He doesn't always express it, but he dislikes people who are constantly dependent on others. Life has never been fair, and as time goes on, this will become more and more obvious.
He can lend a hand, but he won't be their permanent babysitter.
"Would you like to accompany me as I visit Diwa?"
"Sure, I'll do that. "
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At TCF's assembly location, there were about 800 people gathered there before the sun went down.
General Daka had already foreseen the outcome as he calmly observed the crowding of people. Not everyone was a fan of selfless sacrifice. He had higher hopes for the remaining combatants.
"Do you guys give it some thought?
The path ahead is paved with thorns. There will be days when you are collecting your deceased brother's belongings, there will be moments when living is an agonizing experience, and there will be moments when your bodies will be devoured alive by Cravers or monsters!
Are you ready?".
A resolutely booming response "Yes, we are ready!" shook the neighborhood.
"Then keep your promise."
"I hereby promise to help those in need until my last breath, even in our darkest hours." The General
"Until our last breath, we hereby promise to assist those in need, even in our darkest hours! " The regiment.
"I hereby promise to protect all survivors without regard to appearance, race, or financial status, whether they are beautiful, black, white, or wealthy." The General.
"We hereby promise that we will protect every survivor, regardless of appearance, race, or financial status! " The regiment.
General Daka regarded his brand-new regiment with conflicted eyes. He felt grateful that they were there for him when he needed them, as well as a mixture of pride and gratitude that his nurturing didn't go to waste. Also, the sorrow for those who will die in pursuit of his self-centered ambition.
Henry approached General Daka from behind and stood in his front. He made a solemn vow while kneeling on one leg.
"I hereby swear to carry out the General's every command until the day I die." Henry.
"We hereby swear to carry out the General's every command until the day we die!". The regiment.
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"How many of this type of armor can be produced in a short period," Kai questioned as he look at the figure of the giant armor.
"10. It's the limit. We can only produce that much with the resources we have."
"Give me one then, please. An individual one, of course. I don't require a weapon with a 14.5mm or 50 mm caliber. Any ordinary ammunition will do.
A sharp blade or sword would be more useful in the battle against monsters."
"I don't have time; go see the project manager. Are you not thinking beautifully." Ray snorted in response.
Ray asked, "What do you think about General Victor?"
"We don't get along well because he is a careerist, and I can imagine how the survivors must be feeling inside the shelter.
They might be safe, but they shouldn't even expect a free meal from him." Kai gave a serious response.
"Then you might need to help the old man."
"For what?".
"Put yourself in General Victor's shoes. After you reclaimed a portion of Moegock City, will you readily let go of the free labors?"
After hearing Ray's warning, Kai's eyes began to glow dangerously. Hopefully, General Victor will be more sincere with the old man, or he will take steps to ensure that General Victor changes for the better.
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The train station in Bram town was crowded with soldiers moving back and forth in the morning sun.
Kai offered the general a box.
General questioned bewilderedly, "What is this for?".
"14 syringes of Limiter, which can make you stronger, were present inside the box. It was a golden-green color. Daily dosage. It can be installed in the armor, you just need a voice command for injection.
The syringes with a bloody tint were for use in an emergency. You can use it to boost your energy or to aid in healing." Kai softly explained.
The general silently rubbed the box with his palm while remaining motionless. Needless to say, he can imagine the value of this box.
"Thank you."
"It's not like I'm giving this to you for free, what with that face. As much as you can, bring the survivors back. We require unpaid labor."
General grinned and shook his head as he approached the car. Kai yelled at the general while glancing at his broad back.
General Daka simply waved his hand back without turning to face the man who had yelled at him, "Old man, bring back the armor without a scratch, or I will not rent it to you next time!!!".
Kai watched as the train and other vehicles departed from Bram town to carry out their tasks. He mutely wished the general luck and said, "Good luck old man."
" Smith!!".
"Yes, boss. ".
