Seoul Station’s Necromancer Chapter 205:
Chapter 205 – Recover (1)
“Where is he?”
When the spacecraft’s hatch closed, Dr . Toppler took off his helmet, and he was the first to speak .
Captain Leone had a bitter expression on his face as he looked at the anxious professor .
“He’s in the recovery room . ”
Dr . Toppler was able to read many things from his expression, so he opened the door to the recovery room with a gloomy heart .
“P…professor . ”
Dr . Toppler looked the same except he was a bit older . It seemed Kim-kahngchul was deeply moved by this fact .
He really had opened his eyes in the real world .
“What happened to Earth’s Code?”
“…I failed . ”
“Ha-ah . ”
Dr . Toppler let out a long sigh .
So what was the point in awakening Kahng-woojin, who only had the Recovery Code? If they wanted a Rollback, they needed a reference point in the form of the Planet Code .
“Is there really a need to do a Rollback, professor?”
“What?”
“Can’t you just save everyone just like me?”
“Ha-ah . ”
At Kim-kahngchul’s words, Toppler shook his head from side to side as he let out a sigh . Their resources were already depleted, and the presence of any life was absent in their home . In such a situation, what would happen if tens of thousands of people were to awaken at the same time?
Even without an external cause, the people would self-destruct .
It was inside the VR world, but humans fought each other for power through an endless war . It was human nature .
Kim-kahngchul’s expression still indicated that he didn’t comprehend the reasoning behind the Rollback .
“Ha-ah . Once we reach our base on the moon, you’ll be educated at the Readjustment Center…”
Dr . Toppler stopped speaking as he looked at the time displayed on the wall .
Why did everything get so twisted?
Should he have followed the advice of the Council? Should he have made more preparations by running more tests?
His meeting with Kahng-woojin was a small event, yet it had a butterfly effect . Now events had spiraled out of control .
“Please listen to me carefully . ”
“Yes, professor . ”
Kim-kahngchul listened to Dr . Toppler’s words as if it was gospel . He was reverent as if he was in the presence of a **** .
“When one connects to the Virtual World, an avatar is created . We call this the Login . ”
Kim-kahngchul was already aware of this fact . He didn’t even think of VR earth as being real . He found it easier to think of it as a game . No, he was living proof of this fact .
“I was finally able to log out . ”
“Exactly . ”
Kim-kahngchul thought of it as escaping the virtual world, yet it wasn’t as if the real world was a good place to live .
One had to always struggle for survival in this place . It was a world that might be relying on a hope that might have already flown the coop .
“Just be open to this possibility . What would happen if the beings in the Virtual Reality was logged out into this world?”
“What?”
“It is as I said . I’m not talking about logging out a person that was logged in . What if the stuff in the virtual reality could appear in reality . ”
“That is……”
Why was virtual reality called virtual?
It was a non-tangible abstraction of a physical object . The world existed only in the simulated space .
“We are able to login to their reality . What if they could login to ours?”
“…… . ”
This was beyond Kim-kahngchul’s wildest dreams .
If a person of the VR world could login to reality, what should it be called? Was it an act of creation from nothingness? Was it a descent into this world?
“It will be the same as how we can go to the VR Earth . We’ll be able to bring the beings in the VR to this place . ”
“If that is possible… . ”
“We are trying to bring the VR Earth to this solar system . That VR Earth will become the new earth . ”
The real earth had used up all its resources, and it was in ruins . This was a last ditch attempt at saving the population of earth .
It was terraforming through Virtual Reality .
An enormous amount of time had passed to make this into reality .
“So what will happen to this earth?”
“It’ll stay the same . ”
Earth wasn’t the target of the terraforming . Earth was an ark that’ll store the sleeping population until it was possible to move into the new earth .
“Mars will be terraformed . ”
“Huh… . If that is possible then… . ”
Humanity would gain a new earth, and when they escape the VR World, they’ll be able to live new lives . They’ll be able to live on the new earth .
“This is why we need a Reset . ”
“……?”
“What’s the point in bringing out an earth that is almost at the brink of ruin?”
The outbreak of Dungeons… .
The war had worsened, and the VR Earth was being destroyed in many locations .
This was why they needed a Reset .
“…I see . ”
His voice sounded deflated .
Now he knew why his life had been repeating . Instead of feeling relieved at finding out the reason, the feeling of emptiness grew within .
He had achieved his goals in opening his eyes in the real world, but the real world was in ruins . Moreover,everyone here had put all their eggs in the basket of the VR World .
