I Alone Am an EX-Class Summoner - Chapter 102

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I Am Alone EX-Grade Summoner Episode 102

Casino Incident (2)

United Kingdom, Secret Intelligence Service.

SIS (Secret Intelligence Service).

Director Adrian receives a piece of news from an intelligence agent.

“An explosion incident has occurred in the London Casino VIP Room. It appears an unidentified armed group has occupied the place.”

“What?”

The Intelligence Director frowned.

At a time like this, a bomb terror attack!

And right in the middle of the capital, London, no less.

And what?

An armed group?

‘This is maddening.’

The terrorism is a problem, but the bigger issue is that there were signs and the intelligence agency failed to detect them.

“Casualties, perpetrators, and the media? Give me the situation.”

“Nothing has been revealed yet, and it hasn’t hit the media either.”

That was at least fortunate.

The fact that the world doesn’t know yet means they’ve bought time to respond.

‘What bastards are behind this.’

We’re busy as hell, and they’re causing trouble right before the World League?

“That’s not the problem, Director.”

“What is it.”

“…Rachel is inside there.”

“What did you say?!”

Crash!

The Intelligence Director stood up, knocking his chair backward.

While the terrorism might have been within acceptable limits, Rachel’s situation is entirely different.

It’s a matter where the nation’s fate hangs in the balance, and could potentially lead to war.

Didn’t World War I break out because of the assassination of the Crown Prince and his wife in Sarajevo?

Rachel carries even more weight and gravity than that.

“What about her security detail!”

Once the Peace Period begins, national team-level Players receive more stringent protection and management than the President.

Because rankers are, by themselves, precious national assets and the future.

There’s no way Rachel would go there without security…

“Th-that’s… apparently she insisted strongly on going briefly for personal reasons.”

“These crazy bastards! Does that even make sense?”

“…The security team says they had no choice. According to intelligence, all of the Five Emperors gathered there. The intelligence agencies of those countries are also in complete chaos right now.”

“Ha.”

It was a hopeless situation.

“The Defense Minister also heard the news and is dispatching the counter-terrorism unit immediately!”

“Of course they should! Did you secure the list of people inside?”

“Yes sir!”

The Intelligence Director’s mind spun rapidly.

‘First of all.’

There had been no intelligence coming in until now.

Intelligence agencies that catch terrorist threats give advance notice out of courtesy, even to non-allied countries.

‘The fact that there was none of that.’

It strongly suggests this terrorism was systematically and meticulously planned at least at a national level.

And.

They systematically targeted a place where the Five Emperors gathered, specifically during the Peace Period?

‘League interference.’

That’s the only answer.

Numerous countries below the summoning superpowers that the Five Emperors belong to are eyeing those positions, and there are many candidates.

India, China, Indonesia, Pakistan, Nigeria, Brazil, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Mexico, Philippines, Egypt, Congo, Vietnam…

Surprisingly, all of these are candidates for summoning superpower status, owning four or more Player Zones.

Countries that would benefit if the Five Emperors disappeared, and countries with populations over 100 million.

“First, let’s identify the nationalities from the list.”

“Yes, understood!”

Grind.

The Intelligence Director gritted his teeth.

Whatever bastards they are, they’ll have to pay the price for recklessly touching England.

In conclusion, the counter-terrorism unit was deployed, but there were no results.

First, the VIP Room was on the 8th basement floor.

It was too far underground, and the entrance was narrow.

A few terrorists blocked and barricaded that place with golem-type summons, leaving no options.

Absolutely maddening!

They couldn’t fire guns or missiles.

Even if they did, it would just be blocked by protective barriers, and they couldn’t engage in close combat either.

The system’s creation, the golden protective barrier, repels anyone the moment they manifest intent to subdue by force.

“Don’t provoke us any further.”

One of the hooded terrorists said.

“Try one more time and we can’t guarantee the lives of the hostages inside. Naturally, there will be no exceptions for the Five Emperors. For reference, we’re equipped with items that can disable opponents’ protective barriers.”

“…”

“We have no demands. Just wait.”

Insane.

Now they couldn’t provoke the terrorists.

It was a moment that required different tactical responses at the national level.

After the terrorism occurred.

One hour passed, and the entire world was turned upside down.

With the casino in such chaos, there was no way information wouldn’t leak out.

Affected countries like Japan, Korea, and Taiwan strongly condemned England for its security failure, and media outlets simultaneously printed special editions.

[As of this moment, England’s entire airspace is sealed!]

It was like watching America during the 9/11 attacks.

All aircraft in the airspace received forced landing orders, takeoffs were prohibited, and approaching aircraft were turned back.

Furthermore.

Allied nations of the Five Emperors declared national emergencies, enacted martial law, and simultaneously announced to the world.

[Touching national rankers has crossed the red line and is an unprecedented, unparalleled terrorism in history! We will not hesitate to go to war with whoever is behind this!]

The sentences conveyed indescribable, tremendous anger.

Suspected countries also issued various statements condemning the terrorism and praying for the hostages’ rescue to avoid being suspected as the masterminds.

But that was all.

There was nothing more they could do.

After all, they need to know who’s behind it before threats can be effective.

“I can’t understand it. No matter how much we dig through intelligence, we can’t find anything… It seems like something done using special summons.”

The biggest reason crime rates skyrocketed worldwide after the world became chaotic was precisely summons.

