Stagnant Water of Apocalypse

Chapter 19: D - 16

The morning news these days never fails to put a frown on my face. The currently airing news in front of me was summarizing that the incident from several days ago—where an Awakener stole some cash from a convenience store—was nothing but a cute act. I couldn't help but wonder what they think Awakeners really are, are they predicting that the Awakener will rip the whole ATM machine away in the near future?

They also reported that there were times when some Awakeners were wanted by the police after making a riot on their drunken stupor. Just how could they know that the identity of the man was an Awakener? In the first place, finding someone who could disappear right in front of the police wouldn't be that common.

The announcer added cautiously at the end of the news.

―The behaviour of the so-called 'Awakeners', who appeared in our daily lives a while ago, is getting more and more violent. Don't we need to know what they want and what they're doing?

"It was too late..." When I changed the channel, the question that happened in the National Assembly yesterday came up.

―Is the government aware of this problem? The people are quite distressed! Do you know who exactly they are and where did they come from, Mr. Minister?

―For now, we are constantly trying to figure out their exact number...

―Mr. Minister, if it's only words, even I can say it. Have you heard about the rumour that those so-called Awakeners are preparing for a zombie apocalypse?

After those questions, I could see someone whispering towards The Minister of Public Administration and Security from behind. It looks like the whispering man was giving him some advice.

Then, a member of the National Assembly stood up in anger and shouted out towards the Minister. The shout was so loud, even though the mic was off, emphasizing his anger.

―What are you doing right now? Just what are the Ministry of Public Administration And Security doing when thousands of people have awakened strange abilities out there and some kind of conspiracy was happening on the internet! Does it make sense that a Minister like you doesn't even know about that!?

―And, is the Ministry of National Defence really working properly? We are curious about what happened to the shootout which was caused by a deserter that happened a few days ago! Please do your job right! People are frustrated!

– No, wait a minute.

As other members of the National Assembly raised their voices, the conference room became chaotic. But contrary to them, my heart was relieved by their display. If things continue like this, the chance that the men in black suits would come to me would be greatly diminished, since they would be busy with their own internal affairs.

It had already been over two weeks since the appearance of the Silver Dragon meteorite was known to the world and status windows started appearing. It's already far too late for the government to try to grasp the situation.

"I'm sure there must be some reason." However, I don't care about it at all. At that moment, the thought of the meteor's current position enters my mind. Thus, I went to a site where space enthusiasts gathered.

"It's moving fast." It's already coming close to Jupiter. However, everyone on the site was clasping their heads because it was difficult to calculate the arrival date because of what happened to it on its journey.

―If you look at the announcement made by NASA, it's certain that some parts of the meteor were chipped by Jupiter's gravity. Looks like the meteor has turned into a fragment.