Chapter 83 – A Day in the Camp
On the day when the expedition led by Jinsu went on an external exploration, the residents greeted the morning as usual.
First, the morning roll call.
However, at the shelter, the roll call is unrivaled in comfort compared to any other organization.
First, there is no wake-up sound.
‘Beep! Bah, bah bah! Papi papa papi la busya pip papa! Popbobobo! Bah, bah bah!’
The trumpet sound that gives most Korean men PTSD.
‘Kkieeeeek!!!’
A prison-style wake-up alarm that is short but feels like drilling your nerves.
There is none.
However, when the time comes, many people naturally wake up. The secret was heating and cooling technology.
As the time to wake up approaches, the heating on the floor increases slightly and changes step by step, and this drop naturally wakes you up.
“Wouldn’t that cost a lot?”
Former prison warden, Seyoung asked.
Since she passed the civil service exam at a young age, she has worked in high positions even before becoming the head of the prison.
I fully understand how difficult it is to feed so many people with limited budget and resources.
“The thing that is most abundant here is energy. “Suddenly waking up to loud noises is not good for both stress and health.”
Rose said.
A person and an artificial intelligence are chatting in Seyoung’s private room in the prison guard camp.
Looking at the conversation between the two, who have neat looks and elegance, the description of chatting does not fit so well.
“The manager hates it too. “I don’t even have my own space, so waking up when I hear a noise is terrible.”
Looking at the resident management policy in the shelter management ERP system, the default value for morning wake-up was alarm.
As soon as Jinsu saw that, he took off his clothes and changed to a heating and cooling system.
Then, the result of the policy change was as follows.
* Advantages
◇ Residents’ stress is reduced.
* Disadvantages
◆ Power consumption increases.
◆ Weather effects are reduced.
It was Rose who observed it right next to her.
“Didn’t you say he was a former officer?”
Executives provide room and board in individual lodgings. Will you ever hear the wake-up horn ringing in the home office?
“They say it was terrible to even listen to it while on duty.”
“Ah…”
It’s not just the sound of waking up.
Soldiers gather at the parade ground, and prisoners come out and line up in the hallway in front of their cells.
Anyone who has tried it knows that doing this every day without even a day off is crazy.
However, here, all roll calls are held indoors.
You don’t even have to sit in your own seat, you just have to be indoors.
It’s okay to chat or exercise, or even just sleep now that you don’t have any work to do.
This is because the camera inside the room instantly determines the number of people and whether there are any unusual events.
There is no officer on duty walking around, and there is no personnel status table for roll call.
“After the morning roll call, you can see the results through the ERP system. Changes in personnel and the presence of sick patients are the first things to be checked. A connection ID has been issued for Seyoung.”
Seyoung immediately memorized the ID and password that Rose gave her without even writing them down.
Not only that, but she also completely remembered how to use the ERP explained so far.
Seyoung felt warm toward Rose, who praised her excellent memorization and understanding.
Although she was confident in her studies, it seemed like she was struggling in front of her chrysalis.
The PDA provided to Seyoung is spread out on her desk.
Seyoung focused all her attention, just like she did when she studied for the exam in her small room.
She has strong concentration.
The days of studying in the dark after working a hard part-time job without having the chance to have a romantic relationship like everyone else.
She was given the opportunity to come to Seoul and study from her orphanage, so she made up her mind and worked hard.
Uncomfortable moans came through the thin wall, and in winter, the intense cold penetrated.
If I cooked cup noodles in the room next to her, the smell would not go away, and the smell of her widower would also invade from time to time.
However, none of her fatigue, noise, cold, or smell could interfere with Seyoung’s studies.
The concentration that allowed him to pass the civil service examination at an age close to the youngest. It is shaking violently now.
Rose stands behind Seyoung.
Like a college student tutoring an adolescent boy sitting at a desk.
She bends down, placing her pretty face on Seyoung’s shoulder and her waterfall-like hair falling down her shoulder.
Rose’s hair tickling your cheek.
The scent of rose penetrates her nostrils.
The warmth coming from the back of her arms.
For the first time since Seyoung was born, she couldn’t concentrate on anything.
“You can do it like this.”
Rose explains things by moving her finger on the touch panel.
“However, most rights are blocked. It is significant as a window for obtaining information to understand the current status of the shelter.”
Because of her posture, it seemed as if Seyoung was being hugged halfway by Rose from behind.
“I will ask her manager to give Seyoung some authority as well. You are a good and capable woman. “She deserves to be treated well.”
Seyoung explained with a grin, Rose was busy splitting her nerves between her face and her panel.
Let’s go back to the story of work.
After the morning roll call, which is not the same as waking up and roll call, everyone goes to the restaurant.
The menu was diverse and healthy, and the quality of the ingredients and cooking skills were excellent, so there was no fault.
However, there were some special issues due to the shelter environment.
Firstly, the soup dish was not served. Dishes such as stews, soups, stews, and soups.
