Seoul Station’s Necromancer Chapter 123:

Chapter 123 - Lich Jaenis

 

 

 

Necia's Pillar was still being synchronized, so Adventurers could still attempt to clear it .  Unless they were moths drawn to a flame, they wouldn't rashly attack him .

Even if the Adventurers did show up, he had to worry only about one entrance .  He didn't have to divide his Domain's forces . He was confident in his 53 Death Knights .

Even if they received a group consisting of Adventurers of Relick's level, he would be able to defend against them .  Since no one will enter his Dungeon on earth, he didn't have to worry about his Dimensional Domain .

“So where should I go hunt… . ” 

He had a lot of options, but what would be the most efficient method?

If he gave up on his Protection period, he could request Domain Battles to the other lords .  Then he could ask for a re-match through Duel, and he could acquire the EXP by catching the Dimensional lords .

Or he could use the 12 day Protection period .  It was 3 days in Earth's time, and he could hunt by clearing the subway stations .

“I'm sure there are several links formed by now . ” 

The more difficult Dungeons will start to link to Earth . There were probably several uncleared Dungeons that couldn't be resolved by the Roused of the world .  

If it only contained the Dungeon owner, one would just have to dispose all the monsters .  However, if it was a Dungeon with a Dimensional lord, the link will finalize and the Gate would open . . .

It wouldn't be a one time Dungeon Break .  The Dungeon will act as a spawning station, and it will continuously spit out monsters .  Moreover, monsters weren't the only ones that will exit the Dungeon .

If being from another race like the Elves came out, and if they hunted the people of earth . . . . No, what if humans exited?  How will humans of earth react to hunting down fellow humans?

“I'll have to organize everything at least once . Protect the Domain well, Bibi .  If something happens, contact me . ” 

“I'll do that . How about an additional 1,000 points . . . . ” 

Woojin smirked as he increased the maximum amount of points he could assign to the Butler .  

“You do whatever with the 1,000 points . I'm leaving the rest to you just in case you need it . Use it if you are in danger . ” 

“Heh heh .  I understand . ” 

With this much preparation, she should be able to sufficiently defend against all the Adventurers attacking the Necia's Pillar . If the worst case scenario of not being able to protect the synchronized Return Stone happened, he would just lose a Dungeon, and some Energy .

It wasn't that big of a loss for him .

He'll just lose a link to making the Planet Jaku a bigger hunting ground for him .  Woojin opened a portal to the Seoul Station's 1st Exit, and he passed through it .

 

*** 

 

Alandal Guild's Vice President room .

“Hoo-ooh . ” 

Minchan got off the phone, and he let out a long sigh .  Haemin looked on with a worried expression on his face, and he asked for the long awaited news .

“What happened?” 

“Not yet .  They said to wait . ” 

“…isn't this a big deal?  We have to resolve this before the president gets here . ” 

“Hoo-ooh .  I don't know what they are thinking . ” 

Minchan and Haemin's face darkened .  They couldn’t come up with any ideas .

“Ha . Shit .  How can the government change their word after one day?” 

“Let's stop talking about it . ” 

“Yes… . ” 

They were well aware of the reason why this had happened .

It happened several hours after Woojin went into the Dungeon .

A Death Knight suddenly appeared from inside the dark, and he left a present inside the Alandal's office .

It was the head of 7 people .

Eight employees had fainted, and fifteen employees threw up on the spot .  Minchan, who had been expecting the other shoe to drop, also felt a considerable amount of shock .  

[Mission Complete . ] 

The Death Knight dropped the single phrase, and he disappeared as he turned into black smoke .  

Everyone fell into a state of panic .

Alandal's office wasn't the only place in turmoil .

There was unrest across the entire country of South Korea .

The news about the congressmen that had been responsible for the terrorist attack, and the news about Kahng-woojin was ongoing . This was when 7 headless corpses were found .

The cream of the crop of the financial circles were assassinated .  This impacted everyone a bit differently from the congressmen, who had been killed after causing a huge disturbance at congress .

The main suspect behind the assassination was surmised to be Kahng-woojin . The police raided the guild headquarters, and they had taken the heads .

Soon, the news announced that these financial magnates were involved in the terrorist attack was reported, but the public opinion had soured .

