Hiding a House in the Apocalypse - Chapter 327
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Episode 327 133. Fair Trade (1)
As you may know, Viva! Apocalypse! was made in the United States.
The United States and China went to war.
To be precise, when China invaded Taiwan, it simultaneously invaded the United States, and all the countries that had mutual defense treaties with the United States were involved in the war.
Even if the country that first attacked was Taiwan, it is an undeniable fact that China’s main enemy is the United States.
In fact, Taiwan had already been half-ruled by numerous homegrown spies before the war even started, and Korea, north of the Yellow River and North Korea, had been completely eroded, so it was no longer in the position of a shard of glass stuck in China’s throat like in the past.
In the past, Japan used balloons to project crude strategic weapons at the United States, but China has projected massive amounts of strategic nuclear weapons across the United States.
Given that a nuclear weapon was planted in Yellowstone National Park, it is easy to see how deep China’s hatred for the United States runs.
Naturally, as much as China hates the United States, the United States also hates China.
Although the PC movement swept across America before the war, Anglo-American racism actually has a long history, tradition, and even a brilliant track record.
Viva! Apocalypse! has message boards for all languages in the world, even Egyptian hieroglyphs, but there is no Chinese message board.
It is said that many Chinese people were active on English bulletin boards at the beginning of the war, although this is not true since full-fledged translation functions were introduced.
As always, Chinese people who believed that their language had as much international generality as English wrote in their language on English bulletin boards, but such posts were soon deleted by the bulletin board administrators, and if this was repeated repeatedly, they were severely punished, even having their service suspended.
People with Chinese identity only kept Chinese characteristics in their surnames, and never created content or posts using the Chinese language.
The Chinese, once the most populous people in the world and one who wielded their power as a weapon, are now as rare as their beloved pandas.
There are also a small number of Chinese people in Korea.
In fact, we even had a clash in front of the tomb of the Chinese Emperor, but other than those special cases, we don’t have many opportunities to encounter Chinese people in real life.
Because the Chinese are mostly active only within their hideouts connected to the sea.
There is evidence that they are carrying something in a submarine, but at this point, everything has lost its meaning, so whatever they do is probably a good thing.
But then the Chinese person appeared vividly before us.
In the internet world, which is not reality, but more important than reality.
Early in the morning, a post was posted on the bulletin board.
caocao : To my Korean friends.
Hello, I am a Chinese friend
I want to talk about the problem of discrimination against China in I am a Manse! The End!
Chinese people understand good manners and all the culture of friendly countries.
Use Baido translation program and have no problem communicating instantly from Korean to Chinese.
Why does the British Admin kick the Chinese guy?
Chinese users on average control their anger better than Korean users
Nobody knows whether this guy is Chinese or not.
Even though our bulletin board is better managed than Palenet, it is still an undeniable fact that there are many aggro-mongers.
However, even those who criticize China cannot help but admit that the Chinese are excellent merchants.
The reason the Chinese person in question posted on our bulletin board was “advertisement.”
caocao: We want to trade and exchange with Korean friends.
He attached a list of the countless items they had, along with photos, below the text.
The list, which was obviously compiled using a program used only by the Chinese, included a vast list of items including firearms and ammunition, pharmaceuticals and electronic components, drones and chemical agents.
The biggest obstacle, the confrontation with the “Chinese military,” was resolved by drones, which the Chinese put the most effort into.
That means all transactions are conducted by drones, and there is no face-to-face contact with the Chinese unless the other party engages in unsavory behavior.
The bulletin board users’ reactions to this were mixed, but wherever you go, there are always kind people willing to take up arms.
Anonymous1883: Hot trading review.txt
One of the inbound users bravely attempted to trade with a Chinese person.
– Talk about the terms of the deal and then decide on a meeting place. The structure is that the Chinese will park their cars nearby and send out a drone, and the deal will take place there. To be honest, I was a bit nervous when the drone came. I was worried that the Chinese would run away when the drone carried my stuff, but my worries were unfounded.
He made sure my stuff was okay and gave me what he promised.
It was a good deal. It was actually easier than trading at the market.
Oldies like me don’t get easily swayed by the words of incoming users.
Because only when elders like us maintain the framework can the bulletin board stand at its center.
