The Military Chef of a Ruined World - Chapter 450



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Episode 450: Find a Doctor (2)

The Legion would not be interested in Seoul for some time.

That’s understandable, since there was nothing to be gained from Seoul.

The immediate goal of the Legion was to secure as many surviving forces as possible.

And there were no survivors in Seoul.

Near the border leading to Seoul, the Awakened of Gyeonggi Province have set up a defensive line.

Since most monsters have territorial instincts, the number of monsters that emerge from within is small.

There is absolutely no reason to enter Seoul, where only monsters are swarming.

That’s why.

Normally, there would be no reason to come back to this hellish place again.

“Is that it?”

I am now.

Right in Seoul… … No.

To be precise.

“yes.”

“Let’s find a route that will safely get us to our destination.”

With the unit members.

He was stepping towards Seoul.

* * *

“You’re going alone?”

actually.

I was thinking of going to Seoul alone.

That makes sense.

“This trip to Seoul is purely to treat my body.”

What if the unit members have nothing to do?

The corps was busy conquering the Gyeongbuk region.

Of course, I thought it was right for me to go alone… … .

“Are you saying that?”

Sergeant Lee Min-jae looked at me as if to say, “What the heck are you talking about?”

“What’s the problem?”

“What’s the problem? The problem is that Youngjun, you are the commander!”

“I’m not saying I’m going to go to war. I’m just going to achieve my goals and come back. I’m good enough on my own… … .”

“no!”

In that regard.

I couldn’t help but feel a little puzzled.

‘what?’

Yeah, that’s right.

It’s true that I’ve acted alone quite often in the past.

There were many times when Minjae hyung tried to stop me from doing that.

but.

“I will never let you go alone. If I even sense you trying to move alone, I will subdue you immediately. So know that.”

“Subjugation?”

This time the intensity was a little stronger.

Until then, if I pushed hard, she would just sigh and look at me.

This time, they are considering even the use of force.

“My magic. You know it’s electricity, right?”

“… … .”

“I am confident that I can subdue them without killing them.”

Why is there such opposition?

I was a little curious though.

“What confidence would a guy who’s already in poor health have to go out by himself…?”

“what?”

In those words referring to my physical condition.

I turned my head with my eyes wide open.

Okay then.

“greatness…….”

“What is that? The sergeant is asking, so we can’t hide it, right?”

“These kids… … !”

Two privates.

Jeon Gwang-il and Seo Su-hyeok were avoiding my eyes and coughing in vain.

Those two were the only ones who noticed my physical condition.

It didn’t seem to be the case now.

“… …Who knows?”

“The captain… … knows everything.”

“If they’re at the leader level, then they’re guild executives?”

In the early days, the term ‘guild leader’ was used to refer to the executives of the guild.

As the size of the unit grew, it also became more subdivided.

Now, in addition to the executives in the system, there were many people called team leaders.

and.

“No. I’m talking about people like the reconnaissance team leader, the engineering team leader… … including Lieutenant Kim.”

“… … .”

As it turned out.

It seemed that my physical condition was known to those sergeant-level soldiers.

“Haa. There’s no good in telling you, so I hid it… …!”

“Don’t worry too much. They are all very tight-lipped and more capable than you think. If you are so discouraged by the news that you are not feeling well, you have not even reached the rank of a sergeant.”

As you said.

All positions in the legion are determined based on ability.

Fortunately, these are the people who can share some information without any problems.

“Anyway. Even if your health was normal, I would have stopped you. But now, your health isn’t good.”

“… … Ahem.”

“In that situation, you’re going to Seoul alone? After hearing what the unit members said after seeing the Seoul scenery? Anyone who allows that would be crazy.”

Well, I understand.

I had my own reasons for wanting to go alone.

“You know, this is what Seoul looks like right now.”

“… … ?”

“The number of monsters was no joke. The density was high because it was a small area. Perhaps, it would be more difficult to deal with the monsters in Seoul than the expedition to Gyeongbuk.”

There was a time when I thought Seoul would be fine.

The reality was not like that at all.

‘It was overwhelming.’

At that time, about 100 of our unit’s elite soldiers were gathered there.

