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

The next day, Washington, DC, Harry S. Truman Building, Office of Foreign Affairs, Department of State.

Robert checked and signed the final report of the Burkina Faso dispatch operation.

It was perfect for reporting to the top.

It was because the execution team, which became the G&G Corp TF, carried out its mission, and in return, it obtained quite a few things.

Material rewards, the French Foreign Legion, and even French influence in neighboring countries.

Among them, France’s influence at the center of Francophonie (French-speaking international organization), which dispatched the Foreign Legion, was not common.

It was also different from the power of Chinese capital or Russia that infiltrated Africa.

Because the force available for immediate use was considerable.

It sent the most troops in Europe and the firepower was also strong.

In addition, under the pretext of Francophonic cooperation and the extermination of jihadists, African countries were united and their influence was consolidated.

Compared to that, there were only a handful of US troops with elites in each field, and the UN forces were small and not heavily armed, so it was difficult to see them as powerful.

In other words, in Africa, it was said that France was a power to count.

And now that we have been able to use the strength of France, it is like getting a big reward for the US in one operation.

However, it was not without regret.

Rather, there were many.

A series of operations, dangerous processes, and rumors that will spread in the future, etc.

“… … .”

Robert’s expression darkened at the thought.

It was all unwanted.

It was because the larger the matter, the more difficult it was to guarantee Kang-tae’s safety, and the more rumors spread, the more likely Kang-tae’s name would be known and the more likely he would request a request.

To put it bluntly, things like risky reconnaissance or infiltration commissioned by France rather than unofficial operations commissioned by Israel.

Among them, there might have been times when they wanted Kang-tae dead or injured, but there was something else that was important.

It was Kang Tae’s intention.

It was highly unlikely, but that he might quit the job because of fatigue or resentment.

There was no possibility of feeling already inflamed.

Then, if they quit saying they couldn’t do it, the US itself would suffer huge losses, not the foreign cooperation countries.

Of course, they could threaten or placate them, but that was not a fundamental solution.

Rather, it might have the opposite effect.

Kang-tae was not a machine that worked when you pressed a button, but a person who had to concentrate and demonstrate his abilities to the fullest.

‘the problem is… The superiors don’t know the value of Kang-tae properly… … .’

A wrinkle formed between Robert’s brows.

Kang-tae’s competence was reported and emphasized several times, but it was because it was not conveyed properly.

To be precise, there was a difference from the point of view of Kangtae.

If Robert saw him as an asymmetric force, the point above was to regard it as a somewhat exaggerated metaphor.

Of course, there was no dispute that he was competent.

Because the dangerous mission was completed without any problems, and the performance of the mission was also excellent.

It was the degree of difference that mattered, and Robert needed to get his point across.

Or maybe I’ll have to take on more cumbersome quests in the future.

“If the report doesn’t work, I have no choice but to go hard… … .”

He murmured out loud as if he had made up his mind.

Still, there were many ways.

When I tried to approach Jeongseok, things just happened like this.

Robert, too, had experience in black ops at one time, and was a man who had used every means in the process.

It means you know best what to do.

Especially now is an important time.

The period ahead of the operation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with the support of the French Foreign Legion.

It was also a large-scale operation to regain ownership by striking two gold mines and one uranium mine that were forcibly occupied by the rebels.

The Foreign Cooperation Agency would individually conduct SSE (Sensitive Site Exploitation: information collection) on Pikal or Giandro during the operation.

Of course, it wasn’t going to be put in the lead like usual.

It was to reduce the risk due to accumulated fatigue from continuous operations.

Also, since one battalion of the experienced French Foreign Legion was scheduled to come, Kangtae did not have to take the lead.

Robert let out a shallow breath as he signed the plan of action next to the report.

‘I hope this operation is a little easier… … .’

* * *

After resting for a few days in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, I boarded the plane again.

The destination is Bandundu State in the southwestern part of Congo.

The exact reason hasn’t been spread yet, but I guessed roughly what the reason was.

It must have been the operation I was told the other day.

It wasn’t just me, it was when everyone on the team guessed that much and headed to the unit.

When I reached the barricade at the entrance, I saw a familiar outfit.

It wasn’t one person.

troop unit.

It was the French Foreign Legion I saw in Burkina Faso the other day.

It wasn’t the desert-colored combat uniform, but the motley combat uniform originally worn by the Foreign Legion.

I realized the moment I saw them.

‘… It’s worth the hard work.’

It must have come because of me.

Africa’s busiest Foreign Legion couldn’t have been idle, and I had recently helped them.

‘It must have been a moderate show from above.’

It wasn’t a bad deal.

Personally, I received 4.4 million dollars, but one battalion of the Foreign Legion came in as a whole.

Above all, one battalion of the Foreign Legion was a strong unit that I could not do anything about.

Even if you don’t know if it’s a rebel or a militia, it’s because they were talented people who received proper education from rough regular army training to non-regular warfare.

Of course, not one battalion, but a platoon would be worth trying, but I didn’t know that without seeing it attached.

It was when I entered the unit with such thoughts and just got out of the car.

“lee! I’m glad to see you again. I am back to help you.”

I heard my guess aloud.

That was also the words of Yusuf Ndermang, the person in charge of guide and interpreter in Burkina Faso.

He smiled with eyes that looked especially white compared to his black skin.

“Fortunately, you seem to be in good shape, Lee.”

“Yes, good. Your face also looks better than it did a few days ago?”

