The Military Chef of a Ruined World - Chapter 385



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Episode 385 Spring

“Mr. Lee Seo.”

“yes……?”

“Take me to that wall.”

To my words:

Han Yi-seo looks at me with surprised eyes.

“Youngjun… … Shouldn’t you not be caught in the way you are right now?”

“That’s what we were talking about earlier.”

“What is that?”

But I couldn’t reveal it to others.

It was clear to my eyes.

[Occupation War – 99%]

That corps in Gangwon-do.

That it wasn’t long before they achieved 100% occupation.

In the first place.

Unlike others, for me.

The condition for survival in this Gyeonggi-do was not something like ‘defeat monsters together with the survivors of Gyeonggi-do.’

My own victory conditions were set from the moment I decided to come to Gyeonggi-do.

that.

‘We’ll hold out until the Legion arrives, saving as many people as possible.’

It has never changed even once.

Everything I’ve done so far.

It’s all for that goal.

An enemy that could destroy humanity before the Legion arrives.

And become aware of its existence.

By entering that gate directly, I have significantly reduced their power.

Thanks to you.

Even though the current association has lost most of its potential.

I was able to last a considerable amount of time against those monsters.

However, the time that was lacking was made up for by Ariella and the monsters of the Demon Realm.

And all of this isn’t about taking them down directly.

It was just an act to kill time.

‘It’s not that there were no variables.’

The Legion’s conquest may be delayed more than expected.

Contrary to our expectations, there was a high possibility that the barrier would not open even if the occupation war was completed.

actually.

The barrier did not open completely, but rather the heat was only weakened.

Something that went a little beyond our expectations that the barrier would disappear in an instant.

Fortunately, this time the legion was able to get over the wall on its own.

What if I can’t get over that wall?

Or, if the capture of the Legion itself is too late.

… … At that time.

I guess I had to use a last resort.

‘I don’t know.’

A fragment of that guy nestled somewhere inside my body.

If you take that out and use it, no matter how strong those giants are.

Because I could have overcome it somehow.

but.

‘This power is one that must be conserved.’

When there really is no other way.

A card that must be taken out as a last resort.

That was the reason why I didn’t use Morzan.

When others really thought there was no way out.

Because I knew that the Legion’s conquest was just around the corner.

and.

That’s it.

“The reason I couldn’t let people see me injured was because I didn’t want the morale of the association people to be lowered.”

That was also the reason why I had to hide my injuries.

It’s a situation where you just have to hold on a little longer.

But, if my morale is broken and I fall apart because I am seen getting hurt.

Could there be anything more regrettable than that?

So that the scam can last a little longer.

I had to hide the fact that I was hurt.

But now it was different.

“Look over there.”

“… … .”

Han Yi-seo followed my gaze and looked up at the sky.

In the sky there was a huge fortress that was continuously firing cannonballs.

“I don’t think it’ll be a big deal if I end up like this… … Even if I do, I don’t think it’ll matter much, right?”

The fight has already passed to that legion.

I don’t think the morale of the association members who see their appearance will drop.

It doesn’t matter if we fall, it’s the legion that’s fighting.

“Well, I see.”

Han Yi-seo blankly looked up at the sky.

He soon turned his head and looked at my face.

“… Mr. Youngjun.”

She opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something.

He shook his head slightly and then started talking about something else.

“Then it would be better for you to go to the infirmary and get treatment. I’ll take you there… … .”

hmm.

It’s true that my physical condition wasn’t very good.

I looked down at the wounds on my body and thought.

‘The recovery rate has clearly slowed down.’

It may be an aftereffect of [serious aftereffects] or an aftereffect of [loss of vital energy].

The blood of the night’s nobles was not working properly.

Come to think of it, even Ariella had to suck my blood before she could recover when her hand was cut by my sword that was wrapped in [Anti-Demon Light].

Even when I crossed that barrier, I wasn’t able to recover properly until I supplied the monsters with blood.

This blood restoration effect is by no means omnipotent.

……but.

“No, take me to the barrier.”

“Why? Your injuries are serious. You said there was nothing you could do until now, but shouldn’t you start receiving treatment now?”

Why?

Yeah, that’s right.

‘The legions are fighting over there.’

It’s not like I went crazy and played around because I didn’t have a senior while I was moving to Gyeonggi-do.

The Legion can overcome them.

Besides, [water drops] are prepared to disappear.

I can temporarily demonstrate abilities similar to my current level without the Legion’s equipment.

I must have come over after eating the food of those [water drops].

There’s no need for me to cook for you now.

but.

If that said I could just lie down, that wasn’t it.

‘I have to watch that scene.’

As a legion commander.

I had a duty to watch them fight.

Even though we can’t fight together.

How they drive out those mighty enemies.

I had to see it with my own two eyes and remember it.

of course.

I couldn’t tell you that exactly.

“I just wanted to see it up close.”

