Chapter 144
Chapter 144
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Translator: Ryuma
Chapter: 144
Chapter Title: If a Whale Gets Involved in a Shrimp Fight - 6
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The distribution of supplies from the Gwangju Time Shelter became a major issue in the auction house.
It was an unprecedented event.
Everyone had assumed that after news spread of Chonnam National University's Time Shelter being breached, it would descend into chaos and destruction.
With countless survivors plus monsters thrown into the mix, it would have seemed more awkward if they had peacefully shared the supplies.
People flocking into the Time Shelter, monsters following them in, and inside, fights breaking out over supplies leading to a murderer event...
That was the scene everyone had pictured in their heads.
But the Time Shelter betrayed everyone's expectations.
Not a single zombie could be seen on the previously blood-soaked street out front.
The people who went in came out each carrying a sack of rice, their expressions bright.
Everyone was dying to know what happened, and they were shocked to hear that Kimbap Lover had stepped up.
In any case, the Gwangju Time Shelter distribution left a huge impression on the auction house crowd.
No one could believe that over a hundred people took supplies without a single death.
Jang Won-taek and Lee Beom-seok from the government shelter took note of that point as well.
"If I gave you authority over about 10 people, could you handle it like that?"
Lee Beom-seok shook his head without thinking.
"You'd need to give me at least 30..."
Normally, a small group would be fine.
People still had a sense of order.
But this was the apocalypse.
A world where strength was everything, and the slightest provocation sparked rebellion.
And if someone had two kills under their belt, a murderer event was guaranteed.
In a cramped Time Shelter, that would turn it into total chaos.
Jang Won-taek skimmed the report with an uncertain expression.
"Impressive that there wasn't a single zombie. He must have taken the totem, right?"
"The range is weird. That totem only covers one house..."
"Our Inspector Kim must have upgraded it."
"Doubt it. Last I saw, it was unchanged. Just sitting there."
"That's odd."
Jang Won-taek straightened up.
Did Kang Sung-ho upgrade it?
Inspector Kim swore he was the only one who knew about the totem.
"Someone must be helping him..."
"Or Sung-ho's abilities surpass our understanding."
"Could be."
Jang Won-taek fiddled with the report in frustration.
If only they had someone like Kang Sung-ho... things would be so much easier.
Any tough problem would sort itself out.
Of course, it was thanks to his traits, but probably not just that.
Moments later, Lee Beom-seok reported.
"Distribution seems mostly done. Last group came out, and they updated the auction house."
"What about remaining food?"
"...Almost none left."
Jang Won-taek's eyebrow twitched.
"Strange. Not enough people took enough to empty it."
He had personally overseen the Time Shelter stocking.
At least enough for 500 people, and it all vanished? Something was off.
"People kept coming; ended up near 200."
Checking comments directly on the auction house, Jang Won-taek let out a hollow laugh.
"People... They took everything left."
"Snuck supplies out during distribution so no one suspected."
"Few know he's got sub-space ability... Couldn't do much but watch."
Best to think of it as a fee for the safe distribution.
A hefty fee, though...
Lee Beom-seok reported anew.
"Sung-ho posted a comment. Wants the promised reward."
"Give it to him, of course... Ask if he'd take another shelter."
Stimulated by Chonnam National U, efforts were underway in Gwangju and other big cities to open Time Shelters.
Not easy, though.
The triple-sealed doors were incredibly sturdy.
Chonnam's breach took weeks of faction wars.
Dozens of Chinese died just at the entrance.
With so many requests, opening more early was worth considering.
If Kang Sung-ho would handle it...
But his reply was curt.
This again...
Jang Won-taek slumped back in his chair, deflated.
They went to all that trouble for order, and people tried to steal it?
Hated lining up, figured snatching was easier.
The problem was Kang Sung-ho had accounted for that.
Not visible to people, but Cheon Dae-jeong likely played a role.
This was...
Despite all efforts to preserve population, deaths occurred.
At least most survivors got supplies unscathed.
Then Sung-ho pressed.
Promised, so no choice.
Jang Won-taek glanced around before typing.