Chapter 102 – 11. The Weight of the Crown
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Seoul, then Busan, and then Incheon.
Since Korean city officials were usually ranked like that, it was common for public topics to be sucked up to that level as well.
But now, Incheon, which is only the 3rd city, is ignoring that tradition and sucking up all the topics.
“Even though there are collection men, I didn’t expect this much. Do you really not know about the world?”
Asagi gazed down at the dead-quiet city, soaked in emotion.
Most of the citizens were staying in shelters, so the city overlooking it was so dreary even during the day when it should be in full swing. The reason why it feels futile is because it has doubts about its own mission.
“Irregular things like this can happen in the mainland as well. Isn’t Himiko-sama too optimistic?”
“… Is that sound again? It’s really boring~ I’m tired~~~~.”
Pouring hot water from the coffee pot into the cup, Rinko said.
“There is no way the Japanese can stand against our Yamato! This is not irregular or anything.”
“That…”
“Well, I’m not sure if that’s necessarily a good thing~”
Slurp.
Unlike Asagi, who had a mountain of worries, Rinko drank cocoa with a peaceful face.
“Ah. As expected, Korean cocoa is the best. I can’t stop eating this sweet thing.”
“There are no absolutes in this world.”
“That’s natural. If we, Japan, are supported by sufficient investment and manpower–,”
“It’s not about cocoa. It would be arrogant to say that Yamato would always rely on Japan’s support.”
“…”
Rinko put down the cocoa she was savoring.
Apparently our Asagi-sama is full of complaints today as well.
“Why do you think so?”
“Why! It is very natural common sense that there is no ‘absolute’ in the world!”
“But according to that statement, the fact that there is no ‘absolute’ in the world is also not ‘absolute’.”
“… That is sophistry Rinko. It’s a pun.”
“It is. But. Even if it is not absolute, it is not possible.”
She drinks her cocoa again. Her eyes, which were slightly colder than usual, indirectly indicated that she was also the owner of her gang.
“Are the Japanese dare to show their edge against Yamato, which is led by former Princess Himiko, the only daughter of the late Emperor?”
“… As you said, the emperor is already dead. It was only after Himiko-sama gave up her position that she could barely survive. But do you think all Japanese will support him?”
“Of course not all Japanese. However, the majority of Japanese still hold in their hearts the Emperor who was killed by the NPC. It doesn’t matter too much that Himiko-sama gave up her position. In the first place, even if the princess gets married, her status will be revoked. In this situation, she stands against Yamato… Is it too much of a burden?”
“Maybe. But—”
“Ah. I understand. Even so, you have to be prepared for all situations, right?”
“…”
“From that point of view, it is the power loss that is so great that Asagi-sama and I are stuck in a foreign land like this.”
“That’s right.”
“But I heard that Japanese integration is already going very smoothly? It’s not quite as fast as Changchun here, but it’s moving toward unification at a fairly rapid pace. It wouldn’t be too much trouble if Asagi-sama, I, and some of the owners were left out.”
With those words, Rinko gave Asagi a cup of cocoa as well.
“… I don’t eat cocoa.”
“Oh. Right. Then this is me too.”
“…”
Asagi let out a small sigh and walked back to the window with a panoramic view of Incheon.
In the last few commotions, the two remained in Incheon to carry out Himiko’s orders to secure the collection man.
That is what has remained until now. In terms of duration, it is a little less than a month.
There was a change If the mission at the time was to peacefully secure Tae Eun-kyung, who had been kidnapped, now it has changed to securing Tae Eun-kyung by force. Just a little bit more, and after a month, the two people’s affiliations will change to 〈 Korea 〉 〈 Incheon 〉, so if they follow the right opportunity, there shouldn’t be much trouble.
Besides, the timing was exquisite. On November 1st, regional lockdown was lifted, which meant chaos in which lines within the country competed. There was a judgment that it would be possible enough if I took the gap well.
But.
Can everything in the world go back so easily?
Changchun, who had not attracted much attention except for having a collection man, quickly defeated other strong candidates (Cartel, Asura) and took advantage of the alliance to occupy 2/3 of 〈 Korea 〉.
Where can I secure a collection man like this? If Changchun wasn’t an idiot, he would have poured all his energy into protecting Tae Eun-kyung, but it was too far to break through and secure him.
So, if things turned out like this, it would be better to join the mainland and help the unification of Japan even a little bit. Even at Asagi’s request, Himiko did not reap the order to ‘secure the collection man’.
