Anthill (3)
Report of Park Ki-tae.
The Incheon government was stunned.
Hearing that a foreshadowing phenomenon was suspected, Kim Jun-hyeok immediately declared a summons.
"… … I was not at ease."
Alone office room.
Junhyuk Kim messed up his hair as if in pain.
In fact, the anomaly in the anthill could be resolved before the problem became serious.
When the first two queen ants were discovered, if the Incheon government had boldly put in troops, the omens would have been blocked in advance.
In fact, in many cases, the prognosis was solved through prevention.
Obviously he thought it was strange, but he couldn't move his troops recklessly in a situation where he was prepared for a catastrophe.
it was easy
was incompetent
The fact that the problem I was aware of was spreading like a wildfire made me feel skeptical about myself.
'If it's really a harbinger, according to the guide's report. From now on, the Incheon government must subdue the anthills, even at the risk of life and death. There was an incident where Jeju Island, which was once evaluated as the safest in the Republic of Korea after Seoul, overlooked the foreshadowing and then perished. Just as marine monsters rushed in and swept away Jeju Island while they stood by, the omens is a problem that can turn into a disaster at any time.'
The destruction of Jeju Island.
It was an example of a teacher on the other hand.
Omens appear in various forms, but if they are ignored just because they are not catastrophic, they can have a disastrous outcome.
That was already 6 years ago.
Obviously, hearing what happened in Jeju Island, Kim Jun-hyeok strengthened his vigilance against omens, but he made the mistake of overlooking what was going on in the anthill.
There was no excuse.
Even if there are many restrictions on subjugation, you should have made a decision as soon as you discovered the abnormality.
'Roman Dmitry. Is he alive?'
I heard from Park Ki-tae.
The fact that he entered the ant den as a guide, Roman Dmitry and Kang Min-ho did not run away and remained in the ant den.
It was not Kim Jun-hyeok's intention, but he drove them into limbs.
If I had known that the omens were happening in the anthill, I would never have sent them to the anthill.
More than anything.
Roman Dmitry did not mobilize forces.
The fact that he had fulfilled his promise to himself, as Kim Jun-hyuk, could not hide his miserable feelings.
'When I was troubled by the anthill problem, I thought that proving Roman Dmitry was a one-of-a-kind opportunity. It is disqualification as a mayor responsible for the safety of citizens. If the anthill was recognized as a problem to be solved, it should not be passed on to others. If he is dead, it is entirely my responsibility.'
I sincerely hoped
I hope Roman Dmitry hadn't died.
Even though he knew it was impossible, he hoped to hold out until he and the subjugation team arrived.
"Mayor. Ready."
"I get it."
It was Lee Tae-sung.
Junhyuk Kim got up from his seat and walked outside.
Until then, there was no possibility that Roman Dmitry would succeed in subjugation in Kim Jun-hyuk's mind.
* * *
The subjugation team immediately left the safe zone.
It was a subjugation squad consisting of the Incheon National Army and some hunter guilds, among them Cheongsan, a mercenary guild.
they were commissioned
The main target of the Hunter Guild's transactions is the government.
Although it was a golden opportunity to make money for liquidation, I decided that I needed help to secure Incheon's safety.
In fact, for that reason, Junhyuk Kim coexisted with Red Moon.
They knew that they were working behind the scenes to advance into Seoul, but the existence of Red Moon itself was a necessary evil for Incheon.
sure.
It was past.
Just because they needed Red Moon, I didn't mean to take their mistakes.
The road to the anthill.
Park Ki-tae, who joined the subjugation squad, vomited out anger as soon as he found Gu Cheol-ho, the Guild Master of Cheongsan.
"Hey, you bastard. If I had known it was such a dangerous mission, I should have told you ahead of time. what? If you think it's dangerous, use the teleport scroll to run away? If I had done something wrong because of you, I would have died in the anthill."
"Oh, hey, Gi-tae. I'm sorry, I'm so sorry!"
"I'm sorry!"
Gu Cheol-ho curled his tail.
Although he is close friends with Park Ki-tae, it was a matter of trust that the Mercenary Guild cheated on the difficulty of the quest.
if.
If rumors spread that the mercenaries were deceived into a really dangerous hunting ground, the mercenaries of the Cheongsan Guild escaped in an instant.
That's what mercenaries are.
Depending on their financial conditions and their own safety, they were the people who would change their affiliation overnight, even if they had been in the liquidation for many years.
Gu Cheol-ho said.
