The battle is over.
There are traces left over from the battle everywhere outside Nujiao City. Countless fragments from the collapsed sentry towers are scattered all over the ground, and the blown-up fortifications are now only left with thick floating dust. There are several shocking craters left on the ground, which are the masterpieces of shoulder-mounted missiles. As for the scorched black traces of vitrification, it is the mark of the raging plasma.
The soldiers of Ron's company were preparing for the battlefield. After this battle, the number of soldiers in the company dropped sharply from two hundred to about thirty. But Tungus and Rosser didn't take it seriously, which didn't mean they were indifferent, even though people in the wilderness were always lacking in enthusiasm. But the loss of more than a hundred lives would also trouble them.
In addition, the Ron Company also needs to provide a subsidy for those war dead with families to help these families survive this cold winter now that they have lost their pillars. But that's all. Ron Company can't and has no obligation to do more.
However, like the darkness before the dawn, winter will always pass. What the Ron Company lost in this battle can be compensated by the weapons, locomotives and even prisoners left behind by the DK Corps. In half a year, or even less, the company can return to its pre-war scale. Tungus and Rosser have never doubted this, as long as they are alive, there will be hope!
But now, there is one more problem to be solved.
Tunguska and Rosser had a headache looking at the black man sitting next to the discus-shaped tank. After the armored rhino almost crushed the entire convoy of the DK Legion, the size of the giant beast shrank and changed, and finally it was fixed as this A resolute black soldier. The black man was wearing a tight tactical uniform, revealing his perfect muscular lines.
The suit is covered with white armor templates on the chest, shoulders and knees, apparently to add extra protection to these areas. On the template on the chest, there is another engraved pattern of a war hammer wrapped around an electric snake. Tungus and the others thought about it, but they couldn't figure out which organization this pattern represented.
Whether it was for gifts or other reasons, the two of Tungus should have invited the black people into the city, and then treated them well in return. But when the two proposed this idea, the black man rejected it outright, and then sat by the discus silently, not knowing what he wanted to do. The two had no choice but to stay by the side. After a while, two more figures appeared on the snowy road. Tungus and Rosser stood up nervously, but they heard the black man say in a deep voice, "Don't be nervous, they are my companions."
"Companion?" Tungus looked at the man and woman who came from the snowy road. They were wearing uniforms of the same style. On the chest of the uniform, there is the same pattern of warhammer as the black, which explains the definition of a companion.
It was Feng and Su who came, and when they walked to Ma Pei, Feng casually threw something at Tungus and the two. The chubby thing stopped when it came to Rosser's feet, but it was Decas's head. De Kesi's eyes were wide open, and the expression of surprise was forever fixed on this face.
Looking at the head of the mob leader, Rosser and Tungus looked at each other.
Feng pointed at the head and said with a smile: "This is an extra gift."
Tungus took a step forward and said: "The three of you have helped us a lot, please follow us to the city. Nujiao City is not rich, but there are still good wine and barbecue."
In turbulent times, wine and meat are already luxury goods. And unpolluted food is even more difficult to find. Even Asgardli, Feng and others eat mostly synthetic ingredients instead of natural food.
In the depths of Nu Reef City, there is an underground manor developed by Ron Company itself. The soil with the minimum amount of radiation can meet the minimum requirements for the cultivation of grapes and other fruits, which will be made into wine and sold after ripening, thus providing additional income for Nu Reef City. And the dozens of unmutated poultry raised in the manor can occasionally improve the food of the upper management of Ron Company.
Now, Tungusken thanked him with wine and barbecue, which can be said to be the highest standard of gratitude in Nu Reef City. But even so, Feng still said lightly: "Thank you for your kindness, but we still have to wait for one more person."
"who?"
"Our captain..."
Before Feng could finish his sentence, he suddenly turned his head to look at the wilderness in the north, and then said with a smile, "He's here."
Tungus and Roser looked together, and in their eyes, there was nothing on the horizon of the wilderness. But after a while, a lone figure appeared on the horizon and walked towards them. Soon, a man wearing the same tactical uniform as a black man appeared in their eyes. When Tungus saw the golden pupils on the man's face, the big man let out an exclamation.
"What?" Rosser looked at him puzzled.
"Master's friend." Tungus said hastily.
"That warmonger will also have friends?" Rosser looked disdainful.
"It's not a friend, but there is a cooperative relationship. I remember that Master said about him, and it seems to be called Zero. Yes, that's the name, the man who caused the Parkland chaebol a headache." Tungus added.
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"Cheers! Let's salute the warriors!"
In the long-lost Eberron Tavern, Master's excited cry sounded. He raised his wine glass high, and at the same time, the soldiers of Ron Company and Tungusi also echoed. After Zero arrived, the four of them were invited into Nu Reef City by Tungus and Rosser. At the same time, Tungus also informed the old acquaintances of Master and Victor, the two zeros, and agreed to meet in the Eberron Tavern and hold a simple celebration party at the same time.
