On the way to the property notarization, Zero can see that the buildings in Sin City are full of the feeling of military control. All the buildings are unified two-storey bungalows with a rectangular structure. There are no extra edges and corners, everything is simple and clear. The laneways and roads are staggered in columns, dividing the whole city into uniform grids.
There is no greenery, no squares, no parks in the middle of the street, and any facilities for leisure. Here, only a depressing atmosphere can be felt.
Only north of the city, a small area was set aside as a free zone. After the restrictions are lifted at night, the residents of the city can enjoy their own entertainment in the free zone, only one point, they cannot kill people.
The only tall buildings are the watchtowers around the city, which are concrete structures that stand on the edge of the city. The sentry tower is 30 meters high, and there are dark holes all over the tower body. These dark holes are shooting windows when needed. Soldiers have been stationed on the tower for many years, and every corner of the city can be seen from above. After all, the city is full of low-rise buildings, which cannot block the soldiers' eyes at all.
What's more, there is a monitoring system at every street and alley, located in the monitoring room of the city defense army, and the soldiers inside can see clearly what is happening in every corner of the city 24 hours a day.
Now and then two or three cars drove by, full of fully armed soldiers. They will get out of the car when they arrive at the predetermined location, and then knock on the door of the residents door by door to conduct random inspections. Residents found to be violating the rules were immediately sent to Thebes Prison.
When Ling passed by, he happened to see a fat man pulled out by several soldiers. He fought back, cursing. A soldier stabbed him hard on the thick back with an electric shocker, and the man collapsed immediately foaming. From the loosened hand, a syringe rolled out, seemingly caught at home preparing to inject drugs.
Things like this happen occasionally in the city.
After all, this is Sin City, the city where criminals live, and you can't expect these lawless guys to really obey the law.
Zero called out a map stored in the main brain, which was based on Yafidi's information, plus the records he made after he had surveyed the island silently before arriving in Sin City. Sin City is closely connected to the surface base of the Thebes prison, and the entrance to the prison is somewhere on the surface base. The surface base has an army of about 3,000 people, equipped with paladin and griffin armor, artillery tanks and missile armored vehicles. The defense capabilities of the base itself are very good. The heavy artillery emplacements are scattered scattered, interspersed with anti-aircraft machine guns and other firepower points, so that if you storm the base, you will risk being bombarded by heavy firepower.
Zero saw with his own eyes a team of paladin mechs and Griffin Knights conducting daily patrols around the base with irregular routes. With the low-altitude cruising capabilities of the Griffin Knights, there was another plain landscape near the base. If there is a change, it will be noticed soon. Lian Ling was able to leave quietly under the eyes of the Griffon Knight only with the ability to jump in space. Others have to hide from the detection system of the second-generation mecha in this landscape, unless they are equipped with high-level perception domain abilities.
It's a pity that there are no talents in this field in Zero's ability user group.
The more this is the case, the more fortunate he is to sneak in as Rafael. If it is impossible to attack rashly from the outside, the only way to rescue Cinderella is to disintegrate from the inside. When the car drove past the southeast of the city, you could see a high platform built in the sea outside the city from a distance. There were several heavy artillery emplacements on the left and right sides, and they didn't know what they were for.
"It's the execution platform." The guard in charge of leading Zero said: "It is the execution platform for the execution of some serious criminals. I heard that a female pirate will be executed in two days. High standard of treatment."
What the guards were implying was that those low-level criminals would usually be killed secretly if they were to be executed, and then just throw the body into the sea like a wild dog. Therefore, the criminals who can go to the execution platform are either heroes or high-ranking powerhouses.
Zero took a deep look at the execution platform, then lowered his head and remained silent. He didn't forget to exude a killing intent at any time, this killing intent was not strong, but it made people feel depressed. It's like a ferocious beast trapped in a prison, once it is freed from the shackles, it will violently kill people. The guard couldn't help but move a little away, secretly paying attention in his heart. After all, Raphael was also a murderous pirate, and the guards saw in his profile that quite a few soldiers of the Vatican died under Raphael's command.
The guard glanced at the bag at Zero's feet again, his eyes glowing hotly. I heard that the bag contained all of Rafael's property. Given Rafael's reputation, the things inside should be very valuable. Zero felt the guard's overly hot gaze, raised his head slightly, and glanced at the guard. The latter shivered as if being splashed with cold water.
When I came to the property notary office, several men were chatting with a female staff member. One of the men with red hair pinched his hand on the woman's butt from time to time, and the woman didn't resist, on the contrary, she catered a little. When seeing these people, the guard lowered his head and walked quickly. Even the soldiers were like this, thinking that the red-haired man or the power behind it might not be easy.
In the city of sin, the military may not have the final say
When they came to window No. 4, the guard knocked on the window and shouted: "Old man Gordon, where did you die, come out and do a property notarization!"
