Ark The Legend Vol 12 Chapter 6

s.p.a.cE 6. Ark x Hawk

“Look!”

“The 3rd Corps marching south have knocked out the fifth city.”

“Majimakaji resisted until the end but it was taken.”

“The 1st and 2nd Corps are currently engaging in the north and west.”

“Among the 30 major cities, 22 have currently been taken over by our revolutionary army.”

There was a stone hut with dozens of pillars. Soldiers circled in front of the pillars showing 3D images and continuously made reports.

A man was sitting down in the centre of that stone hut. Wearing a helmet in the form of a bizarre beast, the man was Set the rebel commander.

“Now there are 8 cities remaining…..”

Set stroked his jaw and muttered. The communication officers were reporting successful coups to Set.

He couldn’t destroy all the Murat fleet floating in s.p.a.ce even after occupying all the cities. But the original military power on Muratio Star was trivial. The whole planet was unified and there was the absolute s.p.a.ce ward Abraxas so a large military presence on the planet wasn’t needed.

Muratio Star only had the Zodiac Garrison that was fully equipped. Yet the Zodiac Garrison was the one that rebelled. Naturally the coup proceeded steadily as planned.

The beginning of the coup took care of Horus and the Elim at the same time. And now 22 out of 30 cities were taken. If they occupied 8 more cities then the coup would succeed. Muratio Star would then fully fall into Set’s hands. If only there wasn’t one variable.

“Abraxas….”

Abraxas was a double edged sword to Set. Set was able to start the coup thanks to the presence of Abraxas. But if Prince Kuhwen released Abraxas before all 30 cities were occupied then the rebellion would fail. Set and the rebel army would be turned to dust by the s.p.a.ce fleet.

‘My mistake. I should’ve taken care of Prince Kuhwen first. I never expected that Horus would give an order for the prince to go on a pilgrimage. That means Horus must’ve noticed my plans to a certain degree.’

“Set-nim!”

A communications soldier turned his head and shouted.

“The signal of Fly Ranger no. 32 has just been cut.”

“The reason?”

“That information isn’t confirmed yet. Show the last video sent by unit no. 32.”

The communications soldier activated a symbol carved on the stone pillar. Then sand particles gathered and formed a 3D image. The video showed hundreds of Ants. And dozens of soldiers were fighting against the Ants. Set narrowed his eyes as he looked at the video before shouting.

“Prince Kuhwen!”

In the centre of the soldiers was a boy. He was the only person who could reverse the coup right now, Prince Kuhwen.

“The location is X-289, Y-3029. It is the north side of the Valley of Darkness!”

“The Holy Land around there?”

“The closest Holy Land is Tri-Force.”

“Tri-Force….is the 2nd Abraxas control unit there?”

A red light emerged from Set’s helmet.

“Who is guarding Tri-Force?”

“The 2nd unit belonging to Colonel Nemet is stationed there.”

“Tell Nemet that Kuhwen is heading there. And gather my unit immediately.”

Set turned and walked out of the stone hut while shouting.

“I am coming to Tri-Force directly!”

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On the other hand.

“Dammit!”

There was a man who failed in a coup. The man who frowned while sucking on a cigarette was Lee Myung-ryong.

A few days ago a lid had opened for Lee Myung-ryong. The reason Lee Myung-ryong had thrown himself into the Lucifer Hunting was because the country was at stake. He didn’t doubt that the group was working to hunt Lucifer. This was related to a nuclear power plant explosion. Who would let their personal circ.u.mstances interrupt?

He was mistaken. There was a fierce war going on between the Prime Minister and Nation Defense office so the two teams didn’t exchange any information. Lee Myung-ryong only noticed it after reading some reports.

When he looked for it, there wasn’t just one or two incidents. Team members divided into the NIS or the Prime Minister’s office hid information and sometimes even interfered with each other.

‘I need to break that immediately!’

Lee Myung-ryong wasn’t an irresponsible person to just give up. If he didn’t break it now then the behaviour would just increase. Thus Lee Myung-ryong stayed up several days and nights collecting the related materials. Then he reported the performance of the two teams at a Lucifer Hunting meeting.

“Please tell me clearly!”

The answer to Lee Myung-ryong’s effort…..

I don’t know what you’re talking about. Why are you questioning us about this?”

“Are you saying that we’re doing this deliberately? We didn’t know about this. It is a problem if there isn’t any unity between team members but shouldn’t you solve the problem? Isn’t that your position as advisor?”

“Or? Is there any evidence that we gave orders for such a thing?”

“If you have it then bring it out. We want to see it.”

A national emergency was being interrupted by a quarrel but now he was being put in a corner. Something broke in Lee Myung-ryong’s mind after hearing those words.

