Hiding a House in the Apocalypse - Chapter 254



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104. Beyond the Fog (4)

They are approaching in small scattered formations.

The distance is 200, no, 180m.

Pre-placed rocks indicate their exact distance.

The number is around twenty, so it seems like they are relying on the power of the majority to push through at once.

It looks threatening on the surface, but I’m not sure.

We have armored vehicles, so why aren’t we using them?

Even though it is a special situation with rain, fog, and night, is it a normal person’s judgment to walk slowly through an open area without any cover like that?

Even those low-level Awakens would know full well that I’m already observing them from the rooftop.

By any chance, is he still training like that?

I wonder if they still think of me as a training aid and do this.

This is a significant misjudgment.

This is not an era where you have to stop for a minute to reload after firing a single shot, but an era where each person has an automatic rifle capable of mass murder.

A soldier, at least one with actual combat experience, would not use this method. They would most likely block our movements with suppressive fire using machine guns and the like, and advance their troops.

Especially our trained hunters are man-eating monsters in these battles.

“······.”

Anticipate the enemy’s likely path based on their location and speed, then wait for the impending thunder and lightning.

Thunder thundered over our heads every minute or so.

As expected.

A flash of light illuminates the world.

The next moment I emerge from my cover and stare at the line between light and darkness, before the echoes of the thunderclap have even faded.

The time between decision and shooting is a split second.

bang!

The gunshot happened coincidentally,

Kookung!

It overlapped with the thunder that struck the sky.

A man hid behind cover as he saw a pick fall out of the corner of his eye.

Swaaa …

A strong wind blew, scattering heavy raindrops everywhere.

Inside I didn’t hear any screams or shouts.

I guess it’s okay.

I wait for the next lightning strike.

And when lightning strikes,

bang!

Open fire.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

My gunfire, overlapping with thunder, is like a hammer striking down the unclean.

In an instant, three people fell down.

however.

“······.”

The numbers haven’t decreased much.

Clearly four people died, but only one person was reduced.

Before the last light evaporated as quickly as ethanol, I could see why.

The man who had been shot was shaking and getting up from his seat.

Are you wearing high-grade bulletproof vest?

Bulletproof vests that can deflect 5.56mm rounds were already developed before the war.

However, it was distributed in a form that sacrificed protective power and lowered productivity and cost for various reasons such as unit price, weight, and the inability to protect all areas of the body like medieval armor.

All the places I shot were torso.

The human body is a more fixed target than the head, and since it contains many deadly organs, a single effective hit can render a person incapacitated.

But the fact that they got up after being shot means that Park Seung-soo’s disciples are equipped with top-notch equipment.

However, the helmet appears to be an ordinary reinforced bulletproof helmet.

In other words, it does not completely stop bullets.

However, aiming for the head is not cost-effective.

This is because the human head, unlike the torso, can only move with the neck, so it is very active and surprisingly, even if it gets hit, it often does not lead to incapacitation.

I’ve seen people – probably heavily drugged – continue fighting after being hit in the chin, cheek, or even the corner of the eye.

Even if you aim for the head, you have to hit a limited area of ​​the entire human head called the brain before the human stops moving.

But if the situation demands a headshot, you have no choice but to comply.

The distance to the enemy has been reduced to 120m.

Waiting for lightning again.

Flash!

The world has brightened.

But the enemy is not stupid.

They knew I was shooting at lightning, so this time they shot at me from the other side.

It might be a good idea to bet on the enemy’s low skill level and try your luck, but it’s not a situation where you need to put your life on the line.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

This time, I just let the thunder flow away.

Pick!

A single bullet hit the antenna equipment.

Seeing the antenna receiver shatter with a cracking sound, I guess we won’t be able to use the intranet here anymore.

The shooting continued for quite some time after the thunder rumbled.

I waited for them to approach, my cover hidden from view.

It was a heart-wrenching moment, but for some reason I felt a sense of familiarity, as if I were lying on the sofa where I had spent a long time.

As death approached with each passing moment, the cell phone in my arms vibrated violently.

I looked at my cell phone.

Is it time?

I pressed the accept button and held the phone firmly against my chest.

“······.”

He didn’t say anything.

Perhaps the cell phone is only transmitting a pitch-black darkness where you can tell it’s raining.

But that darkness will soon be lifted.

Flash!

Lightning strikes.

Didn’t move.

Now is not the time, and it’s a method that has been used twice.

If you’ve been hit twice, it’s human to come up with some countermeasures.

As expected.

Bang! Tata ta tang!

They finally fire a deterrent shot.

To a fairly persistent degree.

It’s a pretty annoying situation, but at least it conveys to the viewers what kind of situation I’m in more real terms than a million words.

Pick! Pick!

The sound of bullets hitting each other is heard here and there.

Some of them bounce off solar panels, scattering debris.

A person without combat experience would usually lose their composure in this hail of bullets.

What I’m waiting for is next.

therefore.

Kugu palace!

It is a time of silence when thunder strikes and the echoes of the thunder fade.

I waited for the moment when the only sound that could be heard was the raindrops hitting the solar panel, and then I pulled hard on the long rope stretched out next to the shelter.

The rope was pulled taut and the connected lever was pulled.

That lever is a magic wand that allows me to exercise the power that only I have now.

Thud!

The searchlight came on.

An intense light that dispels the darkness illuminates the approaching enemy, drawing a pillar of light in the fog raised by the rain.

At the same time, he emerged from cover and pulled the trigger.

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!

In an instant, five people fell.

I could have fired another shot, but I hid behind cover as a soldier reacted too late and aimed his gun at me.

Bang! Tata tata tang!!!

One counterattack was followed by a fierce response.

Tata tata tata tang!!!

Bang! Bang! Bang!

