Infected - Chapter 64



Only Noblemtl

Episode 63

Youngman walked around the barracks, stroking his chin.

It was because of the story about the warehouse that I heard from Finance.

“Isn’t it strange?”

“What is it?”

Young-man stopped walking and said.

“Just think about it. If there really was something to hide in the warehouse, you wouldn’t have brought it up in the first place.”

“Well, I guess I told you in advance because I’d be going around here and there as a police officer.”

“No, that’s too fast for something like that. It’s just… … .”

Jae-jae stared intently at Young-man, who was taking a short break.

“It seems like you told me on purpose.”

“What are you talking about now?”

Finance let out a sigh and a laugh.

“I think differently. The timing is strange. I have a feeling that he wants you to figure it out yourself.”

“Isn’t that getting ahead of itself?”

“Maybe so. I’m just following my gut.”

“hmm…….”

Finances are in jeopardy.

I wanted to go see it.

Because that thought kept coming to my mind too.

Even when I woke up, I was curious about the warehouse, and even more so when I walked down the street, especially when I passed the production area.

However, it cannot be said that Youngman’s words were completely wrong.

It seemed a bit odd that such an important place was mentioned first without going into detail.

They told me not to go, but I couldn’t go.

Not only was his relationship with the military unit like that, but he was also in an unstable situation, even though it was still a safe zone.

So, I couldn’t act rashly as I pleased.

“By the way, how’s the work going?”

“They said they’ll be shooting flares soon to draw the zombies’ attention. It’s still dangerous because the fog hasn’t cleared yet, but it doesn’t seem like they have any intention of postponing the operation. The construction machines are also lining up.”

“There was a reason why oil was needed.”

Finance said, recalling the oil-free yachts at the dock.

“If we can secure the riverside properly this time, it’ll be easy to get to the big mart and the gas station. It seems like they’re trying to surround us like they’re playing Go. The problem is that I’m worried about Beomshik, Hyunsoo, and Anna. Anna in particular is a woman. I wonder how much longer she can endure the hardships with that body… … .”

Young-man trailed off with worry.

The task of tearing down and moving the outer wall was no easy task.

Construction equipment and heavy machinery played a big role, but everything else had to be done by hand.

Lifting heavy objects was a given, and there was absolutely no preparation for any accidents.

Not even a single safety helmet was provided.

Young-man felt very sorry that he was the only one who was comfortably in the barracks.

Jae-jae also read the face and stretched as he stood up.

“Then let’s go and see if there’s anything I can help with.”

“Okay, buddy. We have our own things to do.”

“What do you want to do?”

“I have to go and see.”

Young-man pointed somewhere with his chin.

It was hard to tell where it was just by looking at the direction, but judging from the flow of conversation, it was definitely a warehouse in the production area.

‘What should I do?’

It was different from when I was just worrying alone.

It was clear that there was someone pushing him from the side.

I knew my mind was already set on it, but I didn’t feel like doing it.

But Youngman’s face seemed to have already made up his mind.

He would continue to try to convince the finances.

‘Yeah. If I’m not going to put up with it forever, I might as well go quickly.’

Finances are once again in the clear.

at that time.

There was a loud noise and the sound of a flare exploding was heard.

* * *

The foreman stood in front of the workers.

Today was a problematic day in many ways.

First of all, there was a thick fog.

Because of that, the work order also changed.

The doctor arrived before dawn.

To save people.

someone?

A person who can guide you through the fog.

He asked for someone who could push a field liner (a wheeled machine that draws lines on a field or court) and run to the bridge at the end of the riverside park, and someone who could wait near the bridge in advance with a flag.

Either receive the resources or force them to send them.

I will not be involved in the method.

The foreman slowly looked at the workers’ faces.

Today, all the people from the long stretch of border area gathered in one place.

When you put them all together, it wasn’t a small number of people.

If there were this many protesters, they would be on the news.

Besides, they looked so messy that I was afraid to say anything.

Even though summer was ending, it was still hot.

The sight of these people, who had not had a proper shower for two weeks, was enough to make even refugees shake their heads.

I saw some guys standing in the midst of the chaotic atmosphere.

A tall guy with a pale face.

I don’t know what kind of guy he is because he doesn’t talk much, but I could tell just by looking at the little brothers that followed him around.

He must be some punk who’s been rolling around somewhere.

He had been acting a bit angry a few days ago, but not yet.

A search was needed.

I decided to endure it for now even though he kept provoking me by saying things like, “You’re poking my stomach.”

There were plenty of opportunities.

After that, a tall woman and a young man with a relatively gentle appearance appeared.

Inspiration was taken away by the doctor in the morning.

I asked why, but got no answer.

How things are going.

Wouldn’t a child who has only been in the safe zone for a few days start carrying a card, and wouldn’t they kidnap a useless old person and take him away?

And then he makes me do all kinds of difficult things.

The foreman was not happy with the current situation.

But there was no way.

A person who must just silently do what he is told.

Thanks to the hat they gave me, I was able to enjoy some honey even in hell.

Had to do it.

I wish I could send those punks away, but I bet they’ll never go.

“The operation changed this morning.”

Contrary to what he had been thinking, the foreman stepped forward, clapping his hands as if he were the host of a talk show.

