[District 61AU, The Hexagon]
Inside the spacious office room Inside the room there is a bookshelf that holds many different books. In the middle of the room, by the window, was a table made of dark, luxurious mahogany wood, and there was a man in his 50s, or maybe older. Sitting and reading a huge pile of documents.
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"Hm. Interesting. First year students are full of interesting people."
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"Sir, this is a new document waiting for your approval."
The male secretary said as he placed a new document on the table.
"Oh, another mountain again?"
"Many more big mountains are coming, sir."
"The new semester is always like this. I should get used to it."
"This term, are you really going to adjust the policy to be like that, sir?"
"I have no choice. The federal government has given us a new order and I think it makes sense."
"If you say so-"
Vrrr!
"Excuse me"
"Fine"
The male secretary answered the cell phone and walked to the corner of the room.
"Yes? Oh, it's me..."
'Are there still people calling each other at this late hour?'
Not long after, the secretary returned to his place with a serious face.
"Uh, sir, I have some recent news for you."
"Say it."
"There was a news source who informed me that..."
***
"Hah! You're telling me that there's a chance that there's a temporary break after the semester has only started for one day?"
"Not a chance, but sure."
"Muu, I'm really looking forward to studying at The Hex but.."
"Even if you complain Nothing has changed. Hurry and go to sleep. It's very late now."
"...un"
"If you feel sick or anything later, just tell me, okay?"
"..I'm not a little girl anymore!"
"You're still a little girl in my eyes."
"Tsk, if I were a little girl you would be..dummy boy."
"..Hmm~ What did you say just now?"
"..Good night," Umi said softly.
"Nighty night," I said, turning off the bedroom light.
A few minutes later
The bedroom was quiet and there was a soft, steady sound of breathing.
I saw that Umi was asleep. So I slowly left the bedroom.
Phew!
'This night might be longer than I thought.'
I hurriedly read many unread messages.
-...
-If you've read this, please reply quickly, Boss.
-Uh Boss, I did as you told me to.
'...works quickly and is reliable as always'
-very good
After I sat lost in my own thoughts I realized that I was still missing many things.
If there is a global pandemic?
In the beginning, large organizations will not come in to take action because the evidence may not be clear because the disease is still new and there is not enough knowledge. But I have chosen to contact the relevant authorities and provide the necessary information. such as the Ministry of Public Health and the World Health Organization, but the results are not very positive. I realized this between afternoon and evening. Until the information was reported, it made it impossible to send many people to inspect the area. The incubation period of influenza does not show any symptoms of infection, and even if you start to feel sick, when you go to the doctor at the hospital, you may only know that you are suffering from the common cold.
If I understand correctly, the influenza may have started to slowly spread over the past week or the first day of my arrival in this district.
And if a large organization steps in to take control, like the federal government or the CDC? The sooner they act the better because viruses and diseases know no borders. In the first period, there may be disease control measures that every district may use. Since reducing travel in and out of the area airport closure Using social distancing measures, the venue has been closed. closed commercial establishment And economic activities, closing down cities, etc., will have an effect on the stagnation of the trade economy, production work, tourism industry and related industries, hotels, restaurants, as well as production in the industrial sector. Meanwhile, everyone is worried. and have to take care of protecting themselves by being quarantined at home Many people cannot come to work to earn a normal living. Many businesses have had to shut down. or not able to perform at full efficiency causing a lack of income to support the family Although the government has measures to compensate People who lack income in many forms but still experience stress and mental health problems as a result. Trade and investment were severely affected. Even the world economy will enter an economic crisis.
Another important area of impact is industrial production. which results in product shortages such as tools, medical equipment, health care That makes products expensive, such as face masks. or hand washing gel Essential consumer products There is a problem of speculation.
long term effects This is because economic growth has decreased. causing loss of human resource development related to employment that the Terra world will lose its capacity for long-term economic growth This is because a lot of resources will need to be invested in preventing and treating influenza. Huge loans were taken out. to the point where there may be a lack of resources to invest in necessary infrastructure
This doesn't even include gates that may be open around the world most of the time. Plus gate overload in northern Asia. I feel really blindsided.
