Became an Academy Spearman - Chapter 744
744. [Western Front] – Velenia (20)
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“… … “Belenia.”
Rune sighed, looking at his cautious nature. And he slowly gathered his thoughts.
‘It’s really not easy to tell you directly.’
To be honest, it was a memory I really didn’t want to remember. It was a memory that could be called the worst disaster for the enemy forces, and a difficult memory for me as well, but when I saw Han Cheon-seong, I also felt that I had to explain it.
A genius who is upright, sincere, and qualitatively perfect.
We only spent a few days together, but I already got a feeling as to why the royal family sent Han Tiansheng to the front.
So I made up my mind.
“First of all, to explain the background at the time, our enemy wing was carrying out a mission to execute the ‘Apostle of Twisting’, a special class. If you look at the situation and background, I don’t think there is any room for extenuating circumstances. Even now, I think that Belenia is a complete piece of trash, but it’s clear that the situation at the time was bad. “I plan to tell you this as objectively as possible.”
“I will listen.”
After hearing the serious answer, I slowly told the story.
Space distortion, a strange power possessed by the Apostle of Distortion at the time.
In addition, the urgent and dangerous situation of the war was special.
In addition to going on a mission to execute the special apostle, the front line was so dangerous that all the remaining enemy platoon members had to go to different front lines.
Therefore, the fact that the mission had to be carried out with a limited number of people later became a major obstacle.
“Actually, it seemed like we were well into the mid-mission phase of the execution of the apostle. Above all, Lieutenant Leria’s performance was incredible. “He single-handedly blocked more than 60% of all the negative thoughts spread by the Apostle of Distortion.”
“… … Still, it wasn’t enough?”
I paused momentarily at the bold question.
The words themselves sounded as if they were questioning the enemy’s ability to carry out the mission, so I laughed out loud, but quickly nodded and agreed.
‘You’re probably asking that because you don’t know the danger to the special apostle.’
For a moment, I wanted to be disciplined, but I put that thought aside for a moment.
I thought explaining the situation was more important right now.
“It wasn’t enough. At that time, Roxanna, Elphie, and Cristina were all sent out to support other front lines, so we didn’t know the details of the situation. But from what I heard from Sabrina and Iris who were on the mission at the time… … They say it’s too much to handle. Because being a special apostle was that dangerous.”
“To add, there were a total of four members who went out to execute the special apostle, the Apostle of Twist, at that time: Lieutenant Leria, Iris, Sabrina, and Velenia. “The staff composition was different from now.”
Roxanna’s additional explanation made the memory more vivid.
“Lieutenant McPhill wasn’t around at that time?”
“uh. “After Belenia died, McPhill came in to fill the void in the enemy wing.”
Even as I answered, I thought that fate was truly strange.
‘There was a lot of chaos when McPhill first came in.’
Although the first impression itself was not good, McPhill was now showing his full potential as a member of the enemy wing.
“And the moment when the important accident occurred was just before Lieutenant Leria was finishing the job. “It was the moment when the Apostle of Twisting delved into the weakness of Velenia’s heart.”
“Weakness of heart… … .”
“Yes, it was definitely a weakness of heart. And anyone who encounters the original Apostle has no choice but to feel fear. “Because we are always in contact with death, no matter how strong a person is, it is not easy to remain resolute in the face of death.”
Even as I spoke, I bit my lip.
Looking at Han Tiansheng, who was looking at me as if he was completely focused, he clenched and unclenched his hands again. His hands were clammy.
My heart was shaking so much just thinking about that time.
“So, Velenia suddenly gained her power… … He started using it against other officers and troops on the front line.”
I knew at that moment because I saw the devastation with my own eyes.
What a ridiculous accident that was… … .
Even now, the sight of the front line suddenly collapsing with a huge scream was a sight that left me devastated.
“… !”
“… … .”
Han Cheon-seong, who swallowed a sigh of relief, and Roxanna, who slightly lowered her eyes, looked at the two people and continued speaking.
“Due to the collapsed front line, the officers and soldiers around Velenia died instantly. “Even if we tried to quickly resolve the situation at the time, we could not have prevented the damage that occurred in a split second.”
“A teammate… Are you saying they could turn into enemies?”
“That possibility certainly exists. The apostle’s temptation is so dangerous that it penetrates into the weakest moment of the mind, shakes one’s reason, and makes one commit outrageous acts. “It was also our moment of greatest awareness.”
In fact, until then, I did not think that Velenia had a weak heart.
But I couldn’t help but know when I saw the disaster.
No matter how calm and resolute a colleague may be in the face of death, he or she can become the greatest danger.
“Rune, I’ll explain everything from here on out.”
“Roxanna. but… … .”
“It’s been very difficult up to this point. “Because you were the one who saw the disaster at that time firsthand.”
As Roxanna spoke calmly, I hesitated with my lips and then had no choice but to nod.
And then I saw something blankly in my eyes.
Barr.
My hands are shaking without me even realizing it.
As I was closest to Velenia at the time, I could never forget the moment when Velenia lost her temper and killed our officers and soldiers.
The colleague I trusted and relied on the most… … .
Even now, the image of him turning into an enemy and doing something that should never have been done often came to mind like a nightmare.
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“… … Then let me ask you a favor. “Roxanna.”
“It’s okay, Rune, you can stop talking now.”
I had no choice but to accept Roxanna’s consideration. It was difficult to bear this agony of forcibly pulling out and wrenching her memories that had been buried deep in her heart.
