Side Story Episode 86. Demon and Jeong (4)
Yang Baek-ho’s thoughts were clear.
“I don’t want to infiltrate at the cost of sacrificing the civilians in the Homasangdan area. But it doesn’t make sense to take any more time.”
“… … .”
“We will march in front of it and, taking advantage of dawn, we will conduct a surprise infiltration from three directions.”
Yuljeoksan nodded.
Guichang raised his hand.
“Are there many civilians?”
“There are many, but the more problematic thing is that their livelihood depends on the Homa Merchant Marine. “I don’t know what it’s like in reality, but just looking at the appearance of the city, it looks like it is.”
“hmm.”
“If it were a rough neighborhood to live in, I would have thought differently. It’s much more advanced than anyone expected. “There is a lot of floating population, and quite a few of the bases are open beyond their limits.”
“It’s a vibrant city… … .”
“So, I think the right time for us to attack is around 1000 people.”
Guichang nodded.
“If the commanding lord thinks so, we will simply follow.”
Yang Baek-ho smiled slightly.
“Top-to-bottom cooperation is fine, but if you have a better idea, please let me know without hesitation. “I feel a bit sorry for making such a request when I don’t have time.”
Yuljeoksan opened his mouth.
“I wonder how much you think about it.”
“hmm?”
“The damage to civilians.”
Yang Baek-ho and Guichang’s eyes sparkled.
Yuljeoksan continued.
“It is said that surprise infiltration is carried out with civilians in mind, but in some cases, damage may occur.”
I wasn’t saying to cut it down because it was an eyesore.
They will never touch civilians. However, if the fight escalates, there is no telling what kind of incident might occur in the midst of it.
For example, a small spark may spark and cause a fire, or an enemy or friendly weapon’s weapon or dagger may fly incorrectly and hit civilians. So, although we aim for dawn, there are probably a small number of people who wake up at that time and start their day.
The damage that Yuljeoksan refers to is exactly that. There is no need and should not be intended to cause harm, but the question is whether you really want to ‘minimize’ it.
“Our school’s orders are absolute, and our mission must be completed at all costs.”
Yang Baek-ho’s position was firm.
“Civilians must never be touched. “If there are people who hurt civilians because they are annoying or because they are excited, I will tear them to death with my own hands.”
“… … .”
“however… … “I think it is inevitable if civilians are unintentionally injured during a mission.”
The moment the martial arts people say they will fight among themselves, it is not surprising that something happens in that area.
Although Yang Baek-ho was a demon, he was closer to a soldier than a demon. The words he spoke thoroughly showed his thoughts as a soldier.
Yuljeoksan bowed his head.
“I understand what you mean.”
Guichang also bowed his head.
“All right.”
Yang Baek-ho looked at Lee Cheon-sang.
Lee Cheon-sang was staring at the bonfire.
“Has Ilgun-ju thought of anything else?”
Lee Cheon-sang raised his head.
“yes.”
“You tell me.”
“If you give me an order, I will follow it, but if you are asking my opinion… … .”
“Yes, please speak without hesitation.”
“I believe that not only this operation but also what the Commanding Lord said just now is wrong.”
Gwi-chang and Yul-jeok-san looked at Lee Cheon-sang.
If it were their personalities, they would have reprimanded him as soon as they finished speaking. He was on a mission anyway, and although he was told to speak frankly, he should not tolerate comments that might belittle his superiors.
However, the two did not act rashly.
Not only did I know Lee Cheon-sang’s personality, but I also felt that his brain was truly extraordinary.
Yang Baekho had the same thought. In fact, he was the one who told me to speak without adding or subtracting. He was a man who knew how to keep his words.
“Keep talking.”
“Before the operation, it is difficult to accept the commanding lord’s opinion regarding civilians for two reasons.”
“Two reasons?”
“first.”
Lee Cheon-sang’s eyes deepened.
“There remains a Shaolin master there.”
“… … !”
“I don’t know how many there are, but I’m sure there is at least one.”
“Yeah, I’m sure. “Because I mentioned Gyeyulwonju.”
“While the economic power of the city has grown centering on Houma Sangdan, if even the slightest harm is done to civilians in a place where Shaolin monks are present, the public sentiment in Fujian as a whole may be shaken.”
“hmm.”
Yang Baek-ho shook his head.
Yuljeoksan said.
“Of course you are right. But we are soldiers on a mission. In order to complete it, you must… … .”
“It is not only for completing the mission, but also for our survival.”
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“… … ?!”
Everyone’s eyes suddenly changed.
Yang Baek-ho asked.
“Survival?”
“I told you that there is a powerful person behind the scenes who knows how to eliminate smokeless people, how to control information without hesitation, and who can control such actions after the fact.”
“… … !!”
“Even after completing the mission, it will be difficult for the commanding lord to stay on his feet. “Contrary to his intentions, the unknown authority may be keeping an eye on and harassing the Yasha Command who returned from a successful mission.”
“that… … ?!”
“Fujian is under the influence of our school. “If they come back after harming civilians in a place like that, they can use that as an excuse to attack the headquarters.”
Guichang’s face darkened.
“But Ilgunju. A person with that much power doesn’t even need to mention civilians… … .”
“But as long as you don’t touch any of the civilians.”
“… … ?”
“That fact itself can be used as a shield against public opinion.”
“what… … ?”
“I don’t know who the person in power is, but as far as I know, there is only one person in our school who can monopolize absolute power.”
