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After the Darknest base is blown up, Dr. Shauna is "invited" to Phoenix by Zero. As for the army and staff of the original council, they were sent to the Blue Light Mountains and handed over to Leo to deal with. Dr. Shauna was furious after Nero's abilities were gone. Instead of imprisoning him in the dungeon, Zero arranged for him to have a separate room, and aside from the restriction of his freedom, Dr. Shauna was treated well, as a prisoner.

"How's your injury?" asked Douglas, walking down the streets of Phoenix.

Zero moved his shoulders and said, "It's almost good, I guess there should be no problem in fighting." ”

Douglas smiled and patted him on the shoulder and said, "Looking at you, I feel old." ”

"Young people have vitality, and old people have wisdom, so you see, the world is fair sometimes. ”

"You're good at making my old man happy. Douglas shook his head, suddenly stopped and said, "Zero, what do you think we have a chance of winning." ”

"Although Oglok is a top powerhouse of the twelfth order, there is you and Leo. Add to that Paul and Instructor Cario, and I think ......"

"I'm not talking about the old Og fellow. Douglas blinked, "It's Prosius, do you think we've got it up to that?"

Zero paused and asked, "You want to hear the truth?"

"Of course. ”

With a wry smile, Zero said, "The chances are slim." You can think of it this way, we are fighting against the Creator. Of course, the creator of another planet, but it won't be far off. Let's say we're like a swarm of ants trying to overthrow an elephant. ”

"What a vivid metaphor. Douglas spread his hands and said, "It sounds like going to die, do I want to thank you for your explanation?"

Zero shook his head and smiled, "I said that the chances are small, so it doesn't mean that we have no hope." Prosius is now weak, as can be seen from the fact that it did not launch a cleansing of the entire planet in the first place after it appeared. You know, it wasn't so merciful to Atlantis. But with each passing day, it regains some strength. So we have to end this war as soon as possible, and then find out where it is, and use all our strength against him, so that there is still some hope. ”

"It sounds like retirement isn't going to be easy. Douglas sighed.

"That's because the world still needs you. Zero said.

The old man shook his head, looked at Zero and said, "No, the world needs you." There are young people like you, who are the hope of the world. As for us, we just want to provide the world with a little afterglow of hope. ”

"Let's go, let's see Shauna. ”

When he arrived at Shauna's quarters, he heard the sound of falling objects and Shauna's screams. Zero shrugged: "The doctor's mood has been unstable. ”

Zero nodded to the two soldiers outside the door, and the soldiers opened the door. Douglas walked in, and was greeted by a cup, and he quickly reached out and grabbed it, "Shauna, you treat your old friend like this?"

After speaking, he glanced at Zero outside the door again. Zero smiled before Douglass walked to the living room, the door behind him closing again. Dr. Shauna's hair was disheveled and his eyes were covered with filaments. I was still angry just now, but now I saw that Douglas was quiet, and only after a moment did he say, "You are here." ”

"I'm coming. ”

"Then tell your little friend to let me go. Shauna said.

Douglas shook his head, smiled and said, "You know it can't be." Shauna, how many years have we not seen each other?"

"I haven't seen you since you got out of the council. ”

"You're still so angry. ”

Shauna exclaimed, "Of course, I watched my two best friends turn against each other, do you think I can be in a good mood?"

"Okay Shauna, I broke away because I disagreed with Ogy. This is also true today. ”

"And what are you going to do now?" Shauna said, "Let me guess, are you going to attack the city of Eternal Night with your little friend, and then prove you right?"

"Am I wrong?"

"Is what Augur is doing wrong?"

The two old men stared at each other like this. After a moment, Douglas shook his head and said, "Shauna, I didn't think about attacking Eternal Night. I just want to convince Ogy to stop. Now that I'm here, I just hope you can help me too, help me persuade Ogy. ”

"It's funny. Shauna patted his chest hard, "Old thing, I'm Dr. Shauna from Eternal Night. Now I'm sober, so I know what loyalty is and which is my friend. ”

Douglas exclaimed, "But I know what righteousness is, and I also know that I should make the right choice." See the world with your eyes, old fellow. Isn't there enough blood shed in this war? How many soldiers lie on the battlefield forever, how many people have been displaced because their homes have been destroyed? How many people will never see their relatives come back? Shauna, the world is crying!"

Shauna sneered: "I didn't know you were still a poet. ”

Douglas's eyes lit up, but he slowly faded away: "I'm not a poet, I only know some truths." Well, you say Ogy is a friend. So Shauna, do you know that Augur is using the council's resources to conduct some personal affairs?"

"I think it's understandable that Ogy is a genius, and genius is always hard for others to understand. So he had to use some means, that's all. Shauna shrugged.

