Chapter 87
Chapter 87
Chapter 87
Invasion (7)
Korea was undergoing many changes.
First, due to the strengthening of laws, the crime rate decreased momentarily, but it was expected to eventually return to its original numbers.
'Crime will definitely be brought under control.'
This is quite a troublesome problem.
Crime becomes easily sensationalized and has great ripple effects. So if it's not prevented in advance, the political situation becomes chaotic.
That's why I paid the most attention to this part.
Especially for violent crimes, I increased the sentences by more than double.
"Build a prison on an uninhabited island. One that's absolutely impossible to escape from."
"What purpose will you use it for?"
"Send death row inmates there."
Originally, I was just going to execute them. But Jimun Seo-saeng stopped me.
'There's no need to do something that will become controversial.'
In any case, if we don't deal with them firmly, it's difficult to raise awareness about crime.
"Create a separate law. Permanent exile. Make it so they can never leave the uninhabited island prison. And file a death certificate as soon as the sentence is confirmed."
"Understood."
The next problem was the economy.
Though we paid attention to it as the regime changed, the chaos was unavoidable.
Stock prices plummeted, and the economy rapidly froze.
"That will gradually improve. Once the development plan for the northern territory is announced, and domestic companies expand and foreign companies are attracted, it will be much better than before."
"Make sure the South and North Korean residents don't fight, and strengthen the laws and surveillance regarding South Korean administrators on northern land so they absolutely can't do anything strange. If they violate it even once, immediately expel them to the south without warning, and make it so they can never go north again."
"Without even a warning?"
"Do it that way. If you let it slide once or twice, people will exploit it. Make a proper North Korean residents protection law too. Rather than ideological education, let them actually experience a free economy."
Even as I speak, I feel it's pointless.
In fact, what I have to say to Jimun Seo-saeng is simple.
"Just handle it well. Don't ask me about these things unnecessarily. You've already prepared everything."
"Still, the process of confirming the Cult Leader's will is necessary."
"You're just doing this to torment me, aren't you?"
"That can't be."
Jimun Seo-saeng, deeming it sufficient, didn't detain me any longer.
"Shall we start deciding what to do about Ehwa Palace now?"
They're not a hostile group. That's why we didn't fight immediately.
But Jimun Seo-saeng clearly judged them to be a conflicting relationship. His prediction won't be wrong.
"Should we go simple?"
"Are you saying you'll become an invader?"
"We can create reasons as much as we want."
"That is what I do best, but the damage to our side won't be insignificant either."
"Right. That's the problem."
There will be casualties in the Hundred White Blood Corps. Perhaps there might even be casualties among the Protectors.
It's a result I never want to think about.
'Winning isn't the problem.'
If even the Witch joins, victory is certain.
Of course, this would be the same for Ehwa Palace.
'In my past life, I would've just attacked.'
The problem is that the Heavenly Demon Cult moves with a small elite force. Even one person is precious in the current reality.
'Should I just go alone?'
This would actually be more comfortable.
But if something goes wrong with me, the Heavenly Demon Cult ends.
Not only me but the Witch also becomes endangered.
In the end, this means even our family including Korea is in danger.
'In the end, I have to go with a long-term war.'
I have no choice but to aim for an opportunity.
'Just as Jimun Seo-saeng said. I only strained my brain for nothing.'
This is why Jimun Seo-saeng didn't immediately declare all-out war but observed the opponent. My long deliberation ultimately reached Jimun Seo-saeng's conclusion.
'Somehow annoying.'
I glared at Jimun Seo-saeng.
He was busy synthesizing various information, but sensing my gaze, he looked at me.
"Do you have something to say?"
"No. Work."
I just left the conference room. As expected, training is more comfortable for me.
'That woman was pretty though.'
As I left the conference room, a woman's face came to mind.
The woman who was one of the warriors of Ehwa Palace.
Soon the face of the Ehwa Palace Lord also came to mind.
'How many guys in Hundred White Blood Corps haven't married yet?'
My thoughts go in a strange direction again.
Ehwa Palace was a group that gave me many worries like this.
A week later.
Yet another new organization appeared.
'Very globally annoying.'
Bukhae Bing Palace.
The Russian government announced an official agreement with Bukhae Bing Palace.
Since it was right after Ehwa Palace appeared, they rode on the atmosphere.
However, they only adjusted the timing of the announcement; it seemed they had been preparing for a long time already.
'So that plan from last time was because of this.'
When I visited the Russian security forces, they treated me extremely well and made it so I had no choice but to turn back.
It had already been in preparation.
The man with white hair and a white beard came to mind.
'He was from Bukhae Bing Palace.'
I didn't properly identify him at that time.
In any case, they appeared with Russia's strong support.
'I don't even know how big they are.'
It wasn't a situation to take lightly.
"It's become a time when chaos is organized and groups gain power. Large organizations have been preparing for a long time, and they've shown themselves by taking advantage of a time when they can check each other."
Just as Jimun Seo-saeng said.
Now the world's political situation was shifting to another flow.
"I think all the organizations that have been preparing will come out with this opportunity."
"Is there still no information about Australia?"
"None. All information is blocked."
Australia is in an unavoidable state.
'Bukhae Bing Palace. If there's another organization, would it be Podallab Palace?'
If they also reincarnated, they'll appear in the near future.
"A big fight is dangerous at this time. We mustn't show weakness."
"Are they going to attack?"
"What's more dangerous than that is giving them an excuse to form an alliance."
"Mm."
Jimun Seo-saeng was most concerned about this.
When a strong organization shows weakness, weak organizations choose alliance to reduce damage. It's to definitely kill the strong organization first.
"We have no choice but to wait for the time being."
