47 Dimensional Crack 4 (1/2)

”Listen to my words well. We will be building a simple fortress that we can use to defend against any attacking enemies.”

The members of Squad 13 only carried their knives with them. However, they were psykers. Even though they didn't have saws, they were capable of carpentry. They broke and cut the trees and made sharp wooden swords and spears. They sharpened long, sturdy sticks to construct barricades that they dug into the ground, and set a trap by hiding them in forest foliage.

”It's a definite fact that werewolves wander in this area. They don't have high intelligence so setting traps and making a barricade should be effective enough for us to stop them. If you can find a boulder large enough, that would be good material for a cover. Kuro, it will be difficult, but please lend us your strength.”

Kuro was responsible for the tasks requiring the most strength. Kuro suffered from bloody noses, but he didn't stop working. Han felt apologetic, but he didn't let Kuro rest.

”I wonder what happened to our drill instructor”

The squad members said. Kijo who had been listening spoke.

”The drill instructor already-”

Han pulled Kijo's arm. Kijo shut his mouth mid-sentence. Han whispered to Kijo.

”Don't tell them our drill instructor died. It will be better if they have a little bit of hope to hold onto.”

Kijo nodded. After two hours, their trap and cover were beginning to take shape. He brought the barricade near the trap area.

'I heard werewolves are more active at night. The sun will go down soon. If there are werewolves remaining in this area, they will probably come to find us at night.'

The sun set quickly. A chilling wind blew across the forest. They set up an organized shift of night watch duty, but the youths found it hard to sleep at all. They were all so anxious that sleep was near impossible.

”What could the beam of light that attacked our planes be?”

”It should be something related to psychic energies.”

”Maybe the Elu tribe?”

Only they were capable of commanding an organized army amongst the minions. They had no sclera to their eyes and their ears were pointed. Otherwise, they looked exactly like humans, and they had powerful psychic skills. They could easily defend against modern military weapons, like dragons. However, they didn't have limitless mana like dragons, and so long as one targets that weakness, it would not be impossible to take one down with modern military weapons.

Ta dak, ta dak.

The campfire burned. Werewolves had great night vision. Although the squad would be easily discovered, it was more advantageous that they could see the movements of their surroundings.

”It's ok, the rescue team will arrive to pick us up.”

Half of the second years had made an emergency landing at the Sinuiju, dimensional crack. This was an emergency situation for Ark.

'However, even if we send an aircraft to rescue the students, if we were to be hit by that stream of light then…'

Han just imagined a frightening possibility. Would the rescue squad even know of their current situation? What if they rashly sent a plane and crashed similarly to what had happened?

'We are in a real war.'

Their enemy's identity was unknown. It was impossible to even begin trying to analyze their enemy's military strength. Our forces are but frightened youths. The future breakthrough of this place seemed bleak.

'Our military experience thus far adds up to nothing but child's play.'

Their battles were always held within the safety confines of Ark. As long as the rules were followed, lives would not be lost.

'In this place, my single mistake will result in many deaths.'

Han's eyes sank lower. His past suddenly flashed into his mind. He had been starving for over a week. As a last resort, Han had snuck into the security forces to steal their food provisions. He was caught in the end and transferred to the police. They beat him ruthlessly, but he tenaciously continued to try and escape. If he could not deliver food, then his younger siblings would starve to death.

'Our situation is no different from back then. The lives of others are in my hands. A single thing has changed though, and it's that these kids will fight by my side.'