Chapter 254: Chapter 254

Chapter 254: Planetary Alliance (3)

The White House briefing room was truly a battlefield.

With the world's attention focused on them, President Robert grabbed the microphone with a solemn expression.

"Respected citizens of the world, today humanity welcomes a new leap forward."

Kim Minwoo stepped onto the podium along with his introduction.

As he rolled up his sleeves, camera flashes burst out like machine gun fire.

The bear tattoo engraved on his forearm emitted a bluish magical power.

"As you can see, this is the 'Bear Tattoo'. The effect is simple. Strength increases by 12%."

The venue fell silent as if cold water had been thrown over it.

Soon, gasps mixed with astonishment burst out from everywhere.

To think just a single tattoo had such a tremendous effect!

"The number of tattoos one can engrave varies depending on a person's potential, but one thing is certain. This is a revolution. Wouldn't you agree?"

The reporters cheered enthusiastically.

This was a revolution.

Furthermore, it wasn't just tattoos being revealed.

Robert continued to shout.

"The runes that have been distributed only by Ilsung Group until now, and also the Plus Items, all originate from the technology of the Kaisar Continent. If the continent opens up! And if we actively exchange! It will become a huge and amazing revolution in the production world, just like the Industrial Revolution...!"

Striking the podium strongly, the President continued in a heavy tone.

"The level of all awakened beings in the world will also rise endlessly! The unfortunate incident that happened in Hokkaido, Japan! Even the citizens of the Third World suffering from monsters at this very moment! If we form an alliance and exchange with the continent, we can definitely reduce these misfortunes!"

The impact of the declaration was nuclear.

The NewTube chat window, which was being broadcast in real-time, scrolled up so fast the eyes couldn't follow.

―Wow, so that means all that stuff is being released to production awakened?

―Need to learn the crafting secrets, but anyway, looks like it's not an Ilsung monopoly anymore.

―Kim Minwoo is a god! Kim Minwoo is a god! Kim Minwoo is a god!

―But what does Kim Minwoo gain from the alliance? Wasn't Ilsung monopolizing it before?

―Seeing as he's the Kaisar Manager, he'll probably get something lol. That's probably bigger than the monopoly so he's releasing it.

―Whatever, I don't care, just open the new continent quickly, I'm running there straight away kyaa lol.

―But if we exchange, will other races come to Earth too?

―Then will we be able to see Elf ladies?

―I heard there are Orcs and Barbarians too.

―It's just a cataclysm lol.

Production classes who could learn skills were excited in their own way.

Combat classes who could receive a wider variety of good items than before were excited in their own way.

Public opinion was already boiling like a blast furnace.

As the atmosphere ripened, Kim Minwoo added words to drive the wedge in.

"However, to lead this massive project, a trustworthy leader is needed. A person who can represent Earth and work in sync with me."

He looked at Robert standing next to him and politely reached out his hand.

"The strong leadership you have shown so far! Not an authoritarian path, but a path of coexistence! I personally think President Robert here is lacking nothing as the representative of Earth!"

A strong declaration of support.

The corners of Robert's mouth trembled uncontrollably.

He forcibly swallowed the laughter that was about to burst out and tightly grasped Kim Minwoo's hand with a feigned solemn and reliable expression.

"For the future of humanity, I will gladly bear that burden."

The two men's clasped hands went high into the air.

A baptism of flashes poured down like a waterfall. Amidst that light, Robert was certain.

This election was over.

No, the election wasn't even the issue anymore.

A perfect alliance between the next Earth Representative and the Kaisar Manager. He would now remain in history as the greatest President.

Robert and Kim Minwoo could be seen lifting their clasped hands high.

Conversely, there was one person watching the press conference in fury.

A top-quality Yixing clay teapot hit the wall and shattered into pieces. Fragments flew everywhere, but the secretaries inside the office couldn't even make a sound of breathing.

Because Chairman Li Zemin's face had gone beyond red and turned deathly black.

He pointed at the large screen with a trembling finger. On the screen, Robert and Kim Minwoo were holding hands and smiling brightly.

How dare they plot and announce an unprecedented event called a Planetary Alliance among themselves without a single word of consultation with him, the leader of the great China.

