episode_0166

“Do you have a wish to enlist in any unit? “It is quite possible for a talented person like you to receive such convenience.”

“no. “I don’t want that.”

“Not thinking? “Then, is there a unit you want to join or something like that?”

“Because there’s still a lot of time… . “I’ve received offers before, but I said I would think about it more before deciding.”

“Has anyone been trying to monopolize talent? haha! After all, people are really fast these days.”

Did something like that happen?

I was surprised because this was something I didn’t know about.

Fran is a tier 1 ability that should not be left out of my plans.

You’re trying to get her out like that!

‘After the interview, I’ll call you separately and have a chat.’

I don’t know who it is, but I will never let that happen.

“I’m even more curious if I’ve already received an offer. Which side was trying to take you? “Is the Defense Public Relations Unit where you will be working?”

Defense Public Relations Unit.

Didn’t you suffer from the problem of being a so-called ‘entertainment soldier’ in your past life?

It may be absurd here, but there was something similar to the entertainment soldier system.

In my previous life, there was so much talk about entertainment soldiers that they disappeared, but here they existed just fine, and most of those places were occupied by members of the royal family.

‘What the royal family does there… .’

The main task is to encourage nobles to support the troops.

While patrolling the unit, he goes around telling soldiers what it would be like to drive stakes into them.

Wouldn’t it be someone else, the royal family, who would drive the stake up? But how many people can say no to that?

Of course, the royal family does not just patrol.

They also go to the battlefield and purify pollution.

‘The number of times is significantly less than that of other soldiers.’

Anyway, if they were trying to scout Fran in a place like that, wouldn’t it be because of her abilities?

Old and sick nobles who want to use their healing abilities simply to take care of themselves.

“no. “The person who suggested it to me wanted to work on cleaning up contaminated areas.”

“what?”

Commander Thalia’s eyes turn to me.

It was a look that asked if it was you, and I shook my head.

“I wonder who came up with such a brilliant idea. Are you on active duty?”

“I can’t tell you anything about him… .”

I don’t know who it was, but Fran didn’t say anything because he was worried about that person.

“Okay, okay. In the end, if I bring you back, I’ll find out someday. “I don’t think I’m in a hurry.”

I was equally curious about who was trying to scout Fran.

As I was looking at Fran, she made eye contact with me and smiled softly.

“But can you do difficult things with that ability?”

“yes?”

Commander Thalia said with a meaningful smile to Fran, who did not understand what she meant.

“If you’re at your level, you can do a job that’s much more comfortable and you’ll be treated well.”

“Is it a comfortable job where you are treated well?”

“Yes, it’s about pleasing the nobles and using your abilities to replenish the stamina of the old guys. “The useless bugs that cling to their lifeline are fascinated by abilities like yours.”

Just hearing Commander Thalia’s words made me frown.

Fran seemed to be in the same situation and answered with a displeased expression.

“… “I hope my skills will be helpful to many soldiers.”

A happy smile appeared on Commander Thalia’s face when she saw Fran answering with a stiff expression.

“That’s a good attitude. But I’m not sure if that feeling can last. We’ll repeat treatment after treatment until you run out of strength, and all you see every day are guys with severed limbs whining about the pain. Is that it? There are people who are whining to save their lives and yelling at them in anger, asking why they can’t resolve their pain even though they have been treated. In addition, there are some weak ones that go through all kinds of trouble to keep them alive, but die in vain the next day.”

“… … .”

“… … .”

The atmosphere in the room suddenly becomes cold.

“The wounds were infested with maggots, the smell of rotting corpses, blood, and burning flesh.”

“… … .”

“But do you know what would happen if you decided to take the easy route?”

Fran was unable to say anything, perhaps because he was overwhelmed by Commander Thalia’s words.

Commander Thalia took a moment to catch her breath and then continued speaking.

“You can live a leisurely life in a luxurious place without seeing a single drop of blood. All you have to do will be over with a few simple treatments, and you can spend the rest of your time freely. The smell of a rotting corpse? Seeing severed limbs? “What you smell will smell more like perfume.”

There is such an overwhelming difference that it is not necessary to say which one to choose between the two.

Any normal person would rather smell perfume than the smell of a rotting corpse.

“Are you prepared to give up that overwhelming advantage and use your strength on the battlefield for the sake of your soldiers?”

You only need to close your eyes once.

Then the old people will take care of protecting Franc.

The children frowned after hearing Commander Thalia’s words.

And then he looks at Fran with concern.

It is true that Commander Thalia said harsh words, so it is impossible not to be worried.

