Chapter 28
Before entering the Chinese Multi, Kim Seojun spoke to Major Lee Hyena and Private First Class Park Boseop.
"If I request it, please provide support."
The two nodded at his words.
After Kim Seojun entered the Multi, the moment the operation began, Major Lee Hyena, who had been watching from a distance, spoke to Private First Class Park Boseop via 1-on-1 Personal Communication.
"Private First Class Park Boseop."
"Private First Class Park Boseop!"
"I'm going in, even if Staff Sergeant Kim Seojun doesn't request support."
The moment he heard that, Private First Class Park Boseop replied without a moment's hesitation.
"Major Lee, I feel the same way."
*At that moment, the two were ready to enter the Chinese Multi the instant Kim Seojun failed to escape within the allotted time or lost contact.*
There was no hesitation.
To them, Kim Seojun was someone who had saved their lives, not just once, but multiple times.
They had long been prepared to sacrifice their lives for Kim Seojun.
"We have to save Staff Sergeant Kim, no matter what."
*At the same time, in their eyes, Kim Seojun was the person most needed to deal with the chaos currently engulfing Planet Amotia.*
They knew.
An unseen conspiracy, far greater than what was apparent, was unfolding on Planet Amotia.
To contend with this unfathomable chaos, someone like Kim Seojun was essential.
"That's why he came here, after all."
"Exactly."
Of course, the two mistakenly believed that Kim Seojun was a Psycher Agent dispatched from Korea, and that the reason for his presence was this very chaos.
Regardless, a Soldier was someone who willingly sacrificed their life for such a person, and they were excellent Soldiers.
"It's a shame, Private First Class Park Boseop hasn't even received Psycher Certification."
Major Lee Hyena expressed regret over Private First Class Park Boseop's situation, as he hadn't enjoyed any benefits despite becoming a Psycher. However, Private First Class Park Boseop smiled and replied,
"If it weren't for Staff Sergeant Kim Seojun, I'd have been torn apart by a Mogdog already."
There was no hesitation or wavering from either of them, so they began a Countdown.
Ten minutes!
If there was no contact from Kim Seojun after his Stealth ended, they were prepared to enter immediately.
It wasn't difficult.
"I'll clear a path and go in for the rescue. Private First Class Park Boseop, wait here and take Staff Sergeant Kim Seojun out when he emerges."
"Yes!"
All that was needed was the resolve to sacrifice their lives.
Soon, the time gradually dwindled.
During that time, there was no Wireless Communication from Kim Seojun.
It wasn't strange.
Kim Seojun was moving stealthily, and naturally, he would try to keep his voice down as much as possible.
But as the silence stretched on, Major Lee Hyena and Private First Class Park Boseop's gazes changed.
Finally, when only one minute remained.
A radio message came from Staff Sergeant Kim Seojun.
— "A slight problem has occurred. Escape might be delayed."
The moment they heard that, the two looked at each other.
— "If problems arise, return to Poland Headquarters."
And when they heard the subsequent words, they nodded.
Immediately after, Private First Class Park Boseop boarded the waiting Uryong, followed by Major Lee Hyena.
Then they started the Countdown, and the moment the number hit zero, Private First Class Park Boseop immediately started the Uryong.
Vroooom!
He immediately sped the Uryong towards the Chinese Multi.
"Over there!"
"Enemy!"
The Chinese Space Marines on guard outside reacted.
A commotion had already erupted inside due to Kim Seojun's attack, and orders had naturally been given to maintain vigilance for potential additional attacks or Support Requests from within, so their reaction was bound to be swift.
They immediately pulled their triggers.
It was certainly a good response.
A response good enough to be dangerous for a typical Hoverbike.
Tat-tat-tat-tat!
However, the Uryong was incredibly fast, and by the time a few gunshots rained down, it had already passed them.
*At the same time, Major Lee Hyena, who was riding the Uryong, dismounted.*
Thud!
The moment she landed, she spun around, charged at the Chinese Space Marines, and swung her axe.
Crunch!
With a single swing of her axe, she crushed their heads.
Having dealt with the four Space Marines on guard outside, Major Lee Hyena walked towards the entrance.
She didn't try to hide herself there.
This wasn't a simple attack.
It was Support intended to increase Kim Seojun's chances of survival, and Major Lee Hyena's task was to draw the enemy's full attention to herself.
"Come on!"
