Damn the World, Ride a Submarine - Chapter 28



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Episode 28 – Port Morbiz

After preparing for departure from Tawi-Tawi. Everyone gathered at the Shinheung Camp dock. We exchanged greetings one after another.

It was Kim Wan-jun’s turn to move. He suddenly hugged me violently.

“CEO!”

“Uh, director…hahaha”

In silence for a while. After standing like that, he relaxed his arms and spoke.

“All this time, I was just jealous of the CEO. But now I like the CEO. “With this island.”

“Even if you admit it, I like women. ha ha ha”

Director Kim Jun-myeong and everyone were watching this with joy.

I also liked these people. With this island.

After saying goodbye. Sonatore headed toward the ocean again.

Tawi-Tawi Island became increasingly distant. The ship entered the delicate harmony of sapphire-colored sea and sky.

With the intention of visiting Fiji in the South Pacific, the first port of call was Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea.

The 1,600 nautical mile journey through the dazzling scenery of the Celebes Sea was smooth. Sonyatore increased its speed to 17 knots and was scheduled to arrive in 4 or 5 days.

Two days before the port call in Papua New Guinea, I received a call from Vice President Jin Min-gyu.

“CEO, I have received materials related to PLAN B.”

“How about this? Is it realistic?”

“Yes, Russia is the only alternative for now. But there are risks.”

“What is the risk?”

“As you can see, there is a possibility that it could end up in a situation where you only give money and don’t receive the goods.”

“ah ···.”

“Even during the dissolution of the Soviet Union, several similar things happened.”

“All right. Even so, please proceed first. “We will prepare for any emergency.”

“Ah… yes, I understand.”

Sonatore was cutting through the waves. There was nothing to see except the open sea.

At night, starlight would be reflected on the glassy surface of the water, creating a dream-like scene.

For a moment, you feel the boredom of sailing.

Before I knew it, I began to see a land full of vivid colors. Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea was a port where modernity and primitiveness seemed to coexist.

Traditional canoes filled the sea among fishing boats, merchant ships, and luxurious yachts.

Anchoring the yacht at the dock. Resupply and rest. While looking at the clock, something suddenly occurred to me, and I called director Lee Shin-young.

“Yes, I am the CEO.”

“I have a favor to ask, Director.”

“yes yes. “Please tell me anything.”

“Please purchase 100 watches and send them to Tawi-Tawi Sinheung Camp. “To Director Kim Jun-myeong.”

“yes? which ···?”

“It is a model called Garmin’s Tactix Delta Solar.”

“yes. I would like to refer to this for purchase. What is the regular price per unit?”

“It costs about 1.6 million won. If you are on active duty, you get a 10% discount. “It’s complicated, so just buy it at regular price.”

“I looked up this now and it looks just like an electronic watch. Why is it so expensive?”

“This is a special forces soldier’s wannabe tactical watch. This model is specially designed to meet mil-spec high-altitude drop, diving, and night vision modes. “There’s also a kill switch.”

“Kill switch? “What is that?”

“Self-destruction is a function that deletes all recorded information at once.”

“So, it’s a very expensive military watch. “Hohoho”

“haha. Anyway, please.”

After finishing the call. She checked the sailing plan with Captain Kim Chang-gi.

It was quite a long journey. She decided to set sail for Suvar, Fiji the next day and rested. She wanted to taste the atmosphere of Papua New Guinea, but for some reason she was anxious.

…

next day.

Sonyatore began his journey to Suva, Fiji, the heart of the Pacific Ocean.

The yacht passing through the Coral Sea was providing the sound of the sea through the rhythm of the waves.

It felt as if time was slowing down and I was being sucked into a place where the endless sky and sea meet.

Thanks to the calm weather, Sonyatore was able to achieve a full speed of 20 knots, the maximum speed. Parting the sea breeze and the sea, we moved forward, carving our trajectory in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

However, because the distance was over 2,300 nautical miles, I had no choice but to look at the horizon for six days.

I was tired of the sea breeze and started to miss the land.

I came across a silhouette slowly emerging beyond the horizon. We have come close to Fiji.

Let’s get close to Suva, which is also the capital of Fiji.

