Rust - Chapter 631



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RUST [RUST]-631

The bustling tavern suddenly became quiet.

“What did you just say?”

“Closed traffic? You just said that was closed traffic?”

“Turn up the volume up there.”

“Master, turn off that music too!”

A bearded man wearing a cowboy hat raised his voice.

[···If it is a passage permit, isn’t it actually a passage restriction?]

[This is a temporary measure to reduce the number of victims of sudden abnormal weather. You can apply at the city hall or town hall to receive it···.]

“Issuance possible just by applying?”

“These kids are talking nonsense.”

“If they were going to issue it just by application, they would have made it into an app and installed it.”

“yes.”

“What are you talking about now? Restrictions on movement?”

“This is crossing the line. You want me to stamp my passport and get a permit to go to the next town?”

Despite all the mass shootings, if there was one region that supported gun freedom, it was the South. They believed that feeling sorry for the victims and controlling guns were two separate issues.

In order for democracy to be realized, it must be based on the theory of the social contract. In order for citizens to overthrow a government that violates the social contract, they need free arms to form a citizen army.

Would we have become independent without firearms? Would we have had a punitive damages system to punish corporate crimes without citizens armed with firearms?

Those who believe that guns were the main reason the US was able to survive the initial mutant virus outbreak with relatively little damage.

Therefore, the residents of the southern region were not willing to accept that their freedom of movement would be restricted on the grounds that some people would freeze to death while evacuating.

“You crazy kids. We need to evacuate immediately, but you want permission from the authorities to evacuate?”

“I want to go to my relative’s house. Do I have permission?”

“What kind of crazy bastard came up with a law like that?”

“Who is that bastard who ruined the spirit of freedom in the South?”

“I need to hear for myself what the market is talking about.”

“I’ll go too.”

“Hey. But it’s minus 30 degrees right now.”

“Is minus 30 degrees a problem? They’re going to restrict traffic right away?”

The people who were venting their anger at the bar didn’t know, but the news was being broadcast only in certain areas. And the people who had gathered in groups of three or five to watch dispersed with blank expressions on their faces.

In this way, villages, cities, and regions were divided into fiefdoms.

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Chairman Joseph Meyer frowned as he reviewed the documents. It was an unfamiliar sight for him to see such a blank expression.

“Oh, Mr. Chairman, what problem has come up again? If there is a problem, please call me anytime. I will sort it out clearly and thoroughly.”

The eyes that had been glancing at the man who was rolling around like a tongue in her mouth turned back to the documents. The operation to divide the territory was proceeding smoothly.

It was predicted that those who could become the focal point would watch the broadcast and take action immediately, and if they were caught, brainwashed, and sent back, the headaches would be reduced.

Even if they were just a simple new species, once they became a higher-level entity, they would emit a special aura. If they used a little bit of medicine on that aura, taming an ordinary person would be a piece of cake.

“I’ve tamed the wild ones, so it’ll be quiet for a while.”

“Then wear it.”

“What happened to the radio brainwashing?”

“You’re ready too.”

“If it becomes completely blacked out, it will be a problem in an emergency, so do it in moderation.”

“Of course. Don’t worry about it and just leave it to me.”

The man chuckled lightly, saluted, and went out.

Joseph Meyer put down his papers.

‘The United States of America is fallen.’

The signs were there for a long time. The moment the United States forgot the basic rule that blood must be shed to protect the throne, the United States began to weaken.

Cover-ups, manipulations, manipulations, incitements, assassinations, wiretaps… whatever they did, the overriding proposition was to maintain the hegemony of the United States. Despite all the dedication to protecting the United States, it was headed toward destruction.

Considering the fact that prominent people in the financial world invested in Chinese laboratories, did they really not anticipate that a mutant virus outbreak would occur? Did they not have information about it?

Did they intend to use it knowingly and profit from it? Did they overlook the fact that the enemy would think the same? Did they?

Virginia Langley and the military, who joined hands, saw the signs first and simply took advantage of their plans.

The order they wanted, but the order we established.

The old will pass away and a new order will be established.

In the southern region, where perfect order is maintained, the old humanity will be kept safe. Just at the cost of a few sacrifices and a little blood donation. Wouldn’t that be a happy world for everyone?

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If you think about it, it wasn’t such a simple problem.

Because giving equal rights to animals would mean the end of humanism.

Why are humans precious?

Conversely, why are animals not valued?

What gave rise to this bizarre idea that chickens are pitiful, but they can’t lose?

The spread of mutant viruses has led to the emergence of mutated animals. Animals that were already intelligent have become able to think as well as humans.

Homo sapiens, which literally means wise man or clever man, is no longer the exclusive property of humans.

The interpretation that Homo Faber was a tool-using human being could no longer be considered a uniquely human characteristic.

When the nature that had interpreted and explained humans no longer had its own uniqueness, Maru had to make a choice.

Or think of humans as existing animals.

Conversely, elevating animals to the status of existing humans.

Miss Kim tilted her head.

“What are you talking about?”

First of all, if we treat animals like humans, what about meat? Soy meat is not meat. It is fake meat.

The same goes for cell cultured meat. To her, cell cultured meat is an artificial compound, not real meat.

