Genius Grandson of the Loan Shark King

Igor will be able to move around easily.

Military officers instigated by the coup forces raided the Pyongyang Defense Command office.

Pyongyang Defense Commander Jeon Jin-su was quite flustered when military officers suddenly barged in.

But that was only for a moment. Soon, he raised his voice.

"What? What are you guys?"

The officers who entered the commanding officer's office lined up in unison and spoke.

"Comrade Commander, please disarm and raise both hands."

"What are you doing now?"

"Please, I don't want to hurt Comrade Commander."

"Are you guys crazy?"

Commander Jeon Jin-soo jumped up from his seat and shouted.

At the same time, the military officers aimed their guns at him.

"You little bastards. I'll put a rice spoon in your mouth and stir it up and down! How dare you point a gun at me?"

Even when faced with the muzzle of a deadly gun, Commander Jeon Jin-su did not lose his momentum.

At that moment, the general came in, pushing aside the officers with his hands.

"Comrade Commander. Give up."

Commander Jeon Jin-soo, who had seen Jang Seong's face, spoke in an angry voice and pointed at him.

"This is a servant or a baby."

The man leading the rebels was a political officer sent by the General Political Bureau to monitor the Pyongyang Defense Command.

"This is an order from Comrade Director of the General Political Bureau. It is an order to immediately arrest Comrade General Jeon Jin-su and suppress the rebels in Pyongyang."

"What? Rebels? You're not the rebels!"

"We are already ready to go. So don't resist and give up. What are you doing? Arrest them."

Commander Jeon Jin-su shouted at the disarming officers, protesting their actions.

"You little shits!! Throw me in the shit bucket, you little shits! Let go! Let go of me!"

Commander Jeon Jin-su, who struggled but was eventually disarmed, was dragged away by them, and a political officer took his place.

"Move straight to Pyongyang."

At his command, all military officers who had participated in the coup left the commanding office.

* * *

Troops departing from the Pyongyang Defense Command stopped at a checkpoint leading into Pyongyang.

"Stop! Where are these troops coming from?"

The soldiers who stopped them were not from the Pyongyang Guard Command, as had already been said.

The soldiers asked with their guns aimed at them, their faces filled with wariness.

The armored brigade commander who had been leading the troops got out of the military vehicle with a stern face.

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"I am Ryu Kwang, the commander of the 91st Mechanized Infantry Brigade under the Pyongyang Defense Command. Who are you, comrade?"

"Comrade Brigade Commander Ryu Gwang? Why did you come to Pyongyang with your troops at this hour of the night?"

"These are troops that came to support the General Political Bureau in accordance with the orders of Comrade Director of the General Political Bureau."

The soldier who had lowered his gun while they were talking raised it again at those words.

"What do you mean? We have never received such a report."

"This is an order that came down directly in the name of the Director of the General Political Bureau. Get out of here."

"Isn't the commander of the Pyongyang Defense Command Comrade Jeon Jin-su? Why is Brigade Commander Ryu Gwang in command?"

"Comrade Commander, you are guarding the unit. Clear the way quickly. If we continue like this, the reactionary bastards will take over Pyongyang."

Even though he mentioned the name of the Director of the General Political Bureau, the Security Bureau officer did not even blink.

"An order has been given to prevent even a single ant from entering Pyongyang."

"I've already finished talking to the Pyongyang Guard Command. Get out of here. How are you going to handle this later?"

The conversation between the two people ran parallel.

"Where are you talking nonsense! We are the Security Service! We are guarding the checkpoint under the orders of General Hong Jun-su. Bring me the order that came down directly in the name of Chairman Jang Song-taek. Then get out of the way."

Eventually, the two continued their argument, shouting at each other.

As time passed, Brigade Commander Ryu Gwang was troubled even while talking.

'What should I do?'

If you engage with the intention of taking damage, you have a good chance of winning.

However, if we entered without preserving our forces, we would not be able to defeat the Escort General Staff forces inside Pyongyang.

This is because their plan was originally based on a bloodless entry.

