I kept my promise
As the sound of the TV increased, the people in the restaurant forgot what they were talking about and fixed their eyes on the TV. The announcement of the US president was no stranger to them either.
“Wait a minute, that…”
“Couldn’t it be that a war just broke out?”
“Isn’t it good news to see an announcement like this?”
“It could be bad news.”
All channels stopped broadcasting and went to emergency breaking news.
LIS is an Islamic-based radical terrorist group that disguised itself as a refugee and carried out terrorism in large cities.
The United States was the biggest target, and several countries in Europe also staged big incidents. And Korea wasn’t safe either.
“Isn’t LIS the one that caused the bombings in Gangnam and Incheon Airport before?”
“Oh, that’s why I still don’t go to Gangnam often.”
“At that time, we prepared everything to go to an overseas location, but the schedule was delayed…”
Yoon Jae, who was in the US military, was well aware of the accident in Korea. Because of that, I was dispatched to the 707th special task force before going to Syria, and I met Jeong Seung-woo, Ha Eun-seong, and Lee Min-gyu.
(Jeong Seung-woo) Hyung, are you watching the news right now?
(Choi Taeyang) Hey, have you seen the news?
The phone in his pocket vibrated like crazy. There will be old colleagues as well as a few acquaintances in Korea.
(The US President came directly to the White House and officially announced that he had killed Ahmad Farouk ibn Abdallah, the supreme leader of LIS.)
Kwon Min-jae tried to joke about whether you were there too, but kept his mouth shut because Yoon-jae’s expression looked too serious.
“Wow…then we’re all right?”
“Is that right?”
“I thought of it when I said America, but I’m planning on going to America.”
“Oh… what is it?”
People who watched TV silently returned to their daily lives after the announcement was over. Kwon Seok-hyun, a famous entertainment director, brought up the main topic. It was to be promised an oral appearance at this place.
“I’m going to take the actors and go to places like Broadway or Hollywood and film them related to acting. Why don’t Changmin-nim join us?”
“For that to happen, you’ll need some language…”
“Ah, I’m going to hire an interpreter.”
“Why do you need an interpreter? Here it is.”
Moon Chang-min put his arm on the shoulder of Yoon-jae, who was sitting next to him.
“Jay. Are you okay?”
“Ah yes. sorry. What were you talking about?”
Yoonjay, who had fixed his gaze on the TV, came to his senses belatedly and looked at the people. He apologized for looking away, so he added an honest comment.
“I still have a lot of friends over there.”
“I will be worried.”
“yes. I still get a lot of calls.”
Yoonjay showed the phone with the blinking notification and explained why. So the people around me went smoothly. The topic went back to Kwon Seok-hyun’s entertainment.
“Have you been on a road trip? So, do you understand?”
“yes. My previous work place was near Hollywood, and I know it well because I stayed near Broadway.”
“oh······.”
Kwon Seok-hyun’s eyes twinkled. In fact, since we only considered actors with a bit of a long career, there was no YoonJi in the list of candidates. However, looking at it like this, he gets along well with other actors, and his acting skills are considerable, so he seems to fit well with the actors he has in mind.
“If Jay goes, join me too.”
“Minjae, you too?”
“yes.”
Seokhyun Kwon smiled and nodded. It’s because Yunjae came up, so I didn’t reject Kwon Min-jae, who is the undisputed No. 1 among actors in their 30s.
Some people overhearing their conversation whispered.
“Is that friend from the US Army?”
“Director, didn’t you know? How well did he do last year? Of course, it’s still going well.”
“I have to watch TV often.”
Director Park Jae-yoon is a famous director in the film industry, and he was a master director standing shoulder to shoulder with director Lee Young-chang.
He felt a gap between Baek Jin-ri in ＜The Garden of Evil＞ and now Yun-Ji, so he continued to wonder.
Originally, I wanted to have a bit of a personality, but it’s not that, do you have any acting career? It’s hard to believe that he was a soldier… Jae-yoon Park couldn’t believe that Baek Jin-ri’s madness was purely made of acting.
‘I covet it…’
As his penetrating gaze focused on him, Yoonjae laughed awkwardly.
(Caller number display restriction)
“I’ll take the phone for a minute.”
“okay. go.”
Kwon Min-jae and Moon Chang-min stared at Yoon-jae’s back as he left. It’s a real mystery.
Yoonjay stood on a small alley next to the building and answered the phone. Again, it was John.
(JJ, have you seen the news?)
“This is the good news you said before.”
(Yes. Our long-time project is finally over.)
John’s voice was elevated. He hated terrorism and his patriotism was close to madness. This person is not normal either. Yoonjae let out a small breath and asked what he wanted to know most.
“Is he… is he okay?”
(It’s still messy, but it’s probably getting the Medal of Honor for sure.)
“Is Jaden dead?”
Yunjae’s voice rose. Few people received the medal alive.
(No, I’m alive. Just like you. I have minor injuries, but nothing fatal.)
“Whoa…”
I wasn’t relieved that my best friend was alive. Someone he knows is dead. His expression quickly darkened.
“Just because he was killed doesn’t mean it’s over.”
He is a person who saw firsthand the misaligned beliefs and cruelty of LIS. And how strong their sense of solidarity is.
(That’s the problem. Even now, it seems that some of the key executives are splitting off and forming their own organizations.)
“It will take time to process the leftovers.”
Hopefully something won’t happen
(All members of Numbers Squad are going to return after receiving a vacation. Funeral for the fallen and awarding of medals will be held.)
“…”
(I will contact you again when the probation is over to some extent. Will you come this way then?)
