Rust - Chapter 851



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RUST -851

The death that occurred at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada lasted just over 10 seconds.

The time it took for all 5,000 cannibals to become good was only about 10 seconds. The total time it took from the moment the realm of death opened up to the moment they died, to the time they fought desperately and struggled until they died.

The rats, unable to bear their greed, rushed to the corpses that were sleeping peacefully, and the deaths continued for almost 30 minutes. This means that even after the garden was gone, death remained.

The silver lining was that once the Garden of Death was gone, communications returned, and if you rebooted the machinery and equipment, most things would work again.

‘The Ripper suit’s auxiliary AI needs to be reinstalled from the backed up files, so it will take time.’

I was wondering if it would be possible to create a system that would immediately replace the backup file. It would be possible to reboot immediately after using the ability.

‘Let’s say the Ripper suit is okay, but the Vampiric suit and Nuclipse are the problem.’

This time, I didn’t bring the Vampiric Suit and the Nuclipse. The Nuclipse was particularly problematic. The Vampiric Suit could be remade, but there was only one Nuclipse. If it died or lost its function, that would be the end.

‘So I check whether it’s safe or not, and whether I can use it or not.’

I thought Eclipse had an ego after it was upgraded, but it definitely had an ego after it became New Eclipse.

Considering the fact that it only aimed for the heads of cannibals and its unique fluttering movements like a live fish, it was not a simple sword.

‘I was able to use it without any problems when my power was weakly manifested last time. Was it because of the scabbard?’

The scabbard itself was no joke, as the New Clips itself was a very vicious sword. It was almost like a seal, completely sealed from the outside world. The material was also special.

Jiiing-

[Backup file execution completed. Sensor can be restarted. Communication established.]

The artificial intelligence that assisted the Ripper suit and the dedicated core vessel was activated again.

“Connect the communication. Upload the footage of the engagement recorded on the CCTV installed nearby.”

[Establishing communication with Vladiak Tower. Uploading combat video data to HUD.]

As soon as the connection was established, Ms. Kim was the first to greet me.

[It really did the trick.]

[Is there anything wrong with your body? Since the vital sensor is disconnected, I can’t check if there are any changes to your vitals when you use your ability.]

“I didn’t feel any change. What did you think of the video analysis results?”

[The biggest problem seems to be that all sensors, electronic devices, and artificial intelligence programs within the area are shut down, starting with the paralysis of communications as soon as the ability is activated.]

The hood reaffirmed the real problem.

[Was it difficult to control this time too? But the area was maintained longer than before?]

“Yeah. But I felt it a little this time.”

[Did you feel it?]

“Can you feel the movement of the vines or blades of grass in the area at certain points without having to see them?”

I could feel the movement of the vines attacking the cannibals. I could also feel the movement of the long blades of grass that grew like reeds and the blades of grass that entangled the creatures’ ankles.

The sense of movement suggested a potential development that might be controllable. After all, it meant that there was a sensory connection.

[Oh- So you’re saying that if I keep using it, I might be able to control the vines?]

“I don’t know yet. I need to start by maintaining my senses.”

The PD asked cautiously.

[Was it unintentional to extinguish the napalm flames and stop the bullets?]

“I didn’t consciously think about doing it that way.”

[If I didn’t even think about it, I would automatically be bulletproof and eat fire automatically, wouldn’t I just be invincible?]

“It’s not invincible. We don’t know what’s going to happen with shells or missiles, and it’s only been 10 seconds so far. We don’t know if we can stop something like 3 hours of continuous bombing.”

[I think it would be difficult to experiment with that phenomenon in virtual reality. A bio-terminal certainly cannot compute that ability. I think it would be difficult to reproduce that phenomenon with just a quantum computer. Even if you use a supercomputer, there is a possibility that the program will melt the moment you reproduce that phenomenon.]

[Don’t worry. It’s not something you can just check one by one in practice.]

Na Ju-yeon’s analysis concluded that Kim Yang just needs to accumulate data through practical use.

[So you are going to continue assassinating the Imperial Council and the Imperial Military? If the cannibals are right, the Empire will take care of it on its own. There is no way that Chancellor Dan Brown could not have identified the people connected to the cannibals.]

