#295. What the hell is going on?
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Han Jeong-guk felt uncomfortable.
It’s because work has been messed up lately and stress has piled up.
Of course, this is an unavoidable fate for any office worker, and at his age, it was common for him to get used to it or leave the company without being able to endure it.
But he was an exception.
no matter how bad things go
Whether stress builds up like a mountain.
It was because his job was something he couldn’t and shouldn’t be doing at will.
Because…
“President, your approval rating has been rapidly declining recently.”
“I know too.”
…because he was the president of this country.
Han Jeong-guk, who was looking at the documents in the office at the Blue House, frowned at the words of the chief of staff.
It’s because it’s a word I’ve already gotten used to these days.
Including the following comments.
“I think you need to do something about it.”
“What action do you mean?”
“Either raising the approval rating by making a new pledge with the President’s 『Support Pledge』…”
“To make more pledges here? Are you crazy?”
Han Jeong-guk glared at the chief of staff with bloody eyes.
『Support Pledge』 is a unique skill that made him the president, but he must practice the pledge instead.
If you fail to make a promise, that’s because that’s the risk.
hair follicle reduction.
loss of energy.
Increased wrinkles and medicine.
In the worst case, [I’m a eunuch!] or [Painting shit on the wall] [You’ve done your duty.] could happen.
That is why he has been working hard throughout his term to realize the pledges he made during the election.
Even so, we haven’t been able to realize even half of that promise yet, and asking for more promises here is the same as saying that we will die.
“But Jungkook is so bad. At this rate, the lame duck will accelerate further.”
“That’s…”
Han Jeong-guk groaned.
It was because the political situation was serious enough for the chief of staff to present such an opinion.
The fact that he has to worry about lame ducks in his second year in office proves that fact.
‘If only it hadn’t been for that fucking hostage incident!’
One starting point for all of this.
It was an incident in which Limon broke into the Blue House, held him hostage, and broadcast live across the country.
Of course, later it was settled that it was all a play for training, but few people readily believed it.
If you believe it, you will be criticized for destroying the Blue House because of training as you believe it.
Will you rectify that public opinion?
Shall we rebuild the collapsed Blue House?
Even for that, he had to suffer from all kinds of public opinion and pressure from the ruling and opposition parties for the past few months.
Besides, that wasn’t the only problem he had to deal with.
“The approval rating is also the approval rating, but there are many problems to be solved in reality.”
“What problem?”
“Internally, there is economic loss due to the weakening of security due to the dissolution of PAB and the loss of many high-level players.”
Han Jeong-guk hardened his face at the chief secretary’s serious advice.
Unit 909.
PAB veteran.
Stardust and Heavenly Bell Guild, etc.
For Limon, it was a truly terrible disaster that 70 high-level players died and 50 state-of-the-art weapons were damaged.
Even the grand dukes were killed by two people.
Considering the status of a high-level player called a one-man company, it was a huge loss.
Economically, dozens of companies and militarily, a few armored units and warships have completely evaporated.
Because he blew away such precious talents while trying to eliminate Limon, the famous national savior.
When disclosed, the stock market crash is basic.
As a bonus, it would destroy his political standing.
In order to treat all of them as missing and silence those involved in the matter, the Hanjeong-guk had to pour in a huge amount of slush funds.
The problem is that the situation has not yet been resolved.
“The void must be filled with cooperation from other giant guilds, right?”
“The supply of dungeon by-products is being supplemented to some extent with it, but the security situation is getting worse and worse.”
“Are you in such bad shape?”
“In the first place, it was unreasonable to have a regular guild replace the PAB.”
The chief of staff pointed out sharply.
PAB is an organization dedicated to high-level players.
As much as that, PAB agents were elite who were good at interpersonal warfare as well as solving various situations.
On the other hand, the policing of the giant guilds had many problems.
The degree to which excessive suppression is unnecessary in order to catch player criminals is weak.
Depending on friendship or bribery, criminals were looked after, or even a situation where the authority was abused by the guild unit was happening one after another.
“But you can’t re-establish PAB right away, can you?”
“Even if not right away, you need to establish an institution to replace it. Otherwise, the country will become like Africa.”
“Kkeuh….”
Han Jeong-guk, who was overwhelmed by the handling of the hostage situation, let out a pained voice at the words such as “cheop-cheop-san-jung”.
But the chief of staff’s words weren’t over yet.
“Besides, there are external problems as well.”
“You mean the tariffs raised by the Seventy-Seventh Commonwealth of China this time?”
“Don’t you feel that the diplomatic position of our country as a whole is deteriorating, not just in the Seventy-seventh Republic of China?”
“…do you think that was also due to the hostage situation?”
“At least since then, it is clear that the atmosphere in the international community has been going strangely.”
“Mmm.”
Han Jung-guk’s expression became disturbed.
Even if not as much as the United States or the Russian Khanate, they are also a strong country with a long history.
Until now, any country in the world has been implicitly conceded and respected, and Han Jeong-guk also took it for granted as president.
The problem was that, as the chief of staff said, I felt that respect had fallen sharply these days.
Didn’t the invitation come?
Or the traditional privileges are gone.
The attitude of a diplomat becomes arrogant, etc.
If you look at just one thing, you can’t help but notice that the things you want to do overlap so much that you are a politician.
That their status in the international community is now plummeting.
“No, anyway, that’s probably because of my mood.”
