56. Cleanup
56. Cleanup
I sent Seol-hwa inside.
I'll have to make good use of her as Slave No. 1 from now on.
Of course, the women here are kind, so I'm not sure if they'll actually treat her like a slave.
Doesn't matter.
If she doesn't want to get hit, she'll figure it out on her own.
Besides, because of Seo-yoon's ability, she can't betray me or anything like that.
"Right?"
"Wouldn't that be the case? It doesn't seem like she's lying, either."
Seo-yoon replied.
I nodded.
"Since the ability is already cast, Seo-yoon, you explain it to her."
"Ah, yes."
I really liked that about Seo-yoon.
"Just go inside for now."
"Uh. Are you going somewhere else again?"
"Yeah, I need to go finish taking care of the rest. It won't take more than a few hours. One or two? Go inside and hang out with Seol-hwa. Talk to her. The ability is already on her anyway."
"Okay."
There are still five women left with the men.
ㅡClunk
ㅡClunk
The vehicle moved.
I thought about how to deal with the two women who were sleeping with Kim Su-hyeok. It felt like a waste to just kill them, but I couldn't exactly give women like that to the logistics center base, so I decided to use them as slaves for now.
'Should I eat them?'
I thought about it, but they weren't really my style.
I'll just leave them to the kids.
'Honestly, their faces aren't really my style, either.'
The women problem?
It doesn't matter, since all the women here, except for Yu-rim, are women I've already slept with. The betrayal issue? Seo-yoon handles that anyway.
Was it Jin So-young and Han Min-ah?
If I bring them, they'll know their place.
The other women are the problem.
Since they're victims, I'll give them a choice.
Bring them, send them to the military, or let them go.
They're still people, so they should have the right to choose.
Since Cheol Seol-hwa's story isn't enough, I'll cast the ability on Han Min-ah and Jin So-young, and then I can just ask them.
#
As I got into the vehicle,
I opened the walkie-talkie connected to the private channel.
If I press here like the instructions said, something should happen.
"Lieutenant. A, a. Can you hear me?"
Static
Then came the reply.
ㅡI can hear you. Is something the matter?
I still needed permission to bring people here.
I got straight to the point.
"If I find survivors outside, can I send them your way?"
ㅡSurvivors? Did you rescue people?
"Yes. I rescued about three from Eunha University this time. I also have information regarding the 37th Division and the 17th Fighter Wing up there. I've rescued them, but I have nowhere to send them. It's not confirmed yet, but I think things like this will happen more often in the future. It's a bit awkward for me to keep them with me. And it's a bit much to just kill them."
ㅡ.....
A brief silence.
ㅡUnderstood. You can bring them for now. But when you get here, could you tell me about the 37th Division?"
"Ah, yes. Of course."
ㅡYes. Understood.
#
Inside the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Cheongju Eunha University.
I killed the two men who were tied up, the ones who had been fucking these women.
ㅡPew-shoot
ㅡPew-shoot
I spoke to the three women.
"Hiccup."
"......"
"......"
Three women.
The women who, according to Seol-hwa, were used as sex toys.
Park So-mi, Lee Hye-na, Kim A-reum.
I untied all of them and asked.
"Do you have anywhere to go?"
The women didn't answer and just stared blankly.
"No, right? What about your families?"
"....."
"......"
The women became even more depressed without a word.
Well, it's been over three months since they lost contact. In a world like this.
"The Cheongju military is gone. They all died on the way to the 37th Division. You can tell just by looking at the fact that you're still here like this."
"...That."
As I was saying that,
So-mi asked cautiously.
"How do you know that?"
"I know because I've been around. You guys have this, too, right?"
I said, gathering the pieces of iron scattered on the floor into one.
The women stared at it blankly.
I continued.
"So, I have a question. First of all, is there anyone among the men who needs to be saved?"
"...Someone who needs to be saved?"
"Yeah. Like you guys, boys who are starving, getting beaten, and abused. Is there anyone?"
"No."
They didn't answer anything else, but they answered that well.
"Right, I got that. Next problem. I don't intend to take responsibility for you guys. You're adults, so you know."
The women mumbled something with their mouths.
But they couldn't open them.
I'm sure they couldn't.
I said what I had to say next.
"But, I can take you to the military."
The women's eyes widened.
"The... military? Didn't you say the military was gone?"
"It's not exactly a military, but there's a similar place. If you don't want to, I'll leave you here. You'll have to survive on your own now. So, this is your last chance. Should I take you there? Or will you go your own way? Oh, there's one more option. You can come under me."
"...Under... you?"
"I have a place where the people I rescued are. Of course, you'll have to work a lot there. And have sex with me a few times."
The women's faces twisted at the word 'sex'.
They say they'll survive on their own.
