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I quietly turned off the TV and lay down on the bed.

Istua.

It was not because the name that served as my roof during my first reincarnation has continued to this day.

A family with a long history.

A family that has accumulated wealth through success in popular resort businesses such as hot springs.

I remember being wide-eyed at the history that came up one after another just by searching the Internet.

‘ That’s strange. ‘

It’s not the feeling of intimacy I feel toward descendants who are close yet distant.

It felt a little closer and more familiar.

Did you fall in love with the woman on the screen you saw for the first time today?

That’s not true, but I felt strangely uncomfortable.

It’s like trying to thread a thread into the eye of a needle, but it keeps missing by one point.

. . .

After taking a deep breath, I woke up, ate breakfast, and went outside.

It was great that the commute to work was short since it was a dormitory located on the company’s premises.

There is a computer and meals are provided.

Since I was a janitor who only had to clean, I didn’t have much work to do, so it was comfortable.

A remote island far from the mainland.

If only I could overcome the feeling of exile that comes from such an environment.

I loved that feeling and felt extremely comfortable.

It’s because in my last life I was tired of always pricking up thorns like a hedgehog.

“ Hello. ”

“ … yes. ”

As I walked down a hallway that looked like an army barracks, I ran into a man.

So I said hello, and they accepted me half-heartedly.

Perhaps because it was his first time being dispatched, his expression looked full of fatigue and pain.

It’s absolutely necessary, but it’s painful for those who keep their seats.

Since it was nicknamed a prison, reactions like that were not uncommon.

‘ That’s it. ‘

When I went to the corner of the base, I saw a fairly large and magnificent black iron pipe.

A necessity prepared since we cannot collect food waste every week.

It was a grinding-drying type food waste processor.

If the small light installed on the lid is red, the machine is running.

If it loses light, it means that the work is finished or it is not working.

In this case, it was the former.

I bent down slightly and pressed the button on the lid.

Soon, the lid clicked and the mouth opened wide.

A crusher like a fan blade attached to the floor.

Things like dirt piled up on the wings and floor gave out hot steam.

It was amazing that all that was food waste.

Tap, tap.

I picked up a nearby plastic shovel and scooped out the debris and put it in the trash can.

I removed the water tank on the left floor and emptied the water.

Well-dried food scraps can be cooled for a few days and used instead of compost.

The water in the water pan was not dirty because it came from steam.

So, I just roughly throw it away on the floor.

Or just sprinkle it on the flower bed along with the dried and crumbled waste.

Hwii. After cleaning, the smell of the sea breeze blowing just right tickled my nose.

Salty and fishy.

Nevertheless, there was little resistance because it was a wind full of clear feeling.

After I finished cleaning, I went up to the nearby guard post.

There were no walls, so everything was open.

Thanks to this, I could see the blue sea far away, with only the horizon visible, very clearly.

There are several guard posts prepared in this way on the base, but they are not normally used.

This is because it is not a guard post installed for surveillance purposes.

When you identify an army of ghosts.

It was to defend and attack enemies coming into the base.

“ … hmm. ”

When I felt the sea breeze, I couldn’t help but moan.

Not only was there a cool breeze, but the blue and white horizon looked very peaceful.

Population plummeted.

An awakened person, a person with special abilities, like in games or comics.

The unreality of monsters popping out is so unbelievable.

I slowly walked down the guardhouse stairs and into the building.

The purpose was to clean the inside of the building.

Fortunately, I am able to clean my personal office and rooms on my own.

If I had to clean up there too, it wouldn’t have been a lot of work.

“ Seo Ji-hyuk. ”

I was looking through the cleaning tool box and pulling out a large commercial vacuum cleaner and push pin.

A heavy middle-aged man’s voice called to me.

General Manager of Galdo Coastal Surveillance Base.

It was Na Hyeon-su, a 45-year-old middle-aged base commander.

“ Yes, base commander. What’s going on? ”

As I straightened my gaze while holding the rolling pin, Na Hyun-soo nodded.

