＜ Episode 121 – Deception and Domination (1) ＞
Chapter 121 – Deception and Domination (1)
The monsters called black iron bugs are monsters commanded by the demon lords. In fact, he appeared in the fight against the cult and attacked this side in the way. Therefore, the allied forces united with the demon lords were enemies that attacked the elves.
This was the claim of the church.
“But Lord Farhen, who is part of the Allied Forces, says that the monsters attacked themselves too.”
“It is a deception. If the war is going on in the Pandemonium as they claim, there’s no way the demons are still stuck here. After all, they are unreliable guys who betrayed their master, the Demon King.”
When Lucy pretended not to know or that she was worried, the church’s special envoys desperately tried to persuade her.
However, Lucy guessed that they would become more obsessed if they continued to leave room like this, so she didn’t stop shaking.
“I also heard bad rumors about the Church of Light. Only the Goddess of Light is the only God in this world, and everyone must serve the Goddess in your own way.”
“Of course it is, but the goddess gave the oracle herself. The other race has its own way, so don’t force the human way.”
“The goddess herself said it.”
Lucy, who already knew that the goddess was just a nameless mere human after all, might not have known if it was the great saintess Evelia, but she smiled.
This is because she already knows what kind of forces exist around that human being called a goddess, or more precisely, a goddess. I didn’t know the details, but I was sure that their breath had worked.
“They, the US government, want the Church to win the war. Because we have to solve the problems of the earth by drawing on the resources there.”
[That’s right.]
“To be honest, I don’t think it’s bad. Anyway, on Earth, I’m on the same side as them. But not you, Lucy.”
Hearing all this, Changhyun smiled bitterly.
The purpose of both the Church and Lucy is to conquer this world and win the competition. In the end, it was a matter of choice. The option of the two groups peacefully splitting each other in half and getting along hahahahaha no longer existed.
[Now that they have confirmed the sincerity of the undeniable will of the goddess, we will continue to weigh. If you earn time and resources like this, your allies can grow to a point where they can no longer stop]
Seeing the church’s earnestness more than she thought, Lucy pushed ahead with her plan. The purpose was to compete with both sides while watching until the end.
“First of all, I will convey your sincerity to the elders. One thing is certain, nothing has been decided yet. I do not know whether we believe in you or in the Union.”
“Boo, please tell me well. This is a small but heartfelt gift from us.”
The church’s envoy, whose eyes shook so much that he didn’t know whether he felt hope or anxiety at Lucy’s words, took out something well-wrapped from his pocket and handed it to Lucy, who was disguised as an elf.
It was a splendid accessory with plenty of Earth’s technology. Not even real jewels, but the power of machines and factories made entirely of cubic. Lucy resisted an involuntary snort.
“Foolish. Elves do not luxuriate in jewelry.”
“Yeah, that’s true, but that’s especially…”
When Raon, who was watching, clicked his tongue inside the helmet, they flinched in embarrassment. It was because he knew the characteristics of the elves, but he knew that if it was splendid enough to surpass it, it would work.
“I will deliver it once. But from overhearing the elders, it seems that they are more interested in new weapons that you have been using lately.”
On the other hand, Lucy took it and secretly leaked another story. When Lucy mentioned the firearms and firearms supported by the Church, the faces of the people of the Church were embarrassed.
***
“Looking at it, it’s not like they can give and receive indefinitely. If that were the case, I would have already fully armed myself with firearms and handed over things like tanks and helicopters.”
“That’s right. So, if we can take that valuable item from them, we can weaken their power.”
“What are you going to ask the allies for?”
“If it is food, it seems that the justification and effect will be sufficient.”
Equipped with political ability, Lucy used it to the extreme. After answering Changhyeon’s question, Lucy already had a plan in place to stagger the two groups she had to deal with with three tongues.
“I think it might be okay to hit both sides in the back and develop into an independent third force. In particular, it seems that there are not a few people who are dissatisfied with the current situation on the coalition side.”
He, too, was interested in the work and took an active part in it. As he once made this judgment on behalf of Lucy, he had more things to be involved in than fighting wars and ignorant wars of quantity and attrition.
“If things go smoothly as planned, I think I can focus all my energy on the Dark Elves.”
Of course, Lucy’s fundamental war and predation did not stop. If you stop for a while, it’s just a short break to wage another war soon. Lucy, who had quickly conserved her strength, prepared for war again.
“Connected through the World Tree, their worlds can be entered and exited without time limits. It is believed that capturing and colonizing it could upset the energy balance of the world.”
