Kill the Dragon

Lee took a break from training with a fracture on his arm. Instead, I was obsessed with theoretical classes that had been neglected for a while. Lee Han, who wears a cast with his left arm, entered the classroom, holding more than 100 people, and the sophomores stared at him and murmured.

“This is Yihan, 13th Squad Leader. ”

“You must be thrilled to win. ”

“You said it was originally the 7th Squad, but what did the 7th Squad Leader do without him? You never made it to the race. ”

“Maybe they didn't see it. ”

The evaluation of this time was divided between students and groups. There was a favorable look, hostility and malice. One thing was certain. With repeated victories, the 13th squad was the target of interest. In proportion to him, Kato's assessment of the seventh squadron was also lowered.

“The core force of the 13th Squad, Ihado Kuro, was originally part of the 7th Squad. ”

The higher the 13th squad is evaluated, the lower is inevitably Kato's assessment. It turned out that the squad members were poorly utilized.

Lee sat down and opened the notebook. The rest of the team came in shortly after their morning training. The classroom was quiet.

‘Kato Sooki. ’

Lee looked at the seven squads from a distance. Kato glances at Lee and turns his head. Malice was intense.

‘You may not like it. Because I underestimated him, and I took Kuro, too. ’

Lee looked ahead, muttering.

‘But if you think it's cowardly, you're that much. Kato.’

Lee had a better understanding of Arc's training policies than any other student. Lee ignored the awkward gaze of the seventh squad and focused on the class. At the end of the class, the terminal flashed. He checked the contents.

- In two days, 13 and 7. Air warfare.

Yihan frowned.

‘The instructors know that I can't use my left arm for a while. Minimum number of players for the competition is 4. ’

I couldn't hear the contents of the class in her ear. He thought, tapping his finger on his knee.

You want me to lose to Squad 7? The instructors know everything. What's the point of scheduling a race like this? ’

Grossman, the second-grade instructor who sent out a match schedule, was looking at the data of the 13th squad. At the end of the meeting with the other instructors, he drove the 13th squad to battle.

“I've waited for a routine non-competitive situation, but this is the exception. The 13th squad has won a lot. It's time to lose. ”

“An unusual win. Lee Han and 13 squads need to learn how to lose. ”

The instructors agreed. Defeat is also a lesson to learn. I needed to show the bitterness of defeat before I could take any more victory.

“Squad 7 will do its best to crush Squad 13. It will be a bitter defeat for Squad 13. A good stimulus and opportunity for a seventh squad who's completely out of tune. ”

The 13th Battalion has all the defeat conditions. Seventh squadron, competitive events in the air. Yihan's injuries.

Grossman crosses his chin comparing the data.

‘But if the 7th squad loses and the 13th squad wins.... ’

Grossman is a strict instructor. There is superiority between squads, but there must not be a special squad. The 13th squad is superior, but it must not have any special meaning on its own. All squads must be defeated once. We must break the illusion that there is no invincibility.

“Isn't there some mistake? It's only been three days since the last race. Besides, we got wounded. Next game? ”

Jose's voice blares. The 13th squad confirms the next race. Everyone's faces were stiff. Everyone knew it wasn't good.

“There are no mistakes. Instructors don't want us to keep winning. ”

Lee coldly replied. His left arm cast looks venomous.

“It's not fair. He's forcing us to lose, isn't he? ”

“Besides, if it's the seventh squad, they'll be thrilled to get rid of us. ”

“There's something wrong with the contest. We have to go figure it out. ”

Knut said as if he were going to run to the instructors right away. Lee Han bowed his head for a moment. He grabs Knut's collar and seats him in a chair.

“Quiet, everyone. Instructors are neither our parents nor our teachers. All they do is test us and despair. And only someone who climbs up from there can be the soldier that Arc wants. ”

Only one of the 13 squadrons understood that. Heavy pressure flowed from him.

“So what do you want to do? ”

“It's no use whining. All we have to do is fight and win. ”

Lee Han's voice was low and hot. I feel a quiet anger. Instructor Lee Hando's death was grievous.

The given time was two days. Thirteen squads were running out of time to prepare for air warfare. The boys went to sleep preparing and practicing airbeats. Lee was more nervous than anyone else, but did not feel nervous.

‘If I reveal my anxiety, the squad members are nervous. Even if we don't have a plan right now, we have to act like we have a way to win. ’

Lee said as if he could always find food tomorrow when he was leading the orphans. I was not sure, but I led the children in a strong tone. If there is hope, children have the power to endure hunger.

