Chapter 83
Chapter 83
Chapter 83
Invasion (3)
The time taken to destroy the major facilities was a total of 8 hours.
Cheong Ak-sal and So Iryeon also succeeded in their operations.
However, during the missile base raid, four members of Hundred White Blood Corps were caught in an explosion and seriously injured.
Moreover, even So Iryeon, who had been blocking the explosion, was severely wounded.
"Everyone return. The injured should focus on treatment, and the rest wait at the promised location."
-The summit has ended.
"Tell the Chinese President to stall for as much time as possible."
The North Korean leader, upon hearing the news, tried to return urgently. But time was needed.
I entrusted this to Jimun Seo-saeng and hurriedly deployed my Lightness Skill.
Pyongyang Airport.
The heavily guarded runway came into view.
I continued to receive reports from Jimun Seo-saeng.
-It will land soon.
Fortunately, the Chinese President bought time, and I arrived at the target location on schedule.
I deployed Yongcheon and hid my body below the building railing.
After waiting for 10 minutes, gripping the slightly protruding railing.
Soldiers filled Pyongyang Airport and the private plane landed.
The absolute ruler of the North Korean regime.
I confirmed him disembarking from the plane.
"Beginning."
-We will execute according to plan.
I released the railing and dropped to the ground. The moment I touched the ground, I launched my body with maximum Lightness Skill.
The soldiers who detected me hurriedly grabbed their guns. However, they couldn't keep up with my speed.
Wind Dragon Palm.
It was just one strike.
The North Korean leader, who had shed countless blood to maintain power, was sent flying with one strike of Wind Dragon Palm.
Guns fired wildly, but they posed no threat. I dealt with every person on the runway right there.
"It's done."
I confirmed the leader who had stopped breathing and conveyed the result to Jimun Seo-saeng.
-They've crossed the military demarcation line.
The Heavenly Demon Cult members, excluding the injured, crossed the ceasefire line and began their attack.
-In 10 minutes, the Korean military will advance.
The 10 minutes were the time for the Heavenly Demon Cult members to deal with the large firearms that posed threats.
"I'll directly strike the major military bases."
-I'll throw the bait to public opinion.
Jimun Seo-saeng executed everything as prepared.
-The Korean military units are conducting a military operation that excludes the Korean government. The main force appears to be Heavenly Demon Cult.
This was the first bait.
A kind of noise strategy.
Naturally, the citizens had no choice but to show a negative reaction.
But what if the result was unification?
Moreover, if it was unification without any bloodshed for South Korea, the story changes.
-They will evaluate that Heavenly Demon Cult is better. If we continue that atmosphere, we can seize the Korean government with public opinion on our side.
This was Jimun Seo-saeng's strategy.
The reason he told them not to establish a government in North Korea was also for this process.
'We're almost there now.'
I first used a Teleport Scroll and moved to major military areas.
Near the ceasefire line, thanks to the Heavenly Demon Cult members' activities, the Korean military succeeded in advancing without significant casualties.
The North Korean troops deployed as rear forces were nearly annihilated by the Heavenly Demon Cult members' attacks, and the air force bases and missile bases crumbled at my hands.
Having lost their leadership and key commanders, they couldn't mount a proper response.
Eventually, the South Korean military occupied Pyongyang in 5 hours, and immediately launched an arrest operation for the North Korean leadership.
Heavenly Demon Cult withdrew at this point.
The rest was at a level the Korean military could sufficiently handle, and Jimun Seo-saeng wanted this.
I returned to Korea and waited for the results.
24 hours after the operation began.
North Korea's name disappeared into history.
The Korean flag was planted in that region, and the leadership was all executed that night.
Korea's unification.
It was news sufficient to shock the entire world.
And Heavenly Demon Cult was mentioned at the center of it.
-This unification operation was conducted without the Korean government's permission.
This statement also spread throughout the world.
Public opinion overwhelmingly supported Heavenly Demon Cult.
-Heavenly Demon Cult accomplished what the government couldn't.
-They solved Korea's eternal homework.
The Korean military kept quiet. They neither denied nor confirmed.
However, many words flowed out through unofficial routes.
-We couldn't tolerate the Korean government's incompetence.
-We merely did now what should have been done decades ago. If we had only relied on the Korean government, it would never have happened.
Negative statements about the Korean government continued.
This was also coordinated by Jimun Seo-saeng in between.
Thus, Korea was spending a hotter time than ever.
So Iryeon frowned as she looked at the bandages wrapped around her entire body and the wounds on her face.
"Do I really have to go out like this?"
So Iryeon, who had been looking in the mirror, asked accusingly.
"It's not even a lie, you're really in treatment, so what does it matter?"
"I'm a celebrity. How can I stand in front of cameras like this?"
Heavenly Demon Cult was preparing an unusually quick press conference.
"Fine. I'll let you cover your face. Satisfied?"
Eventually, So Iryeon let down her hair to cover the wounded left side of her face.
The press conference began that way.
So Iryeon's injured appearance created quite a good atmosphere. With that appearance, So Iryeon conveyed Heavenly Demon Cult's intentions.
"Heavenly Demon Cult could not tolerate the Korean government's incompetence. We will continue to resolve the people's long-standing wishes just like today. For this, we made a difficult decision."
Her voice grew stronger.
"We will establish a new government to replace the current Korean government."
Finally, a bombshell was dropped on public opinion.
After So Iryeon's announcement, key figures who directly commanded the Korean military announced their support for Heavenly Demon Cult.
Additionally, China and the United States issued statements expressing their intention not to intervene in this matter.
Even the avenue for the Korean government to resolve things through diplomacy was blocked.
Everything flowed according to Heavenly Demon Cult's will, but public opinion had many reefs.
