Apocalypse Shelter Administrator - Chapter 403



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EP.403 Beyond the Post-Apocalypse

There is a university located at the northernmost point in the former Republic of Korea.

Because it is located where it is, there are many mountains around it and accessibility is poor.

Even as shelters were established, vaccines were distributed, and the Korean Peninsula was restored, no one settled here.

Areas with more useful facilities, such as city centers, land adjacent to reservoirs and rivers, or areas close to the sea, were preferred.

Maybe the occasional explorer comes along and looks for something useful, or maybe the hunters stay there?

It was a lonely place, buried under bushes, weeds, and vines.

But today, after six years, a large number of guests came.

Not just passing through, but with the purpose of settling down.

A searcher leader armed with an assault rifle and two subordinates with machine guns advance in front.

“Aren’t you thirsty?”

“No work.”

The leader declined the water bottle offered by his subordinate.

They are followed by 32 people who are relatively less armed. They are professors, staff, graduate students and their families who used to work at this university.

They could not give up the jobs or studies they had worked for their entire lives. As the world became safer, they decided to return to their alma mater and settle down.

When the explorer leader who was advancing at the very front clenched his fist, everyone stopped and lowered their posture.

Due to the nature of the Korean peninsula, most people know at least basic hand signals.

Wait about 10 seconds.

“Gulp.”

A wild boar appeared through the bushes.

“phew.”

The people following behind breathe a sigh of relief.

bang!

A single rifle bullet pierced the boar’s skull, causing it to fall.

Despite the sudden shooting, none of the group following them screamed.

Even the children covered their mouths with their hands like fernbrake and remained silent.

In a sudden situation, stay calm and don’t scream. This is common sense for everyone living in the present age.

Because in an emergency situation, one person’s scream could kill both themselves and those nearby.

“Hansoo, you bleed.”

“All right.”

One of his men pulled out a military sword and ran away.

“We haven’t even arrived yet, is it okay if we reduce the number of people?”

The old professor, who was the representative of the 32 people who were following, asked.

“Then you’re going to throw away the meat you’ve worked so hard to get?”

“It’s definitely a shame, but… and I haven’t checked the surroundings yet, so would it be okay if gunshots were to ring out?”

The old professor looks around anxiously to see if any infected people might jump out at the sound of gunfire.

“If it’s going to settle down here, it’s going to have to be dealt with anyway. Seeing it roaming around so openly, this must be its territory. You don’t want to see all the crops you worked so hard to sow and sprout disappear overnight, do you?”

In the end, even the old professor nodded.

In the first place, they are not the employers of the explorers, so they have no authority to order them around.

All 3+32 people came here with the support of the shelter.

The work of preserving knowledge by restoring the university, the cradle of learning, and setting up a camp.

It is a public project currently being carried out by Shelter for people who used to work at universities in the past.

These 32 people are comprised of master’s and doctoral students from the Department of Biofood Science, the Department of Aquatic Life Medicine, and the Department of Landscape Plant Science.

After about 10 minutes, we finally reached our destination.

“iced coffee…”

A visit to his alma mater after six years since the war against the infection. The eyes of a veteran professor who had been in office for decades were tearful.

This is because, having lost both his family and his home during the war, all he has left is this abandoned building.

“It’s all green.”

“It’s more charming than I expected, and it doesn’t feel like a ruin, which is nice.”

Weeds sprouting from all sides through the vine-covered school gate and concrete floor greet the returnees.

“See that deer? Judging by its belly, it’s a pregnant female.”

“There are a few more over there. I guess they’re not infected, considering there’s a pregnant one walking around the school.”

The explorers, who acted as guides and escorts, looked around and chatted.

The Korean Peninsula’s giant goral was a headache for drivers before the war, but now it’s the opposite.

It is also a useful source of protein, and can help you gauge the presence of infectious agents in your surroundings when exploring rough terrain.

In the case of a pack of wild boars, bears, wolves, or wild dogs, they simply attack and eat walkers or slave dogs.

On the other hand, since there are many gorals and they run away when they see an infected person, it is a reliable criterion for judgment.

“Where do you want to go from here?”

