Chapter 388: 802
[Chapter 202]
[Foundation of a Monarch(6)]
Eun-ha's last card.
<Shadow> Han Chang-jin.
As he was Baek Seo-jin's <The Seed>, he understood the nature of darkness well.
Even if he's no longer <The Seed>, it's still unchanged that Chang-jin hyung is the only successor to Teacher Baek Seo-jin.
Currently, Baek Seo-jin wasn't keeping a separate <The Seed>.
He was in a situation of postponing due to lack of a suitable successor.
Then as the situation grew bigger and bigger, he ended up stepping down without securing a successor.
The reason he marked <Abyss> wasn't unrelated to that either.
"Your skills have grown in the time I haven't seen you. To think you were hiding your presence to the extent that even I couldn't notice."
"...Thank you, teacher."
Meanwhile, Baek Seo-jin spoke to Han Chang-jin who rose from Eun-ha's shadow.
Han Chang-jin couldn't answer.
It was awkward.
He was Baek Seo-jin's favorite disciple.
But he chose Eun-ha's Pandora Clan over Baek Seo-jin's darkness.
He must feel sorry to face Baek Seo-jin since he voluntarily gave up being <The Seed>.
"But Chang-jin. Are you saying you'll take over my darkness now?"
"...Yes, teacher. I want to replace your position."
Nevertheless.
Han Chang-jin stepped forward here.
He responded to Eun-ha's request and decided to become Eun-ha's horse.
He who couldn't even properly meet Baek Seo-jin's eyes slowly raised his head and stared at Baek Seo-jin.
"Hmm, you with your weak nature saying you'll take over the darkness.... Do you really think that's possible for you?"
""""...!!""""
Baek Seo-jin and Han Chang-jin's staring contest.
Han Chang-jin didn't back down.
He meets Baek Seo-jin's aura head-on.
No, he didn't just meet it passively.
Han Chang-jin also emitted aura.
────!!!
If Baek Seo-jin is a snake.
Han Chang-jin is a toad.
Snakes eat toads, but sometimes toads eat snakes too.
The two people's auras didn't yield an inch.
"Kuk...!"
Han Chang-jin endured the pressure.
He gritted his teeth.
The momentum opposing Baek Seo-jin gradually starts getting pushed back.
Right at that moment─.
─Snap
Eun-ha snapped his fingers.
At that moment, fire ignited on Han Chang-jin's body and blazed up.
As his shadow deepened, it pushed back Baek Seo-jin's aura that was filling the room again.
Whoosh!
It didn't stop there.
The flames and shadow devour Baek Seo-jin's darkness.
Baek Seo-jin's eyes twitched.
The situation completely reversed.
Baek Seo-jin's darkness contracts.
Eun-ha and Han Chang-jin's auras combine and try to dominate the space.
"Isn't this enough? Though he might be a bit lacking now, considering the distant future, there doesn't seem to be anyone better than <Shadow>, right?"
"..."
"Someone younger and with more potential than <Abyss> is better, isn't it? Don't you agree?"
While having an aura battle with Baek Seo-jin.
Eun-ha spoke leisurely.
He asked those present.
Gift <White Silver>
At that moment, a pure white energy spread.
Lim Ga-eul activated her gift.
The white silver energy spread throughout the entire space, dispersing the suffocating aura.
Baek Seo-jin's snake-like aura.
Han Chang-jin's toad-like aura.
Eun-ha's flames.
All of that was neutralized before her gift.
"Let's stop the childish power struggle now. All three of you withdraw your mana."
Lim Ga-eul spoke as if warning.
At this, the three people withdrew their auras according to her words.
She sighed.
"The card proposed by the Pandora Clan Lord doesn't seem all bad. But there's one problem."
The atmosphere somewhat subsided.
Lim Ga-eul opened her mouth.
People's gazes focused.
"Didn't Pandora Clan put forward <Swift Wind> Jin Pa-rang player as a 3rd generation Twelve Seats candidate? But now you're saying you'll bring in <Shadow>?"
Do you think that's really possible?
Lim Ga-eul's following words were predictable.
Only then did people realize.
When assigning Twelve Seats, there was something to be careful about.
Equal distribution of power between clans.
The Fairy Government didn't want one group to have too much power for the sake of government authority.
But Noh Eun-ha was trying to violate equal distribution by bringing in not only <Swift Wind> but also <Shadow>.
"If you want to bring in <Shadow>, I'd like to say please give up the position <Swift Wind> would get."
""""...."""
"Even if I acknowledge it, it's a problem. Will other clans really let this slide? Especially Dark King and KK Clan who are losing Twelve Seats this time, will they stay still?"
