High School Soldier
Impossibly

Prisoners held in Federal prisons were employed to care for the troops' farm and farm animals, in lieu of the death penalty they were supposed to receive. Unfortunately, they actually look very happy when ‘forced’ works to care for vegetables, fruit crops, goats and cows and poultry belonging to the Peace Forces. Although they were considered the losers, no unpleasant treatment was received by the prisoners.

Some refugees and volunteers are working with them amid a drizzle that is likely to be a heavy rain in the afternoon. It was a calming sight, and made the work of the supervisors wane. There were not many fights among the tens of thousands of former Alliance soldiers who were caught, because the facilities they obtained were equal.

This did cause the funds spent to meet the needs of the prisoners to increase, on the other hand the Guild also had to take care of refugees and pay volunteers. That is why new land was opened to meet the food needs of troops, prisoners, refugees, and volunteers. That way, they do not have to spend money to buy food, and can divert funds to buy fertilizer and clothing for prisoners and volunteers and refugees.

Heavy enough rain finally completely flushed the area of the Special Region of Indonesia in the New World, but it did not interfere with the activities of soldiers of the entire contingent of Guild member countries. They can still eagerly train on the muddy ground, although the air is a little cold because the winter has not long ended. The training area of the soldiers was large enough to traverse the fields and farms that were treated by prisoners with the help of refugees and volunteers. Unfortunately, there were still some Arevelk contingent soldiers who considered the captured former Alliance soldiers as a joke.

“What did you do to them? Didn't you guys get an order from the contingent of ‘otherworld’ not to hurt the captives in any form?”

Fortunately, among the Arevelk warriors who were training, Lux and Zariv were among the ones who joined them. They often ran as well as other exercises and passed through fields that were being treated by the captives.

“General Lux, is it okay to make them paid workers?”

“To my knowledge, the Alliance has destroyed farms and plantations belonging to the previous Indonesian forces. It's possible that they can do the same, or maybe worse.”

Lux was quite upset by the words of his two soldiers, then decided to say, “They are already quite afraid of the strength of the Indonesian forces and their allies. That's all that has made them work so hard to this day. To be honest, although we can receive very much money from selling them into slaves, hiring them as additional labor turned out to be much more profitable.”

The total area of plantations, rice paddies to meet the needs of the Indonesian rice contingent, and fields and livestock farms is almost twenty hectares. The labor that makes a lot of food production can increase, so that at the harvest time the food needs can meet all the people living in the Special Region of Indonesia in the New World, including prisoners and refugees.

In addition, the security of the prisoners is also guaranteed, which makes them still not understand by fighting the ‘world troops other’. Leisurely, Lux and Zariv stood up and looked at all the workers who had not stopped working even though the rain had not stopped. This kind of rain was not a problem for them, although it made some minor problems.

Then, from the north gate of the turtle fortress, Lux and Zariv saw two war vehicles and several armoured vehicles belonging to the North Korean and Indonesian contingents exit and head in the same direction as the relief forces that departed the day before.

“What do they call for help?”

“One artillery battalion may already be strong enough with the support of a supply battalion. But, all troop movements are in the hands of the commander of each contingent,” Lux replied to Zariv's question. On the other hand, the girl's flat face made Zariv eager to make Lux smile. Unfortunately, while this person who can make Lux smile is only Nio.

Two MLRS-based tank vehicles and one Relief Company were ordered to assist a battalion of artillery and supplies that had detected enemy movements. If they called for help, it was certain that the number of enemies was much greater and the battle would likely be fierce without assistance.

“What's their goal this time, Lux? And just sending a small army to face the enemy does not harm them?”

“Recapturing Kalea Fortress from the Guild and showing that they still have great strength to continue the war. If about the loss or not, surely they have devised their own tactics in facing the enemy.”

“Well, you're right, they have terrible weapons.”

Earlier…

“Hoy, report to the troops in Black Fortress if the enemy starts moving!”

The absence of Hassan and Nio here, made Team 12 work much harder than when the two men were. Bayu immediately grabbed his wireless communication device, then connected the signal of this unit with one of the battalions occupying Black Fortress. Meanwhile, Ferdi asked Bayu to immediately send information to the troops occupying the Black Fort.

