A waiting room at Yokota Air Base in Tokyo, Japan.
[…] Chinese authorities reported the death of Wang Qing, a member of the Standing Committee of the Central Political Bureau, and Zhang Shaos, the current commander of the Taiwan Unification Army, and said that they were investigating the cause of death and other related facts. Some suggest the possibility of death due to assassination such as poisoning or sniping… … .]
It was the news I heard at the US military bases stationed overseas where I was staying via an aircraft carrier.
The U.S. anchorman on TV then chatted with the panel sitting next to him about how high the current positions of the deceased standing committee member and commander were, what major positions they had held in the past, and how their relationship with the U.S. was.
A lot of things were mentioned.
He was a man who managed China’s main intelligence and military agencies, had a history of sending spies to the United States, and was in favor of the Taiwan offensive, a so-called frontman of war diplomacy.
The conclusion at the end was simple.
A so-called target who deserved to die, and a person who would benefit the United States by dying.
“You did well to kill me.”
Andrei, who was watching TV on the same couch, muttered.
Although he gained American citizenship, even the unpatriotic nodded.
I was the same.
Jose, who was in the diagonal direction, also showed the same reaction and pointed a finger at me.
“You did that, Lee. I get goosebumps just thinking about it again. How much? Was it five kilometers?”
“It was 4.8 kilometers.”
“If that’s enough, it doesn’t matter if it’s five kilometers, right? I’ll update it as soon as I get a chance anyway. is not it? lee?”
“what… It doesn’t.”
“I knew it. It doesn’t make much of a difference between 4.8 kilometers and 5 kilometers for you, right? How long did you say it was possible? 6 kilometers? Or seven or eight kilometers?”
Every time José mentioned a number, he raised his eyebrows and asked, so he answered quickly.
It was because it looked like it would mention 9 and 10 after 8.
“No, eight kilometers is difficult. Since the range is beyond the limit, I wonder if it will be 7km… … .”
“why?”
“Why?”
When asked what he was talking about, José shook his head.
“No, the limit range is the standard for ordinary people. Wouldn’t you be different No matter how weak the power is, as long as you hit it… 50-caliber bullet, won’t it hit you? If it’s really difficult, if you aim at the eyeball… … .”
“You can’t make eye contact at that distance, if you do, it’s real… It must be compared to God.”
I cut José’s words and quickly corrected them, but Andrei, who was sitting next to me, interrupted.
“Are you already at that level?”
“No, not to that extent.”
Although my characteristics were superhuman, I was not invincible, so I replied, but Andrei immediately responded.
“Do you think you would believe a person who successfully sniped from a distance of 4.8 km saying something like that? Will you already be likened to a god? I can tell just by looking at the way the upper heads treat you. They might believe in you more than their god.”
“It’s blasphemy to go further, Andrei.”
Shortly after Jake interrupted Andrei’s words, José spoke up again.
“Anyway, why don’t you try it when you get back? It should be enough to pierce the eyeball.”
“I agree. Let’s suggest ultra-long-range sniping to the upper level as well.”
Around the time Harry helped out.
All eyes focused on Jake.
The man who only sanctioned Andrei for blasphemy looked at him and nodded.
“Already in progress.”
“In progress? You mean the ultra-long-range sniper test? When did you do it?”
Harry asked again, so I looked at Jake too.
It was because I had never fired at a distance greater than 4.8km, which was triggered the other day.
Whether it’s an operation or a training.
While looking at this, Jake’s mouth opened.
“Developing a new weapon.”
“yes?”
This time, the moment I ask.
“We are developing weapons for ultra-long-range sniping. Things like extended-range rounds, extended barrels, and silencers.”
“… … ?!”
“I only confirmed my intentions as if passing by, but I will probably call Lee when the prototype comes out.”
“oh… … .”
It was something I had missed.
I only had existing firearms in mind, but the United States seemed to have gone one step further.
‘As expected, Cheonjoguk… … .’
I thought it was not worth spending 1,000 trillion won on national defense.
At the same time, Pikal also came to mind.
With that gun, you’ll be able to carry out your mission from farther and safer.
Whatever it was, it would be easy.
Of course, the time it takes for bullets to arrive will increase or there will be more requirements to consider, but I was able to handle that as well.
Anyway, the limit range will be different from the existing firearms.
Soon Harry opened his mouth.
“Then, that weapon must be yours.”
“maybe.”
“I’m looking forward to it, how long will the range be if developed… Even if you die now, you won’t know how to die, but if that gun comes out, you won’t even hear the gunshot and you’ll die.”
As Harry hesitantly explained Jake’s words, Andrei’s mouth opened before he knew it.
“What the f*ck… I just imagined it, and it’s f*cking scary. My balls are shrinking on their own… … .”
while his body trembled.
“… Yes, that’s why China would react like that.”
Rachel, who was sipping a beer on the other side, gestured to the TV.
There was still news about the death of the Standing Committee member and the commander.
“As a result, it will be fuzzy. A man who served three consecutive terms while changing the law and a man who was preparing to invade Ukraine would have been frightened to the point of shriveling like you, Andrei.”
At the end of her words, she looked at Jake and asked.
“But they said they’d give you a place to rest. Is that here?”
“In a little while, an official will come.”
right after the words came out.
smart smart
A knock was heard, and men in suits appeared.
