The Military Chef of a Ruined World - Chapter 371



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Episode 371: The Magic Mirror (1)

“Unless you have a strong will… … .”

“… … .”

According to the therapist.

This guy should have died or passed out long ago.

But in that state.

Not only did he survive, he also made it this far without even passing out.

And even in that state, he gave them orders.

‘That’s ridiculous.’

‘How strong is your mental power… … .’

This is something that is impossible without using some special item.

People looked in awe at the fallen young man.

likewise…….

‘For a man like that to end up like this.’

‘What on earth happened in there?’

Fear of the cause that caused Shin Young-jun to faint.

Surrounded people.

The Awakened people in the rear heard the conversation between Shin Young-jun and Jo Beom-seok.

Their gaze turned towards the black curtain.

‘It’s a suspicious place at first glance… … Anyone can see that it’s a place where the enemy leader would be.’

‘How much fierce fighting was going on in there?’

The cold that had been covering the entire Gyeonggi Province was resolved in an instant.

I don’t know, though.

It is said that the fiercest battle that took place inside that tent was incomparable to the battlefield where the entire expeditionary force was fighting.

Everyone guessed.

“… … It seems like the situation is more dangerous than I thought.”

and.

Jo Beom-seok, whose thoughts reached that point, quickly raised his voice and shouted.

“All troops!!!”

Shin Young-jun said before he collapsed.

By cutting down those who were within that black curtain.

It is said that this cold has been alleviated.

Because of that.

There is no longer a need for people in Gyeonggi-do to freeze to death… … .

“Retreat!!!”

To cut down all the monsters inside that tent… … .

I ended up failing.

Still inside me.

It means that there are powerful people lurking around who made Shin Young-jun into this state!

“huh?”

“Wh, what are you talking about?”

“We’re fighting well, so how can you retreat?”

People were confused though.

Commander Jo Beom-seok shouted firmly.

“This retreat is not a retreat due to defeat!”

“?”

“Everyone, check the temperature around you!”

In that regard.

All the people who were busy fighting for a long time… … .

“Wait a minute. This can’t be happening.”

“The temperature… … .”

“It got warmer!”

I noticed a change.

“Gyeonggi-do’s abnormal climate has been resolved!”

“… … !”

“Also, we successfully rescued all of the attack force members who were captured by the enemy!”

Jo Beom-seok’s loud cry.

Covers the battlefield.

“All objectives of the expeditionary force have been completed!”

“… … !”

“Further fighting is meaningless, so let’s return!”

[The command – ‘Rapid Retreat’ rings out.]

Although it was an order to retreat.

That the order was not given for any unfavorable reason.

“… … I’m not sure!”

“First, follow the order. Everyone, retreat!”

Commander of the expeditionary force.

Following Jo Beom-seok’s orders, they begin to retreat in unison.

Of course, it was successful in achieving the goal.

In this battle, everyone performed extremely well and gained a huge amount of experience points.

The retreating steps were relatively light.

To retreat quickly without lowering the morale of the allies.

It was the result of Jo Beom-seok using his own brain to give orders, but… … .

Kuung… … .

“… … ?”

People turn their backs.

The moment I was about to leave the battlefield.

“Okay, wait a minute… … .”

“That… … what is that?”

Some of those who ran away.

I stop walking after seeing the sight in the distance.

‘… … Indeed, it seems they won’t let me go that easily.’

The black curtain seen in the distance.

From the entrance of the gate.

Kuuuuung… … .

-You… … .

A gigantic hand pops out.

A hand so huge that it can be seen from quite a distance.

Using the surrounding buildings as support, the body inside the curtain was pulled up into reality.

The body looks like it’s about 50 meters long.

A giant of enormous size.

‘The monster that Shin Young-jun spoke of… …!’

and.

The Awakened members of the expedition force were speechless when they saw that sight.

“That magic power… … .”

“What the heck.”

It wasn’t just that it was huge.

Magic power that is revealed without any intention of hiding it.

The magic was so powerful.

It’s something they’ve never experienced before!

-Guardian of native species!!!

and.

A giant with such great strength let out a terrible roar.

“… … !?”

“Ugh… … !”

What a loud and powerful cry it was.

Just hearing that scream made people’s bodies stagger.

-You who slaughtered our greatest brothers and hid our king!

-I have no choice but to let you go now, but remember!

and.

Those who heard that voice could not help but be shocked.

‘this…….’

‘It’s not Korean.’

The giant was shouting in the language of their world.

But they could understand what was being said.

It wasn’t something I understood as language.

Literally.

Because those words resonated in their ‘souls’.

