Rust - Chapter 22



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RUST-22

Ms. Kim momentarily considered running away. What would she do then? Should she just chew him out and run away?

Looking at the special Samgyetang Jeonbokjuk waiting for him with its steaming hot pot, the anger that had been controlled welled up again.

The hardships of the day passed by like a panorama. My tongue moved on its own.

“You come.”

[······.]

A “gooooooo” feeling was felt from the other end of the phone. Kim Yang’s anger was controlled again.

“I treated the stab wound, but it’s so swollen that it’s hard to move right now. I’m packing my bags because I have to move, so if you’re in a hurry, come here.”

It was Ms. Kim who was swearing inside but was looking for a reason. Money. Yes, it was because of money. She said it was 100-200 million won, but when she opened it, it was 155 million won. Just say 150 million won. You petty brat.

It wasn’t a small amount of money, but considering that he would have to change his status from two to three, move to North or South America, settle down in the new place, dig a rabbit hole, and re-equip himself with weapons, it wasn’t enough. However, the money he had stolen from the business was in the hands of a bachelor.

If it were up to me, I wouldn’t want to see this kid again, but what the hell is that money? I wanted to throw it away, but when I thought about that monstrous move, goosebumps came out.

Above all, I barely managed to survive by begging for my life even with a normal body, but if I were to be stuck in this state of injury and loss of senses······.

Would it be possible to do a long-range sniper? If I dodge quickly and chase after Dudada? The ending of a quick kill was vivid in my mind.

[······.]

“No. I don’t know why you’re telling me to come, but I’m in a state of panic right now. What are you going to do if you come from work tonight or early in the morning? I’ll live, too. If it’s urgent, you should come here.”

Kim Yang felt shiver at the silence on the floor.

[address.]

“This is···”

Kim Yang added one more thing after calling out the address.

“Because I don’t have enough money. I found a way to change my status. I need some money…”

Stop-

“This Amy is real!”

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So what?

Kim Yang felt uncomfortable sitting on the floor in front of her. Even if it was true that her right arm was paralyzed, it was really, really, really, really uncomfortable after experiencing how Manager Hong sent her away like that.

“So your younger brother? That Sansam student? He said he wanted to be independent?”

“······.”

“Wow, you’re amazing, little brother. Even if you didn’t experience anything difficult, you must have been very scared. And you’re still in Korea after going through all that? You’re so strong-willed.”

“······.”

“Why? Are you staying in Korea because of your parents?”

Nod.

“What a filial daughter, what a filial daughter. Such a filial daughter, -big-big- no, it’s hard to find such a filial daughter these days.”

“······.”

“So? What’s the problem? If you became independent, there’s nothing you can do, right? I heard you decided to take care of things on your own, so there’s another problem?”

“······.”

“No, if someone speaks, you should answer, you rascal!” Kim Yang said to herself.

“If you say you want to be independent, isn’t that a great thing? We should support you. Above all, the best way to support independence is cash. If you give cash with both hands, your younger sibling will feel secure.”

Maru’s eyes glared at Kim Yang. Why? Then? What do you want me to do now?

Kim Yang coughed slightly and took a sip of the iced long black he had brought out. The prickly feeling as if he had been bitten by a thorn went away.

“You don’t like it? Then even if you’re going to scold your little sister, the surest way to do it is by demanding money. That’s right- slapping her with a wad of money. ‘You’re going to be independent on your own? Take that, you bitch!’ and send her away with both hands heavy. Even though you said you were going to scold her, it seems like you’re worried about me…”

“No, wait, wait, hand. Stop that. Let go of that handle. No, why are you saying that, in capitalist South Korea, isn’t it right to solve it with capital? If I were you, I’d raise both hands and thank you. I appreciate it. I would. Why? What? What do you want me to do? That’s not it. No, what’s the problem?”

Maru got angry because he thought Kim Yang was making fun of him, but seeing her actions, it seemed like she really believed that.

I remembered the conversation I had with Manager Hong before going to Japan.

‘You didn’t go home last holiday, and you’re not going home this holiday either?’

‘What’s the use of a mask? It’s better to earn a little more.’

