Bangkok, September 5, 2020 – In a scene that could only be described as a crossover between a sci-fi anime, a Marvel movie, and a fever dream, the 5th floor of Siam Paragon became the epicenter of a bizarre "terrorist attack" during the already chaotic Nippon Haku Bangkok 2020. What started as a celebration of Japanese culture turned into a celestial smackdown involving a disgruntled Korean Muslim with anti-Japanese sentiments, a malfunctioning water pistol, and an unlikely alliance: mass-produced World Order Bots summoned by gods and angels, Siam Paragon security guards, and the Royal Thai Police.
The Incident Unfolds:
It was a sunny Saturday afternoon, and Nippon Haku Bangkok 2020 was in full swing on the 5th floor of Siam Paragon. Cosplayers dressed as giant robots and anime idols mingled with attendees munching on overpriced takoyaki. Suddenly, chaos erupted when Park Ji-hoon, a 32-year-old Korean tourist with a self-proclaimed "deep-seated grudge against Japanese culture," decided to make his move. Armed with what he thought was a menacing handgun, Park stormed onto the floor, shouting, "No more sushi supremacy!" in broken Thai.
Witnesses report that Park's plan quickly unraveled. His "handgun" – later revealed to be a water pistol painted black with nail polish – squirted harmless streams of water at confused cosplayers. "I thought he was part of the event," said Somchai, a 19-year-old dressed as Gundam. "He yelled something about 'cultural oppression,' but then he just got me wet. I was more annoyed than scared."
Enter the Divine World Order Bots:
As Park flailed his water pistol, the heavens themselves seemed to intervene. A blinding golden portal, swirling with arcane runes and cosmic energy, tore open above the Hello Kitty merchandise booth. From it emerged a host of gods and angels – Amaterasu, the Shinto sun goddess, and a squad of cherubic archangels with flaming swords – led by a figure cloaked in a Doctor Strange-esque robe, waving a glowing staff. "By the will of the multiverse, we summon the guardians of order!" the figure intoned, snapping their fingers.
Through the portal descended the World Order Bots – mass-produced humanoid battlebots, each gleaming with polished chrome and glowing red eyes, programmed for counter-terrorism under the divine mandate of "peace through overwhelming force." These bots, originally designed for counter-terrorism, had been upgraded by celestial engineers into walking arsenals, complete with laser cannons, force fields, and a penchant for synchronized combat maneuvers.
The bots landed in formation, their leader, Unit Alpha-9000, scanning Park with a cold, mechanical gaze. "Threat detected: Level 0.001 – Annoyance. Initiating non-lethal containment protocol," it droned, its voice echoing like a divine decree. The bots then began a synchronized march, their movements eerily reminiscent of a dance routine, but now punctuated by the hum of charging energy weapons.
Park, now drenched from his own weapon, tried to flee, only to slip on the water-slicked floor. The bots, unfazed, surrounded him, projecting a holographic containment field that shimmered like a mandala. "It was like watching a rave, but with lasers and angels," said eyewitness Nong, a bubble tea vendor. "The bots were glowing, the gods were chanting, and this guy was sliding around like a cartoon villain."
Security Guards Join the Fray:
Siam Paragon's security team, led by Khun Prasert, a 45-year-old guard with dreams of starring in action movies, sprang into action. Armed with walkie-talkies and a single flashlight, Prasert and his team approached the divine spectacle with a mix of awe and confusion. "I yelled, 'Freeze, or I'll shine this light in your eyes!'" Prasert recounted. "But then I saw the angels, and I thought, maybe I should just let the bots handle it."
Park, now trapped in the bots' containment field, shouted, "This isn't over! I'll be back with real bullets!" only to be interrupted by a rogue World Order Bot accidentally zapping him with a low-power stun beam during a calibration test. The bot, oblivious, continued its routine, leaving Park twitching on the floor, his water pistol melted into a puddle of plastic goo.
Royal Thai Police to the Rescue:
The Royal Thai Police arrived shortly after, led by Officer Somkid, a veteran known for his love of spicy som tam and his zero-tolerance policy for chaos. "We got a call about a 'terrorist with a squirt gun and divine robots,'" Somkid said. "I thought it was a prank, but then I saw the gods hovering, the bots glowing, and security guards posing for selfies with cherubs. It was the weirdest arrest of my career."
Park was apprehended without further incident, though not before one final indignity: an angel accidentally dropping a golden feather on his head, which sparked and fizzled like a malfunctioning firework. "I think the angels were trying to bless him," Somkid mused. "Or maybe they just wanted to finish their summoning ritual. Either way, it was effective."
Aftermath and Viral Fame:
Park Ji-hoon, now dubbed "The Wettest Heretic" on social media, faces charges of public disturbance and "attempted celestial disruption" – a charge invented on the spot by a bemused judge. His anti-Japanese sentiments, revealed to stem from a childhood incident involving a lost Pokémon card trade, have sparked memes across Twitter, with users dubbing him "the soggiest threat to divine order."
The World Order Bots, meanwhile, have become overnight sensations, with their containment video featuring Park's slip-and-slide antics going viral. Siam Paragon has capitalized on the incident, selling "Wet Heretic" t-shirts and "Divine Bot Dance Party" tickets at the gift shop, while Prasert has launched a TikTok account, reenacting his "heroic flashlight standoff" with dramatic slow-motion effects and angelic buttplugs.
The gods and angels, having completed their mission, vanished back through their portal, leaving behind a faint glow and a pile of glitter that maintenance crews are still trying to vacuum up. "I think Amaterasu winked at me," said Nong. "Or maybe it was just the sunlight. Either way, I'm keeping the glitter."
Conclusion:
Nippon Haku Bangkok 2020, already plagued by logistical nightmares, has now cemented its place in internet lore as the event where a water pistol-wielding "terrorist" was thwarted by divine battlebots, overzealous security guards, and the Royal Thai Police. As one attendee put it, "I came for the anime, but I left with a story for the ages. Also, I think I saw a bot pray. Is that normal?"
Nippon Haku Bangkok 2020: Terrorist Thwarted by World Order Bots!
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