Chapter 45 Suicide

18days ago Science fiction 8
Yusuke first went to the airport and put all the supplies into the motorcycle.

After transferring to a motorcycle, go public on the map and find the shortest route between the government and the river.

There should be ships downstream, so you should look for them along the river.

Illegal parked boats have encountered several illegally by the river, but they cannot be activated without a key.

Find a small pier in the mouth of the river

The pier is not big, but there are fishing grounds, wood decks, small restaurants, rest rooms, and water supplies shops.

In the harbor, a small boat was finally found

A yacht for water fishing, a total length of about eight meters

Docked in the harbor, the key is on the boat

I probably had some trouble before setting sail

Among the front and back mooring ropes of the hull, the rope at the bow was removed, and the floating boat was swaying in front of the

But there is no trace of the holder

The helm seat is set on the top floor, the transparent door is open, blown by the wind and rain

There is a step inside, connected to the cabin under the deck

The steering wheel is round, and the shape of the helm mat is a bit similar to a car

Move the lever to the left, navigation, idle wireless communication machine

It is easy to understand only the use of a few arranged button signs, fuel gauge, tachometer and hydraulic gauge.

Starting only requires turning the key on the engine, which is unexpectedly simple

After confirming that the engine can be used, Yusuke found a life jacket and a small ship instruction manual from the water shop and spent two days trying to operate it.

Driving skills are OK

Shift lever, forward, backward speed adjustment, and direction control are all OK

When you want to turn, the spiral at the stern will be tilted to the outside, so you won't encounter it when you are far away from the shore.

The hardest thing to do on the beach

The boat stays in one place

If the speed is slow, the rudder will not work

It will be difficult to control the boat, if you don't use a rope to hang up the mooring column

The wind will blow the boat and slowly move away from the shore

There are also horizontal boat thrusters, but they are not easy to use

The side of the ship collided with the shore, hoping not to be injured, and several cushioned cushions hung on the side of the ship

The mooring exercise is over, and the rope tie is very troublesome, just tie it properly

While fighting hard on the shore, my body was wet by the rain

After spending a night in a nearby sea shop, the river finally retreated and we can finally set off

Hum...this?

Yusuke said to himself as he looked at the life jacket thrown from the water

It's still winter, the water is very cold, and now you can drown when you swim and wear a life jacket.

Various water-soaked and bulging garbage floated on the flowing water

In addition to fuel, the tools and equipment for maintenance are also prepared

In advance, stuffed things collected from clothing stores and grocery stores filled the luggage compartment.

The port side of the fishing boat is equipped with a fishing support rod, and there are also some fishing rods on it

There are also rivers in the outdoor center, fishing rods are still useful

Finally, put the motorcycle on the deck and cover it with a plastic cloth to waterproof it and fix it with a rope.

Now ready

Unlock the mooring boat rope

come on

Entering the helm cabin, closing the door, Yusuke sat in his seat

The view is very close to the water surface, so it feels much lower than on the shore

The sound of rotating the key switch engine comes from behind

Wait until the engine room has been replaced and preheating has been completed

While holding the steering wheel with your right hand, knocking the shift handle forward with your left hand, slowly leaving the coastline

Move slowly to the center of the river and speed up

Change of direction brings the feeling of hull tilting, and the motorcycle tilts

The bow of the boat moves away the waves

The river is wide and there are no other ships

This can improve speed and hull stability

Then be careful not to hit the left and right piers when crossing the bridge

As the boat was sailing, enjoying the gradually passing scenery behind, Yusuke muttered

Nice boat, but it's difficult to transport things...

The tour boat for entertainment is just right, but you can't put too much luggage

If both people and materials are transferred, it may take dozens of round trips to go back and forth.

The fuel consumption is large, so it requires a lot of gasoline

The water bus...is interesting? Is it better to investigate the water transportation route first?

