There Is No World For ■■ - Chapter 529



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EP.529 There is no competition for children.

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The public wants peace?

No, what the public wants is victory.

If you find it hard to believe, look out the window right now. Don’t the public always stand on the winner’s side?

[Richard Nixon – Succeeding in second term.]

***

Turn back time a little and go to Kaesong, South Korea.

A smuggler and two drivers were climbing Mt. Janam.

Janamsan Mountain, located in the center of downtown Kaesong, was a small mountain slightly over 100 meters high. Despite its small height, when you climbed to the top, you could overlook the entire city of Kaesong, including the Gaeseong Gate.

In addition, I was able to see statues of Daedongryeong from past generations, such as Lee Seung-baek and Kim Man-pil, standing at the entrance of the mountain.

Of course, the three people climbing the mountain had no interest in the president’s statue. Just climb the mountain in silence.

And a little while later, when the three people reached the top.

The smuggler ahead of us pointed to the north of Mt. Janam and said.

“Over there, what you see above is the research complex where those children were born.”

Then the eyes of the two knights following him followed his fingers.

Beyond downtown Kaesong, where all kinds of buildings are mushrooming, a place surrounded by a strong wall like Asha’s castle.

“Kaesong Research Complex… .”

The two of them took a moment to gaze at the heavily guarded research complex.

The smuggler, who first pointed to the research complex, this time pointed to the west, that is, the downtown area of ​​Kaesong.

“And do you see those blurry rectangular buildings beyond the downtown shopping mall? “It’s a building-type farm, and the building in the center is the ‘cattle pen’ where the children and monsters grow.”

The two people turned their heads to follow the finger again. However, unlike the research complex a little while ago, I had to strain my eyes to see it because it was quite far away.

That doesn’t change the fact that it’s close to the city center.

Soon, the older of the knights watching the cattle shed asked.

“… I never thought such facilities would be openly operated in the city center. I don’t know if they were aiming for the darkness under the lamp, or if the Korean government is just crazier than I expected. What is the correct answer? “Jangman.”

Then the smuggler, Jangman, answered in a slightly calm voice.

“No to both. This is just… It’s a matter of budget and convenience. “A research institute requires more manpower and resources than expected.”

“… “It’s a much more practical reason than you might think.”

At the same time, it is as disgusting as its reality.

The old knight swallowed his words and looked back and forth between the research complex and the livestock pen.

The two buildings, which contained the sins of the nation of Korea, blended in very plainly with the surrounding landscape.

As if a crazy killer was walking around the neighborhood like a normal neighbor.

“Do you have to choose one of the two and destroy it? “I think it’s possible to destroy them both.”

When the old knight asked, Jangman answered while sitting on the shoes of Syngman Rhee’s statue.

“It is possible if we kill all the Olympia Stadium security forces and the military units waiting at the Kaesong portal.”

“… .”

“But I don’t recommend it. “We are moving to help Dawn, that child.”

As soon as Dawn’s name was mentioned, a sigh came out of the old knight’s mouth.

“That is correct. No one can take revenge… “I was presumptuous.”

The old knight who spoke so far is the young man with his arms crossed behind him… No, I called a middle-aged knight.

“Sancho.”

“Yes, Captain. “I’m listening.”

“Which of the two do you think would be better to go?”

Kaesong research complex and livestock pen.

Sancho did not answer right away, but looked between the two places, and then asked this question in turn.

“Elder Jangman, which side has the most children?”

“… Living children? Or dead children?”

“… .”

Sancho, who had not expected such a horrifying answer to come, kept his mouth shut. And after a while, he swallowed and answered.

“… “You don’t mention the children who could be saved.”

“Because there is no such thing.”

“… .”

“All children with such potential were moved to Namsan not long ago. Ironically, if we hadn’t moved on such a large scale… “I wouldn’t have found this place either.”

If there were any children left to save, I couldn’t find them, and when I looked, they weren’t there.

How can you calmly talk about this terrible reality?

Sancho spoke, once again admiring the strength of the old man named Jangman.

“then… “The only honor a knight can find in those two places is punishment.”

“I am not a knight, but I will say yes.”

“great. then… Let’s go to the research complex. “The livestock pens belong to the livestock that have been released.”

The old knight and smuggler agreed in silence.

And exactly 30 minutes after the three people went down Mt. Janam.

A pyroclastic explosion hit the Kaesong research complex.

By the time the surprised Korean government prepared a response team and dispatched it, more than half of the research complex had already turned into hideous ruins.

***

Dawn, no, as soon as the group saw the news, they guessed who the real culprit of the Kaesong Research Complex terror attack was.

It had to be that way. Because the traces of the volcanic eruption could not be erased with black market masks or cheap makeup that covered the face.

However, knowing the identity of the terrorist did not mean that the doubts disappeared. Rather, the doubt deepened.

Why on earth did the Knight Commander attack Korea?

I tried calling, but the call itself did not connect. It seemed like he had turned off the cell phone he gave him.

And while Yeo-myeong’s worries were growing, Korea was being thrust into an international offensive.

It was natural. A terrorist attack in the host country right before the Olympia finals!

Not only did France, which lost the host country’s position, but the United States, which was in the midst of an election season, thought it was time to hit Korea.

-The place where the terrorist attack occurred is only 5km away from Kaesong Olympia Stadium. Is it right to send future talent to such a country?

-Of course, the Olympia should be hosted by a developed country… We must not repeat the mistakes of Olympia Philippines.

-We will boycott the Korean Olympia itself until the safety of our children is confirmed!

There is still more than a year left until the election, but it is as if the Republican and Democratic candidates are taking over Korea one after another.

From Korea’s perspective, it was truly unfair.

