Chapter 16: Apocalypse City
The two got off the plane, and the two immediately called a taxi and drove in the direction they had agreed with No. It's approaching evening, the last month of the year, and the winter is biting, with snowflakes falling all over the city. Dust sat in the car, quietly watching the world that was already covered in silver. There are very few people coming and going, and most of them are in a hurry, in order to make a living or just save time.
Dust gently rolled the car window, feeling the cold brought by the harsh winter, and couldn't help but feel satisfied.
At least, this snow is not another snow, as a product of nature, it has no temperature and no feelings, and as a human name, it is the source of warmth and strength. Dust took a piece of falling snowflakes, and when he saw that it seemed to be weak, it gradually turned into a small pool of meltwater in his palm, and he couldn't help but think.
"Hey, what are you doing?" Shadow's dissatisfaction came from the side: "You're not afraid of the cold, it doesn't mean I'm not afraid either! Shake up!" Dust smiled apologetically, then rolled the window shut, and the cold breath immediately retreated.
This city that snows every winter attracts many tourists, ice sculptures, snowman building, and many ice sports, and it is not necessarily true to say that it is a modern and cosmopolitan city. After a while, the front of the taxi that the two were riding gradually became crowded, and soon the traffic jammed.
In front of it is an ice sculpture-themed park, where tourists come in and out. It turns out that everyone has come here.
Although it is now more than ten degrees below zero, because of the heating, people don't feel too cold, and it will be fine to put on a few thick coats, otherwise why talk about coming here to play with great interest? Chen glanced at the shadow who was still flipping through the information.
The street lights suddenly turned on to illuminate the impending darkness, the car lights, the jams, the tourists walking on the sidewalks on either side, the traffic lights doing their duty, tirelessly repeating their work, day after day, year after year, he took in it all. The cacophony of voices came through the closed windows and into Chen's ears, making him feel strange.
It's been two years, he has been away from society for two whole years, the world is changing, what kind of improvement will there be in science and technology, and what kind of development the economy will have, he doesn't know anything. At least in his country, the land under his feet is still peaceful and beautiful. His heart has not yet been stained by blood, it is still simple, and he can still feel the pain in his heart.
Parents took their children's hands to make footprints in the snow, and the cleaning aunt took advantage of the time when there was no one on the road to sweep the snow aside, so that the snowy road became a little easier to walk, and safety was the first priority. The passing cars go back and forth, grinding out dazzling marks, and the snow is still falling in the sky, filling all the traces, and everyone's past will never be gone, and there will be no historical memory.
High-rise buildings, neon lights are constantly flashing, and on the viaduct, there are many car lights, illuminating this prosperous and beautiful scene, and the night scene of Tianqi City is also charming.
"Sister Shadow, is there really no way?" Chen couldn't bear it, he couldn't bear to think that this beautiful city was about to fall, turning into a lair of ghosts, eerie and terrifying.
Shadow shook her head, and at some point, her eyes looked into the distance, deep and complex. "I've been here before, and I've been helped by the people here...... I love the bar and come here for a drink in my spare time. Alas, it didn't take long for us to know what the outcome would be for this historic city. She looked worriedly at the fading sky. At this time, the snow was still falling.
The driver in the driver's seat just frowned, not knowing what the two were discussing. However, it should be none of his business, so he no longer cares. Although the destination is not too far away, it is already the rush hour after work, and traffic jams are common. Fortunately, it snowed heavily today, and the traffic was relatively scarce compared to before. Soon, the road was cleared, and the rest of the road was unimpeded.
After arriving at the destination, Shadow paid the money and the taxi drove straight away, without the slightest delay.
"Are the people of Apocalypse City so in a hurry?" asked Chen, with some curiosity.
"Hmm. Shadow nodded, "Maybe this is a habit in a big city, and you have to get used to it too." Because those of us who lick our wounds all year round also need to improve our work efficiency. You may not be used to it at first, but later on, you should feel numb. It's a must-have. Shadow's tone revealed helplessness, "It's okay normally, but when it's time for us to make a move, you will gradually form a working mode, kill decisively, and wield the power in your body without a trace of hesitation, this is our present, the future before it changes." ”
"Let's go, you come with me. Shadow beckoned to Dust, who followed her into a hotel.
At this time, there are also many people in the hotel, most of them are tourists who have been playing for a day and are ready to have dinner. Shadow led the dust to the elevator, pressed the fifteenth floor button, and the elevator slowly went up.
