Episode 127 [Black Orc Legion Landed on the West Coast – 2]
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As Lee Hyun-wook predicted, the Black Orc Army landed on Ganghwa Island, an island in the West Sea.
This fact was spread throughout each country through war reporters and made into the news that the Korean army had suffered an ‘unexpected blow’, and it was explained that the war situation was complicated by allowing the landing so easily.
That was true at face value. It was natural that blocking the landing was basic when preventing invasion by foreign enemies.
– [Breaking News] Black Orc corps lands on Ganghwado Island… Korean military fails to respond (1st report)
– Shocked, landing is allowed with eyes wide open… Worldwide anxiety is rising due to rumors of the destruction of Korea
That’s why the atmosphere regarding this war is turning negative It was not a good idea, and players from all over the world who had been in contact with the Korean military after confidently declaring their participation in the war began to quietly disappear.
“…Good. Rather, it is like filtering out the people who come to earn food.”
Director Woo Seong-moon’s thought was that it would be enough without such low-ranking opportunists anyway.
“Have you received the observation results from the Black Orc landing site in Ganghwa Island?”
He asked as he got off the helicopter. This was Gimpo International Airport, the ‘outpost’ for Ganghwa Island. Military planes were lined up on one side of the runway, and dozens of trucks were entering the entrance. Soon, the head of the intelligence team came running next to him and started reporting
. “As a result of measuring the thickness of
the dome-shaped shield, it is so strong that even Lee Hyun-wook’s Mogley drop cannot break it.”
“So that means you can’t break through with most attacks. Do you really have to wait until the cooldown?”
That meant that the enemy would have to sit on their hands until they completed their preparations for war.
Even if a trap was set up on that island, if there was no follow-up suppression force deployed, the operation would have failed.
“Ah, the strengthening of the shield was concentrated only on the upper layer, so it was close to the ground. The edges look like they might break if you hit them a little. “It seems like they are covering their heads and consuming too much mana.”
In other words, it was a magic shield specifically prepared for Lee Hyun-wook’s low-orbit Mogley drop.
“And Chief, would you like to see this?”
The information team leader showed me a tablet PC screen, and it was a picture of Ganghwado Island taken from the coast of Gimpo. I
could see Black Orcs busy moving around in the black smoke near the coast across the strait.
“Hmm, it looks like they are installing something, is that right?” ?”
“Yes! It looks like anti-aircraft batteries, and there are a ton of them.”
The entire Ganghwado Island was filled with black smoke, covered with a black dome, and anti-aircraft batteries were installed along the coastline. As Lee Hyeon-wook said, it appeared to be a move to fortify the island in order to devour it as a whole. “They are trying to block the approach of the steel fleet
. ?”
“Yes, forcing a breakthrough… seems impossible.”
Perhaps a ‘totem’ is being installed there, which will soon cause ‘erosion’.
As a result, a powerful buff will be applied and the Black Orc army wearing it will advance.
If you wait until then, it will be a much more difficult battle. We had to move first.
“Also, as a result of abnormal wave observation, mana eruption of alpha 2 or higher was detected in the center.”
The abnormal wave observer was an item that captured the occurrence of gates.
“Hmm? That’s unexpected. Doesn’t it mean that the gate inside there was opened?”
“I’m not sure yet, but I’m sure something is happening.”
At least it could be interpreted as a crack in the dimension and something preparing to crawl out of it.
‘Gate or summoning magic… whatever it is, it’s an ominous sign.’
This was something that even Lee Hyun-wook had not heard.
“First, analyze how long the wave lasts… Where is Lee Hyun-wook now?”
“Uh… we are currently in Pridwen in the Ganghwa Strait. “It looks like he’s scanning the enemy lines with Hugin.”
“Yes, we will first monitor the enemy’s movements and wait for Lee Hyun-wook’s judgment.”
As Woo Seong-moon entered the shelter provided in the basement of the Gimpo International Complex, he gave an order to the head of the operations team:
“…and secretly monitor all ‘support players’ of the Bihyeongrang team.”
“Are you assuming there could be a terrorist lurking among them too?”
To that question, Woo Sung-moon nodded and added softly.
“Our enemies are not only black orcs.”
