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Chapter 87: The Conspiracy to Overthrow the Dictator
Chapter 87: The Conspiracy to Overthrow the Dictator
A month had passed since the introduction of the citizen score system.
The countries that valued freedom and human rights were outraged by the shocking policy.
The UN Human Rights Council and others sent investigators, and various countries sent correspondents to find out the truth.
And the Koreans realized that nothing had really changed, except for their aversion to the word control.
There was no difference except for the drones flying around the streets.
“They don’t catch you for jaywalking.”
“They use the existing laws as a basis.”
“They are lenient with speeding and surprisingly reasonable.”
“They warn taxi drivers who drive recklessly and have good judgment.”
People were not friendly to the new surveillance system, but they quickly adapted.
It did not invade their privacy.
The drones only operated in public areas such as streets or government agencies, and they did not care about anything else.
The penalty of wage deduction was almost nonexistent if they lived normally.
Some people who knew about the megacity complained like this.
“We don’t have any chance to go to the megacity, so there is no real advantage for us.”
“What’s the point of accumulating 105 or 110 points? We can’t use them unless we move to the megacity.”
The advantages were revealed as if they had been waiting.
The first one was the opportunity to buy an android.
An android with sexual functions added.
Some men cheered when this was announced.
“Fuck yeah!”
“Long live President Yu Ji-ha!”
There were many people who had bought Lucia Premium so far.
It was popular because it had a language ability that could not be distinguished from humans and various add-ons.
But Lucia Premium had a drawback, which was that it could not come out of the monitor.
This was not only Lucia’s problem, but many people still regretted it.
―Why can’t you come out of the monitor!
―I have no hope for marriage and no woman who loves me! So give me an android!
Many people agreed with the bitter cry of a single man.
After the Second Korean War ended, men’s value increased, but not all problems were solved.
There were still too many men living alone.
The opportunity to buy an android was offered for them.
The price was 100 million won.
It was expensive, but it had a tremendous merit considering its performance.
Think about it.
Lucia, who had been communicating with him through the monitor, could finally come out.
How would he feel if she came out with all the memories she had so far and treated him as herself?
―Please give your girlfriend a new name.
This was an event where he could register for pre-order only after giving her a name.
More than 5 million people rushed to this event, which was held only in Korea.
They had only one goal.
―Sex! Sex!
Some people reacted to this phenomenon by calling it dirty and disgusting, but it was inevitable for anyone born as a man.
It was good that they provided an opportunity to relieve themselves quietly.
Korea had decriminalized prostitution, but it was not yet activated, and many people were tired of having relationships with other people.
For them, androids could be ideal lovers.
Lucia’s popularity skyrocketed even though she only took reservations.
Naturally, the frequency of cursing Yu Ji-ha among men also decreased.
―He released porn and androids, so I admit that much.
―As long as we live as usual, there won’t be any big problems···
In fact, most people never commit crimes in their lives.
The drones catch persistent nuisances, not occasional ones. They only warn and leave for the latter.
Also, if they maintained their CP moderately, they would get extra points in the recruitment of Shilla Group, which reduced their complaints considerably.
―Shilla Group is expanding a lot these days. They seem to be preparing to enter the entertainment industry.
―They have a lot of new businesses. Nuclear fusion power plant, Moonlight Project, no joke.
―They are hiring a lot of new people. They don’t care about age or education, as long as you have some skills, you pass.
―But I heard you have to go to the southern region···
The Joint Chiefs of Staff and other high-ranking generals were ready to die for Yu Ji-ha, but the young officers were not.
They thought they were the ones who fought the war.
―We are barely getting special promotions at this point. What permanent residency? Do we have to learn English for that?
―He abandoned us. He hunted us down and boiled us after it was over.
―Then we don’t have to follow him either, right?
A few soldiers from the Colonel Association cautiously contacted outsiders.
The targets were former members of parliament who were suddenly ousted from politics and chaebols who did not like Yu Ji-ha’s rampage.
At first, some suggested talking to him, but they agreed that he was not someone who would listen.
They even selected an execution squad.
Now only execution was left.
Representative Han Seung-jae drank a glass of soju and said.
“It’s a shame that we couldn’t get the air force involved.”
“Don’t be too sorry. It will make the size bigger. We only need to kill one person, so we don’t need to make a big fuss.”
“Well, that’s true. Just one person···”
Their target was Yu Ji-ha.
The current regime was maintained solely by his popularity and ability.
Therefore, if they killed him, the regime would naturally collapse and the power would fall into their hands.
The level of security that they saw through the Blue House meeting and others was modest compared to the previous presidents.
The number of guards was halved and they didn’t even work very hard.
The drones scattered everywhere were not considered a threat.
They were definitely threatening, but the broadcasting station was too complicated for them to enter.
Representative Han Seung-jae looked at Colonel Jang Ik-hwan.
“There is no second chance. We have to finish it in one shot.”
“Don’t worry. Our subordinates are training hard, so you can rest assured.”
Then, Chairman Yu Hyung-seok of Future Automobile Group, who had been quietly drinking, said.
“Do we have to kill him? Isn’t there another way? For example, confine him somewhere and extract his technology···”
The expressions of the other two changed slightly.
“Are you biased because he is your nephew? Should we have invited someone else···”
He quickly waved his hand.
“Don’t misunderstand me. I don’t mean that. I mean, isn’t there another use for him? Frankly, if he dies, who can handle black metal properly?”
Representative Han Seung-jae patted his stomach as if to reassure him.
“Artificial intelligence can decode the code if we give it time. Then the secrets of black metal and antineutron will be revealed naturally.”
Then Colonel Jang Ik-hwan said.
“Remember this. He is a very dangerous person. There is no other choice but to kill him.”
“···”
He should have done better.
Chairman Lee Hyung-seok drank his glass with regret.
He was actually hurt by his nephew’s indifference as his uncle.
He thought he would push and pull him properly when he inherited Silla Group, but he was only busy filling his own stomach.
The downfall of Future Automobile, beyond its current slump, stemmed from his neglect.
He tried to get cooperation instead of killing him, but the leaders were too determined.
They thought they could seize power if they killed him.
Would it go well?
Yu Ji-ha had too many interests intertwined with other countries, and if they touched him wrong, they could be destroyed.
China or Europe might like it, but the US, especially Russia, would not sit still.
There was also a possibility of artificial intelligence going berserk without its owner, but the sponsors said they had to take that risk.
“Let’s kill him first and see. If we share his legacy, they will understand us enough.”
“It’s just drones and androids. Korea is a country of the people. It’s time to give it back.”
Of course, they omitted the fact that they would take over the regime after driving out the dictator.
Colonel Jang Ik-hwan and Representative Han Seung-jae asked him one last time.
“You have to stay close to that bastard Yu Ji-ha at the broadcasting station. That way, the execution squad can confirm his location and raid. You are his uncle, so you can make some excuses.”
“I know it’s bitter to kill your nephew, but this is for justice. Kim Jong-un was caught, and there should be no more dictators on the Korean Peninsula.”
Chairman Lee Hyung-seok nodded.
“I know.”
“Come on, cheer up and toast.”
“For the downfall of the dictator!”
“For a free Korea!”
“For it!”