failure.
Countless sacrifices awakened the people who had turned their backs on politics.
What policies does the Players Association implement, who is at the top, and what are the skills of its members?
He realized that all of these things were directly related to his survival.
Change has begun.
Unlike New Korea.
The Japan Players Association was closely connected to the political world.
‘It was a situation worse than collusion between politics and business.’
Jun Shinkai recalled the association at the time.
Collusion between politics and associations.
The beginning may be good, but the end is bound to stagnate and rot.
Was that why?
People wanted a new face to replace Association President Kubota, who committed suicide.
An innovative person who can carry out the position of president of an association without being connected to the political world.
‘A nerd like me.’
His expression suddenly became bitter.
As an A-level player belonging to the Players Association, he worked comfortably and became S-level.
Not everyone who reaches S rank becomes a star player.
It was a life that reminded me of the life of a bureaucrat, and I became the president of the association as if pushed along with the times.
However, it did not mean that he lacked ability.
He was a player who understood the association’s problems better than anyone else.
Firstly.
‘I severed my connection with politics.’
Afterwards, I looked around.
Numerous neighboring countries.
Among them, there were only two countries that Japan could refer to.
New Korea and China.
However, China’s capital comes from a huge population.
And it is a country that has grown by pushing policies through the power of a party that is above the law.
Is that all?
Recently, as the relationship between demonization experiments and the demons behind the gray disease was reexamined, the world’s attention was not positive.
In many ways, it was not suitable as a reference for Japan, which is dreaming of a leap forward.
In order to be reborn as a new association.
‘We needed an association that was a little more on the right path.’
That place was the New Korea Players Association.
The country has been gradually strengthening its internal stability since the current president of the association, Ji Jin-hee, has only recently come into full bloom.
He imitated the route Ji Jin-hee took.
So that the players’ association can carry out independent activities.
The player announced that he would not take any political action other than his own duties.
The reaction wasn’t bad.
Several countries reached out to Japan.
Representative countries were the United States and China.
The United States promised to send troops to keep China in check, and China reached out, promising economic assistance.
Without hesitation, I held their hands.
In return, quite a few players were dispatched throughout Japan.
Gate breaks and terrorist attacks by demons are becoming more frequent.
‘Due to the previous break, Gwigeom, who could be said to have the highest power, died, and the number of skilled players also decreased significantly.’
It was the worst in recent decades.
It was fortunate that the saint came to her senses belatedly and was doing her part.
America and China.
There were also criminal acts committed by players dispatched from both countries.
‘When you think about the monsters and demons they will face. It was definitely not a bad efficiency.’
Next 10 years.
If we just keep our heads down for 10 years and build up our strength, we can catch up with New Korea.
‘I thought so…’
Jun Shinkai sighed.
In the end, the thing I was most worried about happened.
A gate break that cannot be solved by a saint.
An SS+ grade break occurred.
The incident that occurred in Fukuoka made everything useless.
The horsepower measured right now is SS+ grade.
Its scope and power were unusual.
Experts see a more than 50% chance of the brake rating being raised due to unexpected variables.
In short, Japan, which he tried to revive by giving everything he had.
It became the stage where the world’s first SSS level monster could appear.
“Damn the government.”
Damn allies.
He let out a small curse.
The first place the Japanese government, including the Players’ Association, requested an alliance was the United States.
A renowned SS-rank player.
Cody Cruz, Montel Jackson, and Sarah Collins were requested to be dispatched.
He even promised to pay a large amount of money.
Nevertheless.
The American Association refused to send.
The reason was that they were tied up due to Har-Sultan’s terror and gray disease.
The same goes for China.
They spoke as if they would help at any time, but suddenly closed their mouths.
The World Players’ Association later issued an official document and formed a strategy team, but the pace was too slow.
By the time they reach Fukuoka.
‘Japan will have suffered irreversible damage.’
Despair consumed my mind.
Myself, Japan, and Japanese people.
I thought this was the end.
Hope arose in an unexpected place.
The saint belatedly revealed that she had received Kim Tae-hyeon’s promise of support.
There was a condition that it would arrive only after a week.
Fortunately, Fukuoka’s monster also didn’t move for some reason.
He was sure where he would lay his head in the future.
‘The only way for Japan to survive is a relationship with New Korea.’
As Kim Tae-hyun said, the Prime Minister’s demands must be met, even if it means boiling him.
‘No matter what happens, we must make Kim Tae-hyun favorable to Japan. Even if I were to become a saint…’
That’s when I was thinking that.
The adjutant approached with a stern expression.
“President of the Association. Taehyun Kim and Tsurara. The connection to both of them has been lost.”
This meant that the magical response of the two people, which had been weak until a moment ago, had completely disappeared.
‘Could it be that he’s dead?’
No, that can’t be true.
The saint has a skill called ‘ultra-fast regeneration’.
Kim Tae-hyun is a being with power that cannot be compared to such a saint.
If they are dead, it means that no one can stop this gate break.
at that time.
“President of the Tongue Association… Fukuoka’s magic power level…!!”
“Say it straight.”
Shinkai Jun ordered in a cold voice.
“The magic power of the barrier surrounding Fukuoka… has risen… sharply.”
“…!!”
“Gate break in Fukuoka. As of now, it has been changed to SSS grade.”
“In the end….”
Now, the only one left is Kim Tae-hyun.
It’s time to pray that Taehyun can fight against SSS level monsters.
Another player shouted.
“President of the Association!! Fukuoka can be seen on the satellite!!”
Before I could give the command, a blurry image appeared on the screen.
All of Fukuoka was surrounded by blue magic.
The problem is that the movement of that magic power continues to move.
Like an angry sea.
