Rust - Chapter 322



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RUST [RUST]-322

The consultation with Director Dan Brown did not take long.

The Department of Homeland Security sends a blimp to support the Antarctic expedition, and Maru uses it to travel to New York and eliminate the cannibals suspected of being the command entity.

“Is there a way to identify cannibals?”

[A diagnostic kit was created by Riser Pharmaceuticals, but it is not reliable.]

There are also suspicious circumstances for Chairman Riser. If Riser’s diagnostic kit were used and a healthy person were caught, the scales that were barely balanced could have been tipped.

“We’ll take the diagnostic kits from here. But this is about cannibalism. I thought it would spread quickly because it’s a droplet infection, but this is strange.”

[It is said that people who have recovered from the mutated virus or who have been infected but are asymptomatic have some immunity.]

If you get bitten or get infected through a wound in that way, the outcome is a roll of the dice.

Maru remembered that when the wave of infected hit the Ark Tower, the cannibals that appeared in the rear took a bite out of the infected who were in a state of anger management disorder.

At that time, the infected people didn’t mutate right away just because they were bitten by a cannibal. But I remembered that they kept biting each other as if they were trying to spread the disease, so I dealt with them first.

“That’s fortunate.”

[The same goes for mutant viruses. Although the research sample is small, there are cases where severe intermittent explosive disorder gradually returned to the normal range, and cases where reduced intelligence returned to normal.]

This could be seen even by looking at myself or Ms. Kim.

[There are many aspects of this virus outbreak that are difficult to understand. Not only the mutant barnacles, but also the infected people who developed anger management disorders due to the mutant virus infection.]

Infected, mutants, mutated monsters, cannibals. There is something out there, but we haven’t been able to find anything definitive.

Fortunately, however, no matter how much human brain and heart you eat, your intelligence will not continue to increase. If you became stronger or smarter the more you ate, humanity would have been left with only certain extinction.

Listening to Director Dan Brown’s story, it really felt like America was America.

The news was talking about how the plan for a giant airship had been scrapped, but there was something being used to support Antarctic exploration, and a stratospheric airship was also being tested.

There were more research labs involved in virus research than I thought. If there had been more time, there would have been more meaningful results, but the situation was not favorable at the time.

Maru handed over information on cannibalism that he had studied at the Ark Tower.

Anyway, once the East stabilizes, this kind of information will be available in a matter of time. There were many research institutes affiliated with prestigious universities. So if you were going to give it, it would be better to give it now.

[Thank you for the information. It was already difficult because there were people who claimed that cannibalism was an evolution.]

“What is it? I’m glad if it helps.”

Director Dan Brown was 17th in line for the presidency in the event of the president’s death, but with eight people almost certainly dead and three people believed to be cannibals, he is effectively 6th in line.

Considering the actual military mobilization capability, information gathering capability, and even command authority in an emergency, it should have been considered to be at least 6th place in influence. So it would have been possible to put up for negotiation the airship used to support Antarctic exploration.

Once you decide to do something, it’s best to continue smoothly without getting bogged down. Exchanging research materials and information is the best lubricant.

After finishing the conversation with Director Den Brown, Ms. Kim, who had been listening silently, asked.

“When are you planning to leave?”

“As soon as the airship arrives.”

“What’s it like here?”

“You have to be here.”

Kim Yang, who is showing her determination to not worry about Maru’s answer, will use this opportunity to impress upon her that she is sitting next to the great leader.

“I was going to bring a nurse. I knew that.”

“Unit 1? The crows?”

Miss Kim, who is slightly showing regret. I had planned to give No. 1 a thorough education this time, so it was a shame to miss out like this.

“These days, the crows seem to listen to everything you say.”

“Even so···.”

I know the crows can hear me, but I don’t know what they’re talking about. And Unit 1. It’s been bothering me lately. Can’t we just leave it alone? Maru was ignoring Kim Yang’s gaze.

“We’ll have to wait until the airship arrives to find out, but we’re taking you with us because we’ll need a nurse for various reasons once we get there, so don’t frown and stay safe with the rest of the kids.”

