Chapter 58: Ulysses' Journey

"Applejack! They want to kill you! Run! Come on!!! Miei shouted hoarsely at the surveillance screen. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info

"Brother! Shoot!!! Brunhilde couldn't stop Mei Ying and immediately gave Nakajiu a message into the headset.

However, Applejack, who had been warned, had no intention of running away, and he became irritable again from the warmth that had flashed just now, and the mechanical hand that was originally holding Governor William's neck became tighter and tighter, and William's face became bruised in the air, and his neck made a "rattle, rattle" sound of bones close to shattering.

"Applejack, you bastard!!" Although Nakahisa had already raised his gun from behind to aim at Applejack's vital point, he didn't make up his mind to pull the trigger, but opened his mouth to scold! The crowd outside the safe house is terrified, fearing that he will provoke Applejack further.

It was Applejack, who paused for a moment after hearing the familiar voice behind him.

"You idiot!! Do you know what you're doing?! Nakahisa still reprimanded his former brother instead of a terrorist: "I don't know what those Bastards of the Revival Society did to your brain, hypnosis, torture or some shit!" But everything can be started all over again! ”

"Everything..." Applejack didn't let go of William, bowed her head and whispered, "... It's too late. ”

"Nothing is too late! Stop now, I use my TMD reputation to promise that no one can hurt you! Zhong Jiu said and unfolded his hand holding the gun, "Don't you believe me?" ”

Applejack finally turns her head stiffly, her sweaty face covered in sweat under her messy black hair, and the tears she had left on her face from when she saw her wife and children. His mouth trembled slightly, and he was about to speak...

Boom!

Applejack instantly punches a hole in the center of her head, through which you can see Miei's face on the monitor behind him. Then blood gushed out of the wound, Applejack's eyes widened, and Nakahisa's surprised expression reflected in his eyes, and then the whole person was like a puppet with a broken string, and the hand that was holding the governor finally let go, and the two of them fell backwards together, and the moment before they fell, Applejack's face turned to his wife and child in the monitor, and he fell heavily to the ground under the watchful eyes of Miei's mother and son.

"Jay !!!"

"Daddy!!"

Meiying's mother and son outside the safe house saw Applejack being shot in the head, and broke down and cried for a while.

In fact, even Nakahisa was surprised by what had happened, and when he came to his senses, he found the lawyer Kevin standing behind him on crutches, and the gun he was still holding in his hand was still smoking. More Mirage Security Bureau special forces poured in from behind him, apparently they had just come down the VIP elevator passage together.

"Lieutenant Colonel!" Kevin hurriedly greeted Zhongjiu: "Are you okay with the Governor?!" ”

Zhong Jiu didn't say a word, raised his hand and punched him to the ground: "Who TM made you shoot!" ”

Kevin covered his face and didn't say much - he also looked mixed, after all, Applejack and he used to be Zhongjiu's right and left hand, and they worked closely together.

At this point, the Special Forces pass through Nakahisa and Kevin, and each of them confirms the death of Applejack with a gun pen on the ground, picks up the fallen Governor, and turns on the one-way security door switch. As soon as the door opened, Brunhilde rushed in and joined the physician Emily to kneel down and look after Governor William, and after a quick breath, William was finally alive, and Nakahisa next to him was also relieved.

"Liar!! Applejack trusts you so much! You liar!! Mei Ying's voice came, and although she was stopped, she still questioned Zhong Jiu while crying. A special soldier suddenly rushed up and gave a butt to Miei's face without saying anything, beating her to death.

"Mom!" Xiaojie pounced to protect his mother, opened his mouth and bit on the hard arm armor of the special forces, but was thrown to the ground far away by the special forces.

"Hey! You guys! Nakahisa was about to rush forward to stop the soldier from continuing the violence, when a cold hand slammed down on his shoulder. When he looked back, it was a silver fox dressed in silver, and although it looked like a maiden Meda Busoa who seemed to have albinism, her arm strength was amazing.

Behind the silver fox, with the clatter of leather boots on the ground, a man in a long iron-gray leather coat, short dark brown hair parted on the side, and a cold face passed through the soldiers standing on both sides of the passage, it was Nakaku's eldest brother Victor.

"Arrest_all_Yanin_people_right_now!(Immediately imprison all the Yanings here!) He ordered.

"Big brother, what are you going to do?!" Nakahisa questioned the eldest brother.

"Before_the_investigation_of_terrorists_is_done, all_Yanin_people_in_Mirage_city_are_considered_as_a_suspect. (Until the source of the terrorists is identified, all Yaning people in the Mirage area are among the dangerous persons.) Victor looked at Nakahisa coldly with his eagle-sharp eyes.

"Move_away, Lieutenant_Colonel.Or_should_I_also_include_bastard_into_my_hunting_list? Or should the list include hybrids? )”

“You! (You!) )。。。 Nakahisa gritted his teeth in anger at Victor's words.

