When I Returned to Farming, National-level Big Juniors Flock - Chapter 131



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131. Named Collection

People love to compare.

They find comfort in seeing others in worse situations than themselves, and feel frustrated by the high grades of the son next door.

No matter what industry you go into, there is constant comparison.

But there was one place where the comparisons were even more extreme than in the competitive sports world or the high-profile entertainment industry.

This is the world of hunters.

In communities where fans interested in the Hunter world gather, there are daily discussions comparing top Hunters.

In the past, simply lining up UFC fighters would spark fierce debate, but people couldn’t just sit back and watch these high-ranking hunters take down giant monsters with a single swing of their swords.

Of course, hunters rarely fight each other, and even if they did, there was no way for ordinary people to know, so there was no answer.

They just stand in line based on their performance in conquering the gate, and their fans continue to have endless fights.

But there was a topic that often came up as a side issue in such fights.

Rather than comparing individuals as usual, the question is which organization is the strongest in the country.

What always appear here are three special agencies, mainly under the government.

Disaster Management Agency, National Security Agency, Special Operations Command.

Although there are private Aegis Entertainment companies, these three organizations have been the subject of most controversy.

Since each organization’s representative has a clear fan base and internal information is not properly known to the general public, it was even more difficult to come up with an answer to this question.

But at least Oh Hyun-seong knew the answer.

At least in terms of ‘all-out war’, there is no Awakened organization in the country that can keep up with the Special Forces.

The difference here was not in the pool of hunters they were affiliated with, but in the equipment they operated and the size of their organization.

Kookookookook!

A heavy rumble that shakes the earth.

The military’s artillery fire began, and there was an intense flash of light.

The magic bullets that landed precisely at the preset coordinates tore the monsters apart.

At the same time, the units waiting at each location began to move.

The full-scale attack on the roots has begun.

Thud!

“There’s no problem inside.”

Kang Seok, who entered first, spoke.

Then, behind him, about a dozen soldiers entered through the open entrance.

What they entered was the inside of the root.

The long space filled with purple had a very strong, suffocating atmosphere that made it hard to breathe as soon as you entered.

It can easily surpass the average S-rank gates.

“Since there is more than one root to deal with today, we try to avoid accumulating turbidity as much as possible.”

“The shortest route that was briefed in advance should be correct.”

“I have no choice but to trust and go.”

To neutralize the root, the ‘core’ had to be destroyed.

However, the structure inside the root was so complex that it would make any experienced hunter shudder.

And because the scale was so large, just finding the right path was a challenge.

If it were a normal target, you could probably get help from a detection system hunter, but that wasn’t something you could hope for here.

It is impossible to determine the location of the root nucleus in that way.

Even for those with the most sophisticated detection abilities, it was impossible to see inside the roots.

Even the most capable of detection could only guess the approximate location of the nuke, and even then, they were often off the mark.

So, in order to conquer it within the time limit, at least hundreds of hunters had to enter and search thoroughly for the location of the core.

However, there are times when we cannot find the nuke and have to withdraw.

But now, as you can see, there were only about fifteen people.

The reason for this decision was simple.

This is because they had already figured out the location of the nuke in advance and had even figured out the shortest route through it.

“The success or failure of an operation of this scale is dependent on just one person…”

“You’ll have to get used to it from now on. That is, if there are no problems with this plan.”

Kang Seok said with the corners of his lips twisted.

His subordinates still had not realized it.

But he knew better.

If this plan is successful, how much will future military tactics and operations change?

“let’s go.”

*

Sweeping away the monsters around the roots and entering was only the beginning of the attack operation.

When the roots are attacked by hunters, monsters come from all directions with incredible momentum, seemingly out of nowhere.

In addition, there were many invisible passages in the roots.

Aside from the entrance that Kang Seok and the Hunters just entered, there are passages connected to the roots in various places that are difficult to find.

And all of those passageways become entrances for monsters to flow in.

This means that it is impossible for outside personnel to block monsters from approaching the roots.

It was the biggest factor that exponentially increased the difficulty of root conquest.

But this time it was different.

All entrances leading to the roots were identified in advance.

Thanks to this, the special forces’ hunters were able to establish a defensive line in front of all of those passages, and block the additional influx of monsters that would interfere with the attack.

The reason why things like this, which should have been impossible if things were the same as before, were possible.

It was all thanks to the ability of just one person.

“There are at least a few hundred monsters gathering near East Entrance 13. Additional assistance is required.”

– Okay, I’ll send you support right away.

“We’ve detected a large moving herd. We need to thin their numbers before they get close to our forces.”

– Yes, please tell me the bombardment coordinates.

Jang Seo-jun’s eyes filled with golden light.

His special trait is absolute vision.

When he fully developed his abilities and displayed his supernatural powers, he could see the entire battlefield clearly as if it were under the palm of his hand.

