Chapter 543: Background, reflection, new dormancy
The subconscious told Sumo that the treasurer of the Demonic Exchange was dealt with by the guards for unreasonable reasons, which would definitely arouse public outrage and then cause civil strife in the Free City.
Reality told Sumo that all the businessmen chose to remain silent, even as if this incident had never happened.
Everyone is guessing that it was the top ten exchanges and their subordinate businessmen who gave in and were frightened by the powerful force of the escorts and did not dare to take any action.
But now, looking at this box, it is crystal clear and matched with a very regular combination of templates.
All the doubtful points and all the unreasonable points began to connect in Sumo's mind quickly.
“This invasion by the Empire of Light is so strange. The guards as defenders were like fools, they fooled them.”
“There is no such thing in Free City. I will never believe their internal agents!”
“But if you want to be an internal agent of a hostile force and create countless opportunities like this, there are only ten major exchanges in the city”< br>
“No, if this box of crystals is the capital they keep here in case of failure, waiting for a comeback, then if nothing can be done, they come back to get the things, and they just bumped into me.”
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"Oops, we have to evacuate quickly!"
In a few breaths, Sumo made a thorough analysis of the current situation in the city.
First of all, the top ten exchanges have shown great kindness recently and began to help some of their subordinate exchanges to repair their houses and renovate their facades. It seems like the final preparations before winter.
But if you think about it carefully, it just creates conditions for the people of the Light Empire to dig underground!
If the escort team hadn’t thought that the top ten exchanges were trying to win over Xinhuo Exchange to buy shares and beat them hard, I’m afraid the underground of Xinhuo Exchange would also have become a gateway for the reformers to enter the city!
Secondly, the purpose of these greedy businessmen is definitely not to destroy Liberty City and turn themselves into a lonely ghost without a clan.
They deliberately lured the reformers of the Bright Empire into the city in order to become a handle in their hands to negotiate with the guards and re-divide their interests.
Once the negotiation is successful, they will definitely have corresponding means to end this farce of attracting wolves into the house.
But once the negotiation fails.
This is probably the capital left by the top ten exchanges to develop in other places!
After thinking about this clearly and looking at the box that was still emitting crystal light, Sumo suddenly felt a little troubled.
But fortunately, the surprise shout from Dyson downstairs brought him back to his senses instantly and gave him new ideas.
"Gan! Anyway, it was the reformer who took it, what does it have to do with me!"
"There just happen to be a few scapegoats downstairs. If I took these templates, I will definitely not be in Liberty City. Yes, they don’t have the guts to pursue it in the depression!”
“What’s more, if the negotiation fails, they will be in panic and have no ability to pursue it!”
Compared with the large number of imported products collected before, the value of the templates in the box is not inferior at all.
Although starting from the fourth level template, choosing to load requires a higher level imprint.
But compared to imprints, templates are obviously more difficult to assemble!
I didn’t dare to take the box away directly. I took out the pocket on my waist and the template in the box quickly moved.
Then, after placing the box back in place, Somo did not go to other rooms to continue searching. Following the original path, Somo quickly went down to the first floor.
"Brother Su, we are rich!"
"These materials will definitely be sold for a sky-high price when we return to the city. We can definitely collect enough money for one or even two fifth-level paintings!"
< br>Just like Sumo found hundreds of high-end templates upstairs, Dyson also found a sack of high-end materials on the first floor.
Even though the bag is covered with black cloth, there is still a mist of black light coming out of it, which makes it look quite extraordinary.
"Let's go, leave quickly. I suspect that the people here have extraordinary identities. If I find them back, it will be over!"
Looking at Somo returning empty-handed, Dyson originally wanted to say something more, but when he saw Somo's serious face, he thought of nearly a hundred enemies at the door.
In an instant, he reacted quickly, quickly picked up the bag and put it on his shoulders, limping out of the door with Somo.
Wow!
Picking up a torch at the door, Somo gently threw it into the door.
The moment the pine oil touched the floor, flames began to scatter and gradually spread to the side.
Knowing the importance of destroying corpses and eliminating traces, the other three people were not idle. They all went to other directions and threw torches, which once again promoted a wave of fire.
“Let’s go? There are only four of us left now, and we are not enough to support the hunt.”
Speaking of harvest, let’s not go through a few materials in the exchange in advance. It’s just on Dyson’s back. This bag has been enough for a few people to struggle for half a lifetime!
But surprisingly.
Looking at the three teammates who seemed to be wailing in the sea of fire, they all stood silently, with deep fear in their eyes.
"No, let's go separately. The goal of the four of us is too big. If others see it, we will suffer!"
"As for the things, my share will be with you Dyson for the time being. When the time comes, Go home, I'll look for you again!"
Pointing to the joint where the shouts of killing had spread, Somo lifted up the red-stained face towel.
The secretion of adrenaline temporarily blocks the body's perception of pain.
But this does not mean that combat effectiveness will return to its heyday.
