Sensitive to blood and possessing extraordinary combat power, Kabane's heart is covered in a steel membrane.

Unless it breaks through the membrane and destroys the heart within, Kabane will continue to live in a thirst for human blood. It was very difficult to destroy the heart membranes using the main weapon of the era, the steam gun (steam cylinder), and it was almost impossible to defend against the invasion of the Kabanai by ordinary samurai.

It is because of this that human beings will rely on Juncheng such as Jiatiecheng to exchange goods at various post stations and live in this way.

The current Hiiragi is also riding on the Juncheng Castle - Jiatetsu Castle, which travels to and from different post stations.

The corpses on the ground had long since been taken to other places, and the ground that had been stained red had been cleaned, but the smell of blood still lingered.

A slightly shaky iron castle appeared and led everyone to the next post station, and Hiiragi also planned to look around on the way.

After all, it is very likely that you will need to take the Iron City all the time in the future, and there is nothing bad about being the first to understand.

I got up and walked towards the next carriage, and because the most dangerous period had passed, everyone who had been waiting for the train ran to the carriage with beds to rest.

The individual compartment connections are not locked, and can be opened by turning the door handle.

Leaving the car where he was originally staying, Hiiragi also arrived at the next car and saw a different scene.

There were plants in the carriage in front of you, and they were surrounded by solid stones and cement, all of which were some of the more common crops.

This is understandable, after all, when it comes to material exchange, providing sustainable crops and animals is the best choice.

Since going to the front is the front car, Hiiragi also goes to the back and does not go to the front car.

The reason is very simple, that is, the front car must be the area where the person in charge of the city is located. Hiiragi doesn't want to be caught by them and ask for something......

Squatting down in front of a plant, Hiiragi also touched it with his hand, and there was fresh water on the leaves, which could be seen that it had just been watered.

The air in this carriage was noticeably better, and the dull air disappeared with it, leaving only the moon flickering outside the window.

Took a deep breath. Hiiragi also began to continue his own adventure.

Now the world can be said to be the end of the world, so how did the original Kabane appear? Although it doesn't have much to do with him, Hiiragi can't help but be interested in it.

The human desire for knowledge is so strong that even Hiiragi's task is only to live for sixty days.

If he could, Hiiragi would have wanted to get out of this castle and run away to live somewhere alone.

Although it is not bad to imitate Robinson Crusoe, it is still a bit stressful to live alone for sixty days.

Not to mention the threat posed by Kabane, whether the living place is safe or not, food alone is a big question.

From the worldview of this world. All human beings are gathered in the caravanserais, and it is impossible for them to survive anywhere else.

It's not just that there is no means to deal with Kabane, but because of the courage to fight Kabane.

It's like a murderer suddenly slashing a person with a long knife, even if there are hundreds of onlookers, they still choose to flee.

Not wanting to get hurt, not wanting to be the next victim, most people have this kind of thought.

When the thought was over, Hiiragi stood up as well. I rubbed my wet right hand on my body, and then it was too hot. He took off the feather weave on his body.

Even if I take off my haori, the small sleeves and heel loops I wear still make me feel very hot.

“…………”

Hearing the sound of footsteps behind him, Hiiragi was silent and moved away, and several hurried men walked past Hiiragi.

"Don't be stunned, it's expected that you will arrive at Xianjin Post before dawn, and those who have nothing to do will go and rest obediently."

The last sentence obviously refers to Hiiragi, who seems to have nothing to do.

According to the man's words, though. Hiiragi finally got a message.

Will it arrive before dawn?

Subconsciously looking out the window, the originally dark sky has begun to be slowly replaced by day, and it is only a matter of time before the sky dawns.

Compared to this, Hiiragi is also more concerned about how the other cars are.

Ignoring the words of the samurai, Hiiragi also began to continue his adventure along the next carriage.

However, there is nothing to look forward to next. They are all wagons loaded with goods, presumably for exchange.

However, the last carriage could not be opened, and it seemed that it was locked from the inside.

You can hear the sound of horses, so I guess it's a carriage for animals.

Speaking of this, Hiiragi also thought of a scene in the plot.

It's just that Hiiragi's purpose is to survive, and there is no need to get involved in trouble.

And the easiest thing to understand is that as long as you don't have anything to do with other people, you can minimize the situation of directly or indirectly harming others.

After the small expedition, Hiiragi returned to the carriage where he was from, where the uncle who had lent Hiiragi the books about Kabanai was looking out the window.

"What's wrong, uncle."

"Just call me Kongoro."

"Nangong, I'm Nangong Hiiragi."

"Nan, do you see that?"

Gingoro, who is called Hiiragi by a strange abbreviation, points to the land that Kotetsu Castle passes.

It is an area with a clear artificially cultivated terrain.

