Infected - Chapter 507



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Episode 506

A hotel in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

At the entrance to the hotel grounds, surrounded by a high fence like a castle wall, a sign with the address ‘9-17′ is visible.

Near the barrier, armed believers wearing raincoats stood guard with strict security.

It was an afternoon with torrential rain.

A sedan appeared between the noisy pouring rain.

The believers who checked the license plate quickly dispersed left and right.

The barrier bar, which had been firmly down with the words “Registered Vehicle” written on it, slowly rises.

The sedan glided across the wide roundabout toward the hotel’s entrance.

A man then gets out of the car.

As he passed through the revolving door, wearing a black mask, a believer standing in the lobby guided him to a room deep inside the hotel.

Knock knock!

The believers who arrived first were sitting in the room where a long table was placed.

Likewise, they were all wearing black masks.

They jumped up as soon as the man entered and placed their hands on their hearts.

Then they gathered their mouths and spoke.

“I see you, Lord.”

The man named Nahan walked past the table to the end, sat down on a thick sofa-like chair, and leaned back.

As he took off his mask, the believers who had just taken their seats also revealed their faces all at once.

They were all first-class believers.

Nahan, who was slowly looking over the believers, cleared his throat and said.

“I know you’re all busy, so let’s get straight to the point. As everyone expected, the identity of the mediator has been revealed. I went to see the leader who was inspecting Youngjin Company regarding that issue. The leader said… … .”

The eyes of the believers waiting for the next words became solemn for a moment.

“… He told us to start the temple. The time has finally come. We have endured, struggled, and endured for a long time for today. Of course, it was not easy. There were many problems internally. During that time, our first-class believers were divided into two groups and opposed each other. Although each had different opinions, I think that this was also a confrontation for the sake of the religious order and the leader.”

The believers who had been observing the situation continued to sip the water placed in front of them.

“But it wasn’t without gains. We learned that embracing them, knocking on their doors and making them submit, no longer works. From the Southern Terminal to Paradise, and even the military. We lost many believers during our long conflict with them. Many believers who supported the sect and dedicated their days to the sect leader disappeared like dust. Now it’s time to take revenge on them through the holy war.”

Na-han seemed to think for a moment, then continued speaking.

“I understand. How would you feel if I, a high-level believer like you, had to start respecting and following orders from that day on? I’m not that blind to reason. But everything is the will of the cult leader. The believers here and I. Is there anyone who survived without the grace of the cult leader?”

The believers slowly nodded their heads at those words.

The cult leader I first encountered at the hospital.

He remained remarkably calm even as a living person was torn to pieces right before his eyes.

As if he had known this disaster would strike.

The cult leader, who was moving to avoid the rapidly growing zombies, went one step further and easily escaped the hospital by taking advantage of the zombies’ characteristics.

In a situation where it was a miracle to survive alone, he saved the lives of many people.

So the leader moved to a high place.

Past the temple, up the mountain, with its steep slopes, hills and high steps.

There wasn’t a single moment of concern or worry.

If I hadn’t followed the leader back then, if I hadn’t recognized his shining charisma.

None of the people sitting here right now would have survived.

Maybe that’s why.

There was not a single person who could refute Nahan’s words that it was the grace of the cult leader.

Even after accomplishing such miraculous feats, the leader remained humble.

A being that has absolutely no interest in things like greed and lust that can be felt from a human perspective.

A being who lives each day with the sole will to save more people.

The figure of that cult leader was like a ray of light spreading out from within the virus.

Although they had followed him for a long time and come this far, none of them doubted the cult leader’s abilities.

Rather, as time went by, he became more and more submissive.

And this fearsome obedience was what brought together more than ten thousand believers.

Of course, a lot has changed since I first settled here.

Now, expanding the influence of the anonymous sect to the upper-level believers was not a simple religious activity.

At some point, the desire to make the group one belongs to stronger began to be added under the pretext of doing something for the cult leader.

Because ultimately, fulfilling my desires for my position was also for the good of the church and its leader.

In this way, the anonymous religion grew rapidly.

A mixture of absolute obedience to a deified being and personal desire.

Now, it has become a group that cannot even create a gap.

Nahan, who was reminiscing about the past, puts his hand on his heart and looks around at the believers.

“In front of the leader and the religious order, individual thoughts, values, and ideas are like insects that shake the faith. No matter what each of us thinks, do not forget that in front of the leader, they are just human thoughts. Since the command regarding the temple has already been given, we are now one. We must no longer do foolish things like judging right and wrong like in the past. It is time for all 10,000 believers to become a temple order and move only for the temple.”

Then he closed his eyes and recited a prayer.

Likewise, the believers who placed their hands on their hearts did not open their eyes until the prayer was finished.

The prayer that filled the room like that ended.

The arhat opened his eyes and asked one of the believers.

“What happened to the believers who infiltrated the southern terminal?”

“When the full-scale temple begins, there will be a response from within.”

This time he asked the believer sitting next to him.

“What about paradise?”

“There is no news.”

“I see. What about the soldiers?”

“The believers disguised as soldiers of the 56th Division are adapting well. Likewise, when the attack begins, they will respond at the appropriate time.”

“Okay. Since we’re going to throw away paradise anyway, let’s proceed as is.”

“Did you not mention the vaccine center in Gangseo-gu?”

The corners of Nahan’s mouth went up when he heard the question.

