When I Opened My Eyes, I Was in the Middle of the Battlefield

As I informed you in advance, a car arrived in 3 hours.

It was also a large black sedan with a triangular star on it.

Two white men in suits got out of the driver’s and passenger’s seats and escorted us from the front door.

His attitude was more blunt than friendly, but he had no intention of arguing with that.

It was because it was so strange.

It was a method that hadn’t been done in Lareple, and I didn’t know where I was going or why.

Thanks to Robert’s words, it was all a rough guess.

I thought I’d give you a reward.

rattle.

That’s when the car door opened and I was about to get inside.

Harry’s voice came in first.

“Oh, too.”

“also?”

“Once you see it, you will know.”

So I lowered my head and looked inside the car.

The interior was different from that of a regular sedan.

The driver’s seat is completely blocked, and the windows are also coated black.

In short, it was a structure that could not be seen outside.

Considering that the car doors are quite thick, it seemed that the vehicle could also be bulletproof.

He nodded as he boarded and closed the door.

“Hey… So, do you do it like this? Would you like to meet the president?”

“Oh, maybe. The phone doesn’t even work, senior.”

Suddenly, Harry picked up his phone.

The full antenna disappeared, and the prohibition sign appeared.

“Well, meeting seniors in person is enough to receive a medal. Then the two people in front of me are most likely secret service agents.”

While Harry lined up the explanation on his own.

The vehicle started moving.

Between having useless chatter with Harry because he couldn’t check the outside.

The car stopped after a couple of hours.

The engine turned off, and the white people I had met before leaving opened the door again.

As blunt as the first time.

“This way.”

After getting off the train, I looked around, but I couldn’t figure out where it was.

It was because the trees were quite dense.

A place where you can’t see the surrounding scenery well, and there is only one road for cars to come up.

At the end of it was a two-story log cabin.

I had a feeling that a middle-aged man with a thick beard might be living alone, but the moment I entered, I realized that wasn’t the case.

Harry groaned as well.

“oh… It looks different.”

Contrary to the dusty exterior, the interior was clean, tidy, and quite luxurious.

From decorative items such as candlesticks to thick, stiff rugs.

Other than that, the rest was close to modern.

They even had metal detectors and x-rays.

In response, he voluntarily took off his body armor, returned his firearm and bayonet, and passed the inspection table.

And the moment I pushed through a large door.

“lee!”

Jose’s voice came from inside.

“Harry is with you too!”

The voices of Jake, Rachel, and Marcus were also heard one by one.

Everyone is seated around a large round table.

As soon as I found an empty seat and sat down, Jake approached me with a happy face.

“Have you and Harry ever been together?”

“yes. I thought I was going home, maybe because of where I came from… He had perseverance.”

“Ah, yes. The Night Stalker never gives up. This is probably a regimental slogan, Harry?”

Jose interjected before I knew it, and Harry nodded in reply.

“That’s right. The Night Stalker does not give up. It’s not just a unit, it’s also my slogan.”

As the story spreads.

The door opened and several men in suits entered.

There were also people who looked taller.

It wasn’t the president I expected, but the moment I think I’ve seen it for some reason.

I heard Jake’s voice.

“Minister… … !”

At the same time, the sound of a chair being pushed was heard.

Suddenly, Rachel was also responding.

“… Minister.”

That’s when I realized too.

‘Oh, Secretary of State… … .’

The Secretary of State was the one Jake and Rachel might react to, so it wasn’t reasoning.

It was exactly one beat late, but I recognized it.

This is because the Secretary of State was also a character that appeared in Lareple’s cinematic video.

He was also a character that was difficult to recognize at first glance.

It was because he appeared 2-3 times at most from the start to the end of the game, which was inevitable due to the story.

Simply put, extras.

Naturally, I couldn’t remember the name.

I know a little about it because I played the game several times, and I wouldn’t have known it at all if I had only played it once or twice.

He probably would have refused to do so even if I explained that he was a minister.

However, in reality, he was a person who could not be passed lightly as a person in power next to the president.

Before we knew it, the Secretary of State gestured in our direction.

“Ah, sit down. I’m a little late, I have a lot to do.”

Then, with a light smile, he went round and round, shook hands, and started calling each one by name.

Jake, Marcus, Jose, Rachel and me and Harry.

“Lee Kang-tae? Is this pronunciation correct?”

“Exactly.”

“hahahaha, it’s worth practicing.”

At the same time, he patted me on the shoulder in a friendly and political manner, and only then returned to his place.

‘There’s definitely a high-ranking force unlike the game… … .’

Unlike the extras that had no impact in the game, the Secretary of State facing him was dignified and dignified.

‘Maybe the president will do more…’ … .’

Around the time when the word “president,” which I had taken lightly because I saw him as an insignificant person in the game, felt heavy.

Suddenly, the voice of the Minister of State was heard.

“Director Anderson, who was supposed to come first, couldn’t come because something important happened. It’s probably related to your operation, but… You’ll find out later, so I’ll start by telling you why I’ve gathered you all here.”

