Rust - Chapter 442



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RUST [RUST]-442

An unexpected contest took place in the main chamber of the National Assembly.

It was as if they were competing to see who could shout louder.

KEE …

Eww—!

Aaaah …

It was a competition between many, but the winner was Kkieek.

The three defeated congressmen were turned into the remains of Kye-Aek’s digestion.

The lawmakers and civil servants who watched it live jumped in all directions like grasshoppers.

“Guards. Guards!”

From people looking for armed guards.

“Where are the bodyguards?”

Even those looking for personal bodyguards.

Everyone tried to escape from here with one mind and one purpose, but the doors and windows leading outside were completely closed.

This was because the bulletproof and explosion-proof screens installed on the exterior doors and windows from the first to third floors were activated to prepare for looting, riots, and terrorism.

“FUCK!”

“Open the door!”

“Open this! Open the door!”

Boom! Boom! Boom!

“Is anyone there?”

“Open the door now!”

“There’s a monster here!”

“Save the people!”

The lawmakers and administrative staff rushed in and screamed, but the locked door did not budge.

Kieeeee-

A cry that indicates hunger.

The people were startled into silence by the sound of a small cry.

That crazy monster bastard ate three people and still does that?

The lawmakers and officials dispersed again.

I had to lower the screen to get out.

So, central control room!

Those with quick reflexes headed to the central control room. And what they encountered was…

Kieeeee-

“What the FUC···.”

“Wasn’t there just one?”

“Run away!”

The howl of a monster slowly chasing after people who are running away in a panic

Kieeeee—

“Shoot! That thing is slow.”

“Concentrate on shooting the head!”

Armed guards and bodyguards fired 9mm and .45 caliber pistol rounds, but they could not stop the slowly advancing monster.

“The gun isn’t working?”

“Fuck. Get up there. To the roof.”

Yeah. Rooftop.

There must be a way to get off the roof, whether it’s jumping onto an air bed or using a ladder truck.

“The elevator has stopped.”

“It looks like the elevator has stopped in the central control room system.”

“Are you saying that a monster can tamper with the elevator control panel?”

“Whoa- That’s not it. In case of an emergency, the system is set to stop the elevator.”

“We don’t have time for this. Let’s go to the rooftop.”

“Yes, two may not be the end.”

What awaited those who hurried up the stairs was that monster again.

Kieeeee–

“oh my god.”

“We’re all going to die.”

The monster that had been occupying a small space leading to the rooftop responded to the sound of people. The tentacles that looked like cockroach antennae were waving around, as if the person had been half-melted.

The sight of dark gray skin with patches of dark brown chitin attached here and there was terrifying in itself.

People who had rushed up in hopes of escape came rushing down in despair.

“Take it. Take it!”

Lawmakers called 911 and the New York Police Department, but both lines were busy.

Another person tried to call the commander of the submarine squadron who was supposed to arrive right away, but that line was also dead.

They were lawmakers and government officials who were calling the FBI and the DEA, as well as city halls, news organizations, and anyone else they could find.

“···What? The submarine squadron commander is dead?”

“The FBI has told police that all available personnel are working on the case···.”

“Hey you crazy kid. There’s a monster there, can I call the police? What about SWAT?

“This is a conspiracy. A conspiracy. Has anyone ever heard of such a monster?”

“Is it normal for the central control room and the rooftop to be blocked?”

“Why would a damn monster have to crawl into the central control room and the rooftop entrance with its own feet? Huh?”

When the monster was no longer immediately visible before their eyes, the lawmakers, officials, and aides came to their senses.

Where are you?

The military? Or maybe the Department of Homeland Security or Virginia Langley?

No matter where I went, I had to get out alive.

“Answer the phone. Answer the phone!”

[Tiik- This is the Department of Homeland Security.]

“I am Congressman Tom Penn.”

Despite the urgent tone, the Homeland Security Secretary’s Office responded calmly.

[Yes, please speak.]

“There’s a monster in the city council building. It’s killing people.”

[Do you mean monsters to the city council? With the emergency powers of the Homeland Security Act lifted, the Department of Homeland Security is no longer providing monster-related consultations. Please hold your call while I transfer you to the New York Police Department.]

belt—

“No- Hey- Change the director! Director!”

belt—

What is this?

“FUCK!!!”

