The Cook of a Perished World - Chapter 214

Episode 214: Singing the military song

– Kreuk… Have you been there?

“Uh huh.”

After completing a bit of reconnaissance.

I returned to the outskirts where Borjin was waiting and unlocked [Environmental Assimilation].

-okay. Did you get the information you wanted?

“No, this… should I say I got it?”

-Really?

I went undercover to obtain information about the enemy.

What should I say?

‘Do you think the doubts have only increased?’

Contrary to what I thought, there were only evil spirits gathered here.

The humans gathered there

are… ‘too humane.’

Aside from making a contract with the devil and all.

All I could see was an extremely human appearance.

‘Just because they’re humane doesn’t mean I like them.’

In the first place.

An attempt to achieve something by sacrificing someone’s life.

A guy like me.

Because I’m a human being who can’t feel good about something like that.

but.

‘What is the purpose you were trying to achieve by sacrificing your life?’

Depending on what the purpose is.

I have an idea to give extenuating circumstances.

Let’s say that’s the reason.

I was brainwashed by a guy called the devil.

Or I thought there might be some evil intention.

In that case, of course I would have no hesitation in subduing them.

‘I don’t think people who showed such humanity would give up their lives for that reason.’

From what I have personally checked.

Rather than saying it’s like brainwashing, what should I say?

‘sense of duty.’

Similar to what Borgin said…

I felt like I had a sense of mission.

‘My head hurts, damn it.’

If I wanted to, I sneaked in and kidnapped at least one person.

I want to ask you this and that.

“It seemed like there was a system in place.”

The moment someone disappears.

It will only increase their vigilance.

There will be a battle soon.

Thinking back on that time, it was not a good idea to act hastily.

‘No… the subjugation war doesn’t end with just fighting and subjugating.’

What if they were just evil people?

It would have ended with a light treatment, like when subjugating criminals.

but.

The people I saw in person were not that kind of evildoers.

‘The number of humans is still small.’

It’s true that they are still people I don’t like.

However, it is difficult to blindly remove it….

“Let me ask you just one question.”

-hmm.

A little bit too.

It’s a waste, isn’t it?

“If the battle starts, those guys will sacrifice their lives to summon other minions, right?”

-There is a high probability of that happening. That was the most difficult part when subduing followers.

If that happens.

The questions I had were not even resolved.

Those people will just sacrifice their souls to the devil.

-Why are you suddenly asking that?

“…I saw quite a few followers inside.”

Although the numbers I saw with my own eyes were not that many.

Just look at the signs of popularity you can feel in various buildings.

Their numbers were quite considerable.

At least a guild-level organization.

-Kruk… That’s not good.

“hmm?”

-As I said, the devil basically sends his minions down to protect the contractor. But the minions themselves weren’t much of a threat.

“Then what?”

-Followers who were attacked.

Those followers weren’t particularly incredibly powerful.

Of course it’s a problem.

-Our tribe is not afraid of death. The moment they were attacked, the tribe’s traitors sacrificed their lives to summon powerful minions. That was the most difficult part of dealing with traitors.

“That much?”

-It’s not that much. The minions summoned by hundreds of followers gathered in one place at the last moment and sacrificing their lives… Their strength was beyond imagination.

“….”

-Because of that, we lost our warchief.

Even so, the subjugation war won’t be easy.

A person who may or may not be a villain.

By sacrificing that human, strong minions are summoned.

‘That won’t work.’

I still didn’t like that devil guy.

Of course, it becomes difficult to resolve questions.

You can’t just do good things to the devil.

“…Is there no other way?”

-Didn’t I tell you? We tried to persuade them, but we all failed.

“….”

-I know how to subdue them, but as for other methods… I don’t know either.

but.

If only I knew how to do that.

The Green Mane tribe would not have perished so vainly.

To put it the other way around.

‘These guys perished because they didn’t know how.’

The history of the Green Mane Tribe.

A history as a teacher for our corps.

Use the information this guy has usefully.

You should never follow that path.

Then something.

I need to use another method….

‘What should I do….’

What other methods can there be?

I was just about to get frustrated because I couldn’t figure it out.

Jerk….

‘Huh?’

I saw humans coming out of the building and heading somewhere.

I headed to the stream flowing nearby.

People who scoop up and move the water there.

‘Now that I think about it, I thought you said you were going to fill it with water.’

If it were an apocalyptic situation like you only see in movies.

It is normal for it to not be easy to find even a drop of water.

Because the world now is a little different from that kind of destruction.

Food is still hard to come by.

It’s not like a nuclear bomb exploded.

It’s not like the epidemic is serious.

About the water in the stream.

Being able to drink like in the past.

so that.

Our unit and other survivors.

I used to casually get water from a stream or something and drink it…

“…Ah.”

When I saw that.

Is there a way to properly resolve this situation?

One thing came to mind.

“For now, I will return.”

-It seemed like he was thinking about something. Are you okay?

“I don’t know if it will work… hmmm.”

My job is a chef.

So, it’s an obvious method.

“I need to try some cooking.”

-Really?

* * *

“Are you still anxious?”

“hmm? iced coffee. “That’s right.”

Head of contractors.

Wonjun was still caught up in a strange sense of anxiety.

“You seem too sensitive.”

“I understand. “In the last operation, a lot of comrades sacrificed their lives… and yet there was no result.”

