Phelps's Cow
A roadside restaurant with a giant cow skull on its sign.
There seemed to be a big eating contest going on in a private room, as waiters were seen bringing in steaks, fried beef bone skewers, beef tendon meatball soup, etc. almost non-stop.
Every once in a while, a large number of food plates were brought out.
In the private room,
Reagan and Zed ate like crazy,
Reagan has been staying in the power station all this time, assisting in the dream program and analyzing various brain wave data. He has basically not had a formal meal.
Zed also consumed a lot of energy in the process of falling asleep, and he didn't have time to eat a hot meal after waking up.
The appearance of the two people eating with hearty appetite was in stark contrast to the other two people sitting across the table who looked weak and had no appetite.
His whole body was covered with wounds, and one could even clearly see that there were many dents on his body and that his bones had not yet grown out successfully.
Yi Chen and Jin could only rely on each other and maintain a sitting posture with difficulty. It could be said that their stomachs had not yet healed completely, and their organs were only barely in shape.
If the limit had not been exceeded, if there had not been the gravy provided by Jin, the eating scene would probably be in the inpatient department of the Hippocrates Hospital.
The reason Reagan was not injured is simple.
As the technical provider of the Dream Project, he helped outside the Dream Room throughout the entire process. Naturally, he also saw the horrifying scene where Zed, in his sleep, suppressed the deputy director with one hand and almost broke his prosthetic arm.
When he was called to Zed's basement office by his companions, he refused all possible requests for "physical combat" on the grounds that his physical condition was not good enough.
He only participated with his mental power, mostly assisting Yi Chen and Jin, and would never use his mental power to attack Zed.
In the end, only Yi Chen and Jin were beaten.
At this time, Zed, who was eating, actually shed tears from the corners of his mouth. "This restaurant is really good. I wonder if I can always eat here in the future... Oh~ I don't know how long the organization can last."
Yi Chen was actually very interested in this rather pessimistic topic.
"If the Gray Region completely spreads over and Zion is shrouded in it and can no longer serve as a fixed residence, will the organization have any arrangements, teacher?"
"I never got in touch with the organization's management. I only knew that they were preparing for the coming global pandemic, but I had no idea how they were going to do it."
At this time, Reagan on the side took over the conversation.
“Once the gray area fully spreads, it will cover Zion.
The people living here should be divided into two groups. Those gentlemen who are not strong enough and have failed to break through will still stay in the city. Our power station will support a special magnetic field and try to maintain a stable city state under the influence of the gray area.
The First Gentleman and the staff of the God Skin Residence will also carry out skin grafting throughout the city. At that time, the gentlemen who remain in the city can use clothing to obtain a relatively stable living environment.
Of course, it can't be compared with the current situation in any way. There will inevitably be potential risks in life at that time, and power transmission will be cut off on a large scale.
There will also be frequent incidents of disease and loss of control within Zion.
As for the other group of people, gentlemen who have achieved their own limit breakthroughs and can live and explore independently in the gray area environment can choose to leave Zion and start a "wandering journey".
The organization will not give any advice. You can wander alone or form a team or group to wander together.
There is only one requirement, no matter what, you must always maintain the character of a gentleman and pass on the praises of humanity. "
"Reagan, you know that?"
"I am also the director of the power station, so I know about this kind of thing. And I also have to think ahead and make sure that Feiyin and I have made arrangements for our future life."
Yi Chen also took the opportunity to continue the topic, "Reagan, what are your plans at that time? Stay in the city, or start a journey of exile."
"Of course, it's more stable to stay in Zion. At least I am confident in my skills at the power station. With the skin grafting throughout the city, at least Feiyin and I can live a stable life."
"Teacher, are there any plans?"
Zed put a beef rib in his mouth and chewed it for fun, saying nonchalantly: "I haven't made up my mind yet, let's take it one step at a time~ If Zion still exists, he will probably stay here."
"Um… "
Seeing that Yi Chen didn't ask what he meant, Jin quickly asked, "Hey~ Why don't you ask me?"
"I know you will definitely leave Zion, Jin. Haven't you told me this many times? By then, you should go to the Old World and live in the Cancer Palace for a long time, right?"
"That's right, I told you."
Yi Chen turned the topic back to the two people across the table: "Reagan, teacher... What if something goes wrong in Zion before the gray area spreads over?"
Reagan said seriously, "I have thought about this in advance. I am currently conducting research and development of some related equipment in the institute. If exile becomes the only option, it should be able to increase our survival rate."
Yi Chen also made a suggestion, "If that's the case, let's go together then."
"Okay~ I can take everyone to the Cancer Palace to have some fun!" Jin was the first to raise his hand in agreement.
Reagan also raised his hand. He had already acknowledged the two companions in front of him. In his opinion, if Zion really wanted to have any trouble, it would take at least a few years. Based on their talents, they should be able to reach the highest level among the organizations.
Only Zed remained silent, as if he had some other concerns and worries.
Seeing that the teacher was not very happy, Yi Chen also said quickly: "Okay! Let's not talk about such a heavy topic. Everyone, eat and drink well. This meal is on me."
"That's right, William!"
"What is it, teacher?"
"I know you are very concerned about the Gentleman's Skin and even want to become the First Gentleman. So after working with Mr. Spacey, I recommended you a little bit. If you are interested, you can contact him."
“Thank you, teacher!”
After the meal, everyone went back to their homes. Yi Chen did not plan to visit Teacher Zed for the time being. He needed at least some time to get out of the haze of being beaten.
It was only natural for him to follow Jin to live in the apartment and help cook meat.
A week later,
The organization's coordination work on nightmare events has been completed. All personnel participating in the dream plan and the executioner group conducting nightmare hunts in Gethsemane will be rewarded.
The rewards are divided into four levels.
1. Secondary Contribution
2. General Contribution
3. Effective contribution
4. Best Contribution
Six people were nominated for the best contribution.
1. The monster imprisoned in .A, Hognizede
2. The founders of the Twin Church and one of the prophets, Marko and Martin
3. The Killing Watcher of Gethsemane, One of the Prophets, the Sealed Yuri
4. Chief Tailor, Wrinkle Spacey
5. Ludwig Reagan, creator of the Nightmare Stairs theory
6. William Behrens
The above six people will be jointly invited to the Hall of Honor to receive the highest honor among the organizations. At the same time, an engraver will carve a joint portrait of the six people on the spot, and name it "Dispel Nightmares". It will be kept in the hall as an important collection and remembered by future generations.
In addition, one person will be selected from the six people to receive the highest level reward.
It was just dawn.
Yi Chen, who was sleeping on the same mattress with Jin, had spent a lot of time cooking meat last night. The knocking on the door lasted for five minutes. He only woke up reluctantly when he felt that the other party was about to break the door completely.
I opened the door sleepily and received an invitation letter with a golden G&D seal from a gentleman whose face could not be seen clearly because he was wrapped in a cloak.
(End of this chapter)