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Episode 386 – Nostalgia (3)
The machine invasion has begun.
There were traditional spider-shaped machines, as well as those that combined to form long, snake-like creatures. Their numbers were so great that they resembled waves of molten metal surging through the air.
But no one was worried.
-strike!
-Is the water cleaning super clean?
-Is this the annihilation ending or something?
-WA! You know the ending of annihilation!
-Since it's a machine, isn't it an immortal ending? lol
The water cannons exploded, instantly sweeping away the machines. The machines, blown apart by the impact, were left tottering.
"load!"
"complete!"
At Lee Kyung-bok's shout, Park Joo-ho quickly replaced the magazine. He ejected the empty one with one hand and smoothly inserted a new one with the other.
-Reload! Reload!
-Did you tear your breath away by spreading the Godful?
-This is real water breathing lol
-No lol Why are you so good at spreading and supporting lol
-Ah, that's the perfect manager (nods)
Park Joo-ho's mission didn't end there. While Lee Gyeong-bok turned the gun barrel to check another direction, he quickly ran and searched the corpses of the machines.
Some of the magazines were broken and scattered in the impact, but the purpose was to recover the intact magazines.
-Wow haha look at it exploding
-Perfect drenched show ㅁㅊㄷㅁㅊㅇ
-Doratnyakk …
-Pupago is so busy lol
-There is a black company where the employees are busier than the CEO!?
-Isn't this the behavior of a real black company? Lol
-Perfect bullying lol
-Based on common sense, this is impossible!
As the defense battle continued smoothly, the viewers also took their time. They playfully teased Lee Kyung-bok, who stood and rotated his turret to fire water cannonballs, and Park Joo-ho, who ran busily.
At this, Lee Kyung-bok looked back at Park Joo-ho and burst out laughing.
“Hey, do you want to switch seats? You want to shoot?”
“What? How can I shoot like you!? Just do as you always do!”
Park Joo-ho answered without even looking back.
“And don’t tell me to say it because it’s confusing!”
He was busy searching for a good magazine. Lee Kyung-bok smiled at him and shrugged.
"You see? Thanks to you all, I got in trouble for nothing. It's a false accusation of bullying."
-to?
-You blame us for this?
-I know you're pursuing efficiency, so why are you asking? (I really don't know)
-I saw the t-shirts pretending not to know right awayㅋㅋㅋ
-What employee would refuse when the boss tells them to do something? It's bullying!
-But if you look at Perpago's answer, isn't it a case of being abusive? ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-Really lol Where is the employee who tells the boss not to talk to them? lol
-But it's here?
The audience burst into laughter at him. As they continued chatting, the time limit flew by.
“Oh, it stopped.”
“It’s finally over.”
As the timer reached zero, the machines that had been advancing stopped. Park Joo-ho was relieved, and the viewers were about to rejoice.
-Neptune Cut!
-Huh? What is it!?
-Why is the screen suddenly like this?
-Are you sure it's not a bounce?
-No, the power went out and all the lights went out.
-Oh right, the diving suit light comes on lol
With a thud, the surroundings suddenly darkened. With the energy completely depleted, all the lights went out.
-HOXY If I do this, the pod won't work either?
-Is that so?
-No;; Are you sure there's a bad ending here?
-No way!
-If that was the ending, it would have already been circulating in the community lol
Lee Kyung-bok immediately opened his mouth to address viewers' concerns.
“Since it’s for emergency evacuation, wouldn’t it be designed to work in situations like this?”
“Since the submarine train also operates on a separate energy source, it seems like it would be similar.”
The viewers agreed with Park Joo-ho's comment. Lee Kyung-bok then clapped his hands lightly, drawing attention back.
“Okay. Now let’s go out in the pod.”
The two left the power plant and entered a passageway. Unlike when they had entered, it was filled with utter darkness. It felt as if space itself had vanished.
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Fortunately, thanks to the faint light coming from the neck of the diving suit, I could see the outline of the passageway and get a sense of space.
“Oh, there’s a cutscene.”
