How to Live as an Immortal - Chapter 251
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How to Live Immortally Episode 251
251 Don’t expect understanding
The polar night also followed its master’s lead, and it was not being stored as if it was broken, and only made a clicking noise. The blade was also slightly tilted because it had to endure the heat of the polar night.
One, there was no time for maintenance.
You never know when a supply ship might arrive at the space station and start spraying blobsiv.
Moreover, this was the only time he could know the consultant’s movements accurately. If he missed it, he might never get his powers back.
At the moment when I was about to call Aimer and arrange for a suitable shuttle, a halo of light descended. The one who landed on the ground while emitting plasma was a familiar silhouette of a soldier―
“Alice.”
“I guess this was the right answer.”
Alice looked around the devastation and held her breath for a moment. This was because she understood just how fierce the fighting had been through the destroyed supply base.
It is only natural that such gaze would reach the cannons installed beyond the supply base.
“Destroyer? Was that one operational too?”
“Unfortunately.”
“You’re still alive, aren’t you?”
“My specialty is surviving in any situation. Now I can’t even use that word carelessly.”
I was joking about my situation of losing my immortality, but to Alice, who didn’t know the circumstances, it sounded like I was just praising myself.
“I guess it’s okay since you’re talking nonsense.”
Alice shook her head once, took out a medical kit from her bosom, and threw it at Gaon.
Normally, it would be a useless item, but now that it had lost its power, it was no different from sweet dew.
As I was accepting the hospitality and giving first aid, I heard a voice asking me a question.
“So what’s the situation?”
“The supply ship left 10 minutes ago, and the shuttle carrying the consultant flew off 5 minutes ago. If it hadn’t been hit by a meteor in the middle, they would have joined without a hitch.”
“If we hurry, we can catch up before it’s too late.”
In an instant, the huge aircraft descends and lands silently. It is not powered by a petroleum-powered engine or an electric motor.
It is one of the gravity-defying force fields.
“Anti-gravity field?”
Soon, the honeycomb-shaped optical camouflage disappears, revealing a large body. Sleek curves that emphasize maneuverability. And forward-swept wings that taper toward the end.
Should we really call it a punitive force?
It was a body that took into consideration not only functional aspects but also aesthetic issues.
“It’s called Typhon. It has quantum radar and stealth capabilities.”
This means that transport aircraft are not simply used for carrying things.
“Is it a shuttle?”
“It’s impossible to travel at the speed of light, but it should be easy to overtake a supply ship.”
A space shuttle capable of independently traversing the atmosphere is rare, especially if it is privately owned, and it would be the best option at the moment.
“If you understand, then board.”
“wait for a sec.”
“I’m sorry, but this is not the time to tolerate your tantrums.”
If a consultant was operating the Destroyer, there might be some danger lurking in the supply ship – so it was best to bring as many skilled people as possible.
Gaon was also aware of Alice’s feelings.
but-
“I have some supplies waiting for you.”
“Are you waiting?”
“One minute will do.”
It’s not something I want to take care of, so what does it mean to wait? Alice had doubts, but they were soon resolved.
An object flying in a parabolic arc from beyond the horizon crashes into the ground.
It is the integrated sword management storage, Blacksmith.
Inside was the sword that Gaon loved.
“After all, a prosecutor must have a sword.”
* * *
phut-!
Aimer, who had hurriedly driven a pickup truck to the outskirts of the Seed Colony, was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief after seeing the Blacksmith being launched from the makeshift launcher.
“What the hell is going on?”
This was the first time Gaon had spoken so urgently about his business. That meant that the opponent he was facing was formidable. How strong would he have to be to make him feel awkward after dealing with Null_?
I couldn’t even imagine it.
Normally, I would have added something, but that’s why I carried out my mission silently and without joking around.
I shipped it because you asked, but it was unclear whether that would be enough to resolve the issue.
‘… … No.’
There was one more requirement.
To bring the completed ‘it’ from the 3rd basement level of the house.
Even now, when I close my eyes, I remember it clearly.
In an empty room, the only thing moving in the row of culture pods was the solution.
It looked no different from a fetus swimming against the dim background.
Only the monitor blinks, blessing the birth.
[21,001st temporary composite completed]
A number so distant that it is impossible to tell when it started.
The fruits of his labor were with him in Blacksmith.
“What kind of outrageous thing are you going to do this time?”
Aimer followed a single ray of light shooting across the dark night sky, mumbling softly.
* * *
Owen, who had broken up with Justin, walked leisurely. He looked like a bum, but his head was filled with countless routes and assumptions, calculating the optimal solution.
A limited space called a supply ship.
Overwhelming numerical inferiority.
