The Cook of a Perished World - Chapter 76
Episode 76: Tank Battalion (4)
“Whoop… whoop.”
Increasing his senses was what I was aiming for.
The problem is that the effect was too good.
‘Is it similar to [Sensitive hearing (deterioration)]?’
It is said that pain can be felt due to overly sensitive senses.
I can guess why.
‘The effect of my cooking has become too strong.’
This is the same compared to when I cooked a course meal for Jeongsooah.
Because it was before I acquired the [Absolute Taste] trait, my stats were lower than they are now.
The level was level 10, and the cooking skill attribute also remained at [lower level cooking skill].
But now that I have reached the skill level of frying and intermediate cooking.
The effect of my cooking has become excessively strong.
So much so that even Corporal Seo Soo-hyuk, one of the strongest awakeners in the unit, could not handle it.
“Phew… I think I’m feeling better now.”
The guy, who was sweating coldly and taking deep breaths, finally opened his eyes and spoke.
“But as time passes, you get used to it to some extent.”
“Can you do it? “If you feel like it’s really hard, it’s a good idea to look into other methods.”
“Are you asking if you can do it now?”
The guy looked at me as if I was dumbfounded and said.
“There’s no way you can’t eat a dish like this.”
* * *
The eye monster is near the center of the tank battalion.
However, in this remote place, it is difficult to see the inside of the tank battalion no matter how high you climb.
so.
We’ll need to bring him out to a sniping point.
[Chef: Operation begins.]
“Everyone! “March!”
[Commander’s shout – ‘March order’ rings out.]
Lieutenant Kim’s shout rings out in accordance with the command to start the operation.
Coo…
The legion’s battle rifles shook the earth.
* * *
I spoke to Seo Soo-hyuk, who was sitting at the sniping point.
“What does it look like from above?”
“Our corps. “It’s quite majestic.”
As the saying goes.
Underneath the building.
About 200 unit members were waiting with their respective weapons.
Even combat vehicles modified for war.
[The energy of the corps] flowing from their bodies unites the troop members.
I didn’t know because I was caught in the middle every time.
Our unit had grown quite reliable.
The strategy to bring out the eye monster to a point where you can snipe it is simple.
‘The energy that controls the surroundings emitted by the eye monster. He has to go up to the sky to spread it widely.’
It was so powerful that even I, an awakened person, lost control of a part of my body for a moment.
But it’s not without its weaknesses.
‘If we advance our troops and approach the tank battalion, he will definitely try to spread that energy.’
actually.
When I fought him, it wasn’t a very effective weakness.
My fighting method is close combat that actively utilizes [Intermediate dagger proficiency].
Long-distance attacks using pistols were limited to secondary level, so it was difficult to eliminate him as he rose into the sky.
“Whoop.”
but.
This guy is having a hard time controlling his sensitive senses.
It is different for Corporal Seo Soo-hyuk.
‘The shooters haven’t been idle in the meantime either.’
After occupying the ammunition battalion.
The guns captured from the ammunition battalion were remodeled by engineers and issued to gunners.
Firearms equipped with silencers are representative examples.
And the gun that Corporal Seo Soo-hyuk was now holding was the same.
‘K-14.’
A sniper rifle used by the South Korean military.
It was originally a gun with decent performance.
It is now clearly a ‘weapon item’ as it has been modified by engineers.
This time, in order to preserve as much firepower as possible, a silencer was not even installed.
‘It’s incomparable to ordinary guns.’
And the power of the bullets fired by shooters varies depending on the user’s ability.
Seo Soo-hyuk, the best gunner in the unit.
Now he is equipped with buffs from my cooking and equipment made by engineers.
A target floating quietly in the sky, etc.
It’s probably no different from a sign for shooting practice.
thud. thud. thud.
The sound of soldiers shouting their boots as one as they began to walk in unison could be heard all the way to the rooftop.
The tank battalion also noticed this. “
Bombardment
has begun!”
With a harsh saturation sound.
From afar, red glowing figures began to rain down on the Legion soldiers.
A tank battalion that detected an approaching corps attempted to intercept it.
“Last time, we were hit by that artillery fire and had to retreat helplessly.’
of course.
Not this time.
“Wizard gunners, take an interception stance!”
[The command’s shout – ‘Interception posture’ rings out.]
As Lieutenant Kim’s command rings out.
Colorful lights decorated the air against the red shells.
Lightning, fire, ice, wood, water… magic of various properties as well as intangible chunks of magical power.