Even if troops had not been withdrawn to protect the stadium, the research complex would not have been reduced to ashes.

However, the injustice did not make the terrorist attacks that had already occurred non-existent. In particular, it was impossible to make excuses since the exact damage to the Kaesong Research Complex could not be disclosed.

-I feel a deep sense of responsibility for this incident, and I am making this amendment… .

In the end, the President and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Korea took action to resolve the situation.

On the surface, the number of games at Kaesong Stadium was reduced and security around the Seoul Olympia Stadium was significantly strengthened.

Afterwards, money was distributed to France, the United States, and the Olympia organizers.

It was an enormous amount of money for only a single terrorist attack, but with less than a week left until the finals, international public opinion seemed to be settled neatly.

I thought so…

An unexpected ambush caught Korea’s ankle.

-Unless the saint’s safety is guaranteed, she will not participate in this year’s Olympia. This is the opinion of the entire priesthood.

Saint. Religious people who would normally have been quiet suddenly declared a boycott of Olympia.

The saint who was packing her bag for the Olympia finals asked, ‘Are these things crazy?’ The announcement was so surprising that it left people muttering,

And it wasn’t just the saint who was shocked.

Many people on Earth were afraid that the church members, who had maintained political neutrality for a long time, might finally be reaching out to politics.

But conversely, there were also ambitious people who saw it as an opportunity. They boldly contacted the priests of the saints and said:

‘What do saints want? ‘We will boycott Olympia together, so let’s join hands.’

Among such ambitious figures were the International Union of Britain, which sought to revive Britain, and even several oil warlords who directly waged religious war.

However, the saint rejected all political mergers and acquisitions and kept repeating the words to ensure the saint’s safety.

Like a cicada that cries until you listen to what it says.

Only then did some experts realize that the priesthood was engaging in coercion rather than politics.

Yes, the priesthood’s boycott was unreasonable. A force that will not stop until their demands are met. The proof was that nothing was said to the saint herself.

But sometimes, weight class itself serves as a justification.

The Olympia organizers and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea, who could not stand the sight of the five incredible denominations and divine leaders not participating in the Olympia, directly contacted the Patriarch.

And there are only three days left until the start of the Olympia finals.

A boring and long joint declaration between Saints and Korea was announced.

[The organizers sympathize with the priests’ deep concerns and declare that they will do their best to ensure the safety and success of this Olympia, in which the saint herself will participate. In the future, we will receive the blessings of the gods through direct collaboration with the saints… .]

To briefly summarize the long and boring declaration, it was that some of the Olympia games would be held in Chengdu.

How far is the distance between Chengdu and Korea?

It was a truly Olympia-like declaration, with no regard for the children’s fatigue or schedule.

Some countries, namely religious countries that were not on good terms with the Five Gods Church, protested, asking if that made any sense.

However, their protests were completely ignored due to the tacit agreement of the United States and the fact that there was already a precedent of games being played in both countries.

Well, the game was played between two countries, West Germany and East Germany.

Anyway, the saintess was shocked by the sudden declaration and Seti went to revise the plan.

Dawn went down to the undersea tunnel.

Because of training? No, to meet the person he knew who knew the Patriarch best.

A former saintess.

Yes, she would know why the Patriarch was suddenly acting unreasonable and causing a stir behind Korea and behind the scenes.

however…

***

“… “Look at this kid’s face.”

The person who appeared in ‘Succession’ was Queenie Cowan, neither a former saint nor a margrave.

When she met Dawn for the first time, she stabbed him in the cheek with a magic gun and said,

“Why are you disappointed that I came out instead of the margrave and the saint?

“Oh, no.”

“No, dude, it’s all visible on your face.”

“… .”

Dawn struggled to look away. And before Queenie Cowan bashed him in the head, the topic of conversation also changed.

“Hey, first principal?”

“… dean.”

“First Dean, that’s… “There is one thing I want to ask, will you listen?”

Perhaps because she had a student-like attitude, Queenie surprisingly accepted the questions obediently.

Dawn immediately explained what had happened, that is, the saint’s strange behavior.

When he finished his explanation, Queenie asked.

“Hey, did you come to the stairs to ask that?”

“… “Yes, I was wondering if you would know something if you were a former saintess.”

“ah… That’s why I came out. Well, I’m an expert at knowing these kinds of political tricks.”

“is that so? However, even the former saintess was involved in politics… .”

“I understand. “I didn’t write it very well.”

Short answer. When Dawn looked at her as if asking what she was talking about, young Queenie scratched the back of her head and answered.

“Well, what can I say. Being knowledgeable about politics and being good at using politics as a tool are two different things. “Just as there is a difference between someone who makes a sword and someone who uses it well.”

“… .”

“Honestly, if our saint had been good at political manipulation, would she have dragged only the Holy Knights to the Margrave Order? “They must have incited the church members and dragged them all away.”

“… If that were the case, wouldn’t the war have become bigger?”

“Yes, I guess so. “It probably turned into a large-scale war between Asha and Earth?”

Ah, only then did Dawn realize the difference between knowing politics well and using it as a tool. Queenie added with a chuckle.

“People whose minds and hearts are filled with conscience and love cannot use politics as a means. okay?”

“… .”

Does that also apply to you, Dean? Dawn barely swallowed the question, but Queenie answered as if she had read his thoughts.

“Oh, I have love, but it’s possible because I have no conscience. “The Nazis burned my conscience.”

“… .”

“Okay, now, let’s stop with the cringe-worthy story… Now, shall we try to interpret why the Patriarch does that?”

Dawn, unconsciously imbued with her mood, nodded. Queenie then slowly expressed her opinion.