The Time-Limited Leader Makes the Raid a Success - Chapter 62



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Episode 63

63. I didn’t move here to see this kind of thing!

I locked eyes with the orc who had killed my junior.

Kim Bu-yong had to struggle to survive without even having time to mourn his junior’s death.

“Tsk!”

He quickly reached for the gun on his waistband. Perhaps because he was in a hurry, the holster flap didn’t open properly.

The orc approached with an axe blade as long as a man’s torso.

‘Damn! I never thought the day would come when I would actually use a gun.’

When I first arrived here, I remembered my seniors jokingly saying that Pocheon was one of the few areas in South Korea where guns were always carried.

At that time, I thought it was nothing special.

It wasn’t until I faced the monster that I realized it.

This is that kind of place.

I pulled out my pistol at that exact moment and put my finger on the trigger. Before I could even aim, I pointed the gun out the window and realized.

‘The window is closed?!’

It wasn’t bulletproof glass and there was no way the windows would be blocked by bullets, but in my panic, I stopped thinking just because my front was blocked.

An orc approached during the gap and hit the car door with an axe as if he was playing golf. The window broke and shattered into pieces.

Kim Bu-yong screamed and flinched. Fortunately, the axe stopped in the metal part below the car window. He screamed in a fit of rage and pulled the trigger.

“Eww!”

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The unaimed bullets missed the target.

The gun only heightened the orcs’ wariness. The orcs were startled by the loud noise and the sight of the stone breaking on the ground, and they distanced themselves.

This time, his caution gave Kim Bu-yong an opportunity. As the orc moved away, he had some free time. As soon as the orc’s upper body came into view, he raised his gun and shot him in the chest.

bang!

“Kuwak!”

The orc roared and staggered, but did not fall. Even the magnum’s penetration power could not penetrate the orc’s thick chest muscles.

Kim Bu-yong was glad that he hadn’t loaded any blank bullets to prepare for the monsters, and fired the remaining two live rounds.

“asleep!”

Both shots hit the orc. One of them hit him directly in the head, but for some reason he didn’t die. He fell to one knee due to the impact on his head, but it didn’t seem to hurt him much.

It was only then that I realized why monsters were dangerous.

Monsters with exceptional mana sensitivity that can neutralize modern firearms.

It’s common sense, but who would have thought that even Orcs, known as the epitome of weak monsters, wouldn’t be affected by guns?

A new shadow fell over Kim Bu-yong’s bewildered face.

It was another orc.

The orc lowered his axe, aimed it at Kim Bu-yong, and then pulled the axe back.

“Fuck, monster… … .”

Kim Bu-yong’s pupils showed the axe blade growing larger. He had to dodge it. His body was frozen in fear and did not move.

Darkness fell and my eyes became dark.

Boom! Bam!

“ah……!”

What darkened my vision was the back of a person.

A human with his back against the car door, enduring an orc’s attack.

The side door panel was dented, but the person was unharmed.

Kim Bu-yong was a little late in thinking about something that could stop the monster from the front.

“Hey, Hunter!”

The hunter who suddenly appeared at Kim Bu-yong’s shout started to yell.

“Then, I’m a hunter… . Ugh, what could it be?!”

* * *

Kim Soo-jung, who was wrestling with an orc axe and a sword, was flustered. She jumped in, thinking it was a joke that it was an orc, but it was way beyond her expectations.

“Profit, this orc… why is it so strong?”

If it was a gate or a special area, I would have observed the monster and attacked it, but since this was in the city and the person who appeared to be a police officer seemed dangerous, I stopped him without thinking twice…

‘Is this a real orc?’

I knew I’d be pushed back by force in a one-on-one fight.

‘No, it’s not power, so am I a little above?’

Honestly, that alone is ridiculous.

Kim Soo-jung was a C-rank. Orcs are easy to catch for anyone with a D+ or C-rank. They’re probably the easiest creatures after goblins.

A while ago, I heard a rumor that Iron Will had a hard time against the evolved goblin tribe, but since Iron Will was such a little-known guild, I just ignored it.

Besides, it was a common opinion among those involved that it would be difficult for anyone to defeat an evolved goblin.

‘There was no news of an evolved orc tribe here.’

Orcs were a species that did not appear in the Bukpocheon monster ecology information. If so, it would have been a relatively recent creation, and it was reasonable to conclude that they were orcs that had not evolved since they had only existed for a short time.