“If the 72 Thrones are able to completely take over the worlds of Trahnet, we’ll no longer be able to login . Our last hope is the terraforming, yet everything might end before we can attempt it . ”
“Aren’t they also humans?”
They were supposedly humans sleeping and interfacing with the VR Worlds… . If everything within was created by humans connected to the Trahnet, he was having a hard time comprehending the situation .
“Professor . Captain Leone is paging you . The Neutralization Equipment is ready to be used again . ”
When he heard the voice spoken from outside the door, Dr . Toppler patted Kim-kahngchul’s shoulder .
“Trahnet might not have been created by humans . ”
The VR space was created as a byproduct . They had been researching the possibility of instantaneous travel between earth and mars . Maybe, humanity coincidentally stumbled onto Trahnet by chance .
This might not be a fight between humans . They might be fighting for survival against some alien entity . It was time for him to go retrieve the only key that’ll allow them to reset the board .
“Please rest . ”
Kim-kahngchul’s role was done .
He’ll have to search for a new candidate, who’ll follow his instructions on Resetting earth . This person would have to be receptive to receiving a message from the Moon World .
***
“The Neutralization equipment has been activated . ”
“All right . Let’s head in . ”
At captain Leone’s order, the party members hurriedly went into the subway station . This place had acted as a great bunker . It kept the people sheltered from the repeated wars and the resource depletion .
They relied on the flashlight to traverse the dark path, and they quickly arrived at Kahng-woojin’s capsule .
“Ready the cutter!”
“Yes, sir . ”
They weren’t going to do this with hands . They planned on ripping out the capsule, so they brought an enormous machine cutter .
“Open the hatch!”
“Yes, sir . ”
The party members opened the poorly closed capsule again .
“Huhk . ”
The party members became surprised when they looked into the open hatch .
“He’s not there . ”
“What?”
Captain Leone came closers, and he could see that the capsule was empty .
“W…where the hell… . ”
Where did he go?
This had never happened before .
“What should we do, captain?”
“Eeek . ”
Captain Leone gritted his teeth . He was also confused, so his thoughts became complicated .
“Find him . Do a thorough search of the surrounding . ”
“Yes, sir!”
The party members quickly turned on the portable lights, and they searched the surrounding region .
“Maybe… . ”
Leone was mesmerized as he stared at the empty capsule . No one had been able to wake up through one’s own efforts . No one had been able to do it, since humanity was connected to Trahnet… .
***
Ggee-eek .
Dr . Toppler opened the broken door . He looked around his surrounding . It seemed there had been a battle inside the isolation room . It was a mess .
‘ Hoo-ooh’
It was all up to him now . While captain Leone acquires the Recovery Code, he had to quickly acquire the Earth’s Master Code .
He froze when he exited the isolation room .
Members of the Phantom Unit was on guard duty, and their gazes landed on him .
“Who are you?”
He would have felt better if a gun was pointed at him . As they asked the question, they moved to either side of Toppler, and they grabbed him .
“Ooh-ook . ”
He was roughly thrown to the floor . Then his hands and feet were cuffed . As if this wasn’t enough, a Roused with a Binding skill used his ability .
“Huh-ooh . ”
It felt as if the strength in his body had been drained away . He lay on the floor as he looked at the members of the Phantom Unit .
“So who is he?”
“I have no idea . Go get the vice-commander . ”
“Yes, sir . ”
The fact that this man had popped out of the previously empty isolation room was suspicious .
Blanka’s eyes turned round when he saw the captured Dr . Toppler .
“Dr . Toppler!”
“…… . ”
Dr . Toppler was drained of energy, so his tongue felt like a leaden weight . He let out a weak laugh . No, he tried to laugh, but his face wouldn’t move .
Most of the Phantom Unit was Rank A . Several of them had already reached Rank S . This wasn’t a simple Binding skill .
“Why are you here?”
At Blanka’s question, a member of the Phantom Unit unfroze Dr . Toppler’s face . Dr . Toppler tried moving his stiff tongue, and he was barely able to speak .
“I’m here to save earth . ”
“Hmmm . Then why are you sneaking around in secret?”
“I’m not sneaking around… . ”
“I know about you . You’ll disappear if there is a door . ”
“…… . ”
“We’ll wait until the king returns . ”
“Where’s Kahng-woojin?”
“The king went to Moon World . You’ll stay here until he comes back . ”
There wasn’t enough information to predict Dr . Toppler’s behavior pattern, but there was one thing they were sure of . He was able to create Dungeons using doors, and he could disappear using this method .