Twenty thousand Alliance soldiers marched through the southern side of Tanoe City in orderly and orderly rows, Gita and Ratna watching them from the southern side of the city's protective wall. Through their respective binoculars, they both saw several enemies carrying the same weapon when attacking Iztok City, but their numbers did not reach a company. The coat that protected the two girls avoided them from the suspicions of the townspeople and the rain even though their field uniforms were made of watertight materials.

Despite the heavy rain, the townspeople cheered the troops who were believed to be able to retake Fort Kalea, or the Guild preferred to call the military facility the Black Fort. They issued words of a nature praising the God of War, in the hope that the figure would give the Alliance strength.

The two corners of the raised lips showed that they had the pride and courage to fight shown by the Alliance soldiers. With the large number and weapons that have been upgraded, they are confident of defeating and recapturing the fortress that is controlled by the ‘world other’ Guild. Moreover, they believed that the rifles of the Special Platoon Alliance soldiers were capable of changing the course of the war, thus not allowing the Guild to do as they had planned.

“Ummm, do I need to damage some of their rifles?”

“Wait. But, Zefanya, why can you carry a sniper rifle that easily, instead of the guards will definitely patrol?” ask Ratna.

“According to the reconnaissance group of two, they saw almost the entire city guard soldiers join the force. So, the city is almost unattended, and the security of the point where we are located is very loose.”

Zefanya suddenly joined Gita and Ratna, then took aim in the prone position. The height of the protective walls of Tanoe City was about four meters, and the distance of the troops with them was about three kilometers. That way, Zefanya can confidently his shots will result in serious repercussions.

The absence of the team's captain and vice-captain to lead meant they had to execute a mutually agreed plan. As long as there were suspicious parties or knew of their true identities as Guild soldiers, Team 12 agreed to take action as a form of self-protection and Guild, respectively, it should take the life of someone who is not a civilian.

That meant, they agreed to simply immobilize one or two enemy soldiers in an army that moved into the Black Fortress, including damaging some of their weapons.

Moreover, they would not retreat before Nio, Hassan, and Hevaz returned, and were forced to carry out their duties without the three of them. “What are they doing there?” such questions always popped up many times in the minds of every member of the 12th Team. If the three people were still here, they would definitely take action immediately against such a large army that was planning to attack the troops in the Black Fortress. Especially Hevaz, and Nio certainly would have a very hard time holding the girl to commit cruel acts against her enemies.

“Hey, I can shoot, right?”

Zefanya once again asked while installing a silencer that was able to muffle 99 percent of the gunfire, regardless of the rain that continues to flutter.

The rain showed no sign of soon subsiding, as if raining down on the entire Alliance soldiers eager to immediately attack the Black Fortress with confidence and such. Unfortunately, the confidence and spirit of the entire 12th Team was much greater as if they were able to defeat such an army of twenty thousand without any assistance.

“Alright, if you really can't hold back for a moment, do your action,” said Gita who is still watching the movement of enemy troops through her binoculars.

A moment later, with a feeling of pleasure Zefanya immediately aimed at his first target in the form of SP1 belonging to one of the Alliance soldiers. The number of soldiers using the weapon did not reach a hundred people, but the bullets Zefanya had did not reach twenty pieces. Although the projectile caliber of the Zefanya sniper rifle with automatic heavy machine gun is the same, which is 12.7mm, but the different size of the sleeve makes the girl unable to use the heavy weapon ammunition.

“What are you aiming for?” ask Ratna.

“The troops who walked in the front row, with uniforms similar to the clothes of soldiers during World War 1.” replied Zefanya.

Then, Ratna searched for the target Zefanya meant. After finding Zefanya's target of fire, Ratna then asked, “Yang carried the rifle?”

“Ya.”

Zefanya's index finger pulled the trigger with a calm facial expression, even though it was moistened with rainwater. Then, without causing any eye-catching gunfire, the 12.7mm projectile shot out at a speed of nearly 4,000 kilometers per second. Within two kilometers, the speed of the projectile is able to penetrate a layer of steel as thick as 30mm if using tungsten bullets.

Less than half a second later, a rifle belonging to the Special Platoon Alliance personnel was destroyed. The outer material of the gun made of wood was destroyed with all the components scattered on the ground. Of course the cause of the attack was Zefanya.

“Very on target, very good Zefanya” praise Gita.

