How to Survive as a Player Chapter 159

#159

Kwaaang-!!

The angry explosion continued for a long time. With acrid smoke obscuring my vision and the sound of an explosion weighing on my head, the conference room quickly became chaos. Through the screams, I saw faint shadows of her crouching under the desk with her head covered. Some left the conference room and ran to the park.

“W-what!”

“Revan! Revan, save me!”

“What kind of bullshit is this!”

Between the swearing and screaming, Sehyeon was looking into space with a calm look. Sehyeon’s gaze immediately turned to the grand dukes’ observation seats on the second floor. What was visible through the slowly clearing fog, unlike the first floor, was the appearance of the Grand Dukes looking down intently.

And in the meantime, Sehyeon was able to witness Ruhak sitting lazily with his chin resting on his head. In contrast to his dull expression, his languidly opened eyes were as cold as bitter cold.

He is a person whose temperament flips when the topic of ‘wings’ is mentioned, but it should be said that he has endured a lot at this level.

[The Grand Duke, please stop the disturbance immediately. Everyone, please do not move from where you are. Uh-huh! The Grand Dukes there, please be considerate, right? I aim for a peaceful federation meeting. We ask for the sincere cooperation of all road players.]

The person who calmed the chaotic uproar was Li Jeong of the Shadow Empire, who had the [Stability] skill. In the past, when a banquet was held, he had the role of quelling any confusion from the host’s perspective.

Floating in the air, he spread out his hands and stopped the princes sitting on the second floor, quickly calming the commotion.

Nevertheless, it took a long time for the situation to come to an end. And when all the fog cleared, Agatha’s solemn voice called everyone back to the conference room.

“I won’t talk too much. Only those who follow the ideology of the current Choun Alliance should remain here. We want comrades to tackle the feat together. First, I would like to inform you that the aforementioned vassal contract is not compulsory. It’s okay if you don’t do it. Dependency is only recommended. But I want you to know this. “Once you step into the Choun Alliance, please be prepared to fight together.”

With a heavy voice, Agatha struck the floor with the tip of her spear. Firmness exuded from his decisiveness. She was such a strong person. This can be seen from the fact that she chose to move forward using the path that everyone was afraid of and reluctant to take as an indicator.

“Give me time to think. Everyone seems to want that.”

The person who spoke those words was Baluk, the Lord of the Magical Empire Shulan, who was in the White Coat League. Despite his tone, his voice was quite young. No, he seemed a little young.

Unlike the others, Baluk, who was sitting with a resolute appearance, expressed everyone’s feelings in a soft voice.

“Wouldn’t it be confusing to hear someone’s sudden words? Although the direction is different, I think the desire to compete against achievements will be the same. So give everyone time. “I will think about it too, seriously.”

Agatha’s eyes scanned the faces of the kings who were trying to hide their anxiety and confusion. When her eyes landed on Sehyeon, Agasa closed her eyes deeply as if in agreement.

“I will. This concludes the federation meeting. “Everyone, I hope you won’t be tired on your way.”

From those who stand up and leave their seats to those who sit quietly with dark faces. Everyone revealed their own difficulties at the two crossroads.

Sehyeon and Fan’s ultimate goal was cooperation among the top 30 empires. Even top 50 if possible.

Sehyeon, as well as Fan and Agatha, did not think that the empire of over 70 countries would all become vassal states. However, for those at the top whose main focus is power, the story is different. If possible, he was to bring the empires within the top 30 into vassal states.

This federation meeting was the cornerstone for this. Shaking the thoughts of those at the top and persuading them to join in.

Thanks to Fan and Agatha’s wish for a declaration of vassalage, the foundation for this was laid. Many people will think about it at least once. There will definitely be some empires that come in looking for ‘support’.

The question is, will trust be built? That’s what I’m saying.

“Sehyun. “There is someone who would like to see you for a while. Will you give me some time?”

Sehyun, who was sitting against the back of a chair with a drowsy look, looked towards the podium when she heard a voice calling her. Next to him, where his eyes met, was the king of the Magic Empire wearing a robe.

“There is time.”

“The Magic Empire wants to ask you to serve alone.”

As soon as I moved my gaze to the side, my eyes met red eyes. A voice that made me feel young passed through my mind. Sehyun faced him for a while and then awkwardly stood up from where she was sitting.

“Let’s go to the reception room.”

“Thank you.”

“What about the Archduke’s companionship?”

“Isn’t that right?”

He said he wanted to see just the two of them. Sehyun nodded and moved to the reception room located right next to the conference hall. Of course, before going, he did not forget to wear a protective artifact and wink at Ruhak to let him know.

