Chapter 229 – Cleaning
There is a saying that once you get used to convenience, you can’t go back to the previous inconveniences.
This will be the same feeling you get when driving a manual car while driving an automatic car, or playing a game released decades ago compared to playing a modern game.
And I can say this with confidence. The highest point of this feeling is operating robots.
[Low battery.]
[Three teams will be rotated.]
The screen captured some of the robots working on the spacecraft coming out.
The interior of the ship is undergoing cleaning, not in the military sense, but in the dictionary sense.
Huge amounts of various chemicals, tools, and equipment were brought in.
There is no need to provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner to cleaners on a regular basis. You just need to sequentially rotate those whose batteries are low.
Although he continues to work unlimited overtime and overtime, he does not ask for any allowance.
The best part was that there was no need to establish complicated quarantine measures.
[Disinfection.]
The bare-bodied robots that came out due to low batteries had various contaminants stuck to their entire bodies.
They were soaked in chemicals that were almost poisonous.
[Team 7 entered.]
A few minutes after the alternating teams went in energetically.
Team 3 was taken out of the chemical tank and placed in a high-temperature sauna that did not cause circuit damage.
Humans work uncomfortably while wearing thick, airtight clothing, and then undergo first cleaning while clothed and secondary disinfection naked. In addition, you have to get rid of the disease by drawing blood, examining eyes, and collecting saliva every time.
Compared to that, isn’t it really simple and clear?
For reference, in this work, the first generation insomniac robots were performing very well.
This is because the 3rd generation Stalker model uses a large amount of artificial muscles and cannot withstand a bath of harsh chemicals.
The 2nd generation Marauder model has a large reduction in metal parts and uses non-metal parts, so it softens in the face of high heat.
On the other hand, the first generation of insomniacs, whose bodies were mostly made of metal, bravely endured poisons and the infernal quarantine.
Well, even when I was a soldier in the past, there were times when older equipment was more effective when carrying out operations.
[The deboning of area 2D-3 has been completed. The melting team is on the move.]
The screen showed the interior walls of the spacecraft covered in blood and ooze.
Currently, all the bodies that can be moved outside have been removed, but the organic chunks stuck to various parts of the ship had to be dug out and torn apart.
The corpse of a large mutant must be cut into several pieces and moved outside.
Thanks to this, cleaning is cleaning, but the process was close to a slaughter factory.
Chainsaws, large axes, very sharply sharpened shovels, and various deboning equipment are spread out, and the sound of chopping is heard from all directions.
The most impressive sight was spraying a special spray containing super acid and scraping it off with a field shovel.
[Chwiiikik.]
The brown chunks of flesh that were tightly clinging to the pillars are melting away, and the shovel is digging in between them. Dark red blood and lumps of crushed flesh fell away trembling.
Would you say it’s a part-time job in hell picking off gum?
It is definitely not a place where you can work with a sober mind. Even hungry vagabonds in the South would choose to starve if asked if they would work here.
There were areas where so much bleach and acid were poured that toxic gas rose up like steam.
If a human were to breathe there, his lungs would be destroyed after only a few minutes.
It is admirable to see robots working diligently in these harsh conditions full of mental and physical harm.
“I don’t think I can go back to the past now.”
“Back when I was leading human soldiers.”
Artemis said.
I was surprised by the response that seemed to read her mind, and when I turned around, I saw that she was laughing.
“Hasn’t that almost become a habit? This is already the third time I’ve heard it. “I don’t feel bad, though.”
Artemis is tossing and turning on a luxurious beaded sofa.
It seems he really liked the feeling of being buried in a soft, fluffy cushion.
Just like cats crawling into cramped boxes.
In addition, some items and furniture that match Artemis’ tastes have been brought in, and the scent of flowers seems to be taking over this place, which had a thoroughly command and control room feel.
“Why aren’t you being too disciplined? This is also a command center for now. It is also a place where top meetings are usually held.”
Honestly, as a former soldier, it’s uncomfortable to watch. It is a place where several situational soldiers, staff, and a strategy table can hang out.
“Is there something wrong?”
Artemis sat down on his knees and looked at me as if she didn’t understand.
