The Dungeon Cleaning Life of a Once Genius Hunter - Chapter 280
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Berlin Reichstag.
A conference room where urgently convened ministers of each ministry and Prime Minister Ben gathered together.
“How is the situation?”
Prime Minister Ben asked his cabinet while everyone was clearly nervous in the heavy silence.
“It is confirmed that a force comprised of people with special abilities crossed the border around 4:00 this morning and has now advanced to Stuttgart.”
Minister of Defense Monahan responded as if he had been waiting.
“Currently, the number of confirmed troops is estimated to be approximately 60,000. “With this force and speed, I think we can reach Berlin in two days.”
“What are the measures?”
“First of all, nearby divisions have established defensive lines on all roads leading to Berlin. “The order to fire has been given immediately after clashing with the International Association, so an all-out war will soon begin.”
“Can they stop it alone?”
“Of course, one division is not enough. However, all troops are currently converging, so if we just give the defense line time, we will be able to stop it.”
The Minister of National Defense answered with confidence.
However, other ministries seemed to have a slightly different idea.
“You can stop it! The opponent is an army made up of people with special abilities! “It would be impossible to even stop time with regular troops!”
“These are people who hunt monsters with just one weapon. Tanks and missiles are useless, so how can we stop them!”
“you’re right! “We need to contact the association right now and dispatch an operation team…!”
“This is a war situation.”
As the cabinet members were raising their objections one by one, Minister of Defense Monaghan cut them off and said,
“In a war situation, I have the authority to make all military decisions. “You know that, right?”
“….”
“….”
All the ministers gaped at those words as if they were absurd.
In fact, Minister Monahan himself also knew that he was being unreasonable.
When you think about it in common sense, it makes no sense to fight someone with special abilities as an ordinary soldier.
Nevertheless, there was no other reason why he insisted on using regular troops.
‘How much of a war is this? We can’t let others get involved.’
War is a disaster for some, but an opportunity for others.
Companies and foreign politicians who do business with me.
For all of them, this war was an enormous opportunity.
If the Ministry of National Defense resolves this situation on its own, the benefits will be indescribable.
So it was impossible to let others have a hand in this war.
Of course, it would be quite difficult with just regular soldiers…
but you won’t know that until you try.
Do you know anything?
Maybe we can win.
Minister Monaghan opened his mouth again to the Prime Minister.
“As you know, Prime Minister, the military power of the German Federation is the best in Europe. Moreover, from what we have confirmed, the enemy does not possess any military equipment.”
“….”
“No matter how talented they may be, in the end, they are still human beings. We are fully capable of preventing this. “If you trust me…”
“I have something to tell you, Prime Minister.”
At that time, Minister Monaghan was giving a long speech.
A man interrupted his words and opened his mouth cautiously.
Minister of Transportation and Construction Lucas.
It was the ministry most unrelated to the current situation.
Minister Monahan glared at him for his presumptuous behavior, but Prime Minister Benn seemed to have decided to listen for now.
“Please speak.”
“Actually… members of the WDSO came to see me a few hours ago.”
“…what what?”
“How does WDSO…?”
Minister Lucas’ remarks immediately made the conference room noisy.
It was a natural reaction.
There was no way WDSO could enter the country without government permission.
“A WDSO employee came to visit…?”
The Prime Minister also asked as if he did not understand that fact.
“This is exactly what I was planning to report to you. To avoid the eyes of the government, I entered the country disguised as a member of a private company, and when my identity was discovered, I was arrested by the federal police…”
He continued carefully for a moment to trail off.
“It appears that WDSO already knew about the raid plans.”
“Did you know…?”
“yes. They say they came here to prevent an air raid…”
“Don’t say nonsense! How did WDSO know information that we didn’t even know about? And if you had come to stop the air raid in the first place, you would have come for me, not you!”
At that moment, Minister Monaghan stood up and raised his voice.
“I told you. He said he entered the country under false identity. “We tried to contact the association so as not to reveal our identity as much as possible.”
“With the association…?”
“yes. So… it seems that WDSO had already decided that regular troops could not stop the air raid and was trying to persuade the association to deploy an operation team to the front line.”
“….”
Minister Monaghan closed his mouth.
There is no denying that WDSO is a capable organization.
In the first place, their skills have already been proven several times.
However, exchanges were simply suspended to preserve independence in a chaotic situation.
But if WDSO comes out this far…
“It seems like the situation is more serious than we think.”
Minister Lucas continued.
And Prime Minister Ben asked:
“so?”
“Why don’t you ask WDSO for assistance…”
“Lucas!”
Minister Monaghan shouted.
It was none other than a sense of crisis.
If WDSO intervenes, they may take all the profits from this war.
I couldn’t leave it like that, so I raised my voice even more.
“What are we going to do now? “Didn’t you hear that I have all the power to make decisions?!”
