Chapter 500 The 6th Cataclysm (1)
Los Angeles, USA.
It was a leisurely afternoon.
At that time when people gathered in groups of threes and fives to spend a normal day, a child who was being led by her mother looked up at the sky.
“mom. look over there.”
“huh?”
I raised my head.
The moment she checked where the child pointed, the mother’s complexion turned pale.
“Even run away… Kyaaak!.”
Knock!
The black shadow snatched the mother as it was.
As soon as I floated into the air, my mother’s fragile body was torn to pieces, and starting with that, the sun-drenched city turned into darkness.
They were hundreds of thousands of monsters.
In human form, it flapped its wings and attacked people indiscriminately, and the peaceful atmosphere of LA was no longer found.
Wow!
The emergency bell rang.
USA.
The world’s most powerful country created a dedicated response team for each city and responded quickly as soon as it heard the news that monsters appeared.
The head of the 2nd Los Angeles Response Team.
Steven looked up at the blackened sky and listened to the walkie-talkie.
“Class C monster harpies attacked the city in groups. Thousands of harpies are confirmed with the naked eye, so it is assumed that this is a precursory phenomenon, and we will mobilize two dedicated LA response teams to resolve the situation. The Central Headquarters confirms where the source of the ominous phenomenon is and asks for reinforcements. Marlin.”
“yes.”
right beside.
There was a member of the response team.
Stephen ended the radio and passed the man he called Marlene, drawing his sword.
“Please come back. Deal with the monsters while ensuring people’s safety.”
“All right.”
pod.
Stephen lunged forward.
In an instant, he dug into the space where the harpies were gathered, and started slaughtering them at random.
Pooh.
Kyaaaaaaagh!
Class A Hunter Stephen.
In the next two to three years, he was evaluated as being able to be promoted to the S rank, and he was classified as a strong person in the United States.
Certainly, Stephen’s strength was outstanding.
He didn’t stop even after slaughtering dozens of harpies, and hundreds of team members, including Marlin, joined in the battle to ensure people’s safety.
primary suppression.
That’s why the United States is called a great power.
Even if a situation arises, their ability was great enough to respond immediately like this.
It was then.
Stephen, who was looking for another opponent while blowing off the harpy’s head, suddenly felt a wave of tremendous power from the sky.
pod.
Qurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
“Keugh.”
Ruinous rays consumed the ground.
Stephen dodged by a hair’s breadth and looked up at the sky with a pale face.
huge being.
A monster so gigantic that it couldn’t compare to the harpy he had dealt with so far was flapping its wings the size of a high-rise building and looking down at Steven.
“… A harpy queen.”
I got goosebumps.
Only then did I know
Appearance of S-rank monster Harpy Queen.
Stephen said on the walkie-talkie.
“S-rank monsters have appeared. It is very likely that a cataclysm, not a portentous phenomenon, has begun. say it again The Harpy Queen, an S-rank monster, has appeared, so quickly deploy your troops… … .”
That moment.
Quaang!
Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwak!
A destructive force burst upon the ground again.
As Steven, he could no longer continue his report.
His death signaled the beginning of a full-scale catastrophe.
* * *
News from America.
South Korea immediately declared an emergency call-up order.
Members of the central government, led by President Kim Jeong-tae, were convened and they quickly reported the information they had received.
“President. It is said that Harpy Queen, an S-class monster, has appeared in Los Angeles, USA. In addition, since monsters appear in Chicago, New York, and Houston, it is clear that this is the outbreak of the sixth catastrophe.”
“Not only that. In Madrid, Spain, an S-class monster, the Elemental Golem, has appeared. It’s unlike any catastrophe I’ve ever experienced. No matter how cataclysmic it was, there were no cases in which many S-rank monsters appeared from the start, but in this catastrophe, two S-rank monsters have already appeared. Considering Red Time, we can’t predict how many S-rank monsters will appear.”
“First of all, we mobilized the capital’s troops and entered into a defense system. Please give us orders.”
see the rain.
Kim Jung-tae reacted calmly.
It was a hopeless situation, but it was not a problem that the Republic of Korea would perish immediately.
“Chief of Information.”
“yes.”
“What is the current situation in Korea?”
The most important thing was Korea.
No matter what problems arise in countries around the world, it was not a fire that fell on the feet of Korea.
said the intelligence chief.
“Currently, there are no special signs in Korea. It seems that the red point was avoided in this catastrophe. Considering that cities in the United States are mainly attacked, we estimate that the Red Point is either the United States or Spain, where S-class monsters appear.”
red point.
It is information acquired through repeated catastrophes, but in catastrophes, there was a country with particularly high intensity of attacks.
People called it the Red Point.
Red Point receives tremendous attacks from the moment the catastrophe begins to the end, and the ‘boss monster’ that announces the end of the catastrophe also appears in Red Point.
blast furnace.
It was a matter of reassurance.
If Korea had been designated as a red point, it would not have been able to last for a few days with the power of a weak country.
Kim Jeong-tae said.
“Even if Korea is not a red point, it is not yet at a safe stage. As of now, we don’t know when, where, or what kind of problems will arise. Each member of the National Assembly, including the Ministry of Information, should keep a close eye on the situation in the Republic of Korea and respond immediately if even a little problem arises to block the possibility of a problem. keep in mind While the cataclysm repeated five times, some countries that responded complacently faced the worst ending of destruction. South Korea needs to be more careful than ever to avoid facing the same ending as them.”
“I will keep that in mind.”
“I will follow orders.”
It was a strong voice.
The charisma that seized the lawmakers at once showed loyalty to Kim Jeong-tae.
