Rust - Chapter 446



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RUST -446

Knock-knock-

‘The crow laughs.’

A phenomenon that seemed like the title of a horror novel or a mystery novel unfolded before Kim Yang’s eyes. If dogs and cats are laughing, then crows can laugh too.

However, if that laughter hadn’t been about her looking at her gold nugget of affection, Ms. Kim would have also just let it slide.

“This little bastard… Where are you looking and laughing?”

Kaaaak?

“Where are you looking and laughing?”

Yes, that’s right.

Kim Yang was serious about gold.

Is it stupid to go after her gold bars?

yes.

Because he’s a newbie, he doesn’t know how to move and just sticks his tongue out.

Churp- caw-

‘Huh? A bird’s tongue?’

People tend to forget that birds have tongues. When birds want to eat something, they peck at it with their beaks. But this crazy crow was licking the side of its beak with its tongue while looking at the gold bars.

‘Is that possible?’

The crow, which had been looking at the gold bars with its round eyes, turned its head and met Kim Yang’s eyes and spoke.

“Kak- salary. Gold. Each- good. Kkak- republic. Help. Gaa-”

Kim Yang felt a chill at the distinct trace of reason in the crow’s eyes. She shouted without realizing it.

“Shut up!!!”

What if all the crows following the floor were right in front of you?

What happens when crows talk about the Republic and claim to have a new right? a crow right? something like that?

Kim Yang felt more fear than anticipation or anger at the crow’s words, “Help the Republic.” Now that he was listening to those words, it seemed that the crow had a rough idea of ​​how the “Republic” system worked.

‘What the heck is this?’

The number of crows that have taken refuge in the Vladislav Tower is in the tens of thousands. Although the exact number has not been calculated, it is estimated to be between 16,000 and 17,000 considering the food consumed.

There was also a story that as the cold spell became longer, crows in the vicinity began to gather and increase in number.

They didn’t even give each crow an identification number, and they just let them grow as they went. They always gave them plenty of food, as Maru had said, so it wasn’t strange that their numbers had increased.

But what if the crows, whose numbers have increased so much, start to support the Republic and demand the right to vote? What if they demand that the compensation they have received so far in the form of special treats like high-quality jerky be replaced with currency like gold or silver?

Michigan was secured by a suicide attack by tribute rats, but before the cold spell came, the direct population under their control was only about 50,000. Adding those who lived nearby and were protected, the number was 100,000.

What would happen if we started the election under a republican system like this?

The number of crows exceeding 20,000 was a number that could not be ignored. What would happen if the crows, who understood the meaning of the Republic, actively increased the number unlike before?

Can a human really win an election?

What if the satellite townspeople voted for the crows to fuck the residents of Arktown?

In Korea, there are people who vote based on their mood. Would it be any different in the US?

What would happen if, by any chance, the crows won the vote?

ah-.

Ms. Kim felt dizzy.

What should I do with this?

She looked confused, as if she had been hit by a guard-disabled technique.

The Republic with crows after gold bars VS the Holy Kingdom full of fanatics who donate gold bars

No matter where I chose, the future was dark.

‘This is not it.’

It wasn’t for him to judge.

As Ms. Kim grabbed the nurse’s wrist and pulled her towards her, the nurse came running and the crow that had been sitting on her shoulder flew up. Taking advantage of that brief gap, Ms. Kim whispered in the nurse’s ear.

“Leave the crow outside and follow me.”

“to?”

“Don’t ask.”

“···yes.”

Nanae carefully followed behind Kim Yang as she returned to the conference room. The crow that had flown up with a croaking sound landed on the nurse’s shoulder again.

“Come down. I’ll wait outside for a moment. Okay?”

“Kkaa-why-”

“I don’t know that either.”

“Ga-aaaaah- conference room. Let’s go in. Kka-”

“I told you not to.”

“Caak- Reason.-”

After a long struggle, Nanae let go of the crow and entered the conference room. There was a heavy atmosphere as if Ms. Kim had already predicted the situation.

“The crows are talking to people?”

“Eh- eh- net-”

The nurse answered Maru’s question with a tense look. The PD’s brow furrowed.

“Hmm- How good is your language skills exactly? Are you able to communicate with ordinary people?”

“That. Well. It’s not that much yet, but to the extent that I can express myself with words···.”

“Does this mean you can answer simple questions with a yes or no answer?”

“Yes. Most people can do that.”

