Chapter 69: The Saints
Li really didn't speak for a while. Because what Kitagawa Haruaki said......
He felt like he was doing something rigid. However, thinking back to last night's scene, there is a strange sense of fit - it seems that things are really what she said they are.
So he smiled reluctantly and said in a joking tone: "According to your words, Ueno Kanyanagi is a person from the Gate of Truth—he will not be unknown to appear at that 'historic' moment." Then what do you think......"
At this, he was stunned. Then he looked at Harumi Kitagawa . The other party was also looking at him.
"He's ...... One of the twelve walking saints...... Li Zhen felt that his lips were a little dry.
"And he was going to destroy the egg with us." Kitagawa nodded meaningfully, "One of Jesus' twelve disciples, Judas, also betrayed the Son. And Judas, after betraying Jesus, repented and finally committed suicide - Ueno Kanyanagi, in a sense, should also be killed by you. ”
So the two of them fell silent in unison.
Sunlight shone through the trees, shimmering on the ice that encased the egg. Li Zhen subconsciously looked at it.
This thing......
Is it really the so-called "Lord" of the Gate of Truth?
Kitagawa Harumi smiled lightly: "Don't make such an expression. It's just speculation on the part of the two of us. The prophet who knows the door of truth is powerful...... If this thing really is that important, why did the prophet not observe it? ”
The chill emanating from the "egg" made Li Zhen's knees hurt a little. So he stood up and let out a long sigh: "You're right. Whatever this thing is. It's all in our hands. I'm more worried about that Lucifer — maybe it's really in Mexico. And now that thing can be projected. I'm afraid now...... I've woken up. That kind of force ......."
Indeed, that kind of force is powerful.
Do the local institutions have enough strength to completely suppress it? The Empire did have a garrison in Mexico, but the total number of troops was only 10,000. Adam can alienate ordinary people, but what about this Lucifer?
I'm afraid of conventional force...... It's already extremely difficult to compete with it.
And I'm still trapped on this island.
If the only thing that comforted him was that it was in Mexico. Mexico is separated from China by the Pacific Ocean. Even if the worst happens, the base is still not in danger.
Kitagawa Qingming sighed: "So I still have to think about leaving here." ”
There was a look of self-reproach on her face again.
In fact, from the moment he landed on the island, the "King of Ice, Snow and Wind" behaved ...... It's getting more and more like an ordinary person. Or maybe the cold feeling before was just an illusion brought by her unique appearance.
Li Zhen tried to change the subject. However, the egg was in front of him, and he felt that his mind was uncertain, and he instinctively mentioned another thing: "But speaking of which, I obviously pierced Ueno Kanyanagi's heart. How could he not have died? ”
Kitagawa Qingming plucked a leaf that fell on his head and hummed in a low voice: "You already know the way." His abilities are not martial arts mastery. Nor did it rely on the knife. Actually, he is an A-grade. Space Summoning. ”
Li Zhen thought for a while: "There is an impression. But I was ...... Looking back now, my memories are blurry. It's hard to get the feeling out of that. It's basically two spaces on your body and in front of you, one in front of you, one in the other—a bit like a 'wormhole' in science fiction. Then pull yourself over. ”
"A space that doesn't belong to this world." Kitagawa Harumi gestured with the leaf in his hand, "For example, if this leaf wraps such a layer of space on its surface - it does not belong to this world realm in the first place, so of course it will ignore all the substances in this world realm. This is why his sword is as sharp as it used to be when Ueno Kanyanagi was known as the man who 'cut everything'. Not kidding. ”
"Huh...... That guy told me about the 'heart sword' - it was mysterious. Li Zhen scoffed. If I say that—the reason why my flames and arcs can't hurt him. It's because he's cut himself off. So...... No way? Somewhere else did that guy stuff his heart? But how can people live in that case? After all, the heart is gone, huh? ”
Kitagawa Qingming shook his head: "I don't know. He wouldn't tell me about this life-saving measure. ”
Li Zhen frowned and thought for a while, and finally gave up.
There are a couple of points that seem to be explainable.
But it all seemed far-fetched to him – even more than ......
The so-called "master" around him is even more far-fetched.
The sweat on his body had disappeared when he came. Li Zhen took a few steps forward and leaned on a big tree to look at the sea.
There are still shadows. A long black shadow swam slowly below the surface of the sea, and it was the same ones who had just burst out of the water and devoured the huge seabird.
Dragon...... If you see these legendary creatures somewhere else, you will be pleasantly surprised. The Chinese have always prided themselves on being the heirs of dragons – so what could be more exciting than seeing a dragon with your own eyes?
Even if it's a dragon, it's not a real dragon. Even if these guys are sea snakes that have been affected in some way and have been mutated.
For now, however, they are in the way.