He wanted to jump onto the table and kick the jaw of the Prime Minister’s Office Director and Department of Defense Director until they got a fracture that required spending 8 weeks recovering. After that, he would beat them in the face until they would become unrecognizable for 12 weeks.

…..That was inside Lee Myung-ryong’s brain.

But Lee Myung-ryong had no choice but to endure it. It was because the various problems would probably get even worse. No, to be honest he wouldn’t have hesitated but he had a talk with Kang Ho-cheol before he entered the conference room.

“Hyung-nim, I know what Hyung-nim is thinking but please be patient. The guys in the meeting room are the ones who hired Hyung-nim. And those cheap b.a.s.t.a.r.ds won’t agree with you. Then what next? Right now Hyung-nim is the only one that can lead the Lucifer Hunting team. What is they change Hyung-nim? And I belong to the NIS but I also have no choice but to listen to the Prime Minister’s office. The Lucifer Hunting team will become worse if you leave. So please look for other ways. This is a request.”

‘Other methods…..’

Something else appeared in Lee Myung-ryong’s head. There was still hope. Hyun-woo was his beloved student who was also familiar with the game. Lee Myung-ryong wanted to ask him about Lucifer.

However! However! However!

-The customer can’t receive your call right now so please call back after a while.

He heard that message every time he called.

“Dammit! My temper! It can’t be like this. I should go and visit him directly. If Hyun-woo didn’t lose his phone then he will die by my hands.”

Lee Myung-ryong put out his cigarette and got up.

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“H-Hyung-nim?”

“It really is Hyung-nim!”

A bunch of guys flocked to Ark.

Kurakan, Ellain, Hegel, Milan, Berad, Kalliben, Cupa, Hedro and the other employees of Dark Eden ran towards him with tears streaming down their faces. Following behind them was Kaya, Park and Sadain. Slayer, Leon, Melina and Rapid also caught his eye.

They suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

“Stop! Who are you?”

Someone interrupted just before there was an emotional reunion between Ark and his team members. A giant with black skin stood in front of them.

“Hyung-nim isn’t a person that everyone can meet. Hyung-nim is the leader of the expedition that guards Prince Kuhwen and the Elim’s successor. If you want to meet him then you have to clarify your status and request to me first.”

“What? This black body?”

“Why is he acting this smug in front of Hyung-nim?”

Berad and Cupa who boasted the best body in Dark Eden approached with unpleasant expressions. Then the huge figure held up his s.h.i.+eld and replied.

“I am the guardian Basak! Ark hyung-nim’s most faithful subordinate!”

“You can’t just say that.”

One man pushed between Berad and Cupa while speaking. The man wrapped in a cloak was Ellain.

“I didn’t have any interest in this matter but I am Ellain, Ark-nim’s most loyal subordinate. No one can match my loyalty to Ark-nim.”

“What?”

Basak shook angrily.

“I’ve been with Hyung-nim for 10 years and I never saw someone like you!”

“10 years? This b.a.s.t.a.r.d…..”

Ellain shook his head and shouted.

“I don’t know how you can claim to be with Hyung-nim for 10 years but even if that is true, I am his most loyal subordinate. Loyalty can’t be proven just because of the amount of time. I believe that Ark-nim is G.o.d’s Messenger. No other person can top me as his most loyal minion.”

“I am! I am his most loyal subordinate! I am his most loyal subordinate!

“T-this b.a.s.t.a.r.d! What are you saying?”

“You don’t apply! Why are you interfering?”

“Don’t you just have a large body? So I’ll tell you this! The position of Ark’s most loyal subordinate is for Ellain! Wouldn’t you get mad if someone is trying to take your place?”

“You’re the one trying to take my place!”

“Say that again you b.a.s.t.a.r.d!”

A loyalty compet.i.tion between Basak and Ellain started out of nowhere.

“I can’t talk to this guy. Hyung-nim, please say something to him!”

“I also want that. Hyung-nim, please say something to him!”

The two of them couldn’t decide in the end and shouted at Ark. But Ark had no intention of getting between Basak and Ellain. While the two of them were arguing, the remaining employees of Dark Eden circled Ark.

“Ohuk! Hyung-nim, we thought Hyung-nim was dead!”

Hegel held onto Ark and spoke while sobbing. It was also true for the other employees. They weren’t hugging him like Hegel but their expressions were thrilled. However not everyone was glad about the reunion.

“I told you. He isn’t someone who will die that easily.”

The testy voice belonged to Rapid. Rapid stared at Ark for a while before sighing.

“If you died so easily then I wouldn’t have gone to so much trouble previously.”

“Why does it sound like you dissatisfied with the fact that I’m alive?”

“No but I’m not so pleased that tears will spill.”

“Is that something you should say after not speaking for several days? No, are you the CEO? You are my employee and subordinate. Shouldn’t you be aware of your position?”

“I’m aware enough. I joined your company in order to meet Lucifer. So you shouldn’t worry about a bullet in the back of your head.”

