Rust - Chapter 931



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RUST [RUST]-931

The earthquake and volcanic eruption in Japan were the beginning of a great disaster.

The great earthquake and tsunami that occurred when I escaped Japan with Ki-sun was enough to shake the entire country. The chain reaction of volcanic eruptions was not enough, and then another great earthquake and tsunami followed.

There are swarms of cockroaches and rats that have mutated there, and even strategic nuclear weapons that were dropped under the pretext of stopping the global spread of mutated humans.

Because of the successive disasters and mutated monsters, the central government of Japan had disappeared, and there was no way to respond. After even the barely reorganized local governments disappeared, each local government went its own way to survive. Just like the old Warring States period.

If things had gone as planned, Japan’s downfall would have had dire consequences for the global economy.

In any case, it was the world’s third or fourth largest economy and a country with top competitiveness in materials, parts, and equipment.

But the world economy was already headed toward collapse. Free trade was slowly losing its power due to wars, terrorism, and conflicts that broke out around the world.

Ironically, the aftereffects of Japan’s destruction were minimal as countries around the world were creating various import and export routes to survive and their economies were in ruins due to the mutant virus outbreak.

As the Japanese mainland was devastated by the great disaster, the market that Japanese companies had dominated began to be encroached upon by Korean, Chinese, and Taiwanese companies.

The Japanese branches that lost their headquarters began to hunker down and conserve their resources. They did not hesitate to use any means necessary, such as colluding with political circles in each country or supporting rebels or coup forces.

‘It was the same in the Philippines and other Southeast Asian regions.’

Maru looked out the window as he read a report indicating that Chinese and Japanese forces were deeply involved in conflicts in various Southeast Asian countries.

Below the airship, which had risen to the edge of the stratosphere, thick clouds like the ocean spread out. Not just any clouds, but clouds made of volcanic ash and dust.

The volcanic debris that had been shot into the stratosphere by the volcanic eruption should have subsided long ago, but it was not.

A coastline swept away by a tsunami. Mutated monsters. Cockroaches and rats crawling out of an underground laboratory. And a black, amorphous monster.

The Japanese struggled to survive, and many people awakened their abilities. So, those with abilities were able to survive and escape to the southern coast of Korea.

[There is a large-scale survivor response in northern Kyushu.]

[You are currently engaged in combat with a mutant monster. Would you like assistance?]

They were fighting quite well, centering around the capable ones.

It was a harsh environment for people to survive in. It was thought that there would be few survivors in Japan, but surprisingly, there were quite a few people surviving in various places.

“Do as planned.”

[yes.]

The survivor groups that I briefly checked as I passed by were diverse. There were groups as large as over 10,000 people, and there were as few as a few dozen people holding out. It was truly astonishing.

‘Is it because of the disaster preparedness?’

I wondered what he ate and how he survived all these years.

[Entered the operation area.]

The Tokyo she arrived at was exactly the same as when she last passed through. It was as if the moment of the end had been preserved as it was.

[Communication repeater installation complete.]

There were sensor errors and radio interference due to volcanic ash and dust. There were also problems with power supply as well as radio interference, but preparations were sufficient.

“Let’s start by installing the modular reactor and pumps.”

[Starting module power plant installation.]

Once the operation begins, enemy attacks will be concentrated on the modular reactor and pumps. We must prepare for defense.

“The armored unit reconnoiters its power.”

[Order given.]

The firepower of the armored unit consisting of armored personnel carriers and armored vehicles was certain. Even if they were immortal monsters, it would be difficult to withstand the mass of the armored unit.

“The Crow Unit is divided into an air-to-air unit and a bombing unit and then put on standby.”

[Air-to-air armament, bombing ready, standby. Complete.]

Kim Yang’s previous expedition airship was ill-prepared for fine volcanic ash and dust, and there were no masks for the crows to wear.

Not now. The operation time is not long, but it is enough to engage in air combat amidst the ash and dust.

[Power reconnaissance complete.]

[Operation begins.]

[Modular power plant installation is proceeding smoothly.]

In an instant, modular reactors and pumps were installed and dozens of hoses were stretched across the mouth of the giant sinkhole.

“Pump running.”

[Module power plant normal operation.]

[Power supply is stable.]

[The pump starts operating.]

[All pumps operating normally.]

Dozens of thick hoses began spewing out seawater like a waterfall.

Kuwaaaaaaa-

How long had it been? A low rumble began to form from within the bottom of the giant sinkhole. The vibrations mixed with the sound shook the area around the sinkhole.

[Motion sensor movement confirmed! In the direction of the sinkhole!]

[Sinkhole direction enemy found in large numbers!]

Maru, who saw everyone focused towards the sinkhole, prepared to dive.

[This is too blatant a move. Calm down.]

Roy Stern calmed the troops. It was a timely decision. While all attention was focused on the sinkhole, the enemy’s attack began from the sky.

[Beep- A flock of birds is spotted in the sky.]

[Beep- It’s a bomb!]

bomb?

Look at this?

[Chick- A flock of seagulls carrying bombs are heading towards the modular reactor!]

A flock of seagulls emerged from the thick volcanic ash and dust and flew toward the armored units gathered in the direction of the sinkhole.

“Crow Unit, sortie.”

[The crow unit is dispatched.]

The crows, who had been sitting on each other’s butts to minimize the bio-EMP, began flapping their wings in anger.

Kaaaah! (We’re taking off!)

Caw, caw, caw! (Kill them all!)

Crows wearing crow-specific masks that resembled plague doctor masks descended, their air combat gear clutched in their talons.

Caw! (Fire!)

Kaaaak! (Die!)

The crows were equipped with air-to-air missile launchers. Micro-missiles rained down on the flock of seagulls.