The Intelligence Director clutched his head.

“Damn it, they really have no other demands?”

“Yes, they just keep telling us not to approach.”

“Until when.”

“I don’t know, but probably until before the World League entry? Their purpose is obvious. Those terrorists seem to have no way out either. They’re literally risking their lives doing this.”

“Bastards. First, seal off the London Player Zone.”

“Are you going to kick out all the players who are already inside?”

“Listen carefully. Without the Five Emperors, there’s no World League either.”

What if there are players who refuse to leave and hold out?

Just say they’ll be considered accomplices.

Countries that don’t enter by the deadline are automatically disqualified, so if everyone doesn’t go in at all, it becomes fair!

‘I’ll leave it like this for now.’

Currently digging rapidly to find an area that can reach the VIP room!

Now I can only pray.

‘Please.’

I hope they hold out safely inside.

Rachel felt anxious.

There was no way.

If it weren’t for Peace Day, these would be guys she could have torn apart…

To save people, she really had to give up her summons.

‘Sigh.’

That man behind her.

If it weren’t for her curiosity about Baek Jin-woo, she wouldn’t have come to a place like this.

She had been too complacent.

She had let her guard down.

‘Honestly.’

Even she couldn’t have imagined there would be a group capable of such fast and precise terrorism.

“I won’t say it twice.”

The hooded terrorist said coldly.

The surrounding terrorists also flexed their muscles, threatening the crowd.

“Five Emperors, and all players. Hand over your summons. If you don’t, we’ll kill everyone.”

Those bastards.

After checking the entry list, they’re demanding summons from everyone except the Five Emperors.

They’re no different from highway robbers, but their greed is understandable.

“…We are.”

Rachel couldn’t say anything.

She was powerless.

This was the first crisis she’d faced since becoming world ranking 1st three years ago, and she couldn’t do anything.

‘How futile.’

What good are strong summons?

What good is all that blood, sweat, and effort, being praised as the world’s strongest woman?

When she can’t even respond to one sudden terrorist attack.

Her summons were precious.

But whether they were precious enough to compare to someone’s life required deeper thought.

“…If I give up all my summons, you’ll definitely let 40 people go up, right?”

Glance.

Rachel looked at Baek Jin-woo once more.

First.

She had to save that Baek Jin-woo.

He would surely find a way and devise a rescue plan.

‘He has a history of destroying Korean gangs.’

Later, when Peace Day ends, she might be able to track down those bastards and retrieve her summons.

“Right, 40 people. But if they’re players, they have to give up their summons before leaving.”

“That’s different from what you said earlier…!”

That was the moment.

“Forget it, Rachel.”

“…”

Step, step.

At Baek Jin-woo’s voice from behind, Rachel turned her head.

“Who are you?”

Even when the muscular man asked, Baek Jin-woo didn’t even look at him.

‘Rachel.’

Seeing her in person for the first time, her height was about 173cm, he could see the top of her head slightly.

“…Jinugod.”

“Drop that cringy title. Just call me Baek Jin-woo.”

“Alright, Baek Jin-woo. What are you planning?”

“Just.”

Riiip!

Baek Jin-woo tore his white cotton shirt under his coat with his grip strength.

His revealed rippling abs caught people’s attention.

‘Who is that guy?’

‘Why is he talking so naturally with Rachel…’

‘I think he just said Jinugod… Could it be that Jinugod from my memory? The one who was supposedly rank 1 in the past?’

Swish swish!

Baek Jin-woo naturally began wrapping the torn shirt around his fingers.

‘After hearing their words, I’ve already decided in my heart.’

This is a fight.

Even if I get beaten to death, I’ll fight.

‘Give my summons to someone else?’

That’s something I can’t do.

To Baek Jin-woo, EX-grade summons were far more valuable than other people’s lives.

‘Sorry to those others.’

That’s reality.

At least you have to protect your own things yourself.

“Isn’t it too frustrating to submit without even trying to fight? We’re supposed to be national representatives.”

“…”

Rachel pressed her lips tightly together.

No, even if we’re national representatives…

How are we supposed to subdue those muscular black men?

In fights, weight class is king, and each gang member seems to weigh over 100kg easily.

“Is this guy crazy?”

The muscular man chuckled.

Look at this guy’s state.

He’s clearly preparing to fight, isn’t he?

It’s not like he’s trying to join forces either.

Alone…

“Hyung! I’ll help too!”

“Me too!”

Ah, not alone?

Two kids who’d fly away with one hit also joined in.

“We’ll help too.”

“…Even if we get beaten, we can’t just sit still. Especially against guys without guns.”

Kang Geon-ho, An Gi-jeong, Hwang Ju-won…

Even.

“I used to do some taekwondo.”

Whoosh!

To Song Yeon-hee showing off her flexible leg splits.

“Kup.”

A chuckle escaped from the lips of one of the muscular men.

He had tried his best to hold it back under his hood, but ultimately couldn’t contain it.

Wasn’t it so ridiculous it was almost cute!

“K, kheup!”

“K, kekekekuk!”

“Kahahat!”

That laughter spread like a virus, becoming increasingly contagious.

Now they were openly bursting into hearty laughter.

Even the Muscular Man who appeared to be their leader wore an amused expression.

“You guys…. Are saying you’ll fight against us?”

It was a genuinely curious voice.

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