The Time-Limited Leader Makes the Raid a Success - Chapter 464



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Episode 464

#464. Just today. Just today.

While Thomas blocked the mortar rounds, the Eagles mercenary hunters straightened the overturned car. Some stood guard around the area in preparation for an attack.

One of the hunters who was checking the car for any problems raised his hand and shouted.

“Car 7 is down! The axle is out!”

Then, No. 9 and No. 14 reported that they were out of service.

Since two previous vehicles were abandoned due to problems such as broken steering wheels, there are not enough seats to carry people.

The hunters quickly split up into groups and hung on the roof or back of the vehicle. Some of them threw away their luggage that was not of immediate use and climbed in.

“We’ll also replace the Eagle One vehicle. Bring a new radio.”

The Eagles had Kang Moo-hyeok move to the 5th car in the back. It was a car that had been hit once on the side, so they had to switch for safety reasons.

The mercenary force quickly gathered up and left their original route and went down a side road.

Thomas stayed until the end, blocking all the shells and waiting for the last vehicle.

On board was Hawk, the head of the Greek team of the European branch of the Federation.

“Thomas Hunter!”

The car door opened without slowing down.

Thomas jumped into the car at Hawk’s shout. Just as he was closing the car door, a radio call came in on the public channel.

-This is Eagle One.

It was Kang Moo-hyuk’s voice, not the Eagles’.

Thomas listened to the captain’s voice.

-The attack team will now move to the nearby Great War ruins. The enemy is expected to be waiting, so prepare for a counterattack. Eagle Two, prepare for defense. If there is a problem with the defense, report immediately.

The Eagle Two that Kang Mu-hyeok was talking about was Thomas.

According to the Eagles Mercenary Company’s method, a number following the word “Eagle” indicated a person the Mercenary Company was commissioned to protect.

Eagle One was Kang Mu-hyeok, Eagle Two was Thomas, and Three and Four were Mr. Joe and Hyun Jeong-geon.

Except for Kang Moo-hyeok, all of them were hunters and high-ranking, so they were given tactical numbers and given orders.

Thomas knew that Kang Moo-hyuk was considerate of him.

‘Just give me the order and I’ll do it. Asking about my physical condition? Really… . . . ‘

Somehow I feel like it’s not a bad feeling.

Of course, it was a part that needed tactical confirmation, but considering that it was treated as a disposable magic tool in the Ithaca Guild, it was a somewhat unfamiliar situation.

After that, I awakened to S-Rank and was no longer in a position to worry anyone.

“I guess I worried you too much, Captain.”

But it’s still S rank.

Thomas swallowed his words and answered the radio.

“Eagle two. No problem. That’s it.”

* * *

Kang Moo-hyuk quickly gave orders while moving to the ruins.

“Eagles Captain, do you have a map of the downtown historic site?”

“It’s just a road map. The inside isn’t made separately.”

“Mr. Joe, can you please search for an old downtown Fes map on the Internet?”

“I’ve already been looking for it. But I can’t find it. It was decades ago, so it’ll probably take a while to find it. Should I keep looking?”

“Focus on close range surveillance.”

Kang Mu-hyeok’s speech, which was usually courteous to others but omitted honorifics when confronted with an urgent situation, sounded aggressive to others.

But the Eagles somehow thought that this look suited Kang Moo-hyuk better.

‘Even in a situation where explosions are happening here and there and people are dying, he’s still making bold decisions without wavering. He’s even been attacked. This guy is used to the battlefield. It’s not easy for a normal person to do this. Even when the opponent is a Hunter.’

That part was trustworthy. So, rather than feeling bad, I actively cooperated.

‘I don’t like the idea of ​​the client taking control of the mercenary force, but since the Archduke says so, should I follow orders a bit more?’

In Africa, it was considered an abuse of authority for the client to give orders to the mercenary captain. Even if he got shot in the head, there was no one to complain to.

However, the Eagles did not make a big deal out of it and were keeping an eye on Kang Moo-hyuk.

It was because of Edoardo.

A request close to a request from the Archduke, one of the greatest sponsors of the Eagles Mercenaries.

If it weren’t for Edoardo, I wouldn’t have put off my other requests and come running.

‘The Grand Duke made a request to me directly, without going through the contact center. It was the first time since our first meeting. He didn’t even address Chief Kang Mu-hyeok as if he were a man when he made the request. No, that expression is not enough. It felt like he acted like a godfather?’

If you knew what kind of person Edoardo was, you would never believe this.

He was such a cold-hearted man that even Claudia Palma, the Bugilma of the Gloria Guild who was called the Archduke’s disciple, didn’t pay much attention to him.

In this part, the Eagles were able to see how Edoardo viewed Kang Moo-hyuk.

I found a clue in a previous conversation I had with Edoardo.

‘At that time, the Archduke clearly talked about unification.’

Not just the EU, but also Africa and Asia. An organization that ultimately unites the world.

It was a grand dream, but Edoardo couldn’t take a single step towards it.

Unfortunately, there was quite a bit of blood on his hands.

He confessed while drinking that he had no intention of having a conversation because there were so many grudges that needed to be resolved before talking about unification.

Edoardo was keenly aware that he was not the starting point of unification.

But I couldn’t leave the task to someone else. Ability wasn’t the issue. Conviction was.

A talent who will never bend to any pressure, will never seek his own interests, and will only devote himself to saving humanity and eliminating monsters.

I wasted seven years of my life wanting that kind of talent.

