35. Struggle Year 1

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A tremendous massacre occurred, and as a result, the Self-Defense Forces faction, which formed one pillar of the National Salvation Revival Society, was largely cut off.

But even so, the number of members in the National Salvation Revival Society was increasing day by day.

 

 

No, it became much larger than before the massacre.

 

 

This was because, despite issuing the ridiculous order to ban Japanese, management wasn’t that strict.

For some reason, even though the autonomous region government must have known that a considerable number of people were joining the Revival Society throughout the autonomous region, they were not taking any special measures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Something feels strange.”

“Hmph. That again. I’m just sick of hearing it.”

“….”

 

 

Lieutenant General Yaren, who still hadn’t come to his senses even after getting his ass kicked a few days ago, stroked his cheek for no reason and glared at Kyozaki.

The failure of the operation was painful, but for him, being slapped by Kyozaki was more important and humiliating.

He had been uncomfortable with Kyozaki before, but now he was just an enemy.

 

After this is over, wouldn’t he try to kill Kyozaki first?

 

 

“…With such a large-scale increase in personnel, there’s no way the Empire wouldn’t have detected it. They must have something in mind.”

“Your problem is that damn ‘something in mind’ of yours. Sometimes it’s important to accept the reality in front of you as it is and move forward.”

“….”

 

 

The sentence itself sounded plausible, but it didn’t fit the situation at all.

Kyozaki just sighed at his unchanging appearance.

 

Actually, when he slapped him on the cheek a few days ago, he was thinking about killing him right then and there.

Murder is a big sin, but if things continued like this, it seemed like more people would lose their lives at Yaren’s hands.

 

 

But there were too many people watching, and he couldn’t bring himself to kill an ordinary person who wasn’t even an adventurer. The result is the cancer we have now.

He deeply regretted not killing Yaren and continued.

 

 

“If it were me, I would have aimed for a clean sweep at this opportunity.”

“A clean sweep?”

“Induce the impure elements to gather in one place, then wipe them out all at once. That way, you can reduce the effort of searching.”

“That’s too much of a delusion. Do you think something like that makes sense in this modern era?”

“……Didn’t you learn anything from what happened a few days ago?”

“I did! Why wouldn’t I? I learned very deeply that I shouldn’t have enemies behind me.”

 

An enemy behind me.

It seemed like he was talking about Kyozaki.

 

 

Kyozaki, who was dumbfounded, suppressed his anger and listened to him for now.

In any case, the National Salvation Revival Society itself was created because of him, and the majority entrusted themselves to him after seeing his brilliant career.

His words still have power.

 

 

“Anyway, since we’ve replenished our manpower, we should start a new operation. Fortunately, there was almost no consumption of supplies during the last operation. That’s a fortunate thing.”

“Is that fortunate? Tens of thousands of people died! Even over a thousand members of the Revival Society died.”

“Hehe. Come on, man. Who said anything? Why can’t you separate public and private matters like this? It’s sad that comrades died, and it’s fortunate that there was no consumption of supplies!”

“No….”

 

 

He gets deeply pissed off every time they talk.

Seeing his noticeably angry expression, other people intervened instead.

 

 

“Alright, alright, let’s hear him out first. So, what is this new operation?”

“Ahem. Listen up.”

 

Yaren ambitiously presented his plan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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“How are the bugs doing?”

“They are smoothly increasing their numbers.”

 

One week after the Japanese ban was issued.

The society of the Mount Fuji Autonomous Region was rapidly freezing over.

 

In the midst of this, if a group of tens of thousands is gathering and growing in size, it will naturally stand out.

 

 

Seo-hyun buried herself in the soft sofa.

 

 

Since Yu-eun returned to Gangnam two days ago, there was no one in the Mount Fuji Autonomous Region who could stop her.

It was truly absolute power.

 

 

But she wasn’t very happy.

In the first place, she could enjoy this much power by Yu-eun’s side, and a life without him had no meaning for her.

 

 

Naturally, her hatred for the National Salvation Revival Society, which had greatly delayed her return to his side, was bound to be extraordinary.

Originally, she could have returned to Gangnam with him the day before yesterday, or at least around today!

 

 

“Figure out exactly where, how many, and who became bugs. If such a large group is to be maintained, there must be supporting organizations or groups. Make a list.”

“Yes, Governor-nim.”

