1979, Manager Kim is Inheriting Dictatorship! - Chapter 127



Only Krnovel

Episode 127

I carefully took the sashimi knife the man had given me and immediately opened the door and walked out.

A bustling presence was felt in the hallway that had been quiet just a moment ago.

I hurriedly followed behind them and saw that the group was confronting someone with weapons.

“older brother!”

“Thank you for your hard work.”

The faces of the group standing there with stiff expressions were all filled with tension.

I naturally dug into the gap and walked ahead to face the other person.

“… … .”

Ahn Hyo-ik, still dressed in a suit, and the men guarding him stood across from him.

At first, they said there were only three people, but in the meantime, the number of people increased to over 20.

I looked at the guys swarming in the narrow hallway and then asked Private Oh Chan-il.

“Didn’t you say there were three?”

“When I told you my brother was coming, he suddenly started to grow taller.”

They must have been quite frightened by the show of force shown on the first day because they came rushing in in droves.

I was planning on taking out my sashimi knife if the time came, but I licked my lips with a regretful expression.

“… … !”

Then, as if memories of the past had come back to them, they flinched and took a step back.

But what with all that petty pride, he held the blunt weapon in his hand tightly and glared at me.

A moment of silence flows.

The two sides exchange fierce glances.

The first to speak was Ahn Hyo-ik, whose face was as stiff as an old tree.

“Nice to see you again, Daesu.”

“Why did you come here?”

“Because of what happened last time. I never thought there would be this many casualties.”

“I thought that was what you wanted.”

“No, I didn’t mean to hurt them. They didn’t want to see blood either.”

It was they who tried to steal the supplies, and it was they who attacked first.

But Ahn Hyo-ik spoke as if the casualties were his fault.

The funny thing was that the men who came with her also looked at her as if they were agreeing with this stubbornness.

widely!

But that was only for a moment, as I lowered my eyes when I hit the floor with the wooden spear I was holding.

No matter how much anger rose, it was nothing more than a drop in the bucket in the face of the imprinted fear.

An Hyo-ik glared at me with sullen eyes, as if he didn’t like this situation.

“I would like to give you a chance to apologize.”

“apologize?”

“Yes, I sincerely apologize to the bereaved families and ask for their forgiveness. Then, I will end it by accepting the supplies you have.”

I barely managed to hold back my laughter as I wiped my hand from my face.

It was an absurd claim and a shitty demand that wouldn’t have been worth listening to in the original world.

But maybe because the world has changed so much, now strange people are saying strange things.

I, who was already stressed out because of the closed space, sighed and answered.

“What if I refuse?”

At that moment, the already heavy atmosphere around them froze like an ice rink.

The men who had been glaring at me openly stepped back hesitantly, in a way that did not match their number.

The invisible boundary that could not be crossed, and the scattered, cold murderous intent made everyone tense.

“What if I refuse?”

You came rushing in, relying only on the number of people. What can you do other than threaten?

And they’re just some fucking idiots who can’t do anything because of me.

The men’s expressions were distorted endlessly by my blatant provocation that provoked shame.

But only one person, Ahn Hyo-ik, who had a metal plate on his face, answered as if nothing had happened.

“… … I thought it was a gentlemanly request, but it seems it wasn’t for you, Daesu.”

“yes.”

“I am truly sorry that this situation has come to this. I apologize in advance for any future actions.”

With three casualties, it’s as good as crossing the river of no return.

Perhaps the declaration of war was the original purpose, as Ahn Hyo-ik nodded and turned away.

Then, the men who had been at a loss followed her awkwardly and disappeared into the darkness.

In the hallway where the cool air and sea fog had been drifting, my companions and I were the only ones left.

“You’re so arrogant, you only trust the numbers.”

“It’s annoying. Should I just hit him first?”

Perhaps because of what they’ve been through so far, these people hate people who only talk the talk the most.

As expected, Ahn Hyo-ik’s first impression was the worst, and everyone grumbled with an unpleasant expression.

If I hadn’t stopped them, they would have taken up arms and attacked at any moment.

“We’re here!”

At that moment, everyone in room 118 with the troublemaker came rushing in.

