Wave (3)
2028. 11. 03. Friday.
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Majeong-ri, Munsan-eup, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do, 2nd line of defense.
I’m out on the riverbank early in the morning.
In the back, the assigned barracks and infrastructure were placed, creating a buzz, but the river in the front conveyed only a calm feeling.
＜It’s not such a good environment. It’s not that deep.＞
“… Yeah. The terrain is fine.”
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Maybe it was because he was relieved by the scenery outside the barrier, but even though his personal time was interrupted, the snout gave a gentle answer.
It wasn’t even that the parrot said anything wrong.
The topography of Majeong-ri is similar to a cape.
It rises sharply in the shape of a beak and is surrounded by the Imjin River on three sides.
However, at first glance, the depth of the water was shallow.
＜3 meters. Originally, it seems to be deeper, but there is silt piled up under the river.＞
“… Can you see that?”
＜The power of three-dimensional perception.＞
Soon, the new head tilts its head and lets out a sigh.
It was a precursor to condescension.
＜Do you know how much help this parrot can be? It’s like using the scouting skill regardless of the vessel’s limit (the limit on the number of abilities). I can even fly in the sky.＞
“… … .”
＜Leave the battlefield report to me.＞
Anyone who hears it will know that it is a skill acquired with my own hands.
＜It’s not a hand, it’s a wing.＞
It was only for a while that I frowned at the ridiculous pun.
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My eyes turn to the riverside again.
In the meantime, the Corps of Engineers has repeatedly installed, and there are a total of three routes leading to the north. There was one existing concrete bridge and two steel bridges.
And the left and right width… Not enough.
Just enough for one car to pass.
If more than a thousand monsters swarmed, most of them would swim across the river.
Of course, considering the automated defense turrets deployed along the riverside, batteries placed in the rear, drones, and various combat equipment, it doesn’t seem like it would be easily penetrated.
He is also useless in front of a higher rank monster, so I maintain a skeptical attitude based on doubts and disbelief.
If the baton came over from the first line, there were many elements that would be a problem.
“Hey!”
“… … ?”
Suddenly, an angry voice flew from behind.
＜Senior is angry.＞
As the parrot says, there is anger in the steps of stepping on the weeds.
This is Da-yun Kim, a senior adoptee.
“What if I go without saying anything? My older sister told me to move in a team of two!”
“… … .”
She doesn’t even give an excuse for anything and holds her hand.
Then, he was about to drag him towards the barracks, but he hated touching his body, so when he pulled out his hand, his ferocious gaze returned.
“… Final simulation in 5 minutes. If you fall out, the entire team should be held accountable.”
“okay. I’ll follow you.”
In response, the big eyes contain a sign of disbelief.
I guess it seems that trust has hit rock bottom because of the lie the other day.
I’m not in a hurry, so those who are obsessed with ‘final simulation’ reluctantly make concessions.
The other person took the lead with his hair that touched the shoulder line, and I also chased after it with a look that was not good.
And then, before walking for three minutes, the appearance of the garrison was revealed.
Several trucks were jammed between the countless tents.
These were merchants who brought home-made groceries and the simple workshop of the blacksmith, adding to the busyness of the space where there was no space to set foot.
“Why are grade 8 jewels so expensive?”
“This is outside the barrier. The only cheap thing is human life.”
“… Even if it didn’t break during rehearsal-“
“If you don’t want to live, then go away.”
“Oh really… Give!”
From simple items such as popcorn, soda, and household items to armor and weapons. The higher you raise your voice from all sides, the more your ears ring in proportion.
It was the reason I shot out to the riverside early in the morning.
In the midst of this, Dayoon Kim clings to the side and pushes the backboard to avoid running away.
“… Why didn’t you answer the call?”
“I left my phone and went out.”
“You also have earphones. All of our team members talk on that frequency.”
know.
so i didn’t write it.
“… I put it in my pocket for a while.”
“you… … .”
At the moment when she wondered if she was going to get angry again, she continued with a slightly softened tone.
I want you to be careful with your actions.
“This is my first wave experience, so I understand the stress. However, the more you do, the more careful you need to be. Communicate with your teammates and prepare for battle. Especially if you were placed in the second line due to an administrative error.”
“Administrative error?”
“Eugene unnie thinks so.”
“… … .”
“… It’s your manager.”
Its large pupils narrowed finely as if they had become docile, exuding fierce energy.
If you call someone by their last name, you may not understand them.
It seems to be asking for too much.
However, it is also true that the matter is too trivial to refute in earnest, so I chose to enter the tent following the sound of his breathing.
In the spacious interior, there were six groups of five people, about 30 people.
“Good find.”
“… Noisy.”
Immediately after being seated in the designated seat.
When a joke mixed with comments from the same team members flew in, Kim Da-yoon replied with a brusque answer.
Rather than saying it because he was annoyed by me, it was closer to complaining because they were close friends.
Actually, she is in the 3rd year.
It was the stage of forming a fixed raid and dispatching it… I play the role of a stranger and an uninvited guest who gets in the gap.
“Are you relieved? Wasn’t it frustrating because I didn’t know anyone?”
“… … .”
“Well, it doesn’t seem to have worked out very well. hahahaha.”