The words I had guessed followed.

“Looking at the atmosphere, it seems like everyone expected it. is it so. It is here, today, to honor and celebrate the achievements of your past operations.”

Then he clapped first, and everyone followed suit, starting with Jake.

The word was added again.

“It may have been inconvenient to come here, but since the place is a place, I couldn’t help it. Instead, I will give you a reward that you will be satisfied with, so please bear with the inconvenience. first of all… … .”

The Secretary of State, who was talking, looked back, and as if he had waited, the food began to arrive.

“Let’s talk while we eat. Are you okay?”

“Yes, Minister.”

After Jake’s grumpy reply, the secretary of state looked around the table again and said,

“Oh, I almost forgot the most important thing. I’m not used to the situation or the outfit… … .”

The moment you want to talk about the reward.

The Secretary of State met each other’s eyes and began to speak clearly.

“I sincerely appreciate your dedication.”

Unknowingly, I slowed down.

It was a phrase often used in TV shows and movies featuring soldiers.

Even if it wasn’t that, it was a word that could be easily heard in international news or You Tube.

However, in the 10 years I lived as a special forces officer, it was a word I had never heard before.

Of course, I’ve heard similar things.

To say that you worked hard, struggled, or tried.

However, no one has ever expressed it so respectfully, even to the point of cringing.

Those were the words of the Secretary of State, and no one else.

It was a special feeling because it was said to a secret agent who was a contract worker, not an active soldier.

‘Is this why you get drunk with American mulberry? Also, the US… … .’

By the time I was getting wet with light thoughts, course dishes started to come out one after another.

Any kind of soup, nuts, rice, fish, even beef steak.

The incoming jokjok plate was emptied, and it was about time to receive dessert for the last time.

“… The meal is almost over, so it’s time to get down to business.”

The Secretary of State opened his mouth.

He, who had been calming the atmosphere while talking about things as simple as personal matters, called his attention.

Around the time everyone’s eyes, including me, gather.

At some point, the Secretary of State with a smile brought up the story he had been waiting for.

“As I said earlier, the President also told me to pay special attention… We also plan to give rewards for operational performance.”

While nodding their heads, specific words were added.

“If there is anything you want, just tell me. Otherwise, the bounty will all be paid in one lump sum within today.”

“I have an opinion.”

it was harry

His eyes were bright and he couldn’t help but put his strength into it. He raised his hand and continued.

“I want a land and a helicopter that can shoot for more than 2 miles.”

“… … ?!”

I hesitated without realizing it, but the Secretary of State gestured as if to suggest a story.

“Yes, Harry Thompson. That’s pretty specific. Do you want it for training?”

“It’s training, but I’m thinking of giving it up.”

“assignment?”

No way, but Harry’s eyes turned to mine.

“Yes, I want to give it to you.”

“and… … .”

Admiration came out of nowhere.

It wasn’t because I was really grateful or thrilled.

‘… He’s a bit crazy.’

You kicked the reward and gave it to me?

If you think about it, it made sense. It wasn’t because he respected me.

It was because the environment had no choice but to go mad.

In the first place, it was difficult for sane or ordinary people to continue this work.

It was because we had to kill people in the end, regardless of whether we were dealing with the source of evil or a terrorist with limbs.

There were women and children among them.

Terrorists were not classified according to gender or age.

Even such a battle is difficult, but it has been repeated many times, even endlessly.

It’s hard to be sane.

José’s physical injuries and psychological illnesses, as Robert had said before, must also have appeared for that reason.

Marcus didn’t say it either, but he seemed to have some alcohol dependence.

Jake and Rachel, who endured with a strong sense of duty and outstanding ability, did not know what problems they were experiencing.

If I hadn’t had a steel mentality, I would have collapsed long ago.

Most likely died on the battlefield.

While I was shaking my head, the words of the Secretary of State came across.

“Then Thompson, can you not accept it?”

“Yes, I do not need it.”

It was a leisurely answer that seemed to fly to the booty.

By the time I want to see the profit that can be reached.

The Secretary of State also turned his gaze toward me without saying anything, as if he knew something.

“Then if you give Mr. Lee the land you just said… Is Mr. Lee doing the shooting training? I haven’t heard of sniping at that distance yet. Are you training?”

“Ah yes. We are training.”

“Oh, I look forward to it. We will do our best to provide the requested land and helicopter, so please report the training results to the upper management. I will watch with interest.”

“… Are you just giving it to me?”

“I have to find out how, and the procedure may take a long time… It won’t be impossible.”

“… … !”

I can’t believe Harry who asked for this, but you said you’d give it straight away?

In the midst of a pause, the voice came again.

This time, it was directed at everyone but me, with an inviting accent.

“Please tell everyone else. It’s okay up to Mr. Lee’s standards. Oh, Thompson, you may say whatever you want.”

There was a deep admiration at the sound.

“Wow, as expected, Cheonjoguk… … .”