The Cook of a Perished World - Chapter 47

Episode 47: Ammunition Battalion (1)

After leaving the unit barracks in the mountains.

When was the time when you encountered the most monsters?

Anyway, it was just when I was coming down the mountain range.

‘Guns fired by zombie soldiers. All kinds of monsters came after hearing that sound.’

Strangely, it overlaps with the current situation.

At that time, it was truly a miracle that I survived.

but.

There was nothing to be gained by surviving there.

Besides the fact that he escaped from the unit and reached the ground.

‘Eavesdropping Alaur’, etc.

Because we were able to secure the meat of useful monsters.

and.

One of them is this.

[Light Bal Sleipa’s beef jerky made with the care of a low-level chef]

‘Light Val Sleipa.’

After the sound of a gunshot rang out.

It was one of the monsters that attacked us first.

Looks like a wolf with blue fur.

What’s unique about it is that it has six legs instead of four.

When I easily jumped over a phalanx of friendly warriors, I thought I was really brave.

and.

What are the effects you can get from eating this guy’s meat?

Isn’t this something so obviously expected?

[You have consumed the dish.]

[Agility increases.]

[The magic power of ‘Light-Foot Sleipa’ contained in the dish seeps into your body.]

[Temporarily acquires the attribute – ‘Sleipa’s Deterioration (Deterioration)’ .]

[Characteristic – Sleipa’s associate (deterioration)]

[This is a trait only born to the demonic Sleipa, who have most of their magic concentrated in their six legs. The leader Slaypas, who are the size of ogres, use their unique six legs to achieve speed and movement that cannot be achieved with someone of their size.] [Leg strength increases significantly

. Step speed up to the height of the jump. It is approaching the realm of demonic beasts that transcend humans.]

[However, side effects may appear due to deterioration.]

“The legs are too light!”

“This is the first time I’ve felt this way since I woke up…!”

The effect could be felt immediately.

Because the movement speed was on a different level.

It wasn’t simply the effect of my cooking.

‘Lieutenant Kim’s buff and my cooking’s buff. ‘There’s a strangely good compatibility between them.’

Lieutenant Kim’s buff that grants a bonus to retreating to the official residence.

This is the result of my cooking effects being added to it.

The synergy was not about twice that of when only one of the buffs was applied.

I wonder if it could be three or four times more.

As a result.

The speed at which we run at full speed is.

Cars speeding down the highway at full speed.

It was more than that.

“There are monsters approaching!”

Not long after I left the building and started running.

I heard a sound from afar and saw monsters approaching.

however.

“The monsters are moving away!”

“Crazy already!?”

Because our speed is too fast.

The monsters that were running were quickly chased away and had to move away.

“Kaha!”

As I ran like that.

The wind passing by your face.

Even the scenery changes with every step you take.

‘A strange sense of liberation.’

Because the world has become like this.

Since I am a human being, it was inevitable that stress would accumulate.

The exhilaration you feel while running.

It felt like even the stress that had built up in that feeling disappeared.

“I don’t think there will be any monsters chasing me at this rate!”

“Sergeant Shin. “This dish is truly amazing!”

“I know, man!”

I wonder if the soldiers running alongside me feel the same way.

It felt like the tension had risen strangely.

Feeling better, I shouted at the soldiers.

“This is what happened! “I’ll just run to the official residence and return!”

“yes!”

“I’ll be there first, so please come slowly, Sergeant!”

“What man?”

anyway.

It didn’t feel too bad.

Sleipa’s meat is quite generous.

Sometimes, when you feel stressed, it might not be a bad idea to run like this.

* * *

I’m crazy for thinking the same thing.

“Kwaaaa….”

After returning to the unit.

The first thing I did was.

He groaned in pain and collapsed.

[Sleipa’s Junjok (Deterioration)]

Characteristics gained through cooking.

The effect is excellent.

The problem is that (deterioration) is added at the end.

[However, side effects may occur due to deterioration.]

Same as when sensitive hearing (deterioration) occurs.

This time too, there was a statement stating that there were side effects.

Previously, I could tell what was being said because the side effects appeared immediately.

I didn’t know this time.

The monster called Sleipa is a six-legged monster.

The results of our use of that characteristic as bipeds.

“That muscle pain.”

“Quaaa…”

“Save the medic….”

“Queu. “The medic was also bedridden.”

“Crazy….”

Tremendous muscle pain that comes as soon as the effect of the trait ends.

All the soldiers and I had to lie down sick.

‘I should have just walked away slowly, avoiding the monsters…’

As a result, I continued to speed up to the point where it put a strain on my leg muscles.

If I had walked slowly from the middle, it wouldn’t have been like this.