Thus, Major Lee Hyena willingly revealed her presence, and at that moment, Private First Class Park Boseop, who was behind her, shouted.
"Major! Someone's coming!"
"Numbers?"
"Just one!"
The moment she heard that, Major Lee Hyena was certain.
"A Psycher."
As soon as she was certain, she gripped her axe with both hands.
She felt no fear at the Psycher's appearance.
Rather, she welcomed it.
The longer she could keep the Chinese Psycher occupied, the more leeway Kim Seojun would have.
"They're coming fast! Almost here!"
At Private First Class Park Boseop's continued words, Major Lee Hyena readied herself, like a bullet poised to launch at any moment.
Soon, she too saw it.
Something was rushing towards them.
The moment she saw it, Major Lee Hyena immediately charged, closing the distance with her opponent in an instant.
She raised her axe high.
It was at that moment.
"Huh?"
"Huh?"
The two recognized each other, and at that moment, Major Lee Hyena exclaimed in shock.
"Staff Sergeant Kim Seojun?"
The moment he heard her words, Staff Sergeant Kim Seojun, who had just appeared, immediately intuited the situation.
Wearing his helmet, he said,
"Both of you, turn off your Personal Communication."
He knew that Private First Class Park Boseop and Major Lee Hyena were currently on Personal Communication.
He also knew why they had communicated without him.
*They came to rescue me, even though I told them not to.*
The two were about to commit Disobedience of Orders.
So, he didn't utter any more unnecessary words.
"We're retreating right now."
"Ah, understood."
Major Lee Hyena replied with a flustered tone and moved back with Kim Seojun.
At their appearance, Private First Class Park Boseop, who was on the Uryong, also opened his eyes wide in surprise.
To Private First Class Park Boseop, Kim Seojun, now on the Uryong, said,
"You can fall off midway, so step on it as hard as you can!"
"Yes!"
Hearing that, Private First Class Park Boseop started driving the Uryong.
Vroooom!
As expected, a Pursuit Team immediately latched on.
Five Hoverbikes appeared, and they quickly began to close in on the Uryong's tail.
"Catch them! Catch them no matter what!"
Considering the Uryong's specifications, it shouldn't have been caught, but currently, three people were onboard.
Private First Class Park Boseop couldn't push it to full power.
However, there was no problem.
"This should be enough."
The moment a sufficient distance was created, Kim Seojun dismounted from the Uryong.
Then he raised his Gauss Gun and pulled the trigger five times.
And he could hear it.
Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom!
The sound of five Hoverbikes, which had been speeding at full throttle, being destroyed.
"Let's go back."
It was the moment the operation ended.
After shooting down the Chinese Hoverbikes, Kim Seojun's group moved again.
Their movement stopped after about three hours.
"I don't hear anything."
"Set up the Air Tent."
"Yes!"
At his words, Private First Class Park Boseop activated the Air Tent Kit.
"I'll help."
"Thank you!"
Major Lee Hyena stepped forward to assist Private First Class Park Boseop.
Kim Seojun merely watched the process.
It wasn't because Kim Seojun was their superior.
Kim Seojun currently lacked the strength and mental fortitude to properly do anything, and that was natural.
The Stimpack Side Effects were setting in.
Knowing this, the other two didn't say anything unnecessary.
"Staff Sergeant Kim!"
The moment the Air Tent was set up, Private First Class Park Boseop led Kim Seojun inside.
After that, he helped him remove his suit.
After his suit was off, Kim Seojun lay on the ground like a corpse.
*At that moment, the tightly wound string of tension within Kim Seojun began to melt away.*
He felt like he could fall asleep at any moment.
That's why.
"I have something to say before I lose consciousness."
Kim Seojun squeezed out his last bit of strength, pulled on the string of tension, and spoke in that state.
"First, the Chinese Multi had infrastructure built beyond what was visible on the surface. Its purpose also appeared to be a research facility."
"A research facility?"
"Second, China was conducting some kind of research there, using a Lightweight Cyclops."
"What did you say?"
The moment she heard that, Major Lee Hyena reacted with immediate shock.
One of a Psycher Agent's duties was to identify and deal with such activities.
So, she knew just how outrageous such an act was.
Firstly, conducting any experiments with Mogs was not permissible under space law.
Even if experiments were conducted, they had to be done strictly under the supervision of international organizations.
"A Lightweight?"
