Episode 568: Change in Just One Year (1)
Iceland.
There an emergency meeting was convened.
The reason was because of the recent repeated appearances of monsters.
"A year has already passed since the sixth catastrophe. Still, seeing the monsters rampage day and night, it is clear that the aftermath of the catastrophe remains in this land. Iceland will face an irreversible situation one day, unless a massive sweeping operation does not deal with the monsters provoking them."
"I also don't know. But Iceland's power cannot handle the current situation."
President of Iceland.
Aaron Vidarsson showed a miserable expression.
He, too, wanted to solve the fundamental problem, as the leaders said.
However, Iceland was only a small country, and for a large-scale sweeping operation, the defense of major bases had to be neglected.
That was the problem. A week ago, an anomaly was discovered near Selfoss, a village in Iceland, and while troops were sent to solve the problem, the village was devastated.
From then on, even if a problem occurred, rather than solving it, he closed the gate tightly and watched the situation.
A small country with a population of about 300,000.
Iceland had a hard time dealing with the aftermath of the catastrophe.
In fact, the reason he was able to survive until now was because he had been given enough trials to endure.
Aaron Vidarsson said.
"We asked the European Union for help to solve this problem. Their answer is that they can send troops to help in the short term, but if the underlying problem is not addressed in that time, they will have no choice but to bring them back. As you know, Iceland is at a crossroads of choice. In a situation where the fundamental problem cannot be solved with short-term help, if another problem arises, then the destruction of this country cannot be prevented. It is amazing that a small country of less than 300,000 in the first place has endured until now."
"President… … ."
"There is no such thing as a president. I am not capable of solving the difficulties of this country. I'm not giving you a clear plan, I'm just telling you that from now on you have to choose between the two."
In the meantime, I was in trouble.
future future.
What is right for Iceland.
Aaron Vidarsson, swallowed up by the news of his death, thought of two directions.
"The first is to give up this country. If you are attached to a small island country, the day will come when all the people of this country will die. Now that we are still in the European Union, we can survive if we somehow appeal to sympathy and carry out the transfer to the earth. Of course, the European Union does not want to accept the entire population of 300,000, but if they can form public opinion well, they will not be able to turn away unconditionally."
"That is not possible."
"You are giving up your country. How much blood have you shed to protect this country!"
"Then we have no choice but to choose the method that we have been neglecting."
opposition from the leaders.
The weight was put on the second direction.
Looking at the swaying eyes of the leaders, Aaron Vidarsson spoke his last hope with a firm voice.
"Korea Empire. If we swear allegiance to them, we can defend this country."
* * *
Korean Empire.
Their recent moves have been remarkable.
In the past year, they recaptured Jeju Island and North Korea, and formed a huge force from the Korean Empire to North Korea and China.
It is an undeniable fact that they are already the most powerful country in the world.
But since Roman Dmitry revealed his ambitions a year ago, people have looked at the Korean Empire a bit uncomfortable.
I had no choice but to do so.
Calling himself emperor and leading the international community, if done wrong, could lead to a dictatorship.
Roman Dmitry gave people a year, and during that time, China was the only country that publicly expressed its intention to follow the Korean Empire.
It was a decision without a single thought. Since China immediately expressed its support a year ago, no one has expressed a position so far a year has passed.
meanwhile.
Aaron Vidarsson mentioned the Forbidden Realm.
The time to make a decision is coming soon, but Iceland's dogmatic choice will certainly cause problems.
said the chieftain.
"It is a reckless choice. In a situation where no conclusion has been reached at the international conference yet, if Iceland only announces its position to follow the Korean Empire, there is a high probability of international bullying. After all, we are not part of the European Union now."
"Above all, I am concerned about the rumors about Roman Dmitry. If he is truly a man of tyranny, the power in his grasp will destroy the world."
1 year ago.
Roman Dmitry was a hero of mankind.
But as the year passed, ominous rumors about Roman Dmitry spread.
Roman Dmitry's brutal executions against Red Moon, the central government, and Russia are mentioned, and he is portrayed as a villain who indiscriminately treats those who disagree with his opinion. The murder case was also a problem. Dmitry's demon is a being who will be useful to mankind in the future, but he said that he had disposed of him without thinking of saving him. It is clearly wrong to slaughter people indiscriminately, but isn't the lord's rampage killing people out of his or her own desire? The immediate killing without proper procedures proved how short-sighted Roman Dmitry was.
