The Cook of a Perished World - Chapter 13
Episode 13 Survivors (3)
“I think I will survive because I eat proper food.”
“Wow, I can’t believe Jjambap feels this delicious.”
“No, it’s really delicious? what. “Is this the military food I knew?”
breakfast time.
I was standing in a corner of the military cafeteria.
I was watching the survivors chatting while eating the food they had been given.
There are many problems.
Still, it feels good to see people enjoying the food I cooked.
“what. Cooking bottle? I really enjoyed the meal. It’s so delicious. “I ate it without even thinking that it was military food.”
“no. “I’m even more thankful that you enjoyed it.”
There is something I sometimes hear.
Cooking is what chefs and cooks do every day.
Even when I hear people say, ‘It was delicious and I ate well,’ I feel indifferent because I hear this every day.
Actually, that’s not the case.
It feels good every time.
It’s new and exciting every time I listen to it.
“I cook to this taste.”
I can’t believe I was watching the restaurant so happily.
After finishing his meal, Gwangil quickly came next to me and started talking.
“Sergeant Shin Young-jun. What do you think?”
“huh? what.”
“You know. “That…”
Gwangil lowers his voice and asks with a serious look on his face.
“Food.”
hmm.
“For the 100 or so members of our unit, we had to have about two months’ worth of food left. “It’s already been almost two weeks, and if you include those people as well.”
“Well, it would be a lie if I said it had little impact.”
Emergency rations and combat rations stored in units assuming more than 200 personnel.
When people died and only about 90 people remained.
Although it wasn’t ample, it wasn’t lacking.
The unit had less than 100 people, but the number increased by 25.
‘If you just look at it as a percentage, it’s an increase of 25%.’
Food consumption also becomes faster.
Almost all of the regular food ingredients have already been used up.
From now on, we will have to cook and provide emergency rations and combat rations somehow.
“I was already adjusting my diet so that I could eat as long as possible, but I need to save a little more.”
“Is that okay?”
“well. “Yes, I think the limit will be a little over a month.”
Gwangil’s expression darkened.
“…I hope they are worth it.”
what?
“You’re not talking like that, man.”
“Oh, I’m sorry. “Stop it without me even realizing it…”
Although I did nag.
It’s not that I don’t understand Gwangil’s feelings.
Gwangil becomes a berserker when he fights.
Normally, he has a gentler personality than anyone else in the unit.
The fact that even Gwangil says something like that without even realizing it.
This means that the joining of survivors is an unsettling factor for us.
‘The bond between unit members has become stronger.’
Just like I talked to the soldiers earlier.
A camaraderie developed among our unit members.
The result of repeatedly protecting each other’s backs while fighting against a common enemy.
As a result.
The unity among the unit members has become stronger than before the monster attack.
In return for that.
It became difficult for those who were not comrades in arms to accept it.
And…
“Youngjun, I’m going to kill Lieutenant Kim and go to jail.”
“I know how you feel, but calm down, bro.”
Lieutenant Kim, who continued to live in the same unit as us.
He was far from our ‘comrade in arms’.
Even the survivors who joined today.
Beyond that.
“Sergeant Lee Min-jae? “Are you here to talk to Lieutenant Kim?”
“uh. “I was so angry that I almost went to a million volts, but I just managed to hold back.”
ah.
One Million Volts refers to Minjae hyung’s electric magic.
Of course, that’s not the official name.
I think it’s easier to call it that rather than something like Beginner Electric Emission.
“What was discussed?”
“That’s later. I’ll explain this separately when the other soldiers are all gathered together. “I need to cool off my anger first.”
Minjae said that and took out the tray and went to eat.
I don’t know what was discussed.
That would never have been a good thing.
‘Lieutenant Kim… my head is getting complicated.’
To Lieutenant Kim on the food issue.
I thought the situation had stabilized a bit after catching the Lizard Chieftain.
“Oh my, it was a good meal.”
The moment I thought about that and sighed.
Another survivor came to say hello.
“I’m glad you enjoyed it.”
“Ugh, it wasn’t just delicious.”
“Haha…”
Still, hearing that I ate well made me feel a little better.
The survivor continued.
“So, what is your job?”
“Your job?”
What comes to mind when I hear the word ‘job’ is the phrase that appears in my status window.
[Occupation: New Chef]
I was trying to answer that I was a chef according to the phrase.
“He was a college student. As you can see now, it’s a cooking disease.”
“Aha, I see. Anyway, it was a good meal.”
The survivor says hello and turns around to leave the restaurant.
Looking at that back.
Thoughts welling up in my head.
‘Are you asking a soldier about his occupation out of the blue?’
If a soldier’s occupation is a soldier, he or she is a soldier.
Is there any reason to ask about your occupation?
It could be that I was just asking about your occupation before enlisting as a topic of conversation.
What is the ‘job’ our unit talks about these days?
That’s not what I meant.
[Job: New Chef Lv. 9]
Only awakened people can see.
Occupation that appears in the status window.
