I Entered an Academy in a Ruined Game

Chapter 185 : The Monster Rookie of the 1st Unit (2)

The incident occurred in southern Gyeonggi Province, in a suburban area located between Siheung and Uiwang.

And the enemies we had to face were none other than drug smugglers.

"These guys are a cartel that specializes in dealing a drug called 'Dragon Sapphire' that has recently been flooding the domestic market in large quantities."

Deputy Squad Leader Kim Taesung was briefing the cadets in the moving helicopter.

"One squad of the Execution Force that was in the middle of a drug enforcement operation raided the site, but instead they fell into the cartel's ambush and retreated after suffering heavy casualties."

"Arrogant bastards, daring to set an ambush against the Execution Force?"

The members spoke as if they couldn't believe it.

"As you might have guessed, the enemy's strength is quite formidable. Their characteristics are also unknown. It happened so suddenly, and both the Squad Leader and Deputy Squad Leader were severely injured..."

"Taesung. Which unit were the ones who got hit?"

"The 7th Unit, ma'am."

Kim Taesung answered Senior Squad Leader Jo Sujin's question with a precise voice.

'The intelligence specialist unit.'

I thought quietly.

'They must have spread misinformation.'

"They received intelligence in advance and moved in for suppression, but it turned out to be a trap."

"Fuck, they're really using their heads."

Jo Sujin crossed her arms and sneered.

"They threw out bait, is that it? Ma-in bastards pretending to be human."

"They're becoming more and more intelligent."

"So they're not just any random group. And? What about this Dragon Sapphire or whatever? What kind of drug is it? Anyone know?"

One of the other squad members raised his hand.

"It's similar to cocaine, ma'am. It's said to have effects like pain relief, pleasure, hallucinations? The extraction method first involves a complex biosynthesis process to alter the molecular structure..."

"Why are you so detailed? Have you tried some yourself?"

"Hahaha! You're busted!"

"You should confess now, you bastard."

The squad members burst into laughter at Jo Sujin's joke.

"So? What's the reason it's selling so well?"

"Above all, it's cheap and easy to take. The problem is that, like all drugs, it causes serious side effects."

"I'm sure it does. If there were no side effects, would it be a drug? It would just be something really good."

"But the worst part is something else."

The squad member's expression turned serious.

"Those who take it have a greatly reduced resistance to demonic nature, making it easy for them to transform into Ma-in."

The atmosphere suddenly froze.

"These bastards are doing it on purpose."

Jo Sujin twisted her lips.

"Yes. It's obviously being spread deliberately by Ma-in bastards. Targeting people in the underworld and emotionally unstable hunters."

"Doesn't that sound exactly like what those bastards would do? Belphegor or whatever."

"That's right!"

"Those Sword of Belphegor or whatever bastards are really insidious."

Kim Taesung, the Deputy Squad Leader, interjected.

"Hmm. Then they would have imported it from China or somewhere in Southeast Asia."

"That seems likely, doesn't it?"

'With maritime trade barely functioning, it's inevitable that high-value commodities like drug smuggling would be traded.'

I thought.

'This incident is happening earlier than usual, too.'

As Jo Sujin guessed, this was an incident with Hwang Won-jae and Seong Yeonhui behind it.

'This won't end here either.'

It can't be wrapped up by just capturing one branch.

Because they've taken root throughout the underworld like a massive termite mound.

'Above all, as long as there's overwhelming demand and a final supplier like the Sword of Belphegor, the problem is that even if we take down a few organizations, substitutes will quickly appear.'

Hwang Won-jae's schemes that ate away at society were, as always, meticulous and thorough.

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Before long, Jo Sujin's A Squad arrived at the scene and met with the 7th Unit, which had retreated to the rear and was on standby, to take over the mission.

"You took a beating. Good job gathering the remaining forces and getting out."

The next senior in command, who received Jo Sujin's encouragement, replied with a gloomy face.

"Not at all. First of all, we need to evacuate the wounded as soon as possible."

"Use the helicopter we came on."

"Thank you."

"So, do you have any information about the enemy's tactics?"

