Overseas Trip (4)
The water carrier has arrived.
"We can't go there... Tell them to come this way."
"Yes!"
We can't be dragged to the other side from the start.
If we mess up, we'll be pulled into their pace.
This is what they call a power struggle, an action I usually dislike, but I can't avoid it.
Because hundreds of people's lives are on my shoulders.
After calling the ambassadors from both countries, I try to find a space where they can talk to us.
Just as I'm about to do that, that bastard Ji-seon approaches.
The fact that he's coming to me means trouble is brewing somewhere.
Don't do that, Ji-seon.
I was counting on you.
"Yo."
"Huh? Why?"
"You remember the position paper I gave to the opposition party?"
"Yeah."
The position paper that Ji-seon prepared and I reviewed and sent to the opposition party.
But isn't this already over?
"I checked the video where they announced it, and they changed the content to their liking."
...Look at this?
"How?"
"The overall content that criticizes the terrorist groups that we targeted and says the government responded poorly is correct, but what we provided was exactly to stop the hateful and violent actions against the men who sacrificed for society, right?"
"Yeah."
"It became malicious actions against our fellow citizens."
"Wow... look at this?"
Who would have thought the politicians would be like this.
Cleverly blurring the points and lowering the tone, huh?
"Protest calls?"
"You told me, so now I have to."
"Tell them I didn't learn that messing around leads to getting slapped in the face. And you take responsibility and make a big scene."
Where did the messing around come from.
"Okay. Not thinking about the aftermath?"
"Yeah, somehow make it higher in tone as originally promised so it can be revised."
It seems like they're doing this because of the votes they'll get in the upcoming local elections,
But that's not it.
And even with this last chance, if they don't follow our instructions, we have no choice.
'It seems like the opposition politicians probably won't be able to go with us.'
'You can leave the room.'
And that's it.
I didn't think they were this trash.
Due to the unexpected actions of the opposition party, in an unpleasant state,
During the very short time before the ambassadors from both countries arrive,
With Lee Ayoung beside me, in the business room at the airport, I listen to the government's position announcement.
Lee Ayoung personally coming out to announce the position.
The content references the content we gave to the opposition and the conversation content,
There are words acknowledging their mistakes and criticisms of the group that caused the terror we suffered,
But the tone of the expression doesn't sit well with me.
No mention of how to restrain them.
Strict warning?
They're going crazy.
They still haven't come to their senses.
Well, let's see how it goes until we go.
"Sir, the ambassadors from both countries have arrived."
So they arrived.
Focus, focus.
"Let them in."
Through the door opened by Lee Ayoung, two women enter.
One East Asian and one Westerner who look like they've aged well.
Urayama Yuriko and Sophia Lenny.
Just looking at them, you can tell they have the ability to come to a major ally country with the big position of ambassador in such chaotic times, and they have a career behind them.
The confidence of someone who has accomplished something by themselves is visible in their neat attire and unwavering posture, right?
"Nice to meet you. We haven't met in person for a while, but we've talked so much... I can feel a closeness to both of you."
Anyway, they are the supporters who have allowed me to go beyond simply planning the work I'm doing now.
And they are also the ones who worry about how to divide and eat our 512 male survivors.
"I thought it was just me, but I got through to Seonghun-ssi."
"Ah, that's the same for me."
The Korean language skills of these two are such that sometimes I think they speak better Korean than me,
So from the first contact, there were no problems with communication due to language.
It was fortunate.
My English is only capable of short free talk,
And for Japanese, honestly, I only experienced it through routes where I don't know if I can use it with locals,
So at first, I was worried about how to naturally receive Lee Ayoung's help.
"Then, is there anyone you want to talk to separately? If not, shall we talk together and finish quickly?"
"No, I don't mind talking with Urayama-san... What should we do, Urayama-san?"
"Of course, I'm fine with that."
"Good. Then, how did the request I made go?"
I pass around the pre-prepared drinks one by one and bring out the serious conversation.
Then, Urayama Yuriko, who leads the conversation.
"The weapons like Javelin and combat rations that Seonghun-ssi requested can be brought from Japan."
Oh...
I thought I was calling too much.