But there's no chance for women with mediocre abilities to survive.
Would they even be able to properly catch a Walker or a Runner?
"Decide quickly. I'm busy."
The women looked at each other.
What choice would these women make?
The conclusion was reached quickly.
"...We'll go to the military."
"Good."
I completely untied the women.
"Wait here for a moment, pack whatever you need."
""Yes.""
#
I went upstairs.
I finished off the men and crumpled the door.
Two women inside opened their eyes wide. Jin So-young and Han Min-ah. The two who had survived by fawning over Kim Su-hyeok.
I untied what was binding them.
"......"
"......"
I asked.
"Do you want to be dragged away by me and be slaves, or die here?"
"C... can I ask a question?"
"No. Slave or death. Decide quickly. I'm busy. Before I kill you all like the men."
So-young and Min-ah's eyes trembled.
"5."
"...Eh?"
"4."
"I, I'll do it!"
"Good."
It ended quickly.
I took So-young and Min-ah around and took the men's heads.
The two women were hiccuping.
They looked terrified. They must have seen people die a lot, but they probably never thought they would be the ones to die.
But that was fine.
'Seo-yoon's ability is seriously broken.'
Because I can use these kids however I want.
"You two, just wait up here for now."
I dumped the two women and came back to where the three women were.
"Come out."
"......"
The women followed me quietly.
I took the three women and headed to the logistics center.
#
"Ah..."
The women were shedding tears.
Well, it's understandable to cry when you come to a place with normal soldiers after being in such a shitty place.
"You're here."
The Lieutenant greeted me.
I asked.
"Weren't you going to the Bugang-myeon area?"
"Sergeant Park is in charge of that area now. We are..."
ㅡStatic
ㅡCurrently clearing Bugang Apartment Building 202. No variants seen. 2 minor injuries. Moving to Building 203 within 1 hour.
"Confirmed. After first aid for the injured, continue."
ㅡConfirmed.
"That's how we're communicating. More importantly, are these the three?"
"Yes."
"Ah, yes. Nice to meet you. I'm Lieutenant Kim In-seop of the 32nd Division. You've been through a lot."
The Lieutenant began to explain.
How many people are here, what their abilities are, what kind of work they're doing.
The women listened silently.
"If you follow Corporal Kim here, you can write down your identification and just wait for now."
"Yes..sob.."
There was even a woman crying.
Was it Hye-na? Anyway.
The women disappeared with the soldier. I looked at him and said.
"I got a story from over there."
I began to explain.
#
The explanation was over.
"The 37th Division and the 17th Fighter Wing... that's the Air Force."
"Yes. But I don't think so. This is solid information. That the 37th Division is all dead."
"Solid information?"
"Yes. Solid information obtained through a superpower. The surviving 37th Division wouldn't have even been able to go to Jeungpyeong or Cheonan in the first place."
"...Is that true?"
"Yes. Among the kids I have with me, there's a mental-type ability user. Though there are many conditions."
Mental-type.
At the word 'superpower',
The Lieutenant's face stiffened.
But it relaxed quickly. Well, it's been over two weeks since we started interacting with this place, so what does it matter.
"Then, it seems highly likely that it's a warlord group. Or something impersonating the military. If the 37th Division or the 17th Fighter Wing were alive, there's no way they wouldn't have connected with this place through the internal communication network. Also, I don't think IN Company, which you mentioned, would coexist normally with the military. The worst case is that the two have joined hands..."
"There's a possibility, right?"
"Yes. Especially, the fact that they are gathering ability users is a bit concerning."
The military.
Why would they gather ability users?
And those with high aptitude, at that.
To grow their power? In a world like this? When it might be a risk to their own power?
"...Are you thinking of going there?"
"I have to. Well. There's nothing else to do. Sejong is... because of those infected. And the Bugang area is being cleared by the Lieutenant's side."
"......"
Silence flowed.
"Things are going well here, right? Looking at the contact earlier, it seems like it's going well."
"Yes. So far, there have been no casualties."
"That's good. If we just clear out the Intelligent Creature Cluster, it seems like Hunters won't come here either."
"That's right. Afterwards... we're thinking of clearing the logistics centers next to us. Once safety is secured."
"I hope it goes well."
"So do I."
The Lieutenant sighed. He seems to be about my age, but his face has already become haggard.
I asked casually.
"The Intelligent... Cluster, how bad is it?"
"......"
A slight silence.
The Lieutenant opened his mouth.
"It's serious."
"...Serious?"
"Yes. There are even a few places where hundreds have gathered. If it gets to this point, you can consider all survivor groups inside the city dead."
Intelligent Creature Cluster.
"But isn't it possible to clear them?"
"That's true, but there's a very high possibility that other variants are there, so I'm worried even now."