-We will never!!! forget this!

“Ugh… … !”

-Just wait and see… …We will never forgive you!!!

Gooooooooooo-

To a huge scream.

The snow piled up around starts to blow away, creating a blizzard.

“Uh, my head… … hurts… … .”

A voice that resonates directly into the soul.

People could also feel the emotion contained in that voice.

‘You killed your brothers and hid the king… … .’

What’s inside it.

Anger and hatred.

And… …sadness and pain.

“Ignore the enemy’s words! The expeditionary force will retreat as quickly as possible!!!”

While running away from the monsters as much as possible.

People’s eyes.

It hits the combat vehicle that is running away while carrying the unconscious Shin Young-jun.

‘Against such ridiculous monsters… … .’

‘What happened… …!?’

If the emotions contained in that giant’s cry are true.

The man in that vehicle.

Beings on par with such powerful giants… … .

Literally.

Because it was said that there was ‘massacre’.

* * *

“Ugh… … It hurts.”

“Stop whining and stay still!”

“evil!”

The expeditionary force successfully retreated.

Returned to the nearest barrier.

While the injured are being treated.

There were some injured people who particularly caught people’s attention.

“Really… …they’re from the raid team.”

Humans who were part of the raid team.

Some of them were wounded in battles with the expeditionary force.

In the end, the power of the ‘Anti-Magi’ was used to shake off the domination.

“And these people… … .”

In addition to that… … .

“Are these the people who overcame their mental attacks… … .”

“… … .”

Without even being ruled by them.

There were some who somehow managed to hold on.

“… … These are wonderful people.”

People looked at them with a strange feeling.

In a way.

The expeditionary force may have been able to survive this battle thanks to them.

‘If these had fallen to the enemy, the battle would have become more difficult.’

especially.

Shin Young-jun is a person who was put down without much thought.

‘Seong Jin-hye is a priest with tremendous abilities.’

One of the association’s executives.

Support Captain, Seong Jin-hye.

If she had been robbed of her body.

Her AoE buff abilities and AoE healing abilities would have been added to enemies.

You would have had to see your already powerful enemies attack you like zombies.

Thanks to them overcoming and enduring domination.

That made the battle easier.

“Those two?”

“yes.”

Even among them.

“These are Youngjun’s parents.”

The character is currently unconscious.

Even Shin Young-jun’s parents were included.

“Should I say that like parents, like child? Oh, really. He managed to resist the mind control of those monsters.”

“… … That’s really amazing.”

It’ll take some time to come to your senses though.

In other words, these are people who will come to their senses someday if you just give them time.

Until then, it was important to treat the patient in a way that puts as little strain on the body as possible.

“Since some of you have been through battles, there may be some who are hostile. Do your best to let them know that these people were only manipulated.”

“Yes, I understand.”

Jo Beom-seok then gave a warning to the therapists.

He said this while looking at other leaders.

“Then… … I have something to tell the rest of you.”

“What is it, General Cho?”

“There are some words that Shin Young-jun left behind before he collapsed.”

In that regard.

People’s attention was focused.

“Everyone must have seen the giant emerging from behind that black curtain.”

“… … It was so big that I couldn’t help but look at it even if I didn’t want to.”

“Yes. And according to Shin Young-jun… … it seems like there are still more than 10 monsters like that left in there.”

“… … !”

In that regard.

Shock spreads among the people.

If there’s only one.

The Association might be able to somehow subdue it.

No, at least three.

If the association includes Howard Zinn’s cuisine, it might win.

but…….

“The army of those monsters is still strong… … .”

“And on top of that, there are going to be 10 more giants?”

This is it.

Even considering Howard’s cooking, it was a power that was no match for him.

“That is why I ordered a retreat.”

“… … .”

“And there was one more message that Shin Young-jun left behind.”

“……no way.”

Shin Young-jun, who informed us of the enemies’ presence.

If he has anything to say.

“Is there any way to combat those enemies?”

“I don’t know exactly. One thing is certain… … We need to gather people as quickly as possible and move to the Northern Branch.”

In that regard.

People’s eyes are fixed on one place.

“Northern branch… …?”

and.

People who received that gaze.

“… … Huh? Are you talking about us?”

“Uh… Jaeho? Do you know anything?”

“I was thinking that there was something about Sister Lee Seo or Brother Jung Gu.”

“… … ?”

People from the northern branch.

I just tilted my head because I didn’t know English.

“You guys don’t know either. But that’s what Shin Young-jun told me to do. There must be a reason.”

“… … If that’s the case.”

