Neurolink System in the Modern World-Chapter 285: Morality

After walking for several hours, we finally saw smoke in the distance.

"I think there's a village up ahead," Rei Mei spoke up.

"Yeah, but we can't really show ourselves. People here are devoted to their supreme leader, so we need to lie low until we reach the base," I added, emphasizing the need for caution in this unfamiliar territory.

"You're too cautious, Oppa. I'm sure they would just think that we are citizens from the capital if they saw us," Rei Mei giggled.

"Are you dumb?" I sighed, giving her a disappointed look.

"Eh, what do you mean?" She scratched her head, genuine confusion written all over her face.

"Look at us! We could even form a K-pop group with our faces, and you want us to waltz in there casually?" I sighed at her pure idiocy. Stay tuned for updates on novelbuddy.com

Now, I know that intelligence doesn't reflect much IQ for gifted. You can have high intelligence, but for some reason, having powers degrades it. It was a good thing I didn't become as dumb as her.

"I..." She stuttered after realizing her mistake.

"I'll take the lead from now on. Where's the base we're looking for?" I asked.

"It should be around 30 km from here," she replied.

"That's still quite far, and it's getting dark already," I remarked.

"Alright, let's take a break here for a bit," I suggested, feeling that this spot was suitable for camping.

Although I was ready to move forward, seeing Min-hee and Eun Ha clearly exhausted, I thought it would be better for us rest her for the night.

The others didn't seem to mind my decision, so we started camping. We avoided using any fire to prevent anyone from discovering our location. It was alright, though, because Eun Ha's black hole spat out sleeping bags to fight off the cold.

"You can all go to sleep; I'll guard the place," I volunteered.

Among us, I figured out that Rei Mei and I had the most stamina, but I didn't really want her on guard duty because she might mess it up.

With the plan sorted, the girls drifted off to sleep after dinner. As for me, I decided to hover in the sky for a while, invisibly surveying the area. Gotta make sure we're safe without drawing any unnecessary attention.

Time passed by, and it was already 9:00 pm on my clock when I noticed some movements from a distance. I sent my crow to check it out, and what greeted me was something I did not expect.

There, I saw five soldiers doing something unspeakable towards two women. They were not ugly but certainly not beautiful either; in the north, they could be considered passable.

Examining their rugged clothing, untidy faces, and thin bodies made me think that they were all malnourished.

"Please, don't do this to us. Spare my daughter!" The older woman pleaded, hugging her daughter tightly.

But the soldiers just kept on laughing.

"Escape, huh? That's a capital crime!" One of the soldiers sneered in contempt.

"I'm sorry, it won't happen again," the older woman cried. However—

*SLAP!

One of the soldiers slapped her in the face, causing her and her daughter to fall to the ground.

"Mother!" Her daughter rushed to her side, embracing her in a protective hug.

Examining them closely, I noticed they were carrying bags. This woman must be in the same situation as Min-Hee back then—trying to escape this hellhole and seeking a new life.

"Disgusting," I shook my head in disappointment at the soldier's actions. "These guys have no taste,"

'I need to use my teleportation,' I thought to myself after witnessing everything unfold.

I then summoned a bag of potato chips from my backpack into my hands to munch on while I watched. Save them? Nah, why bother with heroics when there was a good live TV show involved.

Besides, it wasn't my duty to save the two women at all. In fact, it might be a common occurrence here, especially because it was a dictatorial country.

Who am I to judge what's wrong and right in another nation? If they're killing their own people, well, it's none of my business, as long as they don't mess with me or my stuff.

"Grab her!" One of the soldiers ordered, and the two others followed suit, holding both her hands from one end to another.

"Please don't hurt my daughter," her mother stood up, but before she could do anything, one of the soldiers kicked her, sending her to the ground again.

'Damn, that should hurt a lot,' I exclaimed, nonchalantly munching on my potato chips. The salty flavor and crispy texture were a good treat for my mouth.

"Please don't hurt me, " The daughter kept crying, her face already filled with horror. Normally, people should pity her right now, but those heartless soldiers started laughing instead as they pinned her to the ground.

'These guys are evil!' I muttered to myself, my anticipation growing as I continued to watch the disturbing scene.

They began tearing off her clothes as expected. The mother, on the other hand, was being treated similarly by the other soldiers, so there wasn't much she could do.

'It's time to go,' I sighed to myself.

***

"Good morning," I greeted Min-Hee with a kiss on her forehead.

She slowly opened her eyes and kissed me back.

"How was your sleep?"

"I slept well, Oppa. Did you run into any trouble last night?" she inquired.

"Nothing I couldn't handle," I casually replied.

Both of us cuddled for a bit while waiting for the other two to wake up. I love spoiling Min-Hee, and hugging her small body felt amazing as always.

While they were still asleep, we shared a quick moment. I needed to recharge my ability to copy skills, after all.

As the sun started to rise, Rei Mei and Eun Ha finally woke up.

They began their morning routines, brushing their teeth, and then we had breakfast. It felt more like a camping trip than an infiltration mission. Well, these must be the perks of having powers. Even though we were cautious, none of us really felt threatened.

"Let's move out," I ordered.