‘When soldiers asked each other about their occupation, the words warrior and wizard naturally came out.’
In my case, I am a chef.
If other guys heard that question.
I wonder if I might have mistakenly answered, ‘I am a warrior.’
I last night.
I recalled the words Taejun said while looking up at the night sky.
‘A customer will come tomorrow.’
‘And… you’d better hide your claws.’
Goosebumps run down my back.
“Damn it….”
You have to hide your claws?
Taejun said he just read heaven’s message.
I answered that I didn’t know the detailed meaning… but
one thing seemed certain.
That there might be something between these survivors.
* * *
That night.
“Sergeant Lee Min-jae? “It seems like everyone who needs to gather has gathered.”
Most of the soldiers in the unit.
We gathered on the rooftop of a small building next to the dormitory.
“Is it really necessary to hide away a meeting like this?”
Gathering here was at the request of Sergeant Lee Min-jae.
So as not to be caught by the survivors or Lieutenant Kim.
Let’s have a meeting among the soldiers.
Except for a few soldiers who would remain in the dormitory to take care of Lieutenant Kim and other survivors.
All unit members gathered here.
“First of all, before talking about what I want to say. “Let me tell you a little about what I had with Lieutenant Kim today.”
Minjae, who was so lucky, told me.
The conversation with Lieutenant Kim went roughly like this.
‘Lieutenant Kim, what are you doing?’
‘Sergeant Lee Min-jae, what are you talking about all of a sudden?’
‘You came forward to the survivors without consulting us.’
Lieutenant Kim’s sudden intrusion.
For us, it was extremely embarrassing.
‘What’s wrong with that? On the contrary, wasn’t it all well organized thanks to me? Or is it my acceptance of survivors that is the problem? ‘You guys decided to kick those guys out and stuff like that?’
‘That’s not what it’s about. Still, if you’re going to take on a position like that, at least consult with us who are in charge of the unit’s practical affairs…’ ‘
What, man? Hey Lee Minjae. Are you crazy?’
To our protest.
Lieutenant Kim retorted rather angrily.
‘I am now the only officer and supreme commander of this unit.’
‘Ha…’
‘It is my responsibility to take your opinions into account, not something that a soldier or the like will force upon me.’
It wasn’t a big mistake.
If only it wasn’t Lieutenant Kim who was saying that.
‘Soldiers… do they really think that their rank is sergeant…’
After hearing that far.
He barely resisted the urge to explode a million volts and kicked out the door.
The expressions on the faces of the soldiers listening to the story were also not good.
“And based on that conversation, the first suggestion I would like to make is this.”
Take a deep breath.
Sergeant Lee Min-jae opens his mouth.
“We have to get rid of Lieutenant Kim. “That is my opinion.”
“Yes!?”
A statement that was even extreme.
There was some commotion among the soldiers.
In that kind of atmosphere.
First of all, I stepped forward and continued the conversation because I was comfortable talking to Sergeant Lee Min-jae.
“No, bro. “I told you to calm down.”
“I’m saying this cold-heartedly.”
“What a cool-headed thing. “What does Lieutenant Kim mean by saying we should get rid of something that isn’t even an object?”
On my word.
Minjae glanced at the third floor of the dormitory where the survivors were resting.
He continued speaking cautiously.
“This morning. “Because Lieutenant Kim came forward and organized the survivors, the survivors think that Lieutenant Kim represents us.”
“…That’s okay.”
I’m angry too.
“But that’s not true, is it? Even if Lieutenant Kim gives us strange orders. “We just need to discuss it among ourselves and decide.”
“Well, that’s fine. “Is this going to be a one-time thing?”
“what?”
Minjae continues speaking with his arms crossed and a serious expression on his face.
“Think about it carefully. perhaps. As other survivors gradually joined. “Our group could be much bigger than it is now.”
Survivors who came once.
There is no guarantee that such people will not come twice.
“What if Lieutenant Kim takes the lead every time we join?”
“….”
“someday. “The number of ‘those who think Lieutenant Kim is our representative’ will be greater than us.”
“…!”
surely.
When that moment comes.
‘Our will won’t matter.’
Lieutenant Kim truly represents us.
That he could end up becoming a captain.
“I don’t know if it’s someone with that level of ability. “Everyone knows that he only looks good on the outside, but his abilities are terrible.”
“That’s true.”
Does everyone agree with that statement?
Muttering sounds can be heard even among the soldiers.
‘That’s right.’
‘Lieutenant Kim is commanding us. It’s scary to even imagine.’
‘I shared the same office as Lieutenant Kim, and it was a real hell…’
Listening to that sound.
I thought to myself too.
‘Lieutenant Kim used words such as soldier?’
Ability is also an ability.
When the person who said those words became our captain.
How will they treat us?
“I’m sure everyone knows. “The day Lieutenant Kim becomes our captain will be the day our unit collapses.”
“greatness.”
“Before that, we have to do something about Lieutenant Kim.”
I understand what Minjae wants to say.
“But… aren’t we the military?”
Gwangil, who was listening to the story, hesitated and said.
