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Awakening (4) – Hanmaeum Apartment #1504

After the video of the train becoming hell, the system played the next video.

Countless flashes and loud shutter sounds.

An elderly man wearing a protective suit and mask began the briefing.

“We will begin a briefing on the large-scale violent unrest that began on the morning of March 4, 2021. The cause of the large-scale violence and random killings that began this morning has not yet been accurately determined, but we are mobilizing all of our manpower to find out. The scope of the situation is expected to be nationwide, including Seoul, Incheon, and Busan, and is spreading rapidly.”

A man who had moistened his throat with saliva drank bottled water with trembling hands.

Meanwhile, numerous flashes were clicking, illuminating the old man’s face.

“Dae, the President said that we must immediately concentrate all police and military power and that we must quickly control the situation. As of now, we ask that people stay safely at home in isolation and follow the government’s guidelines until the situation becomes safe. Also, under any circumstances… .”

Tang – Bang – Ta Tang –

A gunshot rang out so loud that it could be heard even in the briefing room.

The agitated man regained his composure and continued speaking.

“Uh, violence is a crime under any circumstances. When it comes to security, leave it to the police and military… ”

“Minister! This is reporter Kim Cheol-ha of Seo-A Ilbo! The prevailing opinion on the Internet is that this incident is either biochemical terrorism or an epidemic originating in China! What do you think about this!”

“Boo, they clearly don’t take questions… ”

“Minister! Why are you wearing protective clothing and a mask? Is there a possibility of airborne infection?”

“Still accurate… ”

“What is the opaque film covering the sky above Seoul? The current situation is closely related to the commonly referred to ‘zombies’… ”

Kieeek!

Tang- Ta-da-da-da-

“This concludes the briefing.”

“Minister! Minister!”

The video cut off as soldiers rushed to the edge of the screen and hurriedly escorted the elderly man.

Next, I saw a TV screen.

A male anchor with thick hair began to deliver the next news with a tired look.

“… Here’s the next news. There is news that an unidentified terrorist group is indiscriminately burning down hospitals in various places. They claimed in a large online community that they were quarantined so-called ‘preliminary infected patients’ who were quarantined at the hospital. They criticized the government for repeatedly taking passive action, saying that the moment the ‘pre-infected people’ wake up, the situation will grow out of control… ”

The news that had been running all day was cut off due to an emergency broadcast, and the national anthem rang out along with a beeping sound.

After the boring first verse of the national anthem, the evangelical song of the Republic of Korea is broadcast.

Red slashes carved all over Korea.

The red hatch indicates ‘control failure’.

[Declaration of emergency martial law]

A mechanical female voice followed with large red letters.

[March 6, 2021, 09:00 am. The Republic of Korea declares martial law throughout the Republic of Korea in accordance with Article 77 of the Constitution. Medical, fire, police and public service operations are suspended indefinitely. We ask that all citizens follow the government’s guidelines and move to the respective evacuation shelters.]

As soon as the woman’s voice ended, the screen changed to broadcast the locations of shelters set up by the military across the country.

After a long evacuation notice, the big red letters reappeared.

[Allow all-round self-defense]

[All-round self-defense is permitted for infected people who cannot be quarantined. I inform you once again. All-round self-defense is permitted for infected people who cannot be quarantined.]

The screen disappeared again, and this time, the man’s face appeared along with the YouTube screen.

“Nice to meet you all! This is your news source, ‘Pakcheol’! Subscribe and like… Ah, not this one. Is this your first time broadcasting live rather than an edited video? Anyway, I am currently moving to a designated shelter in Daejeon, where I live.”

“Hey! Men! You are not allowed to take pictures of anything with your camera!”

One of the soldiers who was escorting a group of citizens approached Pakcheol, waving his hand.

“Ha… Fuck.”

With a small curse, Pakcheol smiled softly at the man who approached him.

“You know me, right? ‘Pakcheol’.”

“Ah… I know. But you can’t take pictures like this now.”

Pakcheol’s eyes turned to the live broadcast chat window.

The chats are rising quickly with countless donations.

Well, the only idiot who would broadcast live in a situation like this would probably be himself.

This was an opportunity to bring this level of vitality to his already stagnant channel.

‘There’s no law that says people can just search around.’

Even just before falling behind, there was always an opportunity to bounce back.

Pakcheol hushed his voice and whispered to the soldier.

“Look at these viewers. It’s like 30,000 people, 30,000 people. Even those who haven’t been able to evacuate should know this. You know the people’s right to know, right?”

“Ah… Still doesn’t work. There is a lot of confusion because a lot of strange videos are being uploaded from above. If we look at each and every one of these things, we will end up in trouble.”

“Hey, how can this not work? Yes?”

I carefully handed over a wad of 50,000 won that I had brought with me from my pocket just in case.

Even though he saw a fairly large amount of money, the soldier’s eyes were cold.

