Established International Raid (2)
I returned to Seoul following a familiar route.
Take the Gyeongbu Expressway and pass through Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province, Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, and Cheonan to the inside of the 3rd barrier. They returned to the metropolitan area escorted by armored vehicles.
In the meantime, nagging noises continued inside the vehicle.
“The interview wasn’t bad. However, it would be better to avoid mentioning Russia directly. We will form a close relationship in the future, so there is no need to touch the plant.”
The second president, Kim Young-hoon, who came to Busan to meet him, looks quite warm.
Even though I made a mistake, considering that I won the business rights in Russia, I could overlook that much.
I don’t think I did anything wrong. As if the thought was revealed on the face, Park Yu-jin’s additional explanation was added soon.
“Reporter Han Seung-ho of Joongbu Daily. I asked about my local experience. Is there anything to learn from developed countries for people with special abilities?”
“… What did I say? I don’t remember.”
“I don’t know because we never fought together. But the train was well decorated, he replied.”
“… … .”
Well, now I remember.
Shortly after the International Raid issue had subsided.
And the reporter asked with a puzzled expression.
‘Didn’t you cooperate with the subjugation of Allamandra? Haven’t we had a single moment of fighting together?’
‘Yes. I fought alone.’
‘… Then Russia wasn’t special either?’
‘I don’t know what the standard for being special is.’
‘Isn’t Russia a developed country for talented people? Wasn’t there something different about the combat system or the way people with special abilities were used?’
‘If you don’t defeat the monster, everything will be messed up. There is no big difference between Korea and Russia.’
If I had to make it a problem, it would be the remark that the train was decorated well, but there is nothing wrong with it other than that.
I didn’t stutter, I didn’t deliberately criticize anyone, and I just spit out what was absolutely necessary.
Wasn’t it good at this point?
“Yongsu-san, next time.”
“… … ?”
“The reporter asked again. Then Russia didn’t help at all, so why did you propose the creation of an international assault force?”
“… oh, that’s-”
“To be honest, ‘yes’ was too much.”
“… … .”
“… I mean, it was too simple. It’s a word that can be interpreted in many different ways depending on who hears it.”
that’s… It was the fault of the reporter who kept digging even though he had already answered once.
Therefore, after neatly ignoring Park Yu-jin’s reprimanding gaze, I take out my mobile phone for security and escape the conversation.
The second president talks a lot about the construction of the highway between Vladivostok and Ussuriysk and the reconstruction project of Ulan-Ude (a city in central Russia).
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My attention was directed exclusively to the second-class secret information on the screen.
[The number of deaths and missing people in the first wave this year is 9,180. Among them, there are 122 heroes.]
[Level 4 monster, Porceps failed to stop? Lost contact in Naju. Lost contact with mayor and local government officials. Authorities presumed that the meteorite fall site was close to the city hall shelter.]
[Soil and water pollution. It gets worse with each passing day.]
[The group of monsters do not disperse even after the 1st wave disbands. Small group regrouping in the north.]
[Hero Report/ Jang Seung-min Hero Battle Log Disclosure.]
[Level 2 monsters appear in the lower Mississippi, USA. A serious blow to Prairie, the area where the hacienda is located, is inevitable. The food crisis will intensify.]
The main page contains major news from home and abroad.
At this time, just by looking at the tag of the article, I could tell what was important. The top priority was the monster, but food security was also not easy.
Soil and water pollution, incidents and accidents in the United States have all led to one result.
In other words, rice is not enough.
And other than that, there were articles about the situation around the world. It doesn’t get a lot of attention, so it’s not hung in the main, but it’s something that will become important later.
「Tashgent, Uzbekistan, a lamp in front of the wind.
: A group of medium-sized monsters broke through the Bishyaral Mountains located in eastern Uzbekistan.
It is only 70 kilometers from the capital.
In response, Shavkat, the current president of Uzbekistan, declared a state of emergency and gathered troops, but citizens were evacuated.
This is also true because the cities of the eastern end, such as Andijan, Namangan, and Kokant, fell easily despite the resistance.
Naturally, opposition politicians criticized the president for not actively supporting Kyrgyzstan, a neighboring country.
However, Kyrgyzstan, which served as a breakwater, has already reached destruction (Kazakhstan has a government in exile), so belated regrets… … .」
Central Asia is certainly approaching the end.
Although the progress is fast due to the increased activity of the monster group, it could have happened within 5 years anyway.
Although Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan collapsed, and Uzbekistan held out for a few more years, the outcome was the same.
After the collapse of Turkmenistan and Afghanistan in succession, the next turn is the Middle East.
Starting with Iran, oil-producing countries would roll over and oil prices would soar through the sky. However, there is no country that can afford to focus on this.
no.
To be precise, there were too many issues of great importance.
[East Argentina, Pampas. The global granary is collapsing.]
[A lot of level 3 and 4 monsters appear. Meteorites fall one after another in the plains such as Alabaria and Pergamino.]
[Human damage is also avoided, but crop contamination is fatal. It is known that production will drop sharply this year. Permanent damage to agricultural land in some areas.]
[A third-class monster fell to Dorresdo, a city in western Uruguay. Entity name unconfirmed.]
yes.
As you can see, the granary is being harpooned in real time.