Anxiety prevailed.
If the brutal Roman Dmitry took power, it seemed that irreversible problems would arise later.
Of course, not everyone was upset.
If half expressed their insecurity, the other half raised their voices, saying don't sell the hero who saved humanity.
The problem was that the anxious mind prevented the decision.
Iceland's choice is likely to draw attention, with no one yet to make a decision except for China.
However.
There was no other way.
Aaron Vidarsson said.
"I understand the rumors are worrying. But I believe in Roman Dmitry's actions. No matter how cruel he was, he showed steps for mankind, including the 6th catastrophe and the technological revolution. In the meantime, the reason I was unable to make a decision was not simply because of my anxiety about him, but because of the aftermath that would come back when only Iceland expressed a different opinion from a huge power called the 'European Union'. But now it doesn't matter. If the European Union is unable to solve the Icelandic problem, it is in my heart that I would rather try to the end than abandon the country."
Everyone swallowed their words.
They also agreed.
crossroads of choice.
If we had to abandon this country in the distant future, it was clear that trusting and following the Korean Empire would be a better option.
became worried.
Iceland's choice will be met with great criticism.
China had the strength to bear the blame, and Iceland didn't even have that power.
finally.
"All right. I will follow the will of the President."
"We want to protect this country."
At the end of the one-year deadline.
Iceland has made a decision.
* * *
Iceland's decision.
The European Union was stunned.
Even though an hour had not passed since the official statement was made, contact from each country rained like crazy.
England, France, Germany, etc.
One after another, voices of criticism were uttered.
"What the hell is this? The European Union is a group. Everyone is looking in the same direction for the survival of mankind, but if Iceland had a different idea, what would our position be?"
"President Aaron Vidarsson. You are making a big mistake now. Roman Dmitry is a man who could possibly ruin humanity with his tyranny, who would cause great anger if he followed him blindly. didn't i say Even if we're going to follow Roman Dmitry, we need certainty, and we can't compromise until we've been promised something about it!"
"Do you want to blindly support the Korean Empire even after hearing rumors from the public? Please withdraw your announcement immediately."
There was a riot.
The European Union has taken the lead in determining the overall decision through an international conference.
But when Iceland took an unexpected action, they spoke harshly against Iceland with the same voice.
In the future, they may also announce their intention to follow the Korean Empire.
However, such a choice was possible only after the anxiety was resolved at least after hearing Roman Dmitry's explanation.
It was the fear of agitation.
Due to the rumors that have been accumulating over the past year, anxiety has settled in people's hearts.
Even if it was not the opinion of the majority, the anxiety of the few was enough to shake the opinion of the whole.
series of situations.
Aaron Vidarsson was filled with regret.
Due to the cold contact of the heads of state, I thought about whether I had to somehow survive on Iceland's strength alone dozens of times a day.
But the water has already spilled.
From the moment they made a different choice than the whole of the European Union, I knew that I could never go back to the situation before I expressed my position again.
believed
The promise of the Korean Empire.
Confidence to ensure safety.
But the next day.
Aaron Vidarsson was truly disappointed by the appearance of a person who was the representative of the Korean Empire.
"I'm Jang Yoon-tae of 100 days."
"… … This is President Aaron Vidarsson."
Jang Yoon-tae.
It was the first name I heard.
As it was the first announcement to pierce the blood, I thought that the Korean Empire would send a well-known person. He didn't want Roman Dmitry to appear in person.
If the representatives of the Korean Empire, such as Kim Jun-hyeok or Kim Pan-seok, had come forward, they would have believed that the Korean Empire was really sincere in this matter.
But Yoon-tae Jang.
I couldn't help but be disappointed.
Jang Yoon-tae said whether he had read Aaron Vidarsson's thoughts or not, and spoke from the beginning with a face full of leisure.
"I'm going to stop and talk about the future. The form of association is simple. Iceland and the Korean Empire help each other, but the Korean Empire has command. And, as promised, a teleport magic circle will be formed at major bases including Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, and the management of the magic circle will be managed by the Korean Empire. A large-scale teleport would require a decent amount of manpower. In addition, we plan to deploy some garrison troops to immediately solve the situation in Iceland. If there is a really dangerous situation, we will send reinforcements via teleport, but if not, the Icelandic troops and garrison will be enough to solve the problem."
