Chapter 50 Part 6: Black Snake

In the meantime, the host was moving on to the next schedule.

[Congratulating the winning Autumn Steel Team, the next thing prepared is a throwing demonstration]

At the host’s words, the soldiers who had been waiting brought in a large wooden board and a wooden box.

When the lid opened, there was a dagger and an axe inside.

The soldiers who had prepared held their weapons and stood in their respective positions, preparing to throw.

“Sister. This is how you hold an axe.”

As I was watching from the side of Kang-cheol, he explained everything from how to hold it to how to throw it.

“Look at the target, not the axe. Would you like to throw it?”

“Can a normal person try it?”

“The target board is far away, so you don’t have to worry about it bouncing back. Just don’t throw it backwards.”

“Okay, I will absolutely not throw it backwards. You, stay right behind me.”

Kang-cheol, who was sweating at my words, said he would show me first and stepped forward with an axe in his hand.

As the soldiers prepared from the left threw one by one, it was Kang-cheol’s turn to approach.

He raised his left hand to balance his body and threw it with all his might.

The axe that Kang-cheol threw flew around and landed right in the center of the sign.

[Wow, the accuracy is crazy]

[=== They say not to mess with Yuhyeol, he’s not a Black Mule for nothing]

“You can do it like this.”

“Wow, you’re really good at throwing.”

Kang-cheol handed me an axe for throwing.

As I stood there holding the axe, Kang-cheol adjusted my posture here and there.

“Then throw?”

I spread my legs slightly using the method that Kang-cheol had told me and balanced my body with my left hand.

I looked at my target in that state and threw it with all my might, and the axe flew away with a sound of wind ripping.

-Squeak!! Boom!

When I looked at where I threw it, the throwing axe had crushed the corner of the target and was stuck in the dirt.

“?”

“It’s harder to hit than I thought.”

When I saw Kang-cheol, he made a dumbfounded expression and tilted his head.

[The host is hilarious lol]

[How come he looks like a peach dessert and has so much strength? lol]

The host, who was looking at the shattered target, hurriedly gave his closing comments.

[Uh… That’s it for the throwing demonstration. Next, we’ll move to the auditorium.]

When we moved to the auditorium with the soldiers, the soldiers inside were busily moving around and preparing food on the table.

[You’ll watch the video while eating the prepared food.]

Since most of the training was confidential due to the nature of the special forces, they showed some training videos that were difficult to capture on camera.

“Cheol, these tangerines are really tasty.”

“Have some for me too, sis.”

After eating and watching the video, the special forces members’ martial arts demonstration followed.

Eww!

The unit members flying around while screaming.

When I saw the videos circulating on the internet, I wondered what they were doing, but when I saw them in person, the pressure and strength in each and every movement was no joke.

In particular, the fist they were throwing towards the audience contained the hardships they had built up over time.

“He can fly well with that big body.”

[It’s really scary when you see it in person]

[The host is scary]

[This was a martial arts demonstration by the 901st Special Operations Unit members.]

After the martial arts demonstration, when the host was about to move on, I raised my hand and ran up on the stage.

“Can I borrow the microphone?”

“Ah, yes. Here I am.”

[Ah. Ah! Mic test, can you hear me, Black Mushrooms!]

As soon as my voice rang out, the briefly quiet auditorium was filled with the cheers of the soldiers.

Wow!!!!

[I’ll pick a song for our Black Mushrooms who always work hard]

[Wow, I believed in our Gwanjongbangjang!]

I shouted without thinking, but when I actually came up here and thought about it, I didn’t have a song prepared.

After much thought, I made a decision and opened my mouth.

[High mountains, deep valleys, desolate mountains and rivers]

[We will go to the snowy front line]

[Wow, the bangjang’s devastating song choice again today¬¬¬]

[Wow¬¬¬ Our bangjang is good at singing military songs, too]

[The wounded old pine tree forgot its words]

Not long after I started singing the military song, the soldiers began singing along in unison.

[Wow! Thank you for singing with me. Our soldiers who always work hard, fighting!]

-Wow!!!!

Mid-Autumn!! Mid-Autumn!! Mid-Autumn!!

We have no foxtail lily broth, so let’s have the Black Salamander]

[f*ck, we have to share a room with the Black Salamander? ¬¬]

[That damned lily ====]

After the short stage, we continued various training and after some time, we moved to the final location.

As we moved down the mountain with the soldiers, there were several military gears that looked like they would explode.

[The military gear in front is a full military gear weighing 40kg. The team that carries the military gear and comes down the mountain with the flag stuck on the top wins.]

The soldiers gathered in front of the military gear, applied camouflage cream to their faces, and started putting on the military gears.

“Oh, the iron is cool? Are your legs okay?”

“No problem.”

“Don’t get hurt and do well.”

As Kang-cheol greeted them and headed to his team, he saw that there were various people on that side, from the squad leader to someone carrying a large communication device.

[Each team will encounter numerous obstacles as they move.]

From what the host said, it wasn’t just a battle of physical strength, but there were also mines that made a noise if you accidentally stepped on them, and soldiers who were playing the role of enemies hiding in the grass.

There were various traps, and if you got caught, you would have to stop in place for 3 minutes.

