Apocalypse Shelter Administrator - Chapter 418



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EP.418 Caravan (2)

The Silk Road is an ancient trade route between the East and the West that everyone has heard of at least once.

Silk, porcelain, spices, wool, and even the main character, pepper. Many trade goods were transported along the desert ridges.

What was briefly mentioned in textbooks has been revived in the post-apocalypse.

Here’s one of them. There’s a caravan escaping the hell that is China and entering the gateway to Manchuria.

The fleet consists of 15 camels, 9 horses, dozens of poultry, 4 carriages, and a total of 34 people. This is by no means a small scale in this day and age.

Armed with firearms and crossbows and even hiring mercenaries, they can easily repel packs of wolves, small groups of infected, and even a group of poor bandits.

Now that the Chinese brigade has been annihilated, there’s nothing to fear as long as you avoid the Chinese or Russian gang areas that are full of radiation and infected matter.

“The more I look at it, the more amazing it becomes.”

The new merchant Ibram said.

The horse ridden by the caravan leader, Taraz, is the only shelter-made GMO species on the upper level.

“You go when you’re told to go without needing a warrant, and you stand when you’re told to stop. You even go to the bathroom and take a shower.”

Captain Taraz’s horse only relieves itself in the designated area, which means it is easy to clean the stable where it stays.

Even the elderly man with 50 years of experience raising horses at the camp was amazed.

Taraz chuckled as his greatest asset was praised.

“And that’s not all. They eat any kind of grass or rotten meat, and they produce milk all year round, regardless of pregnancy. They also have keen hearing, so they will warn you if anything approaches within 100 meters while they’re sleeping. When they need to hide, just say “shh!” and they’ll shut up on their own.”

He kept bragging about his horse. Taraz loved his horse more than his bear-like wife.

Their endurance and strength surpass those of most horses and they do not require shoeing or maintenance.

This is a huge advantage now that most of the priests have died and the technology is falling into disuse.

“Whew, this guy is better than people.”

Ibram flattered him because he thought this was the moment.

“So you’re thinking of traveling all this way to buy it?”

“But the competition is fierce, right? What if I fail? I’ve already found three traces of the top that went first.”

Since there were only a few safe trade routes, it was natural that our routes overlapped with those of our business partners.

It is unsettling to see caravans of all races, religions and countries racing towards the edge of Asia.

“It’s a shame, but it doesn’t matter. We can just bring back a pig, a chicken, or even a rat.”

“Do you eat rats?”

“Cheer up, Inma. This isn’t your average rat. This guy was genetically engineered.”

Taraz tapped his horse’s neck.

“They are easy to raise, and they don’t bite when you touch them with your hands. They have a lot of babies, and they eat everything well and taste good. Even the bones are soft, so if you chew them and eat them, you don’t need calcium supplements.”

“No matter what, the rat is a bit…”

Taraz smiled brightly at Ibram, who was getting sick of it.

“That’s because you haven’t tried it. Once you try it, you’ll change your mind. Besides, you can make a lot of money just by getting some medicine or alcohol.”

Taraz looked up at the sky.

“There are a lot of items that can only be found at the eastern end. You’ll have to get used to this path from now on. If you’re bored, memorize this.”

Ibram accepted the small booklet thrown by Captain Taraz.

It’s a travel booklet that summarizes simple Korean. It’s been passed around to many people and read so much that it’s worn and dirty.

“Can you Kansha?”

“I’m sorry. They are very sensitive to formality there, so be especially careful. When shaking hands, always use both hands. If you’re going to make a living this way, you’ll have to get used to it.”

As they got closer to their destination, the upper party looked forward to seeing what goods awaited them at the marketplace outside the police station.

Well, I guess I’ll just have to let out some steam with the girls there.

The problem is that there are those who approach them expecting just as much from them as they expect from the East.

“Prepare for battle! It’s the infection!”

A mercenary acting as a scout sent a warning from the front.

Originally, they had a separate term for the infectious agent, but when they traded with the Korean Peninsula, they changed it to the Korean term.

This is because kids’ broadcasts are very helpful, and it is advantageous to use unified terminology to facilitate smooth exchange of information with locals.

Of course, in this case, it is basic to follow A’s method.

“Damn, how come the schedule is so smooth.”

Captain Taraz grumbled as he observed the enemy with a signal flare in one hand and a telescope in the other.

“Aren’t you going to shoot?”

Abraham asked.

“It’s not that big of a deal. We’ll handle it ourselves. Help isn’t free, and if we whine about something trivial, we might get caught.”

Meanwhile, the peddlers gathered their carriages, barricaded themselves, climbed on top of them, and took up arms. This was not their first or second attempt at this skill.

“There are only about 20 of them, but there are not many variants! Don’t be afraid!”

Cavalry lined up beside Taraz, armed with guns. Veteran merchants on camels and mercenaries on horseback.