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When Hong Yuesheng woke up from the ward again, she couldn't figure out where she was for a while. Only the memories of the moment before the Ferry of the Dead slammed into the Doge's Mansion still echoed in front of and in my ears like ghosts:

The 360-degree surround electronic screen in the ferry commander's room was turned on again in the flames, and Liu Yuetai's illusion surrounded him, and the lips on the illusion moved, and he was about to say something...

The voices in the real news slowly overlap with the voices in the head:

“What_happened_this_afternoon_in_the_Mirage_Viceroy_House_was_the_most_devastating_terror_attack_since_the_war_between_Yanin_and_Medarbussoya.

Now,the_country’s_terror_threat_alert_has_been_raised_to_the_highest_level. Colonel_Victor_Jones,the_head_of_Mirage_Security_Department,made_a_public_speech,he_said_this_is_a_grieving_moment,and_the_darkest_day_in_the_Mirage_history.

And_he_claims,the_government_will_impose_tough_sanctions_against_any_Instaurator_terrorists_and_conspirators_who_involved_in_the_attack….

(This afternoon, the area of the Mirage Governor's Palace suffered the largest terrorist attack since the Asian-American War, and the national terrorist threat level has now been raised to the highest level.) Victor, head of the Mirage Security Bureau. Colonel Jones made a speech saying that this is a sad time, the darkest day of the mirage. And he said that severe sanctions will be taken against the terrorist organization Renaissance and its accomplices who caused this tragic incident... )”

The announcer of the news was Peter, a Meda Busoya, and for some reason, Situ Pei, a Yaning-American woman who used to always broadcast the news together like a conjoined baby, did not appear. Similarly, there is no mention of the pink smoke in the Revival video.

The TV broadcast the flattened wreckage of the Governor's Mansion and the images of the victims at the scene gradually merged into clear images, Hong Yuesheng stared blankly, and the expression on her face full of bruises and scratches was painful and tangled.

"You're awake!" It was Emily's voice, and as soon as she pushed open the door, she saw Hong Yuesheng regain consciousness: "I'm sorry, I was just taking care of Alia's first-class non-commissioned officer." ”

"Arya?" Hong Yuesheng was quite surprised, and even the red-haired Alya, who has always been shrewd and calm, was attacked.

"Master Chief Arya is fine." Emily walked over to the bed and gently placed her hand on his shoulder, "Just need to rest for a few days." According to her, Applejack just knocked her unconscious and didn't really hurt her. ”

"Applejack... Hong Yuesheng silently recited the name. Sure enough, it was a multi-directional simultaneous attack, and the Ferry of the Dead was not only the main attack of the Renaissance Society, but also the target to attract the main defense forces of the Governor's Palace, including herself, and Applejack was the real trump card.

"But don't worry, Applejack didn't succeed in the end, and the Governor was injured, but his life was not in danger." Emily saw the question that Hong Yuesheng was eager to ask: "Can you imagine?" The Renaissance Assassin turned out to be Applejack! He and I knew Master Chief Arya when he was the captain of the Governor's Guard! ”

That makes it all clear. Hong Yuesheng thought to himself that the information of the captain of the Governor's Mansion Guard is usually kept for a long time, so he can be detected by facial scans, plus stealing the white tiger's badge, and the two can be successfully infiltrated into the safe house.

"You've been lucky that the bullet only pierced your right shoulder muscle, but it didn't hurt your bones and major veins at all."

"It's the sniper who gets it right."

"What do you mean?" Emily was puzzled by Hong Yuesheng's words.

In fact, this is also where Hong Yuesheng is puzzled, but he has never had time to think about it before - judging from the marksmanship of sniping at an accurate target in the air ferry from a distance such a distance from a ground building, the sniper can obviously hit his vital point, but he didn't, why? The person who is good at using sniper rifles in the revival association, Hong Yuesheng also knew someone in the past... Since the crown prince is still alive, will she still be alive...

Thinking of this, Hong Yuesheng gritted her teeth and stood up, intending to get out of bed, but blood immediately oozed out of the gauze bandaged on her right shoulder.

"Don't move." Emily hurriedly dissuaded him, "Your wound is far from healing!" ”

"I need to get out there and figure it all out."

Emily shrugged her shoulders and lowered her voice, "It's not an easy time. ”

"What do you mean?"

"In the aftermath of the attack, Colonel Victor demanded that all Yanin citizens of the mirage be examined, whether old residents or recent immigrants." Emily bowed her chin to Nunu outside the hospital window, and Hong Yuesheng followed the direction she pointed to see a large number of Meda Busoya agents standing downstairs who belonged to the Security Bureau.

"It's not just you, even Lieutenant Colonel Nakahisa is under review...

