00012 - The Little Prince in the Ossuary
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#Unread Messages (1)
「ElectronicAnkleMonitor : Does the host of this show have neither courage nor guts? I was getting ready and he just doesn't do it! Oh, my poor Johnson is feeling down!」
「HectopascalKick : Honestly, he has neither, this bastard lolㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ」
「BigBroJungshin : A woman is served on a platter, but why won't he partake? Why won't he partake? Strangely, luck seemed to be on my side today...」
「1BillionLoan : LOL, lucky day joke LOL But what's so lucky about it?」
「Don'tPitchWithNames : Just finding this show is good luck. Few BJs can host a show like this. Unless you've got a pretty high TOM rating, aI can't display such realistic, no-delay reactions. Plus, his improvisation skills are no joke. Older veterans would often say, "Let me organize things before I proceed here," and disrupt the flow... but if he's really a newbie, he's like a comet.」
「HalfDakk Home : Mr. Explanation, see ya」
「KorMericanAlliance : The nickname punchline guy sure is as long-winded as his username.」
「SnowFieldFox has given 20 stars.」
「まつみん : I really missed the sex part.」
「YeominROCK : Yeah, it's all about sex and violence. Sex and violence.」
「Storm224 : Se, secks!」
「UnitedbyFaith : I'm a monk but I secretly accessed the adult certification channel without the abbot's knowledge. Feel free to ask questions.」
「HectopascalKick : Begone, monk」
「TeamLeaderKimMiyeong : Wait a sec, the one with the Japanese username shows up as Japanese in nationality info? Could they really be Japanese?」
「まつみん : Yes. Matsu Min is indeed Japanese. I'm using a translator.」
「BigBroJungshin : It's easy to spot foreigners on relay channels, but I'm surprised a Japanese person found their way here when this BJ isn't even a main on a relay portal.」
「まつみん : Korean virtual reality adult broadcasts are popular in Japan. I think there are many people like me. In the era of virtual reality, Japan is no longer the adult paradise it used to be. Korea is the next adult paradise. I was looking for something niche and came across this personal broadcast. In Korean, I'd say I had a 'hunch.'」
「BigBroJungshin : Korean text patch lol」
「YeominROCK : When I was young, Japanese adult videos were all the rage, but hearing this from a Japanese person... it feels strange.」
「TeamLeaderKimMiyeong : Is it okay for Japanese people to watch this kind of thing?」
「まつみん : Why wouldn't it be?」
「SnowFieldFox has given 20 stars.」
「TeamLeaderKimMiyeong : You guys always demand apologies and reparations whenever we bring up historical issues. Wasn't it offensive when that crazy character appeared earlier?」
「まつみん : It was offensive. But since it's a story within a virtual reality setting, and I came here for sex, it didn't matter. If anything, thinking of it as a roleplay excites me. It can be seen as an extension of cosplay and SM play.」
「Old Spice : Does men's desire transcend historical issues... Sex will unite us as one world. Sex will bring peace to humanity.」
「Jjalarappa : I can't believe it...」
「Storm224 : Matsu Min, I acknowledge you as a true man.」
「まつみん : I'm not a man. I'm a woman. Here's some additional personal info (laugh).」
「ElectronicAnkleMonitor : Wha...what?」
「まつみん : Actually, I synchronized my senses to the character Setsuna earlier. I was looking forward to what was coming, but was disappointed.」
「Adolph Futura : !!!!!」
「BigBlackPines : Ah, I'm at a loss for words. Chaos, destruction, manga, it's all here.」
「1BillionLoan : As expected from the original adult paradise. No matter how advanced Korea becomes with content, we're still far behind in mental fortitude. I salute you.」
「Eeek-dah : Don't be deceived; it's a trap by Illustrious. There must be errors in the personal info.」
「SnowFieldFox has given 20 stars.」
#Intermission: Fighting Spirit and Combat Fatigue (1)
Being overwhelmed by the enemy simultaneously reduces fighting spirit and increases combat fatigue.
When combat fatigue is high and fighting spirit is low, the individual might be considered as succumbing to fear.
This results in a temporary decrease in overall abilities and increases the likelihood of abandoning missions or disobeying leaders' orders.
This penalty can be mitigated by the individual's willpower and proficiency in combat-related skills, as well as the characteristics of the community or individual, and the leader's abilities.
Combat fatigue lingers for a certain period after the combat situation ends, continuously affecting the individual.
As combat fatigue increases, its rate of decrease slows down. Extreme levels of combat fatigue will no longer naturally decrease and can even result in semi-permanent mental disorders.
Thus, managing combat fatigue is crucial in community workforce management.
Like other statuses, fighting spirit and combat fatigue are also difficult to assess without a high level of 「Perception」.
Viewing concrete estimation data requires a Perception skill level of 10 or above.
#Journal, page 37, Camp Roberts
The U. S. government announced a new containment strategy through a statement.
They proposed to establish a barrier line along the western boundaries of Idaho-Nevada-Arizona and the Mexican border, with continuous satellite and aerial surveillance on this line.
The essence was that if any unauthorized vehicle movement is observed, the Air Force would be deployed to destroy it.
