Hiding A Logistics Center In The Apocalypse Chapter 190

Hiding the Logistics Center in the Apocalypse Episode 190

Allied Forces (1)

Episode 190. Allied Forces (1)

Sararak.

This is the desolate forest of Bereshti.

Kim Sol, wearing her gym clothes, strode over and planted her shield between the tall reeds.

“Come out.”

Jiiing!

A blue portal opens up in the center of the shield.

Small enough to be unnoticeable in the surroundings.

Buendia and I crawled out through the narrow gap.

“I go in and come out too, is that it?”

"ok."

"plaguy······."

Kim Sol grumbled and stuck her head into the portal.

It may not seem like much of a difference on the surface, but it was a fairly important preliminary task.

The Chamber of Commerce collects its fees through none other than the Gate Portal.

But if I came through my subspace portal instead of the gate, I could cleanly throw off those shackles.

It means that from now on you can do your activities comfortably.

“Oh, it’s so fucking narrow, really.”

While Kim Sol was coming out of the portal again like a mole, I scanned the entire view of Bereshti with my eyes.

A barren land, mostly red wasteland, except for the bushes here.

But the two forces were dividing that vast land.

“······Is that Count Bereshti?”

The first thing that caught my eye was a huge castle.

Aside from being tall, the castle looks thick and solid at first glance.

Above it, an unidentified yellow smoke was rising in wisps.

And on the other side······.

“There are so many people here.”

The Chamber of Commerce was mobilizing troops from all over the world.

An overwhelming force worthy of the name Legion.

If the place we were summoned to was the outermost part of the camp, then in the center there were already tall facilities that looked like some kind of command center being set up.

“Hey, I’m out.”

"okay."

As soon as Kim Sol appeared, Buendia and I each took out our masks and put them on.

He was a wanted criminal wanted throughout the multiverse, and I recently joined their ranks.

In the fierce battlefield, it would be difficult to care about our faces, but it wouldn't hurt to be careful.

A mask with a buff attached was a fairly common item that was rolling around, so there was no need to be suspicious.

But just in case, I didn't take out Buendia's staff.

Sarak.

So we got out of the bushes.

In the distance, I could see a line of Earthlings exiting the gate, and the Earthling barracks they were heading towards.

At that moment, the barracks manager came rushing towards us.

“There! Move quickly!”

“Yes, yes!”

Fortunately, I didn't see anything come out of the bushes.

So we joined the long line and headed towards the 'Mercenary Camp'.

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.

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Groan, groan.

A surprisingly large barracks, torn in places.

Hundreds of Awakened Earthlings were gathered at the 'Mercenary Camp'.

Judging by the fact that the line coming out of the gate was getting thinner, it didn't seem like there would be more than four hundred people at most.

'Well, it wouldn't be easy to get over it with just ordinary courage.'

This is a gate portal that normally pulls out monsters.

Even though the Chamber of Commerce did provide an explanation, who would want to take risks with the unknown?

If you look at it that way, the truth is that the people gathered here are amazing.

Either an extraordinary hero or a bloodthirsty killer.

However, one thing that was annoying was that the latter was overwhelmingly more prevalent.

“Fuck, how long are you going to keep me stuck here?”

“Ah! I want to kill them all!”

“Kikiki······.”

From grumbling savages wearing rusty armor, to screaming attention seekers, to snickering lunatics.

If the barracks managers had not been keeping their eyes wide open, a bloody war would have broken out between the Earthlings long ago.

In the midst of all this, I was able to spot a familiar face among the Awakened, playing with its snout diligently.

“Isn’t that true? Our Earth, which has been getting beaten up all along, is now recovering from the war and advancing into multi-dimensions. We have grown to the point where the Chamber of Commerce needs our help. Oh, of course, it’s true that we are still insignificant compared to the higher dimensions. However, if we continue to grow with their support······!”

A slicked-back expression with blond hair.

Canadian awakener, Liam Parker, was giving a passionate speech to the crowd.

'Here he is again.'

Hero, killer,

I added a new keyword next to it, 'Mergeri'.

They were making absurd interpretations, saying that this recruitment of mercenaries was an advance by Earthlings and recognition from a higher dimension.

