Those who want to spit
It would have been nice if the operation had ended with the escape.
I had been living in a tent for about a week, trapped in the mountainous terrain between Cheongju and Chungju.
I couldn’t understand it.
Having discovered the breeding ground, it would have been necessary to prepare for a full-scale excavation, and before that, a defense zone had to be formed by convening military units and heroes.
It would not have been possible to bring back the original personnel.
Deed-!
In fact, the number of helicopters has increased significantly in the past few days.
While flying low to avoid the monster, quite a few crashed, but most of them arrived at their destination with construction materials.
Items that are difficult to transport by vehicle, such as containers, iron fences, mines for monsters, and reinforced barriers, have been dropped on the ground.
However, the reason why it is difficult to accept a series of situations smoothly is because of the presence of people rather than a specific environment.
Suddenly, the brow furrows at the sound of words flowing into my ears.
I am Lee Kwang-sik, the 4th Air Commander on the SG side.
“What are you doing here?”
“… A sight.”
“caliber? Oh, you mean blocking the entrance?”
“Yes.”
“I’m just pouring cement in a hurry… Hmm, instead, how about having a conversation over there?”
Aside from the fact that the other person uses honorific words again, he doesn’t have the talent to make friends with a sad attitude like Da-Yoon Kim, so he shakes his head.
The hairy middle-aged man, like a tanker, did not give up easily.
“For reference, there is also a rice cake that was supplied. I think it would be nice to share. If SG has an advantage over HT group, isn’t it only in the food field?”
“it’s okay.”
“You really have no idea? Da-yoon Kim is immediately joining in and asking technical questions. Mr. Boyoung is teaching me a lot.”
“… who?”
“I am talking about the chief of engineering at KG Central. Although he is an Ice Wizard, he seems to have a lot to tell us about how to utilize his abilities. As long as Yong-soo is okay, Shin Ki-jeong… You know, a friend who uses a knife?”
One after another, they said that there would be nothing to teach them, but that they would help each other, and that the other person was also eager to talk.
Showing an exaggerated tone and disrupting break time.
In response, I cast my eyes on the other side of the vacant lot that had been dug up by the excavator.
The man sitting in front of the fire turned his head away as soon as their eyes met.
It seemed like they wanted to avoid it rather than talk, but either side was impatient, so it was half the truth.
“I am ashamed to do that. It’s embarrassing to apologize.”
“Why are you apologizing to me?”
“There is something I said the other day. then that… The breeding ground was the name of the kennel, so I rudely replied.”
Was it
It doesn’t seem like there will be anything to bring back a faint memory, so he soon makes his refusal clear.
It was an unnecessary relationship.
“I’ll talk to you later when I get a chance. I don’t think there’s anything to apologize for.”
“I’m sorry to part with you like this. The president of HT Group will be coming soon, so why don’t we get to know each other for a while? It’s not easy to see each other again. Even technical exchanges-”
“There is no technical exchange.”
“… … .”
Fortunately, the other person provides an excuse to cut off the conversation first.
It’s a technical exchange.
Aside from whether it was helpful, considering the official grade difference, it was like I was in debt.
When I heard the answer coming back, the engineering chief was also clearly aware of the meaning of the refusal.
“We all fought together, but do we need to overwrite complicated calculations? If it really bothers you, come and eat only rice cakes and go.”
“… Personally, I hate being in debt.”
“It’s all about debt… You won’t be asking for anything. I also explained it to Dayun Kim in advance.”
“It’s because he has a short mind.”
“… … .”
“For the time being, it is obvious that there will be a dogfight over the breeding grounds. Even if the parties do not know, the situation will become complicated if the upper line is entangled. Isn’t it?”
Just then, the conversation was interrupted thanks to a hand gesture from near the control room.
The second president of the HT Group, who should be officially called a father, came out and called Kim Da-yoon together.
It was time to go back inside the barrier.
After a while.
I cross the dirt road in a six-wheeled truck.
Outside the car windows, the lush vegetation was broken, and temporary guard posts were erected here and there, with soldiers standing guard.
In addition, judging from the faint noise coming from far away, it seems that the people with special powers are working hard on stabilizing the area.
In the meantime, a subtle reprimand lingered in the car.
“The more important things are, the more careful you should be in your manners. Didn’t you realize how big the breeding ground subjugation was?”
“… sorry.”
“KG Central is also a conglomerate that ranks in the top 40 in Korea. What conversation do you think I would have had in a place where I didn’t know whether it was a tent or a beggar’s den? I have seen all kinds of filthy things about how each individual was performing and how to divide the shares. But in front of him, are you begging for technology from the engineering chief? I knew you were young, but-”
I won’t add that I knew it would be like this.
It would be better to listen to some nagging than to get stabbed for stealing flesh from the birthing chamber.
It was cheap for the price of being freed.
＜You’ve never been stabbed, have you? Even if you’ve been stabbed.＞
yes.
I wasn’t hit.