But the fact that similar testimonies kept coming out from the necropolis was enough to raise reasonable suspicions that the Chinese in Dangjin were seriously attempting to trade.
Recently, the lifespan of my beloved laptop has been in jeopardy.
Although it was originally used, it is slowly dying as it cannot withstand the passage of time.
Not having a laptop doesn’t mean I can’t use the Internet, but my Internet life would be a bit more difficult without a device like a laptop that I can easily move around and use in various positions.
I have a gaming laptop as a spare, but I don’t like gaming laptops.
Coincidentally, the list of products uploaded by Chinese users, which has not yet been deleted, included a laptop.
It’s the same brand and product line that I have.
Originally an American brand, it was acquired by China, and since it is a product line that has been produced in China, it seems that quantity has been secured.
Dead142 (KOR): The Chinese are fucking assholes, but they make deals really smooth. What would have taken an hour of bargaining at the market was done in 5 minutes.
Deadman882(KOR): I don’t know what their plan is, but they’re definitely going big right now. This is the time to get on board.
Dead341 (KOR): They say the woman in that car is pretty.
Dead211(KOR): Oh, that woman with the strange weapon?
Dead1052 (KOR): I’m going to go there this time too. When I die, my friends will tell me.
…
The response from Necropolis is favorable.
Although I can’t completely trust the Chinese, I’ve been hearing from friends who used to surf the waves of the volatile stock market that they made significant profits by contacting the Chinese with the feeling of betting on risk.
If one or two people say the same thing, it could be called “viral marketing,” but in today’s world, if dozens of people say the same thing, it’s more likely to be true.
Pot-
My laptop just turned off.
The power went out suddenly, as if someone had died.
Soon the laptop rebooted with the familiar boot screen, but there was no denying that the fate of my beloved laptop was running out.
I looked at the gaming laptop shoved in the corner with tired eyes.
“······.”
no.
Let’s just use this guy.
It’s a bit heavy, noisy, and the keys don’t feel good, but isn’t its performance superior to that of the laptop I’m using now?
The deal with the Chinese, which was thought to never come to fruition, was rekindled by an unexpected message from a guest.
Message from iamjesus: (Photo)
IamJesus, the true ruler of the “City of the Dead,” sent me a photo.
The photo showed a red circle around an item on a list of products posted by a Chinese user.
*
The items listed by IAMJESUS are games and game consoles.
It’s a classic game that was released 30 years ago.
Message from iamjesus: I suddenly want to play this game.
I am Jesus guy.
It looks like you’ve been keeping an eye on the bulletin board.
Well, there’s a limit to playing with zombies.
Let’s imagine.
What can you do if you’re friendly with zombies?
A candid conversation would be impossible, so at best it would be a walk?
It must be fun to lead.
Is there anything else besides that?
Let’s set up a net and play a game of foot volleyball.
Well, right after the war, there were a few lunatics who went on to say that they had sex with pretty female zombies, but we all know what happened to them.
Anyway, our precious guest, I.M.Jesus, contacted us.
There may be a personal connection, but considering his potential as an over level 10 Awaken, it is something that cannot be left alone.
SKELTON: Okay. I’ll help you.
It may be a bit pretentious, but there’s nothing wrong with having a powerful Awaken like IAMJESUS as a friend.
Defender doesn’t like Kim Da-ram, but he saw Woo Min-hee’s strength with his own eyes, so he insists on going below her.
People say that power isn’t everything in this world, but let’s be honest, power is almost everything.
It’s not 100%, but it’s more than 90% meaningful.
To refute my words, you would first have to convince the countless souls who were miserably killed simply because they had no power.
Besides, this guy named IamJesus is connected to another internet friend of mine who is the leader of a powerful group.
Message from CrunchRoll: Oh? Really? IamJesus contacted you?
King Sejong, the ruler of the world, needs I AM JESUS.
In an era like today where new forces are sprouting up everywhere, building a friendship with the King is not a bad insurance policy.
A message from CrunchRoll: Alright, let me know if you need anything. I’ll help you with anything.
The falling beans are a bonus.
In this way, the agenda of dealing with the Chinese, which had been abandoned, gained momentum.
caocao : To my Korean friends.
Chinese merchants are still advertising on our bulletin boards and in the Necropolis.
Unlike before, I looked at the list of items carefully.
