The Military Chef of a Ruined World - Chapter 461



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Episode 461 Information Exchange

{Look at the kids out there.}

“Oh. There were so many.”

{These are the failures that were born as a side effect during my research.}

surely.

This guy said something like that last time too.

{My goal is to achieve the eternal life and immortality that I was originally promised, that was meant to be mine. And to do that, I need a lot of research and research materials.}

“hmm.”

{But unfortunately, I’m a doctor. I’m good at medicine, but… … combat isn’t my specialty. So.}

and.

It was easy to guess what the guy was going to say next.

“We need a combat position, this is it.”

{It would be better if you knew the land well… … and also had military power. And.}

“furthermore?”

The guy’s gaze is fixed on me.

{If it’s a native species of this land… … it would be perfect.}

“… … ?”

Native species.

in other words.

The fact that we are human is tied to wanting to look good.

{As I said, I’ve been doing a lot of research… … Most of it has failed. I’ve gained some things, but I’ve never achieved my goals. And… … To be honest, I haven’t even been able to think of my next research topic for a while.}

“so?”

{But… …I recently found a new research topic.}

Swoosh.

The monster’s finger was pointed at me.

{The system… was called that.}

“… … !”

and.

When I heard that, I couldn’t help but be surprised.

{The native species of this land were people with extremely weak natural powers. Their civilization seemed to be quite prosperous, though. However… … For some reason, some of them showed incomprehensible strength and growth.}

Even without that.

I heard some advice on this a while ago.

{I healed the native species and received information in return. It was then that I learned that their power and growth… … came from something they didn’t even know about called the System.}

But, really?

{After that, in exchange for another deal… … I got the chance to study them. And then, I was sure. The power that protected the native species… … If I delved into the system, it would serve my purpose… … .}

I never thought I’d hear that story here.

{We could be one step closer to becoming a perfect life form that doesn’t have to fear death!}

I never thought I’d hear that story.

Because I never imagined it.

* * *

“you……!”

I woke up with my body almost fully recovered.

Opening his eyes wide, he asked the guy.

“Do you know about the system?”

{I don’t know much. As I said, I got some cooperation in return for the deal, but I didn’t have much opportunity to do so.}

cooperation.

The guy said he had healed other humans and received payment for it.

You said you received something like information in return.

“I don’t think you ever said you received any cooperation in systems research.”

{Hmm? Well… … .}

Okay then.

The guy tilted his head and answered.

{Because the commander didn’t ask what I was paid for.}

“… … .”

… … This is also true.

I just didn’t answer because you didn’t ask.

‘They said that everyone who made the deal returned safely.’

If you think about it.

Even now, just by looking at the fact that you have revealed this to me.

I could tell that the guy wasn’t hiding that fact from me on purpose.

but.

One thing that’s a little disconcerting is…

‘A system.’

The reason this guy was friendly to us.

It was precisely because of this that it happened.

{But unfortunately, those who received treatment did not return alive. My research progress was also delayed. But… … .}

And then…

The corner of the monster’s mouth is torn hideously.

{Haha. Judging from the reaction, it seems like the commander is also very interested in that part.}

“… … .”

{Yeah. It seems like it’ll take some time for my body to recover anyway.}

Oh, my.

A hideous looking monster sat on the stool in front of me.

{One each.}

“… … ?”

{How about we exchange information about this system, Commander?}

The situation we are in now.

To solve this situation, we must first delve into the identity of this system, which is the only thing that can help us.

“… … Information exchange.”

Originally, the purpose here was to simply treat the body.

After I healed this body, I planned to meet humans in other areas and get information about the system.

but.

“It wouldn’t be bad.”

* * *

“The day of destruction… … .”

{You’re talking about the day a hole was made in this world.}

“Yes, this system also appeared at the same time.”

One of this guy’s goals is to study the system.

The guy wanted to build friendly relations with us, the native species, for that purpose.

and.

That goal overlapped with mine in some ways.

“Those who hunted monsters were able to awaken and gain power through the system.”

Sharing one piece of information each guy suggested.

This is probably it.

What effect will the friendly relationship we build in the future have?

There may also be an intention to experience it in advance.

“After that, we could get experience points and points by hunting monsters. We could become stronger through that.}

{Hmm.}

That’s why.

I told the guy what I knew about the system.

{This is the most basic information.}

however.

The guy who heard that story didn’t look very satisfied.

{I’ve gotten this much from people I’ve dealt with before. I expected the commander to know more.}

As you said.

Even if I told him, what I told him was the most basic of the basics.

‘Even though he’s an honest guy who never lies, he’s actually a sharp-tongued guy when it comes to dealings.’

I had to hold on to the information I had.

“If you want to know more, shouldn’t you first tell me what you know?”

After I listened to what this guy had to say.

I thought I’d tell you the following:

{… … But if you give me some valuable information, I will agree to the deal.}

“How do I know if the information you have will be useful to me?”

{I’m confident about that.}

I think I know more about this system than most humans.

And the information he has is said to have been obtained through the ‘cooperation’ of other humans.

I figured there was a good chance I already knew that information.

{It seems that much of the information that the indigenous species, including the commander, obtain about the system comes from experience.}

“Huh? That’s true.”

{Then I’m sure you wouldn’t have gotten the information I have.}

but.

The guy’s thoughts seemed a little different.

