Defense 999,999,999 Corps Commander - Defense 999999999 Corps Commander chapter 59

59 – Test (5)

A night when darkness has fallen deeply.

“You were just talking funny. You’re my colleague? Why are you interfering with my work? You stupid commoner.”

Vice-Chief Leo frowned.

It seems that what Joseph said was quite irritating.

From their perspective, it must feel like they’re throwing ashes on a cooked meal since they decided to take me away.

“You have to speak properly. It wasn’t me who interfered, it was you. So, should I just go back? This is a prior arrangement.”

Joseph also resolutely fights back, showing no intention of backing down.

He put his mouth on the floor and smiled.

‘I never thought I’d get this lucky.’

Standing in the position of Gap, I was looking for an easy way to become a warrior’s comrade.

I never dreamed that the Knights of Chardena would come to my aid.

I especially need to let go of the incident that got to me this morning.

“That’s funny. Didn’t you just hear it with your own ears? The adventurer here decided to join us.”

“No, Ronald is already my comrade. He won’t join the Knights.”

“What a crazy guy. If he had just kept his mouth shut, he could have saved his life.”

Slurp.

Leo drew his sword.

The air sinks cold.

“Are you trying to compete with me?”

“Hahaha-! I’m competing with you? You’re seriously mistaken. This is a one-sided massacre.”

‘Fight! Fight!’

I felt like I was the female protagonist in a drama.

They are waging a war of nerves with each other, each swearing that they will take me away.

“I knew you guys had bad personalities all along, but I didn’t know you’d draw your swords out of the blue like this.”

Joseph let out a hollow laugh, as if he was in awe.

“Are you scared? Stop talking nonsense and draw your weapon. I will teach you manners.”

“Why don’t you ask the person directly instead? It seems like there are ranks within the Knights Templar. It would be embarrassing to go up against a mere adventurer.”

The vice-captain stopped in his tracks.

That made sense.

Why would the vice-captain come out and do something so insignificant as to catch a single adventurer?

Leaving your subordinates behind?

“… Good. This time, I’ll give you what you want.”

Leo also puts his sword away, as if he thought that wasn’t the case.

“Okay, Ronald, which one will you choose?”

Joseph turns his head and winks.

It seems like he is very confident that he will follow you.

“I think you know what a wise choice is without me having to tell you.”

It was such a simple problem.

I opened my mouth and smiled.

“Let’s go with the winning side.”

“That’s smart. Then you’re saying you’ll follow us?”

“!”

Joseph looked at me with a face full of betrayal.

“… Weren’t we already colleagues?!”

“Not yet.”

‘You should try hard too.’

Just because he got down on his knees once doesn’t mean his actions will go away.

That guy was bothering me too.

I was planning on making him suffer too.

Besides, I also want to see the skills with my own eyes.

“… Damn it, I can’t help it.”

Joseph sighs and takes a stance.

At the same time, a sword in the shape of the number ‘7’ appeared in his hand.

“How foolish. To dare to think of colliding with this body.”

Leo twists his collar.

Seina, Luna, and I took three steps back.

“Let me explain the rules. Killing each other is not allowed. Crippling is allowed.”

“It’s just right.”

“Isn’t that too harsh?”

I stretched my hands forward and raised them high into the sky.

“start.”

**

The next afternoon came.

We had a light lunch and headed to our meeting place.

What was the result of the match?

“You came!”

Josef, who had arrived at the meeting place in advance, waves happily.

Yes.

He won.

‘…I never thought it would be that strong.’

Honestly, I was a little surprised.

Because the outcome of the duel was decided in just three moves.

Joseph’s weapon was different from other swords in that it bent flexibly like a whip.

The vice-captain, who had no idea about this, had no choice but to take the fall for it.

‘But I was too careless. Even though he was called the vice-captain.’

Even though he was giving his all, he looked down on Josef and went into the match, so defeat was a foregone conclusion.

If he had given it his all from the beginning, the result would have been… .

Oh, I guess it would have been the same.

I opened my mouth, looking at the sweaty guy.

“It looks like you’ve been waiting a long time.”

“Honestly… I waited a while.”