The game consoles and software that IAMJESUS is looking for are still on the list.
The question is what the Chinese want.
The Chinese on the bulletin board said that they welcomed anything that could be traded, but they added a special discounted list at the bottom of the list.
Here’s just a sampling of the items on this special offer list:
TIG welder or electron beam welder
Robots that can withstand radiation
Karl Fischer moisture equipment
Gyroscope
Corrosion resistant reactor
Corrosion resistant stirrer
UAV equipped with sprayer
artificial graphite
Maraging steel
…
…
“······.”
There’s nothing to see.
These are the equipment and parts needed to make missiles.
Are they still living in war?
Even if they make missiles, it is questionable where they will launch them, and it is also questionable how they can make missiles in Dangjin, which does not even have proper production facilities.
Perhaps, following the example of the already destroyed North Korea, they are trying to maintain their regime through the act of making missiles.
Anyway, the items we are trying to trade are ones that can be traded even without necessarily providing items on the preferential list.
I sent a message just to make sure.
SKELTON: (Skeleton Thinghoa) I want to trade.
Viva! Apocalypse!’s translation capabilities are legendary, but the Chinese translation function was intentionally blocked for the reasons listed above.
Therefore, the quality of our conversation will be determined by the translation level of the Baido translator that the Chinese have, and in my opinion, the level of that translator is not high at all.
In that case, wouldn’t it be considerate of the other person to use sentences that are easy for a translator to translate?
I remember clearly the response from those involved when asked why the beautiful literature of the Republic of Korea did not win a prestigious award like the Nobel Prize in Literature was that it was impossible to express the delicate emotions unique to the Korean language, such as “누르끼하다” (nurkirihada) and “파라니라니” (parani).
SKELTON: (Skeleton Maratang) The items I want are SNES 1995, FF6, and the 13th generation Lenovo ThinkPad.
I told him frankly what game console and software I wanted, and what laptop model I wanted.
Soon the Chinese person replied.
Message from caocao: Good.
This guy.
Do you not know how to do business?
Or are you doing this on purpose?
“······.”
Knock knock
SKELTON: (Skeleton Tanghulu) What do you want? What?
As far as I remember, the price fixing system was also implemented accurately in China.
I know this because I’ve been shopping in Shanghai several times.
Message from caocao: Oh, I’m sorry.
Message from caocao: The item you are offering for the item you are offering is······
Message from caocao: About 600g.
silver?
I don’t have that.
Message from caocao: You will also receive items from the preferential items list.
This one doesn’t have any either.
But our king would have it.
Message from CrunchRoll: Silver? Of course there is. And gold too.
As expected, the leader of a large group is strong.
I made an appointment with the King and set a date to meet him.
Since it was familiar territory and my friend I.M.Jesus is shy, I decided to go alone.
But that doesn’t work out.
“Skeleton. Where are you going alone again?”
Suuga has been very bored lately.
Rebecca has become much quieter since she came to our territory, and she doesn’t get along with other people either.
“I’m so bored! Take me with you this time!”
What should I do?
It’s not particularly dangerous.
At best, is it a risk you have to take when dealing with the Chinese?
Besides, kids are uncontrollable at this time of year.
There’s nothing wrong with needlessly stressing yourself out.
If I bring her here and lock her in a cage, that would also be rude to Swoo and Rebecca.
Since I’m planning to stop by Sejong anyway, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to leave Su there for a while.
Our king is a much gentler man than the world perceives.
“good.”
He answered with a big smile.
“But, please make sure you get your mother’s permission.”
For transportation, I chose Baek Seung-hyun’s motorcycle.
If you’re not carrying a particularly large load and want maneuverability and fuel efficiency, there’s no better car out there.
After a while, Suu appeared.
And he was carrying two guns on his back.
“What is this? Aren’t we going to war?”
“I’ll change it while Mom is here.”
“Oh, you want to trade too?”
Suu blinked and nodded.
As expected, Rebecca is Rebecca.
He got on the motorcycle with a bitter smile.
It feels good to sit in the seat after a long time.
Suu sat in the back seat.
Even though she had grown a lot, she still felt small and light, which was evident as she put her weight on the seat.
“Then shall we go?”
I left my colleagues behind, who were busy building a winter house, and headed toward the fields that still had the green of summer, but were quickly withering.
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