The Military Chef of a Ruined World - Chapter 412



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Episode 412: The Center of Gravity.

‘Hmm… … The participation rate is lower than I thought.’

Evangelist of [Church].

Lee Hae-in looked at the people gathered here and thought.

‘Is it because they doubt their invitation, or is it because there are few survivors?’

She and her colleagues were survivors from Chungcheong Province.

But I somehow managed to survive.

The ordeals they went through were unbelievably arduous.

‘Perhaps we should consider that there are few people who have succeeded in increasing their strength as much as we have.’

The ordeal may have come to others as well.

It would not be surprising if the number of those who overcame the ordeal was small.

‘No, it might be too early to be sure.’

Even in Seoul right now.

According to the church’s judgment, it was a place where there was a high probability of total annihilation.

But he survived and grew his power in this way.

Other survivors may also have unexpected powers.

……and.

That’s it.

‘Besides… …you’ll find out soon anyway.’

Despite the possibility that it might be a trap.

Because that’s why she came here.

She listened quietly to the story as each faction was introduced.

To avoid drawing other people’s attention to yourself as much as possible.

And then, a little later.

“A detailed explanation… is not necessary, right?”

The leader of that legion.

The moment Lieutenant Kim Hyeon-seok opened his mouth, everyone’s eyes were focused on his mouth.

‘now.’

She takes advantage of the gaps when other people’s eyes are not on her.

He decided to carry out his purpose.

Swish… … .

The power that flowed through her body.

Turn to those eyes.

[‘Stigmata of the System – Eye’ is activated.]

Okay then.

[Lv.30]

Above the head of the person she is looking at.

A number came to mind.

And she.

‘… … Huh.’

I couldn’t help but let out a triumphant laugh.

That makes sense.

‘I thought this was the force I had to be most wary of… … but it’s only 30.’

What she was looking at was the force that the church was most wary of.

Because it belonged to the ruler of the legion.

This is the power she possesses.

As an evangelist of the church.

It was a grace given to her to select those who would spread the faith.

‘For a limited time… …the power to view the opponent’s information.’

The ability to unconditionally steal information from others.

It was an absurdly powerful ability.

Due to her own lack of virtue, there wasn’t much information available.

Beyond that, there isn’t much to it, just names and numbers.

but.

That alone was enough in this world.

Because level was the most reliable indicator.

And when I looked at Lieutenant Kim Hyeon-seok’s face with that power.

She had been secretly hoping for it.

‘A force that achieved 100% occupation rate.’

Even the denomination they belonged to couldn’t achieve 100% that quickly.

Much of the information that the legion shared over the radio was useful to them.

He is the leader of that force.

I was curious to see how much power it would have.

‘This is the result.’

Level 30.

That wasn’t low.

Rather, it means that those who have passed level 30 are extremely rare and skilled in this world.

However, she felt no emotion from that number.

That makes sense.

‘Compared to the Cardinal, it’s nothing.’

A middle-aged man sitting in front of her.

His level reaches 35.

‘A true superman who has reached a level of perfection that no human can compare to…’

Compared to that, level 30 was extremely shabby.

Even if we exclude the Cardinal, she is already level 31.

‘The group called the Legion… … is more likely to be nothing special than I thought.’

The difficulty of survival in Gangwon-do was absurdly low.

Or, perhaps they neglected their growth as Awakened beings by relying on the firepower of the military unit.

It’s probably one of the two.

I was on guard when I heard that radio.

Maybe I just got lucky and got an Awakener who could revive the radio.

I was very disappointed with the low level compared to what I expected.

She shrugged her shoulders slightly and moved on.

‘Our church must accomplish a great cause. In order to do so.’

She thought, turning her gaze to the faces of the others.

‘We need to check the level of humanity.’

This is it.

That was the reason the church accepted the government’s invitation.

[Yoo Jeong-suk Lv.27]

[Jo Beom-seok Lv.29]

‘Phew… … Those two won’t be able to survive for long.’

After seeing some of these.

I was also disappointed that the level was lower than expected.

[Kang Shin-cheol Lv.34]

‘They say he’s lower than the Cardinal, but who would have thought that someone other than the Cardinal would have this level… …! They say he’s not very powerful, but he’s someone you have to be wary of.’

When I saw someone again.

I also felt a strong sense of interest and caution at a level higher than I expected.

But that’s it.

‘… … How shabby. Are the other forces ignoring our growth as Awakened?’

This Seoul is like that too.

Gangwon-do is like that too.

It was definitely something to be wary of, having the firepower of humanity before its destruction.

As an Awakened being, his strength was far behind what the sect had expected.

‘perhaps…….’

