Rust - Chapter 132



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RUST -132

Chief Andong-gu and the Charlotte staff were confused. The US Marines suddenly appeared?

“Hey. Does anyone speak English? I think that’s called the US Marine Corps.”

“Seokjun said he was a KATUSA in the military.”

“Really? Then tell him to interpret for you.”

“Seokjun! Ma Seokjun!”

A large man, probably about 190 cm tall, approached me from the other side, bending down.

“Yes. Brother. Big brother. You called me.”

“I told you not to speak in dialect, right? And what about you, hyung? You really don’t want to do it properly.”

Team Leader Woo said something to Seok-jun, who nodded again.

“Okay. They say it’s the US Marine Corps over there. Can you translate for me?”

“How… what should I say?”

“They say we are armed with guns.”

“yes?”

Director Ahn recalled the story he had heard from Manager Lee Ki-young.

This is what happened to the transport team that was disarmed in Afghanistan. If they went to a safe supply route without proper equipment and ended up getting their heads cut off, who would you blame?

In a situation like this, the story was that you can’t trust the US military or the US military grandfather. What if the US military disarms you and says they’ll protect you, and then orders you to do this and that? The most important thing in a mess is the gun.

“They said we were armed with guns and told us not to come near them because there were accidental discharges.”

“Ah- yes.”

“And we are Charlotte Group Security and PMC, and we are on our way back to Korea.”

“Sir, we’re American soldiers, but don’t you think we’re being too harsh?”

Team Leader Woo was worried about Director Ahn’s words.

“You have to be tough right now. You have to take the kids alive. You saw the armistice agreement and all, Director Yoo, and the World kids turning their eyes and shooting. And more than that, just because they speak English doesn’t mean they’re definitely American soldiers.”

“······.”

“Have you forgotten that Vietnamese gangs, Chinese triads, and even South American cartels barged into the hospital? Even if they were real American soldiers, we wouldn’t know where they came from. If they were sent by the US military in Korea, they might have connections with their world, but it’s better for them to go their separate ways without getting involved.”

Seok-Jun went a little further and started talking to the people who called themselves American soldiers. They were being careful because the visibility was only about 20 to 30 meters due to the volcanic ash and smoke.

A while later, Seok-Jun returned through the smoky smoke.

“That’s right, it’s the US military.”

“Really? Are you an American soldier? Where are you from?”

“He said he came from Guam. He said he needs a guide. If there’s anyone who knows the geography here, please help.”

“Even though we said we were going back to Korea?”

“Yes. Right now, the GPS is down so I’m looking at the map, but they say that the volcanic ash has piled up so much that it’s difficult to search using just the map.”

“So what did you say?”

“I told you to go and ask the manager. What?”

“Ah- this kid. I’m really frustrated today. You should have just said you didn’t know···.”

Team Leader Woo shook his head as if he was looking at a stuffy guy. Director Ahn checked with Seok-jun again.

“Didn’t we say we were armed? Didn’t we tell you not to approach because of the accidental firing?”

“yes.”

“How’s the atmosphere over there?”

“In this situation, they are just running around aimlessly, so do you think the atmosphere will be good for the American soldiers?”

“Okay. Team Leader Woo, take care of the kids. Distribute the luggage and leave first.”

“What are you going to do, sir?”

“What should I do? First, we need to explain our situation to them. They are American soldiers from Guam. If they came from Guam, they wouldn’t have been affected by the world.”

“Are you okay? Didn’t you say earlier? You said that if things get messy, you don’t know what will happen.”

“But what if they follow me?”

“Why do you want to follow us?”

“Since the situation is like this, they might follow. They might try to conscript me.”

“Could that be true?”

“That’s what I’m saying. Even if I die soon, I’m still a US soldier, so if I just ignore it, it’ll be a headache, so I have to get through it somehow. So, let’s go first and make contact with the yacht team first. I’ll follow right behind.”

“Okay, then I’ll go first.”

“Make sure to keep a close watch on your destiny.”

“Yes. You too, sir, be careful.”

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Beta Company, Marine Corps Rescue Team, was in a difficult situation. All of their planned operations had been canceled. The operation was as follows. First, they were to use the stolen hospital as a supply base, and Alpha Company and Beta Company were to search different areas.