“Of course I have to go.”
Filming for ＜Permafrost＞ was nearing its end, and there was plenty of time left to prepare for the next film.
***
The squad gathered at the military hospital nodded their heads with serious expressions at the explanation of the military surgeon. Their appearance was nothing special. When I went back and forth here a few times, there were many soldiers with serious expressions or with tears in their eyes.
“Is it that serious?”
“・・・・・・Everyone knows what that person went through. You rescued him yourself.”
Although the official name of their squad is different, people close to them called them ‘Numbers’. The reason it was called that was because of Jay Jenkins, aka Ten.
“Please be careful not to speak loudly. In particular, it is forbidden to make friction with the mouth.”
“What exactly do you mean?”
“It sounds like a snake. Susu, what the hell…”
They could see the tremendous hatred in the bloodied Yunjay and the mangled corpse of Asad Yassin Qadir who had fallen. what the hell happened there The squad members glanced at each other.
“JJ.”
Lying on the bed, Yunjae slowly opened his eyes. Eventually, when he saw the people surrounding him, he let out a peek, airy sound.
“What I saw as soon as I woke up were ugly faces…”
“What dude?”
“Would you please go out without getting your eyes dirty?”
Judging from the joke, the condition is not bad. The squad members, who were relieved, kept their mouths shut at Yoon Jae’s words.
“Are you all okay?”
Here, the most unsafe people ask how they are doing. I couldn’t ask because I was distracted during the rescue operation. Because the purpose was to get out of there once.
Jayden, who had been silently listening to him, clenched his fists.
“You bastard…”
“You’re not whining like a child, are you? As you can see, I can’t hand you the toilet paper in this condition.”
“He clenched his fist.”
“Do I really have to hit the patient?”
Among them, Jaden Knight, who is called Eleven, was the closest friend of Yoon J. Others have referred to the two as the J2 Combi and the like.
“Did you hear about my awarding of medals?”
“okay. i envy you.”
“It’s unofficial, but I did what you guys couldn’t. Look at me with more awe.”
He smirked, but his words were powerless. They were able to notice that Yoonjay was trying hard to pretend to be fine.
He spoke gibberish and spoke of his exploits, but his words were incoherent. So it was more pitiful.
The Ten they knew was not greedy for medals. And he did not boast of his achievements like this. The atmosphere is not words, they are talking to reassure themselves.
“Release your expression. You are not dead.”
“······okay.”
“Ten, are you going to come back when everything is better?”
“well······.”
Yunjae sighed and said.
“I don’t think I can do it anymore.”
“f*ck.”
“Are you guys staying?”
“Except for a few.”
Jaden swears and turns around and wanders around the spot, and another member of the squad responds. There were also people like Yunjae who said they would stop eating. But most say they stay.
“If my body hadn’t been like this, I would have been with you.”
Yoonjae looked down at his visibly shaking hands. The effect is slowly fading. Yoonjae was calm, but everyone seemed surprised to see him for the first time.
“Everybody don’t die.”
“Isn’t it already too early to say goodbye?”
Because I don’t know what will happen Yoonjae’s complexion, which smiled faintly, was visibly deteriorating.
“You don’t die either. Until I pick the bastard’s head.”
Jaden growled. He was well aware of the poor prognosis for veterans. In particular, anyone would go crazy if they went through a situation like Yoon-Ji’s. It’s a miracle that it looks so fine.
“okay. We’ll hit and kill LIS for your share.”
“Then I’m glad.”
They were already worried that if they sent Yunjae like this, they would return with news of his death someday.
“Ugh…”
“Why, why?”
Yunjae frowned. A disturbing sound flowed from the machine connected to his body. A nursing officer who was waiting outside hurriedly came in because of his abnormal reaction.
“Get out now.”
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“No, wait a minute…”
“Jaden. let’s go.”
Numbers’ other comrades forced him.
“I still have a lot to say.”
“Do you want Ten to show you how weak you are?”
Soon, a deafening scream was heard. A nearby medical staff hurriedly entered Yoon Jae’s hospital room.
“Administer a sleeping pill!”
“yes!”
Medical staff grabbed him by the limbs and administered medicine in haste. In a situation that seemed urgent, Numbers’ squad members left the hospital with firm faces.
“······sh*t!”
Jayden could hear the swearing that he didn’t know whether it was himself or another colleague.
After that, the Numbers were put into the next operation, and after being discharged from the hospital, they went out into society and that was the last time they encountered each other.
“ha······.”
Waking up from the dream, Jayden trembled in surprise when he saw the man in the black suit standing still next to him.
“John, you just almost killed me.”
“It is still too early to die. You are an American hero.”
John Doe grinned. Jaden struggled to get himself up.
“I heard you can’t get up yet.”
“This kind of injury is nothing.”
“You still have to focus on recovery. You will be meeting the President soon.”
“How did your request go?”
John handed Jayden’s phone.
“John, can I send you a message right now?”
“Are you going to send it to Ten?”
Jayden nodded and opened the social media app with John’s permission. I don’t know if Ten will see this message… but I’ll leave it anyway.
(Unknown) I kept my promise
And Yoonjay went into the social media account he had created and neglected after a long time. After contacting Park Hyun-ah, his real SNS account, which was switched to private, was reserved for contact with acquaintances who had been in contact with his past.
‘It must be Jayden.’
Yoonjae was sure that the message he didn’t know who sent it was Jayden. Shall I send you a reply? Should I? Contemplating, he turned off the screen. We’ll have a chance to meet soon.
“Mr. Jay, are you ready?”
“yes.”
He stood up at the staff’s call. I feel good today .