Under the night, the dark walls seem to blend in with the night.
But the scarlet '30' stings the eyes.
The gate made entirely of metal has an indescribable sense of oppression.
"Is it a ceremony?"
"Or is the material special?"
"or… "
"A bit of both?"
Jason walked to the metal gate and couldn't help but raised his hand to touch the 5-meter-high metal gate.
The surrounding walls are of the same height as the metal gate.
Such a height is really insurmountable for ordinary people.
However, for the residents of the 'city that never sleeps', it is really nothing.
Especially the residents of District 29, it is no exaggeration to say that they are walking on the ground.
Therefore, there must be some special defense methods here.
certainly!
Most likely...
die!
It is not walls and gates that kill us.
But when you cross over, you will die.
Residents of the 'City That Never Sleeps' are very persistent, and have an extremely strong sense of paranoia about anything.
Only when facing death or something that produces death, will you choose to compromise.
Based on the performance of the residents in District 29 just now, Jason had a rough guess.
However, with someone beside him who has been to Area 30, Jason naturally didn't mind asking more.
"What happened to Area 30?"
Jason asked.
"It's a barren scene. It's been shrouded in mist all the time. Even in the daytime, it's gloomy. At night, you can't see your fingers. Moreover, there are... monsters."
Facing Jason's question, Lauren Deld said truthfully.
When it comes to 'monster', this former collaborator of 'big shot' couldn't help showing a look of fear.
"Those monsters are all kinds of strange things, and some of them don't even have a normal body shape. They are just a cloud of mist, or they are simply a comb, a mirror, or even a toilet stick."
"Toilet tap?"
"It tastes great."
Jason couldn't help but make a comment.
This made Lauren Delder's face serious.
"Don't underestimate it. I've seen it eat a monster the size of an elephant alive. Before that, that monster chased me for at least 5 kilometers. Nothing about it."
Lauren Delder said.
"5 kilometers?"
Jason keenly discovered the key words in Lauren Delder's words.
When most people are running away, it is not easy to be able to identify the direction.
And be able to recognize the distance
Those who do this need to have absolute calm.
And Lauren Delder is obviously not such a person.
At least, according to Jason's observation, the other party was not like this.
In fact, it is.
Lauren Delder said immediately.
"Because there are signposts!"
"There are very conspicuous signposts at 1km, 5km and 10km, but there are only distance signs, and the signposts leading to where have been removed-there are traces of decaying nails on it."
Lauren Delder may have been arrogant because of her 'supernatural power', but she still has basic qualities such as observation skills.
Otherwise, it is impossible to be selected by the 'big shot' to become a pawn.
"An unplugged road sign?"
Jason muttered to himself.
The owner of the Secret Road, 'Kulin', said that Area 30 is a trap for 'Gold'.
There is no greater danger at all.
This is of course a lie.
But one thing, the other side did not lie, that is, Area 30 used to be a battlefield with outsiders, and a war broke out there.
If a war breaks out, it is natural not to guide the enemy, and it is fundamental to destroy landmarks and road signs.
But why not destroy them all
How about leaving a distance
"Can you tell how long that road sign has been?"
Jason continued to ask.
"It's been at least 10 years. I don't know the specifics."
"Area 30 is in the mist, it's really damp, and the wood rots so fast."
"and… "
"The buildings in District 30 are old."
"It's not like the reinforced concrete buildings we are in. It's the kind of wooden buildings and stone buildings decades, even hundreds of years ago. Those stone buildings are covered with moss, but if those wooden buildings are really decades ago , or even hundreds of years ago, should have decayed and collapsed long ago, but they didn't, they still exist intact."
Lauren Delder shook her head puzzledly as she spoke.
Then, the former collaborator of the 'big shot' went on.
"In short, it's very strange there, not only the strange buildings, but also those monsters, they seem to follow some rules, they rarely appear at the 1-kilometer road sign, but once they leave the 1-kilometer road sign, there are so many monsters. The stronghold I found before was a stone cave within 1 kilometer, which contained ancient daily necessities, but there was no food left."
