I Ended Up at the Special Forces (4)
I Ended Up at the Special Forces (4)
"Die."
As if sensing danger, Garuda twisted its body sharply to flee. Though the creature rapidly distanced itself, I felt certain I wouldn't miss.
I enlarged my vision with X, precisely aimed at its eye, and threw the Hardcore Saw.
Swish-!!
The Hardcore Saw shot straight through the wind toward the creature.
Thud!
The Hardcore Saw pierced Garuda's eye and returned to me. Having struck the core, the creature's body began crumbling from its fingertips and toes. Moments later, Garuda vanished without a single feather remaining.
"Was Garuda always this weak...?"
Garuda had truly been a terrifying monster I couldn't have faced before. Had Reni and Baek Wol-hyang not defeated it during our last encounter, I would've been helpless against it.
As Garuda disappeared, soldiers' cheers erupted. Their morale soaring, they began swiftly cleaning up the remaining monsters.
[Dangerous object falling from sky. Evacuate current position immediately.]
What?
Looking up, I saw a shining artillery-like shell descending. Staying put meant taking a direct hit.
I hastily moved from my position to where Yun Seol-ha stood. Seeing me approach, she spoke in a trembling, relieved voice.
"Kelrot-ssi, how did you defeat that terrifying monster so quickly... No, more importantly, are you hurt anywhere?"
I silently embraced her worried question. Stroking her small head breathing against my chest, I glared at the falling object.
"X, what's that?"
[The object is a Dropford. Collision may cause fatal damage.]
"So what is it?"
[Dropfords are transport craft used by Honor of Brothers elites. They can be fired like artillery or dropped from altitude to inflict wide-area damage while enabling rapid deployment.]
"What's an Elite?"
[Elites are soldiers who gained superhuman abilities through Enhancement Surgery. Candidates with exceptional physical abilities undergo the procedure. Success rate is below 1%.]
"If they fail?"
[Irrecoverable. Subject to disposal.]
"Impressive."
So a madman betting his life on less than 1% odds to become superhuman was approaching.
The Dropford crashed where Garuda had been.
BOOM-!!!!!!!!
"Kyaaak-!!!"
It felt like a meteor impact. Even at this distance, tremendous shockwaves traveled through the ground.
[Powerful entity detected. Prepare for combat.]
Amid explosive sounds, someone shot forth from the Dropford.
What?
Clang!
I reflexively blocked the incoming sword with my Hardcore Saw. Beneath her combat suit, an impossibly sensual body line was visible. Pressing her blade forward, she spoke with amused laughter.
"Blocking my sword with one hand? So you really did take down Garuda."
It wasn't intentional - my other arm was protecting Yun Seol-ha. Releasing her might leave her defenseless against this woman's attacks.
Thud!!
My head snapped sideways as I felt my body lift into the air. Clutching Seol-ha, I tumbled across the ground.
Rising unsteadily, I noticed my Face Guard was gone - likely knocked off while shielding her.
The woman approached slowly, backlit so only her silhouette was visible.
Though clearly powerful, I felt confident facing her now. But relocating Seol-ha safely came first. My thoughts raced.
She addressed me in a playful female voice.
"Hey~, you know me."
Her Face Guard opened to reveal a familiar face.
"Huh??"
Seeing her face triggered arcade memories - Kamyu, the sadistic pervert who enjoyed tormenting others.
She grinned cheerfully at our stunned expressions.
"Did you take down Garuda?"
Since she clearly knew, lying served no purpose. With no further attacks seeming imminent, I answered honestly.
"Yeah. Sorry if it was your prey."
"No no, I'm genuinely grateful you handled that troublesome monster. Forgive my rough greeting."
Honor of Brothers soldiers rushed to salute Kamyu respectfully. From their words, I learned Kamyu was the Elite Brigade Commander.
I'd vaguely heard she held high rank at the arcade, but Brigade Commander?
"Know where the Frontline Unit is stationed?"
"Of course, it's my post. Why... oh! Are you an Elite recruit?"
Before I could respond, Kamyu suddenly lunged at me.
Thump.
Caught off guard, we fell together. She climbed atop me with a lewd smile, tongue flicking out.
"Why so sudden?"
"What are you doing to Kelrot-ssi?!!"
A moist sensation touched my left cheek - she'd licked me.
Thud!!
Reflexively, I kicked her stomach. She spun twice midair before landing unfazed.
Feigning injury, she rubbed her stomach while speaking.
"Oww, that hurt. Attacking a Brigade Commander warrants summary execution - be careful next time. But how're you this strong without being an Elite?"
Did she taste me to confirm if I was an Elite?
A perverted verification method fitting her character.
"Guess I got stronger hunting monsters."
I answered curtly. It wasn't a lie - leveling up through Deathworm kills explained it.
Kamyu smiled approvingly while stroking my thigh.
"Perfect that you're not an Elite. Wanna be my subordinate? You'll get far better pay than regular soldiers."
Pay didn't interest me - completing Alice's request promised unimaginable rewards.
But escaping the Special Forces seemed possible now. I pointed at Yun Seol-ha while asking Kamyu.
"We already completed Special Forces enlistment. Can you transfer us?"
"What? Special Forces?"
Kamyu stroked her chin thoughtfully before speaking seriously.
"Still, I can't waste talent like yours. Let's discuss this at my office."
Even Alice couldn't easily change our fake identities, but a field commander's request might work naturally.
We boarded Kamyu's transport to the Frontline Unit.
The base was surprisingly close. Defense System Maro's tower emitted protective barriers in all directions, with defensive structures and training facilities above ground.
Living facilities and offices were underground. Following Kamyu down a high-speed elevator revealed an immense subterranean city.
"This is incredible. Developing underground to this extent..."
Even pre-apocalypse technology couldn't build cities this deep.
We proceeded to Kamyu's office atop the Elite Brigade building.
Inside, Kamyu removed her combat suit, reverting to her usual appearance - a blonde Caucasian woman with pigtails. Her khaki high-leg tights clung excessively tight, blatantly revealing every sensual curve.
Crossing her legs on the chair left only her pubic area barely covered. Whether waxed or shaved, no pubic hair showed. My gaze kept drifting between her thighs.
Her eyes sparkled like she'd found a fascinating toy.
"Stop peeking and let's continue. Why would someone as strong as you join the Special Forces?"
"Well..."
Before I could answer, Kamyu slapped her knee excitedly.
"You share my enjoyment of pain? Understandable! I'd have joined them too if not for being an Elite."
"No, that's not-"
Yun Seol-ha covered her mouth while staring at me wide-eyed.
This is unfair!!
Though needing to correct this sudden masochist label, Kamyu interrupted again.
"I'll make things more fun than the Special Forces! Join my brigade? I'll assign you monsters that can torment you - I'm bored of them now. Wasting your strength as anything but combat personnel is criminal."
"I don't share your preferences."
Yun Seol-ha grasped my hands with determination.
"I'll accept Kelrot-ssi no matter who you are. Please choose what's best for your happiness."
No, I'm telling you it's not true!!!!
As my sanity frayed, the office door opened. There stood the massive frame of Oist - someone else I recognized.