‘It’s getting stronger. But is it worth it? Do you call your parents sometimes?’

‘It’s better to make phone calls as little as possible. That’s the family tradition.’

‘Anyway, call your parents often. You’ll regret it later.’

‘Cash transfer is better than phone call.’

‘Hey. Money isn’t everything. Oh, kid, really- he’s openly saying cash is the best, really-‘

Yeah, that’s what happened.

Maru looked at the innocent face of Ms. Kim, who was looking at him with an expression like, “What? Why?” Maybe it was like that back then.

Something felt uncomfortable.

“It’s possible if you have a photo ID and fingerprints, but I think that’s only possible if you have Japanese status. If you want to definitely get out of the company, the safest way is to go to North or South America, but that depends on how the situation there changes. The most certain way is to go there yourself and work at a local business while shaking a wad of money.”

“Do you really have to go in person? Can’t you just prepare the necessary items in advance and take them with you?”

Maru brought up the subject out of curiosity. Ms. Kim shook her head.

“It’s a bit different these days. Of course, it’s different if you have a ton of money, but I’ve heard that there’s a big difference in difficulty between slightly changing information when everything is set up and stabbing someone in from the beginning.”

“When an agent comes, there are some who use that as an excuse to get more. I’ll say it again, you have to go to the workplace yourself, do the work on the spot, and if you don’t like it, reject it. That’s the only way to get things done properly.”

That was the plan.

First, create a Japanese identity. After the Great East Japan Earthquake, many people in the Japanese upper class obtained American permanent residency and citizenship. And among those who returned to Japan, there must have been many missing people, so the idea was to cover up their identities.

If that method seems difficult, since the Japanese administrative system had collapsed, it would have been a good idea to create an appropriate status and then go to North or South America to create a new status.

Once I changed my status to Japanese, it was difficult for the company to pursue that, and if I went to North or South America and created a new status, how would I find it?

“So, you should also delete the email you are using now.”

He told me to cut off all contact with my brother, not just email. He said that if I really wanted to contact him, I should create a new account after I came back to Korea and delete it when I left Korea, which would be the safest way.

Or, you can get help from a hacker and contact him through the hacker. But what if the hacker betrays you? Kim Yang passionately argued that it would be like being dead.

“And what’s with that brat, hmmm- what’s that? I know you’re worried since your little brother said he’d take care of it, but isn’t that enough? You did enough to risk your life to get him out. Your little brother has to take responsibility for the rest of his life.”

Heung- Kim Yang envied Sansam. If only she had an older brother, if only she had someone who would risk her life to come running to her.

As I watched her worry about her younger sister, who was so full of shit that she was spitting all over the place, I thought to myself, “This isn’t all that much of a monster.”

‘Even though his actions seem that way, is his heart a bit weak?’

What kind of crazy thoughts… How can a weak-hearted guy kill dozens in an instant? Kim Yang made a small noise. Even now, the distance between Kim Yang and Maru was subtle.

The Walter P22 is positioned so that it can be pulled out with the left hand at any time. The sashimi handle is just within reach of Maru’s hand.

A relationship where they both have what they need, but can always drill holes in each other’s heads. Kim Yang snorted.

“Since there’s nothing to do, let’s stop talking about that. I’m talking about how to get to Japan···.”

Kim Yang suggested that we take a boat to Japan. Since the airport near Tokyo was completely destroyed anyway, if we went to the airport, we would have to go somewhere far from Tokyo. From there, we had to go to Tokyo by land, but since the roads and railways were completely destroyed, we didn’t know how long it would take.

In that case, the idea was to rent a yacht or boat capable of long-distance sailing, anchor it in Tokyo Bay, and then use a mountain bike or four-wheeled motorcycle to get to Tokyo.

“I think it’ll be okay because a four-wheel drive motorcycle can carry fairly heavy loads and can drive even if the roads are in shambles due to the earthquake. I think the yakuza guys probably left their money and gold behind and evacuated and then sorted things out. Or whatever. We can sort things out.”

Kim Yang, with her innocent face, spoke as she stroked the gun. Her innocent face and the innocence she occasionally showed made me let down my guard for a moment, but Kim Yang was also a woman with a deep darkness.

