Disciple Of The Three Kings [EN]: Chapter 193

The Three Kings’ Disciple (194)

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Now, there was a change among the special task force members.

Instead of names.

“You are number 28.”

Numbers were given.

“From now on, I am number 1, and this guy, the deputy commander, is number 2. The remaining numbers 3, 4, and 5 are the leaders of each team.”

Team leaders were assigned.

“Numbers 6 through 12 are team 1, 13 through 20 are team 2, and the rest are team 3.”

Team 1 had the fewest members, and team 3 had the most.

Once the organization was complete, the expressions on the members’ faces varied.

Some had satisfied smiles, while others frowned in dissatisfaction.

However, most seemed content.

These people.

“Aren’t we screwed?”

Except for team 3.

“We have the most members.”

As members of the Silver Unit, they were well aware that each team had different missions.

Therefore, they also knew that the number of members varied depending on the primary mission.

Team 1, with the fewest members.

“Team 1 will be responsible for assassinations or intelligence gathering.”

They would be assigned covert, secret, and crucial missions to use their small numbers efficiently.

In other words.

“Team 1 has it the easiest.”

In this dangerous mission where they had to risk their lives anyway, team 1 had the highest chance of survival and was in the best position to gain merit.

Of course, they had to be strong, so most of those who ranked high in the hierarchy were assigned there, but apart from the team leaders, their skills were all about the same.

“Team 2 will be deployed for direct combat or destruction of key locations.”

“It’s tough, but.”

“It’s not bad.”

In fact, team 2 was essentially the main force of the special task force.

In the event of a battle, they had to be at the forefront if team 1 was not present, and if necessary, they might have to be sent out alone to fight.

This special task force’s mission was extremely dangerous anyway.

If that was the case.

“Damn it. At least we’ll get some credit.”

It was better to secure definite merit and reap the benefits upon survival.

And finally, team 3.

“Team 3 will handle all other tasks.”

“Damn it.”

As expected.

As predicted, team 3 would handle all missions.

It sounded good, but there was no one who didn’t know what kind of tasks team 3 would actually be assigned.

‘Odd jobs.’

Everything except the tasks that teams 1 and 2 had to do.

Tasks with little credit and high risk.

That was why they had the most members.

“Also, team 3 will especially…”

At number 1, Baek Cheong’s words, the members listened attentively.

“Be called upon to supplement other teams if they need more personnel during their missions, and will also be in charge of rear support.”

“Ugh.”

The former was still better.

It meant they could get a chance to gain merit.

However.

“………”

They were not team members who had worked together.

The Silver forces valued their sects, so they had a strong sense of faction and belonging.

Even though they were all members of the same special task force, the fact that they were divided into teams meant that other team members would be involved in their missions.

‘Leftovers.’

They were likely to be used as mere expendables.

And the latter was the worst case.

The place they were going to was a battlefield, an enemy country.

Even if it was called rear support, it was still in the battlefield, so the risk was the same, and there would be no chance to gain any credit.

Finally, the worst thing was.

Swoosh.

It was the team leader.

“Did anyone really see them during the ranking?”

“There must be someone who saw how they moved.”

“I didn’t see them.”

“They were just dodging, weren’t they?”

The other team leaders and the deputy commander showed their abilities during the ranking, giving them confidence.

Their level was…

‘At least Profound Realm.’ [A high level of martial arts mastery]

Even within the Profound Realm, there were significant differences in levels, but it meant they were definitely reliable martial artists.

However, the leader of team 3.

‘Number 5.’

No one had properly seen number 5’s skills.

It was literally a case of reaping the benefits, someone who survived until the end because the other team leaders were keeping each other in check.

It was someone who filled a vacancy that arose when they reduced the numbers under the assumption that there was no deputy commander.

“All orders prioritize me, and when I need it, I will delegate command to the deputy commander.”

The distrust of the team 3 leader was immense.

“All other orders are prioritized by the team leader. Team members must absolutely obey the team leader’s orders.”

“Damn it.”

It wasn’t a good start.

The dissatisfied team 3 members looked at their leader, number 5.

A face that was not at all trustworthy.

It was clearly a fake face due to the disguise mask, but.

“What the hell is this?”

Looking at that languid face, they felt like their insides were turning upside down.

Team 1 and 2 were somewhat satisfied, while team 3’s morale was hitting rock bottom.

“We’re departing.”

And so, the special task force began to move.

***

They began to move for the special task force’s full-fledged mission.

They gathered and departed from southern China. Since they were still within the Silver’s territory, they didn’t need to be too careful, but their movements were not openly revealed.

‘Secret mission.’

The special task force’s mission itself should never be revealed, so their movements should not be discovered even within the Silver.

Moreover, since there were spies from Einheart as the armistice was underway, they had to be even more careful in their activities.

But they didn’t need to be too careful yet.

“Hahaha.”

The special task force members were moving in a rather cheerful atmosphere.

Inside the chartered luxury bus, the team members were spending time together.

“I can’t share the teachings of my sect, but if there are any who want individual guidance, I will help them.”

The deputy commander, number 2, declared that in front of all the members.

“Oh! Thank you!”

The members were overjoyed at those words.

