The Military Chef of a Ruined World - Chapter 387



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Episode 387: The Association President (2)

It has been known for a long time that this raiding party is being used as the flesh of monsters.

After that.

The Association’s expedition team fought at the source and eliminated the souls that had taken up residence in the bodies of the raiding party.

They succeeded in recovering their bodies.

‘Although they say that no one is awake right now… … .’

but.

And the members of the attack force that the expeditionary force directly defeated.

The people Shin Young-jun secured by infiltrating the black curtain.

Among them.

The president of the association was nowhere to be seen.

‘Many people were puzzled.’

Some people, like others, are resisting those demons.

It’s just that Shin Young-jun couldn’t come.

Or, because they resisted so fiercely.

There was even talk that he might have been killed as an example to them.

But now.

“I’m sorry to see you like this.”

“Association President!”

The old man opened the tent and came in alive.

People were astonished.

“You’re alive!”

“That’s true for now.”

“I’m so, so grateful… …!”

A very haggard old man.

But his former strong-looking appearance was nowhere to be seen.

That face was the face of the association president that everyone remembered.

The return of the association president who was thought to be dead.

That fact brought a smile to the leaders’ faces.

A little later.

Their expressions become slightly frowned.

“Your face… looks very haggard.”

The old man’s condition was difficult to describe, even in empty words.

He is incredibly large for an old man.

Kang San was a man of comparable size to Park Jung-gu when wearing armor.

But now, all those muscles are gone.

The old man looked listless and drooping.

“Not only that… … You have many wounds on your body… … .”

There were serious scars all over his body.

Some areas were filled with an unidentifiable silvery-gray substance.

No matter how you look at it, it doesn’t look normal.

He was a hero of the association.

There were fewer people who were close to him than expected.

Many people in the association admired his strength.

‘That strong association president… … has become like that.’

How could such a person become so haggard?

The appearance of the association president was shocking to the leaders.

“What on earth… … happened?”

As the branch leaders asked questions in trembling voices.

The old man stumbled into the tent.

“That’s why I came here to explain it.”

“… … ?”

I fought the monsters but I wasn’t mentally defeated.

They are still out of their minds.

The people in the association still didn’t know what had happened during the raid.

“Everyone, listen carefully. I will explain why the expedition team was defeated and why this happened… … .”

The old man hesitated for a moment.

He then carefully opened his mouth.

“I… … was mentally controlled by the authors before anyone else.”

“… … !”

Shock spread among the people.

***

The association president’s explanation continued.

To summarize what he said, it was simple.

‘They approached the president of the association before anyone else and took control of his mind.’

‘The reason the raid party failed and was captured was not because of the following, but because the association chairman interfered with the raid party from within.’

The association president’s explanation continued in a calm manner.

People’s expressions were astonishing.

“that…….”

“You must be very disappointed. I understand. I was disappointed in myself too.”

The president of the association was the hero who created this association.

It would not be an exaggeration to say that people in each branch received help from the association president at least once.

Based on that overwhelming force, we negotiate with each branch.

The person who brought together the people of Gyeonggi-do into one group is the president of the association.

The tyrannical behavior of him and his group was like a legend to the people of Gyeonggi Province.

‘The protagonist of such a myth… …was the first to be mentally controlled.’

Once again.

Those who realize how fearsome the enemy they were dealing with was.

“Now, wait a minute.”

“then.”

and.

Some people opened their mouths, sweating profusely.

“If the president of the association was under the control of enemies… …!”

“When our expeditionary force attacked the source! Why didn’t you show up then?”

The president of the association did not appear in that battle.

When people wondered why, they asked:

“in fact…….”

“… … ?”

“In fact… … it was only after a long time that I came to my senses and succeeded in resisting their rule.”

The association president opened his mouth cautiously.

Resistance, huh?

“It was my mistake that the raid party was captured. If I fell into the hands of the enemy too… … I thought there would be no turning back. I had to grit my teeth and resist somehow.”