Everyone was holding the sock blackjack I had told them about, as if they were ready to fight at any moment.

But when he couldn’t see anything around him, let alone his opponent, he looked up at me with a blank expression.

“Bees, are you done already?”

I told you to come as soon as you were ready, but I didn’t expect you to come this quickly.

Not having high expectations, I counted the number of people gathered and asked the man.

“Are they all here?”

“Yes, yes!”

As expected, the only people who came with weapons were 10 adult men and women with intact limbs.

If a battle breaks out, only half of them will be able to fight properly.

People also knew this, so they were busy looking at each other with very timid expressions.

Seeing the complete opposite of my group, I clapped my hands instead of sighing.

match!

Then, as if asking when the noise had started, people began to focus their attention in this direction.

I continued my explanation, tapping on the barricade that the group had moved as if to show off.

“We’re going to reinforce the barricade now. Please gather all the materials you have, whether it’s strings, ropes, bags, or anything else that can be used to tie it together.”

“All of it?”

“Yes, everything, without leaving anything out.”

If it were an open field, it might be different, but in a narrow hallway like this, whoever gets there first has the upper hand.

The most important force will be this barricade, so we need to start reinforcing it now.

But people grumbled with distrust on their faces as if to ask if that would be enough.

“Can you really hold out?”

“I think this will put us at a huge disadvantage.”

There are only about fifteen people gathered here, and the opponent can mobilize at least thirty people.

In the face of an obviously unfavorable situation, people were demanding more solid evidence from me.

It’s funny.

While some people are preparing with all their might, others are just grumbling unproductively.

I hesitated for a moment whether I should coax or appease him, but then decided to just answer without any filter.

“So.”

“yes?”

“So you’re not going to fight?”

A fight where your life is at stake is not something you can avoid if it is disadvantageous or run away if it is dangerous.

The moment you turn back without facing reality, the only path left is a cliff.

“If there’s a better way, tell me now. You can fight for us.”

Something that can only be obtained by fighting as if it were always the last, as if now were the last.

I drove the wedge in, remembering the lessons I learned only after overcoming countless adversities.

“If you don’t like it, bring me a rope.”

Suddenly, the commotion disappeared and a suffocating silence settled over the surroundings.

The people who had been noisily chattering for a while began to follow the instructions silently as if nothing had happened.

* * *

During the training course, there is a special training that is conducted as the final week approaches.

It is a schedule of self-denial to suppress and control the instincts that all humans have.

Most of my peers dropped out during this process, and I was on the verge of giving up.

Because it was a test that pushed humans to their limits through pain, sleep, hunger, etc.

I can confidently say that the one thing I never wanted to experience again was the thirst training.

At that time, we were not human, but something closer to beasts.

That’s why.

The reason I expected an attack today is because I know the fear of thirst.

An untrained ordinary person would never last more than two days in the face of overwhelming instinct.

“older brother.”

Private Lee Hyeon-su, who was on night duty, came and woke me up as I was sleeping with my arms crossed.

As soon as I came to my senses, I checked the time and quickly stood up, picking up the weapon that was placed next to me.

“Are they guys?”

“Yes, it’s starting to move slowly.”

An Hyo-ik must choose a late time in order to gain an advantageous position.

As if to prove this, one by one, the sounds of people getting busy began to be felt in the hallway on the other side.

In preparation for this, I had them stand guard at one-hour intervals and quickly gave instructions.

“Wake up people.”

“yes.”

It is currently 2 a.m., the time when humans are most sensitive and at the same time most cruel.

Private Lee Hyeon-su nodded and walked down the guest room hallway, shaking the sleeping bag and blanket.

Then, the people sleeping in the hallway woke up with a start, as if they had had a nightmare.

Even if you keep watch while going back and forth, you have no choice but to stay up all night.

People’s eyes were flashing a red, bloodshot aura that could be either fatigue or poison.

“Mr. Daesu.”

“I’m ready, brother.”

While we were hurriedly preparing, the group had already finished preparing and gathered together.

Although his beloved weapon has been confiscated, his murderous eyes remain the same.

I made final remarks while looking into the eyes of my sturdy companions.

