Chapter 791
According to what I know, the Middle East plays a bigger role in the world than I thought.
It covers a vast area ranging from the West Asian region in a narrow sense to the countries in North Africa in a broad sense.
In addition, due to active immigration policies after the cataclysm, the population living in the Middle East exceeded 300 million.
Not only.
The oil field that fed the Middle East has been doing its job well until now, and evenly distributed gates can push out oil and obtain magic stones, which have rapidly emerged as an essential resource.
‘Of course, half of the magic crystals acquired that way will escape through the back hole.’
That neighborhood is like that.
Since there is no social organization or government department powerful enough to uncover corruption, even if there is something coming in, it leaks back.
Unlimited wealth and power in the Middle East
There are clutching royal families, terrorist groups are openly active, and hypocrites who started out as revolutionary leaders and evolved into dictators.
And to them, the law is just chewing gum that can be spit out whenever the sweet water runs out.
‘Michael Silbert dug into that point exactly.’
Smuggling and unrefining magic crystals is a serious crime stipulated in international law, but there are plenty of gaps.
Especially in the Middle East and Africa, where terrorist groups and rebels are infested.
But the one who is already dead is no longer a problem.
but… … .
‘The living one is the problem.’
Took.
I put down the tablet PC and rubbed my eyes. I was tired from staring at the type for several hours.
No, maybe it’s because of the three letters that never leave my mind.
‘Prophet.’
I looked out the window, thinking of a guy I didn’t even know.
Between the wing of the aircraft and the pouring rain across the sky full of dark clouds, the voice I heard on the TV seemed to resonate like thunder.
– Following God’s will, we do not stop. Starting today, I will judge and punish you.
who is the guy
Despite the fact that the voice was clearly unaltered, gender and age could not be properly distinguished. Of course, his face was covered by a tight-fitting robe.
‘Does that mean that he’s already known for covering up like that?’
Most likely, but even this is not certain. The presence of the prophet resembled the dark clouds outside the window.
“The weather is not good.”
To the sudden voice, I answered while still looking out the window.
“Iknow, right. No matter how you look at it, the weather is not good for flying.”
“This isn’t that level, it’s the worst.”
“Isn’t it possible that the Prophet planted a seed in the Korea Meteorological Administration?”
“Why do you think so?”
“Why do you think so? Assassination angle was caught sharply, this.”
With a sigh, Team Manager Choi, who was sitting next to him, opened his mouth.
“Let me tell you two things I know: First, the airport forecast was accurate. It’s just climate change in terms of horse power. And secondly, if I were a prophet, I wouldn’t do that in vain.”
“Why?”
“Even if this plane crashes, Jin Tae-kyung will survive.”
“……oh.”
“Isn’t it?”
“well. I haven’t experienced a plane crash yet.”
In fact, this alone is an absurd answer. It’s natural to die if you fall from this height and weather.
It was clear that Team Leader Choi had the same thoughts as me.
Shaking his head, his gaze suddenly turned to the tablet PC on the table.
“Have you seen everything?”
“yes. So many times to the point of getting sick of it.”
There are some additions, but about half of it is already familiar to the eye.
It was something I had been reading and re-reading for days and nights before the World Hunter Federation was established.
Since it was related to Michael Silbert, of course, information about the prophet and the Middle East could not be omitted.
“What do you think of these materials?”
“well. I think I know at least three things.”
I am a tablet tightly packed with type
He glared at the Rit PC and continued.
“The Middle East is filthy wide to find a prophet in a short period of time, and he hides terribly well.”
“Then the last one… …
“That bastard has a huge amount of unrefined magic crystals.”
yeah that’s the problem
The prophet who indiscriminately terrorized the world remained silent even after the death of Michael Silbert, and the public is relieved thinking that he was frightened.
but… … So I was more anxious.
this atmosphere right now. The calm before the storm.
‘Aiming for something bigger. clearly.’
A main quest that was different from before, and an importance that the system named cataclysm.
That’s why I immediately moved the World Hunter Federation.
A whopping 100,000 troops were dispatched to the Middle East, excluding the personnel to prevent additional terrorism and monster waves.
Considering that each and every one of them is a Hunter, it is truly a tremendous force.
Even Korea, a hunter powerhouse recognized around the world right now, can’t mobilize that many hunters, regardless of individual level.
Some people even said that they were using too many troops from the beginning, but such nonsense was quickly absorbed as soon as it came out.
The authority and power of the current World Hunter Federation is that strong.
Almost every country in the world belongs to
The UN General Assembly has agreed, and all of humanity supports us.
If the United States ‘proclaimed’ itself as the World Police, the World Hunter Federation is literally self-recognized and untouchable.
Even Russia, which had clashed with the Western powers led by the United States on incidents, issued a warning to the Middle Eastern countries that were refusing to respond by promising active cooperation with the alliance.
– If you don’t want to get lost, you’ll be on the road.
The diplomatic cable was long, but if I had to summarize it in one line, that would be it.
