Infected - Chapter 36



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Episode 35

The next day.

The examination room where all five people gathered.

“So… you’re saying you’re going to walk?”

Minyoung asked cautiously.

In front, Young-man scratched his forehead with an embarrassed expression.

“No, Min-young. I’m not saying I’ll necessarily walk. If I had the keys to a street car, I would take it. But if not, wouldn’t I have to find another way?”

“I don’t think there is any safer means of transportation than a car.”

“You’re right, but the problem is the sound. They’ll definitely come rushing in. What’s worse, if they run into an obstacle… … .”

“That may be true.”

Finance has sorted out the opinions.

“Then let’s think about what’s better than tea. Then it will work.”

Suddenly everyone became silent.

No matter how much I racked my brain, there was no way to get to Yeouido without a car.

It was clear that walking was more dangerous than being distracted by noise.

Jaejae, who had been watching in silence, opened his mouth again.

“… Let’s get a car. That’ll be faster.”

“Who will drive?”

Beomsik asked.

“Is there anyone who doesn’t know how to drive?”

“I have a license… but it’s a dresser’s license.”

When Min-yeong spoke while looking at the question about finances, Anna also raised her hand.

“Can’t you do it too?”

“Yeah. I don’t even have a license?”

Anna nodded confidently.

Then there are three people left.

There was only Jaejae, Beomsik, and Yeongman.

The three looked at each other in silence.

Then, Beomsik and Yeongman’s gaze turned to one person.

Finance crumpled his face.

“When you see it, anyone can do it. I can’t do the bus.”

“Let me drive the bus.”

Youngman knew how to drive a big car.

It was a long time ago, but in these times, that wasn’t important.

Even if you cause an accident due to poor driving, it won’t be a problem at all.

At that moment, Youngman’s face suddenly became serious.

“But you know… … .”

Everyone waited for the next words.

“What the hell was that? I was so out of it yesterday that I couldn’t think, but it was that monstrous thing I saw in the basement yesterday. How can you be sure that there’s only one of those?”

Suddenly, the examination room became quiet.

Anna, who was hit by the guy and flew away, felt a pain in her side and back just from hearing the story.

It was a truly immense power that was beyond words and clearly beyond human ability.

“I heard about it too. If several people show up at the same time like Dad said, then what should I do?”

Minyoung said worriedly.

Then Finance shook his head.

“No one knows for sure yet. As you all remember, he killed all the infected people. So there’s no reason for him not to fight each other. Let’s not worry too much about getting ahead of himself. And if he shows up… we can deal with him.”

“It’s not that simple.”

Beomsik continued speaking, crossing his arms.

“At least there should be a plan. It was possible because there was a scapegoat underground. If we go together and meet, who will be the next scapegoat? Is there anyone who wants to do it? If you get hit, it’s over. Anna was lucky and survived. Both people who got hit by that hand died on the spot.”

“But no matter where you go, there’s no place without the infected. In that situation, if that pig-like guy shows up again, we have no choice but to use the infected people. Is there any other way?”

Beomsik nodded at Jaegye’s words.

He destroyed everything in sight.

So, I had no choice but to make good use of it.

As Jae-ui said, there would be infected people everywhere, so it might be better to hope for the bastard to show up.

First of all… … .

There was too little information.

So it was difficult to come up with a plan and there was no proper method.

In the end, I had no choice but to experience it.

In order to survive in this messed up world, you have to face and overcome them countless times.

This time Anna spoke.

“But there’s something else I’m worried about.”

“say it.”

“Something is strange. Do you remember the guy I shot with my arrow yesterday? He wasn’t chasing the sound of the firecracker, but instead he turned around and looked at us. That too, and that pig yesterday. Ha, I don’t know. I don’t want to say this, but no matter how positively I try to think of it, only one thing comes to mind.”

“So what is that?”

Beomsik emphasized that he was frustrated.

“Could it be that mutations are occurring? You know, Sister? Viruses evolve. And they change as they spread.”

“Yes. It’s not impossible. But that doesn’t mean we can make a definitive conclusion. It’s not a result of precise research. There may be occasional mutations. But mutations are just mutations. It’s extremely rare for them to cause major changes.”

Min-yeong showed her doctor-like side.

A heavy silence fell again in the examination room.

Everyone was recalling what had happened the day before.

Meanwhile, Jae-jae checked his watch and opened his mouth with a sigh.

“Our goal is the safe zone. I think Min-young will be able to find out more about the virus once we get there. Then let’s have lunch and leave. I’ll check with you and the soldiers, so let’s each get what we need first.”

Everyone was trying to move, but Beomsik blocked the door.

“Before that, everyone should definitely understand this. We’ll try not to let that happen, but who knows, someone might die along the way. We might all die. It’s that dangerous. But it’s also worth the risk. In fact, planning is meaningless. You have to go out and see what it’s like, right? And you.”

Minyoung’s eyes widened.

“Me? Why?”

“Can you kill those monsters?”

“Well, well. I’ve never done it before… … .”