There was a big mirror in the elevator, and Chen looked at himself in the mirror, seventeen years old, with short black hair, several scars on his forehead, and a slightly wooden look in his eyes, but his face was angular, and he looked quite handsome. In the past two years, he has never faced himself properly. Now that he can finally see his appearance, the corners of his mouth reveal a trace of curvature, which looks a little evil.
"MD, Lao Tzu is quite handsome!" Chen straightened his sleeves and said to himself in front of the mirror with satisfaction, causing the shadow next to him to roll his eyes.
In a few moments, the fifteenth floor was reached. Shadow stepped out of the elevator with Dust, and knocked on one of the doors. In a few moments, the door opened, and a fat man with slightly dark skin poked his head out.
"Yo, it's here. The fat man turned his head, "Come in, wait for news." The two of them walked in with the fat man. From time to time, a gust of wind blew outside the window, and the window slammed.
"Introduction, this fat man, named Nuo. Shadow spread out his palms and pointed towards Dust: "This is the newcomer, Dust." ”
"Hello. Dust stretched out his hand to Nuo, "Please advise me in the future." ”
The fat man held the hand handed over by Chen, and his eyes narrowed into a slit: "You're welcome, everyone is your own person! Come on, come on, are you hungry? I'll give you a few special dishes from Apocalypse City!" Immediately, Nuo snapped his fingers, and out of thin air came out of thin air a few more dishes with all the color and flavor.
"Ahem, that, I'm sorry. Dust said, "Because of my powers, I don't have to eat." The fat man waved his hand, "Eh, what's polite? No, it doesn't mean no! Food is the most beautiful thing in the world! You see, there is a saying? Only food can live up to it! Yes, yes, that's it." Nuo beckoned to the two, "Come on, come on, try it." ”
Ying said coldly, "Eat less, look how fat you are now!" But his body did not slow down, and then sat down, ready to move his chopsticks. Chen had no choice but to sit down. The fat man raised his eyebrows, he had long been surprised by such a scene.
The three of them ate silently for a while. Not to mention, these famous dishes in Apocalypse City are still quite delicious, at least they arouse Chen's stomach that he thought was rusty. But the silence didn't last long.
"Tell me quickly, what happened to your contact with those leaders of Apocalypse City today?" Shadow asked vaguely as he gobbled it up.
"Alas, don't mention it. Nuo put down his chopsticks and sighed, "It's the same as before, it's not good." If it weren't for the pressure on them, and the fact that I showed my hands again, they would have wanted to kick me out. ”
"Isn't it?" Shadow looked dissatisfied, "It's a matter of life and death, and with such a large population in Apocalypse City, once night falls, this place will become a rather large ghost lair." Nuo shook his head helplessly, "Actually, it's not difficult to guess their thoughts, after all, Apocalypse City has a large population, in case one is not careful, the night will not fall here, and the loss of manpower and material resources is not a little bit." What's more, because our identities are so mysterious, they don't even know what we mean. ”
Nou clenched his fists, "Nearly ten million lives! This is the first time since nightfall that a large city has been chosen within the range of nightfall." Alas, but fortunately, this time, the leaders were a little relieved, saying that they were going to let the people of a district move to a large gymnasium, which was estimated to be about 70,000 or 80,000 people. For the rest, we have a weak heart. ”
"Didn't you say that there were superiors, why did you still refuse to carry out the order even after suppressing them?" asked Chen. What is the concept of 10 million people? In the past, he thought that a city of a few hundred thousand people was already a big city, but 10 million people ...... He recalled that night two years ago, in a city with a population of hundreds of thousands, only him, and snow, and there were 10 million people who left alive, and the survival rate was ...... Chen's heart couldn't help but boil, causing a slight vibration on the surrounding walls.
Nuo glanced at him, "Xiaochen, let me tell you this." I used to have the same doubts as you, but it wasn't until recently that I understood what a true leader would do. Nou sneered, picked up his chopsticks, and stirred the somewhat cold food, "Naturally, they believe in our abilities, otherwise they wouldn't be able to explain it." But it is only by believing that they will make such a move. Night falls, and soon engulfs the whole world, and in the way we describe ghosts, even the most elite special forces may not necessarily defeat the weakest ghosts. Naturally, the country's leaders are upset by this. Of course, the country has always been people-oriented, and naturally the people's security will be put in the first place. But ......"
Nuo's voice had become a little cold, "There will still be some people, in order to cultivate people who will fight against the future nightfall, they will choose to let it go!"