"Earth Representative? Robert is the right person?"

Kim Minwoo's public declaration of support.

That single sentence was no different from a death sentence pouring cold water on Li Zemin's ambition.

With the US influence already strong, Kim Minwoo, the actual owner of the Kaisar Continent, had raised Robert's hand.

Public opinion worldwide was already shifting rapidly toward the US. There was no gap for him to squeeze in.

Li Zemin ground his teeth.

The fact that the arrogant Necromancer treated China, no, him, thoroughly like an invisible man was humiliating to the bone.

It wasn't even like he hadn't provided him with profits.

The highest-grade elixir.

Wasn't he purchasing it at a sucker-like price of 10 times the value?!

It was a transaction that was still ongoing.

If he followed his heart, he wanted to launch a nuke or something.

Nevertheless, Li Zemin could not act rashly.

Because of that very item Kim Minwoo had openly shown him last time.

[A mysterious bomb. There is no radiation. However, whatever you imagine, its power will be beyond your imagination.]

[Effect 1. Causes a super-powerful explosion in the surroundings.]

[Effect 2. Does not inflict damage on the user and allies.]

Recalling that, Chairman Li Zemin broke into a cold sweat.

It says whatever one imagines, the power is beyond that.

It is a crazy item that doesn't even harm the user and allies.

'If I can't kill him in one shot...'

It means he could bring a nuclear briefcase to Beijing and secretly detonate it.

That was exactly why Li Zemin couldn't act rashly.

What was even more fatal was the fact that the guy had him under his thumb.

What if he exposed the purchase price of the elixir?

Even if he could cut off the tail, massive damage would return to him as well.

"Frustrating, so frustrating...."

―What is it that you find so frustrating?

At the unfamiliar voice coming from behind his back, Li Zemin spun around in shock.

There stood an old man wearing a pitch-black robe.

His pupils trembled as if an earthquake had hit.

This was Zhongnanhai.

Wasn't this a top-level security zone where not even an ant could sneak in? To penetrate dozens of layers of barriers and S-rank bodyguards of the Nine Dragons Guild and appear without a sound!

―Do not consider me an uninvited guest. For I have come to resolve your pent-up anger.

"...I asked who you are!"

The old man, paying no heed to Li Zemin's fierce shouting, gathered his hands elegantly as if making a sign of the cross.

Although a benevolent smile hovered over the white-haired gentleman's face, his eyes alone were as deep and cold as the abyss.

―My introduction is late. My name is Persen.

As he took a step forward, the air in the office sank heavily like lead.

Just his presence alone exuded an arrogant weight that overwhelmed even the mighty Li Zemin.

―Those who know us call us the 'Shadow'. By the way, the lighting seems too bright. Don't you think?

Soon after, the Chairman's office was covered in darkness.

It took only a single day.

That was the time it took for the UN permanent member states to ratify the United States as the sole representative of Earth.

Normally, it was an agenda that would have taken months due to the stubbornness of China and Russia. But this time was different.

Russia followed the general trend, and China, the strongest competitor, maintained silence.

Kim Minwoo, seeing the agenda passed unanimously, tilted his head.

'...This is too easy?'

He thought they would at least oppose it to some extent before casting a vote in favor, but to pass it so easily...

Was Li Zemin that kind of a person?

'I'll have to look into it.'

Before that, he had to go to the Kaisar Continent first.

[Using Manager Authority!]

[Moving immediately to the Kaisar Continent!]

Kaisar Continent, the Non-Human Alliance Village, Astera.

Originally, the non-human races used to treat each other like cows looking at chickens. There were also frequent occasions where they growled at each other.

However, things were different after the continent was ruined.

Spring had come, but the population had decreased drastically.

It was an era where cooperation, not war, was needed.

Furthermore, Kim Minwoo, the hero who saved the continent and their benefactor, had directly ordered the construction of the Non-Human Alliance Village...

The establishment of Astera was inevitable.

The Grand Conference Hall built in the center of Astera.

At Kim Minwoo's summon order, representatives of the prominent races of the continent gathered in one place.

Urkan, who had become the Great Chieftain of the Orcs.

