episode_0048

After having fun with the robbers’ corpses, they threw them out of the armored vehicle. The inside of the armored vehicle was relatively clean for a battle scene.

I think there won’t be any problem with the operation.

I wanted to move, but I don’t know how to handle it.

There is no one to kindly explain it to you and there is no guide book or anything like that.

How would I know, since I’ve never even been in the military, let alone an armored vehicle?

Should I leave this to the sergeant?

After getting out of the armored vehicle, I looked around. At that moment, I met eyes with the sergeant who was watching me.

I waved my hand.

The sergeant looked at me like that, his expression brightened, and he started to come towards me.

” Are you done now? ”

” It’s all done. Oh, but do you know how to handle this? ”

” You mean an armored vehicle? I know how to handle it, but… ”

” That’s great. Please take care of it. We can’t leave it here like this. ”

He left the armored vehicle with the sergeant and went out to find the men he had left behind.

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” Wow… It’s bloody again… ”

Ja-ha said this as soon as she saw me. Seo-hee seemed to have gotten used to it and didn’t say much.

” What about Saejun? ”

” He went to where the residents were gathered to convey the situation. It’s all over now, right? ”

” It’s over. ”

” What are you going to do now? ”

” Hmm… Should I go wash up? ”

” Should I wash you? ”

I hesitated for a moment at those words, but I refused. I also have a conscience.

We walked to the village chief’s house and the chief was at the entrance.

The village chief and the residents who heard the news from Saejun seem to have returned to their homes.

” I’m glad you’re safe. Come in, are you hungry? ”

At the same time, a stomach growl echoed through Jaha’s body.

Jaha felt embarrassed by that fact, grabbed her stomach, and avoided eye contact.

” Oh, I’ll go wash up. The food is ready. I ate something. ”

” Hmm? So? Okay, I understand. ”

I opened the front door, leaving my group behind.

Then, a delicious smell suddenly wafted in.

” Oh, right. ”

Seohee said that after seeing the body from behind.

” Is there anything else besides this? ”

” There’s one on the stairs. ”

As I climbed the stairs, there really was one more.

After carrying the body out into the yard, he went into the bathroom and washed it.

It was a little bothersome because there was blood and flesh sticking to my whole body.

When I came out of the bathroom, I had clothes to wear. Someone must have prepared them for me.

I put the clothes I was wearing in a bowl and soaked them in water.

After washing up, I just want to lie down.

I went up to the second floor, went into the room I was in, and got under the covers.

…But I think I forgot something… What was it?

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I opened my eyes.

The surroundings had suddenly become pitch dark. It seemed as if he had fallen asleep.

Jaha and Seohee were sleeping on either side of me.

Are you sleeping with me because you’re worried about me? Or are you sleeping because you want to sleep with me?

My playful spirit kicked in, so I approached the sleeping Jaha and pressed my finger against her cheek.

” Ugh.. ”

Jaha, who had been avoiding the finger with a frown, finally made a sad expression and said.

” Honey.. Let’s meet again.. ”

Honey? Do you have a boyfriend?

Hmm… I guess it definitely makes sense with this appearance.

I got up from my seat and headed to the door.

Since I can’t sleep anymore, I think I’ll go out and take a walk.

I opened the door and went out, and there was a bag next to the door.

This is… ah, a bag full of landmines.

I felt like I forgot something before I went to bed, and I guess this was it. Did the sergeant give it to you?

I opened the bag and saw that there were mines. 13 to be exact.

Originally, landmines were weapons that were planted in places where enemies would walk, but now that they are in my hands, their utility may increase. For example, for suicide bombings on armored vehicles, or as door openers.

Oh, if I throw it together with a grenade, will the firepower increase?

After finishing my imagination, I put the mine back in the bag and left it in the corner of the room.

Then I went out of the room again, headed to the front door, went out the front door, and went outside.

The village without electricity was truly dark when I saw it again.

I was walking aimlessly, without any direction in mind, and ended up in a broken section.

They were all completely destroyed and had already ceased to function as homes.

It would be impossible to renovate this many houses.

Modern construction requires heavy equipment and requires technicians for various areas such as electricity, cement, steel, glass, etc. Labor costs play a large part in the cost of construction.

Well, whatever happens, it’s none of my business anymore.

I escaped from the destroyed section and walked in a different direction.

After walking for a while, I saw a tree and a bench.

And the person sitting there too.

Now that I think about it, I had a conversation with Saejun here last time.

Is that guy Saejun?

I approached him, wondering if it was real, and it really was Saejun. What a coincidence.

” Yes. ”

” Oh, it’s you. ”

” What are you doing instead of sleeping? ”

” No, I can’t sleep.. I want to get some fresh air.. ”

Saejun, who said that, quietly avoided my eyes. Why are you doing that?

