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Chapter 3 : A Seed of Unknown Origin (2)
The man had told me the seed was oval-shaped and brown, as if covered in dirt.
Brown seeds aren't uncommon.
Barley sprouts, buckwheat, deodeok.
Several representative plants came to mind without much thought.
The oval shape was also a common feature.
Ēñ ǔ m а̀ .і̄ d
But there was a definite difference.
‘It’s this big?’
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I spread my hand wide.
The size of the seed the man had described was exactly this big.
Considering an adult man's hand span is about 22cm, it was a very large seed.
‘...It is a seed, right?’
Ê n ŭ m а
Could he have mistaken it for a decorative item?
Since they had no knowledge of plants, that was a high possibility.
‘He did say the factory manager called it a seed…’
I couldn't be sure since I hadn't heard it directly from him.
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But it was too interesting a piece of news to simply ignore.
‘If it’s real, the benefits of escaping with it are much greater.’
Ê ñū m̌ӓ . і̊ d̈
It was too good an item to pass up.
There was a high probability that it was a variety improved to grow even in this barren land.
I knew its usefulness because I had experimented with it myself in a previous playthrough.
Even if it was difficult to propagate it widely with just one variety, it was better than starting from scratch.
‘And if it’s a special seed, it might awaken the druid’s abilities.’
News of a rare seed, just when I was contemplating escape?
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This couldn't be a coincidence.
‘Even if it doesn’t become the solution to my escape, there’s no reason not to steal it.’
First of all, I could screw over the factory manager.
How much had I suffered in this place?
Just escaping wasn't enough to quell my anger.
‘It’s just one more crime added to the commotion I’m going to cause anyway.’
Е̂n̆ ũmа̃.ìd
There was no need to change the overall framework of the escape plan.
Just a few minor adjustments.
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I made my decision immediately.
***
The factory manager, despite not being from the upper class, pursued a lifestyle comparable to it.
His meals were always full-course, filling the entire table.
Е ń u m а . і d̀
He wouldn't lift a finger except to give orders.
This world was a society where money could do anything.
In that you could erase your crimes with money, it was more vicious than the modern world I had lived in.
To the factory workers, who were treated like livestock, the factory manager was the root of all evil.
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A man they would have killed without a moment's hesitation if they had the means.
Therefore, gathering information about him wasn't too difficult, even for someone with this disgusting body.
Е̂n û m̃ а. і.d̄
“You want me to tell you the patrol route? I know it, but…”
“A bag of snacks.”
“You’re ready to make a deal. I’ll tell you just once, so remember it yourself.”
First, I made a deal with a colleague to figure out the factory's patrol route.
This kind of information trading was surprisingly common in the factory.
It was for slacking off, like hiding in the blind spots of the patrol to take a break.
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The worker with the slick impression probably thought that was my purpose as well.
Perhaps that's why the patrol route he told me was only detailed around the factory, and he glossed over the area near the office.
But that was enough for me.
A patrol that relied solely on manpower was bound to have gaps.
Besides, patrolling was the supervisors' job.
Weren't they more interested in brandishing violence than focusing on their duties?
Е̂ numá .ї d̈
They couldn't possibly be diligent about patrolling.
‘Now I just need to find the right timing.’
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The opportune moment is when the factory manager leaves his office.
And as luck would have it, I was in for a treat.
“A guest is coming this Friday around lunchtime.”
“A guest?”
Е n ǔm â .їd̀
“A city council member or something. Anyway, someone important.”
“Damn it, so that’s why the supervisor bastards have been on our asses lately…”
A visit from a city council member.
As soon as I heard it, I had a feeling.
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‘This is my chance.’
A city council member was in a position of authority that couldn't be compared to a mere factory manager.
Еñ u_m̂ ӑ ..іd
The factory manager's back, as stiff as a pine tree, would surely bend like a willow in front of him.
To greet the council member, the factory manager would have to leave his office.
And as it happened, the visit was scheduled to last for two days.
It was the perfect condition to carry out my plan.
“Don’t look away, work properly!”
“If you make a mistake today, you’re dead!”
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“Wipe that look off your face! You trying to screw us over by showing that kind of expression when the council member is coming?!”
On the day of the council member's visit, the supervisors' atmosphere was indeed different.
Shouts echoed endlessly in the workshop, and punishments skipped punches and went straight to whipping.
Click! Clack!
Under the murderous glares and menacing aura of the supervisors, the workers were more tense than usual.
Thanks to that, my unnatural behavior of cautiously observing my surroundings went unnoticed.
E n̆ům̂á
“Work’s over! Take a break!”
“Knghhh…!”
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After finishing the furnace work, I gathered with my fellow workers to rest.
It wasn't my turn for furnace duty today, but I had volunteered on purpose.
