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

A week later, around lunchtime.

A vehicle entered the garage of a remote detached house near Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, USA.

It is also a Ford F350 pickup truck with a heavy blue color.

It was one of the vehicles that Kang-tae ordered before leaving for Congo while working on a house.

It is capable of B6 (7.62mm bullet protection) class bulletproofness, and its size is also much larger than that of a normal vehicle, similar to a Humvee.

Robert, who was watching this through the garage camera, smiled and said to himself.

“The car is reliable too, like Jake’s Ford.”

There was a smile even at the end of the sentence.

I did it because it felt so good. It had to be.

It was because to him, Kang-tae was like a successful son who returned with nothing but compliments.

Before I went to Congo, and in Congo, I did an excellent job with the operation.

In addition, today, the examination that had been postponed was scheduled to be conducted.

Various combat tests such as CQB (Close Quarters Battle), tactical shooting, and close combat.

From today, it would be easy to quantify Kang-tae’s abilities and analyze or report them.

At the end of that thought, Kang Tae and Harry came in together.

“Mr. Lee! And Harry Thompson, welcome. Long time no see, both. Nice to meet you. It must be right after you return, are you feeling okay?”

After the operation in Congo was over, he had made an appointment before leaving the country.

In the process, he also gave me a rough plan.

While Robert spoke and shook hands with the two, Kang-tae looked around inside and answered.

“Ah, yes. what is that… But this is the test facility. and… Actually, it’s no joke.”

There was also a low admiration in the words.

I wasn’t surprised by the spacious basement, different from the appearance of the isolated building that could be seen from the outside.

Emotions such as reminiscence and gladness permeated his reaction.

Because it was a place I had seen many times.

Of course, I didn’t come by car like I do now, but it was a place I had been steadily coming for the past few years.

One of the only games Kangtae enjoyed, one of the places in Lareple.

It was a place where marksmanship and fighting skills were mainly tested, and there were also small missions related to it.

‘This feels different… … .’

I had already forgotten

I hadn’t even thought about it because I was busy carrying out the given operation and fighting the incoming enemies.

It’s been a long time since I forgot that I was in a game.

However, this secret facility was to bring back memories of Kang-tae.

Meanwhile, Robert smiled and opened his mouth.

“You seem to like it.”

“Ahh… Yes, very good. It also seems comfortable.”

By the time Kang-tae responded as if he were appreciative.

As if Robert had been waiting, he guided me.

“Then come in.”

Robert took the lead as he spoke, passing through several security facilities and quickly arriving at the drawing room.

There are no windows, but the design is like a space in a building.

‘It’s the same as Lareple here… … .’

Kangtae looked around the inside with the same emotions as the first time.

It was because this place also appeared in Larreple’s cinematic video, which was clearly left in my memory.

A position that mainly notifies test results or informs mission results.

Before long, Robert suggested a coffee and brought out the haste.

“Before testing… I have something to say, so I called it like this.”

“Yes, tell me.”

“First, I want to say thank you very much to Mr. Lee. Thank you in particular for taking on the sudden operation of the Central African Republic and Burkina Faso.”

“Ah, that’s it. It was tough, but… I have to. Is it your business?”

“Thank you so much for saying that.”

Robert looked up and replied.

It was sincere.

According to the records of various inspections already conducted in Fairfax, it was because Kang-tae’s view of the country and patriotism were not so good.

Compared to normal special forces or agents, it is half the level.

It probably wouldn’t be much different now.

Robert understood too.

Kang Tae, who lived as a Korean all his life, became an American just a few months ago.

Nevertheless, he did the job without saying anything, and did it brilliantly, so Robert couldn’t help but be very pleased.

Of course, he had some idea why Kang-tae had accepted the mission.

It was because he was aiming for world-wide peace.

He especially hated terrorism.

Among them, I hated those who overthrew the country or shook the world with extreme ideologies.

With that, patriotism was a little lacking.

Because I won’t even betray you.

Soon, Robert spoke calmly.

“I also gained a lot of additional information, especially thanks to the prisoners Mr. Lee captured alive.”

“Ahh, that’s good.”

“If I can tell you one thing for sure… … .”

Robert erased his smile and continued.

“Mr. Lee is on their target list.”

“target? Are you talking about assassination? Or attack like last time… … ?”

Kang-tae asked with hope.

Whatever it was, I had already been through it once, and it was pretty tiring.

Fortunately, Robert shook his head.

“Not quite like that. This level is classified as a target to be killed first in an engagement. You can think of it like a sniper killing a commander or a heavy gunner first.”

“ah… that. Yes, I know.”

Kang-tae was also instructed in the rules of engagement and priorities in advance, so he chose as many correct answers as possible.

It’s different from an assassination or raid.

While Kang Tae sighed, Robert continued.

“But you do need to be careful. It’s a bit excessive, but if you wear something like a bulletproof vest in normal times… Oh, are you wearing it?”

Robert, who was trying to encourage him to wear a body armor, hesitated and looked at Kang-tae’s upper body.

It was because the inside of the thin jacket looked quite thick.

As he expected, Kang Tae also nodded.

“Yes, I wore a thin one.”

“… The preparation is really thorough. very good.”

Robert replied, shaking his head as if he didn’t need to say more.

