Jin Ye-seul, who had a rare expression of concern, added quietly as if whispering.
“Even so, I don’t think it’s at a level where we can go beyond thinking that this is the case… … What are you going to do?”
At Jin Ye-seul’s words, he raised his hand as a gesture to be quiet for a moment.
Jin Ye-seul quietly shut her mouth.
To be sure, the exact timing of the fall of the Aegis system was never mentioned in the original.
The only thing for certain was the fact that it had been captured before the festival of the Memorial Day, the day the seals of the first seven evil bells were unsealed.
But they already found out and sent the watering team.
If so, it was said that even if they went now, whatever the outcome was, it was already too late.
And if I go there, what else can I do?
The watering team moves in pairs of at least three people, unless otherwise specified.
At least three people must be there, but at my current level, if I try to face three people, I can say that I lose almost 100%.
In a nutshell, it would be the death of a dog if I went alone now.
“Hey there, Jihyuk.”
Worst of all, the Aegis system has already been destroyed beyond repair.
But I could immediately conclude that it wouldn’t.
Aegis is an anti-aircraft defense system that covers Seoul and its surrounding areas, as well as an intercept and defense system that handles monsters.
Even if a gate occurred in Seoul and the surrounding areas, the reason why there were no large-scale casualties was that the Aegis was intercepted immediately.
“there… … .”
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One of the biggest roles of Aegis was to suppress and stabilize gates and dungeons that were sporadically generated here and there.
So, if the Aegis system had been destroyed, most people would have noticed it in less than a day.
In fact, even in the original version, as the Aegis system stops momentarily, the means to suppress the Seven Evils disappears, and to make matters worse, as gates and dungeons run rampant, monsters run rampant here and there.
And the guilds and associations consumed a significant amount of power to solve the chaos, and due to the power consumption that occurred at that time, they were struggling with a manpower shortage until the final chapter.
‘okay… … .’
There is no way that defense of such an important system would be in vain.
If it was destroyed, broken, or stopped working, it would have been immediately notified to the center.
If so, are you thinking of just taking down the facility and waiting for the commemorative festival?
But no matter how much you think about it, the probability of failure is too high… … .
“Jihyuk… ?”
“why?”
Frowning at the constant call, Ye-seul Jin pointed a finger at my pocket.
“I’m getting a call… … .”
If it wasn’t for Jin Ye-seul, there was only one person who would call.
As soon as I received it, the voice I had been waiting for came from beyond.
– Yoo Ji-hyuk?
“Yes, I fold.”
-What’s up?
Anyway, the construction division was clear.
To be honest, I really liked his attitude of using respectful language in public affairs and using non-verbal language in private affairs.
“Before that, I would like to ask you one thing, of course, but Hunter Lee Myung-Jun’s phone call will not be eavesdropped, right?”
A rustling sound was heard.
-why? What’s going on?
“It’s okay, right?”
―This is a special item, so you don’t have to worry about it.
After taking a deep breath, I said to him.
“We need to confirm about Aegis.”
-What?
“I had to get information about the Red Case side. Their purpose was the Aegis. The raid a few days ago was also a bucket operation to cover the eyes.”
– What is that… … No, wait. How do you know they’ve been raiding?
At that point, I could see that I had made a slight blunder.
However, Lee Myung-jun muttered with an attitude of acceptance, as if he did not take it seriously.
―Well, it’s not anyone else and you were there at that time… … .
Lee Myung-jun said so and added.
― As you said, there were only two confirmed cases of red. Hiding in storage… … One insider, and one who was already dead and abandoned.
“Wait, you’re dead and abandoned?”
It was unbelievable.
When I asked where the other one went, it must have already been killed by someone.
– Yeah, that’s right, he died. His face was completely engulfed. Later, during an autopsy, I found out because of the markings. He even said he was killed with his bare hands.
“… … .”
I thought I knew to whom he died.
A person who dares to kill a being that can be killed by a red case with bare hands.
The most probable was Dmitry from the Big Watch.
Could the two groups ever be at odds?
‘Ouch.’
Now the most important story was different.
“So sorry, but is it possible? If the Aegis collapses… … .”
