Chapter 118 – 40
It was truly a strange physical condition.
While resting comfortably in the center of the barrier’s breasts, I applied strength to my upper and lower body, but now only my upper body (i.E. My arms) had some strength, and not much strength to my lower body.
‘I’m really dizzy. ‘
It wasn’t a system of local self-government for the arms and legs, so it felt like the upper and lower bodies were playing separately, but it was so absurd that I just laughed inside.
Instead of my physical condition continuing to improve, I was feeling strangely sick.
And while I was on my way, the branch manager, who had been immersed in thoughts about my physical condition, suddenly asked me a question as to whether I had noticed this loophole.
“Jang Ji-ah, I don’t mean to misunderstand, but I think there’s something a little strange and I’d like to ask… ?”
[Yes?]
“I said I wasn’t feeling very well… But it wasn’t difficult to write in the notebook…?”
From all appearances, it was a reasonable suspicion.
It must have been truly ironic that people who were in poor physical condition tend to be sluggish, but I was whining and writing in my notebook.
[Ah, I wasn’t able to tell you the details of the progress, but strangely, I’m only gaining some strength in my upper body, i.E. My arms. I still don’t have much strength in my lower body… But I feel like I’m gradually getting better than when I first stayed home.]
“…I see, so you can’t speak at all…? It’s because you feel sorry for me when you keep writing with your hands shaking in your notebook.”
[Yes, like a ghost, I only have strength in my arms and I still have no strength in my stomach…]
It was really amazing.
It’s just my arms that I can move the way I want right now.
‘ Asul worked harder to organize the broadcast… ‘
That was when the body moved the most.
In an exhausted state, I crawled alone from my room to the living room, trembling like a person undergoing rehabilitation treatment, squeezing in all my strength, so the aftereffects must have been doubled.
“Master… I am offended, but it seems like you are now suspicious of Master Kang Ji-sang…”
“····What?! When should I?”
“Results of analyzing emotions…”
” No… You!… Again… Hu- this… Ai doesn’t listen to this… Haa- “
Perhaps because he was a little offended by Barrier, the branch leader immediately walked away with a pout on his face, and I sighed softly at Barrier’s inconsiderate behavior and patted my chest as I wrote in my notebook.
[Barrier, in that case, the best option is to stay silent and not tell the branch leader about your analysis.]
“…Is that so…? I’m afraid Master Kang Ji-sang will be annoyed…”
[I really appreciate you caring about me. But the person who first created you was definitely the branch manager. At the very least, you should listen carefully to the branch leader’s words before listening to me.]
“But… Isn’t Master Kang Ji-sang the first priority for orders? Even when we are together, the order assigned to him is to protect Master Kang Ji-sang well… “
[No, rank 0 is definitely the branch manager. Understand? Be sure to follow my words.]
“····I understand.”
I sighed as I lightly stroked Barrier’s cheek, who reluctantly agreed.
I felt guilty that even Barrier had become an AI obsessed with me, ignoring the branch leader’s orders.
‘When I think about it, I’m really a bastard… It’s like stealing the branch leader’s masterpiece overnight… ‘
If the creator found out that I was using the AI developed after countless years of research as an onahole… Or rather, that I was being treated like an onahole and a voyeur, he would have grabbed me by the back of the neck and collapsed.
I sighed and looked at the AI barrier where something was wrong, but by chance I ended up making eye contact again.
“····Are you uncomfortable…?”
[No, it’s perfect.]
“…Thank goodness.”
When I saw Barrier smile slightly, I wished he could give that smile to the branch leader as well, but it seemed easier said than done.
[I have a long way to go to reach the full barrier social life level haha]
It was a barrier that just tilted its head cutely, as if it couldn’t understand the meaning of what I had scribbled.
*
“Wait a moment here?”
The branch manager came out to what appeared to be an office, guided Barrier, and then left the room. After showing him that he had written ‘yes’in his notebook, he automatically rolled his eyes at Barrier’s breasts and observed the inside.
Anyone who looked at the various flasks, suspicious freezers, drugs and strange instruments and microscopes displayed here and there could tell that experiments were also being conducted here.
“····It’s a fascinating place.”
Barrier also observed various places and expressed his thoughts, and I held up the notes and showed him what he said.
[What?]
“The subjects being studied look very unusual, as if they belong to some organization. From the wings of the Deep Roller to the claws of the Wayne Dent… And that’s the Death Guardian, who is famous for being infamous in other ways. This is how I see it. It’s my first time, and it’s a good resource. “
I couldn’t understand Barrier’s rapid-fire speech at all, but judging from the situation in which Barrier was showing interest, it was possible to predict that the things in the suspicious freezer were being ignored.
