Subjective point of view (2)
The next morning, the hero training academy.
I was summoned to a private counseling room, leaving behind the experience of a movie theater that was close to humiliation, and was greeted with burdensome glances.
“The cinema experience is also good. Good… Didn’t we only talk about the situation for the past month? Attending classes at school, going to the hospital for treatment, and going back home to spend time. Rather, I think it would be better to focus on Mr. Yongsu’s heart. For example, how did you feel when you left the regular soldiers behind?”
In the meantime, whenever I have been talking nonsense, the counselor made a serious expression as if he was facing an unfortunate protagonist.
It was because the control of reporting was lifted in earnest, starting with ‘Daehan News’.
“… Are you sorry?”
“It’s a vague feeling. I would like to express it in a little more detail.”
“If it is a detailed expression… … .”
“If it were me, I think my heart would have been aching. Or anger at oneself for feeling powerless or helpless? It seems that such complex emotions welled up. how is it?”
“… … .”
Accordingly, my attention turns to items such as air fresheners, cookies, and drinks placed on the head of the desk.
The eyes full of pity and curiosity were too much for the enemy to answer seriously.
rustle.
Soon after, he picked up a cookie and brought it near the armrest, where his sharp beak tore the wrapping paper.
It was quite usable as a substitute for the right hand.
＜It’s weird. It’s so strange. You must have tools for digestion called teeth, so why do I have to tear open the snack bag?＞
Complaints are ignored.
Who was it that caused you to go through this trouble in the first place?
＜Is it all because of the parrot you saw? Like an ungrateful beast! If I have a sin, it’s just that I came forward to sacrifice for you!＞
If so, was the guy who was beside him impulsive not a parrot but a canary?
I pass my right arm, which is still hanging from the guard, and gaze at the bird perched on the armrest of the chair in turn.
Its beak was large enough to swallow a couple of larks.
＜A canary, that’s a very insulting statement. Did I say I like you? I didn’t mean to get a skill or get a decent reward.＞
At first glance, it sounds reasonable.
Acquired [Fine Adjustment] by completing the ‘Survival Mission’ received earlier in Area B.
I was able to evolve it into [Elementary Tissue Regeneration] by combining it with [Recovery], an ability I already possessed, and I also received an achievement reward for killing two baby bats in one blow.
One of them, the latter was eaten by a new head, so there was plenty of room for disagreement.
With the new ability [Hydrosis], he gained flight speed beyond the limits of his species, and even escaped from being sleepy by me.
It is indeed a one-sided yet unfair result.
Then, suddenly, the sound of the counselor clearing his throat returns to his mind.
Even though I forgot we were talking, he shook his head as he pushed the snack tray towards me.
I don’t want to say it. I understand it a hundred times.
“Lee Yong-soo, sometimes there are things that need to be taken outside to be resolved. This is especially true for problems that can deepen wounds without even realizing it. Heroes are people too, right? If you have any worries hidden in your heart, tell them now. You will be comfortable.”
So I said it honestly.
“I want to stop consulting.”
“… … .”
Right after the individual counseling session ended in a hardened atmosphere.
According to the training academy schedule, I boarded a large bus and was taken outside.
It would have been perfect if it was voluntary participation, but there was no choice because the outside schedule, which is given one bath a day, forced attendance.
The reason for going out is volunteer work, and the total number of people is about 40 people.
At this, my gaze was fixed on the cell phone and did not move.
Rather than being upset by the bustling situation in the car, he chose to look through the classified clearance level 3 data.
Just in time, I was interested in the monster strategy manual on the main screen.
[Factor capture/OSSAM 1 team and 46 people.]
[Attack Igrikus/16 Knights of the Temple.]
Yes, it was a level 3 material, so it didn’t even mention the use of superpowers, but the series of log data that recorded the actions of the raid was very worth looking at.
If the private raiding party, including OSSAM, virtually gave up cooperation, and took turns fighting in turn-
The case of the Knights of the Temple was unusual from the start.
[11:02:03, encounter Igricus. The battle begins.]
[At 11:02:06, the three Crusaders made direct contact to form a siege net and block the escape route.]
[11:02:09, marksman firepower projection. 3 contactees remain with restoration spells.]
3 seconds.
It took only 3 seconds from discovery to direct contact, that is, clinging to prevent digging into the tunnel.
Of course, I wasn’t impressed with the quick response.
I just stuck out my tongue at the appearance of running away, disregarding my life.
However, to admire this much, the decision at the end is truly terrifying, and I frown unknowingly.
[…] Sacrifice of one Crusader. A fatal wound on the tail of Igricus.]
[13:21:22, one Crusader sacrificed. Fatal wound to torso.]
[13:26:13, one Crusader sacrificed. The scruff of Igricus’s neck is torn and he is unable to fight.]
[13:26:52, Subjugation ends.]
[Subjugation time: about 51 hours.]
At first glance, it seems to be a normal content, but there is a subtle difference in words.
It’s not death, it’s sacrifice.
To put it more precisely, it is self-destruction and martyrdom.
Faith in the previous life and in the present life often goes beyond the scope of the criminal’s understanding, and this case was the same.
I couldn’t even relate to it because it was something I couldn’t even try.
“… I heard Toya went to take a promotion test. They say it bloomed this time.”
“Wow, that was great. Somehow it held up well.”
In the meantime, Manuvia Units 1 and 2 chatter in nearby seats.
Because the psychotherapy course at the fostering academy took the free-choice method, I didn’t know that I would stick around for a whole month.
