1979, Manager Kim is Inheriting Dictatorship! - Chapter 65



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Episode 65

I quickly took up my stance and aimed my crossbow forward.

Phew!

At the same time, he shouted while hitting the head of the infected person who was trying to bite Kang Pil-jae.

“Get out!”

“Eww!”

Then, Kang Pil-jae hurriedly pushed the infected person’s body away and ran out.

Sreung!

In the meantime, I sent Kang Pil-jae, who was running towards me with his greatsword drawn, behind me first.

And he took a stance, facing the infected that was rushing after its prey.

hook!

As I exhaled deeply, a hot breeze rose up.

The sensation in his fingertips was so sensitive that he could even feel the grip of the greatsword.

It’s in excellent condition.

Kwajik!

He grabbed the infected man running ahead, stuck his sword under his chin, and pulled him out.

Kyaaaa – – Bam!

He kicks the man who runs after him and trips him, then stomps on his face with his combat boot.

At the same time, he kicks the head of the last infected person with a natural backstab, killing him.

After finishing off three in an instant, I slowly backed away and looked ahead.

There is no time to rest.

After that, hundreds of infected people who looked like they could easily pass by were swarming in.

“Mr. Daesu, come quickly!”

We need to get over there quickly and block the hole so they can’t get through the barrier.

I put the greatsword back in and started running towards the hole again.

Kang Pil-jae, who had gone first, was running unsteadily, perhaps because he had twisted his ankle.

As I ran, I hurriedly grabbed his right arm, which was slowing down.

“I’m sorry, I’m sorry.”

“Just run!”

This is not the time to apologize.

Run one more time before you speak.

We ran hurriedly to the hole and finally managed to get through.

“Block it!”

As we entered, the group blocked the entrance to the hole as if they had been waiting for us.

Kyaaaaah!

Boom, bang!

At that moment, the infected who arrived late rush in and collide with each other.

The roadside barrier rattled violently, making a dangerous rattling noise.

It was a close call.

I sat against the wall and sighed.

“It won’t collapse, right?”

“It will be okay for the time being.”

Still, it’s a barrier made of thick iron, so it won’t collapse easily.

I stood up again, emptying the water bottle that Kim Jin-kyung handed me.

“Are you okay?”

“Yes, yes. I can run.”

Kang Pil-jae got up, twisting his sore ankle, thankfully not seriously injured.

We took a step back and took a short breather.

Despite the cold weather, everyone’s faces were drenched in sweat.

At that moment, another radio transmission came from the man who had lured the group of infected.

[Damn, I almost got in big trouble.]

“How about you?”

[I’m turning off the speaker and coming back. Oh my, I turned the output up to max and it only lasted 5 minutes.]

“Is it safe now?”

[The way here isn’t that dangerous. If you go a little further, you’ll reach our apartment.]

From here, just 200 meters across the park, you will come across the man’s apartment.

After catching their breath, the group began moving back to the apartment where the man was.

The cries of the infected heard from behind were slowly fading away.

As I was walking for a while, a man on the other end of the walkie-talkie spoke to me.

[… … But surprisingly.]

“yes?”

[I’m talking about the guy who fell over like a cripple. If it were me, I would have just left him.]

“Are you serious?”

[It’s better than everyone dying because of one person. Am I wrong? In the situation just now, if I had been 10 seconds late, you would all have died.]

That’s not wrong.

If I had been just a little slower in my judgment, the hole in the barrier would have been opened.

At that time, not only Kang Pil-jae and I, but also the other members of our group could have been in danger.

But I have always thought that way, and I have no intention of changing my mind.

There are no losers.

Stop together, or go forward together.

“Let’s say you were confident that you could save him.”

[Hehehe, that’s a funny answer.]

At this, the man burst into laughter, either in mockery or in frustration.

The conversation ended there.

Before we knew it, we had arrived at the entrance to the apartment complex where the man was.

Unlike the riverside where infected people were swarming, the apartment complex was quieter than expected.

“Where should I go?”

[Room 603, Building 102! I’m ready to leave, so just take me out! Don’t worry, I’ll cover you with a drone on the way out!]

Building 102, you can see it over there.

I nodded and ran with my group to room 102 where the man was.

Now, if I could just get the man’s daughter out of here, it would all be over.

200m.

100m.

The apartment was getting closer and closer.

[Huh, huh?]

But at that moment, the man who had been guiding us with a solemn voice suddenly panicked.

“What’s going on?”

[Damn, there’s an infected following my drone! Wait, why is it alone? Is it a person?]

You’re following a drone? Alone?

For a moment, I felt goosebumps run down my spine and raised my head toward the apartment on the 6th floor where the man was.

The drone, which had just finished its manned mission, was whizzing back to the 6th floor veranda.

“Don’t take it back!”

[What? What are you talking about!]

“shit!”

It’s late.

The drone is already back.

I instinctively turned my head and looked at the other side of the building where Building 102 was.

There, an infected person who had followed the drone stood with his mouth wide open.

Kkiyaaaaaaaaaaaaa – – – -!!!

A piercing scream that hits your ears.

The special entity that followed the drone shouted.

At the same time, tinnitus rang out and a thrilling high-frequency sound shook the world.

In the distance, a resonating howl began to echo as hordes of infected began to surge forward.

[What is this? Suddenly a sound… …!]

“There’s no time to explain! They’re going to storm the sixth floor any minute! Get ready to escape!”

[What? You’re coming here?!]

The special entity clearly pointed to the 6th floor where the drone entered and emitted a high frequency sound.

The man who suddenly became a target kept screaming as if his hair had turned white.

“Mr. Jin-kyung! Take your group and run away first! We have to get out of this area!”

“What are you going to do, Mr. Daesu?”

