Rust - Chapter 1059



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Rust [RUST] – Episode 1059

The Malaysian forces that had surrounded Narouz in a U-shape were scattered in all directions when their command was divided. Unfortunately, they were trapped on a trap that Narouz had dug.

“Ouch! What is this!”

My feet sank in and my ankles and calves were torn by something. People who appeared to have been injured in ankle traps used in the Vietnam Civil War began to show up one after another.

“Fuck. My calf is all torn apart.”

“Conscripts!”

The medic shook his head after examining the soldier’s leg that had been trapped. It was a terrible trap. The calf was so tattered that it looked like it had been ground up in a shredder, and he had no idea where to begin suturing it.

The military doctor who came later also had no answer. When the bleeding increased while removing the shrapnel that had penetrated the calf, there was nothing he could do.

“Eww- my legs- my legs-”

“We need to retreat as quickly as possible and go to the hospital.”

There were hundreds of soldiers who suffered leg injuries like this.

“Could they have set a trap?”

“They said there were traps in all directions of retreat.”

“Surely you weren’t there when you came?”

“In just a few hours, they laid traps over such a large area···.”

The lieutenant who was about to say that it was impossible to set a trap kept his mouth shut. Even if it was impossible, this was the reality he faced.

“How ridiculous. The soldiers weren’t scattered in all directions because of the trap zone.”

As casualties mounted, the number of soldiers trying to run away decreased. There was no longer anyone who said they would run first, even though they saw that their legs would become crippled if they fell.

The soldiers, who had been panicking due to the destruction of the command center and the appearance of death, came to their senses thanks to the ankle trap zone.

“First, we need to check the remaining troops and reestablish the command structure.”

Most of the surviving officers were second lieutenants and lieutenants. Not only was it impossible for a lieutenant to command tens of thousands of men, but it was also difficult to restore communications due to the influence of the biological EMP field created by the flesh-eating root.

“What happened to the person with psychic abilities?”

Since telepaths were rare, one had to have at least some psychic abilities to control troops in an emergency.

There are many psychic power users. The ones that are relatively easy to obtain are the new humans. In other words, they are cannibals. The Malaysian military also accepted the new humans in order to create an emergency communication network.

“They say everyone is gathered around the seriously injured person.”

“······.”

It was about to eat the wounded. The 5th company commander, who had suddenly become the highest commanding officer, shook his head. This was because the contents of the educational materials on the new human race came to mind.

The reason the new humans joined the military was because of the Holy Kingdom. The Holy Kingdom would kill the new humans without question if they saw them.

The good cannibals joined the military to survive, because they killed even dead cannibals. That’s why the cannibals were obsessed with strength.

If we were strong, we could even withstand the attacks of the Holy Kingdom. So let’s eat. Let’s eat and become stronger. Most cannibals were like that.

The Malaysian military also didn’t mind the new humans becoming moderately strong. They decided to supply prisoners based on their merits, and if there were serious injuries that were certain to result in death as a result of the battle, they would supply them in order of merits.

The problem was the same as now. Many of the Malaysian military leaders were Awakened. They were immune to the cannibal’s psychic waves, so they had no problem giving orders to the cannibals. However, since the command was swept away in an instant, the situation was different.

If the cannibals were to eat the seriously injured and become stronger, it might not be possible for the low-level physical ability awakeners, such as the lieutenants, to control them.

“We must disband.”

“Okay.”

When the order to disperse was given, the cannibals who had been maintaining order by licking their lips in front of the seriously injured people changed. They began to ‘eat’ the seriously injured people.

“These little bastards!”

“Why? I’m going to die anyway.”

“Kill those cannibalistic bastards!”

“A cannibal! Who saved those who are running away now!”

The Malaysian military is forced to fight a new breed of signalmen who have revealed their cannibalistic nature.

The cannibals, who had grown stronger by eating the wounded, disappeared into the dark jungle. The Malaysian army, whose communications were cut off, could neither pursue the cannibals nor rally their scattered troops.

In the dark jungle, small eyes were watching it.

Sizzle- (Internal conflict.)

Jjiiik (The cannibal is caught by the 3rd corps.)

Jjiik- (The 2nd Corps continues the trap.)

Tick- (The 1st Corps will catch the humans here.)

Jeeeeek! (Triumph of Death!)