“We must lead all the survivors scattered throughout Gyeonggi Province to the northern branch.”

like that.

The leaders of each branch discuss the operation.

When the move to the Northern Branch was about to take place.

“… … I’m, reporting to you!”

“What’s going on!”

Someone came into the conference room.

He shouted in an urgent voice.

“Red… …!”

“!?”

“Those giants… … have come leading the army!”

Enemy attacks.

It started faster than I thought.

* * *

“… … It’s an unfamiliar ceiling.”

When I opened my eyes, I saw an unfamiliar ceiling.

This time, it’s not a joke, it’s a really unfamiliar ceiling.

“oh my god……!”

“Mr. Shin Young-jun has opened his eyes!”

“Call the leaders now!”

And when I opened my eyes.

People were seen running out in a hurry.

‘… … It’s the same in the legion and here.’

Contrary to my expectations that people would come right away.

It took quite some time for the leaders of each branch to gather together.

“Youngjun, are you okay!?”

and.

What should I say… … .

“… … They look so ridiculous.”

“Huh? Ahem.”

The appearance of those leaders was quite serious.

Everyone looks quite tired.

“What on earth happened?”

“That’s what we wanted to ask… … But let’s let our side speak first.”

When I asked that.

Jo Beom-seok said with a sigh.

“It’s been a few weeks since you collapsed.”

“……yes?”

How many weeks?

Not a few days, but a few weeks?

“Already?”

I think I closed my eyes for a moment and then opened them again?

“Already… … .”

“Youngjun, you just opened your eyes. They said that your recovery speed is ridiculous. The therapists doubted whether you were really human.”

“… … .”

There was a slightly harsh comment.

Aside from that, the confusion remained.

I never thought I’d be down for a few weeks… … .

“And, in the meantime… … .”

Jo Beom-seok let out a sigh.

He said this while spreading out a large map on the bed where I was lying.

“We were at war.”

“war?”

What the heck is this?

“After you fell, not long after, those giants attacked.”

“… … !”

That made sense right away.

The giants inside the gate.

The guys whose seals were released have finally started to move.

“As you said, I wanted to retreat to the northern branch with the humans from all over Gyeonggi Province… … .”

“Those giants. They were unbelievably powerful.”

Let’s look at people’s expressions after hearing that.

I could see shadows on people’s faces.

‘… I guess so.’

They are beings that require a lot of effort even when dealing with a legion.

There are twelve such beings.

Those giants are even leading their armies.

“After the temperature rose, the monsters showed signs of distress. But… … I didn’t see any such signs next to those giants.”

“… … .”

These are the guys who lowered the temperature in the entire Gyeonggi-do to that extent with just twenty of them.

Each monster exudes an incredible amount of cold air.

Even if the overall climate of Gyeonggi-do is said to have risen.

The monster’s side is still very cold.

“Then, what about war?”

“Their advance was so fast. I wanted to gather everyone at the northern branch as you said, but there just wasn’t enough time. So.”

Jo Beom-seok had to start explaining by showing a map.

“We had to use the walls as a stronghold to delay the enemy’s advance as much as possible and retreat. This is our territory, and this picture shows the area they invaded.”

I saw the map.

and…….

“… … .”

I couldn’t help but frown.

That makes sense.

“The walls of the southern and central branches held out for a while, but… … they eventually fell.”

“… … .”

“If it weren’t for Howard’s cooking and the oil you gave us, we would have been destroyed by now.”

Except for a very small part of the northern branch.

The entire vast Gyeonggi-do region.

‘In the weeks that I was unconscious… … .’

In the clutches of the monster

Because I ended up just passing it by.

* * *

‘… … Well, if those monsters are taking action and starting to conquer, then it makes sense.’

Unlike Gangwon-do.

In Gyeonggi-do, monsters were concentrated in the Demon Realm and Monster Land, but outside of that, the frequency of monsters was low.

Considering that, the difficulty of occupying the areas excluding the Demonic Realm is much lower than Gangwon-do.

It was a time that was certainly possible for monsters of that level.

“But the good thing is that it was just a tactic to buy time.”

“What do you mean?”

“Our power is still intact. We have deliberately conserved power as much as possible.”

Jo Beom-seok looked into my eyes and said.

“Because you told me to save people and go to the northern branch.”

“… … !”

“I thought our forces had somewhere else to fight. I’ve been conserving as much power as possible. Just waiting for you… … to open your eyes.”

Let’s raise our heads slightly.

I felt the eyes of the association leaders fixed on me.

“So, tell me now.”

I felt the leaders of the association looking at me.

“What happened inside there. And… … .”

“What should we do from now on!”