I took a seat in front of the table where the three of them were sitting.
I felt more nervous than usual looking at the three gathered like this.
What the hell is going on?
I slowly moved my eyes to examine the atmosphere around the three of them.
As usual, Ashmir was waiting with an expressionless face.
She was so calm that one would believe she was a pretty doll, if not for the occasional blink of the eye.
On the other hand, Director Lee had a slightly anxious expression on his face.
It seed like he was looking into the eyes of Ashmir and Ryan.
The owner of this place, Ryan, looked at the two with a feeling of dissatisfaction.
It was unlike him, who keeps a relaxed expression and attitude most of the ti.
There must have been so heated conversation between the three before I ca.
By the ti I roughly grasped the atmosphere, Director Lee, who was sitting opposite , spoke slowly.
Im sorry for coming all of a sudden like this, Mr. Sihyeon.
Is he really sorry?
This is not my first or second ti seeing Director Lee coming too suddenly.
Although I grumbled slightly on the inside, I nodded my head as if saying it was okay, on the outside.
There was sothing I want to ask you. Thats why I ca to you like this with Miss Ashmir. No, rather than saying asking, I think I should call this a request
Can you say it as a request, its nothing short of an order.
While Director Lee was speaking with difficulty, not being able to get to the point, Ryan intervened.
I could feel a tinge of disappointnt and anger in Ryans words.
The reply to Ryans words ca from Ashmir.
As I said before, this is not an order, it's a request.
Oh, co on! Everyone here knows that those are nothing but empty words, isnt it? If we dont follow your so-called request youd impose sanctions on us. Can you call that a request?
We are asking for help to keep the balance of the dinsion. There is no reason for us to give benefits to those who refuse to cooperate.
Benefit, huh? I think it would be more appropriate to say tyranny of the Angel Realm.
Your words are way out of line.
When Ryan and Ashmir's words sharply collided, Director Lee, who was in the middle, rushed in.
"Co on, wait! Both of you, please stop getting too emotional. Anyway, its Mr. Sihyeon who should take the decision. Nothing can co from we just talking to each other.
Hearing Director Lees words, both of them closed their mouths and stopped talking.
A silence similar to the one before a big storm filled the place, and Director Lee took a handkerchief from his chest pocket and wiped the sweat from his forehead.
He also looked quite nervous.
"Mr. Sihyeon, youve also done so guild activities. You probably know how the governnt manages Rifts. Don't you?"
Yes.
I also went to remove Rifts by myself, and it was also sothing I studied separately during the Guardians Guild exam.
Most Rifts are managed according to the system established by the governnt, but sotis there are exceptions. Rifts that occur during natural disasters are a pri example, but do you know what other cases are?"
Another case?
What was it. I think I saw it while studying.
Seeing who couldn't answer easily, Director Lee continued to explain.
That is when the Angels directly request the governnt.
"Ah! Yes. Now I rember."
When the Angels request, the rifts are not managed by the pre determined system.
On the surface, the Angels are asking for help, but in reality, as Ryan said before, it was a one-sided command.
As the governnt depends so much on the Angels, it was an unavoidable part.
"Yesterday, there was a request from the Angels' side to the governnt. It is said that the Feistar surveillance team has detected an anomaly among the Rifts predicted to occur. So, We are gathering personnel to respond to this abnormal phenonon. But. Among the personnel chosen on the raid teamthe Angels side requested to include Mr.Sihyeon.
WHAT!!??
It was such a confusing situation that I spit out everything that ca into my head.
Really? You're putting in the rift where the anomaly occurred? Why ? There must be a lot of people who are more experienced than and have superior skills than I do.
We don't know why the Angel side made such a request.
Director Lee answered with a puzzled look on his face.
My gaze naturally turned to Ashmir.
When she received my gaze, she opened her mouth with a calm expression.
We can't reveal the exact criteria here, but what is certain is that we decided that Shihyeon's ability was absolutely necessary to resolve the anomaly.
"No matter how much I think about it, I don't quite understand. Why would you want to entrust , a person who has little experience with such an important task"
"I don't think that's necessarily the case. I heard that you exterminated the monsters that were damaging a village.
Ahthat
Besides that, Sihyeons performances in the Rifts are hard to say as ordinary. There are certain aspects that cannot be evaluated simply by combat power.
Ashmir did not give up her argunt, citing examples of what had happened in the Rifts before.