If discovered, what would follow would be an endless war of slaughter.
Therefore, every move should not be made carelessly.
That was also why Owen decided to circle the perimeter of the supply ship, since there was only an emergency passageway and surveillance was lax.
Moreover, it was an area where high-powered weapons could not be recklessly abused. If a misfired bullet were to penetrate even the outer wall, it would be a miserable journey to hell.
People call Owen a Tyrant and only emphasize his military side – but he is also violent and impulsive, and he is also cunning and skilled in trickery.
The proof is that they will not hesitate to use even deadly means to achieve their goals.
Jiiing.
They make holes in every path they pass. This is to confuse those who are searching. In other words, it is a trick to force them to make an easy choice by increasing the number of forks in the road.
If you’re being tracked anyway, wouldn’t it be ideal to play efficiently?
We had to dig holes here and there to prevent them from finding out the truth.
Owen reached the intersection of the hallways and looked at the recognition tag engraved on the wall.
At the same time, the sign was implemented in augmented reality.
[04F―111―1]
Numbers representing the floor, section, and route location respectively.
‘4th floor, 111th section from the bow, far right?’
Take a look at the map attached below.
The place to store food supplies was in the center of the supply box. It was not a big deal. Regardless of the era, eating and living was the top priority.
but-
’13 out of 30 floors are completely filled with food?’
The scope of the investigation was wider than expected, but there was no need to panic. Considering that the blobsieb was a biochemical weapon, a cold storage facility would be the most likely storage location.
Owen, making a quick judgment, took action immediately.
I spotted a few people along the way, but they seemed to be busy exchanging opinions among themselves, perhaps because they were fascinated by the pre-dug holes.
It’s a good thing for Owen.
But, it wasn’t long before I had to frown―
At the entrance to the section where cold storages were lined up, a young man was standing there. It was impressive that he was leaning against the wall and not moving at all.
The behavior of knowing who is coming.
It was such an obvious provocation, but Owen decided to comply.
He is meticulous, but isn’t he also capricious?
The EMP bomb he took out from his bosom detonated on Electus almost simultaneously with the young man opening his eyes.
“You don’t look like a soldier.”
“You look like that too.”
The young man, wearing a beret-like biscuit hat pulled down low, looked extremely ordinary. Instead of combat boots, he was wearing sneakers, and instead of a military uniform, he was wearing jeans.
“I see you’re the consultant’s colleague. A metahuman?”
“I think that’s true, Owen Cummings.”
Owen couldn’t help but laugh out loud at the sudden mention of his real name.
“I think I should move from a field job to a management position. Everyone knows my name, even dogs and cows.”
“Oh, I see that’s what you were complaining about. My name is Truwell.”
“That’s not what I said.”
Owen, who had rolled his eyes, straightened his posture.
“I wanted to see what level the Martian Defense Forces were at, but it turned out they were hunting mutants first, which was different from what I had planned.”
“I don’t understand why you, a mafia member, would come forward. Considering your origins, isn’t it a burden to be here?”
“That’s because your brilliant consultant not only tricked us, but also planned a terrorist attack. As you know, lines are meant to be kept.”
“I never thought I would hear those words coming out of your mouth. Is that the aesthetics of crime?”
If you say mafia, it is involved in all kinds of crimes and is portrayed as a dark side, but there is order even within it. When it comes to the four major dark factions, it is often the case that they end up on the side of protection.
“I love lawlessness more than anyone else, but that doesn’t mean I’m influenced by it. Isn’t that what adult love is? Well, I don’t know about self-destructive guys like you.”
“You speak as if you know everything. The truth is that we are afraid of joining the organization, so we thoroughly investigate those who wish to join.”
It’s not that I’m wary because I don’t know. I’m keeping my distance because I know too well.
“I know that your awakening begins with a lack.”
Metahumans have a variety of abilities. They are innumerable. Even if the phenomena that occur are similar, there are no cases where the mechanisms are completely the same.
The reason was simple.
Because abilities arise in order to achieve what one desires most.
That is, abilities are determined according to the wishes one holds.
Therefore, it would not be an exaggeration to say that a person’s talent was his ideal.
And ideal ideas are bound to be distorted and exaggerated in some way.
“The consultant’s ability to extract and grant abilities to others is also based on robbery. This clearly shows his sinister nature. He wants to use the power given to him without any effort or will.”
Owen, who had sacrificed both arms to become stronger and trained in martial arts, was not an acceptable opponent.
“As expected, if you’re not of the same kind, you can’t even understand our circumstances.”
“That’s why I’m saying you guys are fools.”
Jiiing―
The activated resonance emits a gloomy vibration.
“If you decide to stay away from the law, don’t expect understanding.”