Apocalypse Shelter Administrator - Chapter 374



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EP.374 Aftercare (1)

constriction.

It’s a word I’ve never once thought about since becoming the owner of a shelter during the pandemic.

It was natural that Nana Artemis had ample resources and space but little to eat, and was not interested in luxury.

But now, I have no choice but to go into a state of saving.

From the large-scale infection suppression that took place just before I returned after my disappearance, to the all-out war with the Chinese military, to the Exile sweep operation.

By today’s standards, the country has fought three large-scale battles in a row.

No matter how wealthy we are, we can’t help but have back pain.

“It was pretty good when we won the fight against the Chinese army, but now that we’re up against monsters, it’s just a waste of money.”

There was a lot to take, including some of the equipment operated by the Chinese military, a small supply base in Manchuria, and even Kim Jong-un’s bunker.

However, when the opponent is a monster, there is no loot to be had.

You can’t pull out their claws or teeth and sell them as trinkets, and you can’t skin them and make clothes out of them.

On the other hand, it takes up a lot of manpower and resources, so it is not for nothing that the warlords are reluctant to eradicate the infection.

Our main force’s casualties were not great, but war itself sucks up resources.

Costs for reconnaissance, intelligence, ammunition, fuel, various consumables, and connections with external forces.

If another external threat were to arise immediately, this time it would be difficult for us to step forward.

“It’s fortunate that we have secured the trade route and passage rights.”

A map of the Korean Peninsula and Siberia displayed on the central control room screen shows friendly Russian warlords and the trade routes they have approved.

Originally, most areas were off-limits except for a few camps bordering northern North Korea, but now all sections are free passes.

“After watching the Exile Origin Battle video, I think you’ve learned a lot.”

Artemis said.

She is doing yoga-like movements on a rug spread out a little way away from me.

Since he was kept in an incubator during the operation, he seems to want to move around.

Although she believes in her omnipotence in cyberspace, she is also deeply fascinated by the various sensations she receives from moving her body.

The same goes for when she plays chess, her favorite game.

He sat across from me and watched me move the pieces with my fingers, but now he has no interest in playing chess online.

I think it would also be effective to enjoy sports and horseback riding together or have a hot time at night.

“The battle footage was amazing. There were more scenes of poison gas being sprayed than of people shooting guns.”

The footage recorded by the stalkers who participated in the operation was more gruesome than thrilling.

The air is thick with poisonous fog, and the howls of monsters coughing death from all directions.

The only moments that could be called combat were in the first and second half, and after that it was more like a show of unilaterally executing terminally ill patients.

“Wouldn’t a poison gas that works on monsters work even better on humans?”

“Don’t say such horrible things.”

“Hoo hoo hoo.”

Soon it will be six years since the start of the Infection War.

What this means is that the vast majority of existing militaries have lost most of their chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear response capabilities.

Gas masks, purification tanks, and chemical, biological, and radiological protection equipment also have an expiration date, and many of them were consumed in the unlimited chemical warfare waged during the infectious war.

Our military’s physical combat capabilities and air force are great, but the fact that we can cover the entire combat area with poison gas is amazing.

The Russian warlords know very well how scary this is.

“It’s the perfect ratio. Gratitude for resolving the disaster that was lurking in the North, and fear of us who have that kind of power.”

Artemis looks at me and smiles.

It was a strange and somewhat provocative pose that was hard to describe.

“Since ancient times, people have been surprisingly quick to betray those they are grateful to. However, if you only give them fear, they will feel danger and try to run away. Wouldn’t it be best to give them a proper mix of both?”

“Besides, their threat isn’t completely over yet.”

The map shows where the Exile Battle took place, the southern nest, the northern epicenter, the destroyed villages, and the locations of engagements with scout parties.

From there, drone carriers are conducting 24-hour surveillance.

Even if you destroy the two largest strongholds, there will still be entities that have left for hunting or other reasons.

Our drones and Russian search parties equipped with large-caliber bullets are chasing down and killing the few remaining ones.

Now that we’ve dealt with the giant thing that spawned the mutants, their extinction is imminent.

“Don’t worry too much. It’s not that hard to exterminate a predator of that size, let alone a fungus or a pest.”

Artemis said as if to reassure me.

“But it’s a solitary breeder, isn’t it? What a scary advantage that is… I won’t be able to completely relax even if I don’t see it for a few years.”

“That’s true. But because of their size, aggressiveness, and caloric needs, if they run rampant, they’ll definitely show. They can never hide it. What’s difficult for our military right now is not a strong enemy, but an enemy that’s hard to find.”

Artemis confidently crossed her arms, sitting with her legs spread apart like a ballet dancer.

“What are the chances of a second Exile-like mutation occurring elsewhere?”

“I can’t say it’s 0%, but it’s probably very low.”

Artemis snapped her fingers and a map of Earth appeared on the screen.

It indicates temperature, ecosystem diversity, and the safety of the food chain.

“Warm places are out of the question from the start. They’ll all rot and decay before mutations occur due to the active vaccine action.”

