Chapter 28: Dokdo Occupation Battle (2)

[Japanese Camp, Takeshima Fortress]

“What is this…”

A man was horrified by the continuous stream of messages.

With a square jaw, sharp eyes, and a piercing expression, he was Sato Hiroshi, captain of the Takeshima Defense Force.

He was not the only one shocked.

“Knight Summon Ticket?”

“If it’s Kim Si-won, then that means…”

A commotion broke out among all the troops inside the fortress.

It was only natural.

A Nation Attack Ticket had been used.

Not just one, but multiple tickets.

The one who used them was Kim Si-won.

A recently notorious Awakener from South Korea.

The situation was clear.

“Enemy attack!”

An unexpected declaration of war from South Korea.

A battle to seize Takeshima/ Dokdo.

“Hurry, contact the Awakened Bureau!”

They reached out through the hotline connected to the Japan Awakener Management Bureau.

“We’re already contacting them!”

A prompt response.

The moment the Nation Attack Tickets were confirmed, one of the communications soldiers was quickly making contact.

“You foolish Korean bastard. How dare you invade here?”

South Korea’s attack.

At first, Sato Hiroshi was startled, but soon his expression relaxed.

This wasn’t a crisis—it was an opportunity.

A chance to deal with the Awakener who had recently troubled their homeland and raise his own standing.

“Heh heh. No matter how many of them have invaded, we have Saito-san!”

Some countries already knew this fact.

Japan had Saito Shohei, who had awakened the Portal Trait.

This portal trait was an immensely strategic power, especially effective for defending occupied territories.

Of course, the current standing troops were formidable on their own.

But if reinforcements could arrive instantly through the portal, the defense success rate would approach 100%, or even 120%.

“This is bad! The portal won’t open!”

But the desperate voice from the receiver was unexpected.

At that moment—

‘No way…’

Countless messages flooded in instantly.

Among them, a Block Ticket.

In panic, the thought they had forgotten came back.

‘Nullification of movement traits!’

And its effect as well.

“Don’t panic!”

He shouted to calm the chaotic situation inside.

“We are the proud Japanese defense force. No enemy can break through us. If it’s an army made up of Korean bastards, then they’re utterly doomed!”

The blockade of support troops was unexpected, but the defense force’s strength was no joke.

Not just formidable—

They could proudly call themselves the best in the world.

Therefore—

“Major Abe Yusuke!”

“Yes!”

“First, confirm the enemy’s scale.”

Normally, they would have sent scouts.

But there was power to observe the troops around Takeshima without leaving the fortress.

That was—

“Zzzzzzz!”

Thousand-Mile Eye.

A trait allowing observation of specially marked areas.

They had already planted markers throughout Takeshima, covering the entire island.

Like watching CCTV, they observed designated zones.

“…What?!”

A shocking sight appeared.

“I’m not seeing things, right?”

“Y-Yes.”

“Three?”

Only three enemies had infiltrated.

They tried using radar traits to detect possible stealth or hiding, but the result was the same.

Aside from those inside the fortress, the three visible through Thousand-Mile Eye were the only ones on Dokdo.

“Damn it!”

He cursed out loud.

How little respect the Takeshima Defense Force—and he himself—had expected from this fortress.

“Today, I’ll remind these bastards of Japan’s power—the past, the present, and that we remain the ruling nation.”

Of course, preparations for that were already complete.

Tower Defense.

Sato Hiroshi’s ability as defense captain.

He created a designated area as his domain to install ballistas capable of firing arrows, magic, and other ranged attacks.

Originally, there were many restrictions on installation, but with government blessings enhancing his trait, he could now deploy a considerable number of ballistas.

‘With this many, it’s ballistas all the way.’

Depending on enemy size and type, various uses were possible, but for a small number of enemies, ballistas were ideal.

Slow to fire, but boasting immense speed and destructive power.

“Clack clack!”

They were installed around the fortress, ready to intercept any enemy entering their range.

But that was not all.

“All troops, to your positions!”

As the order rang out, soldiers took their posts throughout the fortress.

Of course, these were no ordinary troops.

They were Awakeners specialized in various ranged attacks—marksmen, snipers, and more.

Moreover, they had enhanced the fortress to be even sturdier.

Fortification

Wall Reinforcement.

Thus, Takeshima Fortress became an impregnable stronghold, allowing no enemy to breach.

“Korean bastards! No matter how great you and the Knights you summon are, you won’t break through this Absolute Fortress I guard.”

That was more than confidence—it was conviction beyond himself.

But it took only seconds for that confidence to vanish.

“Rumble rumble rumble!”

The earth trembled.

“Kukukukukukung!”

A scream tore through the air like it was being ripped apart.

***

“C-Captain!” Major Abe Yusuke’s panicked voice.

“What’s happening?”

Anxiety flared amid the sudden crisis.

“Th-there!” The major pointed.

What appeared there was the situation outside the fortress, shown through Thousand-Mile Eye.

That spot was above the fortress.

At first, silence.

“M-My God!”

Then horror.

Sato Hiroshi uttered an involuntary scream of shock.

It was inevitable.

“Kukukukukukung!”

Falling from the sky—

A weapon of tremendous size.