“But you know. “Nothing will happen.”

Unlike Wonjun.

The subordinates comforted Wonjun, thinking that his worries were excessive.

I guess he was overly worried.

The atmosphere has been quite chilly recently.

“…okay.”

Let that talk continue.

Wonjun also slowly began to wonder if he had been thinking wrong.

‘There is no way they could know of our existence…’

Even if they found out that it was they who attacked them.

‘As long as there are servants given by the master, there will be no major problems.’

Definitely as my subordinate said.

The last operation where our comrades sacrificed a lot.

I felt like I was under a lot of stress because of that failure.

“I’m sorry for making you worry.”

“No, with something like that….”

Just like that.

The tense atmosphere relaxed a little.

“Then I will give you a regular report first.”

“hmm.”

“As you mentioned last time, the number of visits to doctors is decreasing. “I guess there aren’t many other survivors left nearby.”

“I don’t know what I can do… But I’ll keep looking. Since we do not have a separate healer, we must have a comrade with medical knowledge. It’s a pity that I didn’t think of it that far in the beginning…”

This was also something that gave Wonjun a headache.

Although it is a slightly special job, they are also awakened.

Because I was immune to most minor illnesses, I didn’t feel the need for a doctor until now.

It’s not like you’re completely immune to the disease.

As winter arrived, people began to suffer from illness little by little.

‘These are compatriots who decided to sacrifice their lives together.’

We must prevent them from dying in vain.

Wonjun thought that was the role of a leader.

“And next, let’s talk about Park Dong-wook. Didn’t you order him to sign a [contract] some time ago?”

“iced coffee. “That’s right.”

“It looks like they’re rejecting that contract now.”

“…what?”

however.

The news that came next was difficult for Wonjun to understand.

“Mr. Dong-wook… must have been a person more passionate about our cause than anyone else, right?”

“you’re right. In fact, when he first received the order two days ago, he seemed determined that his turn had finally come…”

“Are you saying it suddenly changed?”

“yes. “He said he didn’t want to die like that and was resisting by holding on to the wall of the building.”

“…What is that?”

Their occupation is [Demon Contractor].

And this job wasn’t something you could get just by wanting it.

“It would be a job that only those who are prepared to sacrifice their lives can obtain.”

Unlike ordinary awakening.

A job that can be obtained without hunting monsters.

However, it is not easy to obtain it.

Hearing information about the contract from the devil.

At any time, through a contract with the devil.

A job that can only be obtained by those who are prepared to sacrifice their lives.

lately.

A man named Dong-wook was designated as the person carrying out the next operation.

After heading to a certain place.

By conducting a ‘contract’ there.

An operation to lay a paving stone that would be helpful to their owners in the future.

It is clear that it is something that requires sacrificing one’s life.

Dong-wook was a man who was ready to sacrifice his life at any time for the cause.

How can he suddenly change his attitude?

“…Something is strange.”

Something unusual.

Wonjun felt anxious.

“yes. “We didn’t know the cause either.”

“I guess I’ll consult with you about this myself. “Which building was Dong-wook in?”

“ah. “Are you over there…”

Wonjun stood up, deciding that he needed to see him in person.

To move where subordinates lead.

The moment I turned my gaze in that direction…

it was very unexpected.

-This strong acid… I protect it….

“…?”

From afar.

I heard something like a singing voice.

“uh?”

“What does this mean…”

At the sudden sound of a song.

Wonjun’s men panic and approach the window.

Wonjun too.

The moment I tried to look away to see what was going on.

Kwaang –

And.

Mixed in with the singing voice.

Something like an explosion was heard.

“…uh?”

Where did the explosion sound come from?

Just then his subordinate pointed with his finger.

Right there.

Bleep-

from outside the window.

I see a red trail getting closer and closer.

Within.

Quaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!

“What is this!?”

It lands on the surrounding area.

It caused a huge explosion.

-Your loyalty….

Embarrassed, Wonjun went to the window and looked outside.

The direction from which the unidentified trajectory flew.

At that place.

“Tanks…”

Dozens of tanks.

It rotates in an endless orbit and moves forward at an incredible speed.

Next to it.

The soldiers were running with a tremor that shook the ground.

Is there anything unusual?

-The flag of peace waved with all its might while looking at the sky.

I don’t know the exact reason, though.

They were all shouting military songs in loud voices.

[Fear – ‘Warsong of the Steel Legion’ rings out!]

What on earth is going on?

There was no time to wonder.

[Guild – The combat ability of the ‘Steel Legion’ is greatly increased!]

[Guild – The ‘Steel Legion’ is temporarily granted the characteristics ‘Intermediate Valor’, ‘Lesser Stamina’ and ‘Least Grade Stamina’.] [The ‘

Steel Legion’ on the battlefield The stats of all races except ‘are reduced!]

[The resistance of all races except ‘Steel Legion’ on the battlefield is reduced!] A

status window suddenly appears in front of me.

Only then.

Wonjun was sure of their identity.

“corps…!”

With a loud military song.

The legion’s advance begins.

Bubbling bubbling….

Burning….

Various batteries installed in the distance are spouting fire.

past.

The essence of violence that humanity has accumulated through thousands of years of war.

Dozens, hundreds…

thousands of rounds of gunfire per minute covered the sky.