Damn the World, Ride a Submarine - Chapter 12



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Episode 12 – Maldives

The next day, the morning sunlight seemed to penetrate my eyelids and whisper.

I opened my laptop. I checked the emails I had put off. The first thing that caught my eye was the news from team leader Kim Jun-myeong.

Fortunately, there were no serious injuries, and appropriate measures were taken with the help of the U.S. Navy.

Along with a message thanking me for the bonus I sent, he said he was planning to return to Korea after completing treatment. It was also added that we should definitely see each other again.

The next email that arrived was

– Location report for building a marine science base –

It was a reply to an instruction to find an island that could be used as a supply base in the future.

According to the OSL planning team’s report,

Most of the candidates in the Pacific were American territories, and the distance was considerable, so there were many difficult factors.

What is currently presented as the quickest and most realistic alternative is: It was the main island of Tawi-Tawi in the Mindanao Autonomous Region of the Philippines and several islands to the south of it.

It was intended to be my final decision after the Sonatore stopped by and explored the port during its voyage.

And what I added:

The Republic of Korea Navy donated a number of small ships to the Philippines. It was said that it accounts for a significant portion of the navy’s power.

However, one thing to keep in mind is:

The Autonomous Region of Mindanao in the Philippines is still heavily influenced by rebel forces such as the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).

However, the rebel forces in Mindanao.

Hosting a marine science base. He said it was friendly because it could keep the Philippine government in check and provide economic benefits at the same time.

Also, fortunately, the Philippine government.

They said they were active in this project in order to collect information and secure a safe zone in the rebel area.

After reading the location information about Tawi-Tawi Island in the report, I liked it.

It was not small, measuring 54 km from east to west and 10 to 20 km from north to south, and had a reasonable population of over 10,000 people.

After reading the planning team’s report, we responded as follows.

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– Sonia Torre is scheduled to call at Tawi-Tawi Island.

– Port call date and time not yet determined. Notification scheduled 7 days prior to port call.

– Upon notification, the company representative will wait at Tawi-Tawi Island after entering the Philippines.

– Look for small uninhabited islands or coral islands that can be purchased and used completely independently in the Philippine Islands, Indonesia, etc.

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“What are you looking at so intently?”

Hyein sat next to the sofa. She said as she slipped her arms around my waist.

“Uh, report on the marine science base.”

“where are you?”

“maybe. “I think it will be Mindanao, Philippines.”

“There, too!”

Hyein slightly raised her body and looked at me with wide, round eyes.

“There are pirates. But isn’t it?”

“That’s an old story. “There are still Moro Islamic militants.”

As if she was surprised, Hyein’s voice rose even higher.

“Militants? then! “Isn’t it dangerous?”

“There is no danger to us, and I think it will make things easier.”

“however. “Why do you have to do that?”

“Useless! “Are you working hard at something that doesn’t make money?”

“yes ···.”

“I don’t need to make more money, and I’m not interested in fame or influence. I just want to have fun and live a long life.”

“It’s an expensive and dangerous hobby.”

“That’s the way it is…”

Hyein grabbed my hand and lifted me up, jumping up. When her hair brushed the bridge of my nose, it smelled nice.

“Go outside! “This seems like a fun place.”

“OK!”

We departed from Al Baleed Resort, bathed in the soft sunlight of Oman.

As I walked down the street lined with palm trees, Hyein held my hand. He walked her around town holding her hand like a lover.

As I entered the market alley, there were stalls lined up like a maze.

As I walked among the vividly colored fabrics, I was intoxicated by the faint scent of numerous spices.

Passing the frankincense trees found throughout the city, I was able to further feel the exotic atmosphere in Perfume Alley.

Salalah, as its nickname ‘City of Sultans’, was a modern yet traditional city. I was also impressed by the clean environment and facilities of the resort.

What captured my heart more than anything was the weather. Because it is located adjacent to the Arabian Peninsula and the Indian Ocean, desert and tropical climates coexist.

What can I say? It was crisp yet moist, passionate yet peaceful.