There are about 100 superhumans who can fight a large force if they want.

Still, we had to quietly step aside after seeing the state of Seoul.

‘If you think about it, it might be obvious.’

Those monsters take over important facilities first.

And after all, our country is a place that hears the sound of the Seoul Republic.

‘The place with the largest population and the most facilities… … it wouldn’t be strange if the strongest and most numerous monsters appeared there.’

There was no such thing as a relatively safe area with fewer monsters because the environment was turned upside down like in Gyeonggi-do.

Hell, which doesn’t seem to be a place without monsters.

Until [Vimana] was able to be reactivated, Seoul was a place where monsters were gathered to the point where it was impossible to even think about conquering it.

A frontal breakthrough is impossible.

so…….

“I was thinking of entering through [Environmental Fairy Tale] and then just achieving my goal and then leaving.”

“… … Environmental assimilation cannot be used by unit members.”

I am the only one who can obtain the trait itself through the effect of [Absolute Taste (Enhanced)].

The rest will probably only become more adaptable to the environment or have their presence slightly diminished if they are fed [Blue Drops] food.

Even though my cooking skills have improved dramatically, this limitation still remains.

“Then how about something like this?”

“huh?”

at that time.

“I know that the Commander’s stealth skills are amazing, but it is also true that there are monsters that can figure out even his stealth skills. I have no choice but to stop the Commander from entering Seoul alone. He needs to be escorted.”

“……so?”

“Instead, we will form an escort consisting mainly of soldiers who specialize in hiding and acting covertly, like the commander.”

The person who said that.

One of the sergeant-level figures in our unit.

“Most of the reconnaissance team I lead are specialized in observing enemy lines while avoiding their gaze.”

A person who leads the reconnaissance team.

It was the leader, Jeong Su-ah.

* * *

I gain stealth-related abilities through cooking, though.

In fact, the abilities of the Awakened are extremely diverse… … .

Among them, there were some whose main occupation was hiding.

Thieves, rangers, etc.

Those with skills related to stealth.

and.

“If I and my men were to serve you, Commander, we would have no shortage of strength.”

This is the place where those who specialize in such abilities gather.

It was a reconnaissance team.

“Hmm. So the reconnaissance team is going to be Youngjun’s escort?”

“It doesn’t seem bad. I heard that Su-ah is a trustworthy person.”

Sergeant Lee Min-jae and Sergeant Lee Sang-ah also nod their heads.

‘……surely.’

The spirit magic of the scout leader, Jeong Su-ah, was originally very effective in scouting.

In particular, I heard that recently, by recruiting Borjin, a resident of another world who specializes in spirit magic, spirit magic has improved by leaps and bounds.

Unlike the Gyeongbuk strategy campaign, which can utilize information from Gyeongbuk residents.

Seoul, which has been reduced to a state where not only is there not a single survivor, but its original form is unrecognizable, is completely unknown territory to us.

‘If Jeong Su-ah has the ability… … reconnaissance would be useful.’

If there is a problem.

‘The original plan was to leave the escort to vampires.’

There may be problems during the day though.

Thanks to the large-scale reinforcement of troops from Gyeonggi Province, our power at night is not much inferior to that of the corps.

However, it would be difficult to use that power in front of the soldiers.

“I know what you are worried about, my benefactor.”

“huh?”

When I was thinking like that.

The first one to speak was Jeong Su-ah.

“You hid your physical condition as well… … Your benefactor must have information that should not be known to the other unit members.”

“That’s… that’s definitely the case.”

“You don’t have to tell me the secret. Instead… … if you just leave it to me, I’ll make sure you don’t have to worry about it.”

Jeong Su-ah looked into my eyes and said.

“No matter what happens, I will never lose trust in my benefactor, and no matter what secrets I learn, I will never reveal them… … I will form an escort consisting only of trustworthy people.”

“… … .”

In that regard.

I blankly stared at Jeong Su-ah’s face.

It’s been quite some time since he joined our unit.

Because he was being so polite to me, I was keeping my distance from him for a bit.

I wonder if being overly polite actually felt burdensome.

but.

‘He is the most honest and loyal person among the unit members.’

There was no one who didn’t know how hard she worked.