Cult leader.
I am talking about Jo Baek-cheon, the Jajeon god horse.
“Not everyone climbs the rope that one person dropped. That’s how I learned it, and that’s according to people who actually know it.”
In other words, it meant that those in power were keeping each other in check.
“From a broad perspective, it is better to risk bloodshed here and not cause damage to civilians than to risk damage to civilians.”
“hmm.”
“Also, you could say it’s none of our business, but if civilians are harmed in this fight, Shaolin figures may spread malicious rumors about our school.”
“… … !”
“It is said that the martial arts faction already considers our school to be the embodiment of evil, but public sentiment is different. “If they turn their backs on us because of their incitement, our school will suffer a great blow.”
Yuljeoksan’s eyes shook.
“no way… … “That much?”
“Not everyone will be like that. “What’s important is the political situation and the current trend.”
Lee Cheon-sang immediately said something dangerous.
“This school is declining by the minute.”
“… … !!”
“In such a situation, if the public sentiment changes due to the instigation of the martial arts faction, there will be no turning back. “I heard that a lot of people have already left.”
It was a dangerous statement, but no one could deny it.
Yang Baek-ho, who was quietly looking at the bonfire, suddenly said.
“In other words, you think that civilians should never be harmed, not only for the sake of the school but also for us.”
“That’s right.”
“What is the second?”
Lee Cheon-sang’s eyes sparkled.
“Because it’s not right.”
“Not right?”
“There are situations that cannot be helped. However, if you ask whether this is truly an unavoidable situation, it is not so. “Isn’t the current operation simply designed to find a faster and more convenient way because we were pressed for time?”
“… … .”
“Civilians and martial people live in different worlds. But we stand on the same ground and talk to each other.”
Lee Cheon-sang shook his head.
“Unless it is truly an unavoidable situation, we cannot accept the harm of the weak who live in the same but different world. “Unless they also intervene in martial arts affairs with spear knives.”
“… … .”
“That is my opinion.”
“It’s ideal.”
Yang Baek-ho’s eyes deepened.
“It’s so ideal. “It’s a cliché, but the world never works the way it’s supposed to.”
“I know.”
Yang Baek-ho crossed his arms.
“You said you couldn’t even acknowledge the operation.”
“That’s right.”
“Is there a plan you thought of differently?”
“It’s dangerous, but it’s there.”
“Are you confident that the operation will not cause any harm to civilians?”
“I can’t be sure. But I think it’s a possibility.”
“Tell me.”
Lee Cheon-sang picked up the branch again and drew a picture on the ground.
“If this is the Homa Sangdan, did you fight Shaolin around here?”
“That’s right.”
“There should be no harm to civilians, but isn’t there a need to look after the enemy’s condition?”
“… … ?”
“The Lord has killed the Shaolin monks, so let’s get the Shaolin out of there.”
The eyes of the three people flashed.
“Bringing out Shaolin?”
“Go into the city.”
Yang Baek-ho’s eyes wavered.
“Going into the city? “Isn’t it in the middle of civilians?”
“It doesn’t cause any harm. “We just have to drag most of the troops there and extract all the power of the Shaolin monks and the Goma Sangdan.”
“then… … ?”
“Seongdonggyeokseo (聲東擊西).”
Lee Cheon-sang pointed to the rear of the Homa Sangdan.
“It is not three-way, but two-way. As soon as Shaolin, or the remaining forces of Shaolin and the Homa Sangdan, head there, a small number of infiltration units will immediately enter the Homa Sangdan from the other side.”
“… … !!”
“The Lord’s decision to go out on reconnaissance and fight against the Shaolin monks is to be used as a foundation that can bring us victory.”
Yang Baek-ho’s eyes wavered.
Guichang spoke cautiously.
“Will it work?”
“It will work.”
Yang Baek-ho’s eyes narrowed.
“I killed not only Gyeyuwon’s deputy chief, but also all of his subordinates. Since they are our enemies and hate our school, they will definitely come out. Even more so… … .”
“Because I led a large unit.”
“her!”
Yuljeoksan asked.
“Is it okay to operate a small number of infiltration units?”
“Rather, it should be done in small numbers. The reason we had no choice but to think about the casualties of civilians was because we were all hitting the Goma Sangdan. Even if we reduce the number of people to just ten, we can enter the front yard of Homa Sangdan before the civilians even notice.”
Yuljeoksan let out an exclamation.
“An absolute number! “I didn’t think of that.”
Guichang asked.
“Just in case, what if they have placed an expert on top of the homa? So, what if we deploy a few trustworthy experts?”
“The infiltration unit must break through there. “I don’t think it would be difficult to infiltrate even with the minimum number of troops.”
“Fighting with minimal troops may not be difficult. However, it is our job to lead the leaders of the Homa Sangha. “Can you kidnap them one by one and bring them back while you’re in a rush?”
“I’m not bringing it.”
“What does that mean?”
Lee Cheon-sang drew a circle inside the top of the homa drawn on the ground.
“The infiltration unit will seize and occupy Homa Sangdan.”
“… … !!”
“After inspecting the enemy lines, we will tie up everyone who is judged to be a key figure within the upper ranks. After that, half will stay and half will participate in the fight against Shaolin.”
The three people’s eyes shook as if there had been an earthquake.
Lee Cheon-sang broke a tree branch.
“Transferring the leadership will be after their military power has been completely destroyed.”
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