[I’m sorry about the barrier, but I have no idea what you’re talking about]
“····Ah, I’m sorry. Master Kang Ji-sang… What I just mentioned are materials for the monsters that inhabit the gate. Although they are of different grades, they are all notoriously difficult to obtain. Especially the Death Guardian I mentioned. Is literally the name of a creature… This is a creature that is not commonly encountered even at the gate. “
[I think it’s just the whole material, not the parts like other monsters… Right…?]
“…As expected, you are quick-witted. Yes, that’s right…Despite its name, the Death Guardian is actually a caterpillar the size of a little finger. “
I was a little lost in Barrier’s explanation.
Just hearing the name made him seem like a guardian protecting a temple, but since he was just a small caterpillar, it probably seemed like an excessive name for him.
[What can a caterpillar say…]
“From a normal person’s perspective, it may just be a caterpillar… But it is a very rare material.”
[That means it’s very expensive…?]
” Yes, the Death Guardian is a creature that appears from the dark blue gate, which can be considered a disaster for hunters. It has no killing ability, so it doesn’t matter, but if you capture it, the story is different. “
As Barrier approached the suspicious freezer, he focused his gaze so that I could easily look inside, but inside there was a purple caterpillar lying as if dead.
“As soon as it senses the presence of a living creature, it melts itself, making it impossible to capture it.”
[How good are you at detecting?]
“According to a little bit of registered information, it is sensitive enough to detect minutely the movements of creatures as far away as 300m, but the reliability of the information is not guaranteed.”
‘ Wow… It’s really sensitive… ‘
Even if it was unreliable information, if it were true, it must have been an incredible ability.
Since it is a sensor that detects the movement of living things, it must have been used in many ways.
For example, if I had it, I could use it to predict an upcoming danger or sense that my family is coming.
However, I already had a radar in the status window that was thousands of times more compatible than this one, so my greed quickly disappeared.
‘ No, if you think about it, you can’t even write it like that. ‘
But I soon changed my mind.
This is because I finally caught on to what I said earlier about the barrier melting itself.
Thawing his body means completely evaporating, and being sensitive means he can read my movements, but looking at it like this, he was nothing but complete garbage.
Still, although the ability is insignificant, the fact that it makes money means that it has a use.
I showed Barrier the text in the note, filled with curiosity.
[How is it used…?]
“I don’t know if Master Kang Ji-sang has heard of it, but it is an essential ingredient in elixir medicine.”
[If it’s an elixir… It can cure the disease all at once… Right?]
” Yes, that’s right. Elixir is the most expensive drug on the planet. If we look at human history, it can be said to be close to the drug of eternal life by now. It is said that elixir can heal any disease and any wounded. “
[Could it be… My missing arm will come back… And my hair will grow again…?]
“I haven’t seen its effectiveness, but based on rumors, I think it’s possible.”
‘····It’s so fucking expensive! ‘
The purple caterpillar suddenly looked like a golden goblin.
The desire to have it suddenly soared, but it clearly had an owner and I could only swallow it like the rice cake in the picture.
“And another reason why elixir is called the elixir of life is because each time you drink elixir, a person’s lifespan increases by about 5 years. This has also been proven in academia. “
I was speechless at Barrier’s last words.
Every time you drink one elixir, your lifespan increases by 5 years?
Literally, it would have been no different for chaebols to be able to buy lives with money.
[Rich people will live long;;]
“I heard that it is a difficult item to obtain even for people with a lot of money. Even if you can get it with money, the quantity is so small that it is not an item that is often put up for auction. “〈 Br〉
I suddenly felt dizzy when I saw the insignificant caterpillar inside the suspicious freezer.
Literally, it must have been worth the price to call that.
Now I am afraid to look.
“····Jisang-ah. What are you doing…?”
While I was catching my breath, the branch leader came in with someone, and I showed the branch leader a note that said it was nothing and looked at the person who came in.
An old man who looks good in his hygienic condition and loose-fitting training clothes, as if he has been at home for a few days.
Although the dark circles under his eyes were dark, his eyes looked as vibrant as anyone else’s.
“This child…”
“Yes, he is Harin’s favorite son.”
“····Heh heh. “
The old man, who was rubbing his eyes with both hands as if he had seen something he couldn’t see, soon looked at me, greeted me, and began to introduce himself.
“You’re Miss Harin’s son…? Nice to meet you! I’m…One of the people helping the branch manager.”
The explanation was vague, but I guessed that he had a close relationship with the branch leader, so he wrote something in a notebook and showed it to the old man.
[Yes, I heard you. My name is Kang Ji-sang. You are the person who was looking for my family’s hair, right?]
The old man, who looked at the writing in the notebook and smiled embarrassedly, nodded his head and continued speaking.
“Hehe, it’s embarrassing, but it’s true. I needed it for research. Oh, don’t get me wrong. I gave the data back to the branch manager in my own way.”
When I tilted my head, the branch manager cleared his throat, glared at the old man, and continued speaking.
