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

After the Charlie team and the Delta team finished their first operation comparable to the declaration ceremony, contrary to Kang Tae’s determination, they had a smooth routine for several days.

Of course, I wasn’t resting or playing in the barracks.

The Congolese Army also tried to use mercenaries they called with expensive money, but they didn’t take care of convenience.

For that reason, the mercenaries from G&G Corp took turns going out of the base for several days, but once they went outside, nothing happened.

There were no engagements, and no enemies.

All the team that dispatched did was training for a mountain march.

It was unavoidable.

This was largely due to a lack of information or operations brought by the Congolese Army.

Therefore, it was very rare to encounter enemies, and even encounters were almost entirely coincidental.

Still, by the time you do everything you are told to do.

“All the teams are preparing for the operation and gathering.”

Jake brought news from the Congolese Command, and at the same time the Delta team, which used to be in the same barracks, packed their gear and moved.

The destination is the parade ground, not the command and control room where we went before every operation.

Military trucks were being loaded with troops and supplies.

Amid the roar of vehicle engines and the local Congolese and French language.

“… Have you finally seen it go out?”

Kang Tae also nodded at someone’s muttering.

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Like I already guessed.

I’ve been going out and gathering information, but I didn’t go out for additional operations, but because I ordered other things.

And as expected, the operation order came down.

It was funny that it happened almost at the same time as the declaration of war, but now everyone was expecting it.

It was a place where there was no system.

It seemed to be a bit better than the rebels, but it didn’t look like a proper army either.

It was because planning, operation execution, and post-processing were all done rather quickly and without the person in charge or experts.

Before long, Kang Tae translated the commander’s last words.

“Now get in the car.”

“… It’s good that I guessed and prepared ahead of time.”

Jake then looked around at his teammates to make sure they had all their stuff.

Jose’s MK.13 sniper rifle, which he didn’t normally use, Marcus’s explosives for breaching passages, etc.

“Did you leave anything behind?”

“I knew this, so I brought it all.”

“Okay, let’s go now.”

With those words, G&G Corp’s Charlie team also loaded into a military truck, and it wasn’t long before they were about to set off.

“What is that… … ?”

A reporter’s van with the word ‘PRESS’ printed on it, like a media company, followed.

At the same time, Jose’s mouth opened.

“Oh. Are we going to shoot a training video now? Or is it a real game? no… Can I take a picture of us?”

At the same time, Jake shook his head.

“Reject it. Take the tape and take it.”

“Do cameras still carry tape these days? talk about when… … .”

“Take anything.”

“Kuhm, ah… Yep, I will never let you take it.”

After José noticed and answered properly.

The vehicle that was moving along the flattened road stopped in 3-4 hours.

The place we arrived at was the entrance to the village where we operated the other day.

It was quite different from the rainy night.

It was time to inspect the wreckage of the garage and the wrecked Technical (civilian armored vehicle) that the personnel who got out of the car had blown up a few days before.

Boaaang-!

Suddenly, a reporter’s car drove into the village.

Then there was a big commotion as the local language and French broke out.

“… … ?!”

It was time for a reflexive G&G Corp mercenary team to fix their guns.

“ah… … .”

Those who understood a few French words frowned, and the translated content soon reached Jake’s ears.

“… The corpses of civilians who were slaughtered in the pits came out.”

“… … .”

Jake didn’t even bother to answer.

It was because I saw a lot of rough things as much as I had a gun, but it was quite shocking to see civilians slaughtered.

It was especially difficult to see the children in the gap.

That situation was even more difficult for Jake, who sincerely wanted American security and world peace.

That’s when Jake’s steps stopped.

“Ah, are you by any chance an Asian mercenary with a lot of rumors?”

Someone approached Kang-tae.

A middle-aged white man with a camera strapped to his neck and a ‘PRESS’ armband on his arm.

“… … ?”

When Kang-tae looked up, the white man smiled and held out his hand.

“I am from the British venerable daily newspaper, The Daily Standard… … .”

“sorry.”

While Kang Tae was saying hello, he cut off his words.

It was not an interview, it was an attitude that he would not mix things up, but it was natural for him.

On the way back, Jake told me to take away the camera tapes when filming, but since the agency itself is a secret organization, the Foreign Cooperation Bureau, there is nothing good about being exposed to the media.

However, as if he knew he would be rejected, the man smiled and continued.

“I didn’t mean to ask for an interview. I’ll do it off the record, so feel free to say it… … .”

“It’s done.”

“A meal or a drink? Do you have any wishes?”

When he asked with a face that he liked anything, Kang-tae gave a short answer.

“World peace.”

“… … ?”

The reporter hesitated, then asked again.

“World peace? Are you serious?”

“yes.”

To put it bluntly, it meant preventing nuclear war, but it meant something similar anyway.

because that was it

But the answer he got back was something he didn’t expect.

A small, low voice, different from just before.

“Then I intend to fully support the world peace you desire, but if you have even a small interest… … .”

“Oh, you weren’t a reporter?”

Kang Tae also looked at him as if he knew now.

It was because the reporter suddenly picked only himself, and even though he refused to interview and talk, the approaching attitude was so strange that he doubted it.

There was also the effect of seeing a CIA agent disguised as a UN soldier a few days ago.

“No, I am a journalist. However, I came because I wanted to scout you on really good terms.”