Another relic from the past that has been revived along with the Silk Road is the dragoon.

“Commence the attack!”

“Turn around!”

At Taraz’s signal, everyone rushed forward bravely.

It is wise to hide behind sturdy barricades and engage in a defensive battle against the Infected, but they have goods and livestock to trade.

It would be heartbreaking if goods or carts were damaged or livestock died during the fight.

It was better to trust in their mobility and engage in guerrilla warfare, both in terms of protecting assets and combat power.

Because you can’t keep up with cavalry on the plains unless you’re a Juggernaut.

As the mounted mercenaries split left and right, the horde of infected followed them and scattered in disorder.

The Taraz and camel-riding veterans in the center stopped running. Only a few infected remained, as the majority were chasing the mercenaries on horseback.

“Ignore the walkers! Deal with the mutants first!”

Tata Tang!

As the barrage of fire poured down, the Dissolver’s abdomen burst like a balloon and dissolved in its own acid.

The remaining walkers ran hard, but before they could reach Taraz’s group, they were hit in vital spots and fell one by one.

Since it is a still shot and the enemies are running towards you like they are saying “kill me”, it is not difficult to hit them.

Hehehe!

Rather than fighting, the mercenaries continued to run away, wasting time.

“Kyaarruruk-!”

A Ripper was chasing me at incredible speed. Its four-legged form and its twitching limbs looked like a cockroach.

“You monster!”

“It’s a monster!”

Even the mercenaries who had been through thick and thin were astonished at the sight. If this had been a mountainous area or if they had been on foot, they would have been caught up with them long ago.

However, it is impossible to catch up with a horse on flat ground.

“Kyaaah-! Haaah-!”

No matter how great his brute strength is, he can’t beat a horse in speed.

Moreover, because I was chasing at full speed, my movements were very honest.

“Now is the time!”

At the signal of the mercenary captain, everyone turned around as they were riding their horses.

Bang bang bang!

Bullets from the partisan shots shattered Ripper’s shoulders and knees, sending him sprawling on the ground.

It was originally aimed at the head, but considering that it was an impossible target, this is still quite impressive.

bang!

Tatang!

Caravan merchants riding camels joined in pursuit. The infected fell helplessly to gunfire from the sides and rear.

The Ripper, who had been rumbling, also fell down with his head broken.

Now all that’s left are the walkers, struggling to stand, with gunshot wounds here and there.

“Save your money!”

The mercenaries put away their guns and took their saddlebags from their horses.

Bullets are also money. It is economical to deal with non-threatening enemies with cold weapons.

The spear is too bulky, the sword is hard to handle and spits disgusting fluids, and both require considerable skill to use in mounted combat.

On the other hand, the pyonggon, which consists of two solid bars connected by a chain, is an all-purpose weapon. It is easy to use and maintain, has a long range, and sprays less fluid.

Bam!

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Walkers fell to the ground with a loud crash and blood pouring from their heads.

Crunch!

A walker with a slingshot in its snout spat out corn teeth.

“Haha! Look at that guy getting his butt kicked!”

They were the ones who, through trade, brought food and language from the Korean peninsula back and forth, and even their speech style was transferred.

“Ki… kie…”

Kwajik!

Walker, still breathing heavily, was being trampled by the horse’s hooves as he crawled on the ground.

“Whew! It’s over.”

The mercenary captain stopped his horse and reported to Taraz. The scepter in his hand was covered in blood.

“What about the damage?”

“As you can see, there isn’t one. It was the perfect opponent to loosen up against.”

“Thank you all for your hard work. I will give you the combat bonus as per the contract.”

“I will accept it without hesitation.”

“shit!”

Taraz, who was wiping away sweat, suddenly swore.

The mercenary captain momentarily misunderstood the situation because he felt it was a waste to give him a combat allowance, but then realized the situation when he saw Taraz pull out a signal flare.

“It’s not over yet! Prepare for battle!”

Phew!

As soon as the mercenary captain shouted, a signal flare rose into the sky.

“What is it, sir?”

Ibram, who was slow to grasp the situation as expected of a newbie, asked.

“They are fucking punks.”

“Damn. The rumors that there were remnants left were true.”

Taraz and the mercenary captain looked in the direction where the infected had appeared and swore.

A camouflaged military APC was seen running towards us, kicking up a cloud of sand and dust.

It’s a nightmarish vehicle that I saw when the defunct Chinese People’s Liberation Army brigade was at the height of its rampage.

“I don’t think it’s just one?”

Only one is visible at the moment, but the amount of dust following it suggests there are additional units.

“Could it be that the infection spread because of those guys?”

Abraham asked.

“I guess so. I thought it was strange that they came up so high above their habitat.”

Captain Taraz shook his head as he looked at the raiders. They were truly more hateful than the infected.

“We can’t break through with the weapons we have. Even though it’s regrettable, you must make a decision.”