Shit.

From now on, this dish will most likely be sealed.

* * *

A few hours had passed since my unit members and I fell ill.

“Wow.”

A few deserters followed us and arrived at the residence.

Unlike stats that do not apply to survivors.

Traits also affect ordinary survivors.

These guys were also able to run away with ‘Junjok’ like us.

“Ooh, we were wrong. Please forgive me…”

“I’m sorry. “I’m sorry…”

The result of eating [Dense Guilt] dishes.

These guys came to us filled with guilt.

‘The guilt these guys have. Probably due to my cooking.’

The moment the effect of cooking ends.

There is a high probability that that guilt will also disappear, leaving behind only a small residue.

“I should have lived by farming. I’m really sorry…”

“Farming? “What does this mean?”

Although it seems like he is sincerely repenting right now.

I don’t know to what extent those are truly my feelings.

There is no reason to be shaken by that sight.

“What do you think your condition is?”

“These guys. He wasn’t an awakened person. The side effects of the trait are also worse than those of other soldiers. “I’ll probably be lying in bed for a few weeks.”

Instead of a sick medic.

A military chaplain who cared for soldiers.

“then. What would you like to do?”

Private First Class Shin Jung-soo said.

“I heard about deserters. These guys. “If it was just desertion, it would be acceptable.”

“okay. “They pointed guns at people.”

That part is an unacceptable sin.

If the military system was functioning properly, these people would have been executed by firing squad.

but.

“Treat me first.”

“yes?”

“and. When you wake up, call me. “Because I need to feed you at least one meal.”

“What do you mean rice? “What do you think these guys are so pretty about?”

“I’m not doing that because it’s pretty.”

“…?”

“In fact, it’s the opposite.”

Just a firing squad?

‘Isn’t that a bit of a waste?’

In the first place.

Considering the price these guys paid for their sins, an ordinary death might actually be a mercy.

I’m sorry.

Because I don’t have a very good personality.

“I can’t let you go that easily.”

For these guys.

A punishment worse than death will be given.

[Cook of Reformation]

[Special Sauce of Deep Repentance]

As the permanent youngest member of our unit.

A punishment that will lead to me rolling around like a dog for the rest of my life.

Choose looting as a comfortable way to survive.

Unlike other guys who ultimately chose a comfortable death when that method was blocked.

‘At least these guys. ‘I made an effort to survive.’

Having the will to survive.

It can be said that you have met the minimum conditions to join our unit.

“We were already struggling with a manpower shortage.”

These deserters are the ones who caused the manpower shortage.

Shouldn’t you take responsibility for that?

I swear.

‘The rest of your military service. It will never be comfortable.’

* * *

While I and other unit members were lying down sick.

Not all unit members were idle.

“The final awakening task. “I’ll be back.”

“okay. “I’m sorry for just lying down.”

“no. “Please rest well.”

Originally, the guard troops at the official residence and the troops in charge of awakening work were divided.

The soldiers in charge of the awakening task were also rotating.

The soldiers who were in good condition continued to awaken the survivors.

The awakening work was nearing its end in the first place.

What remains at the end.

They were the siblings Lee Soo-yeon and Lee Soo-hyuk that I met at the supermarket the other day.

It’s a guild that has its origins in a military unit.

Awakening also occurred in the order of joining the unit.

“I’m sorry I couldn’t help you myself. No guys there. Just do what the guys tell you to do. Turn it off. “Don’t worry.”

“Puhup. “I’m actually a bit worried about the corps commander.”

“Giggle.”

Fortunately, the siblings didn’t seem too nervous.

A few hours had passed since they finished reporting and left.

I could see that the awakening work was completely completed.

[Guild: Steel Legion]

[Legion leader: Shin Young-jun]

[Vice-leader: Lee Min-jae, Jeon Gwang-il, Seo Soo-hyuk, Sang-ah Park, Tae-jun Park]

[Legion members: 128 members]

Because the number of people in the guild information window was different.

“It’s a new feeling.”

The number of corps members at the time of leaving the mountain range was exactly 100.

An organization that barely qualifies as a ‘guild’.

That number has now grown to 128.

There are no ‘survivors’ in our unit anymore.

Because everyone has established themselves as members of the corps.

A few days after that.

By the time the unit members’ muscle pain had disappeared to some extent.

“Everyone gathered except those on duty.”

“It’s my first time participating in a meeting as an awakened person, so I’m a little nervous.”

“What difference does it make? “Please rest comfortably.”

Morning roll call time.

All members of the unit gathered for a meeting.

The old pavilion of the official residence.

Standing in front of him, I cleared my throat and spoke.