“So, that was possible?”

All those who fell under the control of those monsters lost their minds.

Even those who were resisting that rule took a long time to open their eyes.

But, to overcome that domination.

“When I resisted… … they started torturing me. It was a time of terrible suffering… … Halfway through, my body and soul were separated, and I got to the point where I couldn’t even tell what I was doing.”

“… … .”

Separation of body and soul.

People grimace at the thought of the horrific torture.

Only then did people understand why the president had not been rescued.

Perhaps he was being tortured in a different place than the others.

“That’s all I remember properly. After that, my memory is very vague.”

“It’s ambiguous.”

“Well… … I do have some vague memories. Someone came into the tent… … and I think I helped that person… … .”

“… … ?”

People are puzzled by such vague stories.

at that time.

“That’s… … no way!”

“Mr. Jaeho?”

Kang Jae-ho said in surprise.

“Actually, I heard something from Youngjun.”

“That friend?”

“Youngjun passed out after the attack on the source was over. I think there aren’t many people who have talked to him because of that… … I asked him while we were receiving treatment this time. How were you able to rescue the people from inside that tent, and how were you able to hunt those giants?”

Shin Young-jun headed into the tent and rescued the people.

If you hear the screams of the giants, their numbers will be greatly reduced.

Even if he is Shin Young-jun.

Considering the power these giants possess, defeating them would not be an easy task.

Even rescuing people who might be there somewhere.

Many people wondered how such a thing was possible.

“He said he heard a voice like a spirit… …and that it helped him.”

“… … !”

“They said that the voice of the spirit guided them to where the people were. I heard this story when I was with Sister Iseo, so I am sure of it.”

In that regard.

People’s eyes are fixed on the association president.

“I don’t remember the details… … but I remember feeling that someone other than me had entered that tent. I also remember shouting for help to save those who had been captured because of my mistake.”

“That, that’s what it means.”

People who were resisting while being captured.

It was Shin Young-jun who was able to save them.

“Mr. Young-Jun said… … that if it weren’t for that voice, we might have been able to defeat those giants, but we would have failed to save the people.”

This means that the association president also contributed.

When I heard that the strategy failed due to the association president’s mistake.

People couldn’t help but be greatly disappointed in him.

but.

‘It’s amazing that you resisted that mental control.’

‘In the midst of all this… … he asked me to save other people instead of himself.’

In the following story.

Rather, I couldn’t help but respect it.

‘Come to think of it, you said that you took the place of the others after putting them under mental control… … but you put the chairman under mental control?’

‘It must be some kind of sorcery more powerful than what others have experienced. The power that those giants have shown… … Even the president of the association wouldn’t be able to resist.’

‘Rather, it would be more ridiculous to come to your senses later. To be able to do something like that… … As expected, you are the president of the association.’

And that’s not all.

In the end, the chairman of the association did not show up until the very end in the battle at the source.

‘If the chairman had been dominated and fought there… … Even if Shin Young-jun had been with us, there was a high chance that we would have lost.’

‘Even if he’s Youngjun, he won’t be able to deal with the enemies that the president of the association is involved with.’

The reason the expedition team lost was clearly because the association president was dominated.

But, if you think about the power of those who hold that rule.

It is difficult to say that one is guilty for being subjected to such domination.

‘It’s true that I experienced failure.’

‘… … Even after failing, he fought for the association until the end.’

If the defeat of the raiding party was because of the association president.

Thanks to the association president’s resistance until the end, the expeditionary force was able to successfully attack the source.

They also succeeded in rescuing the humans who were resisting.

‘hero.’

In people’s minds.

It was the moment when the image of the association president was imprinted in such a way.

***

“After that, I was locked in that tent. Then… … suddenly, soldiers came and rescued me.”

“……iced coffee!”

“The silvery-gray liquid in this body… is the result of the treatment given by that legion. It may look ugly, but without this treatment, I would have looked like a zombie.”