“Your role is the most important. Never overdo it and just do as planned. I will take care of the rest of the variables.”

Each and every one of the party members is a seasoned veteran worthy of being called a hundred men strong.

As it was the most important force and the core of the battle, quick movement was essential.

After urging them to do this until the end, I sent the group to their respective positions and approached the barricade.

thud!

It is a sturdy barricade that has been reinforced and reinforced again using all the materials currently available.

We had already gathered behind him and were using the barricade as a shield to look across the street.

Twinkle!

The flashlight light flashes.

Several shadows come and go frantically.

A thick, sticky, indescribable feeling comes rushing in like a whirlwind.

People gasped for breath in the narrow space where it was difficult to breathe even if they just stayed still.

I held back the tension that made me want to run away at any moment and clenched my fists tightly around my weapon.

‘Coming.’

How much time had passed like that, the shadows that had been scattering indiscriminately gathered together.

The tense moments when your thighs are tightly clenched and your eyes are trembling suddenly disappear.

It was around the time when the cold sweat running down my forehead slowly, very slowly, dripped down the bridge of my nose.

Beep beep beep-!!

A piercing whistle started from far away and passed by, hitting my eardrums.

At the same time, a flashlight flashed in the darkness and a boiling shout came crashing down.

Euaaaahhhhhh-!!

Shit, push!

A group of about 30 people came rushing in this direction, squeezing through the narrow hallway.

At the front were well-built men carrying planks that looked like they had been ripped off from a passenger door.

Behind them, a large number of passengers wielding blunt weapons came rushing in like a pack of devils.

“Ugh, ugh… … .”

“Come, come!”

People crouched and shivered at the sight that looked like they were seeing an infected person.

In a chaotic situation where I didn’t know when to exert force, my legs gradually seemed to lose strength.

“Everyone, put strength into your waist and legs!”

“Don’t push!”

But when the group that had just taken their place pushed from behind, the battle line was straightened out.

I watched all this from the front row, strengthening my back and legs.

As I glanced through the gap in the barricade, the crowd, like a raging sea, came closer and closer.

one.

two.

three.

It is now.

Kwaaaaang-!!

A tremendous force was applied from beyond the barricade, accompanied by a loud noise of clashing objects.

Phew!

I kept getting pushed back, gritting my teeth, but I never let go of the barricade until the very end.

“Eww!”

“Fuck, push!”

Then, people also shouted in anger and held on to the waists of the people in front of them.

Shouts were heard everywhere, and strong hands and blunt weapons flew through the gaps in the barricade.

Dozens of people collided head-on in a cramped space with no room to breathe.

Aaaah! My hand!

Kkwaak!

Except for the leaders, no one knows how the fight is going or what the situation is.

They just push and hold on to the person in front of them, and do their best to break through or not to break through.

In a bloody fight that was almost like that of animals, people were turning into beasts.

Geek, geek!

But no matter how many barricades there are, the difference in numbers is too great.

The tied ropes were already stretched to their limits, and the frame was starting to twist more and more.

“Push harder! It’ll come through soon!”

“You little shits! You’re all screwed!”

Those who noticed this started swearing, swinging their blunt weapons, and pushing the boards.

If things continue this way, the barricade we built with great effort will be useless and the access road will be breached.

But in the midst of such urgency, people were waiting for just one signal that would come soon.

That’s right.

“back!”

“Back! Back! Go back!”

Instead of pushing the person in front, he let go of their hand in time with the chant his group was chanting.

widely!

Those who had been holding out until the end let go of the barricade and retreated at one point.

“Huh, huh?”

Then, the forces that had been colliding with each other began to act in opposite directions, like a string with one end broken.

The guys who had been pushing without knowing what was happening ended up pushing and crushing each other and falling to the floor.

Aaaah!

Ugh, ugh!

Screams erupted from all sides, and the crowd that had been surging forward was buried beneath the barricade.

What happened?

The situation at the back is slow to be understood.

No matter how they tried to fix it, the battle lines that had collapsed like dominoes were already irreversible.

I, who had been watching all this from the front, drew my sword as if I had been waiting.

A bloody brawl.

It was the perfect stage for us to perform.