Episode 49 [Hunting (1)]
For the first time in a long time, the rest area was crowded with people.
Seongamjae Rest Area. It was a rest area at the eastern foot of Jiri Mountain.
It was the last rest area to reach Nogodan Peak, but this rest area was closed some time ago.
Although the reason given was facility maintenance, everyone knew very well that it was due to the mutation problem.
But today, the parking lot was filled with broadcast cars, troop transport vehicles, and cars carrying various officials.
“Check the equipment! It’s time to deploy! Come to your senses!”
On one side, sergeants were shouting at the soldiers. The broadcasting station cameras were filming, but they didn’t care.
Every time they were dispatched, it was more than real. The soldiers didn’t even pay attention to the cameras anymore.
Buuuuuuu.
The broadcast vehicle was There were many, but surprisingly, there were no large cameras. Instead, there were people wearing action cams and several drones floating in the sky. At least one
announcer was standing in front of the camera and reporting.
A black van came into the cluttered rest area. The van entered the parking lot. As we entered, everyone’s eyes turned to the car. Squeak.
A variety of people in military uniform got out of the stopped car.
From girls who looked like middle schoolers to young women, young men, and middle-aged men.
At the very back, a man who the soldiers had seen once or twice during the operation got out. A small muttering sound was heard among the soldiers. The Awakened Association members who got out of the car clearly had nervous expressions. But fortunately, they did not look intimidated. Jinhyuk frowned when he saw the broadcasting station vehicles and drones. “This is the only way to properly do this
.
” There’s no way it could be hunting…”
“There’s nothing we can do. “If we do this, it will be fair.”
Jong-cheol felt sorry when he saw Jin-hyuk.
It was actually the association that called the broadcast. There were enemies everywhere. We could at least send a broadcast to build public opinion on our backs.
“Please check. Five K2s and three grenade launchers. “1500 rounds of ammunition.”
An officer handed Jongcheol a document.
Behind the officer, the enlisted soldiers grunted and brought military boxes.
Although there was an uproar over allowing civilians to use firearms, the firearms were eventually handed over to them.
The boxes were opened and firearms were distributed to the group.
The guns equipped with grenade launchers were given to the experienced Dungchik and Jonggyu Jinhyeok, and the remaining guns were given to the two women and Jongcheol.
“Well, compared to before, it doesn’t even seem like it’s worth it. “I think I can easily carry a machine gun.”
Gyu-gyu said, holding a rifle combined with a grenade launcher with one hand.
“The Korean military doesn’t have ammunition backpacks anyway, so it’s impossible to use them while moving.”
Jinhyuk’s words whetted Gyu-Gyu’s appetite.
Perhaps thanks to everyone’s training, the sight of the two women holding a rifle for the first time didn’t look awkward.
In addition, the group had swords and shields on their backs in addition to guns, which attracted people’s attention.
After a while, preparations were completed. The units to create a siege network were all in position, and the Awakened party also nodded.
Fortunately, there were no greetings from lawmakers or ministers.
The operation began under the instructions of the lieutenant colonel in command of the unit.
Drones soared into the sky and the Awakened group headed up the mountain.
The soldiers also spread out in all directions and began to create a siege net.
The camera that captured the scene showed the report again.
“The Awakened Association’s hunt has finally begun. The target is a mutant monster that was recently discovered by a military search team near Nogodan Mountain in Jiri Mountain.”
The broadcast was not over the airwaves, but was being broadcast live on cable.
*
The scene was being watched on a big screen in a conference room in Seoul.
[Not long ago, due to opposition from hunters, the military took charge of hunting mutants in mountainous areas. There were many people who protested against the movement of soldiers carrying firearms, but it is thanks to them that everyday safety is maintained. The Awakened Association…]
The middle-aged man sitting in the center who was watching the broadcast opened his mouth.
“Are there any problems with preparation?”
“I have recruited some of your officers. “You can dictate when you want.”
The person standing behind continued to explain while checking the documents.
“I also gave word to the broadcasting station. The current broadcast is being delayed for about 1 minute just in case. “You can cut any scene you want.”
“And our team is waiting nearby. “If the Awakened Association fails, we will be deployed in no time.”
Those sitting in the conference room nodded at the report.
“Finally, the habitat we are currently surrounded by is home to a level 3 mutant male and a level 2 female mutant. Level 3 mutations require at least 155mm artillery or aerial bombardment. “It is impossible to capture it from the Awakened Association.”
After the last report was finished, a middle-aged man opened his mouth. A face that looks a little depressed. It was President Ha, whose father had recently recovered from illness. “But then wouldn’t it be difficult for us to catch it too?”
“We have prepared sufficient firepower. Moreover, this team has already successfully hunted several times. No problem.”
Everyone except President Ha looked satisfied with his confident words.
“President Ha, why does your expression look so bad at a time like this? There are also stories that even elderly people are in remission.”
The middle-aged man who spoke first asked President Ha.
President Ha’s face hardened. It seemed like words of comfort, but these were words that were closer to quarrel.
Other people sitting in the conference room were also looking at him with amused expressions.
This was because the person who seemed like he would eat up the entire group just a few days ago ended up being like them again.
“It can’t be. It’s because I’m nervous. “I can’t help but be worried because a lot of money has been spent.”