"Lieutenant Colonel Zhongjiu?"

"No~" Emily pouted, which was already her habitual reaction to the mention of the naughty Zhongjiu. However, this reminded her, "By the way, although it is inconvenient for Lieutenant Colonel Nakakyu to come over now, he left you a message." ”

As she spoke, she pressed the message phone next to the bed, and Zhongjiu's hologram projected:

"Hey, Brother!"

Although it is still Zhong Jiu's usual habit of babbling, it can be seen that his mood is not high, but he just forced a smile: "I also wish I could lie in bed for a week to eat and sleep, sleep and eat, you can go happy!" ”

"Hey, according to me, it's rare for the lieutenant colonel to get to the point a few times." After hanging up the phone, Emily still didn't forget to say a poisonous tongue: "You just listen to your eldest brother, let's take a good rest first." ”

Hong Yuesheng sighed: "Can I drink a glass of water?" ”

Emily nodded, because she finally had the opportunity to get closer to Hong Yuesheng, she was happy in her heart, wishing that he would stay in the hospital for a few more days: "I'll buy it for you." She immediately walked out of the room and picked out her favorite and healthiest brand of mineral water at the vending machine next to her.

"I know you like tea, but when it comes to recuperating from injuries, natural mineral water is the best choice for your body... Emily walked into the room as she spoke, but immediately the mineral water in her hand fell to the ground.

The windows in the room were wide open, the white curtains were wafting in the winter breeze, and Hong Yuesheng had already left through the window, leaving only a faint blood stain on the hospital bed.

"The mirage area has announced the closure of all modes of transportation in the city, and the emergency mechanism has also been activated in the area where the airport is located, and inbound and outbound flights have been cancelled."

"There is news that subways, buses, highways, shipping, and rail transit are all suspended. . . ."

"The Mirage authorities have told residents to stay at home and not go out, and to actively cooperate with the Security Service's investigation of terrorists...

The streets are full of all kinds of news reports and information specially designed to deal with the alert period, Hong Yuesheng pulled up the collar of the trench coat he had just stolen from the hospital, and used his felt hat to cover his face from being recognized by the people on the street. Seeing a security bureau car driving in front of him with flashing police lights, he flashed and burrowed into the alley next to him.

After twisting and turning, Hong Yuesheng finally managed to bypass all possible trackings and arrived at the old warehouse near the Maritime Canal, although it was deserted on the outside, but it was actually one of the secret ports used by the manta ray team. The Manta Ray Squad has its own independent authority and does not need to report to any other organization in Mirage. Hong Yuesheng pressed the intercom device, and then looked up at the camera above.

The camera's focus retracted, and then the door lock turned bright green, and Hong Yuesheng then pushed the door and walked into the warehouse.

Inside the gate, there are green snakes, white tigers, and Bonnie.

"Second master, as soon as you give the news, we will rush over immediately." Green Snake looked at his Meda Busoya wife: "Thanks to Bonnie, we were able to bypass the security bureau's inspection team for the time being. ”

Hong Yuesheng nodded to Bonnie in thanks: "Are the Lionheart King Mecha ready?" ”

"Your original mechs are currently being held by the Security Service," Bonnie smiled brightly, "but thankfully, there are a few spare aircraft in the warehouse here. ”

"Thank you for your kindness." After a year of normal life, Hong Yuesheng finally learned to respond to some jokes.

"Do you really think you can hide from me and leave the new city alone?" A familiar voice suddenly came from behind him, and Bonnie was shocked when he heard it: "Captain Brunhilde! ”

Hong Yuesheng also turned around, and sure enough, Emily and Brunhilde also appeared at the door of the warehouse.

Bonnie made a complaining face at Emily, but Brünnhilde glared at her fiercely, and Bonnie lowered his head and did not dare to speak again.

"Let's both be alone for a while." Brunhilde said that the others dispersed as soon as they had been allowed to let go.

"You little traitor!" Bonnie cursed Emily under his breath as he walked.

"I don't want them to die in vain!" Emily also replied to Bonnie in a low voice, although most of the "they" she said was referring to Hong Yuesheng alone.

In the end, only Hong Yuesheng and Brunhilde were left, facing the indoor harbor and the Devilray II amphibious ship docked in the waterway.

"If you leave without any permission during this period, you will most likely be charged with being a foreign enemy, and you will be isolated on the battlefield, and you will die there," Brunhild said, looking ahead, before adding, "Although I don't mind the outcome." ”

Hong Yuesheng smiled softly at Brunhilde's words: "I know. He said:

"But something ... I'll have to find out for myself. ”

The two men stood silently under the roof reflecting the water, for a moment neither of them spoke, nor did they meet in any eyes—they had never met together in private since the Sunset Goddess mission. In a year's time, Hong Yuesheng is now half a head taller than Brunhilde.

