#755. do you want to die
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What is the most important facility in the United States of America?
The answer is by region.
Or every size of city.
Or according to personal taste.
each will be different.
Still, if the answer were to be calculated, the number of facilities that the most people would choose was determined.
‘train station’.
Or ‘railways’.
Any country in the world, of course.
Logistics circulation is essential to maintain the economy at the national level, and railroads were an essential facility for such circulation.
However, the importance of railroads in the United States was on a different level.
Most of the United States of America is wilderness.
It’s a dangerous area where you don’t know when the fallen spirits will come out.
No matter how fast the plane or small vehicle was, they had to be prepared to be hit.
In the first place, there were not a few areas that could only be passed by riding a horse, let alone a vehicle, as even roads that were fine were rare.
At least, shipping is relatively safe, but that is only on the shores within the influence of the Great Wall.
It was equally dangerous for robbers in the wilderness.
in that sense.
Railroads were the lifeblood of the United States.
An armored train that can withstand being attacked by corrupted spirits to some extent, and a transcontinental train made up of spirit squadrons.
They were the only means of transportation that could pass through the wilderness relatively safely.
If there were no blood vessels called railroads, the giant of the United States of America would have died a long time ago from necrosis throughout the body.
‘The United States of America is going to ruin.’
That’s why Howard couldn’t stop lamenting.
As if it was a lie that the crowds were crowded until daytime.
The sight of the station, now empty and desolate, made him feel bitter.
Well, it was unavoidable.
Rumors that the rampage of the armor is a precursor to the Great Spirit Rebellion have already spread all over the place.
Those who can afford a little bit are already leaving for cities as far away from the wilderness as possible, from civil servants to outcasts.
Now that the last train to the west has been cut off.
It was natural that no one was looking for a train station anymore.
But no matter how natural it is.
As a train maniac before being a station worker, he was not happy with this situation as he loved railroads more than anyone else.
‘My family is calling me to evacuate quickly, but… I can’t do that.’
Of course he knew.
No matter how much he is a spirit sage.
As much as EK manages it directly, station attendants are not necessary in a fully automated train station.
It also means that you don’t have to be alone.
But I had no intention of leaving.
As the captain shares his destiny with the ship.
Because if you’re a station worker, you have to die with the station.
That’s why he was content with sending his family in advance, and it was when he was cleaning the station with the cleaning spirits.
A new train arrives.
Crackle-crack-crack-crack.
The armored train slowly stopped at the station with the sound of heavy wheels.
The appearance of a massive train with turrets in the middle and armor made of spirit alloy is truly an art.
It was a sight that would have made you feel full just by looking at it if it was your usual Howard.
But today I felt regret.
A train is beautiful in itself, but it is even more beautiful when it carries passengers or carries luggage.
In that sense, there was no way that there would be passengers on this train that entered the wilderness.
Sigh.
“…?”
So it was.
Why did Howard inadvertently make a puzzled expression?
and after a while
He couldn’t help but be even more surprised when he saw the two passengers getting off the armored train with a low metallic sound.
‘There are passengers coming to the wilderness in this city? No more…’
The presence of passengers. A little unexpected, but not very surprising.
The man who is looking for a family.
A vengeful gunman.
Merchants who came to sell weapons, etc.
Although rare, there were those who risked their lives to ride the train to the wilderness.
Still, the reason Howard was inadvertently perplexed was that these passengers were more unusual than any he had ever seen.
‘What is this party?’
A gray-haired young man with a pale face and a sickly appearance even if he pretended to be in a wheelchair.
A brunette maid pushing the wheelchair.
As a bonus, even the cage on the young man’s lap.
I don’t know if it’s normal.
It was a time when Howard was shocked by their appearance, which was too unusual to be a visitor to this dangerous city.
“Sleep there.”
“yes?”
“Yes, the station attendant there.”
It’s like there’s no one else.
Seeing the nodding young man in a wheelchair, Howard suddenly came to his senses.
And I approached them to do my job as a station attendant.
“Are you on business?”
“Where should I go to transfer with this ticket?”
“Ah, you have a transfer ticket. Give me your ticket, and I’ll check it for you.”
They probably stopped by this wilderness because there was no direct train.
Deeply accepting, Howard happily accepted the ticket taken out by the maid behind the young man.
Although it is an era where most things can be handled with a smartphone, there are many people who are more comfortable checking in person.
It was his reward to let them know about the splendor of trains by being kind to them.
But after checking the table.
Howard’s smile hardened.
“…passenger?”
“Speak.”
“Are you sure you issued the wrong ticket?”
“No, that ticket is correct.”
“Ha, but the destination here is EK…?”
“So you said it was right.”
“…?!”
Despite his 30 years of experience, Howard unknowingly put on an expression asking if the passenger was crazy.
Maybe because I read that expression?
The young man frowned and said.
“I am fine. It’s just that there are things that can’t be put off there.”
“Ah… is that so?”
‘Looks like they’ve reserved cyborg treatment or nanorobot treatment.’
Understanding the situation, Howard felt pity.
Quetzalcoatl, head of medicine and medicine.
Healers’ Sanctuary Saint Guild.
Although it may not be as specialized in treatment as the two places, EK has always been at the pinnacle of technology throughout human history.
