Chapter 518 Conquest of Seoul (5)
A scream was heard outside.
The citizens of Guri showed a terrified expression at the sound of people dying.
“… We will all die.”
“I heard from the soldiers who deserted from Hanam that Roman Dmitri killed all the people of Hanam without leaving a single one. There is no way he will save us since he is the person who even saved the head of the mayor of Hanam.”
“Oh my God.”
Roman Dmitry’s way.
It was extreme.
Violating international law and killing enemies without mercy did not actually touch a single citizen, but rumors were bound to be distorted by the unconventional method of Hyo-su.
Jung Moon-ho is the one who grasps information about the rebels and informs the central government.
He paid a certain price as he took the lead in destroying Incheon, but there was no way to know that it was a punishment limited only to Jeong Moon-ho.
contagious fear.
It was intentional.
I knew I didn’t have to appear human to my enemies on the battlefield in order to completely crush them.
how much time has passed
It was quiet outside.
It was then.
The space where people were hiding was wide open, and a man who looked like a civilian appeared.
“Guri citizens. You don’t have to be vigilant. I am Kim Joon-hyeok, mayor of Incheon, and I have no intention of harming you.”
“Mayor of Incheon?”
“Why is the mayor of Incheon here… .”
People groaned.
Kim Jun-hyeok received a call from the mayor of Guri from Hanam a while ago, and now he was heading to Guri after organizing the situation in Hanam.
The defense against Incheon was entrusted to Kang Min-ho.
The reason he is here in place of Roman Dmitri is because his name gives people a sense of relief.
Joonhyuk Kim said.
“I will tell you the action manual that you must abide by. As you know, the war between the central government and our insurgent forces has begun. Everyone in the central government, including the mayor of Guri, is dead, and this is now the territory of the rebels. The catastrophe is not over yet. In a situation where Guri is not known when it will be attacked, Incheon will form Guri’s defense system instead of existing troops. So stay seated. If you do not want to comply with the rebels’ orders, we will not stop you, but if you follow the rules, Incheon will guarantee your safety.”
It was an unexpected situation.
Roman Dmitry did not stand by the citizens.
The annihilation of the defending troops could put them in danger, so Incheon’s troops were deployed to ensure minimum safety.
It was caring.
Citizens were not exposed to danger.
They knew that they were citizens of hostile powers or citizens to be accepted in the future.
“I think you will be very afraid. But rest assured. We will never harm our citizens. In 30 minutes, we will be distributing supplies so that you can have enough rest, and if everything is over, I will tell you separately then.”
“… Are you really not going to harm us?”
“I heard that all the citizens of Hanam were killed. Could it be that they are trying to trick us into doing something?”
People looked at me in disbelief.
understood.
Because that’s what war is.
Kim Jun-hyeok looked at them and showed a determined expression.
“Why would we kill innocent citizens? Roman Dmitri just has no mercy for his enemies. Those who know the injustice of the central government but turn a blind eye to it are punished mercilessly, but there is no reason to punish those who are caught up in the situation. In the name of Incheon Mayor Kim Joon-hyeok, I will speak with certainty. His sword, as I remember it, was never aimed at ‘common citizens’.”
carrots and sticks.
If Roman Dmitri was the whip, Kim Jun-hyeok was the carrot.
People’s faces softened.
Whether Kim Jun-hyeok’s words were true or false, those words that guaranteed safety changed people’s thoughts.
really maybe
Incheon’s victory might not have been a bad result.
* * *
Seoul at that time.
The battle was going on for a long time in Seoul.
Due to the monster wave, monsters were constantly pushed in, and after a desperate struggle that changed night and day, they succeeded in annihilating the monster wave.
Quaang!
Qurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
“The monster wave has been annihilated!”
“We won!”
“Waaaaaa!”
The joy of victory was contagious.
Amidst the cheering crowd, a man wearing golden armor took off his helmet, revealing his wild hair.
Heavenly Sword Min Chan-gi.
was his identity.
Min Chan-gi said to his subordinate.
“What is the current situation elsewhere?”
“In Geumcheon-gu and Eunpyeong-gu, where the monster wave occurred, the situation is almost being sorted out. Thanks to the arrival of reinforcements from China. They are pushing back the monsters with their strength, and it seems that all dangers will be resolved within a few days at the latest.”
“… it’s china After all, you drink the poisoned chalice.”
Min Chan-gi twisted his expression.
china.
It is currently the most powerful country in the world.
Even at the beginning of the catastrophe, they suffered more massive damage than any other country.
