Became an Academy Spearman - Chapter 736
736. [Western Front] – First mission (12)
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Excited.
As he left the barracks and headed to the front, Cheonseong’s heart was pounding loudly.
Tension and excitement.
And even something like a heavy burden.
They all coexisted in his mind.
Tuk.
McPhill patted the genius on the shoulder and laughed.
“ah. “Ensign McPhill.”
“It’s understandable that you’re nervous as you suddenly join us on your first mission, but can’t you be so nervous that your body stiffens?”
“yes. “I will adjust it.”
“No, I told you to relax. “What if I get more nervous here?”
When McPhill spoke kindly, contrary to his harsh expression, Cheonseong awkwardly nodded.
And Roxanna and Rune, who were looking at the two people, looked at each other and remained silent.
Swish! Swish!
As we headed toward the outer front of the first fortress, Cheonseong inadvertently came into view.
Crunch!
Wow!
The screams echoing from all over the place, all of them were monsters, and the sight of the officers and soldiers fighting them was so vivid that I could see them.
‘this… … .’
A true front.
I was finally realizing the atmosphere of the front line that I was about to experience.
“We are currently going out on periodic reconnaissance, but to explain the basic frontline system, each unit has an assigned ‘area’. “The enemy wing does not have an assigned area, but for other units, it can be said that it is a front line that each unit must protect and maintain.”
“… … “I understand.”
“And I will emphasize it even more, but the rule is not to apply to other units unless it is a very special situation. I am not accompanying you right now, but unless Lieutenant Leria or Second Lieutenant Roxanna, the enemy wing’s sub-commander, makes a decision and gives an order, we must focus strictly on our mission. Han Tiansheng, do you understand what this means?”
“Are you telling me to focus on the given mission?”
“Yes, that’s right.”
I also vaguely understood Lieutenant MacPhil’s calm explanation.
‘Focusing on our mission is our top priority. If the situation determines that there is room for it, I will apply under the orders of Lieutenant Leria or Second Lieutenant Roxanna, the division commander.’
That could be said to be the basic framework. In short, it was meaningful only if we did it ourselves or did it properly before applying.
“The thing that first-timers overlook the most is the crisis in front of them, and the most embarrassing moment is when they prioritize other things over their own duties just because there are people they need to help. Being on the front line and being a soldier means you have to fulfill your role first… … “There are quite a few cases where we forget that.”
“… … “I will be more careful.”
“It will be easy to answer now. “The reality is that if you see someone about to die right in front of you, your heart will be greatly shaken.”
I couldn’t bear to say no to Lieutenant MacPhil’s strange words.
‘Will I be able to make up my mind?’
A person who is truly facing death. Putting my mission first in the face of people whose lives are threatened by monsters and apostles… … .
When I thought about it, it didn’t seem like it would be easier said than done.
“McPhill, stop talking now. Because this is the first mission. “Even if I say any more, I won’t get into Han Tiansheng’s head any more.”
“All right. “Ensign Roxanna.”
Hearing the words that followed, I held the spear I was holding a little harder.
I also wanted to be a force and be active. You can’t deny that such feelings exist.
But the people I’m working with now seem to treat me with pampering… … It was something I couldn’t tell him not to do.
‘New chick. the youngest.’
Considering the words of many people calling me, it was natural. This is my first time on the front line, and I have little experience, so why should I assert myself and take a strong stand?
There was a need to be more cautious and cautious.
ㅡ!
It was a moment of continuous movement across such a huge front.
As I was moving carefully, looking at each and every part of the front line as if I was engraving it with my eyes, I came across this.
“… !”
For a moment, I took a deep breath.
As the enemy’s movement speed was fast, I also activated my mana and greatly activated my body’s senses. So people and monsters in the distance were clearly visible.
And now… … .
Just as Lieutenant McPhill said, it seemed like someone was in danger. There was a momentary gap, and it seemed as if the monsters had surrounded and enveloped the monster from all directions, and I could see that the person who appeared to be a soldier was momentarily very embarrassed.
“Han Tiansheng.”
I woke up to the extremely cold voice.
“… … yes. “Ensign Roxanna.”
“don’t mind.”
I nodded slightly as I looked at Lieutenant Roxanna’s cold face. And I couldn’t look back at where I had focused just a moment ago.
It was as if Ensign Roxanna was looking at me silently.
Don’t worry anymore.
“… … A member of the same unit will definitely save you. I believe so. So, don’t distract yourself by looking at me like that. The most important things on the front line are the same unit members and the assigned mission. okay?”
“All right.”
No objections were allowed to the extremely cold voice.
And I understood.
… … That I shouldn’t even look away. I am in a position where I need to be more careful about my actions.
“Because this is something that is not uncommon on the front lines. “You too, take control from now on.”
“Is that so… … .”
“So, our youngest is very confused right now?”
Even though Lieutenant Rune spoke jokingly, I couldn’t relax my stiff expression.
“… … “Honestly, yes.”
“It was all like that at first. Right now, I was like that, and so were McPhill and Roxanna. Who could pretend to be Taeyeon on their first mission and not feel anything wrong? There is blood everywhere and danger lurks. Even in other units, people sometimes die.”
“… … .”
I listened as if I was listening without saying a word.
Two eyes looking at me now. Although his tone of voice may be playful and light, it was not as light as Ensign Rune’s eyes.