It was then.
I was about to finish an emergency meeting, but an intelligence officer broke into the meeting room and told me the hopeless reality.
“Urgent news. A monster wave has occurred in Incheon!”
monster wave.
That meant that the Republic of Korea was facing the threat of catastrophe.
* * *
The atmosphere chilled and froze.
The sudden appearance of monsters.
That was the monster wave.
Since it means that monsters are constantly rushing in like waves, some of the members of the council spoke in an urgent voice.
“A monster wave. South Korea is not safe anymore.”
“If it is Incheon, it is near the capital. The moment they collapse, Seoul is attacked in an instant. We need to send troops quickly. Blocking the monster wave centered on Incheon is a way to reduce losses.”
It was a reasonable solution.
First of all, we had to solve the primary problem and prepare for the situation after that.
however.
Kim Jung-tae looked at the lawmakers who spoke with cold eyes.
“Are you saying that now?”
“What is that… .”
“As always, in order to defend the Republic of Korea, we must act according to principles. red time. During the first three days after the cataclysmic outbreak, monsters appear from all over the world. And only when we deal with all of those monsters and the boss monster can we say that we have finally stopped the threat of cataclysm. But, at the point where the first day of Red Time has not yet passed, is it to open the gates of the capital and help Incheon? Incheon is located near the capital, but it is not the capital. It means that this is not an issue we need to address right away.”
It was a cold response.
The people of the capital said.
Kim Jong-tae is a wise president.
Because of his existence, those who stayed in the capital were able to secure safety even in the event of a cataclysm.
but.
Local people are different.
With the clear wall dividing the capital and the provinces, local people had no choice but to be drawn out intact in danger.
A man called a man without blood or tears by local people.
He was President Kim Jong-tae.
Kim Jung-tae looked away from the bewildered lawmakers and spoke in a firm voice to the majority who followed him.
“If the capital is breached, Korea will end. We will focus on ensuring safety here in Seoul until the Red Time is over. Rather, it is a good thing. Incheon Government and Roman Dmitry. They rebelled against the central government. Their demise will set a good example for the future of Korea.”
laughed
Burying himself in the chair, he revealed his cruel side.
“You’d better get some rest now. This kind of leeway won’t be common before the apocalypse is over.”
* * *
Incheon at that time.
Kim Jun-hyuk also grasped the situation.
“A monster wave has occurred. According to the scout’s report, the monsters will arrive in Incheon within the next 30 minutes, and the scale is so large that it is difficult to fully comprehend.”
secretary’s words.
It was devastating news.
Kim Jun-hyeok calmly accepted that fact.
I hoped to avoid a catastrophe as much as possible, but that didn’t mean I didn’t anticipate a situation like this.
click.
turned on the mic
If you say it through this, all Incheon citizens will be able to hear it.
[This is Mayor Kim Joon-hyeok of Incheon. Just now. We have received a report that a monster wave has occurred near Incheon. A catastrophe has begun. It is the 6th cataclysm that has driven humanity to ruin and we must fight to survive again, as we have repeated over the past 20 years. Don’t be agitated. Respond calmly. We’ve been preparing for catastrophes, and being scared can’t solve any problems.]
It was a calm voice.
Kim Jun-hyeok, who makes the problem seem like it is not a problem, continued with such a peaceful and serene voice.
[From now on, Incheon citizens, please move to your assigned location. Non-combatant civilians move to shelters and vigilantes protect civilians to help ensure that no one escapes to shelter. And keep in mind. Whatever happens outside your shelter, never come out. Usually, catastrophes secure at least 15 days after the end of red time. Even if you feel anxious inside, trust me, the mayor of Incheon, and put your safety first. Control yourself and be patient. We promise to all the citizens of Incheon. I will never abandon you and run away. so… .]
took the microphone.
He spat out his last words as he put his hand on the shutdown button.
[See you in 15 days.]
Took.
hung up the mic
Kim Jun-hyeok looked at the microphone in silence for a moment.
this catastrophe.
From the beginning, two S-class monsters appeared, and the first monster wave in Korea occurred near Incheon.
Perhaps the self-centered central government and other local governments struggling to live on their own will not help.
indeed.
Can Incheon survive on its own strength?
I know that it is impossible with the common sense of the world, but Kim Jun-hyeok just wanted to deny common sense this time.
‘The past three months. We had a tough time.’
Roman Dmitry.
believed him
The time spent with him spread the flames of hope in Incheon.
‘At first I had some doubts. Even after witnessing a powerful blow that annihilated hundreds of monsters at once, no matter how S-ranked the hunter was. Is it right to believe in only one Roman Dmitry and handle the catastrophe independently of the central government? But now it’s different. The more I got to know him, the more convinced I was that he was the one who would protect Incheon, not the central government.
“Whoa.”
I caught my breath.
My heart raced.
As his blood boiled, his expression became calm enough to feel cold.
“If we survive, the game in Korea will completely change.”
He pulled out a handgun from his pocket.
After checking the magazine, he got up and went outside.
Sigh.
outside the office.
The direct subordinates had already gathered.
Kim Jun-hyeok walked between them calmly and asked Park Cheol-min, who was right next to him.
“How about Roman Dmitri?”
“You are on the first line of defense with Captain Lee Tae-seong.”
“is it.”
There was nothing more to say.
3 months ago until now.
When a catastrophe struck, Incheon conducted simulation training without knowing how to respond.
blast furnace.
“We go to the second line of defense.”
“All right.”
The catastrophe has begun.
If you can’t secure the safety of Incheon.
He himself will never come back here as the mayor of Incheon.
