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The Player Who Eats Steel - Episode 49

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- ……Sergeant Lee Hyun-wook, can you guarantee??

Kim Kang-seok's voice flowing from Mana Messenger,

There was a surprise inside that couldn't be hidden..

- It's clear that the object you removed was an 'erosion factor'?

Because he completely trusted Lee Hyun-wook, he organized a steel company and put it into operation, but no matter how much it was, the fact that it was a catastrophe that was difficult for the Wave to handle did not change, and even if Lee Hyun-wook's steel rain was useful, it was not omnipotent, so keep your hopes up, but do not expect too much. I wasn't doing it…….

However, it was reported that the first source of erosion had been removed in just one day..

That's why I was asking myself several times if I had heard something wrong..

Lee Hyun-wook answered confidently..

"Yes, you checked correctly. An erosion factor in the form of a World Stone was identified and destroyed as it was digging into the ground, and immediately afterward, a system message was displayed stating that the World Stone had been destroyed..”

If you saw the system message, you were certain unless you were lying..

Only then did Kim Kang-seok laugh..

It was a laugh that was beyond admiration and seemed absurd..

- Sergeant Lee Hyun-wook, I have always trusted you... … I guess that belief was a bit lacking..

"no. There are still three more left, so I'll keep my head straight and carry out my mission..”

- Okay, and soon the 'attack company' will be moving towards the brigade headquarters..

The brigade headquarters commanded by General Choi Jeong-cheol seemed to have finally cleared the gate that occurred within the compound..

In fact, it was a very successful response, meaning that as many as 4 gates were processed in one day..

It's just that the 1st Battalion with Lee Hyun-wook was overwhelmingly faster.…….

‘If the attack company directly under the brigade commander is mobilized, it will be a great help during the final battle..’

The attack company was a unit of 3 to 4 attack platoons and was the highest strength of the 3rd Port Horse Brigade..

3It would be helpful for 'additional events' that occur when more than 10 erosion factors are removed..

“Yes, I understand. If so, I will continue to operate alone until the next order..”

- Of course, you are the best now, so do what you want. Oh, is there anything else you need??

"I don't need anything right now, but if we run out of supplies, I'll request supplies immediately..”

- Yes, the Brigadier said he would fully support the Steel Company. We will mobilize a transport plane and send it to you right away, so you can pour out everything you have without holding anything back..

"All right.”

After the report was over, Lee Hyun-wook checked his watch..

- 01:06

Since we had been fighting almost non-stop since last dawn, we really needed a break now..

But there was one urgent matter right now..

"We need to find the person who took the Beast Form potion, so gather all the priest players..”

Lee Hyun-wook worked with Lee Jeong-jun and the station guards to collect as many priests as possible and select those who were cursed to become beasts. Fortunately, the task didn't take as long as expected..

When we selected those who had contact with the sanctuary manager, we found that there were only a few people..

After the task was completed, everyone was ordered to sleep..

That's 1:40 in the morning,

The members of the Steel Company then went to sleep, sprawled out in the hallway of the station building..

But did they say that even in the battlefield, love blooms and children are born?,

As men and women gathered together without distinction, I heard whispering and giggling from somewhere.…….

"hey! If you don't sleep, I can force you to sleep, so please keep your mouth shut.……."

Kim Se-hee said a few words while swearing, and it quickly became quiet..

***

At 2:50 in the morning, Lee Hyun-wook was sitting in the station security room, voluntarily staying on guard..

This was because the operational route for tomorrow had to be clearly organized..

In addition, it was necessary to check one's overall abilities from time to time..

‘If you don't know clearly what your level is, your judgment may be distorted during battle..’

So, Lee Hyun-wook had a habit of reading his abilities carefully every time he rested..

- Current controllable ‘metal’ weight: 78,658g

* Transcendent Sense (+30%) is in effect.

* Strong Bone (+10%) is being applied.

‘As expected, one additional effect was added..’

Ganggol level 1, that was the power of ‘Mogley’.

Moglei's first skill, 'Ganggol', was a 'passive skill' with the concept of increasing not only physical ability but also overall power, and in Lee Hyun-wook's case, 'metal control' also fell into the category of power..

‘This gives you a whopping 40% extra control..’

After checking my abilities, I took out my military PDA and checked the map of Seoul..

