Kw.a.n.g Hwi didn’t panic at the newly discovered information . He prioritized checking on the status of the containers .

“How many containers are left?”

— “10 left, but we have to wait for the trucks to return before proceeding . ”

The civilian that Kw.a.n.g Hwi brought from base spoke with a cracked voice . From his position, he could clearly see the onslaught of monsters coming to tear them limb from limb . Kw.a.n.g Hwi sneered . To an untrained individual, 500 Keku was enough to wipe out their defenses .

“I guess we’ll have to deal with them . ”

There was no reason to avoid the monsters—they would have to be killed eventually . With their ample firepower, these monsters would have little to no effect on his forces . Kw.a.n.g Hwi issued his orders in a calm and collected voice . The commander cannot panic, for his actions affect the morale of the entire troop .

“Carry on working . Teams 1 and 3 will hold their positions and defend the perimeter . As for the rest, rendezvous at the entrance of the container yard . ”

Kw.a.n.g Hwi waved down the vehicle and reconvened with the other teams at the front of the container yard . They had parked the Medium Tactical Vehicle so that it was blockading the entrance as a suitable way to provide suppression fire and cover . For Kw.a.n.g Hwi’s subordinates, who had followed him through thick and thin, they showed no signs of fatigue . The same could not be said for the new recruits, who were panting in exhaustion . Kw.a.n.g Hwi quietly clicked his tongue . He made a mental note to double down on physical training when they got back to the camp . This level of fitness was unacceptable .

“Dispatch the troops to that office . ”

Advertis.e.m.e.nt“Yes, sir!”

As a deep rumbling grew ever closer, each commander drove the recruits waiting inside the containers, . A horde of Keku reared their ugly heads and the dispatched troops drew their guns in response . Kw.a.n.g Hwi held onto the handle of the grenade launcher in preparation for the upcoming melee . He applauded his foresight in unlocking [Support/Crew Weaponry] beforehand .

『Mk 47 Striker ALGL』

『A 40mm automatic grenade launcher with a built-in laser rangefinder and ballistic computer technology for calculating trajectory . Compared to the Mk 19 GMG, it has a lower peak recoil and is easier to carry around . It can fire up to 225 – 300 rounds a minute . 』

Kw.a.n.g Hwi’s love of the weapon was two-fold . It demonstrated all of the conveniences of a high-speed automatic grenade launcher in a streamlined design meant for accessibility . The intuitive nature of the Mk 47 was put on full display as he used its sights to calculate the perfect trajectory for maximum impact on the incoming horde .

He braced his knees for the recoil . The fixed grenade launcher shook the vehicle violently as he let loose a few preliminary shots at the Keku . The most aggressive monsters were turned into mincemeat and the battlefield rapidly degenerated into a meat grinder . Black blood and entrails pockmarked the ground and saggy bits of flesh left the new recruits retching at the sight . No matter how durable a Keku claimed to be, it couldn’t survive a direct hit from a grenade launcher . Kw.a.n.g Hwi lowered his grenade launcher and surveyed the sight in front of him .

A trail of white smoke bellowed out of the barrel of the Mk 47 and a slew of explosions erupted from the center of the horde . The packed army of monsters was torn to pieces in the aftermath of the explosion . The damage was done—after 3-4 rounds of fire, the Keku were finished . Before the soldiers had a chance to fire a single shot, only a handful of Keku remained . At this point, he put away the Mk 47 and left the soldiers to clean up the sc.r.a.ps .

Some of the Keku that managed to get close threw their weapons to no avail . The gunshots echoed in the container as Kw.a.n.g Hwi noticed a familiar text box flas.h.i.+ng in front of his peripheral .

『You have defeated 300 Keku faster than anybody else in the world . 』

『You have obtained 2500 MP . 』

『You have defeated 400 Keku faster than anybody else in the world . 』

『You have obtained 3000 MP . 』

『You have defeated 500 Keku faster than anybody else in the world . 』

『You have obtained 3500 MP . 』

『You have defeated 600 Keku faster than anybody else in the world . 』

『You have obtained 4000 MP . 』

“Don’t tell me,” someone said sarcastically . “Are the new recruits still scared?”

