Rust - Chapter 331



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RUST [RUST]-331

The airship slowly gained altitude.

The City that Never Sleeps The lights of New York are getting dimmer.

How much did it rise?

The airship was heading northwest when white clouds spread out as if to brush the bottom of the airship.

Tsk-

Maru was slightly dissatisfied. When he first found out about the truth, he thought, ‘Could it be that the director was fishing?’

There were several types of airships used to support Antarctic exploration. That is, the model that went up to the stratosphere and replaced the satellite was a completely different type from the one we are currently riding.

‘That’s too bad.’

Maru’s airship was not an altitude-centered airship, but rather an airship focused on transport capacity.

It was one of several airships secured by the Department of Homeland Security, and was essentially an experimental airship.

Because it was built for transporting supplies to the Antarctic, its facilities were poor and there were many areas that needed to be fixed.

‘Let’s start by removing everything that is uncomfortable.’

I’ve gathered enough materials that I can’t get in Detroit, so I can just go and modify it to my liking.

How should I decorate it? I think it would be best to decorate it like a hotel. Isn’t a hotel that floats in the sky the dream of airships?

[I’m getting a call from Homeland Security?]

“We’re just going to finish what we have to do. Just ignore us.”

[Huh? Yes? The director contacted you personally?]

“If you have anything to say, tell them to send it to you by text or email.”

[Isn’t there an internet outage in Detroit?]

“Whether it’s Skylink or the airship we’re currently in the stratosphere, we’ll be able to connect when we need to. We’ve already connected our phones, so why can’t we have wireless internet?”

So you’re not going to give the Detroit Vladikavkaz Tower an internet connection? Something like that?

I don’t mean to be a burden. Talking is good, but wouldn’t it be better to have a letter or document with solid evidence and a clear scope of responsibility?

[Ah- Yes. Okay. I understand.]

The nurse tore down the Homeland Security communications request with a voice that said, “That’s him.”

The nurses were also doing a better job than expected. While the operation was in progress, they fed the crows on time and encouraged them to avoid unnecessary casualties.

Above all, he took good care of things that are hard to get in Detroit. I wondered what would happen if he received help from the Homeland Security agents, but he did everything he was told to do. As I thought last time, I thought it would be okay to team up with the PD and have them do the work.

“Is it okay if I’m the Director of Homeland Security?”

Instead of answering the secretary’s question, Maru just shrugged his shoulders.

Since the decapitation operation was over, there was no problem. It would be tiring to get involved in all sorts of stories for no reason. Since I gave and received what I had to give, it was best to end it cleanly.

When work is done, options are attached and conditions are attached, and so on, and both parties are bound to get tired. In order to maintain a good relationship, it is better to leave cleanly when leaving.

[Forwarded to Homeland Security.]

“Let’s talk about important things over text or email.”

[yes.]

Then we’ll take internet connectivity seriously, and Hood and Samantha will have something to do.

The secretary made a surprised expression at Maru’s attitude. He was working under the title of a mercenary under the Department of Homeland Security, but in reality, that wasn’t the case.

“So. If Chairman Geese Riser went to the western region, did he abandon Cocoon?”

“···That’s not it. The company’s main supplies are stored in the cocoon, so they’ll probably try to bring them in after establishing a base in the west.”

Hoo- There’s a lot of supplies? Should I just put the crows down and go get the supplies?

“Is there any way to get it from here?”

“It’s impossible. The defense system activates when the airship approaches.”

Surface-to-air missiles, lasers, anti-aircraft guns, and other dangerous things like that.

According to the secretary, the cocoon was not just a laboratory or a warehouse. It was more like a doomsday shelter. And it was big.

Since the location was deep underground and in the deep sea, intrusion from outside was virtually impossible.

“An elevator that goes deep underground can be a death trap in itself, and the deep sea is a defensive wall made up of seawater itself.”

It was said that the autonomous defense system there was also strong. It would be difficult to destroy the cocoon, but it would be quite difficult to take control of it or just collect supplies.

“Did Riser know this would happen?”

“That’s not it.”

It was not predicted that the mutant virus incident would lead to a nuclear war. However, Chairman Geese Riser was somewhat paranoid. He had prepared for the worst, but it turned out to be a disaster.

“I tend to focus on something and immerse myself in it.”

So, the story is that even though he was badly hurt by Maru once, he couldn’t give up and kept stabbing him. The explanation is that the fact that he kept aiming even after failing once was not a problem of judgment, but a problem of personality.

“For something like that, don’t you think it came off too cleanly this time? Or not?”

Maru’s eyes, smiling faintly, were cold.

“If you had a paranoid personality, you wouldn’t have been able to abandon the headquarters. You were targeting me there. You knew I was going, so you should have targeted me by any means necessary. Isn’t that right?”

“If you were always paranoid, you wouldn’t have been able to hold the chairman’s position.”

It is said that even though you are obsessed with something to the point of paranoia, there are times when you can shake it off cleanly.

“You have an easygoing personality.”

Maru looked out the window at the words that the already tired guy had a bad personality. The white clouds beneath the airship looked like cotton candy. A smooth flight.

If we are going to live this smoothly in the future, wouldn’t it be better to put away things that are convenient like the Kiss Riser? I was concerned that it had become a commanding entity.

“Now that I think about it, I think it would be better to catch it now.”

“It’s difficult.”

The secretary answered immediately.

“It’s dangerous to chase with an airship. There’s no way to avoid surface-to-air missiles, lasers, or anti-aircraft guns.”

The idea is that a large body will become a target.

