In addition to the human heart, the other things in the world that cannot be looked directly at are the sun.
The midday sun is too dazzling.
Xu Le could only rely on the ancient sound's multi-vision to barely see that the sunny doll in his hand released a black object.
The thing was so small that it only flashed in his sight.
But soon, he felt something was wrong.
There was a new black dot in the sky within the field of vision, a glowing black dot.
The sunlight twisted around it and time seemed to stand still.
Xu Le didn't know how to describe this black spot. Maybe it was like the sun in an eclipse
"This feeling... is not good!"
As the black spot stagnated in mid-air, a strong light emanated from it.
It was dazzling, much more dazzling than ordinary sunlight. This was Xu Le’s first feeling.
Even with the ancient sound multi-vision, he could no longer look directly at the sphere.
And he knew very well that this light was not just sunlight, it came with some special ancient sound power, it was brightness.
Xu Le used his arm to block the strong light while looking at the zombies in the light.
At this moment, the zombies seemed to be burned by flames, screaming miserably, their bodies quickly charring and rotting, and they lay on the ground, gradually turning into ashes.
Under the shining light, low-level weirdnesses were quickly evaporated like dust.
After a burst of light, the black spot began to slowly fall.
When Xu Le saw this scene, the bad feeling in his heart became stronger than before.
"Can this thing be controlled?"
He tried to use the ancient sound branches to slow down the speed of the black spot's descent. It seemed to work
But even Xu Le himself couldn't suppress the gradually expanding sense of energy.
"Is it going to explode?"
After hesitating for three seconds, Xu Le started running and quickly ran behind a large rock in the opposite direction.
After the black spot lost his control, it slowly fell in the air for a while, but before it landed...
boom!
The strong light and violent shock waves swept across half of the wasteland. The deafening noise also attracted the attention of some lighthouse keepers and people who were out.
This place is actually only 5 kilometers away from the city wall of the lighthouse, and such an explosion will definitely attract the attention of passers-by.
After the explosion, people started to come over and wanted to check out what was going on.
Xu Le knew that he couldn't be exposed at this time, at least he couldn't expose that it was he who caused the explosion.
He activated his ethereal state to stay calm, pretending to be curious as he walked, and kept shouting:
"What happened? I'm a night watchman, everyone please make way."
When they heard that he was the night watchman, the people around him automatically made way for him, even a few ordinary people who discovered that Xu Le was already here.
At this time, he was also full of doubts. Was this person originally here? Did he see it wrong
The guard who arrived confirmed Xu Le's ID and badge and saluted him immediately.
"Master of the Night's Watch."
Xu Le just waved his hand and said seriously:
"Don't be so polite. This is an important matter. Simply report the situation to me and control the crowd so as not to hurt anyone."
Seeing Xu Le asking him to report, the guard quickly said:
"Oh, yes! It seems that some unknown explosion occurred in the wasteland ahead, but no one was hurt.
The explosion was very large. I'm afraid that an explosion of this size cannot be caused by an ordinary person or creature. I need to report it to my superiors."
Xu Le pinched his chin and asked:
"Is that so? Is there some unspeakable monster? It seems that the routine cleaning outside the city is not perfect enough.
No, I have to go back and report this matter independently. Everyone, I'm leaving first."
"Mr. Night Watchman is really dedicated to his job. Please take care."
"It's all for the lighthouse, as it should be."
Xu Le waved his hand and ran back to the Lighthouse City with a lingering feeling.
"Huh, no one should notice the flaw..."
No one knew that the explosion was related to him, so he just ran back to the branch happily.
As soon as he entered the door, Xu Le heard Wang Shu say seriously:
"Xu Le, the captain said you lost your full attendance award."
Xu Le felt a sudden pain in his heart, and after hesitating for a moment, his expression remained unchanged:
"How much is this perfect attendance award you mentioned?"
"50 dollars."
"Fuck 50, so cruel?"
Wang Shu looked at Xu Le with a heartbroken expression and shook his head. This guy was actually a sorcerer. What a loser.
Bai Jing happened to come out of the office and saw Xu Le and asked:
"You're back?"
"Well, I'm back, but I have something to report to the captain."
"What's the matter?" Bai Jing was surprised. How could Xu Le make any discovery just by taking a leave
“An unknown strong explosion occurred in a wasteland area 5 kilometers outside the city.
I suspect it was caused by some indescribable horrible creature, and I happened to be passing by, so I am reporting this to you to eliminate the potential safety hazard."
After Xu Le finished speaking, Bai Jing's Moonstone communicator rang. She picked up the call and said "hmm" a few times.
