Survival Specialist (1)
The shift of defense forces took place in an instant.
Soldiers rushed to the entrance and simple barriers, and at the same time heavy weapons attached to vehicles such as machine guns and anti-aircraft guns fired fire.
Drooling!
Although accuracy cannot be guaranteed against excessive recoil, the stopping power is excellent, so the monsters hesitated as if they were hit by a rubber bullet.
In fact, it is for deterrence rather than treatment. Except for the low grade or small guys, it was only used to kill time.
and in the meantime.
I run away
“Go, go!”
A man wearing a black bulletproof vest tapped the side of the armored vehicle, and soon the fuselage rattled along with the sound of the engine.
In the rear, the acrid smell of gunpowder and the images of soldiers who would die instead were reflected, but the back door quickly closed and disappeared.
Therefore, all that filled the car was heavy silence.
Would it have been right to fight to the end?
I shake my head as I sit at the far end of the eight seats.
It wasn’t a bad decision.
The number reduced through a battle of 10 minutes was about 300. There were still 1,700 monsters left on the battlefield, and I’m sure I couldn’t handle them.
In addition, it was a problem that the training academy’s upperclassmen were exhausted and the soldiers’ available combat time was limited.
The average average person can withstand the mental erosion of a level 5 monster for 8 minutes.
After that, all kinds of terrible things must have happened.
However, as long as you start making excuses, it’s not enough all day… I accept reality as it is.
retreated to live.
That was it.
“I arrive in 15 minutes to the 3rd line. Is there anyone injured who needs first aid?”
In the meantime, the middle-aged man turns his dark face to examine the details of the fugitives. He seemed to be in his early 40s at first glance, but he showed off his veteran appearance as a member of a private military company (PMC).
“Me. My calf is scratched.”
“You won’t die from being scratched.”
“… … .”
“Are there any more?”
“Mister, did I want something great? I’m not asking for an ointment. I fought at the risk of dying… … .”
“There seems to be a misunderstanding, but we were dispatched at the request of the HT group. It’s not your typical military organization. Please arrive at the 3rd line base and receive treatment for the scratches.”
“… … .”
Perhaps it was not enough to charter an armored car, while Dayoon Kim’s idiot expressed dissatisfaction.
I turn my gaze to the other side.
Above the seat, the phrase ‘HAECHI INTERNATIONAL’ was embossed on the steel body.
I thought I got on any vehicle, but it seems that the HT group also had their own safety devices.
Well, thanks to that, my body was comfortable.
Unlike military vehicles, the heater was operated from the ceiling to relieve fatigue, and the uncomfortable riding comfort was reduced, so there was no stomach upset.
In addition, even the parrot closed its beak, so it was really icing on the cake. I closed my eyes for about 10 minutes and tried to erase the thread of thought.
“… It’s not something to be viewed only negatively. He killed quite a few monsters.”
“Because we fought at the entrance.”
“Is not it. All you have to do is return safely and settle the rankings.”
“It must have been properly filmed on camera, right?”
“then.”
However, the tranquility is soon broken.
The idiots belonging to ‘Team Manuvia’ made fun of the snout again.
It was very uncomfortable to recite a list of monsters as if scoring a dart, since the space was so narrow that it was a place where knees were pinched.
Fortunately or unfortunately, the captain stepped forward this time.
“Is it time to talk about rankings?”
“uh?”
“The soldiers were left because we couldn’t handle the wave. All of those people… everyone will die Do we really need to have a conversation like that in this situation?”
I don’t think anyone is an electrician, so I like the fact that the atmosphere is hardened.
Of course, it didn’t work well.
“… You said to relax a bit, why are you so angry?”
“right. They didn’t just fight lightly, they did their best. You’re complimenting each other on how well you’ve endured.”
“Don’t be too tight.”
If it were me, I would have blown a look of contempt, but Da-yoon Kim stares at the floor with a flushed complexion.
If that’s the case, why did you bring up the word?
In time, the parrot’s comment sticks.
＜He’s graduating soon. At most, I have organized a raid centered on myself, but it will be difficult if it is disbanded. Well, it’s like a wall of reality.＞
“… … .”
On the one hand, it makes sense, but on the other hand, I don’t understand.
＜It’s because you don’t even want to become the boss ant, and graduation is like the second test for them. Can you survive the adult stage or not? You need to perform with that team before being scouted for other mid-tier raids.＞
That’s why I don’t understand it any more.
To leave a team member behaving unruly.
For me, it was hard to accept even if I died and woke up.
“You don’t have to take it to heart. I went because I thought it was a place where they would die too.”
“… … ?”
Then, suddenly, a middle-aged man sitting in front of me starts talking. Looking at the direction of his gaze, it seemed that he was trying to comfort Da-yoon Kim, who had died.
“Friends who are put into the first line are originally like that. I barely lived on the 3rd barrier… It changes lives and pensions. If you’re lucky enough to survive, you’ll become a wounded warrior.”
“… Did you know everything? Thousands?”
“Yes.”
It’s for appeasement, but I’m not good at talking.
However, it was not clumsy.
It’s because it’s been like that since my father.
In fact, in the past, our house lived quite affluent for a 3rd district.
For one reason that the violent man received a military pension, he could not eat meat, but he never ran out of fish.
So it’s not too surprising if people’s lives lag behind Bob’s.