Kahng-woojin had occupied congress and he had selectively killed the congressmen .  At the time, everyone thought it was an urgent situation where this deed had to be done to stop the terrorists .  They were willing to overlook his actions .

However, the latest assassinations were viewed differently .  Private citizens might be killed at the whim of Kahng-woojin .

Kahng-woojin wielded absolute power, and the fear felt towards him caused ill feelings against him .  There were clear laws in this land, yet he had easily taken the lives of people .  It felt as if he was acting like a **** .

The public sentiment was smouldering, and it wasn't an atmosphere where the government could bring up the topic of amending the Constitution .  This act would have to be voted by the citizens .

South Korea didn't recognize North Korea as a country, so how could they recognize Alandal as an independent country?  It would only be possible, if they made significant changes to the law .  Votes from the citizens were needed to make the changes possible .

The status of their independence was unclear right now .

“What should we do?  Should we continue to make preparations?” 

“…we'll continue . ” 

Before they could even get past the preparation station, everything was coming apart, but they couldn't stop now .

“We won't be able to do anything without the government's cooperation . ” 

“Uh-whew .  We still have to do it . ” 

“Recently, I'm afraid to go outside, since I might be hit by a rock . ” 

Haemin sympathized with those words a hundred times over .

The opinions amongst the journalists wasn't that great right now . The problem was the fact that journalist could sneakily sway the public opinions . Moreover, the companies related to the assassinated business magnates were also putting pressure on the government .  

Since they didn't know when they might be taken out, the implicit fear they felt made everyone unite .

Kahng-woojin displayed power and ability that was beyond the realm of humans, and he made the fearful citizens uneasy .

If the situation worsened even by a little bit, Alandal itself might be ousted from South Korea .

“Ughh . Still, the rough framework is done thanks to Mr . Lee-kahngjin .  Since we don't have the cooperation from the government . . . ” 

The current Alandal territory was composed of the Seoul Station and the lands nearby . It was land purchased under the Alandal guild's name .

The citizens consisted of the guild personnel .

When one joined the guild, one was given citizenship to the country of Alandal .  The two nations shared both currency and communications .

From one to ten, they need the cooperation of the Korean government .

Every detail of the agreement was put in the treaty, but it was a mystery as to whether the treaty would be finalized .

It made them wonder if this treaty was possible in the first place . The Constitution of South Korea considered the North Korean government to be an organization, who illegally seized a part of the country .

“Let's prepare thoroughly first . "

“Yes, vice president . ” 

Minchan and Haemin exchanged complicated gazes .  How could this blow up so big?  They had just wanted jobs after leaving the Hammer guild . . . .

They had started out as a small guild with 5 members .  In just a couple month . . . .

“At least, we were able to bring our family . ” 

“That's true . ” 

The family of Woojin, Sunggoo, and Haesol was moved to Alandal . Any employee, who wanted to move their family, were allowed to do so .  Including the employees, there were almost 500 people in total .

“Will he be out before the Guild General Assembly?” 

“I think so . ” 

The Korea's Guild General Assembly was being hosted by Hammer guild .

It was being sponsored by the Hammer guild, but Woojin was the one, who wanted this General Assembly .

“What would we be doing, if we stayed behind at the Hammer guild?” 

Jung-minchan frowned as he thought about Haemin's question .  Then he smirked .

“What do you think we would be doing?  We'll probably be cursing Kahng-woojin, and we would be getting ready for the General Assembly .  I would be the team leader, and you would still be my deputy . ” 

“Koo-kook .  Now that I think about it aren't we incredible?  Aren't we on a level where we could lead Korea . . . no, the world by its nose?” 

“Yes .  We have done well for ourselves .  We have been so successful that it is starting to scare me . ” 

This couldn't be called a fast track .  This was like a lightning promotion .

At that moment, Minchan's handphone rang .  He answered the phone when he saw Woo-soonghoon's number .

“Uh, director Woo . ” 

[The president just came out right now .  We are heading towards the office . He wants a list of the uncleared Dungeons . ] 

“All right .  You bring him here with care . ” 

[Don't worry about it . ] 

The number of reporters waiting nearby was enormous . There were even several religious organizations that had come to protest .  He knew Woojin's personality, and if Woojin had a head on collision with the protesters, it might irrevocably damage the public opinion .  The public opinion would worsen to that extent .

