A Heavenly Demon Can't Live Ordinarily - Episode 518
518Conquer Seoul (5)
I heard a scream outside.
Hearing the sound of people dying, the citizens of Guri looked horrified..
“……we will all die.”
“This is what I heard from the soldiers who deserted in Hanam, and it is said that Roman Dmitry killed every single person in Hanam. Since he is the head of Hanam Mayor, there is no way he can save us..”
“Oh my god.”
Roman Dmitry's Way.
It was extreme.
Although he did not violate international law, killed his enemies without mercy, and did not actually harm a single citizen, the rumors were bound to be distorted due to his unconventional methods..
Jeong Moon-ho is the one who obtained information about the rebels and reported it to the central government..
As the person who took the lead in destroying Incheon, he paid a definite price, but there was no way to know that the punishment was limited to Jeong Moon-ho..
contagious fear.
it was intentional.
I learned that in order to completely crush an opponent, there is no need to appear humane to the enemy on the battlefield..
How much time has passed.
It got quiet outside..
It was then.
The space where people were hiding opened wide, and a man who looked like a civilian appeared..
“Dear Guri citizens, There is no need to be on guard. I am Kim Jun-hyuk, the mayor of Incheon, and I have no intention of harming you..”
“Incheon Mayor?”
“Why is the mayor of Incheon here?…….”
people murmured.
Kim Jun-hyuk had received a call from the mayor of Guri in Hanam a little while ago, and was now headed to Guri after sorting out the situation in Hanam..
The defense against Incheon was left to Kang Min-ho..
The reason he was here in place of Roman Dmitry was because his name gave people a sense of security..
Junhyuk Kim said.
“I will tell you the behavior manual that you must follow from now on. As you know, the war between the central government and our rebels has begun. Everyone in the central government, including the mayor of Guri, is dead, and this is now rebel territory. The apocalypse is not over yet. In a situation where it is unknown when Guri will be attacked, Incheon plans to form Guri's defense system in place of existing troops. So stay put. If you do not want to follow the rebels' orders, we will not necessarily stop you, but if you follow the control, Incheon will guarantee your safety..”
It was an unexpected situation.
Roman Dmitry did not neglect citizens..
They could be in danger due to the annihilation of the defense forces, so troops from Incheon were deployed to ensure minimal safety..
It was consideration.
did not expose citizens to danger.
They knew that although they were citizens of a hostile power, they were citizens that would have to be accepted in the future..
“I think you must be very scared. But rest assured. We will never harm our citizens. We will be distributing supplies in 30 minutes so you can get enough rest, and we will let you know when the situation is over..”
“……Are you really not going to harm us??”
“They say they killed all Hanam citizens. Isn't this an intention to trick us into doing something??”
People looked in disbelief.
understood.
Because that's what war is like.
Kim Jun-hyuk looked at them and showed a stern expression..
“Why would we kill innocent citizens? Roman Dmitry has no mercy for his enemies. Those who knew about the unfairness of the central government but turned a blind eye are punished mercilessly, but there is no reason to punish those who are caught up in the situation. I will speak clearly in the name of Incheon Mayor Kim Jun-hyuk. From what I remember, his sword was never aimed at 'ordinary citizens'..”
carrot and stick.
If Roman Dmitry was the stick, Kim Jun-hyuk was the carrot..
People's expressions softened..
Whether Kim Jun-hyuk's words were true or false, those words that guaranteed safety changed people's minds..
really maybe.
Incheon's victory might not have been a bad result..
* * *
At that time, Seoul.
A battle was going on in Seoul for a long time..
Monsters were constantly flooding in due to the monster wave, and after a desperate struggle that changed day and night, they succeeded in extinguishing the monster wave..
Kwaang!
Crumbling rumbling!
“Destroyed the monster wave!”
“we won!”
“Wow!”
The joy of victory was contagious..
Among the cheering crowd, a man wearing golden armor took off his helmet, revealing his rough hair..
Heavenly Sword (天劍) Min Chan-gi.
It was his identity..
Min Chan-gi said to his subordinate.
“The current situation elsewhere is?”
“The situation is almost being resolved in Geumcheon-gu and Eunpyeong-gu, where the monster wave occurred. This is thanks to the arrival of Chinese reinforcements. They are working hard to push back the monsters, and it looks like all dangers will be resolved within a few days at the latest..”
“……It's China. In the end, you drink the poisoned chalice..”
Min Chan-gi’s expression distorted..
china.
It is currently the world's leading power..
Even at the beginning of the catastrophe, they suffered more damage than any other country..
