95 – Chapter 32. Born to be Airborne – 2
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For a moment, surprised to see her jump from her suddenly, her paratroopers immediately kicked up her parachute and prepared to jump after her.
Just before the impatient member of the crew grabbed the open door frame, Armion exclaimed.
“Stop! She wouldn’t just jump off.”
“Yes?”
A silver helicopter popped out of nowhere in the eyes of the bewildered troops.
Erif jumped out from where it was falling, so it was clear who was riding.
Someone who saw the helicopter flew at a much faster speed murmured because it was smaller and more agile than the transport helicopter we are currently riding in.
“Relics… ….”
The owner of the helicopter relic, which was occasionally seen on TV, was just in front of him.
“HQ. HQ.”
I turned around the communication channel, but only noise was heard.
Has the commander been beaten?
The point where the smoke rose was in the middle of the forest, but it wasn’t long before we arrived.
“Can we scan for demons?”
[[It is difficult to scan living things. In the spirit world, it was possible by borrowing the power of the water spirit, unless the enemy came with a tank…….]]
The intermediate wind spirit in charge of reconnaissance magic kept her mouth shut without explaining.
“Why?”
[[Many enemy weapons found. Judging from the type of magic, it is estimated that they are tanks and anti-aircraft guns.]]
“You came here with a very good intention.”
If I didn’t step forward and just sent the paratroopers, it would have been a disaster.
It’s training, so of course you wouldn’t have an anti-tank weapon, so it’s going to be quite difficult to deal with tanks.
Also, it is not impossible at all, it is said that with a dozen soldiers wearing power armor, a tank can be turned over.
Of course, the damage will be huge, so I wouldn’t do it unless there was no other way.
It’s my job to make sure they don’t risk their lives and rush into tanks.
The helicopter tilted and turned to the left.
Going straight into the smoke was like provoking an attack.
It’s a bit cold-hearted, but excluding enemies is more important than checking the life or death of the paratrooper commander.
The location of the commander is unknown, and if you eliminate the enemies, he may come out of hiding.
And even though the villagers were evacuated, there was no guarantee that they would be safe.
So let’s focus on getting rid of the enemies first.
An anti-aircraft gun placed in an empty space between the forests raised their heads as if they found me.
But that is a product of technology far behind me.
He blew a hellfire away from their attacks.
Kwaang-
If the explosion was too large, there was a risk of it spreading into a forest fire, so I sniped anti-aircraft guns one by one with a chaser type.
“From Opa-sama 1 to Seraph 1. Erif, can you hear me?”
“Chermia. What’s up?”
“What the hell are you attacking right now?”
“There are a lot of tanks and anti-aircraft guns here, so you’re cleaning up.”
I caught another tank with Hellfire while talking to Chermia.
The demons standing nearby were fleeing in a hurry.
I have a gun, so I think I’m going to counterattack, but it seems that I’m afraid of my firepower, so I don’t think I’m going to fire a counterattack.
“Erif. Tanks and anti-aircraft guns?”
“Huh? “
Chermia makes a strange noise.
The transport helicopter unit is quite far behind me, but as they pass by, you will see the defeated enemy weapons…….
[[Ahh!]]
“Why are you here again?”
Suddenly screaming, the middle-class spirits rushed up to the dashboard.
They pointed to the map on the front window.
[[The enemy weapon suddenly disappeared!]]
“What?”
As the spirit said, only the surrounding terrain was drawn on the map, and the weapons of the enemies that had just lit up red had evaporated without a trace.
Even though I just checked that there are a few more in front of me.
Did they even develop a warp?
However, a simpler explanation for this anomaly was possible.
Remembering what Chermia just said and looking at where I shot Hellfire,
“What is this… ….”
On the sparsely visible vacant lot, only residual fire remained, and no scrap metal or fragments of broken weapons were found.
“He’s been fooled nicely.”
The dwarf demon who looked up at the sky with a telescope said.
The large demon standing next to him nodded satisfactorily.
“You are indeed a Kelaha tribe of witchcraft and magic. You deceived that humanoid spirit.”
“Of course. Four of the best shamans and wizards in the tribe were mobilized.”
The large demon in military uniform nodded and gave orders to his subordinates with gestures.
In the forest, the men disguised as inconspicuous colors quietly dispersed among the bushes.
“Are the altar preparations?”
“It was already completed before the start of the operation, and sacrifices were secured.”
“Okay. I’ll have to finish it soon.”
The demon in military uniform laughed at the silver helicopter wandering around in the sky and put a telescope in it.
“This shadow is the invisible area. Be careful when you go out.”