Unfortunately, problems arose from the very beginning. The plan to turn the stolen hospital into a supply base was based on the assumption that supplies could be transported to the stolen hospital.

However, the cargo transport aerial drone, which was the core of the supply plan, quickly became unusable. The battery-powered quadruped prototype was usable, but it had limitations in carrying supplies. Why not supply slowly, even if it was slow? And that was only when power could be supplied.

With the infrastructure destroyed, charging? Impossible. Solar power? Out of the question. Oil generators, like internal combustion engines, were not meant to operate for long. Eventually, when the first battery packs were depleted, supplies had to be moved by hand.

“I don’t know if this is a good decision.”

“I had no choice. I had less than half of the drones left that could be operated.”

The situation was so dire that they had to move as much supplies as possible to the stolen hospital. So Beta Company handed over all their available drones to Alpha Company, who took them to the stolen hospital.

“I hope Alpha Company arrives.”

“They should be here by now.”

Since we’ve pushed all the operational drones, they should be somewhat settled in once they reach the stolen hospital.

“It’s frustrating. Having to use a messenger in the 21st century.”

“I had no idea that volcanic ash and smoke would have such a negative impact on communications.”

Satellite communications were also down, and radio communication ranges were extremely short.

“What are the surrounding circumstances?”

“It’s a bigger mess than I expected.”

Even though communication and GPS were out of order, it was difficult to compare maps and the actual scene. There were no proper signs left, and it was even difficult to distinguish roads.

The worst part was that the ash and debris piled up and covered sinkholes and cracks, so you could fall in at any moment.

“If we continue like this, there’s no answer. We need to get help from the locals. The terrain has completely changed.”

“Yes, but it’s strange that there are no survivors around.”

“It’s dangerous, so everyone must have fled. But there might be someone left, so if you find them, recruit them right away.”

“All right.”

The houses were almost completely destroyed, and the surrounding buildings could collapse at any moment. In addition, the aftershocks that occurred without warning made the soldiers nervous and anxious.

If it was a visible enemy, they would fight, but there was no answer for the earthquake. Most of the soldiers were experiencing an earthquake for the first time in their lives, so they could not rest even if they took a break.

“9 o’clock. Found about 20 people about a mile away.”

“More than 20 people? Are they Self-Defense Forces?”

“No. The attire was formal.”

“Suit? Yakuza?”

“I’m not sure.”

“Okay. We’re going that way too.”

As we moved quickly to the area where the preliminary reconnaissance was finished, we were able to quickly arrive at the nearby area. The reconnaissance squad had already made contact, and a report came up immediately.

“They are Charlotte Group security agents and PMC personnel.”

“Charlotte Group?”

“It is a major Japanese company. It is a company that has expanded into various fields such as food, distribution, pharmaceuticals, construction, chemicals, and electronics.”

“Really? Anyway, if you’re a Japanese company, you probably know this area well. Let’s ask for their cooperation.”

“They warned us not to approach because they were armed with guns and there was a risk of accidental discharge.”

“What? Even though we said we were the US Marines?”

“Yes. They said they were on their way to Korea.”

The company commander’s face was distorted. He needed as many men as possible to transport supplies immediately. After landing in Japan and struggling for hours, he hadn’t seen a single person, but the Japs he had met for the first time were armed with guns and were trying to run from the front.

“This is an emergency, so disarm immediately and submit to the control of the US Marine Corps.”

Tsk-

The company commander also thought that the Japs should be taken care of early. The company commander’s great-grandfather, who served with President Bush as an Air Force pilot during the Pacific War, was taken prisoner by the Japanese after an emergency landing on an island and given a ‘lunch box’.

Perhaps because of that family history, he was able to be selected as the commander of the rescue unit. He was selected as a field commander who would not cause any disruption to the operation by clumsily doing things like supporting the public and protecting civilians.

And now. The company commander was faithful to his mission. He conscripted Japs to transport supplies. He captured Japs and used them as guides. It was natural in such an extreme situation.

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The large Seokjun stepped back.

“Big brother. No, not Director Ahn.”

“why?”

“Those guys… the atmosphere has become a bit strange.”

“Really? What’s weird?”