Blanka pointed towards a long antenna on the other side of the control tower . If he was tethered there, he won’t be able to run away easily .
It was the ideal place to hold Dr . Toppler .
“You guys keep an eye on him . ”
“Yes, vice-commander . ”
The members of the Phantom Unit dragged Dr . Toppler to the antenna, and they started tying him up .
“We don’t have time for this . We have to save earth immediately . ”
“You don’t have to save it . We’ll protect it . ”
“……”
Blanka made a gesture with his eyes, and his subordinate froze Dr . Toppler again .
‘Jeez . What the **** is this?’
He couldn’t believe what was going on .
He could do a force logout . However, if he did that, he wouldn’t be able to get Earth’s Code… .
Dr . Toppler was tethered to the antenna, and he could see the horizon in the distance .
He was too far away, so it looked like a dot in the sky . However, Toppler could feel his presence .
‘Absolute being… . ’
The being that wanted to dominate Trahnet .
That being had revived .
If he acquired the Earth’s Code, everything would end . He had to Reset everything before that happened, yet he was **** here… . .
***
A ball of flame landed on top of the Flying Fortress’ deck .
Hwah-roo-roohk .
It was a human, who had turned into fire itself .
Hong-sunggoo opened his mouth .
“This might be more dangerous than I thought . He received damage, but everything gets absorbed . ”
[Tell me in more details . ]
His old pupil… .
Jaenis looked at Sunggoo, who had become a Dragonoid . Jaenis spoke again .
“Mmm . It takes damage, but if the attack doesn’t pass a certain threshold, it recovers instantly . ”
Minchan, who had been listening to the exchange, asked in a serious manner .
“Do we have any chance of defeating it?”
“Unfortunately, my attacks can’t get over that threshold . ”
“We’ll have to fight it to figure this out . ”
Che-haesol spoke confidently, so a small hope appeared on his face .
[We have to follow the lord’s command]
Minchan agreed with the cold voice of Jaenis .
“Let’s run away . If the possibility of us winning is low, we should preserve our forces . ”
They had to protect Sooah . This was the command given by Woojin .
Everyone differed in opinion, so in the end, they couldn’t come to a decision .
“We won’t solve this by bickering against each other . We have to be quick in making our decision . Let’s do a majority vote . ”
[Rubbish!]
“I agree with the method . ”
Sunggoo and the others were of different opinion as Jaenis . In the end, they started the vote .
“Well, we have two choices . If you want to retreat, please raise your hand . ”
Jaenis, Bibi, Minchan and several others raised their hands .
[The lord’s orders are absolute . ]
“That’s right . We have to follow master’s words . ”
Bibi didn’t want to run away, because she was afraid . She didn’t care what sacrifices they needed to make . The most important thing to her was Kahng-woojin’s last order . This was why she wanted to retreat .
“Well, if you want to fight, please raise your hand . ”
Sunggoo and Haesol, who had went on reconnaissance, raised their hands . Minchan was delighted as he spoke .
“Then let us retreat… . ”
[This is absurd . ]
A roar that made his ears ring was heard . Minchan flinched, and he turned to looked at the Death Knights . They were in a line, and they were all raising their hands .
To make things worse, Bone Dragon Yong Yong was slightly raising its wing .
“Ah…”
[We fight . ]
Death Knights .
Kiba, who was the leader of the Death Knights, stepped forward .
Jaenis’ eyes immediately flickered with red light .
[The master’s command is absolute . ]
[We aren’t going against his order!]
His voice was resolute .
[We fight . We fight to win . This is how we protect her . ]
[…… . ]
Everyone was at a loss for words .
Kiba continued to speak . .
[The Immortal isn’t dead . ]
Kiba spoke the words everyone was tiptoeing around .
Two beings had clashed, and it had caused an explosion . Now the survivor of the two was charging towards them . It was a Dimensional lord that was letting out energy of darkness .
Everyone was worried about the whereabout of Kahng-woojin, and they had suppressed those feelings . However, Kiba boldly spoke about it .
[The Immortal doesn’t run away . ]
Jaenis shook his head from side to side .
[I forgot about that . ]
Kiba raised his axe high into the air .
[We’ll fight to win! Then we will ready ourselves to greet our king!]
They just had to take care of the battle then wait for their king .
[Ooh-oh-oh-oh!]
The Death Knights… .
The fighting spirit of the Undead Army burned white hot .