Chapter 36 (1/2)
The Blue House.
The heart of Korea where the president lives. 2 visitors came to this place where not even senior officials could enter without permission.
“Mr. President, the Chief of Staff is here.”
“Send him in.”
When the Chief Secretary opened the door, the Army Chief of Staff with 4 stars on his hat and the Captain with 3 diamonds entered the President’s office.
“Attention!”
“Welcome. I was waiting for you.”
The President welcomed them both. It was a light atmosphere where it felt like he would ask how they are, but the reason for their meeting is not light.
For an hour, entry into the Blue House is banned.
Not even the Prime Minister would be able to enter. Dozens of security guards and soldiers were outside the office.
“So this is him.”
“Yes! He is very talented and placed 1st in the exam for Lifer skills in the entire army. He even surpassed the soldiers who are UDT Lifers.”
The President observed the man in his mid-30s. With his 190cm height and strong physique, he seemed invincible.
“Captain! Han Chang Jin!”
“I am familiar with the basic information through the report from the Chief Secretary. For a brief summary, you are saying that you would like to figure out the issue in the army first?”
Months had already passed since Life Mission became reality. As Cha Jun Sung had expected, the government had already completely identified the situation.
“Sir, do you believe that you will be able to control Lifers?”
The President shook his head. There is no way that he would be able to control them personally.
Even super power America was looking into each Lifer’s identity and mollifying them one by one. Clear measures do not come out for Korea.
“Korea’s land and population are small. If we lead the army, we can protect the nation from Lifers with rogue intentions.”
What if a criminal is a Lifer? What is there is no personnel to control these people? Even for an old man, becoming lawless only takes moments.
Sword possession permit?
Firearm possession permit?
It had been a long time since such formal documents had just become pieces of paper. As long as one has the points, they can go shopping for all of the firearms they desire.
Countries have been forced into situations where they need to take measures for national security but as time passes, nations are bound to form unions because they will grow as they combine.
“We’ve seen movements from large companies to create private organizations as well.”
“I know that as well. I am just not doing anything because there is no way to sanction the laws. Within a few months, there will be laws established regarding Lifers.”
If they could not force them, they could place sanctions. They cannot just let Lifers act freely.
“Countries are also trying to create army units made of Lifers.”
The start may be humble, but the goal is to increase the personnel and make it a symbol of Korea, while placing his son, Han Chang Jin, as the Commanding Officer.
This is not because it is his son. Han Chang Jin is a great soldier and Lifer.
He is patriotic and is skilled enough to complete 1500 point missions alone. If he leads Lifers, he will establish his place quickly.
“What extent of treatment are you thinking?”
“I was hoping for the most benefits and precedence that the country can offer.”
“Since we cannot decide it specifically here, I’ll meet you separately.”
The President finished speaking and looked at Han Chang Jin. It seems there is something he wants to say.
“I don’t know this Life Mission game because I have never done it but if it is as the report says, Captain Han was a very famous Lifer.”
Iron King Han Chang Jin.
Like Cha Jun Sung, he was one of the 36 rankers who surpassed the nightmares. Of course he had a separate ID, but he was just called Iron King in the second half.
“It is a meaningless virtual name, President!”
“Even if it is virtual, strictly speaking it is training for reality.”
“Yes, sir!”
“Then I’m sure the other 35 rankers will have achieved what you have?”
Han Chang Jin hesitated in answering the President. The two worlds are different. There is no guarantee that the abilities from the virtual version are manifested in reality.
But.
“If someone’s name is among the rankers, they will be active somewhere.”
The monsters he remembered would be laughing as they ripped mutants apart.
“How many are there in Korea?”
“There are 3 people including me.”
“Are you able to contact them?”
“I would be able to find Ghost Gun through acquaintances, but Overload is difficult.”
Han Chang Jin felt embarrassment as he said the names aloud. He is over 30 years old and saying things like Iron King, Ghost Gun, and Overload like it is a children’s cartoon.
“Ah!”
“What is it?”
“Overload has a blog.”
“Blog?”
“Yes. That is where he writes his know-how on matters like strategy and weapons. If we find the blog and track the IP address….. we could find him.”