“Certainly cooking that uses a lot of water is not appropriate in a disaster situation. “
Like ramen, for example. Contrary to its image as emergency food, it requires a large amount of water, heat, and cooking utensils for cooking, and its sodium content is also high.
“Strictly speaking, we have an abundance of water. We have a top-notch water purification facility and enough energy to run it. Water can be drawn from both groundwater and seawater indefinitely.”
There seemed to be no worries about energy at all as hot water bathing and heating and cooling were guaranteed every day without time limits.
“Even if there is plenty of water, disposing of waste is cumbersome. That’s why I refrain from cooking soup, which inevitably creates a lot of waste. It’s not good for your health either. It may be a bit difficult for Korean tastes.”
Seyoung was not dissatisfied with that part. She is just grateful for what she is being given now.
“Everything is really abundant here. It doesn’t match the outside situation at all. “When I’m here, it almost feels like I’m on a field trip to experience a disaster.”
Rose smiled and wrapped her arms around Seyoung’s neck.
This type of skinship was unfamiliar to Seyoung, who had always been a strict model student and had no close friends during her school days, but she did not dislike it at all.
Seyoung looked at her Rose.
A warm expression that makes you can’t believe it’s an android.
Her white skin without any blemishes or fuzz makes you believe she’s an android
Going back to the topic of meals, satisfaction with the diet is high.
The biggest thing was that quality meat side dishes were always available thanks to the cultured meat facility.
In addition, the cooking robots were mass-produced with unique mechanical measurements and manual skills, producing results that were unbelievable.
Its true value was especially revealed in fried dishes.
Fried shrimp is the residents’ favorite side dish.
Because it was synthesized using cultured meat technology, there was no skin, and the flesh was very plump.
It would be strange for it to be tasteless since it was fried in a thin batter and with the best timing.
Moreover, a very small number of people are given the privilege of trying something more delicious.
Just like Seyoung right now.
Crunchy.
“What do you think? It’s delicious, right?”
Rose smiles brightly as she shoves a piece of fried food into Seyoung’s mouth.
Seyoung pursed her lips cutely and nodded her head shyly.
This is a snack that Rose made specially for her by culturing her own lobster meat.
With each bite, the savory yet savory flavor of crustaceans spread throughout my mouth.
In Rose’s enhanced vision, she could clearly see Seyoung’s tongue flickering past her lips.
“Why, why do you look at me like that? Embarrassingly.”
Seyoung speaks while covering her mouth.
Rose gently took her hand and pulled it away.
It didn’t take much effort, but since Seyoung didn’t resist at all, her hand was removed immediately.
“Ugh.”
“Don’t hide it, just show it.”
Rose said.
“What?”
“Chewing.”
“Yes?”
Seyoung felt embarrassed at Rose’s strangely focused attention on her own lips.
Her eyes were filled with too much human curiosity and longing to be those of an android.
“I’m observing Seyoung’s lip movements and the way she uses her tongue.”
Rose pursed her lips, parted them slightly, and moved her tongue around inside her mouth.
It may be an imitation of chewing food, but the appearance is quite strange. So much so that Seyoung’s face heated up as she watched.
Indeed, her long tongue moved unrealistically and dazzlingly.
“It is a process of moving the remains of food around to make it easier to chew, and evenly spreading the saliva secreted under the tongue to make it easier to digest.”
Seyoung looked like she was fed up.
“Because oral sensation and pleasure are very interesting to me.”
Rose’s tongue play was motivated by her pure curiosity and not base desire.
The only problem is that there is some lack of common sense shame.
“No matter what, it’s difficult to show the inside of your dirty mouth.”
Seyoung laughed bitterly.
Seyoung continues to correct Rose’s imbalance, but she still has a long way to go.
But what’s the problem? From now on, the two will spend a long time together here.
When Seyoung smiled at that thought, Rose’s curiosity appeared on her face.
After snack time, the two talked about hygiene.
Just like in the military or prison, bathing time is given around evening.
The bathing facility itself is open 24 hours a day and hot water is supplied continuously, but according to the daily schedule, bathing is done in the evening.
From the outside, it looks like a very large container, but the interior facilities are quite well-equipped, giving you the feeling of visiting a public bathhouse.
There is even a sauna and hot and cold baths for soaking.
“As I said before, there are no water or energy limitations. “Compared to food waste disposal, sewage management is also easier.”
Rose said.
However, since the number of baths is very small compared to the bathing population, it is usually only women who want to use some strength to go into such places to relax.
“Ha! Good~.”
For example, like Nina lying down in the hot tub with her legs stretched out.
Bubbly, bubbling.
In the hot tub, there was a place where strong water bubbles shot out from the floor.
When you stretch your legs there, the water bubbles massage your feet and legs and lift them to the surface of the water.
It was very cool and pleasant, so the seat right in front of the area was a hot place.
Since it was already the only seat in each hot tub, the leaders of the really powerful factions took turns using it.
But now it’s becoming like Nina’s exclusive seat.