“Let’s go to the library first.”

In response to the explorer leader’s question, the researchers told him about a previously decided location.

“It’s a mess.”

A graduate student who arrived at the library chewed his lip.

The treasure trove of knowledge, with its countless books neatly stored away, was in ruins.

It is full of the aftermath of war, six years’ worth of dust, animal droppings, shedding marks, and signs of looting.

There are even traces of earlier explorers gathering books and lighting a bonfire.

The barbaric act outraged professors and students.

“Dogs!”

“If you need firewood, why don’t you just pick some branches from outside and burn your precious books?”

The explorer leader consoled them as they were indignant.

“But this is good enough. At least it’s empty. Some of the more accessible schools in the South have been burned down by gang fights.”

“That’s right. Thank you again for being with us this far.”

The old professor bowed his head to the leader.

“There’s no work. This is all paid work. I do some legwork and this much is enough to make a profit.”

“Of course. After all, dealing with Shelter is the best.”

The explorer leader and his men shrugged.

The knowledge preserved in various forms at the university is a bridge between the pre-war era and the future. It is a treasure that must be preserved and protected.

These days, the number of former researchers returning to their alma maters across the Korean Peninsula to set up camps and continue their studies is increasing.

It’s not a decision you can make lightly when you’re busy trying to make a living.

This was possible because it was a reconstruction project that was carried out with support of materials and money from the shelter.

The three explorers who guided and escorted us up to this point were also hired by the shelter.

“We’ll take a few books too. Is that okay?”

“Of course!”

The old professor nodded at the explorer leader’s words.

While researchers sorted through their specialized books, explorers looked for books to take home as loot.

As the things to enjoy have decreased significantly, novels that focus on interest are traded as decent products.

Because they are large in volume and weight, only a small number can be carried at once, so even now, after six years, there are still many preserved here and there.

“Did you end up taking everything useful?”

But it seems like they’re not looking for anything.

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The most popular books, surprisingly, were those dealing with mythology, and the reason is simple.

Because those books had a lot of nude illustrations. A kind of alternative pin-up girl?

Moreover, since the myth itself is an interesting story, there is a lot of demand for it that combines sexy visuals with fun.

Naturally, adult magazines like Maxim and Playboy are among the treasures that are difficult to buy even with money.

If the pornography currently being produced by Shelter Broadcasting were to be released into the market, it would cause a cataclysm.

“Come on, this is your new home.”

Cows, horses, and pigs obediently followed the guidance of children much smaller than themselves.

A small auditorium was converted into a multi-purpose stable, with various livestock sitting amicably in their own compartments.

“You’re really kind. Aren’t you, Oppa?”

“Okay. On the way here, don’t make a single sound!”

When I put my index finger to the corner of my mouth and said, “Shhh!”, it was quiet without a single murmur.

Gulp!

But even the most loyal livestock couldn’t help the noise coming from their bellies.

Most beasts would collapse in the face of appetite, but these all remained in their places, following the order to wait.

“I’m hungry. What should I do?”

“Mom said she’ll be looking for a place to feed the grass soon. Just wait a moment.”

It was quite a tough march, but the children were in great physical condition because they rode on the backs of cows and horses the whole time.

Even a light child would ride on a pig’s back.

Structurally, the child had to lie down on the pig’s back and hug it, but the pig walked silently without showing any sign of displeasure.

The children each held a comb and used it to brush the animals’ fur or scratch any itchy spots.

Purruk.

honey.

The horse and pig made a satisfied noise. It is a way to quickly become friendly with livestock without spending money or feed.

Meanwhile, the women returned and led the cattle to a grassy area.

“I’ve seen this countless times while practicing with pigs and cows, but these kids are really great.”

“It seems like he’s more quiet and obedient than my child. He’s not a picky eater, and he doesn’t get an upset stomach no matter what kind of grass he eats.”

The graduate students, who have seen countless livestock in the livestock industry due to the nature of their department, were amazed by the obedience, patience, and tenacity of GMO species.

“He’s so kind and smart, he kind of seems strong.”

“Yeah. Did you feel it too?”

The women nodded their heads as they watched the horses and cows follow them obediently without even holding the reins.