“···If you want to catch them, wouldn’t it be more effective to infiltrate them when they’ve established a stronghold rather than risking a chase?”

It was a story about riding an airship for no reason. Don’t get hit by surface-to-air missiles or anti-aircraft lasers. Maru quietly listened to the secretary’s opinion.

If you think about it, this woman was the first secretary. That means she was one of Geese Raiser’s closest associates. And considering that she stayed at the headquarters until the end and tried to catch Maru, she seemed to have great loyalty, but how could she change her stance so quickly? It was subtle.

‘I know a lot and I do that.’

After some earnest requests from the researchers, I decided to take one and capture it, but it turned out better than I expected.

‘Should I tell them not to do the dissection?’

If you can regularly supply or produce the cure for cannibalism yourself, you’d be a useful person as a secretary. The only flaw is that you can change positions quickly.

[It is said that there was friction between people at the Vladislav Tower.]

This time it was Hood’s report.

“friction?”

[Yes. It is said that they met the people who were initially kicked out during the external wall expansion project. There was a problem because they heard that the relatives of the current residents were also living nearby.]

Is that a problem? Maru’s brow furrowed. Wasn’t it something that could be done by the rules?

[You have to accept it. You can’t do that. You have to do it by the rules. That’s how the conflict arose.]

“It’s all sorts of things. What about Ms. Kim?”

[We are responding strongly according to the principle.]

“I think he’ll arrive early tomorrow morning or early tomorrow. Just make sure there aren’t any problems until then.”

[Okay, I see. That···.]

Hood hesitated to speak. He was about to say something but stopped.

“If you have anything to say, feel free to say it.”

[How about informing the residents about the outside situation?]

It was a hood that thought about that because it rolled towards information. The view was that if people were given enough information, they would make rational decisions.

“You want me to show you what’s happening outside the tower? So, show me a video of the beheading operation?”

Guys, it’s so dangerous outside the Ark Tower. Let’s just be moderate. Something like that?

[Yes. Once you know the situation outside, you won’t be able to carelessly bring in outsiders.]

“That’s a dangerous thought.”

The secretary retorted.

“From this perspective, they are outsiders, but to the parties involved, they are relatives and colleagues. It doesn’t seem like this issue can be resolved by not accepting outsiders according to the rules. Haven’t you accepted a single person since the incident? If there were people who accepted them, there would be conflicts with the new people who came in.”

[···Who are you?]

The secretary answered Hood’s question in a sarcastic way even though he knew it was obvious.

“I guess I should say prisoner of war.”

[Ah···. A prisoner. But the prisoner seems to be very interested.]

“······.”

The hood, which had shut the secretary’s mouth, continued the story.

[Since there are people who have come into contact with outsiders anyway, I think now would be a good time to disclose the information.]

Hmm-

Maru was like that.

Is it really necessary to go through all that trouble? If we just followed the rules and let those who wanted to leave, it would be fine. With the arrival of the HOLY followers(?), the staff was increased, so we wanted to just kick out those who were dissatisfied.

‘Now that we’ve gathered the materials, wouldn’t it be better to continue increasing the number of automatic turrets?’

“If you give people information, they’ll make the right choice? That’s ridiculous. If you tell them it’s dangerous out there, they’ll change their minds. If you show them footage of cannibals being killed in New York, do you think they’ll volunteer their loyalty?”

The secretary just stabbed him. Tension was rising between Hood and the secretary. ‘Why are they doing this again?’ It’s good that Hood is working hard on his own, but why is the secretary suddenly doing this?

[The average education level of the residents of Vladislav Tower is quite high. They are people who can judge what is a wise choice if given information. It is not that they do not know that it is important to leave a choice rather than force it. It is obvious what they are thinking since they are struggling to get involved. But do you think that will work?]

“Education level? Are you able to make wise decisions in front of your relatives and colleagues? Can you? Your family, relatives, and friends are in danger outside, and if you bring them in, you will get into trouble, so you can’t accept them. Can you do that? You. Have you really lived your life like a new tube?”

“Both of you be quiet.”

Maru’s annoyance turned into a weak murderous intent, chilling the surroundings. The secretary next to him immediately froze.

The airship, shrouded in heavy silence, headed towards the Vladivostok Tower.

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Ms. Kim was starting to get annoyed.

I wanted to live happily with the great next door, but these things weren’t helping me.

Why are there so many reactionaries?

Are these things proliferating? Or are they just full pigs doing this?

They were all filled with shit. Yes, it was shit. Shit.

You have to clean up the poop before the smell spreads everywhere.

[I should get rid of all those little bastards who are still alive and kicking around.]

The PD jumped at the sound of Kim Yang mumbling to herself while pulling on the iron bars.

[He will be arriving soon. I heard he is already here. Do you plan on showing the sea of ​​blood to the person who came back?]

[······.]

Ms. Kim calmed down slightly when she heard that Maru would arrive soon. The PD, who had been watching for ten years, felt relieved at the sight.

Why did you suddenly have a rash when you had been holding it in so well until now?

Although Yania Kim was second in line in his absence, she was not summarily executed when there had been no mutiny.

This was the Vladivostok Tower, where those gathered under His name.

But, summary disposition was something that should not be done. Summary disposition without that person even being present. Even if he had the authority, it was not possible.

The once dark dawn began to brighten.

The sight of a giant airship approaching the Vladivostok Tower with the red sun behind it in the eastern sky was truly majestic.

As the crows guarding the Vladislav Tower began to form a large circle around the airship, the quiet dawn began to sing.

Kaaaak!

Caaaak!

Worship him.

He is back!