94 – Chapter 32. Born to be Airborne – 1
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A vast open space.
Dozens of soldiers in power armor have been lining up under the intense summer sun since morning.
For those with a lot of experience, they replaced the ‘spirit pack’ that can be added to the power pack with a lower-class spirit type of water, so they could endure it to a certain extent, but those who forgot to maintain it were to die from the slowly rising temperature.
At that moment, I heard the sound of a rotor rotating rapidly in the distance.
“Come.”
“Wow. Come quickly.”
“Why are you so late?”
“Aren’t we here too early?”
“Is that so?”
The soldiers murmured for a while, and when they saw the large helicopters that landed on one side of the vacant lot, they briefly admired and packed up their belongings.
A silver-haired beautiful girl jumped off the helicopter that was at the forefront.
Wearing a pilot suit, she approached the soldiers and saluted in a modest posture.
“Hello. It is an honor to work with you in this training. My name is Erif Cruel, a 2nd year pilot class at the Military Academy.”
“I have heard the rumors. Cruel sheep. It is said that he is the ace of the helicopter unit of the Kingdom Army.”
“Helicopter units have not yet been established.”
In fact, the members of the helicopter unit were pilot class students at the Military Academy, so they were not an official unit.
“Ha ha. You’re good at joking. By the way, did you hear about the training plan?”
“Yes. The main content is to train the helicopter with a transport helicopter, not the attack helicopter currently operated by the military academy. We are sorry that it took a little while to get applicants and teach you how to fly.”
“No. This is what we are asking for.”
The paratroopers were puzzled by the commander’s respect for young students.
Then, by a member of the crew who had heard of the Duke of Cruel, rumors of the girl’s identity spread quickly.
“Let’s get started.”
“I see. Please explain in advance.”
At the commander’s words, Erif stepped out in front of her troops.
“Hello. My name is Erif Cruel, whom I just greeted.”
Dozens of soldiers wearing such power armor listened to the explanation of a small military academy student for a while.
“… So when you come back here again, that’s it. Any questions?”
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Power Armor’s helmets moved left and right.
Because they were paratroopers, training seemed familiar to everyone.
“Did you divide the group in advance?”
“Yes. As mentioned earlier, we divided into 4 groups. 11 Each, the last group is 12.”
“A total of 45 minutes. Then, groups of 12 people, please board helicopter No. 1, And the other groups, please board a different helicopter!”
According to my instructions, the soldiers moved in unison.
The story of training with the soldiers has been a constant since we actually operated helicopters.
However, the one we drive is a multi-purpose helicopter that is close to an attack helicopter, so there is a limit to carrying people other than pilots to carry out the operation.
And after the midterm exam for the first semester, the news came that one of the blueprints that came to mind had been implemented.
“We made a transport helicopter first. I decided to call the one made after Erif-sama’s relics the Seraph type, and this transport helicopter the Opanim type.”
The transport helicopter, created by the researchers and dwarf craftsmen by collecting the know-how accumulated while making the attack helicopter, was larger and wider inside than the attack helicopter.
Can carry about 20 soldiers armed with power armor,
Including myself, 8 students with excellent piloting skills were selected.
The transport helicopter, which carried two pilots on each aircraft and one assistant teacher, belonged to the helicopter unit along with the helicopters operated by the school so far.
In the second semester, helicopter transport and helicopter training with the warrior class are scheduled as major subjects.
This was the site for the inspection of the curriculum and the helibon training for active duty soldiers.
“Then I will move too.”
“Welcome back.”
The commander of the paratroopers gives orders from here, which is the Headquarters.
After saluting him, I got back on the helicopter I was on.
“Are you done talking?”
“Yes.”
Cermia and Armion were in the helicopter’s cockpit.
Because it was the first helicopter to be demonstrated, all the elites were put in.
I put on the headset that Chermia gave me, and fastened her seat belt.
「System All Green」
The words of the mid-level wind spirit in the helicopter were replaced with human language.