[This would be so fun¬¬¬I want to try it too]

[The host doesn’t?]

“Guys, this isn’t a sports day. If it was something simple like before, I wouldn’t mind, but if I got involved in something this specialized, it would be a nuisance.”

[That’s true¬¬¬]

[Yeah, but they say if you step on a landmine, you have to stop? I’m nervous that you might step on it.]

While talking to the viewers, the host’s voice rang out, and the soldiers from both teams were seen lined up neatly.

[These will be broadcasted on the installed screen through the cams worn by the agents around their necks, so those below, please watch.]

I waved to Team Cheol, who was ready and waiting for the starting signal.

“Kang-Cheol, do your best. Fighting!”

Kang-Cheol smiled awkwardly and waved in return.

One of the soldiers from Team Cheol, who was watching, spoke to him.

“Sister. If you win, can you sign my autograph?”

“Why am I your sister?”

At that one word, all the soldiers started to frown.

“And I’m not even a celebrity, so what kind of autograph is that?”

It seemed like they had been hoping for something, as the Black Mice, who were called human weapons and such, collectively looked gloomy.

“Oh my, why are you guys with such a big body like this? Got it. I won’t have an autograph, but I’ll at least write my name nicely. Okay?”

[I’m jealous. I want the host’s autograph too.]

[¬¬ → How to get the host’s autograph = Entering the Black Mice]

[F*ck, is the difficulty of getting an autograph really true¬¬¬]

The Black Mice’s eyes began to light up at the mention of signing autographs.

Seeing that, I became playful and added more.

“The winning team gets an extra handshake!”

“Oh!!”

“Why are you cheering, Commander Jang?”

“Shut up! I’m single from today.”

They’re not even celebrities, so I don’t know why they’re so happy about my autograph.

“But we won’t let anyone get hurt. Be careful on the way back.”

-Yes!!

The Black Mice who answered as a group as if they had hit it off looked cute.

[Each team, please depart]

As training began and time passed, one of the Steel Team members tripped on the wire installed on the floor.

In the meantime, the other team quickly ran away.

In the end, the team that couldn’t overcome the difference was the other team that came down with the flag first.

[¬¬¬ They have a look of loss on their face]

[Steel Team is so funny¬¬¬¬¬]

“You make mistakes sometimes, why are you so dead?”

The faces of the team members who came down late were filled with sadness.

“Oh my, Jin team, come here.”

At my voice, they finally raised their heads and started to approach me one by one.

“Win team, hug. Everyone, come here.”

At my words, the soldiers approached me one by one with their eyes wide open, so I patted them on the back and hugged them.

“You worked hard. You’re not hurt, are you?”

“Yes, yes…”

[Where the hell do those guys live?]

[Why are you asking when you already know? Are you looking for someone to commit suicide with? Lol]

[Ah, why are you so affectionate, Bang Jang-ryeon? I’m so jealous of you.]

I hugged Kang-cheol one last time and patted his back, and when I looked to the other side, the winning team was looking at me with eyes full of betrayal.

“Why are you looking so resentful?”

When I let out a sigh and spread my arms, the winning team’s expressions finally changed and they approached me.

They hugged each of them one by one and patted their backs.

“If I hug you, you’re all my kids. Got it?”

“Yes, sis!”

The black snake warriors with their rugged bodies and fierce looks answered in a group, so I could only laugh in vain.

“Even if it’s only half-joking, I’m much younger than you?”

A soldier with a fierce expression answered my question.

“We’re soldiers, and age doesn’t matter. There are many people younger than me among my seniors.”

“Yes, yes. Be my child.”

While I was talking to the Black Snakes, Sergeant Cheon Ha-jin approached me.

“No, Grandfather.”

Sergeant Cheon Ha-jin made a face of bewilderment at my words.

“I won’t do it, you idiot.”

I smiled at Sergeant Cheon Ha-jin’s face and approached him, spreading my arms.

“How can you be so tall?”

As I approached him and spread my arms, Sergeant Cheon Ha-jin slowly bent his upper body.

“No, my child, but I’ll be your granddaughter.”

Sergeant Cheon Ha-jin, who had laughed out loud once, quietly told me to do so and patted my back.

“Autumn. Don’t let your strength take over.”

When I made a questioning face at his small whisper, he smiled and patted my head.

“Come visit again to see Grandfather.”

“…Yes.”

As my grandfather finished speaking, he took off the badge from his clothes and put it on my shoulder.

“Samjeong means national defense, prosperity, and unification.”

As I blankly stared at my grandfather who was putting the badge on my uniform, Kang-cheol and the soldiers approached me from behind.

“Sister, this is the Black Snake Badge.”

When I remained silent, Kang-cheol took the badge from his uniform and put it on my collar.

After that, the soldiers started putting the badges from their uniforms on my clothes one by one.

In the meantime, the regimental commander received something from a soldier and came over to me and handed it to me.

Looking at the object in his hand, it was a name tag that said “Han Ga-eul.”

“Does it suit you well?”

The soldiers all gave me a thumbs up when they heard me say this.

“This is the end of the prepared schedule. Thank you all for your hard work.”

While I was showing off my clothes, I heard the host’s voice, and we smiled and greeted the soldiers as the mood was ending.