Chapter 229 – Naked Dungeon Life Side Story (37)
Kwakwagwagwang!
Missiles launched by North Korea failed to reach the ground and exploded in the air.
The location is above the demilitarized zone.
In the aftermath of the explosion, a great noise and scorching heat hit the ground.
The animals nearby were horrified.
Even if the explosion altitude had been slightly lower, no life on the ground would have survived.
However, the curious thing is that this is not thanks to the missile defense system that Korea boasts.
“What do you mean by that? A missile exploded in the air by itself? A launch failure?”
The telecommunicationsman seemed to be taken aback by President Ahn Ji-hyun’s question.
“I don’t think so. I’m not sure, but I think it was planned this way from the beginning. I don’t know why…”
“Are you saying that the launch wasn’t aimed at Seoul from the beginning?”
“Probably so. All missiles exploded in unison, not just one.”
“Are you sure?”
“Yes! More than anything, even if the missile was headed here in Seoul, it would have fallen prey to our interception system and ended in failure. Since the North is also aware of this, maybe it was just to scare them.”
“You mean you did it on purpose to scare us?”
“There is no evidence. It’s just my guess.”
After the voice of the signalman, the inside of the bunker was enveloped in silence for a while.
It’s something I can’t understand at all.
What is North Korea’s intention to move in this way?
Apparently, I received a call from agents who infiltrated North Korea that their purpose was war.
Because of this, the fact that the missile exploded on its own in the air came even more absurd.
“Please figure out the exact location of the explosion. Is it south of the DMZ or North Korea?”
“It has already been finally confirmed that the explosion occurred over North Korean territory. We are also trying to contact the North Korean authorities through the Pyongyang Liaison Office, but there has been no response yet. It seems that they are intentionally ignoring it.”
“If it’s not a declaration of war, and it’s not a surprise attack, then what’s the reason…”
Thinking that an all-out war will begin with the missile launch, the Ministry of National Defense and the entire Republic of Korea are in an emergency situation.
Ahn Ji-hyun bit her lower lip in a complicated mind, wondering if she should start bombing the North Korean military base as planned, or if she should wait until another movement is detected.
“What are you going to do now?”
She couldn’t give a definite answer to Hong Eun-young’s question.
Isn’t this place she is standing in because she wanted it from the beginning?
Kang Jeong-hyeok The armor that was forcibly put on by that man.
The man who couldn’t even reach out to her in this situation felt very resentful to her now.
“Where are the Awoken who were summoned in an emergency?”
“By now, everyone would have arrived near Panmunjom by military helicopter. However, those in the provinces will take a little longer.”
“I don’t need to explain it, everyone must have seen it with their own two eyes. The scene of the missile exploding.”
“Yes. Even if not directly overhead, their enhanced vision would have been sufficient.”
“I’m sorry, but please call me to wait for a while. Not yet…”
I can’t move quickly yet.
Tens of thousands of people who have transcended China entered North Korea.
The number of superlative Awoken there is a hundred times greater than that.
Although the number of transcendentalists is less than that, the number of awakened people in the north must also be considered.
‘Kang Jeong-hyeok, what the hell is that person doing…’
She, An So-ra, and Hong Eun-yeong were staring at the signal soldier’s face for a long time with her nervous heart.
* * *
“Chu, we’ve set sail! Everyone’s coming here, Princess!”
Chihiro closed her eyes.
Finally, this day has come.
Elite troops from mainland Japan are coming like dogs to take over this land.
“What do you do? Shall we shoot missiles at the ship they are on? If we can destroy the ship, then no matter how many Transcendents we have, we can delay time?”
“That’s right. Besides, if you’re lucky, you might be able to get rid of a few Awoken people without the Transcendentalists knowing.”
“No! Then in the end, they’ll use the missiles too. It’s just giving an excuse! Then we’ll be at a disadvantage. In the first place, the Transcendents are holding out, so it’s questionable whether the missiles will work.”
“Then I’d rather have a preemptive strike on the Japanese nuclear power plant…”
“Sounds like a big deal! Even so, with only a handful of countries supporting us, our international standing is only diminishing. I wonder how many missiles we have will be able to penetrate Japan’s air defense network in the first place.”
