Rust - Chapter 205



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RUST [RUST]-205

Bam-

Thud thud thud-

As the pieces that had been floating in the air rolled on the floor, the guys waiting nearby heard the sound and kicked open the door and came out.

“Hands···”

“WHAT THE···”

They met the black line before they could even finish saying a word.

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The door leaf that touched the line was cut diagonally.

The door was cut open and the ones in front of it began to separate.

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Before I could even pull the trigger, the severed hands fell to the ground, and the bullets that had already been fired tore through the air in vain.

“Sigh···”

The head, with its mouth wide open, fell to the floor. Blood and breath were exhaled from the severed section into the air.

Kwak-

Quagga ga gak-

A long scar was drawn across the hallway and ceiling. All that was left behind were pieces of debris after the pitch-black blade had slashed past.

Beep beep beep-beep beep beep-

A laser line extending from the laser detector was vaguely visible between the blood droplets that rose like mist.

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Kim Yang, who was watching the screen from Maru’s action cam in real time, was shocked. She thought she had safely entered the hospital, but in an instant, she was stabbed.

The sight of the pieces falling like corn at the end of a long solid line. The tip of the sword that dismembered the person touched the wall and created sparks. The sword was swung so fast that the sparks and blood stains were tangled together in a long line on the reinforced concrete wall.

Shhh-shhh-

Hood, startled, let out a ragged breath.

Kim Yang-do also felt his stomach cramp up for a moment.

So. Suddenly. Now···.

[What is it?]

“······.”

If you ask me that, would I know? It was a hood that just stared at the screen.

It was surprising that there were laser warnings on those unknown people, but what was even more shocking was the behavior of the Baekjeong. The way he just aimed his gun at me and cut me down. No questioning.

[These guys… knew I’d come if they touched the nurse.]

Kim Yang spoke without realizing it at Maru’s calm voice.

[how?]

No, Mr. Baekjeong.

Is there a law of interest now?

Even if they say so, how would you know?

Let’s calm down for a moment and think about it…

Are you angry?

Are you annoyed?

But still, this is America, right?

Can I just cut it?

Cut off America and all?

Once you jump in, you’re torn to pieces?

As if Kim Yang’s screams were colorless, Maru on the screen stabbed the laser alarm attached to the wall with the tip of a knife. The beeping sound became quiet in an instant.

[Laser alarm. If they didn’t know I had a stealth device, why would they put this up in the hospital?]

No. But that’s true… Is that right? Am I right?

Kim Yang looked at Hood. Hood seemed to realize something and straightened up stiffly.

[I’m American, is that okay?]

But this is America. Mr. Baekjeong, turn on the flasher and cut. Yes? If they are from America or something, why do you start cutting first? Miss Kim desperately conveyed her feelings. Please reach Baekjeong…

[What if it’s America?]

[······.]

Ah- I ate it. I ate it. Kim Yang’s face turned dull.

What should I do? If they were American kids, wouldn’t they have touched the beehive? It was definitely American kids. There were National Guardsmen in front of the hospital and police officers patrolling, so there’s no way the kids inside the hospital weren’t American kids.

[It happened in America, so it’s America.]

[······.]

In America, even if Chinese kids say they are Chinese, they are still American.

[So what do you want me to do?]

[······.]

[Information could have leaked through any route, whether it was the Department of Homeland Security or Virginia, or the video taken in Japan could have circulated. If they saw that, wouldn’t there be people interested?]

Japan? I see. The Marines and the Army have seen the operational video of the fight in Japan, so the Department of Defense has probably seen it, and all government agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Virginia, have probably checked it out.

At that time, I had no choice but to film it. I had to release the recorded video to explain why I had retreated unconditionally and to clear my name of assassination of the commander. But what does that have to do with the kids who were cut up at the hospital now?

[There were kids in Japan whose abilities were high, but when I asked them to bring them, they said they wouldn’t come because they were talking about a new Japan and the reconstruction of Japan, so I guess they were really upset.]