"Gita. I really didn't know. If I had known it was such a dangerous hunting ground, of course I wouldn't have let you go. And this is really a secret, but in the first place, this request was not made by an individual, but by the 'Incheon Government' directly."
"What does that mean?"
"Literally. The client said it was the Incheon government. If you think about it, it doesn't make sense for an individual to give hundreds of millions of dollars to a D-class guide while hunting. I just trusted the Incheon government. I thought they would have formed a subjugation squad with a sufficient chance of success, but I guess I would have known that there were only two people attached to each other. When I told you to use the scroll to run away in case of danger, it was my mind that your safety was the top priority, no matter how much the Incheon government is against you."
Did the excuse work?
Park Ki-tae showed a softened reaction.
If the Incheon government placed the request in secret, this problem could not be said to be the fault of Koo Cheol-ho.
By the way.
What is the relationship between Roman Dmitry and the Incheon government?
If it was a friendly relationship, sending only the two of them to the anthill didn't make sense.
Goo Cheol-ho looked into his eyes.
Judging that Park Ki-tae had calmed down, he secretly changed the topic.
"By the way, those people who went into the ant den. Are they still alive?"
suddenly.
Park Ki-tae reminded me of Roman Dmitry.
It would be impossible if it was Kang Min-ho's ability, but Roman Dmitry seemed to have a certain point of trust.
'If he's an A-class talent... … .'
S-class was unthinkable.
There are fewer than 20 people worldwide.
There was no way that there was only one S-class hunter in Korea, Roman Dmitry.
A grade was a possibility.
Although that also makes no sense, it was an area that could fit if the circuit of hope was turned.
But.
Park Ki-tae shook his head and said.
"… … She was probably dead. No matter how strong he is, it's impossible for him to stand up to that hell."
* * *
Immediately after Park Ki-tae left.
Kang Min-ho held up his sword and looked nervous.
From the holes drilled in all directions around the nest of the queen ants, the ants were rushing in endlessly.
Whoa!
Crackle.
'… … Would you die like this?'
Dozens of queen ants.
If they continued to produce ants for a month, it was impossible to predict when the wave of ants would end.
a thousand? two thousand? Or tens of thousands? Because the end was unknown, Kang Min-ho felt a cold sweat.
had to live
I couldn't die like this, so I gripped the sword strongly with my hands that were getting wet.
unlike him like that.
Roman Dmitry was still calm.
"Minho Kang."
"Yes."
"In your opinion, based on the world's standards, how many skilled people do you think will be able to deal with all the ants?"
"that is… … ."
I was in trouble for a while.
A B-class hunter is impossible.
If so, it must be at least Grade A, and no matter how strong you are, you will inevitably lose strength against numerous ants by yourself.
Of course, I didn't know there could be an A-class hunter that went beyond Kang Min-ho's common sense.
However, there was only one premise that could definitively answer Roman Dmitry's question.
"Class S. In Korea, only a wizard in a white coat can solve this situation."
"is it."
Sreung.
Roman Dmitry drew his sword.
As if blocking Kang Min-ho's front, he slowly walked towards the ants.
"If that's the case, it's an experience suitable for judging the standards of this world."
* * *
New world.
A new standard was needed.
Roman Dmitry believed in himself, but was not easy enough to be overconfident in the unknown.
'Last month. I studied this world. A lot has been established in my head now, but it is foolish to judge the world based on the knowledge you take literally. experience is required. A clear experience that proves that what you have studied is true.'
Kwareung.
Quiet rumble.
raised mana.
I walked towards the ants that were running from all directions, and the moment I ran into them, Roman Dmitry also smashed the ground.
flash.
Papa Papa.
The leading ants were torn apart.
As the hard skin was cut like tofu, Roman Dmitry dug into the ants-infested space.
The ants reacted wildly. They obviously thought Roman Dmitry was at a distance, but it felt as if he had suddenly appeared before his eyes.
poof.
Blood was splattered everywhere.
Before reacting sensibly, Roman Dmitry's sword tore apart the ants' bodies.
Whoa!
Kyaaaah!
The ants ran like crazy.
As if the emotion of fear had been excluded, they continued to push in even when their people were dying.
The number was truly incalculable.
From a distance, it was an overwhelming sight as if black waves were rushing in, but the black waves were dyed dark red the moment they met Roman Dmitry.
flash.
if you stick your head in.
head flew away
If you swing your front paws.
The front paw flew away.
Even if dozens of ants attacked at the same time, the end result was the same as their bodies were torn apart.
Wow!
Quiet rumble.
All sides evaporated.