“hahahahaha, yes. Thanks to you for completing an important operation well. by the way… You said you were from Korea, right? There are two Koreans in our unit, would you like to meet them?”

“Oh, there are Koreans in the unit? however… Well, until we meet… … .”

It was interesting, but I shook my head.

It was because his nationality had passed to the United States a long time ago, and he immediately became a black-haired foreigner.

Of course, I gave up my Korean citizenship.

The NIS also called me a few times then, but now they haven’t contacted me, and even if I do, they treat me like an American.

“Then let’s go inside. Weren’t you on your way to the command and control room?”

“We’re going with team leader Jake.”

“Ah, that’s right. Then I hope to see you again a little later. no… In the meantime, can I get a contact number? I want to get to know you… … .”

“hahahaha, this is so… Yes, give me a phone.”

With a wry smile, I entered my number into his cell phone.

It’s funny, but I’m getting used to it now.

It seemed rather natural to pick a number from active duty soldiers who are strong and easygoing rather than women who are my ideal type.

After sending Yusuf away, it was time to sit under the tent and rearrange firearms and equipment.

Swoop.

A human figure entered between us.

As I looked up from the plastic chair, this time a new black man reached out.

A soldier in a foreign legion uniform.

“Ah, here you are.”

“… … ?”

“I was a member of the QRF that picked you up in Burkina Faso.”

At that, I shook hands with the man.

It was night and it passed because it was a short moment, but it was because I got out well thanks to the QRF anyway.

“Ah, thanks to you, I live.”

“no. I was more impressed with the shooting skills you showed when you left… ah! It’s not… … .”

The soldier quickly turned around and pointed to a tent on one side of the unit.

“Looks like there’s someone impersonating you over there.”

“yes? An impersonation?”

I wondered what he was talking about, but the man nodded.

“Yes, the Asian who is said to be the butcher of the rebels trembled that he was himself. So I went there too, but it didn’t seem like spirit… I came to you after wandering around for a while.”

“Are you Asian?”

“Yes, I heard he is Chinese… Are you Chinese too?”

“I am Korean-American.”

“Oh, if you are an American… also… … !”

He nodded his head as if he understood my marksmanship and spoke more enthusiastically.

“Shall I guide you to that Chinese bastard?”

“No, it’s fine. The operation is right in front of you, but for nothing… … .”

“ah… also… … ! It’s not just marksmanship, it’s also very thoughtful. I would like to get some of your contact information, is that possible?”

“Yes, give me a phone.”

It was when I received his phone as if I had waited and entered the number and sent it back.

José, who was checking the MK.13 nearby, suddenly spoke out.

“Lee, that Chinese bastard… Shall I help you after the operation? Or I’ll sneak Jake along. With his fist, you can repent of your sins in one blow.”

“what? Heh heh heh.”

Jose’s words made me laugh.

It was because I was grateful for thinking of me, and I liked the idea of taking Jake with me.

Of course I didn’t mean to.

“No, leave it alone.”

“why? As the Etranger soldier said earlier, your status is… … .”

“You can reduce your status a bit. No, that’s better.”

“Are you better? What are you talking about?”

“That way, the enemy is a little bit off guard. If the sick butcher turns out to be an idiot full of bravado… … ? Otherwise, you could be shot and killed instead of me.”

At that, Marcus nodded in agreement.

“That’s right, as much as Lee’s name value has risen… You don’t have to fix it.”

It was the wisdom I learned while living until I was forty.

What I don’t like.

Ever since I joined Lareple, I had been forced to step forward in every strategy, but I had no intention of bluffing any more than that.

That’s why I never showed off or overdoed it anywhere.

It was something that had to be demonstrated.

As I was about to blow my thoughts away, I heard Harry’s admiring voice next to me.

“also… You’re amazing, you don’t seem to be popular for nothing.”

“A popular guy? Where did you hear that… … .”

“Ah, sorry.”

After drawing a line to a popular guy who didn’t even become popular.

I looked at Jake, who had come out of the command control room before I knew it.

He got to the point before he even asked.

“With one hour left until departure, we will infiltrate a high point more than 800 meters away from the site of operation and will be responsible for sniping and long-range reconnaissance.”

“oh… sniping… … .”

The lead was good, but the sniping wasn’t bad either.

It was because his skills had improved thanks to his recent sniping experience.

This operation will also be my nourishment.

As I put down the HK416 and took out the TAC-50 from the hard case, Jake continued.

From the fact that I was divided into three and became a team with Harry, which direction the infiltration route was, what the communication language was, where the preliminary assembly point was, and so on.

Jake, who told me what I needed in a gruff voice, added.

“Lee, I heard that a Taiwanese mercenary is impersonating you… … .”

“taiwan? Other than China?”

“… chinese? The ones I heard are Taiwanese… There must be some Chinese.”

“Ah, yes. over there… … .”

I looked to one side and laughed.

Two impersonators?

Jake, who had just turned his head, raised his voice.

“Why don’t they just leave it alone? I think it would be easy to induce confusion as there are rumors about Asians.”

“hehehehe, I just said that. I want to leave it.”

Around the time I agreed to a good judgment and smiled.

Jake opened his mouth.

“But I think you should take care of it before leaving Congo.”

“yes?”

When I looked up at the unexpected words, Jake waved a hand that looked like a pot lid, as if to say not to worry.

“I’ll reflect on it soon, because everyone did.”