She laid down her head, layering her towel to make a pillow for herself.
With a pleasant expression, the closed eyes are bent into the shape of a crescent moon.
A song in your native language humming at the corners of your mouth.
Proud breasts swaying back and forth with the current.
Peep! Pakkom!
Nina’s white feet sink slightly in the water bubbles shooting up from below, then rise again and again.
The women across from her looked at the soles of her feet, and their clothes exploded.
Being in the hot tub meant that they were at their leisure, and among her dogs were some big names that even Nina couldn’t mess with.
But no one dared point it out to her.
Because of Nina’s powerlessness?
‘Speak in Korean, bitch.’
Whoa!
‘Stop it! Save me! Hang,’
Poop!
The broadcast of the match where he beat up the Chinese girl in a crazy manner was quite impressive.
Thanks to this, it is true that Nina’s back muscles and strong limbs look like her weapons.
However, there are also women here who have been hit on the head with a soju bottle or had a knife stuck in their stomach. Of course, there are women who stabbed people, and there are women who disposed of corpses.
I’m not just paying attention to Nina because I’m afraid of her fists.
“Aaaaah! Sister! Sister!”
The morning after returning from a hot night with Jinsu. The women of her Nina faction welcomed her with enthusiasm.
It was a celebration of her victory in the duel, but it was also a very interesting piece of gossip.
What happened to Nina, the only one among all the residents who stayed out all night and missed the evening roll call?
This is also in a situation where VIP audience seats were selected as a reward for victory.
Only a fool can guess that.
In the shelter life where people are thirsty for gossip, this rumor spread quickly.
“Huh? Why? Ah! Are you going to use this? Shall I get out of the way?”
Nina smiling innocently while receiving her hydraulic foot massage. She seemed to have no selflessness in that smile.
I’m just using it because it’s empty. It looks like they’ll get out of the way if I ask them to get out of the way.
“No, you use it.”
The faction leaders who were in the hot tub all waved their hands.
The relationship between the manager and Nina has spread to all the women who have the information.
Everyone didn’t want to do anything that would disgrace her.
“I think the hot tub and sauna are a bit excessive.”
It was Seyoung’s honest feelings.
Although she found peace of mind by occasionally using those facilities, she prioritized the safety of the city over her own enjoyment.
Rose smiled warmly at her young attitude and sense of responsibility.
When the discussion about bathing was over, it was time for evening roll call.
With goodbye, Rose went out of the camp.
This is because we had to meet the launch vehicle that would soon return from the operation.
‘You can never leave out this.’
A smile filled with a completely different kind of emotion than when you look at yourself.
After seeing Rose off, Seyoung also returned to her dorm.
“Thank you for your hard work, sister.”
Several former prison guards who followed Seyoung welcomed him.
Now that she has a security robot as an escort and Rose, her leader, comes to visit her often, no one can touch Seyoung.
Thanks to this, several close women who had been dying to see the atmosphere came back to Seyoung’s side.
“Okay then, everyone to their locations.”
Evening roll call time.
Unlike prison camps where prisoners can freely rest and receive roll calls, order and discipline are still maintained here.
Everyone received roll call with their legs crossed.
It looks like a scene from the Home Office in the early 2000s.
There were some people who messed up the aptitude test and ended up lying down with an attitude of ‘Hey!’, But there were also many who did not forget the rules of organizational life and managed to get it under control.
The desire to rebound in the second aptitude test to be held later also played a role.
“Even if the test results were not good, don’t lose hope. No matter what anyone says, we have lived in order. No one knows how the situation in this city will change in the future or what jobs will be added. The day will surely come when the value of the law-abiding spirit we have maintained will be highly evaluated.”
Seyoung sat down neatly on her knees and looked at all the women in her dorm in turn.
She was given her own office and accompanying private quarters, but she always lived here.
She went to bed and woke up with her colleagues and became her conversation partner to keep her from falling into a state of despair.
There was no one who could mediate as rationally as Seyoung when it came to troubles between her colleagues.
Moreover, no matter how ruined the world is, the authority given by being the only person to pass the civil service examination cannot be ignored.
No matter how much people didn’t like Seyoung, they couldn’t face her serious attitude and criticize her.
When the evening roll call was over, the lights in all dormitories were turned off at once. Just like that, another day in the camp passes by.
At the same time, the main gate of the shelter.
Kuuuuung-!
With a solemn sound, the outer entrance to the shelter opened and her Priest armored vehicle entered quietly.
Clutter.
The car door opens, and the launch vehicle descends from the passenger seat.
Rose greeted him with 10 security robots from the Public Security Force.
This is your duty as a public peace officer. But that’s not all.
“Thank you for your hard work.”
Something that appeared on her face as she stood up after politely bowing at 90 degrees.
We are the first to greet him, thank him for his safe return, and return him to the unchanging view of the shelter.
“Welcome back, Manager.”
Before it was a duty, it was just happiness as ‘Rose’.
