Space itself is a great force.
When Allen got off the transport spaceship and stood in this open port square, he deeply realized this. Heavily armed soldiers maintained order around the square, behind which they built a human wall, were onlookers of Babylonian residents. These noble people living on the floating island looked eagerly at the children who came down from the receiving spaceship one by one, and cheered at them.
A total of 22 escorting airships entered the port at the Statue of Liberty Port. Today, the largest port in Babylon is open exclusively to the participants of the death ring. Allen saw twenty boys and girls of his age disembarking from their spaceships. Like Allen, most of them were often shocked by the scene in front of them and stayed where they were for a while.
However, there were also one or two teenagers who waved to the noble people of Babylon with smiles on their faces, and some even blew kisses, so the cheers became louder.
At this time, a huge shadow appeared on the ground of the square. Allen looked up and saw that it was an airship. Under the streamlined hull is a rectangular metal pod. There is a large screen on each side of the pod, and the screen is the welcome screen of the Port of Goddess Plaza.
"That's a real-time live broadcast program produced by the organizing committee of the death ring. Don't pay attention to them. It's really not creative at all to do the same thing every time." Tonisf pushed Allen and said, "Let's go, baby. Time waits for no one."
At the exit of the square, all land speeders were parked. They are also Rubik's Cube energy-driven tools, using an anti-gravity engine drive system. It looks a bit like a giant dragonfly, with a streamlined main body and a stable support bar at the rear. The baffle and control blades are located behind the support bar to form a rudder-like member that can be used to change direction.
Each land speed car has only two seats, and it is provided for the guide and the contestants to go to the designated training base for the final training of one month. Tonisf took Allen to one of the flying cars marked with the number "13". Allen was about to sit down, but the second lieutenant asked to stand: "You have to stand so that they can see you clearly. Listen baby, even though the competition is only a month away. In fact, the competition between you and the other kids has already begun. Trust me, you have to perform well. The more people like you, the better you will be when the time comes .”
The flying cars started one by one, the stabilizing ailerons stretched out from both sides of the locomotive, and the power unit at the bottom began to move. Under the action of the anti-gravity engine, the locomotive floated smoothly, stopped 20 centimeters from the ground, then turned around and drove out of the port exit in an orderly manner.
The convoy moved forward along the route designated by the organizers, and the steam airship followed the entire process above the convoy. Two hosts, one male and one female, appeared on the big screen. They introduced the teenagers from various administrative districts to the residents of Babylon in a humorous tone. Along the way, the teenagers on the land vehicle were welcomed by the noble people of the floating island.
They cheered, yelled, pointed and commented on the passing teenagers.
Although Tonisf asked Allen to smile, he couldn't smile. After the initial shock, he found that the residents of Babylon were all happy, but Alan couldn't see any kindness in their eyes. These people looked at themselves more like looking at a rare animal. Perhaps for these noble people, themselves and others are like jugglers on the stage, and they are the audience preparing to enjoy a grand show.
That's right, audience! They stood here to welcome the surface youth who came to the floating island, just as a tool to watch the performance in advance. As for the life and death of tools, they don't care about it. Maybe the death of a cat or dog can still make them feel distressed for a while. As for the untouchables on the surface, they can't even compare to the pets they keep.
Seeing Alan's expressionless face, Tonisf sighed.
At this time, in the airship in the sky, the host said: "Lu Sen in District 12 is such a bad-tempered kid, I hope he will perform better in the future. Alright, let's take a look at the kid in District 13." Contestant. Well, his name is Alan... oh my God. What a special kid."
The picture on the big screen turned, and Alan's picture appeared. In the picture, Allen is standing in the land vehicle. There was no smile on his face, his lips were tightly pressed, and there was even a trace of anger in his eyes. However, the decent clothes, handsome facial features and unique silver-grey hair made the residents of Babylon marvel.
