episode_0267

A provocation that asks if your pride will be hurt.

The commanders raised their heads and watched them.

I hope those eyes burn with hatred and revenge.

“How long do you think I have to crouch here? “When did we start being afraid of them?”

“… “The attack is gone and the front line is maintained here.”

A happy smile came out as I saw the commander answering quite intelligently, but for now I decided to hold back and not show it.

“Yes. We have been immersed in peace so far. But now things have changed. “They are moving to take our land again, and the time has come to fight again.”

“We can’t just tolerate this forever!”

“okay. We owe them a lot. Now is the time to repay that debt. If there is anyone who is against my decision, come out now. “I will move you to a safe place.”

I hoped that my declaration that I would directly enter the contaminated area and attack the monsters would not cause them fear.

I didn’t want to stand on the battlefield with a guy like that.

Fortunately, there seemed to be no such weak soldiers under his command.

“I agree!”

“I agree, Commander!”

“It’s time to show our strength! “I have been waiting for this day!”

The pain of losing a colleague during the Monster Wave had not yet completely healed.

He placed his hands on the shoulders of his subordinates who were burning with revenge, and together they ignited their will for war.

‘I guess I should call those kids.’

I wanted to at least allow them to finish their school days comfortably.

However, as Su-han said, the front line was attacked by monsters, and it became impossible to look after the children’s situation any longer.

‘I said this attack was just the beginning.’

He said that if we do not directly eradicate it, the sacrifices of soldiers will continue.

I knew I had to prepare in advance because nothing he had said so far was wrong.

It is also true that in order to properly take revenge, you need the help of those children.

“Send an official letter to the academy.”

“If it’s an academy… no way?”

“okay. Those kids, no. Now I’ll be a decent soldier. “We will plan our strategy around them.”

“I haven’t received proper training yet. Will it be okay?”

Those who have just joined the military must enter a training center and receive formal training.

But he had no intention of following the procedure.

This was only possible because it was a special forces unit, and I thought there was nothing to teach those kids at the training center.

“Does not matter. The unit I created is based solely on skill. “I won’t worry about anything else.”

A special unit created to clean up contaminated areas.

I have no intention of forcing unnecessary pretense on those who could be the salvation of mankind.

“These are crews who must do their best to clean up the contaminated area. “You’ll have to talk to the soldiers well so they don’t get distracted by other things.”

I know that other soldiers may be jealous of the appearance of a unit receiving special treatment.

“It will be okay. Aren’t they the friends who solved the monster wave? “The soldiers still remember that gratitude.”

“Everyone will be welcome, Commander. Do not worry.”

In a situation where one had to go to a dangerous battlefield, there was nothing more reliable and dependable than the presence of a strong, skilled ally.

“I’m glad to see the heroes again.”

The trustworthy words of the commanders made me smile.

The sound of the heart beating louder than usual was heard in anticipation of the war that would unfold in the future.

* * *

There was news from Thalia.

Actually, I didn’t think it was anything new because it was news I had been waiting for.

However, I wanted to inform the children of the news before an official letter was delivered to the academy.

“That’s why I called you guys.”

The children gathered together on the second floor of the general store listened to what I said and lowered their heads.

“Hmm, I don’t know whether to say this is good or not.”

Baine said he wasn’t sure, but judging by his reaction, he didn’t seem to be offended.

“Isn’t it better to go in a little early? “The sooner you enter, the sooner you will be discharged.”

It may only be a few months, but I don’t think anyone would mind getting out of the military a little earlier than others.

Of course, in reality, the number of enlistment dates will be the same as others.

In that respect, Shine seemed positive about the current situation as he was able to enlist early.

“Honestly, everyone was bored taking classes. I think it would be better to enlist and make the most of that time. “There is nothing more helpful for growth than actual practice.”

Shine, who seemed to have deep skepticism about the academy class, had already moved to the forefront of his mind.

Ariando seemed to be in the same situation and agreed with Shine.

“I want to go quickly too. “I’m so sick of being tormented by my dad.”

Gabriel, who had been watching quietly without participating in the conversation until now, spoke for the first time.

“I didn’t know that I would suddenly come here and reflect.”

“huh? regret?”

Gabriel had accepted my offer and promised to join our unit.

Therefore, when I delivered the news to Thalia, I had called her to the store as well.

“I think it’s great that even though you’re getting good grades in academics, you don’t get cocky, put in effort in your training, and show that you want to grow to the point where you want to experience real-life situations.”