“ It’s no different, I just called you because I wanted you to pay more attention than usual. I know I do things neatly, but I put special effort into it. ”

Even though Na Hyun-soo was the base commander, he was a friendly and non-authoritative person.

Like a good-natured guy next door, like something out of a drama.

“ Did you say that some VIP is visiting? ”

VIP refers to not only the president but also major political and military figures.

A soldier above a division commander, a member of the National Assembly or a minister.

Awakened people whose actual power may be greater than theirs, etc.

“ Huh? How did know? Have you heard any news? ”

Na Hyun-soo’s eyes widened.

The words I just threw around are really true.

“ No. But usually, being careful about cleaning means that someone you need to keep an eye on is coming. So I took a picture. ”

“ Really? You’re quite perceptive. that’s right. A very important guest is coming. ”

“ Is it confidential? ”

“ Confidential… Not until then, right? ”

Usually, if a high-ranking person was visiting, it was natural for the entire organization to know.

Not disheveled, but decorated.

Because the person in charge wants to show a certain level of neatness.

“ Could you tell me? ”

“ Don’t be surprised. I heard that the saint came all the way here. ”

“ Are you sure? ”

For a moment, my eyes widened without me knowing.

My heart pounded as I heard that someone I had seen on TV just a few days ago was coming.

“ What am I doing by criticizing you for something like this? ”

“ If she is a saint, isn’t she a precious person? What would someone like that come to such a remote island to do? ? ”

“ This is the southernmost point in its own way, right? I also want to check whether there is any negative energy or not. I also want to offer consolation. ”

“ Consolation? French people to Koreans? Did you get some soup? ”

“ What is Gukbbong? I guess it’s because he’s such a nice person that he just can’t get over it. ”

Is it because he is a descendant of Joan of Arc that he is very foolish?

Or maybe it’s just a mutation, I don’t know.

“ That’s fascinating. I’m excited to hear that someone I saw on TV a while ago is coming here. ”

“ Me too. Anyway, since you’re coming in the afternoon, please take care of cleaning the area. The staff will take care of things like rooms and offices. ”

“ Afternoon? ”

So you don’t have much time?

Even so, my heart, which had been pounding, beat faster due to impatience.

It’s to the point where I wonder if it’s going to come out of my mouth like this.

“ Yes. afternoon. ”

“ I have to do it quickly. The base commander needs to do his job too. ”

“ Uh. Please take care of me. ”

When Na Hyun-soo turned his back and left, I quickly turned on the vacuum cleaner.

Plug the cord into a nearby outlet.

A loud noise hit my ears.

1st floor, 2nd floor.

The longer the time went on, the more my ears seemed to ring.

Today, I especially paid attention to every nook and cranny.

After running the vacuum cleaner, use a floor polisher that looks like a disc attached to the end of a push pin.

The floor was polished using a machine that people in the industry call a Doldol.

Usually I just wipe it with a rolling pin, but on days like this, I have to use it.

“ Oh. Look how shiny the hallway is. Looks like new? ”

Seo Ji-hyuk was watching.

People who were working each day were surprised to see the shining hallway.

Usually I just wipe it.

“ You worked hard. When you’re done, take a break. Because I won’t do a review or anything like that. ”

“ Thank you. ”

I bowed my head and finished cleaning up after myself.

Empty the vacuum cleaner dust bin.

I also cleaned the cleaning tool box just in case.

‘I’m noticing it for no reason. ‘

The thought of them as my descendants is vague, so they just seem like strangers.

I felt nervous because I felt like a stranger.

That’s why I go into my room and play computer games.

Even when I connected my computer to the TV and watched a video, I couldn’t concentrate.

‘Let’s go to sleep. ‘

You won’t die if you don’t eat lunch at least once.

I wanted to eat dinner early so I quickly walked to the shower room.

Because I feel refreshed after washing and sleeping.

. . .

A noise resembling a huge bird flapping its wings echoed above the base.

It was the sound of a helicopter landing.