Words spit out like a quick-fire gun.
Aaron Vidarsson was speechless.
There were many problems, such as teleport magic circles installed at major bases and garrison troops staying in Iceland.
If the Korean Empire had a bad mind, it could cause problems at any time, but on the contrary, I thought that Iceland could be safe if the Korean Empire followed the system.
it wasn't mean In return for following the Korean Empire, as promised in advance, he spoke of a system that could be reliably protected.
It wasn't just that.
"Even if the power of command rests with the Korean Empire, the Korean Empire will not treat Iceland unfairly. And do you know that? Since China made a decision a year ago, Iceland has been the first to announce its intention to follow the Korean Empire. And His Majesty the Emperor is one who appreciates bold decisions."
laughed
Jang Yoon-tae received an order from the superior.
"From now on, I will show you what it means to be united with the Korean Empire."
* * *
Iceland's trading hub.
Keflavik.
The teleport magic circle there was colored with bright lights.
A lot of preparation was required for this teleport, and after a while, carts loaded with something constantly rushed in.
Iron Crack, Iron Crack.
A loud noise was heard inside the cart.
The captain of the guard stopped the first cart for a moment.
He accepted the teleport as requested by the Korean Empire, but it was necessary to prepare for any unforeseen circumstances.
What if the Korean Empire had a bad heart and moved the bomb? There is no reason to do so against Iceland, but as a security leader in charge of the safety of a city, there was a procedure that had to be checked.
I checked the contents.
By the way.
"… … Hey, what is all this?"
I was startled.
not in a cart.
Armaments shining in the sunlight were piled up like a mountain.
As a guard captain, he recognized the quality of the weapons at once.
It was clear that the smooth figure and unusual magic consisted only of weapons of at least grade C or higher.
The person in charge of the cart spoke calmly.
"It is a gift from the Korean Empire to the Allied Forces. and… … ."
people didn't know
last year.
The technology of the Korean Empire has made remarkable progress.
Whatever you imagine, beyond that.
"It's still just a primary supply."
Episode 568: Change in Just One Year (1)
Iceland.
There an emergency meeting was convened.
The reason was because of the recent repeated appearances of monsters.
"A year has already passed since the sixth catastrophe. Still, seeing the monsters rampage day and night, it is clear that the aftermath of the catastrophe remains in this land. Iceland will face an irreversible situation one day, unless a massive sweeping operation does not deal with the monsters provoking them."
"I also don't know. But Iceland's power cannot handle the current situation."
President of Iceland.
Aaron Vidarsson showed a miserable expression.
He, too, wanted to solve the fundamental problem, as the leaders said.
However, Iceland was only a small country, and for a large-scale sweeping operation, the defense of major bases had to be neglected.
That was the problem. A week ago, an anomaly was discovered near Selfoss, a village in Iceland, and while troops were sent to solve the problem, the village was devastated.
From then on, even if a problem occurred, rather than solving it, he closed the gate tightly and watched the situation.
A small country with a population of about 300,000.
Iceland had a hard time dealing with the aftermath of the catastrophe.
In fact, the reason he was able to survive until now was because he had been given enough trials to endure.
Aaron Vidarsson said.
"We asked the European Union for help to solve this problem. Their answer is that they can send troops to help in the short term, but if the underlying problem is not addressed in that time, they will have no choice but to bring them back. As you know, Iceland is at a crossroads of choice. In a situation where the fundamental problem cannot be solved with short-term help, if another problem arises, then the destruction of this country cannot be prevented. It is amazing that a small country of less than 300,000 in the first place has endured until now."
"President… … ."
"There is no such thing as a president. I am not capable of solving the difficulties of this country. I'm not giving you a clear plan, I'm just telling you that from now on you have to choose between the two."
In the meantime, I was in trouble.
future future.
What is right for Iceland.
Aaron Vidarsson, swallowed up by the news of his death, thought of two directions.
"The first is to give up this country. If you are attached to a small island country, the day will come when all the people of this country will die. Now that we are still in the European Union, we can survive if we somehow appeal to sympathy and carry out the transfer to the earth. Of course, the European Union does not want to accept the entire population of 300,000, but if they can form public opinion well, they will not be able to turn away unconditionally."
