How to Live as an Immortal - Chapter 247
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How to Live Immortally Episode 247
247 Ambiguous
The consultant’s lips, which had taken off the goggle-type terminal and connector, were filled with joy and then disappeared. Meeting Gaon gave him a lot of inspiration. From one to ten, he was a rival that could never be underestimated.
It was then that Truwell, who had been guarding him, handed him his cane and asked him indirectly.
“What happened?”
“As expected from Paradise, the fighting dog Baek Ga-on is the swordsman Yang Hoo.”
“then…….”
“Unfortunately, it seems impossible to include him. Seeing as he is full of negative thoughts about us. Even I was only able to glimpse into his inner thoughts.”
“How about we make contact once more? No, I will step forward. Perhaps the swordsman is on guard because of your reputation.”
“No, subduing him comes first. We can talk about it later.”
“It was the young lady’s order to bring you here respectfully.”
“Isn’t a plan something that changes depending on the situation?”
It was a radical choice, but Truwell could not dare to express his dissent. The consultant was the one who made today’s paradise. It would not be an exaggeration to say that each and every decision he made was a stepping stone for the leap forward.
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This time, that belief worked against him.
What the consultant was after was not the prosperity of paradise, but personal gain.
‘It’s definitely not a regeneration.’
In the consultant’s opinion, Gaon’s ability was close to restoring the original state. And it wasn’t simply a speed increase in recovery, but rather focused on additional effects. It could be said to be more heterogeneous and special than any other metahuman.
‘Now that I think about it, there must have been a reason why the Emergency Disaster Response Team was chasing after me.’
The level 4 metahuman consultant’s understanding ability was unparalleled. Once he had some insight, it was not difficult to grasp the essence and core.
All abilities are derived from his special ability.
‘okay…….’
Almost at the same time that the consultant reminded me of my purpose, Vincent came into the company.
“The launch time has been set.”
“Oh, are you ready to gear up?”
“Just now.”
“Are you learning?”
“After everyone has memorized the script, we are just waiting for the curtain to rise.”
Up to this point, everything was going according to plan. If there was one change―
“I think we’ll have some invited guests. Is that okay?”
Not a request, but a notice.
At that moment, Vincent unconsciously clenched his fist and clenched his molars.
“Are you doing useless things again?”
“Please understand, it’s a personal matter.”
“Personal matters, that is.”
It was obvious who was whispering next to him; it was Vincent who glared at Truwell for a moment, but he soon sighed and collected himself.
Already on the same boat.
The two of them had come too far to pretend not to know now.
The consultant was also clearly aware of this point, so he could confidently make the request.
“So, do you have any useful weapons among those you have?”
“It’s getting harder and harder. So, what do you want?”
“If possible, the bigger the better.”
The consultant’s eyes darken as he taps the ground with his cane.
“There are some pretty big fish to catch.”
* * *
“… … So, Mr. Gaon met with a consultant?”
“Even though it was a hologram.”
Gaon, who came out of the 21st century memorial hall, joined other colleagues and exchanged opinions. Unfortunately, he was the only one who brought back practical information.
As it was the only clue, it was natural that attention would be focused on the consultant’s impulsive actions.
“Why did a consultant who had been hiding his identity until now suddenly appear like this?”
Most likely, it was to find out who the blacksmith Yang Hoo was, but since it was something he couldn’t reveal outright, Gaon continued to pretend not to know.
As it turned out, there was a suitable topic to turn my attention to.
“To test out new weapons, I guess. I guess I got chosen for that.”
“I said blobsieve.”
A biochemical weapon created using the principles of mycosis.
It was a tool that indirectly showed what kind of scheme the consultant was plotting.
And this was a device that Owen couldn’t help but have his eyes on. It was only natural that he would secretly covet it.
“If you want, I can look into it for you.”
“There are fish that should be left to the cat.”
The mafia’s new weapon was nonsense in itself.
It’s not like there was no alternative.
Not only the blobsieve installed in the memorial hall around the 21st century, but also the blobsieves in the other two locations were recovered by Aimer.
Now that Dobby has launched a full investigation, it won’t be long before a clear clue is discovered.
Justin expressed his dismay at the possibility that a bioterrorist attack could occur somewhere in the seed colony.
“What on earth was the consultant developing that for?”
It was a new type of weapon, both in the sense that there was no way to deal with it, and in the brutality of its mutation process.
“You should look at the instrument rather than the device. Why would the consultant go to the trouble of deceiving even the Lucesia family to steal the ability?”
“… … It’s because of my older brother.”
“The reason he broke away from the moderates is probably to independently collude with the consultants. The backlash comes later.”
“Are you asking him to handle a case so big that he could restore your demoted rank?”
“It’s effective.”
It was a method that even radicals used, so it was impossible not to consider Vincent.
Become a key player in preventing terrorism.
It was a visible achievement that no one could deny.
“Just for that… … .”
