I Will Take a Break at Academy - Chapter 314



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How to Live Immortally Episode 314

314 Falling endlessly

It would be a priority to figure out the method and come up with a countermeasure. I don’t even know where to start, but I’ve had a hard time adapting. Ever since World War III.

Every moment of life was a test.

The immortals who were not always one step ahead of the changing world were just going to get eaten.

In terms of capital or manpower.

-Or fate.

Wasn’t it because they were armed with overwhelming force that was difficult to describe that they were able to overcome the difficulties they had faced so far?

The third is the same.

Logic and reason are useless when dealing with thugs who play above the laws of humanity.

It had to have the ability to go beyond incomprehensible technologies.

I walk down the street, leaving behind houses that evolve in the blink of an eye.

Earlier, doomsday activists cried out that World War IV could break out at any moment.

People dismissed it as the nonsense of conspiracy theorists and turned a deaf ear to it. They said that the lessons of history had been etched into their minds and that such a catastrophe would never happen again.

But now I think I can relate.

The will of humanity was of no consequence. Peace was as vain as a midsummer night’s dream, and not only the change of heart of the rulers but also the intervention of a violent third party could be a variable.

The destructionists will be wary of those external forces.

It was more uncomfortable to sleep with someone whose intentions were unclear than to sleep with an enemy whose intentions were clear.

For the average person who would live to be at most 200 years old, it would have been okay to ignore them. They would likely end up dying without ever seeing that future.

Who cares what happens after death?

But it was a very important matter for Gaon, who lived forever.

Just 300 years ago, humanity was on the brink of extinction. But what about now? With the advance to Mars becoming a reality, humanity is ushering in a second golden age.

And that too with the help of alien life forms.

A development that no one expected.

Then what about the next 300 years? Will it prosper like this then? Or—

‘Falling endlessly.’

This was something that even Gaon could not dare to argue about. All he could do, then and now, was to hone his ability to resist the trend.

I had to get stronger.

Much more than now.

* * *

Seed Colony Area 2.

A secret base where the 3rd emergency disaster response team resides.

A man approaches Jin-geon from behind as he gazes at the blue-white sunset. He pushes his glasses, which were about to slide down the bridge of his nose, back with his middle finger and opens his mouth.

“The investigation of the collected actors is complete, Team Leader.”

“You’re later than usual, Whirang. I thought you’d finish a little quicker.”

It wasn’t a reprimand. It was just a question. The man, Hwirang, was a talent unrivaled in the field of information analysis. The fact that he was lost meant that it wasn’t an ordinary situation.

“It was not easy to track them down because each and every part of the full-body prosthesis was custom-made. It is highly likely that they procured the raw materials independently.”

“I think it’s a completely different type from the one recovered from Eden Park. Even if it was made in the same place.”

“Unfortunately, yes, that is true.”

It was a full-body prosthesis that was the pinnacle of cutting-edge engineering. Its production line was incredibly complex. The number of related facilities alone was incalculable. Only a very small group of people could disassemble and design it to their liking.

The only ones that come to mind right away are some megacorps, the four major dark forces, the city government, and the Martian Defense Forces.

“But seeing that you came to report so confidently, did you catch another tail?”

“Yes, we were able to find an organization that shared a similar format after searching the city database. The reason for the delay in our investigation was that it took time to get the relevant information approved.”

“It took a while? That’s unusual.”

They were exercising their extra-legal rights. However, the fact that such procedures were followed means that the higher-ups were watching the matter closely.

“Where on earth are you?”

“It’s called the Ark.”

“ark?”

It’s the first time I’ve heard that name, but my heart suddenly starts pounding. It’s a stronger intuition than ever before. My instincts are whispering.

Everything you want is there.

That you can regain the opportunity you lost.

Jin-Geon regained his composure, feeling an unfamiliar sensation of self-confidence that made his head throbbing.

“Please explain in more detail.”

“They say that it is an inner circle of unknown identity that operates deeper than the four major dark factions. They say that the technology they use is also next-generation.”

“It’s not like someone organized a group for fun. But why did they support Yang-hu as an actor in such a place?”

“Since Yanghu is known to be under the protection of the Mars Defense Force, it is possible that the Ark itself is a unit under the Mars Defense Force.”

“Then the city government must have said something.”

“I didn’t have access there.”

“It’s not that I don’t know, but I just don’t want to tell you… … It feels like I’m avoiding discussing the information itself.”

It was a manual that Jin Geon-do was very familiar with. Source control to prevent confusion caused by information dissemination.

Yes, it was the same attitude towards the infected.

“I guess I’ll have to find out about the ark on my own.”

Jin-Geon looked out the window and smiled cheerfully.

The world was still full of secrets he didn’t know.

* * *

The secret meeting of the Ark, held at midnight at the beginning of every month. The meeting was fast approaching. However, Gaon did not connect on time, and put on the connector an hour later.