I deliberately arrived at the meeting place about 20 minutes late.

It’s the hottest afternoon of the year.

I wanted to make you subtly realize that I am not someone you can easily meet.

‘You will have to wait to see me from now on.’

“Come this way. Other colleagues are waiting.”

I followed Joseph away from the crowds.

And as you enter the alley, you see a tavern located on the outskirts where not a single ant can be seen.

“…There isn’t a single person.”

“In times like this, you say ‘Myeong’ instead of ‘Marie’.”

“From my perspective, Marina Myeong is the same.”

“Certainly… I guess that’s true.”

Luna nods her head with a look of understanding.

“Then shall we go in now?”

We entered the store.

The pleasant smell of cigarette smoke tickles my nose as if welcoming me.

“I’ve never seen those guys before.”

A balding black man looked at us while wiping his beer mug.

“Hey, new guys. Say hello. This is John.”

Joseph pointed to him.

I greeted him with a casual nod.

“John is not my colleague, but he is like family to me. You know what I mean?”

“is it.”

As if he wasn’t interested, Josef guided us down the stairs to the basement.

You may wonder why these so-called warrior comrades are in such a dark underground place.

It was natural in a way, since they were always being chased by the demons.

Because there is nothing good about standing out to the outside world.

“It’s dark.”

“Hold on, Luna.”

“are you okay.”

Seina and Luna go down the stairs ahead of me.

I don’t know why, but suddenly I’m reminded of an adult webtoon I read a long time ago.

‘… I think it was called some kind of rice bowl. Were they sisters?’

I shook my head vigorously and came down the stairs.

This is not the time to be having such obscene thoughts.

“Those guys?”

“nice to meet you-!”

“I finally got to meet the adventurers I’ve heard about.”

As I came down the stairs, a brighter space, different from before, appeared.

It was a place that was reminiscent of a strategy conference room.

‘Starting with Saint Lynn, Jacob, Carol.’

The warrior’s companions numbered five people, including Marilyn.

Considering that there are seven monarchs, this is a woefully inadequate force.

“From the left, Lynn, Jacob, and Carol. This is Ronald, Seina, and Luna. Say hello to each other.”

The warrior’s companions sit individually at a large rectangular table.

I opened my mouth absentmindedly.

“Nice to meet you. It’s Ronald.”

“Seina.”

“This is Luna. Please take care of me.”

I feel like I’ve become a player or something.

This is the player who receives the guests’ choice.

“We are the ones who need your help!”

“It doesn’t look strong, but whatever. Let’s try our best.”

“You must have had a hard time coming this far.”

Lynn and Carol, excluding Jacob, greet us with bright faces.

Joseph guided us to our seats.

“You can sit over here.”

I sat down and looked around and said.

“I can’t see the warrior’s face.”

“You’re just a newbie and you’re already trying to see Marilyn? Your dreams are wild. Even though you’re my colleague, I can’t completely trust you… Ugh!”

Carol elbowed Jacob hard in the side.

“Sorry, Jacob is socially awkward. Marilyn is just resting due to an injury. It’s not that I don’t trust you guys. Please don’t feel bad about it.”

“is it.”

Of course, I didn’t expect it.

They say that, but I don’t think they completely trust me.

This part was unavoidable.

“Okay, now that we’ve briefly introduced ourselves, there’s something you guys need to do.”

We looked at Joseph with puzzled faces.

“You will each have an interview with Lin.”

“interview?”

The guy nods.

“You don’t have to feel pressured. The purpose is to figure out what type you are and assign you an appropriate position.”

‘It’s a plausible packaging.’

To put it simply, it was a time of ideological verification.

During this time they will spread their propaganda and gaslight you little by little.

For example, starting from why the Demons are dogs to how their sacrifice is a noble act.

The idea is to tear down the very thought itself and reform it into a completely different personality.

“Who should go first? Let’s start with Ronald.”

He got up from his seat, raising his head.

“egg plant.”

Of course, I’m not the one being gaslighted.

Rather, Saint Lin will gradually become absorbed into me.

And the warrior party.

‘It becomes my own playground.’

Making it a shelter where I can do whatever I want.

That was my ultimate goal.