Twenty-three transactions

The sun is finally showing its rays. Hanging heavily in the sky. It can fall at any time. The slanting sun shines its remnants on a hillside on the southern outskirts of the city. The whole hillside is like a golden coat. It looks beautiful and it's past five o'clock. Lin Zichen, who was standing alone at the top of the hillside, subconsciously looked at his watch. Raise your head and look meaningfully at this still bustling city. From here you can see a panoramic view of the entire city. Under the illumination of the remnant sun. It's so beautiful. So fascinating. It makes people unconsciously begin to immerse themselves in an indescribable intoxication

A trace of sadness quietly climbed into Lin Zichen's heart. A few days to go. Maybe the sight I see now will be a memory forever. He knew it in his heart. The city in front of me is actually tormented. Riots after riots. Inexplicably polluted water source. The scene of the city of large-scale bombing terror is becoming more and more blurred. Gradually, a huge demon emerged above it. The demon grinned hideously. Stretch out a pair of burning hands to play with the city. A city of this size has become someone else's toy at this time. Countless lives were lost in less than a few days. And the true face of the demon who is playing with this city is only a few people. A few people who are as ordinary as themselves. And can face these few people who are as ordinary as themselves. As a political commissar and helpless with himself and high-ranking government agencies, a memory from not long ago gradually came to mind:

"'What. The above does not approve the documents that I want to urgently transfer all the residents of the city. Don't they know the gravity of the situation. Do you want to watch the nightmare of seven years ago repeat itself. They're pushing the lives of millions of citizens into the fire pit.'

'Commissar Lin. Don't get excited. That's what it means above. I'm just in charge of passing the word. And also. In order to give you peace of mind to recuperate. You have been temporarily removed from your position as political commissar above' A young man from Sven stood respectfully in front of Lin Zichen. It's like a clerk or something.

Lin Zichen sat weakly on the recliner. Nothing happened for a long time. Suddenly, there was a sneer:

'Hmph, uh-huh. Is the government trying to hide its own incompetence? Hum hum hum hum. If you can't stop it, you just hide it. Wait until everything is over, and then say that this is a sudden operation of a large foreign terrorist organization. No relevant measures were taken because no information was received in advance, but the truth of the matter is that the government had known about the attack months earlier. Because of incompetence. Because of the failure of seven years ago. Because you can't stop hum hum hum. In order to prevent the people from losing confidence in the government. To make excuses for yourself. In order to keep his official position, hum hum. Millions of lives. Citizens died for an uninformed excuse from the government afterwards. It's ridiculous. It's ridiculous that I'm one of them."

'Commissar. Please don't get too excited. I don't know the specifics. But I hope you forget all the things you shouldn't know. Other than that. They still want me to tell you. Please leave this place as soon as possible.

'Enough. You me off.'

'Commissar. You're a good officer, as far as I'm concerned. I hope you can be wronged this time to keep your official position. Because. The country needs a commissar like you. There are still many people who are counting on you to do practical things for everyone.'

'Get out.'

'Ugh." The clerk sighed. Then he shook his head and opened the door to leave." Commissar. There are some things I said as if I didn't say anything. Please don't listen to it, you should remember the last 'attack on the Capitol', more than 20 high-ranking government officials were assassinated (mentioned in the fourth case), and there were also naked assassination warnings in advance. The book has to make a deal with the government. Surrender the seven cities of the country to an organization called 'Shadowless'. No matter what they do to those seven cities, the government is not allowed to interfere. The quid pro quo is. The peace of the high-ranking government officials is a joke. In that kind of defense situation, it is impossible to kill even a mosquito. But the facts have made a mockery of the government. Shortly after that incident, there was a shocking explosion in which a city was blown up. Whereas. In response to a series of strange events that had occurred in the city before, the government not only did not strengthen any defensive measures, but instead lost the main elite police force and some senior incumbents in the city.