She confirmed the fact and thought about it.

‘There may be no force in this land that can threaten the prestige of the religious order.’

You may be able to proceed with your plan faster than you think.

When I was thinking like that.

Sick of it… … .

‘… … !’

she is.

I felt eyes looking at my face.

‘I was trying to do it when no one else would be paying attention… … Was it too obvious?’

The man standing behind Lieutenant Kim Hyeon-seok was looking at her.

A man with a gloomy and sharp expression who makes those who look at him feel strangely uneasy.

Her ability was certainly powerful, but it had the minor drawback of requiring her to watch her opponents closely.

I was afraid that my appearance would be seen as suspicious, so I chose the timing as best as I could.

‘Others will focus on what Lieutenant Kim says, but… … I guess they’re not Lieutenant Kim’s subordinates.’

I thought I made a mistake.

at the same time.

It was also funny to think that the one sending those gazes was a soldier belonging to that legion.

‘Huh… … Even if you look at me with such a murderous gaze.’

It is an organization whose leader is only level 30.

The author is also likely an Awakened player in his late 20s at most.

With that in mind.

I tried to meet his gaze, but… … .

[Lv.40]

“Four… … forty… …!!!!??”

For the first time in her life.

He doubted the grace bestowed upon him.

* * *

‘Wow, that’s ridiculous…!’

Their leader, who reached level 35, was a strong person worthy of being called a superhuman.

The overwhelming force he displayed in Chungcheong Province.

It made her not even fear those soldiers she saw in Seoul.

… … Even that superhuman was only level 35.

’40… …!’

and.

While she was shocked by the fact.

Smile.

The person who looked at her without saying a word.

The man who reached level 40 suddenly smiled faintly.

“Shhh… … .”

He brought his finger to his lips.

“… … !”

On the face of Lee Hae-in who saw that sight.

Cold sweat begins to flow like a waterfall.

‘That’s… … No way!’

She screamed inwardly.

‘You knew that?’

Only then.

She could realize.

‘I… … am spying on myself… …!’

If someone who reaches level 35 is called a superhuman.

A being that has reached 40 is… … .

Beyond even that.

That it is a being that belongs to something.

* * *

A woman looking at me in astonishment.

Other people seemed to not notice because they were focused on what Lieutenant Kim was saying.

I listened carefully to what she said.

-forty…….

A speech that was interrupted in the middle.

but.

That alone was enough to explain why she was horrified.

‘Forty.’

That is none other than that.

[Awakened One: Shin Young-jun]

[War Cook Lv.40]

Because it was my level.

[Lv.31 Evangelist of the System]

I glanced at her status screen.

And I couldn’t help but smile bitterly.

[Stats]

[Skill]

[characteristic]

That’s all that’s shown on the status window of a typical Awakened Person.

but.

There is one more thing in the status window of our unit members.

[Martial Arts]

This is probably it.

It may not be classified as a skill or trait, but it probably refers to something that is taken for granted to be listed in the status window.

and.

[stigma]

[Stigmata of the System – Eyes]

When I look into something, it seems like that thing can also look into me.

That was exactly what he said.

‘There are people like me, so I should have thought that there would be similar cases.’

[You can view some of the information on all targets.]

[Currently allowed information – name, race, level]

When I’m checking other people’s information.

They too were checking the level of others.

‘I finally understand that strange thing you did earlier.’

Jo Beom-seok’s level rose to 29 after that last battle.

In other words, it wasn’t even 30 degrees.

Yoo Jeong-suk was on a lower level than Jo Beom-seok.

the other side.

The group that woman belonged to.

The level of the middle-aged man who was the leader was 35.

‘It’s laughable.’

The same goes for the expression of interest he showed when he saw Kang Shin-cheol.

Perhaps this was the first time they had seen someone of similar level to their leader.

He also laughed at Lieutenant Kim.

A legion of renown.

I guess he must have laughed at the level of that chief, which was nothing special.

… … and now.

“Wow… … That’s ridiculous… … .”

A look of shock and trembling.

That’s it.

This is the result of looking at my level.

‘… … Well, it’s a bit nonsensical.’

The higher the level, the more difficult it becomes to level up.

Once you reach level 30, it takes a lot of time to even level up one level.

In addition, levels 9, 19, 29, etc.

In the level just before moving on to the next stage, an incomparable amount of experience points were required.

The highest level among those present is level 35.

But it’s not 39.

Because you have reached level 40, which is the next step.

I can understand why you’re so surprised.

of course.

Just because you understand doesn’t mean you can just ignore it.

‘The reason Lieutenant Kim is acting as the external leader is also to keep the fact that I am the leader from being discovered.’