Except for a few places near the north and south of the Earth, everything is in black and white.

“But places that are ridiculously cold are also difficult. The vaccine will certainly be slowed down, but the ecosystem in such places is too narrow. The basis for infection and mutation is the stage where various life activities take place.”

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“Antarctica is an isolated ecosystem, and the Arctic is mostly made up of marine life, so there was originally little threat of infectious agents.”

The North and South Poles were also excluded from my list.

What remains now are Siberia, Canada, and some areas in northern Europe.

“Looking at it this way, there aren’t as many places to be on guard against as I thought.”

“It’s not like we can completely relax. But even if something happens, it’s too far away. Nothing will change if we worry about it already.”

There is nothing more pointless than worrying about things beyond our control.

Focusing on what you can deal with right away is something I learned countless times during my time in the military.

Artemis is more skilled than I am at keeping watch over monsters during the three years I’ve been missing.

“Trust me, I am the greatest monster expert of our time, whether it’s killing or dissecting.”

“I guess so.”

I accepted the advice quietly and lay down comfortably on the chair.

“That’s exactly the position. You’ve been fighting here and there for so long. I feel motivated if the manager firmly protects the central control room.”

In response to Artemis’s words, he raised his legs up on the desk and placed his clasped hands behind his head.

Then her cheerful laughter filled the spacious central control room.

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Although there was no material spoils from this fight, it is not the case that it was all wasteful.

Isn’t it said that the most precious resource is human beings?

Whether it was the fear brought about by the Exile threat or the strength shown by my army, the number of Russians crossing the North Korean border increased by the day.

No matter how small the landmass was, South Korea was now severely short on manpower after swallowing up North Korea and greatly reducing its population.

Among them were some welcome guests.

“It’s nice to see you again. Is this your first time seeing my face?”

I spotted Pyotr over the video call and waved.

[I remember the administrator’s voice.]

Pyotr greeted him politely.

“Do you like the climate of the Korean Peninsula?”

[In winter, the cold wind blows the same here and there. But I can definitely tell that the land here is more fertile and safe. Judging from the frequent pedestrians passing by, it seems like it would be good for business.]

Behind Pyotr were the village expedition team and their families who had been with him for a short time.

[You all believed what I said and had a hard time getting here, but I’m glad we arrived safely.]

“That makes sense. It’s a very long way.”

[It was physically painful, but it was more mentally painful. I was doubtful whether there really was a ‘promised land’.]

“Oh, was it you?”

A barren land that is becoming increasingly difficult to live in due to the threat of the Exiles that may appear again and the destruction of civilization.

We need to move somewhere, but all the good land is already taken.

In this era where people are extremely beta-friendly towards outsiders, where on earth are you going?

In that situation, the words of Pyotr, who had connections with a powerful warlord on the Korean peninsula called the Shelter Manager, shook the villagers.

The story goes that he was introduced to good land in the south for farming and settling down.

Since Pyotr was so popular, everyone trusted him and set off on the journey, but when they actually arrived at the promised village, everyone seemed moved.

“Thank you again for saving my life back then!”

Isaac, the youngest member of the expedition, greeted them briskly. Next to him was an older woman who appeared to be his mother, looking embarrassed.

“What about Mikhail?”

[It will take a few more days. There are more people than expected who want to step down, so the warlords are on high alert. Even the key executives are submitting their resignations, so we need time to finish the process.]

“I hope this doesn’t cause any unnecessary resentment.”

It would be a problem if you hated them for stealing your talent for no reason.

But Pyotr smiled faintly at my worries.

[Grudge? You don’t have to worry about it. As long as you don’t run away with your equipment, you can’t touch the transfer between camps.]

“Well, in this day and age, you have to chase deserters to the ends of the earth.”

If desertion in the past was a threat to public security, desertion now is directly related to the reputation and existence of the organization to which it belongs.

Anyway, unlike Korea, which is a small country with a collectivist tendency and a conscription rate close to 100%, Siberia, which has a large land and strong liberal tendencies, seems to be tolerant of migration.

After a few more conversations with Pyotr and the immigrants, we concluded our correspondence by saying that we would soon visit him with something to eat and drink.

But soon after, a new communication request was received.

I don’t personally receive individual communications from immigrants.

Still, judging from the fact that Artemis connected him, he seems to be a very meaningful guest.

[We are soldiers who are friends with Mikhail. We were told that if we were to move to Korea, we should seek permission through this channel.]

The image captured by the border surveillance drone appeared on the screen.

No matter how you look at it, it looks like a small group of soldiers who escaped from a Siberian warlord.

They were stopped at the North Korean border and asked for permission to pass.

Family units of immigrants are coming in in groups of three or five, but properly armed troops cannot do so.

Because if you make a slight move, it could be misunderstood as an invasion and a battle could break out.

“The migration of capable warriors is always welcome…”

[Leave it to me! Whether the opponent is a white or a plunderer, I will fight bravely! From today, our home is the Korean Peninsula!]

The Russian soldier speaking on behalf of the group spoke in a cheerful voice.

But these guys came in tanks and armored vehicles.

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