Reporters continue to report news about the ongoing situation. The number of patients has increased exponentially. Hospitals are overflowing with patients to the point that they cannot accommodate any more. Various empty places began to be transformed into field hospitals. Such as school domes, parking lots, football stadiums, etc.
Football stadiums in many districts are designed to have a variety of uses beyond just playing football. But it can also be a place of refuge. The field will be moved to be stored below, freeing up space above for use.
If there is just an epidemic, people can still travel around but must wear masks and follow government measures.
The latest open gate at the district Even though it's B-rank It is at the city level, not at the country level. However, due to the fact that this is happening, the process may be delayed to some extent. Because the gate puts the city into yellow status, which means avoid traveling unless absolutely necessary. Carrying weapons outside of the home is allowed for those who have a license such as an Awakener, a Hunter, and have related duties.
On TV right now it's quite sad, there are many patients lying on field beds, lined up very tightly. Someone we don't know, a stranger, is struggling and crying. Everyone wants treatment and wants to survive. Doctors and nurses are rushing around to provide thorough care to patients, but there are not enough personnel to deal with the situation. Military personnel were controlling the area around the gate and resisting the overflowing monsters. A wounded soldier is being dragged away from the battle line by his comrades. Everyone is trying to do their best.
Nate took a sip of the coffee that Umi had made for him. While continuously following the news in the living room Even though I told Umi not to worry But lately I've had so much to take care of that I haven't had much sleep. Umi herself must have known that I didn't have enough sleep, so she made me coffee without asking.
Now Umi is in the bedroom on the second floor. Nate sleeps on the living room sofa. We didn't really have any problems. I tried to come up with all kinds of excuses not to sleep in the same bed with her because, well, what should I say? Umi is quite dangerous to my heart.
Living with her in the same house was quite difficult in some ways.
"There's nothing I can do right now," Nate muttered softly as he stood and stretched and walked towards the balcony of the first floor of the house.
The sound of federal army helicopters flying around was endless. This indicates that the gate is still not very well controlled.
Normally, unstable gate types have a chance of breaking the gate and releasing monsters before the scheduled time. We must quickly control the zone where the gate is open. If no Hunter units are allowed to clear out the unstable energy core, the gate will remain open until the energy is depleted or the instability disappears. The instability usually causes the gate to open for a period of approximately one week. Or it may be longer depending on the rank and tier of the gate.
This was about a week ago and since then.
It won't be long if the government can manage the gate. We have to go back and start studying normally.
The population of The Hex's artificial island includes students. There are other people as well. But with vaccination rates now hovering around 80%, it may not be long before it becomes Zero Fluenza according to the latest policy set by Director of The Hex. With the safety of students and those in The Hex in mind.
In addition to the news, from the request I had my assistant check earlier, I found some really interesting things.
Terra Pharmaceuticals now has hot breaking news.
The CEO was fired for acting beyond reasonable cause. The reason was the firing of hundreds of employees before news of the influenza epidemic spread. The company's shares are now down more than 40 percent. And even worse, the aftermath of the CEO's dismissal of employees makes them ill-prepared to deal with the situation that is currently severe. Production and many things are halted and unable to continue. A leading pharmaceutical company that is half owned by the government and has always been number one. Now he has been condemned by the people and many have questioned the government's ability to manage the situation. When big companies fail There must be another one to take its place. Which is a private company called SP Pharmaceutical. which has everything ready and can produce large quantities of vaccines to meet the current demand.
On the surface, there's nothing wrong and everything is working as it should, right?
But the more I read the report from the investigation, the more irregularities I found.
Because earlier I had asked my assistant to find out various information about Thera Pharmaceutical Company before submitting a business cooperation agreement. And when my assistant was ready, she went to negotiate, but the result was the opposite of what I had hoped for.
My assistant just waited and waited for hours. Even though she had a lot of patience, Terra Pharmacy was disrespectful by ignoring the appointment by making her wait for several hours. After waiting for a long time, the result was that a representative from that side came to listen by listening through the left ear through the right ear without giving importance.
The result was that the negotiations failed and yielded nothing. And she was quite upset and reported to me in a rather bad mood.
The previous CEO of Terra Pharmaceuticals died of a heart attack in his bedroom earlier. The previous CEO's profile is overall a very healthy person. He exercises regularly. But it was found that he died of heart disease. My feelings were telling me something wasn't right. After that we had a deeper investigation from my own intelligence agency.
His credit card usage history did not reveal anything suspicious. He did not transfer large sums of money, did not accept bribes, and did frequent volunteer work in undeveloped border areas. He paid his taxes correctly and lived a really simple life. The intelligence agencies gave him the news with great respect.
Before the new CEO was appointed at the same time I was studying for The Hex entrance exams.
After the new CEO arrived, many new company policies were drafted and many organizational culture changes were made. The stock rose quickly after seeing the CEO's performance and gaining a lot of trust. The company has grown from a stock that has become more valuable.
The coincidence made me wonder if there was a third party involved besides that. Maybe the invisible hand is a political faction.
Politics and the power of money are more frightening than I thought.
But looking back, it really wasn't any different from a bubble. Before there was news of the influenza epidemic I have made many preparations such as notification to the central government. Selling stocks that will be affected by the disease As a result, my Nexon Group was almost unaffected and operated without interruption, in contrast to Terra Pharmaceutical Company after its stock plummeted and made a huge profit for me.
"Everything went so smoothly that I felt strange. I hope I thought of it myself."
Vrrr!
There's a new message from my assistant Agent 06.
-This afternoon I'm going to try contacting both of them.
-If there is anything additional, please let me know, Boss.
'Hmm, what should I say? Oh, this should get their attention.'
Nate smiled confidently and after thinking for a moment, typed a reply.
"Hopefully this will work."
"Nate, breakfast is ready!"
Umi said in a cheerful tone.
"I'm coming."
Hopefully today will be another ordinary day.
***
The gates open in the Sydney region are not far from mass transit by rail. Massive numbers of monsters were rushing out of the gate. A large four-legged carnivore monster covered in fur and large, terrifying fangs. There were sounds of gunfire and explosions everywhere from soldiers. And there was the sound of monsters roaring loudly, causing the sound of chaos.
Hundreds of Hunters and soldiers were setting up defensive posts along the lines of buildings and creating temporary military barriers. There are armored vehicles and armored personnel carriers providing fire support at various points.
At the temporary war room
"What's the status?"
The commander said as he stared at the holographic map and screen showing the situation of the front.
"Today, 14 soldiers were injured. Four soldiers were killed in action, sir."
The soldier said hurriedly.
"..and did the soldiers receive thorough treatment?"
The commander paused for a moment and spoke in a stern tone.
"We received help from a volunteer mage who has the ability to cast healing spells, sir, but uh..."
"Say it."
"Well, they...that mage will soon run out of mana. We will have to face the risk of losing even more, sir."
"We will continue to maintain our defensive position in the same position. Soon this gate should be cleared successfully."
"Yes, sir."
"You can go."
Even though the commander said that, he felt the opposite.
'It's strange that even though it's been about a week, the monsters coming out of the gate haven't decreased at all since the first day.'
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