Rust - Chapter 477



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RUST -477

The firepower of the 12 155mm guns was truly terrifying.

In reality, the artillery was a disaster in itself. In the time it took to boil one bowl of ramen, an entire village was reduced to rubble. A few reinforced concrete buildings held out, but it was meaningless.

Whatever was hidden on the roof of that sturdy building was pulverized by the artillery fire before the tent covering it could be removed.

“Cease fire. Move to position. Prepare to bombard the Sacred Crow Unit.”

The battery, which was striking from a distance of 26 km in the 3 o’clock direction, was immediately moved to 28 km in the 8 o’clock direction using an airship. Then, mines were carefully placed here and there in the area where the battery had been located.

If any of the cannibals come after the cannon, they will receive a warm welcome.

“Huh? Aren’t you going together?”

The nurse asked Maru as she watched him disembark from the airship with the black horse.

“If they come this way, we have to catch them for sure. More importantly, they might push people in with meat shields and move.”

“···Cho. Be careful.”

Two airships quickly flew to the rear carrying the batteries.

The payload capacity of one airship would have been sufficient, but using two would have allowed for a withdrawal twice as fast, so they went all out. After a moment to have a cup of tea, the airship rose into the sky.

The nurse saw black smoke rising in the distance. She squeezed her eyes shut and shouted.

“Sacred Crow Unit, begin bombing!”

As if in response, the cry of a crow echoed from the airship.

Kaaaak!

(Prove your faith!)

Kazuaak!

The Sacred Crow Unit.

Unlike the crows that had been with Maru since the beginning, these were crows that joined later. Crows that had enjoyed the abundance of Vladiak Town without knowing the fear of Maru. They were more caught up in the false peace that was right in front of them than the true peace that was hard to find.

Looking back now, it was definitely different, but at the time, it felt similar, a sense of peace. I was drawn to that kindness and ended up turning my beak toward false evil.

The evil that once burrowed into my body ate away at my spirit. It wasn’t pleasure that was the problem, but pain. I was suffering from an unbearable pain for a while, but then PD gave me a grace that he said was the last chance he had given me. With that, I was able to escape the pain and regain strength in my wings.

Kaaaak!

(We die in the sky!)

Kazuaak!

The crow, bomb number 334 of the Sacred Crow Unit, opened his eyes wide.

I was able to keep my eyes open despite the wind and air resistance that came with my vertical descent. This was thanks to the goggles I was given. Without the goggles, it was difficult to see the target while moving at high speeds, but not anymore.

As he folded his wings and descended towards his target, the bomb he was holding in his talons began to tremble. Crow 334 held on to the shaking bomb tightly again.

Whyeeeeeeeeeeee

Gaaaaaaaaaah

The punishment of heaven pouring down on the ground, one after the other.

The crow’s siren call sounded like the promised sound of victory.

‘Kaaaak?’ (What’s the goal?)

Black smoke rising along with the rising dust and surging flames.

Even with that provocative performance, the goggles did their job.

The enemies were seen here and there through the goggles. They were moving somewhere.

‘Caak!’ (Fast!)

Anything faster than a normal human is a first-class striking target.

Crow number 334 slightly moved the tip of his wing feathers to change the trajectory of his bombing. At that moment, one of the fleeing ones raised his head.

Kaaaak! (It’s late!)

Kwaaaaang!

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Would they really attack indiscriminately just because they declared a kingdom?

If even one person escapes alive, this tragedy will spread?

“What about the emergency escape route?”

“I prepared it just in case.”

“Should we really attack?”

“Maybe so, seeing as the Evans pups aren’t showing up.”

It was a village a little further away. I saw them occasionally because their smuggling routes overlapped with those of their cubs, but since I hadn’t seen them in almost two weeks, it was clear that something had happened.

“Could what they say be true?”

“I guess so, given the way things are going.”

It’s been a long time since radio and broadcasting were cut off due to communication failure. How desperately have we waited for news from outside while enduring the bitter cold?

Even in their isolation, they believed in the values ​​of a new humanity.

There was no reason for those in power not to become new humans. There was the disadvantage of having to eat cannibals sometimes, but they had abundant vitality and strength. And even hierarchy.

