Chapter 32: External Rescue Signal (2)
External Rescue Signal (2)
[This is Aegis Civil Defense City Type 1, also known as the Shelter. We received your distress signal and are responding. I would like to speak with the highest authority regarding the rescue request.]
That was the first message we sent. Not knowing how long they could maintain communication, I tried to keep it concise. But my concerns were unfounded.
[!!!!!!]
The response from their side was overwhelming. It must have been a desperate attempt at communication, one of their last hopes. When they received a reply that far exceeded their expectations, they seemed almost delirious. It took a long time to calm them down as they rambled incessantly.
[Do not disconnect the communication. I repeat, do not disconnect.]
“We won’t. Calm down. Are you the decision-maker? I don’t want to repeat myself multiple times.”
[I’m Lee Seyoung, a corrections officer temporarily acting in place of the warden. Please identify yourself.]
“I’m Seo Jinsoo, the system administrator. I’m also temporarily in charge of the full operation of this city.”