episode_0252

After the temporary meeting, we moved to a large vacant lot.

“4th squad leader. I heard that while returning to the platoon, there was a battle with a boss-level monster. You said you defeated the group of monsters led by Gyeche, joined the 3rd squad, and returned to the platoon, right? “Is it true?”

In response to the platoon leader’s question, Song Danpung said, ‘Yes. ‘Yes,’ he answered stiffly.

This muscular man with tight hair is Hong Yeon-jin’s younger brother, and Song Dan-pung is Hong Yeon-jin’s daughter. In other words, the 4th platoon commander was Dan-i’s maternal uncle.

Still, it doesn’t really feel friendly. Literally superior and subordinate. It felt like the kind of relationship that only exists in the military, where there is a strict hierarchical relationship.

＂The risk of the base being attacked before the activation of large-scale joint skills cannot be ruled out. If you have a system that can command dozens of monsters, you can attack the base before or while the skill is activated. However, Eden Guild’s core strength cannot respond to the attack. Just helping Hong Yeon-jin activate her skills will be a challenge.”

All the hunters gathered here quietly listened to the platoon leader.

The number is about 30 people. More than half of them were faces I didn’t recognize.

“In other words, hunters from other guilds, including Hunter Jeong Ji-ham and Hunter Ya Hye-jeong, must protect us. “We are the ones who kindle the flame of Eden, but we need your help to keep it burning properly.”

“… … .＂

＂I will say it bluntly. The existing squadron composition is eliminated and the squad is reorganized into three. Alpha, Beta, Gamma. The Alpha Squad is a squad that includes myself, Hong Ye-chan, Hong Sion, and Song Dan-pung, and focuses on activating and maintaining large-scale skills. The Beta Squad is a squad that will fight and protect on behalf of the Alpha Squad until the large-scale skill activation ends. Lastly, the Gamma Squad is a temporary squad that gathers new recruits who are not useful to the military.”

At that time, the platoon leader pointed at me.

“And the squad leader of the beta squad is a stationary hunter.”

At that moment, the hunters began to make a big fuss.

＂Is that guy the bad guy you heard about? what. “You look good, right?”

“Don’t be fooled by just looking at the face. That person is so perverted. “Didn’t you see the video I posted on the Internet?”

“Well… I don’t see things like that!”

“Do not lie. “You said you liked the shiny hair the most.”

“Shut up you crazy!”

At that time, an ordinary-looking middle-aged male hunter raised his hand.

I don’t remember his name, but I remember him as a man who belonged to the 3rd squad.

“Platoon leader. I understand that Hunter Jiham Jeong is a rookie hunter who has been awakened for less than a year. Aside from being of a low level, due to his aptitude as a tamer, his main strength will be weaker than that of any other hunter here. If I had to classify it, I would have to go with the Gamma Squad. That doesn’t mean he has a lot of combat experience, though. Why bother entrusting someone like that to be the squad leader of the Beta Squad? “As someone who has to go down there and fight for their lives, I need to come up with some acceptable reason.”

Several hunters nodded at his words.

Then the platoon leader opened his mouth as if he had been waiting.

＂The strength of a tamer varies depending on the strength of the monster or animal being tamed. In that sense, Jeong Jeong-ham Hunter is stronger than me.”

“I..that guy is like that?”

“Are you saying it’s not just a pervert?”

“So you’re saying those little animals are that strong? It’s just slime, a fox, and a snake… … .＂

“You’re exaggerating greatly. Could it be that you took a bribe or something?”

“Uh huh. Don’t you know that Hong Sam-gyun Hunter absolutely hates that kind of thing? At least that person is not the kind of person who would discriminate against people like that.”

With anxiety and doubt still growing, the platoon leader continued speaking.

＂The squad that was performing the best in our platoon was the 4th squad. The 4th squad consists of Song Danpung Hunter, Ya Hye-jeong Hunter, Jeong Ji-ham Hunter and their taming monsters. Song Maple Hunter is clearly a hunter with a promising future, but he is not capable of killing dozens of tigers in a single day. Hunter Ya Hye-jeong also specializes in recovery rather than fighting. In other words, it is no exaggeration to say that all of the achievements are the responsibility of Jeong Jiham Hunter. Also, this time, after handling the boss weigh-in, I joined the 3rd squad and returned to the platoon.”