“He seems to be planning to hinder the enemy,” said Arif who saw the three girls were on top of the city's protective wall, especially the actions of Zefanya who managed to make some enemy soldiers agitated with their silent attacks.

Zephaniah changed the target on a balista that pulled some orcs with the help of slaves. They are very difficult when pulling the big guns when the conditions are raining, because of course the ground will become wet and turn muddy. Slippery roads and sometimes there are holes filled with water and create mud puddles make the way of the pullers of the weapon is hampered. Unfortunately, some soldiers whipped those who stopped for a moment just to take a few breaths to move back immediately.

Seeing this, Zefanya is seen directing her shot towards one of the soldiers who whipped a male slave many times. Meanwhile, the ogres and orcs could only look at it while pulling out weapons that looked extremely heavy. A balista needed at least six slaves to pull it, as well as a cannon required about twenty combined ogres and orcs to move the heavy weapon.

However, “Zefanya, I know you saw those slaves being tortured. But, it is better not to kill the soldiers who tortured them, because it might cause unwanted things,” Ratna tried to give advice to the Russian girl.

Then, in less than five seconds Zefanya fired four shots. Each of the projectiles damaged four wheels that drove the four weapons, and made the movement of the pullers of the weapons stop because of the damaged wheels.

“Mantau, you upset them.Possibly,” Gita once again praised Zefanya's actions after seeing the impact of the girl's attack through her binoculars.

The ogres, orcs and slaves worked together to keep two balistas, one giant catapult, and one balista running without one wheel. That they do rather than get lashes or worse, though very physically and mentally taxing. Indeed the treatment of the soldiers towards human slaves and monsters was degrading, indeed that was the truth.

If one becomes a slave, then they have become a tool that can be used as the owner buys the slave. It was also true for slaves who came from the Demihuman race or half-monster humans like ogres. No distance slave owners hire them relentlessly, then resell or kill if deemed unneeded or make mistakes.

Seen from the eyes of the human slaves and ogres showed a sharp gaze, but closer to the wailing full of suffering because their position was considered inferior by the ‘human’ who whipped them now. The blood that came out from the wounds from the lash flowed with the rainwater on their bodies. But such watchdogs did not care about it, and considered whipping the slaves was an act to make them want to work and obey orders.

“Come down, they will receive a reply in a moment.

Zefanya came down from the top of the city's protective wall when taking Gita and Ratna back after seeing the scene that made the two girls smell.

“Yes, I really want to see them destroyed.”

In fact, the Gita still had feelings of vengeance pent up after her father was killed on the battlefield during the Alliance's first major assault on the Expeditionary Force. Unfortunately, he was not allowed to take retaliatory measures alone to avenge the death of his father who was the commander of the Expeditionary Force at that time, aka General Sucipto. It could be, there are people who have the same feelings as the Gita, and will do a reply when the opportunity has been given.

It rained heavily, like the feeling of wanting to avenge the deeds of their owners. The human slaves and monsters both had similar gazes, although they knew the sharp gazes cursing at the soldiers who tortured them did not make those people tremble, either, and increasingly do as they please to the slaves.

Inwardly, all slaves had feelings and plans for vengeance to gain freedom. All they can do right now is wait for the right time and opportunity and still maintain patience.

**

The first floor of this Labyrinth was not a dangerous place like the seventh to tenth floors, as the monsters inhabiting were only weak monsters like little goblins or giant ants. Thus, Rio could easily kill them using the ‘Eternal’ Hunter that he was proud of.

A satisfied face was shown by the man after he managed to kill one medium-sized goblin with a single shot. The monster he had just killed fell down in front of him, making Rio feel that he had defeated a powerful monster.

A frog-like monster that was as big as a calf appeared behind Rio, then spouted out a black liquid. The man knew that the frog monster attack was quite dangerous, because it was able to make first-degree burns on humans. After jumping to the side to dodge the frog monster's attack, Rio shot several times until the monster died.

The first floor containing the opponent was not too troublesome making Rio put on a relaxed expression, then continue exploring to find the next opponent.

When Rio found an opponent, be it a small goblin or a giant ant, he did not care and still fought them even though the monsters were certainly unable to retaliate against him. Countless how many monsters he had defeated, yet it had actually brought benefits to some Explorers.