"······I'll go to Vicky Lau."

"Don't talk nonsense. No troops can enter Pyongyang unless they get dirt in my eyes!"

If the standoff continues like this, it is unclear what will happen to the command center in Pyongyang.

At that moment, Brigade Commander Ryu Gwang made up his mind and was about to give orders to his unit.

A military vehicle was speeding towards the Pyongyang Defense Command.

The person who got out of the military vehicle that had stopped at the checkpoint was the deputy commander of the Pyongyang Defense Command.

"Everyone stop."

Brigade Commander Ryu Gwang was startled by the appearance of his deputy commander.

"Comrade Ryu Gwang. What are you doing here?"

"Comrade Deputy Commander, what are you doing here?"

"Ha······. This stupid kid."

The deputy commander looked at Brigade Commander Ryu Gwang with a pitiful expression.

Just as Ryu Gwang opened his mouth to say something, a loud noise was heard from behind.

Armored units, including tanks, were approaching. Brigade Commander Ryu Gwang's face crumpled at the sight.

"We have taken over the Pyongyang Defense Command again. Now give up and withdraw your troops."

"······."

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"Comrade Ryu Gwang. No, it's Ryu Gwang. I had a dog dream in May and June, but. If I go back now, I will definitely defend my comrade. All of his family members have already been arrested."

"What! What is that······."

Brigade Commander Ryu Gwang's face turned red.

"The State Security Department is arresting the families of the rebels. You idiot. Did you really think it would work?"

The deputy commander sighed as if he was truly sorry.

"Go back now. That way, not only you but also your family can survive. Trust me and go back now."

The deputy commander spoke to the security officer behind Ryu Gwang.

"What is your affiliation, officer?"

"I belong to the Ministry of Defense."

"Good. I will return as is, so please let me go. The Commander said he will contact Comrade Chairman separately."

"I was ordered not to enter Pyongyang. If you go back, I won't stop you."

The deputy commander nodded at those words and tried to persuade Brigade Commander Ryu Gwang once again.

"Comrade Ryu Gwang. Go back. This may be your last chance."

"······Please save our families, Comrade Deputy Commander."

"Okay. I'll do everything I can."

After the deputy commander's earnest persuasion, Brigade Commander Ryu Gwang gave orders to his subordinates.

"Put down your weapons. Let's all go back."

The same thing was happening at every checkpoint leading into Pyongyang.

* * *

After getting enough rest, we started moving again.

In just a few hours, I could be joining up with the mercenaries Igor had brought with him.

The word hope gives great strength to people.

The bodyguards' complexions also improved significantly compared to before.

"Everyone is working hard. Manager Kim and the bodyguards too."

I walked with a lighter step and spoke to Manager Kim.

"No. If something had happened to the boss... the director would probably have killed us."

"Haha, isn't Director Ma scary? I get scared sometimes too."

To lighten the tense atmosphere, he spoke with a joke he didn't often make.

We continued moving while talking like that.

"How much further do we have to go?"

"We will arrive at the promised location soon, boss."

We stopped walking near the place we had agreed to meet.

Manager Kim said, looking around.

"Please wait here for now."

I nodded and sat down on the dirt floor.

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"I never want to experience something like this again."

I sighed and laughed in vain without realizing it.

I was cold, hungry, and exhausted.

In all my years of living a new life, this has never happened before.

Although I have been through many crises, none of them were as difficult as today.

Both physically and mentally.

'I really need to rest after this is over.'

In China, there was talk that Zeng Qinghong would persuade Hu Jintao to oust Jiang Zemin.

North Korea's power structure will likely be greatly divided as a result of this incident.

Baltic······. Still needed more time.

Because when that huge wave that starts in the US hits Europe, that's the opportunity.

I waited for Igor and the mercenaries while carefully thinking about what to do next.

At that moment, lights began to appear in the opposite direction, not in the spiral.

Manager Kim, who saw the light, gestured to his bodyguards and turned off the flashlight.

The surroundings became completely dark and the identity of the approaching light was soon revealed.

