265 Gate disappears 3 (1/2)
”We are counting out the religious fanatics.”
”Ah…”
”They will try again.”
Todd immediately frowned. The Khalodian Empire labeled the Horuns as a public enemy and oppressed them in every possible way. However, the Horuns also did the same outside of the empire. They labeled the empire as a country of evil and accused them of being a demonic empire that was set to invade the world with their evil.
It should've been hard to believe under normal circumstances, but a lot of people were already tainted by the wrong teachings of Horun.
”We have been holding them off because of the work of our agencies and army… and also with the help of our people. But it will not be easy from now on. You know what I mean.”
Todd nodded again. The Horuns were definitely going to start with their schemes in times of crisis.
”We should just wipe those pests out…”
Todd spoke fiercely, as he too was a victim of terror attacks by Horun fanatics.
”It is amazing how people can still believe in them.”
”Sir, we have terror attacks made against twenty-six of our food storages and Philand farming plains. They are also spreading false rumors and propaganda that say every disaster that has happened by the Gate is due to work of the Demon Emperor of Khalodian.”
Jackson and Todd frowned as a soldier walked in and gave a report.
”Those assh*les…”
They gritted their teeth.
”Is that all?”
”We have a report that the Tessona Kingdom has twelve of their estates in ruins by monsters, and the Krit and Belzen Kingdoms are in a similar situation, sir.”
”Hmph.”
Todd nodded, but Jackson seemed to welcome what had happened.
'This is a good chance.'
Horun fanatics were trying to use their last resort. It would certainly cause temporary panic and chaos, but it was but a dying flame. As the soldier returned to his duty, Jackson smiled at Todd.
”We should gather those refugees from those kingdoms. We'll get to use the new ships we recently created. Prepare our ships so we can sail across the sea to them. We'll travel by sea and get those people to safety.”
”Yes, sir!” Todd answered with a determined look.
Taesoo was astonished at the sight of the steam engine train.
”Whoa… never imagined this was possible…”
”Isn't it amazing?”
Joonbum grinned at Taesoo.
”In just a few years?”
”Yeah. We have many talented people in our empire. This train is only one of such creations by them.”
”I see. It is amazing.”
As they were talking, the train stopped and soldiers began to unload supplies from the train. However, as they started unloading, people began to disembark from the train and the soldiers stopped. There was a woman in a fiery red dress with a bright smile walking out of the train.
”Wow, Joanna is here,” Jinpok said in surprised as he whistled, cheering like the other soldiers. Joonbum also looked at her in surprise and laughed.
”She's the most popular singer in the capital, and her name is Joanna. I didn't think she would come all the way here,” Joonbum commented.
Taesoo guessed, ”Well, the Emperor and the General in charge of all the armies are both here… she's bound to come even if she's the most popular celebrity.”
However, it didn't seem that Joonbum or Jinpok cared about their positions.
'And they still manage the empire so well…'
”Let's go. We'll see why she's here.”