#157
“I think we’re all there.”
At the same time that Sehyeon came down to the first floor, Agasa’s eyes swept across the audience. The once bustling conference room suddenly fell silent. The sound of horses’ hooves clattering echoed through them.
“Everyone, please take a seat.”
Those who were scattered here and there began to take their seats at those words. Sehyeon, Baek Dohyun, and Lee Jaeyoung were no different.
Once everyone was seated, Agatha appeared in front of everyone as the representative of the Federation. The first place his gaze went to was where Sehyeon was.
“Before this meeting, I would like to express my gratitude on behalf of everyone to the Black Empire for organizing this event. Thank you for your generous hospitality despite the limited time. Thank you for your hard work.”
Instead of answering, Sehyun nodded with a smile. The benevolent gaze was withdrawn, leaving a lingering feeling.
“As of yesterday, this federation has achieved harmony among 71 countries. Currently, there are 71 empires that have joined the Chowun Alliance and 6 empires that wish to join. However, the situation and cases are different from the previous federation. So, we have prepared this meeting to clarify the purpose of the current situation. “I hope everyone will participate solemnly and seriously.”
It was said that a total of 77 countries gathered. Among the empires wishing to join the alliance, the Magic Empire is probably included.
Agatha’s words rang out in the conference room again.
“Everyone knows about the ‘roaring sound’ that shook Elix. Half of the empire here has already confirmed its identity. However, unfortunately, in the process, many empires turned their backs on the Chun Alliance. Of course, I know how you felt. I also admit that it was not an easy decision. Nevertheless, I believe that the reason we walked here again is because we all have the will to fight together.”
Most people turned their gaze away from Agatha when it was said that the empire had ‘turned its back’. The confident ones were the ones who stayed from the beginning. The representative person was a man named ‘Numan’ who started an argument with Se-hyeon.
From the moment he saw the true nature of the monster and hoped to fight it, until now, he has remained a steadfast member of the Federation.
“As I mentioned earlier, today’s event was prepared to clarify the purpose. So, I plan to get your opinions first. “Do you have anything to add to the agenda?”
“I will speak.”
“You tell me.”
Among the many people, someone raised their hand and asked to speak, as if they had been waiting. Agatha readily accepted.
“The seriousness of the current situation has been fully realized through the White Coat League. So, we hope to re-submit the agenda for the training and protection of the Celestial Race, which was put on hold last time, for another vote.”
Sehyun let out an absurd laugh. The remarks of the man with dark green skin were probably the will of the empires that supported him. As expected, the expectations were not wrong.
“The guys who ran away just said something and fell asleep. What do you mean by coming back, training Celestial Race? “Oh, by the way, someone please look for me.”
“Numan, what did you just say! What do you think? her! You know it’s sweet when it comes to horses, but that kid goat… !”
“What?! Goat?! “No, that guy who looks like dog grass is crazy because he wants to be torn to death. He’s going to get torn apart by a goat!”
“What, bullshit?! No, that small-headed bastard said he would see and see… !”
“Stop it!”
The sound of someone hitting the floor resounded throughout the conference room. Numan and the man glared at each other, then turned their heads and sat with their backs to each other.
Numan, who remained in the alliance until the end, would not like the empires that returned as soon as they were defeated. Moreover, in a situation where Se-hyeon is like that, is it any different from Numan? That was a kind of criticism.
“Please be considerate. This is an important gathering for unity. Everyone, don’t forget that.”
“What is unity? What are you going to do with those who came back to live with the Celestial Race? Celestial race? Ha, I’m sure you’ll hear some very funny things. There’s nothing to trust. Now we’re relying on the weakest. If it were me, I wouldn’t be able to come back because I would be embarrassed. “No, is that so?”
“Numan, it’s not that I don’t know how you feel. However, that cannot be an excuse to disparage other alliance members. “I wish you would show a little more respect.”
“I understand.”
Numan responded indifferently with a blank expression on his face. Wolf-like gazes full of hostility passed by, silently slandering Numan.
“As for the Celestial Race agenda, if that is everyone’s will, then it will be resolved. I will submit the current agenda to a majority vote. “I hope everyone will come together and contribute.”