***
Private players from home and abroad gathered at the ‘outpost’ set up at Gimpo International Airport. A
truly spectacular scene unfolded, with all kinds of helicopters carrying them landing all over the runway.
Dududududu——
After a while, players gathered in groups of twos and threes to form a social gathering. They were making quite a fuss
as if it were a military unit about to go to war or some kind of university festival. It looked
that way especially since all the high-quality items they were wearing were all dazzling.
“…Tsk. Anyway, it’s like having a picnic with all the great players.”
Team leader Lee Gyo-jun, who was in charge of controlling domestic and foreign support players, looked at the scene and clicked his tongue.
Such behavior was common.
Should we say it was a lack of sense of duty that comes from the certainty that one cannot die even if a battle breaks out? In that sense, this is They couldn’t be considered mercenaries, let alone an army. They were literally ‘game teams.’
Therefore, it was absurd to ask an unspecified number of players to use systematic tactics. Of course, each team was supposed to be a top-level strategy team, but unless they were willing to cooperate, they could do whatever they wanted. We have no choice but to fight.
As the world becomes more like a game, are people slowly starting to think like a game?…
“It doesn’t make sense to control that, so the only thing we can do is plan the game well and make their firepower work well. “I don’t know about anything else, but I’m sure I’ll be good at killing monsters.”
Team leader Lee Gyo-jun let out a deep sigh and said, and Woo Seong-moon nodded.
“That’s right… How many of them would come to save this country in the first place?”
“There may be such heroes, but they probably came to do what everyone calls farming.”
“That’s what players are and the hope that sustains our world…”
That was reality.
Meanwhile, the players were gossiping about the current situation.
“What kind of smoke is that Mowglei covering the whole island now? They say they can’t even drop it?”
“Well, you have to see what you can see to aim and shoot, but just destroying the dome isn’t the best solution, right?”
“Huh? From what I heard, that’s not true, but that the dome is so hard that it can’t be broken.”
The subject of most of the gossip was Stillane Lee Hyun-wook,
and the focus was on the fact that his outstanding firepower had been neutralized.
“If this goes on… there will be almost nothing Lee Hyun-wook can do, and we will have more to eat.”
“I guess that’s inevitable? I don’t think Lee Hyun-wook’s firepower will be able to function unless the heavens open?”
“that’s right! “There are many obstacles to operating those huge weapon boxes close to the ground, right?”
It would be a lie if I said I wasn’t jealous of Lee Hyun-wook, who had suddenly risen to become the world’s greatest hero.
And as players who live in the world’s attention, they unknowingly have a competitive spirit.
“But the Orc King said that was no joke… Wouldn’t it be a bit dangerous?”
“Hey, if it shows up and just pops out, why worry so much?”
The majority of those who jumped into this war thinking of doing it properly like this.
It is not perceived as a war that literally risks one’s life, but rather as a game that one gives up when it becomes difficult.
However, on the contrary, there were some who were determined to take action.
“Good job, Master. The worst conditions have been created for Lee Hyun-wook.”
At the corner of the runway, a bespectacled man was putting chain mail on someone while saying this.
“That’s right. “My skills will be effective even when the sky is closed.”
The person who answered that was Kodo Koshiro, the master of the Aen Guild.
“This war will be the stage to prove that Lee Hyun-wook is under me.”
He never forgot his match against Lee Hyun-wook during the Okinawa Unlucky event.
After that, when he returned to mainland Japan and stood in front of reporters, the feeling of shame was…
‘I will definitely settle everything today.’
In addition, other players with considerable reputation were thinking of taking advantage of the issue of Lee Hyun-wook. The
key keyword in this war is definitely Steele Rain. But what if he performs better than him?
What if his name or the name of his guild is clearly known to the international community ? It was possible to imprint it in people’s minds.
That’s why there were a lot of players here and there sharpening their secret swords and waiting for the battle.
That was the time.
– This is a message from the ROKAMT Operation Command to all players.
A loudspeaker rang out from somewhere and everyone turned their heads.
Director Woo Seong-moon was standing on top of a boarding bridge.
– Oh, my name is Woo Seong-moon, the commander of the operation.
He briefly thanked the players who came to support Korea
and then got straight to the point.
– Soon, Black Oak . We are planning to launch an all-out offensive against the outpost.
At those words, the murmurs became thicker.
First of all, it was strange to broadcast such an important issue so openly.