After calling several times, an old man with glasses and shambling steps came out from behind a door. He raised the glasses on the bridge of his nose with his hands, glanced out of the window and said, "Another dead man, hey."
The guard couldn't help but glanced at Ling, and then said in a low voice: "What nonsense are you talking about, be careful with your mouth, one day it will really turn you into a dead person."
"I have nothing to worry about. Anyway, I have lived enough. It is good to rest early." The old man sat on a high chair and said, "Come on, take out your property. Gordon will give you a Fair price."
Zero threw the bag in his hand heavily on the counter, and there was a muffled sound immediately. With this muffled sound, even the men at the head stopped all their movements and looked towards Zero. When Gordon unzipped the bag and poured out the contents, everyone except the old man gasped, including the guards.
Gold, jewels, diamonds... even Zero was surprised, there were quite a lot of things in this bag, and everything was valuable. The last is the square gold bricks. As for other jewelry diamonds, in addition to their own value, plus other processing techniques, they are a fortune. These things were prepared for him by Isabel, saying that they were property donated by Raphael to the Brotherhood.
Some of these things bear the imprint of a certain nobleman, which was snatched by Rafael. These things can explain Zero's identity more forcefully from the side, so Isabel brought it all up in one go.
But the old man Gordon took a magnifying glass to identify, register and quote every piece of jewelry in a leisurely manner. As if these valuable things were like the bricks and stones on the ground in his eyes, he didn't feel moved at all. On the other hand, the guard responsible for leading Zero was short of breath, and a few men not far away were also spitting.
When the slightly pretty woman looked at Ling Lai, her eyes were so hot that she wanted to melt Ling. Zero saw all this in his eyes and remained silent.
It took Gordon all morning just to count the property brought by zero and convert them into credits common in Sin City. Zero has been waiting quietly, without any sign of impatience. Until Gordon said: "Okay, this is the gun you use in the city. Take it, it is also your identity card, and you must carry it with you at all times. Until, you become a dead man."
Zero nodded, took the * over, then looked at the old man and said quietly: "I won't die, but I'm sure, many people will die."
Gordon froze for a moment, then smiled and said, "Interesting. Hey, kid. If you're not dead at night, come to the Prancing Horse Bar in the free area to find me, and tell them that you can just find Gordon. Please have a drink."
"Of course, you can invite me if you want. After all, you get 240,000 credits in exchange for those things. As long as you don't cause trouble, these things can be used until the day you die of old age." Gordon deliberately raised his voice, Then he blinked at Zero and said, "After all, the daily food delivery only needs 30 credits."
Through this sentence, Zero has a preliminary understanding of the economic system of Sin City. At the same time, he also knew that the old man was deliberately making trouble for himself. Sure enough, when he and the guards were about to leave, those men also walked towards them.
The guard was a little nervous, but Zero didn't seem to be aware of it. Near the gate, Zero and two people stopped him. Gordon at the back was holding a cup of coffee, sitting by the window with a look on his face, while the woman looked over there nervously.
"Hey, brother. What's your name?" Among them, the red-haired man stepped forward.
"Raphael." Zero replied coldly.
The red-haired man nodded and said, "Rafa, alright. Listen, my name is Bloodfang, and I'm not comparable to those ordinary people in this city. Even the military has to show me some face. If you don't believe me, ask the little soldier next to me. Just know."
Zero didn't look at the guards, but said indifferently: "Have you finished? Please get out of the way."
Xuefang laughed: "This guy is really interesting. Hey, buddy, I think you are pretty good, I want to absorb you. As long as you follow me, this city can go sideways. How about it, I am very generous, as long as Just transfer your credit points to my name."
Zero had already expected this situation, and he suddenly smiled. The smile is his own, but when playing the role of Rafa, others look like a sinister sneer. Then Zero said: "Now, I can give you two choices. One is to get out, and the other is to let your subordinates support you to get out. Which one do you choose, dear Mr. Bloodfang?"
The red-haired man's smile froze, and his face suddenly changed: "The guy who doesn't know how to flatter."
At the same time, he punched Zero's nose.
At this time, a red lightning flashed in the air. It suddenly appeared, and then there was the sound of Lingchang's knife retracting its sheath.
The next moment, Xue Fang was stunned. Then I saw a red line appearing on the wrist, and then the flesh and blood rolled to both sides, the wound deepened uncontrollably, and finally even the bones cracked open.
With everyone stunned, Xue Fang's fist was dislocated and slipped, followed by blood spurting out from the severed wrist. Zero slid sideways, avoiding the foul blood spraying at him, while sliding in. The blood-yellow hilt of the long knife hit Xue Ya's lower abdomen, and he was foaming at the mouth immediately.
This series of actions was as fast as lightning, but every action clearly caught everyone's eyes. Even Gordon, who had no ability at all, could see clearly, which made everyone feel an indescribably strange feeling. Until Ling said: "Look, I didn't kill him. But if he dies due to blood loss, it's none of my business."