I pushed my face toward where Saejun’s gaze had moved.

Startled, Saejun turned his head to the side.

Why are you doing this?

” Am I annoying? ”

” Huh? Oh, no. That’s not it.. I’m sorry.. ”

” What? ”

” At that time… I didn’t come forward… ”

At that time? Ah.

” Oh, don’t worry about that. I don’t care. ”

” Huh, huh? Is that okay? ”

” It’s no use worrying about it now, right? And you know I’m not going to die. You were dragged there on purpose. Well, it hurt so bad, but look at me now. Am I okay? ”

” I’m still sorry… ”

” I told you not to worry about it? You and I haven’t even known each other for that long. Just take it lightly. If the person in question told you not to worry about it, then that’s fine. ”

I sat down next to Saejun and continued speaking.

” And you and I won’t have much to do from now on. We’ll be leaving soon. ”

” Oh, you’re leaving? ”

” Did you forget? I’m a sacrifice. How am I going to get along with the villagers when I’m so awkward? ”

” Ah.. ”

” I’ll leave in maybe two or three days. ”

” I’ll pick you up. ”

” Do whatever you want. ”

He spoke while leaning his head against the back of the bench and looking up at the dark sky.

” Do you have any questions? ”

” Huh? ”

” You’re curious about me. ”

” Uh.. um.. you’re not a kid, are you? ”

” No, if I were a real kid, I would’ve crouched in the shelter and shivered. ”

I didn’t try to hide it, so anyone who spent even a little time with me would have doubted that I was a child. Not only do I speak informally to everyone, but I am also fearless, unlike a child.

Well, it’s not like I didn’t have that much fear from the beginning…

I think he became bolder because he didn’t have to worry about injuries.

” I can recover from any injury I get, but it still hurts, right? But using this to slaughter someone isn’t something a child should do. ”

” So you’re an adult? ”

” Right. I’m an adult. We’re not that much older than each other, right? ”

” Oh, really? ”

Saejun said that and didn’t say anything else. It seemed like he was having a hard time dealing with something.

I jumped down from the bench because my feet wouldn’t touch the ground.

” Then I’ll go and see. ”

After saying goodbye to Saejun, I went back to my bed. It seemed like there was still a lot of time left until morning to stay outside.

When I arrived at the second floor of the village head’s house and opened the door, Seoyeon was sitting there waiting for me.

” Huh? ”

For a moment, I rubbed my eyes with one hand. I thought I had seen something wrong.

When I looked closely again, Seohee was sitting there waiting for me.

… I thought I hadn’t seen anything weird lately.

” Where have you been? You picked up a corpse and ate it again? ”

” No, that’s not true. ”

The talking showoff asks as if he is asking for something from the refrigerator.

” Why weren’t you sleeping? ”

” I woke up and you weren’t there. Maybe it’s because I woke up in the middle of the night, but I can’t sleep. ”

” I can’t sleep either, so I’m going for a walk. ”

” It’s so dark outside? ”

” I can see ahead even in the dark. ”

” I’m jealous of that. ”

I went in and lay down next to Seohee.

” But are you really going to follow me? ”

” I told you. The townspeople here sold us out. I want to go somewhere else, not here. ”

” I can’t guarantee what Yeoju will be like. In the worst case scenario, there might be nothing. ”

” Well, I’ll think about that later~. ”

Quite optimistic. Or at least pretending to be.

” I’m leaving in three days. ”

” Then I should prepare before that. ”

” You are responsible for providing your own food, clothing, bedding, toiletries, camping gear, etc. ”

In my case, all I need is my clothes, a towel, and a weapon. As for washing, I can wash in the rain or by the river. As for eating and drinking, I can hunt and eat. That’s why I carry a weapon.

Seohee thought about something, then raised her index finger and said.

” Oh, that armored car I got last time. Wouldn’t it be nice to ride around in? It seems pretty useful. ”

” What about oil? ”

” Ah.. ”

Armored vehicles are incredibly heavy and consume a lot of fuel.

In the first place, tanks were not designed to travel long distances.

It would be much more cost-effective to just buy a good car and drive it.

Well… the sergeant would know more about that armored vehicle.

I’ll have to ask her tomorrow.

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” is operated. ”

” No, you can ride that? ”

” Yes, it is possible. It is fully fueled, so it should be fine for long-distance driving. One tire was blown out, but that is within the expected range, and the interior is not damaged that much, so it is okay to drive. However, I will need to do some maintenance before I leave. ”

” How long will it take? ”

” I think it will take about a day and a half. ”

” Is there anything I can help you with? ”

” Could you please pick up the hatch you blew last time? It’s too much right now, but I’ll be able to fix it later. ”

Oh, where did that fly to?

I said I understood and left the place.

It’s probably stuck somewhere in the rubble.