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Chapter 384
Chapter 384
Episode 384. You have violated a taboo. (2)
Eugene McCain, Director of the United States Eastern Branch.
Park Min-jae searched for his memory.
To deepen the wrinkles between the eyebrows.
however.
‘I’ve never met you properly.’
The face of Eugene, the head of the US East Branch, did not immediately come to mind. In fact, his name was well-known. It has to be. Eugene McCain was as famous as he was in Cosmo.
The first non-developer-turned-branch manager.
In Cosmo, where ability was valued, Eugene’s greetings were unconventional. Beyond being a non-developer, Eugene originally came from a political world far from the game world.
Rumors like that used to circulate around town.
-“Aren’t you preparing to advance into the world of Rayman politics?”
The corners of Park Min-jae’s mouth went up crookedly.
“Wouldn’t that be worth seeing?”
It was Park Min-jae who knew that the reality of Rayman Sean was just a robot.
Isn’t it the United States, a fast developed country?
The birth of the world’s first robot politician must have been an interesting picture.
The laughter was erased from Joshua’s voice over the receiver.
– “Mr. Park. I know very well that you have no choice but to doubt me. Even if it is divided into West and East, it happened in the United States. I can’t say I’m irrelevant.”
It’s not Joshua’s fault.
Eugene As he avoided confrontation with Ho-yeol.
Who would have imagined that he was plotting a scheme?
Park Min-jae killed his temper and spoke calmly.
“no. Branch manager Joshua should be irrelevant.”
-“…yes? what is that?”
“That way we can solve this situation.”
Eugene McCain.
It makes sense when you consider that he is the cause of the situation.
He is the only person who came from a non-developer political world and was appointed as the head of the branch.
“It is natural that Eugene does not know the weight of the arcana.”
AAU.
There was no other reason why they could sincerely look up to Ho-yeol. It was because he knew the Arcana continent as well as he once claimed to be the creator.
Because I know how ridiculous Ho-yeol’s achievements are. I could sincerely follow his steps.
“Since it didn’t reach me, it must have gone backwards.”
But Eugene is different.
So you must have been waiting for the right time.
Like a politician waiting for a lame duck.
In the meantime, I had a bite of rice cake that I couldn’t pass up.
“Eugene’s connections would explain this situation sufficiently, right?”
– “Yes, Mr. Park. Considering his background, it’s no wonder that the media is making a special mention of absurd rumors. Even more than developers like us, Eugene is used to this kind of game. What’s wrong…”
Joshua continues awkwardly.
-“In the meantime, I was clumsily copying Eugene. Lobby favors for high-level connections. It was embarrassing to see him from the side. Well, now I realize that everything is useless…”
Park Min-jae nodded.
I was able to erase my doubts about Joshua only after hearing his deep thoughts.
Joshua really had nothing to do with this.
Are you willing to repay that trust?
Joshua nodded.
“…Mr. Park is right. I will solve it.”
pop.
Joshua finished the call and boarded the private plane.
He kept calling Eugene as a sub contact, but he was silent. When I contacted the AAU Eastern branch, the only reply was that Eugene was in the office.
“What is your intention?”
Attention was focused from the runway of the eastern branch.
“Isn’t that the branch manager Joshua?”
What’s going on in the East, the West branch manager?
Could it be because of the news that is heating up the world at this moment?
The news that Lee Ho-yeol is the Demon King of the Ten Thrones.
Some employees whisper.
“Isn’t this a situation where General Manager Lee Ho-yeol’s position could be shaken?”
The public reaction to the article was pure confusion.
-Higher Demon King?? Chirashi is also creative these days.
– But isn’t it a little plausible??
– Why did you say it with your own mouth?!
– There’s no way you’re going to tell a lie that’s obvious, right?
-In the first place, Lee Ho-yeol’s tone was a bit like a demon ;;;;
I don’t know if it’s a speculation from a single player or similar media.
From the mouth of a high-ranking AAU official.
It was an article from a well-known American daily newspaper.
“I’m sure someone spilled the information.”
“Anyway, the problem was the samurai.”
