Chapter 310 – Preparing for the Future
The Korean Peninsula is now a jungle filled with countless survivor organizations.
Only some of the warlords belonging to the former Armed Forces participated in the group video communication.
This is because the main agenda was to prepare for the invasion of Jeju Island government forces.
Civilian camps or garrison troops belonging to the northern, eastern, or inland regions did not participate.
As it is a meeting composed purely of soldiers, the plot is simple and straightforward, so the plot is refreshing.
After the meeting, I sat down in my chair with my clasped hands on my head.
[Ah, that would work. Thank you again for the land survey and distribution plan you sent us last time!]
A little distance away, a one-on-one meeting between Hwang Jin, commander of the Honam garrison, and Artemis has just ended.
Hwang Jin, who was carrying out his duties as a military commander and a large-scale collective farm at the same time, was on the verge of giving up.
Artemis’ administrative assistance would be like a rope sent down from the sky.
“You’re surprisingly kind, aren’t you? I thought you would just ignore it and say, ‘Your situation is none of my business.'”
“Who is this all for? This kind of consideration comes back later. “Not to me, but to you.”
Artemis approached and poked my chest with his finger.
“I didn’t know how to be grateful to my wife who helped me out just to give me one more thing.”
“I’m sorry.”
He quickly admitted it.
Side.
He grabbed her hand that was touching her chest and even kissed the back of her hand, and her upset face cleared up.
“The man named Hwang Jin is a born soldier differently than Lee Seong-bong.”
“What if it means something else?”
“He has a desire to serve. Right now, I’m struggling with an overwhelming task, but when the time comes, I’ll look for someone to take on that task. It might be more appropriate to say that he offers rather than replaces. And he probably wants to focus solely on his mission as guardian.”
“… Suddenly it’s such a big topic.”
I felt embarrassed because I suddenly felt like the story was spreading into too big a topic.
“There will often be group communications like this in the future. How are you feeling today? The feeling of looking down on those who once looked up at you.”
“Of course it’s awkward! “I can’t believe I’m talking at the head of a group of noblemen who have been in the military for at least a dozen years longer than me.”
As I adjusted the button on the desk, the monitor screen was converted into a window, showing the view of the shelter.
As soon as the bright sunlight-like lighting and the green garden in the distance came into view, my nervous mind calmed down.
“Are you feeling burdened? “Is this the kind of guy who attacked an alien planet infested with monsters because he liked it?”
Artemis checked my heart rate and blood flow and was truly surprised.
“Lieutenant colonels and colonels are looking at you with bright eyes. As a former major scumbag, I can’t help but feel embarrassed. I would have felt more at ease if I had been the chairman of a large company or a religious leader.”
Even though I am an elite officer, I am still a major. It may seem high at first glance, but if you go to a higher-level unit, you will be busy drinking coffee.
It was a strange feeling to be in a position to lead field-level soldiers who, in the past, would have been busy saluting and listening.
Artemis watched the meeting with a happy face the whole time.
“Even though they were discharged from the military, they were of a lower rank than us, but they treated us surprisingly kindly.”
There are few places as rigid as military society. He thought that some commanders might be uncomfortable with my leadership because of my past rank.
No matter how much there is a difference in power, there is nothing you can do about people’s hearts.
“On the contrary, everyone liked it. They said that since they were fellow soldiers, they would be able to communicate well. In today’s world, leaders who have never walked the battlefield are not trusted.”
“You might think so.”
“Besides, these days, even if the rank or rank is lower than you, you can’t say anything if the leading force is stronger.”
“No way! “I really can’t imagine that?”
This was truly a shocking story!
“That means the world has changed that much. This group communication was also requested by the warlords, not me. I just prepared a place. “They even tried to bribe me to be included in the meeting?”
“What bribe?”
“Luxury perfumes and luxury bags.”
Artemis covered his mouth and laughed.
“There are plenty of people who want to put a strain on us, but the garrison commanders are especially harsh. “Oh my gosh, how much Jinsu flirts with me when you’re not around.”
“Are you asking me to sponsor bullets, oil, food, etc.?”
The military is a monster that devours money and supplies just by existing.
At the same time, it is also a class society that runs on a strict hierarchy.
When the country’s supply is healthy, the greedy monster can be constantly fed and manipulated.
However, the moment self-sufficiency begins, if you mess up, a hungry monster will bite you.
Although the commanders may at first glance appear to be monarchs wielding absolute power in a post-destruction world, they must have a lot of concerns on the inside.
“There is definitely a great desire for support. But apart from that, they also have their own way of seeing far away.”
Artemis entered teacher mode. As always, put that big ass on my desk.
It’s a move I’ve become completely proficient at now. If it’s going to be like this, why did you put your place there?
