Solo Swordmaster

#962. It’s embarrassing

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Until a few months ago.

It was a famous tourist attraction.

Disney Land or Ruth World, etc.

Of course, it is equipped with all sorts of engine ceremonies that are more mysterious than any other amusement park.

It is one of the best tourist destinations in the world as well as in the Commonwealth of China in that you can experience the long tradition and history handed down from the Bronze Age.

but this moment.

There were no tourists there.

There were only refugees suffering from starvation and laborers exhausted from labor, and unmanned men running around busily.

“Is that so…”

And the black-haired girl, who was sitting in the deepest part of the huge palace, calmly continued after a short silence.

“If there has been no problem so far, please continue to support us in the future.”

“Are you okay?”

“If it’s what she wants.”

Li Qingyu said calmly.

To take care of the children in the orphanage as best they can.

It was originally one of the conditions implicitly made when she was engaged to Limon.

in that sense.

Even Li Ching-Wui did not want to send Sia, who was the eldest among the children in the orphanage, to such a dangerous mission.

But in the end, she couldn’t stop the girl.

Because her performance is exceptionally good?

Of course, that was also the reason.

Maybe because I grew up in an orphanage.

Or is it because I learned from someone.

She was better than most masters at catching criminals hiding in the Republic of Korea, especially players.

But the biggest reason was different.

“Above all, we are not in a situation where we can waste a single manpower.”

“…All right.”

whether it’s a woman

whether underage.

whether sick or elderly.

If anyone can use it, anyone should use it.

Wei-Ling respectfully bowed down and accepted her orders, which thoroughly considered efficiency while ignoring recognition and duty.

It wasn’t just because I was used to it.

Whoever the opponent can write, writes.

It’s because it’s already taken for granted in today’s world.

“But please pay attention to safety as much as possible.”

Is it because the opponent was still an opponent?

To Li Qingyu, who lightly added a word, Wei Ling replied calmly.

“I have already instructed you to do so.”

“As expected, he’s like my close friend.”

“It is an overestimation.”

Wei Ling bowed her head politely.

After a fierce struggle with the monster, she had risen to the level of a servant in about half a year and officially became her aide.

But it’s luck.

A non-resonant sword that I learned from Limon in the past.

It was a miracle that was made possible by a few other coincidences.

As she felt that she was still lacking compared to other aides, she had no choice but to learn modesty.

Thanks to that, Li Qingyu, who smiled at the cross-dressing woman who had become more unbecoming of the Black Dragon clan than before, suddenly raised her head.

“It’s about time.”

Jiing.

She flicks the switch.

after a short time.

A faint light rose in the air, creating a human figure.

Li Qingyu calmly opened his mouth, looking at the hologram, which was so blurry and even disappeared and reappeared repeatedly.

“Can you hear me?”

[Um…. sleep…]

Jijik Jijik.

did you do something?

After a while, the silver seal disappeared with a short noise.

The blurry video became clearer and I could barely make out the face.

[Oh sorry sorry. They said they would check it in advance, but in the meantime, the condition has deteriorated again.

]

Li Qingyu said calmly to Yekatrice, a silver-haired girl scratching her head.

After the monster wave started.

Because the space of the whole world was warped, it was already familiar that space movement as well as long-distance communication were subject to many restrictions.

Video conferencing became possible thanks to the installation of a repeater and Yekathrice’s direct communication.

I didn’t know how long it would last though.

So, to save valuable time, Li Qingyu immediately checked the videos.

“…Rose and Hasnetti Charlotte are not attending.”

[Yes, you went to the Southern Defense Line in a hurry.]

[I’m only sorry to participate as a substitute without contacting you in advance.] [

My princess felt sorry that she couldn’t come in person.]

“It can’t be helped.”

A girl in a baggy military uniform.

A female admiral in a neat uniform.

Even a blonde beauty in a fancy cowgirl outfit.

Looking at the aides who participated on behalf of each princess, Li Qingyu smiled bitterly.

To think that a princess close to half of the Seven Dragons was absent. It was absurd considering that this meeting had been held in several months.

But it was also natural.

The seven princesses who have completed the dragon’s blood are the best powers of mankind before being the strongest masters of the seven dragons.

As it is the core of supporting the front line, there were more things to do around the battlefield for the past few months.

Especially after the defense line collapsed.

In that respect, I think it might be fortunate that as many as four princesses were able to attend.

Li Qingyu asked calmly.

“How is the situation?”

[wire? Or the rear?]

“If possible, I’d like to hear opinions from both sides. There are many things that are difficult to know from shared data alone.”

[You know, it’s a mess. I’ve been flying around sweating on my wings and just came back a little while ago.]

After a slight shrug.

Yekathrice operated the button.

Then, next to his hologram, he said, displaying the data of the Russian Khanate, where more than half of the territory was stained red.

[Fortunately, the wire side is just fine. It doesn’t look like it will collapse for the time being.]

