The Hidden City (2)
When and how did the monster, who was a level 3 monster until recently, become a level 1 monster?
Agent Jeong Gwang-shik vomits up the answer to the question.
“In the beginning, the guy who was active in the UAE deputy sergeant oil field was an unidentified entity. The International Association of Specialized Persons gave them a temporary code, but they thought they could be subjugated at any time. But now… … .”
“Glavenstva.”
“Yes?”
“I’m talking about level 1 or 2 monsters.”
“… Mr. Miranova is correct.”
While the Salvation sails through the waves, operational briefings are held on board.
The event was attended by members of Project L’s engineering team, operational support team leader, Park Yoo-jin, and US agents.
Agent Jeong Kwang-shik nodded at Ina Miranova’s point, and then continued to speak.
“Currently, it is officially named ‘Trokilgigas’, and it is designated as the first class for summer only. It is the result of considering the characteristics of a monster.”
“If it’s limited to summer, is it a fire-type monster?”
“It will be with a high probability.”
“… I’m not sure.”
“Yes. It should be noted here that none of this is definitive information. There is very little data on Trokilgigas. Of course, there are combat records for specific raids, but… This is not enough.”
“Have you failed?”
“You can see the subjugation results on page 21 of the report. 2 injured and 33 dead.”
In response, each person turns over a piece of paper and looks at the contents of the subjugation operation around April.
In the meantime, an aerial photograph appears on the screen of the meeting room.
With a size that makes humans insignificant, a dark red skin, a burning city and countless flocks of birds. It was a monster that I didn’t want to deal with from the outside.
“Is your skin shivering?”
“Like birds.”
“bird?”
“It’s in the report. From a distance it looks like a giant, but up close it’s body is made up of a flock of birds.”
“It’s breathing fire from its snout. The fire system is correct.”
Right after Lina Taylor’s question was answered by Maya Popina, a third-class wizard.
As photos were converted into videos, richer information was poured out.
“It’s awful.”
As Rajit Shahi said, the situation in the video is gruesome and miserable.
A flock of birds rising from the giant’s forearm spattered tainted sparks.
As the dark red fire rained down along the flight path, it soon spread to buildings and civilians, burning everywhere.
[Ahh!]
[Holt!]
And the people in the action cam also got into trouble, so one hero rolled on the floor in pain.
At first glance, it was as if I had been shot in the face by fire.
Tumble.
As the allies close the distance, their struggling body movements also stop.
[Hey, it’s okay… … .]
dead.
Of course, the area hit was on the forehead, so the contaminated sparks quickly melted the bones and invaded the brain.
“Are you in your awakening period?”
“Not confirmed. We didn’t even get to phase 3.”
“It says that the main attack force was the German side, ‘Heroismos’. Aren’t they level 2 international raiders? But you didn’t even go to phase 3?”
“Yes. This is one of the reasons the International Association of Talented Persons estimates it as first class.”
“… Are there any other reasons?”
“The direction of the Northeast Wave and the Black Sea monster group is heading towards the Middle East.”
Then wave information.
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Maps of the entire Middle East appeared, including areas in Georgia and central Afghanistan.
“The Trokilgis moved from the western UAE to Saudi Arabia and have since shown no signs of moving north, while the other two groups are moving south and west, respectively. Combined, all three herds would number at least 50,000. This absolutely must be stopped.”
“It would be difficult if we were the only ones involved. It’s not that I don’t have confidence, but a level 1 monster won’t be alone. You will be disturbed.”
“There’s still a Tier 1 raid coming from the mainland. If we don’t defeat the monster, we believe that the Middle East will be lost semi-permanently.”
“who? who?”
“This is Team Fate.”
It’s been a while since I’ve heard the name a lot, so I tilted my head.
Lina Taylor’s timid tone evokes negative memories.
“How do you know I’m friends with Philip!”
“Philip?”
“Even a Russian would have heard of it. Philippe Noire, nicknamed Noire of Extinguishment. You’re a level 1 talent. do not know?”
A first-class hero with Dutch nationality, and a person with strong abilities ranked 13th by international standards. And at the time when my hair was blown away, I was also the engineering chief of the tracking team.
“Then those Fate people are in charge of the main raid?”
“Maybe?”
“I do not like it.”
“What if I don’t like it? If it’s a level 1 monster, collaboration between international raiding parties is essential.”
“Project L is too high-end to take on the role of a supplementary unit. They are heroes who can belong to any international raiding party even if they have a supplementary unit right away.”
“But it is also true that we need that extra firepower. Being a whole flock of birds means you can run away whenever you feel like it. They should be killed at once so that there is no second operation.”
At this moment when the two grasshoppers are bickering, I step forward and throw out a word.
I didn’t want to hear the name Philippe Noire anymore, and I had to correct the wrong information.
“Don’t run away.”
“uh?”
“Not running away. When we start fighting, either we die or the monster dies. There are no other options.”
“certainty… Uhm, nothing.”