‘Currently, there are a total of 4 erosion factors created in the Seoul Wave Zone, 1 of which has just been destroyed, and if history goes as planned, the Anyang duo will attack the erosion factors in Yeonsinnae, so there is no need to worry about that..’

One out of four erosion factors was planned to be targeted by the so-called 'Anyang Duo'.

‘then… … Next, go to Gangnam..’

And right there, the god-killing weapon ‘Mistilteinn’ was sleeping..

The villains would try to get it first, so we had to move quickly and kill them..

At that time, Kim Se-hee appeared at the end of the hallway..

She yawned and trudged over..

"Sergeant Kim, where are you going alone??”

"I'm going to the bathroom. Why, would you like to go with me to the comrade-in-arms group??”

She frowned and shot like that..

"no… … I asked him if he was going to have a fight with the spirit..”

"……Don't take anything that others give you just because you're tired in the morning.."

Still, Lee Hyun-wook is the company commander, so he doesn't want to say a single word..

‘Of course, if you look at his personality, it's worth swearing and fighting with spirits..’

Lee Hyun-wook lifted his head and looked at the map again..

However, Kim Se-hee, who had returned from the restroom, came next to Lee Hyun-wook..

I must have washed my face, so moisture was dripping from my face..

“......why?”

"I'm next. I did not know?”

"Well, there's still time.?”

Kim Se-hee leaned against the wall without answering and sighed..

“……no one died.”

“yes?”

"During this operation, no one was killed. I mean he conducted well..”

Lee Hyun-wook just nodded blankly, wondering what he was talking about, and Kim Se-hee continued speaking..

“But yesterday… … 19 members of our company died. To those bastards..”

Five butchers slaughtered five minutes of waiting..

And then the skeletons attacked and quite a few people lost their lives..

Until that point, Hyunwook Lee couldn't stop it either..

"Fuck……."

When I looked again, her face was full of fatigue..

Contrary to his small and pretty appearance, he was very tough and had a rough personality.,

Still, losing a comrade in arms seemed like quite a big shock..

“……So, please don't let anyone die like this in the future..”

"Well, of course it should be..”

"If you just do that... … I will trust and follow you until the end..”

She said, lowering her head and looking at the ground..

Just looking at it, I was the type of person who wasn't good at saying things like this..

But in the midst of an arduous fight, are you shaking whether you know it or not?…….

‘Well, she's a great woman, but she's still in her early 20s.…….'

Lee Hyun-wook closed the PDF and looked up at Kim Se-hee..

"Of course, we will try to make sure no one dies... … Sometimes there will come a time when someone has no choice but to die."

His answer was overly realistic.

Lee Hyun-wook also had the same wish as Kim Se-hee someday, but,

This was because after numerous experiences, I realized that it was impossible..

***

Dawn broke and preparations for movement began..

However, as AMT prepared to leave, National Assemblyman Park Gil-sang and his gang seemed very pleased..

They were depressed for a while, but now they gathered together and smiled brightly..

'……If you leave them alone, you will definitely do something stupid. It's a risk factor..’

Although the wave closure period was only 5 days, rescue was bound to take a much longer time..

This was because they had to secure safety by eliminating the monsters that had taken over the streets and then rescue them one by one from the outskirts. Therefore, you may have to endure several months in this shelter.…….

‘I plan to use this shelter as a small kingdom and survive until the wave ends..’

Anyway, it seemed like he couldn't give up what is commonly called 'gapjil'..

But Lee Hyun-wook had no intention of letting them run freely..

He called the guard captain aside..

"Guard Captain, as you may have heard, we will be leaving as soon as the sun rises..”

"Yes, thank you so much. And then that happened... … sorry.”

The guard commander blushed and lowered his head..

It was because I doubted and was skeptical about AMT’s capabilities, even if only for a moment..

"really… … I never dreamed that these people would be so amazing..”

"no.”

Lee Hyun-wook smiled awkwardly and got to the point..

“however… … I'm worried that another problem will arise even after we leave. Have you ever seen someone who was in close contact with the sanctuary manager??”

"uh? Oh, no way, an accomplice… … Are you saying there is?”

The guard commander swallowed dry saliva as he remembered Gong Hyun-jun, the sanctuary manager, and his terrible plan..

If it weren't for AMT, everyone in this shelter would have become food for Hellet..

"No, not necessarily, but let's think about what if..”

"Hmm, I'm not sure. We barely even had a conversation before the wave occurred.……."