It is an attack that feels like a persistent will to retaliate.

It was as if they wanted to destroy this outpost with just these bullets.

The searchlight shattered, destroying the pillar of light that had illuminated them, but bullets alone were not enough to bring down a reinforced concrete building.

But it would be a different story if an armored vehicle were to be deployed.

Whew Whew Whew—-

Even in the fierce wind and rain, the engine sound of the armored vehicle can be heard clearly.

I took out a piece of mirror and checked the enemy’s camp.

The armored car is coming.

The armament is probably a 7.62mm machine gun.

It appears to be a security-type vehicle, not equipped with rockets or large-caliber artillery.

So, that armored car can’t do much damage to my wall, but I can’t hit the armored car either.

I crawled forward and went down the stairs.

Tata tata tang!

Meanwhile, fierce gunfire is ripping through the rooftop.

The dull sound of gunfire is a sign that even armored vehicles are joining the attack.

As we came down the stairs, an observation deck with windows on all sides came into view.

The computer is still on.

“······.”

I hesitated for a moment here.

Should I say something or continue fighting as usual without saying anything?

I chose the latter.

It’s a long-standing habit of mine to not say anything unless it’s necessary during a fight.

But I won’t deny that Baek Seung-hyun had an influence.

The reason he was able to become popular was because he completely eliminated unpleasant, whining voices and completed a story with only silence and actions.

To be honest, it’s true that my voice is much better than Baek Seung-hyun’s, but I don’t think there’s a need to open my mouth to say that.

Anyway, the data has been delivered.

Even if I die here, there is someone who will speak for me.

Even though that person is a bit of a bad guy called Vivabot.

“2nd floor! Observation deck! I came down from the rooftop!”

A young voice is heard through the glass window.

Are you a person with sensing abilities?

As soon as he finished speaking, a bright light enveloped the outpost.

The searchlight of the armored vehicle illuminated the observation deck where I was.

It’s not as bright as the searchlight on the roof, but it’s bright enough to reveal my shadow.

Of course, they won’t see me hiding under the desk with my computer.

“It’s the second floor! The second floor!”

Awaken’s voice continues to be heard.

I used the square to sneak down to the first floor.

Then,

“1st floor! Go to the 1st floor!”

It’s the same guy’s voice.

It could have been a coincidence, but a good idea flashed through my mind for a moment.

But making that idea a reality requires a few factors, most notably luck.

“······.”

I ran to the rooftop.

Tata tata tang!

The moment he emerged from cover, a gunshot rang out and the bullet struck the bulletproof glass, but the bullet did not penetrate the glass.

I climbed up to the roof again and hid behind cover.

“Rooftop! It’s the rooftop!”

That voice just now told me where I was.

The armored vehicle’s searchlight shining in my direction was an expected trend.

The rooftop isn’t very safe.

There is no bulletproof glass, and if you are prone, there are no concrete walls to protect you from gunfire from all sides.

Still, the reason I headed to the rooftop was to increase my chances even a little.

“Rooftop! Stay still! Keep going!”

Wait for the right moment while estimating the location based on the voice of the person with the sensory ability.

That period was created through my sweat and toil.

Kookookookook!

The incident occurred amidst thunder that was much quieter than before.

“Ahhhhhhh!”

One guy revealed the trap.

I fell into a puddle of sticky mud and water and stepped on a blade that pierced my boot and tore through the sole of my foot.

They’ve entered a trap zone.

“Ahhhhh!”

Even that fancy bulletproof vest won’t save them.

And the screams of the wounded have the power to distract others.

He waits quietly for the final puzzle as if he were dead.

Flash!

come.

The world has brightened.

While the primordial light, uncontrolled by anyone, illuminates the land, he unleashes the skills he has honed throughout his life.

The goal is to find the voice that has always bothered me.

I stare at the face of a young man standing there, glaring at me with his mouth slightly open.

bang!

A gunshot rang out and the bullet was sucked into the slightly open mouth.

“Younghoon got hurt!”

I crawled to the second floor amidst the fierce response and then went back down to the first floor.

There is no word.

The same goes for disarming the shotgun trap you installed yourself and carefully opening the door to get out of the outpost.

They don’t show any reaction.

It’s the same when you look through a mirror.

The next lightning flash was followed by a shot from the side of the first floor.

Although there were no casualties, the attack certainly dealt a serious blow to them.

“Retreat! Retreat!”

A loudspeaker blared from the armored vehicle.

That’s right.

This is Park Seung-su’s voice.

The moment I heard that voice, I unconsciously touched the handle of the axe.

Park Seung-su’s voice rang out through the wind and rain as a slow but certain murderous feeling enveloped my consciousness.

“Fight with capsules.”

The armored car turned off its searchlights.

I can hear the soldiers retreating.

There was no need to hinder the retreat.

Instead, I watched.

Looking forward to hearing what capsule he’s talking about.

Soon the capsule appeared.

The capsule was exactly what I had imagined.

A gray-white oval object was attached to the wheeled autonomous drone with a belt.

“Capsule deployment.”

The drone moved and came towards us carrying a capsule.

The drone stopped right in front of the outpost.

“Opening!”

The drone blew itself up.

At that moment, I burst out laughing without realizing it.

Humans are truly miserable beings.

In that they use capsules, and even monsters, as weapons.

From under the debris of the explosion, the gray-white entity I hate most appeared.

Monster.

My most feared enemy stood before the outpost in the form of an expressionless god.

Type unknown.

It appears to be a small breed, but it is a type I do not recognize.

“······.”

He quietly took out the axe.

Srrrrung-

On the contrary, it is a good thing.

If I were born a hunter, I would rather die to a monster than be a hunter.

This is what our old school hunters always said in the midst of the hell of civil war.