“In that sense, the words of the team members are not entirely wrong. Now, taking care of yourself comes first. Stop pushing and keep your mind clear and positive. I also ate quite a bit on the battlefield floor, but those who survive usually do that. It puts off sorrow and pain until everything is over.”
“… I know.”
On the other hand, Da-yoon Kim shakes her head at the successive persuasion and shows signs of acceptance.
Rather than being 100% convinced, it seemed that he was trying to overcome the situation by using the other person’s advice as a stepping stone.
In response, a man belonging to a private military company reveals his healthy teeth with a nice smile.
“great. Soon it will be the 3rd line, section C. I look forward to resting well and showing great performances.”
“Is section C all right?”
“of course. It remains only to strike back. Heroes who were injured in the first line are being reorganized.”
It would have been better not to say such a thing.
After a while.
Words are the seeds of misfortune, and the armored car line comes to a standstill at a point less than two kilometers away from Area C.
Pervert! Great!
Even without sticking my head out of the top hatch, I could clearly sense what was going on through the noise and lights.
A horn that leaves only counterattacks.
It’s the light. Even if it’s like shooting a flare, the noise… No, I couldn’t help but be aware of the explosion and the sound of sharpening pencils.
“… Igricus.”
＜Right. It’s a fire worm.＞
When I spit out a low self-talk, people’s eyes are focused.
While Team Manuvia, who had been with me for more than a week, barely listened, the veteran mercenary didn’t want to miss any information related to his life.
“Igricus?”
“… … .”
“How did you know it was Igricus?”
While I was contemplating whether I should give a lengthy explanation, a radio came from near the driver’s seat just in time.
[…] Repeat again. This is Charlie Ball (C-0). I was attacked by a giant monster. Single entity needs immediate help.]
[Individual identification wind, over.]
[…] … .]
[This is Bravo 3, Charlie Ball that object-]
However, naturally, when the radio from the base was cut off, not only the middle-aged man but also the young mercenaries sitting in the front seat pushed their heads out.
It’s an unspoken pressure on me.
“Lee Yong-soo, I hope you can answer me. It’s important.”
“… Between the explosions, there is a sound like grinding the ground.”
“That sounds… Oh, it was hard. So?”
“I’m not going to set off explosives inside the base unless the military is crazy. But it is ringing to the ground. Even though it’s quite far away, being able to reach here is-“
“A fire worm?”
“Yes. It feels like digging up the ground.”
Soon, a group of armored vehicles started moving along the lead, but those from private military companies did not move hastily.
＜Wow, I thought you would follow me without thinking. That person must be able to roll his head.＞
As the parrot said, the mercenaries continued to struggle despite Kim Da-yoon’s urging.
It was because the purpose was different.
“just a moment. I haven’t made a decision yet.”
“But-“
“Dayoon, to put it bluntly, we are here to protect the two of you. I did not come to add strength to a hopeless battle.”
It was only for a while that the spirit of the mercenary commander (from this moment on, he was regarded as a captain) was rightly pointed out.
Dayun Kim starts pointing at me.
“You, what do you think? You have experience catching level 5 monsters. Wouldn’t it be possible if we all worked together?”
“no.”
“… … .”
Unfortunately, I couldn’t give you the answer you wanted.
“At that time, I thought it was possible. This is dog death.”
“… Is trying to save someone a dog death?”
“yes. If you’re a level 3 monster, you won’t be able to break through the barrier. Furthermore, Igricus digs a tunnel. I don’t know if I choose a specific terrain to fight, but if I go in unprepared… … .”
is annihilation
The tender-hearted girl responded in a half-crying tone.
“… So what are you going to do? Are you going to run away like this?”
At the watery eyes and reprimand based on cause, even the thugs who had previously had conflicts remained silent.
I didn’t waver.
no.
To be honest, I wondered what bullshit it was now.
“We have already run away.”
“… what?”
“I ran and I am running again. I don’t know what you’re thinking. Did you even want to die? Do you want to regain your noble morality? Wake. Both you and I made irreversible choices. I paid for someone else’s life and got away with it.”
Having to avoid a level 3 monster is also irritating, but when a girl who can’t figure out the subject pours oil on it, I get angry.
“I-“
“Don’t make lame excuses. No matter what reason you give, there is only one cause.”
“… … .”
“It’s because you’re weak. It’s because neither you nor I are strong enough to handle this situation. So if you want to blame, don’t point the arrow at the mercenaries and ask yourself first. Is it okay to go fight now?”
Half of it was overemotional, but the other half… It was nothing like talking to myself.
Running away is disgusting. To be more precise, I hated feeling like an insignificant being.
Because being weak is also wrong.
Therefore, I started talking to the mercenary commander on the other side of the car, ignoring the ferocious eyes that shed tears.
It is a plan to see the end soon.
“It falls.”
“Hmm, where should we fall?”
“East.”
“… Wouldn’t it be better to go straight to the barrier?”
“Anyway, armored vehicles won’t last long. After the fire worm finishes eating, it follows the object that shakes the ground. Moving with this weight is suicidal. Therefore, we plan to move on foot through the eastern mountains.”
“… great. That’s a valid argument. but… Do you think you have a lot of knowledge?”
“… … .”
If I had known what had happened, I would have just nodded.
Regret is always late.