The Explorers did not need to expend any energy when they saw Rio who could very easily kill every monster that faced him. They only needed to take out some of the body parts of the monsters that could be sold without putting up a fight that would probably injure them.

Rio did not care about the precious item or anything, which could make one rich all of a sudden. He felt that he only needed to become strong as quickly as possible, then retaliated against the actions of someone who had left his face almost destroyed.

**

How long did they fight against the minotaur king and his army?

Of course they had fought for several hours until the day changed. This place was not pierced by the sunlight, so it did not tell them the time of day. It could be outside the Labyrinth already morning or noon. Although Nio and Hassan have watches, they do not care too much about the time when fighting.

A thread of sweat flowed down Nio's right cheek, then dripped onto the ground as he watched the minotaur king move towards him. The three-meter-tall monster wore protective gear that appeared to be made of metal, as well as carrying a weapon in the form of an ax. However, the equipment is like not made by the hands of monsters, given the quality shown. Although it has rusted enough, the metal protector used by the minotaur king can still show its luster.

Most likely, the equipment used by the minotaur king came from Explorers who had the courage to adventure on the tenth floor. Then they might be killed halfway by the monster ruled by the minotaur king. The courage of these ten-floor Explorers of the Labyrinth is commendable, considering that this place is filled with new and dangerous things that cannot be found outside the Labyrinth. Thus, Nio concluded that the dozens of human skeletons he saw while in this place were the previous Explorers.

Although there are several minotaurs that are almost the same size as the minotaur king, but they just do not have the strength of the creature. The entire monster that surrounded them suddenly retreated, and made the feelings of Nio and the others unpleasant.

“Nefe and Sabole, please use your freezer magic again!” Nio shouted loudly to the two magical girls, saying, and the two of them immediately climbed up a tree and stood on one of the branches at a height of four meters from the huge monster that kept moving towards that Nio.

Nio feels bad asking for help on Sabole and Nefe – who are residents of the country ‘enemy’ – which means asking them to get involved in this dangerous fight. However, there was no other choice, and the monster was strong enough in the face of Sakuya's attack.

The Japanese girl jumped and slashed horizontally towards the neck of the minotaur king, unfortunately the creature easily resisted Sakuya's attack using the protection she was wearing.

“It looks like the protector is made of magical steel!” kardas said in a complaining tone.

Kardas and Sayf are asked to face smaller monsters, so as not to interfere with the main fight against the minotaur king. Despite being seen moving backwards, there were still some small and medium goblins trying to approach the battlefield and attack. The two of them only needed to hold back, with Hassan's help as a supporter, so that the two of them did not complain at Nio's request.

Although quite afraid of the sound of a loud gunshot, Sayf and Kardas began to get used to it after a few days of adventure with Nio on the tenth floor. After all, the weapon used by Nio's subordinates was the same as that of the man, although Nio preferred close combat, as well as the resulting impact was the same – before Nio showed his ‘baru’ strength.

“Please attack the big goblins, we will handle the medium and small ones and the cambrits.”

Hassan nodded in response to Sayf's request, then started shooting one by one the heads of the large goblins. Several bullets also hit the heads of medium-sized minotaurs trying to help their friend to attack Kardas and Sabole who paralyzed other monsters. Through this fight, Hassan can understand if the wild creature identified as ‘monster’ has the ability to fight on par with humans, even having enough intelligence to make modern humans like himself and Nio amazed. He shot in single round mode, as the magazine he had left three pieces.

“... Someone is coming!”

Hassan suddenly shouted loudly to commemorate Kardas and Sayf if he saw anything big approaching them. The language she uses is quite understandable to the two girls of the fighter-class Explorers, although Hassan had doubts about it. They narrowed their eyes to see what was coming to them.

Unfortunately, there are dozens of monsters as tall as Hassan – or 180 centimeter – moving quickly towards the three of them. It was a situation that they could not possibly face alone, of course due to the sum factor of both sides.

There was only one word to describe the situation, and Hassan called it: impossible.

He saw Nio fighting a medium-sized goblin and a minotaur as the minotaur king was being confronted by Hevaz and Sakuya. Hassan couldn't possibly ask them for help, and felt compelled to keep up with the monsters that kept approaching even though it was impossible to hold them back.