Just looking at it, he looks like an intelligence agency agent.
As you might have guessed, instead of rank or title, those who confirmed the promised password escorted us.
On an unpaved road, quietly and cautiously.
It seemed that I became a part of them, but Jose, unable to overcome his curiosity, spoke first.
“Are you doing some spying operation? This looks like a road to an air raid shelter, but why is this road… … .”
“There was an order from Code One to be vigilant and guard at the same level.”
“If it’s Code One… Are you talking about the president?”
“Yes, you contacted me directly.”
“Oh… As before, this time too, it is quite sincere.”
Jose said with satisfaction.
The escort is secretive, because he is quite polite and dignified.
Their attitude toward us seemed no different from how they treated VIPs, such as high-ranking officials.
The men soon stopped walking and pointed to the door.
“You can rest in each room and come out in 180 minutes. Preparations for takeoff will be complete by then, please let us know if you need anything beforehand. I will continue to wait at the door.”
“ha ha ha! very good. Get some rest and see you later.”
After Jose even shook hands with the men.
They each went to their rooms, and after that, they fell asleep.
I had a dream too.
I couldn’t remember what the contents were, but it contained everything from my troubled school days to my life as a special forces soldier and the difficult days after being discharged.
By the time I thought about it,
smart smart
A knock sounded, and at the same time a polite voice was heard.
“It’s five minutes before the takeoff time I mentioned.”
“Yes, I’ll just brush my teeth and leave.”
He put on the pistol holster and waist belt he had left on the table next to his bed, and reflexively checked his chamber.
I put a toothbrush in my mouth and came out after brushing my teeth.
I must have been the last one, all five of my colleagues were waiting for me.
without a single urge.
“Since you’re here, let’s go.”
“Okay, now home… Damn, it’s stuck in my mouth. I never thought I would call it home.”
Since Harry and Andrei continued to speak, I replied briefly.
“Okay, let’s go home.”
* * *
Two days later, South Carolina, USA.
The Secretary of State, who accompanied Robert to the airport, looked up at the sky.
It was already sunset, and the son-in-law was dyed red.
The spectacle unfolded as the colors spread through the scattered clouds, but the Secretary of State’s expression was not good.
“… It’s more delayed than expected.”
Then he looked down at his hands.
The matters that the president himself instructed were documented and listened to.
The reward plan for this operation.
It was thick enough to be called a book.
“… It’s evening and you must be tired. Will Alpha give me some time?”
“That should be fine.”
“It’s a good answer, but it’s a pity. The answer is that much… … .”
The Secretary of State, who was speechless, asked.
“Do you think your feelings toward the country or our organization are the same as before? Besides test results… I’m asking what you think about talking to him.”
“It will be the same. I didn’t feel any difference.”
“hmm… Too bad.”
By the time I shared a few words like that.
A military transport plane landed, and those who were waiting disembarked.
From Jake, the team leader, to Kangtae, Jose, Andrei, Harry, and Rachel, the assistant team leaders.
“Welcome, you have worked hard.”
The Secretary of State stepped forward to shake hands, and Robert, who was missing a step, followed suit.
Then he turned to the waiting vehicle and continued talking.
“Could the team leader and assistant team leader go with me? I have something to explain as we go.”
“Yes, it is possible.”
Jake, who saw Kang-tae, gave a short reply, and the Secretary of State immediately continued by guiding him to a large sedan.
“My flight was delayed. How was your trip?”
“I’m going to sleep… I do not know.”
“Oh, you look tired. When we get in the car, let’s get down to business immediately.”
“I closed my eyes and it’s fine.”
“hahahahaha, that’s good too. I have quite a lot to show you.”
Then he showed me the heavy document envelope.
As I got into the car, as I said, I handed over the documents and went straight to the point.
“This is a compensation plan for you.”
“… … ?”
While looking at the documents Jake and Kang-tae handed over.
The Secretary of State saw this and his eyes lit up.
It was to see how the two would react.
It was because the compensation plans listed in the documents he gave had been prepared after going through various verifications by the State Department.
Among them, the one he gave to Kang-tae was a dream house.
It was a private property, different from the official residence, which was a reception facility for VIPs and then turned into Camp Lee.
A space where Kangtae can live comfortably.
It’s common in a way, but it’s never been prepared.
It was a mansion equipped with a gym and swimming pool, which were used frequently, as well as a shooting range, heliport, hangar, and runway.
Not to mention the security facilities, and the scale and value far exceeded tens of billions of won.
But it wasn’t just big and expensive.
These were the words that came out of the numerous test results that Kang-tae conducted and made them into statistics.
For example, sports, shooting, family, marriage, etc.
We analyzed how many times each word was repeated, which adjectives were emphasized, and in what context it was used.
What came out at the end was about the mansion in Kang Tae’s hands.
And, although it’s not necessary, I’ve also prepared rewards for Jake and other team members.
This was also the result of the analysis.
Because in Kang-tae’s counseling journal, it was his co-workers who were mentioned as much as his family.
However, Kang Tae’s reaction was lukewarm.
Between the eyes of the Secretary of State shaking.
Kang Tae’s mouth opened.
“ah… It’s good. thank you.”
“Hey, is there anything else you’re looking forward to?”
The Secretary of State asked again, and Kang-tae glanced at Jake and opened his mouth.
“hmm… Aren’t there any new weapons yet?”