Hermit Wizard

“Eraser will be delighted to know you're here to give us information. I've been listening to this agent more than once a day to ask him about his progress. I think I have a big expectation. ”

Hearing Jeffrey's words, Simon swipes his bearded jaw with his hand. Irradiation · · · · ·.

Heterogeneous object code name: Amazon. Instead of the code name that was found about a month ago, instead of the name of the captured area, people in this branch call it a nickname.

I'm guessing why that nickname came up.

I looked through the documents with a bitter smile.

There were three invasions of a xenophobic giant through the only Korean channel, the Mapodae Bridge channel, and 79 people were injured when they first invaded. And only then did strange things happen in other countries where there were no cases.

A flying creature that doesn't know the funnel, that doesn't see the scene coming out of this world through the channel. It was clear that only 28 creatures with black bird wings on a flesh body close to the sphere were not earthly creatures.

The creatures fought the giants from the channel, killed them, ate them, and then flew away somewhere in the city (although the two acts behind them may have changed order, according to the report). In the meantime, it left an enormous environmental catastrophe, but a month later, it was followed by a strange event that had recovered like a lie.

“The creature of the second generation that appeared without going through the channel. This is probably the rarest phenomenon he's ever talking about. ”

Jeffrey nods.

“Yes.”

Simon submerges himself for a moment. Upper Canada wanted a deal with the xenophobia in exchange for sharing information.

“I read the report, but the attitude itself is quite modest? ”

“Yes, I haven't had any friction since I've been here. Only, before the completion of the handling protocols, a few people with religious beliefs had been exposed to him and had seen 'peculiarities'. ”

“Yes · · ·”

“The agents who caused the peculiarities were pointed out and surprised at the changes they had made, but the mental shock they had received seemed to be manageable. It's not forgotten, it's something you didn't know in the first place. ”

Simon nods.

“But it was a big change for the people around them who knew their past. The company's judgement was also made because it considered the damage to be a serious violation of human rights, even if it did not recognize it. ”

“So, those agents who had a peculiar reaction? ”

“After undergoing an intensive examination, I still work in this branch if I wish. There's no disruption to everyday life or work, except for one thing I forgot. But we can't get inside quarantine 25. Nothing has been validated, but it is uncertain what will happen if the person who triggered the anomaly approaches the laser again. ”

“I see.”

Hearing that, Simon throws his gaze back at the creature beyond the special mirror.

He does not know there are two people outside the wall and remains seated towards the TV. It is said that it does not only play TV connected to the broadcast network in real time, but only broadcasts or movies that are censored by the headquarters. The dimensional statement that has occurred all over the planet, namely the channel's information, is not allowed to him.

A small 30-square-metre room with recliner, one bed, and simple furniture in addition to the TV. I have lived in this place for quite some time, but I have no violent resistance so far.

Simon made a decision after pondering.

“I'll negotiate face-to-face. Please make time for tomorrow. ”

For the first face-to-face encounter with the xenophobia, this evening we should search all the records of contact with the lasers that have been piled up and put them in our heads. to be able to respond flexibly during the negotiation process.

Simon stares beyond the glass wall with sharp eyes. Then Jeffrey cautiously asked for him.

“I think the preliminary investigation would have already been completed at Headquarters, Mr. Van de Camp. Do you? ”

Simon frowns slightly as if he has a stubborn head.

“Don't worry. No religion. 38 years! ”

* * *

The next day.

Like yesterday, Jeffrey personally led Simon to the place where the Gentiles were.

The two of them opened an iron gate inside the El Paso branch. This is the beginning of a zone classified as Quarantine 25. Walking in a windowless hallway, Simon asked.

“I memorized all the precautions in the work order. Is there anything you can tell me based on your experience? ”

“Well, according to the protocol, the most important thing to check before entering quarantine station 25 is what you already know. whether he's a devout believer or not. Whatever religion you've become. ”

“In fact, the judge who interviewed me seemed to care about whether he was faithful and whether he had faith. ”

“There is no objective way to measure the depth of faith, so once you have religion, you have made a policy of unconditionally prohibiting entry. ”

Upon hearing the explanation, Simon recalls what he had been wondering since the moment he first learned the name of Quarantine 25.

It's only been half a year since the Channel erupted, and there's no way the quarantine station for the xenophobics is numbering up to 25. Is this a camouflage number to deceive the size and number of the entire quarantine? Or are there really so many quarantines running all over the United States without their knowledge?

“Are there only one xenophobic group currently housed in this quarantine called the Amazon? ”

“Yes, the xenophobics who are quarantining here are the only targets you are going to see right now. ”

Geoffrey smiles dry, leaving a strange fishy feeling.

* * *

After crossing the long corridor of quarantine area 25, the two arrived in the observation room in front of the glass wall where they had a conversation yesterday.

