Chapter 207 – Prototype
Our city’s medical system is largely divided into three categories.
The first is a general hospital located in the lower part, which serves more than 99% of the residents.
The reason it is running well despite the dire shortage of doctors is because the diagnostic sector, which sucks up the most medical manpower, has been replaced by machines.
As an extreme example, let’s assume that among 10 patients, 5 do not need treatment, 4 need medication, and only 1 needs precise treatment.
There is only one person who needs a doctor’s help, but a doctor needs to see all the remaining 9 people anyway. Because I can’t entrust the diagnosis to just anyone.
However, Artemis programmed the habit of observing and voyeurizing my body every day and distributed it to lower level medical hospitals.
Among residents seeking treatment, imaginary numbers were filtered out in the automated diagnosis, and those who ended up at the nurse level were also filtered out, so only a small number ultimately reached the doctor.
Medical robots were in charge of treatment outside the doctor’s jurisdiction.
The second is a high-end hospital located in the upper part.
Its original use was for the VIP’s entourage, lower and middle management, and now extinct human guards.
Currently, only critical diseases that cannot be treated at lower general hospitals are sent here. It can be seen as similar to the university hospital system before the war.
In the case of shelter police officers, even minor injuries can be treated right here, skipping the lower part.
There are much more advanced facilities, and military field medical robots are always on standby.
The third and final one is the intensive care unit in the upper restricted area.
It is a precision treatment center only for a handful of VIPs, so it is virtually exclusive to me.
My regular health checkups and various implant procedures are performed here, and 100% of the treatments are performed by Dr. Artemis.
Today I encountered an unexpected guest at a high-end hospital.
“What did you do to get hurt?”
“…”
Seyoung was speechless. She was bowing her head on her hospital bed.
“Could it be overtraining?”
That was the first thought that came to mind.
As a middle manager, she was eager to keep up, but she was worried that she would overdo it while chasing after the security forces because they were training so hard.
Seyoung has changed so much that it’s hard to imagine how delicate she was when we first met her.
Her shoulders were wide, her breasts exposed above her tank top were firm, and the muscles of her limbs were tightened like a whip.
Since they can’t see the sunlight, their white skin contrasts with it, making them truly attractive.
“… Kiyo.”
“Huh? It’s okay, just say it out loud. “
“While driving a pile…”
Her face sank even further. It’s something that doesn’t quite fit with her quiet model student image.
“I don’t think you were seriously injured?”
The spray was applied to the area around her left ankle, which was wearing shorts, and it was shiny.
She’s not broken, and her skin isn’t swollen.
“It’s a sprain. “Originally, I wasn’t going to come, but Rose said it was useless and sent me there.”
“Oh, he’s not very stubborn, but once he gets stubborn, it’s hard to break him.”
“It really is.”
I don’t think it was for nothing that Chrollo was said to be a popular game.
Although Seyoung had a bitter smile, she didn’t have the slightest sign of dislike on her face.
“All my colleagues are doing it, so why am I the only one who keeps missing it?”
“Well.”
Anyone who has served in social life, especially the military, will know this. I really hated soccer.
“When I worked at the prison before, I was missing all of these things.”
Seyoung massaged her injured ankle with the tips of her fingers.
“When I think about it now, I don’t think it was a very good move. When we actually hang out together, it’s surprisingly fun.”
“So are you staying here today?”
The only time residents can stay overnight in the upper area is when receiving medical treatment.
“No, no. “What can I do with just a sprained ankle?”
Seyoung shook both her hands vigorously.
“Are you okay. Why not take a good rest sometimes? “He is the most elite talent among the residents of our city, so we should treat him well.”
“What a joke.”
I was serious. Seyoung was a quick learner and was showing great ability as a bridge between the city leadership and residents.
Even if you fall into an outside military unit or a large group of survivors, you will be able to grab a spot on your own.
“The manager also understands. It’s hard to find someone this smart, sincere, and cute at the same time.”
I heard Rose’s voice from behind me.
“Hello?”
The greeting Rose was holding heated towels, medicine, and physical therapy equipment. She sat down at Seyoung’s feet.
“It’s great to see that you never give up, especially in a field you’re not good at, and that you keep pushing until you succeed.”
“To that extent, he must have passed the civil service exam as close to the youngest person as possible. “This is the first time in my life that I have seen someone pass the civil service examination.”
“They say it was hard to turn down blind date offers pouring in every day. It’s okay. Pure, kind, pretty, smart, and introverted. “He is truly the best bride.”
Seyoung’s face begins to ripen rapidly as she receives compliments from both sides.
Her hands, which she was waving to say that she couldn’t be tricked, turned into her hand fan and hit her face.
“Do it yourself?”