“The military is an organization that, no matter how strong it is, is ultimately meant to serve and receive instructions from someone. It must have been fun to rule freely these past few years, but I am starting to worry about the future power of this land.”
The world is still full of monsters and dangers, but it seems to be recovering little by little.
There is a limited amount of farming, sea routes have been opened, and machines distributing vaccines are floating everywhere like guardian stars.
We have no choice but to think about the launch of a new government or equivalent ruling group.
“Everyone has different reasons for waiting in line. “They want to get a stable sponsor, they want to return to a regular army ruled by civilians, or they just want to join a strong party.”
It’s not something you’ll enjoy just because you’re being treated like that.
When someone stands in line for me, I have an obligation to give to them and take care of them.
“I feel like what started out as a way to make a safe living has grown so much.”
I was just a soldier and a hired manager, and I have no interest in boring fields like politics.
“In times of turmoil, those with power tend to come out on top, whether they like it or not.”
“Even if I, the person involved, am not interested?”
“Huh. Even if you stay still, people will build altars on the ground you step on. Then, even though you didn’t do anything, you end up standing alone in a high place.”
“People who really want that will be crowded on the island across the water.”
“Even if it’s a joke, it’s not funny, so don’t say things like that.”
Artemis hugged my face.
“It’s not urgent. Just keeping it in the back of your mind is enough for now. I will lay the road and make the plan myself. Jinsu, all you have to do is wear a nice suit and stand tall.”
As I was buried in her chest, my complicated thoughts evaporated all at once.
“Warmth is so convenient. “I can’t believe I can reassure you with just a hug rather than 100 logic.”
Pooh~.
I blew on her, enjoying the feel of her hands stroking her hair and the softness of her breasts against her face.
“Ahaha, it tickles.”
Artemis burst out laughing.
Phew~.
“Oh?!”
A voice of admiration, as if surprised.
Because her breasts are big, the valley is deep. If you blow quickly, a cold wind will swirl through the air, and it will most likely be a coolness you have never felt before.
Hwiyu~ Hwiyu!
“Now, wait! Kyahaha!”
I think I found a pretty fun game.
* * *
The materials produced by the shelter are diverse, but there is one that is unrivaled in quantity and importance.
That is Fire weed.
Among Artemis’ numerous inventions, this genetically modified seaweed is one of the most luxurious products, and is the key to biofuel production.
“What a minister.”
The huge aquarium in front of you is filled with black seaweed stems.
The leaves are much thicker and wider than ordinary seaweed and are shiny black. As if to hint at the enormous amount of oil contained within it.
By pressing these and going through a chemical process, you can obtain high-quality oil.
The stems that remain after extracting the oil are processed into cellulose and used to make gunpowder.
Oil and ammunition.
It is a strategic material that contributes the most to spreading our influence externally.
It’s the only product whose production and processing efficiency I personally check every morning through a status report.
There is so much demand that fish farms are being built in the adjacent sea and cultivation is being carried out outside.
Currently, only breeds that require special management to extract aviation fuel are raised in shelter aquariums.
“It’s a shame. “If the world were fine, the next Nobel Prize in Chemistry would have been mine.”
Beside me, Artemis lifted her chin with an arrogant expression.
“For AI to be the winner over humans… It must be a controversial issue that will make headlines.”
Still, it is definitely a great invention.
Since there is oil inside, there is no need to take measures against pests and predators in aquaculture.
Even turtles have no choice but to vomit if they chew on petroleum.
However, it was necessary to prepare for fellow humans.
You can make money by selling it, and it is also great as firewood, so thieves are rampant.
“Should we just knock down the fence? There’s no end to these guys trying to get in and steal.”
The PDA screen was showing teenagers being treated poorly while maintaining difficult movements at the rehabilitation center. In fact, this is a very lenient punishment.
In today’s world, if you are caught stealing something, whether you are a child or an adult, hitting with a stick is the norm.
The teenagers were covered in sweat and shaking all over.
“It’s been a while, and I think it would be enough to punish him for being rude, but let’s just let him go.”
“Not frost, but moderation! It’s better to give a clear scolding. Jinsu: You tend to back off when the other person is young.”
“It’s not just me. “All humans are like that.”
“In any case, not until you change your habits.”
Artemis was resolute.
Unlike the edible rat, which is treated coldly compared to its usefulness, the fireweed is an invention that receives a lot of her affection. So it seems to be more stringent.
“What are you laughing at?”
The corners of her mouth rose and Artemis made a displeased look on her face as she looked at me.
“It feels a little like returning to the old society.”
Artemis denied it, but in any case, by my standards, we have become a world where the expression frost can be used, even if forcibly.
Although it was closer to the hungry agricultural society of the early 20th century than the pre-war modern society.