Elise, the Guardian of the Mother Tree and representative of the Elves.

Turon of the Black Rock Dwarf Tribe.

In addition, the Gnome Chieftain and the Great Warrior of the Barbarians.

When Kim Minwoo explained the alliance with Earth and the large-scale exchange, the hall stirred for a moment.

"Are you saying... humans from another world will be coming over in large numbers?"

Elise sent a worried look.

It was a race often described as greedy existences in books.

They once dominated the continent, but were also a race that collapsed due to the rampaging Orcs.

Humans, who had collapsed like that, could not withstand the freezing winter.

A race that had practically become extinct on the Kaisar Continent.

Would humans really be as kind as Kim Minwoo before her eyes?

Furthermore, didn't he say they were coming for their technology and know-how?

"That's right. But don't worry. The System will protect you."

"Is this System really such a great existence?"

"Yes. Above all, this is an opportunity for you too."

"If you say opportunity..."

"Elise, do you remember when we ate corn before? You said there were no seeds."

"Compared to me bringing Earth's goods alone, countless humans bringing them will be much more. Whether it's food, resources, or items, everything."

―Chwik! Great Big Brother! Whatever Big Brother says is unconditionally right! All of us Orcs will follow! If they don't follow, I, Urkan, will split their heads with my axe! Chwik!

Simple and ignorant loyalty.

The Orcs looked ready to believe Kim Minwoo even if he said red beans were soybeans.

The Elf followed suit.

"Hmm... Since it is the words of the Savior who saved the Mother Tree. I will believe you. We Elves will also follow your will."

The Gnome Sage pushed up his glasses and his eyes shone.

"A world where science and machinery have developed... Honestly, it is intriguing. We will agree as well."

The Barbarian Chieftain was as simple as the Orcs.

"Meat! You said Earth's meat is delicious, right? That's enough!"

And finally, the Dwarf Turon....

A can of beer was opened with a refreshing sound.

"In Earth, these canned beers are piled up like mountains. Is that all? Vodka, Kaoliang liquor, Soju, and all kinds of alcohol are full like a feast."

Turon's Adam's apple bobbed violently.

"I can drink those... infinitely?"

"Of course. It probably won't be enough even if you fill your stomach with alcohol all day long."

"Haha, then we must do it!"

Thus, amidst the support of the absolute majority, the continent's agreement also came to an end.

Earth, Washington D.C., USA.

Hundreds of thousands of people had gathered at the National Mall in front of the White House to witness the historic moment.

On the podium, President Robert and Kim Minwoo stood side by side.

Thousands of cameras were pointed at them.

"Respected citizens of the world. Today, for the first time in history, we join hands with another planet."

After Robert's speech ended, Kim Minwoo reached out into the air.

A System window manifested before everyone's eyes.

[Planetary Alliance Treaty]

[Earth Representative: Robert (President of the United States)]

[Kaisar Continent Representative: Kim Minwoo (Manager)]

The two men placed their hands on the signature line simultaneously.

The atmosphere vibrated. A brilliant pillar of light poured down from the sky, enveloping the two men.

[The consent of the representatives has been achieved.]

[The Planetary Alliance is concluded!]

[The barrier between dimensions thins.]

[Passage gates connecting the two planets are opened!]

In the middle of the National Mall.

And all over the world.

A structure in the form of a massive triumphal arch rose up.

A wavering blue curtain.

It was not a gate vomiting out monsters.

It was a bridge connecting new civilizations.

The whole world watched the scene with bated breath.

What on earth would come out from beyond that?

At the moment tension reached its peak, the blue curtain rippled.

Along with the sound of footsteps, someone walked out.

A man with a short stature, a bushy beard, and a backpack as big as his own body on his back.

It was the Dwarf, Turon.

The Dwarf, seeing the countless cameras and the crowd, blinked his eyes, then looked at Kim Minwoo and shouted abruptly.

A gruff voice breaking the silence.

"Is this the home of canned beer, 'Earth'?"

A moment of silence flowed.

Soon, a burst of laughter erupted, followed by cheers that covered the square, loud enough to deafen the ears.

It was a very cheerful start announcing the opening of a new era.