“Yes.”
A little behind Seyoung, a medical robot stands awkwardly with empty hands, having lost everything she was holding.
“You go.”
[I understand.]
After a sharp nod, the robot retreated.
“Lie down comfortably, Seyoung.”
“Yes.”
It seems like the two have already reached the end of their relationship.
Rose grabbed Seyoung’s calf and the top of her foot and slowly pulled her up.
“Tell me if it hurts. “Don’t just press on and hold on.”
“Don’t worry. “I won’t do that in front of you.”
Seyoung placed both hands behind her waist and pulled her upper body back.
Then, the breasts that had been hidden until now became highlighted. To put it in a good way, they were small, but in a bad way, they were small.
However, there are two visible marks on the surface of the tank top. Like almost all the residents, Seyoung also wore no bra.
There is a severe shortage of bras in our city, so only those who need them use ones made at a textile mill.
However, compared to industrial products, the specifications and functionality are inevitably lower.
Moreover, it is uncomfortable to do physical work, and since there are almost no men in the first place, there is no need to worry about eye contact.
Thanks to this, the number of women walking around without one saying, ‘I don’t know,’ increased one by one, and the feeling of freedom and comfort quickly became contagious.
Today, no one wears a bra, except for a few very busty women.
Seyoung must have felt my gaze, but she maintained her posture calmly. Her flushed face did not subside.
“Rest in peace.”
I stood up.
“Rose, when it comes to treatment, you can do whatever you want without reporting. Why not let them sleep in a lodging facility?”
This refers to the high-end facilities attached to the cultural district.
“No, I didn’t get hurt while working…”
“Thank you, manager.”
Rose quickly interrupted Seyoung.
“It’s just a sprain.”
“Shhh…”
Rose’s index finger covered Seyoung’s lips.
It looks like he wants to give his precious friend a taste of relaxation at a place that was considered a luxury resort even by pre-war standards.
Was he overwhelmed by Rose, who looked at him majestically with a faint smile? Seyoung closed her mouth.
Even though they are on equal footing, it is clear at a glance who takes the lead.
Rose resumed her treatment, massaging her lower ankles and her calves.
Seyoung just looked at the hand with her face filled with discomfort from her conscience and happiness that someone was taking care of her.
* * *
“Let’s go!”
When she went down to Habu Park, pile driving was in full swing there.
I went here because I was curious about how intensely you could play and get hurt, but the stakes were bigger than I thought.
Four people are bowed in front of a large cherry tree, their heads connected, and one person is climbing on top of them.
About 50 spectators were watching.
Hehe!”
The next person to bat was the healthy and beautiful Nina. She smiled and uncrossed her arms.
Swish the slippers you were wearing to prevent injury to the defense team! I took it off like I was flying a car.
Doo-dah-dada!
Nina rushed forward making her trademark sound.
Her brown hair and strong leg muscles bounced beautifully every time her feet hit the green grass.
Just before Nina leapt, the woman on her defense tried to disturb her by raising her hips, but it was pointless.
“Ew!”
Boom!
“Ahh!”
Nina’s weight probably isn’t that heavy, so maybe she was clever and targeted the joint?
The moment her butt landed, the defenders lost their posture.
“Hey! Ahahaha!”
She shook her body for a limited time with the one person who boarded first.
Nina’s giggling laughter.
Her white soles, covered with bits of grass, shake violently. Like a marionette tied up in a typhoon.
But her thighs, which were about to explode, were holding her body in place like a rodeo athlete.
“Oh, no!”
In the end, the contract of 5 people was cut off by only two people, in fact by Nina.
“The security team wins! The hydroponics team lost!”
The hydroponic cultivation team was in good physical condition as they were handling heavy crops, chemicals, and various by-products, but their opponents seemed to be in bad shape.
“You’re the best, Nina!”
“Aaaaah!!!”
“You’re cool, sister!”
“Nina you bitch!”
There was an uproar among the women who were watching. For some reason, it seems like someone with bad feelings hid behind the cheers and swore.
Nina’s head whipped around to find her culprit, but it would be difficult to find her.
“Oh!”
But is it chicken instead of pheasant? When she saw me, she waved her hand happily.
“Did you see me doing it? Ahahaha!”
When I wave my hand, he gets even more excited and jumps up and down.
It seemed like the bad mood had just been erased from her brain. She is a very simple yet happy person.
[Jinsu, can you come now?]
Artemis contacted me.
“What’s going on?”
[I have something to report about new weapons tested in North Korea. Would you please come to the central region research building?]
“I’ll go right away.”
Cheers erupted from below again.
Rather than one team VS one team, it seems that the champion, the security team, accepted the challenge in a wheel-to-wheel battle. Instead, it is on the condition that he goes first.