A little further on, control vanished. The protagonist groped along the wall.
-Oh right lol there was a crystal
-Was it good to use natural lighting?
-It seems like this is how we escape and end up
The protagonist moved forward, using the crystal as a light source. However, the crystal's light began to flicker intermittently and then faded.
“Captain?”
“Oh my… I feel like I’m completely drained of energy.”
The protagonist tried shaking the crystal and tapping it lightly, but the light did not return.
As his visibility diminished, Park Joo-ho's character grew anxious. The light coming from below his neck made his expression appear even more serious.
“Oh, aren’t there still monsters left? What if they don’t recognize us and attack…?”
"Calm down. Since they live in the deep sea, they probably don't rely heavily on light. They probably have their own way of recognizing each other."
“Yes… I hope the captain is right this time too.”
The protagonist slowly moved forward, trying to calm him down. He did get a reply, but his expression remained the same.
Although it was a serious situation, viewers burst into laughter.
-So the monsters were all taken care of by Godfull drawing aggro?
-But I don't know lol because it's not connected to the cutscene lol
-If you look at Bartholomew alive, do you get the answer?
– I cut Neptune, but if we fight again, it'll be a hundred million lol
-There may be some on the way to the shelter
The protagonist moved forward cautiously and opened his mouth.
“Don’t deny your fears.”
“Captain…?”
"That's what my father said. It was the last thing he told me before I entered the military academy."
The protagonist faced the darkness.
The darkness was like a screen, dimly projecting Horatio's last image.
As the protagonist moved forward, Horatio's time began to turn back, as if rewinding a video.
“Do you know why I mention ‘fire and weapons’ when I encourage my sailors?”
“Huh? Oh… I don’t know. Didn’t you learn that at the military academy?”
"No, I learned that from my father, too. He said that fear comes from the 'unknown' and 'helplessness.'"
The protagonist stared at his father's silhouette in the darkness. His uniform was clearly visible, but his face remained invisible.
“So, lift up your fire, lift up the veil of the unknown, face your fears, and take up your weapons to fight them.”
The protagonist smiled bitterly at this. The silhouette soon disappeared, melting into the darkness.
“I wanted to learn more, but this was the last lesson.”
-Ah, so that's why I told you to take up arms.
-ㅂㄱ ㅁㄱㄹ ㄷㅇㄹ!
-Godfather Sensei ㅠㅠㅠ
-You did a great job raising your children ㅠㅠ
While viewers felt sorry for him, Park Joo-ho's character also became solemn.
After a brief silence, he asked cautiously again.
“Captain, to be honest, I still have some concerns.”
“Tell me. It might be better if you talk.”
"Well, I made it out of here safely, but what if I end up in the vast ocean? I'm afraid I'll end up stranded…"
-Oh, really?
-Marine disaster ㅎㄷㄷ
-It would be a disaster if it were completely in the middle of the ocean;;;
-But if the pod has a propulsion system, can't it steer towards land?
The viewers were also growing anxious at that question. The protagonist shook his head.
"No, that probably won't happen. Given the circumstances so far, we can guess where Atlantis is."
"yes?"
“I can’t be sure, but it’s most likely near the Crimson Coast.”
“The Crimson Coast? Atlantis was that close?”
Not only Park Joo-ho's character but also the viewers were surprised.
"Deep One used a deep-sea whale to bring my father here. If the distance had been far, he would have awakened inside the whale's body. But that wasn't the case."
“Oh, now that I hear it, it’s definitely…”
"Yes, and I still don't know why the Crimson Coast became a monster habitat. But if Atlantis is located there, it makes sense."
“I see!”
The protagonist's explanation shook off Park Joo-ho's anxiety. Viewers also gasped in relief.
-Oh lol, this was all connected?
-Jun-gong is really smart lol
-If it were me, I would have just told them to go out and search for it. LOL
-From Purpago's analytical skills to Godple's physical skills!?
-Oh no lol, the physical is just like that because Godple controls it!
-The dignity of the chief naval officer lol
Meanwhile, the protagonist looked back at the brightened Park Joo-ho character.