The host said at this time: "I believe everyone has seen it, our dear
Allen. God, if it wasn't for the fact that the information at hand shows that he is from District 13, I wouldn't believe that this boy came from the surface even if I killed him. I prefer to believe that he is a young master from an upper-class nobleman, judging by his temperament and noble hair color. Do you believe it? He actually came from the surface? "
As soon as the words fell, the nobles on both sides of the road shouted.
"How is it possible, are you making a mistake? How could such a beautiful boy come from a place full of garbage on the surface!"
"Oh my god, isn't this the young master who accidentally fell to the surface?"
"The organizing committee should investigate thoroughly, the pariahs on the surface cannot have such a noble temperament!"
Among the loud discussions, there were even young women screaming: "I love you, Ellen."
On the land vehicle, Allen's face became even uglier. The boy whispered: "They are really noisy."
Tonisf laughed, "The louder they are, the better for you, baby."
On the airship, the host said again: "Everyone, our little Allen has a special story. Do you know that the number on his body should have belonged to a little fat man named Beth. But this little fat man's father let Alan replaced his son and handed over our little Alan. Of course, the father and son have been punished as they should be. But after Second Lieutenant Ron found out about this, he once gave Alan a chance. He originally You can choose to quit, but our young master chooses to stay. What kind of courage is this!"
On the screen of the airship, a scene of Hearn and his son being executed was inserted. Finally, the host said, "Let us look forward to Alan's next performance."
A pocket watch slid to the slick floor.
In a certain corner of the floating island, a live broadcast of the welcome scene is being projected on the wall of a room. In the picture is Alan's still childish face. Someone froze the picture, and then stared at the boy in the picture with fascination. After a while, he sat down weakly on a gray sofa.
He reached for the pocket watch on the floor, and there was a photo in the pocket watch. In the photo is a girl, the girl is only about twelve or thirteen years old. There was stubbornness on the delicate little face, and his demeanor and appearance were very similar to Allen in the picture.
"Ten years old? Or eleven years old? No matter what age, it's very compatible in terms of time. And this face, my God... Lanny, is he your child?"
The man rang a silver bell on the table, and after a while, a man with the appearance of a housekeeper walked in. The man pointed at the screen and said, "I want this child's genetic comparison!"
"With whom to compare." The butler asked cautiously.
"I!"
The butler lowered his head: "Master, the committee will not let outsiders get in touch with these children."
"I don't care what method you use, you have to do it for me! Otherwise, you'll get out of here!" The man growled, with a tone that could not be refuted.
"I see." The butler nodded and stepped back.
The man seemed to have lost all his strength, and he sat back. Putting his head in his hands, he said in pain: "How could this happen? What if he is really Lanny's child. How can I save him from that hell? I'm so stupid. If I had known you would be so stubborn, I wouldn't have You should be stopped. At least you can stay by my side, Lanny, my child..."
He looked at the picture on the wall in pain, looked at Allen, and moaned: "God, please don't do this to me. I have lost one family member, please don't let me lose another. If he is if."
Allen didn't know that there was a person who was falling into painful memories because of his appearance at this moment. He only knew that when the automatic door of the training base building closed, his ears became quieter. The base building is divided into 23 floors. Over the years, it has been used as training for the players in the death ring one month before the competition. During this month, each of them will be guided by an individual mentor in order to improve their skills and have a greater chance of surviving the competition.
Each floor corresponds to an administrative district, and the top floor is used for the office of the organizing committee of the competition, and is also used to inspect the contestants in each administrative district from time to time.
Seeing Tonisf walking like a model in front of him, Allen suddenly felt that the shemale second lieutenant was not as annoying as before. At least he didn't look at himself like a piece of entertainment like the inhabitants of Babylon. Tonisf brings little Allen to 13
On the first floor, as soon as the elevator door opened, a strong aroma of wine wafted from the corridor.
"Forgot to tell you, the old guy Hughton is still a drunkard." Tonisf stomped hard on the floor of the corridor with his cold high-heeled shoes, after entering the password in front of an electronic door. The two sides of the automatic door are indented and opened, and there is an open space inside.