Owen continued, patting Justin’s shoulder as he bit his lip.
“So where do you think it will explode, Fixer? I guess the downtown area is the most likely place.”
“Well, I guess not.”
As Owen said, if a terrorist attack were to occur in the city, there would be a lot of casualties among the citizens, but would that be extraordinary?
“It’s ambiguous.”
It was the 24th century. It was a time when the realm of illusion was overtaking the realm of truth due to technological advancements. It was not a society that would collapse just because a few people died.
Moreover―
“After the Mars Defense Forces retrieve the blob that becomes the nuclear power plant. Even if a disaster occurs, a vaccine will be developed quickly.”
It was a waste of effort to be subdued in such a short period of time.
[I figured it out]
That’s when I got a call from Dobby. The attached file contained the Blobsieve disassembled into individual parts, with detailed instructions on where each part came from.
From small businesses to large corporations and megacorps―
The materials were varied, but they all came down to one place.
‘… … space station?’
In an instant, a lightning bolt strikes my mind.
Yes, there is no disaster more terrifying than an infectious disease spreading in a closed space. Even if we were lucky and a vaccine was developed in advance, we would have to go into space again.
But what if such a catastrophe could be prevented?
He deserves to be hailed as a hero.
Gaon turned his head towards Justin and opened his mouth.
“Come to think of it, I heard your older brother was transferred to the supply base.”
“yes.”
The next destination was set.
* * *
The 21st Supply Base, located on the outskirts of the Seed Colony.
The level of security seen through the car window was the highest of its time. There was no way to get through ‘physically’.
It wasn’t a big deal. It was a base that operated mass drivers, just like a spaceport. That meant that if we could capture it, we could go into space.
“This is where your brother works?”
“At least that’s what I know.”
Since it was an operational area managed by the Mars Defense Force, even a major could not come and go as if it were his own home. Even if he could, permission from a higher-up unit was essential. Even then, if there was no clear purpose, it could not even be mentioned.
But if it’s an interview, the story is completely different.
Moreover, Vincent and Justin were brothers. They both came from prestigious families. That was why they were able to enter the interview room with the guidance of a non-commissioned officer.
“You can just wait here for the supply officer.”
Even though he was a captain, he was treated as a unit commander who commanded the supply base. It means that he was demoted but his position was maintained. In effect―
“It’s not like he was demoted. I really don’t understand what the young masters are thinking. Looking at the current situation, it seems like they are determined to reinstate him without any difficulty.”
“You can’t even allow that. Maybe you think that kind of consideration is no longer necessary.”
“That’s a full stomach.”
Owen, who was smoking a cigar without paying attention to the non-smoking area, said so. But his peace of mind was short-lived. He tilted his head and expressed his doubts.
“But you know.”
“what?”
“If that guy’s older brother really planned this incident, then we’ve come into enemy territory on our own two feet.”
“That’s better. You can just knock them down without worrying about this or that.”
Owen burst into laughter at the refreshing, if not hearty, declaration.
“Well, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to give them a try this time. They’re guys you don’t see often in my area.”
But it wasn’t Vincent who greeted them, it was someone else. That was why Justin, looking at the middle-aged man with a distinctive appearance, had an expression no different from the two men.
“Lieutenant Beth?”
“Justin? What are you doing here?”
“I came to see my brother.”
“Oh, so that’s why you contacted me. Unfortunately, Captain Vincent is out.”
“Absent?”
“He said he went on a business trip on an urgent mission.”
“What if it’s an urgent mission?”
“I can’t tell you that much. As you know, there are operations that require confidentiality.”
Unlike her relaxed expression, Beth’s movements were incredibly fast.
“Well, how about we stop here? I would like to have a leisurely conversation, but there are a lot of pending issues related to that. Let’s talk about the details later.”
“The non-commissioned officer didn’t seem to know.”
Beth, who had been gently pushing Justin away, turned her head away at the unexpected backlash.
“You?”
“party.”
As Gaon slowly got up as if he had realized something, Owen blocked the door as if he knew.
“I don’t think you’d give an important mission to someone who was transferred to a supply base after committing an unpleasant act.”
I could tell without even having to hear why he was away.
This terrorist attack is a joint front between the consultant and Vincent.
The structure was such that the consultant took charge of matters related to abilities, and Vincent took charge of matters related to the military, and they collaborated with each other.
“Ha, that’s ridiculous. How can an outsider judge that?”
So what role does Beth play in front of you?
There was no need to say anything.
“Mr. Balloon.”
“Yes, go ahead.”
“This guy, was he always close with your brother?”
Even though Justin called Beth Lieutenant, she treated him lightly, indicating that she was originally a high-ranking official.
“Yes, he is someone recognized as being from the same faction.”
“Even getting demoted?”
“Yes, it was the same agenda.”
“Is this person also in charge of the supply base?”
“If not, I wouldn’t be here.”
A snicker escapes from the situation where the two fit together so precisely.
“What a coincidence.”