“Don’t worry, it’s not an unfounded hope.”
He spoke confidently with a faint smile.
“We’re going back home.”
* * *
After the cutscene, Lee Kyung-bok and Park Joo-ho reached a crossroads.
“Was there originally a road here?”
“Maybe the lock was unlocked when the machines came in.”
However, the previously blocked passage was now open, leaving viewers stunned.
-No lol It's a maze game all of a sudden without any clues
-King! Trying to increase the number of players!
-HOXY Do you have to remember the path Neptune told you at first?
-What the heck lol this isn't a maze but a memory test?
As public opinion in the chat room began to turn negative, Lee Kyung-bok quickly opened his mouth.
"Oh, I've memorized that route, but I don't think it'll be a memory test. That wouldn't be very fun, would it?"
-Huh? You're putting up a shield, right?
-It was like this, it was really a memory test lol
-Advertiser: Purple? Purple? Purple?
-Advertisers are embarrassed lol
-Say what you want to say! Perca-Cola!
-Oh my gosh, you remembered that route in the meantime?
-Godple's shape memory is the best in the world!
-It's exactly as Godple said. How many people would remember that?
While his attention was distracted, Park Joo-ho expressed his opinion.
"We know the way to the supply depot, right? Just keep going. Shouldn't we make a torch there and then explore?"
“Oh, that’s a good idea. There’ll probably be cooking oil and towels left over there.”
Lee Kyung-bok nodded and made a decision.
"We could just go right now, but then it'd be a bit difficult for you all to watch the broadcast. It's also too dark, so let's go make a torch first."
-Ugh haha Imari, you're the only one who thinks about broadcasting
-Ah haha I have to look at the video angle haha
-Idiot! Idiot who only thinks of the listener!
-Idiot? Are you referring to the treasure of the sea? Hahaha
-Hahahaha
-I think you were aiming for a game with an ocean background, so I'm really happy lol
-I get the most kick out of Kekekekekekeke
Lee Kyung-bok strode forward without hesitation, taking the lead. Park Joo-ho, who was following behind, was immediately startled.
It was because I suddenly saw Deep One, who had been standing blankly next to me. Fortunately, he didn't seem to have any hostile intentions.
“Oh, it doesn’t seem like an enemy. Hey, watch closely and follow me.”
“You should have said something first.”
Park Joo-ho let out a short gasp and shook his head. The viewers laughed again.
“Oh, what is it?”
Lee Kyung-bok, who was walking ahead, opened his eyes wide. The others followed suit.
"fire?"
“…Who else is there besides us?”
On my way to the supply depot, I saw a light around a corner. It wasn't the blue of the crystal, but a red light, more like a torch.
Soon, the chat window was covered with question marks in the shadows cast on the wall.
-?????????
-What's the shadow?
-Why is Deep One holding a torch?
-How did it happen, how did it happen?!
-Didn't you hate heat?
The shape was clearly Deep One.
As I turned the corner, its identity became clear.
“Is this really Deep One?”
“I think it means follow me…”
Deep One even waved at the two. Park Joo-ho's eyes narrowed at that.
“Is this a trap?”
“No, now that I think about it, traps don’t suit me anymore.”
Lee Kyung-bok denied it.
Strangely, unlike the others, I felt a strong aura from Deep One. It wasn't a threat, but a warm, positive feeling.
“And you guys, that road is the way to the shelter right now?”
"So, is it just for convenience? Maybe it's just to show you the way out?"
-Golonga?
-Maybe it's something that changed while supporting cross-support?
-Well, lol, if you're someone who does things casually, you'll probably get annoyed if you ask them to do something else at the last minute.
-No;; But this is a collapse of the setting!
-Ah… It’s a shame this is ending
When public opinion turned negative again, Lee Gyeong-bok thought for a moment.
'Is there something different?'
I had a gut feeling that it was okay to follow. In fact, going to the supply depot felt like a less appealing option.
"I'll just follow along. Since all I need is a torch, there's no reason to go back."