Not only was there a problem with too many people living on a huge piece of land, but because the command system was not smooth, people emerged to govern each region, similar to local governments in Korea..
The division of China. At that time, China's future was not hopeful, but 10 years ago, a person appeared and the situation completely changed..
A being who calls himself emperor.
He unified China, and since then China has shown ambitions to devour other countries..
That means.
China's help was in return.
South Korea will not be able to escape from their shadow in the future..
“If the rebellion had not occurred, President Kim Jong-tae would not have received help from China until the end. The justification is that there is nothing we can do because of the rebel forces, but with this choice, President Kim Jung-tae has revealed his lowest point. A traitor who would sell his country to protect his fragile power. That's his essence.”
“……What should we do next??”
“When the rebels first revealed their intentions. We made our intentions clear to them. We cannot participate in a rebellion that throws the country into chaos during a catastrophe, and we will focus on ensuring the safety of Seoul, not on political issues. Now that the apocalypse is coming to an end, a choice must be made. Because ignoring will not be the solution.”
As Min Chan-gi said.
Guilds, including Heavenly Sword, took a step back..
In a national fight, it was judged that it would be dangerous for Korea if individual guilds participated..
Guild Representative Meeting.
Min Chan-ki led the way..
Under his leadership, the guilds decided to focus on the apocalypse..
The subordinate said.
“The rebellion is already irreversible. Hanam and Guri have already fallen into their hands..”
I'm in trouble.
Common sense dictated that we should have chosen the central government..
Now that China has sent reinforcements, and given the justification of violating international law, the victory of the rebels was uncertain..
And the Heavenly Sword has all its bases in Seoul..
If the rebel forces wipe out Seoul, the foundation of the Heavenly Sword would collapse, but Min Chan-gi could not hastily oppose the rebel forces..
no.
To be precise, I couldn't be hostile to Roman Dmitry..
When Kang Min-ho was gaining fame, Cheongeom tried to recruit Roman Dmitry and Kang Min-ho under Min Chan-gi's orders..
at that time.
they saw the essence.
What kind of person is Roman Dmitry?.
‘According to the data I have gathered, Roman Dmitry cannot yet estimate his limits. Even then, he dealt with the omen phenomenon and the Red Moon alone, and even showed himself destroying S-class monsters and monster waves after the outbreak of the apocalypse. He is clearly S-rank and higher. If even Park Min-woo, known as the white-robed wizard, follows him, antagonizing Roman Dmitry might be suicidal..’
From now on, we will judge the practical benefits..
Information visible before your eyes.
Considering the damage that Heavenly Sword would have to endure, there were too many reasons not to be hostile to Roman Dmitry..
Son Sok was also cruel..
If you were against him, you could not hope for mercy..
but.
‘The cruel hand is the problem. If he killed all the people of Henan, I cannot compromise with him..’
It was on my mind.
massacre of citizens.
Min Chan-gi led the Heavenly Sword for personal ambition, but he was not the type of person to reveal malicious intent for the sake of the purpose..
I wanted the country to be intact..
A country has meaning only if its citizens are safe, but Roman Dmitry, who rebelled and slaughtered citizens, seemed like the devil..
at last.
The only answer was the central government..
The arms are bent inward, and in order to protect the citizens of Seoul, the central government had to be strengthened..
But then.
“Guild leader. I have something to say briefly about Hanam..”
Another guild member.
At his words, Min Chan-gi showed a questioning look..
* * *
It was an embarrassing situation..
There was a rumor that all the citizens of Hanam were slaughtered, but a person from Hanam said something completely different..
“My family is in Hanam, so I contacted them, and all Hanam citizens are safe. All rumors about Roman Dmitry are false. It is true that he killed all the soldiers who opposed the rebels, but he did not harm a single citizen. Rather, they formed a defense system to prevent monsters from threatening the citizens, supplied supplies, and took care of the citizens' health. Actually, I am not sure now who is evil and who is justice. The central government has been busy taking care of the safety of Seoul from the moment the catastrophe began, but didn't Roman Dmitry secure the safety of the entire local government in a short period of time??”
his testimony.
All premises were destroyed.
Because Roman Dmitry was a villain, he tried to follow the central government, but this was a completely different story..
‘Are you saying you are a person with clear lines?.’
What I found so far.
Incheon people respected Roman Dmitry.
If his sword only showed its cruelty to his enemies, there was no reason to fight against the rebels..
‘The central government is becoming more selfish as time goes by. At first, Seoul was clearly considered a top priority for the security of the Republic of Korea, but now it has changed into a system that guarantees the safety of a powerful minority. If this continues, it is only a matter of time before the Republic of Korea collapses. As a person with power, I have to make choices..’