Thanks to the skirt being rolled up just before the private parts are visible, legs as white as porcelain are clearly exposed.
“That attitude is the problem. With the lively items around.”
“Would our army lose their discipline if they saw this? Or is there anything to blame? Jinsu, now we don’t take orders from anyone or pay attention to anyone. No law or external pressure can reach it. “I hope we become more aware of and enjoy the greatness of freedom given to us.”
Artemis smiled as if to tempt you to come in here too.
For a moment, I thought about running into her like an animal and rolling around on her sofa.
But I have a feeling that if I do that, I will become a useless person.
It’s like spending your life wandering here and there, intoxicated with pleasure that is difficult to escape from.
“It’s just repetitive work anyway, so why don’t you take a break? “Come here?”
As she beckons me with her mischievous smile, her black glossy fingernails reflect her light beautifully.
Beep.
At that moment, a communication request came in from Solaver.
* * *
[Allow me to participate in the cleaning work.]
Solaver wanted to be among the robots and do chores.
I think he wants to advance the schedule even by 0.000001%, or he wants to put an end to the shame of the past with his own hands.
“No.”
Of course, I cannot allow it.
[Wouldn’t it be nice to have at least one more hand? I also have to pay for food.]
“You paid enough for the meal. Moreover, robots and equipment have already been mobilized, so adding just one person will not make a difference.”
I stared at the chemicals rising like fog on the screen.
“As you can see, they use very strong drugs, so it is not good for your health.”
[I found my spacesuit in the cargo area. There is no problem if you wear it.]
“Are you talking about a spacesuit that has been abandoned for several years amidst an infection situation? There may be a defect.”
[Look at my body. Since more than half of it is mechanized, it should be fine in most cases. Besides, who cares if your health is a little poor? I just need to hold my breath until I can carry out my task.]
A comment was made that downplays the health of elderly people.
However, if it is more like what most elderly people say for nothing, Solaver is probably sincere.
“Now that you say that, I don’t even want to let you go. Please rest quietly at your accommodation until the work is completed. “I’ll bring you anything you want.”
Just as I treated Solaver as an elder, he also always respected my authority as the shelter manager.
However, this time he was unusually persistent.
[I will give up on cleaning. At the very least, let me collect the remains of the crew. In particular, please at least the officers who died on the bridge.]
We were cleaning up the contaminated area first, so the bridge was not touched yet.
Therefore, the five who made a heroic sacrifice were still lying there.
[Since you are also a soldier, I believe you will understand my feelings. Let’s approach this matter emotionally.]
“… Ha.”
This is a foul.
“Young Master, are you acting so shamefully? “If it comes out like this, I can’t stop it.”
He said no more and politely waited for my permission. I will like steel could be felt in the unique posture of the person sitting upright.
“Ugh, do whatever you want.”
In the end, I backed down.
[Thank you. Thank you so much.]
He bowed deeply, and the video communication ended.
A sweet voice came to me as I gulped down the water in the cup.
“Are you afraid of losing him?”
Artemis was lying face down on the sofa, his face half buried in his arms, looking towards me.
Behind it, you can see the legs folded neatly and swinging back and forth in the air. The thin silver anklet on the ankle reflected the light.
“It seems like he cares a lot.”
“Isn’t it normal? You are a precious and capable customer. “I can’t put a value on spaceships or other experiences and knowledge.”
“That’s not all. You are special compared to everyone else you have treated since I got to know you. Would you say it comes close to the definition of a friend, or even a best friend? No, it’s a little different from this. Friendship, respect, recognition, and many other emotions are mixed together, as if…”
Artemis stopped him. The golden eyes that were looking at me were just filled with warm kindness.
The advice that comes from that favor is directed to me.
“No matter what path we take in the future, if we compare it to a trip, what the author Solaver wants is a one-way trip. “I believe you also vaguely know.”
“What do you want to say?”
“Nothing in particular. “I just don’t want you to get hurt.”
“…”
Artemis, uncharacteristically, spun around and spoke.
“Well, there’s no wound I can’t fix, so I’m not worried.”
With those words, she turned over and lay down. Only her bobbing feet were shaking in the air.