There are some kids who have developed superhuman abilities, and while I’m dizzy from not being able to save them, there’s one here too? Under the Department of Homeland Security? Done. What if they don’t get caught?

[Let’s give it a try. There must be an emergency going on right now. If we catch it, it’ll be a jackpot. Aren’t those kids thinking something like this?]

It was Miss Kim who felt like her head was spinning as she listened to Maru’s story.

[Where is it?]

So where did you think it was cut? Do you have a solution?

[Is it the military-industrial complex or a pharmaceutical company linked to another intelligence agency? It could be the military. It could be the guys who researched super soldiers. But who cares where it is?]

‘I want to die.’

Kim Yang felt goosebumps at Maru’s calm monologue. It seemed that Hood felt the same way, too, as he started pounding away at the keyboard.

[You still haven’t secured CCTV control?]

“It’ll be done soon. It’ll be done soon.]

It was difficult to ask where Samantha had gone. Hood was desperately trying to gain control of the CCTV.

[If you find a nurse, tell me right away.]

“All right.”

CCTV footage appeared on one side of a large screen.

“There are five people who appear to be enemies behind the right hallway directly ahead. There is a nurse in the supply closet over there.”

[Okay. Send the video and conversation just now to Director Dan Brown of the Department of Homeland Security.]

“Yes? You want me to send you the video that was just taken?”

[They probably aren’t from the Department of Homeland Security. If I send them the video, they’ll take care of the rest.]

As the speechless Hood closed his mouth, Kim Yang quickly accepted it.

[Wait. You’re not hiding it?]

You tried to hide your abilities. You even controlled the CCTV and moved around quietly so as not to leave any traces, but is this all of a sudden okay?

[Seeing these guys walking around so openly, it seems like they’re determined to get something. Can they be hidden even if you try to hide it?]

Maru stabbed the body with the tip of his knife and swung the camera attached to the body in front of the CCTV. A small action cam was stuck to the tip of the knife.

[They already know. It would be better to send the video to the Department of Homeland Security and pressure them before they start talking nonsense. You’ll know once you send the video.]

At Maru’s calm voice, Hood and Kim Yang looked at each other for the first time in a long time. So, does that mean that you’re going to openly cut me down if you do it now? Right?

‘As expected, Baekjeong···.’

‘Just go straight?’

The two nodded, feeling as if they had some kind of connection.

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Chief Dan Brown and the Homeland Security agents were left speechless after seeing the footage Maru had sent.

“Oh My G···.”

“JESUS···.”

‘I want to make that sound.’

Chief Dan Brown sighed deeply. If he reduced the number of troops sent to Detroit, he expected the weirdos to come that way.

The United States was full of bugs. Parasites that were living off of the United States. Things that were evading the law, using lobbying, and eating away at the United States.

Since the acquisition of the Japanese superhumans they had been desperately hoping for was uncertain, I thought they would do something. It was obvious that the parasite bastards would ignore the title of mercenary under the Department of Homeland Security. If they were people who made a fool of the law, they would do anything. I half expected that.

Then, of course, there would be a clash with Vladimura. I thought that if it was the Vladimura that Chief Dan Brown had seen so far, he would teach them a good lesson.

If we just roughly beat them up and catch them, we’ll find out who they are, who’s watching over them, and who’ll capture them?

Of course it would be like that. I thought about it and just threw it away without saying a word.

‘Of course not.’

Hehehehehe

“Manager, what are you going to do about this?”

“Are you some kind of super soldier?”

The staff was screaming. It was impossible to hide this video. But it was also impossible to just turn it around.

“What should we do? We should do it the right way. First, send the guys to Detroit to find out who they are and where they are, and then track them down.”

“Should I send the kids to Vlady Tower? That’s the closest.”

After footage of Maru’s activities in Japan circulated, Homeland Security agents began calling Maru’s building in Detroit the Vlade Tower.