“Ugh, that’s ugly. No one thinks that way, Chairman.”

Just a little while ago.

The soldiers, having learned the location of the source from them, dragged the fortress and headed south.

Or maybe it’s to deal with the remnants of the enemies.

[Shaman] Han Iseo left to help with the attack, and is currently not present.

“… … A lot has happened, but I’m glad you came back alive.”

“… …Thank you.”

“And now that you’re back.”

Park Jung-gu was lost in thought for a moment.

He soon opened his mouth.

He crossed his arms.

He looked at the association president with a serious expression and said.

“Can you lead us as the president of the association?”

“… … !”

I am delighted at the return of the president.

People who were saddened by his wounds and shocked when they heard his story.

Thanks to that, I forgot about it for a moment.

After hearing Jung-gu’s words.

They were able to recall again why this place was created.

‘We need a leader now.’

and.

Who can best fulfill that role?

In fact, he was the person who played that role until recently.

“I have been watching that [Legion] fight from the beginning.”

Park Joong-gu looked at the other leaders and said.

“There were so many strong people who could be compared to the president of the association or Young-jun… no, maybe stronger than them. No, that’s not all!”

grasp!

Park Jung-gu extended his hand.

I headed towards where the heat barrier was.

“You all saw the system message. That black curtain will soon open. Beyond that, there will be forces from other regions as well as [the Legion].”

“… … .”

“Even the Legion was much stronger than us. Perhaps, there is a force stronger than the Legion over there. We are talking about what to do if the Legion persecutes us… … If it’s the Legion, it might be fortunate.”

“What is that?”

In Jung-gu’s words.

The next person to answer was Jo Beom-seok.

“You must be talking about a monster.”

“yes?”

“Just as we were almost destroyed by those ice ghosts, aren’t there other regions that have been completely overrun by monsters?”

“… … !”

If the Legion were evildoers, they would only take away their rights and persecute them.

If you encounter monsters stronger than the Legion, then there is no other answer than destruction.

“We too must have the strength to protect ourselves. And… … the Association will show its strength when it is united.”

“In the end, isn’t it true that we have to come together?”

“And the way we came together was simple.”

With a clenched fist.

Park Jung-gu looking at the association president.

“Overwhelming power!”

“… … .”

“Since Youngjun has declined the position, the only person qualified to do so is the president. The president should return to his position and become the focal point.”

It wasn’t just about strength.

It is rare to find someone who does not receive assistance from the president and his group.

When the president is away.

People only looked for the name of the association president.

It was only recently that Shin Young-jun took over that position to some extent.

The influence of the association president was still great.

“There is no one in this place who can unite us as much as we do.”

“… … That’s right.”

The leaders looked at the association president.

and.

The president of the association received that gaze.

“… … I’m sorry.”

“yes?”

“I guess I’ll have to decline that offer.”

He said, shaking his head.

“Why are you refusing!”

“Association Chairman… … No, Kangsan. I know the sins you committed. I understand that you feel guilty. However, after hearing the details, there won’t be many who will blame you. In order to atone for those sins, you must do your part even more… … .”

“That’s not the reason.”

The association president smiled bitterly.

Clench your fist.

“Jung-gu. It is as you said. The most important qualification to lead the association is… …overwhelming power.”

“Then why.”

“I’m not qualified.”

And then…

An old man who draws out the body’s magical power.

“As I said, I came to my senses later and resisted their rule. I was tortured severely in the process.”

“… … This is.”

“The aftereffects of that torture were a bit severe.”

and.

People who felt that energy muttered.

“… … Are you weak… … or are you weak?”

“You can roughly say that I only have the strength I had when I was around level 10.”

The power of the association president who united the association.

Qualification to incorporate an association.

“The reason I came to you is simple. I confessed my sins… … and also.”

That’s it now.

“It was to step down from the position of president of that association.”

The story was that it had disappeared.