Chapter 80
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Chapter 80
080 Clan Members and Crew
The meeting room was engulfed in silence. The current situation relayed from Hanna indicated a graver state than initially thought. If, as her speculations went, there had been some behind-the-scenes dealings between the Korean and US governments, the options available to the Liberal Clan were limited.
Breaking the silence after a moment, Ho-chang turned to Myung-jun and spoke.
Should we just give them a slap on the wrist and leave it? After all, our clan headquarters can withstand missile attacks, and regardless of the forces they bring in from over there, we can handle them if we set our minds to it, right?
Ho-changs words were factual, but Myung-jun shook his head.
Engaging the South Korean government head-on would inevitably lead to civilian casualties. I dont want to massacre young soldiers dragged here against their will, risking their lives, regardless of their own desires.
At this point, Soo-jeong stepped forward, interjecting her opinion.
No matter where we operate, a clan needs a base. Even if its possible to force our adversaries to their knees by sheer force, that should be the last resort. If we resort to using force simply because we find them bothersome, our clans future activities will face strong resistance.
What about seeking a reasonable compromise then? Not accepting all demands from the US government, but agreeing to some. If we provide them with equipment satisfactory to them, they might willingly meet our demands.
Hanna also shared a similar thought.
If Myung-jun decided to make even a slight concession, she was willing to try and maneuver the rest of the conditions through lobbying. With a determined voice, she addressed Myung-jun.
If you make the decision, Ill utilize all my abilities to negotiate the best possible terms for the Liberal Clan.
From Arins perspective, it seemed like the wisest choice. Rather than engaging in a civil war with ones home country and trying to overthrow the worlds strongest government, finding a middle ground appeared to be a more sensible judgment.
However, Soo-jeong, who knew Myung-jun best among those gathered, was well aware that he would never accept that proposal under any circumstance.
After a brief pause, Myung-jun finally made his decision known.
I oppose it.
What?!
Theres no lack of choice, is there?
Amidst the barrage of questions, Myung-jun remained silent for a moment. Then, as the room quieted down, he continued.
Theres always a choice. Its just that its difficult and comes with losses, making it a hard decision. Do you know why governments worldwide dont negotiate with terrorists? Its to avoid setting a precedent. The moment terrorism itself seems like a viable option, numerous interest groups worldwide could resort to terrorism as an effective means.
So, Captains saying that by negotiating, we might give the impression that the Liberal Clan is a group open to negotiations?nove(l)bi(n.)com
Yes, it was the same in Brazil. After all the incidents were resolved, do you know what the Brazilian government, the Floresta Clan, and the Servihum Clan requested first when they came together? It was to withdraw the initial conditions. At least, they wanted concessions equivalent to the materials and crystals they hunted down.
What about the Brazilian government?
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They made similar demands too. Even though civilian casualties decreased thanks to Arins swift actions, in a situation where a third of the city was destroyed, the Liberal Clan requested a certain level of humanitarian aid.
Well, its a tragic disaster, so at least some portion of the recovery costs for the residents who lost their homes and families
When Ito Kei, the most compassionate among the clan members, began to speak, Myung-jun responded.
They demanded crystals and materials.
Initially, Myung-jun didnt plan to entirely disregard the suffering of the residents. This crackdown could have secured the worlds first Rank 8 crystals and numerous other high-Rank materials and large quantities of crystals essential to him.
Once Myung-jun finished explaining, Taylor raised a hand and questioned him.
Leader? So, summing up your explanations until now, the main reason you havent accepted us into the officer rank is because one of your abilities involves intervening in human free will?
Thats correct.
How does it specifically work? Does anyone who becomes your subordinate have to unconditionally obey your commands from that moment?
Not necessarily. Weve conducted various experiments to confirm that. For example, both Mr. Ho-chang and Mr. Byung-tae are my subordinates, but even if I order Mr. Ho-chang to attack Mr. Byung-tae, he can refuse that order.
How can we tell if the ability is actually working??