“I know. You must prepare the altar thoroughly.”
“Yes. See you later.”
As the small demon mumbled and swung his staff, he disappeared as if being sucked into his shadow.
The demon in military uniform watched the helicopters floating in the sky for a while, then lowered their posture and hid among the bushes.
“Hunter 1, Demon found. I will go into battle.”
“We will deliver the indicator by drone. If you need air support, please ask.”
“I don’t know what it is, but I figured it out. Over.”
A shout was heard over the communicator along with gunshots.
Currently, the airborne unit was divided into a group moving through the forest and a group waiting from a helicopter.
The paratroopers who were on the No. 1 And 2 transport helicopters came down to the ground and proceeded from the edge of the forest to deal with the demons.
I went up and down the forest, fearing that a tank or anti-aircraft gun would appear, but I didn’t see any weapons.
“Can you pass the indicator to the paratroopers?”
[[I see.]]
The drone storage box was used as a half-storehouse, so there were some supplies and weapons.
Drone has tongs, so it can deliver what you need in an operational situation if it is loaded on the main body.
When I pressed the eject button, I heard a small friction sound behind my back and the drone was ejected.
I moved forward while visually checking the drone flying into the forest where the troops were.
“From Oppa-sama 3 to Seraph 1. Erif. Where did Oppa-sama 1 and 2 go?”
“I went to take out Seraphs 2 and 3.”
「What?」
Chermia and Shane, who dropped off the paratroopers, were flying to the military academy to pick up an attack helicopter.
As the situation changed for Armion, who took on the role of a temporary commander, it was decided that more firepower support was needed.
“Erif. Do you have any other weapons?”
And now Armion was muttering in his back seat.
“That’s a standard long gun. Haven’t you tried it?”
“Of course I tried it. I always carried it with me in war. But there are more professional ones.”
Armion frowned as he couldn’t remember the word.
It’s a more professional gun.
“Sniper Rifle?”
“Yes. Sniper rifle. At least a scope.”
“Well. I guess I didn’t.”
There was no way that Curst had a high-end weapon such as a sniper rifle because he had received supplies that were not used by the 2nd Corps.
“In charge of the warehouse! Don’t you have a sniper rifle over there?”
[[All weapons are standard rifles and pistols.]]
I asked, just in case, but there was none.
“Then I don’t think I have much to do here.”
“Can you look down?”
Armion looked down at the forest where the battle was taking place and shook his head.
“Because this is an old power armor. Do you want to drive your stepfather into a limb?”
“Then stay calm. If you need fire support anyway, I can attack you.”
“Still, I’ve been riding here for the most part, but I have to do something.”
Armion was looking around with a gun to see what he missed.
It’s been a while since I’ve been on the battlefield, so do you want to go out as a veteran?
[[Can I help you then?]]
“Huh?”
A young girl’s voice came from near her head, and a long, fiery snake appeared.
“Tiran. What’s up?”
[[I came to see Erif’s face after a long time.]]
Tyran climbed down my arms and tethered me to the seat next to her cockpit.
[[Isn’t that a senior Tiran spirit?]]
[[Nice to meet you guys.]]
Tiran opened his mouth wide as he greeted the middle class fire spirits in charge of arming.
[[Put that gun into my mouth.]]
Armion hesitated for a moment, then thrust the gun into Tyran’s mouth.
Tyran sucked in his gun like a sword-swallowing stunt, and then opened his mouth again.
[[Erif. Last time I put the sword in the right part, can you take the left part out?]]
“Wait a minute. [[Unification]]”
When he held out the gauntlet embodied in his left hand, Tyran grabbed it and he did not even move for a while.
Beep- beep-
Then the communicator rang.
“From Hunter 2 to Seraph 1. I found a place that looked like an enemy fort. I used an indicator to locate the location, can you confirm it?”
A blue dot was flashing on the map.
It was a place about 2 kilometers away from here, and the sculpture was visible through the forest in that direction.
“This is Seraph 1. Coordinate check completed. Would you like to request fire support?”
“The hostages have been identified. Can only demons sniper?”
He’s a hostage.
You must have been busy running away, but seeing that they even took hostages, it seems like you didn’t come all the way here just to make a riot.
If a hostage is being held, there must be a demon watching right next to it.
You can subdue the rest except for that guy, but there is a risk that the hostage will be killed.
“Are there any watchers near the hostage? Please explain the specific situation.”
“The hostages are held on top of a tall altar-like structure. A total of five hostages have been identified. Two adults and three children. They look like a family.”
The moment I heard the paratrooper’s explanation, my eyes turned white.
It’s not enough to take civilians hostage, to take an entire family hostage, including three children.