Anyone who saw him would see that he was a person optimized for standing in front of people and making a fuss.

People say that this is what constitution is.

“The fog is so thick… Hey! Can you hear everything back there?”

He lifted his heel and pointed to the last row of the line.

It was a little blurry, but everyone was nodding.

“Okay. The fog is so thick… It’s impossible for the construction machines to work without errors all at once. As you all know, once they start working, it’s a race against time. The flares probably won’t be very effective because of the fog. Of course, they’ll hear the sound and rush over, but we have to finish the construction quickly before the effect wears off. So what do we do?”

The foreman swallowed.

Because from now on, it’s important.

“Bring it.”

The successor to the foreman who had been behind appeared, dragging a liner.

“You know this? You saw it a lot in school when you were young, drawing lines on the playground. We decided to draw a line where construction should be done. Some people say we can do it along the road on the outside wall, but that’s impossible because there are too many cars on the riverside. So we’re going to draw a line along the park.”

When the successor, who had seen the gesture, pulled the liner, a white line was drawn on the floor.

“We need two people. Okay, one of you will wait at the destination holding the flag. As soon as we draw the line, trucks will arrive with heavy equipment carrying the torn-up outer walls. The other person will have to drag the outer walls and run to the bridge as soon as they are torn down. So it has to be someone who is physically fit, regardless of gender. You can’t stop halfway. Do you understand me?”

“So who’s going?”

One of the workers raised his hand and shouted.

“First, we need to accept applicants.”

People looked around in silence.

But no one came forward.

“But what if it’s not there?”

“At that time… I guess I’ll have to borrow it.”

At the same time, the atmosphere became chaotic.

There was a commotion coming from all directions, and everyone looked visibly confused.

The barrage of questions has begun.

“You could die, right?”

“It might be dangerous… … .”

“The foreman is going in person! You look healthy.”

“I have to keep my position.”

“Why us again? Why are you sending us to the slaughterhouse?”

The foreman closed his eyes tightly as complaints erupted simultaneously.

The foreman spread out both hands and calmed the people down.

‘Please, please stop. We don’t have time!’

“I want to go too! Is there anyone here who can come up and forcefully draft me instead? I’m doing a hard job too. No matter what I choose, I’ll be criticized unconditionally. I’m just doing what I’m told. Right? Then you guys should do this instead.”

They call it a town.

The foreman made an earnest appeal.

Of course, there were no tears, but it was an earnest appeal to the person who was dissatisfied to understand.

The person who was angry ends up nodding his head.

This was the advantage of the town.

He took off his hard hat, a symbol of his position, and made an emotional appeal.

And it was so amazing.

Everyone became dumbfounded and their once seething eyes could only swallow dry saliva.

“I’m not just sending you. The soldiers will go with you. A company will follow you. No matter what happens, we’ll do our best to make sure no one dies. I ask again, is there anyone who can run with the liner?”

The whole area became as quiet as a mouse.

Who would want to go?

One of them had to drag a loud liner through the thick fog that seemed to have no end, while the other had to wait alone in front of the bridge, holding a flag.

At that moment, someone left the line.

She was a woman from a group that had been spreading terrifying survival tips recently.

Living under strange escort by thugs.

‘You originally said you were an archer? But I don’t plan on drafting a woman. I have to consider public opinion. But there aren’t a single applicant. Well, I expected it, but I didn’t expect it to be like this.’

The foreman looked at his watch and turned his head in the direction of the tower.

I got anxious.

It had to be resolved quickly.

Although it was only a short period of about two weeks, I was able to wear the hat that wasn’t a hat because I quickly carried out their instructions.

Originally there was one more person above.

But now it wasn’t there.

Less than a few days after the safe zone was created, the foreman made a discovery.

What happens to people who don’t follow directions and don’t solve problems quickly?

Of course, it was also because his health suddenly deteriorated, but he really disappeared without a sound, like a mirage.

And he hasn’t shown up yet.

Should I go to the tower?

Or to the production area?

At first I thought so, but not anymore.

If that were the case, given his personality, he would have stopped by the border area several times.

Because I was a person who liked to show off.

The production area manager was somewhat humane.

Although he was an opportunist, quick-witted and cunning, he also had a human side.

But the doctor was different.

I’ve never seen the doctor up close, but he was definitely different.

He didn’t laugh, he didn’t get angry, he didn’t even frown.

He looked at people with the same face the whole time.

In my experience, those types of people are different from ordinary people.

It was better to somehow rub things in and win their favor than to do something that would get them out of favor.

Because the reward is also certain.

So, if I could just get out of this damn border zone, I could take off my hat and all.

I wanted to live in a house with running water, even if I had to be stuck in the field all day.

“Then I will assume it doesn’t exist and send it… … .”

The foreman trailed off.

It had to be that way.

This is because an applicant appeared near the middle of the line.

But at that moment, the foreman couldn’t help but tilt his head.

Because he was someone I never expected.

“You’re not asking a question, are you? Are you saying you’ll go?”

The applicant nodded.

It was the guy I mentioned earlier, tall as a pole and with a particularly white face.

A strange man who makes big men tremble with his face that looks more like a model or a celebrity than a gangster.

‘But why you?’

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