Soo-jeong interjected and responded to Taylors question.
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Through comprehensive experiments conducted multiple times, we concluded that Myung-juns ability doesnt enforce obedience but rather describes loyalty. For instance, if Myung-juns ability compelled subordinates to unconditionally obey, then the subordinates would have to follow his orders no matter the situation. However, because that doesnt happen, we speculate that this ability only prevents betrayal by subordinates.
So, as long as theres no betrayal, its fine? Then theres no problem. After all, we intended to share the fate of the Liberal Clan from the start.
Thats not the only issue. As explained earlier, when Senior, Mr. Ho-chang, and Mr. Byung-tae became subordinates, they were all in a non-Awakener state. However, all of you are Awakener. This means that when you become my subordinates, theres a risk that your accumulated abilities so far might disappear or reset.
Upon hearing Soo-jeongs words, the members fell silent, lost in contemplation.
While it might be a great opportunity to elevate themselves as Awakener by becoming Myung-juns subordinates and potentially gaining additional abilities while retaining their current ones, the thought that their existing powers might vanish, or worse, deteriorate, amidst their current status as some of the strongest in the world felt like an enormous gamble.
Could my abilities really vanish? Is it necessary to take such a risk just to join the officer ranks?
Taylor, who had previously demanded to know why they werent trusted, now sat quietly after hearing this information. And then, at that moment
Ill do it.
It was Ito Kei, an Awakener who was only in the sixth Rank.
Im not dissatisfied with my current abilities, but if Im lucky, I might become even stronger, right? Maybe Ill receive a different class than being a Tracker.
As Kei spoke, Soo-bin, with half-closed eyes, reached a similar conclusion while listening to the conversation.
Ill do it too. Honestly, Im not particularly interested in becoming stronger than I am now, but Ive often thought about joining in conversations among the four officers. Since Ive already stepped into the Liberal Clan Ah Ill stick with it till the end.
When the two reached a conclusion, everyones gaze turned towards Taylor.
At that moment, Taylor, who had been contemplating, cautiously directed a question to Myung-jun.
Before making the final decision, I have one more question. If I decide not to become your subordinate, would it affect my current position within the Liberal Clan?
There wont be any discrimination in terms of information sharing externally. As you know, generally, Awakeners try not to expose their hidden cards to anyone. You can consider it for the same reasons.
While feeling embarrassed about persistently asking questions, Taylor threw one more question. Despite risking being seen as indecisive, this question was something they had to ask.
Could you please specify the advantages of becoming the leaders subordinate?
This question aimed to confirm if Myung-juns new position as his subordinate was worth risking the loss of Taylors identity as Burning Spear.
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Chapter 80
080 Clan Members and Crew
The meeting room was engulfed in silence. The current situation relayed from Hanna indicated a graver state than initially thought. If, as her speculations went, there had been some behind-the-scenes dealings between the Korean and US governments, the options available to the Liberal Clan were limited.
Breaking the silence after a moment, Ho-chang turned to Myung-jun and spoke.
Should we just give them a slap on the wrist and leave it? After all, our clan headquarters can withstand missile attacks, and regardless of the forces they bring in from over there, we can handle them if we set our minds to it, right?
Ho-changs words were factual, but Myung-jun shook his head.
Engaging the South Korean government head-on would inevitably lead to civilian casualties. I dont want to massacre young soldiers dragged here against their will, risking their lives, regardless of their own desires.
At this point, Soo-jeong stepped forward, interjecting her opinion.
No matter where we operate, a clan needs a base. Even if its possible to force our adversaries to their knees by sheer force, that should be the last resort. If we resort to using force simply because we find them bothersome, our clans future activities will face strong resistance.
What about seeking a reasonable compromise then? Not accepting all demands from the US government, but agreeing to some. If we provide them with equipment satisfactory to them, they might willingly meet our demands.
Hanna also shared a similar thought.
If Myung-jun decided to make even a slight concession, she was willing to try and maneuver the rest of the conditions through lobbying. With a determined voice, she addressed Myung-jun.