The colossal sword of this towering giant was stained entirely black.

“Kukwakwakwakwang!”

With absolute power, it dealt a crushing blow, half-destroying the Absolute Fortress.

“Paaang!”

A shockwave from the tremendous impact spread out in a circular band.

Though it was quite far from the fortress, the aftershocks of the shockwave were felt clearly.

“Whoooooooosh!”

***

“Agamemnon Saglayer, by the Emperor’s command, has destroyed the fortress!”

Wearing crimson armor etched with a saber-toothed tiger, sharp-faced with short hair, he was Agamemnon Saglayer of the Galas Empire.

A knight of the empire’s siege division, nicknamed the Fortress Breaker.

True to his name, he had destroyed many fortresses during the millennial war the empire waged.

‘Grandis.’

What made it possible was the Grandis, a supermassive weapon of mass destruction.

Normally about 1.8 meters in length, when infused with special energy, it grew in volume and mass.

That was the giant sword that struck the fortress just now.

However—

“Thud.”

Increasing it to a size capable of destroying a fortress required tremendous energy.

Even a Galas Empire knight like him had to exert himself fully.

“Good work.”

“Sir!”

But his role was done.

He faced forward.

“Ugh!”

“Guh!”

Troops crawled out from the half-destroyed fortress.

It was a fairly sturdy fortress, so many survived the shock.

Ultimately, Agamemnon Saglayer retired without annihilating the enemy.

But that was fine.

“Blansia Bellamin.”

“Sir!”

A knight clad in blue armor emblazoned with an ox.

His towering stature was over two meters.

With a “clack”, he raised a shield larger than his own body before him.

“Cut through the enemy lines.”

“I obey your order!”

The moment the order was given—

“Bang!”

Like an enraged bull, he charged toward the half-ruined fortress and the enemy.

Hesitation?

None whatsoever.

The empire’s knights recognized the summoner as their Emperor, so they charged even if it meant a fiery death.

Especially the Shield Division to which Blansia Bellamin belonged—a unit of unwavering loyalty, ready to die when ordered.

“Papapapapat!”

They paid no heed to the barrage of ballista fire raining down from all sides.

Of course, this was no suicidal act.

“Hngh!”

With a shout, a dark aura surrounded his massive shield, forming a protective barrier.

“Bwoooooosh!”

Aegis.

That was the effect of Blansia Bellamin’s Knight Sword and Armor.

True to the Shield Division’s name, their sole purpose was tanking.

They absorbed enemy attacks with their bodies.

Not only from the surrounding ballistas.

“Kill them!”

The firepower of troops stationed around the fortress concentrated.

“Bang! Kwa kwang!”

Not only modern firearms but also various traits and magic exploded.

The concentrated assault naturally should have claimed lives.

“The Emperor desires your deaths!” His voice echoed loudly through the dust.

Thanks to Aegis’s absolute defense, Blansia Bellamin remained unharmed despite the defense force’s concentrated bombardment.

And then—

‘Now!’

This was the opportunity.

Battle was like turns.

When using an attack turn, gaps always opened.

The wise used the defense turn to prepare for the next attack.

But the enemy was careless.

Despite being struck by Grandis moments ago, they only thought of attacking due to their small numbers.

Flash of Lightning.

The time distortion that pushed the body to its limits.

In an instant, I crossed time and space to reach the forces and ballistas reloading for their next attack.

And at that moment—

“Shrek!”

I created death.

Swinging wildly, he cut down enemies.

“R-Retreat!”

“The enemy has infiltrated—”

Voices burst out.

But before they could shout more, the roar silenced them.

“khaaaaaaaa!”

No matter how fast his speed was, if he couldn’t kill all enemies at once, all eyes would focus on him.

“Kill him! Kill him!”

“Surround him!”

Leaving Blansia Bellamin at the rear was a risky move in some ways.

‘No.’

It was fine.

“Pzzt.”

White sparks bloomed at my feet.

They began growing as my movements increased and my motions intensified.

Starting from my toes, then my calves, thighs, and torso.

The process of lightning energy from the Rain Thunder God trait infused my body through heightened combat excitement and concentration.

And when the process completed—

‘Rain Thunder God ‘

My body became white lightning, transcending the realm of speed.

That is—

“Swish!”

The sound of bones and flesh splitting.

“Ugh!”

“Argh!”

Death’s agonized cries.

“Thunk, thud!”

The sound of a body collapsing.

“Pzzt, crackle!”

No one could withstand the speed obtained by pushing their body beyond limits.

A thousand.

Like time frozen, I was the only one free.

“Shrek, shrek!”

I mercilessly cut down the enemies.

How long I stayed in that state of trance.

The entire area fell into silence.

After the furious assault on Blansia Bellamin, as the enemy prepared their next attack, hundreds of troops were wiped out.

The only living being standing on the ground, breathing, was me.

That meant victory in this occupation battle.

[Kim Si-won of South Korea has occupied Takeshima (Japan).]

[The name of Takeshima is changed to Dokdo.]

[Dokdo is now territory under South Korea’s occupation.]

This was the historic moment when Dokdo, forcibly taken by Japan 50 years ago, returned to South Korea’s embrace.