“If you interpret it maliciously, there is no end. Why is Lee Ho-yeol succeeding in attacking the rift every time? Aren’t there some people who seriously talk about bullshit that the crack difficulty increases every time?”
Excluding branch manager Eugene.
It was all of the eastern branch that had encountered Hoyeol in the Mage Tower.
Perhaps thanks to this, they were not swayed by the turbulent public opinion.
“In my mind, I just want to expose everything that General Manager Yusura said? After all, you’re taking on a huge risk alone this time…!”
Joshua strolled through the hallways, grasping the atmosphere.
‘The only thing to worry about is Eugene.’
I try to roll my head.
Eugene’s move must have been because of his confidence.
Where did that confidence come from?
It wasn’t hard to guess.
“…rocks.”
A new land of opportunity called Arcana Continent has been opened.
Maybe Eugene believes it.
American Shining.
Rocks from The Shining.
That he might be able to replace Ho Yeol.
I don’t even know if I’m setting up a confrontational structure.
‘Roxra, the Holy Knight of Shining, who fights against the Demon King Lee Ho-yeol of the Ten Thrones.’
I have to draw a plausible picture in my own way.
But really.
It was a stupid imagination that I could have because I was from a non-developer background.
“Do you seriously think it’s possible?”
Lee Ho-yeol is on a different level.
It means that it is not an existence that can be caught up simply by catching up with the level. No matter how great Rocks is, he will never be able to fill his void.
Joshua asked the secretary with a firm expression.
“Are you in, Branch Manager Eugene?”
“…!”
The secretary nodded in surprise.
Joshua went straight ahead.
Eugene What a mistake you made.
It was intended to be understood in detail.
And…
‘I don’t know since when did you plan this kind of bullshit.’
jump.
It was the moment Joshua entered Eugene’s branch manager’s office.
puck.
“!”
With a dull sound, Joshua knelt down.
“What is this…?”
Joshua barely lifted his head from his face on the floor.
The back of my head was hot.
Did you get hit by a blunt weapon?
Joshua gritted it.
“Eugene McCain… are you aware of what a mistake you are making? I’d rather believe you’re possessed by the devil…’
‘The devil? The only thing scarier than the devil is the human, Joshua.”
“…You’re fine, you.”
Eugene’s pupils were not black.
It wasn’t that I was possessed and swung by the devil.
It meant that he did what he did according to his own will.
Shuk.
Eugene sat on the sofa and looked at Joshua.
“I was beaten hard. I have no intention of killing you. Why isn’t there a handy item here? Did you say potion? If you just pour this on, your wounds will be completely healed.”
Took.
“It’s hard to believe in this old man’s head, but it’s post-Cataclysm.”
Eugene set the potion bottle down on the table and caught his breath.
Joshua witnessed.
Eugene’s shoulders were shaking even after he committed the crime.
That’s a reaction that knows the weight of what you’ve done.
“Do you think such a plan will work…? I’m sorry, but this is not a political arena. You don’t need proof or evidence in court. You can prove it with your actions.”
No matter how much he talked about being the Demon King of the Ten Thrones.
If Ho-yeol succeeds in hunting down all demon lords and challengers as planned.
No one would have any doubts about Ho-yeol.
Joshua gnashed his teeth.
“You don’t understand the arcana at all.”
Yujin searches for her arms.
“Yeah, I couldn’t understand. I mean in my eyes. You, the world, and the players looked too childish. What is everyone doing while holding on to such absurd strength? Why are you going back after leaving such an easy path?”
“… Childish?”
“why? Did I say anything I couldn’t?”
Joshua laughed.
“You… to express your pride like that. It’s a big deal.”
“Pride? Well, that’s good.”
click.
Eugene took out a cigar from his bosom and lit it.
“In that sense, we agreed for the first time in a while. so it moved I couldn’t stand it without moving. Doesn’t the picture come out? The United States of America against the demon king. Isn’t that a box office guaranteed Hollywood blockbuster storage? I feel sorry for you, Joshua.”
Joshua was silent.
Could it be because of the loss of blood?