“Rather than that, we focus on the mission. The mainland owners will take care of things on the mainland. And anyway, isn’t it true that there is a long-term future when you secure a collection man?”
“It is. Looking at Changchun, the power and utility he exerts in the group is clear.”
“Is it so. Oh, you know what? That among the lines joining Changchun, there are lines led by Japanese.”
“… Are you talking about 〈 Dark Knights 〉?”
“Yes. Karen Takahashi. Since the leader is Japanese, there are quite a few Japanese among the guild members. Wouldn’t it be one way for us to infiltrate it?”
“We are too known for that. Impossible.”
“Oh dear. That’s what you can do if you decorate it properly. For example, ‘I’m tired of Yamato’s neglect!’ Or ‘I felt disgusted by the anachronistic emperor play!’ Or something like ‘Himiko, that idiot, still thinks she’s a princess. That’s why I’m annoyed.'”
“…”
Asagi’s face twisted.
“You… Are you always thinking like that… ?”
“Yes? Oh my, what are you saying! What a loyal and graceful woman I am! You don’t know Yamato Nadeshiko? In Korean, Lady Yojo! That is me.”
“It’s ridiculous.”
What is Yamato Nadeshiko? I don’t know if she’s the exact opposite.
“Anyway, you gave her very broad discretion in her duties. I think this is a good way too. Honestly, it’s impossible to take him by force now, right? I want to try, but.”
“Let’s try to make contact.”
“Then I give Himiko-sama permission.”
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〈 Asian palace (rare)〉
The following effects are applied to all members of line 〈 and line 〉 registered under Shin Seo-yul, the owner of the crown.
EXP Acquisition: 10%
LP acquisition amount: 15%
Life recovery +5
Draw cost – 3%
Stigma Draw Probability Correction: Lower
Mount Draw Probability Correction: Lower
Skill material draw probability correction: medium to low
Mount upkeep – 10%
Attack Power: 10
Defense: 10
Hits: 10
Close Range Hit: 10
Ranged Hit: 10
Magic Hit: 10
Evasion: 10
Melee Evasion: 10
Ranged Evasion: 10
Magic Evasion: 10
Critical Hit Chance + 20%
Critical Hit Damage + 35%
Critical Resistance + 30%
Open exclusive royal exchange
Open exclusive shop for the royal family
Royal exclusive draw open
Royal exclusive conscription open
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We put out a live broadcast.
And there, the 〈 Alliance 〉 officially called the ‘Changcheon Blood Alliance’ was promoted and the 〈 Palace 〉 to be the center was publicly selected.
Of course, the only person who could pull this out was Seoyul noona, so I felt a bit uneasy, but that’s for sure. Although she tried many times, she couldn’t overcome the (rare) wall.
It was a very shabby result considering the result of the world’s first 〈 palace 〉 draw, but surprisingly, no one was disappointed. That’s because the person who picks it is Seoyul noona. That’s what everyone seems to be doing.
In fact, when you look at it objectively, even if it’s just that (rare), it’s such a huge performance that it makes a world of difference depending on whether it exists or not.
While everyone (hero) stigmani (legend) stigmani, their eyes get used to the tremendous effect, so they may not be satisfied with just double digits, but that is literally sprinkled on ‘all members’. It’s an effect attached to +, so it’s unconditionally good.
Moreover, the important thing is not such trivial (?) Effects, but special effects such as ‘life recovery’. There is something like a draw probability correction.
Imagine that this goes up like this later (Hero), (Legend). What a headache effect it will have.
At a later date, the specifications of owners who belong to the group with 〈 palace 〉 and those who do not will become truly ridiculous.
“You worked hard. Guild… No, should I call you Lord Lord?”
After all the broadcasts were over, Seunghee noona spoke like that in a place to praise each other for their hard work. Seoyul noona nodded her head, then she smiled sinisterly.
“I guess they should have just built the New Seoyul Kingdom this way. You’re a lord What an old man.”
“What… Systematically, it is said to be royal, but… If you do, you will be attracted to aggro for no reason, so it would be better to refrain from it for a while, right?”
“But we already have the ultimate aggro manufacturing machine. Does that matter now?”
“Do you want to be king?”
“Huh. That’s why I want to command the king to have an orgy with Seunghee, the guild members, and Eunkyung.”
Seunghee noona’s face became disgusting.
“Uh, what kind of vulgarity… !”
