Disciple of The Three Kings [EN]: Chapter 194

The Three Kings’ Disciple (195)

194

A place that was no different from the starting point of a battlefield.

That place was the beginning of Russia, beyond the Chinese border.

Russia is special.

It acts as a middle bridge connecting Eurasia, Europe, and Asia, with its continental shape.

‘Battlefield.’

It was the battlefield of Einheart and Silver.

Some parts of Russia are controlled by Silver, and some by Einheart.

However, a considerable portion is a lawless zone.

A lawless zone that is not under anyone’s control, and therefore has no order.

“From here, we’ll take a train to the midpoint,” said Number 1, Baek Cheong.

“From now on, we are not affiliated with Silver, but a free mercenary group, and the details of our affiliation and identity will be revealed after we arrive at the midpoint.”

It’s the beginning.

The start of a secret mission.

This place, where the special task force is still located, was Silver’s territory, or more precisely, a place that could be called Shaolin’s territory.

Even so, the special task force had to hide their identities even more thoroughly from now on.

“Even if an accident occurs, no one can take responsibility. The association will deny your existence, and even if you reveal your sect, you will be treated as having been excommunicated.”

The members slowly nodded at Baek Cheong’s words.

They had made up their minds, but.

Gulp.

It was true that they were nervous when the situation actually came upon them.

Those who had experience on the battlefield.

“That’s obvious.”

Seemed to be filled with a strange excitement rather than tension, but most of those who had not experienced the battlefield.

“…….”

Were just worried about the days ahead.

Or.

Smirk.

Were looking forward to the merits they could gain.

“Good.”

Seemed to be excited about the upcoming battle.

Regardless of their individual reactions, the special task force was finally able to reach the train station.

The members’ appearances already resembled perfect players rather than martial artists.

Although their unified attire didn’t signify a guild.

Swish.

A strange atmosphere made them look like they belonged to some group.

“Halt.”

At the train station, an inspection was underway.

“Hmm.”

The inspection was naturally the right of the martial artists belonging to the association.

They seemed to be scanning the members with narrow eyes, comparing them to the documents Baek Cheong had presented.

“Purpose?”

At the question, Baek Cheong replied with a big smile.

“We received a request for reconnaissance in the neutral zone.”

“The client is….”

The martial artist conducting the inspection’s eyes twitched.

“You should have said so earlier. You received a request from Eunha.”

Eunha.

At that name, Baek Cheong briefly turned his gaze.

Many people belonging to the association are involved in this special mission of the association.

Except for those who directly sent martial artists, they contributed in some way to this special mission.

Among them, Eunha, a rising new force in Silver, was no different.

Eunha, who properly made a name for themselves in the association with Namgoong’s help.

Although they were wary and reluctant of Eunha within the association, outwardly, Eunha was also a member of the association.

Eunha’s role in this special mission was to lend their name.

“I heard Eunha is so hot in the Korean region, is that true?”

“How can it compare to the status of Shaolin?”

Baek Cheong’s immediate answer.

Twitch.

The martial artist’s eyes twitched slightly.

“You’re arrogant. How dare you, a mere player, disparage Silver’s sect?”

“How could I ever do that?”

Baek Cheong’s grinning smile looked so natural.

“It’s just that Shaolin’s status is so great that Eunha can’t see the light.”

“Hmm. Still, I heard that the money Eunha is spreading is comparable to the Beggars’ Sect.”

“That’s true. Otherwise, why would mercenaries like us try to go to the neutral zone?”

“That’s true.”

Baek Cheong’s words did not end there.

Swish.

Baek Cheong took something out of his pocket and handed it over.

The martial artist, who had been looking around, slyly took what Baek Cheong had handed him and unfolded it.

“Ahem, ahem.”

The martial artist, who coughed once again, said.

“Pass.”

Only then did the special task force members slightly lower their heads and follow behind Baek Cheong.

“…Did you take a bribe?”

And a small voice that no one could hear, or rather, one person could hear, flowed from Baek Cheong’s mouth.

“I remembered his name.”

If the special task force completed their mission perfectly and returned, it was certain that the martial artist who had conducted the inspection today would have a hard time.

***

“Oh.”

The special task force members who boarded the train were busy looking at the scenery passing by outside the window while sitting in their seats.

Before the world’s invasion, trains were used as a means of transportation that was not so special in modern society, but after the world’s invasion, trains largely lost their value as a means of transportation.

There were many reasons for this, but the biggest reason was the doors.

The world’s doors.

Or the gates.

They appeared in the middle of the train tracks, and a major route change had to be made.

Especially in the case of the world’s doors, once they appeared, their movement was not frequent.

‘Gates.’

If the gates that appeared from time to time appeared in the middle of the tracks, an unimaginable disaster could occur.

Therefore, trains were thoroughly managed for the transportation of goods, but they lost their value as a means of transportation, but it was different in Russia.

In this place, which was no different from a battlefield, Silver and Einheart, who needed a fast means of transportation, quickly eliminated the gates that appeared in Russia, and laid railroads in several directions so that they could change the tracks if a gate appeared.

In addition, a prototype created by a coalition of the Tang family and player guilds.

‘Gate generation inducer.’

Thanks to a special machine that induces the generation of gates to a specific location, trains were being used as a means of transportation only in Russia.

In other words.