"That is not possible."
"You are giving up your country. How much blood have you shed to protect this country!"
"Then we have no choice but to choose the method that we have been neglecting."
opposition from the leaders.
The weight was put on the second direction.
Looking at the swaying eyes of the leaders, Aaron Vidarsson spoke his last hope with a firm voice.
"Korea Empire. If we swear allegiance to them, we can defend this country."
* * *
Korean Empire.
Their recent moves have been remarkable.
In the past year, they recaptured Jeju Island and North Korea, and formed a huge force from the Korean Empire to North Korea and China.
It is an undeniable fact that they are already the most powerful country in the world.
But since Roman Dmitry revealed his ambitions a year ago, people have looked at the Korean Empire a bit uncomfortable.
I had no choice but to do so.
Calling himself emperor and leading the international community, if done wrong, could lead to a dictatorship.
Roman Dmitry gave people a year, and during that time, China was the only country that publicly expressed its intention to follow the Korean Empire.
It was a decision without a single thought. Since China immediately expressed its support a year ago, no one has expressed a position so far a year has passed.
meanwhile.
Aaron Vidarsson mentioned the Forbidden Realm.
The time to make a decision is coming soon, but Iceland's dogmatic choice will certainly cause problems.
said the chieftain.
"It is a reckless choice. In a situation where no conclusion has been reached at the international conference yet, if Iceland only announces its position to follow the Korean Empire, there is a high probability of international bullying. After all, we are not part of the European Union now."
"Above all, I am concerned about the rumors about Roman Dmitry. If he is truly a man of tyranny, the power in his grasp will destroy the world."
1 year ago.
Roman Dmitry was a hero of mankind.
But as the year passed, ominous rumors about Roman Dmitry spread.
Roman Dmitry's brutal executions against Red Moon, the central government, and Russia are mentioned, and he is portrayed as a villain who indiscriminately treats those who disagree with his opinion. The murder case was also a problem. Dmitry's demon is a being who will be useful to mankind in the future, but he said that he had disposed of him without thinking of saving him. It is clearly wrong to slaughter people indiscriminately, but isn't the lord's rampage killing people out of his or her own desire? The immediate killing without proper procedures proved how short-sighted Roman Dmitry was.
Anxiety prevailed.
If the brutal Roman Dmitry took power, it seemed that irreversible problems would arise later.
Of course, not everyone was upset.
If half expressed their insecurity, the other half raised their voices, saying don't sell the hero who saved humanity.
The problem was that the anxious mind prevented the decision.
Iceland's choice is likely to draw attention, with no one yet to make a decision except for China.
However.
There was no other way.
Aaron Vidarsson said.
"I understand the rumors are worrying. But I believe in Roman Dmitry's actions. No matter how cruel he was, he showed steps for mankind, including the 6th catastrophe and the technological revolution. In the meantime, the reason I was unable to make a decision was not simply because of my anxiety about him, but because of the aftermath that would come back when only Iceland expressed a different opinion from a huge power called the 'European Union'. But now it doesn't matter. If the European Union is unable to solve the Icelandic problem, it is in my heart that I would rather try to the end than abandon the country."
Everyone swallowed their words.
They also agreed.
crossroads of choice.
If we had to abandon this country in the distant future, it was clear that trusting and following the Korean Empire would be a better option.
became worried.
Iceland's choice will be met with great criticism.
China had the strength to bear the blame, and Iceland didn't even have that power.
finally.
"All right. I will follow the will of the President."
"We want to protect this country."
At the end of the one-year deadline.
Iceland has made a decision.
* * *
Iceland's decision.
The European Union was stunned.
Even though an hour had not passed since the official statement was made, contact from each country rained like crazy.
England, France, Germany, etc.
One after another, voices of criticism were uttered.
"What the hell is this? The European Union is a group. Everyone is looking in the same direction for the survival of mankind, but if Iceland had a different idea, what would our position be?"
"President Aaron Vidarsson. You are making a big mistake now. Roman Dmitry is a man who could possibly ruin humanity with his tyranny, who would cause great anger if he followed him blindly. didn't i say Even if we're going to follow Roman Dmitry, we need certainty, and we can't compromise until we've been promised something about it!"
