How to Live as an Immortal - Chapter 245
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How to Live Immortally Episode 245
245 What a great orator.
Justin, who was just a simple disbeliever with a severe suspicion, had a grudge rising in his throat, but he had no choice but to keep his mouth shut at Gaon’s intervention.
“Anyway, you’re saying you tracked the consultant’s movements?”
“Of course. Would you have thought I would accompany you without knowing anything?”
“So where is it?”
Owen tapped Justin on the shoulder and pointed in the direction.
“Turn your course north-northwest. That’s where our ideal lies.”
* * *
And so we arrived at Area 49 of the Seed Colony.
Although it is a wealthy area, it is not popular because it is adjacent to the 50th district, which is just beginning to be developed. It is not unattractive as an investment property, but buying it now would be a loss in many ways.
As the 50th district was completed and the next foundation was gradually laid, it was obvious that the wealthy neighborhoods in the 40s would move up to the 50s.
still-
“It must have been a lot of money, but you really wanted to spread out your mat in a place like this. It would have been better to settle down in District 39.”
“Then, they would have been caught by wild dogs like us long ago. No matter how complicated the underworld is, they can’t fool the eyes of the four great dark forces that are determined to stick to them.”
“It might be possible if you get help from Ryungyoung. After all, our management areas won’t overlap.”
“I guess our consultant didn’t even like that.”
Owen gets off the Arctrasen and stops in front of a mansion.
A wall as high as a spire. The gate leading between them was firmly locked, but he broke the lock with just a touch of his palm and entered as if he were the owner.
“I heard from Don that one of the laboratories that the Mars Defense Force had abandoned for various reasons was once again being utilized by a consultant.”
If that’s the case, Gaon also knew a lot.
Wasn’t Laurel, who was fighting in the Set Colony right away, also born for that reason? Justin also seemed to realize this and took on a more serious expression.
“Is Ryong-young benefiting from being friendly with the radicals?”
“Maybe so, maybe not. He’s not at the level to be concerned about that anymore.”
“Anyway, you’re saying there was a consultant hanging around here?”
“At least until the last check.”
“When was the last time?”
“It’s 3 sol ago.”
“It’s ambiguous.”
Long enough to notice, short enough to escape.
The consultant’s intelligence will determine the difficulty of the pursuit. As expected, he showed that he was a formidable opponent―
“They’ve all already run away.”
The mansion was empty.
“No, it’s too early to give up, Fixer.”
Owen, who had gone far ahead, gestured at that moment. Gaon, who approached him, was able to figure out his true intentions right away. Even though they were only a few meters apart, the device’s communication kept disconnecting and reconnecting.
The fact that there is even a small amount of interference means that there are still places with power.
This was also evidence that the follow-up was inadequate.
“Even the best consultants in the world make mistakes.”
“It must have figured out that if it didn’t get out quickly, its tail would be caught.”
“Shouldn’t we also consider the possibility that it could be a trap?”
Justin suddenly intervenes and voices his opinion. He is a consultant who knows nothing about being caught, and he is not one to show his sloppy side.
“It would be fun to check that out.”
The moment Owen, with his knees bent, hits the ground, the floor collapses, revealing its contents. It’s a near-abrupt intrusion, but he doesn’t seem to like it either, as he opens up the shortest route to the third basement floor where the signal ends.
What appeared before Gaon’s eyes as he descended vertically under rough escort was a computer built into one side of the room.
Owen tears down a piece of wall to look inside and pulls out a dangling port.
“There’s no drive or storage. It’s bulky, so maybe they only took the important parts. Tsk, how dare you.”
“First, let’s take care of the jamming problem.”
Gaon was able to turn on the computer and start it up by just manipulating a few buttons, but even he was helpless in front of the black screen.
Gaon was good at using tools sold by divers and tuners, but that didn’t mean he was skilled.
Next is―
“Why don’t we leave it to the experts? I happen to know them well… … .”
“You don’t have to go that far, I think it’ll be possible within my line. If we reverse-calculate the remaining data that has evaporated from the RAM, we’ll get some useful information.”
That’s when Owen’s solo began, as he connected the magnetic cable to my device.
It doesn’t depend on the operating system, it just goes straight to the command prompt and starts scraping data.
It was only natural that the problem solver was surprised and the soldier was impressed by the unexpected talent displayed by the mafia.
It was a clarity that did not match the impression that he would use his fists before speaking.
“… … You too, are studying.”
“It’s a somewhat unpleasant feeling, but let’s move on.”
Soon after, the piece is finished and the place that was connected to the mansion comes to mind.
“There are three presumed locations. I don’t know what the purpose was or what content was exchanged, but it seems certain that they shared the internal intranet.”
“There are three of us here, so it would be a good place to investigate.”
It might have been possible to take the form of a one-on-one attack, but it would have been inefficient to rush in anyway. It would have been like telling the consultant to clean up the other two places.
