Episode 5
-Then, the operation will begin at 06:30 the next day. The meeting ended with the remarks of Minister of National Defense Shiopat Wei-Penghu, who said, “Please follow the orders given to the front line thoroughly.”
Staring at the five monitors with their screens turned off, Lee Jeong-ryong, the sub-guild leader of the Ares Guild, leaned back on his chair.
‘The flow is fast. much more than you think’
It was not a war that would end easily, and it was a war that should not have ended that way.
China is a hunter powerhouse with numerous hunters and at the same time a closed country. It was also one of the few countries where the Ares Guild, which reached out to the world as a mercenary business, was not properly established.
That is why Lee Jeong-ryong did not want stability in China. The greater the damage China suffers, the more gaps it can penetrate.
Over a million casualties? Hundreds of trillion won of property damage?
What does it matter. This monster wave may be a disaster for some, but it was an opportunity for Lee Cheong-ryong.
but… … .
‘This time, Jin Tae-gyeong, that guy is the problem.’
Lee Jeong-ryong raised his finger and slowly tapped the table.
I knew at least that things in the world weren’t going the way I wanted, but lately, whenever Jin Tae-gyeong got in my way, a thought suddenly came to my mind.
‘He’s a dangerous guy.’
The interest I felt when I first learned about Jin Tae-kyung has long since disappeared.
If a child who was barely touching the waist grows up quickly in a few months and faces eyes, adults cannot help but be embarrassed.
Even if the child hasn’t stopped growing yet?
‘It will become even more dangerous.’
If Arch Reach’s rise was an opportunity for Lee Jeong-ryong, it was wings for Jin Tae-kyung.
Nome really made a huge deal and was in the spotlight all over the world.
Another war gave birth to a new hero. Like the heroes of the chaotic cataclysm.
‘People fear and envy the strong, but heroes are admired.’
Lee Jeong-ryong was well aware of that fact. And if this war ends with Jin Tae-gyeong’s performance, then… … .
Perseok.
Before I knew it, the fingertips loaded with aura
It pierced hard wood and turned it into powder.
Lee Jung-ryong silently looked down at the table with a hole in the center.
Even if it’s just a small hole now, if the size gets bigger, then it’s out of control. The hole must be filled before the table topples over.
“Ask the security team leader to come in.”
A low voice flowed through Lee Jeong-ryong’s lips, and someone waiting outside the door left.
Not long after, a familiar face opened the door and entered.
“Did you find it?”
Jin Tae-kyung wasn’t the only thing that changed in a short period of time.
Seok-jun Seok-jun, the right-hand man of Lee Jeong-ryong’s deputy guild and the head of the security team, also had a lot of changes.
Dark eyes sunk deeply and a dry voice. people)? Some people who knew Jung whispered that after losing to Jin Tae-kyung, the already hard impression became more gloomy, but Lee Jeong-ryong had a different idea.
“Looks good
“There have been some achievements.”
“It doesn’t look good if you’re too humble. You’ve done a great job on the battlefield today, so that’s enough to deserve praise.”
“… … thank you.”
Today, the monster army’s sudden surprise attack targeting the five fronts left huge casualties, but the northern front, which Lee Jung-ryong was in charge of, was an exception.
It was because the elites of the Ares Guild, who had been passively coping with battles and maintaining their strength, had slaughtered the monster army, and Seok-jun Seok-jun had defeated the two leader Death Knights alone.
“What about the damage?”
“There are 11 seriously injured and 46 minor injuries. There are no fatalities. The severely injured will take a little longer to recover, but the minor injuries have already been recovered.”
About 4,000 casualties, including hunters and soldiers, had no place to intervene.
Lee Jeong-ryong asks questions and Seok-jun answers. For the two of them, only the Ares guild was their ally.
“Anyway, it’s a pity. I never thought the commander would go screaming like that. He was quite a strong man…”
Seeing Lee Jeong-ryong’s tail wagging,
Seok-Jun Seok-Jun’s darkly sunken eyes shone.
“sorry. I tried my best to block it, but there were too many monsters, so I stopped.”
“I can’t help it. Did you take care of the body?”
“It was so badly damaged that I had no choice but to cremate it. The same goes for the commander and his staff who died along with him. ”
“Good job. Ah, do you know that Lieutenant General Wang O-chun has become the new commander?”
“Yes. We’re on our way to say hello.”
The fact that Lieutenant General Wang Oh-chun and Seok-jun Seok-jun are not meeting for the first time is a secret that only a few people, including Lee Jeong-ryong, know.
A few years ago, the two of them often ate together at an inconspicuous secret safe house, and whenever they did, the trunk of Wang O-chun’s car became heavy.
“What did you say?”
“I wish you well in the future.”
A faint smile formed on Lee Jung-ryong’s lips.
“yes. Because they are comrades who will fight together.”
I think by now he’s in charge
You may be delighted with it, but you will not be completely unaware that this series of situations is not just luck.
The fact that the former commander, who was now a handful of ashes, had been writing a report on the passive battle of the Ares Guild.
“I will take good care of you. You can’t lose the commander twice.”
“All right.”
You never know what will happen on the battlefield.
A commander with whom he had a bad relationship could be torn to pieces by monsters, or a money-loving corrupt military general could take over as the new commander.
Lee Jeong-ryong, feeling much better, opened his mouth.
“You’ll have a hard time starting tomorrow, so get some rest tonight.”
“That word… … ?”
“Advance as quickly as possible. They said to wipe out the remaining monsters.”
“It’s a maneuver. Is this an order on all fronts?”
