I Alone Am an EX-Class Summoner - Chapter 170

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I Am Alone EX-Grade Summoner Episode 170

Alliance Conference

Tokyo, Japan.

Yoshida Hikaru was in conversation with his subordinates Sakura and Shusuke in his office.

All three had serious expressions.

“What should we do? Rachel and Baek Jin-woo are practically dead, aren’t they?”

“It’s almost 100% certain.”

The Japanese side had made their judgment.

That the two big shots were dead.

Otherwise, it made no sense that they couldn’t emerge from just the 51st floor.

“Um…”

Shusuke carefully opened his mouth.

“How about we just side with Russia at this opportunity?”

“What?”

Sugoi frowned.

Moscow Man had made a proposal.

Since the 51st floor of the Tower of Trials was blocked anyway, let’s just not clear it and maintain the status quo.

Then divide this world well and continue building power and strength.

“Honestly, there’s nothing wrong with what the Russian side is saying, right? This world is crawling with those who want to rule it, even if it’s not us.”

In fact.

Shusuke was recalling the past.

‘Baek Jin-woo, that damn bastard.’

During the Korea-Japan friendship match back then, he had cut ‘Ryo’ from the national team and even threatened him.

Was that why?

Honestly, when this situation arose, he was the one who was secretly pleased.

“Assuming Baek Jin-woo and Rachel disappear like this, this world becomes an ownerless empty mountain.”

Ownerless empty mountain.

Meaning an empty mountain without an owner.

“It’s only a matter of time before Beskof fills that gap. Then wouldn’t it be wiser for us to move first and go with that flow?”

“…”

Hikaru was listening silently.

In reality.

With those two gone, he was currently humanity’s strongest.

“Moreover, America’s Jenos is said to strongly oppose that proposal. Beskof doesn’t seem pleased with that. Please think carefully. If he strikes Jenos, it would ultimately benefit us too.”

Hmm.

Hikaru’s eyes sank into even deeper contemplation.

Right.

Actually, there was something Beskof had said to him privately.

To strike Jenos.

That way, three of the Five Emperors could divide things amicably.

He hadn’t bothered to relay those words to his subordinates.

‘Because I thought it was ridiculous talk.’

But.

His subordinates had brought up that ridiculous talk first.

‘Is our 10-year friendship breaking apart like this?’

A little over 5 years in the game.

A little over 4 years in reality.

A total of 10 years of friendship.

It was cracking due to Rachel’s death.

In fact.

The current Japanese cabinet was aligned with America, but they hadn’t forgotten past humiliations.

Two nuclear bombs.

From then until now, they had been living under America’s heel, holding their breath.

But now it was different.

After this world changed, international politics was in the process of being reorganized into a new order.

“Sakura.”

“Yes.”

World ranking 13th, Shirato Sakura answered.

“What do you think?”

“I don’t know about other things, but America… I think needs to be checked.”

“Join hands with Beskof?”

“As a means of checking, it’s the best. In the past it was America, now England rules over the world, isn’t it…? I want to show that we’re capable too.”

Sigh.

Hikaru squeezed his eyes shut.

Both subordinates think this way…

Actually, he was a shut-in gaming addict, so he didn’t know much about politics.

Therefore.

This kind of problem shouldn’t be decided by his judgment alone.

“I should visit the cabinet.”

He stood up abruptly.

The Prime Minister and the Chief Cabinet Secretary.

Following the judgment of those who were quite experienced in international affairs seemed like it would put his mind most at ease.

Time passed.

The alliance conference was approaching.

Most had expressed their intention to participate.

England decided that world ranking 8th, Gareth Bale would attend as a representative.

Korea…

Declined to participate.

The justification was that Baek Jin-woo wasn’t even one of the Five Emperors to begin with, and had hardly ever been an ally.

With all guild members stepping forward to dissuade her competitively, Yu Ji-a couldn’t just stubbornly insist.

After much deliberation, she made her decision.

Not to go.

And.

Let’s think about it honestly.

Attacking immediately just because an ally doesn’t participate – is that really an alliance?

‘No.’

Those are people who could stab you in the back at any time.

Now was a situation where that relationship itself needed to be questioned again.

Moscow, Kremlin Palace.

The presidential palace of the Russian Federation, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

A symbolic place that was considered the counterpoint to the White House during the Cold War!

The Russian President coolly gave up that place for Beskof.

A grand banquet was held inside.

The participation list was as follows.

[United States]

– William Jenos

– Coby Pochettino

[England]

– Gareth Bale

– Sandy Mackiver

[Japan]

– Yoshida Hikaru

– Takahashi Shusuke

[Taiwan]

– Zuo Longtai

– Tsai Ing-wen

Russia naturally had all their national team members present, while Korea did not come.

“Hmm.”

Naturally, Beskof expressed his displeasure.

He had even given them a warning, yet they ignored it.

“Korea seems to be under a very big misunderstanding right now.”

Originally, it was a country that couldn’t even sit at the same table.

A nation that briefly rose thanks to Jinugod, but without him, it’s nothing.

He had graciously invited such a country as an ally, yet they dared to refuse?

Swish.

He called someone over.

And whispered in their ear.

To announce Baek Jin-woo’s absence immediately.

The alliance meeting was calmer than expected.

Everyone was solemnly holding their positions, but there wasn’t anyone who didn’t know Beskof’s true intentions.

“Since Korea didn’t come, they’re naturally out. Now we five nations are thinking of amicably dividing the league rewards… England has eaten plenty so far, so they should give up accordingly, right?”

