I Will Take a Break at Academy - Chapter 308



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How to Live Immortally Episode 308

308 I knew you’d come

Sometimes, memory erasure, brainwashing, hypnosis, etc. could be the solution, but these were only possible when the importance of Gaon was low.

The unmanned unit is a rare type of strong unit even in the emergency disaster response team. As it was certain that it could truly become a countermeasure to the two sides, its treatment had to be different.

That’s why Jin Geon risked bleeding and sought a new path.

“First, take a look at this.”

Documents implemented in augmented reality come to mind.

Gaon sighed as he looked through dozens of electronic contracts.

It listed the items that must be observed as a member of the emergency disaster response team, the disadvantages that would be incurred if confidential information was disclosed, and the rights guaranteed when performing the corresponding mission.

“Are you telling me to join?”

“The information that Mr. Gaon will hear is the history of the struggles that the city government has been protecting for hundreds of years. It will not be an official appointment, but rather an external invitation, but wouldn’t it be better to be certain?”

Then he sneakily brings in the package.

Needless to say, it contains programs for security―

“Let’s start with the patch.”

It was obviously a dangerous item. I wouldn’t hesitate to personally inspect it.

But Gaon didn’t hesitate, signed, and inserted the package into the device.

He had a cheat key that smelled like phytoncide, and she happened to be a genius among geniuses who knew everything about devices.

“We sincerely congratulate you on becoming our partner. As per the contract, we will immediately promote you to a 5th-grade officer.”

This was one of the powers that the special agent had. It could be said to be an extension of the advisor. It could be considered to be equivalent to a 4th-grade aide who assists the member of the National Assembly in his/her work.

It was a pointless system because once you reached a high position, you could receive help from all walks of life with a single gesture, but Jin Geon still pulled out a secret weapon to change Gaon’s mind.

“What a raucous introduction.”

“Stage 5 infected, Metaformer. So it’s been a long time since we’ve seen an escapee. As you may know, there are very few infected who reach that stage.”

“By the way, I think you said it was the 21st?”

“Yes, the codename given is Witacheon. It was given to me based on my speed.”

The abilities of the infected usually grew in an upward curve. However, that did not mean that they continued to evolve steadily.

This is similar to the fact that even if all humans challenge themselves in martial arts, only one can reach the top of the world.

“So talent is also involved in utilizing abilities.”

As soon as the infected person was discovered, disposing of them was also a kind of weeding out. Who knows who will become the champion? It was also difficult to observe them while respecting human rights.

“Unlike the other stages, stage 5 is literally a stage of shedding.”

From stage 1 to stage 4, the ability gradually improved, but stage 5 progressed so rapidly that it could be called an explosion.

“It would be like building a battleship in the middle of a city, and in less than a second.”

A cauldron of confusion where perpetrators and victims are mixed together.

How to defend against that?

“Since there is no proper stopgap measure, a preemptive strike is the only way to win.”

No matter how fast and long a metahuman can fly, its final destination will be a monster. However, there was one flaw in Jin-Geon’s argument.

“What if a Level 5 metahuman doesn’t want to fight? Are you still going to force it?”

“That will never happen. Never.”

“Why?”

“After much research, it has been discovered that supernatural beings also have self-awareness.”

Gaon, who had seen it in person, nodded quietly.

“so?”

“We call it the ‘Another Side.’ Its hallmarks include self-destructive behavior and a blind homicidal desire toward humanity.”

A self that could be a projection of the infected person’s unconsciousness, or it could be something else entirely.

“Anyway, it turns out that Stage 5 is a phenomenon that occurs when the Other Side protrudes outward. According to recent research, it is said that the growth of the superpower and the maturation of the Other Side occur simultaneously.”

To put it simply, the escapees are not human. They are just monsters who are crazy about the extinction of humanity. They are at a point of symmetry where they cannot reach an agreement, so peace can be established only when one side disappears.

“That’s why I said last time that metahumans are destined to perish someday.”

The black beast also had that aspect. At least anyone could see that it was impossible to form a friendly relationship with the concept of compromise or concession.

“Do you understand now?”

“In a nutshell. It’s like this coffee.”

A specialty of Cafe Velvet.

Jin-Geon looked at the black, cloudy liquid and smiled bitterly.

“Yes, they are a group that must disappear for the prosperity of mankind.”

“Prosperity, not transformation.”

“yes?”

He recited the words that Second had mentioned long ago, but Jin-Geon had no way of understanding them.

“Anyway, the idea is to build metahumans for peace.”

I was angry, but I had no choice but to be persuaded.

If the topic of metahumans comes to the surface, the subsequent social repercussions will be beyond imagination.

It is not a restraint by the old race that fears the emergence of the new race. It is not a collusion by the privileged class to eliminate the new tools for social advancement.

Metahumans were literally parasites on civilization.

