The Returner
[463] 3. Something strong and clear (3)
“What the hell are you talking about? Nuclear?”
- Literally.
“You want to wipe out the Korean Peninsula? ”
- Calm down.
Christopher raised his hand slightly to hold on to Song Jeong-soo. While the routine would have been relaxing and quirky, Christopher now seemed to be struggling with any of the lifting of his hands.
“I don't know what happened to you after you used the nuke! And you're using the nuke again? You'd rather die at the hands of monsters than commit suicide? ”
- It's a very different situation. You understand.
Christopher started supporting me.
- We're not detecting any movement of the Demon Kings. Once upon a time, a plane or bomber would have been smashed into the Demon King's hand as soon as it approached the narcos, and that had never happened for two months after the war began. So we have two assumptions.
Christopher cut the end of the poem.
― The Demon Kings are all waiting for something, or the Demon Kings can't intervene now.
“Hmm.”
Song Jung-soo nods.
It was clear that the activities of the Demon Kings that they were most worried about were becoming more frequent.
In the beginning, the Korean Peninsula collapsed in two months, and in three months mankind was expected to be extinct. Considering the Demon Kings' activities, it was a simulation.
‘Then it's hopeless. ’
Even though he was dealing with the Horsemen without the Demon Kings, he had already reached his limit. Since everyone worked hard on the front line, I want to congratulate them for two months, but that doesn't mean that they actually survived.
“So you don't think the Demon Kings would stand in the way of a nuclear attack? ”
- Yes.
“What if it's not? If something like the last one happens, humanity is doomed. There's no one to stop you this time, is there? ”
If there is Lee Hyuk, it is worth trying. However, without Lee Ji-hyuk, a situation could arise where the world needs a nuclear shower if it's clean.
- So I tried to think of a way. What we need to dig into is that they lack understanding of modern weapons.
“Falling?”
- Yes, it is. They're aware of the dangers of nuclear weapons flying into missiles, but they don't care about bombings. So we have to go back to the way things were.
“Mmmm... ”
It made sense.
The bombers were still flying over the Han River. But those bombers are not being stopped. Bombers are flooding the skies that have become unoccupied due to the strange appearance of flying horses.
- A unique human nuclear attack has been launched in history. We're going to use it again.
“The Little Boy. ”
- Yes, it is.
Technically, it was no longer a lure. The Chinese launched nuclear missiles all over the world. It's not much of an attack, though.
“Is that possible?”
- I think the odds are 50/50. But if we don't do something like this, we won't last 10 days. The same is true of the Korean front line, and the mainland is in bad shape. You know there's no future in one place.
“That's right."
Song Jung-soo lit a cigarette, and Christopher lit a cigar. Christopher smoked a few puffy cigars because he couldn't light them thoroughly. He sucked the smoke out of his annoying little mouth.
‘Limitations.’
They were not the only ones mentally distracted. Christopher seemed to be on the verge of losing his mind. The problem was that they had no choice but to erase the flavor that he had put in them.
To be honest, it sounded like a rainstorm.
If you can't fill it with troops, you have to fill it with fire. And humanity's greatest firepower, no matter what, was nuclear.
If there was a way to hit the target with a nuclear weapon, it would have been a huge help in the same situation.
“But I can't. ”
- Why?
“We have soldiers on the front lines. You can't drop a nuke where your people are.
-No.
Christopher shakes his head decisively.
― Where the nucleus is headed is behind the wire, not behind the wire. and if possible, subtly calculate the boundaries and put them up to the North Bank of Korea in the striking space.
“Is that possible?
First of all, we're bombing, so we can accurately form the point of ignition. It can fly between one and two centimeters, but it's a pre-calculable area. And…….
Christopher said as if he was sorry.
― It is practically impossible to launch a large nuclear strike in this situation. And it's not going to be as bad as you might think. Tactical nuclear weapons, at best.
‘Tactics at best... ’
I want to say too much, but it's also a matter of getting rid of it. The biggest problem is that there is no alternative. That crazy sound sounds sweet.
“Then why do you need permission? ”
- because I don't know.
“Don't know?”
We already know that there are no survivors in North Korea in order to attack the horses. But there's no evidence that survivors are absent. because invisible doesn't mean invisible. As soon as the nukes go down, all survivors will die, and for a while North Korea will be a dead land. And…….
Christopher has distorted his face.
― To be honest, damage control is possible, but not all radiation areas are controlled. We cannot ignore the possibility of more than a certain amount of damage to the Forward troops.