The Legion’s wizards began to unleash all kinds of magic.
Quaaaang….
Let the two lights collide.
“The interception was successful!”
Most of the red light disappeared without even leaving a trace.
As it continued to advance, there were rare shells that failed to be intercepted.
“Warriors, take a defensive stance to protect your allies!”
“Loyalty!”
[Commander’s shout – ‘Defense posture’ rings out.]
“Hmph!”
Warriors holding huge shields flew out to block the cannonball’s path.
The enormous heat and anti-personnel fragments bounced off without being able to penetrate the shield containing magical power.
‘That’s amazing.’
I am surprised once again.
This is the power of the Awakened unit that anticipated the enemy’s attack.
With sufficient preparation, we can break through even the artillery fire of military units.
at that time.
Corporal Seo Soo-hyuk, who was taking a stance for sniping, opened his mouth.
“I can see it.”
Eye monster.
They began floating their bodies to respond to the threat of the Legion.
“It may not be the peak yet.”
“but.”
“The legion is holding on without any problems. “Just hold on a little longer.”
“…yes.”
This guy seems to have difficulty opening his eyes and looking at the scope due to his heightened senses.
Did you say that the quality of a sniper lies not only in shooting skills but also in patience and stamina?
I’m sorry, but it’s time to hold on a little longer.
It took just a few minutes for the corps members to advance through the artillery barrage.
“Sergeant Shin. The main gate of the battalion is open.”
The main gate of the tank battalion opened.
It wasn’t difficult to figure out what the intention was.
‘I guess the monster over there has decided that it will be difficult to stop us with artillery fire alone, so it will send out tanks and infantry to intercept us.’
and.
In order to send out all the infantry, the fog-like energy would have to be spread to various guard posts and spread to the soldiers guarding the battalion.
in other words.
Now is the time when the position of the eye-shaped monster floating in the air has reached its highest point.
“Ready to fire.”
“Ready to fire.”
Corporal Seo Soo-hyeok repeats my orders and holds his gun.
My senses, which had become more sensitive due to the effects of cooking, gathered all the information around me.
Wind direction and strength and distance from target.
Corporal Seo Soo-hyuk’s [Junior Marksmanship] calculated the drop of the bullet based on the collected information and finely adjusted the direction of the muzzle.
and.
“Start shooting!”
“Start shooting!”
Taaaaaaaaaaaaa!
A loud gunshot rings out.
The .308 HPBT bullet advanced through the air.
and.
Many kilometers beyond.
At an ammunition battalion far away that cannot be clearly seen with the naked eye.
[——!!! ———!!!!]
A terrible scream spread out.
At the same time, I felt a huge surge of magical power.
And after a while.
[The person who served your meal served well in battle.]
[The chef’s reputation is spreading! Experience increases.]
A message window appears before your eyes.
At the same time, the sound of artillery fire pouring down on the soldiers also quieted down.
“Are you successful?”
“okay.”
“…haha.”
The guy, who was still in pain, roughly threw away the gun and lay down on the floor of the roof.
Then he closed his eyes and said.
“Sergeant Shin.”
“uh. “Is there anything you want to say?”
“I’m sorry for not giving you pointless advice, but may I give you one piece of advice?”
“Something like pointless advice is always welcome. What.”
This guy is sweating coldly and breathing heavily.
“It would be best to refrain from using buffs like this as much as possible.”
Of course, all kinds of sincerity.
Various food ingredients supplied by a farmer who recently joined the company.
A course meal featuring several dishes.
Even increased effectiveness of cookers made for specific people.
The most buff dish I can pull off at this point.
“I was able to hold on somehow, but… to be honest, if I had been mentally weak at all, I would have fainted long ago.”
The effect is certainly overwhelming.
Because it is so powerful, it comes with a backlash that even the awakened person cannot accept.
‘To be able to handle this much recoil, there’s a high probability that you’ll have to be at least level 20 like me.’
I nodded at Seo Soo-hyuk’s advice.
“i get it. “I’ll try to cook more roughly from now on.”
“…I wonder if that’s how it happens. yes. Well, I believe Sergeant Shin will take care of it.”
The guy who spoke up to that point suddenly lowered his head.
“It looks like you passed out.”
It must have been quite difficult.
It looks like he completely fainted.
“I will take a good look at it, so don’t worry.”
“request.”
After leaving the unconscious guy in the care of the medic.
I am the base we were trying to attack.
I moved towards the tank battalion.