If you make the decision, Ill utilize all my abilities to negotiate the best possible terms for the Liberal Clan.
From Arins perspective, it seemed like the wisest choice. Rather than engaging in a civil war with ones home country and trying to overthrow the worlds strongest government, finding a middle ground appeared to be a more sensible judgment.
However, Soo-jeong, who knew Myung-jun best among those gathered, was well aware that he would never accept that proposal under any circumstance.
After a brief pause, Myung-jun finally made his decision known.
I oppose it.
What?!
Theres no lack of choice, is there?
Amidst the barrage of questions, Myung-jun remained silent for a moment. Then, as the room quieted down, he continued.
Theres always a choice. Its just that its difficult and comes with losses, making it a hard decision. Do you know why governments worldwide dont negotiate with terrorists? Its to avoid setting a precedent. The moment terrorism itself seems like a viable option, numerous interest groups worldwide could resort to terrorism as an effective means.
So, Captains saying that by negotiating, we might give the impression that the Liberal Clan is a group open to negotiations?nove(l)bi(n.)com
Yes, it was the same in Brazil. After all the incidents were resolved, do you know what the Brazilian government, the Floresta Clan, and the Servihum Clan requested first when they came together? It was to withdraw the initial conditions. At least, they wanted concessions equivalent to the materials and crystals they hunted down.
What about the Brazilian government?
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They made similar demands too. Even though civilian casualties decreased thanks to Arins swift actions, in a situation where a third of the city was destroyed, the Liberal Clan requested a certain level of humanitarian aid.
Well, its a tragic disaster, so at least some portion of the recovery costs for the residents who lost their homes and families
When Ito Kei, the most compassionate among the clan members, began to speak, Myung-jun responded.
They demanded crystals and materials.
Initially, Myung-jun didnt plan to entirely disregard the suffering of the residents. This crackdown could have secured the worlds first Rank 8 crystals and numerous other high-Rank materials and large quantities of crystals essential to him.
Once Myung-jun finished explaining, Taylor raised a hand and questioned him.
Leader? So, summing up your explanations until now, the main reason you havent accepted us into the officer rank is because one of your abilities involves intervening in human free will?
Thats correct.
How does it specifically work? Does anyone who becomes your subordinate have to unconditionally obey your commands from that moment?
Not necessarily. Weve conducted various experiments to confirm that. For example, both Mr. Ho-chang and Mr. Byung-tae are my subordinates, but even if I order Mr. Ho-chang to attack Mr. Byung-tae, he can refuse that order.
How can we tell if the ability is actually working??
Soo-jeong interjected and responded to Taylors question.
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Through comprehensive experiments conducted multiple times, we concluded that Myung-juns ability doesnt enforce obedience but rather describes loyalty. For instance, if Myung-juns ability compelled subordinates to unconditionally obey, then the subordinates would have to follow his orders no matter the situation. However, because that doesnt happen, we speculate that this ability only prevents betrayal by subordinates.
So, as long as theres no betrayal, its fine? Then theres no problem. After all, we intended to share the fate of the Liberal Clan from the start.
Thats not the only issue. As explained earlier, when Senior, Mr. Ho-chang, and Mr. Byung-tae became subordinates, they were all in a non-Awakener state. However, all of you are Awakener. This means that when you become my subordinates, theres a risk that your accumulated abilities so far might disappear or reset.
Upon hearing Soo-jeongs words, the members fell silent, lost in contemplation.
While it might be a great opportunity to elevate themselves as Awakener by becoming Myung-juns subordinates and potentially gaining additional abilities while retaining their current ones, the thought that their existing powers might vanish, or worse, deteriorate, amidst their current status as some of the strongest in the world felt like an enormous gamble.
Could my abilities really vanish? Is it necessary to take such a risk just to join the officer ranks?
Taylor, who had previously demanded to know why they werent trusted, now sat quietly after hearing this information. And then, at that moment
Ill do it.