“Ha! Now you’re making outright threats?”

“You don’t have to worry about that now.”

“That is really a comfort.”

“But don’t be completely relieved. I’m not the only person aiming at you.”

“I know that too.”

Ark shook his head and looked away. Ark’s gaze turned towards the man having a conversation with Kuhwen.

The order was slightly inverted by Hegel’s appearance but let’s return to when Ark saw the Fly Ranger on the edge of the Valley of Darkness. The person who suddenly destroyed the Fly Ranger was now carrying on a dialogue with Kuhwen.

The problem was that this person knew Ark. The man that Ark knew…..

‘…..Hawk!’

His name was Hawk! Hawk the leader of the investigation team.

It was thanks to Hawk that Ark could meet the team again. No, it was too early to say but it was thanks to Hawk’s favour that the team members could even accompany Hawk. His team members weren’t the only ones accompanying Ark. Along with Hawk’s subordinates and Ferguson’s mercenaries, he was accompanied by 1,000 Murat soldiers. He didn’t know how Hawk managed to lead 1,000 Murat soldiers but it made Ark nervous.

‘If the person is Hawk then there is no guarantee that they are friendly!’

But fortunately Hawk wasn’t the opposition. No, after the first meeting Hawk didn’t even glance at Ark and just started talking with Kuhwen.

“Let’s explain the situation after leaving the Valley of Darkness.”

Hawk helped the expedition with the Ants and they escaped from the Valley of Darkness. And he met with Kuhwen after going several kilometres and setting up camp. That’s how Ark could meet up with his team members now. Ark looked at Hawk for a while before asking Rapid

“What’s going on?”

“That’s what I want to ask.”

Rapid looked Ark up and down and started to talk.

“We were in the middle of a desert once we regained our spirits. The s.p.a.ces.h.i.+ps couldn’t be seen and all our equipment had disappeared. But we were all gathered together. Hawk and Ferguson’s entourage was close as well. You, Tori, Ferguson, A and B were the only ones missing.”

“All of you were in the same place?”

Ark asked Rapid with a frown. Ark entered this world at the training centre by himself. He had possessed a NPC called Jed who had the same occupation as him so that was an explanation but Tori, Ferguson, A and B were also separated. Therefore Ark thought everyone else had been scattered. Yet the rest fell in the same place…..

‘I don’t know the laws of this place. Tori, Ferguson, A and B all have a beast animal species in common. Did the beasts fall into one place while the humanoid species fall in another?’

But such a thing wasn’t important now. Either way he managed to meet up with the team again. The problem was that this wasn’t a one team reunion. Ferguson’s mercenaries don’t matter but it is Hawk’s team that is difficult to convince. Of course, they were members of the investigation team so they couldn’t be called enemies. But that situation changed after entering the black hole.

Ark was drawn into the black hole because of Hawk and Hawk was drawn in because of Ark. And Ferguson was the main culprit in both sides being sucked in the black hole. How did these people act when together?

“There was a problem at first.”

Ark made a ‘?’ and Rapid nodded before explaining.

“A battle started after we noticed each other. It really was a terrible scene when thinking back. Didn’t I tell you? We lost all our equipment when first entering this world. Dozens of almost naked people committing violence against each other…..”

It would indeed be embarra.s.sing behaviour. At least Hawk was able to maintain his decency. Unlike the other members, Hawk had managed to retain is cloak and a few equipment. It meant that Hawk’s equipment were ancient artefacts in present time. Anyway!

The person who arbitrated at that time was Rapid and Hawk.

“It was incomprehensible. First things were put in order. Then it was necessary to secure our safety. Hawk had the same idea so the war was put in order. And while we were consulting about the situation, they appeared.”

“They…..”

“The soldiers we are came who are the volunteer army.”

Rapid indicated towards the 1,000 people gathered in the camp.

As soon as Hawk and I talked to them, we understood that this was a different time zone and planet. We concluded that this unexpected event occurred due to the effects of the black hole. And we knew we should come here. At that time we met one of the lords called Rasius. But rebels under the command of Set just attack his territory and he barely escaped. He was rallying a volunteer army when he received notification that Prince Kuhwen still lived and was moving to oppose Set.”

It wasn’t an exact fact. Rapid said they ‘met and spoke’ but they were actually captured by the volunteer army. Muratio Star hadn’t seen the various alien species so they were suspicious. But Rasius didn’t see any of Set’s subordinates and released Rapid and Hawk’s groups.

However they suddenly fell into a different world so they had nowhere to go. Furthermore, Rapid and Hawk were users strong in the specialized gaming field.  It was a sudden situation but they grasped the atmosphere immediately.

Rasius was the first NPC they met in this world. Rapid and Hawk intuitively sensed that accompanying Rasius was the way to escape this world.

“It was the right answer.”