Chapter 186 – Yeosu Temporary Stop
“I hate bargaining.”
I said.
[Me too.]
The man beyond the video communication answered.
He is Lee Seong-bong, commander of the Yeosu garrison.
“These are the maximum terms we can offer. I have tried to meet the requirements you previously sent as best as possible. Please check as there are some changes.”
When I pressed one button, a list of supplies was handed over to him.
The list of ammunition, antibiotics, cartridges, and concentrated combat rations is not long, but it is significant in quantity.
[This is enough.]
Seongbong Lee nodded and sent one of his photos.
It is the Coast Guard Training Center located in the southeastern direction of the Yeosu National Industrial Complex.
The grassy parade ground was neatly organized, and oil cans brought in from the industrial complex were piled up on one side.
Next to it, there are eight wide workbenches and a shelf with various tools set up.
[Preparations will be completed in 3 days. From then on, we will block access to nearby civilians for up to two weeks until the operation ends.]
“From the photo, it looks like the oil tank is a bit lacking.”
[It took time to selectively prepare high-quality aviation fuel. We have sent dispatches to other regions and recruited engineers who worked in the oil refining field in the national industrial complex, so we will be able to meet the schedule.]
“It feels refreshing once I get the job done.”
This man seems to be a soldier who was promoted without slipping, so his actions are quick.
USS Enterprise’s exploration operation where a signal from an alien survivor was transmitted.
I don’t know what might happen. There are so many things to bring from the Enterprise that you may have to adjust your luggage, and the expedition team may be damaged by intense battles.
In either case, supply would not be possible in Japan, so we had to choose a region that was as close as possible, friendly to us, and capable of procuring fuel and maintenance parts.
Yeosu is the perfect place for these conditions.
Yeosu National Industrial Complex.
It is a place where all types of petrochemical industries are concentrated, and is one of the largest industrial complexes in the world.
Until now, the troops stationed in Yeosu had been neglected due to a lack of human resources and were busy trying to survive, but now that they had more free time, they began to utilize it in earnest.
‘Fellow citizens, please come to Yeosu. Our military patrols always pass through the border area. If we spot you, we will escort you. In particular, preference will be given to those who have worked in industrial complexes or those with related skills. ‘We will allocate a sheltered shelter with a roof to each family.’
This is a broadcast that airs frequently on the official radio of the Yeosu garrison.
Among the military garrisons, it is the group that is most polite to citizens, and there is ample work within the territory, and it is a place where arrests and punishments are properly enforced for criminal acts, so a significant number of wanderers flock there.
[I understand you are going to Japan, but how much expeditionary force will you send?]
“The number is approximately six helicopters. It hasn’t been confirmed yet. “
[No matter how the world has collapsed, it is clearly foreign territory. If armed helicopters operate on that scale, it could lead to a big problem.]
“That’s what you were worried about.”
Seongbong Lee nodded.
[This may seem shameless on a topic that has greatly benefited your organization. Still, according to the beliefs I have lived as a soldier, I cannot ignore the potential danger that may occur to the country.]
“There will be no such potential risk. “There are no bases belonging to the Japanese government or Self-Defense Forces within the limits of our observation range.”
During the infection war, the Korean government fled to Jeju Island, while the Japanese government fled to Hokkaido.
Apart from the fact that both were separated from the mainland, Hokkaido was more advantageous in protecting against infectious agents due to its unique cold.
“Those outside our observation range cannot observe us as well. “It’s no problem if you just visit for a short time.”
Seongbong Lee nodded with a calm face.
[Southwestern Japan, so…]
The staff member’s appearance was briefly visible on the outskirts of the video screen. He whispered something to Lee Seong-bong.
[Are there any survivors in the Kyushu area? Just in case…]
Uncharacteristically, he spilled his words. As if they were trying to bring up a topic that was too absurd.
“At most, there are just a few wandering groups wandering around.”
I sent him a video.
It was filmed by a drone carrier and showed a man holding a Japanese sword and cutting off the head of a walker.
His companions were armed with baseball bats and axes, and they roamed around on yachts in shallow bays where the giant monster could not enter, robbing coastal stores.
“Would you say it’s a Japanese pirate from the apocalypse era? “It was a pretty good survival strategy.”
[…
Are you not used to being joked about? He made an ambiguous expression.
“Whether it is plunder or refuge, there will be no survivors crossing the sea from Kyushu.”
[I wasn’t worried about that.]
“Then what is it? “No, wait.”
At that moment, a ridiculous thought occurred to me.
“Are you really thinking about the Koreans who stayed here? Are you trying to bring me back?”
He nodded at me as if I was speechless.
[We have already rescued 13 people from Tsushima Island. After securing several civilian helicopters, there was a response to the radio communication sent from our side. During the infection war, Koreans who had fallen behind gathered together and formed a small camp. Everyone went through a lot of hardship, but somehow they made it through without any deaths.]
“That’s amazing. “We weren’t even thinking about overseas rescue.”
[That’s not something you should think about. This is what the military will do.]
“Originally, this would have been something the government should have done.”
Seongbong Lee smiled bitterly.