It's a situation where all the reincarnators who hadn't revealed themselves are appearing.
It meant that only now the introduction was ending and the main topic was beginning.
November.
It's the time to enjoy the last autumn. It was also when new organizations appeared simultaneously.
"Have they all appeared now?"
There were three organizations that revealed themselves almost simultaneously.
Podallab Palace of Thailand.
It was an expected organization. They naturally permeated into Thailand, a Buddhist country, and influenced even neighboring countries.
Especially India seemed to welcome Podallab Palace.
They had no direct relationship with the Heavenly Demon Cult, so we were in an observing position, but the organization that appeared in England was different.
Magic Guild.
Magic users who had nowhere to go joined, and among the magic users in the security forces, many personnel entered the Magic Guild.
Royal Grand Mage Jer.
The organization he prepared while hiding was the Magic Guild.
'There really were too few outstanding magic users until now.'
That reason was revealed in England.
Since Europe already had high awareness of magic, the Magic Guild rapidly expanded its influence.
The European Union even announced a statement supporting them.
'Will you check us?'
Ehwa Palace, Bukhae Bing Palace, Heavenly Demon Cult.
Three organizations adjacent to Europe. They intended to check them through the Magic Guild.
And when viewed strategically, this was an excellent choice.
In a situation where Britain had withdrawn from the European Union, they had to join hands with some organization.
The place chosen was Britain.
Britain announced plans to rejoin the European Union through this opportunity, and in return received confirmation that they would make changes to the parts that had been the reason for withdrawal.
Thus the political situation of Eurasia was becoming clearly divided.
Korea's Heavenly Demon Cult.
China's Ehwa Palace.
Thailand and India's Podallab Palace.
Europe's Magic Guild.
Russia's Bukhae Bing Palace.
And the last organization to appear was one that even I had little information about.
An organization starting in Egypt and receiving Africa's support.
They introduced themselves like this.
Battle Tribe.
They were from the magic world, not the martial arts world.
The commonly used term wasn't Battle Tribe.
Barbarian Tribe.
The Barbarian Tribe, called the greatest warrior group of the North, appeared again in this life.
Once, the Witch said this.
'In the Northern Barbarian Tribe, there were those with external arts like So Iryeon.'
They weren't a group composed only of warriors.
The core of their strategy was shamans.
Fifteen shamans.
They were called the fifteen sages.
In any case, with their appearance, Africa also gained a huge force.
In the end, the vast continent connected by Europe, Asia, and Africa became a structure where six organizations formed their spheres of influence.
"So this is the real beginning now."
"For the time being, they'll focus on solidifying their power."
"Should I cause some trouble?"
"We need to expand our influence too."
There's a place we haven't gone yet. From a market perspective, it was quite an attractive place.
"Korean citizens' public opinion also wants this."
It's a country entangled with Korea in many ways.
"Japan."
At my words, Jimun Seo-saeng nodded.
"You've prepared, right?"
"Of course."
"Let's start."
We need to move before Ehwa Palace reaches out.
"Territory grabbing."
I've done it in my past life too.
"I won even then."
I immediately executed it.
Five days later.
Japan's Prime Minister refused to meet with us.
"It seems they've already talked with another organization."
"Still, it wouldn't be wise to join hands with another organization right under us."
"It's because of public opinion. The Cult Leader's identity seems to have worked decisively."
I'm the Cult Leader of the Heavenly Demon Cult but also the President of Korea.
Of course, I don't have much sentiment about being President. I still think of myself as the Cult Leader of the Heavenly Demon Cult.
But if Japan receives the Heavenly Demon Cult's protection, it's the same as receiving Korea's protection.
It would feel like becoming a colony.
"What organization are they negotiating with?"
"Ehwa Palace and the Magic Guild."
A laugh escaped me without knowing.
"Japan seems to be weighing the two organizations. Since they have an economic position, it seems they can negotiate favorably."
I summarized this situation in one phrase.
"What bullshit."
I can't just leave this be.
"Gather the Hundred White Blood Corps. We're going to Japan immediately."
"I'll prepare."
Jimun Seo-saeng didn't offer advice.
He judged that we should do this even considering the many diplomatic issues.
Thus Hundred White Blood Corps gathered.
Japan is already connected by Teleport.
"We depart."
All members of the Heavenly Demon Cult moved to Japan.
The first place we went after arriving in Japan was the Tokyo headquarters of the ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party.
Unlike Korea, Japan has a system where members of parliament are elected through indirect elections, and the president of that party becomes the Prime Minister and plays a role like a president.
In the end, the ruling party is Japan's core power.
I walked toward the headquarters.
Hundred White Blood Corps and the Protectors didn't come together. They were waiting for my orders at key points.
I passed through the headquarters entrance as naturally as entering a shopping mall.
The security guard blocking uninvited guests at the entrance was startled like seeing a ghost upon seeing me.
Ignoring him, I went inside.
The interior was quiet but soon commotion arose.
I saw guys rushing to confirm me directly, and also saw them busily making phone calls somewhere.
I went to a sofa in a corner of the lobby.
I sat on the sofa and spent some time looking out the window. Then I heard footsteps approaching me.
After a moment, middle-aged men dressed in suits came before me.
They stood in front of me and greeted politely.
"What brings the President of Korea here without even contact?"
Without even turning my head to his greeting, I answered.
"Bring the Prime Minister."
"Right now the Prime Minister is..."
Kwang!
I raised my hand and struck down beside the sofa.
A huge hole opened up to the basement and the entire building shook.
"Bring the Prime Minister. If you make me say it one more time, all the guys here die."
No one spoke again. Only urgent footsteps could be heard in the lobby.