Chapter 1857 – 1857. Eternal Eden
D-23.
Chaeyoung Na, a technologist, had two basic skills.
One is making a decomposer. You can craft a decomposer that can dismantle existing objects to obtain resources.
Another one made. If you know and understand exactly what you want to craft, you can craft it by consuming resources. Na Chae-young made a gun with this production skill. It has the disadvantage of high resource consumption and the need to understand and make each part of the gun.
But the upside is that you can build anything as long as you have enough resources. Even if it’s a rare mineral item.
And now she was making a titanium knife for me to use. She uses her crafting skill to turn steel into titanium. Although it consumes 10 times more steel resources, it is worth it.
‘The structure of the knife is not complicated, so if Na Chae-young understands titanium and has enough resources, it can be easily made.’
Na Chae-young understood titanium metal in two days. The problem was resources. Making a single knife consumed more resources than expected.
Anyway, it’s done. As I like, a straight sword rather than a curved one. I swung the knife and smiled contentedly.
“It’s a bit light, but it’s nice because it’s solid. Good. It is made of titanium, so the name of the sword is Titania.”
“Don’t write too harshly. No matter how much a knife is made of titanium, the blade will inevitably wear out.”
“At that time, Dr. I can repair it.”
“I made it, so I can repair it. We may need additional resources.”
“Resources. Is there any way to get it in bulk?”
“There are ways to control a whole special mine or use it efficiently using a resource converter… Neither can do it now. The most efficient is only the decomposer. Upgrading the decomposer will increase its efficiency.”
“You don’t have the resources to upgrade the disintegrator.”
“So that’s a problem.”
Na Chaeyoung sighed. After all, nothing can be done without resources. That was the biggest downside of Technologies and Bionics. Besides, we had a lot of work to do. The work of fortifying Seongak Elementary School should also begin.
I grabbed her titanium knife and slipped away from her. I don’t like to exercise because it’s annoying and hard, but it’s better than working.
‘To become strong, you have to train your body consistently. … It’s really annoying to death.’
In an empty auditorium, he practiced thunderstorms while wielding a titanium sword. Tonight, I’m going to meet Taewang’s boss. It was necessary to sharpen the sense of battle as much as possible.
• • •
Na Chae-young sat in the passenger seat of the truck wearing a white gown. She tried to ignore her beating heart and predicted the actions of Taewang’s boss. What the king’s boss wants is himself, to be precise, the ability of a technologist. Basically, you need your own cooperation, so you should be able to negotiate. I’ll take a loss… Can not help it. Because the disadvantage is yourself.
Sung Yu-jin, sitting in the driver’s seat, asked Na Chae-young as she started the truck.
“Are you wearing a gown? You always take off your gown when you go out?”
“… It’s kind of a jinx. Wearing this will increase your concentration.”
A truck drives out through the back door of the school. Na Chae-young said she wanted to negotiate, but she didn’t think it would work out according to Sung Yu-jin’s intuition. Seong Yu-jin simulated the battle in her head.
I have to fight while protecting Na Chae-young. Perhaps she should prioritize running away rather than annihilating her enemies.
‘Now my armaments are a pistol and a titanium knife. Two rifles in the back of the truck just in case.’
Unfortunately, there were no bomb types. It’s because Na Chae-young hasn’t studied it yet. A grenade would help, but… Can’t do anything without
Heading towards the abandoned construction site in Incheon. The people around him suddenly disappeared. There was not much light, so it felt creepy. It’s a neighborhood where crime seems likely to happen.
“… I did a little research and they said there were dozens of deaths in this neighborhood. The police announced that it was a fight between gangs, but people say there are other secrets hidden. I heard that there are monsters.”
“Is this a common ghost story?”
“It’s not a ghost story. It’s kind of a sign. The sign has been steady since the fall of the first meteorite, the red meteorite of the beginning, in 2000.”
“Is that also the setting of the game, Eternal Eden?”
“That’s right. After that, the meteorite continues…”
The conversation, which seemed to continue, ended with Na Chae-young shutting her mouth. It is because the abandoned building that she promised her gaze entered. A few lights can be seen in the abandoned construction site, which should have been dark. There were also cars lined up on the roads around it. At a glance, there are more than 10. I had to assume that there were at least 50 gangsters around.
Seong Yu-jin asked Na Chae-young as the truck slowed down.
“Are you okay?”
“… No problem.”
Stop the truck Assuming a retreat, it might be easier to ditch the truck. Someone walked in front of the truck. It was Oh Seong-sang, the man who brought us the invitation yesterday.
“You are here. Boss is waiting. Follow me as I will guide you.”
Sung Yu-jin rolled her eyes. The other gangsters are nowhere to be seen. She seemed to be hiding.
‘Shall we spread a microcurrent like a feeling? I think it’s possible… No I just want to conserve power. Because I’m sure it’s hidden anyway. They won’t come by surprise until negotiations break out.’
The construction site was built. There were walls, but they were crude. Even more than half of them had no walls. The steel bars that make up the skeleton were thick and hard, so it didn’t look like it would collapse at all.
They went up to the 5th floor. It wasn’t the highest floor, but the wind blowing was quite cool.
Center of the 5th floor.
I see a woman in a suit sitting on a soft-looking black sofa chair and a large man standing next to her. There was a table in front of her, and an identical chair.