“At MI6 (British Secret Service, SIS)?”

Kang-tae suddenly asked.

It was because it was an institution that appeared several times while playing Lareple.

As Jake, who was watching at the same time, moved, a business card came out.

“Please contact me when it is convenient for you. You are welcome anytime.”

And it was after the man suddenly left.

Jake, who was approaching, stopped and looked at Kang-tae’s back as he inserted his business card.

He had hesitated before when he received a business card from the CIA, but this time it was different.

I just stood there with no reaction.

It wasn’t because the British intelligence service was worse than the US.

It was because a few days ago, there was a story that I had heard after posting an oral report about the CIA contacting Kang-tae to the Foreign Cooperation Bureau.

To be precise, it is about Kang Tae’s view of the country and values.

Before coming to Congo, I received some of the results of a psychological test conducted at the General Hospital in Fairfax.

‘… They said the values were anti-terrorism and the goal was to eliminate terrorists.’

It was a very good conviction.

Unfortunately, there was no US security in it, but other than that, it fit perfectly with the purpose of the establishment of the Foreign Cooperation Agency.

He was always like that, and he didn’t waver even in front of the CIA business card recently.

It was safe to say that there was no possibility that Kang-tae would go elsewhere.

Around the time when I was spending time like that.

Then the walkie-talkie cried.

Not only G&G Corp, but the entire army was being relocated.

“… Again, in vain.”

Kang-tae, who kept two business cards in his arms behind someone’s words, also smiled bitterly.

‘You have to believe and wait, what… … .’

There was nothing I could do here.

Just like Jake and other mercenaries, he does his best in the given task.

However, the bland feelings did not last long.

It was because the fighting situation occurred as if they had been waiting since the next day.

“3 o’clock enemy!”

Tadadadadang! Tadadadang!

Gunshots rang out along with shouts from somewhere, and the whole area turned into a battlefield.

It was a battle that came out in the process of counterattacking the M23, which had fled while the Kongo army was advancing unknowingly.

As in the past several operations, the battle was not very smooth.

“f*ck! Where are these assholes shooting at?!”

Andrey spat out swear words and anger.

I was on my way to carry out a flanking mission from above, because I was under heavy machine gun fire from Congolese forces on the spot.

Of course, it is said that there are actually more deaths due to mistaken shooting, but that does not mean that it is tolerated.

I didn’t even have a similar case.

In the meantime, it was fortunate that not a single shot was hit, but similar incidents have been repeated many times since.

In addition, I had to engage in an engagement with the pursuing M23.

In the end, the number of injured increased to such an extent that the progress of the operation was disrupted before even a month had passed.

Alpha Team 2, Bravo Team 3, Delta Team 1.

All were evacuated to a nearby city with a general hospital, where bullets and shrapnel were removed and severed limbs were treated.

It was fortunate that there were no injuries on Charlie’s team, but that didn’t mean they were unscathed.

The aftereffects aren’t serious enough, so I just endure it.

Everyone was bumped into and bruised, somewhere was torn, and the fragments were pulled out, leaving scars.

In the midst of that, the last order fell.

“Reconnaissance and infiltration of copper mines.”

Kang-tae continued to interpret the words of the Congolese regimental commander.

“Securing this place is said to be the ultimate goal.”

It was a fact that both Jake and Kang-tae had guessed.

The first village they infiltrated into was not far from the mine, so it was used for troop stationing, and the skirmishes they had had over the past few weeks also happened on the way to the mine.

Kang-tae quickly continued interpreting at the words of the regiment commander.

“According to the data from the high-altitude manned reconnaissance aircraft obtained from the UN Forces, the M23 is preparing to retreat, so we go first to reconnoiter and delay the enemy’s retreat.”

“delay?”

“Yes, they say we just need to wait until the main unit arrives.”

“How big is the enemy?”

“It is said to be about 1 or 2 companies of regular infantry. About 300 people in the staff… … .”

“… … .”

When Kang-tae delivered the answer, Jake’s forehead stiffened.

Because it was quite difficult.

From the Alpha Team to the Delta Team, there were only 23 people even if they were all fine, but 6 people were missing due to injuries.

Even this morning, Bravo was on the verge of disintegration as the team leader was evacuated.

His head was spinning.

‘First of all, by merging Alpha and Bravo into one team, giving the command to the Alpha team leader, leaving Charlie in the front, Delta in the middle, and Alpha in the back to relieve the burden… … .’

However, no matter how you think about it, it was not easy, and it was too dangerous.

By the time you think you need extra support.

“I will take the lead again.”

“… … .”

Kang-tae spoke quietly, and Jake nodded as if he couldn’t help it.

I had to go anyway.

Since they said they were preparing to retreat, it was clear that if they hesitated and went too late, they would be in vain.

You should be able to get something if you go now.

Above all, Jake never turned down an assignment. just do it

However, I couldn’t help but feel heavy.

It was because he was well aware of the pressure of being at the top of the lead, as well as what he had accomplished over the past few weeks.

It was the same reason that there were no injuries on Charlie’s team.

The result of Kang-tae standing in the forefront voluntarily stepping out at a dangerous moment, killing enemies, and advancing tenaciously.

Jake looked at Kang-tae, who had scars on his face, and replied with a sigh.

“… Please, Lee.”