“How many crows will you take?”

“Enough to take you on an airship.”

“···Are you going to leave without seeing Dr. Hood?”

“Why are you doing so well, quietly?”

“I thought it was time to get it all together.”

Every time you have to educate them, if you keep ignoring them because it’s annoying, they’ll start to think of something else. Look at Unit 1! It’s a sight that doesn’t hide its slyness.

“So, before you go, let’s grab something and go.”

“I wonder?”

‘Of course. Wouldn’t it be good to check all the AI ​​years as well?’

‘If that’s the case.’

In order to keep the great side seat safe, not even a single speck of dust should be left behind. Kim Yang’s will was firm.

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[Vladimir Kalin called.]

At Samantha’s call, Hood sat up from his half-lying body.

“What’s going on?”

[I guess you’re trying to see how it’s going.]

“Doctor, too?”

[okay.]

“···You’re so meticulous. What’s the sudden wind blowing?”

Hood, Xenia Rodden stretched out her arm. She saw a white, clean arm. A white, healed left arm with hardly any burn marks.

Ha- Even if I want to smile bitterly, my burned face skin is just stiff. The world that Hood was trying to create through Samantha. It is a world where the past can be digitized and what was lost can be recovered.

Before I got burned. Before I lost my friends in the fire, before my parents died, I wanted to go back to that time when I was happy.

The beginning of the plan may have been a personal wish, but I thought it would be a project that could bring hope to humanity in the future.

I was going to continue my research until my arm healed. I don’t know what the future holds. But what if I can get better? It would be too much of a shame to give up when there’s a chance of getting better.

Several months had passed, and the mysterious cure had not been found. It must have been hidden away, since it was such a medicine. In fact, even if they had found it, it would have been a problem.

What would be the point of finding it without Vladimir Kalin knowing? What would be the use of treating it and then losing your head?

Even if we succeed in taking control of the AI ​​Dinaa’s automatic turret, can we stop Vladimaru? That Vladimaru? So Hood’s insides were rotting away.

Work? I really worked hard. Even if it was just for a little while.

But what if a nuclear war breaks out?

What should I do if all my security and hacking work is wiped out by the EMP? I was trying to build up my achievements and get treatment, but my work area suddenly disappeared.

[It appears that he is going to New York to clean up cannibals at the request of Director of Homeland Security Dan Brown.]

“New York?”

By the way, I heard that there was no nuclear damage in the eastern region. Hood’s eyes regained their vitality after a long time.

“There are universities and research institutes there. There are also many pharmaceutical companies.”

What if you succeed in doing something big in New York?

No. I had to.

Hood stood up and started gathering up his hacking equipment.

[Xenia?]

“I should go too.”

New York.

The red light blinked.

“Tria? What’s going on?”

[Vladimir Kalin is said to be leaving for New York.]

“You’re busy. You brought in over 400 beggars at once, and now it’s New York. The roads must be blocked.”

To go to New York with just a knife… No, he would go. It would take a long time though, and considering Vladimir’s disposition, it was strange.

[The Department of Homeland Security used the Antarctic expedition support airship as bait.]

“Oh, an airship? If it’s for supporting Antarctic exploration, then it’s worth going.”

Well then, Vladimir couldn’t just leave.

Should I say that it’s good because it’s consistent? The doctor chuckled.

What should we do for the future of humanity, for the preservation and prosperity of humanity? The doctor thought that human consciousness should be preserved by informatizing it.

‘So, let’s program human consciousness?’

‘Yes. Even if the world is destroyed, if we succeed in preserving our consciousness, we will be able to look forward to the future.’

He argued that this study should be done before any other study to prepare for the worst.

‘I won’t stop you from conducting your own research, but I don’t plan on supporting your research or anything like that.’

‘Yes? In a dangerous situation like this…’

‘Go ahead and do it. I repeat, I have no intention of stopping you from doing your own research. However, I will decline any requests to support your research.’

It was the doctor who brought to mind the stern gaze of Vladimir Kalin. An ignorant butcher who would not have even met if it weren’t for Tria.

