I’m Alone at the Gate - Chapter 194

Episode 194 The time is not far.

Rain was falling on the wide land, all the way to the endless horizon.

It didn’t rain for long, but it was enough to bring the warmth of life to the dry desert land.

Hee-taek and I, as well as the construction workers, did not even think about avoiding the rain of life falling on Sebatum, but just welcomed it and rejoiced.

Surprisingly, after about 30 minutes of rain, small sleeping insects were seen moving here and there in the desert.

After looking around for a while, when the rain stopped, I found a place to sit and came under the tent to block out the sun.

“I mean the rain that came today. “How many millimeters will it be?”

“Still, it continued to fall for about 30 minutes, so I think it would be about 5 to 10 millimeters.”

“It’s okay if construction is delayed, so I hope it rains just three or four more times like this.”

My wish came true like a miracle.

Although it wasn’t a storm, it started raining in the desert region of Sebatum.

It wasn’t a torrential downpour like a squall, but it rained as many as three times during the week, lasting approximately 30 minutes to an hour each.

The effect of the rain was also amazing.

Even with just three rains, a small stream was formed, and small sprouts sprouted in a landscape that had only seen sand, dirt, and stones.

These three rains were called the ‘Miracle of Sebatum’.

The people of Mali, Senegal, and Palestine, as well as the world, took note of a weather phenomenon that had not occurred in decades.

Some meteorologists said it was a coincidence, but many people thought it was God’s answer to my longing for water and green space.

Although I could not overcome death, I was revered as the person who brought rain to the desert.

“Saudi Arabia invited us.”

“In Saudi Arabia?”

“Anywhere that needs rain, they want to call us. Wouldn’t it be better to reveal before it’s too late that the miracle of Sebatum was not our fault?”

“Even if I tell you, you won’t believe me. “You haven’t said that once or twice.”

“but. Since we’re making suction sticks, those things are useless. So, this is what happened already. Gate, let’s just use it.”

“The gate?”

Of all the abilities I have, the thing this world needs most is probably a gate.

If gates are used, logistics around the world will completely change.

It’s not just an airplane problem.

There is no reason for our drying ceremony to take 40 days to cross the ocean like it does now.

You will be able to eat Malian eggs right away in Korea, or you will be able to visit Australia instead of Anmyeondo Island for a weekend trip.

but.

“That’s good, but if that happens, won’t all shipping and logistics companies really go out of business?”

“If one industry loses, another industry develops. And if you can’t decide, just set a limit, not an unlimited amount. We are asking the governments of both countries to create formal customs clearance procedures only for major posts, such as us in the UK and us in Mali. “Wouldn’t things be a lot easier because the Korean, Malian, and British governments can’t reject what we say?”

“Well, even though we got government permission, it doesn’t look like we’re receiving preferential treatment like we are now. “Let’s talk to the government.”

The government actively supported the creation of a gate and customs clearance center connecting the UK and Mali at Munhyeon Farm. However, at the same time, they requested that a gate be created for Mongolia, which is a completely landlocked country surrounded by Russia and China, although it is very positive for the United States, which has long distances and a large import and export volume, and Korea, which has many resources.

I discussed the government’s request with Hee-taek.

“America is kind of bad.”

“why?”

“It would be difficult to investigate my background, and it would not be good to have a male and female plotted in the Republic of Azawad. “Would there be an uproar if we said we would dump the United States and only install gates in Mongolia?”

“Only in Mongolia?”

“There are excuses. Mongolia is also famous for its desert terrain. “It’s a typical water-scarce country.”

I also had a plan in mind.

I told my idea to Hee-taek, who was listening with interest.

“The plan is to seize a port in Gangwon-do and build a large-scale dock there. Then they build a gate and pour it into the Mongolian desert. “There is no better way to deal with yellow dust than this.”

“Not in Gimcheon, but in Gangwon-do?”

“If we build a factory in Gangwon-do to process raw materials from Mongolia, it will be helpful for balanced national development.”

“The idea is good, but reject the United States and only Mongolia? “I don’t know if that will be accepted.”

“If you say no, don’t do it. “I don’t really have to go to America.”

Contrary to my worries, the government accepted my opinion 100%.

I was attracted to it because it was a plan that would bring new vitality to the declining Gangwon-do region.

Government officials moved through the gate to the Malian Presidential Palace, established a customs office, and completed import and export negotiations.

At the same time, embassies were established in both countries and visa-free entry for citizens of both countries was permitted for 90 days.

Mali also allowed the establishment of a Korean police branch in Bamako to ensure the safety of Korean tourists.

As the work was going on, the director of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport came down to Gimcheon in person to meet us.

“Are you sure you don’t want to charge the gate clearance fee?”

“Until we can set aside management staff, large-scale interactions will not be possible. I also plan to not allow personal use for the time being. Since most of the people or volume exchanged will be from farms, we are not considering separate customs duties.”

“Mali is also Mali, but the gate with England is different. There will be huge demand. Honestly, I’m worried. “If the gates are activated, all air routes to Europe may be ruined.”

The director of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said that good service should come with a reasonable price, and argued that if you go to the gate, you should be charged two to three times the current airfare.

I found it difficult to understand such thinking.

