The Military Chef of a Ruined World - Chapter 455



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Episode 455: Good compatibility.

Before starting the full-scale operation.

I have the supplies needed for the operation… … .

what.

Of course.

Chiiik… … .

“You just need to cook the meat to this extent and let it rest… … .”

I was preparing food.

and.

“I, I can help you with something.”

Jeong Su-ah.

He was stamping his feet as he looked at me like that.

“Huh? Okay. I’ll do the cooking.”

“Still… …I can’t just watch while my benefactor cooks.”

hmm.

Now that I think about it, it seems like it’s been quite a while since I cooked something just for this guy.

I think it’s the first time since that incident where you cured my eyes.

Sigh.

I can’t help but laugh when I think back to the first time I cooked for her.

At that time, Jeong Su-ah did not show excessive loyalty.

Because they thought I was some kind of crazy psycho and were on guard.

Even when I think back on how things ended up like this, I can’t help but be dumbfounded.

“Okay. If you’re cooking for several people, then that’s fine. What else would you need help with if you’re cooking for one person?”

“… … .”

To my words:

Jung Soo Ah’s face looks gloomy again.

When I saw that face, I was dumbfounded and said,

“You’re not thinking that it won’t help you again, are you?”

“… …! Could it be that you have also awakened the power to read other people’s minds?”

“Oh my god. It must have been real.”

To her words like that.

I asked, unable to hold back a laugh.

“You are not the first soldier to have thought like that.”

If you think about it.

That guy Gwangil had also caused a stir with something similar before.

However, Gwangil’s case is a little different.

The guy felt inferior because he was a combat veteran and had to deal with all the big enemies.

On the other hand, it is no exaggeration to say that Jeong Su-ah’s work… … and the reconnaissance team’s work have absolutely no overlap with mine.

The reason I didn’t have much contact with her was also because we didn’t have any overlap in our work.

“To be honest, I was evaluating you as a capable unit member. But it seems that your thoughts are a little different.”

“… … .”

To my words:

She opened her mouth with a heavy face.

“I guess the reason my benefactor evaluated me as competent was because of my abilities.”

“huh?”

“It’s [the spirit’s] words.”

The power she possessed was certainly useful.

In fact, it was largely thanks to her spirit scouting out the surroundings that we were able to be active before the unit grew to this size.

but.

“This power… …is losing its usefulness as the Legion grows.”

“… … .”

That was before the unit grew to this extent.

Just look at the occupation battle in Gangwon-do.

There was no need to scout out the enemy camp; it was enough for Taejun to plan his strategy based on the guy’s horoscope.

‘Gyeongbuk occupation battle… … .’

What the corps is currently focusing its energy on more than anything else is recapturing Gyeongsangbuk-do.

The reason she, who specialized in reconnaissance, was not deployed to recapture Gyeongsangbuk-do is…

“Those who were brought here as escorts are those who specialize in undercover operations. The rest of those who specialize in reconnaissance were all deployed to Gyeongbuk.”

Because there are many people who can replace her.

[Spirit Eye] was definitely a great ability.

It didn’t have as much influence as it did in the past.

“Was that a complex?”

“Not to that extent. Thanks to the teacher my benefactor introduced me to, I was able to develop my ability to control spirits. Even though there are many people with similar reconnaissance abilities to mine, I have never thought of myself as inferior. However… … .”

“but?”

“Compared to others, I have received a lot from my benefactor.”

She said, covering her eyes with her palms.

“I am now able to walk forward looking forward thanks to the grace of my benefactor.”

“… … .”

“It was also said that I was not inferior to others in reconnaissance… … In fact, it was thanks to my benefactor who introduced me to you, Master.”

What kind of expression is on the face behind that covered palm?

It wasn’t visible to me.

“I am probably the one who has been most kind to me. And yet… … I have not been able to repay that kindness properly.”

It is said that there was a teaching from Borjin.

Her reconnaissance skills were replaceable.

Their fighting power is bound to be lacking compared to the true powerhouses of the legion.

“It would be better if I couldn’t repay the favor. It would be better if I just caused trouble.”

“That part. What kind of trouble did you cause?”

It’s just that my abilities are lacking.

I think it’s a concern that can be fully addressed.

but.

