Everyone took their seats.
It felt like a different world compared to just a short while ago.
At the 2nd International Conference, where national leaders had gathered, Roman Dmitry was attacked by forces led by Patrice.
The atmosphere was quite different from then. A nervous kind of respect filled the room, replacing the angry tension of that earlier meeting.
Markov, who was the President of Russia then, had stormed out angrily. In the war that followed, Russia was defeated, proving the might of the Great Han Empire.
And now, the reputation of the Great Han Empire had completely changed.
The Great Han Empire not only had the status of a great power but also captured people’s hearts with this presentation.
“You are truly remarkable.”
“Knowing that this was not an easy decision, I would like to express my gratitude to Emperor Roman Dmitry. This is a sacrifice for humanity, and I believe that all of us, including myself, must not forget today’s decision.”
“When did you acquire such technological prowess? Throughout the presentation, I was so amazed that I couldn’t close my mouth.”
People rushed to offer compliments.
Powerful national strength and world-leading technology.
Unable to deny the existence of the Great Han Empire any longer, people put the past behind them and praised Roman Dmitry without hesitation.
The trend was clear.
If the Great Han Empire, which had overwhelmingly defeated Russia, also led in technology, it was clear that it would have an even more overwhelming status than the United States in the future.
And no matter the reason, the Great Han Empire’s move to announce technology for the sake of humanity completely shattered even the last doubts people had in their minds.
They had no choice but to acknowledge it.
The Great Han Empire. Roman Dmitry.
In the friendly atmosphere, with smiles and polite nods all around, Roman Dmitry accepted the praise as natural and spoke calmly.
“The reason I wanted to meet you separately is that some of you do not understand the actions of the Great Han Empire. There is no need to think too much about it. The Great Han Empire has only shared some of what it has, and humanity will gain the power to resist the great disasters in the future. There is no more important fact than that.”
“That’s right.”
“Who would not understand the choice of the Great Han Empire!”
Everyone knew where to look.
Patrice was there.
With Markov’s downfall, Patrice’s forces were cornered, and those who followed the trend criticized Patrice in front of him with harsh voices.
Roman Dmitry stared intently at Patrice, who was sweating a lot. He knew that Patrice was constantly trying to bring down the Great Han Empire, but he did not harm those who moved with appropriate reason.
If he had simply beheaded him like Markov just because he was hostile, Roman Dmitry, no matter how strong he was, would not have been genuinely accepted by the world.
A clear line formed a boundary.
Whether the line was crossed or not gave people the reason to accept Roman Dmitry’s actions.
Roman Dmitry said.
“There is a fact that must be made clear here. Since the existence of an absolute being first appeared in the world, humanity has suffered tremendous pain. I held the ‘Technology Presentation’ because I want humanity to survive, but I also know that the technology presentation cannot solve all problems because I know the history that humanity has experienced. What do you think of the existence of the absolute being? The series of processes by which he oppresses humanity clearly originates from a game. If the 6th Great Disaster that occurred this time had swept the world 20 years ago, humanity would have been destroyed without being able to do anything.”
It was an undeniable fact.
Roman Dmitry boldly stirred up the miserable truth that people were trying to ignore.
“The absolute being gives disasters to this world in stages. Enough for humanity to handle, so that they can have enough fun. So, the ‘chosen ones’ are recognized for their powerful strength, but they are also called dogs of the absolute being. I am very dissatisfied with this reality. All the disasters that humanity experiences originate from the absolute being, but I do not like the reality that they have to be swept away by them.”
“…There’s nothing we can do about it. That’s the reality.”
“If you think so, humanity will live like this and face the 10th Great Disaster as the absolute being intended. What kind of future do you think awaits humanity then? Ah, do you think the absolute being will promise a peaceful future because we have endured well enough? That is just the hope of human beings. The absolute being has never promised the future even once, and then humanity needs to rebel against the intention of the absolute being every moment. I want an organized chaos. So that the absolute being does not feel enough fun, so that things do not proceed as they intend, watching us from somewhere.”
Organized chaos. (He meant chaos that they could control and use to their advantage.)
It was a contradictory word.
But the statement that followed immediately penetrated the contradiction.
“This presentation is the beginning. The Great Han Empire, I, Roman Dmitry, want to lead the world government. If the Great Han Empire takes the center, humanity will not be shaken by the chaos that will come in the future.”
Moment.
The atmosphere froze coldly. People gasped and looked at each other in shock.
It was a tremendous ambition.
The statement that he would lead the world government revealed the explicit intention of the Great Han Empire to rule this world.
It was then.
At Roman Dmitry’s signal, Park Ki-tae, who was in charge of the intelligence department, stepped forward.
“From now on, I will briefly talk about the ‘problems of humanity.’ In the early days of the Great Disaster, humanity, not knowing anything, united to survive somehow. Because they were desperate for the power to resist the Great Disaster, there was no time to pay attention to other problems at that time. But the second, third, and sixth Great Disasters happened, humanity changed. This is the proof.”
Rustle.
Soldiers brought data. It was well-organized data.
“In the early days of the Great Disaster, when a problem occurred, each country helped its neighbors without delaying more than 3 days after solving its own problems. However, as concepts such as ‘Red Time’ were established (Red Time is when disasters occur), the time it took to help neighboring countries gradually increased as the Great Disaster was repeated. In the case of this Great Disaster, an average of fifteen days was consumed. Of course, there are statistics that the chaos is resolved in about fifteen days after the Red Time occurs, but unlike dangerous areas, safe countries did not bother to take risks. In a situation where someone was dying, they already thought about the next Great Disaster and prioritized their safety. This data is clear evidence that proves that fact.”
The chaos was resolved, and the more they understood the chaos, human selfishness became prominent.