The life of the ants that existed there, the tribe that Roman Dmitry stepped into, died out. It was a one-sided massacre.
Against Roman Dmitry, the distinction between worker ants and soldier ants was also meaningless, and either worker ants or soldier ants died without being able to block one attack.
They're just easy things anyway. Even after only a few minutes had passed, many dead bodies had already piled up behind Roman Dmitry.
risk factors?
didn't exist
Visually it looked quite dangerous, but all the attacks coming from all directions were within Roman Dmitry's domain.
There was no need to avoid.
It was cut as it was attacked.
His hard front paws were split, his body split in two, his teeth were shattered, and his head was blown off.
Thirst arose.
more.
more, more.
I wanted them to be strong.
When he first set foot in the unknown, Roman Dmitry had an expectation that he might meet a new strong man, regardless of his feelings for his previous life.
It reminded me of the toughest moments every time.
An opponent who cannot guarantee victory even if he pours all his might. Even though his life was blood-dry and he walked on a thorny path, he had never felt as alive as he did then.
finally.
Roman Dmitry was one such person.
An existence that does not stand out in a peaceful life and finds meaning in life only by living an extraordinary life.
It was contradictory.
While hoping to regain the peaceful life of a previous life, Roman Dmitry prayed that the process would be difficult.
flash.
quack.
took off
exuded a presence.
When more than a thousand ants were slaughtered, the queen ants, who were watching the situation, could not bear it and rushed in.
The queen ant is a B-class monster.
Aside from the ability to lay hundreds of ants per day, simply because of its hard shell and sharp teeth, it is a powerful monster that is classified as a B-grade.
But that's it.
The condition of the queen ant was no different.
Like a worker ant, like a soldier ant.
When Roman Dmitry's sword sharpened their bodies, their tough outer skin was sprinkled with dark red blood.
poof.
keek.
The ants screamed.
It was overwhelming.
Fear of being transmitted as if imprinted on cells, they later found out that Roman Dmitry was something they couldn't handle.
'If this is the level of catastrophe that people are talking about... … .'
Kwajik.
I trampled on the head of the queen ant, which was trembling on the floor.
Now the decision has been made.
'There is no reason to hesitate from now on.'
After slaughtering all the ants in front of them.
Roman Dmitry will go ahead with his plan without hesitation.
Anthill (3)
Report of Park Ki-tae.
The Incheon government was stunned.
Hearing that a foreshadowing phenomenon was suspected, Kim Jun-hyeok immediately declared a summons.
"… … I was not at ease."
Alone office room.
Junhyuk Kim messed up his hair as if in pain.
In fact, the anomaly in the anthill could be resolved before the problem became serious.
When the first two queen ants were discovered, if the Incheon government had boldly put in troops, the omens would have been blocked in advance.
In fact, in many cases, the prognosis was solved through prevention.
Obviously he thought it was strange, but he couldn't move his troops recklessly in a situation where he was prepared for a catastrophe.
it was easy
was incompetent
The fact that the problem I was aware of was spreading like a wildfire made me feel skeptical about myself.
'If it's really a harbinger, according to the guide's report. From now on, the Incheon government must subdue the anthills, even at the risk of life and death. There was an incident where Jeju Island, which was once evaluated as the safest in the Republic of Korea after Seoul, overlooked the foreshadowing and then perished. Just as marine monsters rushed in and swept away Jeju Island while they stood by, the omens is a problem that can turn into a disaster at any time.'
The destruction of Jeju Island.
It was an example of a teacher on the other hand.
Omens appear in various forms, but if they are ignored just because they are not catastrophic, they can have a disastrous outcome.
That was already 6 years ago.
Obviously, hearing what happened in Jeju Island, Kim Jun-hyeok strengthened his vigilance against omens, but he made the mistake of overlooking what was going on in the anthill.
There was no excuse.
Even if there are many restrictions on subjugation, you should have made a decision as soon as you discovered the abnormality.
'Roman Dmitry. Is he alive?'
I heard from Park Ki-tae.
The fact that he entered the ant den as a guide, Roman Dmitry and Kang Min-ho did not run away and remained in the ant den.
It was not Kim Jun-hyeok's intention, but he drove them into limbs.
If I had known that the omens were happening in the anthill, I would never have sent them to the anthill.
More than anything.
Roman Dmitry did not mobilize forces.
The fact that he had fulfilled his promise to himself, as Kim Jun-hyuk, could not hide his miserable feelings.
