The Cook of a Perished World - Chapter 187

Episode 187 Contribution

“Walking corpses… they are zombies.”

What I said out of nowhere.

Even the soldiers looked at me with puzzled eyes.

“What did Sergeant Shin say?”

“…zombie?”

It’s worth it.

This is information I only found out a while ago.

“Dismember the zombie’s spine area and look closely. Among the parasites there, there must be a strange bug with dark red spots on its back.”

This is information I only found out a while ago.

Of course, the awakened people of the city.

“This is the true identity of zombies.”

“…!”

Information that has not yet been shared with corps members.

Even the soldiers who were listening opened their eyes wide and looked surprised.

“Sergeant Shi Shin?”

“Is that real? “You found out the identity of the zombie?”

I nodded silently and continued speaking.

‘zombie.’

It was a monster that I thought was nothing special, but it was a monster.

It wasn’t until recently that I realized that it could actually be dangerous.

the problem is.

Even if we found out that they were dangerous, there was no way to solve them.

Of course, it is overly widespread.

What if cremation is not possible after a person dies?

Another zombie increases.

Especially when winter comes.

A lot of people will die.

The dead will rise as zombies.

‘I thought this was a situation with no answer.’

so that.

The moment I heard Minjae hyung’s proposal.

I thought right away.

‘Why didn’t I think of this?’

Called.

“These zombies… parasites use humans as hosts. It usually lies dormant near the spine, but appears to become active the moment its human host dies.”

Is it difficult to eradicate zombies on our own?

A lot of people will die in winter, so the number of zombies will also increase?

“According to the information we have found, there is a high possibility that these parasites will develop into quite powerful monsters when fully grown, so we recommend eliminating them in advance.”

then.

The answer is simple.

“also. Although these parasites are weak, they contain magical powers.”

To people.

It gives you the strength not to die.

“By killing the parasite, you will be able to undergo awakening and also gain experience points.”

It tells you how to easily awaken and gain experience.

After making them not die.

I’ll leave it to those people.

“So please wake up.”

Maybe I haven’t awakened yet.

Even though they were awakened, they did not gain enough strength to hunt monsters.

For them, zombies would be good prey.

“Grow up by hunting zombies until you are level enough to hunt monsters. “Zombies that have not evolved parasites are weaker than ordinary humans.”

It is not difficult for ordinary humans to hunt zombies if they are sufficiently prepared.

As long as you go through awakening.

Unless you’re being ambushed.

It can be said that there is no way we will lose to zombies.

“Hun zombies to gain strength.”

so that.

“Youngjun, you…!”

A man looking at me with wide-open eyes as if in shock.

Looking at Minjae hyung.

I couldn’t help but feel grateful.

‘Not if I’m alone. Even other soldiers wouldn’t have thought of a method like this.’

Information is released for free through the radio.

It is an idea that is sure to lose money.

Even if it was something that crossed my mind, I would never go so far as to suggest it.

It’s the same for me right now.

When I heard about Minjae’s newly acquired abilities.

All I could think about was how to use it to connect with my family.

‘I’m a pretty selfish guy.’

but.

Minjae hyung was quite different from me.

He didn’t even show any interest in profiting from his abilities.

If used well, it can become more valuable than anyone else in this world.

Through that power.

The first thing I thought about was how I could help others.

‘Did you thank me when you got Salmoneus?’

no way.

It was always me who had to be thankful.

A suggestion that others would not have made.

Thanks to Minjae for giving me that suggestion.

Because I was able to think of a way to eliminate the threat to our unit.

“That’s how you survive somehow.”

Yes, like that.

Zombies and monsters that could one day pose a threat to us.

Reduce that number.

“Then one day.”

Develop your strength like that.

Survive the winter.

“Our corps will come to you.”

join us

Until the day I become a soldier to hunt monsters.

* * *

“The broadcast has ended.”

“Whoa!”

An engineer who was handling broadcasting equipment said that.

I sighed and stepped away from the microphone.

“Thank you for your hard work.”

“For now, I will set this broadcast to air periodically.”

“okay. I’m counting on you.”

Radio coming out of this building.

So that the radio waves are not affected by magical power.

Minjae has already taken action.

The radio broadcast just now will continue to spread.

“Is it true that you’re talking about zombies?”