But, putting that aside, I could hardly understand the statement itself.
“…Wait a minute. Yo! What do you mean, an all-out offensive, and how are we going to clear the way?”
Starting with one player asking a question, voices soon erupted from all over the place:
“Excuse me, but based on the information we have, I heard that the island is fully defended?”
“No matter how much we try to save our country, we can’t fight like hitting a rock with an egg!”
This was a natural reaction. Attacking a well-protected island like that…
It’s harder than climbing up a castle wall raining arrows and boiling oil.
– We have prepared a solid plan.
“So what is it?”
– You’ll see it for yourself soon.
In response to that ambiguous answer, complaints are pouring in from all over…
– If you are opposed to this operation, you can only support the inland defense operation.
“Damn, we came all the way here, so you’re telling us to just go sightseeing?”
Accordingly, several wizard players launched a magic drone and began to look at Ganghwa Island.
– You don’t have to go through the trouble of checking it yourself. We’ll report on the situation on the scene.
At that time, a huge soap bubble-like thing rose from the staff of a wizard belonging to ROK AMR. Then it slowly rose into the sky like an advertising balloon. Soon, some movement began to be seen inside it.
It was a video… almost like a hologram.
Pod—
“Uh… where is it? Do you recognize me?”
“It looks like an island occupied by black orcs?”
A dozen airships called the ‘Steel Fleet’ were waiting in the sky above the Ganghwa Strait.
Reconnaissance helicopters and magic drones were coming and going noisily around them.
However, one man floating in the dark sky near the forefront of the formation was seen. “
Ah—it’s Steele!”
He was recognizable because of the 30 AD-2s lined up around his body.
“What is it? “Do you think that person is trying to do something this time?”
“But what can you do when the sky is closed?”
No matter how much I thought about it, there was nothing the man could do alone.
“Why don’t you just try to break that dome with that damn big sword?”
“Damn it, even if we break that thing, who would go to that island? It’s completely suicidal!”
But then the murmur died down.
The reason was because Hyunwook Lee in the hologram… This is because the left hand was raised.
Gulp—
many players felt the intuition that there was something there when they saw something so solemn.
At that moment, a development unfolded that no one expected.
The bottom of the curtain of black smoke covering the island glows red like charcoal in a kiln.
Then, a sound is heard. It was the roar of hundreds or thousands of explosions.
Ku—gu—gu—gu—gu——!
Due to the impact, the sea level rises along the coast of the island, forming low waves that rush to the coast of Gimpo.
And like a fish tank breaking and water pouring out, the black smoke that was filling the island bursts out.
Although nothing fell, the entire island began to burn from within.
Rumble——
Soon, the amplitude of the explosion that occurred in the distance reaches this runway and wriggles beneath my feet.
“—What what! Why the sudden explosion?”
“How on earth is that possible?”
Embarrassed voices erupted from all over…
At first glance, it seemed as if Lee Hyun-wook had become a god and caused a volcanic eruption.
Ku—gu—gu—gu—gu——!
The explosion continues without stopping for several minutes.
So what happens to the Black Orc army standing above?
“…….”
Although these were all veteran players, it was an unexpected scene at all.
“You couldn’t believe it… they planted a bomb or something on the island?”
“They built a base on top of it without even knowing it…”
“How can they do that? Do you know where they will land?”
At that time, Woo Seong-moon’s voice rang again.
– Proud players, the way has been opened.
Ku—gu—gu—gu—gu——!
Until that moment, explosions had continued.
So the entire island was blown up.
***
Several players were sitting in a small shelter on the 16th floor of a building near Seoul Station.
There were only a few people there. Qualitatively, they were very perfect members.
Ranking 2nd, Han Tae-san, ranking 4th, Kang Seo-yoon, 13th, Oh Gyeong-pyo, 17th, Kang Jun-seong, 18th, Lee Hye-min. Among the players considered to be the best in this country, those who were cooperative with the country were all gathered together.
Their mission was ‘Laputa Defense Operation’.
However, there was only silence for a while, probably because they weren’t very close.
At that time, a government agent came running in a hurry and whispered to Oh Gyeong-pyo.
“Hmm, really? Well, the operation has started on Ganghwado Island, so we need to get ready soon, right?”
