Episode 500: The 6th Great Disaster (1)
LA, USA.
It was a leisurely afternoon.
At a time when people were gathering in small groups and going about their daily lives, a child being led by his mother looked up at the sky.
“mom. “Look over there.”
“huh?”
I raised my head.
The moment she checked where the child was pointing, the mother’s complexion turned pale.
“Do, run… … “Aaaah!.”
Sigh!
The black shadow snatched my mother just like that.
As soon as it rose into the air, the mother’s fragile body was torn to pieces, and from then on, the city that had been shining with sunlight was plunged into darkness.
There were hundreds or thousands of monsters.
In its human form, it flapped its wings and attacked people indiscriminately, and the peaceful atmosphere of LA was no longer found.
WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEN!
The emergency bell rang.
USA.
The world’s greatest power created a dedicated response team in each city, and responded quickly as soon as it heard the news that a monster had appeared.
Head of LA’s dedicated response team 2.
Stephen looked at the black sky and listened to the radio.
“C-rank monster harpies formed a group and attacked the city. As thousands of harpies can be seen with the naked eye, we presume it is a foreshadowing phenomenon, and we will mobilize 2 LA response teams to resolve the situation. The central headquarters confirms the source of the omen phenomenon and requests reinforcements. Marlin.”
“yes.”
right beside.
There was a member of the response team.
Stephen ended the radio call and drew his sword as he passed the man he called Marlin.
“Please turn back. “Take care of the monsters while ensuring the safety of the people.”
“All right.”
Pot.
Stephen lunged forward.
In an instant, he dug into the space where the harpies were concentrated, and started slaughtering the harpies at random.
Wow.
Kyaaaaaaaaa!
Grade A Hunter Stephen.
He was classified as a talented person even in the U.S., to the extent that he was assessed as possibly being able to be promoted to S rank within the next 2-3 years.
Stephen’s military power was definitely outstanding.
He did not stop even after slaughtering dozens of harpies, and hundreds of team members, including Marlin, also participated in the battle and ensured the safety of the people.
Primary suppression.
This is why the United States is called a great power.
Even if a situation arises, their ability was so great that they could respond immediately.
It was then.
Steven, who was blowing off the harpy’s head and looking for another opponent, suddenly felt a huge wave of power from the sky.
Pot.
Crumbling.
“Ugh.”
Destructive rays consumed the earth.
Stephen narrowly escaped and looked up at the sky with a pale face.
A huge being.
A monster so gigantic that it was incomparable to the harpy he had just faced was looking down at Steven, flapping its wings as big as a skyscraper.
“… … “A harpy queen.”
I got goosebumps.
Then I realized.
The appearance of the S-class monster Harpy Queen.
Stephen spoke into the radio.
“An S-class monster has appeared. There is a very high probability that a catastrophe has begun rather than a precursor phenomenon. I say it again. The S-rank monster Harpy Queen has appeared, so quickly mobilize your troops… … .”
That moment.
Quang!
Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwak!
The destructive power exploded on the ground again.
Stephen could no longer continue the report.
His death signaled the beginning of a full-scale catastrophe.
* * *
News from America.
South Korea immediately declared an emergency call.
Representatives of the central government were convened, led by President Kim Jong-tae, and they quickly reported the information they received.
“Mr. President. It is said that the Harpy Queen, an S-class monster, has appeared in LA, USA. Moreover, monsters are also appearing in Chicago, New York, and Houston, so it is clear that this is the sixth apocalypse.”
“It’s not just that. An S-rank monster, the elemental golem, also appeared in Madrid, Spain. It is unlike any catastrophe we have ever experienced. No matter how great a catastrophe is, there have never been multiple S-rank monsters appearing from the start, but in this catastrophe, two S-rank monsters have already appeared. Considering the red time, we cannot predict how many S-class monsters will appear.”
“First, we mobilized the capital’s troops and entered a defense system. Please give us orders.”
Reports raining down.
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Kim Jeong-tae reacted calmly.
It was a hopeless situation, but it did not mean that the Republic of Korea would be destroyed immediately.
“Director of Intelligence.”
“yes.”
“What is the current situation in Korea?”
The most important thing was Korea.
No matter what problems occurred around the world, they were not the fire that fell on the feet of the Republic of Korea.
The head of the intelligence department said.
“Currently, there are no special signs in South Korea. It seems that the red point was avoided in this catastrophe. “Considering that American cities are being mainly attacked, the red point is presumed to be the United States or Spain, where S-class monsters appear.”
Red point.
This is information acquired through repeated apocalypses, and there were countries where the intensity of attacks was particularly severe during the apocalypse.
People called it Red Point.
The red point suffered tremendous attacks from the moment the apocalypse began until the end, and a ‘boss monster’ that signaled the end of the apocalypse also appeared at the red point.
blast furnace.
At least it was a matter of reassurance.
If South Korea had been designated as a red point, the weak country would not have been able to last for several days with its full strength.
Kim Jeong-tae said.
“Even though Korea is not a red point, we are not at a stage where we can feel safe yet. As of now, it is impossible to know when, where, and what problems will arise. Each member of the National Assembly, including the Ministry of Information, must keep a close eye on the situation in the Republic of Korea, and if any problem arises, respond immediately to prevent any room for trouble. Keep in mind. While five major disasters were repeated, some countries that responded complacently faced the worst possible outcome: destruction. “The Republic of Korea needs to be more careful than ever in order to avoid facing the same ending as them.”
“I’ll keep that in mind.”
“I will follow your orders.”
It was a strong voice.
People showed loyalty to Kim Jeong-tae due to his charisma that immediately captured the attention of lawmakers.
It was then.
As we were about to conclude the emergency meeting, an intelligence officer who burst into the conference room told us the hopeless reality.