This, too, was said with sincerity.

Kang-tae was truly a perfect agent who had nothing to direct from one to ten.

Glock 19 and spare ammunition are always ready like car keys or cell phones, body armor is worn like everyday clothes, and a B6 grade bulletproof vehicle is driven around, and the accommodation is different from a bunker that is fine even with large-caliber bullets and IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices). Because there was no house.

In addition, there must be a number of properly equipped weapons in the house and vehicle.

‘If Lee is in danger… No one is safe in America.’

While Robert was thinking about it.

Harry, who had been listening, suddenly raised his voice.

“If something dangerous happens to you, I will give my life to protect you.”

“hmm?”

“Are you worthy of being treated as a strategic resource for the United States? Close guard while I’m with you this holiday… … .”

Before I could finish my words, Kang Tae interrupted.

“Hey, chief? I want to go get tested soon.”

“Ah, then I’ll give you a gift first. I had to go because of other schedules in the middle of the test.”

“A gift?”

While Kang-tae asked.

Robert stood up for a second and brought out a 007-style black bag that looked heavy even from one side.

Click.

As he unlocked the lock, Robert put an explanation on his own.

“First of all, these are laptops and tablets that are secure enough to use while on vacation. Security is enhanced, so the method of use is the same as other devices… Next, this is what I got specially.”

Robert then took out a small hard case with cushioning material on one side of the bag.

“This is a portable ballistic calculator planned for commercialization by the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.”

“… … !”

Kang-tae’s eyes shone as he listened to the word “ballistic calculator.”

“It is a device given to front-line instructors, and it is a version that can be mounted on rails or navigation boards.”

“nice… It’s good. I just wanted to do some sniping practice.”

“It seemed like that, so I prepared it.”

“Thank you, I will write well.”

Kang-tae stood up with a smile on his face.

Unlike before, with a lively appearance.

“Come on, let’s go.”

* * *

On the way back from the test, I stopped at the gun shop and got the gun I had pre-ordered.

FN’s MK.20 SCAR SSR.

To be precise, it was a customized version of the civilian S20 that was improved to be better than the military one.

A silencer exclusively for this MK.20, a cheekrest, and a gun handle were all added, and a 7.62×51mm high-end sniper bullet was also purchased.

All in all, over $30,000.

It’s more than 40 million won in Korean currency, but I didn’t care much because I earned a lot.

It’s just nice to be able to buy what I want to buy.

“and… That’s cool, senpai.”

Harry also admired the appearance of the MK.20 when he briefly opened it.

When I looked at it, the design was worth seeing.

It was thanks to its heavy appearance and its futuristic feel.

Of course, it wasn’t because of that.

Of course, performance is also good, but that wasn’t a big reason either.

What mattered was how this gun worked.

It is not a bolt action type that loads the bolt one by one, but a gas piston semi-automatic type that automatically loads one shot at a time.

I needed this.

It was what I felt while randomly engaging in close-to-mid-range combat with the TAC-50.

Of course, even with the bolt action method, he got rid of everything, but in the process, Harry’s bulletproof helmet was hit with enough bullets to turn.

If he had worn a jungle hat or baseball cap like the other mercenaries, he might have died.

Had he lived, he would have had to have head surgery.

So instead of accuracy or reliability, I bought a new firearm that can quickly cover short and medium distances.

So while the gun was well packed in the hard case and moving, Harry’s voice was heard.

“Seniors? Can I try it just once?”

“Okay, order one. Are you like that too?”

When I answered while loading the case, Harry smiled awkwardly as if he was embarrassed.

“hahahaha, I haven’t earned much yet.”

“Then ask me to buy it. It’s not a hobby, it’s directly related to life, isn’t it? is not it?”

answered lightly.

It was because Harry’s family, who had graduated from Johns Hopkins Medical School, was quite affluent.

And I was going to benefit from that soon too.

Specifically, the land of the family.

I was going to stop by because Harry’s uncle had an enormous fallow field that was good for shooting and used as a shooting range.

That’s why even if you say nonsense, I’m going to do it and let it go.

“It’s directly related to life… I didn’t think so, but you’re right. As expected, seniors are thoughtful and broad.”

“ah… I am not immune, that.”

“yes?”

“No, so that… shooting range? How did it go?”

When we turned the topic to excessive praise, Harry’s answer came back as if he had waited.

“Oh, they set up targets up to 2.5 miles (4 km).”

“Two and a half miles?”

I asked if I had heard it wrong, but Harry’s voice continued as if it were natural.

“Yes, I prepared it because he asked me to find out from a long distance… Are you short of it? There is no course longer than that… Shall we ask you to look for another land?”

“No, this madman is 4kg… … ?”

Korean words came out of nowhere.

It was because 2.5 miles was farther than the world’s longest sniper course.

Moreover, what I asked for was just a long distance, not the world’s longest course.

I was taken aback, but quickly changed my mind.

“Wait, anything shorter than that? Don’t you?”

“Ah, there is. They asked me to add targets at intervals of 1 mile (1.6 km) to 0.4 miles (640 M).”

I was told rather invigoratingly that the start was a mile, but in the end it wasn’t bad.

Anyway, with practice, you’ll be able to do it right.

‘… The vacation must be a bit hectic.’