I Entered an Academy in a Ruined Game

Chapter 312 : There Is No Next Time (3)

"He was quite straightforward."

In the commander's office.

Gong I-an, Heo Sung-gyeom, and Su-hyeon were conversing with tea and coffee in front of them.

"I expected such people to come forward, but the Special Operations Captain's response exceeded our expectations."

"It was a bit rough, I suppose."

Su-hyeon agreed, but Gong I-an shook his head as if that wasn't the case.

"No, it was necessary. Humans are treacherous by nature, and there will always be those who try to use cunning to gain advantage."

Gong I-an said.

"They are people who had to flee without even properly resisting despite nearly 90 percent of people being killed by the Great Overlords. Of course, we were the same until the Special Operations Captain arrived."

"Then most humans would naturally show restraint, considering the difference in power and the fact that they're indebted."

Chief of Staff Heo Sung-gyeom continued.

"That's right. But they were people with such low patience that they pushed forward without even that level of situational judgment. In the midst of that, they faced Special Operations Captain Jeong Su-hyeon's heartfelt killing intent and pressure, so naturally they could only turn pale."

"Hmm."

Looking at Gong I-an's satisfied expression, Su-hyeon stroked his chin.

"Actually, I didn't even use 30 percent of my real strength. Their mental fortitude was weaker than I expected."

"What? Hahaha!"

Gong I-an burst into laughter.

"As expected, you're extraordinary. Anyway, with you around, I feel confident that we won't lose no matter who the enemy is."

He joked that it would be a problem if they became too fearless.

"Of course, with them around, conflict has only paused temporarily."

Heo Sung-gyeom said.

"But as long as Special Operations Captain Jeong Su-hyeon is present, they won't dare cross the line and harbor rebellious thoughts. ...Just as humans do before a Great Overlord."

"When you put it that way, it makes me sound like some kind of monster."

Su-hyeon chuckled.

"You're right. Only if I remain such a fearsome existence can this alliance be maintained."

Heo Sung-gyeom agreed with his words.

"The Great Overlords, and Belphegor who reigns over them, are that fearsome as enemies."

"It's as Chief Heo says. Even I, supposedly the strongest among humans, feel fear when I think of them, let alone those people."

"But just as our Execution Force members gain courage from my existence and don't lose morale even before demons, they too will become like that."

Su-hyeon assured.

"After all, they too are warriors who have fought against enemies like Ma-in and demonic beasts for decades. They will realize that demons are ultimately no different."

The robustness of generations that have experienced war differs in mindset from those that haven't.

They were born warriors and elites, accustomed to survival and fighting since their grandfather's and father's generations.

'When the Japanese invasion of Korea occurred, even the Japanese troops who had lived through a hundred years of struggle in the Warring States period couldn't maintain the same advantage over Korean troops who had become accustomed to fighting and tactics after the middle of the war.'

Su-hyeon thought.

'That hasn't changed from then until now.'

"But our allies gathered from overseas still lack confidence."

"Do you have a method in mind?"

"Yes."

Su-hyeon said.

"I'm thinking of using the 9th-ranked Great Overlord, Glishalabolas, who rules over the South American continent, as a sparring partner."

"Hahaha!"

Finding this too amusing, Heo Sung-gyeom burst into hearty laughter.

"To think that a Great Overlord of those demons is merely a practice opponent!"

"Don't you think it's a suitable opponent?"

"Haha. That's right. Yes, indeed."

Heo Sung-gyeom nodded with a face full of laughter.

"Before going into battle, we also need to check our combat readiness."

"That's right. After all, theory and preparation without experience all turn to garbage once you enter actual combat."

Gong I-an showed his fighting spirit.

"By the way, can I use my strength this time, Special Operations Captain?"

Su-hyeon's answer was concise.

"That's exactly what I'd like to request of you."

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The 9th-ranked Great Overlord Glishalabolas.

Also known by the alias "The Slaughterer," he was a great demon who was feared and avoided even among demons for his innate cruelty that enjoyed murder and slaughter.