The purpose of volunteering, despite the risk of ruining my body, was the break given in the middle of the work.
The moment when the supervisors' eyes disappeared, knowing that everyone was busy tending to their overworked bodies.
Ӗn ū m а.і̆ď
I stealthily slipped out of the workshop.
The patrol route was already engraved in my mind.
Avoiding detection, I headed to the factory manager's office via the shortest route.
When I reached the top floor, I saw a garishly white door at the end of a wide corridor.
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Its appearance seemed to insist that it was fundamentally different from the filthy workers.
That was the factory manager's office.
Е n̆ǔ m̊ а
Creak!
After checking for any presence inside, I opened the office door.
A refreshing scent of perfume and cool air that cooled my forehead.
Unlike the dirty and stuffy workshop, the factory manager's office was so clean that not a single speck of dust could be seen.
A magnificent desk in the front.
A red carpet on the floor.
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Unidentified paintings decorated the walls, and the display cabinet was full of awards.
The nameplate, carved from a solid block of gold, was the finishing touch.
If I took it and sold it, I wouldn't have to worry about money for the rest of my life.
I let out a dry laugh at the sheer display of a nouveau riche.
‘If I had my way, I’d wreck this place.’
I wanted to, but it would just be stirring up a hornet's nest.
Еn ũḿ а
It could even jeopardize my escape plan.
The best course of action was to achieve exactly what I wanted and run.
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‘Found it.’
The seed was hidden in the innermost part of the desk drawer.
If it were a decorative item, it would have been displayed outside.
The system message that obscured my vision confirmed its identity.
Ŵ e̊ b̀ n o̊v е l Е n̈ūm а̊
[Unidentified Seed]
- A seed of an unknown plant.
- It seems to require difficult conditions for germination.
“...Hooooo!”
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The moment I held it in my hand, my body trembled involuntarily.
The faint smell of earth and the smooth texture.
Е̃ ń ū mа_
A vision of a giant tree growing in a wide meadow flickered in my sight.
‘This is not the time.’
I shook my head and took a deep breath to calm my excited heart.
Time was running out.
To create an alibi, I had to get back to work quickly.
It was too early to fully enjoy my joy.
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‘I’ll hide it here.’
The inner pocket of my robe was large enough to hide the giant seed.
It didn't look out of place from the outside.
No one would know unless they took it off.
‘Good.’
There were no variables.
Еnum̄a
I was able to return to the workshop safely.
***
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“Hehehe.”
I lay in bed, laughing to myself.
My whole body was tired from the hard work, but a smile never left my lips.
“What’s with him?”
W̄êb̌nӧ v ël̇ Е́ ṅŭm a
“I don’t know, maybe he’s lost his mind.”
“There are plenty of crazy people here. Just ignore him.”
The whispers of the workers in the same room didn't even register in my ears.
I pulled the blanket over my head, took out the seed, and basked in happiness.
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‘It’s not a dream. It’s real.’
The excitement I had forcibly suppressed swept through my body.
È ňum̀ ȧ . í d̀
I had obtained the long-awaited seed before my escape.
It felt as if a variety of colors were seeping into my monotonous, monochrome world.
‘Snnniff.’
I brought the seed to my nose and inhaled deeply.
I could smell it over and over again and never get tired of it.
‘Yes, this is it.’
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This is what I wanted.
I hadn't even succeeded in escaping yet, but it already felt like all my worries and anxieties had flown away.
‘But there’s no particular change.’
Stealing the seed wasn't just for my personal preference.
I had also hoped for some kind of change as a druid.
But I didn't feel any distinct change.
Ẅé b̄n ó vе̇l̆ Én u m а̃
The system message was also unresponsive.
‘Will it change if I plant and cultivate it?’
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Well, what change could a single seed bring?
Thinking about it calmly, it was too greedy to hope for a complete transformation with just one seed, even for a druid.
‘By the way, what kind of plant is it?’
As I let go of my futile expectations, curiosity soon consumed my mind.
Е ň ûm̃ а̊ . i̇ d
‘A seed this big is rare.’
The world's largest seed, the 'Coco de Mer', was the size of a soccer ball.
A hand's span in length and a hand's breadth in width was by no means small.
It was certainly not a type that could be commonly encountered and grown.
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The system's description also failed to identify the seed.
Since it was a fantasy world, there were many plants I didn't know, so there was a high probability it was one of those.
W̊ еb̊ ǹ_о̄ṽё l̆ Е.ń u m̄ а
‘It’s not grass, is it? Is it a tree? I won’t be able to grow it in a pot. The land will have to be wide enough for it to grow fully, and I’ll need to get some compost.’
All sorts of imaginary scenarios were already unfolding in my head.
‘Now I just have to escape the factory as planned.’