We headed towards Moogsail Beach. I walked along the coastline while watching the sunset. The waves crashing against the cliff and the sounds of birds from afar sounded like music.

“Where is the next port of call?”

“Um… Maldives?”

“Aaaah!”

Hyein screamed and ran forward one step. She twirled her body as if she were dancing on a sidewalk block.

Her hair and flowing skirts formed a circle cutting through the tropical air.

“ha ha ha”

“I wanted to go.”

“It’s over 2,000 nautical miles from here, so I think it’ll take a week.”

“Mojito! “I need a drink.”

“Oh my, it’s a nice day. Should we go and have a mojito in the Maldives?”

“Ha ha ha ha ha”

It reminded me of the last scene of the movie ‘Inside Men’. I liked that ending.

As the day draws to a close,

After returning to the dorm, I told Hyein to send an email to the vice president with the following content.

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– We plan to make a port call in the Maldives in about 10 days, where we will arrange a face-to-face meeting with each executive.

– Attendees include key executives below the vice president, planning team leaders, purchasing team leaders, and asset management team leaders.

– Reports include all matters related to the introduction of submarines / all matters related to the site of the marine science resort complex / reports on asset management status and performance

– The period is 5 days, but the company supports airfare and lodging expenses for one person accompanying the employee.

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After four days of rest and supplies, we departed Salalah Port. The voyage, which seemed boring, was a series of new pleasures.

There were also expectations of heading to the Maldives. The time I spent meeting pirates in the Red Sea and going through a hail of bullets awakened new senses.

It made me fully enjoy and enjoy the little things that I had overlooked in the meantime. I was filled with joy and gratitude for that.

Along with the sound of waves crashing against the hull, the hum of the yacht’s engine and the cries of seabirds were heard like music.

I even did something childish like directing a scene from the movie Titanic on the bow. I was once again in awe of the majestic nature of the sapphire-colored sea touching the sky.

Under the falling stars every night. We had a pleasant meal and clinked wine glasses. And I would get drunk on the soft sea breeze along with the cheerful sound echoing from the wine glass.

A week passed by so quickly.

As the light of dawn was just breaking out, I could see the islands slowly taking shape along the horizon.

It was the Maldives, a coral island in the middle of the jade-colored sea.

As we got closer, we saw a white sandy beach lined with lush palm trees and the thatched roofs of overwater bungalows. It was a fascinating landscape worthy of the expression ‘paradise’.

Sonyatore slipped into Male Harbor in the Maldives.

The wind carrying the scent of tropical flowers and the people welcomed us.

Familiar faces were there to greet us.

“I’m the representative~”

Lee Shin-young, director of finance, was jumping up and down and shouting.

Unlike usual, I almost didn’t recognize director Lee Shin-young, who was dressed appropriately for a resort. Even more so because the sunglasses covered half of her face.

“Vice President, Director Jeong, Director Kim…”

“You’re very tanned. haha”

Director Lee Shin-young squeezed through the crowd and came out as if to hug me. He raised his arms and held both of Director Lee’s hands as if to block them.

“Whoa, whoa”

“I’m the CEO ~ I was so worried…”

“I was more worried.”

” yes? ”

“How restless is our move. Will it ruin people’s lives? “I said.”

– Ha ha ha ha ha

Everyone burst into laughter, and we all headed home together with joy.

Accommodation was reserved at Siyam World Maldives. My accommodations for Hyein and I were two ocean villas next to each other.

Just below the Ocean Villa, the turquoise blue sea spread out.

There were Thai, Spanish, and Italian restaurants, so the food was good enough to look forward to.

People gathered at my dorm and started talking. Starting with the story of acquiring Sonyatore. We laughed and talked like people who were thirsty for conversation, even about what happened at the port of call.

“Tell me about pirates.”

Captain Kim Chang-gi, who was present at the time, joked and told the story of the past as if it were a sagas.

People couldn’t hide their surprise when I heard that I personally engaged in combat with pirates.

The fun night was getting deeper.

The main character’s accommodation in Maldives

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PLAN B