“What do you mean!”

World ranking 8th, Gareth Bale flared up but was restrained.

“Shh, stop it.”

It was because another British Player, Sandy Mackiver, stopped him.

They had already confirmed Rachel’s death.

Without that, they couldn’t have forcibly held such a meeting.

The only thing that could stop his rampage was another Five Emperors-level Player.

And indeed.

“I don’t agree. Regardless of Rachel’s absence, capable nations should take the rewards.”

Jenos stepped forward to object.

“Is that so? I thought you’d say that.”

Beskof’s expression was relaxed as he swirled his wine glass.

The banquet grew deeper, but the food on the table didn’t decrease at all.

Sharp tension dominated the space throughout the meeting.

England naturally respected the United States’ opinion, and Baekcheon raised his hand for Russia’s opinion as promised.

Japan was…

“I’ll be going now.”

Sugoi.

Yoshida Hikaru stood up from his seat.

“I’m feeling a bit queasy, so I’ll excuse myself. Is there somewhere to rest?”

A clear abstention.

However, Beskof’s lips curled up even more.

“Is that so? Follow the guide and they’ll provide you with a room to stay.”

“Alright, thanks.”

Japan withdrawing here was also part of the plan.

Step, step.

Hikaru and Shusuke left.

“I’m not particularly keen on this situation either… I’ll be taking my leave.”

Swish.

Jenos also stood up from his seat.

However.

“Where do you think you’re going? Don’t we still have things to discuss?”

Thud.

Beskof said as if throwing the words.

“Things to discuss?”

“You said it yourself. That capable nations should take the rewards. Then… how about we verify that capability right now.”

His voice was gentle, but the meaning contained within was sharper than anything.

“What do you mean by that?”

World ranking 9th, Coby Pochettino became wary.

“I just mean let’s prove everything with skill.”

Swish.

He slowly stood up from his seat and snapped his fingers.

At that moment.

Players who had been waiting in hiding began walking out one by one.

Russia’s national team members.

“What is this supposed to be?”

Jenos’s expression hardened coldly.

The British Players’ faces also contorted with anger.

What era is this to pull such barbaric acts…!

‘No.’

We let our guard down.

We should have always prepared for the worst-case scenario…

Korea not coming, and Beskof acting like this – he must have predicted this to some extent.

“Old man Baekcheon.”

“Hehe.”

“Did you also agree to this?”

Looking at the situation, it seems Sugoi knew and tacitly withdrew…

‘These bastards.’

Jenos’s lips twisted.

‘What do they take me for.’

One of the major reasons he hadn’t prepared for the worst case was his confidence in his abilities.

Beskof? Baekcheon?

The confidence that he could win even if both attacked together!

“Hehe, wouldn’t it be fine to just bow your head and live? You bowed to Rachel, so what’s wrong with bowing to Beskof?”

“Is that something you should say?”

“…I need to have something to eat too, brother Jenos.”

“Stop with the act now.”

“At this rate, the United States and Japan will obviously take all the league rewards… I also just want to give our people first place at least once.”

“…”

The atmosphere instantly became tense.

Killing intent overflowed within the palace.

That’s right.

Beskof was planning.

To kill Jenos today.

‘Next is.’

Sugoi.

‘Next is.’

Baekcheon.

If he killed all the Five Emperors one by one?

Isn’t there no Player in this world who can stop him?

As the first step toward that.

He strikes at Jenos, who is the most burdensome.

Two idiots in England?

They’re just a bonus.

Before entering the room, Sugoi.

Yoshida Hikaru warned Shusuke.

“Keep my words in mind, Shusuke.”

“…Which ones.”

“We are merely observers. That is the Cabinet’s decision.”

“I understand clearly.”

“I also know that you have ill feelings toward Korea.”

“…”

“But you must never touch Korea.”

“May I ask the reason?”

“There is no reason.”

“…?”

“It’s simply an order, so just follow it.”

“…I understand.”

Swish.

Shusuke entering his own room.

Watching his retreating figure, Hikaru clicked his tongue bitterly.

Japan is already considering Jinugod’s death as 100% certain.

However.

Only Hikaru was feeling something unsettling.

‘Jinugod?’

That Jinugod won’t come out?

As one of the Five Emperors.

It was the intuition of someone who had experienced him.

Jinugod is far more of a monster than the public knows.

Far more intelligent, perceptive, and genius.

He’s so vast that even the Tower of Trials ‘itself’ cannot contain him.

Therefore.

Hikaru wanted to take out insurance.

While observing.

If Moscow Man tried to touch Korea, he wanted to prevent at least that.

Then…

In the worst-case scenario where he returns, wouldn’t we be able to preserve at least our lives?

However.

‘I’m sorry.’

Shusuke’s eyes had settled into a bleak expression as he entered the room.

Before Hikaru gave his order.

There had already been contact from the Russian side.

Tomorrow at dawn.

Together with Russian Rankers, they would infiltrate Korea and kidnap ‘Yu Ji-a’.

The reason?

It was ‘punishment’ for daring to refuse the conference and not participating?

‘I don’t know how Hikaru-san found out, but.’

Shusuke had many personal feelings toward Korea.

He still couldn’t forget.

Those mocking gazes during the friendly match.

‘You misjudged.’

Their growth rate is quite fast.

If it’s fast?

We should crush them before they grow.

To become a hegemonic nation, one can’t remain completely clean.

Someone must know how to do dirty work, and Shusuke thought that someone was himself.

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