Kill the Dragon

“Ow, ow, ow. ”

The gym rang with the sound of children's breaths. Repeats every morning and evening. It was the most difficult exercise for immature children. The instructors gave the children too much old-school training. Even adults were tough robbers.

“Yuck!”

The children who were left behind sat down and sickened. The instructor who was watching came up and yelled. The children who were vomiting stood up again and ran.

‘This wasn't a fitness exercise in the first place. ’

The children ran until the instructors told them to stop. Old school is a mental test. The instructors pushed the children to their limit. A strong psychic soldier capable of carrying out a mission under any circumstance is the aim of the arc. When the body is at its limit, it requires mental strength to cross it.

“I, I can't do this anymore. ”

Kuro shuts his mouth. He swallowed vomit. Ihan, who was running next to me, pushed Kuro's back.

“If you say you'll give up, it's over. Hang in there, Kuro. ”

Kuro was black, but weak in health. Kuro was a war orphan, but he lived a relatively comfortable life at a Japanese orphanage. It had a similar but different growth background.

“Woof.”

Kuro slumps to the ground. The instructor rushes in and scolds Kuro. Rough swearing and criticism poured in. The instructor tucks his arm into Kuro's armpit and raises it up.

“I, I no longer... ”

If you say you give up, you're out. Arc is a place where extraordinary children are chosen and made into superhuman soldiers. Do not make ordinary children extraordinary soldiers.

Ihan grabbed Kuro's arm. He runs behind Kuro's back. The instructor didn't say anything. Soldiers must lay down their lives to their allies. Instructors were also generous when it came to promoting compassion.

Several of the children supported their physically challenged colleagues one by one. It is because we have confirmed that Lee's actions are acceptable.

‘You're the best inmate in the state of mind. Ehhh. This is not age-appropriate behavior. ’

The instructor thought in a note.

“Enough!”

The instructor whistled. The children sat down as if they were puppets with broken strings. I couldn't even open my eyes because I was lying on the ground.

“Thank you, Hahn. ”

Kuro barely speaks.

“You're welcome.”

Somehow Lee couldn't leave Kuro alone. I thought I'd seen the brothers I left behind. Less than a minute later, the instructor gave the assembly order. The children marched in a dazed line. For them, the break was the time of travel.

“A dragon is a two-dimensional being. It exists simultaneously between the Earth and the two systems. The dragon you see on Earth is a figment of sleep. Physical damage doesn't kill you. ”

Theory and mental education take place this morning. The teacher with a calm impression, not a scary instructor, trained using a hologram. Most of them fell asleep, but many of them were interesting to hear.

“Only a sicker can kill a dragon. This means that, technically, only psychic energy can kill dragons. Psychic attacks accompanied by physical damage are effective against dragons. ”

“Isn't the nucleus working? ”

Someone raises their hand and asks.

“Of course, there is strong resistance. I said it was an illusion compared to sleep, but if the water itself is strong enough to evaporate, we can at least buy time. But ultimately, the fundamental problem is not solved. As a result of abuse of nuclear weapons in countries that initially thought nuclear was effective, the Earth suffered irreversible damage.

The teacher continued to mention the process of the first invasion. Acquired bikers appeared and barely killed the dragons. But that was just the first bottle. Just before the search, the human race was nearly destroyed. Twelve years later, the repairs were not finished.

Lee was in the corner training by himself. The children, including him, who had not yet expressed themselves, were focused on something. It's been almost two weeks. Children who succeeded in psychic expression looked relaxed, but their faces darkened.

‘Del Simon. ’

Lee looked at Simon. I was taking classes in the front seat like a senior. I was enthusiastic even though I already knew everything.

"Many of the children Simon helped succeeded in expressing themselves. ’

Simon had a different trick than Sergeant Red. Psychic ability is a major mental problem. Each individual is individually divided and has his own way of doing things. I felt that as well.

‘Pride is not the problem now. We have a week left. ’

Even if you learn a trick, you rarely succeed overnight. Lee waited until the end of the class. After lunch, there is a little time to spare. Lee approached Simon.

“Hey, look who it is. Hahn, what's going on? ”

Simon hangs out with the Europeans and raises his head.

“Do you have a minute? ”

“Why would I? ”

Lee Han pulled out the chocolate from his pocket. I didn't eat what came out of the corrosion. Since I am old enough to cook and I always lack sugar, I don't eat enough snacks.

“Will this do? ”

When Lee talks, Simon smiles and grabs the chocolate. He stood up and faced Lee Han alone.