Receiving guidance from a master was not an easy thing in the Silver.

Some broke through their barriers just by watching the masters’ sparring, and some advanced to the next level with just a few words from them.

In particular, a master from a different sect could provide advice with a broader perspective than a master from the same sect, so it was a great help.

It was absolutely not easy in the closed-off Silver.

“Please, I’m counting on you!”

Naturally, the reaction was explosive.

“Hmph.”

However, not everyone had a good impression of the deputy commander.

Especially the leader of team 1.

“I’m the same.”

She said, openly checking him.

“If anyone wants it, I will also give guidance.”

“Waaaaaah-!”

The leader of team 1 was a woman.

A beautiful woman at that.

It was said that beautiful women were liked by both men and women.

Since she, who was also skilled in martial arts, said she would give martial arts guidance, the atmosphere became even more heated.

Now, the members’ gazes were directed towards the leader of team 2.

While the others were promising many things, what would the leader of team 2 promise?

“I will give sparring sessions specifically to team 2 members.”

“……!”

The members, who were hesitant to speak easily due to the large build and taciturn nature of the team 2 leader.

However.

Clatter!

The reaction was explosive.

“Thank you!”

Guidance and sparring were different.

Guidance was just a short explanation, but sparring was similar to directly crossing swords and correcting the opponent.

Moreover, sparring, even between a master and a novice, carried the risk of injury, so it was not something that was easily done.

“Waaaaaah-!”

It could be said to be greater than guidance.

The atmosphere in team 2 was ripe.

The leader of team 2 smiled as if satisfied.

The leader of team 1 looked dissatisfied, and.

“………”

The deputy commander seemed uninterested.

A strange promise that started with a single word from the deputy commander had already spread beyond team 1 to team 2.

Now, what was left was.

Gulp.

It was team 3.

The members of teams 1 and 2 quietly looked at the leader of team 3, and.

“………”

The members of team 3 looked at their leader with anticipation and longing.

They hadn’t seen his skills, but since he was someone the commander had made a team leader, he must have some level of skill.

Moreover, if they received guidance or sparring from him, they could indirectly learn about his skills.

‘Please, please.’

They hoped he would do something.

Team 3, whose morale had already fallen far behind teams 1 and 2.

They were expecting something to reverse this situation.

Finally, the mouth of the team 3 leader opened.

“I can’t do guidance or sparring.”

The atmosphere that had been heated up rapidly cooled down at his words.

“I knew it.”

“He doesn’t have any skills.”

“Damn it. Shit. Aish.”

The members, who had high expectations, were greatly disappointed.

They spoke without even caring that their voices could be heard.

“Hmm.”

The leader of team 3 spoke, acting as if he didn’t care about such reactions.

“I’ll make sure you don’t die.”

The cooled-down atmosphere became even colder.

“What?”

“What are you saying?”

“Damn it. Shit.”

It seemed that team 3 was truly doomed.

Everyone was thinking that.

* * *

Three days had already passed since the special task force members began to move.

During that time, the other team leaders and the deputy commander, except for the team 3 leader, were keeping their promises.

“Your sword path is inconsistent.”

“Your internal energy guidance is not clear.”

When it was time to rest, they would look at each member’s martial arts and give guidance.

“Draw your sword.”

“Shouldn’t we use wooden swords?”

“I’ll show you the difference.”

The team 2 leader was directly sparring.

“We are…”

One of the team 3 members approached and spoke, thinking he was still their leader.

“Rest.”

That was all the team 3 leader’s order was.

During rest time, unlike the other team members who were actively moving outside, the team 3 members only waited in the bus.

Their dissatisfaction was sky-high, and finally, one of them.

“I have something to tell the commander.”

Even went directly to number 1, Baek Cheong.

“Change the team leader…”

“Denied.”

But what came back was a cold glare and rebuke.

“Can’t you trust my decision?”

“It’s not that…”

“Don’t ruin the atmosphere with useless things.”

And.

‘Crazy bastards.’

Baek Cheong swallowed those words inside.

“Get lost.”

She felt like she was going to die from frustration.

The efforts of the deputy commander, team 1 leader, and team 2 leader were indeed helpful.

They could potentially increase the survival rate of the members.

However.

‘Just stay still.’

It was not easy for such dramatic growth to occur with such things.

What was needed at this time was to follow the instructions of the strong.

No matter what anyone said…

“Tch.”

The strong were already determined.

And so, another day passed.

Woo-oong.

The bus that was going well stopped.

It was true that the fuel had run out, but.

“We’ve arrived.”

They had arrived at their first destination.

Therefore, they had to change to a new bus.

Pshooook.

The members got off from the opened door.

They freely stood and scanned their surroundings.

The temperature had dropped sharply, and the martial artists who had not reached the realm of cold resistance pulled out their internal energy to raise their temperature.

“This is…”

This was the starting point.

“The border.”

China, which was the territory of the Silver, and the place where they had to go beyond China to a new land.

It was the path to Russia.

China might be said to be entirely under the Silver’s territory, but Russia was different.

Some parts of Russia were under the Silver, some under Einheart.

And some parts were.

‘Lawless zones.’

That was right.

“It’s been a while.”

The members, each lost in their thoughts, began to talk.