Chapter 346 – Hippolyte
This is not the first time that an infectious cocoon that feeds on corpses has been discovered. But I have never seen its contents yet.
When I asked Artemis, she also shook her head.
“Three years ago, I was so busy with large-scale divisions that I didn’t have time to observe. I had to follow your cause and rescue refugees, stand in solidarity with the garrison troops, and even defend the spaceship you would return to. “By the time the vaccine was received and distributed, the cocoons also disappeared.”
“Like that?”
I pointed to the screen.
Before I knew it, bald eagles flew in and surrounded the cocoon. It is eating deliciously with its unique posture of spreading its black wings.
It doesn’t seem to recognize the drone as an enemy, so even if you take a close-up shot, it won’t even look at you, let alone run away. Rather, he seems to be more wary of a fox that came late.
“Wild animals are really seeing the trickle-down effect of drones. “Some wolves go so far as to search for drones in the sky when they discover an infectious agent.”
“A plan to lure them to a place where there are drones, kill them instead, and then eat them?”
“Huh. “It’s not like that for everyone, but the group with a smart leader is eating easily.”
“That’s amazing. “Do you use such tactics on ordinary herbivores?”
“That’s true, but the drone leaves when it is confirmed that it is not an infectious agent. There’s no need to get involved in something like that.”
Despite the cocoon’s ugly appearance, does it taste good? In an instant, it disappeared without a trace. All that remained was the elk bone embedded in the surface.
As the bald eagles took off, flapping their large wings, a fox approached and bit the bone.
As human civilization has been greatly reduced, wild animals are thriving in various places.
When you look down from the sky, you can see the movement of animals everywhere. Among them, there is a species that has formed a particularly large power.
“There are so many wolves.”
Many wolves could be seen flocking in groups ranging from 4 to 5 to as many as 10.
“It’s been increasing tremendously recently. “I think it’s especially important to mix with dogs that have lost their owners and become wild.”
“At this level, it would be dangerous even for searchers to walk around.”
“It’s still okay. They also know how scary people with guns are. Let’s aim for something easier.”
“For example?”
Artemis switched screens instead of answering. It showed a pack of wolves in the midst of hunting.
Wolves surrounded a brown caterpillar that was about 4 meters long. There is no way such a creature exists on Earth, so it is 100% an insect-type infectious agent.
The caterpillar threatened with the teeth on its snout. If you get bitten by a great white shark, it will be the end in one hit.
However, all wolves are veteran hunters.
While the big guy, who was thought to be the leader, was paying attention at the front, his men went back and sank their teeth.
“That’s a young one. When they grow up, they grow to the size of a bus, but before that happens, wolves are hunting them down.”
Artemis added.
If you look closely, you can see that the wolves are not only sinking their teeth into the flesh, but also tearing off handfuls of flesh. The flesh seems to be soft like a caterpillar.
“It feels more like eating than hunting.”
“Eating prey alive without completely killing it is a common occurrence in the natural world.”
When the caterpillar turns its snout back, the wolves on the other side pounce. It was a dilemma.
The rear part of the fuselage is already tattered and body fluids are leaking from that section.
What’s interesting is that one dog that appears to have joined the group is barking at the sky.
[Kkkk! Wow!]
Unlike his fellow wolf, who is focused on the caterpillar, this guy seems to be more interested in the drone he is filming.
“Are you really asking me to shoot you?”
“Maybe? “It’s not really the first time.”
“That’s clever.”
I manipulated the panel and gave the command to fire.
A light gunshot echoes across the plain. A series of holes were made in the head of the infected larvae, and bodily fluids sprayed out.
The startled wolves immediately ran away in all directions, but the dog proudly stayed where it was.
By the time the fellow wolves had sneaked back and clung to the corpse, the dog had also joined in on the meal.
Other scavengers arrive one after another, perhaps drawn by the gunfire or the smell.
“I don’t see Walker. Were they all eaten because they were easy prey?”
“It could have been cleaned up by a wandering Chinese brigade. They may be a vicious group, but they are sincere about dealing with infectious agents, right? Because the country was completely taken away.”