"Well, I think you know a lot. Douglas asked, "Do you know how this war came about?" Let me tell you that it was planned by Ogy. He directed and acted in a scene, and we didn't attack the City of Shadows at all, it was all planned by Augy himself. As for the evidence, your council's enforcement team should be able to give you the answers you need. ”

Shauna's body shook and he lost his voice: "This is impossible. ”

"Believe it or not, it's true. Douglas said, "The City of Shadows was considered a subordinate city of your council at the time, but what happened. In order to give a pretext for starting a war, Shauna did not hesitate to wash his own city in his own blood. Do you think this kind of behavior is worthy of loyalty? A man who can sacrifice a city and thousands of civilians for his own ambitions, including even his own army of soldiers. Do you still decide to defend such a person?"

"I can tell you that tomorrow I'll be heading to the City of Eternal Night. I was joined by Leo, in addition to Zero, and some other members of the council who needed an answer from Augur. Douglas slowed his tone and said, "So you still think, is Auger right? ”

Shauna lowered his head and remained silent.

Douglas sighed softly and turned to leave. When he walked to the door, Shauna suddenly said, "When you leave tomorrow...... Take me with you. ”

"Hmm. ”

Douglas pushed the door open, and in the room, Shauna said again, "Ben, if only time could be turned back." Think about back then, we all came together to save the world. The days of fighting for the same dream are really beautiful. ”

"Unfortunately, time does not turn back. And even if it is reversed, the ending will not change. Douglas said, then closed the door slightly.

Watching the door close, Shauna sighed heavily. Outside the door, Douglas continued: "But now, there are young people who have inherited our dream and are working hard for it. So you see, the world isn't too bad. Isn't it, old thing. ”

Shauna's face flashed through his mind, and then, he smiled, "It's not too bad, indeed. ”

He got up from his seat, opened the refrigerator, and poured himself a noodle wine. But he didn't drink, just shook his glass, and just watched quietly. The amber liquid in the cup undulated, like this turbulent world.

It's the same liquid that shakes in the wine glass, but what is reflected is Zero's face. He was now in a bar in Phoenix, but when he was leaving Shauna's residence, he was bumped into by Kaede and dragged to the bar.

After drinking a glass of brandy, Haiwei's face was already red, and she slammed the glass on the table with the smell of wine and said, "Head, tomorrow I will go to Eternal Night City together." ”

Zero smiled, "Let's talk about it when you wake up." ”

"Say, this is just a glass of wine. Am I going to get drunk? Am I going to ......" Before he finished speaking, he was already planted on the table, and then fell asleep like a lion cub.

Yeliu made a helpless expression, picked up Haiwei and said, "I'll take her back." ”

"Yeliu, when I'm away, Phoenix City will have to be watched by you. Zero said.

Yeliu nodded and did not speak. Carrying Hevi and walking out of the bar, the black-haired girl just walked on her front foot, and Brown got in behind. The big man sat down, patted the wine table and said to the bartender, "Bring me a bottle of strong enough, don't give me those sissy things." ”

Then he beat his shoulders and said, "You don't know, it's more tiring to practice those boys than Lao Tzu to play with a cane." ”

Although the army of Dawning City did not move this time, Brown insisted on training those soldiers every day, which was also zero acquiescence. After all, after dealing with Oglok's affairs, he had to face Prosiose. It is better for these soldiers to be tired now than to lose their lives on the battlefield in the future.

The bartender brought a bottle of spirits and was about to pour it into the glass, so Brown grabbed it. Unscrewed the cap and poured it into his mouth, and drank the wine as water.

Feng Zhi next to him shook his head: "Man, be careful of getting drunk to death in wine." ”

"It's okay, that's a little bit. Brown looked at Zero again and said, "Well, we're going to Eternal Night City tomorrow." ”

Nodding his head, Brown waved his fist and said, "Beat up that bullshit speaker, that old boy caused me to lose a lot of people." ”

"I'm not the protagonist of the next scene, I'm just here to watch. He said, "Okay, I have to get up early tomorrow, so I won't go crazy with you." Su and Feng, don't be too late for the two of you, remember to gather on time. ”

Patting Brown on the shoulder, Zero said, "Drink less." ”

"Hehe, got it. Brown took a big puff and stuffed the bottle in, indicating that he was not drinking.

Zero left the bar and returned to his apartment to see that the bedroom light was still on. He opened the door, and Leah leaned against the bed, reading a book. Books are also a luxury for this era, after all, after the cataclysm, there are not many books left. The cover of the book in Leah's hand was yellowed, but there was no doubt about its value.

Of course, value is also relative. In the hands of those who appreciate it, the book may be exchanged for a year's worth of food. Otherwise, it's just a pile of scrap paper.

"What are you looking at?" asked Zero.

"The Count of Monte Cristo, written by the French writer Alexandre Dumas in the old days. General Morgan lent it to me, you see, the main character in it, Edmund was framed, but he was a blessing in disguise, and finally got a lot of wealth. That's nice. Leah said heartily.