On the other hand, I was clicking my tongue inside.

Who is this tongue-in-cheek aimed at?

Of course, it was directed at Commander Thalia.

‘You looked at our Gwangnyeon too much.’

Commander Thalia misjudged Fran just by looking at his appearance.

What kind of kid is he that he would be scared by threats like that?

just as expected.

After finishing organizing his thoughts, Fran opened his mouth.

“I’m sorry, but I’m not sure why that would be an overwhelming advantage. “Commander.”

“hmm?”

“The reason I was born with this power is to save people who are suffering. “I know clearly what needs to be done, and I know that nothing can be accomplished by ignoring it.”

I put my hands together and looked at Commander Thalia with eyes that were slowly becoming bitter.

It was from then on that the kids stopped caring.

I started looking at him with an expression that made me think he had started it again.

Commander Thalia, who did not know the situation, tilted her head at the embarrassed answer.

“So saving people who are suffering is what you should do?”

“He who gave me my abilities gave me a mission. Commander, do you know why we can enjoy such great blessings?”

“Enjoy great blessings? we?”

Humanity has been deprived of more than half of the land on which it could live as a polluted zone.

However, it was absurd to think that I was living a life of great blessings.

“Of course it is a great blessing. If it weren’t for his protection, wouldn’t we have lived this far? Although He gave us harsh trials that we could not endure, He also gave us special strength to help us overcome them. “The reason we are living a difficult life now is because there are people who use the power He gave us for personal gain.”

“Um…yeah. “I had a lot of trouble because of that.”

Surprisingly, Commander Thalia was responding well to Fran’s words.

“also! As befits someone who is under the protection of their ancestors, you are good at judging what is right and wrong. This is what I thought from the first time I met you, Commander, but you really made a good impression. And especially, I could see that the ancestors were taking good care of Commander Thalia.”

When the story of ‘ancestors’ comes out of Fran’s mouth, it is as if missionary work has begun in earnest.

Since the other children had all been victims of evangelism before, things started quickly.

“P-praaaang~? Wouldn’t it be better to talk about that later, when we’re alone? “I think it’s more important to talk about resolving the monster wave right now.”

“ah! “Now is the time to talk about something really important…”

“We can’t take too long. “The commander is a very busy man.”

“okay. sorry. I think I was too greedy. Ms. Baine was in good spirits, and Commander Thalia was receiving a lot of blessings from her ancestors. “I can see that if I hold a ancestral rite that I personally preside over and create a proper channel for receiving the ancestors’ energy, everything I do in the future will be successful.”

Fran, who was slightly excited, could not easily stop chatting once he started.

“I know you said that for my mom. thank you. However, since he is a fairly faithful religious person, he will not accept the sacrifice you offer.”

Baine began to carefully comfort her so that she would not be upset.

“Is that so? It’s unfortunate, but there’s nothing we can do. It’s because I feel really bad… .”

Fran seemed glum but not heartbroken, perhaps because he was used to refusing ancestral rites.

Baine asked playfully, as if he was worried about Fran.

“If my mother received a lot of blessings from my ancestors, shouldn’t I also receive the same? “I’m sad that I can’t do it and only be a mother.”

“The commander’s energy must penetrate for the ancestor’s energy to come down. Still, if you are still very sad, would you like me to hold a ancestral rite for you? “The commander will be disappointed, but you will be able to gain some energy.”

“No, I don’t want to bring my mother’s food.”

“Then there is nothing we can do. ah! “It may cost a lot of money, but there is a way. Would you like to hear it?”

While Baine was comforting Franc.

Commander Thalia tried to understand what kind of situation this was.

“What is this now? “Am I the only one who felt strange?”

“No, you may feel strange.”

“What on earth does that kid talk about, being an ancestor or something?”

“The franc… .”

I moved my head, placed my mouth next to Commander Thalia’s ear, and spoke.

“I am from a cult.”

“!!!”

Commander Thalia looked at me with an expression wondering what she just heard.

“Pseudo… “Are you sure you’re referring to the cult I know about?”

“yes. What you are thinking right now is correct. “I hope you’ll lower your voice a little more because it may irritate the pseudonym who listens.”

“How did such a normal-looking child end up in such a place?! I should have looked closely when I received the report, but I was indifferent. If you knew that, you should have thought about destroying the cult and taking the child away. Why are you just watching?! “Go right away…!”

I hurriedly spoke to the commander, who seemed ready to grab me.

“The former leader stepped down from his position after Franc’s corruption was discovered, and Franc is the current leader.”

So I couldn’t touch the church.