They promised a warning shot first, but there was skepticism about how often that would be maintained.
To this end, numerous manned and unmanned aircrafts and gunships were reportedly deployed. The army, of course, had a significant presence.
The government statement, which the refugees were gathered to hear, was akin to a threat from the refugees' perspective.
The primary purpose was likely to provide psychological stability to the residents east of the containment line, but it also likely considered a degree of intimidation toward the survivors and refugee camp inhabitants remaining west of the containment line.
The government spokesperson listed the performance and armament of the gunships deployed on the mission to assure the barrier's blocking capability.
The aircraft, similar in size to medium passenger planes (AC-130), could fly 4,000 kilometers one-way and 8,000 kilometers round-trip, equipped with numerous machine guns and howitzers.
It was literally an artillery fort in the sky. They explained it was suitable for blockade missions as it could hover for extended periods and continuously bombard fire.
The same statement revealed that the U. S. had declared a limited mobilization order, and purchase restrictions on certain strategic materials were now in effect.
Nonetheless, it seemed the controls weren't too strict, typical of resource-rich America.
Merely limiting private vehicle usage in safety zones allowed them to supposedly secure an enormous amount of fuel reserves daily.
It was feasible for a country that customarily consumed vast quantities of oil. Moreover, aerial and maritime trade routes were still free from the infection mutants' threat.
While quarantine was a consideration, resource procurement didn't seem overly difficult.
Nevertheless, some refugees expressed despair. They dreamed of escape. Exhausted refugees needed illusions.
The U. S. East Coast was becoming regarded as a near-ideal place. And it wasn't entirely wrong.
Compared to other nations, the U. S. East, where civilization was still functioning, was like paradise.
Some people were infuriated, claiming the U. S. government was excessively selfish. They swore to escape to it one day.
However, if the government's announcements were accurate, using a vehicle wasn't an option.
They would immediately be destroyed. Could they traverse the hazardous area, rife with the risk of encountering infection mutants, on foot?
Even if they succeeded, they would still need to breach a military-lined containment line.
Problems would persist should they reach safety. They had no means to prove their identity.
Eventually, they'd have to hide even there. It would become miserable. If they weren't discovered and shot by military or police forces, it would be lucky.
The best way to survive was here at the camp.
#Journal, page 38, Camp Roberts
Despite the unfortunate incident at San Miguel, the shortage of essential supplies for winter remained unchanged.
The U. S. military recognized the previous operation as somewhat reckless and intended to draft improvements.
As a result, volunteer refugees were to receive basic training.
Initially, Camp Roberts had been used as a training facility before the situation, so it seemed to reclaim its original role.
However, Lieutenant Capsten was skeptical. If substantial time were allotted, things might be different.
Could they achieve visible effects through a few days of intensive education?
With not much time left before the real cold arrived, securing supplies was urgent against limited time.
Thus, a new rule was added to the operation. If the accompanying U. S. soldier failed to return, no compensation would be given.
The existing policy of varying rewards based on evaluations remained effective. Such announcements were posted throughout the refugee camp.
The training provided to the volunteers was minimal. Live ammunition use was limited, primarily consisting of tactical movements and mental education.
Nonetheless, this education was an incredibly critical task for the U. S. military officers.
According to the battalion commander's directive, officers were to educate a specific number of volunteers.
Further, when they went on supply missions later, they had to take the volunteers they had trained.
Thus, the essence of the new operation rule was to compare results at each session, reward outstanding performers, and penalize those who underperformed.
「AI Help (Perception Level 8): You can choose which officer's group to belong to. Based on your perception, the best options will either be Captain Markert or Lieutenant Capsten.
Captain Markert, a senior company commander, holds the most influence and potentially uses shortcuts to meet his quota. Hence, missions with him will be safer than other groups.
However, as previously experienced, Captain Markert is a severe racist. An individual with a "racist" mindset is likely to unfairly mistreat and insult those of different races.
No matter the achievements, gaining his favor will be difficult. But if skilled in flattery and negotiation, there may be unexpected rewards.
Meanwhile, Lieutenant Capsten is morally upright but has less influence. Due to his intolerance for corruption, he is likely to be ostracized.
Furthermore, he is diligent in his duties, inclined to volunteer for perilous assignments.
Thus, choosing him promises fair treatment and trust commensurate with your efforts, but at a higher risk of survival.
Who will you choose?」
「Player's Choice: Join Lieutenant Robert Capsten's group.」
Of course, I joined Lieutenant Robert Capsten's side. Just what I wanted. I didn't want to be harassed by a racist like Captain Markert, even as a joke. Even if it means taking on a bit more risk.
Clacky's Corner:
BigBlackPines(흑형잦이) is a sexualized, racist expression fetishizing Black men in a derogatory, objectifying way. It likely comes from internet slang or meme culture but is not appropriate for respectful or serious contexts—and even as satire or critique, it carries toxic connotations.
잦이 (jaji) – A misspelled or stylized variation of 자지, which is a vulgar slang for penis in Korean.
P. S.
Even the comments section is filled with degenerates.