Rust - Chapter 1009



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RUST [RUST]-1009

Ki-sun’s narrow eyes widened for a moment.

“What… What did you say? You just overthrew the Cambodian military?”

[Yes. You have eliminated the Cambodian military and the legions that attacked Thailand.]

It was literally a floor that would just be pushed away if it got stuck.

‘No. Why?’

The President of the Republic of Korea was just talking to the Prime Minister of the Empire, Dan Brown, and he just got rid of Cambodia. No matter what I thought, it was not good.

“Diana. What on earth is going on? Didn’t you tell me that there was a special envoy from Korea and the Empire? Didn’t you tell me what the Korean President and the Imperial Prime Minister said?”

[Delivered.]

“What did I say? That the Holy Kingdom thinks it is attacking Southeast Asia to weaken and restrain the power of Korea and the Empire?”

[Delivered.]

“But you attacked Cambodia without even telling me why?”

[Cambodia attacks Thailand, ignoring warnings to close sinkhole.]

“Crazy. What’s wrong with Cambodia? No. That’s not the point. Connect me.”

[Currently, we are unable to communicate as we have departed to deal with the Cambodian military that has crossed over to Thailand and to clean up a sinkhole in Cambodia.]

It meant moving using death. Ki-sun’s head was spinning. If things continued like this, both Korea and the Empire would think that they were being ignored.

Not only will they ignore you, they will judge that the Holy Kingdom is trying to shake up Southeast Asia as a whole by putting it under its thumb.

‘We need to explain that the attack on Southeast Asia is not intended to subjugate the two countries economically.’

Given Maru’s personality, it’s unlikely, but I didn’t know. But I couldn’t repeat the same mistake after being warned once.

Depending on how the situation in Southeast Asia is resolved now, won’t the relationship between the Holy Kingdom, Korea, and the Empire be determined?

‘No… I guess we’ve already started to fall out with the Empire.’

Even though he had a long relationship with Den Brown, who was the president, Ki-sun was cold. Wasn’t Den Brown the same? It seemed like the emperor didn’t think well of him.

Is it only the Emperor? What about the people of the Empire? Will they show patience with the actions of the Holy Kingdom?

‘That can’t be true.’

The predecessor of the empire was the United States of America. And at that time, the United States did not leave unstable factors alone. If it was for the interests of the United States of America, it did not hesitate to overthrow a country, split it, or bury it. Has that changed now?

‘We have to find a way.’

First, we had to change the public opinion of the Southeast Asian people. The same was true of Korea and the Empire.

how?

No. It’s one thing to do it, but where to start?

‘Since the start was the Thai situation, we should start a public opinion war about why we had no choice but to attack Thailand.’

Damn, I wish I had done that before Maru guy did his thing.

I remembered that the Korean cannibal regime started a public opinion war by controlling public opinion. However, that was effective before they recognized the situation, and was less effective after they had already made up their minds.

Not only was the effect small, but there was even a risk of having the opposite effect, as was the case in the current situation.

The Thai people lost their gods and royal family, the objects of their faith. They also lost the best elite troops and capable people in Thailand, including the guards and royal guards.

The people of Myanmar have lost their sons and daughters who were taken away by the military as conscription. They were clearly following the military regime’s orders, but they never returned.

The Indonesian people lost most of their power along with their capital, including ordinary citizens who simply lived in the capital.

Cambodia not only lost its troops heading to Thailand, but also lost the opportunity to reclaim its old, unfairly lost territories.

And Korea and the Empire were losing their entire Southeast Asian markets and resource supply. The economy was just starting to recover and the high unemployment rate was falling, but it was all gone in one fell swoop.

What would the Korean and imperial people think of the Holy Kingdom that blew up their precious Southeast Asian market? What would the Southeast Asian people think of it?

In any case, public opinion work had to be done on those who had already turned negatively toward the Holy Kingdom.

how?

It’s not like there was no way.

However, that method was one that Ki-sun really hated.

Ki-sun’s eyes were tightly shut.

“Diana. Get ready for a public opinion war. Starting with Thailand. Let’s let the Thai government know that the elephant they were sacrificing was actually a mutated monster. It wasn’t a divine light, but a light of brainwashing.”

[It seems like it would be ineffective due to the primacy effect.]

The primacy effect was a psychological term. The content was simple. It refers to a phenomenon in which information presented first has a stronger influence than information learned later, regardless of the truth of the content.