The entrance is a dining area, and Allen saw a long dining table and neatly arranged chairs, a refrigerator and wine cabinet next to it, and even an open kitchen. At the back is the training area, which is spacious enough and equipped with various equipment. There is also a weapon rack in the corner of the south wall, which is full of guns and swords.
There are several rooms at the end, which should be used for the rest of the players and instructors.
A man was lying on the dining table, and several empty wine bottles were scattered at his feet. In his hand on the table, he was still holding the half bottle of wine bottle. The amber whiskey inside was dripping from the sloping mouth of the bottle, forming a small puddle on the floor.
"Oh, Mr. Hughton. Damn it, Major General, you're getting yourself drunk again!" screamed Toniseff, striding over to shake the man.
The man slept like a dead pig, no matter how much Tonisf shook, he never woke up. The second lieutenant stomped his feet like a woman, and suddenly saw the wine bottle in his hand, and immediately took it over. Then shake the bottle back and forth against the man's nose, and suddenly, he moved. Almost the whole person jumped up and shouted: "Good wine, delicious wine! Give it to me, give it to me!"
"Mr. Hughton, you are finally awake." Tonisf threw the wine bottle back to him.
The man picked up the wine bottle without saying a word, drank all the wine in the bottle, and then hiccupped: "It's you, Tonysf. Aren't you going on vacation?"
"Mr. Hughton, I went to the surface to pick up people. Don't you forget that the new death ring will start in a month's time?"
"When... of course." The man yawned: "Those guys from the committee asked me to be a mentor for a kid, and promised to give me a box of top-notch volcanic beauty after the game. That's the wine produced by Ida Huaxing, how could I miss it? ?”
"Thank God, you haven't confused yourself yet. Then this is the player you want to coach. He's from District 13, and his name is Allen." Tonisov waved at Allen.
Allen walked over.
Finally, I saw clearly that this was an old man in his fifties. But Allen swore that he had never seen such a strong old man. Wrinkles have already appeared on his face, and the bags under his eyes have turned blue from years of drinking. But his body was as strong as a bear, and even Ron was thinner than him. When he stood up completely, like a mountain, Allen was completely submerged in his shadow!
It's strange, because Tonisf has already said that this Hughton is a major general. Logically speaking, his source power should be stronger than Ron. But on his body, Allen couldn't even see half of the source of light. On the side, the light green fluorescent light on Tonisf's body was telling Allen that his ability had not failed.
"Is this the kid? It looks okay. Let me see what you learned in Ron's kennel." Hughton stretched out his big hand and pressed Alan's forehead.
Allen backed away subconsciously, but for some reason, Hughton's hand still pressed his forehead. Hughton's palms began to heat up, and it was only then that Allen realized that not only did this old man possess source power, but the flame of source power was very bright. It was like a small sun rising inside him, and Allen couldn't help closing his eyes.
"Well, four source force vortexes have been tempered. Did it only take four months? The attribute of source force...is too weak to feel it for the time being. But the potential is not bad, wait..."
Hughton originally looked drowsy, but suddenly his lazy expression disappeared, and his eyes even became sharp.
Tonisov stood by, and seemed to be sweating for Allen. Seeing Hughton's face change suddenly, the second lieutenant couldn't help asking nervously: "What happened?"
Hughton let go of Allen, his eyes became a little weird, and then he looked at Tonisov and said, "Are you sure you didn't pick up the wrong person?"
"of course not!"
"Then this kid doesn't need my guidance."
"Why?" the lieutenant asked.
Hughton turned his head, looked at Alan with a dazed face, and said: "He was imprisoned by the source force in his body, you should know that. A person with source force imprisoned in his body can't even build a gene circuit. In this way It’s useless even if I guide him. Participating in the competition is tantamount to suicide!”
(end of this chapter)