“Hmm. First of all, the most important task, the awakening of survivors, was completed. “Thank you all for your hard work.”

As he speaks, he turns his gaze towards the gathered soldiers.

These people were once gathered together in a corner as survivors.

They were now spread out all over the place as members of each group.

Regardless of age or gender, everyone is standing wearing military uniforms made by Lee Sang-ah.

“The unit’s strength must have increased in an instant.”

“yes. “That’s quite a bit.”

It’s just that the number of people increased by 20.

It wasn’t something worth expressing like that.

“Because the awakened professions are diverse. “There would be more synergy.”

It’s like my buff and Lieutenant Kim’s buff overlap each other to create a greater effect.

The more awakened people from various professions come together, the more synergy they create.

“Now that the power has been expanded like that. “I have something I would like to suggest.”

“yes?”

“What is it?”

Before speaking.

I glanced at Corporal Seo Soo-hyuk.

The guy is listening with his arms crossed as if he doesn’t have any expectations.

It didn’t take long for that expression to change.

“Securing ammunition.”

“…yes?”

Corporal Seo Soo-hyuk’s eyes widened.

I could tell because he was such a blunt guy.

That guy.

I’m really excited right now.

“Securing other ammunition. Are you serious?”

“But how.”

Corporal Seo Soo-hyuk was not the only one.

Soldiers who awakened to become gunners.

In addition to the noise of the guns, ammunition is running out.

I wasn’t using any of my strength.

It’s understandable to be excited to hear about ammunition replenishment.

‘Now that I think about it, you couldn’t explain it to everyone because they were all sick with muscle pain?’

Information from survivors and deserters.

I decided to tell the story to the puzzled shooters.

“There is an ammunition depot near here.”

“yes?”

“An ammunition supply station…”

It was Lieutenant Kim who took over what I was saying and started explaining.

“Also called ASP.”

Ammunition supply point.

Ammunition depot.

Or a unit called the ammunition battalion.

“There are many names, but the role is simple. “This is a unit that stores ammunition for supply to nearby units.”

There were many cases where soldiers who only did their own work did not know.

Is it true that Lieutenant Kim was still a company commander in his own right?

“The ammunition battalion that was mentioned this time is also the place that was responsible for supplying ammunition to our battalion. “I’ve been there a few times.”

“yes?”

“If you knew about that place, why didn’t you tell me sooner?”

“Because we haven’t had the luxury of getting ammunition until now. I was planning to make a suggestion once the awakening is over. How about joining a nearby unit? “I can’t believe it…”

Lieutenant Kim sighs.

“I didn’t think that unit would have been annihilated.”

“Wonderful annihilation.”

“It’s not just the ammunition battalion. “It seems like most of the units except us were wiped out.”

Additional explanation followed.

Lizards invaded our unit.

The story goes that similar monsters seem to have attacked other units as well.

“Now that I think about it…”

a thin voice came from among the unit members.

One of the siblings who awakened just a few days ago.

It was Lee Su-yeon.

‘Come to think of it, she was active as a survivor until more recently than leader Lee Sang-ah.’

Is it thanks to that?

“I’ve heard something like that.”

“Are you saying that the military unit was wiped out?”

“Ah, it’s like an extension of that. It seems that the larger the unit, the stronger monsters appear. “Something like that.”

hmm.

After listening to it, it seems like that might be the case.

‘The stronger the unit, the more powerful monsters must appear to annihilate the unit.’

The lizards that attacked our unit were also powerful.

If they had attacked a place like the corps headquarters, wouldn’t they have prevented it somehow?

but.

That being said, there is something a little strange about it.

‘No, what the survivors I met in the first place said didn’t make sense.’

All military units were attacked by a group of particularly powerful monsters.

Thanks to this, all military units were wiped out?

It’s too good to dismiss it as a lie or a rumor.

In fact, most of the monsters that came down to the ground and encountered were not as strong as the lizard group.

At most, that ‘Mac’ would have been stronger.

But go further than that.

The stronger the military force, the more powerful monsters appear?

‘There’s no way monsters are battle fanatics who enjoy fighting against the strong.’

Strong monsters only appear in the military.

‘There’s no way such a coincidence could happen.’

A phenomenon that can never be dismissed as a coincidence.

I sensed some intention here.

To attack humanity.

They want to first subdue the military unit, which is the core of that force.

‘Clear malice.’

This is a story that gives me a headache.

The same goes for monsters that suddenly appear or awakenings.

There must be a cause.

I couldn’t find out the cause right away.

If there is any hint.

[World Event – Conquest War is in progress.]

That Conquest War.

Because this world is telling us to wage a war of occupation.

I’m just wondering if I’ll figure out something if I keep doing that.

