Starting a Reversal in Life From the Time of Release

48 – With the Knights to the North (2)

“…The Knights? Are you serious?”

“I’m not the kind of person to joke about something like this.”

I asked Albero if his words were really true.

And I got an answer that it wasn’t a joke.

It had been a considerable amount of time since the President, Albero, and the Dachian princess negotiated.

I never dreamed that the result would be the strange outcome of involving the Knights.

“Are you really okay?”

“If you’re worried that the knights will get hurt… don’t worry. It’s not just training confined to the palace.”

I knew that well too.

Even Marry, for example, swung her sword with the punitive force or joined the knights, and the deputy commander I confronted was also a formidable figure.

When we clashed, I was lacking in dealing with abilities, but he was not a person who lacked abilities.

And the knights who train such people are also exceptional.

“The president has thought of an amazing idea.”

“That’s right. To think of recruiting foreign armies.”

There are times when hunters are dispatched to urgent countries or guilds embark on expeditions.

However, it was not common to recruit regular soldiers.

“You’ve gotten what you wanted, right?”

Curious, I asked, and Mr. Alberto smiled and nodded.

“Well, yes. So don’t worry too much.”

“Well then, that’s fortunate. And…although I may be lacking, I will also lend a hand.”

“Will you help?”

A sense of relief lit up Mr. Alberto’s face.

He originally had a relaxed expression, but apparently he liked the idea of me helping.

“Yes. Of course.”

“hahahaha! Well, it’s not awkward for you to help since you are my son-in-law!”

He patted my shoulder as if he were really pleased.

The word “son-in-law” suddenly weighed heavily on my chest.

“That’s true.”

So, I could only awkwardly smile.

“We’ll provide support as soon as the knights arrive. You can count on it then.”

“Understood. But how about supplies?”

“Korea will provide the supplies. You can easily see why, right? The distance is too far for us to bring supply lines from our side. And moreover, if it’s Dakiara…There’s no need to say more, right?”

From that distant continent to another continent.

Through the gate and north of the demilitarized zone.

The distance was too far for both empires to handle supply.

So in a way, it’s natural for Korea to be responsible for the supplies.

“That’s true. Even if I don’t know the specific conditions that were exchanged, it’s too risky to rely solely on a campaign.”

“That’s exactly what I mean. And as long as they expand into my territory, they should take responsibility. Separate from the benefits they give us.”

“That’s right.”

Mr. Alberto’s words all made sense.

I could only nod obediently.

I might think differently than others, but that’s how I felt. Perhaps it’s because of a lack of patriotism. Or maybe it’s just that my heart leans more towards what’s familiar…

“Anyway, please contact me as soon as it’s decided. You know how to use a cell phone, right?”

“Even if I look like this, aren’t I an early adopter? Leave it to me.”

Is it because I lived in Korea?

Alberto chuckled and made an unexpected joke. Because of that, I also threw in a few jokes and wrapped up the conversation, then walked out of Container House’s second floor.

“Is the conversation over?”

Marie, who had been waiting outside, greeted me with a smile.

“Yeah, they’ll contact us as soon as the Knights arrive.”

“Well then, I guess I’ll be moving together after a long time?”

Marie laughed heartily, looking forward to moving with the Knights.

She was reliable, but at the same time, I felt burdened. I had met many strong women, but none as aggressive as Marie.

I just smiled and took out my phone from my pocket.

The Knights were about to depart, and there was someone I needed to talk to before the information about the Gate was revealed.

“Yu? Long time no see. You’ve only been sending emails, what’s going on?”

The person who answered the phone with a welcoming tone was Alex. He was the Master of Helix, with whom I had collaborated on joint operations.

“I couldn’t send it by email because it’s too sensitive.”

“Sensitive? Is it urgent?”

Alex asked with a very cheerful voice. The laughter in his voice was evidence of his happiness.

“No, it’s not urgent.”

“Well… Is that so? Anyway, tell me. I’m curious since you’re speaking so openly.”

“Yeah, I need to.”

I had a feeling it was a bit late, but I disclosed everything I had experienced so far, including my selfishness in deliberately keeping my mouth shut, fearing it might have an impact on national relations.

“I’m sorry. At the very least, I had to tell Alex everything.”

“Why are you so sorry? It’s okay, don’t worry about it. You’ve already gained everything you could from that time,” Alex replied nonchalantly.