This time not only repelled the attack of the DK Corps, but also defeated the armed mob. Although it was the credit of a few people, the information packaged by Tungus and others will only make people think that Nujiao City fought a beautiful battle. It is conceivable that after the cold winter, the well-known Fury Reef City can attract more fighters and technical talents to join.
In the wilderness, warriors and technicians in other fields are the foundation of urban development. Only a strong city can attract more talents.
A few people will naturally not care about who fought the battle with Nujiao City, for them, these are irrelevant matters. On the contrary, delicious drinks and food are the more practical rewards now. Even Zero, who doesn't have much demand for food, will inadvertently let out a sense of satisfaction when he tastes the golden-grilled steak.
The tavern was almost full, and besides the staff of Ron's company, ordinary citizens crowded in to join in the fun. A few people naturally attract the attention of all. Among them, Feng, who is handsome and humorous, is naturally favored by women, and Su, who has a hot figure, also attracts the attention of many men. Even Mapei, a black soldier, is now surrounded by soldiers from the Ron Company to fight for wine.
The atmosphere in the tavern was warm and harmonious, and Zero took a sip of the wine produced by Ron's company. The wine is a bit bitter in the mouth, not as good as the wine made in the old days. But now it is very rare to be able to drink wine of this quality, so this glass of wine was drunk slowly.
A hand patted on Zero's shoulder, and only then did Zero realize that someone was walking beside him. In terms of the sensitivity of his senses, even in a complex environment like a tavern, it is rare for someone to walk to the side to notice it. But now Zero deliberately lowered his sensitivity, relaxed that tight nerve, and let himself be lazy for a while.
Turning his head, Zero saw Master and Victor. The two obviously drank a lot, their faces were flushed, and they smelled of alcohol. Master walked to the other side, put his arms around Zero's shoulders, and whispered: "It's great to see you again!"
Master is not a person who is easily moved. On the contrary, he is like a precision machine calculating different scales with different people. But tonight he seems to be a little different, the reunion after a long absence, the repelling of the DK Corps, and other things seem to have enough reasons for him to be moved.
On the contrary, Dr. Victor was more rational. After looking at Zero from head to toe, he said, "It seems that you are doing well."
Zero smiled and said, "It's not bad."
"Maybe he's already a big shot." Master joked beside him, and poured a sip of wine into his mouth. The wine sent by Ron's company is not much, and Master only drank a glass. Now the glass is filled with the beer brewed by Eberron Tavern. Naturally, it cannot be compared with wine in terms of taste and taste, but Master is more Like this bad wine.
After drinking two cups in a row, he looked at Zero with his red eyes and said, "I said, big shot. Why do you have time to visit a country place like ours?"
Victor also looked at Zero, who was no longer the same as before. Although it's only been more than three months, it feels like it's been a long time. Zero's aura is more calm and introverted than before, and there is a touch of majesty between his brows, which is the performance of his ability to advance again.
Moreover, the three companions brought by Zero are also powerful ability users. For Mapei, who single-handedly smashed the entire DK Corps convoy array, and Feng and Su, who killed Dekais, Tungus made a comment afterwards, It can be concluded that the abilities of these people are at least level 5 and above, and they are ability users who have undergone professional advancement. Professional promotion is not an easy task for capable people in the wilderness. The common promotion potions sold by the Dark Council are also expensive things, not to mention that these things, like natural ingredients, belong to the rich A valuable item that must be available.
Zero Four are obviously all advanced ability users. To the people in the wilderness, they are all big shots as Master said. The world they see is wider than that of ordinary people, and the world they live in is beyond the imagination of ordinary people. At least for a small place like Nujiao City, people with advanced abilities are rarely visited, let alone four people!
No matter how stupid a person is, he would know that the arrival of the four advancers was not accidental, let alone Dr. Victor and Master who had some friendship with Zero.
Zero replied truthfully: "I want to take Dr. Victor to a place..."
With that said, he turned to Master and said, "At the same time, some work wants to trouble you."
"It looks like an interesting thing, tell me, what is it?" Master asked the bartender for another glass of beer, and paid for it, explaining that this was the last glass of wine he drank tonight.
Zero looked at Victor and said in a deep voice: "I have already raised the initial funds required for the rebirth plan, as well as the site and equipment required for a plan. I think that place is safer and more equipped than in the wilderness. So, if the doctor agrees, I'll send someone over to pick you up, tomorrow."
"It sounds like a good place." After drinking the wine in his glass, Victor hiccupped and said, "Although I prefer Nu Reef City, I won't go back on what I promised you. , Don’t say tomorrow, you can leave now, anyway, I don’t have many things to pack.”
Zero nodded and said sincerely, "Thank you, doctor."
