'Condition for saving survivors: Use magic remotely before rushing in.'
No, this is not the only condition.
This is happening because I am a magician with ridiculous stats. This is an action that is impossible for a normal 1st or 2nd tier magician.
At least level 4.
No matter how you proceed, you will need a level of magic skill that is unattainable at this point.
If you, like me, did not start with out-of-standard stats from the beginning, this is an impossible condition to begin with.
'Isn't this perhaps a departure from the route set in the game?'
As we confirmed last time, this world built on a bug-filled game is overly unstable.
What kind of butterfly effect will this action create?
I was worried, but a little… … .
'any… … I'm looking forward to it.'
The gaming brain again... … I kind of thought that, but I can't help it.
At that time, Seunghee Moon, who was walking ahead and guiding me, stopped.
"This way."
The destination guided by Seunghee Moon was not far.
It was a location that could be reached without special guidance, and had a characteristic shape that could be recognized from afar.
Inside an apartment complex under construction.
Although there are some parts that haven't been finished yet, the surrounding area looks pretty decent.
The surrounding structures already form a complete apartment complex.
It looks like the electrical equipment has already been completed, and there are a few places where lights are turned on.
Seunghee Moon said, pointing with his hand to a place that particularly stood out.
"This is the entrance to the underground parking lot."
The entrance to the underground parking lot in the middle of the apartment complex is a familiar place that needs no further explanation.
Nevertheless, the entrance to the underground parking lot in front of me was unrecognizable without Moon Seung-hee's detailed explanation... … .
This is because of the unfamiliar structure built in front of it.
A large kiosk was visible, made of construction materials, sand bags, and specialized military equipment from unknown sources.
"… … And it's a defense post."
Around the defense post, fifteen armed troops were watching the underground parking lot with tense expressions.
They were generally dressed in suits, with bulletproof vests over their suits or metal protective gear covering both arms.
'And the level of weapons is quite high.'
Each of the troops possesses hideous weaponry that is difficult to see in everyday life.
Most of them were carrying firearms, but some of them were carrying melee weapons such as large hammers with strange symbols on them or swords.
It's a funny story, but in [Cthulhu World], you have to be more careful with people armed with melee weapons than with people holding guns.
Consistent with the common sense unique to [Cthulhu World], all people holding melee weapons possess unusual magical powers.
'Mercenaries… … ? No, all the people appearing here were employees.'
You may say this is absurd, but Korea in [Cthulhu World] and Paju in [Cthulhu World] are places like this.
The use of firearms or force is also illegal in [Cthulhu World], but unless you openly brandish a weapon in front of the police, you will not be arrested.
These people are probably members of the security team within Yeonam Construction.
As I was looking around the defense post and security personnel, Seunghee Moon opened his mouth.
"Officially, it's a temporary installation."
"okay."
The name doesn't really matter, but perhaps due to legal or other issues, Seunghee Moon insisted on the ambiguous name of temporary installation.
"In addition to here, temporary installations like this are installed in five other locations to prevent the outflow of ghouls."
I responded to Seunghee Moon's words by nodding my head without any evaluation.
As we approach the defense post a little further, a large man who stands out among the troops approaches.
He is a man with such a scary appearance that you might think he would meet the requirements of a misdemeanor just by standing empty-handed.
He even holds in one hand a huge hammer with a handle as long as his height.
"Chief, are you here?"
"yes. The current situation?"
"Preparation was completed without any problems. As soon as the requested support firepower arrives, you can rush in. however… … "This way?"
Anxiety flashes across his rough face.
It's an expression that clearly shows what he's thinking. I was waiting because I heard a famous wizard would come, but who is this skinny kid?
If it's honest, it's an honest response, and if it's rude, it's a rude response.
He looked at Moon Seung-hee, blinking his beaky eyes that matched his large face.
"Is that… … ."
Surely not? It was an expression that said, but Moon Seung-hee only gave a short answer.
"This is the wizard who applied today."
"… … "Are you serious?"
The man looked thoughtful for a moment, then scratched his head and muttered softly to himself.
"ha… … Crazy, what on earth is the concept of that mask? … Ugh… … no."
"… … ."
Seunghee Moon, who was right next to me, couldn't hear it because it was just a muttering sound, but I, who had heightened senses due to [Improved Alertness], could hear it clearly.
"good. Wizard? My name is Daeyong Kwak. He is the head of the security team at Yeonam Construction... … "The situation at this site is currently under control."
"This is Kim Shin-hwa."
"Anyway, I don't think I came here for a penny or two, so please be kind to me. "Okay?"
Kwak Dae-yong spoke, almost trailing off, and then said, 'Please, understand?' It was just audible.
"Of course."
When the full statement was about to end, Moon Seung-hee could not stand it anymore and intervened.
"Team leader, we don't have time."
"Oh, I know."
"No, that's not it. "There are still people alive underground."
"What is that... … ? "A survivor?"
"Yes, the wizard here confirmed it. Anyone still alive... … ."
While saying that, Seunghee Moon looked at me.
"Ah yes. "There were three survivors."
"Survivor… … Three people… … . Um, yeah. All right."
With Moon Seung-hee right next to him, Kwak Dae-yong tried to control his facial expressions as much as possible, but it doesn't seem to be easy.