Furthermore, Kim Seojun said it wasn't just any Mog, but a Special Individual, and a Lightweight at that.
Special Individuals were powerful and possessed abilities that were impossible to gauge.
To conduct Secret Research on such a creature, when merely keeping it alive was a crime?
Even for China, which was notoriously brazen in such matters, this issue would be far from trivial if it became public.
That's why Kim Seojun spoke of it.
Even if something happened to him, someone needed to hear about this incident and report it to command.
It was that important of a situation.
"Third, regarding Uroe."
And then Kim Seojun mentioned Uroe, and the two listened intently.
It was then.
Kim Seojun, who had been speaking, simply closed his eyes and slumped down like a corpse.
The two weren't surprised by this.
Kim Seojun had performed a mission in enemy territory under extreme tension while using a Stimpack.
It wouldn't have been strange for him to lose consciousness at any moment.
Rather, it was remarkable that he had held on this long.
More than anything, they knew.
They knew what Kim Seojun had been trying to say.
So they let him rest deeply, and with their consideration, Kim Seojun woke up after sleeping for a full six hours.
"Staff Sergeant Kim, are you awake?"
Private First Class Park Boseop greeted the awakened man warmly, and the moment Kim Seojun saw him, he asked a question.
"Where did I leave off?"
"Excuse me?"
"How far did I get?"
"Uh, well, you fainted while talking about Uroe."
Hearing that, Kim Seojun nodded.
"Major Lee Hyena?"
"She's standing guard outside. Just a moment, Major Lee Hyena. Staff Sergeant Kim is awake."
As soon as he finished speaking, Major Lee Hyena immediately entered the Air Tent, and Kim Seojun, seeing her, said,
"I have something to say about Uroe."
At his words, Private First Class Park Boseop smiled and said,
"Staff Sergeant Kim, you've worked hard. You don't need to worry too much. What's the big deal? It's just a Battle Tank, isn't it? Having one of those won't cause any major trouble."
"That's right. We can deal with it if it comes to that."
Private First Class Park Boseop and Major Lee Hyena thought Kim Seojun had failed to destroy Uroe.
That was natural.
Destroying something like a Battle Tank was an extremely difficult task.
Moreover, Kim Seojun had only been given ten minutes.
To infiltrate, ascertain their objective, and even destroy Uroe within those ten minutes?
Impossible!
"It's more important that Staff Sergeant Kim is alive!"
At that, Kim Seojun furrowed his brow.
"Huh?"
Sensing something from that, Private First Class Park Boseop said,
"H-have you perhaps destroyed Uroe?"
"I didn't destroy it."
Private First Class Park Boseop also wondered at that answer.
It was true that he hadn't destroyed it, as expected, so why was Kim Seojun making that expression?
Kim Seojun immediately answered that question.
"Instead, I brought it."
"Excuse me?"
"Instead of destroying it, I brought it."
At his subsequent words, Private First Class Park Boseop and Major Lee Hyena were speechless.
They simply wore blank expressions.
To the two of them, Kim Seojun said,
"There's a Location Tracking Threat, so I can't show it here. I'll show it when we get to Poland Headquarters. So, we're moving right now."
After he finished speaking, Kim Seojun's group immediately headed for Poland Headquarters.
"I'm glad you arrived safely!"
They arrived there, and the moment they did, Major Jan Zabłocki, who had been waiting, greeted them warmly.
"Tell me if you need anything!"
"We need a Warehouse that can evade Location Tracking."
"Location Tracking?"
And at Kim Seojun's subsequent words, Major Jan Zabłocki immediately provided a location.
He led them to a Warehouse designed to block radio waves, making Location Tracking impossible.
There was no particular question.
*It seems they brought something important for security.*
Considering Kim Seojun's group's abilities, it wouldn't be strange for them to have brought back something like a supply container from China or another Nation.
In other words, Major Jan Zabłocki was thinking along the lines of a mere supply container.
Even that thought was only possible because Major Jan Zabłocki knew Kim Seojun's abilities.
In front of Major Jan Zabłocki and his colleagues, Kim Seojun murmured softly.
"Inventory."
After that, Kim Seojun, who had accessed his Inventory, showed everyone.
Drrrrrrr!
"Huh? Huh? Huh? W-wait a minute! I-is this? Isn't this Uroe?"
The Battle Tank, Uroe, which was considered China's greatest mistake.