Rust - Chapter 1001



Only Krnovel

RUST [RUST]-1002

[The transfer of troops to Taiwan has been completed.]

[Governments of Southeast Asian countries are using the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ask about the reason for the deployment of troops.]

“I’ll pass the diplomatic stuff over to Ki-sun.”

[I urge you to reconsider going there in person.]

“Don’t be a jerk. If you don’t want to be frozen, tell them to make a place where you can have a private meeting with the King of Thailand. I can let other countries pass, but I can’t just ignore people who eat their religion through human sacrifice.”

[They say we should use tactical nuclear weapons instead. They say we should talk over a video call.]

Where.

There was still more to roll. And the specialized AI that mediates relationships also needed to learn.

“If we look at each other’s faces, we’ll explode, but what are we going to look at? Stop whining and tell them to do it.”

[I have delivered it. Should I execute the frozen version after this work is over?]

Diana came rushing in.

“No. You’re doing a good job and doing well, so why?”

[Confirmed.]

“It’s true that it’s necessary. Why are you trying to freeze it?”

[Diplomatic problems may arise.]

That was true. Ki-sun sometimes started conversations by talking in a sideways manner. However, Ki-sun was also good at avoiding problems before they arose.

It was true that he had avoided awkward parts well, both in his previous conversation with President Charlotte and during his tug-of-war with the CIA over the barnacle issue.

“Don’t try to freeze it too much, because you have to roll it.”

[All right.]

Diana noted that she must observe the cycle closely.

‧

The Holy Kingdom’s military and supplies were built in Taiwan, and the supply factories built in Korea began to operate.

(Explain why the Holy Kingdom is concentrating its forces in Taiwan.)

The southern Chinese warlords who had occupied Taiwan reacted sensitively and went into a state of emergency alert. Maru’s response was simple.

‘If you don’t want to get hit, just stay quiet.’

As China was split into seven parts and was fighting among themselves to eat each other, they were only shaken by Maru’s warning.

(We want peace.)

(We oppose using Taiwan as an invasion base.)

(Peace to Taiwan!)

The southern warlords’ naval power had not been restored since Kim Yang’s East Asia expedition force had swept it away.

‘Why are those thugs coming to Taiwan again to cause trouble?’

‘That’s why I told you to stop working on semiconductors.’

‘You agreed that Taiwan is necessary for expansion into the Pacific and Southeast Asia, so why are you backing out?’

‘Japan must finalize its plan to steal South Korea’s submarine designs.’

The southern warlords who had something to be ashamed of were truly hungry for peace. The Southeast Asian countries were also uncomfortable with the Holy Kingdom troops entering Taiwan.

‘The sinkhole is being managed safely.’

‘The stationing of the Holy Kingdom’s military in Taiwan is tantamount to a show of force.’

‘Stop the acts of violating the sovereignty of each country by force.’

‘We want peaceful dialogue.’

Beginning with the Philippine government, which turned its back on the help it received in the fight against the rebels, Indonesia, which secretly helped the Philippine rebels for religious reasons, and Vietnam, which took over after the suppression of the mutant monsters, became extremely nervous.

‘Sinkholes are strategic assets.’

‘Closure and maintenance are at the sovereign state’s discretion.’

‘The Holy Kingdom is increasing military tensions in Southeast Asia and Northeast Asia.’

‘Explain why a large number of troops are stationed in Taiwan.’

Starting with Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Malaysia and Cambodia raised their voices. The official response from the Holy Kingdom was theoretical.

‘The Holy Kingdom loves peace.’

‘The Holy Kingdom is training to stop the expansion of the warlords in Southern China.’

‘Sinkholes are a risk that each country cannot afford to take, so it is best to close them in advance.’

‘When issues of concern to the well-being of humanity arise, the Holy Kingdom can make decisive decisions.’

After a war of nerves lasting more than two weeks, Ki-soon succeeded in securing a summit meeting with the King of Thailand.

[The existing king abdicated and a new king ascended to the throne from a collateral line.]

“Collateral lineage?”

The position of the King of Thailand is not one that can be easily changed.