‘Fuck, in this situation, why not just give me some snacks or something for the money?’

no.

It was better to ask for a favor by giving him money.

Even in the midst of a fierce battle with zombies attacking from all directions.

A lady who complained that she wouldn’t go unless she brought her dog.

The grandfather said he would not leave the house and threatened to hand over the spare gun.

Public power and government were collapsing.

And on the contrary, I found myself welcoming their departure.

Even now, the shelters were so full of citizens that there was no room to step in.

Bullets were finite, and the number of people to save was infinite.

However, the citizens who worked hard to save them did not follow the control well.

Young children running around running around without understanding the situation.

A cry that bursts forth like a chorus of newborn babies.

The cries of someone who lost a family member followed.

Even adults fighting and punching to get as much food as possible.

And I have to accept their irritation without saying a word.

The only sin I have is that I went to the army crying and eating mustard when I didn’t want to go there.

KEEE!

also. Those damn bastards are coming again.

The soldier hurriedly checked the magazine for remaining bullets and asked Pakcheol.

“Off. You must turn it off at all costs.”

“Ah, yes! Of course!”

Pak-cheol, who was smiling brightly, began filming in earnest as soon as he confirmed that the soldier who had hurried to the front had returned fire.

Rattling-

Pakcheol was amazed as he saw the K-2 tank following the line.

“Wow! Even though I am a military veteran, this is my first time seeing a tank so close. Anyway, brothers, I bring you important news.”

Kwaang-

The tank is slightly audible and a roar erupts from the main gun.

Zombies scattering into fragments from the front.

‘Fuck, if you get caught over 19, you won’t make any profit.’

Pak-cheol quickly turned the camera to himself and began typing his message.

“You all know that the content that provided information about various entertainment industries has been halted indefinitely, right? With that in mind, I’m planning to start a shelter VLOG. What do you think? Are you excited? It is said that movement to shelters has begun from the top where the situation is relatively serious. If you watch my broadcast, you will probably get a valuable experience in advance… ”

Kwaang-

Pakcheol’s eyes closed as he heard another loud noise.

“Oh, what is that on the right! Stop it! Fuck it! ”

‘Ah, don’t curse while typing this fucking comment! ‘You’ll get a yellow label!’

no. Cheol, I shouldn’t curse at you too.

Let’s laugh.

“Oh, there was a bit of a commotion. everyone! my… ”

Kwasik –

The camera automatically headed towards the strange sound of shredding.

The upper part of the fuselage was half destroyed and the gun barrel was bent sharply to the right.

Although the track continued to turn, the tank could not move even one step forward.

muscle mass.

A disgustingly large muscle mass was blocking the front of the tank.

“Shoot! Everyone except Byeong-cheol and Chan-woo, shoot that bastard first!”

Ta-da-da-da-da-

The fire nets of the soldiers who were in check on all sides were focused on him, but no damage was done.

Mr. “, fuck! It won’t budge!”

“Grenade! At least throw a grenade!”

“Yes!”

The soldiers fell into a panic and started throwing grenades at random without observing the safe distance.

bang-! bang-!

The ground shook and fountains of blood continued to gush out.

As the dust generated by the impact slowly cleared, a gruesome scene was revealed.

Citizens fallen on the roadside and the asphalt soaked with their blood.

Citizens shuddered at the irony that the target of protection was actually hit by grenade fragments.

“Ah, ahhh!”

“You fucking bastards! Where should I throw it?”

The panic that started among the soldiers quickly spread to the citizens.

It only took a moment for the barely connected guard line to collapse.

“Ugh, wow!”

Pakcheol, who was taking pictures of the whole scene, also quickly started running backwards.

Kwasik –

And that was the last word of the big YouTuber ‘Pakcheol’.

The muscle mass crushed him as the next target.

A small crater appeared in the asphalt where the huge fist hit.

The meat pieces scattered in the pit were the last pieces of Pakcheol.

Despite the shock, the smartphone that Pakcheol had lost was faithfully continuing the live broadcast.

Crrrraaa~

The monster’s roar covered all the screams and noises around it.

Kkkk-

And as if in response to its roar, zombies howled from all directions.

“Sick, Sergeant! What should I do now?”

“We’re out of bullets!”

“ too, you have to run away. Oh, run away!”

An overwhelmingly hopeless situation.

The corporal shouted as he saw the sergeant throwing down his gun and running away.

“Ssivaal! Don’t go, you fucking bastards! Don’t run away!”

puck-! puck-!

The heads of the soldiers who were resisting were blown up by the monster as if they were caught by a mole.

Soldiers and citizens who were running away were eaten by zombies coming from all directions.

All that was left in a place filled with death in an instant was a smartphone and the viewers who watched this tragedy.

And now it was just sponsorships worth tens of millions of won and super chat that were now meaningless.

Crrrraaa~

It was the emergence of a variant.