“Air War, 7th Squad. ”

Lee's mind is flooded with data from the 7th squad. The 7th squad does not have a strong sicker like Kurona or Simon, but is generally skilled in combat and personal skills. That's why he didn't get a chance in the 7th squad.

"Air War is a kind of land grabbing. There are limits to the number of aibits that can be controlled according to their respective capabilities. Six columns with the exception of airbeats. ’

No matter how much Lee thought about it, he couldn't think of a way to beat the seventh squad. Completely outraged. He bites his lip off.

‘How far will the instructors go? To what extent should I tactically see and acknowledge it? ’

Lee did not intend to give up as the instructors intended. He calmly summoned Jose and devised a plan.

“Jose, this time you're the key. Can you do that?”

Lee explained to Jose an overview of the operation organized in holograms. Jose's expression changed subtly.

“That's great, but do the instructors approve? ”

“Tactical supplies are acceptable. ”

“I see.”

Lee knows the rules of the race very well. I distinguished between what I did and what I did not do. Even then, the operation felt that the boundaries of the rules were ambiguous.

“Can you do it? Jose?”

“Of course. Trust me. Amigo.”

Jose breasts confidently. Lee nodded and sent José back. I had to make all the arrangements in two days. Lee had requested supplies for the handset.

Two days later, the 7th and 13th air battles were fiercely visible. They are prepared to win. The seventh squad has been training in air warfare for two days. I put all of my lessons and training behind me and spent all of my time only competing.

“How's your arm? Han.”

Kato approached Ihan and said. The air battlefield is small. A competing squad meets and talks before the start.

“It's a little harsh, but I think the right hand will be enough for today. Kato.”

Lee said blankly. He also did not like his feelings for Kato. I'm not sure, but Kuro was beaten up when he left the seventh squad. Thanks to that, my apologies for the seventh squad disappeared.

“You're bluffing. Aerial warfare is not an area for overnight action. Lightning can't beat us. If you're smart, you know that, right? ”

Kato said as if to tease. Lee Han nodded softly.

“That's right. You can't win. So today I've prepared something a little different. Kato. If you don't fight straight, you'll be humiliated. ”

Lee bent his fingers and pointed to Kato. He narrows his eyes and laughs. A cool smile caught my breath.

“I'll kill you. Hahn. You and Kuro. ”

Kato said with a red face. Lee opened his eyes and looked at Kato.

“If you've never killed a man, I'm not afraid to say it. ”

Kato flinches. Lee's eyes are hollow and deep.

Japan was wealthy among the Northeast Asian Union. Japan has once again stepped into the great boom of the bubble economy. Because of the isolated terrain, infrastructure was intact due to the lesser impact of the first invasion, and a huge economic gain stepped into the damaged Korean and Chinese reconstruction industries. Kato, who grew up in such abundance in Japan, did not realize that he was a survivor.

‘What just happened? That reaction and the eyes... ’

Kato gives the squad a chill. I felt like I would be depressed if I talked to Lee Han any longer.

‘Tap it in the race. We've simulated several times, but there's no reason for our squad to lose. ’

Squads 7 and 13 stood at the starting point. They took out their own equipment. The 7th squad was standard equipment. I have prepared airbeats for each individual and a handy melee weapon. Ultimate concentration is required to handle air warfare. I tend to avoid loose equipment as much as possible.

“Didn't 13th Squad bring out the maximum airbeats per person? ”

The second graders watching looked at the 13th squad and said, "The 13th squad members had heavy hips and waists." The airbit escape bag was thick. In air warfare, airbeats can be deployed in groups of four per person, but it is common sense to bring only two unless you are a dedicated supporter of airbeats.

“I'm sure 13 squads are not familiar with airbeats. Even Kuro can't handle that many airbeats. ”

“What were you thinking, bringing out all the airbeats? You're just too heavy for no reason. ”

The sophomores inferred a 13th-grade operation, known for bringing out the odd ones. In addition, we have always won that operation. The 13th Squad will be the talk of the students and the instructors.

What are you thinking? Yihan. ’

Instructors also had a vague reaction to the equipment in the 13th squad.

“Has Kuro developed a psychokinetic strength? ”

“If we had grown that much, we would have known in a moment. ”

“That's 16 airbeats. Except for Kuro, even if you use 2 of each, you still have 10. There's no way Kuro can control that on his own. ”

“If that was possible, you would have just moved to third grade. It's possible to enter the battle.”

Instructors were very interested in the number of airbits. No one knows the intentions of the 13th squad, but a voice announces the start of the race. A wooden column rises from the ground, likely standing by one person. There's a safety net underneath. A simple rule for winning when you knock your opponent down.