Kw.a.n.g Hwi could hear his subordinates snickering on the other side of the walkie-talkie . Even the new recruits could hear it . All of the soldiers had gear surpa.s.sing that of the average Korean soldier . He made sure that all of his men had state of the art gear to preserve his allies .

— “Did you hear the boss? Report!”

— “Yes, sir! We heard him!”

Kw.a.n.g Hwi asked for a status report from the team leaders . Sporadic gunshots sprouted from all over the container yard as the last vestiges of the Keku were eliminated .

— Kill confirmed .

“Boss . It’s all done . ”

The last fully loaded truck left the container yard . What was originally filled with dozens of s.h.i.+pping containers was now an urban wasteland . Kw.a.n.g Hwi and his soldiers were the last to leave .

In the few hours that they were away, their base had a complete makeover . The base expanded and, with the container walls, a defensible perimeter was formed to keep a lookout . Patrol points were designated across the territory and weapons were mounted at intervals to stop monsters from advancing . Seeing Kw.a.n.g Hwi return, Soo Min and Jackson rendezvoused with him at the entrance .

“How’s the expansion?” asked Kw.a.n.g Hwi .

“As you can see, we have finished dispatching containers to create the outer wall . Afterwards, we’re going to fill them with as much sand and garbage as possible to secure their foundations . ”

When they were done, it would be strong enough to withstand a truck hurtling into it at full speed .

“Thankfully, we have a few containers left, which we can use to decorate the interior and provide living quarters . ”

The containers were repurposed as dormitories for the civilians—suitable for living, if only just . Another set of containers were converted into barracks for the militia right beside Kw.a.n.g Hwi’s house . The raw materials that were brought from nearby factories were piled up beside Kw.a.n.g Hwi’s house .

“For now, the boss’ house will be our temporary base . It shouldn’t take too much time to a.s.semble the prefab house . In the meantime, they’ll be living in tents . It shouldn’t be all that bad in this weather . ”

It was currently springtime, which proved to be ideal for their current situation . Were it the Summer or Winter, the weather wouldn’t have been suitable for their soldiers to live in a tent . Kw.a.n.g Hwi knew he needed to treat them with respect and build the loyalty of his militia . Giving them the ideal living environment was just the first step towards that . As the men who were on the front lines, fighting to protect their haven from imminent threats, Kw.a.n.g Hwi gave them preferential treatment as thanks for their service .

Kw.a.n.g Hwi reviewed the defensible locations and designated patrol points across the camp, travelling to each location personally and ensuring that everything met his standards . He made some minor adjustments to the blueprints and proceeded to purchase machine guns and ammo from the Merit Shop .

As he entered the Merit Shop, he found himself overwhelmed by the sheer number of options available to him . Models from all over the world were offered to Kw.a.n.g Hwi and he took a few painstaking moments before he decided on his purchase .

『STK Ultimax 100』

『Weighing 4 . 9kg without the magazine, it is one of the lightest machine guns in production . Due to its unique design, its recoil is dampened . 』

Whilst it was unfortunate that it used an exclusive drum magazine, modifications to the gun would allow them to use the NATO magazine, which Kw.a.n.g Hwi preferred . Most importantly, the weapon was portable and very newbie-friendly . The plan was to install the machine guns in place and use the monsters for shooting practice . With this, they had taken the first step towards setting up the foundations of their military base . Kw.a.n.g Hwi glanced back at the Merit Shop .

『Armored Vehicle』

『This category is currently locked . It can be unlocked after completing a mission . 』

Now all he would need is an armored vehicle in order to safely transport his soldiers . Right now, they were stuck with regular vehicles and a single bulletproof transport truck he purchased on the Merit Shop, but its limitations were becoming more and more apparent . None of their current vehicles could take a direct hit from a Keku and hope to remain in one piece .

Kw.a.n.g Hwi knew that his most valuable resource was manpower . With limited human resources available, he could not afford to waste them . He needed armored vehicles to protect his a.s.sets . The ability to run over monsters was an added bonus . Up until now, he postponed the mission to ensure that they laid the foundation for their base of operations . But now, it couldn’t be delayed any further .

『This category can be unlocked after completing a mission . 』

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