Since I am not a person with outstanding combat ability.

You never know when you might be in danger of being assassinated.

In fact, there was a time when I was almost assassinated by the Green Mane Tribe.

There could be a soldier with a higher level than the leader… …but that’s understandable.

My level was not one where such an explanation would work.

The moment she starts talking about my level here, it will be known who the real master of the Legion is.

……then.

hmm.

“That’s ridiculous, how can I… … .”

When she was in shock.

I looked at her and flicked my fingers.

“… … !”

Let her look at me.

I spread out one finger and brought it in front of my lips.

“Shhh… … .”

“… … !”

Works anywhere in the world.

A gesture to tell someone to be quiet.

“Ah, ahh… … .”

Okay then.

A cold sweat began to run down her face, which was already filled with shock.

* * *

If there is one thing that is fortunate.

All she could see was the level, name, and race.

‘My job is a chef.’

As it is a buffer and not a combat job, if there is no one to feed it, it is weaker than a combat job in the early level 30s.

I’m sure I’ll be even weaker now that I’m not feeling well.

But that woman doesn’t know that.

Even if you only looked at my level.

‘I’m thinking of it as a combat position around level 40.’

The higher the level, the more difficult it becomes to level up.

As the level goes up, the difference between each level also increases.

When you reach level 30 as an Awakened user, you can deal with a squad of Awakened users in their early level 20s.

But what if it’s a level 40 combat job?

‘I might be able to deal with all the other Awakened people here.’

… … The problem is that that’s not my story!

Well, what can I do?

The important thing is.

That’s what she would think.

-… … .

She looked at my face for a long time with trembling eyes.

A little later.

As if plucking up his courage, he looked at my face and moved his lips.

-Did you know…?

I haven’t really learned how to read, but the situation is what it is.

It wasn’t hard to understand what she was trying to say.

Nod.

To her question.

I nodded silently.

Okay then.

-… … !

Her face, already filled with shock, grew even paler.

She thought for a moment, then moved her trembling lips and said.

-Please… …forgive me… ….

Among the Awakened, even asking others for information is considered rude.

I thought it was a culture that only existed in Gangwon-do.

A similar culture had developed among survivors from other regions scattered throughout Gangwon-do, as well as among those I met in Gyeonggi-do.

The status window lists all the power and number of secrets that the person has.

In this era, we must even be suspicious of fellow humans.

Even asking about levels is perceived as a threat.

however.

I even went as far as to steal other people’s levels.

‘I’ve committed a mortal sin, that must be it.’

She looks at me with trembling eyes.

I made a pretended worried expression.

Nod.

With a slight smile.

He nodded.

-thanks……!

Okay then.

She seemed greatly relieved and took a deep breath that she had been holding for a long time.

I thought as I looked at the sight.

‘Even if you say you committed a mortal sin, you can’t kill him anyway.’

The me she’s looking at is a level 40 combat-type awakened person.

Because that’s not the real me.

It was not something I could suddenly draw my sword here.

furthermore.

‘They are one of the biggest forces here, along with Seoul.’

Seoul had few awakened people and was dependent on the firepower of military units.

If we only consider the Awakened forces, they are the largest force among those we have met here.

I had no intention of suddenly becoming hostile here.

… … The fact that there is a separate leader for the legion will actually be revealed.

Still, they probably wouldn’t want to be looked down on by a force that has level 40 awakened players.

Since we have already given a warning, this fact will not spread to other forces.

‘… … [Church], you said?’

I never thought there would be someone with such abilities.

It may be something we need to be more vigilant about than we think.

“Hmm… … I didn’t know that such a threat was lurking in North Korea.”

… … When I was thinking like that.

There was a voice heard.

“I fully understand what you are trying to say, Lieutenant Kim Hyun-seok.”

“Certainly, if there is such a crisis lurking in North Korea… … everyone will have to work together to deal with it.”

While I was having a staring contest with that girl.

Lieutenant Kim was doing his normal job as Lieutenant Kim.

The reason we came to Seoul.

To inform you of the threats lurking in North Korea.

Promoting cooperation among humans.

‘Did the conversation progress that far in the meantime?’

Lieutenant Kim had already revealed the threat from North Korea and even proposed cooperation.

I didn’t listen very intently though.

Lieutenant Kim, you’re a gentleman who specializes in this kind of thing, so you’d know what to say.

“We agree with that sentiment, but if we had to make a suggestion… … .”

……however.

Seoul, sitting in that upper seat.

No, the [government] side figure said, looking down at Lieutenant Kim.

“If we’re going to join forces… … I think it’s important to have a focal point, right?”

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