The Cook of a Perished World - Chapter 289
Episode 289: Will you believe me?
visible in the distance.
A couple with a gentle appearance.
When I saw that face, I nodded.
That’s right.
Because it was a face I had seen before.
‘Mother and father of Private Jang Hong-su.’
Private Jang Hong-su.
One of the most powerful wizards in our unit.
He is a squad leader-level soldier who is unrivaled by fire magic.
[Jang Joong-seok]
[Lv. 12 Lesser Water Mage]
[Kim Mi-kyung]
[L. 14 Lesser Wind Wizard]
Those two people were the parents of Private Jang Hong-su.
Does this mean that family members resemble each other?
It seems that the parents have also awakened to quite capable wizards.
Although it wasn’t our family.
I didn’t feel sorry.
The members of my unit for whom I am responsible.
Because it was confirmed that the family was alive.
“hello.”
The branch group member who guided us here has stepped down.
After thinking for a moment.
I approached those two people.
“It’s all you.”
“Flood’s… friend?”
A couple was wary of a man who suddenly approached them.
Let them know that I know about the flood.
The appearance I was trying to avoid was everywhere.
Instead, he held my hand and said.
“How is the flood now…!”
“that.”
In my heart, I wanted to tell you the truth.
Your son is alive beyond Gangwon-do.
He is said to be one of the strongest among the survivors.
but.
“I don’t know right now either.”
“I see.”
It was impossible for me now to convey that.
Transmitting information from beyond the wall here is prohibited due to a [penalty].
The couple’s excited expressions seemed to calm down a little.
“…Friend.”
When my son’s survival became unknown.
Only then did my senses seem to come back.
“Where did you meet Hong Su-rang?”
Among the couple, the husband spoke with a slightly suspicious look in his eyes.
“Even if we are Flood’s friends, we don’t remember seeing a young man like you…”
“Why are you acting like this all of a sudden…”
“You know. “The thing in today’s world that should not be easily trusted is that people are people.”
“But they say he’s Hong Su’s friend.”
My husband is suspicious of me.
The wife tried to stop her husband like that.
“No, thanks.”
I said, waving my hand.
“Still, I thought my husband was being too mean to Hong Soo’s friend.”
“no. Rather, I think my husband’s attitude is right. “It’s not a bad thing to be cautious.”
I came with good intentions.
I also don’t want fights to break out because of me.
“Son. So, isn’t Flood in the military now?”
“I see.”
“And that unit would be the 423rd Battalion. Deep in those mountains over there in Gangwon-do….”
“…That’s right, but how did they get there? Even if they are friends, it would be rare for them to even know the unit’s name…?”
“They said we were friends, but actually, that’s a bit of an incorrect expression. “I’m the senior guy.”
“Senior?”
“Was it Parents’ Day? “Have you ever visited the unit during a unit event?”
It seems like I finally understand.
The two people’s eyes opened wide.
“Are you saying you saw us then?”
“yes. I was a cook. I was the one who cooked the food at that time. “I remember seeing his face when he came to the restaurant.”
“Ah… yes. I remember being surprised that the food served in the military was delicious these days, but that was…”
This wasn’t really a lie.
In particular, I remembered my mother and Hong Soo because they were very similar.
“If you really are Su Su’s senior, aren’t you also a soldier? “How come here?”
“Because I am a late-career sergeant. That incident occurred on the day I went on vacation in my later years….”
“…I must have had a lot of trouble.”
Although he was someone who looked at me with suspicion until just before.
My husband looks at me with strangely pitiful eyes.
Since ancient times, suffering in the military has been common to most men.
It seems that as soon as he went on vacation in his later years, he felt quite sad that the world had turned into this way.
“I’ve been living alone for a long time due to some circumstances, but it’s only recently that I’ve been able to join a place where other people live. “Then I saw a familiar face and started talking to him.”
“I’m sorry for doubting that.”
“No, I know roughly how the world works. “It would be wiser to do so.”
He seemed to have some vague belief in my identity.
The shadows that fell on the couple’s faces still remained.
“When they said they were members of the same unit, I wondered if Hong Soo was still alive… but it seems like that is not the case.”
“…honey.”
At that look.
After thinking for a moment.
“You said you don’t know what happened to the flood earlier.”
He said one more word.
“The Hong Soo guy I met in my unit was not someone who would die easily. “He might still be alive, so don’t give up hope too much.”
“…Thank you for talking to me.”
They seemed to take my comfort as empty words.
“All military units around here were wiped out. It’s probably the same in other areas as well. Unlike you, Hong Soo was probably in the military, so…”
“You don’t know that, do you?”
“hmm?”
“Don’t you know that there are military units remaining in Gangwon-do?”
According to what I heard from those criminals.
Radio clearly reached the people here.
They too must have listened to that radio.
“Even floods can survive. Please do not give up hope.”
“Yeah… I guess so.”
“And this is for Hong Soo’s parents.”
“hmm?”
I take something out of my pocket and hand it to them.
“This? “Is it beef jerky?”
“It’s a gift.”
Battle rations.
‘When we made fertilizer with the corpses of monsters, we snuck some out and made it into combat food.’
This is a product that is difficult to mass produce right now.
I passed it on to them.
“this. “In today’s world, food, and even meat, is handed over like this…?”
“When I was in the military, Hong Soo was kind to me. “It will be helpful if you take it in case something dangerous happens.”
I took it out for my own use.
Because it wouldn’t be a waste to hand it over to a unit member’s family.
“If you need help with anything, please come see me. “I am currently working in the northern branch and my name is Shin Young-jun.”
“Shin Youngjun… yes. Sergeant Shin. “I understand.”