“President is coming here .  Hurry up, and ready the report . ” 

“Yes!” 

The basic framework was set, so they hurriedly got ready .

After a brief amount of time, Minchan and Haemin went to greet Woojin at the parking lot .

“You didn't have to come out . Did anything significant happen?” 

Of course, something significant had happened .

“The public opinion isn't great right now .  Moreover, the government is also expressing their disapproval . ” 

“Why?” 

“They were not comfortable with the assassinations . ” 

“I killed the **** that deserved death .  What's wrong with that?” 

It was a matter of degrees… He had gone past the line .

One needed to follow the procedure of the law .  One needed a trial, and the punishment had to be decided .  Of course, capital punishment would never be given, but Woojin's action was basically murder . It's nothing more and nothing less .

Woojin frowned as he spoke .

“Well, let's not make a treaty . ” 

“What?” 

Wasn't all of this done in preparation for raising a nation? He had never seen Woojin go back on his words, so Minchan asked in confusion .

“Then are you cancelling the Declaration of independence?” 

“We'll just forego the treaty with Korea . ” 

“…… . ” 

“They'll feel the loss, not me . ” 

So what did he want to do?

What did he want to do after setting up an independent country in the middle of Seoul?

“I don't need approval from those arrogant **** . ” 

“…if you don't sign the treaty with South Korea, there is no deal . ” 

The countless Dungeons within Korea will be off limits .  The modern amenities like electricity and water would be cut off .

They would basically be refugees stuck in a small parcel of land within Seoul .

“Maybe I should just take over Korea . ” 

“Ah, you can't do that . ” 

Minchan was taken aback, and he pushed back on Woojin's matter of fact words .

Did extreme situations awaken the sleeping potential of a person?  Minchan desperately worked to come up with a solution to this situation .

“How about using the US government?” 

“US? I told you I'm not moving . ” 

He had to protect the Seoul Station's 1st Exit .  It was the Dungeon that was connected to his Dimensional Domain .

“We can ask the US government to put pressure on the Korean government . ” 

Woojin tilted his head in puzzlement .

“Will that really work?” 

“It will work… . ” 

Michan had a bitter expression on his face .  It sounded ridiculous, but that was the reality .

Woojin could use the power of influence held by the US .  There was a person in Korea that could act as an intermediary .

“Where's Melody?” 

“She is with your sister . ” 

“Guide me there .  Also, immediately print out a list of the Dungeons that hasn't been cleared yet . "

“Yes . ” 

Woojin was guided by Soonghoon, who was the chief of secretary .  He led Woojin to the rooms being used as residents .  The entire 1st floor was decorated like the inside of a house .

Several families of the Alandal guild members lived here .  Woojin's family was one of them .  They entered a door labeled Room 101, and they entered a living space that looked like a clean hotel room .

Woojin's mother was sitting on the sofa with a restless expression on her face .  When she saw Woojin, she stood up abruptly .

“Woojin . ” 

“Huh? What's going on?” 

Lee-soogyuhng started to cry when she saw her son .

“Sooah is… . ” 

“What's wrong with Sooah?” 

Woojin was surprised .

“Sooah had another seizure .  Hoo-oohk . ” 

He tightly hugged his crying mother .

“Where's Sooah?” 

“She's in the other room .  The Holy Maiden is looking over her . ” 

“It'll be fine .  She'll be okay . ” 

Woojin comforted his mother for awhile as he waited for Melody to come out .  After a brief amount of time, the door opened, and Melody stepped out .  She flinched when she saw Woojin .  She bowed, and gave her greetings .

“You sister's symptom has stabilized by a little bit . ” 

“Thank you .  Aigo .  Thank you . ” 

Lee-soogyung grabbed the Holy Maiden's hands, and she kept thanking her . Woojin looked at Melody as he spoke .

“I have to talk to you for a moment, Melody . ” 

“Yes, Immortal . ” 

“Come to the president's room . ” 

He felt uncomfortable talking in front of his mother, so Woojin decided to leave first .  After exiting the room, the light within his eyes was filled with mixed emotions .