I headed to the research building, leaving Nina behind, who seemed to be relaxing her body happily.
* * *
At the research building we arrived at, stalkers armed with three different weapons were waiting.
“Are you here?”
Artemis, wearing a researcher gown that was significantly larger than her body, greeted me. Only the tips of her fingers were slightly sticking out of the gown’s lapels.
She took the gown handed to her and walked closer to the tempered glass.
“I’ll start right away.”
The first is the GR-1 prototype.
Cuooooo.
A distinctive battery sound began to sound within the laboratory.
“Isn’t this digging a tunnel into our lab?”
“To exaggerate. It’s not that powerful. The walls of the target area were very well-prepared.”
In terms of penetration power, it is considered the strongest among existing infantry weapons. But there was a long way to go.
Kwasik!
This is because the stance of the stalker who was shooting collapsed with the sound of something breaking.
“Oh, I’m bored.”
The chamber of the GR-1 prototype exploded.
This is because it is a weapon with the most experimental technology among the prototypes, so it is very unstable.
“The test model failed after an average of 11 shots were fired.”
Artemis, with her arms crossed, looked down disapprovingly.
“The cause is the pursuit of excessive weight reduction.”
“Excessive weight reduction of 21 kg…”
“For stable operation, the size must be increased to that of a cannon. The power will be the same as it is now.”
The stalker robot’s cheek was heavily scratched and even had several large fragments stuck in it.
“If it had been a person, it would have been covered in blood and caused an uproar.”
However, the robot coolly removed the fragment and then turned in my direction.
[Mission Failed. Waiting for command.]
Ignoring the wound, I stand up and face this direction in a gun stance.
Ah! How majestic is this?
“As expected, I like robots. Now I can’t go back to the days of commanding human soldiers.”
“What is that strange way of speaking?”
Artemis slapped my arm and laughed.
The second robot’s turn.
The weapon he was carrying seemed much lighter than the 21 kg GR-1 prototype.
[Waiting for ABR-1 prototype.]
At the end of the diagonal line is a pile of living organisms made in a cultured meat facility.
It is a square-shaped meat cube measuring 1 meter by 1 meter, and is elongated to about 4 meters in length.
“Density and durability are similar to the Juggernaut. “It’s 5 meters thick, so it’s much stronger.”
When I gestured, the robot started shooting.
An incredibly thick piece of meat began to be pierced at once, and unusually, a flat, smooth penetration wound was created, as if something like a blade had passed through it.
Like the GR-1, this is also a non-gunpowder weapon.
It is smaller and lighter than the existing 12.7 mm combat rifle and delivers similar power, but has a whopping 40 rounds of ammunition.
[Stop shooting. There is a jam.]
This also had reliability issues, but it did not explode or become unusable, so it had great potential.
At first glance, it seemed like a fraudulent weapon, but it had a fatal flaw.
“We’ve done the organic test, try it on inorganic substances.”
[I understand.]
The tattered meat cube was removed, and a car door was hung in its place.
“Start shooting.”
A murderous attack was made through that door, but the result was in vain.
Kigeek! King!
It made a sharp scratching sound and left thick scratches, but in the end it could not be penetrated.
“It’s perfect at cutting through flesh, but it’s not good at fighting against metal.”
“Most of the heat is reflected. “This is a shortcoming that cannot be structurally improved.”
It is most vulnerable to metal, and its power also drops sharply to concrete. It was a weapon limited to a limited body size.
The name is not ABR-1 (Anti-Biological Rifle) for nothing.
Still, because this level contains tremendous strategic value, the potential for development is abundant.
“You did a great job, Artemis. “This is a level of technology that has skipped the level of civilization.”
I wrapped my arms around her shoulders.
“It’s a weapon full of shortcomings, so why?”
Even though Artemis is a prototype, there are so many things that need improvement that I don’t seem to like it.
“Because tactics exist to overcome shortcomings. Any weapon with a solid advantage can be used in any way. There seems to be a lot of potential for further improvement.”
When I gently massaged her shoulders through the lab coat, her face relaxed somewhat.
Bang!
Grrrr…
Meanwhile, the head of the robot that was firing the third weapon was engulfed in flames. The weapon is already half melted.
This is because there was too much instability because the two elements of development were prioritized: strengths and new strategic features.
“I made it, but it’s really different.”
Artemis crossed her arms and puffed out her cheeks. It seems that the defect is more severe than she imagined and she herself is angry.
Sigh!
A stalker who brought a fire extinguisher poured fire extinguishing agent on a colleague who was struggling with a burning head.
“It’s fun to look around. “Why not just mess up the performance a little? If it’s funny, that’s fine.”
“…”
She stepped on my foot.
