Sage Warrior

sage warrior

-8 Volume 9

"I mean, the monster went crazy and caused a nuisance. It's because I haven't been able to say thank you for saving me yet."

Seeing Sogangdu talking with a fresh expression on his face, Jung Daesik gave a sad expression.

"It's not at the level of annoyance that a person with lycantropy ability loses reason. It's like degenerating into a monster!"

Sogangdu's face turned blue at Jung Daesik's gossip.

He bowed his head and Jung Daesik pointed sharply.

"If you were a member of my unit, you would have been released long ago. To be honest, I'm not sure if I can take you with me on this mission as well."

Hearing those words, So Gang-doo seemed to have clearly realized the difference in his hierarchy with Jung Daesik.

He corrected his posture and stood up straight, showing his waist bent at 90 degrees.

"I'm sorry. I have no excuses. I'll make sure that never happens again. Give me a chance."

Jung Daesik said coldly.

"If the same thing happens on this mission, I will tell the engineering commander to seriously consider terminating the contract with you. If you don't want to paint the face of the commander in charge of the Foreign Legion even when you go abroad, be alert!"

"all right."

Sogangdu's face went red and he bit his lip.

He won't be in a good mood since he had once been openly scolded by his colleague Jung Daesik, who was once a junior behind him.

But, not once, but twice, he lost his temper and put his troops or even himself in danger, so this warning was a little overkill.

“Then I will leave. Come this way.”

After checking the cargo to be loaded with the Hawaiian contingent and loading it, Captain Anderson took the lead and escorted it to the plane.

The private plane provided by the US military was to carry special guests, and the interior was very spacious and the seats were comfortable as business class.

With the help of the stewardess, Jung Daesik went to a separate seat while the crew were seated in place.

In first class, nicely decorated like a limousine rather than a flight seat, Jung Daesik fastened his seatbelts, listening to his handsome stewardess's warnings.

Captain Anderson took a seat across from him, and soon after the announcement came, the plane took off shortly after.

As the plane reached a stable altitude, Captain Anderson beckoned the stewardess to bring her champagne.

By hand pouring it, he toasted Jung Daesik and said with anticipation.

“Thank you for participating in this operation. I heard that you recently attacked a dangerous level dungeon? They say you defeated an 8-star monster called Beseslav. Is that true?”

“Of course, it is true. Without that skill, I would not have accepted this mission. I heard that the monsters that nested in the Hawaiian Islands are a very dangerous kind.”

"That's right. A sea monster called the Sea Serpent is flooding in and sinking all ships approaching the Big Island's perimeter, making it difficult to access. Carnival Octopus and Virgin Clam fill the waters of Kalawao and Maui, and Walking Merman and Fog Sirens inland. The most dangerous one is the lava colossus that also lurks on the Big Island.”

“A lava giant?”

“We call him Herbor. He has a golden long sword called Tyr Bing and has a feminine appearance, which is rare for a very large species. One of the giant monsters that appeared during the first Monster Break.”

"Ah! After all, I think I’ve heard of it.”

“This guy treats lava and fire like his own body. There is no other hell in the vicinity of Kilauea, which has become Herbor's realm thanks to that.”

"i See. But doesn't he have an opponent?"

“We call it MFP. That saved our lives. I think this will become the greatest weapon of mankind in the future.”

“It’s good.”

「Huhuh, no matter how much you want to do all-in-one skills?」

The last words were not from Captain Anderson.

A woman came out as she pulled back the curtains in front of her.

She was a beauty with intense red hair and a provocative body.

She opened her large mouth to reveal her pure white teeth and smiled at her.

“It is an honor to meet you. My name is Catherine Elizabeth Garrett. Please call me Liz.”

“Oh, yes. Nice to meet you, Liz. But... which affiliation?”

“Oh, look at my mind.”

She smiled and took out one of her business cards and handed it to her.

“I am the former casting manager for PCC and the American branch president of the Awakened Association. I met him indirectly a while ago. Miss Han must have visited you with the proposal I gave you, right?”

"Oh, I see."

Jung Daesik seemed to finally know how things were going.

There was a reason why the US government requested that the Fenrir unit be pinned with a Hawaiian gun.

It must have been because he trusted the abilities of the Fenrir troops, but behind the scenes, he also had the intention to attract Jung Daesik.

Jung Daesik said with a smile.

“I read the proposal you gave me at that time. It was a great condition, wasn’t it?”