Strike while the iron is hot, as they say. I was planning to escape in a little while.
For this, I had volunteered for not only the furnace work but also the trash incineration duty.
Trash incineration often involved moving around late at night, so there was less chance of being suspected.
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“Hey! Everyone, wake up!”
But suddenly, the door burst open and an urgent shout was heard.
The sound of stomping feet and a flushed face gave me a sense of an unusual atmosphere.
“What, what’s going on?”
“The supervisors are conducting a surprise inspection!”
“Ah, damn it! Why all of a sudden!”
W̄еbňо̂ v̀ ė l̆ Ēn ü m а
“I don’t know! The council member has come and gone, so maybe they’re just trying to tighten discipline after a long time!”
The news seemed to have spread to other rooms as well, as a commotion erupted simultaneously.
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My eyes trembled.
A surprise inspection in the middle of the night.
There was only one thing I could think of.
‘...Did they find out I stole the seed?’
Еň û m̆ а̇ . і̂ď
Otherwise, there was no way a surprise inspection would be carried out now, as if it were targeted.
‘I did think it wouldn’t be strange if I got caught for stealing at any time, but…’
I just didn't think it would be today.
Besides, wasn't the council member's visit scheduled to continue until tomorrow?
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I didn't expect them to take such extreme measures at the risk of losing face.
“Hurry up and hide it!”
Е̌numà. і̊ d̀
“Throw the big stuff outside!”
“We’re all dead if we get caught!”
The workers were skillfully hiding their things, putting aside their regrets.
One might think that following their lead would solve everything, but that was not the case.
It was too big to hide in the bed.
If I threw it outside, it would be difficult to find it again.
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‘...Do I really have to go this far?’
Of course, it wasn't a completely unforeseen situation.
Now that I couldn't log out of the game, it wouldn't be strange for anything to happen.
‘I have no choice.’
This was not the time to be picky.
I grabbed the seed and smashed it against the wall.
Wеb̊ n ov.е l Е̌n̈ û m̄а
The workers, who were hell-bent on not getting caught in the surprise inspection, paid no attention to my bizarre behavior.
‘As expected!’
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The hard shell cracked.
Through the crack, I could see the inner skin, a lighter color than the outer shell.
There was no need to leave the outer shell on when planting a seed.
As long as the inner skin remained, the seed would germinate.
Ѐ ṅù ḿа́
‘If it’s this size, I can hide it.’
It was less than half its original size.
I immediately hid the smaller seed in my mouth.
***
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“Stop fidgeting and stand straight next to your bed!”
The supervisor who entered the room roared like a growl.
Е̌n ǔḿа
His expression was twice as grim as usual.
He looked ready to bite at any moment, as if possessed by a hungry wild dog.
“You worthless bastards, of all things, you steal the factory manager’s belongings and make us go through this crap in the middle of the night!”
Bang! Bang!
The supervisor spat out his words and then expressed his anger by kicking his military boots.
The frame of the bed buckled under the force and tilted to one side.
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The expression of the worker who had been subjected to this ordeal contorted.
“What, you bastard. You got a problem?”
“N-no, sir!”
“No, you do have a problem. Are you trying to mess with me right now, you bastard?!”
“That’s right… keok!”
The supervisor's tyranny became even more violent.
W̄ e b̂n̂ о̇vе̂ l̈ E̊ n̊um̄ а̊
The worker, grabbed by the collar, struggled for breath.
His complexion turned pale.
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Just before his eyes rolled back.
“Crawl on your own before you die. Got it?!”
“Kehek!”
The supervisor threw him to the ground.
E nu mа́_
The supervisor, who looked down at the gasping worker as if he were a bug, soon searched the bed.
“Tsk… nothing. Consider yourself lucky.”
Fortunately, he was a naive worker who didn't steal the supervisor's belongings or bring in prohibited items.
The supervisor, who had smacked his lips in disappointment, soon became frantic again and continued the inspection.
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“Cigarettes? Ha, I wondered why they kept disappearing when I hadn't even smoked much. The culprit was here.”
“P-please, just this once! I’ll never do it again…!”
Е n̆ū mа̀
“You’ve hoarded quite a lot, huh? You ungrateful bastard, you don’t even know who you have to thank for eating and living comfortably here!”
Luxury items like cigarettes.
Sugar-dusted snacks.
There were even low-grade drugs.
The workers who couldn't let go of their foolish greed and had clumsily hidden their things paid the price dearly.
Teeth were knocked out and bones were broken by mercilessly thrown fists.
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The gruesome sound of impact and the blood splattering on the floor made the workers waiting for their turn unable to even breathe properly.
“Hoo, are you the last one?”
“……”
And finally.
My turn had come.
(End of Chapter)
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