“As I said before, I’m not a good person enough to have a useless unit member hanging around. I don’t know what you’re thinking, but you’ve never caused me any trouble.”

No matter how lacking the ability may be, there is not a single unit member whose ability is a minus.

Because the Legion is a place that doesn’t even accept those who could be considered as minuses.

But, to my words.

“You’re saying it’s not a nuisance… …?”

The taste I felt from her… … .

There has been a huge change.

“How can you say that so lightly… …!”

“… … ?”

That voice.

And this taste on my tongue.

Extreme anger and sadness.

“What does that mean?”

“… … No. It’s nothing.”

I was skeptical about the emotional changes that I couldn’t understand.

She lowered her head without saying anything further.

‘What the heck…?’

I’ve been feeling this since a while ago.

Unlike the other members of the unit, she had strangely intense emotional changes.

I was even more flustered because I’m not usually the type of person to get shaken like that.

‘Is there something more I don’t know about?’

but.

[Taste bud enhancement] is not a very convenient power.

I think I know how she feels and that she’s not lying to me.

I couldn’t figure out what caused that feeling.

“… … When I was explaining the operation earlier, I said there was no enemy information or something.”

at last.

I decided to leave that question to myself.

“Actually, originally I would have had a different strategy to take here.”

“yes?”

“Well, you know, there’s something you always do?”

I said with a shrug.

“I would have gone into the enemy camp alone using [Environmental Fairy Tale] and gathered information about the enemy.”

“… … My benefactor! That’s it!”

“It’s dangerous? I know. But that’s what we’ve been doing so far, right?”

Jeong Su-ah is visibly embarrassed by my words.

But, in reality, I have been using that method until now.

“I didn’t do it because I liked it.”

The reason it had to be done that way was simple.

“Because until now there was no other answer than that method.”

“… … .”

“I know it’s dangerous and it’s a burdensome choice for me… … but if I didn’t do it, there was no way for me and my men to survive.”

To my words:

Jeong Su-ah’s expression darkens even more.

“But unfortunately, it seems like it would be difficult to use that method right now.”

“yes?”

“As you know… … I’m not feeling very well right now.”

I made sure the other unit members didn’t hear.

He spoke with his voice as low as possible.

“The reason I did that in the past is because even if I went inside and got caught by the monster, I could still try to escape somehow.”

Until then, I had been using [Environmental Fairy Tale].

If discovered by the enemy, you can immediately attempt to escape by gaining characteristics such as [Slaypa’s Quick Legs] through cooking.

“Not now.”

Right now, I feel burdened just by the effects of cooking.

If you stack two or more dishes, you never know what might happen to your body, which is already in a bad condition.

“If I were to get caught by the monsters right now… … I would die without even being able to properly resist.”

“T-Tell me not to say things like that!”

“So what, it’s true.”

and.

I put the finished dish into a bowl and looked at her.

“Well, back to the main point.”

“… … .”

“As I said, it’s hard for me to directly confront the enemy and see them with my own eyes. So.”

Holding the dish in one hand.

With his other hand, he removes the hand that was covering his eyes.

“so.”

What on earth is so sad?

Two eyes full of tears.

But now I’m filled with tears.

“You have to be my eyes.”

Could shine with a little more beautiful color… … .

Those two eyes.

* * *

‘Aren’t they just being a nuisance?’

actually.

What Jeong Su-ah said isn’t completely wrong.

The reason I didn’t create a personal guard is.

There were also considerations to prevent the unit members from finding out things they didn’t need to know.

‘That wasn’t all.’

In terms of the fact that it is difficult to use vampire power that is kept secret from the unit members.

Because there were some parts that acted as chains to my ability to fully develop.

Just a few weeks ago.

That thought played a large part in my rejection of the SS proposal.

but.

Not anymore.

“Phew… … .”

Sitting on the floor.

Jeong Su-ah looking into the empty space.

And then, a little later.

Swoosh.

Her eyes open.

“I’m ready.”

Her eyes were slightly red.

Her eyes sparkled with a beautiful color.

and.

I looked at that sight and thought.

‘It’s true that the spirit eye has lost much of its meaning as a reconnaissance ability.’

but.

A while ago.

I began to think that this ability might shine even brighter than I thought.

“Then… … Excuse me, but as you command.”

To be more precise.