“But now that I’ve tried them, I don’t think I’ll be able to raise anything else.”

The somewhat shabby parts were quickly forgotten in the face of overwhelming convenience.

“They say it’s okay to feed human waste, but is that really true?”

“I guess that’s a bit too much…”

According to the shelter, these GMO livestock contain extremely powerful bactericidal enzymes in their saliva and stomach juices that kill both parasites and viruses in human feces.

Killing two birds with one stone: skipping the bothersome task of emptying the toilet and supplementing the nutrition of livestock!

There is no concern about disease transmission from meat after slaughter.

“If you become too addicted to convenience, you won’t be able to go back to how things were before.”

“I guess so?”

Watching the cows graze, the women vowed to avoid feeding them human waste.

But I vaguely guessed that eventually they would succumb to convenience.

Since then, people have been moved as they visited the research building, the restaurant, and the office where they used to work.

A professor came into his office, which he had not visited in six years, carrying a lab coat and shaking it out.

Even though he was coughing at the flying dust, a joyful smile appeared on his lips.

The women collected musty-smelling blankets, old kettles, and dry coffee and tea leaves from the break room.

The men gathered materials and tools needed for hunting, gardening, and erecting barricades.

Once you decide to set up camp, the first priority is to protect yourself against external enemies.

Boohoo!

A drone passes over them as they work busily.

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“It looks like you arrived safely. That’s a relief.”

The screen transmitted by the drone was displayed on the central control room screen.

In addition to the scholars who left for Gangneung a week ago, there are reports of people settling down at various universities across the country.

Researchers in the fields of agriculture, fisheries, livestock, and marine food.

The Department of Pharmacy and Oriental Medicine, which cultivates medicinal herbs and maximizes the effectiveness of folk remedies.

Wood engineers and electrical engineers are in constant demand.

Beyond simply preserving academic knowledge, we supported primarily technical scholars who could create something useful.

Guns, ammunition, oil, GMO livestock, GMO seeds, desiccated food, medicine, communication devices, etc.

In return, they are required to compile decades of research accumulated at their alma mater and report it to the shelter.

Sadly, the humanities department was completely excluded.

Most of them have turned to farming or fishermen in the post-apocalyptic world.

Please note that not all universities have vacancies.

The large-scale building complex itself provides good conditions for setting up a camp.

Equipped with water supply facilities, gardens, flower beds and sports fields can be converted into fields, producing significant amounts of food.

The student dormitories were ideal for living quarters, and the lounge and duty room became headquarters for the vigilantes who stood guard.

Therefore, universities with good accessibility and facilities already have owners.

If ordinary survivors set up a camp, a research group could join through negotiations, but the problem is when a gang occupies the camp.

They would often brandish weapons and yell at the researchers to get out.

A helicopter was soon dispatched to that place.

[The occupation of Kongju University has been completed. No friendly casualties, and the enemy surrendered after suffering 3 light casualties.]

Behind the reporting stalker robot, about 30 people were seen lying on the ground, disarmed.

Researchers enter their alma mater with GMO cows, horses, and pigs raised and trained in shelters.

“Don’t bring the weapons you took from the gang, just give them to them.”

The firearms and ammunition of this era are like the armor of knights in the Middle Ages.

Now that that’s over, I won’t even be able to dream of revenge.

“I feel a little sorry for those guys, because they were also living hard and making a living.”

“For the sake of science. It’s a waste for a few to monopolize a large and useful living space. According to my information, that gang also took it from the refugees who lived there before.”

Artemis was proud.

[We discovered a 50 square meter field growing cannabis.]

The screen filled with green fan-shaped leaves along with the stalker’s report.

“Does your appetite still taste bitter?”

Artemis looked back at me with a smirk.

“…so that it all gets burned.”

[Roger.]

I checked the status of universities across the country being restored while watching flames from flamethrowers burn down fields of cannabis.

Recover the land from monsters, sow seeds, raise livestock, repel foreign enemies, and comfort soldiers.

Finally, it turns the gears of academic study, which had been stagnant and disappearing, forward again.

We have entered the final stage of reconstruction.

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