“The reason airfares are expensive is because the costs of operating an aircraft, such as the price of jet fuel, the cost of managing the airport and aircraft, and the wages of the captain and crew, are enormous. The gate doesn’t need all that. It doesn’t cost anything, so you can’t charge that kind of fee. If you need customs fees to sustain airlines and airports, get taxes. “I have no intention of taking any money.”

The conversation with the director, who seemed to have a lot of concerns, ended with those words.

A few days later, the government held a fairly large gate opening ceremony for Munhyeon Farm in Mali and Gimcheon.

The process of five container trucks loaded with instant meals and fresh Korean vegetables and fruits passing through the gate and arriving at Mali’s Bamako Square in less than 10 seconds was broadcast live across the country.

The truck was followed by a scene where the president passed through the gate on foot and met and chatted with Mali’s President Motoba, who was waiting.

Although I already did it once.

The dream-like event that was revealed publicly shook the entire country and the world.

-crazy. Isn’t this just like a dream? Africa in 10 seconds. Even so, I really wanted to go to a dumpling restaurant in Bamako while watching a mukbang show. Should I go to Bamako on the weekend?

└They say it is not yet available to the general public. For the time being, only the farm’s imports and exports are being moved. Still, since an embassy and a Korean police station will be established in Bamako, it is almost certain that travel will be opened soon. Just wait.

└If this happens, won’t Marley become truly anti-Korea after the real Mongtan? Is it because Kim Sang-min talks about Marley a lot? I also have a strange affection for Mali.

-Awesome news. It’s official from the manager’s girlfriend, and they say they also open the gate to England and the gate to Mongolia.

└Even if we assume that the UK is the country that gave Kim Sang-min citizenship, why Mongolia? Is it really because of Mongtan New City?

└They say it is because of the greening of the Mongolian desert, and they are planning to build a large dock in the East Sea of ​​Gangwon-do, create fresh water there, and pour it into the Mongolian desert. It is said that as many as 500 water trucks will be ordered from Daehyun Motors.

Gangwon-do and Mongolia were excited by the news.

In Gangwon-do, each city with a port appealed that it was the best place to build a gate, and Mongolia also became busy looking at transportation and various resource mines to find the best city.

“brother. There are a lot of people asking via DM when the gate to the UK will open and what the cost will be. “What should I do?”

“wait for a sec.”

The amount of DMs Angelina showed was truly enormous. Even as you watch, hundreds of notifications pile up every minute.

At that moment, I felt that the time had come.

This brings tremendous convenience.

Once you’ve decided, there’s no need to delay any longer.

I called the director of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.

-Writer. What’s going on?

“We need to build a gate to England. There are too many requests. “We found that there was huge demand, not only in Korea but also in the UK.”

-But aren’t negotiations still underway with the UK? It also takes a lot of time to set up a system.

“no. We will build gates inside Incheon Airport and Heathrow Airport. If that happens, wouldn’t we be able to utilize the existing system as is?”

The director was pleased with my suggestion and once again brought up the issue of customs fees.

In the face of people crying that if this continues, the aviation business may fail or the economy may be shaken, he gave a firm answer.

“Please let the government decide on airport usage fees and taxes. We do not intend to charge any other fees.”

-yes?

“The gate will become a channel of communication that will greatly narrow the distance between countries. I wish Koreans would think of London and Manchester as cities they can go to like Daejeon or Busan. The opposite is also true. Even if a Korean Wave concert is held in Seoul, I will create a day when a high school girl in London can watch the concert and then go home to her own home and sleep.”

After informing the director of my intention, I immediately announced my plan through broadcasting.

People in Korea and the UK were amazed by my dream, and most of all, they were impressed by my determination not to charge any fees other than taxes.

“Wouldn’t the government be in too much trouble if this were to happen? If we don’t get paid at all, what about the airlines? But doesn’t that mean we can’t just pay huge taxes?”

“I’m saying it’s not a burden. What do you think? It would be nice if there was one more way to move around cheaply and comfortably. “If you cry like that rather than the airline going bankrupt, let’s get half the airfare.”

“Received it?”

“We should plant trees in Sebatum. “We will create a truly beautiful city.”

Jiing. Jiing.

I received a call from President Motoba.

“yes. Mr. President. “This is Sangmin Kim.”

“Writer. “Did you use the Archmage to do something to Sebatum Sky?”

“yes?”

“It’s raining again. “It has been raining quite heavily for an hour now.”

The day has come when what happened in Mali becomes breaking news in Korea.

The next day, the news reported pictures of the scenery after the rain in Sebatum.

A water puddle appeared in the middle of a large meadow surrounded by a forest of hemp trees.

And the news showed Sebatum three weeks ago, and everyone was amazed at how the desert, which had been so barren, had come to life in just three weeks.

Korea was the first to pay attention to the changes in Sebatum. Soon, Korean news broadcasts hit the Middle East and Mongolia.

And everyone who watched the broadcast knew it intuitively.

It won’t be long before the desert becomes a forest and you can see cows and sheep running around in the pastures.

I got up from my seat to go straight to the grassland of Sebatum that was shown on TV.

Wiggle.

what?

I could feel the divine power boiling within me again.