"Um."
Jason nodded, and quickly collected information about Area 30.
He believed that Lauren Delder would not lie to him.
The two of them are now grasshoppers on the same rope, and such a lie is a dead end.
However, if it is concealed, there must be some.
Jason didn't care about that either.
All friends have secrets.
What's more, this kind of temporary, forced to come together as an ally.
"Is there anything else to watch out for?"
Jason continued to ask.
"Um… "
"I don't know if it's my illusion. When I was in the 30th area, I always felt that something was staring at me-at first I thought it was an illusion, but after a long time, I can confirm that there is indeed something. staring at me."
"But what?"
"I have no idea."
Lauren Delder hesitated for a moment, and finally answered.
He didn't think he could withhold such information.
With Jason's strength, once he entered Area 30, such information would be obvious.
"Within the 'safe range' of 1 kilometer?"
Jason asked.
"It's only occasionally within the 1km 'safe zone', but once you're out of that 'safe zone' it's all the time."
For the word 'safe range', Lauren Delder quickly accepted it.
After collecting another piece of information, Jason began to ask the most critical questions.
"'Kim' sent you to Area 30 for what?"
"Draw a map!"
"That guy's order is for me to draw a map of Area 30, the more detailed the better!"
"In the beginning, a total of 10 people, including me, accepted this task. After entering Area 30, we split up and started to act—everyone at the time thought it was a good job."
"But when the first night fell, when the thick fog rolled in, I knew I was in big trouble."
"After that, I found their bones."
"Including the bones of a guy who came to District 30 for the second time. The other party died in a wooden building. There are only some bones left in his body. The flesh and blood have been eaten up, and the bones are covered with fine tooth marks."
Lauren Delder said truthfully.
Jason frowned slightly.
Entering Area 30 for the second time, he was naturally no rookie.
The wooden building chosen by the other party naturally has its basis.
Most likely the 'safe house' on your first visit.
But the second time I came, it was not safe.
Became a den of monsters.
This is not good news for Jason.
Because, this doesn't just mean that the monster is moving, and Lauren Delder's experience cannot be fully applied.
There is a more important point!
"Did they die within 1 kilometer?"
Jason asked.
"no!"
"It was within 1-5 kilometers. The guy who came to Area 30 for the second time died near the 5 kilometers road sign."
Lauren Delder's answer made Jason's heart sink.
Danger is spreading!
Not a monster!
It's dangerous!
Last time, the other party should be within a range of 5 kilometers, and they are all safe.
Therefore, the other party chose there.
However, the other party did not expect that only within 1 kilometer is a 'safe range'.
The monster's trajectory... got bigger.
call!
Jason took a breath, pondered for a moment, and asked again.
"Do you know when the person who entered Area 30 entered Area 30 last time?"
"Know."
"In order to boast of himself and get more temporary subordinates, that guy told us when he was in the car, it was - three years ago!"
Lauren Delder nodded.
three years? !
From 5 kilometers, it spread to 1 kilometer!
Jason narrowed his eyes.
Then, turn around and walk in one direction.
Not Area 30.
He must go to District 30.
Not just because there temporarily represents 'safety'.
Also because it stands for 'food'.
As a foodie, Jason knows where the best ingredients come from.
These are the places with monsters.
Of course he won't let it go.
But he still needs to do some more preparation.
At least the basic materials must be fully prepared.
And Lauren Delder
He didn't know what Jason was going to do, but he followed directly.
"Did we go out to draw a map and be used as bait?"
As he walked, Lauren, who had some aftertaste, asked Deld.
"It's not bait."
"At most, they are pathfinding stones."
Jason replied.
"Is there a difference?"
Lauren Delder was puzzled.
"have."
"Because you are not as good as bait."
Jason replied seriously.
