The Cook of a Perished World - Chapter 237
Episode 238 Underground Mine (1)
This is….
what should I say.
“It’s a chemical, biological and radiological protective clothing.”
“As expected, Sergeant Shin!”
“Hehe. “The corps commander recognizes me at a glance.”
“uh? Huh? Uh…”
No.
How can you not recognize this…?
‘PTSD is coming.’
During my time as a trainee.
Chemical, biological and radiological training that took place at the training center.
I had to wear a gas mask, enter the chemical and biological room, and go through all sorts of hardships.
‘Even though my mask was defective, gas was leaking in even though I was wearing it properly…’ I
thought it was like that to everyone else, so I gritted my teeth and endured it.
I found out later that it was defective.
I heard my classmates at the training camp ask me how I tolerated this…
‘Hmm, anyway.’
Of course, I have that kind of trauma.
A costume that most soldiers in the ROK Armed Forces will never forget….
“Of course, it is not the same as that protection.”
It didn’t seem like it was.
“Thanks to the commander’s money…”
“Uh-huh. “Be careful what you say.”
“…thanks to efficient recycling! “We tend to have an overabundance of materials, right?”
Combat rations made for the city’s survivors.
The by-products of the monster they brought back then.
In cases where we did not ask for it to be returned, we recycled it efficiently.
“It’s obvious what to do since there are materials left over.”
“Haha… I made a lot of test pieces while trying various things.”
There are a total of three people in charge of the production workers.
Grandfather Park, a blacksmith, and Corporal Lee Gong-woo.
And this is Captain Lee Sang-ah, who just sent a warning to the soldiers.
Those who have always proven their worth.
Is it possible for them to stay still just because they have some spare time?
While combat soldiers fight hard.
This means that blue-collar soldiers were never idle.
“The military uniforms that are usually supplied to soldiers are also items that we made with our utmost effort. “I am proud that they are all the best works, but…”
“I was a little concerned that they were products that assumed ordinary situations.”
The world has changed rapidly.
You never know when an area that seems fine now might turn into a [dungeon].
In special circumstances.
That requires special equipment.
“This is it.”
[Food Material Identification (Enhancement)]
[Corporation of Intermediate Tailors, Engineers, and Blacksmiths Legionary Protective Clothing Set (Prototype No. 1)]
Recognized by the system.
Definite item.
And the effect is….
[Minimum poison resistance]
[Resists poison and reduces its intensity. You become immune to miasma below a certain level.]
“Oh my god.”
Poison resistance trait.
It was what we needed most now.
“haha. In fact, it has not been long since we succeeded in making protective clothing.”
“Cluck. “The timing was good.”
Leader Lee Sang-ah unfolded the protective clothing and began to explain.
“We took out the materials from monsters with certain high resistances and used them to make special equipment like this.”
“Mainly poisonous monsters also have resistance to poison. [Poisonous Cron]….”
The poisonous Cron was a monster resembling a centipede that we encountered when escaping from the unit in the mountains.
As its name suggests, it is a poisonous monster.
A plant that grew on my arm.
The same is true in the case of [Nepenthes].
A miasma that melts everything it touches.
In other words, it can cause damage to the owner as well.
There must be an institution that can overcome that miasma.
Even if I made a poison-resistant dish,
I would have used a poison-using monster.
“The standard is… As long as it is not stronger than the poison of the ‘Poisonous Cron’, you will be able to overcome it.”
Of course.
It was a performance that could not even be compared to ordinary chemical, biological and radiological protective clothing.
“In addition, I have made a few pouches that temporarily block out miasma. If you use that… it may not be a large amount, but you could take the corps commander’s combat rations inside. “For the cooking to be effective, you have to eat it as soon as you open it to avoid getting poisoned.”
“…haha. oh my god.”
I always think about it.
The real fraudulent job in this world is not any combat job.
These are them.
[Lee Sang-ah]
[Lv.27 Intermediate Tailor]
[Park Dae-san]
[Lv.26 Intermediate Blacksmith]
[Lee Gong-woo]
[Lv.26 Intermediate Engineer]
‘It’s a production job…!’
