A desolate world

EP. 01 Devastated Seoul

That day, a great disaster struck, devastating every nation. All economic infrastructure collapsed, leaving nothing behind. Seoul was no exception. Once the capital of Korea, a bustling hub of activity, it was now nothing but ruined buildings. Two people were searching the area, but when they were nowhere to be seen, they kicked a rock and spoke.

"I don't think there's anything worth getting here either."
"Ha, that's too bad... I thought I could get food here."
"Don't give up, keep looking. I'll look over there, Mimi, you look over there."
"Okay, I understand. Just in case, make sure to bring your weapons."
"Yes, Mimi, please be careful too."

So, the man and Mimi split up to search for food. The man, carrying an archery stick, searched various places for food, but there wasn't much there, and they were disappointed.

'Krrrrrr'

"..? Someone's crying? I have to take a look."

I heard a noise coming from somewhere and headed in that direction. Then, to my surprise, I saw a giant snake, one I didn't expect to see in Korea, scurrying around.

"OK, today's food is yours."

After hiding in a collapsed building and holding my breath, I quietly aimed my bow at the snake. Then, taking advantage of the snake's letdown, I shot it.

'Keeeeeek!'

The snake, struck in the body by an arrow, collapsed in excruciating pain, and a person approached to check on its condition.

'I don't think it'll kill you to this extent, but let's check.'

As I got closer, the snake's eyes opened wide and it started to lunge at me.

"Hey 18, why are you pretending to be dead, you piece of shit?"

Since I couldn't confront it, I ran away and slid through the car door, a gap that would be difficult for a large snake to enter. The snake then poked its head in, struggling to get in.

'Keeeeeek'
"Don't come!"

As I kicked and tried to force the snake's head out, it was dragged out as if by someone. I followed, wondering what was happening, and found Mimi had cut off its head with a knife, killing it.

"Oh, that's a perfect timing."
"The last hit?? I almost got hit by a snake"
"Haha.. I have nothing to say about that."
"Now that we've secured some food, let's head back to our base."
"is it so"

Although it ended like this, I decided to prepare thoroughly because I thought that things would continue to happen like this in the future.

- Next time -