"First, what's troublesome is the presence of guys who attack using mana-enhanced bullets. Even physically enhanced awakened ones can't withstand multiple shots, so a direct hit is dangerous."

"I see. Got it. And?"

"There seems to be an awakened person who spreads a nervous system disrupting gas that slows reaction speed. Most are Ma-in, but there seem to be some humans mixed in as well."

"I see."

"Currently, the place where they're hiding is in a long tunnel under that abandoned warehouse you can see in front of you. It appears to be a route they've been using for a long time."

"An ambush in a tunnel. Just like rat bastards."

Jo Sujin smirked.

"How did the Squad Leader and Deputy Squad Leader get hit?"

"They were cut off in the middle by a surprise attack, and while being checked by bullets and gas, they were surrounded and attacked by the enemy Ma-in, resulting in injuries after the engagement."

"The enemy's combat power must be considerable."

"That's right. The estimated grade is A- or higher."

"A big catch."

Jo Sujin grinned.

"Guys, form up right now! Two meatshields to the front!"

"Yes!"

Two giants who looked like tanks just by appearance took the vanguard.

Behind them stood two squad members and Jo Sujin.

"They said they cut off the middle. Taesung, you take the rear."

"Yes."

Naturally, two members who served as supporters, along with Yu Chanmin, me, and one veteran squad member were positioned at the rear.

"Alright, let's go in!"

Following Jo Sujin's command, 11 Execution Force members stormed toward the abandoned factory.

"Wow, these bastards. This isn't a tunnel; they've built a subway."

The squad members stuck out their tongues seeing the enormous width of the tunnel.

'There must be a related awakened person. But with something this size, it wouldn't be strange if numerous enemies suddenly jumped out to ambush us.'

Su-hyeon quietly spread his sense of presence from the back while moving at the group's pace.

After walking for some time.

'Hmm?'

Just as Su-hyeon's eyebrows twitched at the sudden appearance of a presence.

"Ambush!"

Whoosh!

The previously warned toxic gas was violently sprayed from somewhere.

"Don't try this bullshit, you bastards!"

The wind raised by Jo Sujin immediately blew away the gas.

Rat-tat-tat-tat!

Bullets immediately flew in, targeting the squad members.

Rat-tat-tat-tat-tat!

Su-hyeon, who clearly recognized who needed protection the most, used Mana Shield Hardening Mode to create a large shield, protecting the supporters.

"Newbie, not bad?"

"Do we need to be protected by a rookie! Move your ass!"

"Damn, this is humiliating!"

The squad members who had blocked the bullets clicked their tongues at the considerable power.

"Spread out! Take out the guys in front of you!"

"Yes!"

The squad members moved in perfect unison at Jo Sujin's shout.

"I'll go too!"

"Oh, thank you!"

Whoosh!

The flying strike launched by Su-hyeon sliced through a Ma-in who was charging with a large axe, weapon and all.

"Grrrr!"

In that gap, the claws of a were-wolf that immediately rushed in were parried by Su-hyeon's left fist coated with hardened shield, breaking them, and simultaneously.

Snap!

Su-hyeon, who avoided the jaws opened to bite his nape with head movement, sharply cut the were-wolf's side with his Moonless Sword coated with sword energy.

"Kuuuk!"

The were-wolf, whose organs were cut in one breath, slumped down in shock, and.

Crack!

Su-hyeon finished it off in one breath by striking its temple with the sword handle.

'That's two.'

But there were too many enemies who ambushed.

"Damn, there are so many of them!"

"Bullshit! If each of us takes down ten, there's no problem!"

The squad members burst into laughter at Jo Sujin's command.

"Ten is too many; make it nine!"

"You bastards are trying to reduce the workload for your heavenly Squad Leader!"

Among the squad members who didn't lose their smiles despite the serious situation.

'Eye Power activated.'

Keeeng!

Su-hyeon methodically eliminated the Ma-in one by one.

Clang, clang, clang!

"What's with this guy now!"

Crack!

A Ma-in who was shocked by Su-hyeon's strength was hit by a calf kick and limped, and.

Thump!

He was immediately knocked down by a hammer-like fist that came flying.

'The dangerous link is... over there!'

