Episode 300
Jeong Cheol-min’s expression is quite serious.
But this time, Suho answered as if it was no big deal.
“Yes, the permanent members remain the same, but the rules for non-permanent members have changed a bit.”
“How has it changed?”
“From an elected system to an appointed system.”
Jeong Cheol-min looks satisfied with Su-ho’s answer.
“That’s right. If all permanent members agree, they can elevate a country to a non-permanent member. The two-year term is also eliminated. So compared to the past, their power has increased significantly.”
“Instead, there are more obligations, more things to do, and more things to pay. Like in the US, you can get fired the same day at any time.”
“Well, that’s what they say, but it’s a structure that requires the consent of all permanent members to be brought down… … So why did the rules change like this?”
“That’s because many countries disappeared after the cataclysm. Originally, the UN member states voted to select the winner, but so many countries disappeared that voting became meaningless.”
“Right. Then what is the current state of our country?”
“Our country is not currently a non-permanent member. We have been a non-permanent member several times in the past, but I believe we have never been a non-permanent member since the Great Upheaval.”
“Why did that happen?”
“To become a non-permanent member country, you need to have a lot of strong hunters, and in that respect, our country is a bit behind. And… … .”
Suho, who had been speaking, raised his eyebrows and said.
“Becoming a non-permanent member is one of the things the president wants most right now.”
“Yeah, that’s right.”
It’s literal.
Because becoming a non-permanent member country brings with it international status and various benefits.
But even though I wish for it more than anyone else, I don’t really put in any effort.
This is because in order to be appointed as a non-permanent member, the hunter industry must be fostered in earnest, which is extremely difficult.
‘We are currently comfortably sucking up to the exploitative and shady structure, so we can’t suddenly give it to the hunters just to become a non-permanent member state.’
Even if we start fostering the hunter industry now, the government will have to change a couple of times before we can aim for a non-permanent seat on the board.
If that’s the case, it’s better not to do it at all.
Because it’s like giving away the food after cooking it.
So, for the countries that survived the cataclysm, being a non-permanent member is like winning the lottery.
Jeong Cheol-min, who answered, added a comment.
“But then suddenly the UN is showing interest in our country as a non-permanent member.”
“So that’s why you wanted to see me in advance?”
“that’s right.”
Jeong Cheol-min smiles awkwardly.
But Suho wasn’t particularly surprised.
‘Yeah. Otherwise, the UN wouldn’t have come here all of a sudden.’
That too, unofficially.
Jeong Cheol-min continued speaking.
“So, the President is also extremely excited right now.”
“That’s right. It’s not something else, it’s a non-permanent member country. And isn’t the key point in appointing that non-permanent member country me?”
“That’s right. I was supposed to invite other rankers to watch it too… … But why did you suddenly start to show interest when you weren’t even interested before? It’s because of you. That’s why I quietly asked you to watch it first.”
I understand.
Because in our country, there was no other irregular-level player than Suho.
‘You probably found out about me while investigating the purification unification operation.’
Are Suho’s moves usually that flashy?
Even if you gathered all the players in the world, there would probably be no player with as impressive a growth history as Suho.
But apart from that, why did Jeong Cheol-min ask to see it separately?
Suho asked.
“So… … I understand the rest, but why did you ask to see us separately, Manager? What else did you want to say?”
“Actually, I don’t really have anything I want to say. If you don’t know much about the UN, I wanted to explain it to you. There’s nothing more dangerous than getting caught up in the whirlwind without knowing anything. And after the training, I also wanted to hear your opinion.”
As expected, it’s Jeong Cheol-min.
Suho asked with a smile.
“I don’t think you need basic common sense training since you know enough… … So, what do you think, Manager?”
“What does my opinion matter? Yours matters. At least that’s my opinion. Others may not. If they find out you’re back in Seoul, everyone will turn on their lights and search for you. Especially us.”
It can’t be helped.
Before meeting the UN, they will try to issue an order in the name of education… no, almost a semi-coercive order.
But Suho wasn’t afraid of anyone.
Even if the opponent is the president.
‘I didn’t even choose that person in the first place.’
Suho said.
“Can I be honest with you?”
“sun.”
“I hope our country doesn’t become a non-permanent member.”
“why?”
“It’s nice to say that they are non-permanent members, but after the rules change, non-permanent members are no different from slaves of the UN who are forced to follow noblesse oblige.”
“For example?”
“We have to pay a lot of peace contributions and unconditionally participate in the newly reorganized peace army… … Above all, it sounds good to say that it’s for the peace of humanity, but in the end, it’s just about putting in the Awakened.”
It was literal.
Originally called the Peacekeeping Force, it was renamed the Peace Corps to achieve and protect peace rather than just maintain it.
And in order to utilize the reorganized peace force, not only the permanent members but also the non-permanent members set an example by drafting their own awakened people and including them in the peace force.
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“But if you become a member of the peace army, you will be treated accordingly.”
“I don’t like the fact that it’s not voluntary. If our country becomes a non-permanent member, it’s obvious that I’ll be the first to be drafted into the peace army. Of course, I also think that the gate should be closed for the sake of humanity. That’s why I went out to attack the sealed gate alone. However, I have my own way of closing the gate, and the UN is not included in that plan.”
“hmm.”
Jeong Cheol-min nods.
Suho added to that reaction.
“If I say this, they’ll probably say something really bad from above.”
