Solo Swordmaster

#939. A piece of paper difference

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“This is nonsense!”

A silver-haired girl typing on a keyboard with several screens open at the same time.

Yekathrice froze her fingers.

And he tilted his head.

“what?”

“These instructions!”

Bachemensky raised his voice involuntarily.

Then, unfolding the document he was holding in one hand, he continued his conversation.

“The evacuation plan is understandable. We need to be prepared for the worst.”

what’s going to happen in the future

Even in the Seven Dragons, only the Elders or the Head of the House are the only ones who know all the details.

Other than that, there were few people who knew the truth about the Constellation, even among executives of the Seven Dragons Corporation and key figures in each country.

It was because I had to avoid spreading useless apocalyptic theories and causing confusion by desperate humans.

So Bachemensky did not know the details.

I just heard some information about the possibility of another monster wave.

Still, he was able to reluctantly accept the evacuation plan.

It is painful to select those to be saved, but the survival of mankind is also at risk, so it was natural to prioritize outstanding talent.

The problem was another plan that went along with it.

“But isn’t this bracelet for high-level players originally intended for criminals!”

“Why?”

“Why? This treats virtually every player as a danger, right?”

Bachemensky protested.

Of course, the Russian Khanate is a dictatorship.

Surveillance of the entire nation is natural, and human rights are ignored. It was also new to put restrictions on the player.

But that’s to some degree.

Maybe it was Gulag’s prisoner.

To make it compulsory to wear a bracelet with GPS and electric shock functions just because you are a high-level player.

It was too much.

Especially since this regulation is being enforced for almost all players in the world as well as the Russian Khanate, a self-proclaimed dictatorship.

“There will be a huge backlash. Even players who have been cooperative until now will be resentful.”

“Even if you say it like that, it can’t be helped.”

However, despite Bachemenski’s protests, Catherine lightly shrugged her shoulders.

And he spoke softly.

“Hasn’t it already been proven that there is a high percentage of high-level players among runaway players? Sudden disappearances have also been confirmed worldwide.”

“…that’s only a handful.”

“That’s right, a handful enough to ruin the world.”

“…”

Bachemensky couldn’t bear to deny what Ekatriche said with a single smile.

Even if it is an existence that can be trampled like a bug by an absolute person, from the point of view of an ordinary person, a high-level player is enough to be a superhuman.

What happens when they run amok during a monster wave?

As there was already a case in Sao Paulo, it was reasonable enough to prepare for it.

“But there is no need to use such a coercive method, is it? At least the swordsman would think so.”

“….”

“You should at least give them a chance to trust them…”

“Brother Vachemensky, was I still a brother or sister?”

twirling

Hearing Yekathrice’s question with a cheerful smile as always, Bachemensky fell silent.

It wasn’t because I couldn’t understand the meaning of the question.

rather the opposite.

The meaning is so clear.

And, unlike her smiling face, her eyes were as clear as glass, not containing any emotions.

Cover Bachemensky’s mouth.

After a long silence, I finally got my head down.

“…I’m sorry, Great Khan. I’m off topic.”

It’s okay if you know.

Normally, I would have passed it lightly.

No, it was more like her to make fun of Bachemensky for a long time using this as an excuse.

But Catherine did not.

I just tilted my head slightly.

“Minister of Revolution. know?”

“….”

“How much risk and sacrifice ‘we’ decided to take for this plan.”

“…I know.”

Bachemensky said quietly.

If there is a really safe place, it would be natural to evacuate first with the members of the Seven Dragons.

Nevertheless, the list of refugees from the Russian Khanate that he downloaded included many ordinary people other than the Seven Dragons.

Rather, to the point of being too exaggerated.

The members of the Seven Dragons, especially the Silver Dragon, who are born with psionics, are all natural geniuses.

look at it objectively.

viewed subjectively.

It was only natural that the Silver Dragon Clan should be added to the list of refugees, but most of the outstanding masters were excluded from the list.

sacrifice itself.

It was proof that not only the silver dragon clan, but all the seven dragons gave up their clan for the sake of mankind.

“You don’t know?”

“…?”

“I mean, I actually suggested another way.”

“Another way… you mean?”

“huh. It’s level, it’s nabal, and I said to kill all the players. Because it is faster, safer and more efficient.”

“…!”

“If my brother hadn’t stopped it, I would have done it in my country no matter what the other kids said.”

with a smiley face.

But with eyes without a smile.

Watching Yekathrice speak lightly, like a joke, Bachemensky involuntarily swallowed his breath.

This is the Iron Age.

It’s an era where players are the mainstream.

There were countless people who challenged the dungeon to gain wealth and glory or to test their luck and talent.

To kill them all would be slaughter.

It was the idea of a madman that would make even a truly insane murderer, let alone a country’s head of state, startle.

But…

“Minister, we’ve been fighting for our lives until now.”

