I Returned, But My Power is the Same

“Take one of each!”

"Yes!"

Our squad wasn't the only one who killed the Stone Golem.

Colonel Son Jeong-dae, who was in charge of the platoon commander, and each lieutenant colonel, who was in charge of the squad, had already finished everything.

Even Colonel Son Jeong-dae caught three of them alone.

He's definitely different when he's a colonel.

I watched it a while ago and was just blown away.

A sword the size of a house, no, it was all cut with a sword.

That stone golem that can't resist any kind of attack.

I raised my head thinking that I would definitely learn the sword.

Another stone golem was already standing in front of him.

It was broken here and there, but it was still alive and well.

I need to give my soul a little.

He licked his upper lip and jumped up.

The other squad major was pulling all the aggro, so he didn't even know I was there.

“Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!”

His neck was ripped apart, leaving only his mouth open.

As before, I stepped on my feet and climbed up.

Then, while holding the sword with both hands, he slammed it down.

Aww!

A hot, burning sword rushed into the man's thighs.

Yes?

what?

I hadn't gone this far before.

He didn't just go in.

He slipped in and ripped his thighs apart.

What was truly surprising was what happened next.

Something ripped through my blade like a piece of paper.

It was his thigh.

It was so hard that it split into two sides where it made a dull sound when attacked.

If it were any other monster, blood would be splattered, muscles torn, bones cut off, and so on.

There was no such sight as it was a stone golem.

Instead, the damage went in the same way.

The guy just collapsed.

Instead of staggering, one of his legs collapsed.

This, too, is absurd compared to the previous one.

Before, I had only swung my sword dozens of times to make it like this.

But now it was only four or four times.

at that time.

A few translucent windows obscured one side of the view.

[You did a good job until you defeated the Stone Golem.]

[A reward is given for this.]

[A new skill “Defense neutralization” is created.]

Defense Disabled?

[Defense Neutralization (S): Decreases the opponent's defense-related stats and abilities by 75%.]

While slaughtering the ogre, he acquired the skill of ruthlessness, a profane word.

So I was looking forward to it.

Since you made a great contribution to catching the Stone Golem, how about the reward?

But it's beyond imagination.

Grade S is also a grade, so the effect is really ridiculous.

In a nutshell, if the opponent's total defense is 100, that 100 will drop to 75.

I wondered why I suddenly became so strong.

It wasn't that I got stronger, it was that his defense had dropped.

“How old is that friend?”

“I heard that my friend did a great job before. I can see it for myself.”

People around me were talking about me.I left my excitement behind and focused on the battle for now.

He continued to stab his sword into his crouched leg.

And I knew for sure.

The power of the defense neutralization skill.

The leg of the stinging jokjok has lost its shape.

That thick thing became bare like a winter tree branch.

“The platoon commander has arrived!”

“It’s over!”

Colonel Son Jeong-dae made a point of fire there.

The stone golem that lost its center was cut in half.

It is truly formidable power.

“Squad 3, is there anything wrong?”

“Nothing wrong!”

The battle ended similarly for the rest of the squad.

Large boulders were scattered all over the ground.

All were stone golem remnants.

“There were a lot of hardships.”

“You worked hard, platoon commander!”

Colonel Son Jeong-dae looks around him.

The crew who did not go to the Stone Golem battle were catching other monsters including the Red Ogre, and they were also in the final stage.

Another area was occupied.

Of course, it's not quite the end.

There will still be some remaining monsters on the outskirts, so you have to catch them all.

The gate must also be opened.

However, the Red Ogre and Stone Golems were also killed.

It won't be too difficult.

Colonel Son Jeong-dae raised his arm in a flash.

“After a short break, keep pushing like this!”

"Yes!"

After a break, all you have to do is sit down and rest for about ten minutes.

Still, it's somewhere.

I wish I could drink the potion and catch my breath for a while.

“You’ve been through a lot.”

“Lieutenant Choi also suffered a lot. I did the best.”

“Haha, thank you.”

He shared the joy with the crew and drank the potion.

And I looked at the notifications that popped up one after another as if I had been waiting.

[Strength stat level rises!]

[The level of the stamina stat rises!]

[The level of the agility stat rises!]

[The level of vitality stats rises!]

[Mana stat level rises!]

I feel it a lot these days.

Is it true that the higher the level, the harder it is to level up?

The operation has begun and it seems that four or four dogs have already risen.

Combined with the joint training period, it is more than that.

Well, it's a situation that has no choice but to go up now.

I've caught a stone golem, but it's a bit difficult if it's just experience points.

He smiled and emptied the potion.

And turned on the skill window.

[Defense Neutralization (S): Decreases the opponent's defense-related stats and abilities by 75%.]

Looking at it again brings a smile to my face.

How do you get these skills?

The strength of the bones and the characteristics of the sword might have had an effect, but that's still the case.

Even Colonel Son Jeong-dae wouldn't be able to possess such a skill.

“What good are you doing?”

“Ah, Operation Officer.

Lieutenant Young So-jin approached as if it seemed strange to laugh alone.

“Is it because you caught the Stone Golem?”

“Great, yes.”

I nodded my head because it wasn't very wrong.

“Can you see the crew over there?”

Lieutenant Young So-jin refers to the members of the crew who gather and chatter.

“Everyone, Dojin, is talking about you.”

“Are you talking about me?”

“You’re doing so well. You can feel the wall.”

“Huh, that’s not the order.”

“No what. I felt it too.”

"Yes?"

“Dojin, you seem to have gotten a higher level. I don't know if that's how the ranks will rise."

"Hahaha."

“Even if you become a captain, you won’t forget me, will you?”

“What a disgusting thing to say. I will never forget it.”