“What you will do now on your first mission is not to leave our side. And don’t be hasty in trying to help. Just keep these two things in mind.”
“I’ll keep that in mind.”
“Okay, that’s enough for now. No one expects more from you. “I know this alone is a big burden.”
As Ensign Rune finished speaking and turned his head, I felt my hand holding the spear gain more strength.
… … .
As we crossed the line and went deeper, I found it increasingly difficult to breathe.
The other lieutenants were gradually becoming less talkative, and I couldn’t even get the words out easily.
And I felt it intuitively.
The earth dyed bright red.
I thought the ground of the front line right in front of me had a dark red tint, but the front line I now had in front of me was to the point where I could almost say it was covered in blood.
Good!
When Ensign Roxanna, who was in the lead, stopped,
Good! Good!
The other two lieutenants, including me, who were following us, also stopped immediately.
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“Red zone from here. “The current reconnaissance mission will gradually continue reconnaissance at the border of this red zone, monitor the appearance of dangerous monsters such as apostles, and continue to subdue surrounding monsters.”
A light briefing followed. In fact, she nodded her head seriously as she looked at Ensign Roxanna, who was briefing only for me.
“So, I will caution you once again, Han Tiansheng, your company this time is an experience of the front line. There is absolutely no need for you to be active or try to do anything, nor should you. “Did you understand correctly?”
“yes. “I understand.”
“Then, from now on, we will be divided into two groups and inspect the assigned scouting area. Han Cheon-seong, you can follow me. “McPhill and Rune are heading in the opposite direction from me.”
“okay.”
“All right. “Ensign Roxanna.”
When the other two lieutenants answered, we were naturally divided into two groups.
Swish!
And as the two people quickly walked away, I carefully looked at Ensign Roxanna.
‘I never thought we would share it like this.’
I thought the four of us would act together. But it didn’t feel that way at all.
“Why, didn’t you think we would act apart?”
“ah… … . Yes, a little bit.”
“If we enter the red zone, of course it is right for us to act together unconditionally. However, when scouting at the border, we always divide into two groups. “Because the main purpose is reconnaissance, it is to avoid facing great danger.”
Although I understood the detailed explanation, I was a little surprised.
‘Ensign Roxanna is much stronger than I thought.’
In fact, a reconnaissance mission was a mission, but I saw a lot in the fact that she, who didn’t expect anything from me, teamed up with me. Just looking at Second Lieutenant Roxanna’s actions as a division commander shows that her role is very important.
“let’s go.”
“yes.”
As Ensign Roxanna moved at a noticeably slower pace than before, I also became more cautious.
Damn it! Good!
As each of them walked lightly, their eyes suddenly turned to her.
Her shoulder-length purple hair was lightly fluttering, and her calm face was visible. Once again, her impression seemed completely different from the one I had seen on the first day.
It’s definitely a calm feeling, but it’s also more cautious and careful. And I can feel a huge sense of responsibility from her cold eyes.
‘I guess this is how you should act on the front line.’
I slowly caught my breath and relaxed my extremely tense body a little.
As the saying goes, the red zone is the high temperature zone, and my body seemed to have become stiffer because breathing was much heavier.
“Han Tiansheng.”
“yes. “Ensign Roxanna.”
“I said your spear skill is common level, right?”
“Yes.”
“It’s not that I’m biased toward trait ratings or anything like that. “By the way, I’m just asking to confirm, but can you defeat monsters from a distance?”
Ensign Roxanna glanced at me and asked, and I paused for a moment.
“… … “It’s not impossible.”
As I was talking, what came to mind was skill.
If you manifest a spiral with the Surana Spear, it is possible to inflict damage even without directly stabbing the spear.
“It’s not impossible, but that doesn’t mean it’s the greatest power you can unleash, right?”
“yes. you’re right.”
“Well, I’m saying this because you will be active in the future, but it would be a good idea to try your best to be able to use your spear to demonstrate your power from a distance.”
I nodded my head carefully in a calm voice.
And then it suddenly occurred to me.
What is the priority of characteristics in this world, and the standard for that priority is not only power, but also directly related to the safety of the user.
‘Characteristics of magic and elemental or paranormal series. If not, does it have long-distance characteristics?’
Although it was a long time ago now, I still vividly remember the first day when I was given spear skills as a trait.
The reason I was so frustrated at the time was because the level was a level, but it was a ‘close range characteristic’ that did not apply to all of them.
And it seemed like Lieutenant Roxanna reminded me of that again.
Why are close range characteristics dangerous?
Sigh… !
My gaze suddenly returned to the subtle roar that came immediately after.
“… … .”
Ensign Roxanna was looking at that place as if she had noticed it before.
Gulp.
Even as I swallowed my saliva in a daze, I felt like I would be instantly overwhelmed by the overwhelming number. In a word, it was a ‘colony’.
Sigh… ! Sigh… !
For the first time, I realized that tens or even hundreds of thousands of insects the size of a finger could gather together in a colony and make such a creepy noise.
“Han Tiansheng. “Stay in your seat.”
Jerk.
At that moment, Ensign Roxanna took a step forward as if blocking my path.
“yes… … .”
Even when I looked at her, I felt strange.
It felt like Ensign Roxanna’s presence had grown significantly in an instant.