At dawn, there were still drunks in twos and threes staggering down the street, finally lost to the alcohol, and finally fell asleep in an unknown corner. It was a rare indulgence, and no one could blame them for it. When the first ray of sky came out behind the radiation cloud, the soldiers arrived at the city gate to assemble on time, and then continued to clean the battlefield outside the city.
The final cleanup can be completed today. The bodies of the war dead have been cremated, and their ashes and wreckage have been mixed together and buried at both ends of the Bloody Road. Before long, the cleared woods will be reseeded and new trees will grow again on the pure land. The souls of the war dead may be entrusted to the new trees to witness the arrival of a new era.
The weapons or mechas that can be recovered have been sent back to the quarters depot in Panshi City, and the quartermaster will check them into the warehouse. As for those damaged but still repairable, they were sent to the arsenal, but there was no one working in the factory right now, and it would take some time to repair the batch of war supplies. The last ones are metal wrecks that cannot be used or even repaired at all. Yesterday Rock City dispatched several trucks to drag them to the steel training plant, where the metal in the wreckage will be recovered, or after a while, they will be destroyed. It can appear with a new look.
Everything is going on in an orderly manner, and Panshi City has never been full of vitality like it is now. Everyone knows whose contribution, the person who created such a miracle will definitely be recorded in the history of the Western Continent and remembered by future generations. But now, this person woke up early in the morning like an ordinary person, and after a simple grooming, he came to the office of the city hall.
There are still mountains of documents waiting for his approval.
Zero couldn't help but smile when he looked at the documents that he had accumulated during his departure and needed to be processed. When I was in Asgard that year, I occasionally chatted with Theon about those big people. Theon pointed out that every outstanding political figure, whether old or new, must have extraordinary energy. Now Zero can understand this sentence. If he doesn't have extraordinary energy, how can he cope with these tasks that seem impossible no matter how he looks at them.
From this, how hard it will be for Beyonce, who has carried the entire construction of the City of Dawn for him. Thinking of Beyoncé, Zero couldn't help but want to go back to Central Continent with his birth twins on his back. I have been away from that continent for more than half a year, and I don't know how Beyonce and the others are doing now
However, the Western Continent is coming to an end. As long as Paul is put on the throne, he will fulfill his agreement with the Lord of Beiyang. At that time, as Hamemis said, Zero's will will cover every corner of the sea!
It's just that no matter how exciting these things are, they have to wait until after the review of these documents is completed. Zero stretched his muscles and bones a little, then pushed himself onto the chair, and then began to pick up the first document to review.
In this way, it was noon.
No matter how efficient he is, he can only shovel away one-third of the hill he built up. At noon, Liya asked the guards to call Zero to eat and have lunch together, which is a rare treat for people like Zero. Perhaps for ordinary people, such a thing is just a necessary link that is repeated every day, but for Zero, it is a luxury to be able to have a meal with his beloved in his spare time.
After all his time, most are fighting. But as his women, Leah and the others knew him very well. Because Zero's fight today is for the future of them and more people.
When I returned to a small two-story building not far from the city hall, I opened the door and walked in, and I could smell the aroma of food. Zero didn't make a sound, and turned to the kitchen by himself, where Leah and Cinderella were busy. Even though Cinderella is both a high-ranking person and the captain of the Kraken, she is almost invincible on the battlefield, whether it is strength or beauty. But when he got to the kitchen, he called Lia around like a soldier.
The two little women were preparing a sumptuous lunch, and of course Leah was the chef, and Cinderella could only help. Seeing Ling coming, they threw him out of the kitchen directly, as if this place had become their holy place.
Zero shrugged and came to the living room with a smile. Sitting on a set of patched sofas, Zero thought that if there was another newspaper now, he would be like a husband in the old days waiting for his wife to serve dinner.
Look at this living room again, the furniture and everything are old. However, during the time she was away, Liya carefully wiped them clean, and even repaired the damaged places with her dexterous hands. Even on the edge of the window sill, there is an exquisite glass bottle with a bouquet of the most common fresh yellow wild flowers in it, but it embellishes the whole room with a taste of home.
Perhaps, Leah can't share the pressure for him on the battlefield like Cinderella, nor does she have the talent to manage a family or a city like Beyonce. She is like the bouquet of wild flowers on the windowsill, ordinary and ordinary. But when she is there, Zero will feel warm and nostalgic. Her tenderness like water is the harbor of zero peace. Zero is very fortunate to be able to meet a girl like Leah who is like the girl next door when he wakes up, allowing him to see a glimmer of kindness in this cruel era.
Although the light is so faint, it has carried out the path he has walked all the way.
"time to eat!"
Leah's cry sounded in the kitchen, and then Cinderella came out with two plates. One was topped with plain toast and the other was fried potatoes. They are all very ordinary food, but it makes Zero smell the taste of happiness.