“Confirmed many demons nearby. Everyone has guns. Hunter 1 is currently approaching from behind. If you give me a signal, I will attack you at once.”
“Is it possible to suppress the enemies at once?”
“Well. You should try it once. Even if there is damage on our side, rescue of the hostages comes first.”
Unlike before, it was not a rigid communication, but a communication that the soldiers were prepared for.
I thought while clenching the lever.
Should you send in paratroopers when you’re not sure if you’ll be able to save the hostages?
At that time, Armion put his hand on my shoulder.
“They are elite soldiers. You will do better than you think.”
An ounce of certainty came to Armion’s words.
I sent a communication in a slightly trembling voice.
“I see. The signal will be sent immediately recognizable from all sides.”
「Confirm. I’ll let you know when Hunter 1 is ready. Over.”
“Rager.”
After finishing the communication, when I went to the location indicated by the indicator, Tyran flashed for a moment and spits out the gauntlet.
[[I upgraded that gun before.]]
“So fast?”
[[[It is not made from scratch, so there is no reason to take a long time.]]
Tyran shook his head, grabbed the gauntlet, and handed it to Armion.
“[[Unification]]. I’ll give you a helmet. It will help you aim.”
“Thank you.”
Armion took the helmet from my head and put his gauntlet on his left hand.
He changed his helmet a few times and then lowered his visor.
By the way, the size seems to be adjusted depending on the person who uses it. It’s my stuff, but it’s amazing.
Tyran flicked his tongue to Armion, who was watching the gauntlet carefully.
[[If you just say ‘sniper rifle,’ the gun will come out.]]
“Well. Sniper rifle.”
In response to Armion’s words, a red light erupted from the gauntlet, and before he knew it, a sniper rifle was in his hand.
The barrel was longer than the long gun that Tyran had just swallowed, and the scope was properly attached.
Armion looked around the gun with a surprised expression and opened the window.
“Erif. Can you turn the aircraft to the side?”
“Even if it’s not, it’s spinning.”
Frowning his eyes for a moment in the strong wind, he carefully drew out his gun and aimed at an altar-like place when his destination came into view.
“The demons are bustling. I can’t see if the paratroopers are hiding.”
“Armion. How many demons are right next to the hostage?”
“One person. You’re dressed as a wizard.”
It was a bad omen.
It was highly likely that the hostage was not just a hostage.
Armion, who was watching the altar, suddenly spat out abusive language.
“Oh my gosh, damn it.”
“Why?”
“The wizard pulled out a dagger. In front of the altar lies a man who looks like the father of the family. The rest of the family is tied up nearby.”
“Damn. Were the hunters far away?”
When I was anxiously waiting, the communication just arrived.
“This is Hunter 2. Hostage is dangerous Hunter 1 is said to have been caught by a nearby enemy. For now, only our team will start.”
As an estimate, it looked like there were more than 50 demons.
Besides whether it could be suppressed with just 11 people, the sacrifice of the hostages had to be stopped.
“I see! Armion!”
“Large!”
I tried to keep the aircraft as motionless as possible, but Armion pulled the trigger.
Taang-
A live bullet containing some mana stones was fired.
The bullet flew away leaving a red trail and pierced the wizard’s head with the dagger raised.
And that was the signal.
「Go in!!」
Keeek!
Kwaang-
Sounds of bursts, gunshots, and explosions.
All kinds of sounds were mixed and the battle went into a mess.
Armion pulled the trigger incessantly, and Tyran was beside him to help reload.
As we got closer and closer to the altar, we finally got to the point where we could see all the faces of demons and paratroopers with the naked eye.
At that time, an unpleasant odor began to come from somewhere.
I frowned at the disgusting smell of rotting corpses that was common in the middle of the battlefield, but Armion didn’t know it at all.
“Armion. Is there anything strange about it?”
“Huh? Except for subduing the demons.”
“Are you lightly suppressed?”
As Armion said, the paratroopers roaming the ground didn’t seem particularly injured.
Compared to that, four times more demons were dying, sprinkling dark red blood on the ground and on the altar.
Something was strange.
Is the power of the seemingly important altar so weak?
Besides, there was no mention of this disgusting smell.
At that time, the paratroopers began to untie the hostages.
It was then that I noticed something strange.
The hostage, lying motionless, smiled with his mouth wide open so that he could see clearly even from this high sky.
In an instant, the earth vibrated.
The paratroopers, who were unbalanced and staggered, quickly took the hostages and started descending from the altar.
No.
That wasn’t a hostage.
“Everyone run away!!”
My cry may have already been late.