I can’t believe I’m catching my breath like that.

The soldiers looked at me and asked.

This is something I only found out recently.

I guess it’s hard to believe even from the soldiers’ perspective.

“It’s unfortunate, but it’s true.”

“Zombies could be a threat…”

“Then shouldn’t we actively hunt zombies?”

“I’d like to, but. How big will our numbers be if we step forward? “There are bound to be limits.”

In those words.

Several soldiers said, clapping their palms.

“ah!”

“no way. That’s why you wanted to do this broadcast…”

“That’s correct.”

Those who listen to this broadcast will go on a zombie hunt for awakening and experience.

Zombies were difficult enemies in many ways.

Although the strength is not that great.

Even if I try to catch it, it won’t wake me up.

It’s just a nuisance because it doesn’t give you any experience points.

but.

‘It’s different from now on.’

It can be easily awakened by hunting.

In the early stages of awakening, when your strength is still weak.

A being that will allow those who have difficulty hunting monsters to easily earn experience points.

It will be a kind of monster for beginners.

If that happens, naturally.

Zombies that are said to evolve as a ‘fable’ in the future.

That threat will also be greatly reduced.

“That’s what it was…”

The other soldiers seemed to realize that too.

A look of admiration with one’s mouth open.

“Anyway, even about zombies. “I spread the information.”

“Are you sure you’re okay?”

Meanwhile.

Some soldiers muttered in anxious voices.

From information about monsters to information about zombies.

I don’t know how far the information I spread this time will spread.

The humans in the land where that information reached will rapidly become stronger.

Is this the right choice?

I guess the soldiers aren’t sure.

“What if the humans who have gained power with this information do something strange?”

“Wouldn’t it be a loss for us?”

Members of our unit naturally tend to distrust those who are not comrades.

This attitude was expected to some extent.

I said, shaking my head.

“Well, it’s true that the world has become difficult for people to get along with each other.”

“yes?”

“But let’s not confuse our main enemy.”

Although there are people like looters.

Even those like that.

Ultimately, they should not be viewed as enemies.

“It is correct to see it as a fight between humans and invaders.”

“….”

Anyway, all monsters have to be defeated someday.

Through the leak of that information.

If only humans from other regions would slay monsters for us.

‘It’s a piece of cake.’

No matter how much human power increases, it is not enough.

This winter is the human’s reserve power.

It is an ordeal where survivors can die in an instant.

“We need to make it possible for as many humans as possible to survive the winter.”

Even if they say they are mean-spirited.

All you have to do is [educate] them through cooking later.

“Of course, there is a possibility that those who make the wrong decision become too strong.”

“That’s right. “Isn’t that the problem?”

“There is only one answer to that problem.”

Sigh.

“To become stronger so that we don’t fall behind from those guys.”

“….”

The soldiers looked at me as if they were a little puzzled.

“Puhup. All right.”

“If that’s what Sergeant Shin judged, then it’s definitely true.”

Fortunately.

These guys have confidence in me through the roof.

“I hope it goes as well as you think, Sergeant Shin.”

“I wish this broadcast could be spread as widely as possible.”

As the soldier said.

Although I sent a message using Minjae’s abilities.

‘I don’t know if that communication will be able to penetrate that black wall.’

I don’t know if this broadcast will be able to break through that [black wall] on the outskirts of Gangwon-do.

Of course, even if it only reaches people in Gangwon-do, it will be enough to benefit.

However, I hope that people’s hearts will be as beneficial as possible.

I hoped it would spread throughout the Korean Peninsula if possible.

however.

The moment I was thinking that.

-Tiring!

A sudden sound.

Refreshing sound.

“uh?”

[Large area – The influence of ROK’s ‘Steel Legion’ increases rapidly.]

[Large area – ROK’s human species remember the name of ‘Steel Legion’.]

In front of your eyes.

An unexpected system message came to mind.

[There is a change in the guild skill – ‘Token of the Legion’.]

In that message.

I took out the dog tag hanging around my neck and checked it.

[Identification of food ingredients (enhancement)]

[Token of the Honorable Steel Legion]

As a type of [guild skill].

Equipment items provided in bulk to those in our unit.

[Token of the Legion].

however.

The name of the item had changed.

Not only that.

“The effect of the token…

has increased?”

Its abilities have increased significantly.