* * *
“Whoosh….”
A low sound of breathing.
Soldiers wearing gas masks and protective clothing.
Carefully hold on to the wall and go down to the basement.
Tuk.
The soldier who reached the floor first.
I took a cautious breath.
Seup….
And.
A soldier shouts with his eyes wide open.
“I’m fine!”
Protective clothing made by production workers.
That is what stopped the poison spreading underground.
‘It’s fascinating.’
I also wore protective clothing just in case.
Although it is slightly lower in terms of ability than the military uniform I normally wear.
In this environment, I felt that it was a much superior product.
‘That’s not all.’
At the waist.
It has one pocket.
[Protective Pouch]
[This is a pouch made from the highly toxic venom sac of a monster. Blocks external toxins.]
There is one pocket that prevents toxins from entering.
And it even contained poison resistance dishes that I had made.
‘The moment you open it, miasma will invade, so you only have one chance to use it.’
I wish these pockets had more volume.
Unfortunately, since we rarely subdued monsters that use poison, we were only able to supply one per person.
There are even soldiers who have not even received the supplies themselves.
The strategy is to solve a problem by taking out combat rations from another soldier’s pocket if a problem arises for a soldier who has not been supplied with pouches.
‘It’s a pity that we couldn’t bring Blacky, one of our main forces.’
Because of its nature, the more iron it eats, the bigger it gets.
Since I couldn’t put any clothes on, I had no choice but to leave Blackman behind.
Now that he’s gotten bigger, he’ll have to restrict his diet for a while.
‘In most cases, this protective clothing would be enough…’
I thought back to the words of the awakened blue-collar workers.
-It is a prototype after all.
-huh?
-It will completely block poison below a certain level… but if it goes beyond that, it will break through. Still, it may have the effect of reducing the poison to some extent.
-Does it really have to break through?
-I heard that that dungeon is a deep underground mine. The deeper you go, the more likely it is that the poison will overlap and become stronger. Be careful. If the miasma begins to penetrate the protective clothing, then you must eat the sergeant’s cooking and return to the top.
The combat rations in this pouch are for when your protective clothing is pierced by a miasma.
The purpose was to treat the poison and return to the top.
It means something that must be saved until the last moment.
But whatever.
That’s when it breaks through.
“Hmm.”
I slowly moved my body.
As expected, since it was equipment made by our guild members, movement was relatively comfortable.
then.
Sigh.
“Now… let’s go in.”
“Loyal loyalty!!!”
like that.
The attack has begun.
* * *
[Underground mine] is centered around a large hole in the center.
It was a place where there was a passage that went down in a spiral shape.
The cause of this miasma is probably deep down there.
We started going down the spiral passageway.
“Anyway….”
“I’m a bit curious about what this place is doing.”
Thump thump.
Or look around.
Soldiers pounding on the wall.
“It’s not even steel… It looks like something much harder than that.”
Me too.
I looked at the smooth wall that did not fit the name mine.
[Identification of food ingredients (enhancement)]
[Ceremonial Oreichalcos]
It turns out that it is this wall.
It was made of the same material as the thick barrier blocking the area above.
There may be a difference as to whether it is for sealing or ceremonial use.
“You can’t believe they spread this all over this large space.”
“How powerful was this civilization?”
According to the words of blue collar awakeners.
It seems that the mineral called Oreichalcos is quite valuable and effective.
But of course, they blocked this place by making it tens of meters thick and at least hundreds of square meters in area.
Inside, the walls were even completely wallpapered.
‘Later, once this poison is resolved, those things will disappear too…’
No.
I guess I should recycle.
According to the description in the status window, this is a civilization so powerful that it completely conquered a world.
As such, it is said that such a valuable material could easily be overused.
But whatever.
“There’s no need to be too scared.”
It’s a story from a different world anyway.
To put it bluntly, the technological capabilities of other races in that world could have been at the level of the Paleolithic era.
Even if the world’s most powerful civilization was destroyed.
This doesn’t necessarily mean that we are weaker than that civilization.
My unit members and I went down the aisle without hesitation.