[I think so too. I’m sure someone like you wouldn’t be unaware of the humans communicating with cannibals in the Imperial Council or Imperial Military. It’s clear from the diagnostic kits you see sometimes before meetings.]

Hood and Gisun were reluctant to assassinate imperial officials. They thought that not only was the method of assassination bad, but that interfering with imperial internal affairs was bad.

[And what if Dan Brown falls from power? What if the majority of the Imperial Parliament and the military turn into cannibals, just like the Free Canadian League kids? It’s better to sort things out in advance than to lock the barn door after the horse has bolted.]

[From our perspective, it’s about organizing things in advance, but from their perspective, it’s problematic because it looks like they’re assassinating someone for something that didn’t even happen.]

[Haven’t you heard the story about the Free Canadian League cannibals? The one with ties to the Imperial Parliament and the military?]

[Who exactly is that? If you assassinate someone simply because they are in opposition to the Holy Kingdom and are ‘collaborating with cannibals to create discord between the Holy Kingdom and the Holy Kingdom’, who would understand that? Does the fact that the Imperial Senate judges them based on the Empire become evidence of collusion with cannibals?]

Kim Yang and Hood confronted each other.

Kim Yang, who advocates quick assassination and training Maru’s abilities through it. Hood, who says that it is not good to start with an assassination based on uncertain information when humanity may need to join forces.

Kim Yang scoffed at Hood’s statement that humanity should join forces. If our highest dignity were to be deployed, anything could be wiped out, so what kind of cooperation would that be?

It has the ability to eliminate bacteria, viruses, and even mold, so is there really a need for cooperation? Even if you detonate a small nuke, the floor will be clean once Maru is dispatched?

[We don’t know much about the ability, whether it can be used continuously or how long it lasts. I think it’s dangerous to think that the Empire or humanity has no need for it just because we’ve seen it a few times.]

Kim Yang’s brow furrowed slightly at Hood’s objection. This is why she wasted time, and then she got tired of doing it. Before she could open her mouth again, Na Ju-yeon spoke.

[I think it would be a good idea to check the cannibal corpse at Rogers Centre first.]

The artificial intelligence program is deleted, so it is necessary to check whether the information in the cannibal’s brain is completely maintained.

[The rats approached the cannibal’s corpse and were annihilated. So I think we need to check if there is any lingering death first. Otherwise, if the Empire uses its ability, there will be a mass death.]

Unlike before, when Maru used his powers, it seemed like death would remain. If death really did remain, it would be difficult to use it for assassination.

Those who kill with their ability and come to confirm their deaths also die from their residual ability. If it becomes known that the ability to kill in this way is Maru’s unique ability, wouldn’t the residual ability itself become evidence even without a witness?

So, Na Ju-yeon said that it was necessary to first check how long the ability would last and whether it would kill only a mouse the size of an arm, or if it would kill something the size of a human.

[Now that I know the extent of the King’s abilities, I agree that we need to find out more in detail. The remains of death.]

Ki-sun also agreed with Na-ju-yeon’s opinion. The atmosphere was such that verifying abilities was prioritized over quick assassination, including by Hood, the nurse, and the PD.

Tsk-

Kim Yang clicked his tongue inwardly. Is that a phenomenon that can be studied through research? If the residual ability is strong, to put it bluntly? If the researchers go there and die, how are they going to study it?

You’re going by drone or robot? They say you can communicate, but what if you approach the body and the drone or robot all go dead?

Maru thought the same thing.

“You have to be careful because the rats are all dead, so there’s a chance that the powers still exist. I hope you don’t get too caught up in researching the powers and end up in danger.”

[Okay. Then I will start the on-site investigation right away.]

Na Ju-yeon, who had been excited, answered calmly, lowering her voice.

“And let’s not mention the Imperial issue until the issues of residual ability and information extraction are sorted out.”

Maru was the one who said bluntly that the assassination of the imperial elements was something to think about after the results were known.

“In the meantime, I plan to tour the strongholds in northern Canada.”

