episode_0137

Revival (2) ― Neutral Power ‘Train’

Nettle liquid!

A vehicle with a simple structure that seems to focus solely on movement.

Everyone on the Neutral Power ‘train’ was silent for their own reasons.

A strange feeling of discomfort that continues to scratch my chest even after watching the video broadcast repeatedly on the ‘broadcast’.

The fear of leaving the home that Miu and Gou have barely become familiar with again.

Many emotions that cannot be easily expressed in words were mixed together, calming the atmosphere.

While everyone was sitting uncomfortably in their seats and rolling their eyes,

Inari, leaning her head against the car seat, stared blankly out the window.

The scenery of Seoul passing by quickly.

She calmly looked back on the events from immediately after the first ‘broadcast’ was broadcast until now.

[One Mind Salvation Church.]

The broadcast is turned off and the electronic display board becomes dark and silent.

And, exquisitely, passionate gazes gathered on the train that stopped by to transit through ‘Minguk’.

From then on, the citizens of the Republic were divided into two categories.

Those who run frantically to the platform and those who continue to stare blankly at the screen.

‘Uh oh! The door is closed! Fuck, not everyone has boarded it yet!’

‘Get out of the way, you bastard! Get out of the way!’

‘Don’t push, you idiots! ‘You can just take the next train!’

The platform immediately after the broadcast of One Mind Salvation Church was broadcast was reminiscent of ‘hell season’.

A chaotic scene filled with people trying to board the train without any space to move.

Inari, who barely recovered her senses, also quickly ran to the platform.

‘line! All citizens, please line up safely! ‘Everyone knows the train is coming again anyway!’

‘Uh-! Policewoman! Miss, please come here quickly too!’

A citizen beckons to Inari on a train with the doors almost closed.

Inari’s body stiffened for a moment when she saw the citizen’s face.

It was the citizen who lifted the heavy burden yesterday.

A simple smile as he expressed excessive gratitude and offered precious bottled water.

The citizens who wanted to fight for each other’s bright tomorrow were leaving the Republic of Korea on a train.

The train closes its doors and speeds up, regardless of the tangled mess again.

Sooo!

Everyone on the platform, no, in the Republic of Korea, just looked in vain at the departing train.

‘That’s bullshit.’

Tuk!

The old man lightly tapped Inari on the shoulder and pointed forward.

‘Come to your senses, junior. This will only calm down if someone is crushed to death.’

Citizens are pushing each other to occupy the closest seats to the train that will arrive soon.

Inari slowly followed behind the old man who raised his voice to calm them down.

An emergency meeting was held in the Republic of Korea immediately that day.

There are opinions that it is a manipulated video of a pseudo-religion aimed at proselytizing citizens,

Since it was obvious that it was a scam using the abilities of the awakened, the argument that citizens should be prevented from boarding the train gained strength.

However, boarding the train is the free will of citizens, and there was no clear answer to the question of whether we could forcibly prevent this.

The ‘nation’ failed to achieve unanimity.

My mother offered a consistent solution.

vote.

The next afternoon, a notice was widely spread throughout the country that the ‘train ban law’ would be voted on.

The day ended with the electronic display board starting to advertise at regular intervals.

While everyone was struggling with their own struggles, Inari answered her mother’s personal call.

A new awakener who was unusually quiet in a conference room where opinions were being exchanged fiercely.

Her mother, who had been watching her closely, asked Inari with a bright smile.

We need reliable information about the One Mind Salvation Church.

I asked if I could take a train with the unfortunately agitated citizens and spy on the Salvation Church.

Her mother spoke with a warm smile to Inari, who nodded without realizing it.

I believe it.

Inari, unable to return her smile for the first time, stumbled back to his house.

She stayed up all night, covering herself with shabby clothes and a hat instead of a uniform.

And we got on the platform where the temperature had definitely subsided compared to the first day.

Citizens scattered across the platform.

They were probably the last people in the Republic of Korea prepared to take the train.

They trembled nervously as they looked at the track where the train would come.

The Republic of Korea’s voting notice urged them who were in conflict with half-hearted feelings.

In a country where everyone had already left, it was obvious how the outcome would be decided.

From the moment voting begins, you cannot leave even if you want to.

It was no exaggeration to say that the results determined by voting in the Republic of Korea were absolute.

Sooo!

Citizens hurry to board the train that arrived smoothly.

Inari, who was boarding the train together, looked back at Minguk for a moment.