"It was originally used to grow crops, but because Kabane destroyed the relationship with the post station that he passed by not long ago, the plan had to be canceled, how should we humans live?"

"Which post is Mr. Kingoro?"

"Xianjinyi, the last time I was on duty has lasted until now, I don't know how my family is doing."

There's no problem, Hiiragi said flatly.

Then, Hiiragi also returned the book that Gingoro had given him.

"I'll give this back to you, but I've learned a lot through this."

"It's okay, I'll give it to you, I can't understand much anyway."

Then if you can understand it, it will be thanks to the setting given to you by the main god?

After the two men finished talking, it didn't take long for a noticeable slowdown to be felt.

The Iron City passed through a mountainous area, and the sun blocked by the mountains appeared at this moment, and the bright daylight fell on the opposite wall through the firing window.

The temperature inside suddenly increased. Affected by the deceleration, there is also a 'squeak' sound at the bottom.

[When you are about to arrive at the Xianjin Station, you will be ready for inspection, and please carry the materials for exchange in the designated area. 】

I heard the woman's voice again, and remembered that the name was 'Yona'.

I didn't expect to arrive at the Xianjin Station so quickly, and at first Hiiragi thought it would take some time.

Unload all your equipment and hand it over to the person in charge. The Iron City came to a complete halt after a few minutes.

Hiiragi also looked out through the invisible-to-see shooting window, which was part of a city surrounded by tracks and high walls.

The track at the end of the road where the Iron City was located had been lifted by a large roller skating device, and was now slowly being lowered.

After a man standing at the entrance waved the flag in his hand a few times, the Iron City began to move forward again.

Hiiragi also retracted his gaze, and after unloading the equipment, it was much easier, and the next thing was to enter the Xianjin Station.

There wasn't much trouble along the way, after all, Hiiragi didn't do anything to kill him.

After the accustomed sound of boom and boom disappeared, the iron city emitted a loud jet sound, signaling a stop.

It's just because of the mutant nature of the Kabane. Everyone has to go through the simplicity of the cabane once.

"It's finally here, damn Kabane."

"Don't talk about it, get ready to go out."

"But it's safe to get to the Xianjin Station, after all, they are a post that makes a living from heavy industries such as iron making and steam engines, and the strength of the walls is completely different from that of ordinary posts."

The personnel who were on duty began to prepare to get off the train and waited for inspection in the inspection box attached to the side carriage of the castle.

"All stand! If someone does something strange, we'll shoot it right away! ”

Several samurai armed with steam cylinders stood inside the inspection box, and they were protected by several people in charge of inspection.

Because the characteristics of the Kabane were mentioned earlier. There is a time lag (incubation period) between the bite of the cabana and the onset of the disease.

In order to prevent people bitten by Kabane from being sent into the post during the incubation period, a strict inspection is required when entering the station. Check the various parts of the body for signs of being bitten. Anyone with the slightest suspicious bruise, such as abrasions or bumps, is to be confined for three days and three nights until it is confirmed that he is not ill. At present, the only people who enter and leave the post are basically Sunjo, so they have to carry out a review when Sunjo arrives.

There is no way, as the so-called local customs, Hiiragi also took off his clothes.

"I thought you were a very skinny guy. I didn't expect it to have muscles. ”

Gingoro slapped Hiiragi the back, causing Hiiragi to take a few steps forward, almost being mistaken for a strange guy by the samurai.

"It was dangerous just now, Mr. Kingoro."

"Sorry, unexpected, unexpected."

Hiiragi exhaled as well. Look at your body.

It's not strong to say it's strong, but there are still muscles.

The original weak body has undergone a lot of changes after entering the infinite world.

Since the speed of the inspection is very slow, Hiiragi just has to wait patiently.

Not only inside the inspection box, but also outside there were many samurai armed with steam cylinders.

Even if there was no sign of Kabane here, their guns were not lowered.

To put it bluntly, after aiming at Kabane, the next target will be a human of the same kind.

In the end, weapons are used to protect themselves, not to save everyone.

"Next."

The headband man, who was in charge of checking if anyone was injured, beckoned to the next person, and Hiiragi also took a few steps forward.

This boring examination took at least fifteen minutes, and after being checked, Hiiragi officially entered the Golden Station.

"Start cleaning !!"

The samurai standing next to the castle roared, and the steam craftsmen began their actions.

Putting on his clothes, Hiiragi yawned as he stepped out of the checkbox and looked around with a tired expression.

It is a station covered in steel, and samurai with steam cylinders can be seen everywhere.

Hiiragi, who rubbed his head and cheered himself up, also asked Gingoro who came out with him.

"Mr. Kingoro, where is the restaurant?" Is there anything delicious. ”

"Good food isn't cheap."

