#468. tell me
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The Continental Guard.
The Seven Dragons, Dark Dawn, etc.
The origins of this association, which has a longer history than any other organization in the world, go back to the Golden Age.
Until then, they were more like an association of groups or tribes for exchanging knowledge and helping each other.
But stagnant water rots and flowing water changes.
times are changing
the world develops
The Continental Guardian also gradually changed.
In the Silver Age, it was reborn as an organization to fight against the gods.
In the Bronze Age, they became a secret society to resist the dragon’s rule.
After the age of heroes, people committed crimes for the revival and purification of the nation.
In the end, it was disbanded due to the spirit crisis, but as an organization that dominated the North American continent in the past, the roots of the Continental Guardians remained throughout the North American continent.
“So it’s no surprise that Sheriff Nari is a member of the Continental Guard.”
bar.
A place that was actually a bar.
Leaning back on what was the counter and crossing his arms, Limon said casually.
“What I don’t understand is why they did such a reckless thing to this situation.”
“You know the relationship between the Continental Guardian and our clan.”
“I mean no.”
Limon frowned at the words of Charlotte, who was sitting on the counter with her legs crossed and her arms crossed as well.
Of course, the level of resentment of the Continental Guardian against the Golden Dragon clan is sky-high.
Even when the Seven Dragons were called the Demonic Cult, they took the lead in subjugating the Golden Dragon clan.
As a result, it is deplorable to enslave all white people in North America and create racism against white people all over the world except Europe.
In any case, given their relationship, it seemed natural that they had attacked Charlotte.
…about 150 years ago.
If this was the era before the emancipation of white slaves.
“Wasn’t the last time the Continental Guardians waged an all-out war against the president’s family during the Civil War?”
“All-out war is an overkill. Well, at least our armed forces wiped them out.”
“At that time, it was so beaten that even the remnants of the Continental Guardian gave up armed conflict after that. Instead, they changed their course to fight politically.”
“Thanks to that, Alice seems to be quite amused.”
“I guess so. There won’t be only one or two laws or policies that need to be changed.”
Limon said sullenly.
It was an old story that the Continental Guard was a secret society.
It is disbanded during the Spirit Rebellion.
defeated in the Civil War.
Decline after decline, the Continental Guardians have long since transformed into a conservative political organization.
The proof is that many of the key members of the Democratic Party are descendants of the Continental Guardian.
The reason why the Democratic Party was able to oppose the Republican Party was also because Midas’ financial power was added to the Continental Guardian’s power.
The reason Ellis, who was originally Charlotte’s aide, became president must have been to solve that problem.
“Anyway, as far as I know, there’s no reason for the Continental Guardians to attack the boss so blatantly.”
“You don’t seem to think it’s an individual deviation.”
“Of course, there are a lot of idiots in the world, so it could be a personal act, but… Sheriff Nari isn’t that nerdy. ”
If it was only out of resentment or impulse, I would have done it right away when I saw Charlotte yesterday.
The fact that the attack was finally made after a day has passed is the result of judgment, not emotion.
In other words, the sheriff had a reason to raid Charlotte.
either succeed or fail.
Not only does it carry a huge political burden, but it also knows that it will lead to a physical civil war.
“No matter how many times you think about it, how many reasons would you want to do something like this while risking the United States to turn upside down?”
“It’s a coincidence. I also have two things that come to mind for that reason.”
“Well, considering the place and situation, the answer is almost fixed.”
“The question is, which one?”
“yes.”
Limon untied his arms.
And after squatting.
I asked casually, making eye level with the other person who was kneeling on the floor.
“In that sense, Sheriff, I’d like you to tell me which one the reason is.”
“….”
“Hmm, don’t you think you have any intention of speaking voluntarily?”
Even though Charlotte is in a state of being entangled in a restraint made by melting down a broken glove, she remains silent.
When Limon clicks his tongue as he sees the sheriff showing no signs of opening his mouth.
Charlotte snorted.
“You are doing something useless.”
“It’s not a waste of time, it’s persuasion, boss. Conversation is important.”
“If it was a joke, it was funny.”
A sword master who emphasizes the need for dialogue.
It’s a funny story, like a rich man who piles up gold in his house and discusses collecting it.
Charlotte sneered, and languidly added one more word.
“Stop wasting time and start slowly.”
“I’m sorry, but I don’t have the confidence to imitate a lie detector against a shaman who has undergone a cyborg treatment.”
“What is the need for that? There is a surer way.”
“…Are you going to torture me?”
“These aren’t the remnants of the Liberation Brigade, aren’t you, the swordsman, the only human who has mastered the 36,500 torture techniques of the Seven Dragons?”
Torture is meaningless to the Liberation Brigade, who cannot open their mouths even if they want to because they are all under the ban.
However, on the contrary, unless there is such a prohibition, few people can withstand the torture skills of the Seven Dragons.
Charlotte said arrogantly.
Limon didn’t bother denying it.
Instead, I just pointed out.
“Even without a ban, a shaman might have a self-destruct device or two.”
“It doesn’t matter. There are plenty of mouths to talk about.”
“That’s right, but…”
It became a mess.
