Rust - Chapter 914



Only Krnovel

RUST [RUST]-914

Ki-sun pondered over the reasons for the plan to gather faith from Koreans.

Why do people trust the pseudo-people but not the real ones?

Wouldn’t it be more effective to cut once and die once than to speak a hundred words?

Maybe that’s what faith is. No matter the reason, once you start believing, it has the characteristic of sinking you like a swamp.

‘Even though I watched it live, it’s like that.’

Maybe it was because the previous cannibal regime had done so much video manipulation. There were incidents where they risked their lives to film cannibalism and upload it, only to have people say it was a fake video.

Considering that scenes of people forcing themselves into cars or scenes of pleasure with their faces completely exposed could not be used as evidence, it made sense.

‘That’s right. They said that even though Kim Yang fired a gun in Seoul, they let it slide saying it was a movie shoot. They must have been even more skeptical about Maru’s footage.’

Half-belief was crucial. In religion, half-belief meant not believing half, but simply not believing.

So faith was really difficult.

It is true that believing in something 100% is not an easy thing.

The corners of Ki-sun’s thin eyes curved long.

So what a contradictory world this is.

A world full of contradictory beliefs.

According to government policy, the currency that people used became worthless overnight. With the transition to CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency), existing cash assets were instantly converted into digital information that could be controlled by the central government. The ‘cash we trusted’ was gone.

The same was true of the belief in capitalism and the economic structure based on international trade. Even though it was an apocalyptic era in which the system by which people judged and acted had collapsed, Koreans were still thinking and acting as before.

‘The economic recovery planned by the South Korean president is in the same vein.’

Diversification of export and import networks. Maintenance of industrial structure based on comparative advantage. Economic recovery through this. All of these plans were based on the premise that ‘peaceful’ international trade before the end was possible.

‘Does the Korean government not recognize that the international community is ruined? Or does it not know that it is ruined?’

Perhaps so. Trade with the Empire and the Holy Kingdom was maintained, and with the armed refugee crisis escalating to the point of de facto war, there was little time to look outside.

“I made a mistake. It seems like it would be difficult to gain faith in Korea.”

[I said it doesn’t matter.]

“How about providing information on Europe, China, and North America to the Korean government?”

[why?]

“If you knew that the world and order you knew had collapsed, wouldn’t your thoughts change a little?”

[I think I’ll get tired if I tell you that.]

How would people react if you told them that the existing world and order had collapsed, even though you showed it to them live and they still couldn’t believe it?

Is that true or not? If it is true, you have to see it with your own eyes. So there will be people who say they want to go to the Empire on the Holy Kingdom Airship. If you refuse, it will be a lie, so what is the point? It will only be tiring.

“I can’t help it.”

Since Korea is not without technology, it was expected that the development of an aircraft based on an airship would be successful within a year.

[We’ve taken most of the crows and magpies. If you take off and land at night and are careful, you can avoid bird strikes. I think it doesn’t matter.]

“If that’s what your Majesty says, then what about the Chinese refugees?”

[I have to clean it up since I touched it.]

“how?”

[Isn’t there a way the Korean government wants it?]

“They said it was burdensome to make everything into fertilizer.”

[I wonder if we should stop the civil war in China and start with Korea?]

“Yes. Right now, four out of seven Chinese countries are aiming for it.”

Maru made a face that seemed truly bewildered. When it was time to fight, we had to fight. That was the only way to protect our sovereignty.

A person could run away, but a nation could not. So there were only two options: surrender or fight.

[Because I’m scared.]

“Hey, Mr. C- Then aren’t you scared? It’s hard to handle the 25 million Chinese refugees that have come in. And there must be at least 2 million of them who have joined armed groups, so it’s scary.”

[Isn’t that why you asked the Holy Kingdom for help? If so, Korea should think about fighting too. Since things seem easy, they want to end it on good terms without getting blood on their hands. Isn’t that right?]

“······.”

[Where is that? The number I just calculated is 2 million. Chinese kids won’t believe the broadcast and will say it’s fake information, but if you check, you’ll see that the number is empty. What are you going to do then?]

Maru was definitely right.

[Are you trying to hide behind the excuse of the Holy Kingdom? Tell the Korean government straight up. I will end it if I touch it. What are you going to do about the Chinese refugees and armed groups?]

“Okay. I’ll tell you exactly what it is. As for the Chinese refugees, let’s do whatever the Korean government chooses. What are you going to do with the Japanese refugees who sent their faith to you?”

