Chapter 40 Preparations
Judging by the bulging breasts, waist curves, and the absence of male organs, it should be a woman.
I don't know when the text "DevilVirus" appears in the lower right corner of the screen. The monster gasped for breath while staring at the photographer with bare eyes.
The hand-held camera seems to be obligating to shoot the monster from the front, and finally cuts off in an instant without warning.
The whole film is less than a minute long, but the shock seems to be eternal.
"Sumire, you just said this is called the 'Aldi File', is this thing Aldi?"
The monster is covered in bandages, not to mention the color of the skin, and even the human race cannot be seen. The only part of the screen is the operating table and the machine next to it. There was a strong white light above that looked like a halogen lamp, so I quickly thought it was an operating table.
"I'm afraid Aldi is the identification code. Taken from the Archaeopteryx. Yang Xi, have you heard that our ancestors came from the African continent? It doesn't matter if it's Asian, American, European, it's all the same. Ten years ago, the total number of human ancestors reached 8 billion, and it is said that they all came from a single woman in Africa. This is confirmed by cells called mitochondria, and that can only be inherited by the female line. ”
"Can it only be related to the fact that the 'cursed children' are all female?"
"I don't know. But the root of mitochondria is a woman from Africa, who borrows a biblical allusion and calls it mitochondrial Eve. Let's get back to the point, the oldest human fossil excavated today is the 4.4 million year-old progenitor, also known as Aldi. Both Archaeopteryx and Mitochondrial Eve are sometimes used as metaphors for 'the earliest female of mankind'. Although from a scientific point of view, neither is the oldest. ”
"'The first women of mankind' said so"
Yang Xi thought of something in an instant.
"That's right, the man's eyes were red. I am afraid that it was the first time that humans changed into protosagulars. ”
"Sumire, you saw the word 'DevilVirus' that appeared in the lower right corner just now, right? Does that refer to the Gastal virus? ”
"Well, think with common sense."
"Then why is it called the 'Demon' virus?"
Sumire tilted her head in confusion: "Maybe it's because he acts like a demon, right?" ”
"It's not going to be called the devil or Satan. Wait a minute. Otherwise, why didn't it go directly to the world under the name of 'DevilVirus'? Why is it now called a protozoan virus? ”
"Does this need any reason? Changing the name in the process of word of mouth is nothing, right? ”
Sumire doesn't seem to have much of a problem with "DevilVirus", but Yang Xi's instincts tell him that things are not that simple.
Just then, someone suddenly called.
Tina's name is displayed on the screen.
"Brother, watch the news, it's already started. The albinism of the megalithic monument has been discovered! The government can no longer hide it. ”
In order to allow these children to increase their experience, Yang Xi deliberately equipped each classroom with a TV so that they can watch the news and understand current affairs.
"Sumire, turn on the TV."
Sumire Muroto quickly manipulated the laptop next to her so that the image of the TV was projected onto the big screen. There is no need for a special turntable. I'm afraid all the channels will be inserting this urgent news together.
The footage is taken from a news helicopter from the sky. The propeller of the helicopter is amazingly loud. The female reporter's voice felt far away, but there was no doubt about the content of her words.
On the 32nd megalith, which is magnified by the camera, there is white mold everywhere. The corrosive fluid injected by Aldebaran finally reached a point where it could be seen from a distance.
Then the screen switches again.
A helicopter flying over unexplored territory, looking down from above to photograph the legions of protozoa that are gradually gathering in the lush forest. Through the gaps in the trees, you can see a large area of black pressing, all of which are protosagulars of different sizes and shapes. And, of course, not only ground troops, but also air units such as birds or flying insects. There must be nearly a thousand of them, right?
Maybe it's the news helicopter, the protozoa on the ground all look up to the sky and let out a blood-freezing sigh and a roar of hatred.
At this time, the video was suddenly interrupted, and the picture switched back to the live broadcast just now. The first half of the TV abruptly displays the text of mourning. And indicate the reporter's headshot and name. It seems that the location team that was filming the assembly of the aragus despite the danger was unable to return to the inside of the megalith.
"The residents of the Tokyo area are in turmoil. Everyone is eagerly awaiting the government's announcement. ”
The TV subtitles have already typed the words "The Third Kanto War", which has not even begun.
There has been a commotion outside, and the official spokesman of the Holy Son of Heaven has officially issued a press release that the No. 32 megalithic monument is about to collapse.
The reaction was roughly as expected, not too far off.