In fact, there must have been people who had seen dragons in person—the kind of "real dragons" with antlers on their heads. Previously, Li Zhen also thought that the "dragon" was a form fused from the totems of various tribes, but now he doesn't see it that way.
Maybe just thousands of years ago, in this vast world—
Humanity has just ignited the flame of civilization, and species control everything. They possess incredible power, even on par with today's human technology.
So those species became gods of human legend—the Seraph, Quetzalcoatl, the dragon, and even the half-human, half-god Chiyou.
However, it seems that thousands of years ago, the species disappeared.
For what disappears?
Why are you waking up one after another now?
Thinking about it this way, Li Zhen could even slightly understand the thoughts of those madmen at the Gate of Truth.
The so-called Doomsday Judgment...... If all the species woke up together. The good days of mankind are really coming to an end.
What the hell is this...... What a world!
He sighed, his hand tightening on the trunk. Another itch came - the wound that had just been scratched by the saber was pulled by the bark again, and the crack was even bigger.
I wonder if the road will be infected in such a place...... He thought to himself that he had heard that many people had died of inflammation from their wounds just because they had been cut by a knife.
A sea breeze blew, and the leaves rustled in the woods. Another big bird glided in the wind. Li Zhen took two steps back and hid behind the trunk of the tree, and said to Beichuan, "Let's take a look again." Observe for a while - since it's not an alien Ultraman or something, they definitely need to rest. Or we can swim out while they're asleep. ”
But...... Do sea snakes sleep? How long do you sleep?
He didn't know the bottom of his heart.
Li Zhen looked at his left hand again—the wound was still bleeding.
I'm an ordinary person now. If it had been before...... It doesn't take even two seconds to heal an injury of this magnitude.
The sun rises higher. The sun was shining so hotly that the last cloud on the horizon was gone. After being reborn, Li Zhen had never experienced this kind of life - he didn't have to do anything. Can't think about anything.
The only thing to consider is to pick a few coconuts and eat enough for a few days. and whether there will be a storm at night.
Although the muscles were still sore, the strength was finally restored. Kitagawa Qingming's combat uniform also had nutrients contained in transparent engineering plastics, and Li Zhen successfully lit a fire with a saber and the plastic pipe.
They set up their "camps" near the beach. The view here is wide, and you can see the surface of the water. You can also observe the sky. However, the giant bird seemed to have no interest in the two men. Or maybe it's uncertain if the never-before-seen creature is within the "edible" range.
They surrounded a fire pit with stones they had picked up from the woods. Then realize another thing.
Right now, it's by the sea.
The sea is crystal clear, and I saw a lot of fish and shrimp when I came. It is clear that perhaps these fish and shrimp were also affected by the island...... They are all quite large.
It's not so big as to be frightening. And yet—
For example, the fiddler crab with a huge pincer is running rampant in front of the two of them.
This guy is almost the size of a basin.
Li Zhen lifted the thick branch that Beichuan had picked up earlier and poked it. This guy's eyes are up, and he raises his big pliers to clamp it. However, Li Zhen has always been concerned about eating this kind of thing. With a flick of his wrist, the branch pulled out. Then he stood up and smashed it down......
The crab's shell shattered in response.
Li Zhen was taken aback - he didn't know that this crab looked very fierce, but what kind of shell was so soft.
Maybe it's just shedding its shell......
Kitagawa Qingming was also taken aback by his actions: "You...... How do you take this thing to get angry? ”
Li Zhen turned his head and widened his eyes: "I seem to be angry?" Just kidding, if we don't eat seafood at this beach, we'll be scared in vain. You have to think about things, and you have to eat food. Otherwise, how can you have the strength to swim out? ”
Beichuan smiled reluctantly: "What do you cook it with?" ”
"The first way you learned that the Anthropology Society of the Gang was to cook was barbecue." Li Zhen picked up the big crab and put it beside him, and said with a smile, "But I think it's better to boil it in seawater - it's also fishy." Pot...... There is something in the water. ”
In fact, when he stumbled to the shore before, he felt like he had stepped on something. It seems to be a large scallop shell.
He could see that Kitagawa Harumi's mood was quite low. Perhaps self-blame and worry go hand in hand.
It's still a girl after all.
So he didn't mention anything like "What is the matter, you haven't changed back now, is it because you have also been affected by this island?" Instead, he assigned her a task - to go diving and touch a scallop back.
Actually, the water is very clear, and that thing is easy to find.
Kitagawa came back with a tire-sized seashell. Now that there is no spiritual energy, she staggered and walked quite hard, so Li Zhen took a few steps and took a while.
Then I sighed again...... It's a girl.
This thing does have some weight, but it is not as heavy as it looks when you get it in your hands - at least Li Zhen feels very relaxed when he holds it in his hand. (To be continued.) )