The area above the bridge was a veritable crucible of chaos.
"It's a poisonous gas, don't breathe it!"
"Where is the enemy! Brief us as soon as you spot them!"
"The steel frame is falling, stand back!"
A sudden terrorist attack. The aftermath of the continuous explosion and the spreading of an unidentified chemical gas. In the midst of the already chaotic situation, visibility was limited and the chain of command was completely paralyzed.
"Samano, Volive! Stick to the prisoner!"
The executioners were working hard to protect the prisoners. They were all packed into one vehicle. That meant that they could guess Kushan's location just by observing their movements.
'It looks like the convoy wasn't a dummy.'
It seemed that the prisoner was not hidden in the police car attached for security purposes.
The verification was complete. Kim Lee-hyun jumped straight into the smoke.
"Cough, cough! Oh, here…!"
thud!
He lightly rammed the staggering police with his shield. Most of them were already incapacitated without him having to deal with them one by one. He subdued the enemies he encountered and threw his smoke canisters at them one by one.
"-One confirmed! Please apply!"
There was constant screaming nearby. The sound of gunfire was deafening. The sound of multiple people firing at the same time was quite frightening, but not enough to slow down my steps.
'I guess Edwin is doing well.'
This time, Edwin is playing a big role. The purpose of this operation is rescue. Rather than having a powerful firepower to wipe out the enemy, it was more important to have a solid aggro.
Thanks to that, I was able to close the distance easily.
"This way!"
As soon as they left the gas zone, the police recognized the terrorist. The pistols held in both hands were aimed at Kim I-Hyun. Skillful phasing and quick stabilization of aim. However, there was a big gap between them.
Difference in experience.
And the equipment is red.
Brother, come on!
"Ugh!"
The bullet fired while running hit the policeman's hand exactly. The back of his hand was pierced and he dropped the gun. After a short pause of less than three seconds, the same situation continued.
I could have shot at their vital points, but I focused only on neutralizing them. I told them to eliminate them if necessary, but I have no intention of massacring them indiscriminately. They were different from our enemies so far in many ways.
He is neither a criminal nor a vagabond, but a good public servant. Rather, he is the one who threatens the security of the country. If you kill him unnecessarily, your dreams will be ruined, and above all, the cleanup will be difficult.
'I guess I'll have to break up with Shiran anyway.'
Shouldn't we at least make an excuse to the other powers?
Thud!
Even though the gunfire was pounding hard against the shield, his grip was steady. He used the stopped cars as cover and eliminated as much exposure as possible.
It was when we were within striking distance of the convoy.
Boooow!
- Hyun, it looks like he's trying to turn the car around.
"I'm watching. I'll stop it."
- Okay, I understand. Once confirmed, move immediately.
Kim Yi-Hyeon put away his pistol and set up a shield in front of him. He held an assault rifle [Browning] in his empty hand. He quickly took a shooting stance and fired without sparing a single bullet.
My tire blew out while I was making a U-turn. As soon as the car stopped, a ghost came running out from behind a nearby police car. It was amazing how it got here in no time.
As soon as he captured the location, Kim Hyun-ah created [Crocus] and threw it. The axe crashed into the side of the convoy. Ghost immediately pulled out the axe and grabbed it, breaking the tightly closed door.
With a bang, a smoke bomb enters the door. The vehicle carrying Kushan and the executors is sprayed with sleeping gas. Meanwhile, Kim Yi-hyun stops the approaching enemies with warning shots.
"Cough! These crazy kids…!"
The officers hurriedly escaped from the car. They barely inhaled the gas. They each grabbed their weapons, as if they had given up on escaping. Compared to a single police officer, their demeanor was fierce.
This is exactly the picture I wanted.
"Ghost, cover your ears."
5-star auxiliary equipment [Tuning Shock].
He threw an iron bar into the convoy.
Woohoooo ...
Sound waves reverberated in all directions.
The duration of the system confusion is 7 seconds. However, since it is real, it is not applied like in a game. The effect becomes stronger when it hits directly in front of your nose, and conversely, it becomes weaker the farther away you are.
The officers who had just gotten out of the vehicle were hit hard. Their legs gave out and they collapsed. Ghost was nearby, but he recovered quickly because he had covered his ears in advance.
4 seconds.
Kim Lee-hyun, who escaped from the confusion, threw a smoke bomb.
6 seconds.
The ghost entered the convoy, taking his position.
9 seconds.
A flash grenade landed in the middle of the rising executors.
Boom!
Another explosion. The sleeping gas and smoke that had leaked out of the car mixed together, severely limiting visibility. Kim Yi-Hyun fired [Ivory] indiscriminately without even aiming.
Thud, thud!
The blind bullet hits the car's steel plate. It's a situation where the one being attacked has no choice but to cower. The current standoff won't last long, but it's enough to buy a few seconds.
"Damn, what the hell is going on…!"
"The enemy will not fall!"
"Leave that freak alone! First, take care of the prisoners..."
It was truly one against a hundred.
Edwin withstood the concentrated fire with his bare body.
Kim Yi-Hyeon almost single-handedly disrupted dozens of enemies,
- Hyun, I found Kushan.
Ghost succeeded in rescuing Kushan.
"Okay. Let's get out of here right away."
If the Executors rush in despite the damage, it will be a total mess. At least Kushan is likely to get hurt or die. He may have an immortal body, but he is not immortal and he is not an iron man.
'I'm reaching my limit too.'
My head was spinning from the backlash from overusing spells. In just a few minutes, I had already created so many special weapons. In the past, I would have never thought of doing this.