Even though there was nothing like the last league meeting when it was pouring rain, Sehyeon couldn’t shake off the same feeling. That was even the case when his solemn voice swept across the audience.
“Will those who express sympathy for the protection and nurturing of the Celestial Race please raise their hands?”
As soon as I finished speaking, I heard the sound of clothes rubbing here and there. It wasn’t even a long time. When Sehyun closed his eyes once, the agenda had received a unanimous vote. No, Sehyun didn’t raise his hand, so it wasn’t exactly unanimous.
Even Numan, who had criticized the Celestial Race so much, expressed his approval of the current agenda. That’s how serious the current situation was judged to be.
Agasa’s eyes scanned the audience and focused on Sehyun. But that only lasted a moment.
“Except for the Black Empire, who proposed the agenda, everyone is unanimous, so we will pass the agenda for the training and protection of the Celestial Race as is. “The Chowun Alliance pledges in front of everyone that it will strive to protect and nurture the Celestial Race in the future.”
Most people in the conference room expressed strange satisfaction at Agatha’s words. Even without looking at it, I could tell that it was an expression of relief at survival. No, they were busy planning to retreat by using the Celestial Race.
“I will speak out.”
“You tell me.”
“I would like to ask what exactly it means to be a Celestial Race. You’re not telling us to raise them ourselves, are you? Also, I would like to clarify the meaning of protection. In conclusion, they will become internal soldiers who must protect us, so we must make clear who they are. For example, it could be distributed as the property of each empire for use.”
“Huh, I think so too.”
“If you want to be able to use it right away in an emergency, it would definitely be nice to have it by your side.”
“If the Celestials can be distributed and used according to each empire, efficiency will increase.”
“Then, the first thing to do is to choose a celestial race that matches your compatibility… .”
“Hmm, isn’t there a ranking? “Wouldn’t it be okay to distribute it from above according to the empire’s ranking?”
“What are you talking about! “We should give it to the lower-middle-class empires where lives are at stake, and only they will get the good stuff?!”
“Why on earth are we talking about rankings here in the first place?!”
In the voices going back and forth, there was no human rights for the Celestial Race. Still, the perception and treatment of the Celestial Race has not changed.
“Everyone, please refrain from speaking.”
With one word from Agatha, the atmosphere became solemn again. Agatha lowered her gaze as if she couldn’t help but feel disappointed. It seemed like her fingertips holding the huge spear were full of strength.
“What is the difference between your remarks and what the White Coat League has done! When I see your ambitious looks, I can’t help but feel like my efforts were in vain. Now, let me make it clear. Choosing the duty of protecting and nurturing the Celestial Race was not a decision to use them as a shield. Let me make it clear that we will never use them as scapegoats. Everyone, please keep in mind that the Celestial Race are not our property.”
Those who had asked to speak in angry voices kept their mouths shut and leaned back. However, the expression itself was full of disquiet.
It was around that time that fans started to come forward.
“At this point, I would like to announce the ideology of the alliance. “As of now, even the sense of each other’s purpose is unclear, so it seems like there will only be conflicting opinions.”
“… I guess he is like that too. “Okay, let’s do it.”
“Huh, if you’re going to bring up similar ideologies again, I’ll just leave today. This is it… “I came here because they said there was a way to kill that monster, but I don’t know what to do, tsk.”
Agatha’s eyes were drawn to the words that flowed out like a murmur. There was a middle-aged man who listened to others and constantly complained. Most empires, including the company, would have hoped that their presence would lead the way, but there was one thing that everyone overlooked.
It was true that the king of the cavalry empire became strong enough not to break in the face of injustice.
“Get out.”
“… what… ?”
“If you don’t feel like it, go back. “There is no need for people like you in the Choun Alliance.”
The commotion came suddenly. The eyes of those who were watching the argument with their chins resting arrogantly began to change. Currently, there were countless people here, from those who were in the top 100 to those who were not, trying to survive.
But how many of them really have the will to fight?
From the beginning, Sehyun did not think he could lead and persuade so many people. That was a fact that Fan and Agatha also acknowledged. I don’t even want much.
The purpose of this federation meeting was to thin out the rotten roots.