“You have to keep your promises! I’ll meet you in 5 minutes, so find a place to hide!”

After hearing this, Kim Jin-kyung and her group immediately started running in the opposite direction of Building 102.

I took Coco and hurriedly ran to building 102 where the man was.

Kyaaaaah – – -!!

Meanwhile, infected people who were attracted to the aggro of the special entity were flocking to the apartment.

Although I was closer in terms of distance, the problem was whether I could escape after the rescue.

I had to bite my lips tightly, sensing the danger approaching at every moment.

But at that moment, the man who had been panicking came to his senses and shouted urgently.

[Don’t come up!]

“yes?”

[I’ll send a sledgehammer down from the veranda! Just take our daughter and run away!]

“What about you!”

[What the hell, you’re taking that cripple with you! I’ll get your attention, so run away quickly!]

Although saving my daughter was a condition of the deal, I was thinking of saving her together if I had the means.

But now, not only is it difficult to save the man, it is also difficult to save his daughter.

So he made a decision.

He decided to send his daughter down to the hospital first and then hold on to the infected people who were rushing in.

An indescribable emotion came over me, but I soon started moving my body first.

The situation was becoming increasingly dangerous at every moment, making it difficult to indulge in mere sentimentality.

[Come to the back veranda!]

“I’m on my way!”

The infected had already stormed into the lobby on the first floor of the apartment and were moving up.

I carefully detoured in the opposite direction and ran to the parking lot where I could see the 6th floor.

CLANG!

At that moment, the veranda door of room 603 opens and a man in a wheelchair appears.

He hugged his daughter tightly, who was wrapped in a blanket, and soon began to whisper something.

His gaunt face was already soaked with tears and his arms looked dangerous.

But the father who had to save his daughter was strong.

The man used the last of his strength to attach the rope and lower his daughter down.

[Ji, she’s taken medicine and fallen asleep now, so just hold her and go. And I put some toys and a doll in her bag, so you can take care of her whenever she cries. Her name is Ayoung, Kim Ayoung! Got it?]

I caught the bundle coming down from the 6th floor with both hands and quickly hugged it in my arms.

The man continued to transmit radio messages until the very end, eventually bursting into tears.

[go!]

After safely handing over the child, I started running back in the direction I came from.

Eeeeeeeeeeng – – -!!

At the same time, a loud siren rang out from the sixth floor where the man was.

This is the sound of speakers with the output turned up to maximum.

All the infected people in the vicinity were rushed into the apartment, and at the same time an exit was revealed.

On the other hand, the man’s radio kept making a crashing noise.

He must have sensed the end, because he grabbed the radio and began to hum in a tired voice.

[… … Actually, you’re not the first. I grabbed about 10 people and asked for help. But you know what? As soon as I guided them to a safe path, they all ran away. At first, I was angry, but as time passed, I didn’t think much of it. I didn’t think they’d come either. Hehe, isn’t that funny? I repeated this dozens of times.]

[Honestly, I was a little flustered when you went to save the man. I didn’t know there were still fools like you in the world. And at the same time, I thought it would be okay to leave my daughter with you. A little selfish, huh? I’m sorry I’m late in thanking you. I don’t know where you’re going, but I hope you’re safe.]

I wanted to say something in response, but I was out of breath and couldn’t say anything.

At that moment, the door broke and the voice over the radio ended with a trembling sound.

[There are so many things I couldn’t do for you. I’m really, really sorry, Ayoung. Daddy… … crackle!]

Kwaaaaang – – -!!

An explosion occurred on the 6th floor with a huge noise, as if the city gas valve had been cut off in advance.

The group of infected who had climbed up to the top of the apartment were caught in the explosion, and smoke rose at the same time.

But before I could even see it, I was out of the parking lot and running towards my group.

“Brother! Over here!”

Meanwhile, the group that had secured a place to hide hurriedly gestured as if to tell them to hurry.

I ran into the building in a hurry and soon reached the safety of the basement.

Huh, gasp!

I ran so fast that I was out of breath.

I fell down and was hugged by my companions, and ended up collapsing on the floor.

“Are you okay? Are you hurt anywhere?”

“Whew, Whew! I’m fine.”

As I unwrapped the baby, Jin-kyung Kim picked up the baby and held him in her arms as if she was used to it.

The child was fast asleep, his teeth clenched, not knowing whether he was aware of the situation or not.

“I just heard that explosion and everyone ran. I think I’ll be out in an hour or two.”

“Do you have any water?”

“Here it is.”

Once the special entities appear, you must hold your breath and wait until they retreat.

We, who had survived thanks to the man’s suicide, sat down in relief.

“This kid… … .”

“Yes, that man’s daughter.”

I was worried that he might wake up, but he is sleeping very soundly with his teeth in his mouth.

Kim Jin-kyung held the child in her arms and went to a quiet place to sit down.

My companions and I stared blankly at the sight, then let out a sigh of relief.

Life and death are on the same extension.

Someone’s death became someone’s life, and the end simultaneously gave birth to a new beginning.

The indescribable, subtle emotions soon made my eyes tired.

“Let’s close our eyes for a bit.”

From being busy running around since dawn, not only I but also my companions were exhausted for a long time.

We unpacked in the dark basement and began to lie down one by one.

I looked at the child who was sleeping with a cigarette in his mouth that he could not bring himself to light.

At that moment, I frowned as a thought crossed my mind.

“Brother, why are you like that?”

“I forgot to ask.”

“Huh? What?”

“It’s a man’s name.”

There was no one I had a connection with in the past, and I had never met them face to face before.

But the man who had left such a strong impression left without even leaving his name behind.

Someone who was the main character in life is remembered only as someone else’s supporting actor.

Like a snowstorm that seeps into the gray city and soon disappears like a haze.