It was because he was confused and couldn’t hear Eugene’s words.
‘…They agreed?’
It is also not an arbitrary act.
Joshua caught his foggy mind and thought.
Then how far is this thing connected?
Use of daily newspapers that are highly regarded and highly reliable in the United States. Lee Ho-yeol touched the general manager of Yusra. I didn’t think it was an AAU branch manager alone. Because this situation could have greatly shaken the world situation.
Joshua opened his mouth.
“…It’s also connected to the White House.”
Hoo-wook Eugene exhaled smoke and said.
“Don’t stop there, Joshua. If you pretend to know more, I might have no reason to use this potion on you.”
“Even if they are crazy, everyone is firmly crazy.”
The threat of taking your own life.
But Joshua didn’t stop talking.
It was absurd.
Guess I won’t be able to help.
It’s the kind of thing that hits the back of the head like this.
“What the hell… What did Lee Ho-yeol do wrong?”
“hmm?”
“I’m asking what’s so bad about it? Lee Ho-yeol, who always risked his life and fought for humanity on the front lines. What was so mean?”
There was no need to revisit the past.
Even at this moment, there was no other reason for Ho-yeol to become the Demon King of the Ten Thrones. It was to hunt demon-type monsters more efficiently, threatening the Arcana continent and reality.
For just that reason, Lee Ho-yeol ascended to the throne of the devil, whom he despised so much.
The smoke disperses.
“Do you know who is the scariest person in the Joshua political scene? Are you from a wealthy conglomerate? A newbie who was born into a prestigious political family and took an elite course? Not all.”
Hoo-wook.
Yujin’s eyes shine through the smoke.
“The ability to wield the masses. He is a human with such abilities.”
“what?”
“In that sense, I had no choice but to fear Lee Ho-yeol.”
Eugene added.
“Looking at your strange appearance that has changed.”
“…!”
Eugene the White House is the world.
It was fear of influence.
Lee Ho-yeol’s growing influence.
Joshua let out a laugh.
“Are you just a chess piece…?”
“What is that? I’m sorry anyway. You know too much. I can’t keep you alive unless you’re on the same boat as us, right?”
Joshua spat blood this time.
“F?ck…”
A rotten smile returned.
“okay. That attitude is the scary thing I said. What’s the point of pride? Are you willing to risk your life to protect it? Isn’t it natural that you have no choice but to be vigilant?”
There has been no conversation since then.
There was no next plan.
Because the role of the chess pieces ended here.
crackle.
Eugene put out the cigar with trembling hands.
“Now, it’s time to wait for the demon king’s magic beast.”
Eugene was prepared to die.
In other words, he planned to use even his own life.
Even Joshua realized that he was the culprit behind the situation.
‘Lee Ho-yeol.’
If so, he will surely find himself.
After that, after witnessing Joshua collapsed.
Even for the sake of interrogation, he would harm himself.
‘Every one of those actions will be the evidence of the Demon King.’
Humans are cunning.
There is no unshakable faith in the world.
just need a trigger.
In that sense, his death will never be in vain.
“Yes, I will.”
It was the moment when Eugene muttered bitterly.
“?”
Suddenly, a strong light tickled my eyes.
It was by the window.
A dazzling light was pouring in from beyond the window.
“…what?”
I thought it was just sunlight.
But it wasn’t.
It was something stronger and bigger than the sun.
Yes, a huge meteor was falling from the sky.
Being from a non-developer background, Eugene muttered.
“Little asteroid…?”
However, the correct name is ?Meteor Strike?.
Eugene was overlooking it.
that he turned into an enemy.
The fact that it wasn’t just Lee Ho-yeol.
Arcana’s strongest armed group magic tower.
Tower master Marcelo.
Along with him, all the senior wizards appeared over the United States.
and.
“Reveal the one who deceived the Magic Tower.”
Declared.
“This is the last chance the Magic Tower gives to mankind.”
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.
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I checked the message that arrived.
-Hoyeol-ah
-Because the world is not enough, are you the devil now?
-Then it must be a
heavenly horse after that
.
-Are you a teenager?