* * *
“Sergeant Shin! “Are you here?”
“uh. “There’s no problem, right?”
“yes. Thanks to Sergeant Shin and Corporal Seo for killing the monster. “The advance was intense, but there was no fighting inside.”
Let’s arrive near the tank battalion.
Unit members who had arrived in advance came out to meet us.
Fortunately, there didn’t seem to be any particular problems.
“What about tanks and armored weapons?”
The reason I wanted to attack the tank battalion.
We asked about the whereabouts of the tanks we were targeting.
“that is. “There was no need to go deep to find it.”
“hmm?”
“Follow me and you will see.”
It was just as he said.
Let’s follow the soldiers into the main gate of the tank battalion.
I understood what they meant by saying there was no need to look for it.
Near the guard post at the main gate of the tank battalion.
Because there were more than twenty tanks parked there.
“…Why are these here?”
“They must have been trying to intercept us.”
ah.
It’s not like they were specifically located here to make our unit more comfortable.
“It appears that Corporal Seo Soo-hyeok’s sniping was successful just before the tanks launched in earnest.”
“indeed.”
Tanks moving to intercept legion troops.
The reason the tanks stopped as soon as the eye-catching monster died was right in front of the main gate.
however.
There was one more thing that stood out.
“If I’m not mistaken, that’s….”
“Yes. These are military uniforms. To be precise.”
Military uniforms were strewn near the tanks.
Military uniforms draped over the tank.
Let’s approach there and take off our military uniform top.
“It should be said that they were soldiers.”
“….”
Underneath that military uniform.
It contained human bones.
“When I infiltrated, it was in human form.”
“The original dead people were probably forcibly kept alive by the magic of the eye monster.”
Still, when I saw the soldiers in human form, I had hope that they might be alive.
It seems like that monster with big eyes didn’t need to be alive to control the soldiers.
Only the minimum functions necessary for the eye monster were left behind, and the rest of the body slowly died away.
When the monster was removed, all that remained was its remains, which had lost even the minimal functions it maintained.
“Take care of your dog tags. “Even though they are from the next unit, we should hold a funeral for fellow soldiers.”
“I think I heard a rumor that there was a pastor among the survivors who settled near the base. “Let me ask if a funeral is possible.”
Next.
Checking the loot began in earnest.
“one two-.”
“three!”
The engineers clinging to the tank shouted commands.
phut!
“That’s it!”
I took off the cover of the entrance.
“Honestly, I wondered if we could touch it, but I think we can.”
“OMG. “It’s all good, but the oil is almost like an O-ring.”
I’m not particularly a tank soldier.
Is it because my occupation is [engineer]?
It seems that among the knowledge they gained from their awakening was how to use tanks.
“If we modify this part like this…”
“Let’s say the armor can be strengthened with Mac’s magic power. “To increase firepower, first…”
Engineers entered each tank, inspected the tank, and discussed modification plans.
It was the moment when ownership of over twenty tanks was transferred to the ‘corps’.
Although the goal of visiting the tank battalion was achieved.
That wasn’t all there was loot.
Another piece of loot.
Near the center of the tank battalion.
They were scattered randomly on the road.
[Food Ingredients Identification (Enhanced)]
[Lee Hyeong-jong – Gazer]
[Freshness – Medium]
An eyeball monster that controlled soldiers.
It was the body of a ‘gazer’.
Did he feel quite a lot of pain right before he died?
Pupils shrunk to the limit.
Its center was pierced by Seo Soo-hyuk’s bullet.
“It looks like an eyeball, but it’s not a real eyeball.”
I expected a disgusting scene that made my eyeballs explode.
Except for the part pierced by the bullet, it maintained its original shape.
When I touched it, it didn’t feel like a cornea, but rather the texture of ordinary meat.
This is a bit strange.
This guy’s main fighting power probably wasn’t that strong.
So, it would have been an attempt to control the soldiers to defend against approaching enemies.
However, it is independent of the combat power of the main body.
The ability this guy displayed was more powerful than any ability I had ever seen.
This corpse will definitely be useful.
When I was trying to pick up the body of the eyeball monster and move it.
“Youngjun.”
Corporal Lee Min-jae approached me and spoke to me.
“You have obtained the tank you were aiming for.”
“It’s ambiguous when you say it’s a goal. “You know? Tanks are just a means.”
“yes.”
The reason we wanted to capture the tank was to increase our military power.
There is one reason why we wanted to increase power.
A huge enemy located in the north.
‘Subdue the vampires.’