Lee Jung-ryong nodded.
The five fronts, including the northern front, will conduct a mobile battle from tomorrow morning, and in a few days, they will block the monster corps from retreating and build a tight encirclement.
“They must have lost a lot of power, but… … It doesn’t look like it’ll be outnumbered.”
“What do you think this country can stand for the most? Even at this moment, hundreds of transport planes are carrying hunters all over China. Even a low-level hunter will be able to use it as an arrow holder.”
Lee Jeong-ryong, who explained in a calm tone, continued.
“You should focus on minimizing damage to the guild. Anyway…
Lee Jeong-ryong looked at the table with deep eyes.
“Maybe something needs to be done to fill the hole.”
“… … I will keep that in mind.”
It was a confusing word, but Lee Jeong-ryong was a respected teacher to Seok-jun Seok-jun, who was no different from himself.
Silently, without questioning
Seok-jun Seok-jun nodded and suddenly realized that he hadn’t asked an important question.
“Where is your final destination?”
Instead of answering, Lee Jeong-ryong raised his hand and pointed to one place. A map of Sichuan Province that fills a wall.
Push! The wind shot from the fingertip pierced a part of the map. Seok-Jun Seok-Jun’s gaze reached the name of the place written next to the hole.
Suining City.
This is where it all started. Akrich was there.
* * *
dawn the next day. Those who woke up realized that they were divided into two categories.
those who leave and those who remain.
Naturally, I was the former, and Team Leader Choi and Xiao Shen were the latter.
And only after the time to leave approached, the two who managed to come to their senses began to resist the fact that they were staying.
“Jin Tae-gyeong, I’m fine.”
“I’m fine, brother!”
We can fight.”
“I have the confidence to fight harder than anyone else!”
… … What is it, an echo?
Looking at team leader Choi and Xiao Shen shouting with hard faces, I couldn’t help but suggest one thing.
“Ugh. Then if you hold out against me for 10 minutes, I’ll take you.”
– What do you mean by that now? You wicked, heartless human being.
conscience is moose
If you think about it like that, rather, those two people don’t have a conscience. To take me to the battlefield when I can’t even run properly yet.
It’s good to burn the fight, but it’s perfect to die if you go out to the battlefield in this state.
‘And what kind of undead subject are you arguing with your conscience?
Pak, Mr. Very just.
I put a threat in my heart
He continued talking to the two distraught people.
“First, focus on recovery. If you revive your senses for a few days and your stamina returns, then you can be put on the front line. Manager Choi, as well as you, Shen.”
Mmm.”
「Mmm.」
It still seemed reluctant, but it seems to agree to some extent now.
In fact, both of them know their current physical condition, so they couldn’t be more forced here.
“Then I will go soon… … ah.”
I forgot one thing.
Pretending to rummage through the pocket enchanted with space expansion magic, I took out the one I had put in my inventory and held it out.
“ruler.”
Xiao Shen blinked.
“… … older brother?”
“What are you doing, don’t take it. Arm off.”
Shao Shen, who awkwardly accepted what I offered, asked with a puzzled face.
“What is this?”
“gift. Someone I know gave it to me, but I thought it would be better for you to keep it.”
“A famous sword like this?”
“Why, don’t you like it?”
“Ah, no, it’s not like that. Can I accept this… … . J Shao Shen hurriedly waved his hand and gripped the hilt of the [Hero’s Soul] sword with hazy eyes.
Near-perfect center of gravity and balance. In the transparent sword body, there is an anticipation that cannot be hidden.
The guy who swallowed his saliva asked.
“Can I really take it?”
“It’s not just giving, it’s giving because you deserve it.”
“Qualification… … Are you talking?」
“Yes, qualified.”
For bravery shown in the last battle. sacrifice for others. That’s enough.
I’ve already used a spear for a long time, so even if I had it, it would just rot in my inventory.
I decided that Xiao Shen, a fellow Chinese national and a member of the Ministry of Public Security and Forces, was a more suitable person than I was.
‘Seeing that nothing happened even after holding the hilt of the sword, it means that the sword has been acknowledged.’
The Skeleton Warlord grumbled a little.
– I can use a sword well too???… I like swords… … .
huh? what?
I can’t hear you well because it’s what Chinta screamed after catching [Hero’s Soul] in the inventory without my knowledge at dawn?
– ??… it was after A cheap sword like that doesn’t suit Commander Bonn!
what. There are still people who want to receive more than you.
While I was thinking about it, I secretly looked at Team Leader Choi.
Actually, I thought about it until the end. Should I give the [Hero’s Soul] to Xiao Shen or to Team Leader Choi?
Team leader Choi is also a human being, so he might be disappointed.
“Congratulations, Captain Shen. You got a really nice sword.”
Xiao Shen, who came to his senses at the heartfelt congratulations from Team Leader Choi, looked at him alternately with [Hero’s Soul].
Conflict eyes. But this bright smile spreads across my lips.
“I guess it’s not me. The owner of this sword.”
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“Mr. Choi. Would you mind taking this sword instead of me?”
This is an unexpected flow. yeah what
‘It looks nice.’
Embarrassed, team leader Choi politely refused, but Xiao Shen, who had already made up his mind, was more determined.
Looking at the two people giving and receiving each other, I sneaked out of the ward and moved on.
Before closing the door, at first glance, Choi’s voice reaches my ears.
“Of all the swords I have ever seen, I like it the most.”
ok then that’s it
I took a strong step among the troops who had already assembled.
With a look of awe, the curtain of phosphorus parted.