A word awakened the dreamer, and several of Xueya's subordinates were busy rescuing and bandaging their eldest brother. One of them said to Zero viciously: "You are dead. No, before you die, you will be beaten several times by our big guys."
Before he finished speaking, the handle of the knife suddenly stuck into his mouth. Zero patted the scabbard lightly, and there was a sudden shock on the handle of the scabbard, which shattered the man's teeth, and then he took the scabbard out. Zero turned around, smiled at Gordon and said, "Look, I'm not wrong, am I?"
Gordon laughed dryly twice, but made no reply.
"This is your house."
Half an hour later, the guards took Ling to a two-story bungalow. He said: "Listen, when the restrictions are in place during the day, you can only stay at home. The daily food is rationed in the morning, and you will be charged 30 credits a day, which will be deducted directly from your *. During the restricted hours, There will be checks from time to time, and for your own good, I advise you not to do anything illegal at home. Like taking drugs, or you will end up in jail like that guy you saw this morning."
Zero listened in silence.
When the guard was about to leave, he said, "Mr. Rafael, that Bloodfang is just a small character. The forces behind him are beyond your imagination. If I were you, I won't be free after the time limit tonight." District. Believe me, you wouldn't want to go there. But you were so cool just now."
Leaving this sentence, the guard left. When the door is closed, there will be only one person left in the world.
Ling walked through the rooms on the upper and lower floors. Although the area is not large, there are living rooms, bedrooms, and bathrooms. There is also a small balcony on the second floor where you can see the street outside. But during the restricted time during the day, it is not allowed to enter and exit at will. Therefore, these two small buildings are nothing more than a higher-level prison.
Next to the living room on the first floor is a small kitchen with simple kitchenware and a refrigerator. Food for the day has been delivered in the refrigerator, and the food is simple. Bread, water, and a piece of synthetic fiber meat. This is the food for a day, which can only satisfy food and clothing, not delicious.
But such a small amount of food costs 30 credits, which shows that the consumption in Sin City is not low at all.
In the daytime, the emotions of criminals are extremely suppressed, and at night, all entertainment is open to attract money. The operating system of Sin City can be said to be completely designed for criminals' psychological weaknesses. Zero silently took out bread and water from the refrigerator, and then ate quietly. He was already here, and the distance from Cinderella was greatly shortened. Next, wait for the time when the restrictions are lifted at night, and then go to the free area to create conditions.
Originally, Zero found it difficult to naturally create the conditions to enter the prison, but after the conflict with Bloodfang in the notary hall, if all went well, he would be able to enter the Thebes prison at night. Looking at it now, in fact, Sin City is, to some extent, an open prison. A house is a prison, and the time when restrictions are lifted is similar to a criminal's release. So there will be some forces such as blood teeth in the city of sin, just like some big bosses in the prison.
It's just that Sin City offers more entertainment than any prison.
After eating the bread, Zero came to the bedroom to rest. He closed his eyes, set a wake-up time in his master brain, and then fell into a deep sleep. When he opened his eyes, it was already sunset. At dusk, the crimson sky casts a flame-like color on the whole city. However, in the last month of winter, what people feel is not warmth, but bone-chilling cold.
After entering the spring, the winter snow will melt, and it will release a more bitter cold air. Although the radiation snow on land has not melted yet, the floating ice near the island has already begun to melt, so Ling stepped out of the balcony and felt the cold wind blowing from the sea.
The day finally passed, and the night came as expected.
Nights in Sin City are raucous.
When the announcement that the restrictions were lifted, there were cheers in the streets. Residents who had been depressed for a day walked out of the house, screaming and heading towards the free zone. Zero was no exception, he left the house quietly, and followed the crowd towards the free zone.
At the entrance of the free zone, the guards of Sin City guard the entrance and exit. Every resident entering the free zone must be identified here before being allowed to enter. Entering the free zone is not completely unconditional, if the credit point is lower than 100, it is not allowed to enter. Because the minimum consumption in the free zone is no less than 100 points a night, this is an invisible boundary used to define those who cannot pay.
Want to eat overlord meal in the free zone? Don't even think about it!
There are ten passages to enter the free zone, and guards are identifying each passage. When the line reached zero, he saw the soldier who led him in the morning again. Seeing zero hour, the soldier shook his head and smiled wryly: "Good evening, Mr. Rafael. Although I don't think it's a good idea for you to appear here, I still wish you a pleasant night."
When the soldier used the card reader to pull over Zero's gun, the information of Zero appeared on the electronic screen on the public side outside. Including his name, likeness and credits.
When looking at the long string of numbers under the zero name, there was silence near the passage. Obviously, everyone was astonished by Zero's huge wealth. After all, in Sin City, there are not many people with credit points comparable to zero. And these people are all big figures who even the military has to give some face to.
In contrast, Zero, who has just moved into Sin City, owns such a large amount of property, which is particularly dazzling.