– That’s it.
Lee Myung-jun muttered as if in trouble.
―No matter how much I am, I cannot approach Aegis carelessly. You need a permit to get in and it takes at least a few days. First of all, since most of the related information is confidential, it is strictly managed by the government and associations.
“Is it impossible to communicate with the person inside? At the very least, if you know if there is a problem or not.”
― To put it bluntly, it’s like a nuclear submarine, there. As soon as you enter, in principle, you should cut off all contact with the outside world. In addition, the number of managers there and who they are are also confidential, so I cannot access them.
“… … .”
― I know what you are worried about, but the Aegis is a defense system that the government is taking special care of. If something goes wrong with Aegis, it is linked and can be checked immediately, so I’m not so worried… … .
“How can you be sure the government won’t break through when an intruder enters a senior position within the association?”
Lee Myung-jun answered in a calm tone as if he had expected it, as if he was telling me to calm down.
– To be honest, I’m not saying this because I don’t believe you. i trust you It will be… … ‘Cause I’ve shown you how many times a lie is the truth.
However.
― As you know, this is not something that can be overcome just because I trust you. As you said, if you want to quickly identify a problem, you need at least some solid evidence that no one can argue with. do you have anything like that
There was no such thing as evidence.
The only evidence was the confessions of the two captives, and even that had a high probability of causing him to vomit through torture.
When there was nothing to say, Myung-Jun Lee muttered as if he knew.
– Please check it first. From what you’ve said so far, there must be something absurd.
“As you know, there are already insiders inside the association. I don’t know how far out of that person’s hand… … .”
– know. Be careful.
“I, and actually, have a request for you.”
– yes?
“Actually, I contacted you this way because I wanted you to bring me to the orchard.”
Lee Myung-jun was silent at my words.
Then he mumbled as if he didn’t understand.
– How else… ? No, then you… … .
The orchard was the name of the secret research facility in the Red Case in the past.
As it was a place where human experiments were conducted, it was an extremely secret place, but it was also a facility that was attacked and cleared by the hammer of a brain attack led by Lee Myung-jun in the past.
It must have been an empty shell after all important equipment and data had already been processed in the sense that human experiments were conducted, but it was also a place worth visiting, at least for me.
— … To be honest, this is an absurd story, but it sounds a bit realistic, perhaps because of the previous story.
After thinking for a while, Lee Myung-jun sighed deeply.
Then he began to speak in a mumbled, small voice, having to put his ear close to the phone.
Then, a notification popped up in front of me.
[Contribution to the Hammer of the Thunderbolt has been consumed.]
If I had just asked, I would have been rejected.
With that in mind, I focused on Lee Myung-jun’s words.
– It’ll be fine now that there’s nothing. Go ahead and don’t do weird things. If it’s a simple entry and exit, I can somehow allow it. If you go in, the kids will probably understand.
“thank you.”
― So when do you want to go in?
“I’ll ask for breakfast in two days.”
– Then, Yuzu… … Hmm! I’ll send Horie as a guide and watchman. They said they met on the 5th street. Can I ask them to wait under the stone statue in the square?
“Yes. Take good care of me.”
– okay. Then don’t stop
After hanging up with Lee Myung-jun, I lay back on the bench for a moment and stretched out.
An unpleasant feeling of exhaustion enveloped my whole body.
I thought it would be good if nothing special happened, but the bad premonition I had at such a time was never wrong.
“hey.”
“Yes?”
“For now, I am learning the art of heritage. To be honest, you have more talent than me, so you can learn it quickly.”
I don’t know why, but I thought I might need Jin Ye-seul.
To be honest, it was difficult to find someone as good as her in disabling security, starting from infiltration.
“Are you listening to me now?”
After not responding for a long time, he turned his head in a puzzled mind and looked at her.
Jin Ye-seul had an indescribable expression on her face and her whole body was trembling.
Her figure, full of passion and ecstasy, was, I swear, the face of a man who, for the first time in his life, showed what the expression of emotion was.
“… are you okay?”
Jin Ye-seul nodded her head hard at my question as if worried.
