“Give me the National Intelligence Service report.”

“Here you go, sir,” Mr. Kim said as he handed over a tablet.

“Hm… Rather than infighting, it looks like someone hunted down the secret societies…”

“I am guessing it was a quest for a God.”

“So there aren’t any secret societies in Korea at this point, correct?”

“No, sir.”

“So that means nobody knew anything about the end of the world before this… Well, regardless of who knew about it, the point is that Um Ji-Cheok seems to be telling the truth.”

“It is also true according to the information we have received from the National Intelligence Service. The Ministry of Monster Industry has also confirmed it.”

“What about public opinion?”

“What we’re seeing right now is just an initial reaction, sir. It will take some time for an actual public opinion to form.”

“I need you to look into it. Keep an eye on the media. This… is a matter of national security. Also, contact Um Ji-Cheok and bring him in.”

“You want to talk to him, sir?”

“Yes. I need to know exactly what this kid wants to do.”

The President glared at the wall.

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