A man with a height of 2m was frowning. He bulked up his upper body so hard that his upper and lower body balance was similar to that of a gorilla. His hair, as it should be, sports hair.
Seong Yu-jin kept an eye on Tae-wang’s boss while walking with Na Chae-young. She is a woman with voluminous dark brown bobbed hair that is parted. Judging by her appearance, she seemed to be in her mid-to-late 30s.
She was basically a beauty, but there were many scars on her face. Her right mouth is torn to her cheek and there are burn marks on her neck. She had a long knife mark on her left cheek, and she wore a black eyepatch over her left eye. It cut her eyes as well as her cheeks.
She was smoking her cigarette with her left hand. Seong Yu-jin knew from her smell that it was a cannabis cigarette. Her left hand was more bloody than her face. She had all sorts of scars, especially severe red burn scars. Her left little finger was missing. I don’t know if she was cut or if she was cut.
One thing is for sure, she is the woman who came out of the mess.
“I am Dr. It’s hard to see her face. Sit down.”
“… I didn’t expect to see you in a place like this.”
“Because I like this place.”
Na Chae-young sat in her chair. Sung Yu-jin stood right next to him. Oh Seong-sang stood to the right of the boss. She raised the corners of her mouth as if anticipating what was to come.
“I am Taewang’s Koo Tae-hee. Dr. Na Chae-Young, speak directly. Come under me We need the power of technologists.”
“… I have no intention of going under anyone. A life of exploitation is not in my life plan.”
“It is not exploitation. Don’t take care of what you take care of as you work. Wealth is wealth, power is power. I will pay for any of them without regret.”
“Do you think they are what I want?”
“What do you want?”
“… Want a deal We will provide you with the items you need at a low price. That’s the relationship I want with you.”
“Ah. So, do you want to be on an equal footing with me? Oh, you said you were a doctor, but did you just do research while stuck in a research lab? You don’t know the world. Does what I am saying look like a deal or an offer?”
Thud.
Na Chae-young heard the sound of her heart beating.
She had been nervous since coming here. She tried not to show it as much as possible, but she broke out in a cold sweat and her heart beat like crazy. As she got here, she had several plans. But from the moment she arrives at the abandoned building, her head doesn’t turn. My goddamn heart was beating so fast it felt like my whole body became a heart.
‘Rather…’
Shall I just lie down?
Wouldn’t that be better? Taewang is the best gangster in Seoul. In other words, he could be said to be the best gangster in Korea. To work in that organization. Even if you are somewhat oppressed, you will need your own abilities, so your safety will be guaranteed.
‘… If I refuse to the end here.’
Her bullets will be lodged in his own body. No no. That’s too generous of an imagination. Himself a player. There are many places to use. I will subdue it without deliberately killing it. And they could have been taken, kidnapped, and subjected to all sorts of horrible things.
‘Oh, no! I can’t think of anything like that right now!’
Look.
You must remain expressionless. So it doesn’t look shallow not be ignored I managed to keep my expression somehow. Because that’s what she’s been doing all her life. But drops of sweat dripped down her chin, and her legs trembled.
“Doctor. Shall I teach you how to live long? You just need to know your subject and your vessel. You have the qualities to be a manager. However, a leader who leads people is not the vessel to become a ruler. Do you think you can survive in a city full of chaos and death with that half-hearted mindset and dominance?”
“…”
Na Chae-young couldn’t refute. Koo Tae-hee saw herself exactly. His judgment is astonishing.
Na Chae-young said that since she was young, she had not had much experience leading something. She chose to become a researcher because her parents said she was talented, so she decided to give it a try. She also played the Eternal Eden game because her friend recommended it. She also knows that leading others and holding the highest responsibilities is not for her.
“I am…”
She opened her mouth with a quivering mouth.
Koo Tae-hee grinned as he tossed his cigarette and cannabis on the floor. Dr. Chaeyoung Na. I thought she would be picky, but seeing her in person, she was no big deal. She was a normal person with abilities. She is easily intimidated. However, she has the ability and seems to have her own determination, so if she manages well, she is very useful as an executive.
Now that she has the technologist in hand, she draws the next picture. According to Oh Seong-sang, technologists can use resources to create advanced weapons. Advanced technology can be developed through research, and fighter jets and tanks can be built if the resources and technology are sufficient. So, when he comes under his command, he starts with research and develops the technology as quickly as possible. Even if you could just build a tank, you would be able to wield enormous power.
“Hey, gorilla.”
Suddenly, Seong Yu-jin, who was standing quietly next to Na Chae-young, opened her mouth. I glared at Ji Han-moo, the big man standing to the right of Goo Tae-hee, with a gaze full of annoyance.
“What are you doing to my girl from earlier? Are you crazy because you want to lose?”
Ji Han-mu was not a good character to the extent that she was insulted for being polite. He frowned and growled at Sung Yu-jin in a low voice.
“Shut up. It’s not a place for people like you to open your mouth. If you’re a dog, you’re a dog-“
The words were forcibly cut off.
A knife made of titanium was lodged in Ji Han-mu’s throat. Before Ji Hanmu could even move his limbs, the sword was drawn straight down. His blood spattered and his intestines poured out, and the moment the huge body lost its center of gravity and leaned forward, the sword cut Ji Han-mu’s head.
Ji Han-moo’s head spun in the air and fell to the floor, touching Na Chae-young’s feet.