The two men immediately turned the corner at high speed. Lee Kyung-bok was soon convinced.
'It seems like the developers had some intention.'
The Deep One even brandished a torch to drive away his own people and secure the path.
It felt like it was something I was doing for two people.
* * *
As expected, Deep One arrived at a shelter.
“There were no traps and we arrived safely.”
-Finally escaped?
-The ending is just around the corner!
-I thought there was a last command, but there isn't?
-These days, a commander without a commander is a commander lol
-Really lol I thought Captain Alfonso would be up to something like that lol
-I found out that he was a true leader who cared for his subordinates.
Viewers were relieved, thinking it was over. Lee Kyung-bok smiled and entered the shelter.
Soon the screen changed to a cutscene.
"no…?"
Deep One, who had been guiding us, lay collapsed. Beside him, a fallen torch burned.
“Captain? Be careful!”
“No, it’s okay. The wound is bad…”
The protagonist approached him and examined Deep One. Upon closer inspection, he saw that the half of his body holding the torch was red, as if it had been burned.
This puzzled not only the two men, but also Lee Kyung-bok and the viewers. Why on earth did they go to such lengths?
“Captain, there’s a crystal!”
“Is it for emergencies? That’s fortunate.”
Soon everyone's attention returned.
The protagonist fell from Deep One and received the crystal. He then stood in front of the pod.
There was a pod inside the shattered glass tube.
“Put the crystal in…”
Unlike Horatio, the protagonist was able to read the instructions. He followed the instructions exactly, and the pod opened.
“Okay…!”
"at las!"
Let the two people rejoice for a moment.
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A holographic image was projected from the pod along with a mechanical voice.
-Ah, this is a black box lol
-Oh my;;; I thought Neptune was coming out again
-If that were the case, I would have really been cursed at lol
-I'm brain dead
As the viewers were trying to figure out the identity, the protagonist watched the video with wide eyes.
"…what?"
In the video, a Deep One was seen wandering around the shelter. It moved around, hit the pod a few times, and then trudged away.
And he was leaning against the wall, moving his hand, as if he were writing something.
“Captain?”
“Wait, wait a minute.”
The protagonist said this and grabbed the fallen torch. He then approached the wall where Deep One had been standing in the video and shined the light on it.
"uh?"
-?????
-What is this?
-Is this handwriting?
-Does Deep One know how to write?
-Has the Atlantean script been translated?
-I don't think so? The font is different.
While Lee Kyung-bok and the viewers were surprised, the protagonist looked closely at the letters.
[me]
[house]
[wait]
[Don't forget]
The letters, etched here and there like graffiti, weren't long. The same words were repeated several times.
Soon, the protagonist's gaze was focused on one place.
[school]
[Completion]
[congratulations]
The letters were larger than the others. But what caught my eye the most was the picture engraved next to it.
It was a crooked picture, like something a child would draw, but it depicted two people smiling.
"no way…"
The protagonist's eyes trembled.
In contrast, Lee Kyung-bok and the viewers could immediately notice.
“Ah, so that’s the story…”
-ㅁㅊ Anyone can see that this is a letter left by a godfather
-So your father was still alive?
-Wow… So the videos you showed me earlier…
-Noㅠㅠ The story is too deepㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
As the chat window filled with crying emoticons, the protagonist hurriedly returned to the pod.
Whether Park Joo-ho's character was surprised or not, he put his hand on the video. With trembling hands, the protagonist searched for a way to rewind the recorded footage.
Soon, the first video recorded on the black box was played.
"father…"
The scene where the glass tube breaks and the spider machine shoots Horatio, and the situation after that were recorded.
The spider machines dragged the fallen Horatio away. There were glimpses of him resisting, however faintly, along the way.
“…He was still alive.”
The image flickered and changed. Deep One appeared, clutching his head in confusion, and etched letters on the wall. He then tapped the pod, then repeated the same action.
-Wow, this is what Neptune mutated to save him.
-It seems like your memory and intelligence have regressed as you become older…
-In the meantime, you tried not to forget your son.