I was deeply worried..
I thought for a while.
Roman Dmitry had a lot of problems..
from a foreign country.
unclear identity.
There were many questions about following him, but Min Chan-gi wanted to believe in one fact..
‘Even in the midst of chaos, the safety of citizens was considered. I believe that is the essence of Roman Dmitry..’
made a decision.
Min Chan-gi said.
“Secretly gather all guild masters. We will decide our future.”
* * *
It was already the sixth city.
Immediately after defeating Gwangmyeong, who fought desperately until the end, Roman Dmitry received a call from Min Chan-gi..
[I want to join the rebellion. It is not simply for personal gain. We also know that joining the rebels would destroy our foundation in Seoul, but President Kim Jong-tae's atrocities have gone too far. Let us help you. If there is only one promise to guarantee the safety of Seoul citizens, Cheongeom and other guilds in Seoul can help..]
It was unexpected.
Guilds in Seoul.
They thought they would remain bystanders until the end..
However, in a situation where the safety of Seoul was secured, they made a bold decision that was different from what was expected..
this was an opportunity.
If Seoul's guilds rise up from within, the rebel forces will be able to seize victory at once..
but.
Roman Dmitry reacted coldly..
“I don't really like ambiguous relationships. You postponed your decision in the name of ensuring the safety of Seoul, but I do not believe that this was a decision that only considered the safety of Seoul citizens. A decision had to be made somehow. In a situation where rebellion has already become a reality, the reason you postponed your choice is not because you were concerned about the safety of the citizens, but because you needed enough time to read the situation. If you really thought about the future of the Republic of Korea, the safety of the citizens you claim should have also included the reality of local areas..”
It was a simple problem.
Just because I took a step back.
Would the problem in front of me have been resolved on its own??
no.
There will come a time when you have to intervene somehow..
Seoul's guilds were entirely based in Seoul and had close relationships with those in power in Seoul..
If the central government collapses. They lose all their ground..
Conversely, if it doesn't collapse. They will be stigmatized by the central government because they will be betraying their previous relationship..
So I took a step back..
Of course, they may have been concerned about the safety of the citizens, but they needed time to assess the situation..
Roman Dmitry.
Anxiety about whether it is okay to antagonize him.
After much thought, Min Chan-gi came to the conclusion that he should not be hostile to Roman Dmitry..
Roman Dmitry is that strong, but the fact that he saved the citizens was what really changed my mind..
“I have no intention of criticizing you. Since the future is at stake, you should have given it enough thought. But your place in this fight no longer exists. If you want to share a future together, you should take a step back and not participate in the war. Watch how the rebel forces, including Incheon, and I, Roman Dmitry, overthrow the central government. Your evaluation will be made later. You will not be guaranteed special benefits in the future by choosing now, but you will have to achieve everything through your own efforts in Korea, where a new landscape will be created because of me..”
I was arrogant.
Even though he knew it was a game-changing choice, Roman Dmitry did not accept the guilds of Seoul..
anyway.
It didn't matter.
From the beginning, Seoul’s guilds were not that important..
They only overestimated themselves, but Roman Dmitry was judging the war by a different standard..
“From the time you withheld your choice, you had no choice. Ignorance is the only way you will survive..”
Tuk.
communication was cut off.
Taeseong Lee approached and asked.
“What do you plan to do now??”
light.
That was the last time.
Now that we've dealt with all the cities that were attached to the central government, it was time to put the plan into action in earnest..
Roman Dmitry said coldly..
“Minwoo Park.”
“yes.”
“What do you think is the quickest way to end the war?.”
“That's of course…….”
My eyes were shaking.
I knew the answer right away, but there were many problems with it..
“If you attack the enemy's stronghold and subdue the commander, you 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 might attack them from the inside using teleportation.…….”
Moment.
closed my mouth.
Who is the person in front of me?.
Roman Dmitry.
He was the one who experienced despair due to that one person, but he barely managed to give advice like this to the central government..
just as expected.
“So it is even more meaningful. Since the enemies will be on guard inside with all their might, their defeat will be an overwhelming sense of defeat that excludes any strategic elements. I heard that it is not easy to use teleportation magic through magic interference. Is it possible to use teleportation magic with your abilities?.”
Park Min-woo twitched his lips..
He knew the location of the stronghold..
He also had the ability to use teleportation through magical interference..
And above all, doesn't Roman Dmitry have the power to implement a strategy that could be considered suicidal?.
I was excited.
I've always wanted to try a ridiculous plan like this with Roman Dmitry..
“of course. I will open the portal right now..”
If you pretend, you pretend.
Park Min-woo created magic.
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