“so… What is the business that even bitten the Archduke and requested a private meeting? “I’m worried about my kids so I want to finish it quickly.”

The conversation began as soon as we sat down on the chairs in the narrow reception room. To be exact, Sehyun spoke first. There were many people right outside the door who had not yet left. It was a location and place where quick action could be taken no matter what happened.

The reason Sehyun chose this as the reception room was purely to convey that she was wary of him.

“I won’t talk too much, so don’t worry.”

The tone of speech that did not match the young voice conveyed a slight sense of disconnect. This wasn’t the first time Sehyeon encountered the Magic Empire’s Shulan. Before coming here, even in the game, Sehyun had faced the Magic Empire many times. In the name of transaction.

Although the Magic Empire was slow in diplomacy, it was not a closed empire. Rather, it was on the open side. Nevertheless, he never revealed his face to other kings.

The only thing that distinguished him was the red eyes shining beneath his robes. It felt like I was standing in front of something intangible. All I could see was a pair of red lights.

“I wanted to say thank you for correcting the mistakes of the White Coat League. “If it weren’t for you, it would have been quite dangerous.”

“Why did you leave that out? It would be ‘us.’”

“I’d like to say not now.”

“Not really. Participating in that incident itself is like committing an unforgivable sin. “You’ve worked hard to get here with the White Coat League, but I guess you came here to hear only good things about me?”

Despite the sarcastic remarks, Baluk only laughed softly. But she soon raised her arm, rested her invisible chin and tilted her head.

“I ask you one thing.”

“Tell me.”

“Can you say for sure that there will be no sacrifices in the ideals you pursue?”

It was a light sound, like a smile. Baluk’s words were also questions that Sehyun thought about and asked herself every night.

The White Coat League considered sacrificing cattle for the greater good as a cause. What he meant was that greater sacrifices would be reduced. Although the White Coat Alliance took a different direction, they wanted to save Elix and, moreover, wanted many people to settle down in peace.

Humbly accepting that sacrifices are inevitable.

However, although the cause that Se-hyeon thought of included sacrifice, it contained the meaning that it should not be the means. Accordingly, Sehyeon defined the price for sacrifice as follows. ‘Intention’ and ‘together’ are different.

“… At least, unlike you, I won’t just sit back and watch.”

“Then you will share your sacrifice with everyone?”

“It will happen as long as there are people who are determined.”

“You are truly selfish. You can’t criticize the White Coat League. Do you know why the Cavalry Empire and the Engineering Empire don’t criticize us? Is the meaning of the statement the same? Or, because it goes against their morals? Nope. “Not everything.”

Baluk’s voice was gentle. She was talking to Sehyun as if she were a child.

“No matter what choice you make, there will be sacrifice in the end. The Cavalry Empire and the Engineering Empire recognized this, and furthermore, they were aware of the fundamental necessity of sacrifice. There are times when someone has to stay behind and take care of the chores. In that sense, your words ‘together’ are just ideal words.”

“What do the victims think? What about the position of those left behind? Have you heard what they think? It seems to me that your cause of imposing an unfair burden on those who do not want it is not easy. What do you think? “Are you qualified to decide who the victims and survivors are?”

No one would want to be a victim of that. On the contrary, survivors will inevitably be ‘relieved’ regardless of whether the process is right or wrong. The White Coat League’s idea of ​​’those who will handle the rest’ was merely an idealistic conclusion.

Hiding in the hope that he was not the victim and would be glad to have survived.

Baluk rested his chin and thought for a moment. The faintly shining red eye light faded. But soon he lowered his holding hands and sat down neatly.

“… Right.”

“If you’re going to talk like this, just get up. “It’s a waste of time.”

Sehyun pushed the chair loudly and stood up. But before he could take a single step, his ankle was grabbed. In a changed voice.

“… “We are about to develop a magic weapon.”

The heavy voice took off his youthful appearance. A low voice was finally bringing up business. Sehyun stood and looked down at Baluk. He was covered by his hood, so his red eyes couldn’t be seen.

“… “Is it an L-class magic stone you want?”

“We need regular supplies. As of now, I have no one else to ask but you. I’ll bow my head if you want. No, at least kneel.”

His willingness to kneel for his own benefit did not seem false, even if it were just empty words. A stubborn look. He seemed to agree with Sehyeon, at least when it came to his achievements.

“… “How much power does it have?”

“At maximum output, each weapon can release about two energy cannons. About 100 units are currently nearing completion. However, there is not enough output energy to sustain the weapon. I tried driving it with an SSS-class magic stone, but 10 minutes was the limit. That’s why you need an L-class magic stone.”

It was a huge number. If this were to come out into the world, it would definitely change the game.