It was also a problem that too many people lived in a huge land mass, but the chain of command was not smooth, so people who ruled each region like the local government of the Republic of Korea were created.
division of China. At that time, the future of China was not hopeful, but a figure appeared 10 years ago and the situation changed completely.
A being who calls himself emperor.
He unified China, and since then, China has been eager to devour other countries.
That is to say.
China’s help was priceless.
South Korea will not be able to escape from their shadow in the future.
“If the rebellion hadn’t happened, President Kim Jong-tae would not have received help from China until the end. It’s a cause, but it can’t be helped because of the rebel forces, but with this choice, President Kim Jung-tae revealed his bottom. A traitor who can sell out the country to protect his petty power. That is his essence.”
“… What are we going to do in the future?”
“When the rebel forces first revealed their intentions. We made it clear to them. In the midst of a cataclysm, we cannot participate in a rebellion that throws the country into chaos, and we will focus on securing the safety of Seoul, not because of political issues. With the apocalypse coming to an end, you will have to choose. Standing by the sidelines won’t be the solution.”
As Min Chan-gi said.
The guilds, including the Heavenly Sword, took a step back.
It was judged that Korea would be in danger if even a guild, an individual force, participated in a national fight.
Guild representative meeting.
Min Chan-gi led the way.
Under his leadership, the guilds decided to focus on catastrophe.
Suha said.
“The rebellion is already irreversible. Hanam and Kuri have already fallen into their hands.”
got into trouble
Common sense meant that the central government should have been chosen.
In a situation where China sent reinforcements and even gave it the cause of violating international law, the victory of the insurgents was uncertain.
And Cheongeom has all its bases in Seoul.
If the rebel forces wiped out Seoul, the foundation of the heavenly sword would collapse, but Min Chan-ki could not hastily oppose the rebel forces.
no.
To be precise, I couldn’t be hostile to Roman Dmitri.
When Kang Min-ho was gaining fame for a long time, Heavenly Sword tried to recruit Roman Dmitri and Kang Min-ho under the order of Min Chan-ki.
at that time.
They saw the essence.
What kind of existence is Roman Dmitry.
‘According to the data I grasped, Roman Dmitri still has no limits. At that time, he handled the omen phenomenon and Red Moon alone, and after the catastrophe broke out, he even showed the appearance of annihilating S-rank monsters and monster waves. He is obviously more than an S-class. If even Park Min-woo, who is called the white-clad wizard, is following him, it might be suicidal to oppose Roman Dmitri.’
From now on, I judged the real benefit.
Information in front of your eyes.
Considering the damage the Heavenly Sword had to endure, there were too many reasons not to oppose Roman Dmitri.
The hands were also brutal.
If you were against him, you couldn’t ask for mercy.
but.
‘Cruel hands are the problem. If he killed all the people of Henan, I can’t compromise with him.’
I liked it.
massacre of citizens.
Min Chan-gi leads the heavenly sword for personal ambitions, but he is not the kind of person who reveals malicious intentions for the purpose.
I hoped the country would be intact.
The country has meaning only when its citizens are safe, but Roman Dmitri, who rebels even by massacring citizens, looked like a devil.
at last.
The central government was the only answer.
The central government had to be empowered to protect the citizens of Seoul.
But then.
“Guild leader. I have something to tell you about Hanam.”
another guild member.
At his words, Min Chan-gi showed a suspicious look.
* * *
It was an embarrassing situation.
Rumor has it that all the citizens of Hanam were slaughtered, but the words of a person from Henam were completely different.
“My family is in Hanam, so I contacted them and all Hanam citizens are safe. Rumors about Roman Dmitri are all lies. It is true that he killed all the soldiers who fought against the rebels, but he did not touch a single citizen. Rather, fearing that the monsters would threaten the citizens, they formed a defense system, supplied supplies, and took care of the citizens’ health. In fact, I’m not sure now who is evil and who is justice. The central government has been busy taking care of the safety of Seoul since the beginning of the catastrophe until now, but didn’t Roman Dmitry secure the safety of the entire local government in a short time?”
his testimony.
It broke all the premise.
Since Roman Dmitri was a villain, he tried to follow the central government, but it was a completely different story.
‘Are you saying he’s a good person?’
findings so far.
The people of Incheon respected Roman Dmitri.
There was no reason to oppose the rebels if his sword only revealed its cruelty to the enemy.
“The central government is becoming selfish over time. At first, it was clear that Seoul was considered the top priority for the security of the Republic of Korea, but now it has changed to a system that guarantees the safety of a few powerful people. At this rate, it is only a matter of time before Korea collapses. As a person with power, I have to make a choice.’
I was deeply troubled.