Maybe he even noticed that you broke into this mansion―
“Then let’s go quickly.”
* * *
The area assigned to Gaon was District 26, which was designated as a special tourist zone. The beach and islands developed based on the adjacent Yani Sea, and even the landmark Eden Park—a space that was completely designed to encourage consumption and stimulate the economy, actively supported not only food and drink but also leisure activities.
street of knowledge,
The gourmet market,
A place of rest.
The three main methods that District 26 boasted were the essence of this. However, not all services were popular.
There are bound to be places that do not benefit from the floating population that sways like the waves, and the history museum that stands on the outskirts can be said to be one of them.
[21st Century Pre- and Post-war Memorial Hall]
As the name suggests, it was a place where you could indirectly experience what the Earth was like immediately after World War III.
But no one was looking for him.
There was no commercial district or complex built around it. It was a location that was developed but no different from being undeveloped.
It’s already been three years since they announced that they would be taking some time to prepare for the renovation.
But that dream did not come true, and the number of properties listed for quick sale increased by one.
It was a place that both the guests and the owner had given up on.
As if to show the situation, there was not a single security guard to stop me even though I entered without any money.
still-
It’s not that no one responded.
[We sincerely welcome you to the 21st Century Postwar Memorial Hall]
He is an artificial intelligence who is solely assigned to recite history and the past. Is it because of the built-in commands? Or is it because of the long loneliness?
The guy did his duty despite being an uninvited guest.
[No.1 Dome is the first and best archology, and from the moment it was put into operation, there has not been a single casualty due to environmental changes… … .]
No, it was decades before the No. 1 Dome could function properly as an acrology. In the early days, even basic temperature control was inadequate, resulting in numerous deaths.
[The first Strider was born from the very bottom to rebel against a completely isolated system… … .]
No, the first Strider was a scion of a noble family. He simply wanted to break the chains of his bloodline that were tied to his ankles.
Whether or not we knew it, the AI’s explanation continued after that.
The core topics are all interesting, but the research was a mess. Or maybe it wasn’t done in the first place.
Because no one will be curious about the truth.
Like this museum, which is completely deserted.
[The cause of World War III is said to be… … .]
There are countless of them, but they all come down to one thing.
Repeated competition and conflict before the Earth’s resources were exhausted. Despite reaching the pinnacle of wisdom, they could only come up with war as a solution even though they knew it would lead to self-destruction.
This was the original sin of mankind.
A lesson from the species that must be passed down from generation to generation.
The funny thing is, the building that was built to remind us of the lesson is now haunted by people who have forgotten the lesson.
[Thank you for listening so far]
The vast, almost grand, projector powerlessly shuts off. At the same time, the overwhelming spectacle that filled the lattice-patterned glass ceiling disappears.
Gaon got up from his seat and walked to the center of the dark room.
On my way here, I took a quick look around the interior of the museum.
If there’s anything suspicious, it’s probably around the projector where the focus is slightly off.
As expected, when the projector is turned along the first scratch, the floor cracks and a staircase leading down is revealed.
In an instant, a deep resonance is heard, as if a deep-sea creature is breathing.
A facility that, to anyone who looks at it, does not seem appropriate for a memorial hall.
It was obvious that there was malice lurking within, but Gaon took steps without hesitation.
Because he was the only one in that era who learned a lesson.
* * *
I can’t even tell how far I’ve descended. It’s literally a deep underground. I can only feel the shape of the control pad or terminal at my fingertips and realize that I’m not wandering around the same place.
Crack, crack.
Crack, crack.
As soon as I realized that there was nowhere else to go, a beam of light shone down from the ceiling.
Like a spotlight shining on an actor on stage.
The stairs you came up to disappear, and the ceiling is layered.
Almost at the same time that Gaon placed his hand on his waist, an old man with a cane appeared through the darkness.
Although he was an old man who moved as if he was dragging his body, for some reason Gaon could not move even a single step.
maybe-
It must be because of the sharp eyes hidden behind the small body.
The moment we met, we knew that our opponent was extraordinary.
“Who is it?”
“I have conveyed and you have received in a series of exchanges of glances, so the question has already lost its meaning. All that remains is to decide how we will influence and be influenced by each other.”
“You’re a great speaker. But what can I do if I feel sorry? I’m past the age where I can be swayed by someone’s words.”
bang!
The old man, as if telling them to stop talking nonsense, struck the ground hard with his cane and shouted.
“Hehe, don’t deny your fate. Just as you came to me, I too have been waiting for you to come to me.”
“no way…….”
“So, did you like my guidance?”
He was an old man with a kind smile, but there was a hint of ridicule hanging at the corners of his mouth. Well, it was quite easy to track him down.
Owen had no doubt that his opponent would be in a state of panic, but in fact, he was more ruthless.
“Were you the one who sent the chain letter?”
“Nice to meet you, I am a consultant.”