The PD’s face became deep in thought.

One of the reasons I had to go to the Holy Kingdom was because of the animal problem, but I never thought the crows would show interest in the Republic first.

I had guessed it since you said you were playing chess, but it was much faster than I expected. If it were as Kim Yang said, the crows understood the system called the Republic and wanted the same rights as people.

“You said you were talking about a republic, is that right?”

“Huh? Yes.”

“Why didn’t you tell me in advance? That crows can think and speak like that.”

“Uh- Today is the first time we’ve talked about something like that. We just said hello. I didn’t think it was important. Everyone seemed busy….”

I was a bit distracted by the cocoon issue and the New York coup. The nurse was just timing her report that the number of talking crows was increasing.

The PD took a deep breath and looked at the floor.

Maru’s expression wasn’t all that good either. Even if it was a bird that could understand what was being said, it was a bird that showed interest in the Republic. Who knows if it would later go around throwing bombs everywhere while shouting, “Spread your wings of freedom!”

“I don’t think we’ll have much time.”

“I guess so.”

I tried to take my time and think about it slowly until the weather cleared up, but I had no time to spare. If the crows were that smart, they would quickly figure out something like a representative system, and they could elect a representative and say they would participate in the meeting.

Maru didn’t hide his discomfort.

It wasn’t that I was annoyed that the crows were demanding their rights, but I was annoyed that they were trying to sneak in some republic-related talk without any signs of it.

‘What is going on?’

‘You’re going to push for the Republic?’

‘Who is in control of these things?’

Maru made up his mind.

“Let’s go straight to the palace.”

The PD bowed his head deeply.

“I will prepare it.”

Holly Arc Kingdom.

It was the beginning of the so-called Ark Kingdom.

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Once you make a decision, act immediately without looking back.

This was one of the driving forces that enabled Maru to survive until now.

He did not hesitate when he had to run, and he ran the moment he decided he had to run, so he was able to overcome the life-threatening situation.

The same was true of the Kingdom of Ark, where Maru ascended to the throne.

The founding of the nation was proclaimed a few days after the monarchy was decided, and those who did not wish to become subjects of the kingdom were given one month to vacate the throne.

“A grace period of one month would be sufficient.”

PD began work in earnest after the declaration of the founding of the nation. People were shocked by the news of the founding of the nation that was transmitted through the communication network in Detroit and the surrounding areas.

“Suddenly a kingdom? What does that mean?”

“Haven’t you heard the news? Since last October, the temperature has been as low as -50 degrees Celsius. What do you think happened elsewhere?”

It was because they were in Vladimir Kalin’s sphere of influence that they were able to survive the severe cold that lasted for almost seven months from October to April.

Since they were people who had survived waves of infected people, the rise of mutants, the spread of cannibals, the emergence of mutant monsters, and climate disasters, half of them didn’t care whether they were a kingdom or an empire. They just thought that they had to be able to maintain the status quo at the very least.

“Honestly, what has the federal government or the state of Michigan done?”

“That’s right. The mayor of Detroit, the congressman, those guys were all wiped out in the beginning.”

“Yes. Even if it were a kingdom, would anything change?”

The Holy Grail was in a celebratory mood, as the Divine One himself was finally involved.

“Our prayers have finally been answered.”

“Now let us all join together and pray for the kingdom.”

The Ark of Salvation had finally risen. It had started with a small tower, then a small village, then a city, and now the Holy Ark Kingdom had been founded.

[Application for citizenship begins. If you are not a citizen, you may face restrictions on your economic activities in the future, so please apply for citizenship.]

Realists and Holy Orders were also cooperative in the citizenship applications that followed the proclamation of the kingdom. People lined up to apply for citizenship at branch offices in Detroit and nearby small cities.

At the end of the two-week autonomous application period, Maru checked the progress.

“How was the reaction?”

“I’m about halfway there.”

Half.

I wondered what this was, but considering the cold weather, the difficulty of transportation, and the voter turnout, it wasn’t a low number. The PD, who seemed to have noticed Maru’s thoughts, explained the next step.

“Now that we have given a deadline for voluntary application, we plan to actually regulate it next time.”

“···Regulations. Are you thinking of cutting off the internet and electricity like last time?”

“Don’t worry. We will provide only to the citizens what we have provided to everyone almost for free so far.”

That’s how the economic activity regulation began. In other words, the regulation began so that only citizens of the kingdom could engage in economic activity in Detroit.