"That's just fiction. Zero shrugged, he crouched down on the edge of the bed, put his ear on Leah's lower abdomen and said, "You should sleep, get more sleep, it's good for the baby." ”

"He's very active. Leah said with a smile, her smile full of gentle maternal love.

Zero takes her book, pats her on the pillow and puts Leah to sleep. He sat on the edge of the bed and gently combed Leah's hair with his hand, "Tomorrow I'm going to Eternal Night City, or else." I'll have you sent you back to Dawn, and you can help Beth take care of some chores in the city, and I'll leave the important work to Theon. ”

"It's not like you don't have to be seen for a while. Leah said reluctantly.

"Yes, but for the sake of our children, you should be obedient. Besides, you can keep Beth in company. Zero softly said.

Leah nodded and said, "Okay, listen to you." ”

He looked out the window again and said, "I wonder how Cinderella is?"

Zero kissed her on the forehead and said, "Someday, we'll meet." Now, go to sleep. ”

"Yes, sir. ”

Leah rolled over and drifted off to sleep. Zero took a shower, changed into clothes and lay down on the bed, just hugging Leah. In this era, it is also a kind of happiness to be able to fall asleep in each other's arms.

When the body's internal clock reaches a preset point, Zero opens his eyes. In fact, for someone who has evolved to split his brain, sleep is actually dispensable. However, as long as there are conditions, Zero will not give up this right to be an ordinary person. It's still early, Leah is still asleep, and Zero doesn't wake her up. After changing his clothes and leaving the apartment, he first found Brown.

Brown had already gotten up and was doing strength training with the soldiers at the training ground. Seeing that Zero came, he shouted at the soldiers: "You continue to practice, who dares to be lazy, be careful of Lao Tzu pumping you." ”

Then he walked towards Zero: "Head, what do you have to command?"

"Nothing, find a few reliable ones today. Bring a few more people out of the thunderbolt and send Leah back to Dawn. ”

"Little things, don't worry, I'll do it. ”

Zero patted his shoulder and turned to leave. Back at the command building, Kaede and Su had already arrived at the entrance of the building. The three of them didn't go upstairs, but sat down in the lobby downstairs. Moments later, Douglas and Dr. Shauna arrived. Seeing Shauna, Zero nodded at Douglas and said, "Can you go?"

"Okay, let's go. ”

Early that morning, the army located outside Phoenix City was deployed. Valhalla was basically an entire army, and the five legions formed a united army to march towards the city of eternal night, and the army was like a long dragon on the coastline road, with no end in sight, and it was several kilometers long. In addition to several regiment commanders such as Saul, including Douglas, the heavyweights of the Algart are basically among them.

At the same time, a convoy also drove out of the blue mountains. It's just that the train fleet is not long, and there are only five cars at the beginning and the end, but in the cars are the important people of the Augustus family.

The council's army has returned to Eternal Night first, but the army is still under Leo's control. The army will be stationed near the city of Eternal Night and will wait for the Valhalla army to arrive before entering the city together.

At this time, the atmosphere of Eternal Night City was still calm. Those who know that great changes are coming, are already prepared. Those who are not qualified to receive the news will start their day at the usual pace.

Xiuya returned to Prison No. 1, and after learning that the Dark Nest Base had been destroyed, she and Zuo Fei secretly returned. The whole process went on in silence, as if the prison guards had no idea that she had been gone for a while. To be able to do this, it is obvious that Zuo Fei has also used a lot of resources behind his back.

It was still morning, and Xiuya heard footsteps outside. It stands to reason that even if it's a guard now, it's not time to make a round, so I don't know who is coming. When he waited for the door to open and saw the lonely and cold figure outside the door, Xiu Ya took a sign and said, "Father, you ......"

The Speaker of the Dark Council, Oglock, was standing outside the door on crutches. He looked at Xiuya for a full minute before he sighed, "Come out, kid." ”

Xiuya broke out in a cold sweat, and in this minute, she felt as if she had been thrown into the polar ice ocean. Oglok's bone-chilling murderous aura filled the cell, but fortunately, he finally put it back. So Xiuya knew that he had already learned about his departure.

At this moment, Xiuya was faced with a choice. It is to break through the wall and choose the opportunity to escape. Still obediently listening to Oglock's words, after a little hesitation, she gritted her teeth and walked out of the cell.

Ogllock nodded, "You're doing the right thing. If you had just chosen to run away, I would have killed you. No matter how much I like you. ”

Xiuya suddenly knelt down, hugged Oglock's leg and said, "I'm sorry, father. ”

"Xiuya, if you were given a new choice, would you still leave?"

Xiuya thought for a moment, didn't speak, just nodded. Then he said, "I always think that this is the only way to help you." ”

"Well, it's my child. Live up to what you believe you believe in, even if others think you're wrong. If not, how different are you from the crowd of beings who go with the flow?" said Oglok, his voice revealing joy.

But the more this is the case, the more Xiuya's heart sinks. Because she knew that Oglok probably wouldn't change his mind.