Taraz closed his eyes tightly at the mercenary captain’s words.

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[A signal flare indicating an emergency rescue request has been detected.]

The manual came from the PDA.

The location information of the caravan, which was displayed abstractly, has been corrected and the exact coordinates have been displayed.

Unlike the Korean Peninsula, which is within satellite surveillance range, the Manchuria area is covered by drone carriers. However, it is too large to conduct precise surveillance.

Except for the areas directly touched by the camera, the rest are detected indirectly using dust scattering from the ground surface.

To compensate for this, we have been selling special signal flares for foreign caravans for some time now.

When a flare explodes in the air, it emits a special wave that can be used to pinpoint its location.

The nearest drone carrier will fly in that direction.

“What happened?”

Seyoung came closer to me and rested his chin on my shoulder.

“A caravan following the trade route fired a distress signal flare. They detected a horde of infected approaching just before.”

“We cleaned up the area around the trading route last time, didn’t we?”

“Don’t underestimate China. They keep coming back no matter how much you clean them up. But the signal flare just now wasn’t caused by an infection. It seems like a surprise attack by looters who were hiding.”

Considering the size and fighting power of the caravan, it is not inferior to the few infected that come out.

They must have encountered well-armed raiders.

“The area is huge. There must be more than one or two caravans coming and going. What if we unite and get chased?”

“You’re probably thinking of making a killing and then running away.”

I stopped at a nearby rest stop with Seyoung.

In the parking lot, there are bikes and trucks, and in the large stables, cows, horses and camels are tied up.

People were seen socializing while drinking fake coffee or drinks, moonshine, and playing shelter-style online MMO RPG phone games.

Seyoung quickly tied the words together and ran over. It seemed like he was quite curious about the battle situation unfolding on the PDA.

Seyoung sat down next to me and hugged my arm. I adjusted the angle of the PDA so she could see it better.

The caravan convoy began to appear on cameras of drone carriers flying at high altitudes.

There was no sign of fighting, as the caravans had given up fighting.

“They abandoned the carriage and scattered in 360 degrees, each running away.”

“It’s a method that doesn’t lose everything, even if there is damage. It’s an appropriate decision against an opponent that you can’t win against anyway.”

“It must be heartbreaking for the shareholders.”

There were three APCs in total. From the beginning, they were intended for commercial purposes, so they did not chase those riding horses or camels who ran away.

However, the slow-moving peddlers were shot and fell while running away.

“shit.”

The APC stops and the soldiers disembark. One of them starts kicking over a corpse and looting the supplies.

[Confirmation of identification of remnants of the Chinese army.]

The high-magnification camera zoomed in to its maximum level, revealing the model name of the armored vehicle and the Chinese military uniform.

“I was worried about those who stayed in the rear supply base and fled to Manchuria, and now I’ve found them. Judging by the fact that you’re not rushing, do you not know the meaning of the signal flare?”

“It’s not strange. You’ll be living the life of a fugitive, ostracized by all forces.”

When you touch the PDA and issue a tracking and annihilation order, the fighter drones docked at the bottom of the carrier are launched simultaneously.

It was a spectacular sight to see eight medium to large drones flying in formation.

Four of them are machine-gun models, and the other four are bombers armed with bombs.

The Chinese infantrymen who were proudly inspecting the carriage were caught in surprise and ran towards the APC.

But it was already too late.

A smart missile mounted on a bombing drone was flying in a parabolic trajectory and landing on the roof of an armored vehicle.

The PDA screen that was broadcasting the remnants of the Chinese army from a long distance was split into four. This is a camera with the view of the missile rapidly approaching.

bang!

bang!

bang!

The APCs were completely destroyed by bombs that struck them from the top attack without giving them time to react.

[■■■ ■■!]

The Chinese soldiers who barely escaped were screaming, but the interpretation system was far from working.

Soldiers firing anti-aircraft fire were swarmed by drones that were firing while taking evasive maneuvers.

The last two remaining soldiers threw down their weapons and raised their hands.

-Surrender! Surrender! Don’t shoot!

As the gun-mounted drone approached them, it began to chatter in Chinese. The distance was close enough that the translation system kicked in and added subtitles.

Even with both hands raised, the bastards rolled their eyes and looked at the red laser sites stationary on their foreheads and hearts.

I was sweating profusely and shaking like an aspen tree all over.

-이 개새끼들아!

-I’ll make you beg me to kill you!

The caravan and mercenaries returned, swearing as they saw the smoke from the shattered APCs and the surrendered Chinese troops.

My eyes were burning with the desire to skin him alive right away, but I couldn’t dare to go first because of the shelter drones.

Because we know that these are not just simple drones, but the eyes and ears of the city rulers.

I adjusted my PDA to activate voice mode and said just one word. If I spoke in Korean, it would be automatically translated and transmitted.

“Do whatever you want.”

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