[How can I do that? Since you believe in me, you should at least give me the minimum convenience. Send me to Chuncheon and Wonju and let me settle down there.]

“I get it.”

‧

‧

‧

The Korean government and the National Assembly, who received Maru’s message, were caught up in a heated debate. When you have to fight, you have to fight. Who doesn’t know that and doesn’t do it?

“Didn’t you say you’d give me a hydrogen bomb? Well, then it’s worth a try.”

“All we need is a nuclear warhead. We also have the missiles to send it.”

“If we have nukes, the Chinese warlords will not be able to start an all-out war.”

“Then what are we going to do? We’re going to just push in the refugees like we are doing now.”

“A greater mix of special forces and military forces.”

“Let’s talk about the worst-case scenario later. For now, let’s solve the problem of Chinese refugees.”

“What does it mean to connect what to do with refugees with war?”

“It’s different. It’s not like war will necessarily break out because of what we do to refugees.”

“Will the Chinese warlords sit still?”

“I see this moment, when they are fighting among themselves, as an opportunity to solve the refugee problem.”

“I agree. Even if war breaks out, it’s better now.”

“That’s right. It is advantageous for armed conflicts to occur when there is a King of the Holy Kingdom.”

The South Korean government and parliament decided to send all Chinese refugees to North Korea and the islands off the west coast.

“What’s going on? A decision was made so quickly.”

[Can’t you see? We’re planning to tie it up while we’re here.]

“I thought it would take a long time. But the Korean government, National Assembly, and military seem to recognize your power.”

[Recognition is bullshit. If you decide to push the Chinese refugees out of the mainland, what are you going to do with the ships?]

“They say they’ve decided to seize everything coming from China from now on, and they’re mobilizing all ships, including fishing boats and transport ships. It looks like they’re planning to send them off before spring comes.”

[That’s good because we have to go before spring comes too.]

The Holy Kingdom also had a lot of work to do in the spring. The full-scale migration to the floating city began in earnest, and there was also a war against bugs.

“Is death okay?”

[It seems like the faith sent by Japanese refugees is increasing little by little. It’s okay for now, but I think it would be better to rest for a day or two before going.]

“Then I’ll tell them that the operation will be carried out in two days.”

[okay.]

In order to send the Chinese refugees in full force, the armed groups had to be eliminated first. The operation was to clear Mokpo of the armed groups and refugees, then move north along the west coast, clearing Taean Peninsula, Seosan, Dangjin, Hwaseong, and Ansan, and finally clearing Incheon.

The total operation period was 15 days, but it was decided to proceed more quickly as more faith came in and control became stronger.

[Armed groups are cleared out without warning.]

“What about ordinary refugees?”

[If you don’t follow the controls even after watching the live broadcast of the armed group being cleared, there’s nothing we can do.]

“That’s a bit— isn’t it?”

[You say you have captured my image with death and fear. The master of death and fear says to the refugees who have squattered, ‘Excuse me. You have to vacate the house now.’, ‘If you don’t vacate it really quickly, I will force you to do so.’ Is that what you should do? If they don’t leave, it’s right to clean it up right away.]

“······.”

Maru was firm. And he wasn’t wrong.

[You’re broadcasting it live? Then Koreans and Chinese warlords will watch it, so we have to be cool-headed to reduce the amount of bloodshed.]

It was right to strike death and fear into people’s heads. Maru thought that if he did that, they would stop having to worry about their livers and that would reduce the amount of blood loss.

“···I get it.”

Thus began the forced relocation of Chinese refugees.

“The order of things is that the King should first eliminate the armed groups, and then the Korean army should advance and forcibly evict the refugees.”

[Okay, let’s begin. Be careful not to let the Korean troops enter the range.]

Even after accepting the faith of the Japanese, it is impossible to know how much death would have become stronger as it absorbed a huge number of lives while pushing the Siheung-Pyeongtaek line.

“I told you to keep a little more distance.”

[3. 2. 1. Go.]

With a warning, Maru spread out the Garden of Death. Recently, more than 2 million lives were eaten, and the thickening death bloomed blackly.

Chijijik-

As soon as the communication was cut off, the aura of death that had been like a black shadow began to transcend physicality and begin to display a unique aura.

The atmosphere was so ominous that the Korean soldiers waiting at a distance panicked upon seeing the Garden of Death.

■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■——

It took only about 10 seconds for the estimated 200,000 armed forces to become manure. The special forces, cannibals, and capable people hiding in the armed group could not last 10 seconds.