In short, the Awakened who came from Earth had two main purposes.

First, establish a major and receive recognition from higher levels and the Chamber of Commerce.

Second, cut down Bereshti and get the magic stone and reward.

Maybe there are others who have other ulterior motives like me, but that's generally how it was.

After several minutes of the awakened ones' murmur······.

“Quiet!”

A thunderous voice swept through the space, and the Awakened ones all fell silent.

It seemed to contain some kind of magical power, but perhaps because of the hierarchy, I didn't feel anything special about it.

Judging from the pure white angel wings it was wearing, it seemed to be one of the angels of the upper dimension, Pyrene.

“I am the messenger of the Allied Forces! I have come to give you Earthlings your assignments, so listen carefully. Those who act rashly will have their balls cut off first according to military law, so do not act rashly.”

Allied Forces.

This grandiose name was the general term for the forces attacking Bereshti.

The Earthlings quickly became docile.

The main force of this coalition was clearly the upper-dimensional ones, and they were powerful enough to trample us to death like ants.

“Many higher dimensions participated in this siege of Bereshti. Firenze, Faust, Olympus, Rodolfo… They are prestigious dimensions that you wouldn’t dare look up to. Since legitimate vampire nobles also participated, the Allied Forces’ victory is a sure thing.”

The names of the higher dimensions listed in a row.

The Awakened ones also nodded silently.

There must be quite a few Awakened beings who are receiving support from the higher dimensions mentioned there.

But I couldn't help but tilt my head.

What does it mean that the vampire nobles have come forward to fight the vampires of Bereshti?

Only after hearing Buendia's explanation could I understand what he meant.

“There is no such thing as a unified dimension for vampires. Rather, they move by bloodline or noble estate units. In the first place, wars between vampires are not that uncommon.”

If there were vampires that were on good terms with the Chamber of Commerce, then on the other hand, there were also vampires that were on bad terms with Bereshti.

It's only natural that they don't get along well with each other.

As I was nodding, I heard the Allied Lion's speech.

“You too have been given a glorious opportunity to carve your name into the history of the multiverse. The Earth and each of you will be rewarded. Remember this! The Bereshti are a cruel race that captures and tortures lower-dimensional beings like you, and extracts their horrific elixirs. There is no need to show mercy.”

A booming voice.

It was a speech intended to inspire the fighting spirit of our Earthlings, but Buendia shook his head.

“That’s a blatant lie. Why would a vampire bother to feed on humans? If they just stuck their fangs into the nape of the neck, fresh blood would flow in. On the contrary, Bereshti is famous for its essence factory. It’s a unique elixir that can replace blood······.”

Vampires are born with a thirst for blood.

However, in Bereshti, a substitute elixir called 'Essence' was being produced.

A war between vampires and the Chamber of Commerce Alliance, or a war between vampires.

I thought maybe all of this was a fight that broke out because of that essence.

“The battle to breach the outer wall will soon begin! It will not be an easy fight, as the Bereshti castle is equipped with tricky water-based weapons. But it will not be impossible! Our Allied Forces have decided to give you Earthlings a very important role. You will be the ones to catch Bereshti off guard. Do you understand what I mean?”

The Awakened ones were in an uproar.

A huge coalition force that includes not only the upper dimensions, but also other mid-level dimensions.

Because in the meantime, they were saying they would give us a key role.

Liam Parker, hearing those words, looked so happy that he almost felt like he was going to suffocate.

The Allied Lion's words continued.

“I will cover you with a camouflage curtain. It is a sophisticated spell that Faust devised. Even if the battle begins, stand by for a while. Then, hide in the curtain and slowly approach the bottom of the castle wall. The vampire nobles will give you a signal. Then, pour out and upset the balance of the battlefield. Do you understand?”

They're saying they're going to use us as the Allied Forces' trump card.

But Nana and Buendia just burst into laughter.

“It certainly is an important role. It’s like telling me to use the meat shield at the most important time······.”

“I see, right?”

“Bereshti’s Mercury weapons must be difficult for them too. It seems they are assigned the role of destroying the weapons mounted on the walls by the vampires… That’s the timing to attract their attention.”

To sum up, the real operation was as follows.

The Allied Forces put up a pretty tight fight with Bereshti.