 

The woman who received the order left the room, and Seo-hyun, lost in thought, unconsciously picked up the remote control and turned on the TV.

A program teaching Korean was being broadcast.

It was obvious that it was hastily made because time was short, but the viewership ratings were very high.

Because it was mandatory.

 

 

“Try to resist all you want. I’ll step on you every time. Kindly.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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“Chairman-nim.”

 

A secretary spoke to Agnes, who was busily rummaging through documents.

 

 

“What’s the matter?”

 

 

She answered without taking her eyes off the pile of documents.

She was quite busy because a great deal of procedure was required to move the headquarters from the United States to Germany.

 

“I think you should read this.”

 

 

Agnes frowned as she received the file handed over by the secretary.

 

 

“The Japanese branch is sponsoring an anti-government organization?”

“Yes. To be precise, it seems to be ‘circumstantial,’ but anyway, the meaning is the same.”

 

 

If the Japanese branch is supporting an anti-government organization, it is probably related to the incident occurring in the Mount Fuji Autonomous Region.

Because it was a complete living hell there right now.

 

 

“Of all people, that bitch is the governor. The Japanese are really unlucky.”

 

She tapped the desk and pondered, offering a small prayer for the Japanese.

 

 

“If we do this right, can’t we give that bitch a taste of her own medicine?”

“It’s dangerous.”

“Is anyone going to attack that bitch? We’re just going to piss her off.”

 

Since Seo-hyun is in Japan, Henrietta’s safety is not threatened.

Of course, the business card of 『Chief Secretary』 is still valid, so there was a possibility that she would issue such an order from a distance, but before that, Agnes could send someone to protect her, or even visit Gangnam directly.

 

 

“Or…we could gently coax the brat and trap her in Japan for life….”

“Is that possible?”

“Didn’t that kid declare that he was going to space? Then there’s a need to keep capable subordinates on Earth. Im Seo-hyun is a pain in the ass, but she seems to have some ability. If we coax that point well, can’t we do something about it?”

 

 

The secretary just remained silent after hearing her sly scheme.

The content was so heavy, but she felt Agnes’s change as the days went by.

 

 

It’s easy to say to gently coax the brat, but in the end, it means sleeping with him and engaging in pillow talk, but it’s impossible for a woman who lost her husband because of Yu-eun and whose daughter even became a plaything.

Especially for a woman with as much pride as Agnes.

 

 

It was only yesterday that she was running around saying she would kill Yu-eun and his group, but now she seemed to hate Im Seo-hyun more than Yu-eun.

This meant that her hatred for Yu-eun had been diluted that much.

 

 

 

 

 

 

“First of all, the entire Japanese branch won’t help, so narrow down the people who are directly involved. It would be even better if the identities or bases of those ‘anti-government organizations’ are identified in the process.”

“I understand.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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While they were each plotting their own schemes in their respective regions, one discussion was continuing in Gangnam as well.

 

 

 

 

“I’ve thought about it a lot.”

 

 

Sora with a serious expression.

She opened her mouth, looking around Yuna and Sonya who were sitting across the circular table.

 

 

She usually smiled a lot, so her expression was bound to cause tension.

Yuna and Sonya stared at her mouth.

 

 

“I think it’s better if Seo-hyun and Yu-eun aren’t around.”

“What…?”

“Ah, no, no, don’t misunderstand. What I mean is that the two of them are a huge hindrance to promoting something constructive.”

 

Sora’s opinion was this.

 

 

Currently, the Empire has declared its advancement into space, but as long as there is Yu-eun, who is capricious and self-willed, there is no telling when this will be overturned.

And in the case of Seo-hyun, her abilities may be good, but her methods are so unconventional that they are bound to cause international friction.

 

 

Therefore, the two of them are a serious hindrance to doing something on a national scale.

 

 

“Just look at how they appointed us as kings this time. How long has it been since they made 『Ministers』? He just doesn’t think.”

“Well…that’s true….”

 

 

Yuna nodded at Sora’s words, but hesitated.

No, she thought that there was nothing she could hesitate about in the first place.

 

 

“Hmm. So, what do you want to do, Sora-ssi?”

 

Sora hesitated for a moment and opened her mouth.

 

 

 

 

 

“What if we bundle Eun-i and Seo-hyun-ssi together and send them on a trip somewhere? I think that would be more beneficial to the development of the country?”