"thank God. I've got a good hold of one string."

"I've got the commander's line."

“Where is the line for me?”

Lieutenant Young So-jin smiles and looks at me.

To be honest, that's correct.

Lieutenant Young So-jin has nothing to reduce.

But he tells me about swords and magic bullets.

Always lead by example.

Because of that, I was able to get to this position, so I guess I caught the line of Lieutenant Young So-jin.

"no. It's because I'm holding the commander's line."

Anyway.

I like Lieutenant Young So-jin.

So, I plan to keep it for the rest of my life.

* * *

It took only three days for the 1st Platoon to take great action and capture all of Jeju City Hall and surrounding downtown areas.

A few crew members were injured, but the wounds healed quickly with potions and medical officers' treatment.

“Colonel Son is doing a good job. Very perfect.”

“It’s overrated.”

Thanks to this, the atmosphere in the 1st Company Situation Room was friendly.

Even though the 2nd and 3rd platoons were not as good as the 1st platoon, they did a good job, so the smile on Brigadier Do Seong-moon's lips never stopped.

But there is still a long way to go.

It can be said that the operation of this operation was opened only when the Jeju University side was captured.

That way, you can see Hallasan, the final destination.

“Currently, the companies in charge of the area are having a hard time because of the monsters from Jeju University and its vicinity. The damage is also serious. Some of the crew members were transferred to Hunter Hospital in Yeosu.”

“Are there too many monsters there?”

“It’s like that. And they say that it has turned into a jungle, so there are raids.”

“It’s complicated.”

“Even at the level of the monsters, I’ve already said everything like a red ogre walking around like a goblin.”

"greatness."

“First of all, we need to change our plans. There were also instructions from the top.”

“How do you mean?”

“Look here.”

Brigadier Do Seong-moon looked down at the large table in the middle of the situation room.

There was a large screen embedded in it, and the current state of Jeju Island was displayed in detail along with a map.

Brigadier Do Seong-moon's finger pointed to Jeju City Hall.

“This is where we are now. Originally, it was intended to go straight up from here, but considering the circumstances of the general units that line up the front with the situation of other companies, it is not easy to do so. So, we divide the number of people into decimals.”

“A minority?”

“It means to move by platoon as before, but to form a team again within that platoon.”

“There are a lot of monsters and there is a risk of being attacked, are you okay?”

“We’re going to use that in reverse.”

"If it's the other way around..."“Yeah, let’s use guerrilla tactics. If the battle continues with the focus on removing the gate while hitting and falling, the victory is sure to lean toward us. And in the first place, it’s a jungle area, so it’s impossible for many to move.”

"Yes."

“A group should consist of two captains and one lieutenant.”

"all right."

"Ah."

Brigadier Do Seong-moon looked at 1st Platoon Commander Colonel Son Jeong-dae and said:

“A group on Colonel Son’s side may include two lieutenants.”

Colonel Son Jeong-dae immediately understood Brigadier Do Seong-moon's words.

“You are talking about Lieutenant Young So-jin and Choi Do-jin.”

“Ha ha, yes. Were those friends doing a good job this time too?”

"Yes. In particular, Lieutenant Dojin Choi was amazing. He knocked down a red ogre with a single knife and showed his skills when slaying a stone golem.”

“What exactly did you do?”

“I pierced my leg.”

“Did you pierce it?”

"Yes. No matter how strong the sword was, it even neutralized the defense of the Stone Golem.”

incapacitating.

In fact, at that time, Choi Do-jin activated a skill called defense neutralization.

Of course, Colonel Son Jeong-dae was not aware of that fact.

“That friend is a real person.”

“Even the platoon captains no longer see Lieutenant Dojin Choi as a lieutenant.”

“It seems that the upper level is also very interested in that friend.”

"Is that so?"

“If you’re a lieutenant, you’re at the bottom of this operation, so how can you not be interested in such an active role? In any case, Lieutenant Choi Do-jin and Colonel Son are also taking good care of you.”

"Yes. We will work hard.”

“Okay. Then just disband Please pass it on to the crew. I have to move right away.”

"all right. Loyalty!”

Colonel Son Jeong-dae and other colonels saluted with answers.

And exited the control room.

Brigadier Do Seong-moon remained alone and thought.

'Lieutenant Dojin Choi... Since the joint training, you have not disappointed. What kind of image do you want to show at Jeju National University?’

* * *

“The Jeju National University side uses guerrilla tactics to maintain the front line. It means helping other companies and making it easier for general units to enter the latter. Do you understand?”

"Yes!"

“From now on, don’t call me Joe.”

Jeju Island seems to be defeated by a small number.

I kind of expected it.

If it's a jungle, it's better to move with a few rather than a lot.

Even if you are attacked, it will be easier to fall out.

There's nothing bad about the crew either.

Guerrilla tactics were practiced to death during the first joint training.

“Each group consists of two captains and one lieutenant. The lieutenant colonels and majors will act as the frontline squad, so there will be no serious danger.”

Two captains and one lieutenant.

The composition of the group is also good.

There is nothing more frightening if high-ranking officers even serve as an advance squad.

However, our group was a little different.

“Lieutenant Choi and Lieutenant Young will be grouped together as an exception.”

"all right!"

Why? I want to ask, but in this situation, I have no choice but to put an exclamation point rather than a question mark.

Fortunately, Colonel Son Jeong-dae immediately explained the reason.

“Because they both have the powers of a captain.”

If so.

have to accept

Wait, then who's left?

No matter how much you treat me and Lieutenant Young So-jin as captains, I wouldn't put the rest of the position as a lieutenant.

“Let Captain Kwak enter the remaining seat over there.”

Oh My God.

This is Kwak Sang

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