In other words, information that is entered into the brain first literally has a greater influence than information that is entered later.

The story of AI Diana was that once negative perceptions of the Holy Kingdom were established, it would not be easy to reverse them.

“I know. If we continue like this, we will become a public enemy. The Holy Kingdom will become a public enemy. It may be like locking the barn door after the horse has bolted, but we still have much to protect.”

[When he uses his power, tactical cameras do not work. Neither do nearby CCTVs or electronic devices. Therefore, there is no actual footage, and no video or photos to use before public opinion.]

In order to break the impression already ingrained in my head, I needed information that was stronger than the initial effect. The problem was that there was no such information. When Maru spread death, the electronic devices became unresponsive, so I couldn’t figure out why that had to happen.

[In order to convey realistic information and produce necessary photos and videos, we need to use artificial intelligence for correction work. Do you want to allow this?]

The processing of information through artificial intelligence was an area that was strictly restricted in the Holy Kingdom. This was because information processed using artificial intelligence, like the media, influenced people’s judgments.

And now. Ki-sun, who opposed information processing using artificial intelligence, made a choice. He had no choice.

If public opinion was not changed by using artificial intelligence, there was a very high possibility that the Holy Kingdom and other countries would soon clash with each other through force.

“Maru···. Ha- Report the situation to the King and execute it.”

[Okay. After the report, the public opinion battle will begin.]

If you don’t think so, I’ll tell you not to do it.

‘I hope the worst is avoided.’

It was a strange feeling as if a burnt taste was lingering in my mouth.

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Artificial intelligence Diana reported on the diplomatic situation and suggested the need for a public opinion war utilizing artificial intelligence to actively process and reprocess information.

“It’s a battle of public opinion.”

Maru nodded, having experienced many times how painful public opinion wars can be.

[The person in charge of foreign affairs, Ki-soon, has requested a video call. Should I connect?]

“okay.”

[Your Majesty. Please. Seriously, please.]

Ki-soon has been pleading from the beginning. The surviving countries in Southeast Asia are begging for their survival. The ruling class of the countries that saw the collapse of the Thai, Myanmar, Indonesian, and Cambodian regimes in an instant has gone crazy.

Maru’s nickname became ominous in an instant.

Kingslayer, God Hunter, Widow Maker, Government Nightmare, End of the Nation, All Mother’s Sorrows… From subtle nicknames to the Lord of Death, God of Death, his very existence began to be perceived as a disaster.

“Hmm- is that so?”

Lately, I’ve been feeling like the physical force of death has gotten stronger, so much so that it’s been able to submerge the entire capital of Indonesia.

[What is it? What is the reason for that?]

A heart that is surprised to see a grown man is surprised to see a pot lid. Ki-soon was startled by Maru’s one word, “Is that so?”

“Death seems to have become stronger since I caught the Thai god.”

It seems that the space-chewing range of Newclips has also increased. Ki-sun closed her eyes at Maru’s calm words.

It was unclear whether it was because he had gained experience and become stronger, or because he had killed the monster that had eaten his faith and the Thai king. In any case, how strong must the physical power of death have been to sink the entire Indonesian capital?

“That’s a misunderstanding. The place where the groundwater used to be was empty, and the ground was so weak that it could collapse at any moment. To be honest, I didn’t know it would sink like that.”

[Anyway, it’s true that it sank because of you, right? Isn’t it? Right?]

“······.”

[Death has become stronger? Just how much stronger has it become?]

“I’m not sure, but I don’t think any firearms will be able to penetrate the vine leaves anymore.”

[If it’s a firearm, it can also block things like missiles?]

At first, the vine of death was like that. When attacked with a firearm, it would break and the leaves would pierce through. So every time it was attacked by an enemy, death was consumed.

Even without that, his physical strength was gradually increasing, but Maru, who is stingy with the expression “becoming stronger,” said that he had become stronger, to the point where he could say that it seemed like it would be impenetrable to any attack.

Maru’s weaknesses were missiles and tactical nuclear weapons. But now it’s gotten to the point where it’s not even sure if those can stop it.

“I should try, but maybe.”

[Let’s not try. Our goal wasn’t peace… right? Our goal was safety and survival. There’s no reason to do something dangerous.]

Ki-soon hung on to Maru, who had an expression on his face like, “What are you talking about?”