"It's too polite to say that." Master laughed loudly: "You have done Nu Reef City a big favor today, even if Victor doesn't agree, I will help you put him in your car. So, let’s talk about what’s going on between us.”
Zero drank the rest of the wine in the glass, and then said lightly: "I want to collect some interest from Parkland by the way. What they owe me now is not a little bit. That should be a big number, but you know, we don't People who are good at money. So I thought, maybe you can manage this money on our behalf and make it more.”
Master fell silent all of a sudden, and a moment later he actually climbed onto the bar counter and shouted: "Boys, eat and drink as much as you want, I will be responsible for everything tonight!"
After speaking, the whole tavern burst into cheers immediately. Master Ke is far from being generous, and there are not many opportunities for him to treat guests. Immediately, more beer and other things to eat and drink were ordered unceremoniously. This made the owner of the tavern very distressed, and he didn't know if the food in the cellar was enough for so many people.
And Master on the bar gave Zero a wink. Although he didn't say anything, he agreed to Zero's request in another way. Master jumped down and walked around the crowd towards the tavern kitchen. There is a small reception room behind that, and that's the place to talk to Zero in detail. Zero followed, and soon disappeared from the tavern.
But the tavern was so lively that even Feng and the others had no idea when Zero left.
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The blizzard not only raged in the south, but also left its heavy traces in the north.
It was night, and the Blue Ridge Mountains were shrouded in darkness. However, the city to which the Parkland chaebol belongs did not fall asleep. The beams of light passing from the city to the night sky from time to time showed that the city was still working.
It's right on the square with tulip patterns in the city, right on the top of a 16-story building. In Old Brant's bedroom, the fireplace was burning brightly, and the room's heating system was continuously supplying hot air with sufficient humidity. But even so, the old man wrapped in a thick fur coat still felt indescribably cold.
Old Brant was already sixty-one. In this turbulent age, he was already too old. Based on the average lifespan of forty years in the wilderness, old Brant, who has no ability, should have died long ago. But although he has no ability, he has money. Over the years, old Brant has prolonged his dying life by relying on the genetic medicine provided by the Dark Council.
He sat in the rocking chair, and the past was vivid in his memory. On the day of the cataclysm, he was only a ten-year-old child. The sudden disaster caused Brant, who had a happy family, to lose everything. He was one of the survivors on the day of the cataclysm. On the ruins of the city where Brant was almost flattened by the meteorite rain, only a thousand people were lucky enough to survive.
But Brandt never considered him lucky, because if he had died in that disaster, then he would not have to go through the next ten dark years.
That dark history, even an ability user who already possesses great strength can't help but shudder when he thinks about it, let alone old Brant, an old man without any ability.
The meteorite snow wiped out nearly 90% of the life on the earth, countless cities became ruins, the ozone layer protecting the earth was exhausted, and the entire planet was exposed to the strong radiation of outer space as if it was defenseless.
Even the lucky ones on the day of the cataclysm continued to die in the following months or even less. After that, the god of death seemed to stay in the world forever, and a large number of people died of radiation every day. In just ten years, the number of human beings has dropped sharply from the original 500 million to tens of millions. This is a terrible attrition.
And during these ten years, the radiation all over the earth gradually formed in the sky along with the rise of air and dust, and finally shrouded the current thick radiation cloud. The death rate of human beings has only slowed down, and at the same time, the mutation of human beings and other creatures has also quietly started in the past ten years.
If the survivors of the cataclysm were the lucky ones, then those who survived the darkest decade and survived are simply the darlings of the world. The old Brant also survived fortunately, and through hard work, he started from a small food processing factory, and now, forty years later, he has pieced together the territory of the Parkland business kingdom.
But now, the kingdom that old Brant worked so hard to come to is facing the dilemma of having no successors.
With trembling hands, he took out an old photo from his pocket. The photo was taken ten years ago. It was a group photo of the Brant family. In the photo, there is a boy with a stubborn face standing on the right hand side of old Brant. The boy has delicate features and golden hair.
That was Sauron, the old man's favorite grandson. And in the next ten years, Sauron's talent in the elemental domain brought hope to this family without half of the ability users in its blood.
Old Bran had already secretly drawn up a will when Sauron joined the Scarlet Knight of the Dark Council. It was clearly stated in the will that Sauron would be his next successor, but just when Sauron was supposed to be in full bloom, this outstanding young man was lost in the hands of a mercenary in the wilderness.
Thinking of this, Old Brant couldn't help covering his fur coat tighter. But this was not enough to reduce the chill in his heart, so Old Bran began to utter the name of another person, the man who was about to plunge the Parkland chaebol into a cold winter.
zero!
(Recently, the child has a teething fever and is in a bad mood, so the update is slow, please forgive me. In addition, tomorrow is the 21st, let us wait for the sunshine on the 22nd!)