If there were countries that experienced difficulties like the United States in this Great Disaster, there were also countries that spent the Great Disaster in a relatively safe environment as the United States was in trouble.
But they did not overdo it, as the statistics proved.
Even if they had received help in the meantime, they only took risks to the extent of maintaining their reason.
It was a problem of humanity.
Even in the chaos that they could not get used to, they somehow found a way to selfishly benefit.
Roman Dmitry said.
“Cases of ignoring each other are increasing. I have no intention of criticizing this. The Great Han Empire also prioritizes its own safety, but the problem is that the absolute being wants this kind of situation. I don’t like it very much. Humanity needs to rebel against the appearance of the absolute being who is watching over humanity and feeling enough fun. Organized chaos is the direction I am suggesting.”
Roman Dmitry stopped speaking suddenly, his words hanging in the air. He looked out at the crowd of leaders before him. Every face was turned towards him, eyes wide. No one spoke. They were all stunned by his power. The silence in the grand hall was heavy.
“The Great Han Empire will lead the world,” Roman Dmitry announced. “Those nations that pledge to follow the Great Han Empire will form a system to help each other and solve problems as a team when facing the coming cataclysm. We will eliminate the constraints of distance through teleportation magic circles, and unlike the ‘Red Time’ system, which had set meeting points, we will always be ready to help with each other’s problems. Of course, I don’t expect everyone to agree with this. Helping others is hard when you are not safe yourself. For my system to work, we need teleportation magic circles in places that are important to each of us. This means we must trust each other, but also be aware of the risks. I will not force my will upon you. But…”
This place. It was the starting point of his reign.
He impressed them with his presentation, but also made it clear he expected them to follow his lead.
“I have no intention of sacrificing the Great Han Empire for the sake of humanity,” Roman Dmitry continued. “Do not expect to receive any assistance without a price in the chaotic world to come, as you have seen in this presentation. I do not mean for you to choose right now. You have one year from now to think it over, but when the moment of choice has passed, you will have to make different efforts than you do now to receive the help of the Great Han Empire, or rather, my help.”
The meeting concluded.
Everyone returned to their respective countries, and John Harrison, back in the United States, was lost in thought.
“…Emperor Roman Dmitry. He truly is a terrifying figure,” John Harrison muttered to himself.
He understood Roman’s intentions at once. Roman Dmitry sought to rule the world.
It had not been long since he changed the nation’s name to the Great Han Empire, yet he boldly revealed his ambitions without hesitation.
Even the powerful United States could not say such a thing openly.
The United States had been in a position to lead the world for many years, but they could not openly say that they ruled the world. If they did, other countries would surely join forces and rebel. They maintained an unspoken system that did not infringe upon each other’s pride, and the United States had pride in being the best in the world.
But Roman Dmitry was different. Even though he openly revealed his ambition, no one protested against his opinion.
‘Roman Dmitry helped the development of mankind through the technology presentation. With the walls of their hearts already broken down, his statement that he would rule the world cannot be accepted as merely hostile. In fact, through this great disaster, the Great Han Empire has proven a different dimension of power, and the leaders of each country, including myself, feel that the power of the Great Han Empire is necessary in the chaos to come. So, they cannot resist his blatant intentions. Because the power of the Great Han Empire is more necessary than their petty pride.’
The existence of the Great Han Empire. The existence of Roman Dmitry permeated the world.
It was not an easy problem. If Roman Dmitry’s plan proceeded as he intended, they could be attacked by the Great Han Empire at any time due to the existence of the teleportation magic circle.
In short, it was like handing over the lifeline of the country.
No matter how desperate they were for Roman Dmitry’s help, entrusting the safety of a country with a long history was not a decision that could be made lightly.
“…This is a truly difficult problem.”
John Harrison’s thoughts deepened. Between the ambition to lead the world once again and reality, he could not come to a conclusion late into the night.
The other countries were the same. Except for cases like Wang Wiryong, everyone spent endless nights.
There was still plenty of time to think. One year. If that time all passed, the world would face tremendous changes in any direction.
At that time, Sebastian received a call from Patrice.
The fact that Roman Dmitry revealed his ambition to rule the world, starting with the technology presentation, made Sebastian believe that Roman Dmitry was a remarkable figure.
‘Roman Dmitry is clearly a trial from God. He appeared suddenly when I was about to reach the high ground, and he is telling mankind that he will solve all their problems like the whispers of a demon. It is a truly coincidental situation. God is testing my faith. Even though I have presented a clear solution to mankind through the Bible, if they follow a demon like Roman Dmitry, they will not be worthy of salvation.’
The past 20 years. Sebastian’s world had been built up layer upon layer. As a firm believer in the truth of the Maron Church, he could not accept Roman Dmitry’s intentions as they were.
It was dangerous. A single human being was influencing the entire world in an instant. The Maron Church had slowly captured people’s hearts over the past 20 years, but Sebastian was filled with vigilance at Roman Dmitry’s actions, which overwhelmed people in less than a year.
Sebastian had been analyzing the contents of the Bible all along. To him, who had interpreted even a single sentence with a dozen meanings, Roman Dmitry’s existence could only be accepted as an ‘evil being’ that interfered with the advent of Maron Dmitry.
Thinking about it, it was strange.
Why Roman Dmitry of all people?
Several weeks later, Sebastian moved somewhere. A dozen people were waiting for Sebastian, and a woman with a serious face approached him and said:
“We have finished preparing for the first test.”
Dimensional travel! He brought the timing forward. It was not yet possible to guarantee success, but it was also impossible to delay the time.
Sebastian, with a determined expression, said to the whispers of the devil that were increasingly pressuring the Maron Church:
“Proceed with the experiment right now.”