I was able to see a unique skyline combining modern high-rise buildings, colonial-era buildings, and traditional Fijian architecture.

Suva Port was a mixture of busyness and sophistication. We also saw several luxury yachts of the same class as ours.

Sonyatore headed to the Royal Suva Yacht Club, the oldest yacht club in the Pacific. As we docked there, the club’s dockmen greeted us cheerfully.

While staying in Suva, I visited several tourist attractions, but for some reason I wasn’t excited.

I visited Suva’s city market, presidential palace, museum, and Albert Park. I was feeling a sense of frustration that was difficult to express.

“It’s strange…”

“What’s wrong?”

“Even when I go sightseeing, I feel indifferent and somehow frustrated.”

“Maybe it’s because my head is full of thoughts about submarines.”

“is it?”

“I always see it. “The closer I get to my goal, the less interested I seem to be.”

“Hmm… I guess so.”

“Even me…”

I realized it at that moment. The fact that I also have sexual desires.

I returned to the dorm and worked with Hyein to relieve the tension that had built up. To maintain greater tension in the future.

…

next day. I received a call from Vice President Jin Min-gyu.

“yes. “Vice President”

“CEO. A somewhat ambiguous problem has arisen.”

“Tell me.”

“Sevmash asks us to pay 1 trillion won as deposit alone. And I want to receive it in Bitcoin.”

“Well… then, try suggesting different conditions.”

“which?”

“We will increase the start-up fee to 1.5 trillion won, so suggest the condition of dispatching our employees to supervise all processes. Of course, payment is made in Bitcoin.”

“What if I refuse to supervise?”

“In that case, it will be like nothing that ever happened.”

“All right. By the way, CEO.”

“yes?”

“Bitcoin is currently at an all-time high…”

“It actually worked out well. I have that much Bitcoin in my personal wallet. “The higher the price, the fewer coins you have to pay.”

“ah! all right.”

“And Vice President!”

“yes?”

“When I enter Korea this time, please prepare to interview a candidate for vice-captain of a submarine.”

“yes. We have already contacted three candidates. ”

“Oh, I see. I’m looking forward to it.”

Hang up the phone. Feeling that she was becoming more impatient, she asked Hye-in to make a wired connection to Hanwha Ocean’s Vice President Han Gyu-dong.

“Vice President. “Hello.”

“yes. “Of course, CEO.”

“Is our project going well?”

“haha. “Even so, I had some good news and was about to tell you.”

“oh! “I can’t wait to hear it.”

“It appears that the launch date of the Lee Hoe-young will be significantly accelerated.”

“This is really good news. how ···.”

“Actually, since our company was Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering. “We were carrying out a small nuclear submarine project under the leadership of the Navy in complete secrecy.”

“ah!”

“however. It was put on hold due to mergers and acquisitions, diplomatic and political issues. In fact, it was a process of disposal.”

“So…?”

“The units developed and built at that time can now be used on the Lee Hoe-young ship.”

“It went well. Then maybe nuclear power…”

“That is difficult. First of all, there is no original technology, and it seems difficult to negotiate with the authorities.”

“okay. “Then how long will it take to launch it?”

“Fortunately, the displacement is similar to the previous project, so launch and test operation will be possible in just a few months.”

“thank you. My heart is racing. haha”

“I will do my best.”

After finishing the phone call with Vice President Han Gyu-dong, I could really feel my heart pounding.

In just a few months, we will be able to see the true nature of the Lee Hoe-young ship…

I had originally planned to visit other islands near Fiji, but decided to return quickly.

This was because there were many things to prepare for the launch of the submarine.

Captain Kim Chang-gi and Hye-in were notified of the early departure. The next day, we departed from the Royal Suva Yacht Club for the next port of call, Saipan.

We had to sail a long distance of 2,900 nautical miles to Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands. Next, after passing through the familiar Okinawa and Naha, I reached Tongyeong.

Putting aside the regret of not being able to tour Fiji, Sonatore was navigating the ocean skillfully.

While looking at the empty sea from the main deck, I smoked a cigarette for the first time in a while. I looked back on the past and what would happen in the future.

‘Ah… I hadn’t thought of that.’

tactix Delta Solar

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