He had the exact expression of a 'subordinate trying to please his boss who was deceived by a conman wizard.'
"I was planning to start right away with a minimal briefing anyway… … Don't worry. Now, please come this way."
He said that and led us to a space provided on one side of the guard post.
"Since this is an urgent situation, I will skip formalities and procedures."
It was a space similar to an operational command post, but it was not a proper place as the guard post itself was made temporarily.
There are just a few architectural drawings spread out on a simple table on the bare ground.
"First of all, the number of ghouls we identified is approximately 20 to 30. Do you know anything about the physiology of ghouls? They move through tunnels... … ."
"I know."
"Hmm, that's a good thing. "There's no way these ground puppies came from somewhere or someone released them, so there's probably a hole somewhere in the underground parking lot where they came in."
Meanwhile, Daeyong Kwak pointed out several locations on the architectural drawings.
"The expected areas are here, here, and here... … Perhaps if there is a commotion, more may pop out of the tunnel. "Maybe twice as much as we have underground now."
Meanwhile, Daeyong Kwak caught a glimpse of Seunghee Moon.
Moon Seung-hee's expression did not change, but if you look closely, you can see that the tips of her fingers and eyebrows are twitching slightly.
Rush in now! It seems like he is holding back on saying something like this.
No matter when or how we met, Kwak Dae-yong always started an argument with me.
So, it was familiar for someone that big to do something stupid, but it was surprising to see Moon Seung-hee come out like this.
'I think rescuing someone trapped underground would be very helpful in advancing my relationship with her.'
In the end, Kwak Dae-yong, pushed by the silent pressure from Moon Seung-hee, finished his explanation in an appropriate line.
"All other access roads have been blocked, so even if pressure is applied, there won't be any major problems. "For us, we decided it would be better to attack them all at once with powerful firepower rather than come up with a complicated plan."
"So that's why I came."
A wizard was hired to supplement the insufficient firepower.
"That's right. However, there is one part I would like you to pay attention to."
Kwak Dae-yong spoke lowly with a serious expression.
"What is it?"
"that is… … Anyway, this isn't a battlefield, it's a newly built apartment building where a lot of money was spent, isn't it? "Couldn't you use a method that won't leave too many traces?"
If you simply consider firepower, there are many methods even if you are not a magician that costs a lot of money.
However, only a wizard can project powerful firepower and leave no trace as if nothing had happened.
"Well, it's possible."
"Thank goodness. "You know, it's not just a matter of cockroaches appearing, is it?"
Kwak Dae-yong paused for a moment and then continued speaking with emphasis.
"There should be no lingering trouble. "If they hide in tunnels, we must chase them down and exterminate them all."
That's a fair statement.
No one would want to live in an apartment above a tunnel haunted by man-eaters.
"So, Groups B and C will move from this side to this side, and Group A, which the wizard and I belong to, will break through this way and go straight to the second basement level. "You understand the plan, right?"
I understand the plan.
Daeyong Kwak gave a lengthy explanation, even drawing pictures, but the content is simple.
Groups B and C play the role of preventing the ghouls from scattering.
Then, Group A, Daeyong Kwak and I, move to catch the ghoul.
Use a lot of magic to make it easier to rush in. end.
I understood the plan, but there was a fatal problem with Kwak Dae-yong's plan from the beginning.
"hmm… … "I understand the plan."
When I answered vaguely, Kwak Dae-yong spoke with mild irritation.
"… … If you have any other comments or suggestions, please speak now."
"My plan went a bit wrong."
"I beg your pardon?"
The number of ghouls he predicts is around 60 at most.
There will probably be enough troops prepared to deal with that number.
but… … .
[The number of creatures that meet the conditions is 125.]
Excluding the three survivors here... … .
"The number of ghouls. "The number of ghouls currently gathering underground is 122."
Kwak Dae-yong's mouth opened wide.
"that is… … "Is this information accurate?"
"hmm… … If you think that even the people in the tunnel will flock in, there could be more than that... … ."
"under!"
Kwak Dae-yong cut off my words with a strange sound that was neither a laugh nor an exclamation.
"That's absurd! Just like the story about the survivors earlier, on what basis and belief do you say such a thing?"
See, this is why I didn't want to talk about it.
As expected, I didn't believe the story of the survivors.
When I played the game, I would just skip these scenes and just make a few choices... … Anyway, these people are alive here, and they react vividly to my words and actions.
And dealing with those reactions one by one was more troublesome than I thought.
'Rather than just arguing some more, it would be better to show it with your eyes.'
"Well, if you don't believe it, there's nothing you can do. "I will proceed according to the plan I mentioned."
"hmm… … ."
Kwak Dae-yong looked suspicious, but soon got up from his seat.
"Then let's get ready right away. "Anyway, please don't hold us back with strange, unexpected behavior."
"Well, I'll make sure you get the amount you paid."
I said it with a whopping 50 million won worth of certainty, but Kwak Dae-yong looked astonished. No, are you glaring at me?
In the end, he wheezed and walked towards his men.
Then, shouting loudly that the invasion operation would soon begin, they lined up their troops.
Seunghee Moon watched Daeyong Kwak's conducting for a moment and then spoke to me.
"Wizard."