“It seems that the newly built defense line is holding up better than I thought.”

[So, who would have thought Gulag was going to be used as a fortress?]

Yekathrice laughed.

The 24 Gulags that became the nucleus of the magic circle that covered the whole country during the resurrection of the Demon God.

She swept away the debris and built a bigger, stronger gulag.

It was a dictator-like measure to make sure that there were no more tricks of the Dark Dawn Society and to coerce the people suffering from the chronic disease of the revolution.

But thanks to the gulag serving as a fortress, we were able to quickly rebuild our defenses.

It was ironic.

[The problem is on the back side. In particular, the lack of food and energy is serious.]

“It’s the same everywhere after ‘that day’.”

[That’s right, but now it’s really dangerous. Because there is not enough power to run the heating, the verb is coming out.]

“You mean food supply and restoration of the power plant are urgent.”

[Yeah, to be honest, you want to beg for something to happen quickly, even if you’re hanging on Hasnetty’s leg?]

[Uh… I’m sorry. We’re in a hurry too, but even if it’s a nuclear fusion reactor, food supply will take some time…]

[I know it’s inevitable, but hurry up. At this rate, there will be problems with the factory utilization rate.]

[I’ll do my best…]

Nadia’s answer was powerless.

Food soon comes from the territory.

In that sense, having 70% of the world encroached upon by monsters also meant losing the majority of farmland.

There was no way food would come out overnight.

The same was true of the nuclear fusion reactor, which the masters of the Red Dragon Clan had to operate.

Even though so many people died and food and power consumption were also reduced, they were able to hold on…. It

was clear to anyone that the situation would become serious unless somehow quickly restored.

If factories in the Russian Khanate were to stop for just one day, the entire world would collapse due to lack of ammunition.

And it’s not just Russia and Egypt that the situation is at stake.

[Marine monsters are also increasing. At this rate, it will be difficult for our fleet to operate.]

“Does that mean that even shipping can be completely blocked?”

[Although not completely, the transport volume or speed may be reduced by less than half.]

“That’s difficult.”

[Who said no?]

Yekathrice sighed.

Most means of transportation, from planes to trains, have already become unusable due to monsters.

At least thanks to the blue dragon clan’s fleet, the world was able to share resources and food and weapons.

If that logistics is blocked, both the front and the rear will suffer from a huge shortage of materials.

Even Yekathrice couldn’t laugh it off.

[It’s been a long time since medical facilities in various places have already exceeded their capacity. In particular, they are complaining of a shortage of medicines on all fronts.]

“Can we increase production beyond this?”

[Do you think there is a way to increase production in a situation where materials, facilities, and manpower are lacking?]

“…is that so?”

The pessimistic green-haired beauty Maia’s cynicism cast a shadow on Li Qingyu’s face.

I’ve stocked up on all sorts of medicines just in case.

The fact that there were so many wounded that the huge amount of medicine would run out in just half a year showed the precariousness of the war.

[The situation of the Holy League is also not good.]

“Still, the holy ground will be as safe as the gods themselves guard it, right?”

[So it’s more of a problem. All the people of the Holy League are flocking to the Holy Land. The population density is over 1000%.]

“…It seems that the situation has become more serious in the meantime.”

Shelter, of course.

It’s been a long time since the temple was full.

From the streets to the roofs and sewers, it’s full of people living and lodging on mats, overflowing with filth and garbage everywhere.

If it wasn’t for the miracle of the gods, the plague would have already spread.

A white-haired girl who spoke bluntly.

Ainsha added a word expressionlessly.

[Above all, the faith of believers is shaking. It’s a bigger problem than lack of supplies or wires.]

“Even those who are protected by God in the Holy Land?”

[Faith is not a transaction. The stronger the belief in God, the easier it is to blame God.]

There is a God, but why is the world this way and why do they have to suffer from cold, hunger, and pain?

Unfortunate reality shakes even deep faith.

Of course, on the contrary, there were also those who strengthened their faith more firmly in it.

However, it was an undeniable fact that the overwhelming majority of those who lost their faith as a whole increased.

But God’s miracles come at the cost of faith.

The vicious circle in which the power of a god weakens as much as faith is lacking gradually eats away at the Holy League.

More than anything…

[It is more so because there is a substitute.]

That moment.

Li Qingyu and other princesses and their aides hardened their faces in unison.

It was because everyone knew what Ainsha was talking about about the new object of faith.

no i couldn’t know

It was because there was a reason why the war situation, which had been holding up well until a few months ago, collapsed in an instant.

The monster wave is a process to purify the world.

A new religion based on the apocalypse theory that believes that salvation can only be achieved by becoming a player and punishing the seven dragons and other sinners.

At the same time, a player organization that collapsed the defense line by causing coups and sabotage around the world, including the Republic of Korea, about three months ago.

…In other words, the culprit that caused half of humanity to be slaughtered by monsters.

Li Qingyu put it in his mouth coldly.

“You mean the Starlight Church.”