But this is the opportunity. An important opportunity that may turn a crisis into an opportunity. Nexon Group and Night Corporation had everything I needed.
With the vaccine I pre-ordered to Terra Pharmaceuticals. Even though I ordered 50,000 doses, I wasn't going to distribute them to those who had traveled to Sydney Stadium to watch the football match.
Who would accept something from someone they don't know?
That's the simple reason. Even if I give it away, not everyone will receive it.
So, I chose to distribute it to employees and subordinates or their families, etc., who work in my group of companies.
The cost of purchasing the vaccine seems very small. When compared with the economy that may come to a halt due to many employees falling ill.
- In the worst-case scenario...the economic recession and global GDP will decrease may be as bad as during World War 4.
-The airline business will have a lot of debt...
-Should I reduce my investment in stocks and intangible assets during this time? It should be good because the value of the U currency will fall due to higher inflation and unemployment rates...
-The global financial market moves quickly according to investor concerns. Dow Jones and S&P Indexes Including the stock market, it may fall to record lows in many years.
-Districts that are being pioneered or are developing will suffer the most losses. Such as District 91IN, District 855KH...
-Hygienic masks and ethyl alcohol will be in short supply and prices will increase, but I have ordered my subordinates to prepare the necessary materials...
-Exports may be disrupted.
What else is there? I can't think anymore.
I wrote down everything I could think of in a notebook. before sending it to my assistant
"Huh"
When I regained consciousness after being lost in thought, I couldn't believe my eyes. Because the sun has begun to rise.
"Oh no, my sleep time is gone!"
***
"Alright students, listen up as The Hex has adjusted its teaching policy. I would like to inform you that some elective subjects have now been changed to compulsory subjects!"
Instructor Lucas said.
"From now on, first-year students will have the opportunity to study some subjects like third-year students."
The students in the Slope Room were in awe because learning higher year content had both advantages and disadvantages. For example, first-year students may be too stressed because they have not yet adjusted to university-style teaching. Taking responsibility for yourself must also increase. The fresh life of a normal first-year student will disappear.
"Those who can use mana must take the magic and self-defense course against monsters without exception. Does anyone have any questions?"
Lucas was quiet and observed his surroundings in the classroom.
There was a student in the right corner of the room who raised his hand.
"Is this the same course that the institute teaches to third years?"
A blonde-haired female student spoke.
"Yes, it's the same course. Most of you in this room are probably thinking, why am I being forced to study something like this? But I will let you know that one day it will definitely be necessary for one of you."
"Do you have any other questions? If you don't have it, I'll start teaching..."
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***
'Sleepy, I'm so sleepy.'
During lunch, I tried the district's recommended daily set meal.
Fish and chips, uh, when I'm not eating with rice. It makes me feel like I'm missing a little bit of carbohydrates from potatoes instead of rice, but it's delicious.
Until I tried bread with jam? The jar is yellow-red and has white letters. The senior student in line ahead of me gave a thumbs up and lightly raised his eyebrows. At first, the bread looked like jam or chocolate. Even though my instincts warn But I quickly put it in my mouth without thinking much.
At that moment, I suddenly understood the truth: Yeast. The strong smell of yeast was an acquired taste and one that frankly defied description. If one were to describe it, it would be salty with a profound bitterness, and the uninitiated should try it with a small dose at first. But I took one big bite.
'Dammit! This is clearly a biological weapon!'
I immediately felt my eyes light up and my sleepiness disappeared.
I hurriedly chewed the bread and swallowed it while trying to maintain a poker face.
'I won't try "this" alone.'
Next to me was Umi who was eating.
"Umi"
"Yes?" Umi said as she just finished eating.
"Try to eat this. It has vitamin B2 too."
I said as I handed Umi a piece of bread with a thin layer of "this" on it and gave her a thumbs up.
"Thank you."
Umi didn't even seem to suspect me and quickly put it in her mouth.
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Well, these were Umi's last words to me and she hasn't talked to me at all today.
'It seems that Umi's trust in me is a little shaken today.'
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