The Cook of a Perished World - Chapter 192
Episode 192: Contract
12 Corps.
One of the frontline corps of the Republic of Korea responsible for the defense of the northern region of Gangwon-do.
As it is a military unit that borders the border.
The power that the 12th Corps had was considerable.
of course.
“They have all been wiped out now.”
“There’s nothing we can do since such strong monsters have appeared.”
The units that were part of the corps are now.
Most of it had been occupied by the monsters that had invaded it.
In one of those military bases.
A group of people approached.
“Is this…”
After the Day of Destruction.
A huge number of people were killed by monsters.
Powerful beasts that ordinary humans could not even resist.
“This is the 12th Legion….”
“Legion Headquarters.”
But even such powerful monsters.
Compared to the monster occupying the military base, it was embarrassing to say that it was strong.
“The size of the unit itself is not very large, but it is the headquarters. “There will be quite a few monsters in there.”
“…gulp.”
In rare cases, monsters with powerful powers appear outside of military units.
They can only become stronger if they meet special conditions.
Otherwise, there are conditions such as being able to survive only in special environments such as dungeons.
In extremely exceptional cases.
They say it is a group with a significant number of awakened people.
It was common to not even approach the military base.
in other words.
“If you let these guys go.”
“Those so-called legions will also suffer great damage.”
Although the name Steel Legion is flashy.
So, these are people who have been awakened for less than a year.
Even the name of the corps is nothing more than a nickname.
The powerful power that the country of the Republic of Korea possessed.
A true corps that is different from the self-proclaimed corps.
There would be no way to overcome the monster that annihilated the 12th Legion.
so that.
They came to the military base that all survivors avoided.
“…Huh. “Whoop.”
A group of 5 people.
There were also old people among them.
Most of them had a calm attitude.
Some of them seemed very nervous.
My body was shaking.
“Everyone, don’t be nervous.”
A man who is the leader of the group.
He said, looking at the trembling people.
“I understand you’re nervous. “It can’t be helped.”
“Captain…”
“But keep this in mind.”
With a kind smile.
A man holding their hands.
“That our sacrifice will lead humanity to a bright future.”
“…you’re right.”
“I’m a little nervous, but I have no intention of quitting.
like that.
Those who approach the military base suppress their trembling bodies.
“Then let’s all pray together now.”
Let’s arrive near the entrance to the military base.
They held each other’s hands.
I closed my eyes and started praying.
“Lord of our souls.”
The object of their prayers was neither Jesus nor Buddha.
even.
It couldn’t even be called a prayer.
“I want a contract….”
That moment.
The air in the surrounding area changed slightly.
“…!”
On the outside, there was no change.
Everyone gathered here felt this intuitively.
“Master.”
“You’re looking at this place.”
their owner.
I am observing this place in compliance with the contract.
To that fact.
Some humans mumbled with tears in their eyes.
“You really exist, after all.”
“It’s different from the fakes that didn’t even exist….”
“The true God….”
Just like that.
A voice full of emotion continues.
“I will sacrifice the body and soul of myself and my five colleagues. In return…”
The leader of the group.
I put the reason for visiting this place in my mouth.
“Please give freedom to the monsters occupying that military base.”
After a while.
A sound that resonates in their heads.
[The contract has been concluded.]
“Ah…!”
“He answered….”
And.
The moment when those who heard that sound were about to shed tears of joy.
Whoa….
About 10 people sitting there.
Their bodies seem to turn into powder and scatter into the air.
What they gave.
their own body and soul.
in other words.
existence itself.
And
what the one who receives the reward will offer….
the freedom of monsters.
The corps headquarters located at the center of the 12th Corps.
A powerful monster that completely annihilated that unit.
[Deathclaw]
He gained freedom.
I was dominated by the thoughts that filled my head. A monster
that could not hunt for several months and
had to eat the corpses of soldiers.
-Cruk….
The monster that had been starving for a long time woke up.
It was the moment when the long-awaited hunt was about to begin.
* * *
“A guest will be coming. “A customer who doesn’t really like what you did… wants to throw a tantrum.”
Sergeant Park Tae-jun, who was talking to me.
What he said out of nowhere.
Although it may sound like nonsense.
I had heard before that a guest was coming.
Those who came at that time were the survivors, including leader Lee Sang-ah.
but.
This case looks a little different.
A customer who wants to make a fuss.
in other words.
‘The enemy is coming.’
Realizing its meaning wasn’t that difficult.
I quickly got up and asked Taejun.
“Where should I go?”
“Near guard post number 3. If you stay there, everything will be fine.”
“All soldiers, follow me.”
The soldiers I brought with me.
And even the soldiers staying in the 423rd Battalion.
I left the radar squad with my troops.
The direction from which the enemy was said to be coming was guard post number 3.
It was an outlying guard post not too far from the radar.
‘Is there a reason why it was mentioned on the radar?’
The enemy was coming close, so he was called there.
The intention itself is understandable.
There remains a bit of mystery as to why he said it now.
‘I’ll check that later.’
Running with the soldiers.
soon.
“Guard post number 3. “Here we go!”
“But it looks like there’s no one around.”
“No, wait.”
That’s how we were able to arrive at guard post number 3.
Contrary to what Taejun said, it was an empty guard post where no one seemed to be there.
but.
-Okay… then let’s all do it together.
From far away.
I heard someone having a conversation.
-Lord of our souls.
I’m not sure.
It was clear that he was about to do something bad.
so that.
[Assistant Chef]
Knives and cooking utensils flying in the air.
Although [assistant chef] doesn’t share my characteristics.
