Light of Arad: The First to Walk - Chapter 95



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095

The one who reacted most violently to the report of UM-0 Ultimatum’s destruction was Melvin.

Because Jinseong could see the expression on Melvin’s face just by hearing his voice from the other end of the radio.

– What you saw must have been Giselle’s ‘ultimate experiment’. I asked Zeldin to bring the body of the experiment to the lab, so I plan to start analyzing it as soon as it arrives. I suspected it before, but I never thought it would actually be done. I won’t stand by and watch his atrocities any longer.

When Melvin’s voice, gnashing his teeth, made Zeldin and the surrounding Zodiac Guards fall silent.

As expected, there was only one person who suddenly popped out.

“Mr. Melvin, what if I could stop that atrocity! Share the analysis data, no, can I participate in the analysis?”

It was such an unexpected statement that even Zeldin, who was holding the radio, was shocked.

Despite his anger and confusion, Melvin still tried to be gentle.

-… … What? Do you think you can do something like that? I understand that you are skilled at defeating enemies, but I really hate it when you just hang around me.

“Don’t worry! You don’t have to worry about that! I already have some Teroton alloys collected, and I disassembled and modified the GT-9600’s machine gun and am currently using it as a weapon. Of course, I made it myself!”

If Vivi hadn’t intervened.

Zeldin was left at a loss as to what to do with her actions, as she spoke so close to the radio that her cheek was almost rubbing against it.

Even so, what was surprising was Melvin’s reaction to Vivi’s remarks.

-That’s… …well, ahem, it’s probably nothing special, but- I’m curious. Okay. Then, after you subdue Giselle safely. I’ll see you then.

In a way, it seemed like he had meddled in Melvin’s anger towards Giselle without any notice, but what was the actual result?

As expected, Seven Shaz, the scientist did not act only emotionally.

Above all, Giselle’s mobile weapon, the GT-9600, is the result of blueprints stolen from Melvin.

It was natural to be curious to hear Vivi say that she had modified the weapon to the point where parts could be removed and used separately.

“Good! You see, Mr. Jinsang? Now you have complete exclusive access to Melvin! And not only that, but you can share experimental data and information!”

Now, as he stepped away from the silent radio, Vivi raised her palm towards Jinseong.

Jinseong looked at her quietly and then raised his hand to give her a high five.

“It’s better than expected?”

In fact, it could be seen as a form that promised the best results.

Above all, she said such things to Jinseong himself because she knew that it was not only because of her personal interest and curiosity in Melvin, but also because of what she had told Jinseong himself.

Jinseong was just laughing in vain.

‘Putting the ego of the Black Ball into a machine-made body… … . Without even knowing the existence of the Black Ball – without even confirming whether or not there really is such a thing in me, is that the only thought you have?’

At times like this, she could also be called a resourceful activist.

Of course, to Jinseong, it is funny and admirable that it is like tightrope walking, where one misstep could lead to a fall.

“Ahem, gentlemen! The time we’ve been waiting for has finally come. Thanks to the critical blow to the enemy’s supply line, they are said to be preparing to retreat. The victory of the Imperial Army is just around the corner.”

“Woooooooo-!”

“Let’s defeat the cartel! Let’s rescue the princess!”

“Let’s sweep it all away in one go, Captain!”

The morale of the Imperial Army was greatly boosted by Zeldin’s rubber.

It was natural, considering that the zodiac had been under siege until recently.

Zeldin, the captain of the zodiac guard, approached me with a stern face and spoke.

“An all-out attack is imminent, so both you and the adventurer should prepare.”

“The Imperial Army is ready to fight at any time.”

“You are trustworthy. I ask for your continued support this time as well.”

Half nodded as if it was obvious.

The answer was so quick, and Jinseong could understand why his attitude was so different from before.

‘The technology of the Celestial Realm… … That must be so. Even though the Empire wants to interact with the Celestial Realm, it is helping them at the cost of considerable losses for the Empire. It must be because they have confirmed that the Celestial Realm possesses technology that the Empire does not, that they are changing so actively.’

Of course, with Zeldin’s level of insight, he couldn’t have known that fact.

Zeldin approached Vivi again, unfolded the map, and spoke.

“The enemy appears to be attempting to retreat through this route. Brigadier General Niver has already been deployed to block their retreat. Adventurers, please contact him and act together. I have already contacted him in advance.”

“Yes, I understand. Mr. Jinsang and I will go this way.”

Vivi spoke with a determined attitude.

Zeldin was momentarily taken aback by the still incorrect reference, but Jinseong didn’t even care.

Now, no matter what he called it, it was just a bother to Jinseong himself.

[Kekekeke, is it true all the way through, the truth?]

“……It’s not the first time I’ve been confused. Should I just call you Baba?”

They just gossip quietly behind his back with the black gossip.

The battlefield we went to with Vivi was the road leading to Mount Halt, where a pursuit and annihilation battle was taking place.

Vivi, who had been running for a while, said.

“They’re definitely running away, so they must be going to a dangerous place.”

“Huh, it’s a rough place… Well, a few hundred years ago, this place would have been a wasteland with nothing, just rocks and things standing out in the open.”

Jinseong looked around and said, as if he had a new feeling.

As expected, Vivi didn’t understand what was being said.

“Huh? What are you talking about all of a sudden?”

“No, nothing. Let’s go.”

But Jinseong could understand.

If you are a user who has not carefully read the main scenario quest of the game Dungeon & Fighter, there is a high chance that you will not know about it.

‘Ispins… … The place where the Fire Dragon Ashcore was was Mount Halt. Hmm, I still remember 157 and 110.’

During the time when Bakal ruled the heavens, this place was just a wasteland.

How much effort and time did it take for the celestial beings independent from him to turn Mount Halt into a mountain covered with lush vegetation?