“The military system may still be operating outside. “I don’t know, but isn’t Ha Geuk-sang punishable by death even in modern warfare?”
but.
After hearing that, Sergeant Lee Min-jae seemed to have expected it.
He nodded and answered.
“that’s right. Rather, that means we have to clean it up.”
“yes?”
“If Lieutenant Kim, the only officer in our unit, disappears. The highest-ranking people were Park Tae-jun and Shin Young-jun, who were on vacation in their later years. “You two will become sergeants in your later years.”
The members of the unit looked at me and Taejun.
I was cornered by two people.
“Then, in case you encounter armies outside,”
and among them.
I thought he was looking at me in particular.
Minjae continues to speak strongly.
“Youngjun. “There will be no problem even if you lead us.”
“what?”
“What about getting rid of Lieutenant Kim? “As long as you don’t get caught, it’s okay.”
Eyes suddenly focused on me.
At that moment, I felt a little embarrassed by that gaze.
“The reason I asked everyone to come together was to talk about this.”
Sergeant Lee Min-jae spoke this time, looking at the other soldiers.
“Because this is something that should be said when everyone is gathered together. “This is my second suggestion and actually the main point of today’s story.”
Extending your palm towards me.
“The one commanding us should be Sergeant Shin Young-jun.”
Minjae said that.
I have to lead?
no.
“What kind of representative disease can there be…!”
Very sudden personnel handling.
Embarrassed, I waved my hands and said that.
I looked around.
“The other guys too. “I can’t accept the idea of someone like a cook taking over as leader-”
Naturally, I expected that those around me would have the same thoughts as me.
I was trying to ask for consent, but…
“Uh.”
“….”
“Guys?”
The other soldiers just looked at me.
There were no objections of any kind.
I realized it when I saw it.
‘With other soldiers. ‘There’s a certain amount of talk!’
but.
Minjae is not the kind of person who would suddenly say something like this.
“I don’t think there is any opposition.”
“No, wait a minute.”
There is one opposing opinion.
To be precise, the will of the parties concerned.
“Then let’s assume this agenda has passed.”
lightly ignored.
“From now on, our leader is Sergeant Shin Young-jun.”
That moment.
A message fills my eyes.
Tiring!
[Conditions are met.]
[30 or more people (30/31)]
[Leader recognized by the majority of people (1/1)]
[Clan formed!]
‘Clan?’
[We succeeded in forming the smallest raid unit [clan (30 people)].] [
A clan is the first step in forming a full-fledged group beyond a party that is just a temporary gathering.] [A
leader and his command recognized by the majority. A clan made up of a large number of people who comply will show a level of solidarity that is different from that of an ordinary party.] [
Large region – ROK’s second clan.]
[Small region – ROK. This is the first clan of 17.]
[Achievement achieved – Comrades! Comrades!]
[You who succeeded in forming a clan faster than others!]
[Rewards are given to those who are ahead.]
[2nd place reward – group skill (token)]
[You are now the leader of the 423 clan.]
[Awakened: Shin Yeongjun]
[Job: New Chef Lv. 9]
[Affiliation: Clan 423]
[Position: Clan Leader]
The status window that appeared before my eyes was.
I clearly stated that I was the leader of this group.
‘I think I’ve finished talking with the other soldiers anyway.’
Shit.
Now that it’s like this.
There is no way to do it.
“If it comes to this, I have no choice but to accept it.”
“Oh oh!”
“Haha, you’ll have to work hard, Sergeant!”
Soldiers talking openly and excitedly.
Why on earth did you want to make me your commander?
I still don’t understand.
If it’s a job you take on anyway.
I have to do it right.
“Then, as captain, this is my first suggestion.”
“yes! “Just say the word!”
“It is the opposite of getting rid of Lieutenant Kim.”
“…yes?”
These guys.
Are they dissatisfied with the first proposal after making them the leader?
“Let’s promise one thing first.”
I looked around at the soldiers and said,
“We don’t kill people unless they attack us.”
“Oh yeah?”
“hmm. “If it’s an order, I’ll follow it,”
the puzzled soldiers said.
“Is there really a need to do that?”
“It’s for the troops.”
To a question from Corporal Seo Soo-hyuk.
I answered firmly.
If you go around killing people for the sake of profit.
We only survive physically.
‘The mind will die.’
The reason why this rule was presented in the first place is simple.
So that our troops do not lose their humanity.
“Uh, then what should Lieutenant Kim do?”
“Even if we make Sergeant Shin our leader, it is meaningless as long as Lieutenant Kim is still alive…” “
Oh, that part is different from killing people.”
“Yes?”
“I was opposed to getting rid of Lieutenant Kim from the beginning.”
How dare you get rid of someone like Lieutenant Kim.
“It’s a waste, isn’t it?”
“…?”
Lieutenant Kim.
Not only is he useless right now, he is a human who only causes harm.
‘But it’s a bit of a waste to throw it away.’
If you are a useless person.
The solution is simple.
“All I have to do is make it useful.”