Stats are shared.
lately.
After absorbing the stats of [Dasmur Chef].
My stats, which were already high, have become even higher.
Paaaaaaaa!
The result of those stats being applied intact.
Cooking utensils floating in the air made a noise and were launched at incredible speed.
-In return for the contract, we will sacrifice the souls and bodies of the five of us…
A man’s voice was heard muttering something.
He couldn’t finish the sentence.
-Free the monsters that will be staying here…!
Kwaaaaaaaa!
-Ugh!?
While a panicked voice is heard.
My unit members and I were also able to arrive at the place where the voice was coming from.
‘Humans?’
I was wondering what kind of entity it was to be called an enemy.
What is there.
They were about five people who looked extremely ordinary.
‘It’s not a monster. Why do ordinary-looking humans treat us…?’
Honestly, I was a little embarrassed.
Even though they look like looters, the atmosphere feels strangely different.
And it seemed I wasn’t the only one who was perplexed.
“Ah, from inside.”
“People are coming out…!?”
When he saw me and the soldiers.
These people mutter loudly as if they are embarrassed.
“Is this a humanoid monster?”
“…no. If it were a monster occupying a unit, it wouldn’t have left that unit. Human… no.”
That embarrassment lasted only for a moment.
I thought he was pulling out the weapon that was hanging on his waist.
A man shouts while aiming at us.
“It’s [Legion]!”
A guy who openly says our guild name.
Of course, they listened to our radio broadcast.
They seemed to have enough sense to judge that we were the ones transmitting the radio broadcast.
but.
Even if you say you have good sense, it seems like it only goes so far.
“Guys.”
“yes!”
“There are beholders near the base.”
Pull out a knife?
In front of whom?
Ordinary-looking awakened people ready for battle.
Looking at that.
I snorted and said.
“What are you doing? “Aren’t you going to catch me?”
“Loyalty, loyalty, loyalty!!!”
That was enough.
* * *
“Loyalty. “All of the beholders have been captured.”
“great job.”
Suspects caught near the base.
“Ugh… kill me!”
A man who appeared to be the leader of the guys shouted.
‘What kind of killing?’
Our unit’s treatment of criminals is a little different.
I can’t die, so I have to work for the unit.
“Hehehe… You guys must be the soldiers who transmitted that radio.”
“okay. “I know.”
however.
The man looked at us and opened his mouth to say something.
“Tsk tsk. “You guys think you’re the messengers of justice.”
…It’s not?
I was watching him wondering what he was going to say.
“But you know what?”
Even though they are on their knees before us.
A man screaming in excitement without losing any of his momentum.
“What you guys are doing will ultimately destroy humanity!”
“…?”
“I will never let that happen. Even if it means sacrificing my life and that of my compatriots!”
“What kind of bullshit are you talking about earlier?”
What on earth did we do to be so angry?
I was a little curious.
‘Let’s first see what this guy is doing.’
I looked at him closely.
The trait was activated.
[Identification of food ingredients (enhanced)]
[Primates – human species]
That’s it.
Just like what you always see.
however.
The phrase that came next was a little strange.
[Job: Demon Contractor Lv.14]
“….”
What is it?
What did I see?
[Characteristic – Consecration]
[Ability level increases by offering the body and soul of the hunted enemy to the devil.]
[Skill – Contract]
[Performs the contract with the devil. By paying the price, you can present a demand commensurate with the price.]
A bloody job title.
There is only one attribute and skill of each.
“It’s a devil contract.”
“…!? “How do you do that?”
Let’s just mutter in bewilderment.
The humans who heard me were visibly embarrassed.
Either that or not.
I thought as I looked at the information in front of me.
‘A dark spirit I met a while ago.’
It’s definitely that guy.
[Devil’s Servant].
There was an explanation.
The devil.
Regardless of whether that guy is actually a devil or not.
It is certain that it must be something powerful.
and.
For some reason, I have had my life threatened by the minions of such a being.
‘I already had a lot of questions.’
No way.
I never thought someone in charge would come rolling in like this.
Sigh.
“It just worked out well.”
“What do you mean?”
“There are a lot of things I want to ask you.”
Let me approach you with a smile.
The complexion of the man who appeared to be the leader of the enemies turned pale.
“…Could it be that they even knew our identities?”
It’s not like that.
The guy muttered with a shocked face, wondering how he had misunderstood what I said.
“When I heard from the leader, he didn’t say anything like that, but… they were more dangerous than I thought.”
“What are you talking about earlier?”
A man who keeps muttering to himself.
He seemed to be thinking about something.
After a while.
He nodded with a heavy face and opened his mouth.
“Devil! “I request a contract!”
“…!”
A guy who looks into the air and shouts.
Just looking at it, it looked like it was about to do something strange.
“I’m trying to do something!”
“Stop it!”
The soldiers who saw this quickly rushed over.
The man’s entire body was kneeled on the floor and even his mouth was covered.
“Eupeup…!Eupeup!!!”
“Stay quiet!”
Even though my mouth is closed.
A guy who keeps saying something.
I don’t know what the content was, though.
Did it work?
-Kuuuuuung….
“…!?”
An ordinary military base in the mountains with nothing in it.
The air around him…
became heavy.
‘crazy.’
I didn’t even hear the content.
Words spoken by a man with his mouth covered.
‘So it doesn’t have to be a perfect language?’
It was certain that it had some effect.
A space where the air suddenly changed.
I am in it.
‘Over there.’
Lift your head up.
I looked at the sky.
‘There is something.’
looking at me
Something.