Na Hyun-soo swallowed dry saliva as he watched the helicopter slowly landing on the landing site.

I had no intention of getting a good reputation and getting ahead.

Just smoothly, without much incident.

I was a little anxious, but I just hoped it would pass as usual.

Grumble. After the helicopter blades come to a complete stop.

The tightly closed door slid open.

“ Wow… It’s really pretty. ”

“ That’s right. ”

The two employees behind Na Hyun-soo were whispering in low voices.

He seemed to have forgotten his depression due to new stimulation and surprise.

okay. It’s okay if you don’t feel depressed even for a little while.

While Na Hyun-soo felt pressured, he evaluated today’s visit positively.

‘But it’s pretty. ‘

Golden eyes that sparkle as brightly as beautifully grown blonde hair.

Office lady look.

The woman who was talked about as a saint on TV was much more beautiful in person.

The woman bowed her head politely, accompanied by a man behind her.

Wearing sunglasses with a hard look.

He was even wearing a suit, so he looked very suspicious.

“ It’s my first time seeing you. My name is Elodie Istua. ”

Surprisingly, Korean came out of the woman’s lips.

Even though I would have lived a life that had nothing to do with Korea.

At this, the eyes of the base staff, including Na Hyun-soo, widened.

Na Hyun-soo asked.

“ You speak our language well… ? ”

“ I’m honored to be praised, but it’s not enough. ”

“ Ah, yes. My name is Na Hyun-soo. I am in charge of the base. ”

As Na Hyun-soo’s head looked down, the employees also quickly lowered their heads.

“ Sorry for the sudden visit. Even though I knew it would be a hassle, I really wanted to come. ”

“ No. ”

Why is your tongue so smooth?

The polite, gentle, and warm words surprised Na Hyun-soo.

“ I want to move because I can’t stand standing like this. Where would you like to start looking? Or would you like to take a break first? ”

“ If the base commander allows, I would like to take a look around the surrounding grounds first. ”

“ I understand. Let me show you from the outside. ”

As Na Hyun-soo took the lead, the others followed.

A base and outer wall built on a high place with a clear view in all directions.

If you come out and look down, you can see the sea and traces of life.

It could be said to be quite a beautiful and romantic scenery.

“ It’s beautiful. It wouldn’t be strange if a small town was built. ”

Elodie, who was looking down, blinked and muttered.

Na Hyun-soo also nodded as if he sympathized.

“ Yes. In the past, trash used to wash up on the beach… It’s very clean these days. ”

“ Oh my, did you do that? ”

“ It was because of people. So, from nature’s point of view, I think it was said that humans are a disease. ”

“ People are sick… … . I don’t think what you said is wrong. ”

Elodie made eye contact with Na Hyun-soo and smiled.

Na Hyun-soo’s cheeks turned slightly red as he faced her.

“ Huh! Would you like to take a look inside now? ”

“ Yes. Please. Fortunately, there doesn’t seem to be any problem. ”

There is no trace of contamination.

Elodie swallowed her words and walked shoulder to shoulder with Na Hyun-soo.

Rows of staff quarters.

Including the office and the observation room, which can be said to be the core of the base.

“ No problems, very clean. I can see how hard everyone is working even though they are having a hard time. Koreans must be proud too. ”

“ Umm… … . ”

A word that Elodie said while looking at the large monitor.

That one word made Na Hyun-su’s heart ache.

It’s because it’s so overwhelming.

This was the same for those who followed him.

“ Thank you. ”

When Na Hyun-soo said a word, Elodie’s eyes softened.

Kind yet seductive.

It was the smile of a saintly woman, bewitching but not vulgar and deep.

“ No. Rather, can I meet everyone here? It’s not enough, but I’d like to take a look… … . ”

“ Of course! ”

The saint’s care.

This was such a great opportunity that there was no reason to miss it.

Especially since it is known that no special compensation is required.

Is it because of that?

Na Hyun-soo nodded reflexively, without thinking.

The saint’s eyes are particularly special.

Without realizing that it was sparkling so clearly.