It had all the elements that those in power liked, so it was clear that in time, the new human race would take power.

If that happens, wouldn’t he be able to gain recognition for his rule over this town? Even if he wasn’t recognized, he thought he could at least be given a position like an administrator or sheriff.

“Ah- this is messed up.”

“Those kids have no reason to lie to us.”

There’s also the story that in New York, the new humans were declared cannibals and subjugated twice. And the crazy guy who suddenly declared the establishment of a kingdom was said to be a pro at killing the new humans.

It was a ridiculous story, but I still had a feeling that it might be true, and when I saw that they had prepared various weapons for the anti-aircraft gun, I suddenly came to my senses. If I just held on, a stable future awaited me, but I felt like I had been struck by lightning.

“Everyone, wake up. The content of the leaflet looks ominous.”

“What is a leaflet? A leaflet is a warning.”

Although there was a clear hierarchy among the cannibals, the five who grew up in the same neighborhood got along well with each other.

“Everyone, get ready, we might have to leave if necessary.”

“You damn kids. What kind of food is there in a place like this?”

“We need to get as much information about them as possible before we escape.”

“······.”

If they ran away, they had to have a place to hide. They had reportedly reached several nearby villages, so if they brought information, they would at least be treated well.

‘If you’re lucky, you might even become a noble.’

I haven’t told my friends yet, but if the guy from Virginia Company says so, it was true.

“Let’s start with the meat shield.”

How the Kingdom pups react.

So the cannibals sent the villagers up to the rooftop.

“Everyone, hurry up and get up.”

“Is that because you all want to die?”

“If the anti-aircraft gun is destroyed, you will all die too.”

“Come up quickly and take your seat.”

They won’t kill civilians indiscriminately.

It didn’t matter even if they attacked.

Because I got information that the Kingdom guys don’t care about hostages.

Just as I was setting up a shield with people, I saw a few crows approaching.

“Those Kingdom bastards. Didn’t you say you tamed the crows?”

“Stop talking nonsense and prepare a meat shield.”

“You unlucky baby crows have nothing to eat, so why are you hanging around here?”

“Shoot that thing.”

A cannibal gave orders to the anti-aircraft artillery.

Shoot a flying bird?

Anti-aircraft gun?

I doubt if I could match it, but aside from that, it was crazy.

If we fire the anti-aircraft gun now, it will be revealed that there is an anti-aircraft gun, and this place will become a target for attack, right?

“What are you doing? Aren’t you going to shoot?”

“Okay, I understand.”

The 30mm anti-aircraft gun opened fire, but as expected, it failed to hit the target in one go. The crows fell vertically and fled into the forest as soon as the first shot missed.

“You little punks. Did you give me a defective product?”

They keep talking about the goalkeeper system and the Gauss Vulcan cannon and the new close-in defense system that can shoot down cruise missiles, but they can’t even catch birds?

Before we could even grumble, the shelling began.

“Crazy. It really stings!”

“Take a video. Video!”

“FUCK! There’s a problem with the video right now. Get out!”

I’ve never been bossy with my friends before, but not anymore.

“Take a video!”

“You- you- right now···.”

The cannibal, who was trying to run away in a panic at the order he couldn’t refuse, started filming.

The 155mm shells that rained down were merciless. There was no cinematic glamour. There was only violent death.

Kwaaaaaaaang!

The building across the street. The anti-aircraft gun covered with a tent exploded before anyone could take it out. The stacked ammunition exploded as well, blowing away the entire roof of the building.

“If we keep going like this, we’ll all die!”

“Escape.”

There was no proper footage. It was because of the dust that rose up at the same time as the explosion. Is this a concentrated barrage? If the new humans and all were caught in the pouring 155mm, it would be over.

The cannibals fled through the prepared tunnels. There were those in the village who worshipped them, but they never looked back.

Boom! Boom! Kwuung!

Thud- thud-

A dull jolt that shook the escape route. Dust falling from the ceiling. And a collapsed tunnel.

“The front collapsed!”

“Calm down. There’s a detour, just go to the side.”

