The Land of the Rising Sun Transfers to Another World

Chapter 8: Betsuhan Dispatched!

Here we go again with the appearance of some sci-fi gadgets.

You might think, "There's no way this would work, lol!" but please bear with me 😭 Making the impossible possible is what the Betsuhan is all about... huh? Did someone just arrive?

For those who don't mind, go ahead!

- ワイアード

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5 days later, Midnight

Roxanne Harbor

The port town, which had been lively during the day, is now quiet as most people have settled down to rest from the day's fatigue. The taverns have closed, and there are no more drunks wandering the streets. The moon and stars reflect beautifully on the surface of the sea, giving the dimly lit port a fantastical appearance. The night guards occasionally patrolling the comfortably silent town are half-asleep, their eyes drooping.

'I've been doing night patrols in this port town for years, and yet the night here always lulls me into drowsiness. Haha, it's like magic...'

However, from the surface of the sea near the port, faint dark shapes began to creep in. Eventually, they silently emerged from the water, advancing without making a sound while cautiously scanning the surroundings. Under the moonlight, their figures gradually became clearer.

They were—entirely black.

Their faces. Their clothing. Their footwear. Even the aura they exuded seemed black.

"Captain, all units have reached 'Ichirizuka' (1st Checkpoint)."

"Good. Notify them to proceed to 'Karamatsu Pass' (2nd Checkpoint)."

"Time to meet with the Crow, then...?"

"Understood? Begin operations."

At the captain's signal, each unit which had been waiting in position began to move swiftly, with no wasted motion akin to a Huntsman spider, a spider known for its speed and ability to prey on even the fastest cockroaches. Though eerie in appearance, it is a beneficial critter that preys on pests. Like them, the Betsuhan were much the same.

About an hour later, after beginning their move toward the second checkpoint, they reached a forested area. All units had arrived without issue. From the depths of the bushes, a lone figure silently approached.

"...Who goes there?" one of the soldiers asked in a low, menacing voice.

"The crow."

"...From Ichirizuka and Karamatsu Pass?"

"The old crow..."

Hearing the password, the captain lowered his hand, signaling the others. The soldiers lowered their silenced pistols quietly. The captain then walked calmly toward the 'crow.'

"Thank you. I'm Suzuki (an alias) of the Betsuhan."

"Thank you for your efforts. I'm Utsuki. There's little time, so follow me."

Under the guidance of Utsuki, officially an SDF private first class, the Betsuhan reached a designated area. It had taken about three hours to get here, and though the sky was beginning to lighten, none of the Betsuhan soldiers were out of breath.

"This is the border between the Kingdom of Reumel and the Kingdom of Amdis. And this is the item in question..."

Utsuki handed over a microchip.