Ask Croft to bring you the nectar with suitable shackles attached.

Now that we have prepared the bait, all we have to do is wait for the big fish to get hooked.

[Welcome to the Ark]

thud!

Gaon, who entered the 19th century inn room with a wood tone, pretended to be the hard-core warrior ‘Ryungyoung’ with skillful movements, unlike before.

As you go outside, a black cat jumps out from the corner.

It was Aaron Howard, Cheshire, the grandfather of his best friend Dobby.

“You’re late, really late.”

“Because the main character always appears last.”

“Thanks to you, some of the people who were interested in your stuff have already left.”

“It’s okay. I came here to filter out those kinds of guys.”

“You must be foolish. Follow me.”

Following Cheshire’s guidance, we break through numerous backgrounds. Each one is a trap that causes a signal loss. Beyond that, a gate suddenly appears.

“Come in.”

The view changed in an instant.

The last meeting place was a cabin, but this time it was a banquet hall. The entire grand hall of Gosung was rented out.

The smoothly carved marble walls and chandeliers, and the gold trim covering the floor, made it look like a temple at first glance.

A luxury that truly shows class.

But there was no time to be absorbed in the sentiment. The members who had been enthusiastically exchanging opinions became silent as soon as they confirmed Gaon’s appearance.

The silence created by the difference in height and distance rushed through the banquet hall. The eyes of each and every one of their unique faces sparkled.

“Honey, it’s been a while.”

“It’s only been a month.”

“I would like to add one more day there?”

Her nickname was Red Hood, and she had an ominous red cape and scissor hands. Her personality was as vicious as her tone.

“You’re an hour late. Do Asians not even know how to read a clock?”

The cyborg with the appearance of wearing full body armor was Wood Chopper. He was a manly man who spewed out racist remarks.

“Time is gold. Do you have any idea how much gold I have lost?”

The one who wore a long toga as long as his flowing hair was Yahweh. He was an old man who extremely detested waste and extravagance.

“Okay, let’s get to that point. If you’re only an hour late, doesn’t that mean you want to take the initiative? Show some generosity and let it fool you.”

They say that a sister-in-law who stops a mother-in-law is more hateful than a mother-in-law who hits her.

Even though Anonymous was supposed to be the mediator, his words had a thorn in them.

It’s not like Gaon had nothing to say.

“Is there a concept of time in voluntary participation? Just enjoy it as you please. I don’t understand why they are so critical.”

It was a crime that they committed knowing full well that the members would not be able to log out. Gaon was just a newbie in the ark.

Since you never know when you might get the upper hand and make a deal again, you have to seize the initiative.

“More than that, there’s a face I don’t know… … .”

Yes, there were two members at the banquet hall who were meeting for the first time.

It was then that the girl whose eyes met mine took a step forward.

“My name is Bathory and I just joined. Please take good care of me.”

A long, two-toned hairstyle with black on the outside and blue on the inside. A bonnet covered the gorgeous hair. Adding to that a rich dress, she looked exactly like a court lady.

The banquet hall seemed like it belonged to her―

‘under?’

If Gaon’s memory is not mistaken, the next person scheduled to enter the ark after Baek Seok was Samuel, the chairman of Trian.

So, the two people are the same person.

Suddenly, a dumbfounded expression almost appeared, but I managed to hold back my agitated heart.

I wondered what causal relationship there was between them changing genders, but it was absurd to ask. After all, this was the first time the two had met publicly.

Well, if it was just acting to hide one’s true identity, then I would say it’s perfect.

It must have been a very self-destructive feeling if he got caught, but seeing as he pushed through with it, it must have been his way of surviving.

“Okay, let’s get along.”

As we exchanged a few more words, another member also approached us and introduced himself.

A middle-aged man with a stylishly tilted bowler hat, smoking a pipe, wrinkles that clearly show the passage of time, and a callused hand stretched out uses an old-fashioned style of speech.

“It is an honor to come here and once again meet with you. My name is Sherlock Holmes. If you find it difficult to pronounce, you can call me Holmes.”

“As you can see, I am Yongyeong.”

The middle-aged man who identified himself as Holmes was consistently cheerful and serious. Unlike the other members, he did not seem to have even the slightest sense of authority.

Although he seemed like a perfectly normal person, it was forbidden to let his guard down.

It was ‘that’ Sherlock Holmes.

A fictional character who is still considered a classic in the 24th century. He was a genius at mystery and an eccentric eccentric.

When deciding on a nickname, the subconscious tends to be projected, so Holmes may have been aware of that aspect of herself as well.

Who knows, the person who is considered the most gentle could be the craziest.

“Okay, now that you’ve finished greeting us, Mr. Ryungyoung, let’s finish talking.”

As Anonymous spoke, the members gathered around the round table. Gaon followed them and sat down in his seat and asked quietly.

“What were you talking about?”

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