It’s been exactly that long since the Eagles first met Edoardo, so if you include the time before that, it must have been at least 20 years, right?

‘This may be the person the Archduke has been waiting for.’

When the Eagles emerged from a fragment of a past memory that was old, but deeply engraved and could never be forgotten, it was while Kang Moo-hyuk was giving orders to the Federation.

“Alex Hunter, there should be a map of downtown before the destruction of Pes in the Federation database, check it and report back.”

-Go away.

“Captain of the Eagles.”

“yes.”

“If you are attacked by the enemy, prepare your fastest hunters to counterattack.”

“Counterattack? Not defense?”

“We got hit, so we have to hit back.”

“Neither the size nor the strength of the enemy has been confirmed.”

“We definitely have the upper hand in terms of power, so it doesn’t matter who our opponent is.”

Instead of asking a question, the Eagles blinked. Their eyes were filled with doubt, but Kang Moo-hyuk seemed to interpret it differently.

“Oh, I guess I got a little excited. I spoke too commandingly. I shouldn’t have interfered with the mercenary orders.”

Kang Moo-hyuk’s eyes, which had even hinted at madness, became slightly clouded.

The Eagles shook their heads and said.

“No, that doesn’t matter. It’s been adequate so far. But I’m curious as to how you know you have the upper hand in power.”

“There is a record that has not been revealed until now. I do not intend to drag it out and fight. I must strike the leader’s head in one fell swoop. If I only defend before that, the damage will be greater, so I intend to strike back.”

“You need a fast hybrid tank when you’re going to attack, or a melee-friendly, relentless damage dealer. Unfortunately, our mercenary troop is a defensive specialist, so we don’t have any hunters like that.”

“That’s something to leave to the experts.”

“The Federation? I know they specialize in surprise attacks and strikes.”

“We have the right person for our guild.”

Kang Mu-hyeok picked up the radio again.

“This is Eagle One. Eagle Four, it’s your turn. Get ready.”

* * *

-Get ready.

At those words, Hyun Jeong-geon hurriedly took out his weapons and equipped them. He had basic equipment, but this alone was not enough.

‘Where are you going? The captain is looking for me now… I think I know what he’s trying to do.’

As he expected, the operational instructions were given to Kang Mu-hyeok.

-Do you remember the operation we planned in preparation for the gate conflict with Tagild during the Titan era?

Hyun Jeong-geon answered the radio.

“I remember everything. I was the deputy team leader at that time.”

-Then, let’s go inside at the end.

The last thing Kang Mu-hyuk would choose was always the method of seeing blood.

In Hyun Jeong-geon’s memory, there was no case in which Kang Moo-hyeok from Titan went all the way to the end.

‘I guess our leader has made up his mind?’

Hyun Jeong-geon answered.

“I’m asking just to confirm, are you talking about the last plan that included me?”

-After a long time, show off your previous skills.

“Wow, this is finally getting fun. People really need to travel. That’s how you get experiences like this.”

The procession was approaching the ruins.

Hyun Jeong-geon only carried small, light, and sharp weapons. He didn’t need armor. An armor coat was enough.

He spoke into the radio.

“Then, can I do whatever I want today?”

-Just today. Just today.

* * *

“Coming.”

Scarecrow’s hunters watched the entrance to the ruins.

It was a main gate with a perimeter fence and minimal security.

The security guards at the historic site signaled to stop the vehicle that was speeding towards them, but it was no use.

The vehicles broke through the iron gate and rushed straight into the ruins. The guards fled in all directions as they mercilessly charged. They belatedly fired shots at the vehicles, but the Hunter Humvee did not budge.

He turned his gun on those hanging outside the Humvee, but the bullets were not effective against the Hunters.

As the bullets stopped without causing any damage, the guards realized that the occupants of the vehicle were Hunters.

Soon the gunfire stopped.

“The trap is well dug, right?”

“Captain Gary is coming too, so surround him from the front and back.”

“The enemy has a wizard. Use the labyrinth of Fez.”

“If you come near me, you will be dead. Don’t worry, I will take your life.”

“Start attacking as soon as the enemy reaches point A.”

Eventually, the convoy arrived at the point designated by Scarecrow.

A narrow road where vehicles can no longer move forward.

Naturally, a bottleneck occurred, and the cars gradually slowed down and soon came to a complete stop.

At this point, the hunter leading the raid on the ruins sent a signal to each party.

“Hit!”

The hunters hiding in the narrow alley attacked.

In the darkness, skills were flying wildly, tearing through the Humvee. Although it was for hunters, the vehicle lacked the durability to block skills, and was destroyed without a fight.

The Eagles Mercenary Hunters rushed outside, tearing off the broken car doors and throwing them around like shields.

“These kids, they had a good time shooting the bombs, right?”

“It’s your turn now!”

“Don’t push!”

Hunters carrying shields were standing in a line, emerging from either side of the vehicle.

Scarecrow knew that their opponent was the Eagles, who were known for their solid defense.

So, instead, speed was emphasized. The plan was to break the line before the shield wall was erected. When it came to close combat, the Eagles were no match for Scarecrow, who specialized in melee combat.

Anyway, the Eagles were a mercenary force that dealt with more monsters, and they were mercenaries that dealt with more hunters.

The plan seemed to be working. The clumsy actions of the Eagles mercenaries were clearly visible.

It was the moment when the first row dug inward.

【Darkness Synchronization】

A black aura emanated from behind the shield wall.