[In any case, thanks to the stabilization of the southern part, we have secured sufficient technical manpower and fuel from the industrial complex. If it’s right next door, like Kyushu, it’s somehow possible. It may be difficult to reach deep inland, though. We periodically broadcast radio broadcasts in Korean, but so far there has been no response. Still, I can’t give up. I plan to continue sending communications.]
There was just admiration.
Although he was only a military commander, he was realistically trying to perform his duties to the maximum extent possible.
Protection of the people.
[What are you trying to do across the sea? Considering that you are planning to visit on a short-term schedule, it seems like you are trying to search a specific base.]
“We are trying to secure the research data necessary to destroy infectious agents. “It is difficult to give detailed information.”
[That is enough.]
Seongbong Lee nodded.
[… To be honest, I do not think positively about a civilian force like yours possessing such enormous power. It is already the domain of military power rather than civilian power. It may sound like a shameless thing to say even after receiving enormous help.]
He paused for a moment and spoke carefully.
“No, I understand. My secretary said that by the standards of Korean law when I was sane, I had already committed about 300 crimes. “For stealing a state-run company, violating the medical law, violating the gun law, and illegal hacking… As a joke, they sentenced me to life imprisonment in a dungeon.”
I glanced towards a corner of the central control room.
Artemis was seen rolling around on the newly installed large sofa.
“There is no need to worry about trivial things like gun possession. If anything happens, they could turn into a group of fearsome robbers in an instant.”
[I know you won’t.]
Seongbong Lee said with a confident expression.
[It is a very rough world. In a situation where the government has abandoned the people, there is no reason to restrain the people who are gaining power to survive, and there is no power to force it. The only thing I hope is that neither the military nor the powerful civilians lose their dream of normalizing this land. As long as everyone doesn’t forget that, everything else will be resolved.]
“If that’s the case, we’re looking in the same direction.”
He laughed. It was the first time he, who always seemed rigid, showed his emotions comfortably.
That’s how the video communication ended.
“With this, the outside preparations are complete.”
I got up from my seat and approached Artemis.
Lying face down on the sofa, her skirt was rolled up to her hips, and underneath, one of her nymphs was massaging her calves and her thighs with her oiled hands.
Artemis says it’s easing her growing pains. Would you say it is a side effect of rapid growth?
“Now I just have to choose the best weather for my flight and depart.”
As I approached, Artemis noticed the nymph.
Then the nymph greeted me politely and left the tools behind.
“It’s impossible within this week. “It’s going to rain quite heavily.”
“Spring rain?”
“Because human industrial activities have completely stopped, and many abnormal weather events are occurring.”
I put oil on my hands and cupped Artemis’ calf.
It was solid but thin, so it fit easily in one hand.
As it was, it swept upward past her knees. I felt a fantastic sensation as if I was holding the clouds of heaven in my hands.
As she relaxed her muscles, Artemis let out a pleasant snort.
“Will Yeosu eventually become a warlord?”
“The current Yeosu commander is lost. His solid military spirit prevents him from doing anything, but he must have given up on the Jeju Island government, which abandoned its duty and even staged a coup. “It’s great that we’re rebuilding the region by gathering refugees and securing resources and technology, but eventually there will come a time when we have to give that to someone else.”
“Just continuing to manage the region like this… Won’t work.”
When people gather and materials gather, a leader is bound to emerge.
It could be a representative of survivors or a politician who was elected in Yeosu in the past. Anyone will claim a justification and demand transfer of power in the name of democracy.
When a man named Lee Seong-bong is faced with such an allegation, he is the kind of person who will never point a gun at him. And because I know that he is someone who will think more deeply than anyone else.
The temporary system cannot be maintained forever.
“But I don’t think he could have a better ruler than that commander. The majority of Yeosu survivors and soldiers probably think the same thing. Then, you will naturally be promoted. Regardless of his will.”
Artemis seems to think highly of him.
“Huh!”
“I’m sorry, was I too harsh?”
She shivered for a moment and then shook her head as she lay face down on the sofa.
“No, it’s just good. Just keep doing it. No, rather than that…”
“Huh?”
I couldn’t tell her expression because her face was buried, but I could see that her cheeks and ears were somewhat red.
“It’s better to make it hurt a little.”
She said in a hushed voice.
“Ha.”
So the massage for growing pains continued.
The oil between her legs and my palm felt less like a lubricant and more like a catalyst for conducting electricity.
It was so thrilling that I was just as ecstatic as she was.
My hands moved from her calves, past her knees, to her thighs. The volume I felt in her grasp suddenly increased along with her soft skin.
Unlike her slender calves or her knees, her thighs were as juicy as a whole pig on a spit.
It’s big, but it doesn’t feel thick at all. It was filled with health appropriate for its age and sexiness is not appropriate for its age.
We talked about crossing the sea while enjoying the satisfying feel of both my hands.
About what we can achieve and what events await us.
“It’s nice to be able to prepare this plan at my leisure.”
Artemis said while lying down.
“Because we have become stronger? Or is it because the target was an isolated maritime vessel?”
She slightly tilted her head and glanced at me before burying her face.
She then lifted her leg on the non-kissing side and tapped my cheek with the tip of her toe.
“You don’t have to go out.”