‘War again in a place that was nurtured like that… … Surely, if they were the celestials of the past, they would not forgive the celestials of the present, especially the cartels.’

Not as a Dungeon & Fighter game user, but as an Arad person.

Jinseong ran out at high speed.

* * *

It didn’t take long for the tall, muscular man to come face to face with a large group of cartel regulars and arsonists.

There weren’t many people in the world wearing white uniforms on a blue background, so it was obvious that Jinseong was right, and Vivi immediately recognized his identity.

“Lieutenant General Niver?! It’s Vivi!”

“……If you explain it like that, you won’t understand. Lieutenant General Niver, this is an adventurer dispatched by Lord Zeldin.”

However, I just feel awkward introducing myself.

Jinseong corrected Vivi’s greeting and introduced her to Niver.

“Ah, so you’re the adventurer that Zeldin always talked about. My hunch was right. I thought we’d meet if we stayed here. Too bad-.”

Niver summoned the suicide robot and used as is, perfectly displaying the characteristics of the male gunner profession’s mechanics.

“-Let’s do the formal greeting later. I don’t have time right now. Giselle is nearby, so I really shouldn’t waste any more time.”

The way he skillfully dealt with the enemy while greeting them clearly showed why his rank was Brigadier General and why he was a skilled person who was responsible for the pursuit and destruction battle.

“Yes! I will join right away!”

“Well, I’ll let it slide if you just refill your cola.”

The problem, I would say, is his subsequent remarks.

Vivi’s eyes widened at the sudden mention of cola.

“cola?”

“A delicious and nutritious cola. A must-have for soldiers.”

What on earth are you talking about in this situation?

But Jinseong knew.

‘That’s right… … That was the kind of character it was. I remember that script too. It was an NPC who would ruin the mood by talking about things like Colani and chocolate.’

That this isn’t a joke, that I’m serious.

Is it true that even the most skilled players in one field are necessarily flawed in some way?

There was even a response that supported Jinseong’s hypothesis, which he was thinking about.

“Zero?”

What should Vivi do when she asks Niver, who is talking about cola, if it is zero?

Even Niver blinked as if he had not expected such a reaction.

“zero?”

“Personally, I like the lime flavor among the zeros-.”

“Now, wait, Mr. Vivi? That doesn’t seem to be the topic. Let’s focus for now, Mr. Vivi, and Brigadier General Niver.”

The only one who could stop Vivi from making a sudden move was Jinseong.

Only after explaining the urgency of the situation did Niver return to his dignified appearance as a brigadier general and begin to guide Vivi and Jinseong.

“……Anyway, since I’ve met the adventurer, I guess I should go find my scattered subordinates. Come with me.”

The enemies that appear themselves are nothing special, and thanks to Niver’s subordinates joining in from time to time, the pursuit and annihilation battle proceeded very smoothly.

“! Hahaha, this is delicious!”

Con using the Gae Bolg Punch.

“, .”

A martial artist who uses skills centered on physical combat.

“.”

And to Niver.

The presence of the three of them, who were defeating their enemies by randomly firing off skills, was enough to make even Vivi, who was watching from the side, shut her mouth.

“This is awesome. Actually, you didn’t need me, right? Right, Jinsang?”

“Well… when they appeared in ‘Pursuit and Annihilation’ with APCs before, the three of them were fine. Oh, it would have been more exciting if the Pursuit and Annihilation BGM had come out too. That’s a bit of a shame.”

Pursuit and Annihilation BGM.

For Jinseong, who had memories of clearing the chase and annihilation battles he had fought with them in the past and gaining experience points, this brought back yet another memory.

“Huh? Pursuit and Annihilation BGM? What’s that?”

“…That’s exactly what I mean. Don’t you know, Vivi? It’s one of the most famous, if not the most famous, background music in DnF!?”

As expected, this was a strange statement for Vivi, who had never played the game Dungeon & Fighter at the time, but this time, Jinseong did not back down.

“Uh, the famous… the famous BGM? If I had to name the famous BGM in DnF, it’s like the triangle-like sound that plays when you log in, and the Seria room BGM-.”

“Right. And?”

“Uh… and….”

Jinseong let out a small sigh.

Then he said.

“A gunner who can shoot in any situation… no, in any situation! The fastest speed and flashiest skills!”

A voice that is exaggerated to a theatrical tone.

Vivi pushed up her glasses. The corners of her mouth were also rising.

“Job introduction video! Ah! That music!?”

“Hehehe, that was later remade as the Pursuit and Annihilation Battle BGM. If you’re a DnF user, you should definitely know about it.”

BGM used when introducing the occupations in the past game Dungeon & Fighter.

This song is used a lot outside of games, and even if you’re not a user, you’ve probably heard it at least once. It’s the background music for the current Pursuit Annihilation map.

“Ah, after Jinsang-nim spoke, something suddenly started ringing in my head!”

“It’s a chase and annihilation battle, so it’s better if that music plays, of course. Let’s go!”

Meeting NPCs like traitors Lark and Raini in the middle wasn’t a big problem.

Especially from Jinseong’s perspective, he knew what choices Raini would make in the future, so he looked at her with that in mind, but that was all.

‘If you become a member of the Princess’ Garden and participate in the nobles’ betrayal in the future… … If you had died here or something, there would have been no one to leak information about the Princess’ Garden, and the nobles’ scheme might have failed.’

At the point when Lark was defeated and Raini was safely handed over to Niver and sent to the imperial capital, it could be seen that the contamination from the pursuit and annihilation battle had not yet been discovered.

So now there’s only one thing left.

Finally, Jinseong faced the truth.

“Huh. The idiots are going crazy.”

Gisele Logan.

A crazy doctor wearing sunglasses was farting.