Dark King and KK Clan who lost Twelve Seats.
They will try their best to make their clan members Twelve Seats in this selection.
But if Pandora Clan recommends <Shadow> to replace <Abyss> like this, it's obvious they'll publicize the wrong selection method.
Discord could arise between clans.
And it's discord between major clans at that.
For Lim Ga-eul, she wanted to avoid such a situation.
Eun-ha calmly replied.
"They said they'll stay still."
"What?"
"Both clans said they won't be dissatisfied even if we happen to have 2 Twelve Seats."
""""...."""
"Even if no Twelve Seats come from their clans."
Thud.
Eun-ha took out documents from his bag and put them on the table.
He moved his internal mana to send the documents to Lim Ga-eul.
She received the documents.
"Pandora Clan Lord, this is...."
"KK Clan's letter of recommendation."
"Letter of recommendation?"
"KK Clan didn't register a 3rd generation Twelve Seats candidate this time. Because the recruitment division for the candidate KK Clan wanted to recommend didn't exist."
"What do you mean.... Wait, why...."
Lim Ga-eul took out documents from the envelope.
Soon she grasped what Eun-ha was trying to say.
Her eyes widened, and her voice tone was about to rise.
Right at that moment, Eun-ha preempted.
"KK Clan said they want to recommend Pandora Clan's <Shadow> Han Chang-jin player for the Hunter division."
""""...!!""""
"Besides that, Dark King Clan, Zenith Clan, Regulus Clan, Silla, East Sea Clan also said they'll support <Shadow> Han Chang-jin player."
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KK Group's direct descendant Kim Geon-ung.
He was currently active as KK Clan's special advisor.
The timing was good.
Because the KK chairman stepped down at this timing, Kim Geon-ung's range of movement increased a lot.
KK Clan's position was greatly shaken as <Beast Tamer> Hwang San-gun died.
The new clan lord hadn't yet established his position in the clan, and at that time Kim Geon-ung displayed extraordinary skill and completely seized KK Clan.
But Kim Geon-ung owed Eun-ha a life debt before.
'Asking to recommend your clan's <Shadow> in KK Clan's name.... You're really making a difficult request.'
Kim Geon-ung was an arrogant person but knew how to keep promises.
He who felt indebted to Eun-ha had no choice but to grant Eun-ha's request even more.
On the other hand, it wasn't just a losing deal for Kim Geon-ung either.
'It might backfire if I'm not careful, but it's worth trying. Instead, let me ask a favor too.'
'What is it?'
'If your clan gets 2 Twelve Seats thanks to me recommending <Shadow>, help KK Clan later.'
'How should I help? In what way?'
'It's nothing much. <Beast Tamer> passed away this time, and KK Clan's position has become very precarious as our elite forces disappeared too.'
At this time, Kim Geon-ung made a deal.
Currently, KK Clan was slowly collapsing.
The damage suffered in the Uijeongbu Recapture War was severe.
They were even having difficulty finding someone to select as a 3rd generation Twelve Seats candidate from KK Clan.
In reality, KK Clan thought the 3rd generation Twelve Seats was water under the bridge.
So Eun-ha's proposal was also an opportunity for Kim Geon-ung.
'Someday, when they select new Twelve Seats, I'd like you to support the candidate KK Clan recommends. That's all.'
'You're telling us to push for you next time.'
Though they might collapse now.
The future is uncertain.
Kim Geon-ung decided to use Eun-ha's request as a foothold for revival, thinking of a thread-like future.
Eun-ha's deliberation wasn't long.
'If you recommend a candidate I really like, then I'll push for you too at that time. It's also something that has to be decided looking at the situation then, but still.'
'That answer is enough. Thank you. KK Clan will recommend <Shadow>.'
KK Group was now relatively free from Eun-ha's check.
They messed up that badly in the Uijeongbu Recapture War.
Rather, if there are groups Eun-ha should be wary of now─.
─It's East Sea and Samra Group.
East Sea Group that had been competing with KK Group so far.
Surely as KK Group collapses, East Sea Group's power will grow stronger.
Anyone could predict that.
Moreover, Samra Group couldn't be ignored either.
They who were responsible for distribution were making huge money regardless of success or failure in recapture wars.
When the time comes to pioneer Uijeongbu, Samra Group's influence would grow even greater.
I need to use KK Group to check East Sea Group so that the two groups can't pay any attention to the Fairy Government's authority.
As for Samra Group..., there's a separate method.
There are no eternal enemies.
And no eternal allies.
Everyone was a target to keep in check.
Eun-ha decided to form an implicit alliance with KK Clan like that.
On the other hand, East Sea Clan also owed Eun-ha a debt.
