Damn the World, Ride a Submarine - Chapter 5



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Episode 5 – Casablanca

Crisis comes when we lose fear and humility.

The short history of mankind tells us that fact.

Artificial intelligence, from migration to Mars to climate manipulation,

Moreover, nuclear war has become a daily threat.

This is a present where there is nothing strange even if we fall into a huge, uncontrollable darkness at some point.

I thought that building the final ark could no longer be postponed.

Right away,

I wrote an email to OSL Vice President Jin Min-gyu.

The summary was as follows.

– Investigate all matters necessary for building a private submarine for deep-sea exploration and marine scientific research.

– The basic structure of the submarine shall be based on a military submarine, excluding the weapon system.

– It will be based on the Dosan Ahn Chang-ho class submarine of the Republic of Korea Navy’s Jang Bogo 3-Batch 3 project.

– Add unit sectors to submarines of the same class, or increase the size of the unit to see if it can be built to over 4000 tons. (It is okay to lower the maximum speed somewhat)

– Drying time, cost, and performance feasibility study according to the above design changes

– Investigate the political, economic, and social resistance and constraints accompanying the construction and introduction of private submarines and propose solutions.

– Immediately secure the technical manpower needed to introduce submarines.

– Prepare a list of personnel needed to operate the submarine, contact them, and prepare for an interview for recruitment (to be conducted after returning to Korea)

…

The Sonatore exited the Strait of Gibraltar between Spain and Morocco and was heading toward the Atlantic Ocean.

I couldn’t sleep, so I went out to the main deck.

I stood there and looked at the night sea of ​​the ocean and the stars in the sky. I tried to find the North Star, but it was difficult because there were so many shining stars that seemed to pour down.

It was easy to find in downtown Seoul. I had the feeling that the North Star was hidden among countless stars.

Nevertheless, Cassiopeia was quickly found.

He pointed to Cassiopeia, which was shaped like a W. At the intersection where the extension lines of both sides meet, go

Move your finger toward the center vertex.

I finally followed my fingers like that. I was able to find a built-in star, the North Star. And I was able to find the Ursa Major circling around it.

Before long, I felt my eyes adjusting to the darkness of the night. Thanks to the dilated pupils, I was able to see more light and stars.

I thought it was ironic to lie on a sunbed and look at the stars.

‘Well, the sun is also a star.’

While I was admiring the stars, I felt a sign of attraction and turned around.

Secretary Lee Hye-in was standing holding a beer in both hands.

“I’m the representative! “Cheongseungmazi, what are you doing here?”

“Oh, yeah, I’m just looking at the stars.”

“Hohoho, this is surprising… I brought you something to drink here.”

“Oh, thank you. “I needed it at the right time, but it was too bothersome, so I just lay down.”

Secretary Lee Hye-in seemed to be interested in the star, so I was excited. He told me about various constellations.

I was especially proud to see her happy like a girl when I told her where to find the little dolphin.

“CEO, is it a little strange?”

“Yes what is it?”

“Um… can I be honest?”

“Asking that means you want to be honest. “Anything is okay, just do it.”

“yes. Actually, what can I say? Business is business,

Do too many things that don’t make money. But it’s even weirder because the CEO doesn’t know that.”

“The vice president also said the same thing.

that’s right! I’ve done enough work to make money so far. So, just do what you want to do rather than money. Please understand that it is an expensive hobby.”

Hyein Lee tilted her head as if the answer wasn’t enough.

“still ···.”

“I have to spend money somewhere,

That money goes to someone else. “I’ve done enough to luxuriate and donate, so all I can do is create another job.”

“Yes… at first I thought the CEO was a strange person. “That strangeness is very attractive.”

“···”

Lie side by side on the sunbeds on the main deck. We looked at the stars in the night sky for a while and talked a lot.

It was quite a romantic time, combined with the light intoxication of a few beers.

Does Hyein Lee want me to do something? With strangely nuanced words and gestures, she has continued to convey unspoken messages.