"Speaking of which, there is no salary or something, if you are on duty."

"Of course there is, but most of them are to improve materials, which is a physical object."

In this kind of life is a bit stressful. It is true that physical objects are more valuable than money.

Anyone who has read apocalyptic novels knows that in the apocalyptic world, rice is equivalent to weapons, so it is no wonder that a resource war may break out in the future.

"It's hard for everyone right now, you have to keep your mentality, and I'm going home now. See you again for a chance, Nan. ”

Holding his luggage, Gingoro walked towards the exit of the platform.

Hiiragi didn't stay where he was, but continued to observe the golden station.

It looks sturdy, but it won't be long before it's destroyed.

Hiiragi, who thought of this, also quickened his pace, followed the others, and prepared to leave here.

Behind him, a girl with two ponytails who suddenly came down from another exit of the Iron City was playing with Kendama, and was stopped by a samurai holding a steam cylinder.

"Hey! The exit is on the other side. Even small children should be examined! ”

Hearing the samurai's voice, the girl brandished her sword, turned the ball on it and hit the samurai's nose, retracted it and made a spinning motion, circled her body and then held the ball with her left hand and caught the handle.

"No one shall be ...... in appearance"

Turning around, the girl smiled

"That's what my brother told me, Uncle Beard."

"Whew. What the! ”

The samurai, who wanted to say something more, was interrupted by someone walking by.

The man was dressed in a neat garment, with two knives stuck in his left waist. The tone was quite polite.

"Alright, this is my guest."

"Great, sir?!"

"You're here."

Hearing his words, the girl set her eyes on the city lord.

"Are you the boss here?"

"Below is the head of the Sifang Chuan family, a strong general."

Place your right hand on your chest and bow slightly, the other side. From the side of the samurai stepped a white-robed monk-like man holding a development.

"I'm sorry for your trouble, Lord Shikagawa."

"It's Lord Siwen, the matter has been learned from the letter, please move to the cold house first."

Nodding, the monk named Siwen left with the girl and Sifangchuan.

"What's going on?"

"Don't they have to check?"

"Let's work first."

After the little commotion is over. What needs to be done is still what must be done.

But at this time, I heard the man's shout.

"Ahhhhhh!!!!hhh

"It's Kabane!!!"

"He's got wounds!!"

A man wearing only a crotch cloth on his body rushed out of the Iron City.

He panicked and ran in one direction, causing all the nearby steamers to flee, even throwing aside the mops and towels they were used to clean.

"Don't let him run!"

"Stop!!"

"This is the !! of the order"

The man with the injury in his left hand did not stop, but tried to increase his running speed.

"They all said to let you stop!"

One of them pulled the trigger, and a spark exploded in the fleeing man's left foot.

"No, it's not, I'm not !! Kabane"

In his panic, he fell down on the way and was immediately surrounded by many samurai armed with steam cylinders.

Holding his head with both hands, the man subconsciously curled up his body.

"Ahh I'm not, I'm really not Kabane! Help, help me!! ”

The nervous samurai did not lay down their weapons.

They were frightened, and they must have thought in their hearts, 'I'd rather kill a thousand by mistake than spare one.'"

The people here have already planted fear of Kabane in their hearts, and it is impossible to easily dispel it.

Unmoved, the samurai pointed their guns at the man on the ground, and the tense atmosphere made it difficult to breathe.

With the mentality of watching the play, Hiiragi also leaned against the steel pillar on the side.

"Stop!!!!"

The person who speaks is the hero.

The male protagonist named Ikoma ripped off his turban and climbed onto the platform with a shocked look on his companion's face.

"Who are you?!"

"He just said it! He's not Kabane! ”

"Can that be believed?"

Sweat broke out on his forehead, and the nervous samurai once again aimed his deflected muzzle at the man on the ground.

But......

"Stop! Coward! ”

Ikoma ran up to the muzzle of the gun and said loudly

"If you are suspected of infecting Kabane, you have to lock up for three days to determine the authenticity, this is the rule you have set!!"

"Shut up!"

The slammed samurai struck Ikoma in the face with the hilt of his spear, sending it flying away.

"It's not your turn to be a steam craftsman!!"

The other samurai also rushed forward. Take your anger out on Ikoma.

"I mean......"

Ikoma, who had been kicked and beaten, did not stop talking.

"You're pointing your guns at the wrong target!"

But the samurai had no intention of stopping.

The kicked foal rolls around on the ground, and the organs hidden in the bag, including the carotid artery inside Kaba, fall to the ground.

"Huh? What is that?! ”

"Kabane?!"

"It's disgusting."

Ikoma didn't hesitate, but immediately picked it up.

This made the samurai suspicious, and instead he was surrounded as a suspect.