Why did you entrust this important mission to yourself rather than other veteran awakeners?

She couldn’t even guess what her mother meant.

‘I still don’t know.’

It was the same for Inari today, who was calmly reflecting on the previous day.

Inari, who was staring beyond the conductor with thoughts as complex as a skein of thread, felt the train slowing down.

Barracks arranged regularly and soldiers marching down the road as if showing off.

The train stopped in a city with a cold, stiff atmosphere.

Push profit!

The sound of military boots entering through a gently opening door.

Chuck- Chuck- Chuck-

Everyone turned their heads to the side and their eyes widened slightly.

A long line of soldiers stretched as if blocking the platform.

Inside the cordon, an officer was standing around as if guarding the train door.

“Military, are you still alive? Is this One Mind Salvation Church?”

In response to a citizen’s question, an officer glared inside the train.

Eyes full of anger and hands shaking as if they were going to do something.

“Comparing such a pseudo-religion and the proper government of the Republic of Korea. Those dirty pigs are out of their minds!”

One word from the officer made everyone realize that this was not the One Mind Salvation Church.

Tiring—!

An alarm rang for the officer who was in the middle of a growl and everyone on the train.

[No violence is allowed on the neutral power ‘train’!]

[If you pay 1000 points, you will be moved to the VIP room. Do you want to pay?]

A well-timed message that sounds like a warning.

In addition, the message window that appeared as an advertisement at certain times was moved to the side.

“Assholes who are fooled by crude manipulation. You lost your rights as citizens by riding the train.”

The officer began pacing the platform again, glaring at the train.

Push profit!

Inari closed her eyes as she watched the door close without a single occupant.

The aftereffects of staying up all night seemed to come late.

Mental fatigue, rather than physical fatigue, demanded that I close my eyes even for a moment.

Except for the slightest vibration, it is no exaggeration to say that the ride is slippery and comfortable.

Inari swam in the dark, enjoying a brief, sweet sleep.

… … .

“Uh-?”

Someone’s voice that wakes me up from a sweet sleep that I don’t even know how much time has passed.

She quickly opened her eyes at the tone full of embarrassment.

Every citizen looks out the window as their surroundings swing by.

Her eyes also widened as she stared beyond the conductor.

A dome-shaped orange protective shield.

A train rushing straight into that protective shield.

“Why don’t you stop speeding!”

No one answered the citizens’ questions.

The protective shield that seemed distant began to appear in their pupils.

“If we get caught by that, won’t we all be crushed?”

“Fuck- Don’t say anything disturbing.”

“… … Who are you to suddenly talk informally to me?”

“I’m going to die before I can go to Salvation Church, so speaking informally is important!”

An untimely panic came to the train.

While I was closing my eyes, the train car was suddenly full with no empty seats.

Citizens with their eyes tightly shut and those curled up in chairs.

Inari, who had been standing up to reassure them, stopped.

Himself in casual clothes, not uniform.

She quietly sat down again and stared out the window.

A scene inside the shield captured by the awakened person’s superior senses.

The results that those in the midst of the chaos are worried about will not happen.

Nettle liquid!

A train passes through the protective barrier smoothly without any collision noise.

Citizens who had closed their eyes tightly out of anxiety slowly opened them.

The scenery approaches clearly thanks to the train slowly slowing down.

“Wow… … .”

Under the bright sunlight, they expressed their admiration in one syllable.

The white city was welcoming its citizens.

A huge stone statue with its arms outstretched towards them and a jewel shining white on its chest.

An ancient tower towering higher than most of the skyscrapers next to it and cars rushing busily on the road.

A huge white door and people in white clothes walking somewhere with happy faces.

“It was real… … .”

It really was the same.

“It’s just like it appeared on the broadcast… … .”

The train passed a forest of tall, competing buildings and stopped at the platform.

Push profit!

“Welcome to paradise!”

A voice rings as soon as the door opens.

People waiting on the platform lifted their bows politely.

“Ah… … !”

A citizen who was slowly exiting the train let out an exclamation.

“Ki, Younghee Kim!”

She smiled brightly, with the same face that appeared on TV.

“Nice to meet you, prospective believer.”

“ji, it was real… It was real… .”

Even when we meet for the first time, a sense of intimacy and familiarity emerges.

Parr – Kim Young-hee gently held the trembling hand.

“Please rest assured. The Salvation Church you have come to is a truth without a single lie.”

“Aaaaa—!”

The bright tone that resonates with the citizens who gather like a cloud to Kim Young-hee.