Until now, anyone could engage in economic activities at the permanent and temporary markets set up in Detroit and Vladivostok. But now, that is prohibited.

[Non-citizens cannot use the market.]

[Non-citizens, please turn back.]

To enter the market, you had to have an undisguised citizenship, or you wouldn’t even be allowed in.

“What is this all of a sudden? I walked for half a day and now I’m not allowed in.”

“What do you mean, we’re about to run out of food and only citizens can get it?”

Artificial intelligence simply dismissed such cries.

[Non-citizens have no civil rights. Please turn back.]

[Non-citizens’ riots are to be suppressed with force. Please disperse.]

Even though it was a riot of only a few dozen people, a mobile automatic turret equipped with a 30mm caliber gun appeared. The small automatic turret equipped with caterpillar tracks looked like a small tank.

Wheeeeeeeeing-

The automatic turret was pointed at the people with a sinister atmosphere.

[Disband immediately. 10. 9. 8···.]

The people had no choice but to disperse.

This resulted in citizens stealing items and selling them to non-citizens at a profit, but PD did not care.

What can I do if they want to prey on non-citizens? If that’s unfair, then you should have become a citizen of the kingdom.

After the voluntary application period ended, the issuance of citizenship became stricter, so the number of cases of later applicants having their citizenship applications rejected began to increase.

This was the first time that restrictions on infrastructure supply had been put in place, as they were trying to weed out the sector once again.

[Satellite villages with a citizenship rate of less than 90% will be cut off from electricity, water, communications, and public heating.]

“What the hell is this?”

“In the middle of winter, when there is a shortage of electricity, water, and communication, you are limiting heating support? Are you saying that we should all freeze to death?”

People were screaming, but the AI ​​dealt with it calmly.

[It is the policy of the Ark Kingdom to not consume resources for those who are not its citizens.]

“People. No guide? Don’t use the automated system. Call a person. People. Call a guide!”

“What are you going to do if you cut it off so abruptly? You’re telling us all to die!”

[The kingdom has no reason to support non-citizens.]

Beep-

The lenses of the automatic turret controlled by the artificial intelligence Tria glowed red.

The emotionless tone and ominous red light silenced the crowd.

While Tria was taunting the people, Maru, along with Diana and the nurse, gathered the crows.

The location is Little Caesars Arena.

It was the home stadium of the Detroit-based basketball and ice hockey teams. It had a seating capacity of 21,000. It was an indoor stadium that could accommodate over 200,000 crows.

Cackle- Cackle- Cackle-

Gaaaaak- Kaaaaak-

“How many came?”

[25,348 as of now.]

“There are more than I expected. Are there any crows that haven’t come yet?”

[Yes, there are about 200 to 300 crows in each tower.]

“Approximately how much does it cost all together?”

[It is estimated that there are approximately 2,500 of them.]

A sharp murderous look appeared at the corners of Maru’s eyes.

Look at these. They’re telling you to come, but you’re not coming?

The number of those who didn’t come was also exquisite. About 10% of those who came.

“Is the drone operable?”

[The drone can operate at temperatures as low as -18 degrees Celsius.]

“Okay. Send out a drone and kill everything that doesn’t come.”

The nurse shouted at Maru’s firm command.

“Huh? Huh? Huh! Just kill me…?”

“Those who don’t listen are just mutated crows. I have no intention of bringing mutated monsters into my home.”

“to?”

Maru said as he passed by the nurse whose eyes had grown wide.

“Don’t follow me in. Talk outside. Tell the new crows to go to the center front seats, and those who participated in the bombing and reconnaissance to go to the back end seats.”

“Uh. Uh!”

A moment later, the nurse’s voice came over the speaker.

[Eh- I’ll move the seating arrangement-]

[Those who participated in the bombing, please move to the back seats, and those who were doing reconnaissance work, please move to the back as well.]

The indoor stadium was filled with the sound of squawking and flapping wings.

[I’ll tell you again—]

[Please change seats–]

After waiting for about five minutes, Maru entered the Little Caesars Arena.

[Ah- Again- Vladimir Kalin enters. Everyone, please be quiet.]

The nurse’s words did not stop the commotion and noise.

A space filled with the unique bustle of birds. Maru walked slowly into the center where there were over 25,000 crows.

He spoke softly, looking around at the crows sitting on the floor surrounding the center of the stadium.

“All heads are in order.”

Caw?