The Free Canadian League sent soldiers to the stronghold that the Holy Kingdom had left behind. They were not sent to guard it, but to monitor whether the mutant monsters were advancing south.

Maru planned to use his powers while circling around the area. Due to the circumstances of the Free Canadian League, there was no way the northern stronghold could be properly supplied.

It was virtually impossible for humans alone to be self-sufficient in harsh conditions. Naturally, there would be cannibals and people with powers, and Maru intended to practice controlling his powers through them.

[Hmm. Good idea. But just in case, wouldn’t you need some remote support?]

Ms. Kim decided to become a gum-hopper openly.

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As Toronto’s lows hovered around minus 40 degrees Celsius, areas around the northern stronghold were hitting minus 60 degrees Celsius.

‘If it’s minus 60 degrees in mid-November, it’ll easily go down to 70 degrees this time too?’

Kim Yang followed Maru’s white airship from afar, riding his private airship, the Black Drake.

‘Huh. It’s an airship, so it’s safe from crashes.’

Even if the powers were to go out of control, airships were safer than airplanes. I don’t think they expected this situation when they got on the airship tree.

Even Kim Yang thought Maru’s ability was a bit strange. It affected not only living things but also programs and radio waves.

‘Well, I guess they’ll dismantle the corpse and machine to study it.’

She thought of the crows and rats aboard the Black Drake. They were tight-knit. They were the ones who had seen death at Rogers Centre, or had heard rumors about it.

“We’re almost there now. How about I take the lead and scout?”

[Do that.]

okay.

The Black Drake overtook Maru’s white airship.

“Crow search squadron, get ready to drop. Rats, drop as soon as you arrive near the fortress.”

As the outdoor temperature approached -70 degrees Celsius, the crows, which would have grumbled for a long time in the past, immediately took to the streets.

These rats desperately ate high-calorie combat rations as the moment to descend to the ground approached, as they quickly became dangerous if they lacked calories.

Fortunately, there was no blizzard. Only a transparent wind was blasting like a blade.

[5 minutes left until we reach the fortress at point 12 in Sector B.]

The voice of the Black Drake’s artificial intelligence.

“Ground search party, prepare to land. Landing in 3 minutes.”

Snap! (Ready to land!)

In a flash, time passed, and the descent capsule carrying the rats was dropped toward the ground. Inside the descent capsules, which scattered in all directions as if paragliding, the rats wearing various equipment dug through the snow and ice.

belt-

Tit ti ti-

Crows and rats approaching as if surrounding the stronghold.

The first ones to check the fortress were the crows.

Caw! (No humans!)

Kaaaak! (No trace of life!)

In the video sent by crows circling around the fortress in a circle, the fortress was covered in snow and ice.

‘What’s strange? There’s no sign of life in the watchtower?’

Basic boundaries were not being established.

Caw? (Close-up?)

“Don’t come near me. The rats will take close-up shots.”

Caw. (Okay.)

“Expand the search area. Check Forts 11 and 13.”

…Caak. (···Okay.)

The crows scattered in all directions. Rats followed them and entered the fortress.

Click- click. (Inside the watchtower- no humans.)

Chi. Chi. Chii. Profit- (Bloodstain. Found. Human blood. Flesh.)

The translation machine automatically translated the translation by analyzing the nurse’s translation ability and collecting interpretation data. It is not as good as the translation done by the nurse, but it is good enough for communication.

“Send the video first.”

Click- (OK.)

The footage the rat had shot was displayed on the monitor. There were clear signs of something fighting inside. There were bullet marks and shell casings scattered here and there. And there were also traces of blood and bodies being dragged.

“Search along the trail where he was dragged there.”

Okay- (Okay.)

Dododo dodo-

Dododok-

One rat would take the lead and hide itself against the wall a little behind, while the other rat would take the lead again and slowly descend down the watchtower, following the tracks it had dragged on the ground while keeping an eye on the surroundings.

How long did it take like that?

All the outside windows were closed, leaving a pitch-black space. The moment the tense rats entered the space where they couldn’t see even an inch ahead of them,

Something fell from the ceiling.

Sizzle–

The rat guarding the rear was crushed.