The cannibals came out onto the surface to take a detour. In that short time, the village was completely reduced to ruins. Burning flames. Black smoke.

“Everyone, move. We’re getting out.”

They, united by the dominance of the superior entity, ran towards the escape route.

Whyeeeeeeeeeeee

Gaaaaaaaaaah

A siren-like sound, similar to a trumpet, echoed through the sky.

“What is this?”

“Stuka?”

The sound of dive bombers, like you’ve only seen in World War II movies?

One of the cannibals raised his head and looked at the sky. He saw a black flying object approaching in an instant.

‘A crow? You’re wearing goggles?’

And what was that crow holding in its talons?

bomb?

“Fuck. It’s a bomb!”

Kwaaaaang!

Two people, thanks to the cannibal’s unique tenacity, did not die, but lost their mobility for a moment. And that moment was the difference between life and death.

This was because the subsequent dive bombing rained down on the fallen friends.

The climb is difficult

My limbs are torn off

My head exploded.

Although the new human’s body was strong enough to withstand most firearms, it was impossible to withstand the endless pinpoint bombing.

“This- this fucking dog—”

Cannibals who go into a fit of rage at the sight of their friends being turned into pieces of meat right before their eyes.

“Die! Die!”

“Kill him!”

Tudadadadadak!

Dada dadadak!

As they started to shoot madly into the sky, the crows slowly started to dive-bomb at them, as if they had noticed the muzzle spitting fire.

“Stop! Stop!”

“······.”

The voice of the superior entity was cold.

The gun that had been pointed at the sky shook and came down.

“You saw it burst into pieces. Do you want to tear it all apart?”

“···You- Really. Are you the Brandon I know?”

The power of dominance was engulfing their entire being.

“Shut up and run!”

“This… is big!”

“······.”

The three who escaped from the village entered a shelter.

“······.”

“······.”

“······.”

There was a moment of silence. Five friends had evolved together, but now there were three left. I thought they were all the same friends, but there was a superior individual with an undeniable dominance.

“···Are you going to run away like this?”

Another voice echoed, as if responding to the voice mixed with anger and hatred.

“The fire came from the 3 o’clock direction. With this level of firepower, it will take time to move.”

As they evolved into new humans, their heightened senses allowed them to sense the direction from which the shells were fired. The conversation between the two was simple.

plural.

The story is about raiding the artillery site.

“···Okay. Let’s go.”

I could have pressed on with my dominance, but I didn’t.

I didn’t say anything, but I needed the information.

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Bushes near the battery.

Purururuk-

A small rustling sound was heard.

“Do you want to keep making noise? Should I make it quiet?”

A friendly and gentle man’s voice whispered in the black horse’s ear, but the black horse shook its head from side to side.

No, it’s really okay. No.

What he was burning was not a human. It was not a human, but something similar in shape. The black horse, who had received the living blood of Maru, could tell.

Even a large person like me would die, so humans and small animals would probably be finished off just like that.

It was something that was impossible for a human being.

Moreover, even the infinitely warm utopia was powerless against this male.

That was the problem.

Are you ignoring that warmth?

Isn’t this an ideal that only males can feel?

Even though it was a comfort and satisfaction that even a different person could feel, it was of no use to the male riding on her back… It was an unknown fear.

‘No, wait. Is this really it? Just the shell?’

Huh?

The eyes of the black horse and Maru, who turned their heads slightly and looked at him furtively, met. The black horse quickly turned his head away, but it was no use.

“Hey. What are those eyes?”

Hee-ing (no.)

“No? What is it not?”

Heeeee- (It’s really nothing.)

Just as I was about to enter, thinking, ‘Then is this the outside or the inside?’, a landmine exploded.

Purrrrrrp!

A low, muffled rumbling sound, accompanied by an explosion.

Cannibal reaction.

Maru said, activating the location tracker attached to the black horse’s ear.

[Wait here and if anyone runs away, chase them. Don’t run wild first.]

Purururung!

It may be difficult to track long distances due to radio interference, but it should be sufficient as it can reach several kilometers.

[Good job.]

Phew!

Maru, who activated the stealth function of the Ripper suit, melted into the shadows.