"What do you mean" Lin Zichen opened his mouth wide. His eyes widened.

I didn't say anything. The above words have been passed on. Political Commissar Lin. I'm leaving.' The clerk left without looking back."

Twenty-four priests

Memories are slowly blurring. The bustling city scene in front of me is gradually becoming clear again. Look at the city. Lin Zichen cried. Tears can't stop falling. A big man. At this moment, he became a helpless child

"Kid. What to cry about." Then. An old and mature voice sounded in Lin Zichen's ears. He was taken aback. Hurriedly wiped away tears. When he turned sideways, he froze. For the voice of the old man was only a young man dressed as a priest of about twenty-five years old. But that young and handsome face is written with countless vicissitudes and old-fashionedness. The eyes are full of compassion. And. Inexplicably, Lin Zichen actually had a feeling of being an elder for this priest who was younger than himself

Lin Zichen shook his head. Being called a child by a young man younger than himself is funny even to himself. But considering the priesthood of the other party. He can't say anything. He replied reverently:

"It's fine. Just thinking of something sad. That's right. Mr. Priest, what are you doing here? And I remember very well that there was no one next to me just now."

The young priest smiled. Also looking at this city painted golden by the sun. The eyes of compassion became misty. The remnant sun shone a huge shadow behind him:

"It's beautiful. Right?"

Lin Zichen was stunned. Turned sideways and looked at the city again. I couldn't bear to close my eyes slowly:

"Soon. It will be in ruins"

"Oh." The young priest came interested. He looked at Lin Zichen with a kind smile on his face. Why?"

Lin Zichen shook his head. Sighing helplessly, he turned around and prepared to leave:

"Some things still don't know well"

"Really." The priest had no intention of keeping him. Continue to look at the city in the distance and say slowly. Do you mean 'Noah's Second Coming'?"

It was as if a bolt of lightning struck. Lin Zichen was stunned. Turning around, he stared at the young priest with wide eyes. It took a long time to spit out a few words from his mouth:

"You. . . How did you. How"

"Of course I do." The young priest looked up faintly. I looked at the reddened sun above." Because it was my brothers who carried out the plan."

"What" Lin Zichen quickly pulled out his matching gun and pointed it at him. Always ready to pull the trigger. A rush of blood rushed into my mind. He's gone for nothing. All he knew was that the person in front of him was a demon dressed as a priest

The young priest was already staring at the sky. There was not the slightest panic or fear. The eyes became misty again:

"God created mankind. Gave humanity everything again. This whole world that shouldn't even belong to us. But do we cherish it. Killing animals. Destruction of nature. In times of turmoil, wars are waged for their own selfish desires. It is sinful to trample on life for one's own desires in times of peace. I. You. They. We are all guilty of it, everybody."

"Shut up. I don't want to hear your theories. Millions of innocent people have died because of your nervous perverted causes. You"

"Nerves. Metamorphosis. Hum hum hey hahaha." The other party suddenly burst into a burst of laughter. Then he shook his head slightly. You think our reason is nervous and perverted. Hahahaha. But we feel that you trample on everything in the world that God has given you like this is the real nerve and perversion. And I don't want to be involved in their plans. I'm just here to help the city."

"What. Help. You."

The young priest closes his eyes. Reach out and clench your hands into fists and place them on your chest. It's like praying and asking God for forgiveness. After a few minutes. He said lightly:

"It's not convenient for me to directly sabotage my brothers' plans. So please tell Tang Peng: the key to the fate of the entire city is in the hands of two people. One is right next to him. One is our 'God'. It's a pity about Cheng Shuai. If only I could come back sooner. Definitely won't let him die"

"Why should I believe you?"

"Do you have a choice?"

"Why are you doing this?"

The young priest sighed softly. Turn around and slowly leave. Fade into the afterglow of the remnant sun:

"God is always merciful. Give his children a chance at any time. I don't want to let go of the principles of God because of our God."