“… … .”

“Isn’t that okay?”

“I don’t know if I can say this, but.”

To my words:

Han Yi-seo let out a strange sigh.

“Youngjun, you’re hiding something.”

I brought that up.

“I never told you the name of the great spirit who protects me. And yet you knew that name… … As if you knew in advance the time when the Legion would cross the barrier… … .”

“… … .”

“When you first met me at the Northern Branch, you told me more than just that, didn’t you?”

In that regard.

I thought about it for a moment.

Han Yi-seo has the power to detect lies.

To fool her, you have to cleverly mix in the truth.

I was wondering how to express this in a roundabout way, and then…

“yes.”

I just.

He nodded and said so.

“……yes?”

“Is there something you’re hiding? Yes, there is.”

“… … .”

“Well, it’s nothing special. Everyone in the world has a secret.”

If you wanted to hide it, you could hide it.

It was possible to somehow cleverly fool them.

but.

‘Because there isn’t much time left.’

Even if it is impossible to reveal everything.

I didn’t want to come this far and deceive others again.

“… … You’re so confident for someone who’s hiding something. If that’s the case, shouldn’t you be able to tell me what it is?”

“No. By the way, I have a favor to ask… … I would like you to not even think about that.”

“That is not an easy request.”

“Please, I ask you a favor. I can’t tell you right now, but I’ll be able to tell you soon.”

Han Yiseo stared at my face intently.

He sighed and nodded.

“That’s true.”

“I don’t deceive others.”

“That’s a lie.”

“haha.”

“Ha. How shameless.”

She supported me and said.

“Okay, I understand for now. But you have to tell me later.”

I am supported by her.

I started walking towards the top of that wall.

“Huh, huh?”

“Isn’t that Shin Young-jun?”

My appearance after the environmental fairy tale was solved was beyond words.

As I, injured, approached the barrier,

“That Shin Young-jun got hurt like that… … .”

“What on earth happened?”

The people gathered near the barrier opened their eyes wide when they saw me.

But, that is only for a moment.

“Everyone, look over there!”

“uh?”

“The giant who killed the white lion! That giant is falling!”

“… … Really!”

People who were surprised to see me.

Their gaze is turned outside the barrier.

“The giant that had taken over the southern branch at that time was almost on the verge of collapse!”

“Damn it, I have to go see it quickly… … !”

People who immediately turn their heads and look outside the barrier.

Seeing that sight.

Han Yi-seo said, observing my expression.

“… … Aren’t you upset?”

“Hmm? What do you mean?”

“It’s thanks to Youngjun that we’ve been able to survive this far. But, to just ignore the sight of Youngjun getting hurt like this… … .”

“Oh, I was wondering something.”

In that regard.

I answered with a snicker.

“Well, isn’t that good?”

“yes?”

“I was badly injured, but not to the point of death. It is important that I survived until now. I won’t deny that I had a big part in it.”

I said, struggling up the steps of the barrier.

“But… …what’s more important is surviving the future.”

Let’s get to the top of the barrier.

The first thing that appeared was.

“So, you don’t have to worry about what I think either, Seo.”

A huge wall that was half-collapsed.

Leaning against that wall, as if collapsed… … .

[Ariant Guardian]

[This aircraft once served as a guardian of the empire.]

[The soul at the time of production was destroyed, but because it was used in a possessed state until just before, its freshness was maintained at a high level.]

[caution!]

[The soul that was possessed has disappeared.]

[Freshness may decline if left at room temperature.]

“When you see this sight… … you can feel a little happy, right?”

“… … .”

It was the appearance of a giant.

And beyond that giant’s body.

“Please provide fire support!”

“Squad 3, drive the enemies to the designated coordinates! There will be a magic circle set up by the hunters!”

A battlefield where fierce fighting is taking place is revealed.

Those giants and the monsters that share the giants’ coldness.

The guys’ resistance was also quite strong.

The fighting was not entirely one-sided, with the legions being pushed back in some places.

but…….

‘Little by little, little by little.’

A winter army wrapped in extreme cold.

They occupied most of Gyeonggi-do under the giants.

‘It’s falling apart.’

Kuung… … .

More and more.

Take a step back.

“Another one has fallen!”

“How strong is that warrior!”

The people on the wall don’t care about people like me.

Some people are shedding tears, while others are cheering.

I was watching the battle of the legions.

‘Yeah, that’s how it should be.’

I liked that fact.

How you survived in the past is also important.

Because I too was trying to restore the lost civilization.

But, if you are human.

If anyone is still alive.

Rather than looking back on your past life and worrying about it.

It’s better to be happy that you can survive tomorrow.

That one has a more human feel to it.

I sat down in the corner of the wall.

I looked up at the sky.

[Group Skill – War Song activates!]

-I will protect these mountains and rivers… … .

At some point, a military song began to flow out.

A fortress that continues to fire bombardment at the ground.