The North Korean border area and beyond were cleaner than expected.
With hungry animals roaming everywhere, no one even the slightest bit can survive.
Earth’s herbivores are difficult to catch because they have quick feet and are timid, but infectious agents are relatively slow and highly aggressive, so they don’t know how to survive.
“Are there any more discoveries?”
I was concerned about the contents of the cocoon, but I couldn’t force myself to find something that didn’t come out right away.
It is impossible to explore the vast Russian land beyond the border.
Artemis came over and placed her hand on my shoulder.
“If you worry too much about an enemy whose true nature is unknown, you will only undermine yourself. We are strong enough, so let’s wait in peace.”
“Hmm.”
I grabbed the soft back of her hand and placed it on my cheek.
There is definitely no pressure like I felt three years ago when I saw the large-scale southward movement of the colonies.
This is because I have faith that no matter what monster comes out, it will not be able to overcome the barrier of my army.
“Well, no matter what happens, our Russian friends up there will be split up first, so we’ll have plenty of time to prepare.”
“Oh! I thought you had a humanist streak? “You have been giving inefficiently many times.”
Artemis looked at me in surprise.
I smiled and kissed the back of Artemis’ hand.
“I am a soldier, not a saint. Although I have the loyalty to protect the people of my country, I have no intention of going too far outside the border. That’s up to them.”
“No one who knows your accomplishments would dare ask for more. The machines spraying vaccines in the sky will be no different from spraying your grace.”
“You say something nice to hear.”
Side.
The kiss that was poured on the back of her hand went to her wrist and then her arm.
“I’m happy to show affection, but this is too blatant.”
Although Artemis was embarrassed, she didn’t bother to pull her arm away.
* * *
The next morning,
Today is a holiday without work. After sleeping longer than usual, I woke up and stretched.
A large shadow appeared beyond the Japanese-style paper door, as if waiting for me to wake up. There is only one person who can create a shadow like that in the upper region.
Knock.
“Come in.”
“Excuse me.”
The door opened with a creak and the nymph Hippolyte appeared.
She is a huge beauty who seems to embody the strongest warrior of the Amazons. She actually hates her own lumpy body, but that’s what she says.
Since giving her a name, I have been leaving the chores of my whereabouts to her.
Hippolyte was on her knees in her Japanese sitting posture, which, sorry to say, really didn’t suit her.
Her thigh muscles seemed to explode even more, and even I, as a man, felt pressured.
Even if she claims to be the Miss Olympia pageant champion, the muscular giantess presses her forehead against the floor.
“Can I come in?”
“You’re welcome anytime. There is no need to ask for permission.”
“Thank you!”
Hippolyte, with her thrilled face, picked up her basket and headed towards the closet in her room. In her basket, there are underwear and socks that I will wear.
“It’s nice to have someone do the laundry for me.”
As someone who grew up as an orphan, washing clothes, folding clothes, and storing them was always something I had to do myself.
That didn’t change even after I was scouted at the shelter and became a system administrator.
Since Hippolyta became her personal maid, she has never run a washing machine or folded laundry with her own hands.
Her underwear, which she took off and threw in the basket, was gone when she returned from going out. After a little while, it became fluffy and neatly placed in the closet.
“One time I asked Artemis for a favor and got ripped off.”
“Wow, that’s amazing.”
She was truly amazed until Hippolyta lost her panties as she was moving them.
Because it’s me, I play around without fear. To the beings in other shelters, Artemis is the embodiment of fear.
I lay down at an angle and looked at Hippolyte. She must have noticed my gaze as well, and she hesitated as she put on her underwear.
“Still don’t like your body? It’s okay to be honest. “Don’t pay attention to others.”
Hippolyta pushed into her closet, putting in her last running shirt.
She wiggled her feet for a moment, showing her back, then lowered her head.
“… I think it’s too much.”
“Because it’s so crowded?”
“Isn’t he bigger than the manager? There are many restrictions on the clothes you can wear and the shoes you can wear.”
Unlike other nymphs who adorned themselves with a variety of clothes, Hippolyte always had a fixed fashion style.