Grumbling.
As I lowered my head in a daze, Roxanna’s calm voice continued.
“So, if I were to continue my explanation, the total casualties caused by Velenia, who fell for the Apostle of Distortion, in one minute amounted to about 70 people, and the number of people who died as a result of the accident was 21. really… … “It caused unbelievable damage.”
“Allies turn into enemies… … “Because we could not prepare for it, even greater damage was inevitable.”
“that’s right. so… … Even now, it is the greatest disgraceful incident for the enemy, and it is also a major accident that forced all of us to lose our promotions. At that time, Lieutenant Leria was about to be promoted to captain, but he voluntarily decided to take on that responsibility. “We who were members of the enemy platoon decided to take it all in.”
No matter how outstanding the enemy’s performance was in executing dozens of apostles, the disaster at that time was such a great crime.
‘I guess that’s a sin that can’t be washed away.’
I couldn’t help but feel a greater sense of responsibility.
A disaster committed by members of the same platoon. However, when the bereaved families of the disaster approached the front line and wept as they looked at the graves of the dead officers and soldiers, none of us could speak.
It is said that the disaster committed by Velenia was clearly caused by her weak heart, but in the end, it must be said that it was all of our interests that were unable to support that heart.
“And of course, the achievements and great honors that our enemy had accumulated at that time could not have been given to us. “Ironically, it was Eunik, the platoon next to us, who took all the credit we had accumulated at the end-of-year general evaluation.”
“That’s why the gap between benefit and benefit is so great… … .”
“It can’t help but be bad. “Whether we liked it or not, our credit was taken away by Eunik, and the strange phenomenon of Eunik, a platoon with lower performance than us, standing above us appeared and continues to this day.”
I slowly raised my head as Roxanna explained without any hesitation.
Then, as soon as he understood everything we said, he saw Han Tiansheng’s cold, frozen face.
“… … .”
Strangely enough, I found myself staring at that face endlessly.
When I first saw him a few days ago, all I could see was his handsome face. To be honest, even now, looking at Han Tiansheng, I thought he was so attractive that I thought it would be hard to see such a handsome man again in the future.
But now, his attitude was more noticeable than his appearance.
That calm demeanor is hard to believe of a new officer.
As I thought about that, I opened my mouth.
“So, Han Tiansheng. I hope you are much more determined now. Even if there comes a moment when your heart is shaken, you must never give in to the temptation of the apostle.”
And I hoped that my heart would become stronger now. I hoped that Han Tian-seong would remain as calm as now, with a more firm and confident appearance.
“I will make my mind stronger.”
And I blinked involuntarily at the strong voice without any hesitation.
-Calm but cautious.
He went on his first mission last night, just two days after arriving at the front, and Han Tiansheng showed no signs of wavering during the process or even at the end.
Roxanna told me separately last night that she had a strong mind that was hard to understand. It is said that she did not waver even for a single moment when she faced any monster or even when she was asked to cut off the troll’s life.
‘Then can Han Tiansheng be trusted?’
After the incident in which Velenia was transformed, it was very difficult for me to trust anyone.
The moment when my closest colleague turned into an enemy and killed our officers and soldiers without hesitation was so terrible that even if I tried, I couldn’t forget it… … .
But strangely enough, my heart went out to Han Cheon-seong.
It’s not that I have personal feelings, but seeing his calm demeanor and unwavering expression gave me a strange sense of trust, as if I could trust him.
‘I shouldn’t be doing this.’
It struck me how ridiculous it was to trust a new officer who had only been at the front for a few days, even though I knew best.
I feel like I can trust Han Cheon-seong… … .
I naturally felt that my mind would be strong.
“Ensign Rune.”
“… … uh. why.”
When Han Tiansheng called me again, he opened his mouth in a daze, lost in his thoughts.
“I will take this opportunity to make a promise. I will never give in to the apostle’s temptation. “I will correct myself no matter what situation or danger I face.”
Tuk. I felt momentarily overwhelmed by the powerful voice and the strong-willed eyes.
‘what… … ?’
It was as if he had penetrated my heart. I never said anything about what kind of relationship I had with Belenia, even though I cursed her and said I hated her, calling her a scumbag… … .
Han Tiansheng was saying what I wanted.
“And I promise you, Ensign Roxanna. I don’t think I can say anything harshly because I don’t know what kind of situation Belenia was in or how difficult it was. So, let me tell you about my heart. “My heart will never be shaken by the apostle.”
When Han Cheon-seong, who turned his gaze away from me, spoke to Roxanna in a powerful voice, I let out a laugh without realizing it.
‘You didn’t see through my heart.’
Han Tiansheng simply revealed his feelings to us.
In a way, it is a childish feeling that a new officer can reveal to us. You can see it that way.
‘Because anyone can speak easily.’
Because I don’t know the true weight of the front line now, before I experienced the moment of death right under my nose and felt constant danger every few days.
however… … .
Even though it was such a childish thing to say, I was a little happy.
It seemed like Han Cheon-seong would actually prove it. Considering the words of Lieutenant Leria, who evaluated Han Cheon-seong as a genius comparable to the main character, Major Anastasia, these words are not entirely unreliable.
“Our youngest is truly amazing.”
Even as I spoke with a grin, I naturally looked at Roxanna.
And Roxanna seemed to be feeling the same way, as she made eye contact with me and smiled blankly.
“Yeah, I really think it’s great.”
The sight of his face instantly turning bright red at our praise was quite… … .
It looked cute to me.