Exploitation and exploitation became natural for Lucy. The total amount of energy in the world is fixed. It just depends on how efficiently it is used, and in the end, in order to more efficiently destroy the existing vested interests that occupy a large area and a large amount of energy, it is naturally better to use energy from outside rather than struggling with a small amount of land and energy. It was comfortable.
“It’s such a natural, yet dangerous idea.”
Recalling the empires of the past that expanded their ships as colonies, he smiled at Lucy’s thoughts.
Of course, Lucy is fundamentally different from them, but in the end, the appearance of war and plunder to win the competition proves that the play eventually works.
“But think the other way around. Dark elves are more powerful than the church and allied forces. They are the ones who won the competition right where you are and completely occupied a world. can you win If you do, you will get the opposite effect.”
“I can’t say for sure because I haven’t seen them in person. But the stronger they are, the better.”
He asked if he was confident, but Lucy couldn’t calculate properly because he didn’t have enough data yet. But now, unlike before, the lack of data did not stop the accident or avoid it altogether. It is thanks to the experience accumulated so far that it became possible to infer and predict unknown moments without data.
“If you think so.”
He did not stop Lucy from wanting to go to war with the Dark Elves.
‘I’d rather grow more, more. To the extent that you can fully communicate with me and share joy without being immature and twisted.’
He too made a choice. Rather than fearing and suppressing Lucy, he hopes that he can grow Lucy even more and have an equal conversation with himself, or more.
***
“Are you on vacation?”
“The president of the association said that if you don’t use vacation, you won’t leave. It’s okay because there are many days off in between.”
“no. It seems appropriate to take a break.”
As usual, I got a call from Lee Ji-yeon while I was in my room and communicating with Lucy. It was a notice not to go to work for the next week.
This is because Baek Seung-cheol, the president and president of the association, ordered Lee Ji-yeon, who has been running non-stop since the beginning of the gate, to take a break.
Considering how many times she had been hurt and fought so hard, it was actually a natural move.
“What if something happens? When people die.”
“You can save more when you take care of your body and mind.”
However, the voice of Lee Ji-yeon who called me is full of anxiety. Looking at her excessive obsession with protecting people and her workaholic appearance, it seemed that she would need psychiatric counseling.
Come to think of it, many of the awakened people are complaining of mental problems and are retired or receiving treatment. No matter how much she has a body like steel, her mind is just a 26-year-old woman who is only two years older than me.
“Come. There is no need for psychiatric consultation.”
“Me?”
“Isn’t there anything you can do anyway?”
Her words pierce my heart. I’ve been so busy lately that I’ve abandoned all of my hobbies and personal connections for a long time, and obviously all I have to do on holidays is lie down and watch Lucy.
“There are too many people who misunderstand us these days.”
“Now I think you know what to do.”
A giggling laugh was heard. I couldn’t say no in this situation, so I finally got up from my seat.
[This is unnecessary labor.]
“I feel comfortable with her.”
[You just need to find another puppet. It can be done by controlling and brainwashing using brain power.]
“It’s also related to my heart.”
[But.]
“Don’t take her as your competitor, Lucy. You are different from her.”
But just as I was about to leave, Lucy hummed her phone and grabbed me.
He knew that Lucy was jealous of Lee Ji-yeon. However, I only knew that jealousy as the complaint of a child who just longed for affection.
[I can breed too. If you use the perfect human body and genes I made.]
“What are you talking about, now.”
But that wasn’t it. I’m not sure when this started, but Lucy didn’t hide her feelings anymore.
“Right now, I have nothing on my mind, so I don’t have to worry about it. Don’t get me wrong, it’s for all of us.”
I clenched my tongue and went out of the house. Lucy didn’t say anything after that, but I, who had already been bothered once, kept glancing at my phone.
“Polygamy? Why are you searching for something like that? quit and come back It’s a big deal when others see it.”
Of course, I didn’t say anything, but I’m doing my best.
while caught in a signal. I sighed helplessly as I watched Lucy manipulating my phone with slithering tentacles extending from the sleeves of my clothes.
[If there is no objection, I think this is a way for everyone to be happy.]
“Do we still have a lot to do? Can I waste my computing power on that?”
In the end, I don’t know what kind of spirit I was driving to soothe Lucy.
I arrived in front of Lee Ji-yeon’s apartment, which I visited every day. Normally, I would wait here and pick her up, but today was different.
[Looking at your heavy steps, it seems that you are not at ease. Let’s go back.]
“Eh, let go of this, it’s no use making the clothes heavy. Stop now before you leave.”
I succeeded in dragging my body, which seemed to be heavier than a bag of sand, to the apartment’s elevator. Eventually, at that point, Lucy gave up and became calm again, and I stood at the door of Jiyeon Lee’s house.