I Returned, But My Power is the Same

“Did you just...?”

“Hey, did you just see it? I didn’t even move.”

“Wow, what?”

The soldiers murmur.

My squad members are also looking at me with puzzled faces.

What surprised me the most was Lieutenant Kwak Sang-gi.

He looks at me and my shield as if it's absurd.

Then he suddenly burst into laughter and said:

“You are lucky.”

lucky

It is understandable to think that way.

Of course, it's normal if I fall out, but I'm not pushed back, let alone fall out, so I'm guessing it must have been luck.

But no luck.

It's not that my shield is particularly hard or that it has more mana.

So, am I stronger than Lieutenant Kwak Sang-gi?

Of course not either.

rather weak.

Lieutenant Kwak Sang-gi is an officer who graduated from the military service, and I am a soldier who enlisted as a civilian.

I just used it.

The mana in the shield.

‘I’ve been practicing shield art for 10 years, and if I can’t do that, I’m an asshole.’

If Lieutenant Kwak Sang-gi had given him more power, he would of course be utilized and I would have become just like his squadmates.

But what in the world would an officer attack his soldiers with such sincerity?

‘No matter how much Lieutenant Kwak Sang-gi has a hobby of harassing and humiliating soldiers, he can’t shake it. How many eyes do you have?’

Not only the soldiers, but also the deputy platoon leaders of each squad are present here.

There is also Second Lieutenant Young So-jin over there.

‘But… I didn’t know it could be stopped so easily.’

I knew it was going to stop.

However, I didn't know it would be so easy to stop.

'Certainly, much stronger than before the return.'

Lieutenant Kwak Sang-gi looked at me for a moment and said,

“Squad 1, please go to your seats.”

"Yes!"

As our squad returned to their seats, we spoke again.

“Just like we just did, divide the attackers and defenders into honing their shield skills.”

"Yes!"

“I want each deputy platoon leader to guide the soldiers.”

"all right!"

In earnest, training in shielding was carried out.

I exchanged workshops with one of the senior corporals.

[Experience of strength stats increases!]

[Experience of the stamina stat increases!]

[Experience of agility stats increases!]

Because training is training, stat experience points are pouring in.

good.

It's good, but I want other parts to respond as well.

‘It’s perfect if defense-related skills are created.’

No.

No need to think in a hurry.

Lots of time.

A short break during training.

Seniors flocked around.

“Dojin-ah, what did you do earlier? You blocked the platoon commander's breaching technique."

“I used some of the mana in the shield and it was blocked.”

“Did you use it? Are you in control?”

“Yes, I practiced in my spare time.”

“Efforts don’t betray you, that’s what you’re saying about people like you.”

at all.

Considering the fact that the squad leader was over even after 10 years of working, I wonder if it is meaningful to say that your efforts are not betrayed.

As a result...

‘Though those 10 years have made me who I am today.’

Training resumed soon after.

There was nothing special.

Raise your shield to block attacks.

Strike a shield or attack.It kept repeating itself.

Even if you are bored, you should do this.

This is because, unlike monster dungeons, the concept of 'blocking and passing' is more important than 'passing by killing' in trap dungeons.

‘There is no need to remove it on the spot, it will be automatically removed once it has passed the clearing point.’

Time passed quickly.

After lunch, it was 13 o'clock again and training was held again.

Most of them were related to shielding.

“Everyone focused.”

around 16 o'clock.

As the day was slowly coming to an end, Lieutenant Kwak Sang-gi gathered the platoon members.

“Let’s check if today’s training went well. One minute forward.”

"Yes!"

The squad members responded quickly and ran out.

But everyone was muttering softly, ‘Ah, are you going to get that scourge in the morning again?’

I almost sleep

Of course it will.

“With full shield.”

"mounting!"

After that, there was no further explanation for the situation.

It was the same as in the morning.

Everyone was rolling on the floor by Lieutenant Kwak Sang-gi's breaking technique.

