The Cook of a Perished World - Chapter 12
Episode 12 Survivors (2)
Early morning on the 11th day after the monsters attacked the unit.
The unit was in chaos.
“Sergeant Shin, are you here?”
“So… you found people?”
“yes.”
With an attack by monsters.
Our unit was cut off from all contact with the outside world.
Two soldiers who left to make contact with the outside world are missing.
Here, in the minds of the unit members.
There must have been one common thought.
‘What happened outside?’
After learning through the achievement system that there were people in similar situations to us.
The prevailing opinion was that society was also attacked by monsters.
But that’s it.
It was unknown what happened to the society that was attacked by the monster.
‘We are a military unit, but to put it another way, it was an attack that only 100 soldiers withstood.’
An attack that 100 soldiers withstood.
There are soldiers and police outside.
It is said that it is a monster that is difficult for ordinary people to defeat.
There are huge numbers of people out there.
Even many soldiers and police officers.
In terms of facilities and personnel.
It is highly likely that the situation was much better than that of our unit, which had only 100 people left.
The main opinion of the unit’s soldiers was that they would have prevented it somehow.
‘It is an optimistic observation without any basis.’
The families and friends of unit members live in society.
Unless you can check it right away or have a way to get there.
If you think, ‘Everyone will be safe,’ it will lessen the burden on your mind.
“The soldier who first discovered it said it was a group of about 20 people.”
but.
“Everyone was dressed shabbily… Considering the location, I think they will arrive at the base within an hour or two.”
Our unit at the top of the mountain can observe the path leading up the mountain.
I did not neglect observation for fear that other monsters would attack the unit.
I discovered not monsters but strange people.
Dressed in shabby clothes.
About 20 people walking up this mountain that they would normally never see.
Unless they are enthusiastic hikers who climb the mountain ignoring signs prohibiting entry into military areas.
There must be only one reason to approach the unit.
‘He ran away.’
We knew one thing.
I don’t know what other regions are like.
At least Gangwon-do, where our unit is located.
The fact that it has become a space where you have to run away from monsters.
“…I guess I’ll have to cook for 20 more people.”
By the time we arrive, it’s breakfast time.
I don’t know how my encounter with them will turn out.
It would be a good idea to feed him some food first.
* * *
“It’s true! “There is a military base!”
“What did I say! Look over there! “There are also soldiers!”
“Mommy”
“Sujin, we are alive now….”
Just like that.
This is the situation now.
“now. “Everyone, calm down!”
After the soldiers, including me, heard that survivors had arrived near the unit.
I went out to meet you right away.
“…There are a lot.”
“That’s right.”
The soldier who first found them said there were about 20 of them.
When I counted correctly, there were twenty-five people.
Currently, there are 99 survivors in our unit out of 101, excluding the 2 who are missing.
The number of survivors is more than a quarter of the unit members.
‘There are all different ages and genders.’
Starting with the grandfather who looks strict at first glance.
Uncle and Aunty.
From students to young children held in their mothers’ arms.
People who had nothing in common gathered together to form a group.
“First of all, as we briefly discussed earlier, we will send the people from the 3rd floor dormitory to the 2nd floor. We will allow them to live in the dormitory on the 3rd floor. “First of all, we can take measures to ensure that people can eat, right?”
“Okay, that’s enough for now…”
That was then.
“hello! everyone!”
Someone appeared behind our soldiers.
The soldiers and I were embarrassed and turned our heads to look back.
“My name is Lieutenant Kim Hyun-seok, and I am currently in command of this unit! “You are safe now, so please rest assured and follow the soldiers’ instructions!”
“Lieutenant Ki Kim?”
The only officer in our unit.
It was Lieutenant Kim.
‘Why is that guy suddenly?’
A monster appears.
Until the leader of the monsters attacks the unit, aiming for a ceasefire.
Lieutenant Kim did nothing and just hid in the corner.
Of course, the same goes for dealing with the survivors discovered this time.
I thought I would hand it over to the soldiers and not do anything myself.
‘That’s why I didn’t report it separately.’
Lieutenant Kim is like that.
It suddenly appeared.
Was I not the only one who was embarrassed?
All the soldiers who were dealing with the survivors looked at Lieutenant Kim in bewilderment.
“What are you doing! Come on, let me guide you! Sergeant Lee Min-jae?”
OK.
Instead, Lieutenant Kim is yelling at us.
“yes? no. yes! Sergeant Lee Min-jae.”