The missile warhead was a warhead made exclusively for mutant monsters. Even the shock-absorbing feathers unique to mutant birds could not withstand a missile with maximum penetration power.

The seagulls that were suddenly beaten fell like fallen corn leaves. The seagulls that suddenly lost their companions tried to throw away their bombs and run away, but the crows were not the ones to let them go.

After a relentless pursuit by the crows, they were able to discover the enemy airship hiding deep in the dust cloud.

‘They are the guys.’

Unidentified guys.

It was clear that they were trying to hit the back of the head while we were attacking the sinkhole. There was no way the sinkhole monsters would have used bomb seagulls. All that was left was an unidentified force.

“attack!”

A flock of crows equipped with air-to-air missile launchers began attacking the enemy airship. The enemy airship was riddled with holes from the monster missile warheads, but it held on.

[Enemy missile launched!]

[Air-to-air missile approaching!]

[Goalkeeper System Activated!]

[3 missiles shot down. 2 collided.]

[Two enemy missiles, blocked by the shield.]

While the Crow Force was tying down the enemy airship, the Holy Kingdom’s airship arrived. The enemy airship was destroyed by a series of railgun barrages and coilgun fire.

The enemy airship that was sinking into the sea of ​​thick dust crumpled and burst into flames. The dark gray sea suddenly brightened, and the traces of the enemy airship disappeared.

[Check the escape route location.]

[Secure the escape route of the Crow Unit.]

[The enemy wants to talk.]

What kind of conversation is this? It’s just a frozen conversation. Just open the lid and that’s it.

“Anesthetize him right away.”

[Administering anesthetic gas.]

[Enemy. Struggling.]

When anesthetic gas was injected into the escape ship, the enemies inside began to cry tears of blood and died.

“Tsk- Don’t anesthetize the others and just lock them up.”

[Delivered.]

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While the aerial battle with the unidentified force was taking place, on the ground, battles were fought with immortal monsters rising from the sinkhole.

[Single artillery fire!]

At Roy Stern’s signal, the 155mm self-propelled guns opened fire simultaneously. An area the size of two or three soccer fields was cleanly cleared, and then slowly filled with monsters.

Even though I think I killed at least 20,000 of them, the number of monsters did not decrease. At first, I killed them all without being pushed back at the 14km mark. Now, I had already come down to the 12km mark.

They gradually advanced and came within 2km. Roy Stern concentrated his firepower.

[There is a problem with the self-propelled gun battery.]

[What’s the problem?]

We were crushing the enemy by operating 120mm self-propelled mortars and 155mm self-propelled howitzers at the same time, but the self-propelled howitzers were the problem.

[There was a lot of debris on the pole, probably due to volcanic ash and dust.]

[Okay. Let’s go back and fix it.]

While the 155mm gun was being serviced, I had no choice but to make full use of the 120mm mortar. When I simultaneously fired at the 120mm and 155mm, the monsters that had been unable to come down began to close the distance little by little again.

[Armored vehicles armed with 30mm machine guns and cavalry are assembled 8km ahead.]

Taking advantage of the weakened firepower, the immortal monsters changed their movements.

[The monster army split into two.]

[Continuing to emerge from the sinkhole.]

[Monsters heading towards the modular nuclear power plant. Estimated to be over 200,000.]

[The number of monsters pushing towards the defensive line is over 150,000.]

[The number of monsters coming out of the sinkhole is at least 200,000.]

The problem was that they didn’t die very well.

If they were hit by a thermal grenade, they should have died, but they didn’t. Unless their torso was completely blown away. Monsters that move around in an awkward manner.

Even if they only had one arm left, or if their upper and lower bodies were separated, they were the ones who crawled.

‘Fuck···.’

Roy Stern’s gaze turned to the front lines. The conditions were not good. The thick volcanic ash and dust caused the firearms to malfunction in an instant.

Railguns and coilguns were useless because of the fucking volcanic ash and dust. High-powered lasers were also not enough to penetrate the dust pits that filled the air like thick fog.

[Request air support.]

[Air support requested. Bomb support will arrive in 3 minutes.]

Roy Stern led his armored division directly to the front line. In that short time, the monsters had already advanced 8 kilometers ahead.

[Armored vehicles in front. Armored soldiers in back. Shields fixed.]

[Shield fixed.]

[Aim accurately at the torso and shoot.]

[Body. Take aim and fire.]

Enemies began to appear on the HUD (Head-Up Display). They ranged from beasts to humans, most of them broken here and there and with shrapnel embedded in their torsos.

We were briefed that it was an immortal monster, but seeing it in person was a completely different experience. Roy Stern stood in the center and attacked the monster as it approached to boost the morale of his unit.

A 30mm bullet ruptured the body of the monster as it advanced, rattling in the center. Even the monster, which had been mutated to a solid state, could not withstand the special bullets that had been built up.

oh—

Wow-

A sight where the subsided morale begins to boil again. And then the long-awaited crow bombing begins.

Kaaaah! (We’re here!)

Kaaaak! (Get out of the way!)

Small nukes began to burst everywhere like popcorn.

Roy Stern didn’t miss that opportunity.

[Commence firing!]

The blessed bullets dug through the cute mushroom clouds.

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The assistant AI displayed a screen on the monitor.

[All those captured died.]

[The information security system appears to have been activated immediately upon capture.]

A deep wrinkle formed between Maru’s eyebrows.

Anesthesia could not be used, and prisoners could not be taken.

What do you want me to do?

If you’re going to put it in a low-temperature sleep device, don’t you have to catch it first?

“Look for the black box.”

If I couldn’t find information from people, I could find information from machines. If I could just find the location, I would go there myself.

We need to see if those who planted suicide devices in their subordinates have installed similar devices in their own heads.