"You're bleeding from your wounds again." Brünnhilde broke the silence suddenly.

Sure enough, because he was moving around without healing at all, a little blood oozed from the wound on Hong Yuesheng's right shoulder, staining his coat red.

"I'm sorry... Hong Yuesheng raised her left hand and wanted to find something to wipe it.

"Take it and use it." Brünnhilde held out his hand and handed him a handkerchief.

Hong Yuesheng looked up and saw a handkerchief sewn of high-grade cloth with blue edges on a white background, and a unique gilded Meda Busoya national emblem embroidered on the corner, which was the one he and Brunhilde first met on the ship a year ago.

"You haven't lost it." Hong Yuesheng said in surprise.

"Remember to bring it back." Brunhilde said no more, turned and walked away without looking back.

Hong Yuesheng looked at her back, and a strange emotion welled up in her heart, this feeling... In the past, I only saw butterflies.

Unexpectedly, with Brünnhilde's approval, Bonnie set up an autopilot program for the Devilray II amphibious ship. Just as he was about to set off with Hong Yuesheng, Baihu suddenly called out to the doctor Emily in a low voice.

"What's the matter?!" Emily's tone was blunt, and she was angry that Brunhilde had let Hong Yuesheng go.

White Tiger took out a small box from his back and stuffed it to Emily, and when he handed it over, he was still blushing from the five-foot sweat, obviously the box had been carried with him for a long time. Then he followed Hong Yuesheng to board the manta ray without saying a word.

"Hey, what's this?" Emily opens the box stained with white tiger sweat in disgust, and is surprised to find that it is a delicate immortal flower, but unlike the production methods of the last century, today's technology can really make the flower prolong its life, so it is no different from a real flower.

"Hoopa! Oak! Smelling the scent of flowers, Emily couldn't help but sneeze incessantly - unbeknownst to the White Tiger, Emily was allergic to pollen.

"What a fool!" Emily cursed, but didn't just laugh.

Although Hong Yuesheng and White Tiger had already boarded the manta ray, Green Snake and Bonnie were together and did not get on the boat for a long time.

"Brother Snake, hurry up!" The white tiger calls out to his brother, who is also a cripple.

But the green snake looked at Hong Yuesheng and mustered up the courage to say: "Second master, I have thought carefully since this incident in the Governor's Palace. I think... I'm not a good fighter, and I already have a family. He looked at Bonnie beside him, "If you can give me permission, I think I can give you more meaningful assistance with logistics." With that, his and Bonnie's hands tightened tighter and tighter.

"Brother Snake, you!" Bai Hu was a little anxious when he heard this, but Hong Yuesheng raised his hand to stop Bai Hu's attack, and he nodded: "I understand, everyone should have their own choice." He looked at the white tiger: "Let's go!" ”

The white tiger was helpless, although he was reluctant and not good at disobeying Hong Yuesheng's order, so he didn't look at the green snake again, and took the lead in the cockpit with a snort.

Hong Yuesheng took one last look at the shore, Brunhilde was not in sight, he was slightly disappointed, and then also turned into the manta ray. A moment later, the lights around the manta rays lit up, and as if a sleeping beast had woken up, it roared and tumbled into the water.

In an inconspicuous position on the second floor of the old warehouse, Brunhilde was standing, watching the manta rays disappear into the water. Somehow, the old wound on his lips cracked open again, and salty blood flowed into his mouth.

"Captain, there's_a_sign_of_underwater_equipment_detected_in_Mirage_canal, is_it_necessary_to_report_to_the_Security_Dept?(Captain, have you detected signs of movement of underwater devices in the waters of the Maritime Canal, do you need to report it to the Security Bureau?) )”

In the Mirage Intelligence Division, Rupert receives a phone call from his subordinates. Rupert was looking out the window with his back to his computer.

He was on the second floor, and in the direction he was looking, there was a temporary place for the unidentified victims. Hundreds of corpses were laid out on the ground covered with white cloths, filling the hall.

Rupert bit his index knuckle perversely, his brow furrowed, and his expression was complicated and remorseful.

"Captain?"

Rupert came back to his senses, turned around and pressed the button on the computer, and the image of the water reported by the team was transmitted, a huge shadow in the shape of a body disk diamond, as if it was a manta fish amphibious ship. Rupert was silent for a while, then replied:

Not_now, follow_it. (Don't report it yet, but keep track of it.) )”

Underwater in the Maritime Canal, manta rays are flapping their wing-shaped triangular fins towards the Old Town.

Hong Yuesheng stood on the command seat and looked at the whistling water and unknown future in front of him, and once again appeared in his mind the face of Liu Yuetai surrounding the electronic screen before the destruction of the air ferry, Yaning Zhihu's lips moved, and said slowly:

"This is just the beginning. Boy, if you can survive, come to me. ”