In addition to Kim Da-yoon, who is a leader, Lim Seol-ha and Park Geon-young… I won’t bother mentioning it.
Because they all became one gang.
“A rise in the rankings should be regarded as a certainty.”
“It’s the school ranking… You went all the way up, no matter who you were.”
“That’s because the number of students has been cut in half. Going up from there is certain. Once you have a specialized ability, the 100th place will be inflated, but it is even a melee job.”
“Then, since classes are normal from next week, can we go out together?”
“It’s a freshman year, so it’s impossible to send them. It’s possible if you’re recruited into the 3rd year team, but… Shall we ask Dayoon?”
Soon hehehehe, a sinister laugh erupts.
At least Manuvia Units 3-5 stopped talking while looking at Da-yoon Kim, so it’s a shame.
＜Whoa, I have to intervene at a time like this. Yong-soo, you’re a Yong-soo after becoming a human. How come you don’t even know how to treat people? Is it because I eat less garlic and mugwort? This is both a risk of losing Toya and a perfect opportunity.＞
“… … .”
＜The giant is placed in the front, and you are put in the role of a melee and a helper, but the remaining two seats are a chance to take out of Units 1-5. then… Tada~ Our Yongsu has become the leader ant~＞
Ahh.
Quite annoyed.
“But if you put it like that, isn’t Yongsu the best? I heard that the kids who calculated the ranking at the end of the semester are likely to be in the top 90.”
“Well, it appeared in the publication of the International Association of People with Extraordinary Ability, and it was also famous. Whichever way you look at it, it’s a natural result, right? It’s rather strange that I’m only in the top 90.”
To make matters worse, the talkative people look at me and blurt out their words.
It looks like they want to go on a mission together.
Considering that Aurigo (rank 5 monster, pilot) and the fire worm tried to chase after C-9, it was a perfect picture to die.
Therefore, I pretended not to hear and looked out the window.
Inside the first barrier is still peaceful.
There was no subdued atmosphere at all, and the number of people passing through the streets remained the same.
The only thing that has changed is that electricity usage is limited and that the curfew has not yet been lifted.
Looking at the colorful light bulbs hanging from the street trees, it doesn’t even seem like that.
Tok, tok.
Then, suddenly, when a hand tapped on his knee, he turned his head and his eyes met Seolha Lim, who was sitting on the other side.
His upper body was stretched out enough to cross the aisle, and he was holding a peeled tangerine in his right hand.
“Do you want some tangerines?”
“it’s okay.”
“Tangerines are not sweet, but they are sour. Shall we choose something newer?”
“… You eat a lot.”
A blunt answer flowed out, probably because the new head had crossed over to the seat on the other side and was trembling with flattery.
In response, the girl who works part-time with firecrackers smiles at Da-yoon Kim, who sits next to her.
“I guess you don’t like tangerines too.”
For reference, I don’t do any picky eating.
However, anyway, he knocks on the back of Imseol-hwan and speaks to Gun-yeong Park, who is sitting in the front seat.
It’s the same suggestion.
“I’m fine too-”
“Give me my family. Tangerines are very expensive.”
“… yes. thanks.”
In case others hear it, the baby’s father takes care of the favor with a shy look at the half-murmured voice.
Even though the world seemed full of humanity, it was also an undesirable scene considering that the owner of the tangerine was Da-yun Kim.
no.
Rather, they are getting closer… didn’t seem to like it.
There is no need to build friendships around me.
“Would you like to have dinner too?”
“At night? Are you baked?”
“yes. The manager gave it to me, but I don’t like it very much.”
“… … .”
“… Why, why are you crying?”
“I like it!”
However, it seems that the clumsy comradeship has accumulated an excessive sense of camaraderie.
* * *
Personal grievances do not take long to subside.
To be precise, when I reached my destination, it was replaced by a feeling of embarrassment.
Jung-gu, Seoul, Wangwang… dog cafe.
The huge building with a yard on the second floor is full of furries.
On the other hand, while the students of the same age melted under the attack of the pet dog’s charm, on the other hand-
＜How dare you!＞
“Keep it!”
“Kiyiying!”
The parrot was in the process of establishing its territory by launching a pecking attack on those wagging its tail, revealing its spirit.
Adding a new head to the mess is chaos itself.
I toss the dog treats that resemble squid legs roughly, and then lift the pen that is on the table.
yes.
Other aspiring heroes forget their worries and pet the puppy, and Im Seol-ha comes out – a bird that runs after a black hair ball.
People gathered around me.
“Please sign here. Just one photo… … .”
“… A picture.”
“Yes. I want to take a picture with a parrot too… … . oh my, how do you do it So handsome. My husband can’t bring it to me. Yeri, don’t be shy and hurry up and stand next to me.”
“… … .”
Putting aside the fact that people are wealthy enough to raise dogs at home, I wondered why there were so many aunties and children.
A familiar picture is drawn on a scrap of paper that has been pushed out.
An animated scene in which two bat monsters are torn to shreds in one punch.
Above and below, there were writings that made me doubt my eyes.
[One-hit kill (一擊必殺), parrot.]
[Protect everyone.]
what is this… Would it be crazy?
I scribbled a sign with my left hand and responded to the photo request. After some hesitation, I spit out a question.
The kid answered, and the sarcastic role was played by the tide.
“… What is a parrot?”
“Short for Parrot Warrior!”
＜… Well, I have no choice but to admit my mistake. A parrot warrior, the Headless Goddess made a great choice.＞
Not good.
It was never good.