Regressor’s Life After Retirement

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[ World Conference (2) ]

“You bastard like a day robber field.”

Joo Sang-wook uttered an abusive language that did not fit his usual image. Soldiers who recognized the Korean military operations staff quickly crossing the hallway saluted him.

Joo Sang-wook, who half-heartedly accepted the salute, gritted his teeth inwardly.

‘I can’t believe you’re playing a power game even though the Earth is in danger of being destroyed!’

Joo Sang-wook had just been kicked out of the Combined Forces Command meeting.

According to the analysis of the highest authorities in the gate field, D-60 until the emergence of the ‘Devil-level’ Hell Gate.

Margin of error ±3

In just two months, the demon kings will tear up the sky and invade Earth. Demonic beasts and demons were already invading Earth with considerable frequency.

The worst catastrophe since the First Gate.

For the past seven months, Joo Sang-wook has worked tirelessly to warn the world of this fact and gather strength to prepare.

The result was this.

Congratulations.

After confirming that there was no one around the hallway, Joo Sang-wook cursed at the US President.

“Trumbo bastard….”

World conference held in LA after 7 months.

Recognizing the seriousness of Hellgate, the heads of governments of each country gathered together, formed an alliance, and decided to prepare future measures.

However, as soon as the meeting began, U.S. President Trumbo suddenly made a statement.

-If Korea truly wants world peace, why not first share the foreign technologies it monopolizes, including gateway technology?

Although he was originally a famous idiot, I had no idea that he would be asked to give away all of Korea’s technology on the spot.

Moreover, the problem was not just the United States.

“Chinese tin X baby ….”

-I agree with President Trumpo’s opinion.

China took America’s side.

The two superpowers were working together to keep Korea in check.

In a movie, it would have been a scene full of so-called ‘gukppong’, but from the perspective of seeing it in person, it was just a mess.

“What nonsense!”

At that moment, Joo Sang-wook, who was angrier than anyone else, jumped up from his seat, spewed out harsh words that he couldn’t remember properly, and was eventually kicked out.

“Damn it….”

The anger and sense of betrayal that Joo Sang-wook felt was so great.

He traveled around the world non-stop for seven months with the intention of saving the world. I traveled to dozens of countries and witnessed with my own eyes the horrors suffered by countless people.

I never slept more than 3 hours a day, and I lost more than 10kg of weight compared to 7 months ago.

Still, Joo Sang-wook felt proud of his work.

‘If only I could be of some help in protecting the world!’

That sense of duty is what allowed Joo Sang-wook to come this far without getting tired.

To that extent, the tyranny of powerful countries exploded his anger.

bang!

Joo Sang-wook entered the bathroom as if breaking it open and washed his face with cold water. I felt like I needed to cool down some of the heat in my head.

“Whoa…”

When I looked in the mirror, I saw a man who looked like a wet mouse. Gaunt cheeks and a beard that hasn’t been trimmed for several days. The red, bloodshot eyes were disgusting to look at.

“…come to your senses.”

Joo Sang-wook wiped his face with a hand towel and came out. He thought as he walked down the hallway.

‘okay. From the perspective of the United States and China, it will inevitably be inconvenient for Korea’s influence to become stronger.’

What they have done over the past seven months to raise awareness of the dangers of Hellgate has also been to prove to the world how strong Korea is.

‘Korean superhumans prevented dozens of catastrophes and calamities and saved countless people…’ The

basis for this was the gateway technology potion possessed only by Korea, martial arts brought from Moorim, and the flying Demon King.

“…is it worth it to be jealous?”

Korea has become too strong.

Enough to take the lead in holding a world conference like this.

To the extent that the existing superpowers were surprised and had no choice but to keep them in check.

“Team Leader Joo? “I was wondering where you had been, and you were here.”

Joo Sang-wook turned his head at the familiar voice. Baek Young-hee was standing there with a tired face.

“Is the meeting over already?”

“no. I was so annoyed that I left first. “I have to say something that doesn’t really sound like it.”

7 months was a long time. The two of them had become quite comfortable now that they had often clashed over various issues.

‘This woman also had an unusual personality.’

Joo Sang-wook chuckled, feeling a strange kinship with Baek Young-hee.

“CEO Baek Chang-soo, who is left alone, must be breaking into a cold sweat.”

“Would you like to do as much as the President?”

The two people looked at each other and giggled. And then he let out a self-mocking sigh.

“There’s quite a bit of time left before the meeting ends. Would you like to go outside and take a walk?”

“Are you trying to flirt with me now? “By cowardly taking advantage of the feelings of mutual sympathy?”

“Don’t even get your hopes up.”