Anyway, let's go back to the city government first

After several hours of voyage, we arrived at the industrial area

…?That is…

From a distance, there is a flat platform ship like a sand transport ship

The docks are moored with broken and old tugs

Several old tires are replaced by buffering materials hanging on both sides of the ship

…It should be possible to use it…

Drive over, get close

Stopped in an empty dock, with a rope tied to a tree stump, Yusuke walked along the pontoon bridge

Walking carefully on the narrow floating bridge about one meter wide, looking at the Taiwan ship

Um……

It shouldn't be used very much, the boat is tightly fixed to the shore by ropes

A lower part of the inner side of the rectangular boat surface is filled with luggage and sand

Can this still be activated...what does it feel OK?

Walk down and look

Yusuke suddenly stopped

……

There is a corpse floating on the water between the ships

Long hair floats on the water, face cannot be seen

Clothes float leisurely like jellyfish under the water

Some of them were stuck at the bottom of the ship next to them

...Is the zombie's corpse?

If so, it's rare

Zombies are afraid of water and don't know if they will drown

Maybe someone was drowned somewhere, and then the body floated here

I don't really want to touch this thing, but I found a stick on a nearby boat and overturned the body

The body had almost no buoyancy and immediately sank.

The front end of the rod hooks the clothes and drags them to the next to the bridge

……

As he approached the observed body, Yusuke couldn't help but frown

The wrists of the corpse are bound

The pale and terrifying woman's face faces this side

Due to the low water temperature, there is almost no corruption

Young woman with white waxy blue and white face swaying on the water

That face, Yusuke was thinking while he was thinking.

(…If this is a zombie…)

It's unusual to have your hands tied up

If it is a human body, the person who tied her to go there

(…wait Ah)

This is a river, maybe washed down from the upstream

The city government immediately emerged

Yusuke quickly returned to the ship and picked up the wireless communication machine's microphone

The operation method is roughly the same as that of previous wireless communication machines

Adjust the output power and adjust the frequency to the municipal government channel

Press the Send button

Who heard of Wucun here?

Although the distance is far, the contact is safe

Yes Mr. Takemura Shiratani? Where is it now? Please tell me

The noise mixed with the woman's voice and came back

He is the leader of the communication class. A short-haired woman has seen her at the inquiry meeting in the conference room.

Adjust the noise suppression knob, Yusuke held the microphone and continued

I found a small boat downstream of the city government. I was returning to the other side. Is there anything unusual?

No, is there anything unusual there?

Hearing this, Yusuke pondered and said

Ah... It's nothing but a woman's body found. I want to confirm it.

The corpse...

It's still beautiful, it's flowing there? That's all

I know we will confirm the safety of all employees

Is there anything else

Ah...Teacher, I'm lonely, go home early

……

So

Yusuke, who couldn't bear it, hanged up with wireless communication

Nostalgic...

In a bored conversation with himself, Yusuke put down his microphone

the next day

Before arriving at the municipal government, Yusuke contacted him by radio

Because the boat was dragging the boat, it was impossible to operate the dock alone.

So I need help from the purchasing staff

A small marina for exploring the boat is downstream of the municipal government, a relatively far place

There are already several people on standby on the pier

On the road in the distance, there were people guarding the place where several cars were parked.

Although the zombies in this area have been cleaned up, we cannot be unwilling to be vigilant

Yusuke still held the steering wheel in the helm room and looked back. He had confirmed the position of the ship

Directly operate the thruster and slowly approach the dock

The river flows in reverse, and the ropes are tight at once

After many failures, the distance was finally shortened

The on-call personnel pulled up the ropes hanging from the platform, moored and fixed them

All programs are pre-commerce through radio

call……

The boat was moored and sighed lightly

If an accident occurs, the Taiwan ship can leave at any time. It has already been planned to cut the ropes.

Everyone is busy from morning to noon

Yusuke closed his eyes and listened to the sound of the river flowing, the boat parked behind him

The cushioning material made of tires softly absorbs impact

On the deck, Kudo used ropes to secure the boat and the platform boat together

Yusuke raised his hand,

Thanks

Kudo was surprised, I looked up

This guy found it there...