[So, Your Majesty. Seriously- before you cut, just hold on for exactly 3 seconds. If you think, ‘I have to clean up these guys.’, hold on for exactly 3 seconds. Can you at least give me a heads up before you cut? Turn on your blinkers. Please.]

Death has become stronger? Maru shook his head at Ki-soon’s plea that his body was already strong enough to withstand death, and that he should think more freely as he has become stronger.

“As you expected, those who ate faith became stronger. They didn’t just win easily.”

[······.]

It was to the point where the crisis detection that was thought to have disappeared was activated again. The story is that the fact that the crisis detection was not activated until now means that it was not dangerous.

While Maru and Gisun were talking about this and that, a public opinion war began centered around the artificial intelligence Diana and Samantha.

Many Southeast Asian countries use smartphones to access the Internet. This means that wireless Internet is mainly used, and hacking and hijacking wireless Internet lines is a piece of cake for high-performance artificial intelligence.

In an instant, broadcasting apps and internet channels were created, and the number of ‘likes’ and recommendations increased in an instant. And then the video began.

Beginning with a scene of the Thai royal family offering human sacrifice, the video quickly spread that the elephants that were revered as sacred were actually killer elephants that killed people.

‘It’s a scam. It’s all a scam.’

‘My relative lives near the Royal Palace in Thailand, but I lost contact with him.’

‘That’s too bad. He must have been killed in the Holy Kingdom. The dead cannot speak.’

Angry comments were posted, but they were quickly deleted and replaced by other comments.

‘Somehow, the relatives who live in Wangseong used to gather every holiday, but they suddenly stopped contacting us.’

‘That’s because I was brainwashed by the monster elephant and the king.’

‘Human sacrifice? This is crazy.’

Eventually, the smartphone started posting comments on its own. Some people claimed that the comments were not his, but the logs showed that he had posted the comments.

Thai people who initially had a negative view of the Holy Kingdom gradually began to become neutral. As lies are repeated, they become believed, and although the Holy Kingdom video footage was created and distributed by artificial intelligence, it was based on facts, so it had a strong influence over time.

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Dan Brown frowned at the Holy Kingdom’s public opinion war that had begun in Thailand.

‘It’s true.’

How do you prove that it is true that the Thai royal family sacrificed and brainwashed ordinary people? What can you prove?

The video that the Holy Kingdom is using for public opinion warfare cannot be evidence. How can we trust a video that may have been created by artificial intelligence?

All the people involved are dead? If there are no witnesses, it’s an assassination, and if there are no witnesses, it’s true? The fact that the witnesses are dead hasn’t changed.

Rather, that was the only evidence. The fact that all the people involved were dead. In order to build a case, it was better to keep the people involved alive. In order to wage a public war, it was better to keep them alive and let them testify.

That didn’t happen. It meant that before investigating the truth, he simply decided that he could handle killing her.

[There is a greater than 50% chance that this video was created by AI.]

“How elaborate.”

[Yes. It is virtually impossible to distinguish them with the naked eye.]

“Good job.”

Dan Brown’s eyes sank.

I see.

Is what they do with that advanced technology nothing more than information manipulation?

The virtue of the press was truth. If they hide the truth and manipulate the truth, how are they any different from the Nazis?

As Goebbels said, a lie is first denied and then doubted, but if you repeat it enough, eventually everyone will believe it.

If you repeat blatant false information, humans will believe it, but what will happen if artificial intelligence spreads fake information that looks real?

It didn’t matter whether the Holy Kingdom’s claims were true or not. Using artificial intelligence to manipulate information meant they were trying to change human choices and judgments to suit their own tastes.

[This is a public opinion war using artificial intelligence. The Holy Kingdom is in danger.]

Emperor Leon Bonnard’s judgment tilted toward neutrality, and so did Dan Brown.

[Urgent report. The Laotian government and the North Vietnamese military have collapsed under the attack of the King of the Holy Kingdom.]

I spoke clearly so that he could understand.

Taking over Southeast Asia in that way would be a threat to the empire.

So they’re manipulating public opinion with artificial intelligence, and now they’re wiping out two countries at once?

Are you saying that you don’t care about the Empire’s circumstances and ignore its warnings?

For the first time, Emperor Leon Bonnard and Prime Minister Dan Browne’s thoughts coincided.

‘What should I do?’

I couldn’t just leave the Holy Kingdom’s madness alone.