Jeffrey listens to the sign on the wall. His voice echoes beyond the glass wall, in the room where this species lives.

“Good morning. ”

The eLaser was staring at the TV with his body buried in the recliner, not much different from what he saw yesterday. As if he heard a voice, he opens one of his eyes and looks at the special mirror.

Today I have fewer eyes open than I saw yesterday. Only about six of the twenty-two eyes are open.

A xenophobic man speaks beyond the special mirror.

It is an awkward pronunciation, but its meaning is clearly conveyed.

“Good morning. Jeffrey.”

Simon, who was more heterogeneous and harsher in his voice than he had expected, was flattered and surprised. It is a tone that is clearly spoken in English and meaningful, but has never been heard anywhere.

Jeffrey spoke without hesitating about Simon's reaction.

“We have a visitor. He says he wants to talk to you for a second. Let's see what kind of gift this guy brought for you. ”

When Geoffrey talks pleasantly, eLaser reacts, implying that Simon, a guest of the heretics, has the information he wants.

“A gift?”

The xenophobic clan raises their sighs with an allegedly mild laugh.

An unnatural English language that seems to be buzzing with foreigners.

“Fine. But I want to see him with my own eyes. And we talk. ”

It's the response I expected.

Simon and Jeffrey nod quietly as they face each other.

“Got it.”

He briefly manipulated the equipment and told Simon.

“Now, the e-laser can see you. ”

A special mirror that isolates them and the heterosexuals has turned into transparent glass on both sides. The foreigners got up from the recliner and approached the wall, and sat in a chair in front of the glass. Simon also sits in a chair in front of the glass wall in the observation room where he hears a handpiece placed there.

They are now sitting facing each other with a glass wall in the middle.

The xenophobics opened their eyes a few more times. Simon calmly counted. One, two, three, all ten. In this life form, the hard to find, overly bright orange eyes glow amazingly. According to the report, there are 23 eyes of the e-laser. Of the 23 eyes, 11 are currently floating.

Simon squeezed the tension that was climbing behind his back close to him, breathing quietly without teasing. Suddenly my father wanted to see me. How did he cope with this moment? Obviously, we would have begun negotiations without any tension. Whether the opponent is human or not.

Simon hardened his heart, recalling his father, who he admired and relied on the most, but who was no longer in this world.

Then the foreigners greeted him first.

“How are you? Nice to meet you. How are you feeling today? ”

“... Hello. Nice to meet you, too.”

“How are you feeling today? You didn't answer. ”

“Very good. What about you?”

“I'm very good, too. Thank you. People here call me an e-laser. Your name?”

“Simon.”

After a conversation like broadcasting English for foreigners, Simon raises his hand and sends out an OK signal. Jeffrey nods and leaves the observation room.

He will observe this only with a voiceless CCTV in a separate space outside the observation room according to the upper instructions. From now on, some of the conversations between Simon and the xenophobia are confidential, which is not permitted to him.

Jeffrey probably knows the secret to this quarantine, which Simon has no access to. But Simon from headquarters also knows secrets Jeffrey doesn't know. The level and type of confidentiality disclosed varies according to the individual's work, apart from the high level of status.

Geoffrey left his seat, and Simon, who was left alone in the observation room, quickly came to the point.

As instructed above, 'the company' informed the e-laser of some of the information collected in relation to a particular channel and made a short proposal for it.

The eLaser reacted modestly to most of the agents in contact with them, but was very stingy in the provision of information. Decisive information is said to avoid answering on the pretext that it is difficult to explain in English.

The mission he received today is to answer the questions he wants to know from the top in exchange for the information he needs.

At the end of his words, the Gentiles, who were keeping silence, opened their mouths.

“I understood. You want information from me. I want information from you, too. ”

He seems to think for a moment, then opens a few more eyes and stares at Simon. Nine of the fourteen eyes are looking at Simon.

“Good. What do you ask first? Shall I go first?”

“Ask first. ”

Heterosexuals laugh.

“I'd like to ask. What did the animal look like? What can you do? ”

Simon explained the appearance of the flying creatures seen in the Seoul Channel and their estimated abilities. It was a detailed statement, as I read the entire report on a few pages. An analysis of this magnitude is also a report that only a small number of people are allowed access at Headquarters.

In addition, there was one piece of information that was not released to the media at all.

The body fluids that caused the rotting of flying creatures were collected by the Korean government and sent to the research institute, but it was reported that the test tubes stored in the aseptic chamber had been wiped clean without leaving a single molecule behind. This is different from simple evaporation of liquids. The trace of such a liquid in the test tube itself completely disappeared.

As soon as I heard it from Simon, I saw the body of the Gentiles harden a little. I think I'm a little surprised.

and · · ·,

Courrrrrrrr

The xenophobia laughs loudly, long.

Then I asked.

“Where is the city? ”

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