Chapter 3
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One can only differentiate a Level A earthquake when the magic seeps out from the ground. The difference can’t be seen from other levels until that happens. To begin with, strong magic combusts in the center of it all, where the atmospheric pressure is so strong, normal people wouldn’t be able to breathe in it. Not long after, earthquake, heavy rain, heat waves, and storms will hit, changing consistently.
Only one word can be described for such a place, h.e.l.l.
And within this h.e.l.l like place, the most weakest monster is at the C level. In order to fight off and block these dangerous creatures, a specialist way above that level is needed.
That means, the hero must at least be of A rank.
For Level A earthquakes and up, any existing laws are void. Whether the heroes are A rank or S rank, every one of them who’s useful is mobilized.
“How many heroes are on scene so far?”
“Currently there are only 10 Rank A heroes on scene.”
A small headquarter has been created at the location of the Level A earthquake by the Hero Organization. There are a minimum of 200 officials mobilized here, and each floor has more than a hundred computers being utilized.
“Turn the screen on! Do whatever you can to try and get a transmission through.”
“There is a disturbance because of the incredible amount of magic being released. Until the wired equipment is set up, we won’t be able to see anything.”
‘When are you planning to set the equipment up?! It’s already been 32 minutes since the incident, and you guys dare to still say that. Do you want to see everybody die?!”
Director JooHyuk Park yelled furiously.
“Director! Special Ops team 2201 has reached the destination!”
“Special Ops team 2205 has already reached their destination!”
“Tell them to hurry and move about! Their top priority is to save the citizens. I’m positive there are citizens that haven’t been able to make it out yet. Also, send some other troops out to set up the wiring equipment. How can the Organization relay directions if they can’t even see the circ.u.mstances?!”
Director JooHyuk is very competent.
In only 15 minutes since the incident happened, the Director rushed out to the scene, set up a mini headquarter, and relayed his commands.
His men knew of the Director’s capabilities, so they continued to work without a retort. There were a considerable amount of people’s lives in their hands.
Ever since the earthquakes first started happening, a new law was placed where it was very hard to get permission for 15+ floor building. The reason was simple. When an earthquake hits, all the building would get destroyed.
Especially when the magic starts pouring out, the things that happen within it can be devastating.
Even if one was to follow the new law and construct a building within its standards, it’s hard to say that the building would come out safe.
“That building should be collapsing soon.”
Rank A, level 45 hero, Psychic President.
A man wearing a purple suit flipped his slick hair back.
“Any who, how much longer until the reporter gets here? I’m not able to use my strength well if there isn’t a camera rolling.”
Right then, a soldier geared with equipment came running out.
“Psychic President, this is an order that I got from the Director not too long ago. There seems to be about 100 or so people below the collapsing Han Young University Hospital. You must intervene immediately……”
“Okay, of course!” (TN – the ‘of course’ part was said in English haha.)
Even before the soldier completed his sentence, Psychic President release his magic like a hurricane.
He flew up several hundred meters to impress those in front of him.
This wonderful scene made the first time soldiers chat with liveliness.
“That’s amazing. He looks so all-mighty. I’m guessing that is Psychic President’s, psychic energy?”
“For someone from the Special Ops to be saying something like that. How disappointing. What psychic energy? That’s just magic he’s using.”
“I’m, I’m sorry.”
Psychic President is a hero with superb strength. He is always splendid and attracts the attention of everyone. He also states that his powers are psychic energy. However, this is just his way of appealing and stating that his powers are different from other heroes. Psychic President uses his powers as if they were Telekinesis, but it isn’t too different from other heroes. It is a huge and overwhelming magic.
dididi.
At that moment, a building from across the way started collapsing but was suddenly caught in midair. The sick refugees who were late on taking refuge, sighed in relief.
In that situation, the Special Ops representatives were busy trying to get the people to safety.
“Hmm, what a sad turn of events. I’m using my magnificent telekinesis to save these people here, yet no one knows what I just did.”
Psychic President made a sad face like his heart was hurting.
Surprisingly, although he had to use his magic in order to stop the huge building from falling, he didn’t seem to be tired.
This was the true colors of a Rank A hero.
A human being with superior abilities.
And within this location, there were more than 10 odd number of people with that same amount of ability.
“The situation will quickly be controlled, because of these heroes.”
Mumbled superior San Hyuk Ha.
There has only been one other time where such a huge earthquake had occurred. And during that time, an uncountable number of soldiers died, resulting in the reorganization of the forces. Because of that incident, there are currently no veterans on the field that has experienced a Level A earthquake, which is why there were many soldiers in fear. However, after seeing the strength of a Rank A hero, their uneasiness completely disappeared.
Chi jijijiik!
The wired equipment was still unable to connect correctly.
“Are you still not able to get on the correct channel?”
“That, that is, there is too much interference coming from the magic being released. Even after I connected it to cable, all I get is static.”
“We don’t have time for this! Murray’s wave is about to start. It’s already been 45 minutes since the earthquake hit. If you look at it typically, the wave should start in the next 10 minutes. We need to communicate with headquarters! Hurry it up.”
The Special Ops team was the bridge of communication for the Heroes and the Organization. Especially with the wired equipment. Not too long ago, they were briefly able to connect with the Organization, but it seems to be dead again.
Suddenly, the commander heard from another Special Ops team, that they were able to get connection.
“s.h.i.t, what are you guys doing! Are you guys going to roll around like this until you throw up? Hurry up and connect with the cable!”
As Lt. Colonel Kyu Hyun Kim went on a rant, the staff sgt. and sgts. were busy running around with frustrated expressions.
The situation continued without any connection between the heroes and the Organization. Because of it, n.o.body from the city was able to know what was going on……
That this earthquake was quite a bit different from the previous ones.
Chapter 3 – End.