The feet in front of her are as big as my face, so she always wears only sandals. Even that couldn’t completely cover her feet, so little by little they leaked out.
“No matter what posture I pose, I don’t look feminine. It looks ridiculous and burdensome…”
“If you want, you can ask Artemis to change her body.”
“!!!”
Hippolyte looked at me with her surprised face.
“You look cute just now.”
“Eh?!”
Since she always intentionally showed a static and neat posture, her surprised appearance like a rabbit was very cute.
“The current shelter has sufficient technology and resources. It’s not difficult for her to reconstruct your body. “If the accident stops for a moment, and she wakes up, she will be reborn as you wish.”
This matter has already been discussed with Artemis.
Hippolyte seemed unable to make any judgment about the sudden story.
“There is no need to make a hasty decision. “Think about it slowly.”
“Can I ask you one thing?”
This girl is as big and rambunctious as ever, and speaks and acts like a squirrel.
“Anything.”
“What do you and Artemis think?”
“Me? I’m still okay now. You’re full of personality. When you jog in the upper park, you immediately stand out among the many nymphs. “Do you remember that we often ran into each other?”
“Yes.”
“That’s no coincidence. “As I was running, I could recognize him from afar, so I approached him and said hello.”
“…”
As Hippolyte took a deep breath, her pacific shoulders rose, and her iron chest expanded.
“And Artemis likes it now, too. “More than me.”
“Really?”
“Then! Why would I lie?”
“Oh, no! “I absolutely do not doubt the manager!”
I got out of my reclining position and sat down face to face with Hippolyte.
“Artemis likes female warriors. She’s not holding a women’s martial arts tournament for nothing. But a woman who has both a strong body and a beautiful face is rare. Especially in times like now.”
I reached out my hand and stroked Hippolyte’s arm. Her face turned red, but she did not reject it at all.
“I heard you once asked me if I would like you to compete in a competition? “I flatly refused.”
“I don’t know how to fight, but I’m willing if you two tell me to.”
“No, I don’t want to see you get hit. “I don’t want to see you getting hit.”
“… Yes.”
“But I want to see Artemis in your arms. If that’s the case, she’ll really like him too, right? Because it’s a feeling that only you can provide.”
Hippolyte’s broad shoulders, her strong arm muscles, and her chest appropriate for her weight class. This is a hug that no one in this world can provide.
“Sorry. “I feel like I’ve been worrying about nothing.”
“Oh, we didn’t mean to force our ideas.”
“No. “I understand how precious a body I have been given.”
Hippolyte’s face showed genuine joy.
“Then shall we go right away and tell her that her ox horn was too sweet for her?”
I got up and held her large hand to help her up.
“Uh, where are you talking about?”
Hippolyte stood up with the feeling of Mount Tai rising.
“To Artemis!”
I led her with her brisk steps.
About 20 minutes later.
“Kyaaaaa!”
Artemis’ happy scream echoed throughout the upper park.
She was being held by Hippolyte like a princess.
“One more time!”
At Artemis’ words, Hippolyte threw her into the sky as if to wash her.
After rising about two meters, she falls into the arms of a strong female warrior.
“Ahahaha!”
Artemis shaking her legs wildly while being held like a princess.
Is it because this is my first time experiencing this kind of entertainment? His usual self disappeared, and he became a mischievous person.
She skips childhood, boyhood, and adolescence and becomes an adult all at once.
When it comes to entertainment, I have a similar deficiency as myself, having grown up as an orphan.
“If I had known you would like it this much, would you have done it for me on a regular basis?”
“That might not be a bad thing, but it’s just as good when a woman does it.”
Side!
Artemis wrapped her arms around Hippolyte’s neck and kissed her cheek. It looks quite enjoyable.
Hippolyte opens her eyes in joy.
Her nymphs pass by and look at her with envious eyes. However, it would be impossible with her average nymph’s strength.
This sudden picnic ended only after Hippolyte, holding Artemis, took a walk around her walkway.
As Hippolyte walked away wrapped in her piety and happiness, she no longer felt a single ounce of negative emotion about her own body.