“Aren’t you saying that because that decision is ridiculous! If you think about common sense, how can an ordinary soldier win against someone with special abilities? “It’s obvious that I’m making a meaningless sacrifice!”
“What does the Ministry of Corrections and Education know? They’re talking nonsense like that! I have 30 years of military experience! “Do as I tell you…!”
“quiet!”
At that moment, the Prime Minister’s voice became low.
His eyes penetrated the two men just once.
“As of the current time, we have issued an actual wartime situation alert and DEFCON circle throughout the country and handed over all decision-making authority to the Minister of National Defense. And requests for support from other countries…”
Soon, Prime Minister Ben’s order came.
“I reject it.”
The corner of the Minister of National Defense’s mouth twitched at that decision.
***
“You crazy bastard!!”
bang-!
Immediately after the meeting ended.
Minister Lucas came out into the hallway and hit the wall.
I was angry all the way to the top of my head.
What on earth is this doing?
They are refusing all support because even if they immediately deploy the association’s operations team, it will not be enough.
Do you feel nothing after seeing the French government collapse in just two days?
‘Bogbigi … I should have learned from the time when I was eating with overseas military companies …
‘
I guess they plan to monopolize all the rights through this war.
Damn it, it’s a battle of interests even in this situation.
Does this even make sense if you are not in your right mind?
‘This can’t go on…’
Minister Lucas chewed his teeth.
Of course, this does not mean ignoring Germany’s military power.
But isn’t this different?
You can never win.
This is a fact that even I, who am not a military expert, know.
If this continues, it is only a matter of time before Germany collapses.
“The WDSO employees who escaped… have their whereabouts been identified?”
At that time, Minister Lucas asked the aide next to him.
“Oh no. “We are doing our best to search, but it is not easy because the situation is so confusing.”
“Have you checked with the association?”
“yes yes? Why is the Association….”
“You idiot! You said you were trying to persuade the association! “Then of course I would have visited the association first!”
“Oh, I’m sorry. “I didn’t even think about it.”
The aide lowered his head with an embarrassed expression.
“Go to the association right now. “If you find it, please contact me right away.”
“All right.”
“No matter what happens, we must find it.”
It was once that Secretary Lucas’ eyes sparkled.
“Now those people are our last lifeline.”
I sincerely regret handing it over to the police without listening to the story.
***
Headquarters of the German Association.
“Oh, it’s me.”
I borrowed their phone and contacted headquarters.
“teacher! Are you okay?! “Where are you now?”
Immediately, Kim Min-ju’s excited voice poured out.
It seemed that headquarters was also aware of the current situation here.
“don’t worry. It’s a German association now. “It took a while to convince the president of the association.”
“What happened…?”
“I was not approved to apply.”
When I answered, a trembling sound of breathing was heard.
He seemed relieved.
“For now, we will dispatch the local operation team first. However, we will not be able to hold out for long due to a lack of personnel and equipment, so immediately gather as many personnel as possible from headquarters and send them out.”
“I understand.”
“And…”
I continued in a very serious voice.
“You and Yubin are joining us too. “Be prepared.”
“…Yes.”
That’s how we ended the call.
Director Lee Ah-young, who was right next to him, asked with a worried expression.
“Anyway… is this really okay?”
“What else are you worried about?”
“No, that’s right. “It was not a government-approved permit, but a decision made arbitrarily by the association… After all the dispatch, if the government blocks the deployment, we won’t be able to do anything, right?”
“You’re preventing the deployment of reinforcements in a situation like this? “Where can you find such a stupid bastard?”
Of course, a single decision can be viewed negatively, but doesn’t the government know better?
They know that they can never deal with the International Association on their own.
They may be held accountable later, but there is no way to stop them from going into battle.
Any sane person…
“Well, I don’t know.”
Then Chloe shrugged her shoulders and opened her mouth.
“You don’t know again. There are so many idiots in the world….”
“….”
He raises one corner of his mouth and spits out something meaningful.
Tsk, don’t deny it…
As I was looking at her with a disapproving expression, the association president, Amelie, came into the office.
“Did you give orders for dispatch?”
“yes. I asked you to send it as soon as possible… so it should arrive by tomorrow evening at the latest. Until then, we’ll have to endure on our own. Are you ready?”
“We have gathered all the possible people. All you have to do is dispatch.”
“All right. Then right away….”
“I came here because I heard his movements were unusual, and sure enough, he was acting like a fool.”
At that time, a man entered the office.
“Amelie Association President, whose orders did you receive to gather the troops now?”
“…Minister Monaghan.”
Association President Amelie’s face hardened at the sharp voice.
Who on earth are you…?
“Defcon One has been issued. From now on, all military decisions belong to me. And the deployment of the operation team was officially dismissed.”
“…!”
“Everyone disperse!”
An unbelievable command fell from the man’s mouth.
“…You say the right things sometimes.”
I looked at Chloe and spoke in a voice filled with resentment.
I couldn’t believe it… but it was there.
This guy is out of his mind.