Fortunately, there was supply on the Japanese side.
"But the requested funds were a bit difficult."
"This is... somewhat disappointing."
Very disappointing.
The other side said they would support even the sufficient funds we need, so I entrusted it to them.
"We only trusted the two of you. It's disappointing. If this happens, we won't have any choice but to think of other methods besides the two countries, right?"
Routes via Taiwan to Europe, for example.
Anyway, we have to go with the separate route.
To someone who will buy us expensively and safely.
"It wasn't possible to bring all of them, but some were brought. And we have prevented the Korean government from seizing the funds that Seonghun-ssi 's group had and allowed them to be used under protection."
"That sounds like putting a leash on us."
Wow... even here, they're being sly?
Really, it's getting boring.
"Is the US thinking the same? Sophia?"
"No, neither the US nor Japan has that thought, but given the current situation, we had no choice."
No matter how you look at it, it's a lie.
"We, the United States, respect Seonghun-ssi 's group who will visit Japan as a peace diplomacy team to confirm the firmness of the US-Japan alliance. And if we can build a friendly relationship with Seonghun-ssi 's group by helping with this matter, that will be enough."
I look at Urayama Yuriko, wondering if this is true.
"Japan is the same."
"It seems like it will take some time to coordinate on this part."
Hmm... it will be a long and difficult time.
After talking with the three of us, sometimes talking separately, resting for a while, and considering each other's interests,
Since the other party has found a way to use the funds we requested somehow, we decided to accept it from our side.
Honestly, even if we go to the end, the loss is also ours.
Instead, we extended the stay time at the airport and allowed us to arm ourselves in Japan and the US.
The extended time is from the original 4 hours until we want to depart.
On the surface, it seems like Korea, Japan, and the US all want us,
But in the worst case, we are in a situation where we can't trust any country,
The profit-loss calculation is complicated, but we have no choice.
Even in this situation, we must act to make it as beneficial as possible for us.
The best is for Korea to completely change, but
I wonder if the government is doing it.
During the very short break that occurred because the ambassadors from both countries went to check the plane,
I wonder how the 4-letter name side reacts,
I search the website and see they posted a video saying it's their position.
Dear citizens.
This is Shin Kimjuye of Women's Voice.
In this chaotic international political arena, the current ruling party that deceived the citizens and seized power is trying to become the Big Brother of this country and monitor and correct the citizens, just as many scholars have warned.
We are suppressing the core value of democracy, freedom of expression, and denying the world that our Women's Voice wants to create.
We will resolutely oppose this absurd suppression, political violence, and decisions biased against men.
As politicians, we will continue to struggle to the end so that the future generation of women will not suffer and be oppressed in silence by the wave of anti-feminism!
So, dear citizens, please give us strong support and solidarity!
They are the same as always.
They can't live in the same world as us.
Either they die or we leave this country.
One of the two has to happen.
"Unnie? We have to go to Incheon Airport, right?"
"Use South Korean slang. You told me to teach you South Korean slang and use it, Eun-ah."
Ah, this unnie.
Saying such frustrating things again.
"The reason we have to use South Korean slang is because we're going to Japan right now, not like that!"
"Use South Korean slang! If you don't, I won't talk to you anymore."
Since coming back from Seoul last time, she's been like this, even in this crisis situation.
Please, at least watch the situation.
This stubborn one.
"Haa... Okay. Is it right that we're like this right now?"
"Then? Shall we move? As per the request from the government?"
From this, it seems like the South Korean aunties contacted unnie...
"This is just a kind of domestic political situation. It's quite violent, though. So, we will maintain the military's political neutrality, not directly intervene, and send only escort troops so that Seonghun-ssi 's group can safely return from Japan. Don't say anything else."
I don't know what this unnie is thinking...
"Then, when and how will that escort troop go?"
"It should be fine if they come separately after Seonghun-ssi 's group goes to Japan."
"If that's the case, the news said departure is in a few hours, so I'll gather the escort troops and go to Incheon myself."
"You?"
"Yes."
"Why? Weren't you not on good terms with each other?"
I don't answer unnie's question and just close the door and leave.
Unnie...
With this opportunity, I'll discipline that bastard once.