For such a being, South America was nothing short of a playground.

The humans of the South American continent had to suffer even more cruel deaths compared to other continents.

And now.

His floating castle, located in the border region between Brazil and Argentina, was burning under attack from humans.

Demons.

And Ma-in from cartels.

The demonic forces that had turned South America into a land of death and despair were helplessly being pushed back by the human offensive.

"That guy over there! He was famous in the Texas region!"

Brett Russell, recognizing a familiar face, ran forward while flexing his proud pectoral muscles.

"After fleeing to Mexico, I lost track of him, and here he is!"

"Kek! Could you possibly be?"

"You slippery bastard! This time I'll put an end to your evil deeds!"

"Damn it, why is that guy here?"

Of course, Glishalabolas's forces, combined with demons and Ma-in, were incredibly powerful.

But they weren't enough against the allied forces of humanity's combined strength.

"Don't give up the sky!"

"It's impossible! Those humans are too strong!"

Seol Ji-yun, Hwang Ji-su, Hong In-hyeon, Seo Jun-seong, Kim A-yun.

Among the six captain-level fighters who dominated the air, the most prominent were indeed Seo Jun-seong and Hong In-hyeon.

Because for flying-type demons and Ma-in, Seo Jun-seong's telekinesis and Hong In-hyeon's wind manipulation were abilities that were virtually natural enemies.

"Damn it!"

Flying ability users who couldn't even perform normal maneuvers were shot down, had their wings broken, and plummeted to the ground.

Even worse.

"No!"

"Aaaaargh!"

They were even manipulated to fly into lightning, flames, and ice.

"Good!"

Directing them were staff members like Heo Sung-gyeom and Kim Cheol-han.

They were using the power of telepaths to give instructions to commanders of each unit or a small number of captain-level members.

[Captain Seo Jun-seong! Spread the gravity field! There are some moving from the rear!]

"Wooooong!"

Receiving Kim Cheol-han's instruction, Jun-seong spread a massive gravity field to block the rear movement.

[Captain Hwang Ji-su! Join forces with Deputy Captain Hong In-hyeon to create a blizzard!]

Whioooooo!

The demons who had stopped in their tracks were mercilessly shot down by the combined attack of the two people coming from behind.

"We can't hold on!"

"Damn it! How dare mere humans!"

While the sky became the stage for the allied forces.

On the ground, martial artists like Gong I-an, Jo Sujin, Min Hae-na, Lee Yu-jin, Jin Seong-geun, Go Seongjin, Baek Seungyun, and Nam Tae-hoon were fighting freely, slaughtering, crushing, and dividing the enemy.

[Captain Jo Sujin! Move to the left as you are and cut the enemy's waist!]

"Yes, understood!"

[Captain Min Hae-na, surround the divided enemy and use 'Imperial Dominion' to lower their morale!]

"Leave it to me!"

Directing the ground battle was Chief of Staff Heo Sung-gyeom's responsibility.

Meanwhile.

[Tae-hoon, Yu-jin. There's a powerful S-rank entity over there.]

"Okay!"

"Got it!"

Su-hyeon was using his Transcendent authority to directly speak into the minds of the special operations members, giving instructions for independent actions and interfering to change the flow of the battlefield.

[Tae-hoon goes first to stab that demon's neck from within the shadows, then retreat. When Yu-jin charges from the front, Tae-hoon can use shadows to bind its hands and feet.]

"Okay!"

"Yes!"

Yu-jin was fighting with enthusiasm, as if just having her name called by Su-hyeon was a joy.

Meanwhile.

The Awakened from overseas were standing by as reserves, watching the Execution Force's activities, and performing the simple role of blocking the retreat of demons and Ma-in who were withdrawing or being pushed back, forcing them to suffer even greater losses.

"Those two are escaping over there!"

"I'll go!"

In any case, just in terms of numbers, the combat power of those few dozen elite Awakened gathered together was certainly useful.

Thus.