That way, it'll be fine all at once

It's Ah

Yusuke was walking on the boat, the anchor had been put down

It's better to fix it slightly than not fix it

At this moment, suddenly, Yusuke looked up

Looking around, no one is facing this side, everyone is focusing on their work

(…What Ah? Sight…Ah, what is this Ah…)

It was like a noise in the bustling crowd, and I was suddenly greeted

It felt like the noise around it disappeared

The unknown sense of danger has intensified

Check the surrounding buildings carefully

The roadside by the river is densely packed with tall buildings

No shadow

(Psychological effect...? No...)

This sight is very familiar

This is a peek at the sight

Do you have to carry the motorcycle?

Kudo's words rang out from behind, Yusuke looked over

...Ah,AhAh Please

I also saw it in the cabin. Cruiser? Tall ships? Such ships are not easy to operate.

If it's just a small transport boat, it should be fine

Your method is good, OK...Ah, by the way, the doctor told me that you will be there immediately after you arrive

What's the matter? Contact Ah wirelessly

Come on? Put down the motorcycle quickly!

A teasing sound

Yusuke sighed and started the engine and rushed back

The sight that only appeared once had completely disappeared

There are many people moving in one of Makiura's offices, a hurrying atmosphere

Discovering Yusuke, Makiura's expression of joy appeared on her face, and she immediately returned to her original expression nervously.

Say to the person next to you and walk out of the room

Just like this, two people walked out of the corridor

Stopped in a more hidden place, Makiura told me about the missing person appearing

... Missing?

Makiura nodded

The two women are missing

Last night, I found out when I confirmed that all the staff were safe

When did it disappear? You know the time of ration

Makiura spoke with her back against the wall and was worried

...Their names... were crossed out from the roster...

...from the roster?

Three days ago, the group within the municipal government changed once, but at that time, safety could be confirmed... The problem is that after this

Before moving to the wild center, the newcomers were used as reference for the migration, but after that, the two of them didn't know what they were.

Makiura bites his lip,

The roster was only recorded in drafts, and the name on it was crossed out... During the implementation process, the group was broken up and the number of people was also adjusted... During the query process, it was finally found that the list and the number of people were inconsistent.

Yusuke's contemplation

...What did the insider do?

Then... I don't know yet

Makiura is hesitant, if it is a simple record error, it will be discovered immediately

Someone is missing, and an ominous premonition has arisen

The floating corpse and the fact that people are peeping at

That... Mr. Takemura has seen the body, can he recognize the missing person?

This possibility exists, that's what it means

Yusuke spoke with a wry smile

... Didn't the radio say that the hands of the corpse were tied from behind

……

Makiura is silent

Dullness in the air

...What should I do in the future?

…Now, strengthen the security… The roster must be strictly managed, but I don’t know where to investigate… In short, collect information first

...AhAh...

Yusuke sighed as he looked up at the ceiling

The roof of the city government is airtight and is very cold now

Air conditioning blows through the gap in the neck of the jacket

On the steel-interlaced roof, Yusuke stood on the shelf of the platform and looked at it

There is no sunlight, but the moonlight is bright

Looking around from the roof

There is no special abnormality, guarding the bridgehead to chat and have fun

Looking at them, Yusuke fell into deep thought

(That feeling during the day...)

Unlike hostility and murder, it is a cold sight

Unintelligible, empty vision

Yusuke remembered the kind of vision he felt recently

It is the sight of wise zombies encountered on university campuses

(Did they see me...?)

Looking away from the city government

There is no sign of visible places on the roof...

(Is this disappearance related to them...? No, is that?)

Among the smart zombies, there are also normal appearances

If you hide scars with clothes, you may be able to sneak into the city government

However, if a stranger enters the building, he will be able to recognize him immediately.

The security guard cannot not notice it

Moreover, with the fact that the list has been tampered with, it is very unlikely that zombies will sneak into the city government.

