Episode 115
Washington DC, the capital of the United States.
The headquarters of the Players Association of America were located there.
"It's been a long time since the best forces of the United States gathered in one place."
President of the American Players Association.
Kev[n Lee] said with a confident smile.
A huge table reminiscent of a medieval round table conference.
The seven players sitting there were all of the national power level that the United States is proud of.
"Are we going to go to war?"
Gregor G[llesp[e] is ranked 10th in the national power class.
He asked with a sullen expression.
This is because he arrived in a sober state due to a special convocation order from the president of the association.
"Gregor. "Be polite to the president of the association."
Ranked 3rd. Dominic Garbrandt (Dom[n[ck Garbrandt) made a remark with a disapproving expression.
Greger Gillespie is a man who was recently recognized as a national powerhouse.
His thoughts and personality did not match that of Dominic, who had previously held his position.
Greger Gillespie burst into laughter at the repeated checks.
"yeah. Who are you talking about? "You have to follow it."
"This bastard… ."
The atmosphere suddenly became cold.
"How can this place be like a fight every time we get together? Cody. Please say something. "A man who calls himself a leader."
Ranked 2nd. R[cky Hollys, the only female among the round table players, said in annoyance.
"Isn't it a formal hierarchy anyway? "I have no intention of forcing it."
"… … ."
"As expected, it's cool."
"Hwiyu~ This is why I recognize that friend as the leader."
"now. friends. "Let's listen to what the association president has to say."
They each had their own personalities, flirting and giggling.
It was hard to believe that this was a gathering of national power leaders, and the atmosphere was almost like a bar.
Nevertheless, Association President Kevin Lee remained silent without even frowning.
Including the remaining three people who are dispatched overseas.
The seven people seated here are the greatest forces of the United States.
Each person has power equivalent to that of a country.
So, even though he was only an S-class advanced player, he was enduring things that were difficult to handle.
'It's still nice to see a lively figure.'
Sigh.
Kevin Lee smiled like a man.
Anyway, once the full-scale planning begins.
Because I know that we will be faithful to our mission under the name of the United States.
"The reason I called you was none other than the unusual currents occurring in Asia."
Kevin Lee nodded.
Then Michael Gore, who had already spoken, stood up.
"From now on, I, a member of the association, will explain on your behalf."
Michael Gore manipulated the screen.
The video was played.
"This is a video obtained from this Asian player friendly match."
"joy. Is there anyone in Asia who can be of use? ."
Even before Gregor Gillespie's sarcasm ended.
Quang.
A loud noise echoed through the conference room.
The man in the video was hunting Mine with overwhelming force.
"Xu Xin, a national power player who was called a god of great strength in China. and."
Beep.
The screen flipped and a new man appeared.
He was a man who overpowered demons with unusual speed and martial arts.
"Likewise, Tsai Mingmin, a national power player."
Beep.
As the screen flipped, a huge monster and a middle-aged man appeared.
The moment when three S-class monsters Cerberus surround the man.
The blood sword held in the man's hand began chopping up Cerberus.
"Similarly, Zhang Linfeng was the most important person in the national power class."
Beep.
The screen freezes and Michael Gore continues.
"These are the three national power-level individuals from China that we, the United States, were keeping an eye on."
"Well, what are you going to do? "Aren't they all dead anyway?"
Gregor Gillespie asked back crookedly.
Others looked at him with pitiful eyes, but he didn't care.
"Even if Xu Xin and Tsai Mingmin are like that. Zhang Linfeng. "This person is someone our association has designated as a 'special object of surveillance' along with a Japanese saint."
"The reason is?"
The man who had been quietly listening the whole time.
1st place in ranking. Cody Cruz showed interest.
Even if the reason for being a saint is her special skill.
That Zhang Linfeng is a growth type. This is because there is nothing special about it other than that it is slightly stronger than other national power levels in Asia.
The 'special watchlist' of the Players Association of the United States was barely enough to get there.
"I'll tell you that. Zhang Linfeng. "This is because it is understood that he was in contact with the Archduke of the Abyss."
"… … !!"
"wow."
"Hoo."
Everyone except the association president and Michael Gore did not hide their surprise.
"The target is presumed to be a vampire lord."
Association President Kevin Lee added as if he had nothing to hide anymore.
Grand Duke of Abyss.
Even if it is Kevin Lee, the president of the association, or even if the target is the national power company of their country.
It was not information that could be opened without permission.
If information were to be leaked, the current power balance could have collapsed.
"Hwiyu. She survived contact with that secret guy. "It's probably one of the two."
"It's a whim that the Grand Duke unleashed on a being called a bug."
"or. "I signed a contract with him."
Ranked 5th. Montel Jackson said with a stern expression.
Ranked 6th. N[k Lentz and Dominic Garbrandt received it.
"… … ."
The conference room suddenly became quiet.
Although they pride themselves on being the strongest in the world.
I knew at least that there was an insurmountable level gap between me and the Archduke.
The person who broke the silence was Michael Gore.
He flipped through the screen again.
Another Asian man appeared on the screen.
He had clearer facial features than the previous Chinese people and had a unique hair color that was a mixture of black and red.
"That guy… ."
"New Korea player Kim Tae-hyun. "This time, he has ascended to a position of national power like us."
Michael Gore added an explanation.
"You're the guy who made a fuss about catching a dragon this time, right?"
"Do you look young? "I can see the sprouts."