“Is there room for these people to stay in the dormitory?”
“Swing. That’s right.”
“Tsk, that’s not a good answer. Please take responsibility and guide me. I will check later if I have guided you properly. If there is any problem, report it immediately.”
A space for survivors to live in the dormitory.
There is.
As soon as survivors were found.
The soldiers who woke up early in the morning had a hard time emptying the entire third floor.
Of course, I was planning to guide you without having to say anything.
“And Sergeant Youngjun Shin!”
“Sergeant Shin Young-jun.”
“Everyone will be hungry, so prepare a meal so that you can eat as soon as the dormitory tour is over. “It won’t be a problem to add about 25 servings, right?”
“…yes.”
“Then let’s go.”
There is no problem.
The original number of people in the unit was 100.
25 people are added there.
‘Is it possible to prepare an additional meal worth a quarter of the total number of people?’
As soon as the survivors were found, they headed to the restaurant.
Additional meals were prepared.
Of course, even without saying anything, I was going to lead them to a restaurant and feed them first.
‘…It’s true that Lieutenant Kim is doing what he has to do, but it’s something.’
It’s uncomfortable.
It feels like something is going strangely.
“I see. “I understand!”
“now. Let’s all calm down and do as this soldier says! “We are safe now!”
but.
No matter what, is an executive still an executive?
When our soldiers tried to guide them, they did not follow properly, perhaps because of their excitement upon discovering the soldiers.
Is there a strange power in Lieutenant Kim’s words?
He appears to follow instructions well.
Lieutenant Kim can’t work.
Although I am very greedy.
‘I’m good at saying one thing.’
He is tall and his shoulders are wide apart.
Honam looks manly.
It’s a soldier statue that looks just like it was drawn in a painting.
Plus, he’s good at speaking.
The only remaining officer in the unit.
There’s a lieutenant there.
From the soldiers’ point of view, it’s not a big deal, but to other people, it’s a pretty decent position.
It would be natural for horses to have more power than soldiers.
In fact, from the soldiers’ point of view, that was the more upsetting part.
Even if Lieutenant Kim clearly did something wrong while doing the unit’s work.
You can either move on from that true soldier-like atmosphere and talkative manners.
Rather, it was often the soldier’s fault.
‘no. Still, thanks to this, it looks like the guidance to the survivors will go smoothly, so I guess I should feel fortunate.’
Apart from the fact that the unit members dislike Lieutenant Kim.
Now Lieutenant Kim has done his job well.
So, it would be right to think positively.
That would be true.
“Lieutenant, I really appreciate it….”
“Haha what. It is a soldier’s duty to protect citizens! “I just did what I had to do.”
“Thanks to you, I survived! Thank you so much, Lieutenant Kim….”
“You are safe now. “Everyone is probably tired, so don’t worry, just think about relieving your fatigue first!”
Things are going quite strangely.
That much was certain.
* * *
“You can use the 3rd floor for the dormitory. “All the soldiers there have moved to the first and second floors, so there won’t be a shortage of beds.”
“Is the third floor the highest floor? A place where it is difficult for soldiers to climb up because they are tired…”
“Grandpa Park!”
“Tsk, it’s hard for an old person like me to even climb stairs. Climbing a mountain almost killed me, so soldiers should be considerate…” The
soldiers’ expressions were already strangely shadowed.
I openly frowned at the old man’s words.
A few other survivors seemed to be paying attention to the old man.
An old man who keeps grumbling as if he doesn’t care what other people think.
The soldiers’ gaze was about to get worse.
Gwangil, who had a gentle personality, stepped forward.
“Haha, it might seem that way. But monsters usually come in from the first floor. “There hasn’t been a monster with wings yet.”
“hmm.”
“On the first day the monster attacked our unit, all the soldiers who died were those who were in the dormitory on the first floor.”
“Huh.”
After hearing that.
An old man who seems to be somewhat dissatisfied.
“I understand that you must have had a hard time out there, but I hope you can trust us. “Your safety will be guaranteed.”
“Hmm, if it’s something like that, I’ll explain it first….”
“Okay, Grandpa, stop it and go in.”
Somehow convince the old man.
Survivors were guided to each dormitory.
Surprisingly, the area that survivors reacted most to was not the bed.
Toilet and shower room.
“I can finally wash….”
“I thought I was going to die from the discomfort. “I endured it because it was a situation where I could really die.”
After electricity from outside is cut off.