“All right, Iehan. What do you want to know?”

Well, well.

Simon chews the silver foil out of the chocolate and asks.

“You know, don't ask. ”

“Yes, yes. Trick or treat.”

Simon said softly.

“I heard there are other ways you can teach me. ”

“The sergeant said something a little more eloquent. But the truth is, if that doesn't work, my methods suck, too. The children who succeeded at what I said were the ones who succeeded in three weeks anyway. I thought you said you were D-grade? Your chances of expression are low, and your future isn't that bright. ”

“That's what I'm going to solve. Teach me."

“All snacks are mine for the week ahead of you. Do you agree?"

Simon said mean things. It was too much condition compared to other children.

‘It's okay. You don't have to starve to be thankful. ’

Lee was worried about eating until recently. Now it was okay not to have a snack.

Nod.

Lee Han nodded. Simon happily shook his hand.

“My methods are more proactive. Don't let it hurt.”

Simon grins. Lee was a little anxious, but decided to trust Simon. He's arrogant and self-centered, but he's not a coward enough to break his promises.

“Is it going to take long? ”

“It'll only take a minute. Where are you going, Corgi? ”

“Core?”

“Body parts that store psychic energy. What's the best part to think about? ”

“Heart.”

Hearing Yihan's answer, Simon pulls out a ball pen from his pocket. He took a ballpoint pen to his chest without cause.

“Ugh.”

Lee Han groaned for a short time. Simon brushes his wounds.

“Is this the way? You didn't try to kill me? ”

Lee grunts. Simon puts a ballpoint pen in his pocket and answers.

“Now that wound is a psychic passageway. It'll be a lot easier to concentrate with your senses. Think of it as drawing out psychic energy through a hole in the wound. ”

It was a reasonable thing to say. Lee Han remembered the pain in his chest. I took my finger and it looked like it had a wound as thick as a ballpoint pen.

“Got it.”

“Don't forget the snacks. Stick with it, whether it works or not. ”

Simon emphasized several times. From that day on, Lee passed all the corrosion to Simon without foolishness.

‘The hole in the chest, the psychic energy, and the image of pulling it out. ’

Waking up.

The ambiguous concentration converges into the wound hole. The psychic energy that was vague seemed to be feeling a little more specific.

‘Please…. I can't get kicked out of here yet. ’

It was always calm, but I was in a hurry with time. I couldn't even begin to imagine hitting a snag here.

Bloop.

A little blood flows from the wound. I felt the blood rushing down on my skin.

“Hey, Hahn. Training time is over.”

Sergeant Red whistles. The children who were practicing psychics gathered one by one. Lee did not open his eyes.

‘Just a little more. ’

Now I felt like I had a clue. I didn't think I'd forget the feeling of distraction here. Lee didn't even answer Red's call.

“Son of a bitch. ”

Sergeant Red walks up with his eyes wide open. The children around me kicked their tongues and looked at her. The fact that Sergeant Red pulled that horse out meant he was going to be beaten.

‘Just one minute... ’

I was cold sweating on Lee Han's face. Sergeant Red glances at Lee Hwan. He folds his arms for a moment. Sergeant Red is a sicker. I quickly noticed her condition.

‘It's hard to penetrate. Maybe you're losing your talent. ’

I don't have the ability to have a personal car as big as psychic. There are many people who have psychic reactions but do not express themselves. On the other hand, some people use psychic breathing without training.

Pot.

Lee felt like something was breaking inside his body. A hot and cool energy roams through my body. A bluish glare circles around his pupil. The radiance was clear.

“Hey, success. ”

Lee Han muttered. Some children chattered. Lee was on the Latest Side. Many of the children who have not expressed it so far have given up.

“Quiet. Congratulations for now. Yihan.”

“Thank you."

Sergeant Red grins. Lee Han flinched.

“And no matter how urgent a soldier may be, when his superiors call him, he comes running. No force majeure.”

Boom! Boom!

“Huff.”

Sergeant Red raises the club. I hit him without cause. Clubs made of special materials end in bruises, even when hit by adult men. It just feels more painful than the actual shock because the sound of the strike is confusing.

‘Done. Success. ’

Lee was beaten, but he smiled in relief. The joy of being successful did not hurt at all. Sergeant Red throws the club like it's no fun.

“Let's move on to this one. You guys are still acclimatizing. Three weeks will be over soon, and I'll be joining first grade. You may have thought I was a dick up until now, but let me remind you that I was mistaken. I'm not just a fucking asshole, I'm a fucking asshole. ”