Jjiiiii! (God wills it!)

Having fled under bombardment and artillery fire, and exhausted from infighting with cannibals, the Malaysian army was faced with an unwelcome guest sent by Naruz.

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It was Naruz who faithfully carried out Maru’s order to finish off the Malaysian army. Kisun’s expression became serious when he saw Naruz using the rat unit.

[It’s too dangerous.]

After the thumbs grew, the rats’ behavior changed. They went beyond using human tools and began modifying human tools to suit their own needs.

The rapid increase in dexterity was enough to call it a rat civilization. It wasn’t just dexterity that had increased. The hordes of rats now attacking the Malaysian army were literally like demons.

They dug tunnels and infiltrated the Malaysian army barracks. They sprayed paralyzing powder to incapacitate them, then stabbed them in the eyeballs to eliminate their fighting ability, or cut their Achilles tendons to eliminate their mobility.

The rat swarm did not stop at incapacitating soldiers. They even displayed precision and madness by rushing at hundreds of people at once, targeting vital points such as the carotid artery, killing those with powers that were not easily affected by paralysis drugs, such as platoon leaders or company commanders.

It took a mere one night for the rats to completely neutralize the Malaysian army of over 70,000 soldiers.

‘The rats are so good at fighting people.’

Crows and wolves were similar. They were animals that had learned to understand human weaknesses very well while living with people.

Here, the rats, who are in overwhelming numbers, have begun to use low-level techniques. The paralytic drug used to attack the Malaysian army now, or the skewer used to poke the eyeball. The knife used to rip the carotid artery was something the rats themselves made.

‘The ankle trap was also set by the rats.’

Ki-sun’s expression couldn’t help but harden, as the rats had chosen to target the eyeballs and Achilles’ heels, as well as attack the second lieutenant and second lieutenant, who were capable.

There was also the problem of artificial intelligence that began to desire bodies with rights. There were also crows and wolves that were actually smarter than most people. There were also dogs and cats that joined in. And there were even mice that began to create their own technology and civilization.

“What’s dangerous?”

Maru considered them all to be part of the Divine Kingdom.

[The rats are much more···.]

Should we say that we’ve developed the ability to kill people well?

If that’s the case, then it would have developed really terribly.

‘hmm?’

Now that I think about it, they were all like that. In the Holy Kingdom, animals and artificial intelligence alike were skilled at fighting humans.

[··· It seems dangerous.]

“That’s because you only think of it as dangerous.”

Isn’t the most dangerous army in the world the strongest army in the world? Ki-soon and PD kept artificial intelligence in check. And later, they kept animals in check too.

What if something happens to Maru? Because there is no one who can control animals and AI. On the other hand, as long as Maru is alive, there will be no problem.

“That’s why I’m telling you not to just think like that. You have to think of a way. A way to make things go well without me.”

[···Is there any?]

“If it doesn’t exist, we should create it. We don’t want to let bad things happen to strict people.”

[Wow- crazy-]

Ki-soon shook her head at Maru’s witty advice to roll hard.

[But did the Malaysian military really have to do that?]

“It is right to organize it properly.”

When Maru cut him off, Ki-sun was dumbfounded.

[No, there is a limit to that. They won everything. Is it normal to mobilize a pack of rats and finish them off like that after winning everything? They didn’t even kill anyone, but over 70,000 people were left permanently disabled.]

“I told you to finish them off. Naruzu was just following my orders. The same goes for the rat pack. It’s up to them to decide how to finish them off.”

Maru thought it was a good idea to show them clearly what would happen if they touched the Holy Kingdom.

[······.]

The Malaysian soldiers did not die. They were just blinded and crippled. But that was even more tragic.

(Look what the Holy Kingdom has done!)

Malaysia strongly condemned the incident, which left more than 30,000 dead and nearly 70,000 injured.

(The Malaysian military simply attempted to surround and subdue the Holy Kingdom special forces that had invaded Malaysian territory.)

Should we just leave foreign troops invading our country? Even though the Malaysian military had the opportunity to launch a surprise attack, they didn’t?

(The Holy Kingdom is merciless. Look at what they did. Not only did they kill, but they also did it to the retreating soldiers… Are you saying that the Holy Kingdom is the savior? Because they stopped the Indonesian army? No. They are people who act purely for their own benefit.)