To the extent that it cannot be compared to before.

-Tiring!

and.

It didn’t end there.

[Guild – Steel Legion contributed to the battle.]

“What is this?”

“I’m not the only one who can see this right now, right?”

not only me.

A message that seemed to appear before the eyes of all other unit members.

That was so unexpected.

[You gain experience points equivalent to your contribution.]

“Suddenly?”

It was a phrase announcing the acquisition of experience points.

* * *

Gangwon-do, where the corps troops are staying.

Beyond the heat barrier erected on the outskirts.

Somewhere in Chungcheong-do.

There was a group of humans based in a small supermarket.

“Whoa!”

“Is this how much firewood we have secured?”

After the last ‘Day of Doom’.

Those who have somehow gritted their teeth and survived until now.

They are now.

I was busy preparing for winter.

“I don’t know anything else, but food is sorely lacking.”

“I can’t help it. Winter isn’t just for a day or two. “How easy is it to secure enough food to last all that time?”

“I understand it intellectually.”

The middle-aged woman who was talking let out a deep sigh.

There was one reason why they started preparing for winter like this.

lately.

Those who have [Cold Affinity] in the group unanimously say this.

‘This winter is going to be incredibly harsh.’

In the meantime, they were in a hurry to survive each day.

I realized it only after hearing that story.

The most dangerous season is coming.

You have to prepare before then.

“It’s not just that. “There is a high probability that this will not be enough for firewood.”

“But… you won’t freeze to death if you’re inside the building, right?”

“In buildings without heating, the thermal insulation effect is not that strong. “There are not many buildings that are in good condition.”

The world did not fall for nothing.

Most buildings were gradually destroyed due to the rampage of monsters and zombies.

There is no electricity now.

The cold itself will become a formidable enemy.

‘They say they can survive with firewood, but even that is not enough.’

What if we run out of firewood?

It’s not just a matter of the cold.

Even if they say they can somehow survive with the body heat between people.

‘Even the water will freeze.’

Ultimately, obtaining additional firewood is essential.

but.

“From what I’ve seen so far, monsters are also creatures that need to eat something. “Eating people is part of that.”

“It means that when winter comes, they will start hunting even harder.”

Now that winter is approaching.

The monsters will also be busy trying to get food.

There was a high possibility that they would become even more ferocious.

It’s already a cold winter environment.

What if the threat of monsters is added to it?

‘That’s terrible.’

As well as survivors.

Even if you are an awakened person, you cannot move around easily.

Avoiding monsters in such an extreme environment.

It means securing and carrying the supplies necessary for survival.

‘very. It’s going to be a very difficult task.’

It would be good if we could increase the number of awakened people as much as possible before then.

Fighting monsters was something that carried too much risk.

With that thought in mind.

When the group leader is moaning.

“Brother Hyunsu’s tongue.”

“hmm? what’s the matter.”

“There’s something you need to look at for a moment…”

Those words.

What was in the place I was guided to.

Cough….

“Ji Jinhyuk?”

“Mister….”

It’s as if he has a disease.

The child was trembling and gurgling.

“Since when has it been like this?”

“I found it now too.”

“Why did the child, who was fine until recently, suddenly…” “

…It’s because he’s suddenly become cold these days.”

Season change.

Awakened people can become a bit insensitive to the cold.

I passed by without noticing it.

‘I had forgotten that it was a dangerous time for ordinary people…!’

This was something that could have been resolved somehow if we had been sufficiently prepared.

As the leader of the group, I had no choice but to blame myself.

“still. “Aren’t there some medicines that were in this supermarket?”

“It’s not like it doesn’t exist. But if I write to this child, that will probably be the end.”

“It’s the end….”

“I’ve had a lot of things to write about in small places, so there’s nothing I can do about it.”

In winter, people’s immunity rapidly decreases.

There is no way this child will be the last patient.

“It would be difficult to move around outside.”

“It will be more difficult to obtain medicinal ingredients.”

“….”

cold.

monster.

disease.

The dangers that follow as soon as winter comes.

The leader looked into space in silence for a moment.

A short word came out of his mouth.

“…Fuck you.”

“….”

A curse escaped me before I could hold it back.

No one knew how he was feeling.

Everyone gathered here felt this intuitively.

This winter.

More than half of the people here will die.