[I think he’s capable. I’m not sure. Wouldn’t it be better if I went with him?]

Ki-sun was able to not only see emotions, but also awaken the ability to psychic waves. If he went with Maru, he could indirectly know what the other person was thinking, and could even create a favorable situation by provoking their emotions.

Instead of answering, Maru looked at Ki-sun through the video call.

‘Yeah- no.’ expression.

[You’ll need bodyguards anyway, right? You’ll need attendants too. You’re not going alone, right?]

“I’m going to take all the bodyguards and attendants to androids.”

It was a humanoid robot equipped with artificial intelligence.

[Android? That’s right. A humanoid robot.]

“uh.”

The relevant technology was already sufficient. Even now, when the core armor and exosuit pilot lose consciousness or are injured and cannot control the aircraft, the auxiliary AI can take control of the aircraft.

[You gave the AI ​​an android body? Didn’t you say you were holding off on that? And if you use death, the AI ​​dies with an effect similar to an EMP.]

“How many times can AI survive, unlike humans? Have you forgotten that?]

“······.”

[I’d rather have an android for my security. Especially in a situation like this. If I go to the summit alone without security, they’ll know I’m going on purpose.”

[Ha- Really. AI isn’t omnipotent. Think about Diana and Samantha, but also Tria. Even now, the auxiliary AI and soldiers are becoming too friendly. And like last time, what if there’s someone with the ability to hack AI?]

“That goes for people too. If you try to stop them from being brainwashed or from being a high-ranking vampire, they’ll just stab their comrades in the back. So let’s talk about that later. The King of Thailand is a collateral line. He even said that there’s a chance he could be a person with powers. And?”

Ki-sun took a deep breath and continued talking about Thailand.

[It’s highly likely that he’s a capable person, but it’s also quite possible that he’s the King of Pants.]

“If you’re capable, you’re capable. How can you be the King of Pants?”

[What he’s doing is a bit strange. The previous king was also unconventional, but the new king is beyond imagination.]

“Worse than the former king?”

The former king was great in many ways.

Not only did she wear a tank top that showed her navel and a T-shirt that made her look like a woman’s bra, but she also went around with a concubine who was practically naked. She seemed like a truly free spirit.

But what’s more than that? What kind of soul is the new king?

[It’s hard to tell just by looking at the photo, but it seems like he’s someone who ignores things like morality and manners. So don’t get involved.]

“It would be better if there was no concept.”

[Perhaps elephants that have mutated and eaten faith are ruling over humans.]

“Elephants won’t be in the palace either. That’s fine. I don’t intend to talk to them, whether they are humans or animals.”

Ki-sun’s eyes narrowed.

[Be careful, even if you have an android bodyguard. Your abilities should be known to some extent.]

Ki-soon didn’t think that he had done well and that the summit had been a success. Maybe it was the other way around. So, there was a possibility that they had accepted the summit because they were after Maru.

“Is that so?”

Ki-soon shook her head at Maru’s calm reaction.

[···I sent you a map of the palace and a rough outline of its internal structure. Be careful.]

“Oh, good work.”

‧

‧

‧

At first, things seemed to be going wrong.

“If things were as they were, the summit would be held in a separate location…”

So, what I was saying was that there was a separate meeting place for public business.

“But His Majesty has invited you to the palace.”

The stiff-necked secretary spoke as he greeted the guests on the floor.

“······.”

Since we are entering the King’s residence, all weapons must be dismantled. Only seven people, including bodyguards and attendants, may accompany you. Core armor and exosuits may be brought in, but weapons are not permitted.

Maru calmly handed over the Newclips and other weapons.

“It’s a dangerous knife, so don’t touch it.”

“I will keep it safe.”

The frozen guards carefully moved the Nuclipse from its red carpet. They had warned them not to touch it, so there was nothing they could do if something happened.

As expected, not long after, a faint, shrill scream rang out.

‘Kkaaaaaaah- the knife- the knife-‘

“······.”

“······.”

The secretary with the stiff neck glanced at Maru with an embarrassed expression, but Maru pretended not to notice and moved on.