He hung up the call and squinted at Xu Le:
"I already know about the explosion outside the city, but that unspeakable and terrifying creature you mentioned, could it be you?"
"How is that possible? Captain, you are such a joke. How could I possibly cause such severe damage? You must be talking nonsense."
Under Bai Jing's gaze, Xu Le lowered his head as he spoke.
Bai Jing didn't say much and handed Xu Le a form:
"Use this to apply for practice bullets at the shooting range. You'll be on a mission in a few days. It's too late for you to practice with your sword now. You should make up for it by cramming your shooting skills."
Xu Le looked at the shooting range application form and felt a pang of pain in his heart. If he had known this earlier, he would not have used his own bullets to practice.
"Yes, I will definitely practice well."
…
In the next few days, Xu Le quietly stayed at the Night Watch shooting range to practice shooting, of course, mixed in with divination and spiritualism practice.
When I feel my spiritual energy is running low, I practice with my gun for a while. When my spiritual energy recovers a little, I continue my training as a warlock.
In his spare time, he also played with the Zion mechanical stick that Bai Jing gave him.
It’s not quite appropriate to call this thing a stick. It’s more like a multi-functional engineering equipment.
A straight spike, a knife, a hook, a simple umbrella, a spade, a shovel, and even an attached flint and lighting.
Of course none of this matters. What matters is that a stick can be used as a crutch.
He looked very pretentious, with a cane in one hand and a gun in the other, and Xu Le liked it very much.
The days passed, and soon it was August 1st.
That was the day when the Night's Watch carried out their routine pioneer mission.
Xu Le knew that this was his first field mission, and he was somewhat nervous, but he also made a lot of preparations.
According to those old night watchmen, field work is indeed dangerous.
Weird things that appear from time to time, mental energy issues, and dark laws.
If not handled properly, the team will be easily destroyed.
Team 6 is fine though. Bai Jing has been a night watchman for 10 years. A night watchman who can survive for 10 years is already a true expert in darkness.
In addition to his own preparations during this period, Xu Le actually still has some confidence.
"After all, it still depends on your own strength."
Oh!
I picked up Ding Ke, patted its head and gave it a kiss. I won’t be able to see it for a while in the future!
Ding Ke was a little confused after being kissed by Xu Le, but when he looked at the food in front of him, he seemed to understand.
Xu Le divided the canned food, sausages, and cat food according to proportions and took out 10 days' worth at a time.
He looked at Ding Ke and said as if jokingly:
"If I don't come back in 10 days, you'll probably have to wander again."
Meow!
Ding Ke rubbed Xu Le, not knowing whether it understood what Xu Le meant.
Xu Le caressed Ding Ke for a while and finally left home.
After Xu Le left, Ding Ke jumped onto the window and watched him leave, his eyes full of anticipation, but no one knew what he was expecting.
…
Night's Watch Division, 6th Division.
"Wang Shu."
"arrive."
"Gu Beichen."
"arrive."
"Xu Le."
"arrive."
The 7 people from the executive department and 2 people from the logistics department of the Night Watch Squad 6 have all arrived.
Because there were casualties in the Black Tide last time, and they do not have as strong background and connections as other teams, the 6th team at this time cannot even form a standard 10-man team.
This is even with the addition of two logistics staff members, Xu Le and Gan.
Xu Le looked at Bai Jing and once again thought of what Bai Jing had said before.
The situation of Team 6 is not as good as imagined, although after becoming extraordinary people, they will nominally have a place in the upper city.
But if you are unwilling to join a certain camp and become their dog.
Originally, the gentlemen in the upper town would not take you out to play.
Most of the members of Team 6 are guys who are not popular among the gentlemen in the upper city.
Today, Bai Jing changed into a night watchman's uniform and put her hair up. Although there were some wrinkles at the corners of her eyes, she looked particularly heroic.
"Everyone is there, ready to go."
"yes."
When Xu Le and his team left the branch, other night watchmen and guards passing by saw them and saluted.
Among these people, there was even Wang Yueqin, the captain of Team 2 who had a very bad relationship with Bai Jing. This also surprised Xu Le.
Wang Shu explained:
“Don’t be surprised. The pioneering mission of the Night Watch is an important part of maintaining the development of the entire Lighthouse.
We need coal, reasonable farm land, large factory land, metals, rare earths, and moon rocks, all of which need to be developed.
Maybe the relationship between the captain and Wang Yueqin is not very good, but even if the relationship is not good, the original intention of us lighthouse people is the same. "
"Seeking the light, I guess?"