As they naturally kept their mouths shut, the members of the crew quickly changed the topic and exchanged stories that were difficult to understand.
The topic is the stock market, and the circuit breaker is talking about it, but in an instant, Park Yu-jin’s younger brother shoots a meaningful look.
It means to make at least some effort to make friends.
Of course, there is no doubt.
Because the world we live in is different.
“It’s the perfect time to buy. That’s how you make money.”
“How much did you put in?”
“Five pieces of dispatch allowance and pocket money.”
“50 million won is not as big as I thought.”
“I got sick the other day.”
It’s not that they just hate being obsessed with money, there’s a gap in their appearance. From the colored hair to the colorful armor and the scent of shampoo that wafts from the whole body.
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Maybe it was to seduce the monster, but as a colleague, I wanted to refuse.
Bubbly.
Fortunately or unfortunately, the chatter of the seniors is interrupted by the noise created by the military boots.
“Good morning.”
The person who entered the barracks was Lieutenant Oh.
He was in charge of conducting basic military education and training for over a week, and eventually gave up on manpower control.
“As I said, today we are going to do the final simulation. Enter the actual power configuration as data-”
“Does the simulation include 1 wire?”
“… Yes, included. Going back to what I was saying-“
“How many lesser monsters are left?”
“… That too will come soon.”
Sure enough, when the final simulation is mentioned, words are cut off in various places.
You’ll find out if you face it in person, how interesting it is to play it on a computer.
I watched Lieutenant Oh break out in a cold sweat, then turned my head to scan the group of people sitting under the same roof.
Half were distracted by chatting among themselves, and the other half were constantly asking questions to satisfy their curiosity.
These are the 3rd and 4th graders.
＜Still, these guys are from 5th to 7th grade. If you have something to use, you should use it well.＞
You’re right, but I’d like to add one more explanation.
That I am a person far from tolerance.
“now. I’ll take your questions in a moment. First, let’s look at the distribution of roles.”
“… no fun.”
“Ha ha, boring. I’ll finish it soon. Our platoon… You will be in charge of Sector B-3. It is located at the southern end of Majeong-ri, looking in the direction of the ‘Bridge of Life’.”
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Meanwhile, Lieutenant Oh, who took the initiative with difficulty, recites the contents of the week’s training.
Attacking only the monsters that had completely crossed the river, the fire fighters were fan-shaped and made a request not to deviate from the designated location.
“In the second line, the ratio of close job positions is absolutely insufficient. It’s different from regular first-line raids. So, never, never arbitrarily advance or pursue. You never know when and where other fire support, such as self-propelled guns and mortars, may fall. You know?”
“… … .”
“And Manuvia, the captain of Team Manuvia… Dayun Kim.”
“Yes.”
“A melee dealer joined us this time, right? Instead of participating directly, please let the person kill the monsters that break through the fire. Six teams as one platoon, no, they keep making mistakes. As much as we fight together, there is a risk of friendly fire. So that you don’t feel sad-“
It was useless.
* * *
Same evening, area B-3.
I woke up to the sound of gunfire as my alarm.
The scent of rubber was rising from the truck on which I leaned my head, and when I stretched out, the view of the night sky was included in my field of vision.
I expected a dazzling group of stars, but only a dozen flares were fired from across the river, and the entire area was filled with orange light.
bang, bang, bang.
In addition, the frequency of gunfire is also clearly different from before.
The sequence of circumstances meant only one thing.
open war.
Therefore, I slowly get up and shake myself off from sleep.
There was no need to rush.
If regular raids and monster hordes had met, the gunfire wouldn’t have sounded.
And then check the equipment.
After taking out the mobile phone to examine the gauntlet and the newly issued armor, check for abnormalities through sensor analysis.
Again, no problem.
All that remains is to collect detailed information.
“… The bombardment is slowly coming to an end.”
“Uh, we’ll start soon.”
“I wish I could have seen it right in front of my eyes. Didn’t HT send an elite raiding party?”
“yes. The 1st and 3rd raid groups.”
While Dayoon Kim was chatting while sitting on a sand bag, I remembered the being that had left my shoulder and flown over the river.
As expected, the communication between the souls worked just in time.
＜… Damn you. You let me scout and you sleep well?＞
“How are things?”
＜It’s hard.＞
“already?”
＜Yes. I think the wings are about to break.＞
“… … .”
I didn’t ask about the state of my body in the first place, but my instinctive doubts arose at the calm reply.
Was seven kilometers a long way for a parrot?
To the point where the guy who left three hours ago just arrived?
＜No, there are shells and flares. I couldn’t fly in a straight line. by the way… Can’t you just trust me? I’ve been waiting for three hours while you sleep soundly!＞
“… … .”
＜… … .＞
“If you’ve been waiting, why are your wings dying?”
＜… Because it flew! Because I flew all the way here!＞
“… yes.”
I prefer to ignore it rather than confront the venomous shouts.
In any case, since the other person had offered to help first, it seemed that there was no need to ask further.
Then the parrot also showed a generous heart and reaffirmed the regrettable reality.
＜Level 3 is two right.＞
“I said one in the briefing.”
＜The remaining one hid in the ground. It’s a fire-breathing earthworm.＞
“… Igricus?”
＜Yes. fire worm.＞
You can’t stop on line 1.
Same for me.