Kill the Dragon

“Kuro is not very good at grumbling. I made a mistake once. You don't have to do that. ”

Lee's calm tone angers the squad members.

“The rookie is shutting up. What do you know? ”

“At least I know Kuro better than you. ”

“Is that nigga gonna be your boyfriend? ”

“I don't want to do that low profile attack. ”

I was ready to punch right away. The instructor at the tower gives Kato a glance. Kato stands between his squad and Ihan.

“Stop. He's right about a little bit. It's your first time, so you might make a mistake. And, Iehan, you be polite to your superiors. They're equal in rank, of course, but they're all more experienced than you and they've been in the 7th. If you don't like the policy, don't talk to me yourself. ”

Kato intervened. He was also a boy judged fit for squad leader. I was good at handling people. Lee apologized, asking the squad member to shake his hand. Lee Han and Kuro got used to the squad training. The difference between Yihan and Kuro was apparent.

‘This is overwhelming in all our training achievements. ’

Kato trembles. His judgment and results are different. I brought Kuro here to make him a talent, but this was it.

“But Kuro is overwhelming in psychic training. What we need is a good sicker. ”

The subordinate commander said that sophomore year has competition between squads. Win Squad matches to earn points. The number of people going into the race will be aligned with the smaller squad. Competition varies, but excellent bikers are usually useful in most disciplines.

There was no evening training today. Students gathered in the auditorium and stared at the large screen.

“Today is a match between the 3rd and 9th squads. The sport is flagged.”

It was also a well-known sport. But it wasn't a simulated battlefield at the gym, it was in the real forest, with fewer people. It requires meticulous brain fighting and individual skills. The contest between the 3rd and 9th squads was mediated by two-dimensional maps and real-time cameras.

“Simon's here. ”

Lee said, looking at the screen. Dell Simon is in the third squad. Simon uses his mind-set to set a trap. The opposing scout is stunned by the log.

“It's not a training suit with sensors. ”

Kuro was surprised and said.

“We fight until we're actually incapacitated. ”

Second-graders had no mercy in their hands as if they were fighting a real enemy. The user wields its weapon at the ready to kill the target. It was a blunt steel weapon, not a wooden weapon. Critical if hit properly.

‘That's why we need a good biker. ’

Lee watched Simon fight, and the sophomores were actively using their psychic abilities in action. Simon is a new recruit, but an excellent one, unlike when he was freshman year. Three squads move on him with the core force.

‘Pure psychic abilities, unlike Kuro, are appropriately used. ’

The juniors who were watching spoke loudly.

“That's one hell of a rookie. Considering you're from a British training camp, you're pretty good. ”

“You said you were called a genius. ”

“This is bad luck. ”

Simon raises several stones at the same time. The rocks protrude out as if they were shotguns. Simon pulls back, exhausted from using psychic overload, and the rest of the squad fills in the gap. The third squad actively used Simon to win.

“A new main ingredient. ”

Second-graders engraved Simon's name on their heads. As they looked at Simon, Lee looked at the sliding two-dimensional map. I had all these thoughts in his head.

‘I wouldn't do that. The ninth squad didn't use the terrain at all, they just trusted their fighting strength and skill. That's not the right plan. ’

Lee kept thinking about something else.

‘If I were me, if I were Squad Leader.... ’

He's lost in thought. Kuro slapped Lee on the shoulder.

“Come on, Hahn. Dismissed.”

Lee Han and Kuro spent every day faithfully with training. Lee got used to second-grade life, and Kuro had a lot of little problems, but he got better. Kuro, in particular, dominated other squads during psychic training.

Whoo-hoo!

“This is the airbit. Aerial warfare is a frequent event in competition. You have to master it.”

I often heard this in class. Airbeats, essential for aerial maneuvers. A kind of robot drone is a platform where there is plenty of space for one person to stand. In addition to being a platform, airbits are widely used for secondary purposes, such as retrofitting for combat and launching remotely operated firearms.

“Airbit Injection. ”

Kuro has ejected three airbits. As the wings spin, the airbit rises into the air. Now manipulating the direction is mind-control.

Whoo-hoo!

A light leaks from Kuro's eyes. The airbit triplets stir the air lightly.

“And you have to maintain enough tension to lift a person with your mind. ”

Kato speaks and climbs the airbit platform. Kuro pauses for a moment and gives off a powerful burst of psychic energy. The airbit flies through the air, burning Kato.