Everyone was concerned about saving electricity as they were dependent on the unit’s generator.
In the first place, water is drawn from groundwater flowing in the mountains.
Even if I used it a lot, there was no major problem.
‘There is no hot water.’
That alone seems to be a blessing to the survivors.
“The meal is already prepared, so you can come to the restaurant as soon as you finish cleaning up.”
“Oh oh! Even meals.”
“The soldiers will guide you later.”
After confirming that the dormitory guidance was roughly over.
I said that I thought I should provide guidance about meals first.
Just as I was about to head to the restaurant.
“Over there.”
A woman spoke to us.
A woman who appears to be in her mid to late 20s.
“yes? “Why are you doing this?”
“The name of the person who welcomed us. “Lieutenant Kim?”
“Yes.”
“He is the highest ranking member of this unit, right?”
well.
We don’t know that either.
“…Oh yeah. what. That’s right.”
“I think I need to talk to him more. When will we be able to talk to him?”
“….”
Unlike the old man, the woman’s tone was polite.
There is no problem with the content either.
I thought it was a story worth bringing up.
but.
The expressions on the faces of the soldiers who heard those words were more stern than when they faced the old man.
“Over there. “Am I being rude…?”
The woman seemed to have read the mood as well.
Looks a little embarrassed.
“Oh, it’s nothing.”
conversation.
Talk.
“It will be possible soon. “I’ll let you know when it’s ready.”
“Ah yes. I have something to tell you. Thank you very much.”
“Then take a rest.”
Except for a few soldiers who were in charge of guiding the people.
I left the dormitory with the rest of the soldiers.
“under. I need to talk to Lieutenant Kim. “It’s really driving me crazy.”
This is a story that comes out as soon as you leave the dormitory.
“I got angrier when I heard that than when the old man said it was on the third floor. I didn’t say anything particularly bad, so I feel a little sorry.”
“I understand. “Everyone would have done that.”
Even though the woman had done nothing wrong.
He said he was strangely angry.
Honestly, I couldn’t help but sympathize.
When I think of Lieutenant Kim giving orders to me and Sergeant Lee Min-jae ‘like a commander.’
Because my face was a little frowned.
ah.
Come to think of it.
“Can’t you see Minjae?”
“Are you talking about Sergeant Lee Min-jae? “As soon as he finished giving information to the citizens, he started going somewhere in a hurry.”
“what?”
“I think he may have gone to Lieutenant Kim, but…”
The older brother looks quite angry.
“…Honestly, I thought that if a war broke out, there would be problems among the soldiers.”
“huh?”
The reason I said that was.
He was a private from the same communication unit as Minjae.
“You may not know that Sergeant Shin Young-jun is more senior than Sergeant Lee Min-jae.”
“What are you talking about?”
“that is. In the communication unit, if war breaks out, they say they will first accidentally fire a shot at Sergeant Lee Min-jae in the back of the head. “We talked about things like that quite often.”
iced coffee.
I asked what they were talking about.
“Kukkk Minjae hyung is really tough.”
“Is it just that it’s tough? “If you do something wrong, they criticize you and tell you to die…”
I’m sure there are more than just one or two people like that.
If a senior leader relaxes his successor too much, problems often arise at work.
I think I probably heard something similar among my successors in cooking.
“But when the incident actually happened, I would say it was fortunate that there was someone like Sergeant Lee Min-jae who was so sure about handling the matter.”
“you’re right. Perhaps because we went through such things together, I felt a strange sense of camaraderie.”
“Hmm. Comrades in arms.”
okay.
Comrades in arms.
For the past two weeks, the unit members have fought together against monsters.
I also received help from someone.
I also heard stories of helping someone and being thankful.
It’s called awakening.
We also shared some incredible experiences together.
I was attacked by a monster while trapped in a military unit.
Even though it all started when we had no choice but to fight together to survive.
Now among the unit members.
There was a definite sense of camaraderie.
‘…ah!’
That’s it for me.
Today, I was able to realize the true nature of the discomfort I felt while watching Lieutenant Kim.
Comrade in arms.
In that word.
‘Lieutenant Kim is not included.’
Lieutenant Kim.
Didn’t fight with us.
Don’t help anyone.
I didn’t even receive it.
We did not share the experience of awakening.
Let alone comrades.
A person in a position where you hesitate to even call him a colleague.
A person like that.
He claims to be our supreme commander.
This.
‘I need to take action’