I'm still alive

The tension and fear that had been raised last night all turned white snow. I slowly reach out of the window and pick out the big, heavy snow that falls on my palm. The snow melted away, and I gazed at the scene for a long time. As time went by, the cloudy sky was spewing snow, and the world was turning white and white and white. From the side comes the voice of an old man exhausted.

Aren't you going to eat?’

The old man's face was plastered with tiredness. And whether he tries hard to shake off that tiredness, he quietly takes the mixed coffee in the cup to his mouth. I shook my head repeatedly in my mouth, feeling bitter and dry. Obviously, I felt hunger, but I didn't have the energy to eat. Is it because of yesterday's battle with him? Like a much overheated and blown engine, I lost my strength for a moment.

It's 9 a.m. now when the sun is up. We were still in the senior citizen center, which should have started an hour ago. Because this weary snow, which began to fall at dawn, turned into heavy snow and blocked our way. I was so resentful of this city, as if it were telling us not to leave here. I've been sitting still for a while, and the old man is giving me mixed coffee as if he's asking me to drink this.

'Don't be so daunted. Don't be impatient.'

But the old man's expression was not good either. I caught him last night, but the timely snow lowered the morale of the party. After all the hard work, you'll think of your home and your family in Eden. Of course, I understood how he felt, so I didn't mean to blame the group for wearing bamboo statues. But there were many other problems besides that.

What about the carvings and food?’

'One for each, and only one for food this afternoon.'

I brought plenty of ammunition, but it was mostly destroyed by the fierce battle last night. Do you have a double-barrel? He was also in a gloomy situation where he had to run away unconditionally if he encountered a variant. Besides, the food problem is more serious than I thought. Although it is said to have been packed in plenty, it was not enough to feed this large number of people for more than two days. My head began to ache.

'Tanchang is for some people to collect.’

It was wise to gather ammunition dumps and fire accurate shots at some of the outstanding shooters. Of course, it would not constitute a flower net, but it was still important to maintain a minimum of resistance. I woke up drinking the cold coffee one-shot. When I'm disappointed and discouraged, the other party is wary of me. I was forced to move, and I also took out a room to solve the food problem.

'I'm going to the management office.’

'Shall we go together?'

'Get some sleep.’

He was always a strong old man behind me, but he was an ordinary man of bones and flesh. A pale face and a body lacking strength as if it had reached the limit of physical strength. The old man had to rest for a moment. I shook my head at the old man asking me to go with him, and put the last remaining ammunition in the gun. The management office, which is less than 100 meters long, had no problem even if I went alone now that the strain died.

I used to be an old man who refused my refusal, but now I nod gently to see if I know there is a limit. Now that it's snowing anyway, there was nothing I could do here, and really resting was helping me. I stayed away from the old man's seat so that he could get a nap. And as I trudged toward the door of the senior citizen center, Yong-pal, who was clearing the dishes in front of me, calls me.

Brother! Where are you going?’

'Speak quietly. People are sleeping.’

There was a savory smell everywhere, as to whether the leftover bread was ground to death. And those who had just finished eating were asleep, crammed on one side like penguins. The party was also in the meantime leaving a minimum number of people, but everyone was snoring as if they were tired. The residents and their party, who had overcome the natural heating system, danger and crisis, were sharing body temperature without hesitation.

In my joke-mixed scolding, Yong-pal smiles and scratches the back of his head. Stupid and clumsiness. But last night, he did his part beautifully, showing his evolution as a survivor. The comparison between that and the past makes me feel sad for no matter.

Of course, the dragon-arm that has changed like this was not a bad thing. However, it was heartbreaking to see the spite and stubbornness of the eyes as if they were adjusting to the unrealistic reality. Yongpal then releases the scarf he was wearing, whether he knows my mind or not. You seem to have noticed that I'm going to the management office to get some food.

'Bye! '

'Yes, sir.

I answered briefly and accepted a scarf that remained warm. Then he took a gun, a bayonet, and finally a hat and breathed out a long breath. It leaves a trace of the breath rising into the sky and passing by on the unspoiled white snow floor. A white apartment complex appeared in the midst of heavy snow.

* * *

We are not insensitivity to safety. However, they did not waste the necessary efficiency by insisting on safety to the point of persistence. It may seem dangerous in a way to head to the management office alone, but it was more unacceptable for me to put more than that. Because we've already finished reconnaissance around.

We spent the night awake, and as soon as we saw the snow, we began to scout around. And the conclusion I made over an hour was that the apartment complex was safe. Whether the one who ruled this area lived or died, the territory remained and made it inaccessible. Now that the mountain army that rules the mountains has died, the territory is now taken by the hunter who hunted the mountain army.

And inside the management office I'm going to......... the old man said that three people threw up as soon as they entered, and two people ran out. Of course, the old man and detective Kang firmly completed their internal reconnaissance, but they both had to lose what to say for a while and keep their pale faces. It was such a terrible and horrible sight that the two didn't think about bringing anything out.

I don't know how much more snow it would be, but I had to be prepared to be isolated for at least a day. Warm heating and food were essential to preserve health and health. But now that we lack what we have, we were forced to procure them elsewhere. And I had a management office just around the corner that seemed to be a safe procurement site.

When I opened the door of the half-broken management office, a nasty smell from the gut pierced my nose. But my heart cooled down like cold ice rather than beating violently. Every time I move my feet, frozen blood is buried in my footprints, and fishy smells come from the floor as if a capsule is broken. I pulled a pistol out of the holder.

