Protagonist? Antagonist? I Reject Both

"Tell me,which fucker idea is it?"Leon breathed fire through his eyes looking at the trio kneeling down.

"It was his!"Sander and Vikram pointed at the brown-haired guy while trying to avert his gaze.

"What the fu…?"Ian screamed in bewilderment and swallowed his saliva seeing Leon's gaze.

Ian glared at the two who were observing the beautiful weather and completely ignoring Ian.

Squeezing his lips, Ian answered "I thought you died."

"How did you come to this assumption ?"Leon asked, gritting his teeth.

"I searched for you and couldn't find so…..so I thought."Ian's speech stuttered.

"Just because you couldn't find me, you thought I was dead."

Thick veins bulged over Leon's head as he was speechless about what to say as the logic wasn't that bad.

That left him with immense frustration to vent but before he could do anything, a loud order came from somewhere.

"Leon, Sir Commander is looking for you in the tent."

"Okay!"Leon nodded and walked away leaving his fellow mate a vicious gaze.

....

"Did you call me Sir?"

Leon saluted everyone in the tent.

Mac nodded and spoke with a smile"Soldier Leon, your help was invaluable as it saved us from quite a loss. Not only did you manage to find out the enemy's tactics but you also managed to provide valuable support."

"You cleared the doubt harbored in the hearts of many. You are really a valuable asset for our regiment as well as for humanity."

"Thanks but I just did what I needed to do.Nothing more and nothing less."Leon shouted, thumping his fist on his chest.

Everyone gave a brief nod.

Mac turned towards Thane who understood his words and rolled a map on the table.

Leon's eyes gleamed seeing the map unfold on the table.

"This..."

"It's almost accurate so no need to doubt it's authenticity. When this zone appeared, a Martial Ancestor flew over the place to sketch a rough area."Mac explained as everyone stared at the cross mark on the maps.

According to the map, the total space was around 75,000 sq km. When you reach the end, you will encounter a barrier, and if you break it with your raw strength you will enter a void, and then only god knows where you will end.

Either in an unknown world or in heaven.

The space had several odd structures and a few strongholds formed by monsters with a major black fortress in the middle.

All the troops would march to that place and attack it to take it down. As for beings from other worlds, nothing was clear but two Martial Saints were guarding the gate zones along with a few troops stationed there.

"We have already encountered a crisis. Though we averted, the casualties we suffered aren't small. Many are still adapting and many of them were novices. So, I plan to increase the march speed with the hope that we can meet other troops on the way."

"Any question?"

"No, Sir!"Everyone shouted.

"And now coming onto the second thing."Mac's eyes then locked onto Leon.

"For the merits of this mission. I am raising Leon's rank to sergeant and once he acquires more experience I am gonna make him captain."

"Anyone wanted to refute."Mac then glanced around.

"I thought you would make him a Captain already," Thane muttered with a chuckle.

Hearing this Mac just smiled bitterly as he could already guess Leon's thoughts from his shitty expression.

'He might be already cursing me for making him Sergeant.If I made him Captain, he might come after my head for real.'

And true to his thoughts, Leon cursed around while trying to hide his displease.

'Fuck! It seems I am gonna die again. I have bullshit skills, not leadership skills. Even if I go wild, I always have a plan but I don't know how I will handle these guys who became high just by killing a small goblin.'

Leon sighed, resigning himself to fate.In his mind he had already burnt a few incense for himself.

"Now dismiss and get to your post.'

.......

For two days, the squad started marching without any break. When they rested, they made sure it was in plains where there was no geographical advantage to the enemy.

The troops started advancing at a greater pace with a horseshoe-shaped formation.

On their way, they were harassed by goblins but as they kept on marching goblins were followed by trolls, kobolds, and hobgoblins.

It was like a never-ending nightmare.

"Fucking kobolds, just get your ass out here. I am gonna shove this stick in your ass for disturbing my sleep."Sanders roared angrily, chasing after goblins.

Vikaram stomped over a goblin's face one after another.

"Damn!Just how long?Just for how long are you gonna harass us?"

Meanwhile, Ian just stood still with two black dead panda eyes. He was so still, that one can mistake him for statute but if one put his ear near his lips, one can hear endless chants of holy cursing scriptures.

"Kill.....I will kill you. Shred into pieces and scatter your dust."

Leon shook his head seeing the soldier's mental condition. For, the past two days they had hardly got time to even take a shit properly cause the monster attacked them endlessly.

Their numbers weren't large nor were they threatening but they attacked again and again with a gap of 45 minutes, and the battle lasted for 10-35 minutes. And as they tend themselves for a few minutes, another horde would appear.

They have almost killed 7-8 times the enemy of their number which was weird as if there was an endless monster spawning barracks out there.

Leon ravens and hawks, along with his ghosts, patrolled the entire surrounding endlessly which had often saved them from suffering a disaster.

After two days, they finally managed to get some peace as no monster attacked since the afternoon.

The soldiers gleaming in joy, lit campfires, and started to soothe themselves.

"Finally, we can enjoy a bit. I haven't eaten well and lost weight."Sander laughed and chugged a whole boiled potato.

"Is it alright for us to relax?"Ian asked with a frown looking at his rough palm. It was still unbelievable for him that the enemies had not attacked them in the last 6 hours.

"Stop worrying too much. Even monsters are living beings and they have their own needs. Just keep away that sour expression and relax as we might not get a time like this later."Vikram shouted, hitting Ian's shoulder.

Then they mingled with each other and started laughing.

"Leon, take this brisket. It tastes nice and also smiles a bit. Don't be a party pooper."Sander teased and extended his hand.

"I guess you are right," Leon smiled and chugged the piece of brisket and jerky.

He chewed but he didn't feel any taste. Not because it was bad but rather because his inner mind was in a mess.

Leon closed his eyes to calm himself contrary to his dark expression and smiled.

'This atmosphere…Sitting around a campfire with a few groups, doesn't feel so bad alas….'

However, his smile was completely different from the positive and bright look on his face.

But it was something that only he knew.

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