On My First Day Undercover, the Organization Collapsed - Chapter 266

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The Organization Collapsed on My First Day of Infiltration Episode 266

 

Abnormal Climate (1)

 

Jenesis’s Group 3 started by setting up a base camp.

 

“Ugh, it’s really cold!”

 

“This is crazy… It was definitely warm just a moment ago!”

 

“They said the dock where we were is an unusually warm place…”

 

“How can a place like this even exist?”

 

Osu Island.

 

When we first arrived, we couldn’t really grasp it.

 

How could jungle, desert, and arctic-like environments exist simultaneously on this warm island!

 

But the moment we stepped inside the perimeter, we realized.

 

The world is full of things that can’t be understood with short experience and knowledge.

 

“Ugh, so cold. H-here are the materials!”

 

“Okay. Let’s plant the flag too.”

 

The first condition for a base camp.

 

Install markers so it can be recognized from afar.

 

Especially in an environment like this where snowstorms limit visibility, it should be made as clear and visible as possible.

 

“The flag is done, now let’s build the snow wall!”

 

Gather nearby snow, dig a hole in the ground to secure water, then pour water on the snow to harden it – and snow bricks are complete.

 

Making a snow house like that was the first goal.

 

Of course, not all personnel were mobilized, they were taking turns standing guard around the perimeter.

 

Following what Teacher Ziel taught, they kept their hearing as sharp as possible while keeping their eyes wide open even in the obscured environment.

 

‘I need to watch as carefully as possible. He said the magic beasts that appear in places like this approach disguised by the wind.’

 

Although Teacher Ziel had trained them through ‘ambush training’, real combat is a different matter.

 

But since the virtual response training against magic beasts including Peckworm was effective in last year’s practical training, they were confident this time too.

 

“We need to add one more person to the guard. Ann, could you help me out?”

 

“Sure. Don’t worry. I’ll watch.”

 

Was it because confidence had built up?

 

Her command was also smooth.

 

Jenesis had only one purpose.

 

To get a good score in survival.

 

The first step was rallying the group members.

 

‘Fortunately, Ann is following along well.’

 

Ann was a top-tier student.

 

And she was close with the highest-tier students.

 

So she was a bit worried, but seeing her nod and move right away, it seemed there would be no concern about that part.

 

“Sharon, let’s move this together.”

 

“Oh, give it here. I’ll stack it. Group leader, aren’t you moving around too much from the start?”

 

“I need to take the lead so the other kids will move together too.”

 

And in the snowstorm.

 

‘Excellent attitude.’

 

Dain, who was watching this scene while disguised in the snowstorm, checked the scores.

 

Group 3’s start was good.

 

The snow bricks were being made steadily, and the perimeter watch was excellent.

 

From what he could see, there were no signs of magic beasts or animals approaching, but still, not letting down one’s guard was necessary.

 

“Let’s take a break for a moment!”

 

Even adding appropriate rest.

 

‘Student Jenesis Dillon is showing unexpected ability.’

 

This practical training would probably be an opportunity for mid-tier and lower-tier students to gain confidence, improve their skills, and receive recognition from others.

 

Swish.

 

Ziel left the snowstorm.

 

Moving instantly with an assassin’s steps, he arrived at Quantus’s Group 6.

 

“Hup!”

 

Crack!

 

Quantus’s typical behavior was being displayed.

 

Jungle.

 

Quantus was putting his whole body into smashing trees and gathering materials to build a house.

 

“How does he break that…”

 

“It’s strength, strength.”

 

“Did he gain muscle power instead of intelligence?”

 

“Shh, he’s the group leader. Be quiet and support him. Quantus! Good job!”

 

Then Quantus became serious.

 

“What did you just say?”

 

“G-good job! I was cheering you on!”

 

“No, before that!”

 

Did he hear that?

 

“Don’t call me Quantus, call me ‘Group Leader’! I’ll allow ‘Leader’ too, so watch your titles!”