"Ah... the Lieutenant can't go out either."
"Yes. And I don't have any abilities."
"Shall I help you?"
"No. This is our job."
The Lieutenant drew a line.
But that's why I liked him even more.
"I see."
"Then, are you thinking of going up to Jeungpyeong right away?"
"...No. First, I'm going to try and find that Abomination thing. A variant. There are traces near Cheongju Eunha University, but I can't see it. Have you seen it, Lieutenant?"
"I haven't. I've only heard about it through communication."
"The tank something story, right?"
"That's right."
The story that a Sergeant pushed it with a tank. They must have heard that through communication here. The Seongnam City, Seoul City defense line.
"Certainly... I'll have to find it. Seeing the Abomination move, it doesn't seem like places like survivor camps are safe either."
"Yes. That's why we told our side to retreat immediately if a Hunter or Abomination is spotted."
"I hope it goes well."
"That's right."
Silence flowed.
I said.
"I'll get going. If anything happens, contact me."
"Understood. Take care of yourself."
"You too, Lieutenant."
#
Cheongju Eunha University.
I loaded the remaining two women, Han Min-ah and Jin So-young.
"......"
"......"
Anxious, terrified expressions.
I ignored them and headed to I-Pension.
The two women with fearful faces got out of the car.
The two women didn't have much of a reaction even after seeing I-Pension, well, I came out and said I'd use them as sex slaves.
But their faces relaxed a bit when they saw Seo-yoon.
Why are they relaxing?
"You're here... Ack."
"Didn't I tell you earlier? That I'd bring two women."
"You didn't say that."
"Really? These are slaves too. Slave No. 2 and 3."
"Uh... should I bring Eun-bin?"
"These ones didn't hit me."
I used Seo-yoon's ability.
The two women didn't even resist.
The abilities were, as Seol-hwa said, vision and stamina. Vision Enhancement, I guess. It's a serum I have.
'A bit different from Seol-hwa.'
Seol-hwa threw a huge tantrum, but these two were gentle when I asked them using Seo-yoon's ability.
No, not gentle, I should see it as resignation.
'Well, who would want to have sex with a man they don't know.'
I took the women to where the 3 siblings were.
Since they'd be the most free.
"Learn the work from them."
"...Yes."
"Uh... Hyung?"
"Keep them. Make them do work or whatever. Have them get a room at the pension. You heard the story from Seo-yoon, right?"
"......"
"You guys follow whatever they say. Consider yourselves lucky that I brought them without killing them."
"I understand."
"...Yes."
Young-jun's face turned red.
And Tae-jun looked flustered.
Yu-rim blinked her eyes.
Min-ah and So-young were awkward.
I left those two and returned to my pension.
Seo-yoon was sitting still.
"Where's Seol-hwa?"
"She, she's inside."
"Really?"
"Yes, more than that, what are you going to do with those people?"
"What do you mean what am I going to do. Make them work. I left them to the kids for now."
"The kids? Ah. Tae-jun, Young-jun, and Yu-rim?"
"Yeah."
"Umm."
Seo-yoon made a strange sound.
"Why."
"It's nothing."
"Should I just leave them alone?"
"No? You said they were bad people. But, they seem a bit gentle, so I don't think they'll do anything."
"That's for them to figure out. I'm just leaving them to them so they can earn their keep properly."
"Aha..."
"They'll be able to stand guard comfortably too."
I just need to get them to help with the work through the slave contract.
I gave the three victims to the military and brought the three perpetrators for this purpose.
As I was doing that, Seo-yoon asked slyly.
"Oppa is surprisingly bad too."
"You just realized that?"
"No."
Bad, huh.
Can't be helped.
That's just my personality.
Because the world isn't that easy.
That was the moment.
Did Seo-yoon feel what I was thinking?
Seo-yoon came up to me and hugged me tightly.
"......"
Seo-yoon didn't say anything.
But I think I know what she wants to say.
I hugged her back without a word.
I didn't bother saying that I could get even worse.
Because the line is bound to be crossed eventually.
We went inside quietly.
#
The next day.
April 9th, night.
Except for the slightly awkward meeting between Seol-hwa, Min-ah, and So-young, there was nothing much.
Although Seol-hwa did look at me with a strange expression.
'Is it because I didn't fuck her?'
I was busy with Seo-yoon yesterday.
And, I'm not a human who only fucks women.
Also, right now, there's the matter of the 37th Division, the 17th Fighter Wing, and the Abomination.
Especially the Abomination.
Although I was pushed back because of Eunha University, I'll have to follow those traces. If I drive around the city for a day today, something should come up.
'I'll also check the road to Jeungpyeong.'
I drove the vehicle and headed towards Cheongju Eunha University.