Chapter 58, Takagi Saya’s depression (Part 2)
The day after the Obetsu River defense line collapsed and the entire city of Bedou City fell, the number of survivors who fled to the Takagi family began to increase dramatically.
——Although the "Concerned for the Country" and the time-travelers were busy robbing homes and looting wealth during the past two days, they didn't bother to save people. But just by relying on their continuous fierce battles and squandering large amounts of bullets to eliminate tens of thousands of zombies, it was equivalent to invisibly clearing out a safe zone. The survivors who are hiding in Tibet can't help but shine in their eyes and flock to him.
Therefore, from the first day of the sweep operation, people came to seek refuge with their families one after another, even at night. By the next day, the courtyard of Gao Cheng's house was already filled to the brim with survivors... As we all know, when there are too many people, trouble is likely to arise. The "Concerned for the Country" is neither a self-defense force nor a police force, and has basically no experience in how to deal with survivors, so it adds to chaos...
According to records in history books, when disaster victims are resettled, as long as they have food, drink and a place to live, there usually won't be much trouble. But now that the temperature is as high as over 30 degrees Celsius (the result of Doraemon using the [Weather Controller]), even sleeping on the ground seems to be no big deal. Of course, there is nothing we can do about mosquitoes and flies... So at a glance, " "Concerning the country with one heart" is enough to solve the problem of food and drink for them.
As a result, the soldiers of the "Concerned for the Country" casually piled up tens of thousands of canned red beans and rice, canned radish and beef from the Showa era next to the fountain in the courtyard, allowing the refugees to take whatever they wanted - these cans were average One yen can be exchanged for three or four, and the total is less than 10,000 yuan, so they don't feel bad at all. As for drinking, the tap water has not been cut off yet, so you can just find a faucet in the garden and drink as much as you want!
However, they have forgotten that even if modern people are reduced to the status of refugees, they are not as easy to serve as the ancients.
Moreover, even in ancient times with simple folk customs, when the government was distributing porridge and rice to relieve disasters, if there were no soldiers to maintain order in the porridge sheds, the victims would probably break out into a fight over porridge. And in today's cruel apocalypse where society is collapsing and zombies cannibalize people, not all survivors who can overcome many obstacles and take refuge in Gao Cheng's home are kind people...
On the first day, because there were not many people coming and the entire third team was patrolling the mansion, the citizens in the courtyard were relatively peaceful. On the second day, as the number of refugees gathered greatly increased, and Mrs. Yuriko Takagi took many people out to clean up, the defense force in the mansion was greatly reduced... So, in order to fight for the cans piled in the courtyard, A fierce group fight immediately broke out among the citizens who were taking refuge!
——For the Gaocheng family who owns [era vending machines], it seems unnecessary to stock up on large amounts of food and drinking water, but for these wandering and lonely surviving citizens, the mountains of canned food in front of them are A life-sustaining guarantee!
Faced with this unexpected chaotic situation, the number of members of the "Concerned for the Country" who stayed at the mansion were not only small, but also mostly old and weak women. The leader was a middle-aged aunt who had no idea, even though she was holding a gun. , I only knew to let it go, and wanted to wait until Mrs. Yuriko Gaocheng came back.
Fortunately, at this moment, teacher Koichi Wisteria, who had just driven to the Takagi family's residence, stood up with his students, bravely stopped the fight among the refugees, and severely punished some of the thorns. From then on, everyone was shocked, and he and his students began to take charge of the distribution and distribution of relief materials... And Koichi Zito also quietly usurped the position of "leader of the refugee citizens" invisibly.
Since all the time-travelers, Rei Miyamoto, Gounaga I, Takashi Komuro and others were still out robbing houses and did not meet Teacher Wisteria, Mrs. Yuriko Takagi, who returned from the raid with a team, did not know the hypocrisy of Teacher Wisteria. On the contrary, they were very appreciative and grateful for his help in maintaining order, and even gave him a few cold weapons such as wooden knives to use in managing the refugees.
However, in the evening of that day, Mrs. Yuriko Takagi regretted it beyond words.
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At this time, the number of survivors housed in the Gaocheng family's mansion had reached nearly a thousand, far exceeding the manpower of the "Concerned for the Country".
Since the "Concerned for the Country" for the sake of safety and confidentiality did not allow outsiders to enter the mansion, the survivors had no choice but to set up simple tents in the courtyard, or simply sit on the ground and eat silently with cans. The accumulated fatigue of everyone was close to the limit - the extremely low sobs and the numb expressions on more people's faces created a desperate and depressing atmosphere.
This is simply a ready-made powder keg. As long as a little spark splashes in, things will break out out of control.