Malaysia’s new government has set a precedent for the Holy Kingdom.

“You’re smart.”

[Indonesia, which was an ally, hit them in the back of the head, and the Holy Kingdom, which was trying to test their strength, mercilessly defeated 100,000 people, so they will fight back by squeezing out even the few brain cells they have.]

Maru and Kisun realized why the new Malaysian government was so strongly condemning it.

(Malaysia will withdraw its troops from the Vietnam front…)

There was talk of not being able to provide support due to the conflict with the Holy Kingdom. Indonesia, which had been hit in the back of the head, also declared that Malaysia would prioritize its own defense because the devil’s Holy Kingdom was dangerous.

It was just as Ki-sun and Maru expected.

As the new Malaysian government’s announcement continued, South Vietnam, Cambodia and the Philippines fiercely criticized Malaysia.

Shouldn’t we criticize Indonesia’s leader more?

Indonesia was half dead by then.

The islands of Sumatra and Java have become virtually uninhabitable due to volcanic ash, dust, and sinkholes. With more than half of the population and industrial facilities concentrated in Java, the country has literally collapsed.

Here, the new government was taken over by carnivorous plants, and when Maru swept it away, it became a virtual state of anarchy. The problem was that Indonesia was a very multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, and multi-lingual country.

Muslims had been united as one, but when both the government and the new government were torn apart, divisions began along ethnic and cultural lines.

There is no way that asking Indonesia, which is being torn apart in all directions, to take responsibility for the back of its head would work, when it would die even if it just sat still.

So South Vietnam, Cambodia, and the Philippines broke Malaysia’s declaration of secession, saying they would die. Malaysia called in troops, using Indonesia and the Holy Kingdom as excuses, and tried to absorb Singapore, which had become a no man’s land, with those troops.

[Hey. What are you going to do? You said you want to eat Malaysia and Singapore.]

“It’s a good thing, since if they don’t eat it, we’ll have to maintain order and defend them anyway.”

Maru wasn’t very interested in Singapore.

Malaysia tried to appease the anger by sending generous supplies to South Vietnam, Cambodia and the Philippines, and then showed its intention to completely take over the island of Borneo (Kalimantan).

[Why would Indonesia kill all 200 million people? If they die there, the sinkhole monster will increase by 200 million people.]

Indonesia’s population already reached 270 million. At least 50 million people would have turned into sinkhole monsters.

[If we just leave it as is, it will become a hotbed of cannibals and vampires. I won’t let it die.]

That was also the reason why the empire was not pushed out. It was just that the empire was standing in the way while politics was going on, but Indonesia was not.

The Holy Kingdom had lost hundreds of thousands of troops, and considering the equipment and supplies, it was virtually impossible to even defend itself.

“so?”

[At least you have to let me live.]

Even though they had done something fatal, Ki-sun argued that letting everyone die would not be good for the future of the Holy Kingdom.

“how?”

[Let’s move to Kalimantan Island (Borneo Island)]

The island of Kalimantan was where Indonesia established its new capital. It was considered relatively safe from volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis. And it was an island that had border issues with Malaysia.

“Malaysia is keeping an eye on it?”

[They’ve been hanging on to us, so tell them to handle it.]

Maru chuckled at Gisun’s words.

“Really? Then do that. It’s not a forced migration. Just send those who want to go.”

[I get it.]

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In fact, the destruction of the three legions and the disappearance of the new government meant the end of Indonesia, a country made up of islands. It was difficult to travel without a boat.

In the aftermath of a volcanic eruption, the air, water, and soil were polluted, so when a village had a person with purifying powers awaken, the surrounding villages attacked them in an attempt to take them away.

The surviving soldiers turned into warlords, and the powerful fought for survival, divided by ethnicity.

In such a situation, the Holy Kingdom offered to relocate those who wanted to migrate to the relatively safe island of Kalimantan.

[under–]

Ki-sun’s eyes, which were squinted as he examined the scene, were bloodshot.

‘What was the problem?’

I just wanted to save him.

I just wanted to prevent the Holy Kingdom and Maru from becoming notorious.

‘What on earth is the reason?’

It was a simple task. It was just a matter of moving the people who wanted to go to Kalimantan. If we had to go a little further, we could have just provided them with some food and supplies.

The result was unfolding before Ki-sun’s eyes.