And she got up, hugging her bag tightly.
“I’ll learn it soon, don’t worry! I’ll stay up all night to learn it!”
“Uh, uh. okay… … And thank you for coming out today.”
Surprised by the sudden change in her attitude, she nodded her head.
Then, Jin Ye-seul said that she would stop and started running right away, hugging her bag.
“… Why is he like that again?”
It was time to look at Jin Ye-seul’s back because he couldn’t understand it.
I was running as it was, banging my head on the power pole with all my might, and then falling back and forth, so I had no choice but to get up from my seat without realizing it.
* * *
“Hello, old man.”
“Ugh… ? What, why are you… … .”
The old man, who appeared as soon as the day changed, looked at me as I had already arrived and started talking as if in bewilderment.
In the original case, it was normal to receive recognition for arriving the night before, the first in the morning, the second at dawn, and finally, the night before.
And looking at me who had arrived in advance from the first day, he muttered as if it was ridiculous.
“Have you been here since yesterday?”
“Yes.”
“her… … .”
“You can’t make an adult wait.”
At my words, he came up to me with a look on his face as if something was wrong.
Then he started rummaging through something in his arms.
“It’s like being possessed by a ghost… … A promise is a promise.”
And he took out a bamboo stick that must have been used in ancient times and handed it to me.
“This is a thing called Taegongbyeongbeop. If you read and read diligently to understand the principle, it will surely help you.”
“Thank you, old man.”
“Then I will give you everything. I’ll just have to go.”
The old man mumbled as he mumbled as he went back to the bridge he had crossed with his back on his back.
“I thought you’d give it to me at least the third time… … eh.”
After the old man disappeared, I opened the bamboo shelf that was handed to me.
There was no way I could read it full of Chinese characters, but it wasn’t something I was told to read in the first place.
Taekong Warfare (Rare/Consumable)
― This is a lost part of the military law book that Taegongmang built in the past.
Those who have realized the truth of the content will be given wisdom and eyes that can see through the logic of things.
― Once used, its effect will be lost.
― Increases the rank of the status ‘Magic’. (++)
― You can acquire the talent ‘Insight’.
Without further delay, I used it right away.
Then, I wondered if the letters written on the bamboo would give off a strange light, and then the light went out.
Several notification windows appeared in front of me.
[Magic rank has risen by two stages!]
[Magic E(+++) has grown to Magical D!]
Name: Yoo Ji-hyuk
Gender: M
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Stamina: D (+)
Strength: C (+)
Agility: C (++)
horsepower: D
Arts: D (++)
Luck: C (-)
Comparing it to the tearful ability at the beginning, it could be said that it was a development of a great family.
However, the luck level was down, and it was easy to see that it was because of the bracelet he was wearing.
I immediately looked at another notification window.
[Talent ‘Insight’ has been acquired!]
[The flow of energy, including magical power, begins to catch a glimpse of your eyes!]
Insight [E] (Growth)
― Eyes that can grasp the flow or existence of invisible energy.
Depending on your skill level, you will be able to understand more clearly and in more detail.
I looked around, but nothing in particular didn’t seem to have changed.
When I looked at the branch of the World Tree with magical energy, it seemed that something was vaguely moving.
‘For now, I’ll have to keep using it and growing it.’
Now, if I finally stopped by the orchard to collect the things I was aiming for, I thought I would be able to get all of the things I was aiming for.
If I had done this from the beginning, I wouldn’t have suffered so much, but it was time to step on the bike with such belated regret.
“yes?”
A call came in.
I checked whether it was Jin Ye-seul or Lee Myung-jun, but it was the first number I saw.
“hello?”
―Hello, is this Yoo Ji-hyuk-kun?
“Mr. Horie?”
– Yes, it is me.
The caller was none other than Horie Yuzuki.
I’m sure Lee Myung-joon was going to put her in my guide/monitoring role, so maybe that’s why I called her.
– Where are you now? No, please send your coordinates to this number. I’ll go right there.
“What, is something happening now?
– yes.
When I asked about her desperate attitude, she nodded with a firm voice.
― The guild master disappeared after the last contact with me.