In order to succeed in the occupation war, you must ultimately increase your strength.

Securing ammunition is also part of this.

“The location of the ammunition battalion is here.”

Lieutenant Kim said as he unfolded the military map.

Several soldiers who saw the location expressed doubt.

“hmm?”

“The area is a bit wide, isn’t it?”

This is because the area shown on the military map was quite large.

“no way. “I guess those are all military bases.”

“It’s a military base.”

“….”

“ASP actually has a considerable area. “It would be difficult to compare it to our unit, which was relatively small as it was located on a rugged mountain.”

The soldiers who heard Lieutenant Kim’s words were dumbfounded.

“uh. “Didn’t you say a little while ago that the larger the unit, the stronger the monsters that appear?”

“If the rumors are true… how strong of a monster is there here?”

“hmm. “You don’t know that.”

Unlike the soldiers.

Lieutenant Kim had a relatively calm expression.

“I told you, right? This is the ‘Ammunition Battalion’. “Our unit is the ‘Air Defense Battalion.’”

“that.”

“In terms of unit organization, it is at the same battalion level as our unit.”

A unit with that size of area is only a battalion level.

“You can think of it as a characteristic of an ammunition depot or ammunition supply depot.”

Lieutenant Kim’s explanation continued.

“Especially because this is where ammunition for all kinds of firearms used on the front lines pass through. “The amount of storage is considerable.”

“What does that matter?”

“Ammunition has a high possibility of exploding, and if something goes wrong, it could lead to a series of explosions. Even when storing, the distance between each ammunition should not be too close. Thanks to this, each building is large and the distance from other buildings is relatively long.”

Ohh.

Then that area is just wide.

Does this mean that the building density is rather low?

“If you think about the number of people permanently stationed in the ammunition battalion, it is probably similar to our unit. “Even considering that we are a relatively small battalion, there won’t be much of a difference.”

“then.”

“The monsters that appeared in the ammunition battalion are likely to be of a similar level to the monsters that appeared in our unit. ah. Of course, this is only if the theory circulating among the survivors that ‘the stronger the unit, the stronger the monster’ is true.”

Lieutenant Kim’s explanation is over.

The unit members looked completely puzzled.

“Wouldn’t it be dangerous? That’s how monsters like the Steel Lizard are established.”

“It’s not even a defensive battle. If we are the attacking party. Hmm….”

“If you think it’s dangerous, just retreat. and. “Actually, getting ammunition isn’t the only reason.”

“yes?”

Although this is far from a practical purpose.

It’s one of the big reasons.

“Because we are still soldiers.”

Check out how other military units were wiped out.

Shouldn’t we recapture the military units that were stolen?

‘Tsk. ‘It would have been nice to have heard from the deserters about the monster that appeared in their unit.’

Because while the interrogation was going on for a while, the person left.

I regret not being able to ask for the most important information.

These guys are currently unconscious due to the side effects of their ‘deteriorated’ characteristics.

According to what the medic said, he would likely be lying down for a few weeks.

It’s difficult to wake them up and ask them.

However, every day is an important time to waste a few weeks.

“hmm. “If you visit the ammunition battalion, I have a suggestion.”

Lieutenant Kim said.

Come to think of it, I said I had visited a few times.

“here. “Is there this mountain?”

“yes. “What’s wrong with this mountain?”

Lieutenant Kim speaks while pointing to a map.

The words that came out of his mouth were quite surprising.

“actually. “If you look down from here, you can see part of the ammunition battalion.”

“…Is that true!?”

“Are you sure. When we went from our unit to the ammunition battalion, we passed through this mountain road, and this was the view we saw every time. “You can’t be mistaken.”

If true, this is very useful information.

If you can get a rough look at the situation inside the unit, the risk will be greatly reduced.

Besides that.

“Hmm. “If only I could see inside.”

“You idiot, that’s not all.”

“what?”

“Sergeant Shin’s eyes!”

“…ah!”

Skills I have.

Through [Chef’s Eyes], you may be able to identify the monster’s weaknesses in advance.

“Huh? If you think so.”

“I guess that’s enough.”

The opinions of soldiers who thought it was dangerous also changed.

“Does anyone have any other opinions?”

“….”

“good.”

It has been nearly three months since contact with other military units was lost.

at las.

The time has come to visit other units.

* * *

We boarded a vehicle modified by engineers and began moving near the ammunition battalion.

As Lieutenant Kim said.

The sight of the ammunition battalion caught my eye.

however.

“…uh.”

“What can I say?”

The scenery I saw there

was a little unexpected.

“It’s so quiet, isn’t it?”

A unit said to have been taken over by monsters.

Inside.

It was strangely empty.