“You’ll have to do it from now on. If you pick up a gun or other weapon on the way, learn it from your old man. I know you’re in the business of saving people. But even as a medic, you should at least know how to kill the enemy.”

“I’ll take care of Minyoung’s problem myself.”

Just as Min-young was about to answer, Young-man intervened.

Then he looked at Beomsik with a murderous look in his eyes that he had never seen before.

Two people stare at each other for a while.

In the end, Beomsik nodded first.

It wasn’t something I said to start a fight, but since Young-man reacted so sensitively, I seemed to be at a loss for words.

If even trivial matters are like this, it will be difficult.

“As you please. Just don’t be a burden.”

“Okay.”

The finances have been finalized.

“Now that we’re done talking, let’s get moving.”

Min-yeong stayed in the examination room and packed the necessary medicine, while Beom-sik and Anna packed the necessary items and food in the hall.

Meanwhile, Jae-Jae and Young-Man headed to the rooftop.

“I’m not taking sides, but isn’t that a bit harsh?”

Finance opened the rooftop door and asked cautiously.

Then Young-man snorted.

“You might think so. If you have children, you would understand what I mean. Parents know their children best. My parents were like that, and so are your parents. Min-young is not the kind of person who can be told to do something like that.”

“You said you were educated by your uncle all the time growing up.”

“What I taught you was how to survive, not how to kill someone. Which parent would teach their child to kill? And you can see it too. Min-young’s expressions and words are all awkward. That kid is very scared right now. A scared cat drops a fish. If you give him a gun for no reason, something might happen. Don’t worry, I’ll take care of it.”

“I was just worried. When they go to the safe zone, they’ll need Min-young more than people like us. How long will they be there? The medical staff.”

Finance said as he turned on the transceiver.

Young-man, sitting on the chair, looked up with his hand on the microphone button.

“Even if I die, I will die. Min-young will never die.”

“You can’t die, sir.”

Young-man grabbed the microphone and answered.

“I’ve survived decades on the battlefields where bullets are flying. Don’t worry. Hoo! Hoo! This is September Blue. Can you hear me? This is September Blue. Captain Kang, respond.”

Crackle- crackle-

[Yes, sir. I can hear you. Please speak.]

“It’s good to hear your voice. How are you? Are you doing well?”

[I’m holding on because there’s nothing I can do but stay alive.]

“Yes, that’s right. The thing is, we’re planning to go to Yeouido ourselves. It’s also uncertain whether we’ll be able to find a way to communicate again from the point you told us about.”

[… It’s too far and dangerous to go to Yeouido. If you give me time, I’ll find a new meeting place.]

“No. It’s already been decided. Everyone is desperate to get out of here. So, is the safety zone in Yeouido still intact?”

[Yes.]

“I see. If my guess is correct, this will be the last communication between you and me. Thank you. For helping a complete stranger like this. You will be blessed.”

[I am glad I could be of help to you, Senior. We will be able to contact each other again once we reach a safe zone.]

“Oh, I see. Well then, let’s meet again next time. Thank you for your hard work.”

[Please stay healthy. If your plans change at all or you need any help, please contact me anytime.]

“Thank you.”

The exchange ended like that.

Jaejae, who had been silently watching the exchange, was lost in thought.

It was the same even when Youngman turned off the mic and power.

“What kind of person was he?”

“Who said that?”

Young-man asked again after putting the chair back in.

“Sir. What did you do to make Captain Kang show you such affection?”

“Expression of affection? That’s quite awkward. It’s nothing special. Everyone else does it, but I’m only receiving this treatment because most of my comrades died together. It’s actually embarrassing. I came back alive every time.”

“It’s not like there’s any glory in death.”

“There is no glory in living. After all, I was able to live because someone died in my place. That’s what survival is. It’s cruel.”

A look of loneliness passed through Youngman’s eyes.

I’ve never hated living, but I’ve never been afraid of death either.

He also had a large insurance policy through a private company, and with that amount of money, he could feed Min-young’s children comfortably.

And it’s dollars, not Korean Won.

There was a moment when Youngman’s life changed in an instant.

It was the death of his wife.

The absence of his wife, who had fallen ill, changed all of Youngman’s values.

If I die, my daughter will become an orphan.

From then on, I had to live.

You had to know how to use tricks and cleverly try to avoid dangerous situations.

Perhaps his dead comrades knew.

At least it wasn’t visible to their eyes?

At that time, Finance said.

“You just need to get to the safe zone. From now on, no one will die in your place, and you won’t die in your place.”

“The future is unknowable.”

“I will make it happen.”

“Don’t make big promises. Life is unpredictable, even for a moment. That’s why it’s all the more precious.”

Jae-yi’s gaze, as he listened to the story, lingered somewhere.

The reality is that even if you believe it can be achieved, it is difficult to achieve.

Whatever it was, there was nothing I could do but think positively.

If I have to make a boast, I will do it as many times as I want.

That was when.

Someone opened the rooftop door.

Infected people