“Hahaha.”
Song Jeong-soo laughed.
“Are you suggesting we launch the nuke in that situation? ”
- Is there another way?
“ ……. ”
― Turned it over. Decision or no decision is entirely up to you now.
Song Jung-soo sharpened his teeth.
Are we going to die together? ’
If he decides and executes, whether he succeeds or fails, he will be solely responsible for himself. But now Christopher has taken responsibility over here.
It was hateful for Christopher to try to take responsibility in this situation, but when he looked at himself knowing the situation and not being able to decide, he understood why he had to do this.
Will they survive and become sinners of history, or will they watch the Korean Peninsula be covered with horses in the name of protecting their own people?
Choice was not easy.
“Then……. ”
Yoon Young-min who was watching the situation opened her mouth.
“What happens if I make a choice? ”
“Mr. President!"
- Yes. “
Yoon Young Min nodded quietly without even giving her eyes to Song Jeong-soo.
“Then do it. ”
“Mr. President!”
What a surprise. It was popping out of my mouth even though I didn't have to use it anymore. Song Jeong-soo was frightened and tried to stop Yoon Young-min, but Yoon Young-min was determined.
“If there is a way to survive and a way to die decisively, I think it is better to survive decisively. There will be damage, but it's 100 times better than extinction. ”
“But how do you intend to take the blame? ”
“Blame?”
Yoon Young-min smiled brightly.
“There was a time when I really enjoyed being president. It's time to pay the price. I'm a man who knows nothing and becomes president. If I had known that the world was going to change, and that the presidency was going to be a place with so much responsibility, I wouldn't have done it. ”
“ ……. ”
“In fact, the president of the Republic of Korea is the Prime Minister, not me. Please acknowledge me for my despicable manipulation and incitement in Gyeongsang, and accept me as president and publish. ”
“Mmmm... ”
“It's time to repay that debt. We should be held responsible for the sins of the man who can't blink. I thought I was useless as president, and when I saw this happen, it didn't seem like it. Even for me, I can take a bullet. ”
― If history continues… Korea may not know it, but the United States will remember it as the decision to save the world.
“That sounds pretty good. ”
Yoon Young-min smiled brightly.
“It's decided. Try me. I want you to do everything you can. ”
- I'll keep that in mind.
Christopher, who thought it would take a long time to negotiate, looked at Yoon Young-min, who concluded neatly with a slightly respectful look.
Being nuclear was just as scary.
Humanity has developed it, but it hasn't been able to use the zombie. Those who are able to use nuclear power are at the pinnacle of human power. Even those guys were locked up for real and psychological reasons.
Even Christopher, who now wields the most powerful force in American history, was a nucleus that was hard to use without hesitation. It was really difficult for the people to make a bold decision about the situation that might damage them.
― Presidente's determination might save humanity. Respectfully,
“No more useless politicians. It's already decided. Please do it quickly.
- I'll let you know when to land. Yeah, sure.
As the vision faded, Yoon Young-min sighed very low.
“Mr. President.”
“Can I have a cigarette? ”
Song Jeongsoo stared at me and took out a cigarette and gave it to Yoon Young-min. Yoon Young-min received a cigarette and Song Jung-soo lit a fire on her mouth.
“I think it's been five years.... ”
Yoon Young-min said bitterly.
“I think we should smoke today. ”
“… of course. ”
“You don't have to look at it that way. Everyone is fighting with their own burdens now. If you're the tallest person in Korea, of course you have to build the biggest burden. Besides, it would be a good thing if this decision worked. ”
“Humans are……. ”
“I know. When it's resolved, it'll tell me if I have to nuke it later, and if I have a victim, I'll be hateful. I didn't do it without knowing. ”
Yoon Young-min sat down to rob the ashes.
“There are times when you have to know. This is just the time. ”
Song Jung-soo closed his eyes quietly.
If he were there, would he be able to make that bold decision?
No, it will never be possible.
For the first time, Song Jeong-su was thinking that it was lucky that she was Yoon Young-min, not herself.
‘There's no such thing as a damn thing. ’
Because I thought the President was sitting in his seat at the worst times, I have managed to run the country as a prime minister. But he was wrong.
“The problem is that we've used our last resort. If it doesn't work, or if it doesn't work, there's really no way out. ”
“… of course. ”
Song Jung-soo stares out the window.
The world outside the window doesn't seem to have changed that much. But things will be different soon.
‘This guy, this is the limit. Please come back. ’
It was a time when the vacancy of a man named Lee Hyuk felt so great.