“Tell the kids in the building to stay there. If they get lost and something happens, who’s going to take care of it?”

Maybe if the building security guards were gone, they would stab me there too. If they got involved, it would be a dirty mess. Since I received the video directly, I couldn’t just let it slide.

‘Please, not just the weird ones.’

It would be better if it was under the Strategic Command, or Virginia, or a military-industrial complex, or a pharmaceutical company.

All the incidents were because of China. If the Chinese kids hadn’t been causing trouble in Japan, Vladimir would not have had to work hard. If you think about it that way, Japan was also a problem. If the Japanese kids who saved him had come to America quietly, this wouldn’t have happened.

Chief Dan Brown was in a bad mood. In any case, the fact that he had revealed that he was using a knife without hiding it meant a lot in many ways. It meant that he would openly cut him down if necessary.

“Ha- hahahahahaha- fucking-.”

I tried to add a fork to something that was going to happen at any time, and ended up being treated like a bastard. Suddenly, I became a person who didn’t know gratitude, and my heart started to swell with anxiety, wondering what to do next.

Tiiiii – Real-time status reports began to appear on the large screen.

[The New York riots have been resolved. All those who reacted abnormally have been quarantined in isolation facilities.]

[California LA. Isolation of abnormal reaction patients completed. Fewer than expected.]

[Boston has multiple casualties, but is now contained.]

The commotion in LA died down the fastest. What caused it?

‘LA. Is it because of the operation?’

The gangs and cartels were wiped out once. In the process, some of the homeless and poor people were also cleared out. So the number of people who would be infected with the mutant virus itself has decreased.

On the other hand, New York and Boston suffered considerable damage. If the damage was that severe despite prior preparations, the entire city might have collapsed if they had not been prepared.

We need to prevent misunderstandings in advance and strengthen our relationship.

What did you say was disappointing? Did you say the knife was a bit like that?

From what I saw in the video, it looks like there’s no knife left.

“If there is any data related to swords among the recent research materials from the lab, please upload them.”

[You mean a knife, not a gun?]

“···A gun too.”

[All right.]

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Maru checked the CCTV attached to the ceiling.

“Have you secured control of the CCTV?”

[We have control, but the video is going over there too.]

Considering the action cameras on the CCTV, it seems like they know this side is sorted out. But they’re still waiting inside the hallway?

‘It sounds like you’re after something.’

What is that?

“Check right now to see if there’s any previously recorded footage. If there’s anything unusual, send the footage here right away.”

Maru moved while checking the wall.

Button-sized laser detectors were placed here and there at knee height. I deactivated the detectors with the tip of my knife, and when I got halfway there, Hood sent me CCTV footage.

A video showing something being installed all over the place.

‘As expected. You were aiming for it.’

As Maru approached the corner of the hallway, he felt the guys on his right tense up.

“Turn off the CCTV and hallway power!”

[!]

As soon as the lights in the hallway went out, Maru, who had set off a smoke bomb, smashed open the door to the sickroom and ran inside. Beyond the sickroom wall was the right side of the hallway where the guys were gathered.

In the white smoke, Maru, who was inserting the neutralizer, hung his sword sideways.

Phew-

Hot breath.

The cold air from the neutralizer circulating through the blood vessels cooled the heated muscles and lungs.

widely-

One step forward.

The force that twisted his entire body upward was transmitted through his thighs, waist, and spine to the arm holding the sword.

And one blow.

Kwajijijijik

A pitch-black blade tore through the wall.

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Kgagagagagagak-

Across the long, cut-off wall, people were spread out in the hallway, separated into upper and lower bodies.

Maru just drilled a hole in the opposite wall.

Kwajik!

As I cut through the wall blocking the way and entered the room where the nurse was being held, there was a nurse with wide eyes, sobbing.

The bounce is particularly prominent, perhaps because of the tightly tied ropes…

But why?