"Do you want to blindly support the Korean Empire even after hearing rumors from the public? Please withdraw your announcement immediately."
There was a riot.
The European Union has taken the lead in determining the overall decision through an international conference.
But when Iceland took an unexpected action, they spoke harshly against Iceland with the same voice.
In the future, they may also announce their intention to follow the Korean Empire.
However, such a choice was possible only after the anxiety was resolved at least after hearing Roman Dmitry's explanation.
It was the fear of agitation.
Due to the rumors that have been accumulating over the past year, anxiety has settled in people's hearts.
Even if it was not the opinion of the majority, the anxiety of the few was enough to shake the opinion of the whole.
series of situations.
Aaron Vidarsson was filled with regret.
Due to the cold contact of the heads of state, I thought about whether I had to somehow survive on Iceland's strength alone dozens of times a day.
But the water has already spilled.
From the moment they made a different choice than the whole of the European Union, I knew that I could never go back to the situation before I expressed my position again.
believed
The promise of the Korean Empire.
Confidence to ensure safety.
But the next day.
Aaron Vidarsson was truly disappointed by the appearance of a person who was the representative of the Korean Empire.
"I'm Jang Yoon-tae of 100 days."
"… … This is President Aaron Vidarsson."
Jang Yoon-tae.
It was the first name I heard.
As it was the first announcement to pierce the blood, I thought that the Korean Empire would send a well-known person. He didn't want Roman Dmitry to appear in person.
If the representatives of the Korean Empire, such as Kim Jun-hyeok or Kim Pan-seok, had come forward, they would have believed that the Korean Empire was really sincere in this matter.
But Yoon-tae Jang.
I couldn't help but be disappointed.
Jang Yoon-tae said whether he had read Aaron Vidarsson's thoughts or not, and spoke from the beginning with a face full of leisure.
"I'm going to stop and talk about the future. The form of association is simple. Iceland and the Korean Empire help each other, but the Korean Empire has command. And, as promised, a teleport magic circle will be formed at major bases including Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, and the management of the magic circle will be managed by the Korean Empire. A large-scale teleport would require a decent amount of manpower. In addition, we plan to deploy some garrison troops to immediately solve the situation in Iceland. If there is a really dangerous situation, we will send reinforcements via teleport, but if not, the Icelandic troops and garrison will be enough to solve the problem."
Words spit out like a quick-fire gun.
Aaron Vidarsson was speechless.
There were many problems, such as teleport magic circles installed at major bases and garrison troops staying in Iceland.
If the Korean Empire had a bad mind, it could cause problems at any time, but on the contrary, I thought that Iceland could be safe if the Korean Empire followed the system.
it wasn't mean In return for following the Korean Empire, as promised in advance, he spoke of a system that could be reliably protected.
It wasn't just that.
"Even if the power of command rests with the Korean Empire, the Korean Empire will not treat Iceland unfairly. And do you know that? Since China made a decision a year ago, Iceland has been the first to announce its intention to follow the Korean Empire. And His Majesty the Emperor is one who appreciates bold decisions."
laughed
Jang Yoon-tae received an order from the superior.
"From now on, I will show you what it means to be united with the Korean Empire."
* * *
Iceland's trading hub.
Keflavik.
The teleport magic circle there was colored with bright lights.
A lot of preparation was required for this teleport, and after a while, carts loaded with something constantly rushed in.
Iron Crack, Iron Crack.
A loud noise was heard inside the cart.
The captain of the guard stopped the first cart for a moment.
He accepted the teleport as requested by the Korean Empire, but it was necessary to prepare for any unforeseen circumstances.
What if the Korean Empire had a bad heart and moved the bomb? There is no reason to do so against Iceland, but as a security leader in charge of the safety of a city, there was a procedure that had to be checked.
I checked the contents.
By the way.
"… … Hey, what is all this?"
I was startled.
not in a cart.
Armaments shining in the sunlight were piled up like a mountain.
As a guard captain, he recognized the quality of the weapons at once.
It was clear that the smooth figure and unusual magic consisted only of weapons of at least grade C or higher.
The person in charge of the cart spoke calmly.
"It is a gift from the Korean Empire to the Allied Forces. and… … ."
people didn't know
last year.
The technology of the Korean Empire has made remarkable progress.
Whatever you imagine, beyond that.
"It's still just a primary supply."