“From now on, I will definitely make sure that this does not happen again. Okay? This time, my inner self was only hurt, but if I had influenced the decision to share, it would not have ended in scolding.”
“… Yes.”
“If you can’t understand the atmosphere, look around at least Yongsu. look calm all the time Even if the SG engineering chief stabs you, you draw a line and it won’t go over.”
“… … .”
“Dayun Kim, won’t you answer me? You are the senior in the order of adoption, but sometimes you can learn something from the juniors as well.”
“… I will keep that in mind.”
As a result, complex emotions such as resentment and resentment come out from the girl’s large eyes.
I don’t know why he was staring at me, but he had only one word to give back.
whatever.
Then, suddenly, a middle-aged man with the eyes of the chairman suddenly grabs my hand.
“Yongsu.”
“… … .”
this bastard… no.
Why is this guy doing something that doesn’t suit him?
It was beyond embarrassing and beyond embarrassing.
“Good job, good job. When things are going well, even if you trip, you will end up in a rice cake basket, who would have known that you would find a breeding ground on the first dispatch. The president is also very happy.”
“… okay.”
“Cancer, don’t be happy. I don’t know about you guys, but the uses for breeding grounds are endless. The value of new elements, synthetic metals, and special polymers (referring to polymers produced by chemical synthesis) is staggering.”
The second boss releases unsolicited information.
It is said that the weight reduction of heroes’ equipment, the development of strength and corrosion resistance (resistance to corrosion), jewelry processing and high-energy condensation technology are all thanks to the materials extracted from the breeding grounds.
“Is that all? It is not an exaggeration to say that it will change the overall industrial structure. You will benefit from everything from basic science to basic industries such as mold, machining, casting, and heat treatment. Although the government takes 60% of the shares… Well, forget what I just said. Anyway, it means that the dripping bean curd is enough to fill your stomach.”
Of course, this is only when significant biological tissue is discovered.
And as it is obvious that dogs or cows will attack you, you must have the strength to defeat your competitors.
After talking casually, it seems that there is no big difference between inside and outside the barrier.
“There is no such thing as a mysterious expression. Because the HT group is not a place where rewards are scarce. So is the president, so am I. I have prepared a present that you will be satisfied with.”
“… A gift.”
“Yes, a gift.”
I was just a criminal, so when I secretly made eye contact, a laugh erupted from the seat across from me.
“Now I’m straightening my face.”
“… … .”
“The gift is attending the year-end business meeting. It’s a place to be recognized as a true member of the family. how?”
“… … .”
“… … .”
“… … .”
I won’t bother explaining what expression I made.
I didn’t even hear the addition of what the meaning of attending the business meeting was and what the various benefits would be.
* * *
Washington DC, White House Oval Office (Oval Office of the President).
An oval-shaped interior.
The floor was carpeted with eagle patterns, and there was a north-facing stove and a row of beige sofas right in the middle.
There were tea cups on the table according to the number of heads.
None of the participants in the meeting touched the tea until it cooled down.
“The South Korean government will not be able to reject the proposal of the country. The relationship between the two countries is clear. It’s one-sided. Just look at the import and export trade statistics. I don’t think there is anything to worry about.”
Secretary of Commerce, Brenda Mathis, drives a nail through her wrinkled mouth.
It had only been a week since the new breeding grounds had appeared, but the US government was in the final stages of obtaining information and claiming shares.
“The Department of State agrees with the Department of Commerce. It’s not even an unreasonable request. As the breeding ground is in its infancy, there is a high possibility of difficulties due to lack of research data. As a result, both parties benefit. It won’t be difficult to convince.”
“… like. Then, we will conclude the negotiations at this point.”
Soon after, even Pierce Sersi and Secretary of State voted in favor, and the president raised his hands.
It was a playful sign of surrender.
Naturally, a smile appeared on the faces of the attendees.
Suddenly, Robert Marcely, the director of intelligence at the CIA, clears the air.
One more topic for the meeting remained.
“There is information obtained through ‘Team New World’, a local asset (meaning source) regarding the breeding grounds. If you look at the document, the attack process is written in detail… The Korean government succeeded in controlling it without any special equipment. A week is a short time, but they said there were no casualties in the first place.”
“… You mean the entrance wasn’t fixed?”
“Yes. The operation consisted of two 5-man raid teams and two players. There was no outside help at all.”
The Vice President, who is relatively good at handling the breeding grounds, shows signs of disbelief.
Because true fear comes not from the number of monsters, but from their internal structure.
The huge flesh is full of closed spaces and traps, but the limit of modern science is that only the entrance is barely supported because the outer shell cannot be penetrated.
In other words, even if you are a beginner, it is not a place you can pass without a victim.
As a result, the hand movement that passed the pieces of paper stopped at a specific part.
“Lee?”
“Yes. The boy is a key factor. The intelligence agency itself presumes that it has [Foresight]-type abilities.”
The focus was slightly off, but the tail was caught.