However, I thought that the current distance, which is neither too far nor too close, is the most perfect distance.

Parallel lines never move further apart. This is because I realized the principle that from the moment the two lines meet at a narrow angle, they gradually move away.

…

The ship left the Strait of Gibraltar. She had to decide on her port of call before turning her ship from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean.

I thought there was no place better than Casablanca, Morocco, for replenishment, rest, and making memories.

This is the setting for the old movies Casablanca and John Wick 3: Parabellum. I quickly booked a yacht berth in Casablanca Port.

next day. Sonatore slipped into the port of Casablanca at the end of the Atlantic Ocean.

After anchoring the yacht, all crew members were given a two-day vacation. After the free trip, I decided to return to the ship.

“CEO!”

“yes. Mr. Hyein”

“Representative, are you going to travel alone?”

“Is that what you plan to do?”

“Wouldn’t it be uncomfortable?”

“I’m not even a child. “You don’t have to worry about me.”

“Yes… I’m worried.”

“…”

Secretary Lee Hye-in had a slightly pouty expression and was standing awkwardly.

“Well, can I follow the CEO? “I’m scared to go alone, and I’m also bored…”

“ah! “I gave you leave so you could get some rest.”

“You’re not going to work anyway, right? “Travel with me.”

“yes. “Let’s do that.”

“Aye~”

She gave a short cheer,

I jumped lightly like a teenage girl.

As she soared, she came down to the ground in slow motion. The hem of her white dress skirt fluttered in the wind.

We started by looking around the Mosque of Sultan Hassan II, which can be seen from anywhere in Casablanca city. It was a mosque with a vivid green roof and a balanced appearance.

I was intoxicated by the beautiful view, in harmony with the temple built on the sea. We stood in silence for a while. I could feel the tropical breeze tickling my skin.

We decided to go somewhere crowded and went to Mohammed V Square.

As it was a square in the center of the city, I could see a busy scene of tourists and locals mixing together.

It’s been a while since I’ve been around a crowd, so I was feeling a little tired. At that time, Hyein Lee spoke up.

“Shall we have a beer?”

“I’m thirsty too. Well, this is a Muslim country…”

“You can drink it at the hotel bar.”

After some searching, I decided on the Hyatt Regency next to the United Nations Square. I called an Uber and headed to the hotel.

Heading to the hotel. I thought it would be tiring to go back to the ship, so I decided to stay there for one night.

Fortunately, I was able to check in to the Ambassador Suite, which has two separate bedrooms.

I ordered Casablanca beer at the hotel lounge bar. I wanted to give a nice toast.

“A toast to your eyes!”

She smiled and made eye contact. She said her toast by tilting and clinking her beer bottle.

“Sean. I think this will be the start of a great friendship.”

“oh!”

The thirst of a busy day was quenched with a cold beer.

“Mr. Hyein. You saw the movie, right? “It’s a really old movie.”

“yes. When I was young, I watched it without knowing anything. It’s a black and white movie, but it somehow felt sad and touching. “I think I’ve seen it three times since I became an adult.”

“haha. Sounds like me. Romance amidst fierceness… something like that!”

“The CEO has a strange, wacky, and indifferent romanticism.”

“It’s an indifferent romance… so I feel like I’m being understood.”

“The representative neither wants nor wants understanding.”

She continued speaking with a somewhat sober expression.

“That’s right, but I don’t feel bad because I think that was understood.”

“Have you ever tried to understand others?”

“I think trying to understand others, or even the people you love, is just greed and desire. “Usually it’s just a case of mistaken understanding or pretending to understand.”

She tilted her head and her eyes sparkled.

“Then how can you love without understanding?”

“Well… I think the word understanding is usually used interchangeably with words like interest, tolerance, consideration, recognition, toleration, and forgiveness. “I think it’s very dangerous to say you understand others when you don’t even understand yourself.”

After answering, I felt like I said something unnecessary. Still, she couldn’t talk back here.

“Still, I feel somewhat sad.”

Movie [Casablanca]

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