“No matter how radical a proposal is, it is meaningless if the parties do not accept it.”

“I am grateful for the undeserved offer, but as I conveyed through Mi-ran Han, I have no intention of leaving my country for the time being.”

“It would be. But a person's heart can change quickly, right?"

"I've already refused... It's a bit uncomfortable to meet this unexpected."

At Jung Daesik's words with a slight frown, Liz immediately apologized.

“I’m sorry that I met you so suddenly without saying anything beforehand. But I have no intention of forcing you to make an offer you don't want. I just want to take care of the convenience of Mr. Jung Daesik, who has been a valuable visitor on behalf of the US government. Of course, in the process, we can find out what Jung Daesik really needs.”

Liz squinted one of her eyes as she spoke to her, and no harsh words came out of her smiling face.

She just asked what she meant when she smiled and looked after her convenience.

Then she brought up her story before Liz died.

“I heard you have something to do with the Palmer family collection?”

"That's right."

“There was a request from the Korean government. Jung Daesik is participating in a charity auction and wants to buy something from Jade Palmer. I will help you with that.”

“It’s unfortunate. Don't you want to take me to PCC? But can I join in what the Korean government is doing for me?”

“No matter how long time passes, South Korea and the United States are allies and friends. It is true that the PCC covets Jung Daesik, but I do not intend to be frivolous enough to ignore the request of the Korean government. Ultimately, it’s for Jung Daesik.”

"great. I have one more business.”“Mr. Kang.”

“It’s not a river, it’s a light. Gwangpildo.”

“Gangfidu? That's a difficult name to call. In any case, the fact that the man is collecting 7-star weapons is something that the Awakening and Hunter Associations around the world are keenly aware of. The US government is also paying close attention to that fact. As much as possible, we should prevent that man from purchasing the 7-star weapons on the Palmer Street.”

“What method do you have?”

“Jade K. Palmer is a reasonable person. I don't know how much he'll be able to put out, but he can't pay more than what the US government is proposing."

Liz spoke confidently, but Jung Daesik had a different idea.

'Does Gwangpil-du really want to buy that armor? He said he didn't even have a fortune. He'll obviously have some other negotiating card in his hand, not money. Maybe he's trying to exercise his skills.'

Jung Daesik thought he might have a bout with a gangster in a polite charity auction.

Then, I became more curious about what Choi Hee was talking about.

'He'll have to find out what it is, even if he threatens Choi-hee until he goes into a charity auction.'

Jung Daesik wanted to take the time to go to the backseat where the troops were and have a chat with Kim Tae-hee, but Liz wouldn't let him go.

Her speaking skills were so dazzling that Jung Daesik chatted without realizing the passage of time.

A lot of information about American hunters was mixed in Liz's story, so she was able to grasp the details of the Phoenix Raid under the PCC, which she will be working with.

She said, “There are several raids in PCC, and although there are differences depending on who the captain is, it is a much more free atmosphere in terms of position than in Korea. Concepts like tanks, one-deal, and close-deal are rather rare. We rely on weapons and equipment rather than natural abilities to have average attack and defense. So even if you are a buffer or healer, your combat power will not decrease. Well, new private raids these days tend to imitate Korean style a lot. After all, the psychic powerhouse is Korea.”

“How many people does the Phoenix raid have in total?”

“It’s 20 people. This is also a lot. The U.S. raids have a limit of 30 or so, no matter how many. The Phoenix Raid is also a member of the PCC, so there are only about that number, but usually around 10 people, similar to the Fenrir unit. There is no concept of a large hole here. When conducting large-scale operations, multiple raids are often combined. That said, Phoenix Raids have no problem working with other raids. The Phoenix Engineer is also a fairly easygoing person, so it would be worth working with.”

“I took over the general information about the Phoenix Raid, but the engineering commander there was a very outstanding person.”

“As a first-generation awakener who first appeared when the first monster break broke, it is like a living myth to the American people. It is said that he has a higher level of recognition than the president.”

"It's amazing that you're still active active duty."

“Awakened people in America don't think about retirement unless it's unavoidable. Because they are born with special abilities, they believe that they should serve the country and society until they become maimed or die. So, the raid members belonging to PCC tend to be a little older. The same goes for the Phoenix Raid.”

We ate and drank while chatting and talking, and Hawaii was getting closer.

The captain's announcement sounded once more, and the plane began to descend.

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