'When I was troubled by the anthill problem, I thought that proving Roman Dmitry was a one-of-a-kind opportunity. It is disqualification as a mayor responsible for the safety of citizens. If the anthill was recognized as a problem to be solved, it should not be passed on to others. If he is dead, it is entirely my responsibility.'
I sincerely hoped
I hope Roman Dmitry hadn't died.
Even though he knew it was impossible, he hoped to hold out until he and the subjugation team arrived.
"Mayor. Ready."
"I get it."
It was Lee Tae-sung.
Junhyuk Kim got up from his seat and walked outside.
Until then, there was no possibility that Roman Dmitry would succeed in subjugation in Kim Jun-hyuk's mind.
* * *
The subjugation team immediately left the safe zone.
It was a subjugation squad consisting of the Incheon National Army and some hunter guilds, among them Cheongsan, a mercenary guild.
they were commissioned
The main target of the Hunter Guild's transactions is the government.
Although it was a golden opportunity to make money for liquidation, I decided that I needed help to secure Incheon's safety.
In fact, for that reason, Junhyuk Kim coexisted with Red Moon.
They knew that they were working behind the scenes to advance into Seoul, but the existence of Red Moon itself was a necessary evil for Incheon.
sure.
It was past.
Just because they needed Red Moon, I didn't mean to take their mistakes.
The road to the anthill.
Park Ki-tae, who joined the subjugation squad, vomited out anger as soon as he found Gu Cheol-ho, the Guild Master of Cheongsan.
"Hey, you bastard. If I had known it was such a dangerous mission, I should have told you ahead of time. what? If you think it's dangerous, use the teleport scroll to run away? If I had done something wrong because of you, I would have died in the anthill."
"Oh, hey, Gi-tae. I'm sorry, I'm so sorry!"
"I'm sorry!"
Gu Cheol-ho curled his tail.
Although he is close friends with Park Ki-tae, it was a matter of trust that the Mercenary Guild cheated on the difficulty of the quest.
if.
If rumors spread that the mercenaries were deceived into a really dangerous hunting ground, the mercenaries of the Cheongsan Guild escaped in an instant.
That's what mercenaries are.
Depending on their financial conditions and their own safety, they were the people who would change their affiliation overnight, even if they had been in the liquidation for many years.
Gu Cheol-ho said.
"Gita. I really didn't know. If I had known it was such a dangerous hunting ground, of course I wouldn't have let you go. And this is really a secret, but in the first place, this request was not made by an individual, but by the 'Incheon Government' directly."
"What does that mean?"
"Literally. The client said it was the Incheon government. If you think about it, it doesn't make sense for an individual to give hundreds of millions of dollars to a D-class guide while hunting. I just trusted the Incheon government. I thought they would have formed a subjugation squad with a sufficient chance of success, but I guess I would have known that there were only two people attached to each other. When I told you to use the scroll to run away in case of danger, it was my mind that your safety was the top priority, no matter how much the Incheon government is against you."
Did the excuse work?
Park Ki-tae showed a softened reaction.
If the Incheon government placed the request in secret, this problem could not be said to be the fault of Koo Cheol-ho.
By the way.
What is the relationship between Roman Dmitry and the Incheon government?
If it was a friendly relationship, sending only the two of them to the anthill didn't make sense.
Goo Cheol-ho looked into his eyes.
Judging that Park Ki-tae had calmed down, he secretly changed the topic.
"By the way, those people who went into the ant den. Are they still alive?"
suddenly.
Park Ki-tae reminded me of Roman Dmitry.
It would be impossible if it was Kang Min-ho's ability, but Roman Dmitry seemed to have a certain point of trust.
'If he's an A-class talent... … .'
S-class was unthinkable.
There are fewer than 20 people worldwide.
There was no way that there was only one S-class hunter in Korea, Roman Dmitry.
A grade was a possibility.
Although that also makes no sense, it was an area that could fit if the circuit of hope was turned.
But.
Park Ki-tae shook his head and said.
"… … She was probably dead. No matter how strong he is, it's impossible for him to stand up to that hell."
* * *
Immediately after Park Ki-tae left.
Kang Min-ho held up his sword and looked nervous.
From the holes drilled in all directions around the nest of the queen ants, the ants were rushing in endlessly.
Whoa!
Crackle.
'… … Would you die like this?'
Dozens of queen ants.
If they continued to produce ants for a month, it was impossible to predict when the wave of ants would end.
a thousand? two thousand? Or tens of thousands? Because the end was unknown, Kang Min-ho felt a cold sweat.
had to live
I couldn't die like this, so I gripped the sword strongly with my hands that were getting wet.
unlike him like that.