Of course, that technology also included medical devices.
Although it may not be a general treatment, EK was still at the forefront in special fields including body production.
In other words, this young man has a disease or disability that requires such special treatment.
Then it was understandable to take the risk to go to EK.
It was for this reason that Howard, who had overcome his embarrassment, guided them more kindly than usual.
“You can transfer over there. The transfer car will arrive in about an hour.”
“Is there a place to rest until then?”
“Ah, in that case, please use the break room. The guide spirit here will guide you.”
“Thanks for the guidance.”
After the young man nodded.
A maid who follows the spirit pushing his wheelchair.
Howard, who looked at the back of the two with pity, thought for a second.
‘Come to think of it, I think I heard that young man keep criticizing me…?’
Even a station attendant.
Of course, it’s not very pleasant to hear a young man who is less than half his age.
Recalling the lofty atmosphere of a young man who was treated naturally so that he did not even feel a sense of incongruity when talking.
Howard shook his head.
‘Looks like a nobleman from a family with a pretty skeleton.’
I hope that Confucius receives good treatment.
Howard prayed with sincerity while clutching the gold coin he had received as a reward for his kind guidance.
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“Hey boss?”
“Lord Liam.”
“Yes, boss. I’m a little confused… Didn’t you say you were going to EK to stop our elemental crisis?”
“It did.”
“I think that means very well. That’s why I decided to sign an additional contract with the boss.”
After nodding slowly.
Charlotte continued with a vein on her forehead.
“…But why do I have to cosplay as a maid?”
to live, etc.
The gray-haired young man was not frightened by the maid’s sincere words that he would shoot him right away depending on the answer.
I just answered calmly.
“You said you needed to move unnoticed. That’s why I’m disguised like this.”
“So why am I the only one who is the maid while the boss is impersonating a scion from a conglomerate family?”
“Is that the most natural?”
“What is natural?”
“Would you be able to do well if I entrusted you with the disguise of a rich girl who spends a lot of money?”
“of course! When I spend, I am a woman who spends money well!”
“Oh yeah?”
ping!
after laughing.
Limon snapped his fingers.
It was almost at the same time that Charlotte threw herself away with a force reminiscent of a wolf hunting its prey.
Bang!
Is it really a first-class gunman?
After Limon succeeds in grabbing the bounced gold coins before they fall to the floor, let alone roll all the way to the rails.
Limon nodded in admiration as she watched her stiffen as she smiled and tried to insert the gold coin between her breastbones.
“These days, rich girls are really good at imitating dogs.”
“Ughguk…”
That was the end.
Truly eternal.
Charlotte groaned like a puppy that had eaten a poisonous mushroom at a mistake that could not be covered by even a hundred words, and her shoulders drooped.
The blue bird in the cage is covering its eyes with its wings as if it would not be able to see it.
Limon rather smiled.
“Don’t be so frustrated. Instead, they are giving you double the extra allowance, right?”
“It’s natural since I work as a bodyguard and even as a maid!”
“If you don’t like that, can I just give you a maid’s salary?”
“Do you really want to die, boss?”
Even if I took a penny out of my paycheck, I would push my wheelchair against a train.
Charlotte speaks with sincerity.
Limon, who was giggling at her, gestured lightly.
“Let’s stop kidding and have lunch until the car arrives.”
“Was I serious? Besides, why did you bring a packed lunch again? I bought an expensive ticket anyway, so if you just eat it in the dining car…” “
I thought you liked Leviathan sandwiches, so I packed them. If you don’t like it, just me…”
“As a maid, you can’t cover the food. I’ll set it up for you, so just watch, Master.”
Even a fierce dog who starved for three days and saw its owner bringing food would not be able to show such a neat change of attitude.
If there was a tail at all, Charlotte vigorously waggled and took out a sandwich from her luggage with a single smile on her face.
And he arranged the sandwich neatly on a handkerchief spread out on the table in the break room.
“…I guess you really wanted to eat.”
“Since the food is prepared by the owner, of course you have to do your best.”
“I’ve become a flatterer who doesn’t fit my constitution, so don’t worry about me and just eat.”
“If you say so!”
She immediately sat down.
And without even thinking about hiding the corner of his mouth that was going up, he picked up the sandwich with a trembling heart.
I wanted to eat too much.
Feeling happy that I can finally eat the sandwich that I had to swallow tears every time because of the price tag and turn around.
Charlotte gnawed at the sandwich.
yes.
“…?”
soil.
“…???”
Mumble gulp.
“Does this taste a bit strange, boss?”
“Why? Could it be that he was hurt in the meantime?”
“No, it’s not like that…”
There is definitely a taste.
It’s not particularly fresh, and there’s no change or omission of ingredients.
Why?
do you think this is not
Would you say it is different from what you expected?
Limon laughed as he watched her helplessly nibble on the sandwich in a strange boredom that seemed to be missing the most important thing.
“Don’t be too disappointed. From now on, if there’s anything you want to eat, I’ll feed you until you’re full.”
“…really?”
“okay.”
sigh
Limon casually stroked her hair.
And Charlotte, seduced by the word that he would buy her anything, forgot to refuse such a touch.
Seeing the two of them, the blue bird in the cage had no choice but to wrap its forehead with its wings.