Beyond being simply broad and precise, it was the ability to perceive virtually everything within its scope.

– Don’t overdo it for no reason.

“It’s still okay.”

Jang Seo-jun answered Oh Hyun-seong’s voice heard over the radio.

Although I was a little out of breath, maintaining the ability itself was not a big problem.

Jang Seo-jun’s magical power had also increased significantly through special training, and he was able to cover the entire operation area.

Thanks to his ability to maintain and read the map perfectly, losses during the operation were almost non-existent.

Kookookookook!

And finally.

The roots that had stood firm collapsed.

The roots, which had been buried deep in the ground and were pouring out toxic air into the soil, eventually lost their shape and completely collapsed.

Wow!

Soldiers cheering as they look at the sight.

It was a brief moment when everyone on the battlefield became one in mind.

“What happened to the raid team?”

“They say they got out safely without any loss.”

“her…”

Chief of Staff Park Jeong-hwan was speechless at the report that came back.

I glanced at the clock and the hour hand hadn’t even moved.

‘It’s so easy to attack the roots.’

After fully understanding the complex internal structure of the root, we entered through the nearest entrance and took only the shortest route to reach the core.

No matter how well it was hidden, the person holding the answer sheet could easily remove the root core.

Thanks to this, we were able to remove one root without losing a single person.

And that all in less than an hour.

It was nothing short of a miracle according to conventional wisdom.

“Wow… I didn’t know it could be gotten rid of so easily.”

This wasn’t just Park Jeong-hwan’s reaction; everyone within the military was shocked.

Because it made a much more dramatic difference than anyone expected.

Except for Kang Seok, none of the other special forces’ hunters had ever directly experienced the ability of absolute time.

I’ve heard about it in stories, but I can’t help but be unaware of the destructive power of that ability.

“Ugh, I have to see the empty expressions on the faces of those monsters as they look at their collapsed house.”

“Wake up, it’s not over.”

Of course, the operation wasn’t over yet.

There were still over twenty roots remaining within the operational area, and they had to all be removed today.

However, one attack was successful without any problems, and Jang Seo-jun’s ability was proven to be accurate without an inch of error.

In other words, it was the beginning of a full-scale operation.

*

A large-scale operation began, and most of the units that had been waiting in other locations were mobilized.

And then the invasion of various roots began.

It is not the side where Kang Seok is, but rather multiple attack groups move and attack simultaneously.

“Whew… It’s tough.”

Sweat dripped down Jang Seo-jun’s forehead.

Although the time that could be maintained had increased significantly compared to the beginning, the burden placed on the caster by absolute time was quite large.

If I overdid it, I would have a blackout like last time, and I would have to take a break and put my abilities aside for a while.

Since the structure of each root and the location of the core were all known in advance, there was no problem in carrying out the operation itself.

Ouch!

But at that moment, Jang Seo-jun, who was trying to withdraw his ability, felt something approaching and flinched.

“No… they’re the guys.”

*

“Damn it…! I knew you guys would come!”

The hunter hurriedly took cover behind the terrain and cursed.

As I raised my gaze, monsters filled my field of vision and were approaching through the dense trees.

It’s not just a common monster hanging around the roots.

Lastus’ legion attacked the rear of the army.

“There are too many of those guys!”

“Don’t worry, there’s a reserve nearby! They’ll be here in no time!”

Special species use something called tactics.

Monster tactics, it may be an unfamiliar concept to the current generation of hunters, but it is a fact.

Even now, we have been conducting surprise attacks on the most vulnerable places in terms of troop deployment.

But if it’s the Legion’s interference, I’ve already taken that into account.

The command, having already noticed the signs, had prepared for a surprise attack by the legion, and could have stopped it if they could delay it for as long as possible.

but.

Kkwadduk!

“What, what is it!”

The tank that had been firing shells from behind the hunters was split in half.

Above the tank, cleanly cut and with flames rising.

A pure white monster holding a long spear and emitting red eyes stared at them silently.

“Yes… named monster…”

A group of monsters rushed in from behind.

However, the hunters couldn’t even lift their swords.

An overwhelming presence that brings shivers to those who see it.

“As expected… I knew you’d be here.”

Nihil turned his head at the voice he heard.

Oh Hyeon-seong appeared in front of the bastard, walking with a limp, holding a sword loosely.

Named entity, Nihil.

He is the only child that Lastus gave birth to, and is one of the corpses that disappeared from the morgue in Seoul.

The guy also recognized Oh Hyeon-seong, as his red eyes flashed.

“You know why I stayed here? It seemed like a bonus was about to roll in.”

The moment Jang Seo-jun was handed over, his role was already over.

But he stayed here until the operation began, and it wasn’t to help his juniors.

Sling.

Oh Hyun-seong drew his sword and pointed it at the guy.

“You, be quiet and become part of my farm equipment collection.”