“····So, you know the medicine I gave you at the branch earlier? This person made it. It was helpful in the research…Haha- “
I naturally felt grateful for the branch leader’s words.
Anyway, it was right that you put everything aside and did something helpful to our family.
[Thank you for making the medicine. Doctor.]
“Uh huh – no. I did it because I wanted to be helpful too. It’s hard to say thank you. But… Branch manager, wasn’t Ms. Harin’s son unable to speak…? “
“Ah, that’s…”
“Please understand that Master Kang Ji-sang is not feeling well today, so he is inevitably taking notes.”
“Oh…?”
With an interesting expression, my eyes turned to Barrier, who was speaking on my behalf this time, but Barrier continued speaking with an expressionless face.
“You seem to be full of curiosity on your face… Can I ask what it means…?”
“Look, could it be… Is that…”
” Yes… That’s right… It’s an AI barrier I created. “
“Oooh!!”
After looking around the barrier with the eyes of a madman, the doctor laughed again and continued.
” AI created by a genius! And a perfect body with back-tacking silicone!! No… I really can’t believe I can see such a perfect masterpiece in my lifetime! Haha – it’s heavenly luck! “
“Didn’t you see it when you came to the branch?”
“At that time, I only stopped by for work, but now… Hehe – it’s really sophisticated, delicate, and strong…! “
Barrier’s eyebrows moved slightly as if he was a little concerned about the doctor groping his body, and when I saw that, I poked him on the cheek.
The doctor, who was already preoccupied with his backside, was even touching Barrier’s buttocks, so Barrier was understandably upset.
[Barrier is doing well]
“····Heh- “
Even though other people were looking at various parts of his body, Barrier seemed to be in a good mood due to my compliment, so he gave a small smile, glanced at me, and pressed his chest.
‘····Why all of a sudden····. ‘
No matter how much I thought about it, it probably wasn’t something I would have done in the current situation, but just as I was curious about Barrier’s intentions his, Barrier quietly whispered in my ear.
” Master Kang Ji-sang’s excitement level is very high… It’s not unusual for him to feel my breasts and secretly look at my breasts… So I’m taking them out now… “
[Ah!!!!! No!!!!]
‘ Huh… Huh… ‘
Also, I had no choice but to be in trouble because the barrier read my mind and couldn’t stand it any longer.
It was true that I had an erection, but it wasn’t something I wanted to do, at least because of my physical condition.
“Barrier, don’t play pranks on Ji Sang.”
“····Yes, master····. “
When I made a troubled expression, the branch manager warned Barrier, but Barrier, who was looking at me with a strange expression, soon withdrew his gaze and returned to his expressionless expression.
“Haha – There are more than one really happy things happening today. I feel energized after seeing your masterpiece and seeing Miss Kang Ha-rin’s son.”
“It’s a different field… But I still understand.”
*
The doctor, who had been smiling happily for a while, quickly got back to the main topic, and after sending the barrier outside, only the doctor, me, and the branch manager were sitting inside.
“Hey, I have a favor to ask.”
[Please?]
“Yes, I will put it simply. Can you help me with my research?”
He had a very serious expression on his face, but I couldn’t pretend not to notice him when I saw him like that.
[If it’s not difficult, I’m willing to help.]
“…Huh! Thank you so much! Thank you! I was wondering what would happen if you refused outright like Miss Harin…Haha…”
“I told you. Ji Sang is completely different from Harin.”
” Really… That’s right… Thank you, thank you!”
I couldn’t understand why I was so happy, but seeing that the doctor seemed happy, it seemed like it wasn’t in vain.
“First of all… Is it possible to draw blood… I’m so excited! I can’t stand it!”
“Wait…But…!”
[Yes, it is possible.]
After showing the branch manager the note saying it was okay, I just stretched out my hand, trembling.
“Hmm-but… I heard you weren’t feeling well today… Aren’t you overdoing it…?”
[I don’t think I’ll faint with just a blood draw.]
The doctor, who noticed my stubbornness and took blood from him, pulled out two with a small bottle and took his hair and fingernails as well, nodding his head in satisfaction.
“Thank you! Really! I won’t have to stay up all night doing research again! Haha- “
“Really… That passion… Phew – I’m sorry Ji Sang, I’ll apologize on your behalf.”
[No, I’m glad it helped.]
“Haha – You’re so kind that it’s a shame. Ji Sang-ji… Well, how can I say it? People working in the same field as us have that feeling of joy and inspiration from discovering and researching something new? Ah… To put it simply, it’s similar to a passion for learning. You can think of it as something like that.”
I understood even a little bit of what he added, so I nodded slightly to myself, and the doctor who was looking at me continued speaking again.
“Oh, and I have something more to say, Ms. Harin…”
“Doctor.”