It was time for them to repay the debt too.
By pushing Uncle Gi-jun as Twelve Seats in the Seoul Disaster, East Sea Clan ended up owing me a big debt.
Thus, Eun-ha easily gained East Sea Clan's support.
Not just East Sea Clan.
Of course Dark King Clan's support with whom he formed an implicit alliance in Uijeongbu.
Regulus Clan related to Ha-yang.
Silla Clan related to Yu-jung.
He also gained the two clans' support with the two people's help and─.
"─Zenith Clan decided to support Pandora Clan's proposal too?"
"Yes, there's an official document right there."
""""...."""
The Fairy Government's sword.
Zenith Clan supported him too.
Lim Ga-eul asked again in surprise.
Eun-ha replied confidently.
I didn't expect this either.
I didn't expect <First Sword> would readily agree to my proposal.
<First Sword> was a person who wanted the Fairy Government's authority to be stronger.
You could tell his beliefs just from the fact that he didn't rebel against the Fairy Government despite being the clan lord of the #1 clan in the industry.
But for some reason, <First Sword> supported Eun-ha even knowing some people considered him a monarch.
'─Seeing how you treat Baek-ryeon, I can trust you.'
That was <First Sword>'s answer.
That was the end.
I can't quite figure out Ji Yong-hyeon's inner thoughts.
Baek-ryeon brought good fortune.
Anyway, Eun-ha decided to use <First Sword>'s support too.
Thanks to this, the situation was tilting towards Eun-ha.
"<First Sword> supported...."
Lim Ga-eul who was startled when other clans' names came out muttered Ji Yong-hyeon's epithet over and over.
Soon she sighed.
"Alright, it doesn't seem bad."
""""...!!""""
Finally, Lim Ga-eul's heart tilted.
People present murmured.
Especially the reaction of people supporting <Abyss> was even greater.
"Fairy! You must reconsider! <Shadow> is still young! And he was Minister Baek Seo-jin's disciple in the past, he's not his disciple now!"
Representing <Abyss> Seon Woo-hwa-ryeong.
People shouted at the top of their lungs.
For them, it was like a bolt from the blue.
<Abyss> was already scheduled, they couldn't suddenly change like this.
Even if <Index> was accepted, they had to oppose bringing in <Shadow> instead of <Abyss> as Twelve Seats.
But Lim Ga-eul's resolve was firm.
"<Shadow>'s age isn't young. There's also <Silent> who became Twelve Seats at the youngest age in her early 20s."
"But Fairy, darkness is different. There's no way <Shadow> who hasn't deeply stepped into darkness can properly control it."
"But I think it's a waste of manpower to select Surveillance Bureau Director Seon Woo-hwa-ryeong as Twelve Seats to control darkness for just a few years. Especially since Teacher <Index> will take the head position, we can't have a talent whose retirement is uncertain as Twelve Seats."
[That's right. Since generations are changing, we should clean sweep. Isn't that reform? Of course, let's say I'm an exception since my appearance is like this.]
""""...."""
There's no need to have two 1st generation players as Twelve Seats in a situation where 1st generation people are retiring.
Lim Ga-eul implied such an intention.
<Index> added words.
At this, <Abyss> whose situation wasn't going as intended frowned unpleasantly.
At that moment, Lim Ga-eul's gaze turned to <Abyss>.
"Surveillance Bureau Director. And Minister."
""Yes, Fairy.""
"I hope you two will teach <Shadow> many things for this country's future. What's needed in the new world isn't old-fashioned people like us, but people who will lead this era."
""..."
I have no intention of changing my mind.
So if you have hearts for the Fairy Government, follow.
Don't express opposing opinions anymore.
It was Lim Ga-eul's roundabout warning.
At the same time, she tried to firmly establish <Shadow>'s position through their statements.
In the end, the two people couldn't go against Lim Ga-eul's will.
"If the Fairy requests so, we'll do that."
<King of Darkness> Baek Seo-jin.
He was on the Fairy's side.
Whatever his thoughts, he couldn't directly oppose Lim Ga-eul in front of people.
"I too will pass on all the knowledge I have."
<Abyss> Seon Woo-hwa-ryeong.
He lost justification.
His justification of leading the new world was nullified by <Index>, and his justification that only he could manage darkness was nullified by <Shadow>.
In that state, he couldn't assert his own opinion.
Expressing further opposition at this point would be tantamount to revealing his desire to directly sit in the Twelve Seats head position himself.
In the end, the two people bowed their heads to Lim Ga-eul for their respective reasons.
With that, it was decided.
"From now on, a path of hardship will clearly open up for you, hyung."