Among this group of sad and tired people, a thin young teacher wearing glasses, with a gentle and contagious smile on his face, led several teenagers in dark school uniforms and green and white sailors. A young girl in uniform greets the refugees,
They set up two iron buckets in the courtyard, collected branches and lit a fire. After the water was boiled, one of the iron barrels was used to heat the cans, and the hot water in the other iron barrel was collected in various containers and distributed one by one to the lifeless evacuees.
"...The canned red beans and rice are hot. Madam, don't cry, come and eat one!"
"...Sir, drinking cold water directly from the tap is not good for your health. It's better to drink a cup of hot water!"
"...Don't worry, it will get better eventually...We will protect you."
Although the words were not very powerful, they seemed to have magic power and quickly made the people who were originally numb or vigilant relax.
Seeing such a scene, Miss Gao Cheng Saya could not help but feel a burst of sadness in her heart.
——It was not him who provided shelter for the people; it was not him who provided food for the people; it was not him who organized members of the "Concerned for the Country" to carry out armed patrols to protect survivors from zombies; it was not him who provided treatment for the wounded. ; Even the dead branches he is boiling water with and the cans he is heating are not brought by him... All of this relies on the financial and material resources of the Gaocheng family, plus at most the contributions of a few people from other worlds.
But in the end, why did this man with nothing succeed in winning the gratitude and conviction of the vast majority of the refugees?
Although as a high-ranking young lady, she didn't pay much attention to such "little things", she still felt a little bit annoyed.
——Due to the fact that her living environment is isolated from the masses, Saya Takagi has not immediately felt the danger of losing her "right to speak."
Of course, Teacher Ziteng's generosity to others is nothing compared to the other jokers who jumped out to cause trouble.
At this moment, these idiots were standing in front of the Gaocheng family's mansion, shouting protest slogans with righteous indignation.
"...Resolutely resist the rule of violence!"
"...resolutely resist!"
"...We will never be robbers!"
"...Never be a robber!"
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——After initially clearing out the zombies around the Takagi family’s mansion and expanding the safe zone, considering that the soldiers left behind were already very tired, Takagi Yuriko prepared to organize manpower from the evacuating citizens to clear out the zombies in a circle of nearby mansions and apartments. The property was looted to speed up fundraising.
However, as soon as this matter was announced, many citizens were in an uproar. Although the whole world collapsed in just two days, the concept of legality in many people's minds has not disappeared: Doesn't this mean being a blatant robber?
Not to mention that a considerable number of survivors fled from nearby neighborhoods, which was equivalent to ransacking their own homes - although when they escaped from their homes, they were only concerned about saving their lives. But if they really want to give away their family belongings to others, these ordinary citizens find it difficult to part with their good wealth.
"...Although we are very grateful to the Takagi family for saving us. But asking us to help robbers rob houses is really too much! What about the government escaping, the world being destroyed, and Doraemon in the comics? ...Tsk, who would believe such nonsense?”
A middle-aged aunt who was wearing colorful tights and dressed very coquettishly waved her fist and said angrily, "...these damn violent gangs!"
"...I don't believe what they are telling the truth, but there is no need to start a conflict for the time being! Soon, the government should be able to restore everything, and the US military's reinforcements should be arriving soon. Until then, we are still Be calm, after all, we are on their territory now.”
Another man in his thirties walked over from the side and wanted to persuade the overly excited aunt, but unfortunately he was not appreciated.
"...I don't care about being rescued by them! These violent maniacs are dreaming of pushing us peaceful citizens to the battlefield all day long!"
The aunt suddenly shook off the middle-aged man's entanglement. I don't know if she had eaten gunpowder or had been bullied by a right-wing violent group. The problem is, even if you think so in your heart, don't say it out loud! There are several "thugs" with guns and ammunition standing in front of you!
Fortunately, since the elite soldiers and generals of the "Concerned for the Country Isshin Association" have been taken out by Takagi Soichiro and others to fight against them, most of the people left behind are old and weak people with better temperaments. In addition, the vast majority of the violent gangs "Yakuza" in Japan have become accustomed to being low-key and petty under heavy social pressure, so they just pretend not to hear this, and at most turn their heads away from watching these jumping people. Boring people come out.
However, this kind of concession and weakness only made the protesters even more arrogant. Many people who had been silent at first saw that the "Concern for the Country" did not seem to be scary, so they joined in and started making noises. In the end, except for a few people who were relatively clear-headed, more than 80% of the nearly a thousand people who took refuge were incited by the aunt who was not very smart.
During this process, Teacher Ziteng and his students remained intriguingly silent...
