The Returner

1. Ah, I was the old man (1)

“Thank you for coming. ”

“You're welcome.”

Choi Jung-hoon looked around and thought.

‘Wonderful.’

According to the fact that only elites among the elites gathered, it was not small.

They're, by their power, the top five countries in the world, right? ’

It was Jung-hoon Choi who realized how frightening East Asia is.

China and Russia are actually fighting for second and third place in defense power, and Japan is the country that's coming after them.

South Korea was a country that could be heard enough within the top 10.

And if you limit it to abilities, maybe all the countries that are gathered here now are in the top five.

‘I can't believe this much power is gathered to attack North Korea. ’

In a way, it is a hysterical reaction. But that response allowed me to see how afraid the whole world was of the Demon King.

‘When the door to the Magic Cube is opened, it is doomed. ’

It was fortunate that the country was trying to do something about it. Even though North Korea is strong, it is 100 times better than what is happening in the United States or Russia. Well, I don't think the United States or Russia are crazy to do that.

“You just have to wait. ”

“What time is the operation open? ”

“Three more hours. ”

“Yes.”

Infiltration in three hours...

Choi Jung-hoon pulled out a cigarette.

“Do you know where that is? ”

“No?”

Choi Jung-hoon smiled.

It is overlooked that this is not Korea. When Jung-hoon took out his cigarette, Kim Min-ho took out his cigarette and asked him.

“The Army will be here soon. At the same time, the landing will begin. ”

“I see.”

Since then, they haven't spoken to each other.

I was starting to get tense. Choi Jung-hoon rubbed off his cigarettes and headed toward the NDFs.

“How are you feeling? ”

Seo Ah-young said with a stiff face.

“I think that's the day. ”

“… I know what it feels like to have the right answer. ”

“How can a man know! ”

Then don't answer that. Who gives a last name to who?

Choi Jung-hoon sighed and looked at the others.

Everyone had a tense look on their face.

Why not?

Even though I pretend to be fine on the outside, it's hard to soothe even Jung-hoon.

Choi Jeong-hoon is proud to be able to deal with anyone in Korea because his menthol is good, or even one menthol.

“A cup of coffee, please. ”

“… where do you get your coffee? ”

“You brought water and coffee mixes. ”

“How do I heat the water without Burner? ”

“Why can't you heat it up? ”

Choi Jung-hoon turns his head and looks at Ah-young. Seo Ah-young, who received Choi Jung-hoon's gaze, opened her mouth trembling.

“I feel so shitty and good, can I give you a ride? ”

Glug glug.

The paper cup was filled with warm water.

“Hmph!”

Seo Ah-young warmed several teapots and was sipping coffee.

The horses, however, saw the kettle warming as hard as they were told, and people began to wait behind their backs for water.

“By the way, you're really good at listening to Jung-hoon. ”

“Isn't that right?"

“It can't be what it used to be. Isn't Director Seo Ah Young the most beneficiary of Lee Ji-hyuk's appearance? Before, I heard all that nasty talk about witches, but Lee Hyuk showed up and got buried. ”

“There's definitely a side to it. But I think you've heard most of what Choi Jung-hoon used to say before. ”

“I see. ”

Before the advent of NDF, Seo Ah-young and Choi Jeong-hoon were famous in the KSF era.

“In the past, I thought Choi Jung-hoon was the most reasonable person to listen to me, but I don't think that's the case now. ”

“Or?”

“Maybe he's interested? ”

Then I heard a voice.

“I think someone's cold. ”

“... Hahaha. ”

Kim Da-hyun took a cup of coffee with an awkward smile. I could get very warm in the middle of the winter if I made fun of my mouth more.

I'll burn my skin to the ground because it's warm.

Warm coffee went into my stomach and made me feel a little calm.

“When does it start? ”

“It takes about three hours. ”

“Damn, that took a long time. Let's get started. ”

When Park Seong-chan said nervously, everyone agreed.

Better to get hit fast. I felt more tense to spend time like this.

“I don't think I've been this nervous since the first launch. ”

“... Really? I think this is a hundred times better than dealing with the Demon King. ”

“… let's cancel. I like this better, too. ”

At least we don't have to get wet with the feeling that we could get wiped out in a heartbeat.

“You have to be good. ”

Kim Da Hyun said with a stiff face.

“What's so hard about it? ”

“... There is no Lee Hyuk in this operation. ”

“Why is that? ”

“Imagine if Lee Hyuk failed his first mission. What are you talking about? It's a joint venture between the United States, China, Russia and Japan. ”

“Well……. ”

“If it fails, the NDF can't do anything without Lee Hyuk. And that's the truth. No argument there. ”

Choi Jung-hoon silently nodded, listening to it from behind.

You're right.

