Chapter 36 – There’s Something There

Yang Ha-yeon stared blankly at the trajectory of Yoochun’s flight.

“I’m crazy…”

Yang Ha-yeon also had the spirit of that place as she had been active in the central world for a long time. Strong self-esteem.

I had the idea that the strong should be respected and respected as much as they have heavy duties.

In that sense, Yuchun was the pinnacle of the strong players Yang Ha-yeon had seen so far. There’s even a consideration that doesn’t match him. In contrast, his heart beat uncontrollably.

“Has the wind blown late at this age…”

Due to her high level and half-elf characteristics, she looks like she is in her early twenties, but she is thirty-five.

At the age that others would call her aunt, she sighed at the spring wind blowing in her heart.

“By the way…Why are these guys who were just messing around coming here and making a fuss…”

The three inexorable movements that Yang Ha-yeon felt from the time she was controlling the closed school area were all over, and she realized that they were coming to where she was and hardened her expression.

‘A naturalness that has been assimilated into the surrounding environment, artificially lowered presence, and a sense of eerie persistence…’

Pumpkin-!

Those who vaguely moved in and out of Yang Ha-yeon’s detection range now approached without hiding the sound of their feet kicking.

Climbing her wall, feeling the presence of a stop behind her own back, she looked behind her. Two Asians and one Westerner.

Her outward appearance was that of an ordinary salaryman. That’s probably why she was able to spy.

“These are the people who have been bothering me ever since. Where are you from?”

Yang Ha-yeon is a national intelligence organization or thieves’ guild. When she asked sharply, looking at those who had similar auras, she greeted her, starting with the one to her left.

“Hello. My name is Ryunosuke Shirita, a 5th grade civil servant belonging to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Emperor’s Bureau. It is an honor to meet Yang Ha-yeon, who has a great reputation.”

“Chao Wong from the Chinese Federation Secretariat.”

“I am Jason, a Level 2 agent belonging to the World Coalition DCD (Disaster Management Department).”

In reality, it may belong to the intelligence department, but the business card on the surface is also a department that is in a position on the top of the list. They were the ones who couldn’t be seen easily.

“It’s not a place to say goodbye, and it’s not like I’m going to greet you.”

But it’s nothing compared to Ranker. They must have known the spirit’s unique natural power felt in the barrier and the magnitude of the power contained therein.

Then, of course, he showed himself confidently even though he could know who was present here. A justly unpleasant situation.

“Well, first of all, we would like to apologize for offending Yang Ha-yeon.”

“Just say it. Please do not go against my heart any longer.”

Ignoring the apology, which didn’t even feel sincere, Yang Ha-yeon blocked the rooftop with the remaining power of the barrier. The air trembled with the power radiated by the spirits that sympathized with her feelings.

“If you want to survive being so arrogant towards me, you will have to come out with words I can understand.”

According to her recent standard, she is with decent people, so it is not revealed, but Yang Ha-yeon, who has a lot of her burns, is cold and cold to others.

There was no way she would just leave those who appeared proudly in front of her, even after circling her own barrier, stabbing her in a way that would not get caught and touching her sensitive nerves.

“Look! Yang Ha Yeon! We represent each group…!!”

“Does not matter. Aren’t you guys here in this country after going through formalities?”

Yang Ha-yeon ignored Chao Wong’s protest.

If they had entered the country normally, they would be treated well in Seoul. If it had been in Incheon for a reason, the president of the association would have mentioned it, but Yang Ha-yeon had never heard such a thing.

“Do you think I don’t know that even if you die here, no one can protest through diplomatic documents?”

Most people who don’t know her because of her down-to-earth and her demure look get it wrong.

She is a ranker from a mercenary background. That being said, Yang Ha-yeon is a first-rate warfighter who doesn’t hesitate to kill someone if she decides to kill.

“…Instead, you will be able to make a phone call directly to the Blue House.”

Yang Ha-yeon snorted at DCD’s Jason’s words.

“You see me as an idiot. Is there anyone who doesn’t know that the Blue House has become a slice of pizza without toppings?”

The central government of Korea has almost lost control over the provinces, and political powers have long since become agents of corporations and guilds.

In addition, the control over the Awakeners is also in the hands of Lee Man-seong. They were just face madams.

While her agents see her as easygoing, with no outside life aside from catching her monsters and villains, Yang Ha-yeon is her veteran who has been rolling and rolling in the central world. If she hadn’t had the slightest political acumen, she would have died somewhere long ago.