"I don't want any needless sacrifices, clear up the nearest village. Look at the Cravers there; if there are around 100 of them, bring 400 fighters; if there are 200, bring 800. Are you clear?"
"Yes, boss." Smith gave a grave response.
"Clean up the village as quickly as you can; you have a new mission tomorrow."
Kai gave the order and then ascended the car before returning to the Bernett Group's building.
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The sound of the train and other vehicles that haven't been heard in a few days reverberates toward the surroundings close to Moegock's city.
After passing within range of the city, the convoy came to a stop. General Daka swallowed a hardtack and washed it down with water.
"The hardtack tastes terrible, as usual! "
"The train restaurant has enough food for us, so why don't you try something there? ".
"I have to wear the armor later, and it's difficult to use the restroom while wearing it. " General response, face crumbling.
"Anyway, did you receive a message from their side, and where is the entrance to shelter 03? ".
"The entrance was at the underground train station 03 . in the northwest suburb. To get there, we had to pass through a suburb. Alternately, we can flank through the shantytowns on the outskirts of the city. "
'What is their request".
"They informed us that because of the small space, they require our assistance in clearing the entrance to the underground station.
They feared that nearby Cravers would congregate toward the underground station if the cleaning took a long time. "
"Inform them that while we will clean up from above, they must also clean up from below. To prevent any Cravers from entering the underground station, we will secure the entrance. "
"The suburb or slum area, in general, is where we passed through. "
General scowled and grew quiet. The gloom of all populated cities' shantytowns.
The slums are the first place you would look to find Cravers flourishing. The lost dreamers, disadvantaged orphans without protection, rapacious gangsters, and prostitutes.
It was not possible to pass through the slums, but perhaps after cleaning up a portion of the city, he can clean up the slums with Victor's assistance.
" Let through the suburb, try to limit your use of firearms, and I'll open the road. ".
"General, even with armor, it's risky. Allow us to make the way clear for you. "
"If you look at my face, is that the face of a man in his 60s? Do I look like an old man who can't even fight?
Do you think you need to worry about this old man?"
"We're about to send our troops out, so go get them ready." General reprimanded.
When the black titan was being transported in a semi-truck. General Daka ordered them to dress up the armor. Even though it's strong, getting dressed or taking off the armor is a major hassle.
...
" Guusssshhhh. "A Craver was being held by the black titan and trying to free itself by scratching the armor with its claws.
The head of the Craver burst like a watermelon as General Daka clenched his hand, and blood was splattered everywhere. The strength of the black titan astounded the regiment members.
"Forward, march. ".
He gave the command in a low voice while bearing the enormous sword.
Despite the large number of Cravers, the troops are not in danger. The road is being silently cleaned up of Cravers.
The city appeared to be struck by an earthquake after a few more blocks. A huge monster emerged from the apartment building's backside. It is 5 meters tall and has powerful hands and limbs. It had a face like an ogre, with two tusks sticking out of its mouth. Only a loincloth was covering the lower half of his brownish-colored body.
It dragged a battered tank barrel and a piece of the turret behind it.
"Ants, bow down before me." A grating voice hard to understand.
General Daka removed the machine gun from the side, pointed it at the enormous figure, and fired. Alongside the general, all of the soldiers who have a clear view fired.
With so many guns firing, visibility was obscured by the dust that was flying around. The general motioned for the troops to cease fire while he waited for the dust to end.
"Gwaaaagggg!" An enraged roar erupted from the dust cloud's interior, shaking the area.
" Boom. Boom." Alongside the thunderous sound, the monster's enormous figure ran in their direction.
General Daka dropped the machine gun and pulled his heavy sword out. Holding the sword in a sideways motion from his right, he told the soldiers to "back off."
The soldiers surrounding the general shout, "General, we can fight!" in a panic.
"You guys can fight, I'm sure of it. How could I be unaware of it? But you are not fighting in this. Give this bastard to me." The general ran off in the direction of the monster as he comforted the soldiers.