Even so, Han Jeongguk shook his head.
and said bluntly.
“We have an infinite lord. But who can ignore our country?”
“Indeed, the infinite lord hasn’t been around since that incident.”
“Maybe that’s why you feel like things aren’t working out. If Mr. Lee Chun-gi steps up again, everything will be resolved.”
“Do you think so?”
“…of course.”
Contrary to the answer, Han Jeong-guk could not erase his anxiety.
In this age of iron, a monarch is an absolute being that no one dares to compare.
whether you are active.
whether you are sleeping
Just being a country with the Infinite Lord Lee Chun-gi and the Infinity Guild was able to exert great influence.
Nonetheless, diplomatically, economically, and politically.
It was strange that there was one problem after another.
Does it feel like seeing Gujunggung Palace shaking as if an invisible pillar slipped out and collapsed at any moment?
‘If I knew it would be like this, Park Hyun-goon, I wouldn’t have listened to that human’s request!’
I was going to make a string with Lee Chun-gi in response to his request, who was the hidden power of the Infinity Guild.
But after that, Park Hyeon-gun disappeared and the Infinity Guild rather widened the distance.
As the situation worsened,
Han Jeong-guk had no choice but to regret it.
‘Limon aspeller that bastard!’
On the one hand, he cursed Limon.
Because all of this happened because I failed to kill Limon.
‘If you’re a hero to save the country, you should die for the country. Taking the president hostage!’
If you are a patriotic martyr, you must die bearing all your sins.
It made me tremble that I had believed that a human who did such a thing was a hero just because it was a waste of his own life.
But he couldn’t bring himself to vent his anger.
Because he was not stupid enough to touch the human who broke into the Blue House and held him hostage again.
either nationally.
or mentally.
When Han Jeong-guk suffers from the piled up domestic and foreign exchange. Secretary
Yu Ying
‘s smartphone rang.
After asking Han Jeong-guk for permission, the chief of staff took out his smartphone and checked the text message, and the secretary was happy.
“Mr. President, good news has come from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Count Rose has scheduled a visit.”
“Earl Rose… you mean Rose Sea Serpent Earl of the British Empire?”
“yes.”
“Why is that princess suddenly in our country? Isn’t it a time when you’re busy restoring London?”
“I don’t know that far, but maybe they’re trying to get some cooperation in London restoration.”
“Sure, then, that must be good news.”
Han Jung-guk’s complexion brightened.
If you are Count Rose, you are the chairman of Jormungand, and in the British Empire, you have more authority than the royal family.
either on a business basis.
either nationally.
As long as I can make an agreement with her about anything, I’ll be able to solve this situation a little bit.
“Please make sure to greet them as state guests so that they will not be disrespectful. Try adjusting your schedule and making as many appointments for conferences and meals as possible.”
“Yes, I understand….”
When Han Jeong-guk was happy with the rare good news he heard recently, which was full of bad news.
Wiing.
The secretary’s smartphone rang once more.
“What else this time? Couldn’t it be that Chairman Rose’s visit was canceled?”
“Do not worry. This is a call from the Ministry of Culture.”
“Ministry of Culture?”
“Yes, the contents are…”
The chief secretary hesitated after checking the contents of the text message.
And he said it with an ambiguous face, not sure if he liked it or was embarrassed.
“Ainsha priest will visit our country.”
“what? Why is that princess again?”
“The purpose of the visit is unknown. If it’s an Ainsha priest, the performance might be the purpose, so let’s support it nationally…” ”
Yes, that’s a good idea.”
For a while, I was trembling.
Han Jeong-guk immediately thought positively.
Ainsha is also the president of Tiamat and a priest who exerts great influence in the Holy League.
Besides, as she is the world’s best singer, even if she did just one performance, she created huge profits both economically and culturally.
“It is very unfortunate that President Ainsha also came when President Rose’s visit was scheduled.”
“I mean.”
“It won’t be bad anyway. At this point, having dinner with the two princesses…”
That was until then.
That is what Han Jeong-guk could have liked.
Woo woo woo.
“…anything else?”
“…the Ministry of Health. I heard that Chairman Maia was coming and told me to prepare.”
“…”
Han Jeong-guk’s face hardened.
If there are only two of them, it can be considered a coincidence.
But what if the three presidents of the Seven Dragon Group sent a visit at the same time?
Can we call this a coincidence?
No, is this really the end?
And his foreboding became a reality.
Follow me!
It wasn’t the chief secretary’s smartphone that rang this time.
Hearing the sound of the direct line phone installed in the President’s Office, Han Jeong-guk swallowed dryly and picked up the receiver.
And it hardened.
[Your Excellency. Big deal! The Pacific Fleet has been deployed in the East Sea!]
“What?”
[Moreover, the Russian Khanate is moving troops to the border while in war!]
The defense minister’s screams were only the beginning.
The NIS director’s urgent cry that the missile has been deployed in Moscow and is aimed in this direction.
A terrified voice from the Treasury Secretary that suddenly the United States is cutting deals and draining investments.
From the Minister of Foreign Affairs’ message that all diplomats on the African continent have been detained, to the embarrassing words from the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy that Apophis’ power plant has been shut down.
through the secretary.
or via direct phone call.
Or even run directly.
I hope to remain frozen with a dazed face in the flood of urgent news pouring down like crazy.
Han Jeong-guk muttered blankly without realizing it.
“What the hell is going on?”