Fortunately, a few modified humans could still use their fourth-level combat effectiveness after their bodies cooled down completely.
But this wound on Somo's thigh has seriously affected flexibility and the transmission of strength.
Based on strength, it would be okay to face an ordinary fourth-level person alone, but if he encountered a fifth-level one, Somo would have to pay a heavy price, and even risk his life!
“Okay, Brother Su, I, Dyson, will keep your share even if I die!”
“If we are all alive by then, you can just come to Aaron’s Tavern and Can find me!”
When it breaks, it breaks. Seeing that Somo has taken the lead in nodding and flying towards the west.
Tool Man, Assaulter, and Dyson combined, each chose a direction, accelerated their pace, and disappeared from the block.
I didn’t dare to run directly in the direction of Xinhuo Exchange.
Midway, Sumo changed directions seven or eight times in a row. After confirming that there was no one following him, he cautiously headed towards the side road of the exchange.
It is already past four o'clock at night.
With heavy snow flying in the sky, the fires in most places in Liberty City have been extinguished, leaving only the burnt smell of wood and ice and snow.
In the direction of the inner city, the shouts of killing have also subsided a lot. It seems that both sides have reached their limit.
"It's so cold, no wonder the Cyborgs would come and attack in such weather"
"The temperature of minus fifteen degrees may be a constraint for the Demon Soul Clan, but for the Cyborgs It is a powerful tool to help them dissipate heat and extend the overclocking time!”
The loss of blood and the withdrawal of adrenaline take away a small amount of body temperature.
Despite being bandaged by the tool man, Somo could not stop shivering while running.
Clenched his teeth and persisted until the remote street where the back door was located appeared in front of him, then Somo shuddered and the dwarf craftsman template was cut out again.
It is different from the Demon Soul Clan who do not have a body, just switch the template and their injuries will be repaired instantly.
The injuries on the demigod's body are still transmitted to the dwarf, and because of its size, it looks even more frightening.
“Whoop!”
"Fortunately, I'm back!"
In the snow, the lame dwarf found it extremely difficult to maintain balance.
Every time he took a few steps, Somo would slide to the ground due to the imbalance of his center of gravity.
After walking a hundred meters with difficulty, his feet became unsteady and he slipped to the ground again. Somo simply turned around and lay flat on his back, and began to recover his exhausted strength.
“These newly arrived alien races, relying on their previous background, really took advantage of them in the early stage”
"When I go back this winter, I must develop old weapons suitable for ordinary human combat."
"If we can find some new personnel to join the depression, we will increase the number to about three thousand or five thousand people. ”
“At that time, it’s time to decide the winner! ”
Medium-sized machine tools are restricted by the game, and the usage fee is as high as 50,000 points.
Small machine tools cannot be produced again due to the cancellation of their manufacturing functions.
There is no hotbed for the production of guns and ammunition, and we have returned to the era of cold weapon warfare.
For a powerful weapon and a large population, Soma had ten times or a hundred times the desire before.
It’s just that the imagination is very rich and the reality is too skinny.
Seeing the ice and snow that was about to cover his entire body, and feeling his body temperature getting lower and lower, Somo could only helplessly get up and continue to move forward.
But this time, it’s different from before. Before he could take a few steps, a wave of air surged forward, and the dwarf's small body was instantly thrown away like a balloon.
Wow!
Boom!
The loud sound, which is slightly slower than the air wave, is like placing a subwoofer next to the eardrum and turning it up to the maximum volume to release it, which makes people panic.
Under such a terrifying sudden attack, Sumo maintained his last trace of consciousness, turned around with difficulty, and looked at the source of the loud noise.
"What the hell, what is this...?"
Before he finished speaking, the second wave of air struck again.
As the surrounding buildings collapsed, this time, Somo finally failed to withstand it and fainted instantly.
But fortunately, this time the impact caused some collapse of the road surface.
As the third wave of impact struck again, half of the second exit from the basement was completely exposed and appeared above the ground.
More than half an hour passed, and as the shock wave dissipated, the outside world slowly fell into the cold silence of winter.
At this moment, with a creak, the basement door finally made a sound.
Then, as the people inside exerted their strength, the snow outside the door was slowly pushed away, revealing the darkness below.
There was no rush to go out. The people inside were extremely cautious. It was not until three to five minutes later that the first sneaky lizard came out.
He first looked at the situation around him. Just like Somo before, he observed the fire for a while before taking the first step carefully.
But the next second, he saw what looked like an obstacle on the left side of his vision, but was actually a familiar "object".
A loud scream bloomed above the block.
"Oh no, why is the shopkeeper lying at the door!"
"Come on, someone, the shopkeeper has fainted!"
Don't underestimate any opponent.
Don't underestimate any race.
Always remember, if you are injured, you will die!
This is the motto that Somo has kept in mind since the first day he came to the wasteland and saw the kobolds.
Since then.
Every time he fights, even in critical situations, he will only use 80% of his strength, leaving 20% for reaction.
But this time, Soma admitted.