Since he was popular within the unit, I think he said he was going to host some kind of gathering.

‘The taste I felt when I stuck my tongue out was… … a bit too strong a taste of ‘faith.’

I guess he is someone who trusts me to some extent.

He was also a character who had a fairly high level when he joined the unit.

A person who is not lacking in either ability or trustworthiness.

In fact, Jeong Su-ah was someone who had brought up issues related to the Royal Guard to me several times.

This time, the executives, including Minjae, are of the same opinion as her, so she won’t back down easily.

A while ago.

If it’s according to what I heard from Mirinae.

It might not be a good idea to hide everything from your subordinates and try to do it all by myself.

“… … Leave the personnel matters to me.”

“… … !”

I sighed and nodded.

Okay then.

“Go, thank you!”

How touching it is.

A joyful nod with a tearful expression.

“I will do my best! Please trust me and leave it to me!!!”

When I see that happy face.

It almost seemed like this order wasn’t so wrong.

* * *

-What a bunch of cheeky kids.

On the way to Seoul.

There was a voice coming from the shadows.

I answered the voice quietly.

-What do you mean, arrogant?

-That woman and the people who follow her.

In the shadows.

Ariella continued speaking, seeming displeased.

-Don’t you know, Master? The reason why they went all the way to Seoul this time.

-… … Well, that’s it.

In that regard.

I shrugged and thought.

‘That damn guard thing… … That must be why.’

I have brought up the issue of the Royal Guard several times so far.

Because it’s all been rejected so far.

This is the chance to prove their worth… … something like that.

-That’s being presumptuous.

-huh?

-Master’s escort is in my hands… … and my children’s, but those who lack the ability dare… … dare to aim for this position.

In her words.

I couldn’t help but feel a little embarrassed.

-… … I was just wondering. Could it be you?

Yeah, that’s right.

The one who has been in charge of my escort up until now is Ariel.

The ones who are eyeing that kind of position are the unit members, including Jeong Su-ah.

but…….

-Are you keeping those guys in check?

-… … .

That being said.

I never thought I’d see this guy keeping the other guys in check… … .

Because I never imagined it.

-Ho, hoho… … Restraint? Why are you saying such pitiful words… … !

To my words:

She spoke flusteredly, unable to hide her embarrassment.

-No, that… …um. That. What should I say? I don’t know if you know, Master, but I am doing my best to protect you.

-……okay?

– I’m just a little worried that those who are not capable of anything will try to take this position and cause trouble for the master! Ho, hoho… Checks and balances? Don’t you think that’s something you only do with those who are comparable?

… … I’m a little skeptical though.

That statement is not wrong either.

If you want to feel even a sense of crisis that your job might be taken away…

First of all, it has to be an opponent who can take that spot away.

At least as of now, there was no one in our unit with abilities comparable to Ariella.

‘… … Oh, maybe.’

After thinking about it carefully.

Something that would make her feel like her position is under threat… …I should say.

‘Is it because of that guy that was added last time?’

I remembered that one more character was added.

Considering that guy, I can understand why he behaves like that.

Still, from my perspective, it was just absurd.

It’s so weird to see someone with that kind of ability worried that his job will be taken away.

-They’re just going to show off their abilities for now! It’s obvious even without looking.

Whether I’m being ridiculous or not.

She continued speaking in a bewildered manner.

-Will they soon be overwhelmed by the monsters of that capital city, throw away their missions and everything, and start crying and making a fuss to be sent home?

-… … .

– Then, after we tell those guys to go home, we can dig into the water together… … There’s no reason for me to hold them back… … .

however.

When she was saying that.

There was someone who interrupted her words.

“Then as planned.”

He is the leader of the reconnaissance team.

The person who took charge as the leader of this escort force.

“From now on, we will carry out an operation to safely deliver the commander to the depths of Seoul.”

“yes!”

As soon as Jeong Su-ah’s order was given.

The people she had selected moved in unison.

The full-scale entry into Seoul begins.

-… … Ah, no.

and…….

A little later.

What I heard was not a lot of crying and making a fuss about being sent home.

-This isn’t… … ?

Coming from the shadows.

There was only a voice of confusion.