Lauren Delder blinked and wanted to refute, but finally sighed.
Because, he knew Jason was right.
Bait, at least something else to fish for.
Just like the role he played after he thought he became a collaborator of 'Jin'.
And the wayfinding stones
That is to throw it out to see if there is any danger.
Just throw it away once.
It's like toilet paper.
As for recycling
It also depends on whether it is dirty or not.
If it is not dirty, it can be reused.
If dirty...
It's really thrown into the toilet again.
Lauren Delder thought from the bottom of her heart, sighing again and again.
For this person whose self-confidence has been blown to the extreme, it is really as humble as dust now.
Not just confidence.
Even thinking has become dull.
He still hasn't discovered some horrible things hidden in Jason's questioning with him just now.
He is just following behind Jason now, hoping to avoid the limelight and live well.
For the residents of 'City That Never Sleeps', life is wonderful.
No matter how you live.
That's all.
When the 'old man' got out of the gutter in District 16, it happened to be the time when he saw missiles launching towards District 26.
The boss who has his own territory in the 16th district, has many subordinates, and even has a considerable industry suddenly changed his face.
Before this, the 'old man' certainly knew that there was a gap between himself and 'Jin', but the 'old man' never thought that the gap between himself and 'Jin' had reached such a degree.
That's a missile!
Not a few gunners or rocket launchers!
He, or most of the bosses in the block, initially only thought that the gap between himself and 'Jin' was manpower.
But now it seems
That is really a day and a day.
At least, as far as he knew, no one he knew could build a missile.
The most is to be able to make some pistols.
For example, submachine guns and the like are all circulated in areas 1-15.
But now it seems.
Areas 1-15 can produce far more than submachine guns.
"I thought that after the war, the 'City That Never Sleeps' no longer had such technology... Sure enough, the upper city has knowledge and abilities that the lower city can't imagine?"
'Old man' thought to himself.
Then, he changed course.
His original intention was to go to a 'safe house' in District 16.
This 'safe house' is in the name of the boss of a certain neighborhood.
Through some means, he turned a few corners and made his own safe house.
The old man naturally knew.
But he chose to turn a blind eye.
Moreover, the boss and 'Jin' do not get along.
He clamored for 'golden' more than once in public. Although he had never fought, it was only a matter of time.
Therefore, after the 'old man' had his lair destroyed by 'Jin', he subconsciously prepared to go there.
But after seeing the missile flying into the air, the 'old man' changed his mind immediately.
He can imagine now.
If he really dared to appear in that 'safe house', the boss who usually clamored for 'Jin' would definitely give him to 'Jin' as a 'gift of apology'.
Under the strength of complete crushing, the opponent will definitely do this.
Not only the other party, but also the bosses he knew would do the same.
Even, everyone in the 'city that never sleeps' will do the same.
Then, the 'old man' saw the projection.
When he saw Jason's sketch, the 'old man' had a wry smile on his face.
It was a wry smile from the heart.
At the same time, with a trace of rejoicing.
Because, he knew, he was not fighting alone.
At least Jason can still be trusted.
But now there is a difficulty!
How should he contact Jason
As for Jason being more dangerous
please.
He is an old guy who can't even hold a gun firmly. He really doesn't have the slightest ability to protect himself in the 'City That Never Sleeps'. As long as he is discovered by any familiar guy, he will die, so he might as well follow Jason.
What if he survived
"Jason, Jason..."
"He's a cautious lad."
"He's definitely not going back now."
"It's only possible to go outside."
"Out?"
"Area 30?"
'Old man' muttered.
Then, it went back into the gutter.
Older people may not be in good health, but they have enough experience and have a lot of experience.
At least, the 'old man' has memorized the distribution of the sewers in the lower ring city of the 'Sleepless City'.
It was just in case.
And now
used.
The 'old man' moved forward cautiously.
Behind him... a figure followed silently.
The 'old man' seemed unaware.