Chihiro, who had been quietly listening to the screams erupting from all sides of him, slowly opened her eyes.
With serious faces gathered around the round table, Okinawa… No, the center of Ryukyu, the new country, comes into view.
Regardless of gender, age, or status, everyone has an expression full of anxiety.
It is impossible to get help from Korea.
At a time like this, the sudden movement of China and North Korea.
What kind of joke of fate is this?
‘I must have planned all of this and moved at the same time.’
Afraid.
Maybe I thought Japan was too funny.
Also, the realities of this small country called Ryukyu openly penetrate the heart.
Diplomacy.
Chihiro took a deep breath.
And he exhaled slowly.
It was a very complicated state of mind, but I couldn’t reveal it outwardly.
Because everyone here, no, all the people of Ryukyu, are looking at her alone.
“What are the people doing now?”
“Everyone went to the shelter. I just got a call.”
“The most important thing is to protect them. In the aftermath of the battle, there shouldn’t be any problems with the shelter, so you should avoid fighting happening around it at all costs.”
“Of course, Princess!”
Chihiro nodded and continued.
“How are Awake Lady including Park Yuri Transcendentalist doing?”
“2 hours have passed since Tatsuya and the others entered the gate where Yuri Park entered the gate. Since 20 hours have not passed since Yuri Park entered, I think they will return by today at the latest. Received.”
“It seems that the internal situation in Korea is also serious. Would it be so after hearing that story?”
“It looks like the head office has contacted us to protect Okinawa.”
“Whew… I’m glad I did.”
“Yes…”
It was Chihiro who still kept her poker face, but in her heart she was greatly relieved.
She… It’s because she confirmed with her own two eyes the skills of transcendental Park Yu-ri.
Perhaps it could be said that the fate of this Ryukyu was in her hands.
Its overwhelming strength.
It was an existence that made people feel awe in a different meaning from Kang Jeong-hyeok.
“It’s embarrassing, but we can’t beat Japan with our own strength.”
Voices were still calm, but everyone let out a deep sigh.
This is the reality of Ryukyu.
However, Chihiro’s voice did not stop.
“But we’re not going to give up. If we were going to give up here, we wouldn’t have started in the first place.”
Some nod their heads, some have tears in their eyes, some just look into the distance with an expressionless expression.
“We will defend this land. No matter what adversity and hardship may come.”
All eyes were fixed on Chihiro.
Chihiro, who covered all the eyes, slowly rose from her seat.
“There are no tricks or tricks. Just keep silent and protect this land.”
A light seemed to emanate from her eyes.
There was no fear, no hesitation.
“We are the people of this land. New Ryukyu. I share the fate of this country. This may be reckless, but please help everyone.”
She respectfully bows her back.
Seeing that, people unknowingly shuddered.
“I-I’ll be with the princess too!”
“Straighten your back! Who among the people here thinks differently than the princess!”
“Let’s go to the port! We are not weak! Above all, the princess is holding on like this, and no matter how many Japanese guys come, we will be able to stop them all!”
Chihiro looked at them and smiled lightly.
“It’s embarrassing, but our best strength is currently dispatched Transcendentalists from Awake Lady, including Transcendentalist Park Yu-ri. Their joining is more important than anything else. Do whatever it takes to get them to the port as soon as possible!”
“Yes!”
“Relocate the ships in the harbor so that the enemy does not catch them from behind. Restrict their movement to a minimum. And the best forces, including me, will meet them directly in the harbor.”
“That’s too risky…”
“If I can’t stop them, there is no future for New Ryukyu. If I, the Transcendental One, don’t step up, who else will step up?”
“But…”
“You know my ability! Taking time off is my specialty.”
We have to wait as long as possible until Park Yu-ri joins the front line.
Chihiro was determined to earn that time no matter what.
There are about three hours left before the Japanese transcendental and awakened ships arrive at the port of Okinawa.
In the next three hours, the fate of the new kingdom of Ryukyu, which has just declared its independence, will be decided.
‘Never give up.’
Chihiro looked at the backs of the people leaving the conference room, once again making up her mind.