{I investigated the system through my own research methods.}

“… … .”

{You can trust me, Commander. The results will be very different, as the methods of obtaining information are different.}

… … That guy doesn’t lie.

It must be sincere to be confident in your own information.

‘Hmm, then.’

I thought about it for a moment.

I just said what came to mind when I saw that guy.

“The system doesn’t lie.”

{… … What does that mean?}

“This guy is a guy who talks a lot and explains a lot. At first, there were many times when I doubted his content. However… … I learned through experience, just like you said. This guy doesn’t lie.”

Even if there are exceptions to the content.

The system basically always tells the truth.

As if the very concept of lying did not exist in the system.

“Did you know this too?”

{No, I didn’t know.}

“Then that’s good.”

For me.

It just occurred to me that the guy doesn’t lie.

It was a pity to lose information, but it wasn’t information that couldn’t be resolved.

{Ahh… … It’s just as the commander said.}

“… … ?”

{Really, that’s a good thing. I’m not lying.}

but…….

What did he feel when I said those things?

{That’s, what should I say.}

And then…

The corners of the lips are brightly split.

{That sounds so… ideal.}

From the guy.

A ‘taste of joy’ of a level I had never seen before was overflowing.

{Ahhh… … Really. I heard good information. I am convinced that it was a really good choice to establish good relations with the Legion.}

“… … It’s your turn next.”

{Oh, ah. I know. Since the commander gave me valuable information… … I guess it would be right to give you the information I’ve been saving.}

To me, it was just information that was not that great.

A guy who is so happy about that information that it makes you wonder, “Is that something to be happy about?”

{The commander said that we can increase our strength by hunting monsters.}

“Well, there are different methods depending on the job, but that’s the only way everyone can grow through the system.”

{No, that’s something the commander doesn’t know.}

“Huh?”

And, that information was of considerable value to the guy.

The guy did exactly as he said.

{From what I’ve found out through my research, the power of indigenous species… …is not just about killing other life forms that affect the system.}

It seemed like he was trying to tell me information that even I didn’t know.

“What does that mean? Are you talking about gaining experience by performing occupation-related actions?”

{No, that’s not it. But… … I can understand why the commander didn’t notice.}

There is a way to grow that even I don’t know about.

It was such a sudden story to me.

{This is not an element that directly increases the strength of the Awakened.}

“what?”

{Thanks to that, the Awakened ones didn’t seem to notice… … Hehe. You can’t fool me, after all.}

The guy continued speaking with confidence.

‘What is this?’

Unless you’re growing the Awakener’s power.

That’s not growth.

I had no idea what he was trying to say.

{It’s not the awakened one… … It’s the system.}

“uh?”

{That being who gives strength to the awakened.}

In the following words.

I couldn’t help but open my eyes wide in surprise.

{There are factors that strengthen the power of the system itself.}

“That’s, what.”

That system has empowered us Awakened people ever since the Doomsday.

That’s why some Awakened people thought that the system might be something with infinite power.

‘Can a system become stronger?’

If what he says is true.

The power of this system is like that of our Awakened ones.

It means that it is growing gradually.

{This is something I have found out through my research, so I am sure of it. And, the power of that system.}

He then extended his finger.

The fingers are bent at right angles and pointing downwards.

{It’s being influenced by the ground.}

“……earth?”

{I don’t know the exact reason. But, the power of that system comes from this land. And.}

And then…

A guy with an evil laugh.

{It seems that the wider the land under the system’s influence, the stronger its power becomes.}

“… … .”

I thought blankly with my mouth open.

‘Influenced by the land.’

In that regard.

There were two things that came to mind first.

The first one is.

‘Lack of green mane.’

I [Borjin]… … .

Greenmane Tribe’s spirit magic.

‘They made contracts mainly with the spirits of the earth.’

and.

The more the land under their influence expands, the stronger the power of the earth spirits becomes.

It was said that the power of the race itself was strengthened as the spirit of the earth, which had become so strong, bestowed blessings upon the entire tribe.

According to Borjin, the spirit of the earth is the messenger of the god of the plains they serve or something.

The Green Mane Tribe was particularly more serious about wars of conquest than other monsters.

That was the reason.

and…….

The second is.

[World Event – Occupation War is in progress.]

[Affiliation Region – ROK]

[Steel Legion (6%)]

“… … Battle of Occupation.”

What all awakened people see the moment they first awaken.

That system gives… … just one indicator and command.

Now, the content has changed throughout the Republic of Korea.

It was this very occupation war.

‘The system told us to fight this war of conquest.’

and.

When I heard the doctor’s words, I felt goosebumps.

That occupation war.

At first, why are they making us do this?

I didn’t even know what would change by doing that.

{It seems the commander has some idea as well.}

Not anymore.

There is only one reason why they made us fight a war of occupation.

‘It was to increase the system’s own power…’

Just as the Green Mane tribe expanded their territory to increase their spirit power.

The system was meant to increase its own power.

{How is it? Isn’t it interesting?}

I was left with my mouth open in amazement at that fact.

The ‘doctor’ looked at me with interest in his voice.

{What on earth is that guy’s identity… … and is he affected by the earth?}

The system is.

It is an entity whose power changes depending on the degree of occupation of this land.

I still don’t know very well though.

I felt like I was getting a little closer to the identity of the system that had been hidden behind a veil.