As someone who had joined a group of 10 people moving organically, almost like a joker, Su-hyeon moved freely, helping squad members who were about to be in danger, and.

Clang!

Su-hyeon, who suddenly appeared behind Yu Chanmin who was in danger of being surrounded, blocked the attack.

"!"

"Don't look back and keep fighting!"

Su-hyeon shouted and then parried the enemy Ma-in's knife three times, and.

Thwack!

He kicked a middle kick into the wide-open abdomen, sending the enemy flying into the wall.

'Lighter than I thought. As expected, the low-ranking ones aren't that strong.'

When Su-hyeon turned around, Yu Chanmin was also smoothly subduing an enemy and laying him on the ground.

'Thanks!'

'Not at all.'

After exchanging glances, Su-hyeon launched a flying strike at a Ma-in targeting Yu Chanmin's back.

Clang!

Then he stepped on a Mana Shield suspended in the air, leaped over Yu Chanmin, and fiercely attacked the Ma-in.

"Kuk!"

After less than six exchanges, the Ma-in dropped his weapon when his wrist was kicked, and Su-hyeon delivered a left uppercut to the Ma-in's chin.

Crack!

His strength was so great that the Ma-in's large frame lifted slightly into the air.

'Good.'

Su-hyeon swept both of the Ma-in's legs while pushing his chest, slamming him into the floor.

Crash!

The Ma-in, who fell head first without a chance to break his fall, had his eyes rolled back.

"Whew."

"Rookie, you've got pretty good skills. Are you really a high school student?"

Su-hyeon raised his head at the veteran squad member's words.

By now, the ambush intended to cut off the rear had been almost completely suppressed.

'That was fast.'

Though it was to be expected.

There were no allied casualties.

"What are you all doing! Hurry up and follow!"

"Yes!"

Although dozens of Ma-in surrounded them as if trying to completely annihilate the vanguard, now that the rear ambush had failed.

The situation had reversed, with the enemy now surrounded by allies instead.

"Let's go!"

Under Deputy Squad Leader Kim Taesung's command, we all targeted the backs of the Ma-in, and.

Crash!

When their rear was attacked, the enemy Ma-in, realizing their disadvantage, began to retreat.

"Retreat for now!"

"Hey hey! Those bastards are retreating!"

"Let's kick their asses!"

Jo Sujin was the first to rush to the front.

"Senior Squad Leader! That could be a lure too!"

"Bullshit! A double ambush here? Are those bastards Napoleon or something!"

"No! That's true, but!"

"Forget it! We just need to crush them all! After sweeping through this much, what's there to be afraid of!"

"Oh, seriously!"

Just as the squad members were grumbling and trying to follow Jo Sujin.

Tap-tap-tap!

Su-hyeon, who was running while stepping through the air, was the first to catch up behind her.

"Whoa?"

Jo Sujin grinned as if to say, "Look at this guy."

"The kid's got fast feet. You fought well?"

'She was watching even during all that.'

"Thank you."

"Hey hey hey, what's with that guy?"

"Damn it, is that important! Are you going to fall behind the rookie?"

"You guys."

Jo Sujin raised the corners of her mouth.

"Let's go! Penetration formation!"

It was a tactic where Jo Sujin became the apex of the vanguard to break through, with the rest following behind, completely splitting the enemy formation.

It was also the strongest tactic that A Squad prided itself on.

'I'll get to see Jo Sujin's true colors now.'

Jo Sujin's speed, riding the wind and running swiftly, was difficult even for Su-hyeon to catch up with.

'That's natural. There's no way to catch an elf in a race.'

Born with the blessing of spirits, her lightfoot technique that could read the texture of the wind while running was truly the highest level among all divine techniques.

'She can command not only wind but other spirits as well.'

Such a Jo Sujin's estimated grade was as high as A+.

It was just one step away from the powerful S grade.

'As the Senior Squad Leader of the 1st Unit, that's the level she should be at.'

Su-hyeon thought.

'No matter what I do, I probably can't beat the current Jo Sujin.'

That's why.

'Someday I'll surpass you.'

Su-hyeon's eyes burned with competitive spirit.