“They may be innocent victims swept away by the flow of time, but do they still have to die?”

“Do you feel sorry for me?”

“If I say a little… will I get arrested?”

“That’s not possible. Didn’t I say that last time? We’re not ghosts or demons. Having human emotions is a perfectly normal reaction.”

He smiled brightly and seemed to lighten the mood, but―

“It would be a different story if it were on the public agenda.”

The words that followed were not at all kind.

“Anyway, since the escapees are not something that can be hidden, we tend to deal with them as a top priority.”

“You hid it this time.”

The idea that Ryoichi was dominated by was ‘acceleration’. Clearly, his speed exceeded common sense and affected even the laws. If he had just left it alone, wouldn’t he have been able to become light and travel around Mars?

Even thinking about it again, it was a miracle that could only be explained as a loss of mind.

It was fortunate that parts of Districts 28 and 29 were destroyed.

“That part was strange, so I quickly finished the first investigation. As expected, some interesting information was discovered.”

At the same time, a series of reports are sent to the device.

“There were signs that Ryoichi had been receiving drug therapy, psychiatric restrictions, and illegal slot implants.”

There were only a very small number of groups that could force such a thing. Considering Ryoichi’s origins, one―

“It seems that what Dogma offers is not only proselytization. But why is that?”

“It is believed to be an effective method for suppressing molting.”

It wasn’t something to be laughed at. It was a story about a pseudo-religion performing a procedure to block the expanding consciousness of another side, allowing them to maintain a little bit of their sense of self.

“So, Ryoichi, no, it would be a stretch to call Witten an escapee. Would a level 4.5 infected person be a more accurate description?”

“So you’re saying that he was a defector but not a defector? That’s the kind of state he was in?”

“This is our first time experiencing something like this. There is a lot of debate going on.”

“Following the radicals, it’s Dogma. Metahumans are appearing everywhere.”

“This is proof that the infected people have taken root throughout society.”

As technology advances, there will be endless exceptions.

This is also the reason why the power of all mankind is gathered in the emergency disaster response team.

“This is when Mr. Gaon’s assistance becomes important. The deeper you go into the underworld, the more likely you are to encounter such people.”

Even though the Emergency Disaster Response Team is an extra-legal organization, it is not possible to look into things that are not recorded in the computer system. In order to access unprocessed information, the only way was to go out in person.

In the end, success or failure depends on the presence or absence of human resources.

“So, I ask for your continued support in the future.”

“It’s me.”

After exchanging a few more words with Jin-geon, Ga-on quietly blended into the crowd as he left Cafe Velvet. Although he hid his agitation in front of Jin-geon, his pounding heart showed no signs of calming down.

‘I can become a monster at any time.’

Until now, I thought that the meta in metahuman meant meta (Meta), meaning transcendence. But it seems that wasn’t the case.

It must have originated from metamorphosis, which means transformation.

Yes, the truth was there from the beginning.

“How annoying.”

As I close my eyes and sink into the depths of my consciousness, I feel the presence of a black beast that has grown significantly larger. It is uncertain whether I will be able to control it once it reaches stage 5.

The simplest solution is to not use your powers. Then, you will not grow or shed them.

If you hide the fact that you’re a metahuman, even if it means dying, everything will be fine.

But paradoxically, Gaon was an immortal who even used death as a stepping stone to progress.

The moment when the Emergency Disaster Response Team’s abnormal obsession with Yang-Hoo becomes understandable. What they were wary of was Yang-Hoo’s regenerative ability reaching level 5.

Ryoichi dominated the acceleration as he escaped.

What about Gaon then?

‘Dominate the thought of death.’

Truly immortal.

Living through history, you will have an infinite impact on the world.

People call such a being ‘God’.

* * *

On the day of the joint funeral hosted by Miyauchi-gumi, the screams and sorrow of the bereaved families fill the hall.

The one standing at the forefront and sobbing was Nobita’s granddaughter, Sari.

Aris, dressed in traditional mourning attire, watched the scene from beginning to end. Even if she was not at fault, that did not mean she was free of responsibility.

I just hope that today’s sorrow will dissipate along with the smoke mixed with bone dust.

So, Alice, who had been welcoming the endless stream of visitors, was finally able to wrap up her work late at night.

All the potentially lonely ones were treated and placed in foster homes, and all the uncontrollable lonely ones were disposed of.

In the process, organizational restructuring was also enforced.

In order to maintain internal unity, they were devising a business model that would allow trustworthy executives to share profits appropriately, while also bringing the organization into the limelight.

In any case, what she needed was authority, not wealth. That would naturally follow when she gained power, so coexistence was the priority.

“We didn’t even teach you that.”

Suddenly, a distorted voice is heard. I turn my head and see a person sitting by the window.

Raincoat and holographic helmet.

“I knew you’d come.”

The last mourners were another punitive force that followed Blanca.