“······.”

The sight of blades of grass and vines of death rising up in an instant, cutting and tearing apart. There was no need to take long-distance shots with a drone.

The sight of all the living things in the garden drying up and turning into fine fertilizer in an instant was so unrealistic that even Ki-sun was momentarily speechless.

‘This is so weird. It wasn’t this fast and strong.’

Even watching the footage taken from afar by a drone was creepy. Then, in the center, Maru appeared on the screen, raising his hand as if to send a signal.

“Zoom in on the King’s face.”

A lip gesture and hand signal that seemed to be telling the Korean army to retreat were captured. Ki-sun immediately sent an emergency signal to the Korean army.

“Get back immediately!”

[What are you talking about?]

“It’s dangerous. Death could run wild.”

[Right now! Retreat. Move quickly!]

The Korean army retreated like locusts at the thought of death running wild. And for some unknown reason, faith entered the room.

It was a faith that allowed Maru, who was sweating profusely trying to control the Garden of Death, which had become more powerful than expected, to take a breath.

For a moment, the sight of the bulging Garden of Death expanding and Maru’s control over it trying to release it were parallel. Then, the sight of Death slowly turning into black particles and melting into thin air was captured on screen.

Ki-sun let out a sigh of relief without realizing it.

“Wow- shi-”

[-Chi- Tell them to start the operation.]

“Are you okay? What about tomorrow’s operation? Is it possible?”

[It seems like the Gunsan operation tomorrow will have to be carried out by the Korean military alone.]

“Do you think the Taean Peninsula operation will go well tomorrow?”

[But it’s a peninsula. Even if it goes wild, it will end inside the peninsula.]

Maru answered calmly, which did not match his tired voice.

“Ah- really- is this okay?”

[Because you have to go through times when things aren’t okay. It’s okay.]

“Shit.”

While Maru and Gi-sun were dissing each other, starting with Gi-sun’s honest assessment, the South Korean military began forcibly evicting the Chinese refugees who had been occupying the area around Mokpo without permission.

Since these refugees would not come out even when broadcasts were made to tell them to come out immediately, we had no choice but to force them onto the boat by breaking open the door and forcibly taking them away.

bang-

“Everyone come out!”

The Chinese refugees who did not believe the broadcast while watching it realized that what they were watching was true only after seeing the Korean soldiers breaking down the front door and coming in.

“Korean military?”

“Oh my. Just let me stay here!”

A scene of pandemonium unfolded. There were many Chinese people with guns that they had obtained from somewhere, and gunfights broke out here and there, practically like street fighting.

Although the refugees resisted fiercely, it was impossible for the refugees, who had no central focus, to handle the 1 million troops that the South Korean government had mobilized.

In the end, all illegal refugees in Mokpo were evicted 15 hours after the start of the operation. After successfully completing the Mokpo operation, the Korean army conducted the Gunsan operation on its own the next day.

“Gunsan’s armed forces are small in size.”

“They say it’s only about 50 to 60 thousand.”

“After concentrating on bombarding the defensive line, we can push in all at once.”

The operation that the South Korean military had been so confident in ended in disaster.

[hmm?]

“Why? What’s uncomfortable?”

[No. It was just a little bit, but I feel like I suddenly have faith.]

“Oh really? That’s good.”

It was such a catastrophe that I felt my faith coming in.

======

======

Na Ju-yeon was strictly managing the monster sample that Maru sent.

“Individual experiments are not permitted. Those who wish to conduct experiments must form teams of at least five people and conduct the experiments in a designated laboratory under the supervision of the artificial intelligence Diana or Samantha.”

“That means sharing your research topic with at least five people···.”

“Yes. The research topic is the same, and it’s not the AI ​​Samantha who has helped with the research so far, but the AI ​​Diana that is in charge. If it’s the AI ​​Diana, then the lab footage can be made public. The conditions are too unreasonable.”

“Those who think it’s unreasonable can just drop out of the research. The samples that have just arrived are extremely dangerous. If you make even the slightest mistake, you could be ‘infected’, and beyond simple infection, it could cause ‘erosion’ and ‘mutation’. So I hope everyone knows that.”

In response to Na Ju-yeon’s declaration that she would not compromise, the researchers formed teams of 5 to 6 and began analyzing the immortal monster.

“These seem weak to the sea.”

“The sea?”

“Yes. It seems to have weakened in salt water.”

“Let’s start verifying right away.”

One of the undead monsters’ weaknesses had been discovered.