But if we view animal rights as equal to human rights, what about our own happiness and right to live?

“There is no problem because there are livestock being raised in virus-blocking facilities.”

When the Vladivostok Tower was first built, the facility contained livestock such as cows, pigs, and chickens that had not mutated.

“And I don’t think all animals have rights.”

Why was it called a kingdom? It was to make decisions when a choice was needed.

“Animals that join the Holy Kingdom will be given rights after examination.”

Just as immigrants must go through a screening process to obtain permanent residency and citizenship, so too must animals be given rights through a screening process.

“So you are saying that animals that abide by the laws of the Holy Kingdom and are dedicated and fulfill their duties for the Holy Kingdom are protected by the laws of the Holy Kingdom?”

“Of course, communication skills must also be included.”

The PD, who had been nodding, frowned as if something had occurred to him.

“Rodents are likely to be a problem. Above all, given their explosive growth, they are likely to become a problem in the future.”

Assuming a minimum livelihood, the explosive growth of rats was dangerous. A pair of rats could multiply from 300 to over 1,200 a year, and if social security were added to that, it would be impossible to handle.

Even rats could eat as much as their own weight in a day. Even if we only consider food supply, it was difficult to increase production by 300 to 1,200 times every year.

“It might be possible to breed cockroaches and cultivate fungi, but if we just let them reproduce infinitely, rats would essentially rule the world.”

“Population control is necessary, and to do that we must acknowledge cannibalism.”

Hood and Na Ju-yeon also agreed with the PD’s words.

If we accept cannibalism by rats, why wouldn’t we accept cannibals and vampires eating humans?

“If that happens, cannibals, werewolves, and vampires might even defect to our side.”

“Yes. People who have been forcibly mutated or who have political beliefs could apply for refugee status.”

Maru drew a line between the two people’s words.

“No. Cannibals and vampires do not accept any reason.”

Like other mutated animals, cannibals and vampires become stronger the more they eat people. The moment they become a higher-ranking individual from a lower-ranking individual, they begin to dominate the lower-ranking individuals, and their aura that influences humans becomes stronger.

“They can seduce and sway humans directly or indirectly.”

What if such things enter the Holy Kingdom and run wild? At first, they would follow the laws of the Holy Kingdom, but what if their powers become so powerful that they can seduce and control humans? Will they still serve the Holy Kingdom, or will they use their powers to cause trouble?

“There was no need to give room in the first place.”

Therefore, rodents were also not allowed to acquire the basic rights of the Holy Kingdom. It was decided that not only rats, but also any species with rapid mutation and explosive reproductive capacity would be restricted from acquiring rights.

The part about artificial intelligence was also taken care of. In the past, users could replace, delete, and dispose of things at will, but now it was nailed down that there must be a clear reason.

“Let’s start with what is realistically possible.”

Although animals have rights and have been able to acquire them, they cannot immediately be given all the same rights as humans.

“Let’s start with market participation.”

Crow and Wolf decided to expand their service beyond just PX (Post eXchange) and some convenience stores.

Having access to banks meant being able to create credit, which meant being able to buy things like real estate, credit cards, and insurance.

As crows and wolves began to participate in the market in earnest, the economic scale of the Holy Kingdom grew rapidly.

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Caaaak?

“What do you think of the new feather essence? It’s made with new technology, so even if you use it just once, your feathers will be shiny and it’s really resistant to contamination.”

Huh?

“It’s top-quality. This is not synthetic tendon, but buffalo tendon. You can get buffalo tendon now, but who knows what will happen later?”

Specialty stores targeting crows and wolves began to open, bringing some life to the already depressed market.

The loyalty of the crows and wolves, who had begun to receive services previously only given to humans, pierced the heavens. This was because they knew that all of this had been achieved by his determination.

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Montréal, Canada, was noisy in many ways.

As Kisun arrived with over a thousand Naru clones, the garrisoned soldiers and mercenaries could not control their temper.

“Hey, sir – have you seen my face?”

“I saw it when I was drinking water.”

“He killed me.”

“This is driving me crazy.”

Before the incident broke out, there was a famous Asian idol. She was even more beautiful than that. There may be differences in taste, but everyone agrees that she was pretty.

There wasn’t even a single blemish on her skin. She literally looked more like a doll than a person. The hot-blooded mercenaries and soldiers were amazed.

The women in Montreal were women who had been struggling to survive for more than two years. Two years is not a short period of time.

There was bound to be a clear difference between a woman who had not been properly managed during that time and had been through a lot of hardships, and a Naru clone that had only been produced for about two months.

“You’re a clone?”

“Are all a thousand people going to look the same?”

“There are over a thousand people, how could it not work?”

“Ah- Don’t just say it. You should at least file a complaint.”

As the mercenaries stirred up a stir, the soldiers could not help but be influenced as well. The Naru Clones became famous from the moment they appeared, and eventually they began to be called by names reminiscent of the girl group ‘Naruz’.

“Don’t they even have vacations?”

“Give Naruzu a vacation!”

“There are no overnight stays or going out, right?”

“Allow Naruz to stay out overnight and go out!”

“Are you locking me up as a clone?”

“Freedom for Naruzu!”