There seemed to be a few of them in a group, but I was confident I could handle them.

‘But what about this kid?’

Orc on par with C-rank?

It was unfamiliar.

It was so unfamiliar that it sent shivers down my spine.

‘Three of these guys… Wait. Daycare! A few of them went in there too. Is that Seongju guy okay?’

Seongju was worried about the orc who had entered the daycare center, but Kim Soojung couldn’t pay any more attention to him.

The remaining two orcs were approaching him.

* * *

“The orc has been found. A report has been filed to the police.”

“Where is it?”

Gongduri immediately marked the coordinates on the monitor.

The location marked on the Nampocheon map has been enlarged.

“Shingup-dong?”

“It’s next to Cheongseongsan Park.”

“It’s dark under the lamp. Isn’t it right nearby?”

Kang Moo-hyuk gritted his teeth and talked to himself.

It was fortunate that they found it quickly, but the location where they found it was not good. The orcs had already entered Pocheon City. Since it was the most densely populated area, there was concern that the damage would be even greater if monsters invaded.

“Give the order to the nearest party to mobilize, and contact the rest of the parties in the city to set up a perimeter around the coordinates as soon as they arrive at the scene. Share the location designation on the map and leave it up to each party leader, but once they’re in place, share the location with the situation room immediately.”

While the operators relayed Kang Moo-hyeok’s orders to the scene, Gong Du-ri received and reported the new situation.

“Here’s some additional information. There’s a daycare center near where the orcs were found.”

“Surely the orcs are after… … .”

At that moment, Kang Moo-hyuk remembered the way orcs selected their prey.

Rather than a strong opponent, it targets an easy target, a young animal rather than an adult. This was also the case for the orcs that had become stronger through evolution. Despite their appearance, they were extremely cunning, and because they had the habits of a weaker animal before evolution, they preferred to hunt without getting hurt as much as possible.

‘If anything harm comes to the children… I swear, I will destroy every single orc in this land.’

Kang Moo-hyuk tried to calm his agitated mind and maintain his composure on the outside.

The commander kept repeating to himself the iron rule that he must remain absolutely calm.

“And then I heard a gunshot.”

“Gunshots? I guess the police were there.”

I was looking forward to it for a moment.

Can you buy some time before the hunters get there?

The answer was ‘no.’

He was well aware of the special characteristics of police officers in the border areas of the special zone.

Always carry a firearm, loaded with live ammunition and no blank rounds.

They also frequently do shooting training, and are trained quarterly on how to act when encountering monsters. Even police officers who deal with people assume that they can encounter monsters at any time.

It was because of the special zone that split Pocheon in half.

However, the training was not always effective. There were many cases where people over-confidently used guns and rushed at monsters, even though guns could only deal with the lowest-level monsters.

Even if the monster level was slightly higher, it was difficult to achieve any effect beyond stopping it or attracting its attention.

Would it be possible to take him down only by firing several bullets into vital points?

Kang Moo-hyuk held onto a glimmer of hope, even though he thought the police wouldn’t be safe either. He hoped they would at least buy some time.

‘Then, even if the police don’t know, maybe we can save the children… … .’

It was a cruel calculation, but there was no way to save everyone.

He gave the best orders he could at the time.

“Share new information with the scene. Tell them to go to the scene quickly, regardless of the cost.”

* * *

“Tch! Getting assigned to a job that won’t pay you anything right away. Orcs are just a bunch of idiots, but for a B-rank hunter like me, it’s hard to even afford potions. And there aren’t even that many? How many hunters are assigned here? All of the new recruits this time? They all seem to be doing their best. Isn’t this a completely losing business?”

The man who kept grumbling was wearing sunglasses that resembled goggles. Everyone around him knew who he was. He was a famous hunter. And in a very bad way.

So no one spoke to him.

But some people couldn’t just listen to his words and let it go.

“Money isn’t important, Mr. Seodaechi. The guild’s purpose is to protect people.”

“That’s what old farts say. Who are you? Did your family die?”

Baek Seong-bin’s face hardened as Seo Dae-chi made sarcastic remarks.

“Huh? Really? I was just saying. I’m sorry about this. But is there anyone around here who doesn’t know someone who died? Don’t be so serious. I hate it when people make a fuss.”

“Unusual? Is it unusual for people to die?”

“Hey, stop nagging me. I don’t want to hear it.”