“Ooh!”

For most martial artists and players, trains were a special means of transportation that could only be ridden in Russia.

Kukukukuku!

The train was moving forward as if it were sprinting.

The train was moving at a speed and pace that was definitely different from when riding a car.

The scenery outside the window changed quickly.

Even when riding a car.

“It’s a different feeling from light footwork.”

The members were lost in admiration.

“I don’t know if you’re all in your right minds.”

Then, a voice rang out.

“Have you forgotten where we are right now?”

It was the voice of the 2nd team leader.

“Do you have the leisure to leisurely look around? It’s not enough just to awaken your senses.”

The words that revealed the 2nd team leader’s character, who valued martial arts, made the 2nd team members, who had been excited, immediately stiffen their faces and sit in their seats.

“What’s going to change by looking around for a moment?”

The voice of the 1st team leader.

“You’re being so prickly.”

“What?”

“Considering what’s going to happen, a short break might actually be helpful? As expected of someone who’s all muscle.”

“Now….”

“Stop it.”

It was the deputy commander who stopped the two of them.

“Don’t do anything that will attract the attention of others.”

They were not the only ones on this train.

The members were given one car of the train.

The remaining cars.

“Don’t do anything that might make other martial artists suspicious.”

Were full of martial artists and players.

“…….”

“Tch.”

Eventually, the two stopped.

The moment the hall finally became quiet.

Twitch.

The 2nd team leader trembled.

“Huu.”

The 1st team leader sensed something.

Thump!

The deputy commander, the commander, and Baek Cheong were already standing up from their seats.

“Deploy the barrier!”

“Deploy the barrier!”

They shouted loudly.

* * *

Kwaaaang!

An explosion occurred, and smoke billowed up.

Kurururung!

The train shook.

But it wasn’t over yet.

Paat!

The moment Baek Cheong swung his sword and deployed a sword barrier.

Kwakwakwakwang!

Continuous explosions continued to occur, shaking the train.

Even though the train had been strengthened countless times with Silver’s technology and magic stone technology.

Pueoeeong!

It seemed that the train did not have the durability to withstand multiple explosions, and several cars of the train exploded and shook.

Kiiiiiiik!

The sound of the brakes being applied roughly.

Now that the situation had occurred, there was no need for orders.

Kwaduk! Kwak!

They grabbed onto the shaking train in their own ways and balanced themselves.

Kiiiiiiik!

Even in the meantime, the train was making a braking noise, and there was a pungent smell of burning that stung the nose.

But that was only for a moment.

Thud!

The impact of several cars being destroyed and the impact on the train.

Eventually, the impact was transmitted to the car where the members were riding.

Kiii…. Kwaaaang!

The train derailed and seemed to explode.

Kuuuung!

The world turned upside down and shook again.

The impact that seemed to break the whole body continued, and the detached train cars rolled and rolled.

The car that finally stopped was on fire.

Wharuk!

Almost all the cars were in the same situation.

Derailed, burning, and broken.

Kwaaaang!

An exploding shape.

In that smoky haze, shadows slowly began to flicker.

“The power of the explosion seems decent. I should report it.”

A satisfied voice flowed out.

“If six bombs can destroy all S1-grade trains, it’s an achievement that no one has ever accomplished.”

A relaxed voice.

“Let’s hand over the train wreckage to the Rastok gang, and tell them to deposit the payment themselves.”

“Understood.”

“And….”

Blur.

The smoke flickered, and those who revealed themselves in it.

They were all wearing strange masks.

Just then.

Kaaang!

Flames erupted in front of the masked men with a loud metallic sound.

“Keuk.”

A martial artist who was spitting out blood-mixed phlegm, seemingly not unscathed from the train explosion.

He unleashed his sword energy and pushed his sword further, but.

Kwajik!

His side was pierced by a long claw.

Thud.

The martial artist, who had barely survived, died on the spot.

“Are you alright?”

At the words of the one who had pierced with the claw.

“Do you think I’d get even a scratch from this?”

The attacked man laughed as if it was funny and shook his arm.

It was the arm that had blocked the sword energy.

It was an arm that did not feel any movement of magic power, but it blocked the sword energy without leaving any scars.

“Still, you seem to be quite resilient. As expected of things that are no different from cockroaches, is that it?”

Blur.

The smoke scattered once again.

And what was revealed was.

Thud, thud.

Hundreds of masked men were walking.

“Kill them all. Without leaving anyone behind.”

The order was given.

“Make sure not even a single bug survives. Do you understand?”

“Yes. What are you doing! Move!”

Paat!

The masked men kicked off the ground and began to move forward.

They did not feel even a single bit of magic power, but they flew like they were being shot at an incredible speed.

They rushed towards the wreckage of the train at a speed as fast as a martial artist’s light footwork.

Kwajik! Kwajik!

They began to deal with the corpses.

“Behead the dead.”

A voice echoed.

“Pierce the hearts of those without heads.”

They killed and killed again.

“Everything will return to ashes, red ashes.”

And that was.

“A noble will.”

A work that helps this world.

It was the extermination of pests that were poisonous to the world.

But just then.

Kwaaaang!

Unexpected explosions began to occur.

Explosions occurring everywhere.

Kaaang!

A metallic sound echoed.

“Yes, you have to put up this much of a struggle.”

It was the beginning of the festival.