“Yes, seek the light.”
Xu Le nodded. By now, he had roughly understood the meaning of seeking light.
The so-called pursuit of light is actually a way to escape from darkness.
Endless weirdness has exhausted humans both physically and mentally. Every city-state wants to completely get rid of the darkness, so they have to seek light.
Under everyone's attention, Night Watch Team 6 left the city and boarded the Night Steam Armored Vehicle specially equipped for the Night Watch team.
The Steam Armored Vehicle is already Zion's most advanced outdoor activity product.
The standard configuration carries 10 people, and can accommodate up to 15 people.
It is equipped with a steam engine, two secondary guns and one main gun, and has a certain amount of armor. It is not an exaggeration to call it a steam tank.
The only drawbacks are energy issues, inability to overcome terrain obstacles, and limited range of action.
Walking on the road outside the city.
Bai Jing stepped out from the passenger seat, sat in the middle of the car, and took out a task manual.
Let’s start by telling the main content of this pioneer mission.
"Okay, the area we are exploring today is Area 53, the second outer area of Zone B. Judging from the limited records, it should be a town area from the Third Era.
Urban areas are different from the wild. The strange things hidden in small dwellings are difficult to be discovered by the naked eye and are much more dangerous.
However, the profits will be much higher. After all, the urban area is the best place to produce relics and moonstones, so you'd better cheer up.
The spoils of the pioneer mission are 100% profitable. If you search, it belongs to you. If you find it, you will split it equally. You should understand. If you don’t understand, ask yourself. ”
"Yes." Everyone responded.
Xu Le wrote down the information about the mission, and he was even more attentive to the pioneers' benefits.
"The best relic producing area, pay attention."
When they reached Block 53, Xu Le was in a daze as he sat in the armored vehicle. Wang Shu beside him touched him:
"We're almost there, what's wrong with you?"
"It's okay. It's nothing."
Xu Le looked at the scenery outside the window, somewhat absent-minded...
The architectural styles of lighthouses vary greatly, but the main technology is still steam machinery, with a large number of defensive buildings.
But the area before him looked more like the buildings from the 2000s in his previous life.
There are no exaggerated skyscrapers, but it already has a modern feel.
This should be a town.
With a heavy jolt, the steam armored vehicle stopped.
After getting off the bus, Xu Le even saw the railway and several broken traffic lights.
"What kind of era is the Third Era? Is it similar to the 2,000 years in the previous life?"
No one could give Xu Le an answer. Not much of the history of lighthouses has been made public, and most history classes are filled with praises for the pioneers of lighthouses.
Most people have only a vague idea of the era before the Fourth Age.
If you want to check the real history, you may have to go to the historic Red Moon Temple.
"Get ready to get off the car." Wang Shu patted Xu Le.
"Oh, okay."
Xu Le did not hesitate, took the mechanical stick, and followed the main members out of the car.
Bai Jing took out a device similar to a camera stand.
It should be some kind of coordinate object.
"The current area is B-2-53. Here are our gathering coordinates.
Our mission today is to conduct pioneering cleanup of the area. This area is an unknown risk area and there is a possibility of polluter-level anomalies.
Based on the size of the area and the efficiency of the operation, the team will be divided into groups of three, and each group will have a level 3 extraordinary person.
Gu Beichen, Wang Shu, and Zhou Zimo are in a team and are walking along the first street.
I, Wang Xu, and Lao Gan are in a team and will take the Second Street.
Lao Niu, Li Shunliu, and Xu Le are in a team and are walking along the third street.
It's okay for Gu Beichen to be considered as a level 3 combat force, right?"
When Gu Beichen heard this, he immediately raised his head:
"Of course."
Xu Le also nodded. He actually wanted to be in the same team with Bai Jing or Wang Shu.
However, Bai Jing's grouping is not without reason.
Each group has a warlock and two warriors. This greatly balances the attributes of the team and is indeed the most reasonable allocation method.
“In the wild, there are two things you must remember.
First, don't be greedy, greed can kill you all.
Second, don't be afraid, fear is the food of all weirdness, do you understand
The mission time limit is 48 hours, so we have to spend at least one night in the danger zone.
Today's mission target is the three streets in front of us.
We are to meet at this location in Section 53 before 8pm, understand?"
Bai Jing took out a simple map and pointed out an intersection where three streets converged.
This should be their gathering place at night.
"clear."
"Everyone, take your throwing weapons, medicines, mental energy neutralizers, and odor masking agents. Move immediately. Disband."
"Yes." Everyone responded.