At that time, Lee Hyun-wook approached him and spoke in a whisper..

"Actually, I'm not sure, but I heard something from the sanctuary manager.."

“……yes?”

"When I subdued him, he told me that if I let him live, I would receive the favor of the High Ones. If you're high up in this shelter, well......."

"omg! Well, isn’t it Rep. Park Gil-sang? oh my god……."

Of course, this was a complete lie, a kind of frame-up..

‘But sometimes you need to be cunning.’

If you act tied to morality, you can't handle even a person like Park Gil-sang, let alone a villain..

Lee Hyun-wook knew well that this world was structured that way..

Suddenly, the guard captain's face turned red and blue..

"shit! I knew that person was a black guy from the beginning.—!”

It seemed like he was already harboring bad feelings, seeing as he was certain before even considering the facts..

Well, since he and his subordinates were victims of drinking that coffee, he couldn't help but feel emotional.…….

"Of course we can't be sure. Maybe the sanctuary manager just blurted it out because he wanted to live..”

"after… … That said, it is clear that he is a disgusting person in many ways. I watched it."

"Yeah, I think I know that too..”

"Fuck, how many people did they kick out when they knocked on the shelter door?……."

The guard captain shook his head with a bitter expression..

Although he didn't want to, it seemed like he was forced to comply due to pressure..

"All authority over this shelter now belongs to the security commander. don't forget that.”

"……you're right.”

That was the end of the conversation.

The guard captain stormed out as if he had made a resolution..

And immediately, he disarmed Park Gil-sang's gang and isolated them..

It seemed like some anger I had been holding in had burst out..

“……You guys are making a big mistake.!”

Park Sang-gil shouted so loudly, but the guard captain did not even blink..

"No, you made a big mistake! What do you think will change after the wave ends? Your political career is over, because we will bear witness to your evil deeds.!”

Perplexity bloomed on Park Sang-gil’s face..

"What, what? What the hell did I do??”

"Fuck, just one or two? Above all, do you know how many shelter refugees you didn't let in? I was such an idiot that I couldn't even refute what someone like you said, but not anymore.!”

"you… … I'm saying that with evidence.?”

Then complaints started pouring in from all directions..

"I heard you told us not to take it.!”

"that's right! We also watched everything you did inside.!”

"Hey - how can someone like you be a member of the National Assembly?!”

These may have been evil deeds done secretly in their own way, but rumors were bound to spread quickly within this narrow shelter. It was natural, especially since Lee Jeong-jun and his group, who had animosity towards them, returned..

After all, no matter how much you pretend, if your true intentions are dirty, the ending can't be good, right?…….

Park Gil-sang's neck turned red as criticism poured in from all directions.,

A tuna can flew from somewhere and hit his head..

"evil!"

He shouted something, but was drowned out by the fierce cries of the citizens and was not heard..

He ended up slamming the door of the office where he was quarantined and entering.,

The guards sealed the entrance with a magic shield..

Lee Hyun-wook looked at the scene and laughed helplessly..

‘A bit extreme, but, well, it's a good thing..’

If Park Gil-sang continued to exercise his distorted rights, Shelter could have been in danger..

Meanwhile, while the commotion was going on, the Steel Company was ready to move..

"Sergeant Lee Hyun-wook, preparations are complete..”

Lee Hyun-wook went outside and inspected the ranks..

‘Okay, I got stronger by leaps and bounds in just one day..’

Now, with the addition of Lee Jeong-jun and his party, the number of vehicles has increased by three, making the procession a total of 13 vehicles..

As a result, not only was the strength of 18 players added, but the level of each member of the company increased significantly. In addition, his experience and judgment would have improved as he fought several battles..

'And above all, the effect of divine protection is enormous..’

Lee Hyeon-wook confirmed the details of the event buff obtained immediately after hunting down a group of Hellets..

- The event buff ‘Divine Protection’ is being applied to the party..

1) All weapons are given ‘divine power’.

2) Natural healing power significantly increases. (+50%)

3) Has ‘resistance’ to darkness curses below a certain level.

‘This… … Limited to the 4th wave, power increase by more than 2 times.’

4Since the main monster of the tea wave is 'dark attribute', it was like getting the optimal weapon..

And at this level, I thought it would be okay to move a little more actively..

Meanwhile, the enormous greatsword ‘Mogley’ was hung from the ceiling of the command vehicle.,

It would be possible to fire this 55kg large sword at anyone who stands in the way, as if firing a cannon..