Congressman Tom Penn’s face crumpled.

Soft music began to flow from the cell phone he was holding.

Tirrariri- tiri- tiri- tiri- tiririri- tirari

[Hello. This is the New York Police Department. We are experiencing a high call volume at the moment. It is difficult to take your report. Please call back later.]

“Damn It!!!”

Starting with Rep. Tom Penn, city council members and even the senators present, they grabbed their phones and contacted anyone they could find. The results of gathering information from so many sources were dismal.

“The parliament is now completely isolated.”

“What kind of crazy guy quarantined you?”

“Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.”

“Isn’t there a string over there?”

“Can’t we just open the barrier and go out, and then quarantine ourselves from outside?”

“They said that the new monster might be carrying a highly contagious virus, so they can’t open the barrier until the quarantine procedures are over.”

“We don’t know how long that crazy monster will be here, so we’re just going to wait here?”

“What happened to the rescue team?”

“What are the SWAT teams and special forces doing?”

I peppered the senator with questions, but got no answers.

The excited lawmakers and officials quickly regained their composure.

Could this be a coincidence?

After complete isolation, rescue team still hasn’t arrived?

“First, I’ll speak directly to the Director of Homeland Security, so please be quiet.”

The senator called Director Denbrown.

It was hard to be certain who was responsible for the monster incident, but considering there was still no word from the SWAT team or special forces of the military, the only quick alternative was the Department of Homeland Security.

[Tieeee- This is Director Den Brown.]

“This is Senator George Murthy.”

[Uh, Senator.]

“There is a monster in the Capitol.”

[···Are you talking about a monster?]

“It may be hard to believe, but there is a man-eating monster in the Capitol building and many people are trapped in the Capitol building.”

After a brief silence, Director Dan Brown let out a sigh of regret.

[Sorry, the Department of Homeland Security cannot handle monster-related matters. We have a hearing scheduled for emergency powers and overreach issues···.]

“······.”

Yes. We were preparing a hearing and, if necessary, a resolution to dismiss Director Den Brown, who had abused his emergency powers in various ways.

[If a monster had appeared, the hearing would have been canceled. Unfortunately, there is no way around it because the Department of Homeland Security has said that it will follow the judgment of Congress. It would be an abuse of authority.]

“Director Dan Brown! Now is not the time to be making excuses like this is an emergency or an abuse of authority. People are trapped here.”

[······.]

“You might become prey to monsters. But why are you questioning authority now? Shouldn’t we save people first!”

[So you’re saying that you’re going to hold a hearing on this, saying that I exceeded my authority?]

Senator George Mercy’s mouth was shut.

“You. Right now- this monstrous situation- the country···.”

As the senator attempted to cross the line, Rep. Tom Penn and a Secret Service agent, who were nearby, pulled Senator George Murthy away.

“Whew- I changed the call. This is Congressman Tom Penn.”

[Yes, please speak.]

“The NYPD and the CDC are not responding quickly enough. It’s been over 20 minutes since the incident started, and they’re just blocking the Capitol and not doing any rescue work.”

[······.]

“This is clearly a biological terrorist attack. I think it’s right for the FBI, Homeland Security, and the military to work together to respond to this.”

[······.]

Despite Director Dan Brown’s silence, Rep. Tom Penn continued to speak.

“I don’t know why the FBI and the military are delaying their response, but given that this is a biological weapon-based terrorist attack, I believe the Department of Homeland Security needs to do its part.”

[What do you mean?]

The veins in Rep. Tom Penn’s forehead twitched at the calm question from Director Dan Brown.

How? Is that something the Director of Homeland Security would say now?

“We need to send in a Homeland Security response unit to sort out the situation.”

[I apologize, but the special response force that was formed under emergency authority to eradicate cannibals has been disbanded by order of the Council.]

Congressman Tom Penn spoke seriously, holding back his swear words.

“Director Dan Brown, now is not the time to fight. It’s a monster. A monster of unknown origin.”

[A monster···.]

“That is what is threatening the legislators and the heads of the executive branch right now. The legislative and executive branches are in danger. If we disband the response force, we need to reassemble it and resolve the situation.”

[Rather than regrouping, it would probably be faster to deploy SWAT teams or Army and Air Force special forces. Above all, the core of the response force is the exosuit unit. Since the exosuits were sold to the public, they do not have any equipment.]

