Gained and lost (1)
The date of entry into Vladivostok port is early April.
It took a week to kill Allamandra, so now, in early May, it’s time to return home.
However, because the Russian side did not want to let go, I spent three weeks suffering from all sorts of events.
Eventually, I couldn’t stand it and spit out a word.
‘The schedule is finished this weekend. I’m going back to Korea.’
‘… Can’t you digest the meeting with the president? It’s next week.’
‘If you really want to meet me, you can come this week.’
In response, from the governor to manager Park Yoo-jin (the HT Group’s business rights negotiations have not been completed), they tried their best to stop it.
Intelligence Directorate – The moment Nina Alexi asked for cooperation, a threatening remark came out beyond her snout.
‘If I keep holding on, I’ll release the monster.’
‘Yes?’
‘I’m going to release Venetus. If you can handle the later work, do it.’
‘… You’re not serious, are you?’
‘It’s half the truth. Whether the monster is rampaging or fighting while riding on it, it won’t be easy to catch.’
‘… … .’
Fortunately for both parties, the annoyed comments went well.
The return date was set quickly, and the local schedule was also partially adjusted to suit my needs.
So, Wednesday, May 2, 2029.
After attending the memorial service for the dead in the morning, I was on my way to Olga, a small town located east of Vladivostok.
“… Ooh, when are we arriving?”
“It’s all here.”
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Most of the northeastern region is mountainous, so we are going to move by high-speed boat, but Im Seol-ha presses with a half-dead face.
Just in time, on the other side of the long stretch of coastline. A scene close to a small rural village unfolds.
Olga.
As a city where public access is restricted, I have never been to it myself, but I have heard of many places.
“But what are you doing here?”
“… … .”
“it is a secret?”
There are no secrets.
He only found a past relationship by following the information of his former lover, Eva Sokolova.
is this a secret
“Is it okay to talk? Then don’t tell me.”
“… Preview.”
But anyway, it was too itchy for me to accept such a calm tone. Soon, he babbles whatever catches his tongue.
“Preview?”
“I wonder if the word experience or experience would be better. I came to see the gulag.”
“What is gulag?”
“camp. They mainly capture people with special abilities.”
The moment I was about to burst out laughing at the puzzled expression.
Suddenly, a Russian government official approached and talked to him.
“Here you are.”
“… … .”
“Since it entered the bay, it will reach the village in no time. However, Olga is on the unstable side, so you need to be careful. I want to tell you that.”
Of course, the main point is different.
“But, do you really have no idea?”
“… … ?”
“The creation of the International Raid Force. The HT group gave a positive answer, but the person in question didn’t respond… … . I’m nervous at the top. If possible, I thought it would be better to come to a conclusion before returning home.”
It’s like summoning the vice president of HT Construction to promote the city center reconstruction project, and Russia’s ulterior motive is only carrots and carrots after carrots.
The proposal to create an international strike force was an entirely different matter.
“I don’t like it. It has to be formal.”
“That can be adjusted by the government of the country.”
“I’m an engineering member, but even so, you can’t match my abilities.”
The condition for creation is that all raiders must be level 3 talents registered in the international rankings.
The Russian government said they would match the other personnel, but it took me from the point that I was not able to do it right away.
Because skipping two steps makes no sense.
“I’m a 5th grader.”
“It’s still level 5.”
“… … .”
“After being promoted to 4th grade, you will be verified by the International Association of People with Extraordinary Ability. From the 3rd grade, strict standards are applied. In addition, examiners in Asia are usually dispatched from Asia. It is a choice that cannot be helped due to geographical conditions, but it is a good thing from ‘us’ point of view.”
“So, you’re going to make me a third-class?”
“Yes. It will happen in the near future. Unfortunately, not right now.”
Shaking my head.
As I shook my head, the official quickly added words.
I brought up the story of the creation of the raid… this is the fourth time.
Because they all cut it off in the middle, it seems that they are in a hurry to stop talking again.
“At this point, we have to use the association’s exception rule. It is written in Appendix 4-6, ‘If you can provide obvious help in battle, you can include disqualified personnel in a limited way.’ Generally, up to one person is readily acknowledged.”
In my heart, the word terrible came to mind, but on the other hand, I thought that persistence was great.
“Of course, we are aware of it.”
“… What?”
“It must be dissatisfying not to be the engineering chief.”
“… … ?”
“But even that is only a matter of time. The central government of the country is looking very carefully and seriously at the relationship with you, Lee.”
Since I’m looking at you so seriously, I hope you stop making ridiculous misunderstandings.
In fact, the biggest reason for rejection was the influence of a particular country.
As the high-speed boat slowly approached the village pier, I gave a clear expression to the man with the bald head.
“That’s not the problem.”
“then-“
“If you fill the 5 positions with the top 2nd and 3rd level players, it’s not my team, it’s the Russian government.”
“Can’t you believe it? Russian men do not betray.”
“It’s a matter of trust, not faith. It’s not even up to you. I don’t like guys I can’t control.”
yes.
It is a subject that is difficult to find a consensus in the first place.
“… If so, how many digits are okay?”
Well?