 

“…”

 

Quantus was sensitive about titles.

 

Of course, everyone knew.

 

The fact that if they just paid attention to titles, Quantus would treat them very well.

 

“Hehe, this reminds me of when we did ruins exploration!”

 

Why was it exploration and not demolition?

 

With that kind of muscle power, it seemed like he would have destroyed ruins as he passed through them.

 

But surprisingly, Ziel was satisfied.

 

‘Base camp is important in the jungle too. He’s doing very well.’

 

He was moving well as trained. It was a very humid and sticky environment, but still, when necessary, one must move. There needed to be a roof to avoid rain and space to rest one’s body.

 

In that sense, Quantus’s quick and aggressive actions were most appropriate at this point.

 

However, there was the jungle’s biggest drawback.

 

“Grrrrr…”

 

“Kraaaak!”

 

Attacks from magic beasts and animals were frequent compared to other environments.

 

“Everyone get ready!”

 

But Quantus was Quantus.

 

“Everyone follow me! Uhahahaha!”

 

Flexing his muscles to the fullest at the front, he punched the cheek of the first magic beast that charged at him.

 

Thwack!

 

“Squawk!”

 

A magic beast knocked down in one hit.

 

Its name was Keloden.

 

It was quite a fast quadrupedal magic beast with fairly quick movements, and once it bit an opponent, it wouldn’t let go…

 

“Sit! Hey!”

 

“Whine!”

 

It was getting beaten up by Quantus’s fists.

 

For reference, Keloden was a ferocious magic beast that would charge at enemies once spotted, regardless of whether there were many or few opponents.

 

It naturally possessed combat power befitting that nature.

 

It was definitely not something to catch with bare hands!

 

‘He’s following my teachings well.’

 

But Quantus, with his natural strength and boldness or whatever personality trait it was, plus Ziel’s teaching of predicting and avoiding the opponent’s attacks, was thoroughly beating up the Keloden.

 

“You picked the wrong fight, sheesh.”

 

“What did that magic beast do wrong?”

 

“Quantus could handle all of this by himself, couldn’t he?”

 

By the way, there were three other Keloden besides the one getting beaten up.

 

In normal circumstances, 10 humans would lose. Unless they were Expert-level or had mages mixed in.

 

However, they were being overwhelmed by just one person.

 

“You little! You little!”

 

Quantus wrapped his arms around the neck of the Keloden he had been beating up for a while and applied pressure, while his team members felt this way.

 

“Why does the magic beast look pitiful…”

 

“He’s almost crushing everything with pure strength…”

 

On the other hand, the sense of reliability they felt!

 

This guy is truly our group leader!

 

“Excellent.”

 

Ziel gave a good evaluation to Quantus’s Group 6.

 

He was performing the role of group leader better than expected.

 

Of course, it wasn’t time to judge everything yet, but at least he was achieving sufficient results in the initial stage.

 

Next, Ziel moved to the desert area where Delev and Celia’s Group 1 was stationed.

 

“No, so I’m saying let’s do it this way?”

 

“This rock over here is better, so why do you keep?”

 

“You can’t see clearly from here. Someone has to stay on the rock constantly!”

 

As expected.

 

They were ignoring their group leader and fighting enthusiastically.

 

Ziel quietly watched their behavior.

 

Both of their skills are good.

 

As they had shown once or twice before, the synergy created when they combined forces was also good.

 

However, there were more than just one or two problems that arose when the two were put together.

 

“How long are those guys going to fight…”

 

“No, the group leader is right here…”

 

Group 1’s leader Kus also seemed at a loss for what to do.

 

One side was his friend.

 

The other side was his friend’s rival.

 

If he took the wrong side, chaos would obviously ensue.

 

‘Interesting.’

 

Ziel quietly observed this situation.

 

In principle, faculty members could never intervene unless students were in dangerous emergency situations.

 

All the teachings had already been given.

 

From this point on, it was the students’ domain.

 

And then.

 

“Magic beast!”