"...Have you had enough trouble! What a bunch of heartless and mindless people! How many times has my father told you! Now the government has fled and the country has collapsed. If you want to survive, just be obedient and work. , otherwise get out of here!”
Listening to these funny slogans getting louder and louder, Takagi Saya finally couldn't help but walked out of the house and yelled at them
"...She is the daughter of that right-wing boss! I recognize her!" After a moment of silence, the aunt was the first to react, pointing at Gaocheng Saya and shouting: "...Look! She is a bastard to us adults. What attitude? This shows what kind of people her parents are!”
"...This kind of high school student who is addicted to violence! He is the same as those right-wing gangsters! Don't be confused by her!"
"...That's right! Don't listen to the nonsense of this right-wing gangster's daughter! It's not a childish animation work. How can the world be destroyed so easily? It's obvious that they want to take advantage of the chaos and make a fortune, but they are afraid of being held accountable by the government in the future, so they I want to drag everyone into the water together!”
"...Yes! We are just ordinary citizens who abide by the law, and we will not become criminals of some right-wing group." An old man agreed, "...As for that Doraemon, maybe that's where they got it from. Let’s fool everyone’s advanced robot!”
"...Moreover, these guys are too addicted to violence! How can they kill people indiscriminately? And they kill so many at once..."
"...Everyone! Let's vote! We want to propose to Chairman Gao Cheng that we should not continue to use violence to kill infected people indiscriminately, but let them send people out to save the poor citizens who are infected by the virus! As the saying goes, the more powerful you are, the better. The stronger you are, the greater your responsibility!”
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Although Saya Takagi really wanted to shoot the aunt who was afraid of chaos in the world, she had no choice but to suppress the anger in her heart and tried to explain to these guys with abnormal brains what was going on in the world. Everything that happens is in vain after all - when some people become paranoid, they will turn a blind eye to the reality under their noses and insist that their own opinions are the truth!
In short, they not only want to enjoy the relief of the Gaocheng family, but they are also unwilling to accept the command of the Gaocheng family and take it for granted!
While the two sides were at a stalemate, Koichi Zito came over with his students, Saya's classmates.
"...Everyone, be quiet! Don't be impatient!" Teacher Ziteng stood between Saya Takagi and the protesters with a compassionate expression on her face, and spoke loudly to persuade: "...I know you all love peace. Ordinary citizens have always had a bad view of right-wing violent groups, but in this critical moment, such separation and resistance will only make me Our team is in danger! For this reason, we need to put aside our inherent differences and prejudices and unite as one... In the same way, the leadership group of this shelter cannot act arbitrarily, but should listen to the voice of the people, be fair, and Treat everyone here fairly and fully protect everyone’s basic civil rights..."
Takagi Saya, who originally thought that Mr. Wisteria would speak for her, gradually sensed something was wrong. She subconsciously took a few steps back and hid behind a gun-wielding guard of the Takagi family. Then he noticed that two high school students brought over by Mr. Wisteria were approaching quietly with wooden swords... Seeing that Saya Takagi seemed to be on guard, the two students had no choice but to scratch their hair, smile awkwardly, and retreat again. go back.
Teacher Ziteng's eyes flashed with a hint of disappointment, but he continued his speech: "... Therefore, in order to protect the legitimate rights and interests of vulnerable groups, it is necessary for the leadership group of this shelter to carry out appropriate measures. Reorganization..."
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A moment later, Mrs. Yuriko Takagi, who was taking a nap, was woken up by the noise and walked out of the entrance of the mansion.
Then, she frowned and saw that her daughter Saya was holding a hundred-type submachine gun and looking at Hiroshi Hiroshi with an angry look on her face. There were hundreds of refugees standing behind Hiroshi Hiroshi, waving flags and shouting... for a moment... After being surprised, Yuriko's face turned cold:
"...Young master of the Ziteng family, what do you mean by this? Do you want to coerce these people to engage in square movements and seize power from us?"
"...Mrs. Gao Cheng, look at what you said... I am just representing the ordinary people here and fighting for the basic rights they deserve!"
Koichi Zito smiled proudly, "...They hope to evenly distribute the living supplies here, and more importantly, the firearms and ammunition! So, please hand over the arms, food and drinking water hoarded here, and I will represent all the people. , carry out fair and reasonable unified distribution!
Moreover, all future decisions in this refuge must be decided by democratic voting, and the leaders must also be elected by vote. They cannot just be arbitrarily made by the right-wing fascist organization of the "Concerned for the Country" - you see, there are thousands of people supporting it here. Me, but you are so few. In accordance with the sacred principle of the minority obeying the majority, I hope you can respect the democratic choice..."