The emotion of arrogance is not dominated by human will. His "birth" is silent and his "growth" is even more difficult to detect.
If you count the number of people in history who were defeated and died because of their arrogance, there are actually not many.
Overlord Xiang Yu created mythical results in both the Julu and Pengcheng battles, but the defeat at Gaixia became an eternal regret.
Martial Saint Guan Yu passed five passes and killed six generals, flooded seven armies and shocked China, but was defeated in Maicheng.
Cao Cao's Battle of Chibi, Napoleon's Waterloo, there are countless such examples.
But to say that they are self-inflated and self-destructive, it is difficult to match them.
Continuous victory and constant strategizing will indeed make people get lost in this kind of gain and this kind of self-confidence.
Looking at the dark ceiling, I felt the pain as if my whole body was falling apart.
Sumo is very lucky that he is still alive.
Stay alive!
"Shopkeeper, the food will be ready soon, I'll bring it to you right now!"
A rustling sound sounded, the basement door opened, and Hao Qiang poked his head in.
The underground ventilation conditions are limited, and the materials are limited. It is not easy for everyone to make this meal.
Two people stand guard, two people look for ingredients, and two people cook.
It took half an hour of nervousness before a small pot of paste was produced.
The kindness of these people was not wasted. Looking at the mush that came to his mouth, Somo struggled to smile a little, leaned against the wall, and started to drink.
"Hao Qiang, what time is it?"
"It's early seven o'clock, it will be dawn soon!"
"How is the situation outside?"
"The reformers who invaded the city must have retreated. There are now guards on the main roads to maintain order. However, there are currently many injured people, just like you, the shopkeeper. Even if they change their templates, their injuries are still not good. "Restore"
"Shinichi went out to explore the news, and said that it was a potion specially made by the Cyborg. As long as the weapon is injured by this potion, even if the template is changed, the injury cannot be restored, and the most original method can only be used. "Methods to recuperate"
For the convenience of management, the purchased modified humans have been renamed by Turner to a new character, which means new life.
According to different abilities and responsibilities, the names are divided into one to seven.
“They can’t recover from their injuries?”
"Yes, there are a lot of people making trouble outside now, and most of them are clamoring to open warehouses to stock up on food and demand that we tide over the difficulties together."
"Looking at this situation, I'm afraid order may not be restored by the afternoon!"
Squatting next to Su Mo, a trace of sadness flashed across Hao Qiang's face.
He originally thought that only humans and aliens would fight to the death, fighting to the end for the territory of survival.
But when I came to Liberty City, I saw with my own eyes the fight between the Cyborgs and the Demon Soul Clan, and the tragic situation in the city after the war.
He suddenly understood completely the true meaning of war and the situation that Depression was about to face.
"Is that giant dragon still there?"
Looking at Somo after taking the last sip, he put down the bowl in his hand with a worried look on his face.
Hao Qiang was stunned and shook his head silently.
“The last dragon that appeared last night was the eighth-level Flame Dragon, which is most likely the trump card of the Demon Soul Clan. I heard them say that the battle did not really break out after the Flame Dragon appeared, and it only breathed three times. The snoring disappeared after a stalemate for a while"
"I guess that the Flame Dragon was afraid that it would not be able to stop fighting and destroy the Free City, so it stopped. Of course, it may also have reached an agreement with the reformers of the Light Empire"
" Anyway, in the end, many of the modified people put down their weapons and retreated, and both sides were defeated!"
Hao Qiang's expression had never been seen with his own eyes. Pretty normal.
But after listening to his narration, how he almost destroyed most of the city in just three breaths, and after recalling the scene engraved in his mind, Somo felt shocked and nodded with fear. .
At the last second when he fainted, the giant dragon with flames all over its body and a length of at least three hundred meters left a deep impression on people.
It is different from the seemingly endless gods hanging in the sky.
The pressure of the dragon is truly felt on everyone present!
Furthermore, the gods have many restrictions on their actions, but this dragon gives people the feeling that it can do whatever it wants.
The meaning is equivalent to:
For an ordinary person, the threat of nuclear missiles is far less than that of assault rifles.
"Okay, I understand, don't worry about my injuries!"
"You guys go out first and let me rest for a while!"
Lie down along the bed again and look at Hao Qiang After turning around and leaving, Sumo withdrew his gaze and started to stay still again.
Unlike the shock to the soul, the physical injuries were not serious after entering a safe environment.
You only need to wait until the number of body changes is refreshed at eight o'clock, and then you can switch out the psionic water for quick recovery.
In addition, there are demon souls outside as cover, so even if someone is found injured afterwards, there won't be a big problem.
But right now, the troublesome thing is not the injury, but the future of the depression!
"Hibernating, we can't go on wandering anymore, we must return to the lowland quickly!"
"If we don't take advantage of this winter's drastic development, once spring begins, such wars are bound to break out several more times. Times!”
“At that time, if you fall behind, you will really get beaten!”
(End of this chapter)