Each person gave their evaluation of Taehyun.
The Asian Player Friendly Tournament was a competition that also attracted attention in the West.
Above all, catching the first dragon was a big issue in the United States.
Among them, there was no one who did not know Taehyun's face.
Association President Kevin Lee calmly opened the following information.
"New information came in today. It was information that gave me confidence in information that I had only been guessing until now. China's national power leaders Xu Xin, Tsai Mingmin, and Zhang Linfeng. "It became clear that it was Kim Tae-hyun who dealt with them all."
"… … !!"
"what?"
"Alone?"
Even self-respecting American players could not help but be surprised by those words.
"That means… ."
"okay. "The association decided to designate him as a new special watchdog."
"That young guy is under special surveillance… ."
Subject to special surveillance.
Not all national power levels are the same.
The difference in fighting power between 10th ranked Gregor Gillespie and 1st ranked Cody Cruz, who have recently become national power players, is enormous.
This is because the United States does not give rankings based solely on public value.
Gregor Gillespie's combat power was evaluated as slightly stronger than Zhang Linfeng's.
If Zhang Linfeng had accepted the power of the Great Duke, then at least Michael Gore, who ranked 8th, should have been considered high.
A kid who wasn't even 20 years old was the one who defeated such a strong man.
It was natural that American players were speechless.
"What the president of the association wants to say is… Are you saying that New Korea has become the number one power in Asia?"
Ricky Harlis, who was listening quietly, asked.
"We can't jump to conclusions yet. Although we are faltering after losing three national power players... China is such a big country that there are still two national powers left. "It still has the power to swallow up weakened Hong Kong and Taiwan."
"The association's guess is that if that happens, it will be difficult to handle even if New Korea and Japan join forces."
Michael Gore added, and the association president continued.
"So the moment China goes to war. "We, the United States, have decided to move."
"Isn't that done then? "You just have to keep watching New Korea's baby."
Gregor Gillespie let out a frustrated sigh.
"If things were the same, our allies, New Korea and Japan, would have also moved together. But the situation is delicate."
"What are you talking about?"
"It seems like the two countries are in trouble recently over the ownership of unexplored dungeons. "They have a lot to do with history."
"Anyway, Asians… Tsk tsk."
Gregor Gillespie sneered, and some people agreed with him.
"so. "Everyone needs to take on individual tasks."
"Now you're finally getting to the point."
"I was waiting."
Starting with Cody Cruz.
Five national power level members were assigned missions in turn.
and.
"We agreed to send a messenger from the United States to New Korea. The warp gate is ready. "Two people would be appropriate."
Kevin Lee said, looking at Gregor Gillespie.
"ha… What the… ."
Following Gregor Gillespie, who spits out swear words.
The remaining national power level was called.
* * *
A few days later.
New Korea. seoul.
Ji Jin-hee and Ko Tae-wook were talking.
"President of the Association. "There is a lot of criticism from Japan."
"joy. "I don't care about public opinion."
Ji Jin-hee snorted and said.
This is separate from Taehyun contacting Japan to claim ownership of unexplored dungeons.
This is because Ji Jin-hee is a person who is embarrassed when it comes to relations with Japan.
He had no intention of being gently subjected to Japan's media play, which was different on the outside and the inside.
"But it is also true that I received help from a saint. If it wasn't for her, Kwon Kang-hyuk, Park Seong-jin, and Kwak Si-yang. "It wouldn't have been easy for the three of them to return to the scene."
"hmm… ."
When the names of the three top players in New Korea were mentioned, Ji Jin-hee looked worried for a moment.
"The National Assembly seems to want us not to take too hard a stance."
Ko Tae-wook said, recalling the story he had with the ruling party leader he met a while ago.
Politics and diplomacy are the roles of the National Assembly and the President.
It is no exaggeration to say that the player is actually responsible for national defense and security.
And being able to deal with those with paranormal abilities.
Even within the new Korea, it was impossible for anyone other than Ji Jin-hee.
If Ji Jin-hee had been as politically ambitious as the previous president of the association, New Korea would have long ago become a player dictatorship.
Even though he has great power, he does not wield it carelessly, and only sacrifices himself for the sake of the prosperity and military power of the new Korea.
That is why Ji Jin-hee was respected by people.
"The national image should not be determined by individual values... ."
"Is that what you're talking about again? These are people who only think about selling the country for kickbacks. I will not spare any support for Taehyun's work, but... "I have no intention of bending my beliefs."
"Well, I thought you would say that. "I will send the personal letter in my name."
Since it was Go Tae-wook who did not assist Ji Jin-hee for a year or two, he was able to say it without much notice.
"Thank you."
At that time, Ji Jin-hee's secretary came in with a knock on the door.
"President of the Association. "This is information from the gate control tower."
"something?"
"Just now. "It is said that two people from the U.S. National Power Company came in through official routes."
"How about contacting the association?"
"There was none."
"hmm… ."
Since New Korea and the United States are allies, warp gates can be used at any time.
However, this was the first time that people of national power level visited without contact.
"Looking at the movement route. Contact with player Kim Tae-hyun is expected."
"Do you want to meet me in person?" ."
"If there are two people in the national power class… Even Taehyun would be dangerous."
Go Tae-wook, who knew Tae-hyeon's personality well, frowned.
Ji Jin-hee was the same.
"I hope there isn't much friction."
But unlike the wind.
The friction was already starting.
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