"It looks like North Korean military."

Manager Kim spoke in a whisper, and I nodded my head slightly.

It seemed like soldiers were chasing us.

"Will they meet Igor?"

"I think so."

There was nothing we could do with the equipment we had.

'It's frustrating because I don't know how Pyongyang is run.'

Have the rebels been suppressed? What happened to Kim Jong-il? Has the order to chase me been withdrawn?······.

As of now, I couldn't know anything.

The satellite phone battery was running low, and the remaining battery had to be saved for communication with Igor.

At that time, a vehicle carrying North Korean soldiers began to approach us.

"First, hide yourself."

We had to make sure we weren't caught by the North Koreans before Igor joined us.

After giving instructions to Manager Kim, he quickly hid behind a tree.

The bodyguards bowed down as usual, and we waited for the vehicle to pass.

The car slowly passed us by. I could barely breathe a sigh of relief, but then I started seeing lights on the other side.

'Igor?'

The North Korean soldiers stopped after seeing the light. Dozens of soldiers quickly got out of the truck, and at the same time, they started unloading something from the truck and installing it on the road.

At the same time, the light coming from the other side also stopped.

They stood still and made no movement.

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The North Korean soldiers occupying the road spoke first through a loudspeaker installed on a car.

"This is Seolgi Nam Sangjwa. Get out of the vehicle and identify yourself!"

But there was no response.

"If you don't reveal your affiliation, I will shoot you!"

As the officer gestured, the North Korean soldiers raised their rifles and aimed them at the light.

It was a tense atmosphere, and it wouldn't have been strange if a fight broke out at any moment.

At that moment, the light coming from the other side went out.

As soon as the headlights disappeared, the surrounding area became dark.

But that was only for a moment, as a spark burst out from the darkness.

Toodoodoodoo!

A North Korean officer quickly took cover at the sudden gunfire.

"What the heck! What kind of kids are you! State your affiliation!"

In the midst of all this, an officer who managed to not let go of the loudspeaker shouted loudly.

"Fight back! Kill them all!"

The North Korean army's counterattack followed immediately. Even amid the acrid smell of gunpowder and the sound of gunfire, I thought:

'I guess these are the mercenaries that Igor brought.'

Suddenly, the only people left to attack the North Korean army were Igor and his team of mercenaries.

A North Korean soldier was seen moving toward a machine gun mounted on a jeep.

"Manager Kim."

Manager Kim looked at me. He looked worried that I might get hit by a blind bullet.

"We will join the fight too."

"It's dangerous, boss."

"If we start firing machine guns, Igor's team will be in too much danger. If we hold back, Igor will be able to move more easily."

"All right."

Manager Kim gestured to his bodyguards, and they took up positions and began aiming their pistols.

Fortunately, the stealthy movements did not attract attention.

As I nodded, the guards fired their pistols.

The soldier who was slowly approaching the machine gun first was shot and fell.

"What, what is this? An attack is coming from somewhere all of a sudden! Fight back!"

The officer hid himself even more, shouting loudly.

The bodyguards did jump into the fray, but their pistols had their limits.

The North Korean soldiers, who had identified our position by the light from the pistols, began shooting at us.

I lay flat on my stomach and hid behind a rock that barely covered my body.

Now I could see nothing, only hear sound.

At that moment, gunshots rang out in succession. Judging from the continuous sound, it seemed like a machine gun was being used.

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"Ahhhhhhh!!"

"Ugh!"

A voice full of pain was heard from the North Korean army.

Thanks to our participation, it seemed like Igor's team had some free time, as they fired the machine gun installed on their car.

Screams continued to erupt from the North Korean side. The heavy sound of people falling could also be heard.

Boom! Boom!

The battle continued with loud noises and gunfire.

And then the gunfire, which had been slowly dying down, suddenly stopped at one moment.

Only the occasional groan in the pitch-black darkness indicated that a battle was taking place here.

"Boss! Are you okay?"

Through the darkness, Igor's voice was heard.

< It will be easy for Igor to move > End

< Let's go back home now >