“Prospective believers, please pay attention for a moment!”

“… … Park Yuna.”

Park Yuna raised her hand towards the citizens with a lively voice.

In her hand was a piece of paper with something written on it.

“Nice to meet you, prospective believers~ First of all, I would like to tell you that if you are interested in going back, you can take the train again without any restrictions~”

She seemed to have reached the point now, and started spitting out words at rapid fire.

“To prevent your confusion, our Salvation Church provides a Salvation Church experience course with guided believers. In short, we would appreciate it if you could first enjoy the short trip provided by Guernsey Bridge with a guide.”

She pointed to a long table on one side of the platform.

“There will be a short survey in order to assign you the right guide to help you have a smooth and enjoyable experience. Unfortunately, this is a mandatory process, so please cooperate for a moment even if it is inconvenient.”

She waved the record sheet she was holding in her hand and pointed to the soda on the table.

“Of course, quench your thirst with the carbonated drinks we provide, and bring some snacks with you! Other prospective believers really liked it!”

The citizens’ eyes wavered as they looked at the carbonated drinks on the table.

Cola and cider waiting for them, clinking in plastic bottles.

gulp-

The sensation of carbonic acid hitting my throat, which I thought I had forgotten, made my mouth water.

“Please note that there are unlimited refills, so enjoy without hesitation!”

Yuna Park quickly ran to the table and showed everyone the box that was under the table.

Plastic bottles and snacks piled up in boxes.

Everyone walked to the table as if fascinated.

“Welcome, prospective believer.”

Believers waiting at the table with bright smiles handed out questionnaires.

Inari also slowly walked to the table and took the questionnaire.

Name and gender are asked at the very top.

A friendly question that came to her as she was writing down her occupation.

“Do you have any snacks or snacks that you usually enjoy?”

Inari, who seemed to know why he was asking, hesitated.

“Huh, honey butter chips.”

“Okay~ How about a drink?”

“Nose, it’s cola, but… that… ”

Shindo, who was facing me at the table, narrowed his eyes as if he knew.

“Would you like me to prepare Zero Cola?”

“… … Yes.”

Inari, whose face was red with embarrassment, looked around aimlessly.

Citizens who are already eating something indiscriminately and citizens who are drinking beverages from plastic bottles.

Some believers were also seen kindly answering questions from citizens filling out surveys.

“If it is insufficient, please feel free to tell us.”

A plate and paper cup are gently placed next to the questionnaire.

Inari’s eyes trembled as she looked at the things contained within.

really really-

My heart aches as I see snacks and drinks after such a long time.

A common snack that you couldn’t taste because you couldn’t get it and there were no points to waste on snacks like this.

With trembling hands, she put the potato chips she ate to her heart’s content every weekend.

Crispy and savory flavor spreads in your mouth.

Next, the refreshing Zero Cola has a tangy taste and cuts down on the somewhat excessive saltiness.

A daily life that could be achieved just by lying down on the sofa and stretching out your hands.

Feeling a little embarrassed because she seemed to be going crazy over a simple snack, she picked up the pen again and filled out the questionnaire.

As she was answering the survey more diligently for some reason, a question caught her eye.

[Awakening Y/N]

Naturally, the pen placed on ‘N’ paused for a moment.

Feeling uncomfortable for some reason, she turned her head towards the gaze that had bothered her earlier.

‘ah… … .’

The last believer who appeared on the broadcast was looking at him.

Jeongwook Lee.

An awakened person of the One Mind Salvation Church.

A person who has the same question as you, but a completely different answer.

So, if I actually saw him, he was someone I wanted to ask a lot of questions about.

She was able to tell from Lee Jeong-wook’s eyes that he was looking only at her.

‘Okay. That I am an awakened person.’

A sense that awakened people share with each other.

The awakened people were able to recognize each other more easily than expected due to the lingering scent of mana that remained like traces on their bodies.

‘okay. I’ve already been caught, and I can’t lie when I’m being treated favorably like this.’

It’s a survey for suitable guides.

Convinced by herself, Inari nodded and checked ‘Y’.

After answering all the questions, she handed the questionnaire to a believer across from her.

An exclamation that rings out while you are comfortably enjoying a snack.

“Oh my!”

The believer across from him who was looking at the questionnaire smiled brightly at him.

“A very precious family member has truly come to our Salvation Church.”

A face that expresses only joy without the slightest filtering.

The picture-perfect, torn mouth sang.

“Inari Awakened One.”