He looked me up and down and smiled happily.

“However, Hunter Jeong Ji-ham, Hunter Ya Hye-jeong, and Hunter Song Dan-pung were not injured in the slightest. It’s so fine that there aren’t even any traces of a fight. I am not tired and my nerves are not on edge. I can read people’s moods and emotions to some extent. “It’s about seeing the flame of the heart.”

He pounded his chest and said:

“This man is the one with the most peaceful heart here. Next is Hunter Ya Hye-jeong, and then Song Dan-pung Hunter. In a situation where even I can’t shake off my anxiety, they are peaceful as if they were on a picnic. What is the source of that unwavering flame? Of course it is faith. The belief that you will never die! I have faith that I can protect everything I want to protect! I decided that the position of squad leader should be given to such a person.”

“hmm… … . In the end, isn’t it the platoon commander’s opinion? We cannot rule out the possibility that Squad 4’s report is false. Didn’t the platoon commander always ask back? Is it really true that we have defeated so many monsters?”

“okay. No wonder you, whose minds cannot see the flame, think so. This is especially true since your life is at stake. 4th squad leader. I’m sorry, but can you prove that the reports so far are not false?”

“uh… … … .＂

Song Danpung looked at me in confusion.

And the platoon leader followed his gaze and looked at me.

Nominally, I would have asked Dan-i because she was the squad leader, but in reality, he was talking to me.

Now, show your power here. Prove your strength. It feels the same.

“that. Can I prove it?”

“good night. It would look even better if the Beta Squad leader himself stepped forward.”

“Lime. Tiger skin. “Can you take it all out?”

At that moment, the fist-sized slime that was on top of my head jumped to the floor and changed into the shape of a small child.

It was exactly the same as when it first appeared with Uni.

“Everything?”

“okay. entire.”

When I checked again, Lime reached into his body and began pulling out hundreds of tiger skins one by one.

＂What..what… … . “That’s all monster leather?”

“How many are there? Number..the number is strange?”

All the hunters were blinking in surprise.

Of course, among them was Squadron Leader Hong Sam-gyun.

“This… … . “I think the amount is much larger than what was reported?”

“that’s right. In fact, we eliminated all the monsters within our operation area on the first day.”

“… … .＂

“… … .＂

“… … .＂

Everyone closed their mouths and tilted their heads.

It felt like he couldn’t accept the meaning of what I said and was thinking about it over and over again, like someone trying to find a hidden intention.

“Ha..you organized everything in one day? How could that… . Is it possible?”

“The platoon leader said he could see the flame in the heart. “Do you think I’m lying?”

“… … .＂

He watched me for a moment and shook his head.

“This… . Really. amazing. I can’t believe it… … .＂

“yes. So we decided to manipulate the report a little. The squad leader was reluctant, but telling the truth would only cause confusion.”

“okay… … . Even now, seeing the flame of the heart so close, it’s hard to believe… … . I’m sure you thought it was a lie… … . I’m sure they thought you were talking nonsense because you wanted to improve your performance… … .＂

“Like the platoon leader said, I don’t think the boss weigh-in is that big of a threat. “My cute slime or unicorn can clean it up in an instant.”

Hong Sam-gyun smiled brightly and held up some tiger skins.

“It’s real tiger skin. And there are no traces of battle… … … . This is leather that was cleaned and peeled off in an instant thanks to an overwhelming difference in skill… … … . ha ha ha… … . It was a miscalculation. “It’s a really pleasant miscalculation.”

Fortunately, it seemed like he was convinced.

With this, I smoothly let go of the false report and gently showed off my power.

＂Still Hunter!＂

“yes yes?”

Hong Sam-gyun suddenly approached me and held both my hands tightly.

“I will give you Zion.”

“… … yes?”

“He looks like me, so he has a bit of a fierce look, but he has a kind heart. “If you take me as your bride, I will definitely serve you devotedly.”

“Ah..Dad!? “What do you mean now?”

＂My breasts are smaller than those of maple leaves! “There is still room for growth!”

＂What..what… … … !”

“I’m counting on you! Don’t have my back, son-in-law! When this battle of annihilation is over, let’s hold an engagement ceremony!”