The Anti-Intellectualism Demon King’s World Invasion - Chapter 81



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Episode 81

“No, reconciliation? Not only did they exchange artillery fire with the Navy, they also shot down a helicopter and annihilated a special forces unit.”

Captain Kim said as if he simply could not understand.

Most of the committee members, including Chairman Son, agreed with Captain Kim’s remarks.

“Yes. The Navy is trying to take us out and eat this island. They’ve already crossed the Rubicon.”

“Who fired on the Navy, shot down the helicopters, and annihilated the commandos?”

“That’s the governor and his subordinates, the defense forces.”

In response to my question, Commissioner Son shrugged his shoulders.

“Yes, we haven’t touched a single hair on the Navy. Why would the Navy want to eat this island?”

“That’s because they want to monopolize the resources and trash here. And above all, they need oil to run the battleships.”

Among the debris floating in the current were several oil tankers.

It is said that this oil was exchanged for naval weapons, etc.

“So, if we can trade oil and waste resources like before, will we really make great sacrifices to occupy this place?”

“Oh, that’s right. The Navy isn’t stupid.”

Many of the committee members agreed with me.

“Yeah. Is there really a need to fight? Many people have already died and been injured.”

“If we fight again, the damage we’ll suffer will be enormous.”

However, Captain Kim, as a leading figure, raised an objection.

“I think it will be different. Now that the Ark Bridge, which was used to check each other, has collapsed, the Navy will definitely want more than just trade. Even if it takes time, they will ultimately try to take over this island.”

“No, do you really need to go through all that trouble?”

“There are pirates, and other powers, though smaller. Can the Navy just sit back and do nothing?”

The peace committee members who were negative about Captain Kim’s logic looked at me as if asking for a word.

“Captain Kim, what you said is correct.”

“See? Shouldn’t Detective Kim also say that Captain Kim is right… or rather, that he is wrong?”

He continued speaking, ignoring the bewildered committee members.

“The Navy probably thinks this island is the best port of call, given its resources and geographic conditions. That’s why they’ll try to capture it if they get a chance like this.”

“Then, should we prepare for battle and strike first? The sooner we cut the seeds of destruction, the less damage there will be.”

I shook my head at Captain Kim’s suggestion.

Commissioner Son, who had been listening quietly, crossed his arms and asked.

“So, what are your plans?”

“As I said, we must first make peace with the Navy and open up trade, and then eliminate the Navy faction on the island. Then, we must slowly tighten the oil supply and reduce their range of action. In addition, we must win over the Navy’s collaborators with food and various special benefits, and ultimately peacefully absorb the Navy. Imagine an island protected by the Navy. How secure would that be?”

“Oh! That way.”

“If that happens, Poop Island will become a real Dream Island.”

The official name of Trash Island is Dream Island, but the locals call it Shit Island.

The debris swept in by the current included septic tanks, human feces, and livestock waste.

Since most of this garbage was collected in the northeast, people settled in the southwest to avoid the smell.

In fact, the nutrient-rich dung is what allowed the floating seaweeds of the east to form vast grasslands.

Commissioner Son looked at me with a sly smile.

“Okay. So Detective Kim will help with the negotiations with the Navy and other plans? Surely he won’t just say it and then leave?”

“Didn’t I tell you that I’m not a resident of this island? Outsiders can’t interfere in the affairs of the island.”

“What are you talking about? Who would consider you an outsider when you saved the island? Right?”

As Chairman Son looked around at the committee members, they responded enthusiastically.

“Well, well. They are no different from our residents.”

“What is a resident? An honorary resident.”

“Look at me. Don’t they all think of you as family? And since you have the eastern part of the island, you are tied to its fate.”

This guy keeps trying to drag me in.

Is it because you don’t trust the committee members?

Although Chairman Son was in a position similar to a temporary tyrant, his support base was still weak.

If I were behind you, there would be nothing more reliable.

When I remained silent, Commissioner Son spoke in a sly tone.

“If you need anything, just let me know and I’ll make it right.”

This old man is doing business at the market right now. He’s trying to bargain.

I had to get information about the Navy anyway, and I was going to help them out a bit, so I figured I had no reason not to do it since they even gave me a gift.

“Okay. Then, give me the priority trading rights.”

“Priority trading rights? Maybe you have to sell all the resources from the trash… … .”

“No, do you really need all that junk? If there’s something we really need, please sell it to us first.”

“Aren’t they trying to drive down the price under the pretext of having priority trading rights?”

Commissioner Son looked at me, wiggling his eyebrows.

I’m afraid that someone might say I’m not a merchant, so I’m very sensitive about trade.