The wise zombies seen on campus, the hatred for humans is real

Those guys will use more intense techniques

(But, in this case, why not attack other people? Just stay and monitor me...Do they know my existence?

The intelligent life of dozens of people

It's a big threat, but the number of people is still much more here

The roadblocks and weapons are also complete. They will be wiped out when attacking the city government.

If you threaten, a large group of zombies will be more effective

In that case, the city government will definitely escape

(Or...they's my goal?)

Become a prey for no reason

Yusuke's emergency hardship

I remember the feeling of being peeped at by sight during the day

Like a small stone on the water, rippling with ripples

That's whether our same partners want to try it out

Among the people there at that time, only I felt a strange reaction

Considering this, Yusuke frowned

(I'm still a human...)

Raise your palm and look at it slowly

The heart is beating, the blood is warm

Yes, I'm alive

A feeling of boredom suddenly emerged in my heart

Yusuke stopped walking and observed for four weeks

In the distance, whine sounds surged over

The scene is the first floor of the West Building

Originally, this was a gathering place for new people, but it was merged under the group planning, and now there are many people.

A man hangs himself by the window of a dark room

The moonlight shines on the man

More than a dozen people gathered nearby and peeked at the door with fear.

Pushing the crowd away, Yusuke walked over

Several people were already preparing to take off their bodies under the man's feet

The rope was wrapped around the man's neck through the outer wall pipe through the window

Open the window, with a pair of shoes and folded white letters

The man who is working hard to untie the ropes and chatted with me

Help

Hi, Hi, now!

Come to the window, pull out the knife from your waist, and cut the rope

The man's body fell down, and the feces smelled stinking to his nose

(It's too late...)

The feeling of a living person suddenly disappearing

The guard squad is here

Footsteps approached from the corridor

Turn on the wind lights and the man lying horizontally on the floor

Eyes are half open, the corners of the mouth are slightly open

The man hanging is from the guard squad, as if he is an acquaintance, moaning and talking to himself leaked out

At this time, Makiura arrived

Who contacted her, she still had a bag for medical treatment

Makiura knelt beside the man with both knees, stroked his neck to check his heartbeat, then used a stethoscope to measure the heart, and opened his eyelids to check the light reaction

The result is that I understand immediately

Makiura lowered her head and did nothing, slowly covering her clothes

On this occasion, the air is very heavy

What is coming is coming, and this atmosphere will spread.

The world of the future cannot be seen, suicide is an unnecessary reason. The atmosphere has become dim

Teacher...this is that letter

The man around him handed over the letter from the deceased

Makiura received the letter and started reading. Soon after, he raised his head

The people around him cast a questioning look, Makiura was a little hesitant,

...If you apologize, it is related to the two missing women

Farewell to love...?

Um……

According to Makiura, the tampering of the roster was done by this man

In life without hope, the man and the woman made an agreement to die together. Driven by the terror at the last moment, the man betrayed the agreement and ran away

Later, the tampering of the list was discovered during the investigation of the committee and was forced to commit suicide... This is what happened

After hearing this,

(... strange? I was afraid, ran away, and I hanged until now... The dead man struggled, but that was logical...)

Yusuke observed the expressions of the people around him

Almost everyone believes Makiura's words

But the death of a friend is very shocked, and he is sad and can't think about it anymore

Yusuke barely spoke

That, was it written like that?

That sentence gathered the surrounding eyes

Fabricated suicide note

Is he killing? Everyone is worried

That...but

Makiura looked up at this side

The smart Matsuura would not not notice the possibility of killing him, but even if he killed him, he would not want to make the atmosphere too bad.

(I understand your mood...)

The men around him looked at him,

When the city hall came, there was a registration card Ah and the handwriting.

Two people in the guard squad nodded and walked out of the room

Someone immediately dealt with the body

Yusuke also helps clean up,

(I really hate this feeling Ah...)

In the past few days, several people have died of life and their whereabouts are unknown

Thinking of these things, Yusuke felt annoyed