The two walked down the hallway side by side.

The Demon King’s Castle, which had undergone repeated growth and remodeling, was very spacious. They came out of the building and walked on the deck.

The sky was ridiculously clear.

However, if you look closely, you can see tiny red cracks spreading throughout the sky.

…This is a sign that Hellgate’s influence is becoming stronger.

“It’s really not the time to be like this…”

Joo Sang-wook exhaled a long puff of cigarette smoke and asked Baek Young-hee.

“Have you had any contact with the Vice President recently?”

“The last contact was a month ago. “They said they were going to look for items needed for war…”

“It’s the same as the message I received.”

“…what would it have been like if the Vice President were here?”

Joo Sang-wook could not readily respond to Baek Young-hee’s words.

It wasn’t that I thought Daein wouldn’t be able to solve this problem.

He would have solved this problem one way or another.

But…

“Aren’t we relying too much on just one person?”

“Ah….”

7 months.

The two of them witnessed countless miracles created by the great man.

Japan was just the beginning.

“Traveling around the world, preventing numerous disasters, protecting cities, saving people, and reviving a failing country… Is this really something one person can do?”

“You are not alone. “Lily was there too, right?”

“Of course it is.”

Smiles spread on the lips of the two people as they remembered that little girl.

Joo Sang-wook spoke with a bitter voice, just like that smile.

“I can’t even imagine how heavy their shoulders must be.”

“that’s right. “You may act calm on the outside, but…”

“On the inside, you probably have more worries than anyone else and can’t sleep.”

“We should be of some help…”

“We should try harder.”

The two people looked at each other and nodded as if they were making an oath. I could feel the firm determination in their eyes.

***

The third day of the world conference.

While the United States and China are still demanding technology sharing from Korea, joint countermeasures against Hellgate have been sluggish.

“If Korea truly wants to prevent a catastrophe, share otherworldly technology! Otherwise, its veracity will be questioned!”

U.S. President Trumbo shamelessly made the same statement at every meeting, and the Chinese president silently nodded beside him.

The reactions of other countries were not at all favorable to Korea.

Russia quietly observed the situation and

the European Union remained silent.

South America was busy watching both sides.

The African representatives who barely filled their seats had no influence.

“Whoa…”

After returning to his dorm after the meeting, President Kim Soo-ho sighed, pressing his aching temples.

“It’s not the time to be like this, but the conversation is not progressing at all.”

Inside the president’s residence, the chief of staff and Joo Sang-wook, Baek Chang-soo, and Baek Young-hee were together.

There was a reason why Kim Su-ho called them separately.

It’s already been three days.

The sluggish meeting could not continue forever.

“…Let’s talk honestly among ourselves first. Representative Baek. “What do you think of their claim that we must first share our technology to prevent a catastrophe?”

“It’s impossible.”

Baek Chang-su shook his head resolutely.

Strictly speaking, the technology that President Trumbo was talking about was not owned by Korea.

They were all technologies owned by the White House Guild, and to be more precise, they belonged to the great humans and other races.

“Even if the vice-representative is here, I don’t think he will agree. “Even though our vice president is kind, he really hates being caught as a brat.”

Joo Sang-wook and Baek Young-hee, who knew Daein’s personality, nodded.

Younghee Baek said.

“The United States and China believe that they can sufficiently protect their homeland. “Because I have that confidence, I come out stiff.”

The United States and China were still superpowers before and after First Gate.

They had a large military power, a large population, and many outstanding superhumans.

Although there is no decisive battle weapon like the ‘Devil’s Castle’ floating in the sky above LA, new weapons created by combining magic stone technology have proven their effectiveness against demonic beasts.

They were also coveting Korea’s otherworldly technology.

Joo Sang-wook said, suppressing his growing anger.

“They even think we are exaggerating the threat of Hellgate.”

Taking advantage of the sense of crisis over a catastrophe, Korea is trying to take the lead in the world.

There was suspicion that they were trying to expand their influence around the world by installing gates leading to Korea in dozens of cities around the world because of Hell Gate.

‘It’s difficult to completely deny it because it doesn’t actually have that kind of impact…’

For that reason, the United States is the only country that has not yet installed a gateway.

“I should have noticed when Trumbo suggested holding the world conference in LA. “I was too hasty in agreeing…”

President Kim Soo-ho later regretted it.

Although he was an outstanding superman and a respected president, it is difficult to say that he had good political skills.

On the other hand, the opponent was now waging a public opinion war.

“Mr. President. Now on TV…”

The chief secretary, who had received a call from someone, turned on the TV with a pale expression.

-South Korea says we should face the apocalypse together, but they are not sharing any of the information they have.

