ocean-life Chapter 144: Korea (4)
Chapter 144: Korea (4)
19 hours after the incident.
Some of the Kaiju had emerged from mountain depths, attacking villages in their path. Others had feigned death only to suddenly flee, while the Kaiju that had fallen near coastlines washed up on shores. Eventually the chaos subsided.
After a suffocating 24-hour period, reports of Kaiju-related damage finally ceased. While this was undoubtedly good news for humanity...
ᄂwtf were the hunters doing?
ᄂThey collect taxes but can’t even prevent this?
ᄂDraft hunters at the national level! If something like this happens again...
ᄂhunters r a mess lol never followin orders ya? country’s going to hell but too busy saving their own skin ya?
ᄂThis incident made it clear. Hunters need to be leashed.
ᄂHunters are people too. You can’t suddenly control them like that.
ᄂdoesn’t this prove it? we cant do jack without hunters
ᄂye not like they can just blast cities with missiles
ᄂthe defense ministry and hunters had retarded teamwork
ᄂit’s so bad damage assessment is impossible
A wave of negative public sentiment swept through: government distrust, Hunter criticism, and victims’ anger all boiled over.
Needless to say, Korea was unaffected by the matter.
ᄂother countries got hit bad huh?
ᄂwho cares bro? the GOAT emperor karlstein will handle everything
ᄂdid u get them sweet quest rewards?
ᄂyee getting a new house now!
ᄂwish they’d hurry up with civilian android distribution first.
ᄂI maxed out quests for that too.
ᄂsame lmao
ᄂDid you see the androids?
ᄂyh they epicsauce. got help from an android during this kaiju incident.
ᄂi cant tell them apart, how u kno?
ᄂNormally you can’t tell, but when their arms split open and lightsabers and guns pop out, it’s pretty obvious.
ᄂand they’re super pretty. fr bro
ᄂu can tell when u meet them lol its beauty beyond human limits.
ᄂthey wore masks during the disaster LOL becoz sheeple be just staring at their faces in a daze heh
ᄂwao....
ᄂoohhh boy.
ᄂHaha work hard on quests. Maybe you can buy one someday
ᄂhnnnfgnnhngn
The social climate in Korea stood in stark contrast to other nations, which was only natural. Compared to all the wails of pain echoing overseas, Korea’s efficient handling of the crisis was evident.
While other nations were up to their chins coping with the damages, they were nonetheless aware of Korea’s situation. It was only natural that it captured their attention.
Korean expatriates began frantically researching repatriation procedures, while foreign officials searched for available Korean real estate.
Things might have been different if all nations had suffered equal damage. But since only Korea was unscathed, comparisons became unavoidable.
ᄂmay as do a dogeza and beg Emperor Karlstein Babylon to take us in
ᄂREAL lmao did you see kr’s casualty count? 132 ppl
ᄂNot 1.32 million?
ᄂeven that was from falls or building collapses. almost no direct damage, they say.
ᄂugh.... government rip off so much tax but wat do they even do?
And the differences extended beyond just disaster response.
ᄂandroids? aint that jus a weirdass rumor?
ᄂDunno prolly not?
ᄂNever mind their androids, something seems off about them.
ᄂThey’re withdrawing from most existing manufacturing and doing something else.
ᄂmy kr fren told me shits real lit over there
“It wouldn’t hurt to shift the blame onto the Hunters either.”
“Leak information to the media about tightening Hunter control laws.”
***“We will now begin the emergency countermeasures meeting.”
“Chancellor, is there still no word from His Majesty? He mentioned nothing about where he went?”
“How dare you. Are you suggesting His Majesty should report every action to you?”
“No, you know that’s not what I meant.”
“Really now?”
Sharp words were exchanged. The Chancellor’s demeanor was particularly intense, as if something truly unpleasant had occurred.
I can guess why... It must be about Lord Karlstein.
Yongyong stood quietly, his gaze shifting cautiously.
They were in a dimly lit space, with only the area around a round table marked by a star in the center illuminated. Dark silhouettes around the table engaged in heated discussions.
It went without saying that Yongyong was unqualified to even take a seat. He merely stood at the back like a piece of decor, waiting.
He could not focus on their meeting. After all...
Is this a gathering of monsters or what?
Yongyong had learned one of the rules of this space.
Your silhouette grows clearer the more Ether you have...
In comparison to Perpe and Virdel beside him, his shadowy form was indistinct. And, naturally, even they seemed like flickering candles next to the figures at the round table.
Yongyong glanced at Virdel and noticed her expressionless face. Yet...
Grip-
Her tightly clenched fist spoke volumes.
He understood her frustration... not that he could even dare to match those individuals.
So this is the Galactic Empire’s executive meeting...
Bang-
“Chancellor! You may be His Majesty’s right hand, but there are still limits to what can be tolerated!”
“Hmph. If you can’t properly ensure His Majesty’s safety, perhaps you should resign?”
“Many people want to be by His Majesty’s side.”
“Haha. Do you think we’re on the frontlines because we’re fools?”
“Even without you, there are plenty capable of assisting His Majesty.”
Sharp criticisms flew back and forth, almost sounding like censure.
“...”
The Chancellor appeared to be biting her lip.
So savage.
Yongyong tried to recall the name of this roundtable meeting. Fallen Planet, or something like that.
In any case, the meeting, which had been ongoing for a while, momentarily paused.
“By the way, who are they? Is there a reason for such greenhorns to observe here?”
Greenhorns?
Yongyong’s Super Ultra Metal Wardragon ego stirred, but quickly settled down.
Gotta know my place here.
Fortunately, the shuddering Yongyong did not need to introduce himself directly.
“Because they were with His Majesty until the end.”
“Hmm...”
“Really? Those little things?”
“I should have been with him instead...”
The shadows at the round table all looked their way.
Waah!
Yongyong was struck with the urge to flee, tail tucked between his legs.