What kind of fun does that guy have in a situation like this?

“Choi Do-jin.”

“Pr. Dojin Choi!”

“I was lucky before.”

“Looks like it did!”

“I don’t think so, but it is. How are you going to stop me from breaking my sword?”

Maybe it's because of me that I feel like I'm shivering with this plague again. This time, I want to show you the bitter taste.

But even if I was wrong, I was very firmly wrong.

Kaang!

Well, it wasn't luck.

I also blocked Lieutenant Kwak Sang-sik's piercing technique.

Of course, without taking a single step backwards.

“···!”

Lieutenant Kwak Sang-gi's face hardens nicely.

at that time.

Suddenly something amazing happened.

[A strong body, spirit, and technology create a mysterious energy.]

Mysterious energy?

no way···

[A new attribute “Iron Wall” has been created!]

not a skill

is a characteristic

Like steel bones, that characteristic was created.

[Iron Wall: The defensive part rises.]

short description.

Unlike the ganggol, there is no feeling that the body is suddenly changed.

However, the original characteristic does not look at only one effect.

‘Just as the steel bone attribute upgrades existing skills or creates new skills, this iron wall attribute can do the same.’

The immediate value may be regrettable, but the future value is infinite.

I called delight.

‘I thought it would be nice to have a defense-related skill, but the traits came out altogether. Thanks to that guy, I got a windfall.’

While I sang the song lulu la la to myself, Lieutenant Kwak Sang-gi was holding my shield and examining it.

It's like you can't believe it.

But there's no way there's something wrong with the shield.

Because any shield is made the same according to the standard.

Lieutenant Kwak Sang-gi also realized this and immediately put down his shield.

And he spoke heavily.

“What did you do?”

“You have blocked the attack.”

“How did you stop that?”

“I blocked it as you said.”

I answered calmly.

because the truth is true

“...”

Lieutenant Kwak Sang-gi's expression hardened more than before.

It looks like you've got quite a scratch on your self-esteem.

Seeing that, something that was frustrating opens up inside me.

‘Before the return, the things that happened to him were still piled up inside me.’

I thought about it.

Like Oh-Chul Kim, I think it will be quite fun to pay back what he did to him.

As an executive, I have to approach it in a slightly different way from Oh-cheol Kim.

***

after training is over.

The seniors talked for a long time that I had blocked Lieutenant Kwak Sang-gi's breaking technique twice.

Even after coming up to the dormitory, he kept talking about it.

Then, Lieutenant Young So-jin came in.

“Loyalty!”

“Loyalty. Over there, guys…”

"Yes."

“Is there anyone who can handle CC by any chance?”

“If it’s CC, are you talking about that computer program?”

“Yeah… I have something to work on in a hurry, but the amount is too much…”

“Uh, it’s okay if it’s a general document processing program, but CC is too difficult.”

CC la.

I raised my hand.

“I know how to do it.”

“Oh really?”

"Yes."

“Then can you help me for a second, Dojin-ah?”

"all right".

Seniors look at me with the eyes of when did they learn CC again, that it would be nice to work with Lieutenant Young So-jin alone, or that I was a lucky guy.

Of course, I didn't know how to do it at first.

‘Before returning, I was called to this and that executive, and I learned it on my own. Also, I learned a lot from the deputy commander.’

I followed Lieutenant Young So-jin to her office.

Two computers are on the desk.

Soldiers sometimes help executives with their work, so I tend to have one more computer like this in each office.

“I’m sorry, Dojin-ah. It’s Friday night.”

"Fine."

“I’ll make sure to finish it before the dinner meeting.”

"Yes."

I received the work from Second Lieutenant Young So-jin.

However, the quantity is not the size that will be finished before the dinner gathering.

too many but too many

Lieutenant Young So-jin might be very fast...

“Dojin is very fast for you.”

Rather, they look at me and say they are fast.

Lieutenant Young So-jin may not know, but this is a funny situation for me right now.