When I looked in the rearview mirror, the paratroopers were looking around to see if the interior of the helicopter was strange.
I turned on the communicator connected to the other helicopters.
“From Oppa-nim 1 to Op-nim 2-4. We’ll be taking off soon, so please tell the passengers on board to sit quietly. Over.”
A short laughter was heard over the communicator.
After a while, each cabin became quiet, and the engine that had been turned off for a while was started.
Did hard-
I was able to reduce the noise considerably by mobilizing a butterfly-shaped intermediate wind spirit that was contracted on a national level last time.
The attack helicopter did not have time to worry about the noise problem as the spirits had to be placed separately in the armament, but the transport helicopter did a little better.
It was still a roar-level noise though.
“I will take off.”
After shortening the in-flight communication, the lever was raised slowly.
Chermia, the assistant pilot, checked out the little things, and Armion started giving the paratroopers a lecture on Helibon.
The helicopter came to mind with a pleasant feeling that the body escaped gravity.
Chermia, in charge of the overall process, turned on the communicator.
“From Oppa-nim 1 to Op-nim 2-4. Let’s move on to the first training point. Please follow me with sufficient distance.”
「Larger」
I saw four green dots on the map the spirits had floated on the front window.
With the helicopter I was riding in the lead, the transport helicopter unit advanced in the shape of a diamond.
After passing through a vast wasteland, I came to a plain with sparsely forested areas.
And the green grew darker, and soon we reached our destination.
A building in the middle of the forest in the distance.
It was now an abandoned fortress, with broken anti-aircraft guns and anti-tank guns everywhere.
The starting point of the training was an open space in the woods 2 kilometers away from the fortress.
“From now on, we will start practicing Helibon. The first is the rappel descent.”
There was tension in the plane.
Armion, who was wearing an orc-type power armor, started the demonstration first.
“When the light here turns green, you can hang the rope on the hook and go down. They probably have all the ropes for transport except the ogre type.”
“Who are our ogres? He says he can’t.”
“Where’s the ogre-wearing bastard in the paratroopers!”
“Is that so?”
The paratroopers laughed loudly, and Armion smiled too.
“I will drop troops in order starting with Opa-nim 1.”
「Larger」
“Drop troops!”
When Chermia pressed the button near her ceiling, her red light turned green.
Armion grabbed the rope and jumped out of the helicopter at once.
After a while, he followed him and descended to the ground one by one at intervals.
“Drop the troops!”
After that, troops were dropped from Units 2, 3, and 4 in sequence.
After unloading all 45 paratroopers in less than 10 minutes, we reloaded each helicopter teacher and flew to the fortress.
“Everyone is good at rappel descent.”
“He practiced hanging ropes from the ceiling.”
“Yes. This is how tactics increase one by one.”
Armion had eyes that looked into the distant past.
This man seems to be reminded of the war days again.
“From Oppa-nim 1 to Op-nim 2-4. The rendezvous will take place in about an hour at the fort. Until then, rest on your own.”
“The instructions are too rough, Erif.”
“Shut up, Shane.”
We landed on an empty lot near the fortress that we had looked into beforehand.
“Oh, it’s hot.”
The summer vacation was already halfway through.
My friends, who were possessed by the huge bonus points, participated in the training, but the morale wasn’t bad for that.
Some say that transport helicopters are more suitable than attack helicopters.
“These days, all over the continent, there have been riots because of demons.”
When Chermia broke her fortune, Shane took her word.
“It was said that demons appeared on the northern side of the Eitian Empire on our continent.”
“It is said that an army of a small country was annihilated in Pavis across the sea.”
“What, really?”
This is the first I’ve heard of it.
I have to go to meet Chromium soon, but if the demons move around like this, it will be difficult to move around.
If you make a mistake, your way abroad may be blocked.
I have a feeling close to certainty that if I even meet Chromium, I will find all my memories.
I can’t stop here.
“Can you tell me a bit more about the Aitian Empire?”