I felt fortunate for myself, but that only made me feel even more sorry. I had been sending periodic messages all along, and while they hadn’t contained any lies, I had still hidden the truth.

“Thank you for saying that.”

“Thank you? Well, I’m still curious. Does it mean that a world like the Emperor of Bracelets really exists?”

“If you come later, I’ll show you around.”

“Is that so? It’s quite an honor that you’re personally guiding me.”

Alex laughed as if he were in high spirits. I managed to force a smile, albeit awkwardly, and set the mood.

“I mean it. Come by when you have time.”

“Sure. But I’m more interested in seeing what your special someone looks like. Send me a picture.”

“What does Cerese say about it?”

“If you call them your lover, it will smoothly go over. Don’t worry. If you use it as an excuse, won’t it help you get out of most tricky situations?”

“Do you think so?”

When I asked, Alex chuckled and replied, “That’s right. After all, they’d trust you more than me, wouldn’t they?”

“Isn’t that… a bit of a problem?”

“A problem? Not at all. As I mentioned earlier, it’s perfect as an excuse.”

“Oh, right…”

I mumbled something incoherent and moved on.

“Anyway, let’s definitely meet when the time comes. Lately, those damn creatures have been acting up a lot. It seems like they’re in heat and mating like crazy.”

“Are there… a lot of them?”

As Alex let out a sigh, something about it bothered me. In the United States, given its vast territory, the appearance and proliferation of gates in remote places weren’t uncommon.

So, an increase in creatures wasn’t that surprising in itself, but something felt very strange.

“Yeah. It seems like a gate has opened in some remote village. We’re busy investigating, including our guys. I’m on standby, and it’s annoying.”

“But if Alex is holding the fort, it’s reassuring.”

Alex, known by the nickname “Tyrant,” had a nasty personality, but he had the ability to hold his ground, even when things got tough.

He also had the nickname of a fearsome tyrant, at least on the surface.

[Tsk. It’s become quite a hassle. Anyway, let’s end the call here. International call rates are quite expensive.]

“Okay. I’ll contact you again next time.”

[Alright. Take care.]

Alex exchanged brief pleasantries and then swiftly hung up the phone, like a sharp knife.

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Thanks to that, he could end the call without overthinking when to do so.

“I’d like to meet you too,” Marie said, gripping her fist, unafraid of ending the call.

Since she had called him a benefactor before, she seemed interested.

“I’ll meet you someday. I do as I please.”

“But you’re waiting? That’s interesting.”

A person who lives as they please fulfills their obligations.

Marie seemed quite fascinated by this sense of disconnect.

“People change, that’s why.”

“That’s interesting too. Did you get brainwashed or something?”

“No way.”

I unintentionally chuckled at her random joke.

Marie seemed to find it amusing too, as she raised the corners of her lips.

Afterward, we walked in silence through the demilitarized zone for a while.

“I’m looking forward to it,” Marie said, caressing the sword at her waist and smiling.

It was a sinister, sharp smile, full of aggression and menace that anyone could see.

We’ve arrived.

Immediately after receiving a message from Mr. Alberto.

I contacted the President’s office directly.

Although he was originally a busy man overseeing government affairs, this matter seemed to have a high priority, as he appeared concerned.

Without hesitating, he sent combat rations to the demilitarized zone and military vehicles for support, among other things.

Before revealing such extensive support to the public, they announced the existence of the gate through an emergency live broadcast.

I don’t know if it will be hard for the citizens to believe, but there is definitely another world that exists. I only recently found out about that fact.

The president standing at the lectern poured out his words without hesitation.

I’m not sure if he was always good with words or if he had a well-prepared script.

It simply felt like a grand oration.

I glanced at internet communities and live site comment sections, and the reactions were heated.

[ Is that for real? There’s another gate besides the one where monsters come out? ]

[ Then, for real, is it a warp gate? That’s just messed up…… ]

[ For real. ]

Even after the live broadcast, they used photo material that could have been taken at any time.

The photos they took clearly captured the appearance of the blue gate.

As a result, the existence of the gate and the knight order became widely known.

In a world where rumors spread easily, every incident becomes a big deal.

It didn’t even take a few hours for it to spread beyond Korea to the rest of the world.

And amidst all that, I was joining the knight order and acting as a guide.