I don’t know if it’s clear information, but if there’s something to do with responsibility in the future, it’s enough to stick out the parrot’s neck.
Witchilopochtli is the sun god and predecessor.
Naturally, his servant also said that he did not know retreat.
＜You too, there is no such thing as a superstar in the world of ingratitude. I gave you the most advanced information… … .＞
* * *
Sailing is inherently boring.
There was no official schedule aside from strategy and tactical planning meetings and personal training, and the onboard amenities were strictly for military purposes.
After visiting the swimming pool and arcade, going to the restaurant and eating ice cream, there was nothing to enjoy.
Therefore, it was only natural that the two grasshoppers showed great interest in Scorpio.
“Ugh, disgusting.”
“Goats just gulp.”
“I have to express that I swallowed it.”
“You’ll be fine swallowing it too.”
“Hey!”
A compartment located on the second basement floor of the ship.
As soon as I get off the elevator, I see girls standing on the other side of the fortified wall, and my eyes go to the two adults who are talking amicably next to me.
Agent Jeong Kwang-shik and manager Park Yoo-jin.
“… It could be a source of trouble.”
“I guess so. Of course, the government of our country will not stand by.”
I thought the two of them had a rational interest, but the conversation between them was full of hard words.
“Ah, Mr. Yongsu.”
“… What happen?”
“I just came too.”
Soon after, I look back at the party of the call with the manager.
Only five hours had passed since the second meeting ended. The total sailing time exceeded 20 hours, and the Salvation was already at the beginning of the Persian Gulf.
There was something suspicious about calling them to the second basement floor and talking in Korean instead of English.
“Before arriving in Dammam (a port city in Saudi Arabia), I requested a meeting because I had something to discuss.”
“We should have talked in the conference room.”
“That’s related to the introduction of monsters, but it’s not about discussing strategy and tactics.”
Chattering from the other side of the compartment – while the voices of the girls are heard.
He sighed reflexively and continued.
“As I said at the meeting, when the subjugation of Trokilgigas begins in earnest, Project L will be set up as 1-2 main raid teams with Team Fate. And when the battleground is decided by reflecting the real-time location of monsters, from then on, the input of S1 and S2 will be decided through practical power judgment.”
“S1?”
“These are the code names for Venetus and Scorpio, respectively. Servant in English, servant or servant in Korean?”
As well as the team name Project L, the code name was also chosen like a crap.
“The problem is that security is difficult to maintain at this time. The crew of the Salvation are filled with soldiers or government agents, so secrecy is guaranteed, but hiding the existence of the monster from Team Fate or the locals… … .”
“It would be virtually impossible. therefore.”
“You have to decide in advance when it will be released. Top-tier tankers will support your allies, but deploying tamed monsters is a completely different thing. There are many advantages in terms of combat such as large size and superpowers, but above all, it is a monumental moment in human history, isn’t it? We have to prepare thoroughly.”
“… Prepare for what?”
“It’s a reaction.”
It is not difficult to understand the meaning.
Even domestically, there will be a lot of negative opinions. Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province, was completely blown away by Venetus, and how many people died?
Scorpio’s victims may have numbered in the hundreds or even thousands.
However, what followed was beyond my scope.
“The shock the public will receive will be sufficiently offset. A country and Russia will release a statement, and the media will also analyze the meaning of the monster. It’s shocking, but it’s a pleasant shock.”
“… is it.”
“Yes. But there are also obvious problems. It is not easy to convince religious groups.”
It’s a boring story.
Good and evil, angels and demons, humans and monsters.
“Of course, I was told that the Russian Orthodox Church is controllable, and religious groups in the United States will come out cooperatively with close ties to the political and business circles. So, the point is… This is the reaction of the Holy See. A word from the pope could change the game.”
“… … .”
“To be honest, it is also because of this issue that we have been delaying the release. I couldn’t come to a conclusion easily in the White House. The beat was so clear.”
“Is it different now?”
“It is different.”
“Why?”
“Because Fort Davis fell.”
couldn’t stop it in the end
While Agent Jung Kwang-sik explained the fortress located in Panama to Yoo-jin Park, who did not understand why, I pondered for a moment about the connection between my previous life and my present life.
Is there anything that cannot be changed even if I tell you about the future?
Well, let’s hear it, there must be a reason.
“The monster came through the canal. I was attacked defenselessly.”
“… Canal?”
“Yes. You can think of it similarly to Venetus. They say it handles water.”
A parrot recites a list of Aztec gods who deal with water or rain.
I put off secondary matters and bring the main topic out of the blue.
“Once I get it. When are you going to reveal it?”
“If you accept, everything will be over before disembarking in 10 hours.”
“… tell me quickly Were you in a hurry?”
“Because the fire fell on the president’s feet.”
“… … ?”
“Excluding the political aspect, I will speak categorically. The US government wants Lee Yong-soo to come to Panama right away. Take Venetus. It’s a personal opinion from here on out, but if oil producing countries weren’t intertwined one after another, I wouldn’t have cared about a first-class monster.”