Cow Soldier (5)Despite Professor Aris's explanation, the Battalion Commander's gaze toward Yun Seol-ha and me remained filthy. I glared at the bastard who kept licking his lips while staring at us, but he paid no heed.
Can I really entrust Yun Seol-ha to this kind of scum?
Though pretending to be composed, Yun Seol-ha trembled with fear. I wanted to grab her and leave immediately. But doing so would erase her only chance of survival.
Joining the Special Forces would at least remove Yun Seol-ha from death's doorstep.
Professor Aris broke the silence.
"Don't just stand there awkwardly. Come, let's have tea and discuss future plans."
Though reluctant, I decided to follow her lead for now. I needed to hear how Yun Seol-ha would fare in the Special Forces. Plus, I had private matters to discuss with Aris.
As I grabbed a chair to sit, a quest notification flashed before my eyes.
Objective: Eliminate Special Forces Battalion Commander.
Reward: Elite Capsule.
Time Limit: 30 seconds.
Failure Penalty: Enlistment in Honor of Brothers Special Forces.
Kill him now? And the penalty is enlistment?
This was unexpected. Being squeezed dry by X was bad enough. I had zero intention of joining the Special Forces and having my milk sucked by Oist bastards.
I observed the Battalion Commander still leering at me with glistening eyes. As an Oist strong enough to become Battalion Commander, I'd need to sever his neck with the Hardcore Saw to kill him.
Should I kill him?
He wasn't human nor a good person - no reason to hold back.
But such rash action might ruin my relationship with Aris. Both Yun Seol-ha's enlistment and my money-making deal would vanish.
20 seconds remaining.
10 seconds had already passed. I needed to decide immediately whether to kill him and complete the quest.
What to do, what to do.
Neither choice offered a clear answer. Uncertainty about what to sacrifice made me hesitate.
Damn it.
I looked at Yun Seol-ha's face - a mix of fear and fragile hope. If the enlistment fell through, despair would drown her expression.
Professor Aris wore an enigmatic smile. Though I couldn't decipher her schemes, she clearly intended to exploit me.
Even if she judges that I'm a card she can't use, could we maintain this favorable relationship? Probably not. Worst case, she might take X and eliminate me.
Ah!
A brilliant idea flashed through my mind. I'd found the solution. I wanted to vigorously pat myself on the back.
The quest's success condition was 'Special Forces enlistment.' I could enlist, then cancel, desert, or transfer! No need for this agonizing dilemma. This way, I'd preserve my relationship with Aris while avoiding actual Special Forces duty.
Perfect calculation complete. Smirking confidently, I watched the timer hit zero.
3, 2, 1, 0.
[Quest failed. Penalty triggers Special Forces enlistment event. Controls disabled during event.]
When the timer hit zero, something unimaginable happened. After blinking, I saw myself drinking tea with them.
What's happening?
It felt like watching dream events unfold. My body kept talking enthusiastically to them without my control. I saw Yun Seol-ha's horrified expression and Professor Aris regaining her composure.
"Since it's the frontlines, gathering combat data will be easier - fine by me. But think carefully one last time. Oist mercenaries are lecherous brutes. Also, even I can't revert someone's enlistment once they join the Special Forces. Understood?"
Huh?? It can't be undone? Then this is bad!!
"Kelrot-ssi. If you're worried about me, please don't be. I'm perfectly content just surviving."
Despite their protests, my body replied monotonously.
"No regrets. Wanted to try it."
This is insane! It's irreversible!!!
"Kheuheuheu, not a milk cow but a bitch, huh."
The Battalion Commander laughed contentedly while groping my chest and butt simultaneously. My body accepted his touch without resistance.
Get your fucking hands off me, bastard!!!
When I tried to push him away, my ghost-like hands passed right through him.
Professor Aris sighed deeply while watching me surrender to the Battalion Commander. She'd apparently given up persuading me.
"Your decision. Come sign this."
"Please don't, Kelrot-ssi! I'm truly fine! Stop this!"
I told you to stop! Freeze! My damn body!!
My body shook off Yun Seol-ha and casually signed the Special Forces enlistment agreement.
The Battalion Commander kissed Yun Seol-ha's signed documents before hoisting both of us onto his shoulders. He bowed respectfully to Professor Aris with an expression that didn't suit him.
"Thank you for introducing such excellent recruits, Professor Aris. Apologies for leaving so soon, but our transport's arrival time approaches. I won't forget this favor. May Honor of Brothers' glory be with you."
Professor Aris slightly frowned and waved dismissively.
"Whatever. Kelrot, take this."
Perched on the Battalion Commander's shoulder, my body caught what she threw - a smartphone.
"Don't lose it. I'll contact you."
Then she muttered quietly:
"Who knew he'd be perverted enough to volunteer for the Special Forces."
I can hear you.
My face burned with shame. Though I shouldn't care how she sees me, the unfairness stung.
The Battalion Commander carried us onto the transport aircraft waiting on the lab's rooftop.
Whooosh-clunk.
As the hatch closed, a quest notification chimed with glowing text.
[Special Forces enlistment event concluded.]
Consciousness faded briefly before returning. Yun Seol-ha sat beside me - I'd apparently reentered my body.
Still dazed about whether this was real, another quest chime sounded.
[Congratulations! Quest succeeded. Obtained Elite Capsule as reward.]
Ah... right. The reward for getting Yun Seol-ha into the Special Forces. Elite Capsules have high drop rates for good items. Please, give me something useful.
With unprecedented desperation, I carefully opened the Elite Capsule.
[Acquired 'Macro Lv.1' Skill.]
Description: Repeats designated actions. Action speed increases with level. Skill auto-cancels when stamina depletes.
Macro - a familiar term. In my past life, it automated monster hunting in grind-heavy games.
But what can I do with this now?
Nothing concrete came to mind despite pondering deeply.
Across from me, the Battalion Commander reviewed documents - our personnel files. He looked like any ordinary officer reviewing new recruits' paperwork.
Had I stared too obviously? Noticing my gaze, he smirked and asked:
"Something to say? Or something to do with me?"
Oists' brains contain 90% violence and sex. I'd expected this vulgar question the moment he opened his mouth.
That aside...
Should I ask about canceling enlistment?
In my past life, voluntary discharge was possible even during boot camp. Maybe it's possible here too.
No, wrong approach. Even if I asked, I'm asking the wrong person. The one who could authorize this isn't this monster, but Professor Aris in Honor of Brothers' upper echelons.
Rage rose as I realized this bastard treating me like a prostitute was nearly equal in rank to Aris.
"Shut your filthy mouth."
"Hoh."
"Ke-Kelrot-ssi! Why suddenly? He looks dangerous!"
The bastard set down the personnel files and approached me.
Over 2 meters tall. Countless battlefield scars covering his face. Bullet-resistant muscles. Clearly no easy opponent.
"Fine with me exposing your illegal immigrant friend?"
"What?"
Yun Seol-ha turned deathly pale. Her bloodless lips trembled as she spoke.
"Please... I'll do anything. Just keep that secret. I'll work harder than anyone in the Special Forces."
"You'd better. But I want to hear this from Kelrot, not you."
"Tch."
Had Aris told him? Even if not, Yun Seol-ha's reaction practically confessed her illegal immigrant status.
While I hesitated, his hand slid under my shirt. Groping my chest, he whispered:
"Your friend desperately wants Special Forces enlistment. What about you? Should I make this disappear?"
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