 

The desert sand writhed from all directions.

 

Celia and Delev, who had been fighting just moments ago, stepped forward as if nothing had happened.

 

The situation was easily resolved.

 

Following exactly the methods Ziel had taught them for dealing with desert magic beasts, extermination wasn’t difficult.

 

It goes without saying that Delev and Celia’s performance was central to this.

 

“They were fighting to the death just moments ago…”

 

“It would be great if they focused that energy on training instead of fighting each other…”

 

They also got meat.

 

“Oh! Teacher said this would be delicious if we grilled and ate it!”

 

“Real magic beast meat… is it okay to grill and eat it?”

 

“Wouldn’t it be better than just eating cactus?”

 

Anyway, the fight was easily finished thanks to Delev and Celia.

 

While their training helped, it was because their strength was much higher compared to other students!

 

‘This was done well.’

 

Their cooperation still seemed to have a long way to go, but it was quite positive for magic beast extermination.

 

It wasn’t like there was no progress at all in cooperation.

 

“Group leader, what should we do with this?”

 

“First, let’s move it up here so it doesn’t get sand on it, then start dismantling. I think we need to be careful of poison while dismantling.”

 

“Ugh, disgusting.”

 

“I’ll do it.”

 

Kus took the lead and moved like a proper group leader.

 

No matter how much they needed to eat magic beast meat due to food shortage, dismantling was a different matter.

 

‘Let’s try it, let’s do it. I’m the group leader, I’m the group leader…’

 

Kus constantly repeated to himself as he began dismantling. His stomach was churning, but he had to do it. Because he was the group leader.

 

“…”

 

And seeing this, Delev seemed to feel something and quickly ran to his friend.

 

“Kus, no, group leader. Let’s do it together. I’ll help too.”

 

Not to be outdone, Celia joined in.

 

“Me too, I’ll help too, group leader!”

 

Ziel fell into thought for a moment at that sight.

 

‘In the end, the key is creating situations where they can compete in a positive direction.’

 

The two would probably never become close. Ziel acknowledged this too.

 

So it seemed best for their pride battles against each other to manifest in positive directions like this.

 

And one more thing.

 

“You two, stop fighting. This is training. Whether someone did well or poorly, if you fight, I’ll put you both on perimeter duty only.”

 

“…Got it.”

 

“Sorry, group leader.”

 

It would be perfect if the group leader’s firm decisions like this were added.

 

‘I’ll have to keep watching.’

 

The other groups weren’t much different either.

 

Everyone was busy creating base camps, dealing with the environment appropriately as they had learned.

 

“Oh, Boss. You’ve arrived?”

 

“What’s Group 4’s status?”

 

“Yon is leading quite well. Yurio is doing well too.”

 

“Mm.”

 

Yon’s Group 4, which included Yurio and Maris, was also quite excellent.

 

It was a high plateau area, and they focused on base camp construction while minimizing movement for now.

 

They even prepared to divide into teams for hunting while keeping fires burning in preparation for the temperature dropping at night.

 

“This training will definitely be decided by temperature and food supplies.”

 

As Gilbert said, temperature adaptation and securing insufficient food supplies would be key in this training.

 

Food supplies especially.

 

Although they distributed slightly different amounts depending on the zone, if they ate three meals a day, it would only last five days.

 

Starving for about 5 days wouldn’t kill them, but considering the harshness of the environment, they would definitely need to secure an additional 3 days’ worth of food to somehow endure.

 

“We’ll have to watch.”

 

The first day.

 

The training was just beginning.

 

However, there was something slightly concerning.

 

Ziel, who moved back to the extreme cold zone to check on Group 5, discovered an abnormal phenomenon.

 

Whiiiiing…

 

“It’s snowing quite heavily.”

 

“Pardon?”

 

“It shouldn’t be snowing this heavily.”

 

A snowstorm fiercer than what they had previously known was raging.

 

An unusually strong snowstorm.

 

As if it were a precursor to a snow tempest.

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