If we let it flow as it did in our previous life, it would be an inevitable result that human power would shrink.
And the thoughts of the chairman of the HT Group… It was similar to this.
Two days later, outside Gyeonggi-do.
The old man summoned me to Suwon City.
As befits a city formed by outcasts flocking to the vicinity of the second barrier, the roads are narrow and intricately intertwined, trapping vehicles.
By the time the navigation took a picture of Gosaek-dong, Gwonseon-gu, a wide factory site was spread out beyond the car window.
“Yongsu, is this your first time here?”
“Yes.”
“HT Chemical Suwon Plant. It is a place where agricultural products supplied to the metropolitan area are grown.”
The manager’s explanation was unnecessary.
As soon as I entered the room, I saw the green stems piled up in layers.
Wheein, Chiik!
I don’t know why chemical companies grow lettuce or why there are so many robots, but anyone who sees it can tell that they are growing agricultural products.
“President.”
“You’re here.”
And Chairman Kim Joo-hak is standing in the middle of the factory.
Tomato juice was smeared around his mouth, and only two researchers were around. It seemed that he had not brought an attendant with him.
“It’s been a while. A lot of trouble. Hmm, would you like to try one?”
“… no. I came to eat breakfast.”
“yes. Eating when you are full is a waste.”
Soon after, he points to the ceiling, boasting the same poise.
Judging by his eyes, it seemed that he was talking to the researcher, not me.
“The ceiling is made of glass, so it is warm. What is the temperature?”
“It is set to maintain 20 degrees at 18 degrees at all times.”
“Shipping from this year?”
“Yes, Chairman.”
“How much is production?”
“It will yield yields that are 25 percent higher than conventional land production.”
“That’s right. Yongsu What do you think?”
Then, all of a sudden, a question flew in my direction.
If you ask me, who is a former villain and currently playing a hero, about tomato production… I have nothing to say.
“Is it great to produce tomatoes inside a building? Because I don’t know.”
What was so funny, the old man shook his chest and showed a smile.
“It’s not great, but it’s important. Because the frequency of exposure from the external environment is reduced. There are bulkheads in each compartment, and the thorough disinfection process is all to remove the source of contamination. Besides, it helps in the production of new seeds.”
“How come it all sounds like money.”
“Good catch. Cancer, it’s not about spending money. Too expensive to get in. Especially in the facility sector. Not only artificial light, but also carbon dioxide. I don’t know, but they say it’s an essential element for photosynthesis. It cost over 50 billion to build a 100 hectare (one square kilometer) area. And by the end of this year, 660 hectares, more than twice the size of Yeouido, will be completed.”
Have you ever wanted to brag about your money?
While staring at it silently, the other person trudged across the space where plants grow.
Following this, for some time, they reached a place where paprika and cabbage are grown, and the words were opened again.
“This is because agriculture is such an important sector. Very important, very weighty. Yongsoo, such as KW and NTY, domestic companies you may have heard of are also struggling. Even if it doesn’t lead to big profits, I’m doing it to live. The same goes for global companies. Germany has Bayer, America has DuPont and Monsanto, and China has Syngenta. Why? Why does everyone spend so much money?”
“… We have to eat and live.”
“It was only half right. The key is to maintain food production, but behind the scenes lies a source of contamination from the monster. They have the power to destroy plant species. A gage that alters the genetic structure to create mutations. Naturally, the product is inedible to humans. It even spreads like a pest and wipes out certain areas.”
“So do you make new seeds?”
Nodding your head up and down tells you that the correct answer is correct, but only pessimistic stories flow out of the old man’s mouth.
“Nevertheless… this is a losing game It’s a battle you can’t win. At least so far. Even if the United States claims to be a Free America or something, a country free from monsters, it cannot stop even those falling from the sky. Even if the meteorite is shot down early, the pollutants will fall.”
“… … .”
“That’s why people fight with each other. They are willing to take from others in order to secure food and become safer. However, the problem is that Korea is not that strong. Whether it’s a country or a company, it’s hard to take them away even if they do business. Do you understand what I mean?”
I roughly figured it out.
“… Are you short on food?”
“Mmm.”
“How much?”
“This winter, 20% of the personnel in the 3 regions starved to death. Even that does not include fat.”
The population of the metropolitan area is approximately 10 million.
Among them, the number of people in 3 regions reaches 8 million, so 20%… … .
＜1.6 million people.＞
“… … .”
＜Ask if you considered eating human flesh. I wonder what the idiots had in mind.＞
“… … .”
＜… Ehh.＞
If so, would the parrot finish with a sigh?
But anyway, the old man concludes his speech in a place where no one is there except the two of us.
“It is not known to the public yet, but since the grain belts of the United States and Argentina are polluted, it would be better if more, but not less.”
“… So. What’s the solution? Who do you want to trade with?”
“USA.”
In the end, it turns around and turns around, is it the same place?
I wondered if it was right to do business with a country that had an accident in an agricultural area.
“There is nothing to frown on. Actually, they say that Russia made a secret offer to the Korean government. Offered 40 percent of wheat exports. instead-“
“Accept the international raid offer?”
“Right. And I’m in business When it comes to tearing something apart, it’s better to have two options than one. Kojaengs have a sweet body, hee hee.”
what.
It had its own reasons.