I thought for a while.
Roman Dmitry had many problems.
from a foreign country.
Unclear identity.
There were many questions following him, but Min Chan-ki wanted to believe in one fact.
‘The part that thought about the safety of citizens even in the midst of chaos. I believe that is the essence of Roman Dmitri.’
made a decision
Min Chan-gi said.
“Secretly summon all the guild masters. We will decide the future ahead.”
* * *
It was already the sixth city.
Immediately after destroying the light that fought to the end, Roman Dmitri received a call from Min Chan-ki.
[I want to join the rebel faction. It’s not just for personal gain. We also know that joining the insurgency is breaking ground in Seoul, but President Kim Jung-tae’s atrocities are going too far. We’re here to help. If there is only one promise to guarantee the safety of the citizens of Seoul, the guilds in Seoul, including the Cheongeom, can lend their strength.]
It was unexpected.
Guilds in Seoul.
They knew they would remain bystanders until the end.
However, in a situation where they were securing the safety of Seoul, they made a bold decision that was different from what was expected.
This was an opportunity.
If the guilds of Seoul rise up from within, the rebels will be able to seize the victory at once.
but.
Roman Dmitry reacted coldly.
“I don’t really like ambiguous relationships. You have postponed the decision in the name of securing the safety of Seoul, but I do not think that it is a judgment that simply thinks of the safety of the citizens of Seoul. I had to make a decision somehow. In a situation where the rebellion has already become a reality, the reason you delayed your choice was not because you thought about the safety of the citizens, but because you needed enough time to read the game. If you really thought about the future of the Republic of Korea, the safety of the citizens you claim should have included the local reality.”
It was a simple matter.
Just because I took a step back.
Could the problem in front of you be solved on your own?
no.
There must have been a situation where you had to intervene somehow.
The guilds in Seoul had all their bases in Seoul and had close ties with the powerful people in Seoul.
If the central government collapses. They lose all ground.
Conversely, if it does not collapse. They will be stigmatized by the central government because they will betray their relationship.
So I took a step back.
Of course, there was a heart to think about the safety of the citizens, but they needed time to judge the situation.
Roman Dmitry.
Anxiety about whether it is okay to antagonize him.
After thinking about it, Min Chan-ki came to the conclusion that he should not be hostile to Roman Dmitri.
Roman Dmitri is as strong as that, but the part that saved the citizens decisively changed my mind.
“I have no intention of criticizing you. It’s a matter of the future, so you should have thought about it enough. But your place in this fight no longer exists. If you want to share the future, you should step back and not join the war. Watch how Incheon and other rebel forces or Roman Dmitry take down the central government. The evaluation of you will be made after that. You will not be guaranteed special benefits in the future with your current choice, but you will have to win everything with your own efforts in the Republic of Korea, where a new game will be created because of me.”
It was arrogant.
Despite knowing that it was a game-changing choice, Roman Dmitri did not accept the guilds in Seoul.
anyway.
It didn’t matter.
From the beginning, the guilds in Seoul were not that important.
They only rated themselves highly, but Roman Dmitri was judging the war by a different standard.
“From the time I withheld the choice, you had no choice. Bystanders are the only way for you to survive.”
Took.
Communication was cut off.
Lee Tae-seong approached and asked.
“What are you going to do now?”
light.
That was the last time.
With all the cities attached to the central government taken care of, it was time to put the plan into action.
Roman Dmitry said coldly.
“Park Min-woo.”
“yes.”
“What do you think is the fastest way to end the war?”
“Of course… .”
His eyes trembled.
I knew the answer right away, but it had a lot of problems.
“If we attack the enemy’s stronghold and subdue the commander, we can end the war once and for all. The problem is that the central government is aware of my existence. They must have been fully prepared for the possibility that I could attack the inside by teleporting… .”
Moment.
shut up
Who is the person in front of you?
Roman Dmitry.
He was the one who experienced despair because of that one person, but he barely gave advice to the central government.
just as expected.
“That makes it even more meaningful. Since the enemies will be vigilant inside with all their might, their defeat will experience an overwhelming sense of defeat excluding strategic elements. I’ve heard that it’s not easy to use teleport magic to break through magic barriers. Is it possible to use teleport magic with your ability?”
Park Min-woo twitched his lips.
He knew the location of the stronghold.
He also had the ability to teleport through magic barriers.
And above all else, Roman Dmitry has the power to put into practice a strategy that could be called suicidal.
I was excited.
I wanted to try this ridiculous operation with Roman Dmitri sometime.
“Of course. I will open the portal right now.”
pretend if you pretend
Park Min-woo created magic.