When Limon sighed as he saw dozens of gunmen tied up with ropes in the middle.
The sheriff was the first to speak.
“They just followed my instructions and don’t know anything. So please release me.”
“You are the only one responsible?”
“exactly.”
“Hmmm, I like the attitude of taking responsibility… Unfortunately, I’m not the one who can decide that responsibility.”
Limon glanced away.
He said, looking at Charlotte, who sat on the counter and looked down at the sheriff.
“I honestly think the boss did a lot for not blowing up this city.”
“…!”
Maybe it’s because of the unexpected words.
When the sheriff hardens his face.
Charlotte let out a slight snort.
“Selling the owner as a threat. What a cheeky hound.”
“You’re not even saying things without me, are you?”
“I haven’t decided what to do with this place yet.”
“Well, even if the boss goes over, the other members of the Golden Dragon clan won’t.”
Charlotte, who was so arrogant that she didn’t even consider an attack like this an assault, could just snort and ignore it.
But what if the other members of the Golden Dragon clan find out about this?
There was a high possibility that Ellis, who was an immediate aide, would retaliate by making full use of his authority as president.
“I wouldn’t physically do anything without the boss’s permission, but it would be easy to collapse the city economically instead.”
“There is nothing wrong with the people of this city!”
“Isn’t it me who decides that?”
Limon shrugged.
Touching the princess is the biggest taboo for the Seven Dragons.
It was for this reason that Limon in the Age of Heroes avoided an all-out war as much as possible while fighting the Seven Dragons.
As long as the princess is there, the seven dragons won’t collapse.
However, if the princess is killed, the Seven Dragons will run out of control.
I learned from the case of the Green Dragon Clan and Sword Demon that the Seven Dragons cannot be eradicated unless this contradiction is resolved.
…After that, I cut the Silver Dragon Princess, the Black Dragon Princess, the Black Dragon Princess and the Black Dragon Princess several times.
that was unavoidable
Anyway, based on Limon’s experience, the rampage of the Seven Dragons was not something that could be prevented by force.
There is only one exception.
Only when the princess restrains herself.
That’s why Limon said it several times.
It is Charlotte who decides how much to hold the blame for this situation, not herself.
“…do you mean open your mouth if you want to prevent this city from being swept up in retaliation?”
That moment.
Charlotte’s golden eyes narrowed coldly.
And just before she snaps her fingers.
Limon opened his mouth.
“Hey Sheriff Nari. Be careful with your words. Do you think our boss is a bully with no pride enough to threaten the city hostage?”
“Then what do you want me to do?”
“If you are the perpetrator, do your best to beg for forgiveness and ask for mercy.”
will you forgive your sins
Or hate and revenge.
It is up to the victim to decide that.
Where did you learn the habit of forcing someone to forgive you for trying to attack and kill them?
Seeing Limon’s sharp point, the sheriff bit his lip.
“You are making too harsh demands on me.”
“It’s a reasonable request.”
The sheriff closed his eyes.
And after a long silence, he opened his mouth.
“I will tell you all the facts. So please don’t hold others accountable.”
Charlotte did not raise an eyebrow even after hearing the words of the sheriff, who was still on her knees and bowed her head.
I just put on a bored expression.
“You are short.”
It’s okay to attack yourself.
However, the sin of daring to insult oneself cannot be forgiven to this extent.
In front of Charlotte who pointed out proudly, the sheriff had to bang his head to the floor.
thud.
“…Please be kind.”
Take a moment to look at the sheriff, who is finally ready to talk.
Charlotte snorted slightly.
And he rested his chin on one hand.
“If you tell the truth, at least I’ll make sure that no damage is done to this city because of what you’ve done.”
“Thank you for forgiving me…”
“Thank you. In the first place, you are not even worthy of my forgiveness.”
“…”
“Now tell me.”
I felt insulted by those words.
Looking at the back of the sheriff’s head trembling with his head on the floor.
Charlotte asked languidly.
“Whichever moves you, greed or fear.”
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Dooung!
“You Indy Jones son of a bitch! Why did you hide Seven Arcs in a place like this…!”
he hit the wall
Is it because of his superpowers as a high-level player?
With a single blow, a roar like the knocking of a bell resounded everywhere.
But that’s all.
Even though they were shocked to break through the iron wall, the passage did not budge and remained firmly in place without breaking a single crack.
Thanks to that, Labyrinth, the specter of the 4th rank of the Liberation Brigade, had to be even more resentful.
I thought everything was over until I stole the ‘key’ from the Golden Dragon clan.
I never thought I’d be stuck in a place like this.
If there was Indy Jones in front of me, I would want to tear it to death right away.
Take a moment to breathe heavily.
Labyrinth muttered as she glared at the door in front of her eyes.
“Hmm, it’s not too long after all.”
I wasted time unexpectedly, but in the end it was just a matter of time.
Since erosion has already begun.
The fifth Seven Arcs were now in his hands.
Whether it’s the golden dragon clan.
someone else.
You wouldn’t have imagined you’d be in Rushmore City.
With such a triumphant smile on his face, Labyrinth obtained the Seven Arcs and burned his ambition to rise up the ranks.