“Ah~”

Gabriel had no real experience with children.

“If you had behaved like us during vacation, you would have said the same thing. It’s really thrilling to grow while experiencing real-life situations. “Can you believe that it is more meaningful and you learn more from 1-2 hours of actual training rather than 10 hours of training?”

“I know well the importance of actual combat. “I gained this experience by consistently participating in practical training during vacation.”

“The difference between practice and real life is bigger than you think.”

The other children nodded in agreement with Baine’s explanation.

“Isn’t it the same as killing monsters anyway?”

“No, first of all, practice is to assist in catching monsters. But in reality, I have to take responsibility for killing that monster myself. That responsibility is something that cannot be fully understood just by imagining it. And it’s very exciting to fight with colleagues who I get along well with.”

“Oh, I want to go quickly.”

He wants to join the military quickly.

To be honest, as I was listening quietly, I got goosebumps all over my body.

Why don’t I know the thrill of battle?

Still, the military… .

“Anyway, the official document has already been written and is on its way to the academy, so prepare in advance. To put it bluntly, go

“I have to go even if I don’t want to.”

“But what is the situation on the front lines that is why you are calling us?”

“The monster led its army and started attacking. The commander repaired the walls in advance and trained the soldiers, so this time we didn’t get hit like we did during the wave. The commander is determined not to just get caught up in the outbreak of war, but to go inside and catch the guy who is the cause of this situation. In this way, we completely push out the monsters, purify the contaminated area, and increase the front line.”

“Now that we have purification fluid, if we push out the monsters, we can purify the contaminated area and make it our land, right?”

“okay.”

Humanity has been helplessly losing land to polluted areas.

Although they have succeeded in protecting the land, they have never regained the land that was stolen.

“You mean we’re doing that?”

“If we keep doing this, won’t our names end up appearing in textbooks?”

“Why not? It could be real. “It’s not something vague.”

Achievement in purifying a contaminated area for the first time.

It could have been a historically symbolic battle.

“I think we’re too successful.”

“It’s just the beginning. You said that. “The goal is to completely purify the contaminated area.”

The children, who had already turned on their happy circuits, showed bright smiles.

The only one who had a bad expression was Fran.

There was something I had to do as soon as I became an adult, but wouldn’t it all be useless if I enlisted?

I knew that the day would come when I would have to deliver this news, so I settled my relationship with Fran in advance.

“But how should I prepare to enlist?”

“uh… I know?”

“Boss, do you know anything?”

I, who was watching the kids’ conversation without necessarily intervening, blinked at Ariando’s question.

“Are you ready?”

There was nothing in particular for the kids to prepare.

If anything… .

“Are you mentally prepared?”

That’s the hardest part.

I think my answer was a bit boring to the kids.

He asks, “That’s all.” He feels dejected.

“There must be a big difference between being able to mentally prepare and not being able to.”

Suddenly taken to the military?

It’s dizzying just to imagine it.

I didn’t think about it at all, but when the warrant came one day, the feeling of seeing it… .

“What you said is right. “I’ve already done it once, so I know very well what it’s like to be dragged in when you’re not mentally prepared.”

At that time, Fran, the only one with experience, took my side.

“ah! Come to think of it, Fran tried it once?”

“yes. At that time, I didn’t know what was what until I arrived at the scene. I didn’t even know where I was going. “They just told me to follow them.”

When Fran said that they just had to do as they were told and that they had not received proper consideration, all the children were indignant.

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

“You took the child away and treated him like that because there was a lack of manpower?!”

“Tell me sooner! “If that had been the case, I would have at least complained.”

“Because the situation was urgent, I thought I should understand. It seemed like they had no time to care about us. “There were so many patients everywhere, and all I could think about was that I needed to see the patients rather than being treated unfairly.”

Anyway, it still pisses me off to be treated like that.

I once again realize how fortunate I am to have met Commander Thalia and formed a good relationship.

I don’t think I would have been willing to trust anyone other than her with the children.

Since she’s Thalia, you can trust her.

“After hearing how someone who experienced it felt at the time, I realized that mental preparation is very important. “I think I would have been very upset if I had been forced to do it like Fran.”

“After hearing about Fran, I suddenly didn’t want to go to the military.”

“Eh?”

Children’s opinions change like the palm of your hand.

But what can you do?

No deposit!

Once the official letter arrived at the academy, the children were destined to pack their bags and move to the front lines.