‘Now, even if zombie trolls come out, you won't have to stop and react..’

Hyunwook Lee checked the knot one last time and then boarded the command vehicle..

And lifted up the walkie-talkie..

"All troops, let's go.”

With his brief words, the vehicles with their engines running began to move one by one..

Wow~

The long, solid procession moved west, into the quiet downtown of Seoul..

But at that moment…….

- (!) Quest has arrived.

"what is this?”

A system message was displayed in front of everyone in the procession..

[event quest]

- Calamity Expedition, set sail, into the darkness…….

1) Remove as many 'erosion factors' as possible (ongoing))

2) Eliminate as many 'dark attribute' monsters as possible! (Proceeding)

3) Rescue as many 'ordinary people' as possible! (Proceeding)

* Compensation: Paid differentially depending on performance.

"this… … What is it?”

In response to Park Jun-mo’s question, Lee Hyun-wook smiled..

“……It's an opportunity in a crisis.”

As always, arduous trials hide sweet rewards..

"Advance while wiping out all visible monsters..”

***

"......Yes, please. In times like these, we have to step up. When are we going to step up??”

Kang Seo-yoon was talking on the phone in the office, moving back and forth as if she was anxious..

"Yes. I'm doing my best right now, but honestly... … We need to prepare for the aftermath. So, I received a promise from Gordon to provide support for four airships. Yes, if erosion progresses, they will move in with magic bombardment... … I'm thinking of intercepting that damn 'erosion object'. That's best.”

She was requesting a posthumous restoration operation from the secret organization she belonged to..

However, the Guardian's reaction was also shocking..

“……Ah—I know that.!”

They were people who resisted the disaster that the game created, but they were not the unrealistic type of heroes who would rush into the fire with a sense of justice..

Rather, like a businessman, he established a secret operation thoroughly considering losses and profits. In that respect, the majority of the opinion was that rather than responding to the wave, we should save the power and prepare for later..

Because, until now, we have made tremendous sacrifices in responding to the wave.,

This was because the Guardian's power was significantly reduced due to that sacrifice..

Kang Seo-yoon was now listening to that content once again over the phone..

Her face became increasingly red, and her breathing began to become increasingly rough..

“……No pair—! Is that what you want to do? What nationality do you transfer? I even risked a legendary item for Seoul! They're going to hand over something that's worth the price of an aircraft carrier.—!”

At that time, the door burst open..

Kang Seo-yoon frowned and hung up the phone..

I was nervous because a secret conversation was taking place..

“Huh—huh— CEO Kang......."

The person who opened the door and came in was an emergency communications officer..

But for some reason, his expression was full of urgency..

“……Officer, why??”

"that is……."

"I'm on a call, so speak quickly.!”

“……There is news that the erosion factor has been targeted..”

"yes?”

Kang Seo-yoon was startled and jumped up..

And hung up the phone..

"Great, great, great, who is it?—!”

The emergency communications officer took a breath and nodded..

It was time to deliver some more surprising news..

“It's AMT! The 1st Battalion located in Namsan, which I mentioned earlier, is said to have done it.!”

"yes? Is it AMT? Uh, how… … No, that's not the point, hu—!”

She took a deep breath and walked out of the office with the emergency communications officer..

"Officer, did you understand this news accurately? No, since you are sleeping and don't have time, please inform the players in Wave Zone who can be contacted right away! There are only 3 days left!”

“yes!”

"Now this is my only hope! A hope to become a focal point was born! It also appeared by destroying the erosion factors... … Okay, now we can completely change the game..”

Yes, even if a high-ranking, high-level guy showed up and decided to take the gun, most of the players in the wave zone were likely to fend for themselves..

But the news that someone had removed the erosion agent was on a different level..

It is a real possibility, that is, it will give you courage.…….

Hopeful news was to be delivered all over the world..

And one more thing…….

“Oh, please tell me this too. Announce throughout the wave zone that the legendary level reward offered by the guild is ‘Ge Bolg’..”

“Oh my god……."

"Yes, I'm going to drool a bit. Because you'll want to hold the weapon that killed the 'Twin Head Ogre Champion' with a single blow during the 'Battle of the Bright Ogre'.……."

Gde Bolg),

That one spear, said to be more expensive than an aircraft carrier, would ignite hope..