“Let me be honest. Our government needs results. Exactly, that’s my position to report to the upper level. Even if you don’t like it… Please include only one person. Only one. He said he has prepared a pamphlet for hero candidates. please.”
“… … .”
A small town with a population of only 1,500, ‘Olga’ had already collapsed.
“It’s Lesh (spirit of the contaminated forest, level 7)!”
“Pay attention to the direction of the building! Don’t even stick to the wall! More can pop out!
The terrain in the form of a valley and the residence where no barriers were erected had traces of monsters everywhere.
“Toya!”
“I’m in charge!”
Park Gun-young pierces the enemy’s body with a dagger and naturally passes the baton.
It was positive that he had gotten used to the actual battle, but the bleakness of the street, where no one could feel the presence, caught his eye.
Anyway, if it’s the size of a village, there should be traces of resistance, but the residential area is empty and only monsters are spitting out.
[The attendants are also quite good.]
[…] colleague.]
[Oh, is that so? Excuse me.]
[What about the villagers?]
[Probably moved near the camp. Lack of food would have been a bigger problem than monsters. It’s on the hill to the north.]
Sure enough, after walking for about 5 kilometers past the plaza and riverside, I came across a poor dwelling.
Even if you build a stone wall, you can’t block the sea breeze, so it’s made with tree branches and a tent, so it’s shabby.
To make matters worse, the 4-meter-high outer wall of the camp immediately behind it added to the shabby feeling.
[How about Maya Popina? This is a resource that went to study in the UK. A second-rate mage, with an excellent talent for protection magic. It will show excellent ability to support muscle damage.]
[…] … .]
[Does it matter? Then I should introduce you to Valeria Andreyeva. To be honest, my mouth was itching to tell you from the beginning. When it comes to loyalty, you can’t leave out the National Guard, and she’s from here. 4 years of service as a unit under the direct control of the President’s Office… … .]
And in the midst of this, the chatter of Russian officials did not know how to stop.
The hero candidates in the pamphlet are blah blah blah.
Until the moment the iron door opens with a gurgling sound, I’m doing my best to somehow establish the raid… Unfortunately, my attention is already directed inside the camp.
[Back off! Get out of the way!]
Right after the skinny people, who must have been villagers, were pushed out by gunfire and superpowers.
The person in charge wearing a military cap came out and showed off his blunt tone.
[Welcome to the National Security Agency Correctional Labor Camp. This is Timur Sikhanov. Since it’s not a place that can be open to outsiders for a long time, I’ll move right away.]
[…] … .]
Indeed, the disastrous interior facilities are nothing to brag about.
At the entrance of the mine, prisoners covered in ashes walked around exhausted, and the only thing that could be said about the accommodation facility was a row of shacks.
“… There’s blood on it.”
“It looks like it has been discolored for a long time.”
“Not there, next to it… … .”
“… … .”
In addition, dark red bloodstains were smeared on the horizontally overturned tree trunk, indicating the existence of the execution ground.
By all accounts, a good place for ordinary people to be terrified.
However, the ‘raid 1 raid’ has also experienced enough accidents, so it does not show any sign of fear, even if it is nervous.
It was then.
“Hong Byung-yoon.”
“… who?”
For a moment, I was puzzled by the low calling.
While dragging a wooden cart, the fate of the previous life shoots out alert eyes.
“Let’s talk for a minute.”
“… Are you from Korea? They said they would be transferred.”
“Kwon Jae-won and Hal… Same with Nam Jong-shik.”
Fortunately or unfortunately, the camp took care of the aftermath.
Hong Byung-yoon lost momentum at the manager’s glance and threw away the handle of the cart, and two other people were quickly brought to the interview room.
And-
Suddenly, I realize the grim reality.
“What is it?”
“It looks like they are being repatriated to Korea.”
“… Are you from the Korean government? You are so young.”
“Please shut up. It’s just a good color.”
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Memories from the previous life are only mine, and confused emotions come out of the pupils of the three.
It wasn’t until the most miserable times, but they were the ones who went through a bit of a rough time in prison together.
Literally, things have changed a lot.
“Okay, what are you doing? Is it correct to be extradited?”
“… … .”
Nam Jong-sik, an old man with wrinkles and the teacher whom he called Grandpa out of habit, is no different.
Sometimes humorous, sometimes strict, and usually benevolent.
Although he was a criminal, he would put his family in the forefront.
No, it was a person.
“… See you.”
“If you want to be extradited, you will.”
“If you do, what if you don’t want to?”
“I will stay in Russia. I can pardon you if need be.”
For this reason, I give unsparing favor to those who look like they have been eaten up.
From amnesty to issuance of citizenship.
After setting out the conditions mentioned above with Russian officials, they waited for them to make a choice.
“… What about the opposite side?”
“doesn’t exist.”
“No price?”
“Someone paid for it.”
I had no intention of forcing any particular choice.
Just as Antony Berg, Ralph Kogler, and Sukhbaatar, who roamed in groups in Vladivostok, refused to accompany them.
Just like the principles my grandpa taught me when I was a kid.
Life is give and take. If there is something to be gained, there is something to be lost, and I had to accept it as humbly as possible.