“This is urgent. “A monster wave occurred in Incheon!”
Monster wave.
That meant that South Korea faced the threat of a catastrophe.
* * *
The atmosphere was cold and frozen.
A phenomenon where monsters suddenly appear.
That was the monster wave.
Because it meant that monsters were constantly coming in like waves, some of the lawmakers spoke in urgent voices.
“A monster wave. “Now even Korea is not safe.”
“Incheon is near the capital. The moment they fall, Seoul is attacked in an instant. We need to send troops quickly. “Preventing monster waves centered around Incheon is a way to reduce losses.”
It was a reasonable solution.
First, we had to solve the primary problem and prepare for the subsequent situation.
however.
Kim Jeong-tae looked at the lawmakers who spoke with cold eyes.
“Are you saying that now?”
“Well, what is that… … .”
“As always, we must act according to principles to protect the Republic of Korea. Red time. For the first three days from the moment the catastrophe broke out, monsters appear from all over the world. And only after dealing with all of those monsters and the boss monster can we say that we have finally prevented the threat of the apocalypse. But are you telling us to open the gates of the capital and help Incheon when the first day of Red Time has not yet passed? Incheon is just near the capital, but it is not the capital. “It means it’s not a problem we need to solve right away.”
It was a cold reaction.
The people of the capital said:
Kim Jong-tae is a wise president.
Because of his presence, people staying in the capital were able to secure safety even if a great disaster struck.
but.
Local people were different.
With a clear wall dividing the capital and the provinces, local people had no choice but to be exposed to danger.
A man called a man without blood or tears by local people.
He was President Kim Jong-tae.
Kim Jeong-tae looked away from the embarrassed lawmakers and spoke in a firm voice to the majority of his followers.
“If the capital is breached, the Republic of Korea will end. We will focus on ensuring safety here in Seoul until the red time ends. It’s actually a good thing. Incheon government and Roman Dmitry. They rebelled against the work of the central government. Their destruction will be a good example for the future of Korea.”
I laughed.
As he sank into the chair, he revealed his cruel side.
“It would be best to get some rest now. “Before the apocalypse is over, leisure like this will not be common.”
* * *
At that time, Incheon.
Kim Jun-hyuk also understood the situation.
“There was a monster wave. According to the scouts’ report, monsters will arrive in Incheon within the next 30 minutes, and their scale is so large that it is difficult to fully understand.”
Secretary’s words.
It was despairing news.
Kim Jun-hyuk calmly accepted that fact.
I hoped to avoid a catastrophe as much as possible, but that didn’t mean I couldn’t expect a situation like this.
Take off.
I turned on the microphone.
If I say it through this, all Incheon citizens will be able to hear it.
[This is Incheon Mayor Kim Jun-hyuk. Just now. We received a report that a monster wave occurred near Incheon. The apocalypse has begun. This is the sixth great catastrophe that has devastated humanity, and we must fight to survive again, as we have done over and over again over the past 20 years. Don’t be agitated. React calmly. We have been preparing for the apocalypse, and we cannot solve any problem by being afraid.]
It was a calm voice.
Kim Jun-hyuk made the problem seem like it was not a problem and continued speaking in such a peaceful and calm voice.
[From now on, all Incheon citizens, please move to your assigned location. Please help ordinary citizens who are not participating in the battle move to the shelter, and vigilante groups protect the ordinary citizens so that every single one can reach the shelter. And keep in mind: No matter what happens outside your shelter, never come out. Typically, the minimum level of safety from a major disaster is achieved within 15 days from the end of the red time. Even if you are anxious inside, please trust me, the mayor of Incheon, and consider your own safety as the top priority. Control yourself and be patient. We make a promise to the citizens of Incheon. I will never abandon you and run away. so… … .]
I grabbed the microphone.
With my hand on the shutdown button, I spat out my last words.
[See you in 15 days.]
Tuk.
I hung up the mic.
Kim Jun-hyuk looked at Mike in silence for a moment.
This catastrophe.
From the beginning, two S-class monsters appeared, and Korea’s first monster wave occurred near Incheon.
Perhaps the self-centered central government and other local governments that are too busy trying to survive will not help.
indeed.
Will Incheon Bay be able to survive on its own?
Although he knew it was impossible based on common sense, Kim Jun-hyuk just wanted to deny common sense this time.
‘The past three months. We had some intense times.’
Roman Dmitry.
I trusted him.
During the time I spent with him, a flame of hope spread throughout Incheon.
‘There was some doubt at first. No matter how much I am an S-rank hunter, I have witnessed a powerful strike that instantly destroys hundreds of monsters. Is it really right to trust only one person, Roman Dmitry, to handle the catastrophe separately from the central government? But it’s different now. The more I got to know him, the more I became convinced that it was he, not the central government, who would protect Incheon. If not him, no one can guarantee the safety of Incheon.’
“Whoa.”
I took a breath.
My heart was racing.
As his blood boiled, his expression became calm enough to feel cold.
“If we survive, the landscape of Korea will completely change.”
He took out a pistol from his pocket.
After checking the magazine, he got up and went outside.
Squeak.
Outside the office.
The direct units had already gathered.
Kim Jun-hyuk calmly walked between them and asked Park Cheol-min, who was following right next to him.
“What about Roman Dmitri?”
“He is on the first line of defense along with his direct commander Lee Tae-seong.”
“is it.”
There was nothing more to say.
From 3 months ago until now.
When a catastrophe struck, we conducted countless simulation exercises to see how Incheon would respond.
blast furnace.
“We go to the second line of defense.”
“All right.”
The apocalypse has begun.
If the safety of Incheon cannot be secured.
As the mayor of Incheon, he will never return here alive.