How long has it been like that?
-Gwooooooooo….
“…!”
“This sound…”
comes from far away.
A heavy cry.
“Looks like we’re getting closer.”
An otherworldly being that remains at this gate.
It must be a monster.
but.
What concerns me is this.
‘They said the civilization that created this mine was dominating the world and was destroyed.’
then.
Now that civilization has completely collapsed.
‘What are the creatures that remain inside…?’
With puzzlement.
Head to the place where you can hear the monster’s noise.
OK.
-Gwooooooooo…!
From far away.
A strange creature was seen letting out a heavy scream.
[Identification of Ingredients (Enhancement)]
[Ougar of Great Power]
[Freshness – Lowest]
A monster with an extremely hideous appearance.
It seemed to be over 4 meters tall and had thick molars sticking out of its mouth.
but.
The thing itself wasn’t actually that ugly.
The question is….
“Mechanical device…?”
Clinging to the monster’s limbs and digging into its flesh…
unidentified mechanical devices.
“Wow….”
“That’s bizarre.”
Look at that hideous mechanical device.
The soldiers frown.
A hideous sight that seems to be playing with life.
‘I’m not sure… but I don’t feel like he’s a peace-loving monster.’
then.
There’s one thing we have to do.
“The subjugation will begin!”
“Kiyoooot!”
Soldiers holding weapons scream and rush towards the monster.
I too am holding a kitchen knife.
I moved my body to aim for the guy’s back.
thud!!!
-GWWWWW!!!
“Ugh!”
“Everyone be careful! “It’s a pretty strong monster!”
Let the soldiers attack.
The monster started swinging its huge arms and attacking the troops.
Tanker-type awakeners step up and block the attack.
I thought about that attack.
‘It’s quite strong, but…’
If I were to be hit directly by that attack…
it would be difficult for me to return safely.
but.
‘We are stronger.’
The moment when the monster attacked the unit members by swinging its arms.
I, who was hiding behind the unit members, did not miss the opportunity.
Pop!
A gap created by a large attack.
Dig into it as quickly as possible.
and.
[Advanced Cooking Secret – Obtain ‘Enlightenment of Ougar Preparation Method’]
[Great Power Ougar Preparation Method]
[Martial Arts – Food]
Follow the preparation method that comes to mind.
I move my sword, remembering the martial arts techniques I have learned.
Towards the guy’s heart.
[Dokgo-gu-sik] stabs in through the optimal path.
Push!
The sensation of digging into your flesh.
I was confident that it had become a familiar thing now.
The stabbing I just did.
I definitely stabbed him in the heart.
‘It was a strange enemy, but this is the end of it.’
I thought the battle was over.
I leisurely took out a cloth from my pocket.
I tried to wipe the blood off the knife, but…
“Sergeant Shin!”
Right at that moment.
“Avoid!”
“…!?”
Soldiers sending a warning.
To that warning.
I feel a chill running down my spine.
I quickly threw myself away.
Quaaaaaaaaaaa!
Right where I was.
The monster’s huge fist comes down precisely.
‘crazy!?’
No matter how many times you have experienced all kinds of hardships in recent years.
To be honest, I couldn’t help but be embarrassed by this.
“I definitely stabbed my heart, but how!?”
It wasn’t a monster whose weaknesses lay elsewhere.
According to the [Grooming Act].
It was the type of monster that couldn’t survive if its heart was stabbed.
‘The key to the grooming method would have been to slowly trim the flesh afterwards…!’
But…
he didn’t die.
The battle continued so casually that I wondered if my sword cuts had any effect.
‘Come to think of it.’
Only then.
I did notice one thing.
Phrases that appear in [Food Ingredients Identification].
According to one of them…that guy.
[Freshness – lowest]
“…the freshness is the lowest.”
Although it is said to be fresh.
A phrase with quite a few meanings.
For living creatures.
When it really gets to its worst.
I’ve seen it reach a medium level of freshness.
but.
Choi Ha is a different story.
“Damn everyone, be careful!”
“That guy…!”
in other words.
“It’s already dead!”
The monsters in this mine.
It was already dead.