Stagnant Water of Apocalypse

Chapter 13: Assault

My condition as soon as I woke up was way better than I thought it would be. My body was a little sore, but not as heavy as usual.

And when I looked at myself in the mirror, what I saw was unfamiliar to me.

"Who are you?" My clothes had become baggy and it looked like I was wearing oversized clothes because of all the weight I lost. If things continued like this, it seemed like I would be able to at least move around nimbly when the apocalypse happens.

I hummed happily as I turned on the TV and had some breakfast.

What was broadcasted on the TV so far was all normal things, until...

A big 'Breaking News' text suddenly appeared on the bottom of the screen. At the same time, the announcer panicked as someone handed him a note.

After reading it with a face plastered with shock, the announcer began to speak.

-Dear viewers, a gunfight had broken out in Seoul.

"Wait! What the hell are you talking about?"

Wasn't Korea a country that didn't allow ownership over guns?

So how did a shootout happen in Seoul?

―Uh... viewers, a deserter has caused a shootout in Seoul. Currently, the entire Yeouido area is closed by the military and police. Viewers who are watching this broadcast, please stay tuned in our channel. As soon as more news is heard...

"It's strange..." It's not like we were currently in the 80's, so how the hell is there a soldier deserting and shooting in town?

I quickly searched the internet and social media for more detailed information. The current era is an era where everything was readily available on the internet. So even though the accuracy of the information was not guaranteed, it should be there.

Not surprisingly, people around Yeouido started posting one after another.

-I'm nearby right now, isn't this the sound of a K2 rifle?

-I also heard the sounds of machine guns. It doesn't seem like a normal situation.

-Did a fucking Civil War finally happen?

But as I read those posts, something really amazing happened.

Like divine interference, all information regarding the shootout disappeared. Even when I input a new keyword related to it, nothing came out.

"What in the world is happening right now?" When I turned my attention to the TV once again, the announcer was already reciting the usual news in a calm voice. The breaking news words had also disappeared from the screen. It was as if there was no such thing in the first place.

I searched through the internet more but just like before, I couldn't find anything.

Was it supposed to be a battle between Awakeners or what?

For now, let's just install a spare infrared detector on the stairs and do what I have to do.

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Sandwich panels and the woodworking tool I had previously ordered finally arrived. With a groan and sweat, I finally managed to put the last material on the cave.

"Assembly Manual..."

[Assemble the sandwich panels one by one on the mortared floor.]

Well, that's not helpful at all because that was what I was about to do.