"Answer me! Why would you hold that kind of thing! ”

Just as their center was on Ikoma, the man with the wounded left hand got up on the ground and continued to run.

However......

"He's running away!"

The samurai, who immediately turned their guns, did not hesitate this time. Immediately pulled the trigger.

"Don't!"

The sound of the koma didn't make any difference.

Bang bang bang!

A few gunshots rang out, and the surface of the man's body was easily torn apart by the bullets of the steam canister, and the blood splattered to the ground, and the man's body fell to the ground in despair.

There is no resurrection, proving that he is not a Kabane.

The samurai walked over to clean up the corpses, and Ikoma looked at the scene and said in an air

"Don't you feel ashamed? Scared of everything! Lost his mind. ”

"He's really a big talker."

The next thing is that because of Ikoma's resistance, he is suspected of infecting Kabane and is imprisoned.

The plot has developed to this point, and Hiiragi has no intention of continuing to watch it.

But here's the problem......

There is no doubt that the development of the plot is according to the original plot. Then sooner or later this station will also be ruined.

Hiiragi's mission is to live for sixty days, and if this station is not destroyed, everything will be easy to say, after all, there is no need to transfer positions, and there is no need to worry about being attacked by Kabane.

Therefore, Hiiragi also thinks that it is a good way to protect the survival of this golden station.

It's just that you don't have to think about it to know that even if Hiiragi also tells the man called Sifang Chuan Jian Shogun, it won't help if he will be smashed by the Xianjin Post and the Juncheng named [Fusang Castle]. It is simply impossible for him to listen to the words of an ordinary person.

The current Hiiragi is just a nobody, and just surviving is troublesome enough.

Because of the existence of the constraint of "Do not harm others". Even if you want to be a villain and steal money, you can't do it.

Hawkers~ Hiiragi won't do that.

It's not because of a sense of justice or being a good person, it's because it's not getting to that point.

I'm sure there will be a staff lunch or something on duty......

Leaving the stop, Hiiragi also entered the neighborhood of the Golden Station......

…………

The mixing time is very fast, and Hiiragi also thought of a good way during this time.

In the final analysis, the Xianjin Post will be smashed through the walls of Fusang Castle and enter the interior. It was because of the mistakes of the people guarding the suspension bridge.

They opened the suspension bridge without confirming the current state of Fuso Castle, and by the time they found out, it was too late.

That is, as long as they are not allowed to put the drawbridge down.

"Almost......"

Raise your head, the sky above you has been replaced by night, and it is time to act.

Go back to the place where you entered the Golden Post at the beginning. At the entrance, you can see patrolling samurai and some steam craftsmen working all night.

Hiiragi also thought about it, and grabbed a passing craftsman.

"Can I excuse me? I, the person on duty in Tiecheng this time, now has a problem. ”

"I'm busy."

"You're friends with Ikoma, aren't you?"

"Huh? How do you know? ”

What happened?

While the two were talking, a young girl also approached.

Carrying the same toolbox, she looked puzzled.

"I'm Nangong, ......"

"My name is Xiao Sheng, this is a loach."

After a brief introduction to himself, Hiiragi also took them aside.

Maybe he thinks Hiiragi is like those samurai, and it is possible to treat them as Kabane or something, and he is still obedient.

"Next, Kabane invades the Golden Post, if you don't want that to happen, help me."

"It's a bit rude to say that, but your head is fine, Mr. Samurai, no, Mr. Nangong, the walls of the Xianjin Post are quite hard, and there are a large number of samurai with steam cylinders on the city walls."

It's understandable that the reaction is normal.

The loach on the side looked at Hiiragi and asked, putting down the toolbox

"Lord Nangong, is that true?"

"What good is it for me to lie to you? Next up is Fuso City to enter the Xianjin Station, right? ”

"Yes."

The girl named Loach nodded, and her long hair shook with it.

"Actually, Fusang City has been occupied by Kabane, and all of it is Kabane, and they will drive Fusang City to break into Xianjinyi."

Hiiragi's words are a fantasy and a lie to them.

These Hiiragi also know it, but Hiiragi also plans to try it to save this person who shows the golden post.

At that moment, a roaring horn sounded outside.

Fuso City, here!

"Believe me, just make some trouble to attract the attention of those samurai, and I'm going to destroy the drawbridge device."

Hiiragi said yes and ran towards the entrance.

When Hiiragi also reached the downstairs, he heard the sound of iron falling on the ground.

Loach, who was trying to cause trouble, nodded at Hiiragi and pushed the shoulder of the reckless man to ask him to help.

So, try to change the future.

Hiiragi also raised his head and looked up at the samurai and the guy with the front-handle above, diving into the darkness while being ready to use his abilities at any time...... (To be continued.) )