“I was wondering if I would ever get help, but it was good to hear about the flood for the first time in a while. “Youngjun, if you need any help, please let us know at any time.”
anyway.
With this, the business is roughly over.
It’s difficult to take them under my command and protect them right now.
It seems like you’re in a safe position for now.
For now, you can return like this, but…
‘…I told you not to give up hope, but your expression is still dark.’
what.
I don’t think it will be easy for me to find strength just by hearing things like that.
The whereabouts of my parents are not known right now.
Because I still felt anxious.
‘…Oh, come to think of it.’
thinking about it.
I thought of a way to lighten that expression and told them.
“You have to work hard.”
“hmm?”
“Maybe something good will happen soon.”
“What is that…?”
Leaving behind the two puzzled couples.
“Have you finished your business?”
“yes.”
“Then let’s come back right away.”
I returned to the group member from the northern branch who gave me directions to here.
After finishing the work like that.
Let’s arrive at the base.
“Oh, you’re here.”
“I was waiting.”
In front of the wall.
Yi-seo Han and Jae-ho Kang.
The two leaders of this northern branch were standing waiting for me.
* * *
“I was waiting.”
I tilted my head and asked.
“Why me…?”
“I think I mentioned it last time, but we basically have regular meetings once a day.”
“yes.”
“I wanted Youngjun to participate in that meeting as well.”
“iced coffee.”
I nodded.
‘We also had regular meetings with the unit’s commanders to discuss the unit’s work.’
They are also doing similar things.
It looks like he wants me to join in.
“All right. Let’s go.”
It’s also a familiar thing.
I follow them without thinking.
We headed to the building they were using for meetings.
“Why are you all late?”
Let’s enter the conference room.
The man who was already in the conference room.
“I was the one who was always late. Next time, you won’t have to say anything if I’m late. haha.”
Jung-gu said with a light smile.
however.
“hmm? “Mr. Youngjun, what are you doing here?”
“yes?”
“ah. Looks like you have some business to attend to. I’m sorry, but could you wait a moment? “Now is the time for our regular meetings.”
Jung-gu found me.
That’s what I’ve been saying.
‘?’
I guess.
It seems that my participation in the meeting was not discussed among the leaders.
“ah. Uncle Jung-gu.”
“Actually, Youngjun too….”
Fortunately.
Two other people explained it in detail.
“…That’s a bit weird.”
Let’s hear that I’m attending a meeting.
Jung-gu frowned and said that.
“Is that a bit much?”
“It’s okay to be accepted into the group. Because I trust Ms. Lee Seo and I am a safe person whom Ms. Lee Seo guarantees. It wouldn’t be a problem to fight together when going into battle. But… isn’t participating in a meeting different?”
I just came because I was called without thinking much.
I didn’t know much about the meaning of this place.
“This meeting is a gathering of those representing survivors living in the North. “I don’t know why Youngjun, who only recently joined us, should be here.”
“That’s right, Youngjun must be a person with that level of ability. “I think it will be helpful at the meeting.”
“I have similar thoughts to Lee Seo. As for the issue of representation, although this person has just recently joined the group… we also need someone to represent people outside the group. Mr. Youngjun, I hope you will accept it as if you are participating in the meeting on behalf of yourself.”
Han Yi-seo and Kang Jae-ho said that.
Jung-gu’s thoughts seemed a little different.
“They said he had that kind of ability, but I’ve never seen that kind of ability.”
“I mean, I haven’t seen anything. You saw it too, right? “It is what revived the intellectual power of this land that I had been struggling with for a while.”
“The ability to revive the earth’s intelligence. It’s amazing. But isn’t that possible because I have a job in that field? “To put it bluntly, if it’s a job like an intelligence expert, it could be possible even at level 1.”
“Didn’t Mr. Jung-gu say that he trusts what I say? From what I heard, Youngjun has sufficient ability….”
“I trust you. I trust you… Ms. Lee Seo. “Did you ask about Youngjun’s occupation or characteristics?”
“that.”
Han Yi-seo frowns.
“That’s rude behavior.”
“Well, I knew that would happen.”
The same goes for Gangwon-do and Gyeonggi-do.
There is a culture in which it is considered rude to ask about the abilities of other awakened people.
Han Yi-seo didn’t ask me that either.
Jung-gu sighs.
“Like I said, you can have a specific job. But there is nothing to show whether he is such a great person or not.”
“That’s… true, though.”
Kang Jae-ho frowned and asked.
“So, brother, do you think that Youngjun should not participate in the meeting no matter what happens?”
“Absolutely not.”
“What is that?”
“If it’s someone who has the ability to do what you two said, then there’s no problem. “The only thing that matters is that I have never seen that ability.”
Jung-gu was talking to the other two.
Those eyes are focused on me.
“Mr. Youngjun, I would like you to tell me the extent of your abilities through your own words.”
“What do you mean by ability?”
“Well, what would you say is an ability in a world like this? Of course.”
Jung-gu speaks with his arms crossed.
“It’s the level.”
“It’s a level.”
In those words.
I looked around at those three leaders.
[Intermediate Druid Lv.26]
[Intermediate Shaman Lv.27]
[Intermediate Barbarian Lv.26]
All three are quite high level.
They are strong men equivalent to the rank of squad leader in our unit.
So, he can serve as the leader of this northern branch, which is in charge of one axis of Gyeonggi-do’s human power.
and.
After roughly checking their levels.
For the first time in a while, I opened my status window.
And then.
I couldn’t help but be troubled.
[Shin Young-jun]
[War Chef Lv. 36]
[Strength: 169]
[Dexterity: 187]
[Magic Power: 163]
[Luck: 105]
“….”
…This.
Would you believe me when I say this…?