Roman Dmitry was still calm.
"Minho Kang."
"Yes."
"In your opinion, based on the world's standards, how many skilled people do you think will be able to deal with all the ants?"
"that is… … ."
I was in trouble for a while.
A B-class hunter is impossible.
If so, it must be at least Grade A, and no matter how strong you are, you will inevitably lose strength against numerous ants by yourself.
Of course, I didn't know there could be an A-class hunter that went beyond Kang Min-ho's common sense.
However, there was only one premise that could definitively answer Roman Dmitry's question.
"Class S. In Korea, only a wizard in a white coat can solve this situation."
"is it."
Sreung.
Roman Dmitry drew his sword.
As if blocking Kang Min-ho's front, he slowly walked towards the ants.
"If that's the case, it's an experience suitable for judging the standards of this world."
* * *
New world.
A new standard was needed.
Roman Dmitry believed in himself, but was not easy enough to be overconfident in the unknown.
'Last month. I studied this world. A lot has been established in my head now, but it is foolish to judge the world based on the knowledge you take literally. experience is required. A clear experience that proves that what you have studied is true.'
Kwareung.
Quiet rumble.
raised mana.
I walked towards the ants that were running from all directions, and the moment I ran into them, Roman Dmitry also smashed the ground.
flash.
Papa Papa.
The leading ants were torn apart.
As the hard skin was cut like tofu, Roman Dmitry dug into the ants-infested space.
The ants reacted wildly. They obviously thought Roman Dmitry was at a distance, but it felt as if he had suddenly appeared before his eyes.
poof.
Blood was splattered everywhere.
Before reacting sensibly, Roman Dmitry's sword tore apart the ants' bodies.
Whoa!
Kyaaaah!
The ants ran like crazy.
As if the emotion of fear had been excluded, they continued to push in even when their people were dying.
The number was truly incalculable.
From a distance, it was an overwhelming sight as if black waves were rushing in, but the black waves were dyed dark red the moment they met Roman Dmitry.
flash.
if you stick your head in.
head flew away
If you swing your front paws.
The front paw flew away.
Even if dozens of ants attacked at the same time, the end result was the same as their bodies were torn apart.
Wow!
Quiet rumble.
All sides evaporated.
The life of the ants that existed there, the tribe that Roman Dmitry stepped into, died out. It was a one-sided massacre.
Against Roman Dmitry, the distinction between worker ants and soldier ants was also meaningless, and either worker ants or soldier ants died without being able to block one attack.
They're just easy things anyway. Even after only a few minutes had passed, many dead bodies had already piled up behind Roman Dmitry.
risk factors?
didn't exist
Visually it looked quite dangerous, but all the attacks coming from all directions were within Roman Dmitry's domain.
There was no need to avoid.
It was cut as it was attacked.
His hard front paws were split, his body split in two, his teeth were shattered, and his head was blown off.
Thirst arose.
more.
more, more.
I wanted them to be strong.
When he first set foot in the unknown, Roman Dmitry had an expectation that he might meet a new strong man, regardless of his feelings for his previous life.
It reminded me of the toughest moments every time.
An opponent who cannot guarantee victory even if he pours all his might. Even though his life was blood-dry and he walked on a thorny path, he had never felt as alive as he did then.
finally.
Roman Dmitry was one such person.
An existence that does not stand out in a peaceful life and finds meaning in life only by living an extraordinary life.
It was contradictory.
While hoping to regain the peaceful life of a previous life, Roman Dmitry prayed that the process would be difficult.
flash.
quack.
took off
exuded a presence.
When more than a thousand ants were slaughtered, the queen ants, who were watching the situation, could not bear it and rushed in.
The queen ant is a B-class monster.
Aside from the ability to lay hundreds of ants per day, simply because of its hard shell and sharp teeth, it is a powerful monster that is classified as a B-grade.
But that's it.
The condition of the queen ant was no different.
Like a worker ant, like a soldier ant.
When Roman Dmitry's sword sharpened their bodies, their tough outer skin was sprinkled with dark red blood.
poof.
keek.
The ants screamed.
It was overwhelming.
Fear of being transmitted as if imprinted on cells, they later found out that Roman Dmitry was something they couldn't handle.
'If this is the level of catastrophe that people are talking about... … .'
Kwajik.
I trampled on the head of the queen ant, which was trembling on the floor.
Now the decision has been made.
'There is no reason to hesitate from now on.'
After slaughtering all the ants in front of them.
Roman Dmitry will go ahead with his plan without hesitation.