The inside of the management office was very dark and dreary, perhaps because it had curtains everywhere. Whenever I moved, I tore off the curtains to reveal the inside, and in the direction where there was no light, I lit the flashlight to make sure it was safe. Of course, the old man and detective Kang made the first round of reconnaissance, but there was nothing wrong with this little caution. I spat quietly on the floor and shook off my disgust.

There were pieces of flesh rolling around on the floor as if they were too natural, and long intestines on the feet block the road ahead. I moved slowly forward, kicking them senselessly. Every time I opened the door, I began to see the bodies one by one, and I confirmed that there were no heads in common. I could imagine the hell that would have happened here through a vivid scene.

Where's the food? But what took my head was neither the repose nor the sorrow for them, but so real food worries. Apparently, a woman named Kim Ji-young harassed and abused residents through a monopoly on goods. Then there had to be a considerable amount of supplies left in the management office. The more I walked around, the more I passed the body I could see, and began an internal search.

The old man, who had been on a water-skipping reconnaissance, said he did not find a place where food was gathered. That means I hid it in a place that I couldn't find just once I looked around, but I took that into consideration and looked for places where food might be very meticulous and calm.

Clap, clap, clap clap clap clap clap clap.

20 minutes to search while treading on the lightly frozen blood. I walked up to the second floor, passing through a fairly spacious first floor.

Chick.

[Why are you so late?] What's the matter?]

It was an old man whose voice was so tired that he sent a radio message. I told you to take a break, but you couldn't resist and you were walking me on the radio again. He's such a nag. I picked up my watch and confirmed that it was about half an hour old, and I grumbled quietly. It didn't take a long time....... Take out the radio with one hand and press the hat on.

I checked the first floor and I'm going upstairs. I can't find it because it's well hidden. I'll be right back, so don't worry. Did you communicate with Eden?’

[Oh, I told the head of the group leader. And Chaeyeon wants me to tell her to hurry up and come.]

In addition to Eden, they seem to have contacted the accommodation where the rest of the party is waiting. A smile naturally formed around my mouth, and the tiredness and pressure that were weighing on my shoulders disappear in a moment. Chae-yeon follows me in front of my eyes and hugs me. One side of the chest warms up like a heater, and the stiff eyes become soft like ice cream.

'I'll be right in.’

Chick.

The walkie-talkie didn't hear anything afternoise. I walked diligently, inserting the radio into its original place. Unlike the first floor, the second floor was quite complex, and there were many rooms and hidden spaces. When do we check all that? It must have been tiring and exhausting. But all that just felt a little bit relieved by the radio. Songs naturally came out of my mouth, and my body, which had no strength, began to be lively.

Perhaps because Chae-yeon sang it so many times, the baby shark's children's song naturally flows out of her mouth. I checked every room on the second floor across the hall. And in case of unforeseen circumstances, he kicked at the door and quickly pushed his pistol in. Every time the door opened, the body popped out and blood splashed, but I only moved my pistol mechanically and drove out the darkness.

A children's song that popped out of my mouth, but my expressionless face. The two gave me a deep sense of heterogeneity like the black and white standing on both sides, but now I had no idea enough to even feel the difference. Yes, I was just focusing on doing things like a farmer singing a labor song.

Bang!

Huh? He kicked the door that existed in the middle of the hall, but it didn't open easily, unlike the one he had passed. When I put my foot down and checked the condition of the door, there was a triple lock attached to the door.

a strong door and lock.

I could guess this was the place where the food was kept. I took out the rifle I was carrying without hesitation, and I used the dog's head plate to hit the lock mercilessly. There is a dull sound and a loud crackling sound.

A rattle.

Finally, I pushed the door with all my strength. Then the door opened with a rattling sound, and air poured out inside with a damp smell. I quickly thrust the rifle forward and glanced forward with a flashlight. And I could find countless piles of food in a room that looked like a warehouse.

Slowly lower the rifle and lick the dry lips.

* * *

I could see why they didn't want to leave the apartment complex. Wherever the large mart was nearby, the food warehouse was stacked with a variety of food preservatives for human consumption, and even a large rice unit with government beauty written on it. Wouldn't we be able to eat for a few months even if we add up all of us?

It was too good to just leave it alone.

But what can we do? I was the only one to move, and my body was the only one who had a hard time with greed. Without hesitation, I abandoned my lingering feelings and began to put food in the empty bags I had brought. But he only threw away his lingering desire to take everything, not even his desire to eat something delicious. I enjoyed shopping after a long time among the various kinds of preservatives.

Let's try this and that. Oh, do you want me to get this for Chaeyeon and the kids? Foods high in calories and taking up less space were of course the best. But for now, I have started to throw away all the efficiency and cost-effectiveness and focus on the things that I and my party can enjoy. Alaska salmon? Expensive cheese, which was too expensive to buy before the end of the day? I have a smile on my face after a long time.

'Chick.'

At that moment my ears flinch, and my hands busily holding the food stop. The gaze went slowly down to the radio in the front pocket, but there was no light on my radio screen. Nevertheless, the radio noise that I heard, I slowly put my bag down and pulled my pistol out of the holder. This is not an illusion or an auditory hallucination. My ear must have heard a radio noise.

'Essential.'

It was the sound that came from the opposite door, which had not been confirmed yet.