I had already experienced this stubbornness of the Angels many tis, so I quickly gave up on refuting.
I know what the situation is. Even if I was included in the crew at the request of the Angels, can I decline the offer?
Of course, you canbut
Director Lee blurted out at the end of his answer.
While he hesitated, Ryan spoke with an uncomfortable expression.
If Sihyeon refuses the request, you will be penalized in a number of ways. It will be difficult to obtain soul stones that Angels handle, and your guild activities may be disrupted.
It doesn't matter if my guild activities are disrupted since it isnt my main job anyway, but it will be a little difficult if I cant get any soul stones.
Because I need Soul Stones to bring the things I needed to the Demon Realm.
When I put on a perplexed expression on my face, Director Lee, gave an urgent explanation.
I fully understand that it can be burdenso. But the mission itself is not dangerous. The people who will be put into the Rift together with Mr.Sihyeon are the top awakeners of Korea. It will be safer than when youre doing guild activities.
After hearing his explanation, Ryan imdiately refuted.
It's preposterous. Hes a noble of Demon Realm. If its that safer, will you take your countrys President to that place, would you Mr. Lee?
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"I can't stand this unfair treatnt. I will report it to the Demon Lord right away and well formally protest."
Ryan said with an unusually tough attitude.
As soon as he finished speaking, Ashmir, who had been listening quietly, spoke.
"Sihyeon is already receiving various benefits. While freely entering and exiting the demon realm, he is even allowed to take things to the Demon Realm.
Those are things that have already been negotiated. The term benefits is an understatent.
"Not only that. Previously, when the children of the Demon world broke the rules of the dinsion, Munk did not respond and we didnt arrest them even though it was clearly a violation of the rules."
The case of Sihyeon is being closely watched, not only by our Inspectors but also by the Judges and the Executives. However, if you show such a non-cooperative attitude, of course, we will have no choice but to increase the pressure on Shihyeon.
Do you think we would sit idly while you do that?.
Unusual energy emanated from Ryan's body.
As a result, Ashmir also began to exude fierce energy.
Angels move according to the rules. If soone interferes with our work, even if that person is the Demon lord, we will see that person, only as a sinner who disturbs the balance.
The room quickly got filled with the ferocious energy emitted by the two of them.
As a vortex of powerful energy swirled around the table, Director Lee trembled with a pale face.
After watching the serious confrontation for a while, I sighed heavily and cald the two.
Haa you two, please stop. Can't you see that Director Lee is having a hard ti?"
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The two retreated their energy as they looked at Director Lee.
If it cant be helped, I will participate.
Sihyeon!!
Really?
Ryan frowned at my decision, and on the contrary, Director Lee's expression brightened.
Ashmir's expression barely changed, but she seed to be satisfied and stopped fighting with Ryan.
"I'm not the only one who is forced to participate. Other Awakeners are also the sa, so I don't think I need to be the only one to be nervous."
"But"
"Don't worry too much, Ryan. The most talented people in Korea have been gathered. In addition, the rewards will probably be generous. Am I right, Director Lee?"
"Of course. It has been decided that all Awakeners who had been invited for this mission will be given the highest level of privileges in the industry. If you wish, we will also provide free weapon and equipnt support. And
Director Lee quickly listed the benefits in case I would change my mind.
Ryan looked at with an anxious expression.
Sihyeon, is it really alright? I'm ready to report to the Demon Lord right now"
"It's okay, Ryan. There is no need to make a big deal out of it.
Um.. okay, I understand. If its fine with you, I will support that decision.
Ryan seed a little dissatisfied, but he nodded obediently and said he would abide by my decision.
But, once again, with intense pressure in his eyes, he looked at Ashmir and Director Lee.
I agree with Sihyeon participating in the mission. Instead, there is one condition from our side.
What kind of condition?
?
Director Lee and Ashmir looked curious.
"Sihyeon is an irreplaceable person for the Demon Lord and Demon world. He cannot be sent to a place where we do not know what kind of danger there may be."
"Don't worry about that. We'll take care to make sure Mr. Sihyeon is as safe as possible"
"I can't accept that. We need a more reassuring way."
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We will send an escort we can trust and entrust Sihyeon.
At the words of Ryan that followed, the eyes of the two shook slightly.
Of course, the escort will be sent from the Demon World.
(To be Continued)
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