“Air wars shall be capable of operating at least two airbits per person. Given the weight of a human being, you can build a platform with more than two airbeats and deploy fast maneuvers. You all learned that in class, didn't you? Hihan, what are the three most indispensable formal instruments in aerial combat with dragons? ”

Kato knew and asked Ihan.

“Airbeats, jump packs and hook cables. ”

“You're the superior student. As you can see, airbeats serve as a support platform. Jumppacks complement inadequate maneuverability with instant acceleration. Hook cables are rope equipment that hangs over the body of airbeats or dragons to prevent falls and use inertia. Perhaps our seventh and first squads will have air wars in the next race. Until then, I focus on skillful air combat training. Especially Kuro, your role is most important. ”

“Me or me? ”

Kuro points at himself, embarrassed. Kato nods.

“You will be the supporter of the seventh squad. Your melee combat skills are low, but your psychic skills are just right for you. ”

“Supporter.”

Lee looked at Heelean Kuro. I thought it might be time for Kuro to get into action. But if you ask for that role in your squad, you must do it.

“The supporter operates multiple airbits simultaneously to support the squad members. Especially since you have the ability to predict things in the short term. Read the movements of the squad members and place multiple airbeats in place. In the meantime, you need to fly the airbit to the enemy quickly so that it can also act as a punch. Supporters manipulate multiple airbeats, minimizing psychotic waste and mental dispersion. Up until now, there have been no high-powered sickers to support in the 7th Squad, but now you have to take over the role. Kuro.”

Kato did not tell Ihan about the race.

‘Obviously, it takes time for me to master airbeats. ’

It will take longer for Ehan, who is slower in psychic growth than others, to control Airbit II. The condition of having to bear the weight of a person was a difficult task for Lee Han.

‘If I didn't stand a chance, neither Instructor Wei nor Sergeant Red would have sent me to sophomore year. I got into second grade because I could. No need to get all squeamish. ’

The squad members trained Kuro to focus. There's a reason Kuro is the kind of power we need right now, but this was the kind of thing we could solve by injecting a theory.

“Hey, Hahn. ”

One of your squad members speaks. Lee looked up while checking the hook cable.

“What's going on? ”

“Just thought I'd talk to you. You're in the same squad. Well, Commander Kato doesn't like you very much. ”

Lee Han nodded.

“I had a hunch. About Kato hating me. ”

“Kato values hierarchy. Ihan, it's been a while since you've been in 7th squad... but you don't fit in 7th squad. That's what everyone thinks. Apply for a transfer at the right time. You won't get a chance in the 7th. ”

“Why do you think I don't fit in? ”

“You're good. That's the problem. Often during training, you're not afraid to have a different opinion with Kato. Sometimes I think you made the right decision over Kato. But more importantly, you can't be right. In the seventh squad, there should be one head. We're not a flexible squad to leave the situation to personal judgment. Not with two heads. If we had mistrust Kato and often thought you were right, the crack would have gone away. ”

In the words of the squad, there was sincerity. It was a thought and advice for the 7th squad.

“… or something. ”

I didn't even think about it there. Squad Leader must gain Squad Member's trust. Lee was threatened by its absolute position.

‘It's no wonder Kato doesn't like me. I just said what I thought was right. ’

The squad sees Kato far away and whispers to Lee.

“It would have been better if you were an incompetent fool, but your opinions were often reasonable. As long as Kato is squad leader, you'll never be able to compete. Nothing to look forward to. ”

The squad member stepped off after tapping Lee Han on his back. Lee thought about it for a long time.

‘Difficult.’

In the first grade, it was only when I had good grades. Instructors scored fairly. The instructors looked at the possibility of this.

sophomore year is complicated. Individual excellence is not the end. José would have handled things better. ’

Lee suddenly wanted to see Jose. If Jose were around, he would have given appropriate advice in this situation.

“What are you talking about? Han.”

Kuro approaches after training. Lee shakes his head.

“No, nothing. How's the race going? ”

“We can make it to airbeat stage four. ”

“Without holding people back? ”

“Including people. ”

Lee was surprised and flawed.

Kuro's psychic development was staggering. He's only just started sophomore year, but his psychic abilities are the best in sophomore year.

The morale of the seventh generation was higher than ever. I've recruited a good biker. Kuro's rumors spread rapidly through the second grade. Kuro is the one who will get the most attention during the next race. Lee spent time focused on training only.