A large depth underground bunker prepared by the Holy Son of Heaven. Only 30% of the Tokyo area residents can be accommodated, and the list of personnel is randomly selected by computer and will not be released until the day of opening.
The question is what to do with the seventy percent who are not selected.
The inhabitants who demanded an outlet for anxiety and confusion from the Son of Heaven learned that there were also "cursed children" among the 30 percent. Exhibits a violent rejection response.
Demonstrations and protests were quickly organized, arguing that the method chosen was problematic and strongly advocating a re-election. Among them, there was also an idea of killing as many "cursed children" as possible. A bloody organization that deprives them of the right to be chosen.
These guys are dangerous, they don't just attack the "cursed children", they can quickly transform into an organization that kills the average person when it turns out that even that is not enough.
Those who are looking further have already begun to snap up tickets to other regions.
Tickets to the Osaka and Sendai areas, which sold out within minutes of government press conferences, are now only available through online auctions or on the black market, and the price of a single ticket has risen to the point of depleting families.
Although the Son of Heaven also encouraged evacuation in other areas, the number of planes was overwhelmingly insufficient.
The entire Tokyo area is enveloped in excessive tension. If a mob emerges beyond the reach of the civilian police and local self-government patrols, it can develop into anarchy.
The criticism, of course, was also focused on the Son of Heaven. At first, some people criticized her for being afraid, incompetent, or stiff in her reactions, and then even called her a prostitute, etc., and the personal attacks on her female identity continued.
Issuing a message at the time of Aldebaran's appearance was also subject to such criticism.
After the spokesman announced the worst news of the collapse of the megalith, the best news was released at the same time for the sake of balance.
A replacement megalith is being made, and an attempt will be made to assemble the megaliths on site.
The Son of Heaven explained that the time for the completion of the replacement megalithic tablet was exactly three days after the collapse of the 32nd megalith, and detailed information was attached to prove this.
In addition, in the three days following the collapse of the monument, it was announced that the Tokyo area would be guarded by the well-established Self-Defense Forces, which had created the results of the Second Battle of Kanto.
The effect of this declaration has been very good, and it has somewhat absorbed the shock suffered by the Tokyo area.
The speech itself was very concise, and the rhythm of the Saint Heaven's gaze and breathing as usual was perfect. I'm afraid I've rehearsed it many times, and it's only been a few days to get ready to this extent.
The media's criticism of the Son of Heaven is still the same, I don't know if he has reservations, but the Son of Heaven always turns a blind eye to his pain, even if he is spat on or ridiculed with his feet. The problem is that she is overly sensitive to the pain of others.
If she were a true saint who cared more about the pain of others than her own, she would never allow defeat in battle. After all, if the battle fails, all the residents of the Tokyo area who do not have time to escape will die.
As for overseas countries, it seems that they have judged that the operation in the Tokyo area has been hopeless.
The stock market in the Tokyo area has been experiencing an avalanche of panic selling pressure since the opening of this morning, and in the afternoon, due to the possibility of the Tokyo area disappearing from the map, every stock is expected to be hit to the lower limit.
The "gastar risk" that complicated financial markets became even more pronounced after the Great War.
Writing about the current situation, there are very few elements that can be optimistic about the war situation.
Comparatively speaking, the children of the Red Eye Demon Academy reacted much more flatly after hearing the news.
They still live a very regular life of going to school, going to class, leaving school, and resting.
Compared to the people outside who only think that they can escape from the Tokyo area, they trust their brother who has brought them the happy life they have now. As long as there is an older brother, they will not be afraid even if the sky falls.
Therefore, when Yang Xi told them that he would take some of them to the battlefield to defend their homeland, they all signed up enthusiastically, not caring about the dangers they would encounter when they went out this time.
However, the list of characters Yang Xi has been determined in private.
In addition to him and Xia Shi, there are also experienced starters such as Yeonzhu and Tina, as well as six first-generation "cursed children" who are relatively mature and have combat experience.
There are ten people in total, and this is also the maximum management authority given to him by the Son of Heaven.
Let's come to the 40th ward of the Tokyo area. Ten kilometers ahead of the 32nd megalith.
It is also the base of the front-line command of the civilian police corps.
The tents that have been erected are the temporary houses where the police live. Of course, Yang Xi and they are no exception. However, the difference is that through magic, Yang Xi not only expanded the space in the tent, but also placed a lot of furniture. From the outside, though, it's just a low, ugly tent.
Every time he went in and out with the nine girls, he would be looked at strangely by the police around him.
They were very skeptical about how such a small tent could hold so many people. (To be continued......)