The land distorted and covered by the power of [the godmother].

When I visited Seoul.

“Let me touch your benefactor’s body… ….”

“No problem. As much as you want.”

There was a battle that took place there.

It made me change my mind.

Bam.

Her hands.

Touch my body carefully.

Okay then.

Paaaaaaaaaaah!!!

My vision.

Everything started to change in an instant.

‘This is the spirit’s vision… … .’

The battle that took place in Seoul.

At the very end.

Jeong Su-ah shared this vision with me.

‘I felt it back then too… … It’s amazing.’

The view seen through the spirit’s eyes was more unusual than expected.

Unlike simple human vision.

The magic that’s floating around.

Elements such as water, fire, and electricity.

The flow spreads out across the field of vision like a painting.

‘Overwhelming amount of information… … .’

It is also true that Jeong Su-ah’s spirit magic has improved by leaps and bounds.

This is probably a big help in being able to better interpret the information we get from this view.

but.

‘This is information that I can’t understand anyway as of now.’

I am in a corner of that field of vision.

The mountain you see in the distance… … .

I looked at the military unit located inside.

and.

There.

‘Blue.’

A deep blue aura.

It was swaying ominously.

If you just look at the amount of energy.

It’s not that bad compared to Ariella, who has gained a lot of strength.

It must be a few levels higher than the great demons I saw in that demon world.

but.

Despite confirming that such a powerful being was lurking there.

Sigh.

I checked the deep blue color.

I couldn’t hold back my laughter.

“I felt it last time too. These eyes.”

That makes sense.

That blue aura… …is a trait I have.

Effect of [Battle Power Meter].

and.

That energy is visible in the field of vision seen through [Spirit Eye].

Because it was implying one thing.

“My eyes and… … go well together.”

Over there.

A powerful monster reigning over me so leisurely that I can’t even detect it.

The guy probably doesn’t even realize that someone is watching him.

[Characteristic – ‘Ingredient Identification (Reinforcement)’ is activated.]

[Skill – ‘Chef’s Eye’ is activated.

[Persistent Avaros]

In my eyes.

All the information about the guy.

“Oh, you must be that kind of monster?”

Because it looked smart.

* * *

-How dare you, how dare you!!!

A mountain outside of Seoul.

There was a huge beast roaring in the military camp located in the depths of the place.

[Persistent Avaros]

Boom!

As the giant fist slammed into the ground.

It crashes down on a thick concrete floor, and the impact alone cracks the surrounding buildings.

-How dare you, you damn bugs!

[There is a world called Vartan, a land where powerful demons engage in a fierce competition for survival.]

[A land without any rules, where all the inhabitants are made up of warlike demons.]

[All demons grew in strength by preying on each other, and even the strongest demons rarely survived for long.]

[Abaroth is a great demon who has reigned as the ruler of a certain area in that land for a long time.]

[Because no demon with such great power could defeat him, the wise demons called him ‘Immortal Avaros’.]

The amazing thing is.

It was that ridiculous flexibility and strength.

‘That kind of movement for someone that big… …!’

It almost feels like the body is made of rubber or springs.

It’s already huge.

With such an overwhelming mass, such an absurd movement was possible.

Damn it!

Even though the battle had not even started ten minutes ago.

Most of the buildings in the vast military base collapsed.

I can understand why that ‘doctor’ entrusted us with the task of taking down this guy.

No matter how many troops he leads and how high their average quality is.

In the end, it’s just a huge number of troops with a reasonably strong level.

-Just with those numbers!

If a monster with that level of power were to run wild.

That huge number of troops would be annihilated in an instant.

Just rolling over the monsters a few times will tear hundreds of them apart.

-Me… … ! Me… … .

……of course.

That’s only if the ‘doctor’ goes to punish them.

-You’re trying to knock me down…

Crunch-

The dagger of the awakened ‘thief’.

He cuts off the tendon of his right arm, which he had been swinging until the end.

Kuung… … .

A monster with all of its tendons cut off.

Falling to the floor powerlessly.

“Goal accomplished!”

The unit members who saw that sight.

He shouted, unable to hide his joy.

“Capturing Avaros… … was a success!”

A mighty monster that was stationed in the 3rd Artillery Battalion.

It was the moment when it fell into our hands.