“Why wouldn’t it be? Everything was as the leader had expected. As I told you earlier, there will be exchanges with the vaccine center in Gangbuk soon. If the conversation goes well between them, there will be a direct attack soon. Since you gave us a good stimulus, it will definitely happen. But not right away. So, as the leader said, we just need to focus on the temple. Let’s just focus on sorting out the problems before a big fight.”

“It’s clear that the plan has changed completely.”

Na Han nodded.

“Yes, that’s right. The original plan was to launch a decoy operation in preparation for the combined attack by the mediator, the vaccine center, and the rest of the forces, but the identity of the mediator has been revealed, and a large force from Gangbuk has appeared, so we are changing our course. This was also said by the leader himself. After quickly clearing out the area south of the Han River, we will lure in new enemies and launch the final holy war.”

The faces of the believers brightened after hearing the explanation.

In Gangbuk, that is, in a situation where there was absolutely no information about the outside world, it was a serious burden to prepare for the temple while taking care of even the unidentified force called the mediator.

By then the identity of the mediator had been revealed, and information about external forces had been obtained, so there was nothing to be afraid of any longer.

During that time, it was difficult to move towards Gangseo-gu because of the mediator.

Rumors about the extraordinary abilities of the survivors staying at the vaccine center could not be ignored.

But now, none of that mattered.

Because the anonymous group had a perfect plan and the human and material resources to execute the plan.

We neutralize the enemies surrounding Gangnam-gu with simultaneous attacks and prepare for the large-scale battle that will unfold later.

The decision was made by the leader, but Na-han’s abilities shone through during the process.

They were upper-level believers who could not have been unaware of that.

The eyes of the smiling believers looking at Nahan were filled with admiration.

It wasn’t just that he rose to power because he was chosen by the cult leader, but he proved everything through his own abilities.

“I emphasize this once again. Our goal is not to destroy all enemies. We will also respond to the internal believers on the ground and absorb those who surrender. This is contrary to my previous principles, but the leader has ordered us to do so. He said that those who lead them are foolish, so we should refrain from unnecessary killing. Each and every one of their existences will become a good pillar of the sect.”

“You are right. But what if I don’t surrender?”

“We are a holy group. The only enemy that opposes us is the army of Satan. Kill them all, do not spare a single one.”

A cool murderous look flashed across Na-han’s eyes.

“… Even the air they breathe is precious to those who do not know the grace of the cult leader.”

“All right.”

“Oh, and… … .”

Na-han tapped the air with an expression on his face as if something he had forgotten had come to mind.

“What happened to the believers who were tailing us in the outskirts and the two believers who disappeared?”

To those words, one of the senior believers answered with an awkward smile.

“I’m sorry. I still don’t understand.”

“No. Just leave it as it is. There will be a temple anyway, and our believers will infiltrate wherever they go, so they will be exposed soon. I think they were recruited by the vaccine center, but even so, there are only a few of them. Please leave that aside and focus on the temple.”

“I will do that.”

“I cannot tell you yet where the information I am gathering comes from. It is also the will of the cult leader. I know it is frustrating, but please wait a little longer. While we are preparing for the temple, someone is holding the temple in a place you cannot see. When the time comes, I will tell you everything.”

Despite the rumors of a secret, none of the believers seemed uncomfortable.

He just nodded and agreed as if they had made a promise.

“The start of the temple is the day after the full moon. It will be right after the leader returns to the holy land. Everyone has had a hard time coming to the holy land. Let’s end the meeting here for today. Please check and check again until the end so that it becomes a perfect temple. That’s all for now.”

When Nahan, who stood up first, placed his hand on his chest, the believers also quickly stood up and paid their respects.

Leaving the room, Nahan walked along the long carpet to the lobby entrance and passed through the revolving door.

Ahead, a sedan was waiting for him, just as it had been when he arrived.

The sedan took off smoothly as soon as the rear door closed.

How many meters did it go like that?

“Stop for a moment.”

Nahan stopped the car and took off his mask.

His eyes, looking at the holy land spread out outside the window, are lost in memories.

When I first came to the Holy Land.

This place, located in the heart of the city, was chaos itself.

Moreover, the survivors who lived in the mountains and cities looked like beggars.

Because I couldn’t avoid the mutant’s eyes while wearing a zombie mask, I had to smear black blood all over my body.

But as always, the leader opened the way.

It taught everyone the path they must take and the reward that awaits them at the end.

After luring the zombies with sound, they took over the hotel grounds one by one.

Every single day was tough and a bittersweet process, but we endured the time by seeing the holy land being transformed through everyone’s own efforts.

And it began to absorb the survival groups of the vast city one by one.

It was the beginning of an anonymous religion.

“What are you thinking about?”

The believer who was holding the steering wheel glanced at the rearview mirror and asked.

Na-han was still looking out the window.

“It just… feels like this whole thing is a dream.”

The Nahan of the past did not believe in the power of individuals.

The power that is marked by human ability is the power of capital, and money is power.

I thought so.

But everything changed when I met the cult leader.

People who were desperately trying to escape from the zombies came here with just one person’s strength.

Just not having to worry about what to eat, wear, or sleep is already a miracle.

The leader instilled in them a reason to survive and values ​​in life beyond that.

It was a strong belief that one could survive only by believing in and following the person given to them by God.

Beliefs tend to make people stronger.

Even if it is a false belief.

“Let’s go to Yeongjin Trading Company.”

“yes.”

The sedan leisurely turned around the roundabout and left the sanctuary.

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