It was Ito Kei, an Awakener who was only in the sixth Rank.
Im not dissatisfied with my current abilities, but if Im lucky, I might become even stronger, right? Maybe Ill receive a different class than being a Tracker.
As Kei spoke, Soo-bin, with half-closed eyes, reached a similar conclusion while listening to the conversation.
Ill do it too. Honestly, Im not particularly interested in becoming stronger than I am now, but Ive often thought about joining in conversations among the four officers. Since Ive already stepped into the Liberal Clan Ah Ill stick with it till the end.
When the two reached a conclusion, everyones gaze turned towards Taylor.
At that moment, Taylor, who had been contemplating, cautiously directed a question to Myung-jun.
Before making the final decision, I have one more question. If I decide not to become your subordinate, would it affect my current position within the Liberal Clan?
There wont be any discrimination in terms of information sharing externally. As you know, generally, Awakeners try not to expose their hidden cards to anyone. You can consider it for the same reasons.
While feeling embarrassed about persistently asking questions, Taylor threw one more question. Despite risking being seen as indecisive, this question was something they had to ask.
Could you please specify the advantages of becoming the leaders subordinate?
This question aimed to confirm if Myung-juns new position as his subordinate was worth risking the loss of Taylors identity as Burning Spear.
Hope you enjoy the chapter, if you wish to support me or read advance chapter you can do it Here
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Chapter 80080 Clan Members and CrewThe meeting room was engulfed in silence. The current situation relayed from Hanna indicated a graver state than initially thought. If, as her speculations went, there had been some behind-the-scenes dealings between the Korean and US governments, the options available to the Liberal Clan were limited.Breaking the silence after a moment, Ho-chang turned to Myung-jun and spoke.Should we just give them a slap on the wrist and leave it? After all, our clan headquarters can withstand missile attacks, and regardless of the forces they bring in from over there, we can handle them if we set our minds to it, right?Ho-changs words were factual, but Myung-jun shook his head.Engaging the South Korean government head-on would inevitably lead to civilian casualties. I dont want to massacre young soldiers dragged here against their will, risking their lives, regardless of their own desires.At this point, Soo-jeong stepped forward, interjecting her opinion.No matter where we operate, a clan needs a base. Even if its possible to force our adversaries to their knees by sheer force, that should be the last resort. If we resort to using force simply because we find them bothersome, our clans future activities will face strong resistance.What about seeking a reasonable compromise then? Not accepting all demands from the US government, but agreeing to some. If we provide them with equipment satisfactory to them, they might willingly meet our demands.Hanna also shared a similar thought.If Myung-jun decided to make even a slight concession, she was willing to try and maneuver the rest of the conditions through lobbying. With a determined voice, she addressed Myung-jun.If you make the decision, Ill utilize all my abilities to negotiate the best possible terms for the Liberal Clan.From Arins perspective, it seemed like the wisest choice. Rather than engaging in a civil war with ones home country and trying to overthrow the worlds strongest government, finding a middle ground appeared to be a more sensible judgment.However, Soo-jeong, who knew Myung-jun best among those gathered, was well aware that he would never accept that proposal under any circumstance.After a brief pause, Myung-jun finally made his decision known.I oppose it.What?!Theres no lack of choice, is there?Amidst the barrage of questions, Myung-jun remained silent for a moment. Then, as the room quieted down, he continued.Theres always a choice. Its just that its difficult and comes with losses, making it a hard decision. Do you know why governments worldwide dont negotiate with terrorists? Its to avoid setting a precedent. The moment terrorism itself seems like a viable option, numerous interest groups worldwide could resort to terrorism as an effective means.So, Captains saying that by negotiating, we might give the impression that the Liberal Clan is a group open to negotiations?novelbin.comYes, it was the same in Brazil. After all the incidents were resolved, do you know what the Brazilian government, the Floresta Clan, and the Servihum Clan requested first when they came together? It was to withdraw the initial