Since Oh Gyeong-pyo was a black agent belonging to the government, he was in charge of leading this operation.
With those words, Kang Seo-yoon picked up the bow that was leaning against the wall.
“Then, I’m slowly warming up. Last time, I heard that bastard Ki Baekjun targeted Laputa? This time, it seems like there will definitely be more powerful players and monsters than last time…”
Everyone couldn’t hide their nervous expressions at her words. Oh
Gyeong-pyo was there during the last attack on Laputa.
He was Ki Baek-jun . I had a hard time because of the summoned demons.
But… this time, something more would appear.
If so, would I be able to endure it?
“Representative Kang, but is this solid information? “Aren’t we making a lot of swings and misses?”
Lee Hye-min, who plays the tank position among the Anyang duo, asked.
She seemed unreliable in anticipating that someone would hit this place. No, it was good to be prepared just in case, but I was thinking that it would be quite a loss to leave this enormous power idle here.
“Well, it’s true that Director Woo Seong-moon asked for it directly, right? He’s sure about this.”
“No, from what I saw, that wasn’t his opinion.”
It was Han Tae-san who said that.
“Don’t you know that he’s treating this young guy as his older brother these days?”
He was sitting on a chair, putting his feet up on the table, and making an expression that everything was annoying.
Kang Hee-seol snorted and asked back,
“Huh? “What do you want to say that the King would suggest such a conspiracy theory?”
“Tsk, can’t you tell just by looking at it? “Is that Lee Hyun-wook’s breath coming out?”
Then Kang Hee-seol laughed. In fact, she also thought it was Lee Hyun-wook’s opinion.
But seeing Han Tae-san being so angry and jealous made it very interesting.
“I heard they got along well and broke up on Jeju Island, but you’re not jealous and gossiping behind my back, right?”
“what? Lady, do you really think I did it right then? “Then the lady is still a sewer.”
As Kang Hee-seol’s eyebrows twitched at those words, Oh Gyeong-pyo intervened between them and laughed.
“Anyway, the main game is here, right? Isn’t it clear enough to stick us here?”
thud-!
At that time, a rather large vibration rang out from somewhere and all conversation stopped.
“…Isn’t this a very unusual vibration?”
Hyemin Lee said that, got up from the sofa and walked to the window.
And slowly raised the blinds.
At that moment—
kwa—ang——!
The entire building in front began to collapse.
Kugugugu…
That wasn’t the end.
Then, the building next to it collapses as if it was being demolished.
All the buildings around here were collapsing.
That meant… this place wasn’t safe either.
“…Shit—get out now!”
Kwa—and—and—and——!
Something huge was coming up from underground.
The moment Kang Hee-seol broke the window and threw himself out of the building, something caught his eye.
It was a bundle of huge tentacles wrapping around the entire 30-story building.
***
At the same time, security guards, including Park Jun-mo and Lee Jeong-jun, were gathered on the outer railing of Laputa.
“Ah… Someone is really targeting Laputa this time.”
Park Jun-mo held on to the railing of Laputa and looked down and shook his head.
Lee Jeong-jun, who was standing next to him, also nodded with an expression of disgust.
“That’s right. It’s really persistent. I don’t think even the Sui Dynasty would have invaded to that extent… It’s not like this boss called in those amazing reinforcements and secretly hid them in Laputa for no reason.”
At that time, Park Jun-mo carefully lifted something up.
It was none other than Mjolnir.
Hold it——!
A thick electric current was flowing from within.
“Whew—that legendary weapon… I wouldn’t drop it off the railing, right?”
Park Jun-mo suddenly said that and then started to step back as if he was really scared.
Qua—and—and—and—and——!
Before I knew it, a loud sound began to echo from the ground.
And as several buildings collapsed, white dust rose up to Laputa.
“Now, whatever comes up, just cook it with an electric grill!”
“yes! “I was struck by lightning countless times for today!”
Over the past few days, Lee Hyun-wook has used Mjolnir’s skill, ‘Rage of the Thunder God’, on Park Jun-mo.
As a result, an incomparably stronger current control power was flowing through his body.
Rumbling——
Even though the ‘Rain God’s Wrath’ skill had not been used yet, a huge amount of dark clouds were gathering.
And…
– Congratulations! ‘Potential’ is released by satisfying special conditions (current control +100%).
