65 Episode 65 - Armed Forces Demonstrations, Part II (2/2)
Instead of answering, Kim continued to swallow monster stones.
”This is a green-grade monster. There are too many variables. We're better to lock it up on Yeongjong Island. No matter how great a monster is, the distance from Yeongjong Island to Incheon is not normal. Even if a green-grade monster can cross, a horde of orcs will never be able to cross.”
It was a plot made when he received Kim's call and received a rough report. It was a possible tactic for Kim.
”You are going to go in alone, aren't you?” As Jang knew Kim, he would definitely enter Yeongjong Island alone and start hunting for monsters. ”It's dangerous.”
The risk was a big deal.
No matter how strong Kim was, and even if he has a strong card in himself, he could die against a green-grade monster at any time.
”It's really dangerous.”
And Kim was a man who should not die now. When he died, the hope would become despair. At the concern of Jang, Kim looked at his right hand with Black Eyes.
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[Basic Abilities]
- Strength: 300
- Health: 277
[Special Abilities]
- Energy: C+ Rank
- Mana: C+ Rank
- Telekinesis: A Rank
- Defense: C+ Rank
- Mana Resistance: C+ Rank.
[Achieved Abilities]
- Stealth of a Big-nosed Orangutan (Grade 5): The power of a Big-nosed Orangutan can make one's presence faint.
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After confirming his abilities, Kim looked at Jang with Black Eyes.
”This risk is less than the danger of having the United States or Europe as enemies.”
”Yes?” Kim's rebuttal made Jang look rather helpless, not understanding the logic.
Kim did not explain in detail to Jang.
”Prepare the boat.”
”… Yes.”
It was time for an order, instead of an explanation.
5.
Namsan Tower…
The place, which was once just a sightseeing spot for Seoul citizens, was now a stronghold of the Capital Defense Command that was heavily guarded.
The reason why Namsan Tower became a base was simple. In a world where buildings that were scratching the sky collapsed easily, Namsan Tower was currently the tallest place north of the Han River.
The importance of a high tower in a world where radar or wireless communications devices were no longer available was beyond description.
Of course, Namsan Tower looked completely different from the past. Among the changes, the biggest change was that the new monument inside the entrance of Namsan Tower.
1.54 meters high, 0.6 meters wide, and 0.16 meters thick.
It was cracked, it had bullet marks, the left lower part was destroyed, the writing of Choosa Kim Jung-hee was on the one side… it was the Sunsubi of King Jinheung, Korea's national treasure No. 3.
The Sunsubi of King Jinheung, which should be in the National Museum of Korea, stood as if guarding Namsan Tower. From the Sunsubi of King Jinheung, a red light was streaming softly.
The light was like a flame. Even those at the top of Namsan Tower could see the light as a hazy glow.
At the top of Namsan Tower, originally used as a restaurant, but now used as a temporary headquarters for the Capital Defense Command, they were talking over the red light. There were two people talking.
”Things happened in Incheon this way.”
A man in his late-fifties with a strong appearance and well-built body, and a man in his mid-forties with a gentle image, were Major General Lee Ki-soo and Colonel of Jang So-gook respectively, who were in power in the Capital Defense Command, and at the same time, were traitors.
They were traitors who wanted to use the Capital Defense Command as their own after rotting it away from within.
”Would that be a big problem? Even if he had the ability to fly, that would be all. Even if he was from a special forces unit, he would be just a kid. What could a man who has never dealt with an army do?”
”No. The problem is…”
”Yes, I think we should end up in Incheon after all.”
”Tut.”
”So, what do you think?”
”At best, they're only in Incheon. At any rate, we can lure the monster from Yeongjong Island back to downtown Incheon and it will take care of them.”
”Is there a possibility that the man named Kim Tae-hoon can kill a monster with a green-grade?”
”It doesn't make sense. He needs to get into Yeongjong Island to kill it, but under the current circumstances, he can't bring in a proper vehicle, let alone a tank. I bet if we want to kill it, we have no choice but to bring a B2 bomber and turn Yeongjong Island into a devastated land. If you're really worried… just give me the order, and I'll send my men to take care of him.”
Captain Lee Ki-soo sighed briefly at the words of Colonel Jang.
”If we can afford it, it would be right to send our men to Pocheon, not Incheon.”
Pocheon.
The word made Jang's smile disappear from his lips.
”What is the status of the 8th Division?”
”If we look at the situation, they are quickly absorbing the troops on the front line. I think they'll settle in Gangwon Province soon.”
”Colonel Lim Hyun-joon… If we join him, I think everything will run smoothly.”
”It won't be easy. He knows how to join… but he does not know how to hold hands for free.”
Then a man appeared from a remote place. It was Major Oh Se-bum, with the handsome appearance that anyone could not help but admire. As he approached, Major General Lee and Colonel Jang stopped talking. Major Oh came to the two and saluted them, taking something out of his vest and handing it to Major General Lee.
”This is Mr. Mao's letter.”