First, let’s find out what’s going on inside our continent.
After an hour.
The radio came from the Airborne Forces.
「Currently entering the fortress.」
“I see. Rendezvous on the roof in 10 minutes.”
「Larger.」
After finishing communication, he got off the helicopter, drew attention with applause, and delivered the instructions.
“I will move slowly.”
The students and teachers who were resting in the shade of a nearby tree to avoid the scorching sun got on their own helicopters.
We also got on the helicopter and started the engine and headed for the fortress.
The top of the fortress was as wide as a playground.
When we arrived, the paratroopers who had been hiding everywhere appeared.
“It’s a surprise.”
With. I didn’t know until just before landing.
Elite units are also different.
“The second is ground boarding. It’s just like riding a car, so you just have to get on board quickly.”
As soon as Armion finished speaking, the paratroopers were quickly sucked into the helicopter.
These people are quick to act.
Checking that the people were seated, they flew off.
“Now, only the last high-level penetration remains.”
“Yes. It will be over in 30 minutes at the earliest.”
Now, go to the starting point and do high-altitude penetration training from a high place.
A lot of extra points for about half a day. I was feeling a little elevated.
Beep- beep-
“Huh?”
It wasn’t from the same transport helicopter unit, it was external communication.
When Armion activated the external communicator, the voice of the paratrooper commander at the starting point was heard.
“From the HQ to Oppa-sama’s unit. A problem occurred. I will return immediately after training.”
“Approaching there for final training. What’s wrong?”
The commander heard Armion’s voice and cried out urgently.
“Armion-sama. It was a big deal. It is said that demons appeared nearby.”
Armion turned his eyes and looked at me.
When I showed the pendant hanging around my neck, Armion asked calmly.
“Are you talking about demons?”
“Yes! Not monsters, but demons! We are evacuating the people of nearby villages and moving to the starting point……. Oh My God!”
Kwaang-
A loud explosion was heard, and communication was lost.
“Commander?”
Armion adjusted the frequency of the communicator, but all he could hear was noise.
I could feel the agitation of the paratroopers from behind.
“I have to go find the commander right now!”
“I know. Are there any expected locations?”
“Nearby villages are probably… …. If you go southwest from here, there is a village.”
“Did you hear that, Erif? It is southwest.”
“I have to take the other troops with me as well. Turn on the unit channel.”
Armion turned on the unit’s communicator, and at that moment, smoke could be seen rising in the corner of his field of vision.
“From Oppa-nim 1 to Op-nim 2-4. HQ has a problem. There is a possibility that paratroopers will have to be deployed. This is a real situation.”
「You mean smoke over there?」
“I think so. I lost contact with the commander.”
A buzzing sound was heard, and after a while, the communication flew in all at once.
“The preparations for the deployment of the paratroopers are complete. Please tell me.”
“Rager. Armion. Can you drive?”
“Yes. It’s not as good as you or Cermia.”
“Then let Chermia be the pilot. Armion is the co-pilot and control of the situation.”
“I see.”
When I gave her seat to Cermia, I could see her swaying eyes.
“Are you Erif?”
I grabbed the pendant hanging from my neck.
Cermia, who understood what I meant, sighed lightly.
“Don’t overdo it.”
“Okay. How many guys are taller than me?”
She headed to the transport car, with Cermia looking worriedly behind her.
“Miss Erif. What…… ?”
“Excuse me for a moment.”
She passed between the paratroopers and stood in front of the doorway.
When she opened the door, the strong wind shook her slightly.
She was ignorant and startled, avoiding her grasp on me, and she threw her body into the wide expanse.
I think I heard screams from behind, but I didn’t have time to explain. It’s one hour in a hurry right now.
“[[Dissync]]”
A swarm of silvery lights rose from the pendant and surrounded her.
She quickly started the boot of her body that was created before long and flew away.
She flies faster than a squad of transport helicopters, beyond where the enemy awaits.