People nodded as if they understood what he said. They had also been hearing that Baeksan Group had been providing excessive support for some time.
“I was worried for nothing again. Well then, let’s continue watching the broadcast. There seems to be a lot of interest from the government and overseas, so I think we should show a lot of interesting scenes.”
The middle-aged man who asked the question turned his head away from President Ha. The man known as the crown prince of Korea’s largest conglomerate smiled as he looked at the screen.
On the screen, a vast panoramic view of Jiri Mountain captured from a drone was unfolding.
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Gong. jing.
My phone vibrated.
Kyunghoon looked at the drone passing by in the distance.
“You probably didn’t get caught, right?”
-It is difficult to see because the trees are thick. The nest was built in an exquisite location.
Kyung-hoon also agreed with Eve’s words.
Kuehhh.
In front of the cliff cave, a large wild boar monster was screaming at Gyeonghoon.
It was a terrifying wild boar monster with four horns on its head, but the monster could not even take a single step in front of the cave.
It was partly because of the momentum Gyeong-hoon was giving off, but more than that, it was because of the other wild boar monster that had fallen at Gyeong-hoon’s feet.
It was 1.5 times larger than the monster standing in front of the cave and had six horns on its head.
It was a monster that even Gyeonghoon had a hard time catching due to its strong charging power and horns.
Several of the surrounding trees had fallen over, and the ground was deeply caved in as if it had been hit by a cannonball.
“If I had been a little late in catching it, the drone would have caught it.”
-It must have been a grand opening ceremony for Awakened Kang Kyung-hoon.
At Eve’s words, Kyung-hoon scratched his chin with the hand that was not holding the sword.
Kyung-hoon started hunting in advance, thinking about the time to catch it. However, not being able to use a pistol or shield made hunting more difficult than expected. If I were not careful, I would have been late.
“Then what do we do with this guy? “It would be difficult even if the body was found.”
-There is a cave ahead that is perfect for hiding. The cave will soon be empty anyway, so just put the corpse in it and collapse it.
Kyunghoon looked down at the cell phone in his pocket and clicked his tongue.
“It’s cruel. “To say that a female who has just lost her male will also be robbed of her home.”
-I don’t think that’s what the person who killed the male mutant would say.
Kyung-hoon raised his sword with an embarrassed look on his face at Eve’s words.
“I need to vacate the house.”
The wild boar monster that lost its male hesitatingly retreated from the mana rising from the human.
There was no resistance. The female wild boar monster ran into the forest to avoid Gyeonghoon.
As the female ran away, Gyeong-hoon pushed the dead body into the cave and swung his sword to collapse the cave.
“I’m really busy. “Then shall we go meet our next partner?”
-According to the location app, the target is 1.5km northeast. I haven’t moved anywhere for some time.
After hearing Eve’s words, Kyung-hoon felt a little funny. How can you determine the location of such a high-end, cutting-edge technology contest using a mobile phone app? It was a story about old spies that would grab you by the scruff of the neck.
*
At the same time, Director Yoo, who was hiding at the northeastern foot of Jiri Mountain, looked at his cell phone, the screen of which was turned off.
Unlike others, it was a cell phone with only the screen turned off. Even now, the location tracking app on my phone was informing someone of my location. A spy. Director Yoo had a bitter taste in his mouth.
As the Chairman got better, things took a strange turn. However, he was a mercenary for the Baeksan Group. It was his job to do his best for the company.
Ugh.
My phone vibrated. It was a signal to withdraw.
“Once we have finished checking the items, we will withdraw.”
When Director Yoo said this, the other person just waved his hand without even looking at him.
Director Yoo called his waiting subordinates and began to come down the mountain.
“Why are the kids over there making so much noise? “If you give something, it will quickly disappear.”
A man with dark circles under his eyes became irritated as he watched people walking away.
A serious-looking man who looked like a mercenary comforted him.
“But thanks to you, supplying food has become easier. “It will save you a lot of trouble.”
“Tsk.”
The man with dark circles turned his head at his words.
There was a meat party going on inside the beat behind the two people. The
inside of the beat, where mercenaries with guns were guarding the entrance, was like mealtime for cavemen.
Blood. Those who were eating the dripping raw meat were crazy awakened people.
“I got a strange ability and ended up walking around with monsters like that…”
The man with dark circles looked at the inside of the beat and was mortified.
“But thanks to you. “I think we were able to build a team like this. You can be proud. Anyway, after the meal, I will give you some of the madness, and after that, if you calm down the rest of your energy, this job will be over easily.”
The man next to him tapped Dark Circle’s shoulder and called out to the mercenaries,
“Once we get the call, we’ll leave immediately. Everyone, check your weapons.”
“yes.”
After giving the order, he checked his weapon.
He checked the K-12 machine gun by rotating it with one hand.
“That mercenary is also an awakened person.”
Kyung-hoon, who was watching through a telescope from afar, added one more awakened person.
-There are at least 5 contaminated Awakened people and at least 2 Awakened people.
They were their enemies. We had received information in advance, so there was no reason to wait to be attacked. Kyung-Hoon, who was hiding, got up. When he stood up, he held a pistol and a long sword in his hands.