The Nuclipse was a really tricky weapon. It reacted like a living organism. It also had some sort of spatial cutting or spatial predation ability. If you ignored the warning and touched it, it probably wouldn’t be a good thing.

‘And you touched my weapon.’

Psik- A smiling Maru entered the banquet hall.

“His Highness the King of the Holy Kingdom, Vladimir Kalin, enters.”

As the door opened and the announcement of the entrance was made, none of those seated at the dinner table stood up. The atmosphere was lukewarm, with no welcoming remarks. Rather than being cold or chilly, there was an air of secret anticipation.

Maru knew this atmosphere.

Lukewarm before it gets hot.

The air that slowly heats up before the desire explodes.

‘You are the main dish today.’

It’s the same atmosphere.

The thick door closed with a bang.

“It doesn’t look like much?”

The King of Thailand, sitting at the head of the table, nodded his head and said, ‘You came in disarmed so easily? Is it different from the rumors?’ He looked at the floor from bottom to top with that look on his face and made a surprised expression.

One of the royal family members sitting next to me spoke quietly.

“When I watch it broadcast in Korea···.”

“Is that all the power of the Demon Sword? Or is it CG? Bring me that sword.”

Even the divine being who received the power of faith and himself could not instantly eliminate hundreds of thousands of armed refugees. A person trapped in the illusion of being human could not perform such a miracle.

The conclusion from analyzing the footage and information so far was this. Looking at the process of his escape from Korea to Japan and his time as a mercenary in the United States, it is clear that Vladimir Kalin began to stand out after he acquired an unidentified knife.

So, the Thai intelligence agency and the King’s judgment is that the knife Vladimir Kalin is holding is likely a Shinbi.

The story goes that if a weapon imbued with divine powers were not there, the King of the Holy Kingdom would simply be a powerful person.

You just handed over such weapons and came in. Do you trust the Holy Kingdom army in Taiwan? Even though we live in a world where the human army has clear limitations?

The King of Thailand said listlessly.

“Kneel down.”

The guards stationed on one side of the banquet hall and the servants carrying the food knelt down as if a switch had been turned on.

Kung- kung-

“······.”

“······.”

The heads of those seated at the banquet table all turned toward the still-standing floor. The King of Thailand’s brow furrowed slightly.

“Kneel down!”

In an instant, a white light seemed to flash, and those already kneeling lowered their heads and bowed their entire bodies. Those sitting at the table also stood up at some point, pushed their chairs back, and knelt down on the spot.

“I told you to kneel!”

Maru, who was standing blankly, smiled faintly.

“Are you mentally ill?”

Well, since it’s a spiritual world, it would have taken over the country quickly.

But it doesn’t seem to be a simple mental world?

I can see you guys are getting hungry just by looking at me.

Mungkul-

Black vines sprouted from under the floor.

“Guards! Guards!”

At that urgent voice, the guard who had been kneeling and bowing his head raised his head and drew his pistol.

Whirilirik-

Woojijik–

What they saw was the collateral royal family members kneeling under the table, withering away, entangled in black vines.

“crazy-”

A vine suddenly wrapped around the arm trying to draw the pistol.

Quaddukduk-

His arm was broken, and his life was sucked out in an instant. Even though the guards were all capable people, they were all turned into manure without even being able to use their awakened abilities.

Woodduck-

Huuuuuu-

Huuuuugh-

simplicity and honesty-

The sound of bones breaking and crushing under the grip of the vines. Not a scream, but the sound of air being forcibly squeezed from the lungs. Then silence descended upon the banquet hall.

Whiriliriririk-

The King of Thailand, sitting at the head of the table, could not make eye contact with the floor and began to tremble all over.

Heep- Heep-

When he entered the banquet hall, Maru, who was still in that state, asked.

“Is that elephant called Shinsoo also a spirit?”

“······.”

Slosh- Yellow liquid flowed down the ornate chair.

Whirilirik-

Numerous vines climbed up the floor, walls, and ceiling toward the King of Thailand.

“answer.”

Aaaahhhhhhhhhhhh!

There was a flash of white light accompanied by a scream.