81 – I will instruct you to give instructions
Familiar material that catches the eye.
It was written in a familiar font, and I could easily figure out what the faded colors were.
“This… I can’t believe it.”
“Yes, the records made by Lieutenant Jinhyeon Lee in the 28th Guild the other day. You probably know that this was made public some time ago, right?”
“Yeah, well.. it was something that was done with permission from me in the first place.”
In the process of disbanding the 28th guild, Jinhyeon received a call saying that an adjutant wanted to take the materials that had been left in the corner without processing.
Regarding this, most of the contents are in my head anyway, and really important things have already been made and used in separate data collections, so I allowed this without much thought.
In addition, when asked if it would be okay to upload it to the adjutant-only community, he was willing to allow it.
However, as much as I wanted to keep the courtesy of the deceased, I asked to exclude the materials about the 28 guild hunters who died this time as much as possible, and the adjutant replied that they would dispose of the things about the dead as much as possible.
I felt a great surprise that I was able to see the materials that I hadn’t even paid attention to for a while in a place like this…
Looking at me like that, Adjutant Song Dana spoke to me with a slightly uplifted voice.
“Not long ago, I came across this material uploaded by a colleague, and I was impressed. I’ve seen countless data and papers, but I’ve never seen a data that analyzes the condition, characteristics, and countermeasures of the Abyss so close to perfection.”
Adjutant Song Dana speaks in a voice filled with deep emotions, not empty words.
At that moment, I was able to recognize that not only her, but also the other lieutenants in the room were watching me with quite sparkling eyes.
”And when I found out that he was on the same front line as me, I made up my mind right away. I mean, I’m going to invest in you.”
“Ah..yes..go..thank you.”
She looks at me with very hot eyes.
Regarding this, I began to feel a bit embarrassed and thanked him in an awkward voice.
The more I got to know the Abyss, the more I felt that I was lacking in many ways, and as such, there were quite a lot of parts that could be said to be traces of my inexperience.
In particular, 7 months after leaving the 28th Guild.
Regarding the fact that there are people who express such sincere joy even while looking at such data, I honestly feel a little embarrassed rather than joy or pride. .
Like that, after the thank you time, which came with a strange feeling in many ways from my point of view,
Next, Adjutant Song Dana calmed her excitement and spoke to me in a serious voice.
“Hmm..hmm.. Anyway, for that reason, not only me, but all of the adjutants here recognize your skills. Through the data we saw beforehand, and through the clear results we just showed us. It means that no one in here will ignore your words. As such, if there is anything you think is necessary in the future, I would like to hear from you. Try to accept it as actively as possible.”
In other words, at this moment, Adjutant Dana and other adjutants will give me the authority to express my opinion in planning future operations and leading the army.
However, to be honest, I couldn’t help but feel quite burdened about this.
Although I was a former military lieutenant, the 28th guild I was in charge of in the first place was a new guild that had only been established for four years, so my rank was not very high.
Even now, even such a rank insignia had been blown away while being discharged, and expressing my opinion to the adjutants belonging to the so-called upper guilds was not appropriate due to the nature of the military system that moves according to rank.
With that fact in mind,
I spoke in a cautious voice to Adjutant Dana in front of me.
“I will be happy to accept the recognition of my skills. But… as you know, I’m no longer a soldier, I’m a mercenary. In fact, I am only in the position of being hired, so I cannot carelessly express my opinion to you.”
So, I carefully express the meaning of the specifications.
However, seeing me like that, Adjutant Dana spoke in a determined voice.
“As you said, Lieutenant Jinhyeon Lee, you are no longer a soldier’s body, but a Black Hunter, but despite this, you are in an extreme wartime situation where one person’s talent is regrettable. Especially since it is really difficult to solve the problems we are facing now, we have decided that it is at times like this that we need the help of people like you.”
Unlike when she was slightly excited just before, her words felt a little dignified, befitting an adjutant of the 3rd guild, a high-ranking hunter guild.
Then she looked at me and spoke in a tone that seemed to block a wedge.
“And, after all, this is also a kind of command. Wouldn’t it be natural to obey the order as an employee of the state?”
“It is… it is, but…”
In other words, you are ordering me to give you an opinion, so you have to follow it.
In a way, it may be sophistry, but I couldn’t find a place to refute this, and I was also not very reluctant to refuse the request of the other party to tell me this far.
And, after thinking about it until the end,
In the end, I came to the conclusion that I had no choice but to accept the ‘favor’ they gave me.
“..good. If that’s the case, I’ll do my best, even if it’s not enough.”
“Thank you. really.”
Anyway, from the moment I came here, I swore never to make a tragedy like the one in the 28th guild again.
And in order to do this, the situation is that you have to lead the battle to victory by helping these lieutenants and the hunter guild they lead as much as possible.
The fact that they would actively accept my opinion could be seen as a way for me to really do my best.
At this moment, having obtained the right to attend the headquarters as a mercenary adjutant, I sat down cautiously, and then Adjutant Dana looked around at the people in the room and spoke in a calm voice.
“Okay then.. With this, the rough situation seems to have been sorted out, so from now on we will discuss the strategy in earnest. Adjutant Ha-eun?”
“all right.”
With those words, an adjutant named Ha-eun presses the remote control button.
Right after that, the large Abyss Corps in question was projected on the screen instead of the air battle of Glass that had just taken place just now.
“This is the appearance of the Abyss Corps captured by satellite photos at this time. As they continue to advance south, their troops are increasing little by little, and it is currently estimated that the number is approaching 30,000.”
“30,000…”
“Ummm..”
At those words, the faces of the adjutants here began to show deep tension and concern.
The number of troops stationed here was less than 10,000.
Although it had an advantageous defensive formation, and even at this moment, the power was being replenished by hiring a large number of mercenaries, but nevertheless, if a large army of that size arrived, it was clear that the defense line would not last long and collapse at that moment.
Especially, if the opponent is an Abys who knows how to use strategy unlike before.
“In addition, at the center of this huge formation, there is an Abyss that resembles a human being.”
With those words, Ha-eun controls the remote once again.
At the same time, on the screen, there is a white female body with two black dragons extending from the waist.
The image of the Abyss, which I had never seen before, began to look like a high-definition picture that even the face was clearly recognizable.
at that time..
“..those..lies..speaks..”
“..yes?”
The next moment, a small voice came from behind me.
As I listened to her voice, which contained great shock, I began to feel something ominous sensation pass through my mind.