foresight
The aftermath of using English swear words did not subside easily.
It was not covered by the domestic media, but it seems to have been greatly imprinted in the minds of at least a few American media and managers.
So it was natural, if natural, for me to be dragged in to sort things out.
“The ‘Project L’ team’s training academy tour schedule is from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please never, never cause trouble this time.”
“It’s fine.”
“… Mr. Yongsu.”
It is always the muzzle that provokes anger.
The mind that was trying to get over it touches the other person’s planting.
“I never said a word about the dispatch operations in South Asia and the UAE. They said they did not ask why they were in India or why they had to go inland, and pushed forward as they were. So, Mr. Yong-soo, could you please give me a little concession?”
“… Yes. I’ll keep that in mind.”
It took a while for him to show signs of accepting it right away because it was the right thing to say.
Park Yoo-jin glanced at my shoulder in the rear-view mirror of the car and asked a question in a tone full of doubts.
“Why did you come out alone? Did you leave the parrot at home?”
“no.”
“Then the animal hospital? Aren’t you sick?”
“… It’s not like that.”
In fact, it was sent as a telecommunications tool and flew to move Venetus to the Indian Ocean. Since I can’t honestly tell, only pathetic answers pop out one after another.
“Well, anyway… Please take care when visiting. Especially for the two people involved.”
“… … .”
“I don’t have anything to apologize for, but I want you to be kind to me. Miss Ina Miranova and Miss Lina Taylor are very popular figures in their country. Did you hear the President’s speech? ‘We need to coordinate the different cultures well’. As the next engineering chief, you also need to know how to embrace the engineering staff.”
Unfortunately, that wasn’t something I could do on my own terms.
After a while, the training room on the 3rd floor of the training academy main building.
After pouring an hour into the school facility guide, I am deeply skeptical while listening to the general education course, ‘Subjugating Monsters and Leadership’.
[Do you usually lecture in English here?]
[no.]
[But why… … .]
[See if you care. You are an outsider.]
As Lina Taylor said, she was conducting an English class that did not make her a professor, and the would-be heroes were also classes and naive, and they were only staring at the members of the International Raid Corps.
I wondered if there could be a worse situation than this, with the uncomfortable gaze added to the still unfamiliar companion.
Of course, there were people who showed great interest in the meantime.
[Yes. or… Miss Miranova?]
[Can I ask a personal question?]
[Of course. A professor is a job that is meant to satisfy students’ intellectual curiosity.]
A Russian girl poses a question that is a million years away from her lecture, wearing a stern expression over her black priestly uniform.
[I want to know about the Crusader group in Korea.]
[uh… Are you asking about religious groups?]
[It’s good to be religious, but for now, just tell me about the fighting group.]
Fearing that someone might not belong to the Russian Orthodox Church, I patiently waited for an answer even though the professor showed a puzzled expression.
[There are various religions and sects in Korea, but… … .]
[Even if only Christianity is good.]
[…] In Catholicism, there is the ‘East Asia Branch Knights of the Poor’. Protestantism is largely divided into two factions, the Presbyterian Church and the Council of Elders. They also operate medium-sized armed groups. As befits religious doctrine, stabilization work is mainly carried out outside the city center. Although they do not participate in large-scale subjugation operations, they are of great help to local citizens.]
[Do I have to go far to see you in person?]
[Yes. I rarely come to Seoul. Apparently, it is an armed group independent of the government system… It’s like caring for each other.]
On the other hand, Lina Taylor.
The typical Western beauty, with blonde hair and long limbs, puts classes aside and chats about herself.
Surprisingly, the interlocutor was appointed.
[You mean you were bullied?]
“yes! Flowerpot… What is flower pot in English? Flower House Ez Kwakwang! My Head Paba Park!”
[…] A flower shop fell on your head?]
Instead of interpreting, Lim Seong-min just smiles at the side, so the embarrassment is entirely on me.
However, the manager’s request not to make an accident because he hastily intervened caught my heart.
[Focus on class. It’s rude to talk about it.]
[…] yes. I did it because I was bored.]
Fortunately or unfortunately, the distracted atmosphere is cleared up at once by the intervention of the temporary engineering chief – Leva Rich.
The scarred face would have played its part, but more than that, it seemed like it was because I already knew Lina Taylor.
In fact, she added an explanation while talking on the playground after class.
[We’ve had a handful of times in co-op missions. Virginia Peak, Nevada, Tucson, Arizona, and northern Mexico.]
“What did you say? What are you talking about?”
“… They have worked together before.”
What to ask for an interpreter.
While Lim Seol-ha asks me for a Korean translation, Reba Richie meticulously recites her career.
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana.
In the early days of their debut, they moved around Houston, a large city in Texas, and expanded their scope of activities with the support of local companies.
“VEN?”
[Acronym for Valero Energy Corporation. It is a company that is mainly active in the US mainland, such as power plants and oil drilling. At the time of awakening, I was designated as 14 years old and 7th grade… It took about 19 years to rise to level 2.]