"Haha.... I said I'd help you, Eun-ha, but I didn't expect things to turn out like this.... Can I really do well?"
"You have to do well. If you don't want me, you, or our clan to be criticized."
Han Chang-jin was selected as a Twelve Seats.
When Lim Ga-eul applauded, people who supported <Abyss> clapped with displeased expressions.
On the contrary, the faces of people who sided with the Fairy were relatively bright.
Although two Twelve Seats from Pandora Clan were born, they had prevented <Abyss>'s solo run which could have threatened their positions.
So they could think about Pandora Clan's solo run next time.
As a result, in a situation where they couldn't choose the best option, they chose the lesser evil instead of the worst.
Meanwhile─.
"─How interesting, really."
Baek Seo-jin was smiling.
He who sat on the Fairy's side looked at Eun-ha and Chang-jin while applauding.
"Really, it's interesting."
I didn't know you could prepare such a move.
To think you'd persuade <Index>.
To think you'd use Han Chang-jin.
Everything was unexpected.
How delightful.
Baek Seo-jin's smile deepened.
Fairy Force Year 20, August 31.
The Korean Mana Management Organization announced the 3rd generation Twelve Seats as follows:
Division | Name | Affiliation
--- | --- | ---
Navigator | Yoon Seong-jin | Korean Mana Management Organization
Dealer | Ji Yong-hyeon | Zenith
Dealer | Lee Do-jin | Silla
Dealer | Kang Hyeon-cheol | Blaze
Supporter | Priscis Memory | Korean Mana Management Organization
Supporter | Park Hye-rim | Regulus
Guardian | Seon Gi-jun | East Sea
Sniper | Yu Su-jin | Tempest
Caster | Chong Eun-ju | Samra
Ranger | Chae Seon-woo | Dark King
Hunter | Han Chang-jin | Pandora
Telepathist | Jin Pa-rang | Pandora
Also, the Korean Mana Management Organization announced the list of merits for players who participated in the 2nd Uijeongbu Recapture War.
The grade selection criteria are as follows:
■ Taegeuk Grade
- Directly subjugated 2 or more 2nd rank or higher monsters.
- Directly subjugated 5 or more 3rd rank or higher monsters.
- Or achieved heroic feats from national extinction level disasters.
■ Eulji Grade
- Directly subjugated 1 or more 2nd rank or higher monsters.
- Directly subjugated 2 or more 3rd rank or higher monsters.
- Indirectly involved in missions corresponding to the above Taegeuk grade.
- Or achieved heroic feats from national crisis level disasters.
■ Chungmu Grade
- Directly subjugated 1 or more 3rd rank or higher monsters.
- Indirectly involved in missions corresponding to the above Taegeuk or Eulji grades.
- Or achieved feats in disasters that disrupt national operations.
■ Hwarang Grade
- Indirectly involved in missions corresponding to the above Chungmu grade.
- Tertiarily involved in missions corresponding to the above Taegeuk or Eulji grades.
- Or achieved feats in disasters that disrupt national operations.
■ Inheon Grade
- Tertiarily involved in missions corresponding to the above Chungmu grade.
- Or achieved feats in incidents that disrupt national operations.
- Or showed exemplary behavior in extinction, disasters, calamities, or incidents.
Pandora Clan (A+)
Number | Name | Medal Grade
--- | --- | ---
01 | Noh Eun-ha | Eulji
02 | Noh Eun-ah | Eulji
03 | Jung Ha-yang | Eulji
04 | Mok Min-ho | Eulji
05 | Cha Eun-woo | Eulji
06 | Ryu Yeon-hwa | Eulji
07 | Han Chang-jin | Eulji
08 | Choi Eun-hyuk | Eulji
09 | Hoshimiya Kaede | Eulji
10 | Kang Si-hyeong | Eulji
11 | Bae Su-bin | Eulji
12 | Bong Gu-rae | Eulji
13 | Yu Nam-hoon | Eulji
14 | Jin Seo-na | Eulji
15 | Kim Min-ji | Chungmu
16 | Ariel | Eulji
17 | Yeo U-bi | Eulji
18 | Oh Seong-hwan (deceased) | Chungmu
19 | Iriya | Eulji
20 | Lee Cheon-seo | Chungmu
21 | Jo A-ra | Eulji
22 | Jin Pa-rang | Eulji
: | : | :
27 | Kim Mary | Chungmu
: | : | :
31 | Meiling | Chungmu
32 | Meilin | Chungmu
33 | Seo Dam-bi | Chungmu
: | : | :
38 | Son Ga-yeon | Eulji
39 | On Tae-hee | Chungmu
: | : | :
: | : | :
56 | Hong Seul-gi | Hwarang
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