The doctor stopped talking for a moment at the firm action of the branch leader, shaking his head. The branch manager called the doctor outside and came in a few minutes later.
The two men seemed to be in somewhat conflicting moods as they discussed what they were talking about outside. The branch manager looked a little depressed and the doctor seemed much calmer than before.
“····Hmmmm- Okay, you can just leave today. Did you say ground troops…? Huh- I’d like to give you something to thank you… “
At that moment, a caterpillar called Death Guardian, which had been stuck in the freezer, spun around in front of her, but she could not show it.
What I did seemed shabby to get the materials that were so expensive.
“But… I was looking at that freezer carefully when you came in. Is there something you want…?”
I thought he was just purely happy, but he must have been an extraordinary person to have already caught my actions.
[I didn’t want it… I was just watching because it was fascinating.]
“…Really? Hmm…Anyway, was there anything you particularly liked in the freezer? You can take anything if you want.”
I had a moment of hiccup at the tremendous remark, and at the same time, the branch manager also looked surprised.
“Doctor, are you kidding…? It’s hard to get all the ingredients in the freezer over there.”
“Hehe – the research was already completed, so I had to dispose of that as well. As the branch manager said, it was expensive to begin with, so I couldn’t throw it away, so I put it in the freezer. “
“…It wasn’t for later use, it was for storage…?”
“…Well, that’s the way it is. Haha- Now, let’s choose the ground troops.”
Thanks to the doctor who personally opened the freezer door, I was able to easily check inside the freezer, and at the same time, the bright appearance of the caterpillar caught my eye.
It was full of a wide variety of materials, from strange claws to leather, but I was already amazed by the value of the caterpillar, so I quickly grabbed the caterpillar bowl.
“…That’s…Huh-“
“Death Guardian…!!”
Even the branch manager’s eyes lit up, and the doctor just smiled at my choice as if it was cute, but he nodded that he liked it.
“I heard you’re not a military hunter who knows the best ingredients… But it’s surprising – hehe!”
“…How much is that…”
The branch leader was holding his head, drooling. I, too, swallowed my saliva and looked at the purple caterpillar.
When I saw the guy sleeping motionless, as if he was dead, I couldn’t help but laugh, and I felt so happy that I couldn’t describe it.
Why would I feel like if I won the lottery, the lottery paper would look so special? I would have wondered if this was the feeling.
“Now, take this too.”
The doctor handed me a small pouch made of pieces of cloth, and I tilted my head again when I looked at it.
“This is the guy who will be responsible for the quality of the Death Guardian. If you put it here, it won’t be thawed. Right now, the Death Guardian is not dead, but frozen. If it gets unfrozen, it will immediately commit suicide, so it’s safe to keep it here. I will do it.”
[Is freezing permanently?]
” That’s right. However, it’s an item that’s easily torn, so you’ll need to take good care of it. If you take good care of it, you’ll be able to keep it forever, hehe- “
As soon as I heard that, I put it in a piece of cloth, and when I looked closely, smoke came out, as if to prove that it was still cold inside.
[Thank you!]
“I am more grateful. It helped me with the research.”
“Doctor! Me too… Can I take one too?”
At that time, the branch manager couldn’t stand it and threw a tantrum like a child, but the doctor who saw it nodded as if there was nothing he could do.
“Please write it down carefully. If you take it instead, I will take everything there. The freezer is full…”
“Oh oh!!!”
The branch manager, who made a strange crying sound, swept the freezer as soon as permission was given, and his expression looked the happiest I had ever seen.
Yes, that was the typical facial expression that a person whose hobby is making money spends money extravagantly and feels happy.
“You said the freezer was full, right?”
“That’s right…”
“So, there are other ingredients too!!?”
As if picking Santa’s pocket, the branch manager’s eyes were half-closed and the doctor continued speaking with an embarrassed expression.
“After the research is over, the materials that will not be used are in the warehouse…”
” Oooooh!!! Give it to me! Me!! I’m doing research and development right now, but I can’t do it because I don’t have the materials!!! I can’t even afford the branch support … Please!!! “
At the branch leader’s childish remark, the doctor sighed and nodded his head.
“I understand, I understand… Let’s go to the warehouse first. Thank you very much for putting something I don’t need to good use. But… Did you bring a subspace pouch?”
” Yes…? Why…? “
“I don’t think there’s much room for those pockets…”
“Wow!!!”
“····. “
After leaving behind the branch manager who was going crazy, I turned to the doctor and picked up the note again.
[Doctor, can I sell this caterpillar…?]
The doctor, who saw the branch manager, who was half out of his mind, being dragged away, laughed and continued.
“It’s not mine anymore. You can eat it roasted or boiled, whatever you want.”
At that time, I experienced it for the first time in my life.
I clearly saw with my own eyes a golden glow shining behind the doctor as he spoke coolly and went to the warehouse.