The forces of Great Overlord Glishalabolas, which had been so imposing that it seemed they could knock a bird out of the sky, had to suffer the disaster of losing more than 30 percent within just one hour.

"You worthless trash-!"

Finally, unable to stand by any longer, Great Overlord Glishalabolas appeared on the battlefield.

He was a great demon with a wolf's face, bird wings, and a human body.

"Ah."

"Hiiiek!"

"I'll tear you all to pieces and throw you to the dogs!"

Numerous humans trembled and fell into a combat-incapable state from the oppressive killing intent he released.

'So this is a Great Overlord.'

'We're wrong. We're all going to die.'

But.

"Special Operations Unit!"

Special operations members immediately gathered at Su-hyeon's voice, which had been waiting for just this moment.

"There's the Great Overlord! Stop him from harming our allies!"

"Roger!"

Just then.

"Special Operations Captain!"

Gong I-an, who had just made an air hole in the neck of the demon he was facing, called out to him from a distance.

"May I join you?"

"Oh, me too!"

Even Seol Ji-yun, who had been creating an inferno from afar, volunteered.

"Hey, hey, hey, Su-hyeon! I mean, our Special Operations Captain Jeong! I'm going too, okay? Hey, don't stop me!"

Not to be outdone, Jo Sujin also stepped forward.

"Alright!"

Su-hyeon expanded the range of his operation to include the three.

[A-yun, Ji-su, Jun-seong. Attack with maximum output! Captain Seol Ji-yun, please prepare a 'Flame Barrier'! Captain Jo Sujin and In-hyeon, create wind to lift the rest!]

"You can call me shorter!"

"That's right, just call me noona!"

[...I'll think about that!]

The power of Great Overlord Glishalabolas, regardless of his low rank, transcended the level of humans by far.

As he attacked the special operations members using advanced black magic, unique abilities, a demonic eye, and robust physique, even in a many-against-one battle, neither side's advantage was pronounced.

"Oh."

"Incredible."

"They're not giving an inch."

"Each of them individually doesn't have that much difference in power from us, yet how..."

Awakened who had gathered from overseas for the alliance.

They were truly surprised many times today.

First, they were surprised by the fact that they could take the offensive against such powerful Great Overlords, beings they couldn't previously challenge.

Second, they were surprised that Korea's Awakened could withstand even that Great Overlord.

Third, they were once again surprised by the Great Overlord's strength, which seemed too powerful to defeat despite everything.

And lastly...

"Damn it! You little rats! In that case, I'll kill you all with my authority!"

"That's far enough."

Just as Glishalabolas, unable to bear it any longer, was about to activate his authority, Su-hyeon appeared before his eyes and drew his Sain Sword.

"You are!"

At the moment when shock and despair crossed the eyes of Glishalabolas, who had to engage in battle despite recognizing Su-hyeon's existence.

"The time has come for you to pay for your sins."

"Wait a mom—!"

Slash!

Glishalabolas's wolf head soared into the sky.

"...He killed him."

"I can't believe it."

"This easily?"

The overseas Awakened who witnessed the Great Overlord's head falling so easily felt their hearts almost dropping from shock.

It was such an unrealistic sight that it made them wonder if they were dreaming.

Spoosh!

But both the body of the Great Overlord falling while spurting blood like a fountain from the severed neck, and the floating castle slowly descending to the ground after losing its master, were all real.

"Jun-seong."

"Yeah."

Jun-seong maximized his telekinesis to lower the speed of the falling floating castle as much as possible.

The floating castle landing as lightly as a feather on the ground.

That too was undoubtedly an unrealistic scene.

"Impressive. That level of telekinesis."

"They said he was the strongest among telekinesis users, and it wasn't an empty reputation."

And even such a telekinesis user couldn't match the Great Overlord.

Jeong Su-hyeon, who killed such a Great Overlord with a single strike.

"...Is he a god?"

On the faces of those who had directly witnessed Su-hyeon's power, which they had only heard about in stories, confidence, overwhelming trust in Su-hyeon, and awe were rising.