‘That’s… … a Vimana as a [mobile fortress].’

actually.

No matter how strong our unit’s squad leaders are.

I wasn’t strong enough to outwit those giants.

Each and every one of these giants emits blue magic.

On the other hand, our unit’s leaders, assuming they don’t have any buffs, can barely keep up with the green monsters.

Only after all sorts of equipment and wide-area buffs are applied will we reach a level similar to that of the demons of the Demon Realm.

To be honest.

If it was the corps that I was in when I came over to Gyeonggi-do.

There was a high chance that we wouldn’t have been able to defeat those giants.

Still, the reason why the allies can push the enemies back to this extent.

That’s why I was so sure we could win as soon as the Legion came over.

Pubbububububu… … .

Indiscriminate bombardment from the sky.

It was the very existence of that fortress.

‘The ordinary monsters on the ground are literally being torn apart… … and the damage to those giants is also accumulating to a considerable extent.’

A barrage of fire coming down from the sky towards the ground.

The artillery itself was nothing more than a modification of the engineers, except for the [batteries] built into the Vimana itself.

It was considerable firepower, but it wouldn’t have been something the giants would have been afraid of.

There were two problems.

Firstly, the bombardment takes place in the sky.

And secondly.

‘In order to stop that bombardment… … we have to attack that fortress in the sky.’

It is a fortress that was not even properly secured, except for the gates, even when it was on the ground.

To stop the barrage from that fortress, we have to somehow break through that barrage and approach the sky.

It was necessary to climb to a higher altitude than the castle gate, descend into the fortress, and attack from the inside.

‘Ridiculous difficulty.’

The artificial spirit, Vimanar, said:

The moment that fortress reaches level 3.

That your dependence on me will diminish, and your dependence on that fortress will take its place.

‘It’s more than enough power to do that.’

The technologies that the Awakened have been using so far have been quite impressive.

As for the technological capabilities of ancient mankind, they were somehow at a level where they could be reproduced similarly.

‘From there, it’s outside that area.’

Something that is difficult to replace even with the technology that mankind has accumulated over thousands of years.

A realm that transcends human common sense.

And, such tremendous power.

It is carried out under none other than the name of the Legion.

It was an encouraging fact, but… … .

‘… … I’m a bit worried.’

Based on my life so far.

This world was not one where anything could be easily overcome.

It wasn’t a completely negative imagination.

If only that kind of power were in our hands.

This world is one that can barely survive without that kind of power.

No, maybe.

But it may also present you with trials that you may not be able to endure.

It wasn’t just my anxious worry.

[With the Occupation War event ending, the beginner protection system will be weakened.]

[All protective measures affecting the world will be lifted sequentially.]

[Interference from the outside world progresses a little faster.]

[To all of you who survived the difficult invasion!]

[I hope that even if greater hardships come in the future, you can survive just a little longer.]

“… … .”

The system too.

Because it was foreshadowing greater hardship for us.

While looking up at the sky like that.

‘……uh?’

Across the sky where Vimanas are flying.

Among those high clouds, something strange happened.

-Master… … This is our end.

‘Okay, you worked hard. I’ll give you a lot of special meals for a while.’

Most of the vampires were exhausted from fighting off those monsters.

Those remaining troops hide in my shadow.

“Everyone, look at the sky!”

“That’s… … !”

People’s eyes are turned towards the sky.

I also looked up at the sky with them and chuckled.

“… … Yeah, it’s not good to just worry too much.”

After those winter monsters appeared

The sky over Gyeonggi-do was filled with gray snow clouds.

Even the sun was obscured, and the warmth on the ground was slowly decreasing.

but.

now.

Covering the sky.

The giants who brought winter to this land.

They were kneeling one by one.

“The sun… … .”

The huge snow clouds are clearing away.

Light comes in through them.

{The Legion’s operational activities have ended.}

{Citizens, please get out of your safe place and go outside-}

The sunlight that the people of Gyeonggi-do had not seen for a while.

The light illuminates the earth.

The sun’s heat melts the accumulated snow.

“ah…….”

and.

Only then did people notice.

A winter that seemed like it would last forever.

It’s been quite a while since the harsh season, when many people thought they would close their eyes in the cold, arrived.

People in Gyeonggi-do didn’t know.

The world today.

“Spring… has come.”

The season when snow disappears and plants bloom.

Winter is over, and spring has come.

[The quest is updated.]

[When all factors threatening the player’s survival are removed, survival is considered successful until the end of the area protection.]

[Return to your original location, or survive until the end of inter-regional protection. (1/1)]

[Reward: Paid differentially according to the influence exerted in the moving area.]

[Calculating quest completion for rewards… … .]

[Calculating… … .]

[Achievement cannot be calculated due to excessive overachievement.]

[The maximum payable compensation is given.]

The world is on the verge of destruction.

It was one day a year later.