Seok-Jun crouched down behind the tilted telephone pole, like a bear crouching behind a tree.

“I know it’s hard to put into words, but I just don’t feel good about it.”

When doing this kind of work, there were occasionally guys like that. Guys with great intuition. And Director Ahn was not the type of person to ignore such passing remarks.

“Is that so? Then let’s just cut it.”

“Is that okay?”

“You don’t feel well? Then there’s no need to talk any further. Let’s get going.”

“yes.”

As the two men turned into the smoke, they heard American soldiers shouting behind them.

[STOP!!!]

[Put your hands up!!]

[Freeze!!!]

Director Ahn suddenly started running.

“Jump!”

“yes.”

Before I could take even a few steps, the ground began to shake. The volcanic ash that had settled on the ground began to scatter.

Squeak-

Beep beep-

The tilted telephone poles swayed, and the volcanic ash that had accumulated on the half-broken wires poured down like flour. The road shook and cracks began to appear. Wind or gas rose from the pavement, which had its stomach exposed like a mackerel with its stomach cut open.

“This is fucking fucked up.”

“Are you okay?”

“It’s okay. You?”

“I’m okay too.”

Perhaps because of the earthquake, I couldn’t feel the presence of the pursuing US soldiers. I had to run away when the US soldiers got scared. The volcanic ash and dust that had settled due to the vibration rose up, and the visibility that used to be 20-30m was reduced to 2-3m.

“Ugh-ugh-”

A clogged septic tank in an instant.

“Do you have an extra purifier?”

“yes.”

“Let’s just go quickly.”

As Director Ahn and Seok-jun were hurriedly going to the purification tank, they heard a gunshot.

Tudadadak

Tadadadadang

The sound of a gunshot was muffled by the dust. The two immediately lowered their bodies.

Tudadadak

Tadadadadang

It was clear that they were shooting indiscriminately. Are they just going to kill everyone? A moment later, a scream burst out from beyond the smoky curtain. A cry for help. A cry to run away. The sound of ■■ tore through the thick dust.

“What the hell is going on?”

“······.”

As Director Ahn and Seok-jun hesitantly got up and tried to run away, they heard footsteps not far away.

[HE···L···]

Visibility was barely 2~3m. The vague appearance of an American soldier. He was walking desperately with one arm torn off and his uniform and equipment torn. It was as if he had been torn by something.

Hope shone through the blue eyes of the American soldier on the other side of the gas mask, as he saw Director Ahn and Seok-jun. The moment he raised his remaining arm and tried to ask for help.

Something began to cover the American soldier’s body. Black masses moved up the American soldier’s legs and covered him in an instant.

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The employee who was going at top speed was anxious.

The knife guy sent a video of the fight, did he get caught? The gun bitch checked the phone, so maybe she saw the transmission log?

If she saw it, why didn’t she tell the knife-wielder? No, she might have just been a stupid bitch and not checked the transmission log.

The inside of the truck, which was running hard toward the place where the trailer was removed, was quiet. The heavy air and the engine roaring with ignorance gradually stimulated the employees’ anxiety.

“How long does it take?”

“yes?”

Ms. Kim asks questions calmly, ignoring the tense atmosphere.

“Time. How much?”

“I’ll be there soon”

Glance- The employee glanced at Ms. Kim.

Normally, people would sit in the passenger seat and look at their phones or the scenery outside, but Ms. Kim was only looking forward.

The pupils, which seemed empty, were like deep wells. It was impossible to guess what he was thinking. That was why the staff had a gut feeling. It seemed like Iljin would be fierce.

“Did you send the video?”

“······.”

“You didn’t answer?”

“······.”

Maru figured that the staff’s silence and quiet cell phone hadn’t sent it yet, but Ms. Kim hadn’t.

The more certain something was, the better. And in Kim’s experience, in these cases, the absence of an answer was an affirmation of the question.

The staff stepped on it unconditionally. They stepped on it as much as they could.

Booooooo-

The engine, overworked to its limit, roared.

I could see the trailer in the distance. As it got closer, cars were parked haphazardly around it.

The black men, with their gold necklaces gleaming from afar, were seen unloading the trailer. The black men, happily carrying the already unloaded luggage, gradually became clearer.

It was a gang.

What the fuck.