Looking at the two women, Zero thought that Beyoncé was also here at this time, and adding a few children would be perfect. The picture of happiness flashed by, and Zero took a deep breath, further strengthening his goal. After Proseus is expelled, maybe such a picture can become a reality!
In order to achieve such a goal, Zero can go on and go even further. Or, sometimes what drives a person to keep striving does not necessarily have to be a lofty ideal. Simple happiness is also a powerful driving force.
Today is bound to be a busy day.
In the afternoon, some guests came to Rock City one after another. The first group to arrive was actually Richard. He formed a simple escort group with twenty or so bloody blade fighters, and escorted some residents who were unwilling to stay in Sin City to come here. These men were ex-criminals, but not every criminal was as heinous as Wallace.
Some of them were branded as criminals only after they resisted the Pope's hall. Naturally, Zero had no reason to refuse their arrival. These people can be placed in Rock City, and according to their ability, they can become workers or militiamen. And among these people, there was a young girl.
Yura.
The girl who was bought by Ling at a high price at the auction, her family is no longer there, and her hometown has long been buried in flames. A homeless girl, Zero Hope Rock City is another starting point in her life. Zero had promised before that he would bring Yura to Rock City. It's just that the danger of Rock City is still unresolved, so Zero didn't take her out of Sin City immediately.
Originally, he thought about taking Yula over after a while, but this time Richard sent her along with him. Yura was like a terrified cat that jumped into Zero's arms as soon as she got out of the car. Zero patted her on the head and said, "Don't worry, no one here will dare to hurt you."
He gave Yura to Leah, and let Leah take care of her during the first time he came. After that, it depends on Yula's own intentions. If she is willing to stay, then Zero will arrange one or several mentors for her to teach her some knowledge that must be mastered in this era. If he is going to leave in the future, he can also ask Paul to take care of him. It's a zero promise, and he's going to follow through.
In the evening, Zero ushered in another group of guests, and they were more important guests.
Paul and Isabel came hand in hand, watching the two get off in a modified old-time car, and when Isabel held Paul's arm affectionately, Zero threw an ambiguous look at the young pope vision. Paul blushed tenderly, and then laughed like a cover-up, stepped forward to give Ling a hug, and whispered: "Don't look at me like that, if you have tried Yisha's taste, you will know how good I am now normal."
Ling smiled and said: "You should have many women in the future, but don't spend all your energy on one. Besides, don't forget what your original intention for doing these things is in the first place."
Paul put on a serious expression and said: "Of course I remember, and I understand very well that Yisha did this, but he was looking at my future and betting some chips for himself in advance. Don't worry, I won't waste all my efforts , no matter you or me."
"It's best to know, but it's not a bad thing to relax once in a while." Ling patted him on the shoulder and said, "Come on, I'll ask someone to arrange a small banquet for you."
Looking at Zero's natural movements, Paul sighed: "You don't even know, not many people dare to pat me on the shoulder like that anymore."
Zero took a few more shots and said: "Then I have to take a few more shots now, so that I can boast to people that I even patted the shoulder of that Highness from the Western Continent."
"Stop laughing at me."
After Paul finished speaking, he couldn't help laughing. Only here in Zero, he doesn't need to wear the Pope's mask. In the final analysis, he is still just a young man, but the times and circumstances forced him to grow old.
At nightfall, in the city hall, Zero held a small banquet for the arrival of Richard, Paul and others. The banquet was full of familiar faces, so everyone was less reserved. Richard had caught Keton and Franklin and several men drinking together, while Isabel was chatting with Leah and Cinderella. Yula also asked Ling to bring her here. The girl didn't want to participate, but Ling encouraged her to come. This was Yula's first step to change her destiny, and it was very important.
At the banquet, Zero introduced Yura to Paul and Isabel. Although Zero didn't make it clear, which of these two people is not an elite character. Since they were introduced by Zero, they will remember Yula even if he is ordinary. When Isabel heard that Zero intends to cultivate this girl, she even said that she could arrange one or two mentors for Yura.
The background of the brotherhood is very clear, and the mentor who can make Isabel come out is naturally not bad. Now that she is hugging Paul's thigh, she is also considered to be on her side, and Zero doesn't have to worry about Isabel trying to use Yula to do some tricks. In the current situation, Isabel knew very well that such a trick would not only be useless to Zero, but would also arouse his anger, which was not the way of a smart person.
So this matter was settled like this, Yu Jie will continue to live in Panshi City for a period of time in the future, and Isabel will call in two mentors to guide Yula's relevant knowledge. The so-called knowledge includes fighting and firearms, which are important knowledge needed for survival in the new era!