Kim Yi-hyeon immediately began to retreat. The smoke was still thick. If it was Kushan, Ghost would bring him. There was no need to worry about Edwin, so he just had to take care of himself.
That was the moment the shooting stopped.
One of the executioners boldly broke through the smoke screen. A curved longsword and a distinctive sharp impression caught his eye. Hong-an had captured Kim Yi-hyeon exactly.
'Laurentis.'
It was a familiar face to Kim Yi-hyun. A five-star agent from the Shiran Empire who joins the lab in the latter half. According to the setting, he must still be disillusioned with his country at this point. This is because he has seen the dark side of Shiran. Executors with a long career are usually divided into two groups.
Disillusionment or fanaticism.
Laurentis was a person who corresponded to the former.
I thought I'd give it a try, since I had no choice but to lose.
"Are you satisfied with your life as an executor?"
Of course, no positive answer came back.
Pavabak!
Thorns fell from the sword swung from afar. Metal imbued with powerful poison. When I blocked it with my shield, a heavier recoil than a barrage of bullets was transmitted to my hand.
It's fast and heavy, but that's it.
Bang, bang bang!
He poured out the bullets he had saved from [Ivory]. A total of three. He thought he had run out of bullets, so he was sloppy in his response. He dodged two bullets, but the last one pierced Laurentis' thigh.
"Huh! What are you guys doing? Chase them right now!"
While scolding his colleagues, his gaze was fixed on Kim Yi-Hyeon. Regardless of Shiran's darkness, he must have been recognized as an extremely vicious terrorist. In fact, it wasn't a misunderstanding.
'I guess the recruitment was a success.'
The agents from Shiran were considered to have never existed. It was a pity, but it was a loss that could be tolerated. The benefits of skipping the Kushan rescue episode were much greater.
"There it is, stay close! Don't let go!"
The executioners rushed out and gave chase.
The momentum was quite fierce, but the decision was a bit late.
Kim Yi-hyeon jumped off the railing of the bridge. The water surface under the bridge became closer in an instant. The wire of the [Tactical Hook] was pulled out along the falling body.
with a splash!
The river caught the fallen body. The bullets rained down late, but it was just a waste of bullets and time. Kim Yi-hyeon dived into the water and started heading to the meeting point.
'I'm tired.'
Why do I always end up doing such bad things?
People's fate is truly unpredictable.
* * *
The subsequent escape process was cumbersome but not intense.
Even though the Legion was helplessly defeated, that was simply the result of variables at work. Previously, they were portrayed as a formidable enemy who was extremely vicious, bold, and even sophisticated.
The Legion's grand plan also included the overthrow of Shiran. Although it failed in the game, it was an incident that caused considerable damage to Shiran. It was an episode that had a major impact on the entire continent.
In other words, it doesn't end with just digging a tunnel.
The Legion had also invested a lot of effort in Shiran. They had even set up hideouts here and there. Since the invasion of Shiran had been described in great detail, Kim Yi-Hyeon was also aware of several locations.
Oh, the help from my collaborators was also quite great.
"How did you come to rescue the head of Cellbrox Labs!"
Conrad seemed to sense something fishy, but it was too late.
"Then should I report it?"
"P, Pavel?"
"Are you going to report that there's a terrorist here?"
Kim Lee-hyun took off his mask.
"Or do it. But you won't be able to get through it safely either."
The hardware store owner, Konrad Reimer, is also a fake. Even though he was deceived, he also helped the terrorists in both material and spiritual ways. He cannot expect any leniency.
Conrad's face turned pale as he immediately understood.
"Let's get through this on good terms. With the Legion destroyed, there's nowhere else to go. Let's just live comfortably in the countryside like we have been doing so far."
"...What? Re, Legion?"
"I bet you had an idea?"
The Legion was like a raging fire. Smoke rose as they moved. If the organization had been sound, news would have been heard even from the countryside.
But nothing was heard. It had been a long time since contact had been lost. As the saying goes, Conrad had been feeling uneasy inside, which was why he had welcomed Edwin so warmly.
Conrad swallowed the red potion and lowered his head.
"That, that kind of…."
"Just think of it as shaking your hand."
Kim Yi-hyun lightly patted Conrad on the shoulder. Of course, the future of this naive spy is not very hopeful. The investigation will continue even after the operation team escapes.
But I don't know.
"You are so consistent."
Kushan let out a hollow laugh. Thanks to the repairs he had made in his hiding place, he had returned to a somewhat human-like state. The loss of stamina and the deep fatigue were issues that would be resolved later.
"I see? I think it's changed a lot."
"No, when we first met, it was a similar impression. Since our abilities and positions have changed, the scale of what we do has naturally increased. The person himself remains the same."
He continued:
"He is sharp like a knife in the way he makes and breaks decisions, has strong determination, and is reluctant to do anything that will cause harm, but does not care about those around him."
It was an awkward evaluation to hear in person.
But I didn't deny it because it didn't seem like it was wrong.
Instead, I asked what he meant.
"I'm not sure what you mean by that."
"It's better to talk about that when you have more time than now."
"You need to fix that first. That's some fucking crappy talking."
"I'm too old to change."
I don't know if it's a joke or a serious remark. Aside from that, there was an error this time. Contrary to the saying that it's hard to change, I ended up talking about a personal topic called 'age'.
A guy who would never talk about himself even if he died.
A character whose default attitude is dry, both in the game and in reality.
"And, this is what it was like."
For some reason, Kushan smiled softly.
"Thank you so much..."
"Don't do it, kid."
Kim Yi-hyeon straightened his face with a spinal reflex.
There is no demand for a man's sincere gratitude.