“I don’t understand why the captain brought someone like you here. You’re a punk with no sense of responsibility or duty, and no sense of dignity.”

“Are you arguing?”

“I am not a fool who quarrels with things that are not human.”

“Look at this kid. He’s twisting his tongue. Let’s see if he can still twist his tongue after being stabbed. Say it again.”

“If you were a human, your life would be more important than money… … .”

Baek Seong-bin stopped talking and looked down at his left shoulder. The tip of the knife was already digging into his skin. It wasn’t a fatal wound, but it was a position where an ordinary person could easily have their tendons severed and become disabled.

“Seodaechi!”

Kyung Soo-hyuk, who had been watching the two fight, shouted.

Although we had only known each other for a short time, we were still guild mates. I had no intention of stopping a verbal fight, but I could not tolerate a bloody fight.

Seo Dae-chi drew his sword without paying attention to Gyeong Su-hyeok’s intervention. Blood spurted from Baek Seong-bin’s shoulder.

“Did you think stabbing was a joke? I have a hobby of joking and warning you─ yuck!”

This time, Seo Dae-chi’s jaw turned. Baek Seong-bin’s left hand was stuck. Seo Dae-chi staggered back two or three steps.

“They say a club is the best medicine for beasts.”

Seo Dae-chi wiped the blood flowing from his torn lip and glanced at Baek Seong-bin’s left shoulder.

“What? The place where you put the knife has healed? Are you a healing factor? So, you believe in that, so you’re beating me up?”

“I said that not because I believed in your characteristics, but because I believed in my beliefs. It’s clear to me that you’re the first to use your sword because you don’t want to hear it. You’re not worthy of being in this guild.”

“What the… Are you one of those guys who forces your beliefs on others? This is so frustrating. You’re the type of person I hate the most.”

Seodaechi lifted his goggles up.

Baek Seong-bin flinched at the sight of his gaze.

White eye.

The completely white eyes, without any black pupils, were secretly enticing him.

‘Is that the famous Baek-an Seodaechi?’

It was definitely awkward to move just looking at it, but it wasn’t scary.

The two men looked ready to draw their weapons at any moment.

Kyung Soo-hyuk, who could no longer just watch, stepped in with a shield.

“Both of you stop. We’re on a mission right now. Don’t do stupid things like fighting each other. If you really want to fight, I, as the party leader, won’t stay still.”

“I liked it because it was quiet and party-like. Are you a nosy person? There are too many people bothering me… Should I clean it up?”

When the mood among three of the five people in the party became tense, the other two who had been watching grumbled and distanced themselves. It was their intention to remain as bystanders until the end.

“Nimi, even if you get caught, you guys got caught. I won’t get hurt, so you guys sort things out yourselves.”

“Am I the lucky one this year? What kind of party is this all year long? I thought things would be different when I came to Ironwill, but it’s the same here. Tsk!”

A tense situation where your first hunt after joining the group may not be a monster but a party member.

At that moment, a voice was heard from the earsets plugged into everyone’s ears.

-Situation! Pocheon-si, Sin-eup-dong, Nuribyeol Daycare Center. Orc found. At least squad-level size. Notify all parties searching Pocheon City… … .

“Everyone, return to your vehicles.”

The moment Kyung Soo Hyuk gave the order to go to the party, Baek Seong Bin moved faster than anyone else. Instead of running to the car, he stopped the motorcycle coming from the opposite direction.

“Hunter Baek Seong-bin, what are you doing now?”

Baek Seong-bin spoke to the motorcyclist without paying attention to Gyeong Soo-hyuk.

“This is the Ironwill Guild. We have an emergency. I need to borrow your motorcycle.”

“Huh? I have to go deliver now… … .”

Before the driver could even respond, he was lifted off the ground by Baek Seong-bin. He had no time to resist, and the motorcycle was snatched away so easily. While the driver was dazed, Baek Seong-bin pulled the throttle and jumped out.

“hey!”

Kyung Soo-hyuk tried to grab her, but he was a step too late. Baek Seong-bin narrowly escaped his grasp.

Kyung Soo-hyuk turned his steps toward the parked car while watching Baek Seong-bin’s back moving away.

“Haa, without any equipment… Damn, I didn’t transfer here to see this kind of thing!”

Seodaechi also moved, bursting into laughter. He shook his head as he looked around the street where Baek Seongbin had disappeared and only his afterimage remained.

“That kid, he might be even more of a troll than me. Or maybe he’s a troll.”