-It seems like all that's left is thinking about going back and my son…
-But did you just give me some guidance?
– Plus, it overcomes the instinct to avoid fire.
-Goddess, my dearㅠㅠㅠㅠ
No further explanation was needed.
Just from that scene alone, viewers could infer the situation.
But there was no time to simply wallow in sadness.
“Hey, Captain!?”
A loud noise was heard from afar, along with vibrations.
-What? What's going on all of a sudden?
-Did you see Atlantis collapse?
-Ah, is that because the machines that were being maintained are gone?
-Escape! Escape quickly!
As if to represent the viewers' feelings at the unusual sound, the character Park Joo-ho raised his voice.
“What, it sounds like something is collapsing. You need to get out now!”
“You go first!”
The protagonist yielded his turn and turned his gaze. He saw Deep One, still breathing, though weakly.
His eyes trembled for a moment, but he immediately supported Deep One.
“Captain?!”
“Close the door!”
The protagonist sat Deep One down. Meanwhile, Park Joo-ho's character rolled his eyes in confusion. He seemed unsure of what to press.
-No;; This is too different from the spread and the face!
-If it was a spread, it would have already closed and left ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-Oh my! It's water!
-Quickly press anything!
Seawater surged through the fallen torch and the passage beyond. While viewers were anxiously watching, the protagonist quickly pressed a button.
Then the pod closed and the propulsion system engaged. The pod ascended vertically, barely a hair shy of being swept away by the seawater.
-Wow, it almost ended like that
-ㅁㅊ Everything fell apart
-I knew I'd get out somehow, but I still got caught every time lol
-Right, lol, stop doing this kind of boring stuff (wringing out the handkerchief)
-But if you really stop, it won't work again
-???: I killed you in a novel way^^
-Then it's definitely a failed game lol
Even with a faint vision, the city's collapse was evident. Viewers could finally feel relief when escape was confirmed.
The screen then changed to show a Ford washed up on the shore and the character Park Joo-ho lying on the ground.
“I lived… I lived…”
As he looked relieved, the protagonist appeared. He carefully laid Deep One and Horatio down.
Horatio exhaled faintly, his gaze scanning the protagonist, as if checking for any injuries.
"…father."
The protagonist opened his mouth with a trembling voice. A faint smile appeared on Horatio's lips.
The protagonist's chin trembled. And then, slowly, he, too, smiled at Horatio.
“Congratulations, thank you.”
A drop of water fell onto Horatio's smiling face. Horatio took the protagonist's hand with difficulty.
And then slowly closed his eyes.
The protagonist held the webbed hand tightly. With that, the screen slowly faded to black.
-Godfatherㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
-It's definitely a story that fits a capsule game…
-It's a bit strange to put something like this in a mobile game.
-It's so sad ㅠㅠㅠㅠ
While the viewers were expressing their feelings and thoughts, Lee Kyung-bok spoke cautiously.
“I feel a little different.”
The viewers' attention immediately returned. Unlike his usual broadcasts, his voice was slightly subdued.
“It’s a sad story, of course, but maybe it can be a comforting story to some people.”
Lee Kyung-bok said calmly.
"Sometimes, we send our families away without even a chance to say goodbye. I think there's significance in the scene where Horatio returns safely to land and his family."
-That's true too
-Well… there aren't many opportunities to say goodbye to family at the end.
-If you interpret it that way, it's different.
-I miss my parents ㅠㅠㅠㅠ
-I have to go to my parents' house this weekend.
-???: Report
-Ah, that picture ㅋㅋ It's so tear-jerking ㅋㅋㅋ
-The effect is the same, and now that I look into it, this is a game that recommends filial piety!
Lee Kyung-bok coughed lightly. The heavy storyline had slightly dampened the atmosphere of the broadcast.
Just then, the darkened screen began to brighten, and he clapped his hands to call attention.
“Oh, the Navy Headquarters has arrived.”
A panoramic view of the naval headquarters unfolded under a clear sky.
“I think it’s the ending scene now.”
No matter how long the journey, there is always a destination.
It was home.