-everyone. How can I trust them under these circumstances?

A red-faced Trumbo was giving a live speech on TV. Looking at the background, I saw that it was not anywhere else but on the deck of the Demon King’s Castle.

“That crazy guy…”

Joo Sang-wook, who was in tears for a moment, uttered harsh words, forgetting that the President was present.

Trumbo cleverly replaced the word ‘technology’, which was monopolized by Korea, with the word ‘information’.

The difference in tone was enormous. Because it sounded like Korea was deceiving other countries.

“…You took a hit.”

President Kim Soo-ho muttered in a defeated voice.

Not many people would take Trumbo’s words literally, but if the world conference ended like this without any results, Korea would receive a lot of criticism.

In the end, the situation became more favorable to the other side.

‘If the Vice President were there at a time like this…’

‘Where on earth is he doing?’

‘I wish I could at least contact you…’

That was then. Suddenly, the area around President Trumbo’s speech became noisy.

Tututututututu!

It was the sound of a helicopter. An armed helicopter was flying toward where President Trumbo was.

“What is that helicopter? “Have you received permission to land?”

“If the Demon Castle’s automatic defense system had been activated, we wouldn’t have been able to come close…”

At that moment, one person came to their minds.

“No way…”

“Vice President?”

Joo Sang-wook and Baek Young-hee, who made eye contact, ran outside at the same time. They quickly arrived at the scene.

Tutututututututu!

An armed helicopter landed on the ground making a loud noise.

And after a while, a man got off the helicopter.

“!!”

President Trumbo and the Americans around him widened their eyes in surprise. They opened their mouths blankly, as if they had never imagined it.

And everyone cheered.

“Hercules!”

On the other hand, the expressions of Joo Sang-wook and Baek Young-hee who arrived at the scene were stiff.

Trumbo walked as fast as he ran towards Hercules.

“Hercules! “Isn’t it a symbol of America?”

The man called Hercules was a 229cm tall muscular giant with hair like a lion’s mane and wearing no top and colorful leather pants.

A former professional wrestling champion and currently America’s Strongest Hero. A man loved more by Americans than the President of the United States and the guild master of America’s largest guild, Destroyer.

It was the emergence of a giant who could move half of America’s heroes with just one word.

A smile appeared on President Trumbo’s face.

“ha ha ha! “You declined every time I invited you to the White House, but you were saving it for a dramatic appearance like this!”

“Hmm…”

Hercules frowned slightly. President Trumbo was also tall, but compared to Hercules, who was 229 cm tall, he looked like an adult and a child.

“My friend was busy, so I just came to tell you on his behalf.”

“friend…?”

President Trumbo looked at Hercules with a puzzled expression.

It was my first time hearing that Hercules, who is synonymous with Anhamuin (that’s why he was more popular. Like a dark hero), had a friend, but I couldn’t believe it even more that he came here to convey his friend’s words.

That was the same for the reporters who were filming the two and the countless people who were watching the scene on TV.

Everyone held their breath and listened to what Hercules had to say.

“Something like a pig. “Why are you trying to exploit other people’s skills?”

“What…”

Trumbo looked up at Hercules with a puzzled expression. Hercules continued speaking with an expressionless face.

“There are still some left. If you don’t need an alliance, try stopping it alone. Even if you hang on to it later, they won’t accept it then. I definitely warned you. … That’s it.”

“What…?”

“I don’t think I need to say it too many times.”

Hercules spoke bluntly and turned his head to look at the camera filming him.

And in a heavy voice, he made a bombshell declaration that could change the course of the world conference.

“If the alliance with Korea breaks down, I will go to Korea. “I don’t want to continue living in a country that is sure to fall.”

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Joo Sang-wook looked at the back of Hercules with a stupid face.

The hero, who made a fool of his country’s president with a few words, headed to the guest accommodations provided in the devil’s castle.

Joo Sang-wook spoke to Baek Young-hee next to him.

“…The ‘friend’ Hercules spoke of.”

“That’s obvious.”

Unlike Joo Sang-wook, Baek Young-hee was smiling. She smiled joyfully, as if she knew it would end up like this.

“Think about it. “After traveling to dozens of countries for seven months, I guess our Vice President couldn’t make a single friend?”

Although the other person was too big of a person to simply say ‘just a friend’, it was somehow an easily understandable story.

“Well…”

Because I’m a landlord.

“And this is like a woman’s intuition. I have a feeling that customers will continue to come in the future.”

Baek Young-hee muttered that she should tell him to clean up the guest room in advance.

Her hunch was exactly right.

[ World Conference (2) ] End

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