Paul also said on the spot that if Yura wanted to, she could go to Rome at any time. There, as long as Paul is around, she can be given shelter. Paul gave Yura a badge with a scepter pattern, which was a token and a promise.
After Yura was taken down by Leah, Paul held a glass of wine and a zero clink, and said, "This time, in addition to congratulating you for not only rescuing Miss Cinderella, but also repelling Sauron's army. In fact, I also I want to ask you a question."
Zero took a sip of red wine and said, "Is it to determine Sauron's life or death?"
"That's right." Paul nodded, his eyes full of expectation.
"Before that, I want to introduce someone you know. Please come with me, Your Highness." Zero put down his glass and led Paul out of the hall.
Paul was very surprised and didn't know what kind of medicine was sold in the zero gourd.
"This person should be able to help you manage the rest of the Knights." Zero led Paul through the corridor to a remote room. Pushing the door open, someone was already waiting for them in the room.
"This is..." Paul looked at the man in front of him, wearing a mask, with vicissitudes in his eyes. Wearing a military-style long coat, just a simple fighting posture, a soldier's breath rushed to his face.
"You've grown so big, little Alex." Black Wing said in a mechanical voice.
Paul trembled all over, and lost his voice: "Who are you, and why do you know this name?"
Black Wing knelt down on one knee to Paul with the courtesy of a monarch and minister: "This subordinate is incompetent, so that traitors like Sauron usurped the throne and conspired against him, resulting in the tragic death of the old Pope, and His Highness held him hostage. But now, Sauron has been executed, Your Highness He lived up to the hope of the old pope, he endured for many years, and finally got his revenge today. The old pope must be gratified to see His Royal Highness's deeds in the sky!"
"Could it be..." Paul grabbed his shoulder and said excitedly, "Could it be that you are Uncle Anan?"
"It's me, Anan Shange. However, that is already my previous name. Now His Highness can call me Black Wing."
"Ah... no, Black Wing, you're still alive." Paul quickly helped him up.
Black Wing nodded and said: "Yes, Sauron didn't kill me, he just declared that I was dead. In fact, he imprisoned me in the city of sin. His original intention was to torture me, but in the end, he let me witness his death."
"Zoro is dead? Is it true?"
"It's true!"
Only then did Paul finally feel relieved, even though God knew that Zero rescued Cinderella these days, and killed Adam and other captains, causing the Knights to withdraw. Logically speaking, since Zero came back, Sauron would have no luck. But without getting an accurate answer from him, Paul's heart was always hanging high. With Black Wing's affirmation now, he was finally relieved.
Black Wing was persecuted by Sauron, and it is absolutely impossible to lie about this. And he was the former head of the Knights, so Paul naturally trusted his vision. Since he said that Sauron was dead, then Sauron could not be alive!
"Great, this way, I finally..." Paul paused, looked at Zero and smiled wryly: "No, there is one last obstacle that has not been cleared. Sauron's palace is still a mystery to us. place."
He nodded and said, "Don't worry, I will bring some people with me tomorrow to accompany you back to Rome. It is also time to meet him."
Paul was overjoyed at first, but was stunned when he heard the following words: "Do you know that person?"
"I can't talk about knowing him, but I know there is such a person. And he is the person I have to face sooner or later. If I can't step over him and move on, then my end will be when I meet him." Ling Yong is flat He said in a tone of voice: "This is a fate that was predestined early in the morning. Between me and him, it is destined that only one can live!"
Paul shuddered.
The next day, Zero handed over the administration of Rock City to Franklin. Franklin was much better at dealing with these matters, not to mention that his twenty or so compatriots were waking up, and Franklin needed to stay and take care of them. Zero took Su and Yeliu with him, and besides that, he didn't bring any ability users belonging to his own system. It is conceivable that Gaia is at least a powerhouse of the tenth level. Except for the ninth level of Su who can barely compete with it, those with the eighth level can only be used as cannon fodder.
Therefore, Haiwei, Berrien and the others were left behind by Zero.
As for the pirates, only one Cinderella is qualified to go with them. As for Mamelo, Mr. X, Yafidi, and Black Wing, because they promised Paul that they would return to the system of the Knight Order to manage the army for him, they were also among them.
Just like that, a car and several off-road vehicles quietly left Panshi City with several important people on this continent.
After several days, they finally arrived in Rome.
This was Zero's first visit to this city, and thinking that his mortal enemy was in this city, Zero felt an indescribable feeling. His body artificially cultivated from Gaia's cells, but now, he has to collide head-on with the body to decide which one can continue to live. If it is the previous zero, no matter whether it is strength or will, I am afraid that I will not be able to put this idea into action.
But now it is different, Zero has more responsibilities, and also has the obligation to continue to live. Even if he is the body of Gaia, he still has to fight for his own survival.
Today, he is no longer living for himself!