Although the NDF is still the top talent organization in the world today, it has a higher awareness that Lee Hyuk belongs to overseas.

The low level of the NDF may be high, but there is an absolute shortage of numbers, so it may be treated as a fuzzy elite troop.

“If you don't want to hear that, you must succeed this time. ”

“Easy for you to say. ”

Park Seong-chan kicked his tongue.

“Those who have not been to any armies speak easily of war. ”

“Have you been? ”

“Aren't you 1111? ”

“… Password? ”

Park Seong-chan shakes his head.

“Not knowing can sometimes be a medicine, but it's never easy for a person to deal with a person. ”

“Yes.”

Choi Jung-hoon smiled.

‘I'm glad he's here. ’

It's Park Seong-hyeon, who was a professional soldier before becoming a competent person. With him, people were able to relax a little bit. Park Sung-chan was also weighing as if he knew what his role was.

“We need to keep warm for now. I thought you'd catch a barracks, but I didn't expect you to wait here. It is a continent. ”

“That's what they're saying, isn't it? ”

“… an unexpected break. ”

“I'll never let you take him. ”

Soldiers are airlifting blankets from behind.

‘That was fast.’

I felt like I knew exactly what I needed.

Kwak Minho approached Choi Jung-hoon and said.

“I just broke in. ”

“Well, here we go. ”

“Yes. Now we have to wait a while, so let's put a blanket over it. Don't lose your stamina. ”

“Yes.”

I felt my heart sinking slowly by covering the blanket and sipping hot coffee.

‘It's a real start. ’

Until now, I haven't had a realistic feeling like I was half dreaming, but as soon as I heard that I had entered, I began to feel nervous.

War.

In half a century, the Korean Peninsula has been engulfed in the saturation of war.

“It's not our responsibility, but I'm not comfortable with it. ”

I don't know what the North's brains are thinking, but even if they don't have the power of the NDF, they don't think they can survive the unification of five countries in South Korea.

If I could stop it for one day, I would have to assess it as great. In particular, the United States was gathering all available troops, including aircraft carriers, with the intention of erasing the truce line e-books, rather than hitting the brains.

He said that it was too much, and Christopher regretted what he didn't do unless he did everything when he could.

‘You're right. ’

However, it may sound empty because it has left the best available power. Even without Lee Hyuk, I don't feel like I've gathered the best power.

‘Let's take a break. ’

Choi Jung-hoon closed his eyes, suppressing his anxiety.

I didn't intend to sleep. You won't be able to sleep anyway, but if you fall asleep for no reason now, you may lose tension, or your nervous crew may not be able to respond properly to accidents.

I'm just closing my eyes.

“Jung-hoon Choi? ”

“Hmm?"

Choi Jung-hoon was furious and woke up on his feet.

When?

I was just going to keep my eyes closed, but I felt like I was going to fall asleep.

When I opened my eyes, I was surrounded by NDF crews.

“Wow, good night. ”

“What do you care about Nylon? How can you sleep like that in a situation like this? ”

“This is nothing. Khh, that relaxation and beating! I need to learn. ”

Choi Jung-hoon's face was beautifully lit up.

Looks like everyone else is ready already, but they're probably resting.

“Time?”

“Thirty minutes to breach. ”

Choi Jung-hoon sighed. I have already briefed several times, so if I had that much time left, there was no big problem. I just don't know what to do with this embarrassment.

“You must be tired. ”

“It's worth it. I haven't seen him leave work in a while. ”

“Let's just get some sleep. ”

Choi Jung-hoon pushed the blanket away and got up.

My eyes were still heavy.

Kwak Minho approached Choi Jung-hoon and handed over the cigarette.

Bang.

I felt like I was awake when the bad cigarette smoke came into my lungs. Choi Jung-hoon shook his head a few times, pushing his sleep away, and looked around.

It was already a gathering of them and all the other foreign powers.

‘It's an international situation, so it's different. ’

If this had happened in Korea, a human being would be standing in front of us right now giving a speech.

But because of its international nature, I did not see such sarcasm. Even if you try, it will still be a question of who will speak in front of this multinational army.

“You need to be ready now. ”

“Yes.”

Choi Jung-hoon repeatedly engraved the contents of the simulation on his head several times.

Now when I close my eyes, the map of the Pyongyang unfolds, but over and over again I recall the content thoroughly.

‘That's enough. ’

Even if you feel bad about it, you should think it's okay now. All that remains is sure.

“Hey, Jung-hoon Choi. ”

“Yes.”

“I think it's time to stop going in. ”

“I think that's about to happen. ”

“Well, aren't you going to say anything? ”

“Yes?”

As Jung-hoon turns his head, I see the crew staring only at themselves.

“…… Ah, I was that old man. ”

Choi Jung-hoon's face distorted.