A rough and sharp look that far exceeded expectations. They broke into a cold sweat when they saw a big difference from Yang Ha-yeon’s expected data created by their organization.

“Looking at it, you seem to be the representative because you have the shortest hair. Tell me. Is there any reason for me to save you?”

‘Well, I can guess what you’re talking about.’

Having been pointed out, Ryunosuke chewed on the country that lacked the most strength among them and grabbed his trembling hand.

“Haha…Yes…Then let’s get straight to the point.”

The story took about five minutes. The main point, to put it simply, was twofold.

The first is named. According to Lee Man-seong’s report to the World Union, there was a name, but why did it disappear? Killed in Korea? What if you killed it? Was it that or something else?

Second, what is happening in Incheon right now? What’s the white monster you just saw, and who’s fighting him? You, who were present here, seem to know the whole story. Please let me know.

Ryunosuke was just saying this politely.

“By the way, this is the common intention of the World Union, the Chinese Federation, and the Emperor’s Kingdom.”

“…”
Yang Ha-yeon looked at Ryunosuke, who was wiping his sweat.

‘He’s so arrogant.’

The reason why Ryunosuke dared to put the world union at the forefront can be regarded as a decoration for survival. However, what angered Yang Ha-yeon was their attitude of brazenly demanding state-class information. Even without going through any procedures.

‘Am I still thinking it was 40 years ago?’

If it was Korea, which was hit by one country after another before being connected to the central world, that could be the case. Because it is weak The reason why even she, who had learned the truth of her weak-knowledge in the central world, would have been convinced. But not now.

At a time when the value of weapons without magical elements has become trash, the Awakeners are the factor that determines national power.

Korea, where there are three rankers and a decent level of awakening, is no longer the same as back then.

If either Liu Qing or his hound, Lei, is absent, the Chinese Federation will split into 47 pieces and open the Spring and Autumn Warring States.

The Emperor’s country, living in a land that has not even been restored under Honshu and Osaka, believing in only one Yamato and enduring hard.

It was disgusting to see similar countries without a proper foundation forgetting what happened 40 years ago and setting up this and that.

‘I can just ignore those guys… He’s a bit troublesome.’

However, that black-haired, glasses-wearing westerner from the DCD of the World Union threatened as well, but honestly, it was difficult.

The reason why the United States was able to keep its name as the suzerain of the world despite the loss of modern weapons. The woman who made America the de facto master of the World Union.

Alice Parcel. It was because of that woman who is the 4th ranker in America and the head of DCD.

America’s 4th Ranker. Great, but not special.

Her specialness lies in the background of being a direct disciple of Adelia, the elder of the White clan.

13 Committee 5 seats Dragonia. White, one of the five clans that rule it. What position their elders hold in the clan.

Yang Ha-yeon, who knows what being a direct disciple means to Dragonians in Dragonia, knew that she couldn’t kill Jason, who was sweating cold under the pressure of momentum.

“It’s something I don’t know. Those two things.”

And unless the author can be removed, the other two cannot be touched. Yang Ha-yeon decided to ignore the situation.

“…I know that Yang Ha-yeon directly participated in the named subjugation operation, but…”

“Yeah, but when I went, it wasn’t there. I must have gone somewhere else.”

“Then what happened in Incheon now…?”

“I was dispatched at the request of the president of the association because I had a problem. I know nothing.”

“…”

When Ryunosuke questioned her ignorance, she could find fault with her for dozens of reasons.

However, there is no circumstantial evidence, and Yang Ha-yeon gave up just by answering.

Given the character of the woman she witnessed, if they pushed her here, they would cut their own throats.

‘Damn it… I have to tell everyone in the analysis room to be replaced. Who said that woman was weak?!’

In an unexpected situation where his life was at stake, Ryunosuke decided to gnaw his teeth and kill the analyst who wrote the information about Yang Ha-yeon.

“If you have any questions, contact the association through official channels and find out. Because I don’t know anything. But isn’t that the end?”

If it was just a question, it would have been easier, faster, and more accurate to press Lee Man-seong to obtain information.

Nonetheless, the reason why agents who went into other countries and went stealthily revealed their identities and stood in front of Yang Ha-yeon is probably not the only reason they analyzed her weakness.

In fact, they did not plan to appear in front of Yang Ha-yeon. Their purpose is to gather information while observing Korea from the shadows.

This time, I had to hide in the shadows again to convey the situation that happened in Incheon. Unless there was direct contact from each head.