“… There is no need to share private parts.”
Soon, the eyes that shine with curiosity turn into those of criticism, asking why they are curling up, but I have no choice but to hold them back.
How important is personal history to raiding activities?
However, she gave an unexpected answer.
[I’m saying this because it’s essential. Because this is the first time we met. They are born in different countries or regions, they have no idea what their abilities are, or what their preferred fighting style is. You may have confirmed it with documents, but there is a clear limit to getting information from letters, right? In other words, it’s not just about getting to know each other, it’s also about getting to know the guys.]
Originally, when it comes to relationships with people, I’m a weakling among weaklings, so I chose to silently nod my head at the opinion of the temporary engineering commander.
The veteran hero runs the raid, and I just fight.
From what I’ve heard, it seemed like the most efficient way.
[Shall we continue? When it comes to positions, I usually prefer the 2nd line. After that, I gained experience and rose to the 1.5 line. Covering the space between near and far damage suits my temper. It was a very suitable location to understand the battlefield and place orders.]
“It is a rare case.”
[Yes. Not as much as the melee job, but thanks to the rarity of the job, I got a scouting offer as well. And the main ability is… It is ‘revenge’. As you can see from my face, it is a trait that gives back as much as it was inflicted.]
Then, all of a sudden, a familiar technical name stuck in my ears.
revenge.
It is one of the four specialized abilities that I have, and it is a body enhancement type that is not suitable for melee jobs.
“Special ability?”
[you’re right. There are a total of two special abilities that I possess, the aforementioned ‘revenge’ and ’emergency avoidance’. The former strengthens physical abilities, and the latter helps to deal with critical situations.]
While I was lost in thought for a while.
Park Geon-young, who heard the words from the interpreter, suddenly interrupted.
“there… Can I ask a question too?”
“… Do whatever you feel like.”
I don’t know if there will be a favorable response, but I let the young father’s heart guess and act as he wants.
Reba Richie is a ranged dealer who moves on the 1.5 line, similar to Park Gun-young… No, because it was compatible with the upper level.
Although the level difference between the two is not one or two steps, it was anyway.
“Could you tell me you want some advice? I don’t mean to be rude, just show you my list of skills… I’d like to get some advice. Please say it’s okay if you don’t feel like it.”
Upon receiving Park’s words from the interpreter, the engineering chief willingly looked into his list of skills.
[Rapid work]
[Precision Penetration]
[weapon trajectory correction]
[Apply fire]
[Intermediate physical defense]
Possessed skills are only five general skills without special abilities.
Compared to the beginning, modifiers were attached to Craftwork and Penetration, and [Weapon Adjustment] to [Weapon Trajectory Correction].
[Spark], which was useless in the world, became [Fire Grant], and physical defense also went up from beginner level to intermediate level.
It was like I was moving in the right direction.
The opinion of the chief of staff was not much different.
[I like the unity. It is intuitively well intertwined.]
“… really?”
[It’s to the point where I immediately realized why they asked me for advice. You are active in the 1.5 line, right? Although there are some points to improve, there is no flaw in the skill balance alone.]
“Ah yes! thank you. So, what should I improve?”
It is Bona Mana handicraft and penetrating.
[Through and through. In the case of ‘Rapid Crafting’ and ‘Precise Penetration’, if you take one or two more steps and combine them, you will be able to evolve into ‘object shape conversion’. If so, its utility as a defensive ability in an emergency will greatly increase, right?]
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Mmm.
Reaffirming through the mouth of another person what I have been advising repeatedly for six months… It wasn’t a very pleasant thing.
That’s right, right away, focus on crafting and penetration.
Even if you put on a shy face now, there’s nothing to make you laugh. And this was the same with the meaningful remarks of the engineering chief.
[This was designed by Lee, right? It’s honestly amazing. In the United States, it is a field that has been properly researched only recently. I didn’t know there would be a lot of up-and-comers in Korea.]
“… … .”
I was silent, but Park Gun-young’s eyes flashed again.
“This way… Do you have any prospects?”
[…] Oh, of course. Not to mention there is a future. The ignorant may ignore the difference between melee and melee, but the existence of defensive ranged deals increases the overall survival chances of raids. From the point of view of general remote dealers, it means that there is an additional safety device, right? It’s because of the lack of samples, but after 5 years, there will be one more combat job.]
That’s right.
In 5 years, DLD (Defensive Long-range Dealer), a defensive long-range dealer, will be officially registered with the International Association of Skilled Persons.
However, I was worried about the vibrating cell phone in my pocket to pretend I knew it.
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My gaze soon turns to the small liquid crystal.
The receiver is Lee, and the sender cannot be displayed.
＜Northeastern Afghanistan – Fall of the Pamir Highlands. As a result, the left side of the Kashmir front was clearly opened. Modifications to defense plans by the Pakistani and Indian military units are inevitable. Please check level 1 secret clearance handling information.＞
Still, I thought I knew who sent it.