"Ugh...ugh...
"Is it working?
I watched the unusual behavior of the infected creature on the screen. The creature, previously charging wildly, stopped abruptly before colliding with the gacolony. It began to whimper, much like a puppy in the presence of its mother.
[The destructive bacteria gacolony communicates similarly to the hive consciousness of the legion. The mutated gacolony has the ability to maximize this.]
This was a form of telepathy, an ability the legion had also acquired. The situation was reminiscent of a previous battle with the guardian spirits of the Moonlight Elves, lust as the moth, the leader of the guardian spirits, had montarily disrupted the legion-s hive consciousness through a spiritual attack, the legion was now interfering with the ntal system of the destructive bacteria colony.
The infected creature whimpered, staggered, and finally collapsed. The legionnaires promptly dragged it into their nest.
[The destructive bacteria will no longer resist us. They will serve as nourishnt.]
The destructive bacteria, once thrown into the nest, began to be digested. The enhanced infectivity, a result of the battle with the variant, allowed the legion to devour it instantly.
"This psychic reaction ability can be used in other ways, right?
[Although there is no suitable application yet, it is certainly possible. The psychic reaction, based on the legions imnse ntal power, is potent. It far surpasses the gacolony.]
I
The infected creatures charged mindlessly. It was a pivotal mont when the legion gained another weapon and a new source of nourishnt.
"Of course, reconnaissance cos first, right?
[Yes, they have dispatched scouts now.]
Having observed the legions behavior for a long ti, I was familiar with their patterns. As anticipated, they imdiately comnced their exploration activities. There was no reason to delay reconnaissance. Real-ti reconnaissance using hive consciousness could overco all the disadvantages of such activities.
The small map, originating from the lower level of the hive, gradually expanded. Before long, it all beca the body of the legion, their nest.
"What are they doing now?
I switched the screen, covertly observing the legion as they interacted with my sister.
"I won!
"...Lets play again.
They were engrossed in a card ga, a gift I had presented. Despite their superior intellect, they seed to enjoy a ga based on chance.
"Alright.
My sister chuckled, shuffling the cards again and dealing them. The gleam in their eyes behind the mask sparkled as they scrutinized their hand. Their competitive spirit was as fierce as when they were in battle.
[The legion had the ability to see and hear everything Kang Do Yeon did. However, they chose to block that information for a fair ga. They were a proud entity and wouldnt stoop to such tricks to win a card ga against Kang Do Yeon.]
"...It may seem trivial, but its nice to see.
[Is this the picture you wanted?]
"The madness for growth and obsession with are good, but there should be tis to rest.
Honestly, I didnt know. I wasnt an expert, nor had I experienced it. The sa applied to my sister, who was now bonded with the legion. The only thing I was certain of was that
I wanted to show the legion other forms of happiness besides devouring.
I cared for them as if they were my own child. They were as important to as a child would be.
"Let know if there are any unusual findings. For example, what was on the upper floor that made the destructive bacteria gacolony give up on devouring? Or whats in the newly
discovered passage?
I turned off the screen and grabbed the items the legion had given before stepping outside.
*
"Hello?
"Ah... Lieutenant Yoon.
As I exited the barracks, I bumped into Lieutenant Yoon Soo Ah, already fully dressed in her military uniform.
"Its an ergency. Im a soldier.
"Ah, right.
Her playful smile showed no signs of tension.
"Honestly, I wish we could fight sooner. Isnt this dragging on too long?
Her eyes sparkled as she gazed towards the enemys base. I simply nodded in agreent.
"Damn...
"Finally. Ive heard rumors. They might strike first. So, make sure you survive and see it through to the end.
As if on cue, a loud siren began to wail throughout the temporary garrison. The siren was a frantic, pulsating red light, signaling an imminent enemy attack.
"Lieutenant!
"Yes?!
"If you end up in combat, be careful. Never let your guard down. You never know what kind of tricks theyll pull, whether its magic or sothing else. Always stay alert!
I offered her the best advice I could as she sprinted away. I hoped she would heed my words and trust .
"Move! Theyre coming!
"Quickly, over here!
I sprinted in the opposite direction of Yoon Soo Ah, heading to my designated position. Robert, who had been waiting for , handed a gun.
"lust in case.
"I understand.
I accepted the gun, though I had hoped I wouldnt have to engage in direct combat. Of course, I trusted the power of the ore I was clutching in my arms more than the firearm.
*
"Have those monsters gone mad...?
The enraged Allied Command was in an uproar.
The enemy, who was under real-ti surveillance, had blatantly begun their march.
"Theyre about to enter our artillery range!
"Are there any signs of them approaching from another direction? We dont need air support, do we?
Their attitude was so confident that it left the command bewildered as they had been fooled several tis before.
"Could it be another trick?
"No signs of flanking. Weve run both infrared and sonic detection!
"And the detectors from Evolution?
"Theyre working fine.
They were thoroughly prepared for the possibility of a feint. But it wasnt. The Demon Army was genuinely marching straight towards them.
"Those bastards!
Naturally, they were livid. They had hesitated montarily due to the enemys enigmatic tactics and guerrilla warfare, but they were confident they wouldnt be pushed back in a direct confrontation. The thought of being underestimated by the demonic creatures, even if they had been slightly deceived, was intolerable.
"Theyre dividing their forces! lust shy of our firing range...!
"We should bombard them imdiately!
The Allied Command deployed their most potent artillery first. The cannons of the stationed artilleryn were simultaneously trained on the enemys coordinates, and they comnced firing.
"Fire!
They unleashed their assault without a second thought. As the flashes of light cut through the sky, the demonic creatures began to scramble in panic. The firepower of the 155mm shells was undeniably a strain for them, despite their vaunted spells and equipnt. Soon, the entire screen was consud by explosions.
"...Whats the outco?
"Damn it.
The dust settled after the initial bombardnt. At least half of the exposed ones should have been obliterated. The commanders face twisted in frustration. In the end, the enemies had suffered casualties, but not as many as expected.
"Theyre charging straight at us now!
The enemies movent was nothing short of a provocation. As soon as the pre-planned bombardnt ended, they began a mad charge towards the center before the next round of bombardnt could comnce.
"Could it be...?
A lone Kobold at the forefront flashed a sinister grin. As soon as they were within range, he unleashed a Spatial Leap spell. A vast magic circle unfurled before them, transporting them directly to the bases doorstep.
The enemies, having covered tens of kiloters in an instant, charged fiercely towards the base without losing montum.
"Reload and bombard again...
"But theyre too close! Their main force isnt using that strange magic circle, theyre just charging straight at us!
"Deploy all forces to defend the base right now!
Pandemonium ensued in the command center. All standby troops were dispatched to their assigned defensive positions.
"Sergeant Jeong, those bastards...
"Just shoot them all! Shoot!
The soldiers at the scene fired their guns in a frenzy at the enemies who had breached their defenses in an instant. Even those infused with the power of darkness could fall under the relentless barrage of machine-gun fire.
"Ah...
In the midst of the chaos, so particularly formidable figures erged. Radiating magical power from their entire bodies, they decimated the soldiers with their flaming swords and unleashed magical power. Personal firearms were ineffective against them, and they were too nimble and small to be targeted by larger weapons.
"Keep firing at the others. Well handle these ones one-on-one.
In that mont, a young private, overwheld by the sight of the advancing enemy, clutched his helt and charged forward. For situations like this, Lieutenant Yoon Soo Ah and the
other hunters had been on standby. Each faced off against a formidable enemy, unleashing their unique abilities in a surge of power.
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