This is because, as I said before, I learned CC from Second Lieutenant Young So-jin before returning.

But now I'm hearing that I'm faster.

Anyway.

Dinner is second to none, and Friday's leisure time will all disappear.

Still, I started working diligently.

Tackle-

Tackle-

A quiet office.

Only the keyboard and mouse sounds continue to ring.

Of course, time kept passing.

smart-

“This is Sergeant Lee Dae-yong.”

"Huh. come in."

“It’s going to be a dinner party soon, how about Dojin…?”

"Ah!"

Lieutenant Young So-jin seems to have checked the time just then.

“Dojin-ah, go first. I will do the rest.”

“If you do it alone, it will take a while, but I will help you more.”

“Then I’m so sorry…”

"no."

"thanks···"

If it was like the other executives, I would have left right away saying it was right, but Lieutenant Young So-jin is a little different.

Yesterday's work at Hunter's Hospital, there were a few things that I took care of.

Rather, I am grateful.“Dae-yong-ah, can you take out Do-jin for work?”

"Ah. All right. suffer.”

"Huh."

The squad leader closes the door and leaves the office.

“Dojin-ah, I’ll buy you dinner later.”

"Fine."

"No no. I will definitely buy you.”

“Then I will eat thank you. But when it's all over, it'll probably be past 20:00, won't all the facilities close by then?"

“You can’t eat outside.”

“Is that okay?”

“What am I going to take?”

Yes it is

As long as the executives lead, there is no problem in going out of the country at that time.

Lieutenant Young So-jin said with a burning will.

“I’ll hurry up a little more.”

"Yes."

The keyboard and mouse moved as if they were at war again.

leave it like that for hours.

The work that had no end in sight was slowly coming to an end.

“Dojin lived because of you…”

"no. I'm glad it ended well. Now it seems that all I have to do is do this.”

"Huh!"

at that time.

Suddenly, the office door swung open.

And someone came in.

Me and Lieutenant Young So-jin stood up at the same time.

“Loyalty!”

“Loyalty!”

“Uh, loyalty.”

It was Lieutenant Kwak Sang-gi.

Looking at me, I frown a little.

And he sits on the chin office sofa.

“Are you busy working on ensign Young?”

"Ah! Almost done! Private Choi Do-jin helped me.”

“I did. what are you two doing dinner?”

“I haven’t eaten yet.”

“I didn’t even have dinner and was working.”

“Yes, there are a lot of sheep.”

Lieutenant Kwak Sang-gi said it went well.

“Then go have dinner with me after work. I haven’t eaten yet because of work.”

“That ... seems a bit difficult.”

“Are you afraid it will end late? it's ok, it's ok I will wait here.”

“It’s not that, but there’s a promise.”

“Preemptive? with who?"

“I decided to have dinner with Private Choi Do-jin.”

“With that guy?”

"Yes."

"Why?"

“Pr. Dojin Choi has not eaten dinner yet, because he said he would help me.”

At those words, Lieutenant Kwak Sang-gi's teeth frowned once more.

“Where are you going to eat?”

“It’s time to close all the facilities, so we’re going out of town.”

“Are you taking the soldiers out of the country at this time?”

“I know it’s okay if an executive leads.”

“What if tomorrow’s work is interrupted?”

“It’s Friday evening, platoon commander.”

“...”

As we know, Lieutenant Kwak Sang-gi is obsessed with Lieutenant Young from the first day of his appointment.

Even more so now, a few days after I took office.

However, it seems uncomfortable to see Second Lieutenant Young So-jin having dinner with the soldiers and going out of the country too.

I saw that you were forcing it to be different.

Lieutenant Kwak Sang-gi thought for a moment and said.

“Oh, then the three of us can eat. I know it's delicious near me.”

“It seems a bit difficult.”

"what?"

Lieutenant Young So-jin answered with a firm voice.

“Today, I want to eat with Private Choi Do-jin only the two of us.”

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