"...Democratic choice? Ha! There is probably only one candidate for the new leader, and it's you, Koichi Zito! For such a thing, you should first ask my gun if I agree! Don't think that I don't know that those fighters play in the square Sports tricks! My mother came from Wall Street!”
Saya Takagi sneered disdainfully, and at the same time fired a bunch of ammunition into the air. The hot shells fell to the ground with a clanking sound, frightening many people to the point where their legs and feet became weak and they stepped back again and again, "... after all, you're not Want to seize power from my father? Bah! You deserve it!”
"...How can you use violence against ordinary people? Takagi-san! I don't remember teaching students like you! This is Japan! It is a country of law and democracy! Your violent behavior will not work! As a qualified person No dignified Japanese citizen will yield in the face of violence..."
Teacher Ziteng was not afraid of this at all, but said angrily. Seeing Saya Takagi's hesitant eyes, the smile on his lips became even wider.
"... Bang bang bang bang... Mr. Wisteria! We support you! Peace-loving kind-hearted citizens will never succumb to evil violence!"
"...That's right! This refuge must have one person, one vote for the leadership, otherwise it will be a dictatorship and ****! It must be knocked to the ground!"
"...The wheel of history is rolling forward, you cannot violate democracy and reverse history!"
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In response, the survivors in the courtyard naturally responded with waves of support and warm applause.
However, Takagi Yuriko and Takagi Saya, who felt a lot of hostility from the citizens, secretly complained in their hearts. If this continues, although they will not seriously hand over their weapons and wait to be killed, the gap between the survivors and the Takagi family will also become the same. Water and fire. In the future, it will become even more difficult for the Gaocheng family to utilize these human resources. Teacher Shifu just used public opinion as a bargaining chip to force the Takagi family to give up power - he couldn't just order the shooting and use bullets to bloody suppress the survivors' protests! Isn’t that really an evil and tyrannical regime?
It is difficult for others to say such a thing, but Takagi Yuriko and Takagi Saya absolutely cannot do it. And Koichi Wisteria, who comes from a family of parliamentarians and is good at playing with public opinion, has realized that Takagi and his daughter do not dare to shoot, so he jumps up and down here and does whatever he wants...
"...This Teacher Ziteng...is really an ungrateful white-eyed wolf!" Gao Cheng and her daughter couldn't help but express their common thoughts.
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"... Next, we must keep our eyes open for those suspicious people from other worlds! We cannot be deceived by them!"
After forcing the Takagi family into a moral dead end, the high-spirited Koichi Wisteria continued to pursue the victory, "...In order to protect our world, the more critical times we have, the more vigilant we must be! Humph! What do you mean by raising money to help? I think we are developing vaccines just to rob and make money! Moreover, even if they actually bring a vaccine, how can they ensure that it is actually effective and not just a pretense?”
"...a cover? What good does this do to them?" someone asked in confusion.
"...There are many benefits! For example, in-vivo experiments. Or..." Koichi Zito said in a low voice, and at the same time he adjusted his glasses with his hands. Under the reflective lenses, no one could see clearly what his expression was. : "...They are the culprits of this 'murderous disease'!"
The crowd of refugees who listened to the speech suddenly became quiet, and then gradually began to show signs of commotion, and many people began to quarrel fiercely.
"...This is impossible!" A fan of the "Doraemon" comic shouted, "...How could Doraemon do such a thing?"
"...Hmph! Who knows if that guy is really Doraemon? And no one has ever heard of Doraemon being accompanied by a Chinese!" Koichi Shito waved his hand disdainfully and scolded with spittle. , "...we must arrest them and conduct strict examination to confirm the authenticity of these people from another world! In addition, the contents in the pocket of the cat-shaped robot All magical props must be handed over! In the name of democracy, let everyone share them! If they refuse to be arrested and examined, and refuse to hand over all magical props, it means that they are guilty and have some ulterior motives. Malice! We should mobilize the power of the people to fight these evil people from another world to the end..."
However, just when Koichi Zito was talking more and more enthusiastically and many citizens were talking about it, something changed suddenly!
"...Yo! This is the first time I heard that someone actually questioned whether I was really Doraemon, and also wanted to censor me?"
I saw Doraemon flying in with a [Bamboo Dragonfly] on his head, with a chilling sneer, and his whole round body seemed to be filled with a layer of terrifying black energy, "...then, in response, I am Shouldn’t we cut you into pieces and dissect them to see if you are really human?”
"...Wisteria!!! You trash! Scum! Scum! Look at the knife!" Then, with a hysterical scream, Miyamoto Rei held up a Sanba Gaigai with a bayonet and pointed at Wisteria from the outside. The teacher is coming!