“What is this…”
“Fukuoka… has become an Abyss…”
In the subordinate’s words.
dump.
Jun Shinkai collapsed in his seat.
Sighs erupted from all over the command room.
* * *
That time.
New Korea Players Association Operations Command Office.
Ko Tae-wook was aware of the situation as the acting president of the association.
“Fukuoka. “It has become abyssal.”
“What I was worried about happened.”
This is an area where the possibility was raised due to the intrusion of a shadow some time ago.
And now.
The possibility was verified in Fukuoka.
It was also the moment when it became clear that all the residents in the area were dead.
“What is the signal of player Kim Tae-hyun?”
“It is currently difficult to confirm due to the barrier.”
“Connect as soon as you get the signal.”
“All right.”
‘If Taehyun is a guy… there won’t be any problem.’
This guy already seems to be going in and out of the depths.
Moreover, I was not too worried since I heard that they had caught an SSS level monster in the deepest level.
‘Here’s the problem.’
At the same time as he was thinking that, another subordinate came to Go Tae-wook.
His expression was unusual.
“It’s an attack. “An unspecified warp gate is opening near the Players Association.”
“You’re finally here.”
Go Tae-wook gritted his teeth.
Using a magical power disruption device, they cleverly weakened only the area near the association’s headquarters.
So that they can get in more easily than other places.
And now.
There were guys who took that bait.
“What about identification?”
“It is expected to be Harsultan.”
“You caught it right.”
The corner of Go Tae-wook’s mouth raised while he was grinding his teeth.
“Where are the VIPs?”
“Everyone is guarding the intrusion route.”
“good.”
It was different from the previous attack.
Starting with Yoo Ah-young, who woke up, Lim Ah-young, Ji Jin-hee, Park Seong-jin, Kwak Si-yang, and Kwon Kang-hyuk.
This time, New Korea also has six SS-level players waiting.
“Let’s stick together properly. “Damn you demons.”
Go Tae-wook growled.
of course.
This time it was their turn to hunt the demon.
* * *
Taehyun bit his teeth.
It seemed like the concentration of the devil’s sea was getting thicker, and in an instant, Fukuoka turned into an abyss.
And that too at the deepest level.
The magic felt from Jormungand was no longer at the mediocre SS+ level.
Definite SSS grade.
It also felt like it had a stronger presence than any SSS-level monster I had ever encountered.
Including Igmun and Rosaria, who had been summoned to Earth in the past.
‘They say it’s the law of the Abyss, something like this…’
[You must be surprised. Were you expecting the law of the Abyss?]
“….”
[I am a being who can deceive even that law.]
“…!!”
Sparks flew from Jormungand’s body as he said that.
It meant that he was going to use some big technique.
[The price is your life.]
One of the Odd Eyes of Jormungand.
Red eyes flashed.
Kwaang!!!
Taehyun’s body, strengthened with all his might, exploded.
It took me a while to swallow my screams.
Tiring.
[Quest ‘Jormungand’s Magic Stone’ progress rate – 45%]
As if it were a fun game.
Noname’s voice informed the progress of the quest.
* * *
Quad deuk. Quad deuk.
Taehyun’s body began to regenerate quickly.
The arms and legs were the first to regenerate.
It was the effect of the ‘blood rush’ strengthened by the ‘heart of a higher species’.
[That’s not a true runaway.]
Jormungand took a step forward, laughing at Taehyeon’s skills.
Pow!!!
Once again, Taehyun’s body exploded.
The skill ‘Blood Runaway’ that Taehyun obtained from Igmun.
In fact, the source was Jormungand.
It was nothing more than Igmun using his power to remember the time when he was fighting against Jormungand.
From Jormungandr’s point of view, Taehyun’s use of ‘blood rush’ could not help but be funny.
[Give in.]
One shot.
[Bow your head and offer your body to the Lord.]
One more step.
[Then you will find rest.]
Jormungand looked down at Taehyeon.
Taehyun stumbled and got up.
“Crazy guy.”
[You’re slow to understand the situation.]
Pow.
Taehyun’s body explodes.
Quad.
Playback was repeated.
I saw a message floating before my eyes.
Only then was I able to exhale.
“You’re the one who’s slow to grasp the situation, right?”
[Quest ‘Jormungand’s Magic Stone’ progress – 55%]
Taehyun is the one who is being attacked and taking damage.
Nevertheless, the progress of the quest is increasing.
In other words, just by keeping Jormungand in its current state.
‘You are taking damage.’
‘I guess I couldn’t completely avoid the laws of the Abyss.’
As long as you hold on.
‘can win.’
The moment the progress rate increased was an opportunity.
I’m going to prey on him.
[You have good eyes.]
Jormungand praised Taehyun’s sharp eyes.
Taehyun was seen strengthening his skills and body.
Simsan tries to withstand his attack and look for an opportunity.
The more I encounter it, the more I admire it.
On the other hand, I couldn’t help but laugh.
I can’t believe you don’t know this topic.
[It is a foolish idea. The authority of this throne is running wild.]
Another Odd Eye of Jormungand flashed.
[That does not only apply to this seat.]
At the same time.
Tiring.
[Immense magical power dominates.]
[The grade is temporarily readjusted.]
[The awakening grade has become SSS.]
[Skill Blood Rush (SS) has been strengthened.]
[Skill Demonization (SS) has been strengthened.]
[Skill Devil’s Saliva (SS) has been strengthened.]
[Skill Eyes of higher species (SS) have been strengthened.]
[Skill Heart of higher species (SS) has been strengthened.]
[The collapse of the body begins.]
[Quest ‘Jormungand’s Magic Stone’ progress – 65%]
Taehyun’s body, unable to withstand the enormous force, began to explode.