Russian president for life, Vladimir
Purin was very sorry that Red Square had collapsed due to terrorism, and he was looking forward to several Middle Eastern countries that sided with Michael Silbert at the recent UN General Assembly.
So, what’s the difference?
The Middle Eastern leaders, who did not welcome the visit of 100,000 hunters, opened their airspace and waters wide in just a few hours.
International criticism is also scolding, but I could have been drinking radioactive black tea one morning when the sun was pouring.
But the whole world cooperates with the federation,
Even if there is, it did not mean that the prophet was automatically caught.
“How far has the search gone?”
Team leader Choi answered my question immediately.
“Everyone is doing their best in their respective positions, but for now, I haven’t noticed anything special anywhere. The area is vast, and only one day has passed since the search began.”
Know.
Because that’s one of the biggest reasons I’m heading to the Middle East right now.
But even if it was an impatient question, I had no choice but to keep asking.
“How long will it take?”
“It’s 60 days or more in the worst case. It is a figure that came out when all the Alliance Hunters, as well as the allied forces that joined afterwards, were mobilized.”
“..60 days.”
“Again, only in the worst case scenario. If we put all our effort into it, there is a good chance we can save time.”
well. Is it really so?
I didn’t respond, but I felt an uneasiness wriggling in my heart.
‘I’m not a soft-spoken guy.’
The Prophet was the one who escaped the world’s surveillance even before the Federation was established.
The worst terrorist ever, far surpassing the South American drug lord or Osama Bin Laden, who is a far superior.
Some might think that such a bastard could be caught in two months, but… … at least not me
‘Two months is too late.’
As I guessed, he currently has a huge amount of magic stones in his hands. An unrefined, and therefore more dangerous, time bomb.
No one knows when the bomb will explode.
one month. or after a fortnight. perhaps… … .
‘It could be tomorrow right now.’
And the day the bomb explodes. Like the title of the main quest given to me, it was not difficult to predict that a cataclysm would begin.
If that happens, it will be comparable to the terror the prophet has staged so far.
Otherwise, a further catastrophe will sweep the world.
‘Now it’s your turn. Try struggling as hard as you can. I’ll be looking down from above.’
Suddenly, someone’s voice lingers in my ears.
now i get it
The true meaning of the words that Michael Silbert left like a will right before he died.
but no one can stop it
I was ready to fight this time as well, just as I threw the same guy into the bottom of hell.
with convincing guesses.
‘It’s not yet ready, the same goes for the Prophet.’
There is no reason for a hungry person to put up with delicious food.
It is highly likely that the Prophet has not yet finished preparing to detonate the bomb.
Before the food is finished, he holds his breath and lies flat on his face in order not to be discovered.
‘You have to find it before that. certainly.’
Deep in my heart, I looked at Team Leader Choi.
“What about cargo? Are you quiet?”
“Speaking of cargo. ah.”
Realizing what cargo means, Team Manager Choi replied with a wry smile.
“Quiet is fine. Although I get into trouble sometimes.”
“Take a good look. There is a mountain of things to learn about the Prophet.”
“All right.”
I nodded and looked out the window.
Suddenly, in the distance, between the hazy dark clouds, the city that shined brightly in the dark was approaching.
A cold desert night.
A young man with a look that would exude admiration for anyone, muttered as he looked up at the dark sky.
“… … I think something just went through. Is it that guy?”
” yes?”
“no. I’m just talking to myself. Instead, where did you say the communication was cut off?”
Shao Shen, who tilted his head at the reaction of the young man, Skeleton King, answered.
“We have to move another 30 km to the southeast. Mr. S.”
“Mr. Su… … I think I told you not to call me that.”
“oh. sorry. Mr. King.”
“… … It’s still weird, but oddly enough, it doesn’t feel bad.”
“thank you!”
“Don’t like it. You son of a bitch.”
Although he grumbled, the Skeleton King’s mood as he moved towards his destination was not so bad as he had said before.
No, on the contrary, I was even happy inside.
‘Isn’t that little guy okay with this body?’
Right after his identity was revealed, the Skeleton King felt eyes following him wherever he went.
Some watched him with wary eyes, if not outright hostility, while others showed goodwill with a bright smile.
Sometimes a certain kind of curiosity makes you feel burdened by itself.
For that reason, the Skeleton King chose to conduct the search alone. Because it’s more comfortable to be alone. Because I can get away from people’s eyes even for a moment.
However, that little boy from China joined without hesitation and has been with them to this day.
‘According to the words of wicked people, the only good ones are dead ones, but there are exceptions, although there are very few of them.’
The Skeleton King smiled heartily in his heart.
I arrived at my destination with Xiao Shen.
In a place where some forests and deserts were mixed, communication with one search party squad had been cut off an hour ago.
“Are you here?”
“yes. Undoubtedly. Mr. King.”
“I can’t see anything around. That’s for sure… …
That moment.
The Skeleton King’s eyes widened as he looked around with a frown.
“… … What is that’?”
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