The Earthlings advance towards the citadel, wearing camouflage curtains.

While the Earthlings act as bait, the vampires destroy the Mercury weapon.

Buendia summed up the situation in one word:

“That was truly a dog’s death. Well, if you survive that, you’ll be recognized for your achievements······.”

If you put your mind to it, survival is possible.

If that happens, the Allied Forces leaders will praise you and say you did a good job.

But unlike Parker, that wasn't my goal.

'I need to find the central headquarters of the Chamber of Commerce.'

That was the primary goal.

It would be even better if you could meet a big guy who could use a tracking mirror.

but······.

“I don’t think that’s in there, right?”

“That’s right. Even if there were, it would only be a dimensional headquarters.”

If it's the Dimensional Headquarters, it's already in my hands.

And the central headquarters, which corresponds to that higher level, was being built rapidly there, right in the middle of the Allied camp.

'It's difficult to approach now, but······.'

A place where monsters from higher dimensions swarm.

But what if the siege drags on without a solution and the Allied forces lose troops?

Wouldn't there be an opening to squeeze into the weakened Allied forces?

And more than anything, I didn't want to move according to the intentions of those Allied Forces guys······.

“Then let’s do it like this.”

I quickly shared my plan with Buendia and Kim Sol.

***

A few hours later.

Phew!

Phew! Phew!

A loud explosion was heard from outside.

The sound of the Mercury weapon mounted on Count Bereshti firing.

It was shaped like a railgun with two windows, and it was striking allied forces with lightning bolts as soon as it reached the ground or the sky.

“AAAAAHHHH!”

“Kwaaah! Hwaaahhh!”

Terrible screams came from all directions.

Troops drafted from the lower and middle levels, not the upper levels.

This was also just bait, so it could be seen that the Allied forces' operation was progressing steadily.

one side······.

“Ugh······.”

We Earthlings, gripped by fear, were slowly approaching the walls.

Faust's totem, which stood in the center of the procession, released a camouflage curtain, and thanks to its effect, we were able to slowly cross the battlefield, avoiding the railgun's muzzle.

But the totem's effects didn't end there.

'You've put a curse on me······. Are you mentally ill?'

No one doubted the Allied operation.

Just absentmindedly, silently, and stepping towards the limbs.

Fortunately, thanks to the hierarchy, the mental curse did not affect Buendia and me.

Kim Sol, who was in the 6th rank, had already been sent into the portal.

It seemed that even among the Awakened there were none higher than the 5th rank.

'now······.'

The time was gradually ripening.

They were getting pretty close to the walls, and outside the battle was evenly balanced.

As planned, I took out a black mask from the subspace, put it on, and moved to the tail of the matrix.

Shririk!

Meanwhile, twelve shadows in black coats followed me, and I also adjusted the coat I was wearing.

“Ahem.”

So thirteen.

We moved to the head of the line and stood there still.

And then, spreading out the coat made of 'vampire wings' to both sides, he shouted to the audience.

“Now is the time, you uncivilized, inferior race of Earthlings! I, the great bloodline, Kim Pax Jeonggyeomius, will lead you, so follow me from now on!”

“Oh······.”

A weak exclamation escaped.

Because of the totem's curse, everyone was half-mad.

Just reflexively following the vampire's wings.

“An attack from Bereshti will soon arrive! If you fools are left alone, you will quickly die like puffer fish, so the Great One himself will personally lead you! If you have brains, be grateful!”

“Oh······ So touching······.”

Flutter.

The vampire's wings fluttered.

The 13 wings that spread out around me led the Earthlings in an unfamiliar foreign land.

“Just a little more and we’ll be completely out of the battlefield! Seriously, you didn’t notice at all! Thanks to you talented idiots, we were able to complete the mission safely!”

"iced coffee······!"

There was no restraint.

The camouflage produced by the totem made us invisible to Bereshti and the Allied forces.

I looked back for a moment.

Above the walls, I could see vampires being burned in real time by pulse guns.

It seems that losing the bait at a critical moment was the deciding factor.

Well, whatever······.

“You guys are really trash who can’t see even an inch ahead! Repeat after me!”

“Ugh······Trash······!”

I became a piper.