The Ghost of the Liberation Brigade.

Lord of the World Federation.

Demons, Dreamroids, etc.

The seven princesses of the Seven Dragons have been risking their lives against enemies that could destroy the world.

Even if it was to protect their own interests, it was true that they were able to protect the world because of their efforts.

Even that Limon would have been in danger several times without the help of the Seven Dragons.

One problem.

“But don’t forget. That we are neither heroes nor unpaid all-round servants.”

“…”

“So, if you want to live, tell yourself to fight. Those who don’t do such obvious things will want to be killed with my own hands.”

Unlike the single face.

Looking into eyes that gleam with madness.

Bachemensky realized again.

The one in front of him is the Silver Dragon Princess.

As a result, I only contributed to protecting humanity and the world.

The fact that she was originally a iron-blooded dictator who did not allow protests and a cold-hearted princess of the Demonic Cult.

I forgot about it because of a certain man who is the protector of mankind.

However, before the great khan, who revealed his true nature after a long time, the minister of the Russian Khanate had to close his eyes heavily before being a revolutionary.

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“…that’s how it went.”

[Yes.]

“If it’s Ainsha and the clan’s decision, I have no intention of opposing it…”

Looking at the white-haired girl, Ainsha, who nodded with an expressionless face, Li Qingyu made a complicated expression.

Worldwide evacuation plan.

When I decided to run the so-called ‘Ark’ project.

The selection of key materials, including the number of personnel, was decided to be done at each discretion.

Not only was there not enough time to discuss each one individually, but everyone knew that the seven princesses were the most experts in their respective fields.

Even so, Li Qingyu had no choice but to confirm.

“Are you really okay? You may be criticized by future generations.”

[It doesn’t matter. Art is minimally sufficient. It’s better to load one more artist.]

From paintings to sculptures, book jars, even half-dead clothes or records that have accumulated dust for decades.

The standard of art is very different.

Some people call it the masterpiece of the century, but some call it an antique.

In order to put even one more person on Eldorado, where space is limited, it was necessary to select even the most famous artwork.

More so if the target is all works of art in human history.

from that point of view.

Ainsha’s decision to give up most of her artworks could go down in history as a sin.

[I don’t know the future. Right now, it’s hard to even think of even one more person surviving.]

Nevertheless.

Ainsha did not change her mind.

It is a story when there are descendants who survived to be criticized later.

No matter how great a work of art is left, if there is no one to be impressed by it, it is no different from a stone caught in the desert.

With words not like the world’s greatest prophet.

she spoke softly.

[So don’t be swayed by Li Qingyu.]

“…What does that mean?”

[Literally.]

“….”

[The future is not fixed. Even the correct answer you are sure of may not be the only answer, and even the best may not be right.]

“….”

[At least that’s what I learned from Lee.]

“….”

[So…]

For some reason.

Looking straight at Li Qingyu, who remains silent at the words that do not even know their meaning, with an expressionless face as always from beyond the video.

Ainsha quietly finished his words.

[Don’t give up.]

Like that…

the conversation between the two is over.

It seems there is no time to waste in this busy city.

Ainsha just finished what she had to say and cut off the communication.

Li Qingyu stared blankly at the spot where the image of the white-haired girl had disappeared, and only remembered it after a while.

When you insisted on total war.

The appearance of a white-haired girl who looked at herself without saying anything.

“…Is there a paper difference between a fool and a genius?”

The self-proclaimed weakest member of the Seven Dragons.

But never give up.

That’s why it’s better than anyone to survive.

Li Qingyu couldn’t help but put on such a bitter expression as he remembered the advice he had heard again from a princess far wiser than himself.

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Jerk off.

slowly.

he moved on

Of course, there is no light.

The rugged terrain and complex holes were intertwined, making it a perfect place to get lost even for those who have lived here all their lives.

But he neither hesitated nor wandered.

It was only slowly but steadily progressing.

Of course he knew.

That his brides were all busy working, that he had no time to waste a minute or a second.

Still, he was in no hurry.

What he is doing right now is as important as all the jobs of the seven princesses put together.

It wasn’t something that would change just because I was in a hurry.

So, at the end of the steady progress.

He was finally able to meet.

The opponent who was waiting for him at the edge of the thick darkness with only one lamp.

“long time no see.”

“…Isn’t it a bit early to say that it’s been a while?”

“Three days is a long time for heroes and scholars.”

“That’s not what I meant originally.”

fed up

Limon let out a laugh.

It wasn’t just because the other person was using a proverb he had taught them before.

either to yourself or to others.

A few months is by no means a long time.

Even so, it was because it was funny that so many things had happened in those few months to the point where I inadvertently said, “It’s been a while.”

“Anyway, nice to meet you.”

Leaving that feeling behind.

Limon whispered the name of the old man who held the key to the only way to save the world.

“—dance with wolves.”