Congressman Tom Penn was left speechless by the scene that suddenly came to mind.

“······.”

[Didn’t the council decide to dispose of the exosuits, saying that simple monster extermination work can be left to private quarantine companies?]

“······.”

[I don’t know how dire the situation is right now, but unfortunately, the Department of Homeland Security is unable to help. That’s all for now.]

oh my god.

Shocked lawmakers picked up their cellphones to seek help.

Pot-

The electricity went out and darkness fell.

“This. This···.”

“The cell phone···.”

“The antenna is not working.”

“The phone! The phone!”

And then from far away their sounds began to approach.

Kieeeee—

Kieeeeeeeee—–

KEE …

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A deep amber swirled within the crystal goblet.

Director Dan Brown, who had been slowly swirling his whiskey glass, slowly began to speak.

“The entire call was recorded?”

[yes.]

“Did you also secure the CCTV in the National Assembly building?”

[All secured.]

‘As you sow, so shall you reap.’

Den Brown muttered softly and began to do what he had to do.

The first target was a private quarantine company that had received the exosuit.

[A monster has invaded the council. Please begin exterminating the monster according to the contract.]

[We catch harmful marine animals such as wild boars, rats, and coyotes···.]

[Yes. We made a contract to capture the toxic sea creature. As per the contract, the toxic sea creature entered the parliament building, and if we do not capture it, we will be subject to punitive damages. Or will you pay the penalty and return the exosuit?]

[···Go. Go. Go.]

Director Dan Brown has thrown an entire private quarantine company with connections to unknown members of Congress into the Capitol, including the chairman himself.

Special forces sent by the military arrived. The Army, Air Force, and Navy must have felt that this was their chance, and sent special forces not in teams but in platoons.

Since we’re sending it anyway, the media, who have always been a stickler for whatever the Department of Homeland Security does, can now join in if they want.

[Wouldn’t this affect the operation?]

[Is there a problem? The best special forces from the Army, Navy, and Air Force are all going in.]

When I told them that this would be an opportunity to vividly document and convey the heroic activities of special forces, I was given the order to suppress my concerns and bring the journalists along.

The Army, Navy, and Air Force special forces opened the rooftop, the north gate, and the south gate and entered. Then, small gunshots and the sound of a squeak could be heard.

The sound of a grenade exploding at the end of a scream began, and for a moment, flares and grenades exploded alternately.

KEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

The winner of the battle shouted in joy.

like that.

Everyone who entered the parliament building did not return.

[···Operating creature finished.]

“Are there any survivors?”

[doesn’t exist.]

“Okay. Upload the CCTV footage and tactical camera footage from the Parliament Building to the temporary server.”

[Are you talking about the whole thing?]

“Okay, upload everything and spread the word that there is video footage on the Homeland Security servers.”

If word gets around, hackers will take it out and say it’s good.

The media that obtained the information will also report on the content.

What will happen to the rest and the military?

What do New Yorkers think?

Anyway, there was something else that was important now.

The task of erasing the thick smell of blood wafting from somewhere.

The whiskey swirled slowly in the crystal glass, releasing a rich, amber-colored aroma.

Yeah, it’ll be as you wish.

Director Den Brown raised his whiskey glass slightly toward the sky.

nice-

The hot heat soothed my insides, and the rich scent washed away the scent of blood.

[Exclusive report. Amid revelations that the senator disbanded the Department of Homeland Security’s response unit and handed over the exosuits to a private quarantine company…]

[News regarding the revocation of emergency powers of the Department of Homeland Security.]

[The claim is that the terrorist attack occurred taking advantage of the security vacuum caused by the withdrawal of emergency powers···.]

[The number of casualties from the tragedy at the National Assembly is expected to exceed 300···.]

[The military is insisting that martial law be declared immediately and military rule be implemented to maintain public order and security.]

[The executive and legislative branches are talking about martial law and military rule despite the fact that there are no riots or security issues due to the extreme cold, which is a threat to democracy···.]

[With the devastation that followed the revocation of emergency powers from the Department of Homeland Security, there is a growing public outcry that those who demanded the revocation of authority should be held accountable.]

[As public opinion grows that the administration and legislation should be reformed through voting···.]

The old routine that New York had embraced began to crumble.