The same goes for Hoody, who was doing similar research there. She was a girl who had no perseverance in research on the subject of trying to swallow Tria’s main body. She was just bashful, saying that her burned arm had healed, and she was only thinking about treating it.

“You fucking monkeys.”

With mutant viruses and cannibalistic viruses running rampant, can’t you think about preparing for the worst?

[I called the doctor to check the current situation before going to New York.]

“What’s the current situation? You didn’t even apply, so what’s the situation? If you call me, I’ll go.”

What can I do if the landlord calls me? Hehe- The laughing doctor suddenly stopped laughing.

Wait. Things have changed.

If it’s Director Dan Brown… well, now that he’s the Director of Homeland Security, maybe he could get some research support?

Wouldn’t the eastern region, where infrastructure is maintained, be better than the Vladivostok Tower, which was denied research support?

The nuclear war is over, and there’s still a lot of commotion over mutant viruses and cannibalism, but it seems like the apocalypse has been avoided. Honestly, the danger is mostly over, right?

Assuming it doesn’t get any more dangerous than this, wouldn’t it be better to head east now?

[Safety first, Doctor.]

“No. That’s what I thought at first. That’s why I came here.”

But that wasn’t the case.

That damn bitch was after Tria’s main body. I tolerated it and let it slide, but she was hanging on to burn treatment. And what’s worse, there was a guy who told me to do research freely but didn’t support me.

[The situation is not yet stable.]

“Yes. It’s not stable yet, so our research is meaningful.”

If it had been a peaceful time, it would have been a story that could have been called crazy, but can we really say it was a crazy idea when the situation has become like this?

Once the situation has completely calmed down, only those who laugh at this crazy idea will remain. But what about now?

I didn’t know if I’d find anyone who understood. I didn’t know if I’d find investors. At least Dan Brown, the director of the Department of Homeland Security, wouldn’t ignore me.

“Tria. I have to go to New York myself.”

[Doctor···.]

If we succeed, our Tria will have to move to a better body.

Don’t look at that thief. Let those ignorant bastards live and die.

The doctor gathered the materials he had been studying alone and comforted Tria.

“Just wait a moment.”

I’ll pick you up soon

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Maru stared blankly at the two people carrying their luggage.

“What is it now?”

“When I go to New York, there will be something for me to do.”

Hood, Xenia Rodden’s words caused a slight furrow in Maru’s brow.

“The eastern region still has a viable communications network and universities, research labs, and pharmaceutical companies.”

Hmm – So, let’s take a look at the current situation and how it’s going, and get all the latest information and data.

It’s not a bad idea. But why is he suddenly so active? I think I know why, but for now… Anyway, it wasn’t a bad story.

Even if the hood is like that, why the pitiful doctor?

“To find someone to invest in my research.”

Ah. That was your complaint.

It’s already difficult to conduct the research that’s needed right now, so what about research on programming consciousness? Let’s say the research is successful, then that means the consciousness that’s transplanted in this way will live in a virtual space, a virtual world.

Who will be the ruler and administrator of that virtual space, that virtual world? It will be the artificial intelligence Tria and the doctor. After entering there, will it be possible to defy the artificial intelligence Tria and the doctor? They will be practically the gods of that world? Invest in them? Maru thought so.

“So if you say you’re going, there’s nothing I can do. But you know what? If you leave like this, you won’t be able to come back in.”

The rule is that residents of Vladiak Tower cannot come and go for personal reasons. Hood is going out to work, but the doctor is going out to receive research investment. They can’t be allowed to come and go as they please.

[Doctor.]

Tria tried to dissuade the doctor again, but he was firm.

“I know. But once I settle down in New York, would it be possible for you to come and pick Tria up?”

Maru nodded. There was no way to force an AI that was desperately looking for a doctor to work, and there was no reason to stop him from settling in New York and taking the AI ​​with him.

“I tell you again, there is no coming back.”

“That won’t happen.”

If that’s the case, then yes.

“Then let’s leave right away.”

A giant airship had landed in a wide open space.