conditions. At least, they wanted concessions equivalent to the materials and crystals they hunted down.What about the Brazilian government?AdvertisementsThey made similar demands too. Even though civilian casualties decreased thanks to Arins swift actions, in a situation where a third of the city was destroyed, the Liberal Clan requested a certain level of humanitarian aid.Well, its a tragic disaster, so at least some portion of the recovery costs for the residents who lost their homes and familiesWhen Ito Kei, the most compassionate among the clan members, began to speak, Myung-jun responded.They demanded crystals and materials.Initially, Myung-jun didnt plan to entirely disregard the suffering of the residents. This crackdown could have secured the worlds first Rank 8 crystals and numerous other high-Rank materials and large quantities of crystals essential to him.Once Myung-jun finished explaining, Taylor raised a hand and questioned him.Leader? So, summing up your explanations until now, the main reason you havent accepted us into the officer rank is because one of your abilities involves intervening in human free will?Thats correct.How does it specifically work? Does anyone who becomes your subordinate have to unconditionally obey your commands from that moment?Not necessarily. Weve conducted various experiments to confirm that. For example, both Mr. Ho-chang and Mr. Byung-tae are my subordinates, but even if I order Mr. Ho-chang to attack Mr. Byung-tae, he can refuse that order.How can we tell if the ability is actually working??Soo-jeong interjected and responded to Taylors question.AdvertisementsThrough comprehensive experiments conducted multiple times, we concluded that Myung-juns ability doesnt enforce obedience but rather describes loyalty. For instance, if Myung-juns ability compelled subordinates to unconditionally obey, then the subordinates would have to follow his orders no matter the situation. However, because that doesnt happen, we speculate that this ability only prevents betrayal by subordinates.So, as long as theres no betrayal, its fine? Then theres no problem. After all, we intended to share the fate of the Liberal Clan from the start.Thats not the only issue. As explained earlier, when Senior, Mr. Ho-chang, and Mr. Byung-tae became subordinates, they were all in a non-Awakener state. However, all of you are Awakener. This means that when you become my subordinates, theres a risk that your accumulated abilities so far might disappear or reset.Upon hearing Soo-jeongs words, the members fell silent, lost in contemplation.While it might be a great opportunity to elevate themselves as Awakener by becoming Myung-juns subordinates and potentially gaining additional abilities while retaining their current ones, the thought that their existing powers might vanish, or worse, deteriorate, amidst their current status as some of the strongest in the world felt like an enormous gamble.Could my abilities really vanish? Is it necessary to take such a risk just to join the officer ranks?Taylor, who had previously demanded to know why they werent trusted, now sat quietly after hearing this information. And then, at that momentIll do it.It was Ito Kei, an Awakener who was only in the sixth Rank.Im not dissatisfied with my current abilities, but if Im lucky, I might become even stronger, right? Maybe Ill receive a different class than being a Tracker.As Kei spoke, Soo-bin, with half-closed eyes, reached a similar conclusion while listening to the conversation.Ill do it too. Honestly, Im not particularly interested in becoming stronger than I am now, but Ive often thought about joining in conversations among the four officers. Since Ive already stepped into the Liberal Clan Ah Ill stick with it till the end.When the two reached a conclusion, everyones gaze turned towards Taylor.At that moment, Taylor, who had been contemplating, cautiously directed a question to Myung-jun.Before making the final decision, I have one more question. If I decide not to become your subordinate, would it affect my current position within the Liberal Clan?There wont be any discrimination in terms of information sharing externally. As you know, generally, Awakeners try not to expose their hidden cards to anyone. You can consider it for the same reasons.While feeling embarrassed about persistently asking questions, Taylor threw one more question. Despite risking being seen as indecisive, this question was something they had to ask.Could you please specify the advantages of becoming the leaders subordinate?This question aimed to confirm if Myung-juns new position as his subordinate was worth risking the loss of Taylors identity as Burning Spear.Hope you enjoy the chapter, if you wish to support me or read advance chapter you can do it HereAdvertisements