I said with a sly smile.

“Would you like me to do a business that will cost you a loss? If you see our products, you won’t be able to say such things.”

“There are enough items piled up on this island to make an artificial satellite. It would be difficult for most things to catch our eye.”

“You’ll absolutely love this.”

I took the pistil of a sea lotus out of my bag.

The committee members showed curiosity at the object they were seeing for the first time.

“What is that? It looks like a tree trunk.”

“Just wait a minute. I’ll show you a demonstration, little mermaid!”

As I shouted, a mermaid suddenly emerged from the bottom not far away.

“Did you call?”

“Uh. I need some sea water, so I’m going to float out of my breathing hole.”

The breathing hole was a surface-level passageway connecting the waterway the mermaids had dug into Trash Island.

The mermaid smiled brightly and waved her hand.

“Here’s the breathing hole. Take it as you like.”

“Yeah, thanks for letting me know.”

I went to the breathing hole and filled a bucket with sea water.

People, including Commissioner Son, were more amazed by my friendship with mermaids than by my work.

Well, there was a time when I deliberately called a mermaid to aim for that.

“How can you talk so comfortably with a mermaid?”

“I was just saying.”

“Mermaids are so tricky. They swear for no reason, and they suddenly rush in and drag you into the water demanding cigarettes, alcohol, or snacks. They’re total thugs.”

The committee members shook their heads and chattered their teeth, wondering if they had been through enough.

It’s amazing how I seem to be in control of those mermaids.

“It will be okay from now on.”

True to their word, the mermaids displayed wild, hyperactive behaviors like ADHD children on sugar.

But when I started eating seaweed, my body and mind started to become healthy.

I poured sea water into the pistil of the sea lotus.

“What are you doing? Is it Jeong-su?”

The committee immediately noticed what I was doing.

But his expression was indifferent.

“Do you know how many people have succeeded in purification and put on a show so far?”

“Well, there were some successes.”

“Yeah, but it’s not that salty. I can’t keep drinking it. I have high blood pressure.”

Trash Island supplied water by harvesting dew, but it was not enough to quench the thirst of the island’s residents.

So, they obtained water through trade with the Ark Church.

But now that the Ark has completely broken away, the water supply will be cut off.

The Navy was a big problem, but water was also a critical issue that needed to be addressed urgently.

I gave people water that had passed through the pistil of the sea lotus.

People reluctantly took a sip, looking displeased.

“Hey! What is that? It’s water.”

“Oh! It’s real water. Water!”

“Is this a scam? There was a chemist who secretly switched water before.”

The committee members looked incredulous, but when I continued to purify seawater, they could not help but believe me.

“No, what is this?”

“Sell this to me. What do you want? Maybe gold or diamonds… .”

“No, what good is that now? How about sugar? Oligosaccharide? I think you could feed ten people with a kilogram of sugar.”

People’s eyes sparkled and it seemed as if they would do anything to get the sea lotus pistil.

If he hadn’t seen me catch the snake with his own eyes, he might have tried to take it from me even if it meant killing me.

Well, it’s not that I didn’t understand.

The sea lotus pistil was the goose that laid golden eggs.

I took more sea lotus pistils out of my bag.

“We will give it to you for free. Please use it for the residents of the committee.”

“Thank you. I appreciate it.”

“You are a true hero.”

“Detective Kim! Hurray!”

The commissioners were more impressed than when I caught the snake.

From their perspective, it must have been like a lifeline from heaven, as they might have to crawl back under the ark because of the water.

“But isn’t there a limit to the amount of this?”

“Of course. Doesn’t every item have a usage limit? But don’t worry. If you exceed the limit and can’t keep it, you can just buy a new one.”

I answered with a snicker.

I also gave a taste test, just like giving out free samples to get people to try a new product.

Now they will not be able to survive without the sea lotus pistil.

We can’t live without water, so this isn’t a metaphor, it’s literal.

The commissioners offered not only priority trading rights, but also permanent lease of the best berths in the port as a token of their appreciation.

Then, Commissioner Son became very excited.

“There has never been a case like this. Even if the leader of the Ark Church had come, I wouldn’t have given up my seat. But, since it’s you, I’m taking care of you like this.”

“Oh, I see. Thank you.”

After expressing my gratitude, I took out a piece of paper and handed it to Commissioner Son.

“These are the demands of the mermaid tribe.”

“What are the mermaid tribe’s demands?”

Commissioner Son asked back in surprise.

“Oh, yes. The Mermaid Queen has entrusted me with the task of carrying out her demands. She told me before. Without the Mermaids, the island would fall apart.”

I winked at Commissioner Son.