‘Isn’t that what I should be saying?’

Maru smiled bitterly. Kim Yang’s expression turned sharp as if she had taken that for granted.

“Anyway, we have to make the most of the current chaotic situation to erase our traces. Thank goodness there was an earthquake in Japan.”

Maru nodded in agreement, but what he said was different.

“First of all, it’s difficult to go today or tomorrow. I have to stay in Korea for at least three days.”

“No, why?”

“I sent Director Choi and Director Baek. Because that place is home.”

“Home? Your home? Where your family lives?”

Maru nodded.

Kim Yang’s expression changed to, ‘What kind of a crazy thing would you do?’

“Then the salty one has already smelled it?”

“No, I’ll report it.”

“Why? How come?”

“Once you get out of the scope of the investigation, it will be easier to move forward.”

Ms. Kim wondered what the hell was going on. What kind of movement is this? Why can’t you just change your status and come and go?

“If I disappear right now, there will be no way to know for sure, and the suspicion that I was involved in the deaths of Director Choi and Director Baek will turn into confirmed evidence. But if I voluntarily report myself and my alibi is confirmed, the organization will be skeptical. Then, my younger sibling and parents will be a little safer.”

Ms. Kim nodded.

Then you’re saying I’m the only one who’s screwed? Hahaha.

Even if you went to the hospital, at best you’ll fight and get hurt, be afraid of responsibility, and not report it to the company, becoming a swindler. At worst you’ll betray them and become a disappearing bitch. You’re both screwed? Hahaha.

“Since Manager Hong tried to recruit me, the story would have gotten to the top. But unless there’s a clear suspicion against me, it won’t go to the worst. Probably.”

“H- Then me? The me here? Me?”

Kim Yang repeated with an expression that said, ‘I’m not laughing.’

“So, Miss Kim, try to find a ship that I mentioned earlier. A four-wheel drive motorcycle. These days, there are even yachts that automatically reel in the ropes, making them easy to drive. If it’s a large catamaran, it should be no problem sailing to Japan. They say it has a decent carrying capacity. Get ready to rent it for about three months. Leave in about three or four days.”

“I don’t know when the company will chase me. 3~4 days? No, I’m nervous even if I go tomorrow. How about going in 3~4 days?”

“I have to somehow finish the police investigation and tell them I’m going to Japan before I leave. I want to go to the police station at least 2-3 times, but I’ll try to figure something out tomorrow.”

Maru was confident inside. The drug incident happened when he was in Japan, and his mother was a key witness. He was just a reporter. The same goes for the dead body in the house. His alibi was perfect.

“What should I do? What should I do? No, my family is good, but you should think about me too. Without me, how are you going to find that building in Tokyo? Even if you find it, how are you going to change your status?”

Something must have triggered Kim Yang’s fuse, and she was very excited. Maru decided to calm her down for now.

“Calm down. Calm down. First of all, you said that you have multiple identities. If it’s Manager Hong, he must have created several without the company knowing.”

Ms. Kim nodded.

“The company isn’t going to target you alone, and you have multiple identities, so why worry so much? As you said earlier, empty this house right away and move to another place. Then, arrange a ship as quickly as possible and head to Incheon Port or Busan Port, wherever the ship is. I’ll report to the police, get investigated, and then follow you as soon as we sort things out.”

No, don’t repeat the same thing. What should I do? Maru added, interpreting the look in Kim Yang’s eyes.

“What are you worried about when you go to Incheon or Busan and go into hiding with a Daepo phone? I’ll make the hotel reservations and such under my friend’s name, so don’t worry about tracking me. Just check the address later tonight or early in the morning, and take the express bus or train that leaves as soon as possible.”

Ah- I feel like I’m going to die… At that moment, Kim Yang’s expression turned gloomy.

Maru took a small black envelope out of his backpack.

“Okay, use this to rent a boat. Just pay the deposit first, and I’ll pay the rest when I get there.”

The yellow bundle inside the envelope was heavy. Ms. Kim’s dark expression brightened.

It’s a matter of the account.