“Well, I don’t know how you’ll react since you pushed me too hard last time.”
“The chairman is not going to try to coax or appease me. That’s why he asked me to see him in advance.”
“That’s true, but… … That gentleman was there with you when you were forced to do that. If you say no, how can I persuade you otherwise? If you refuse, he’ll say he’s going to emigrate again.”
“That’s right.”
“Oh my… … I don’t know what your plans are for ending the gate, but it doesn’t look smooth.”
“How can ordinary people understand the will of a genius?”
“Hey, even so, you’re still an ordinary person… … Yeah, actually, if you think about it, at this point in time, other than you, all the other hunters… … No, everyone else is an ordinary person.”
It was unfortunate, but it was a fact.
Because he has reduced tax expenditures by single-handedly handling the numerous sealed gates, and has done absurd things such as eliminating various criminals and even destroying the Jeju Island cartel.
Jeong Cheol-min asked.
“But you’ll still meet me since I came from far away, right?”
“We have to meet. That’s why I came over from the North in a hurry. But still, I have to listen to their story first and then decide. But I heard that other players are planning to join us. Who are the candidates?”
“I decided to invite only the top four. Including you, I’m saying they’re the top five players in the country.”
“Shouldn’t we invite one more person from 1st to 4th place?”
“What does that mean?”
“It’s because the charts haven’t been updated yet, but I think I’ll be the official number one in our country from now on.”
“What, when you say chart, you mean the Grand Chart? But aren’t you still a little lacking in level to become number one?”
“The previous #1, Ban Yuil, was level 198, right?”
“Right, Prime Kim Gwan, ranked 2nd, is also level 198.”
“I’m now level 199.”
“what?”
“Really. I’ll register the information and update the chart soon. In fact, if it weren’t for this call, I was going to make it to level 200 before the operation, but the timing just isn’t right.”
“… … .”
Jeong Cheol-min opens his mouth without realizing it after hearing Su-ho’s level.
It can’t be helped.
Because the level of Suho that Jeong Cheol-min knew wasn’t even 180 degrees.
‘What the…? Is this really a realistically possible leveling speed?’
But there is no reason for Suho to lie.
That’s why Jeong Cheol-min was able to realize once again where Su-ho’s confidence came from.
“… … Anyway, I’ll fill up my five fingers.”
“If you rank 2nd to 5th, including me, then yes.”
“Yes. I understand what you mean. If that’s what you think, then go ahead and push for it. How about I tell you my opinion in advance? That way, you won’t be shocked as much on the day.”
“Then wouldn’t it be like I’m taking advantage of you too much?”
“I have to do something like this to earn a living.”
Jeong Cheol-min checked his watch and then got up from his seat.
“I don’t think we have anything more to talk about. Let’s get up first. If we’re going to meet the UN tomorrow, there are a lot of people we need to meet, including the president of the association.”
“Are you planning to meet me as soon as you arrive at the UN?”
“What good will it do to waste time? They’ll just pressure you from above. They’ll tell me to try and appease you. But I don’t want to do that.”
“Right. If that’s the case, I’d rather get beaten up quickly. But you don’t ask me what I’ll talk about when I meet the UN, or what my end-of-the-world plan is?”
“I did it, and you did it too. Ordinary people shouldn’t try to know too much. When something happens, I’ll just keep my eyes wide open and my mouth wide open. Just in case tomorrow, stay home and wait until I call you, and then move.”
“Okay, I understand.”
Jeong Cheol-min, who said that, got into the car and drove away first.
After seeing Jeong Cheol-min off, Su-ho finally stretched.
“The day is long.”
If I had known the conversation would end early, I would have planned more time.
Then, we will finish up the Geumgangsan area as well.
‘After meeting with the UN, I’ll go straight to Geumgangsan. No, I still have time. Should I just go now and come back?’
It wasn’t impossible.
Because I marked Geumgangsan with a sign before coming.
That was when.
Wheeing-
A ringing cell phone.
I checked my phone and it was Martin Park.
“hello?”
– Where are you?
Martin Park’s question.
Why is this guy suddenly looking for me?
I thought it would be okay to tell this gentleman, so I just answered.
“Is this Korea?”
– Who doesn’t know you’re Korean? When are you going to give me my paints?
Oh, that’s why you called.
Suho thought for a moment and then answered.
“Shall I give it to you now?”
– Right now? Have you been to North Korea?
“Yes, I’m back. I didn’t bring a lot, but I thought I’d give you what I did bring.”
– Yeah. I was just getting inspired and needed some color. What colors do you have?
“Uh… … Look at the ingredients and judge for yourself. Where are you?”
– Seoul. I’ll give you the address, so come there.
“All right.”
Soon, the address arrived via text message.
‘I guess I’ll have to postpone Geumgangsan until later.’
Suho drove straight to where he was.
Martin Park was not far from here, in a bar in the basement.
however.
‘Look at this?’
Just before going down, Suho felt a strange magical power and used his magical power detection.
And I could see it.
Other than Martin Park, there are magical auras as strong as Martin Park’s.
At least that wasn’t the case for our people.
I’ve met all the people in our country who are considered the strongest, so I know the extent of their strength.
By the way, did Martin Park deceive himself?
But he didn’t seem like that kind of person?
‘Well, you’ll know when you see it for yourself.’
Suho snickers and goes down to the basement.