Most supported Heavenly Demon Cult, but people called intellectuals expressed opposition.
-This kind of coup will only invite another illegality.
-A government established this way shakes the foundation of democracy.
There's something they're mistaken about.
"I'm going to rule as a dictator."
This is my way.
Still, I'm certain of one thing.
"My dictatorship will be better than the current government."
Anyway, now it's time to move to the conclusion.
I directly took Cheong Ak-sal and So Iryeon and went to Cheongwadae.
No one could stop us. The security guards blocking our way were subdued without being killed.
Upon entering Cheongwadae that way, I faced the President.
The President knew he couldn't do anything.
"One day."
He just said that and turned around. Within that was the meaning to leave.
When I went to Cheongwadae at the same time the next day, there was no one there.
Regardless of public opinion, the Korean government collapsed.
We decided to use the name as is and didn't touch each agency.
However, we dissolved the political parties.
Using this as a pretext, radical protests immediately broke out. I deliberately left them alone.
"Empty the prisons."
I had no intention of forgiving protests related to politics.
When the protest numbers reached their peak, I deployed the military and arrested every single person without exception.
They were all dragged to prison regardless of age and gender.
I left peaceful protests alone. As long as there was no violence or road occupation, there was no reason to interfere.
However, protests that inconvenienced others for their own claims were thoroughly suppressed.
I let the media say whatever they wanted but prevented them from forming close relationships with the new government.
-We are separately selecting policy departments.
I declared Jung Cheon as the new agency. It was the highest group of all agencies.
These people, the direct organization of Jimun Seo-saeng, were the core that would lead Korea.
I stood before the public as Korea's new President.
50,000 people gathered at the speech held in the plaza.
There were hundreds of cameras, and I could see both supportive and opposing pickets.
"I am Na Uram. There is one reason why I am standing here."
I began the speech with emphasis.
"The previous government didn't leave me alone. I was angry like you, and frustrated like you. So I simply moved."
The audience became quiet.
"I tell all public officials listening to me. From now on, public officials will work in their positions on my behalf. If you disgrace my face in your position, I will never let it pass."
The citizens cheered. I didn't think they would cheer at such words.
However, at the following words, their cheers quickly disappeared.
"I tell the citizens. Public officials are my face. If you spit without reason or cause stress with unreasonable demands, you will surely pay the price."
Korea isn't just problematic because of the Korean government.
One of the worst things politicians did was lower the position of public authority too much.
It's an era where citizens disregard public authority.
"If we respect each other and maintain courtesy, no problems will arise."
I continued speaking while looking at the quieted crowd.
"From now on, I will rule Korea. But you will surely come to know. That I am better than a government rotting with greed and corruption."
This speech will be controversial.
I added one last remark.
"You can believe this."
I gave a brief pause and said what I really wanted to say.
"Korea will become the center of the world."
Whatever controversy arises doesn't matter. I just need to say what I think.
And evaluation comes from actions, not words.
After my speech ended, Jung Cheon, the policy agency, announced 200 changes to laws.
Those 200 items directly affected the citizens' lives.
This received great support from the citizens.
Other announcements immediately followed.
Trade negotiations with the United States.
Trade negotiations with China.
Both trade negotiations were much more favorable to Korea.
It seemed strange that China and the United States approved this.
It was natural for the citizens to be pleased.
Both policies and trade corresponded to economic stimulus, which directly connected to their lives.
-Korea will become the center of the world.
My words spread like a trend.
At least the first start wasn't bad.
"Turn Cheongwadae into a museum. I'll be at Heavenly Demon Cult mansion."
"I'll handle it that way."
The era of Korea represented by Cheongwadae ended that way.
Only Jimun Seo-saeng became busy.
I became President, but my life was the same. If anything changed, it was that I felt conscious of Jimun Seo-saeng's gaze.
Jimun Seo-saeng announced various policies in my name.
-The former North Korean region is designated as a protected area for 10 years, and apart from authorized travel, one cannot come and go freely.
This was the beginning.
-Military unification is difficult, but economic unification is even more difficult, and cultural unification is the most difficult.
According to his convictions, we decided to take sufficient time.
I just needed to nod my head. Each time I felt conscious, but I endured and passed it.
It's better to feel conscious than to be bound by paperwork.
On the day June began, I trained at Ice Castle as usual and had an early morning meal with my parents.
I responded with a smile to my parents' warm gazes, went outside, and was observing main base when someone approached.
"Hello, President."
The Hundred White Blood Corps families who were taking a walk greeted me first.
Especially the children came right up to me, clasped their hands, and bowed their waists.
"Cute little ones."
Perhaps because they're Hundred White Blood Corps's families, they're even cuter.
"I want to become like Cult Leader too."
I don't dislike the children's gazes.
After patting the kids' heads and talking with the families, I sat alone on a bench.
"Hyung-nim!"
A familiar voice was heard.
"Is it okay to call the President Hyung-nim?"
It was Kim Mu-jin.
"Do as you please. Or call me Cult Leader and join Heavenly Demon Cult."
"Hey, there's still too much to enjoy. Why would I enter hell when there's heaven?"
"Wise kid."
"More importantly, aren't you having a party?"
"Party?"
"You're the President now, so what does it matter? I can prepare a hot party, how about it?"
The desire I've been suppressing slowly begins to boil.
At that moment, someone appeared like a ghost.
There were people walking straight toward me from afar. Not one person but two.
Jimun Seo-saeng and Jang So-yeon.
"Cult Leader, unlike me, you're quite leisurely."
"Mr President, what were you discussing with that pervert?"
Their words had an edge.
I felt a sharpness that seemed ready to cut through my heart.