She judged that she was too easy compared to her power and tried to dig up her information, but each had other reasons for contacting them.

“Can I start with you?”

“Say yes.”

Jason was the first to speak.

“We believe Yang Ha-yeon is being treated unfairly in Korea…”

“Keep it short, just the main point.”

“…I want to recruit Yang Ha-yeon.”

“As a member of the coalition, is it? Or is it the American position?”

The DCD is the most American-inspired group in the coalition. It had to be clear whether Jason was representing the Coalition or the United States.

“…This is Ellis-sama’s word.”

“That’s a very vague answer.”

American and head of DCD. It wasn’t a clear answer.

“I will decline the recruitment.”

“…Then please accept this…”

“…What is this?”

Yang Ha-yeon tilted her head as she read the letter Jason gave her.

Seeing that the response to the rejection came right away, this seemed to be the main purpose.

“I don’t know either. He handed it over to me through MST. If Yang Ha-yeon refuses the offer, give her this.”

“I see… Alice Parsell is amazing.”

Seeing that he had a simple mobile device that could not be easily obtained even in MST and the central world, he was indeed a disciple of the White clan.

“For now, go back and read this. Then what about the rest?”

“…”

‘Fuck…How am I supposed to tell this…?’

Ryuunosuke sweated as he recalled the message he had received from Yamato himself.

‘Yang Ha-yeon, tell her that you will give her the position of Empress Dowager of the Emperor’s Kingdom. -Yamato Noshihira, the 1st Emperor of the Emperor’s Kingdom-‘

As she said in her analysis room, if she had been easy enough, I would have taken her word for it, but she wasn’t the kind of person I saw in person.

If he continues to convey Yamato’s message like this, he judges that his own head will be cut off. Ryuunosuke quickly noticed and chose silence, saying that his mission was more important. But there were also those who did not.

“Kuhm! I’ll tell you straight forward. Liu Qing, the chairman of the China Federation, wants to marry Yang Ha-yeon.”

Chao Wong proudly said the same words Ryunosuke had heard from Yamato.

“…I beg your pardon?”

Yang Ha-yeon was dumbfounded. However, Chao Wong opened his mouth proudly, as if he had not seen the bewildered expression.

“A woman like Yang Ha-yeon is not suitable for such a small country. I feel sorry for that situation, and Liu Qing, the head of our Chinese Federation, has sent you…”

As a ranker, she is sure to be of great help to the unstable situation in the China Federation and the Emperor’s Kingdom. In addition, she has her beautiful appearance of Gyeonggukjisaek (傾國之色).

She was obviously the best choice. If she hadn’t seen the flesh in her eyes starting to fill up.

“Haa… What kind of informant are you doing with that kind of notice? Or are you just ignoring this country?”

“What are you saying…”

Chew-!

In the end, Windness, who had read Yang Ha-yeon’s feelings, blew away Chao Wong’s throat, who had been making fun of her, with an invisible blade of wind.

‘I knew it would be like that…’

Ryunosuke closed his eyes as he looked at the headless corpse spurting blood.

Power makes people mistaken. That everything will go your way.

For Ryu Cheong and Yamato, Korea was still a small country, and there was no loyalist who could say that it was no longer so to the two wielding absolute power and military force in their own well.

“When I look at it like this, I think that the earth has not yet adapted to the central world.”

It was unimaginable in the central world to believe in an uncertain background and open one’s mouth to a strong person.

Ryunosuke’s skin seemed to be cracking at Yang Ha-yeon’s harsh winter-like life. Yang Ha-yeon’s eyes looked at the remaining two.

“You two are witnesses. That a fellow from this quasi-nation insulted me.”

“…”

It was a remark demeaning the China Federation, but they did not say anything.

“Then, the person from the Emperor’s Kingdom. What do you have to say?”

“…Doesn’t exist.”

What to say While watching the result right in front of his eyes, Ryuunosuke had no intention of saying that he would have liked to have been hardened.

“Great. Then.”

Tiriring-, Yang Ha-yeon’s phone rang at that time. The opponent was Lee Do-gyeong, director of the Mana Observation Organization.

“Yes, chief.”

“Ha Yeon-yang! Where are you now–! No, where is Yoochun now?!”

No matter what happened, Lee Do-gyeong’s urgent voice, which was always as relaxed as her voice, made her feel that something unusual had happened and asked what was going on.

“Two provinces in the northern part of the Korean Peninsula have disappeared!”

However, that was beyond Yang Ha-yeon’s imagination.