Chapter 179 69: The world is in chaos (5k)
Carlos stayed in this small town that was renamed Wolf God Town for almost a week.
The main task every day is to wander around without much intention. At present, I have become familiar with many people.
The remaining population here is less than one thousand. The main source of food has always been livestock and imported animals. Some crops are also grown, but the arable period is very short, so they can only be used as a supplement that is better than nothing. This is also a common problem in high latitudes.
Now that the town is cut off from the outside world, it stands to reason that there will be a food shortage. However, because the wolves did not plunder their livestock, and there were even high priests who regularly provided food support to the surrounding Indian towns, they did not have much crisis in this regard.
Even the high priest can deliver a lot of heating supplies, including a lot of fresh snacks.
The more Carlos investigated, the more alarmed he became. These supplies exceeded the agreement between Maple Kingdom and Lord Wolf. They were obtained by Lord Wolf through other channels.
As for what channel it is, Carlos here has no way to investigate in depth and can only give feedback to the military.
But this kind of life is still very inconvenient. Even if people who are accustomed to modern convenient life did not leave at the beginning, they chose to walk along the roads that were still intact at the time shortly after the blockade, and there was no news of their return. .
Most of those who stayed have become accustomed to such a semi-natural life.
It was also during these few days that he inevitably came into contact with the dusty and even ongoing history from a local perspective.
In this continent, foreign people of color like him are inevitably subject to all kinds of discrimination, but compared to the situation of these aboriginal people, at least they have a slim chance of advancement.
This place is not so much a private area as it is a large open-air prison.
A hundred years ago, tobacco and alcohol, which were free first and then charged, replaced gunpowder, destroying their ancestors from a physiological level.
In 1997, Maple Kingdom closed the last boarding school within its territory, but the oppression only changed from the bright side to the more hidden depths.
Education and medical care are deliberately tilted in the opposite direction, allowing the proliferation of private wine and cigarettes, and an uncontrolled price system
Even after hemp was regarded as a recreational product, it was the first time to set up a pilot project on the reservation.
From this aspect, in fact, the upper management is fully aware of the dangers of such items.
But in reality, there is almost no voice from this group of people, and the traffic is not as good as the "Crocodile Tears" filmed by some white people as their theme.
The more he thought about it, the more Carlos got a headache.
Especially since he knew that what he knew was just the tip of the iceberg.
The night was not too late, and Carlos, who had just finished eating, sat around the campfire to keep warm and chat with the Cree people.
Their children were playing nearby, and with them, there were some half-grown wolf cubs. They were just like one of them. Even if they knocked down the children, they were just hurting. It's fun and no one cares.
It looks more like a dog than a wolf.
“Ouch——”
Not far away, the sound of wolf howls suddenly came, and the little wolf cubs also pricked up their ears and howled with non-standard voices.
Along with it, there was a sound like something rubbing against the ground.
Carlos looked at the movement in the darkness, and soon he saw the wolves pulling a sled approaching the bonfire. On the sled were well-packaged supplies, and each one was dressed in black robes that were too tight. People got off the sleds and distributed supplies without saying a word.
"Carlos, Carlos."
The fierce horse ran from a distance, panting white.
"Carlos, the high priest is here. The mayor asked me to take you to see him."
Carlos, who originally wanted to get close to the supplies to investigate, heard that the high priest was coming, so he decided to go and meet him first. .
"You mean those men in black? Those are the black-robed messengers of Lord Wolf. They are blessed existences. I heard they have incredible power. The mayor said that I am the next best person in the town. There is hope of becoming one of the messengers!”
That’s all Liema knew about the man in black.
"The mayor, is he already a messenger in black?" Carlos heard other meanings in the words.
"Yes, black-robed messengers must wear black robes every night, stay away from other people, and concentrate on meditation. Our town, including the mayor, already has three black-robed messengers, which is the most in nearby towns."
< br>The two walked while chatting. Their destination was the church in the center of the town, but the cross on the top of the church had been knocked off and was missing.
Even the various meaningful statues inside were cleared away, leaving almost only the shell of the building.
The closer to the church, the denser the wolves became, until at the door of the church, Carlos saw four giant wolves that were extraordinary just by their appearance. They were tied to a sled. Judging from the marks, the big wolf This is also how the priest seems to have come to the town.
The giant wolf stared at Carlos, his eyes more intelligent than animalistic. He stared at him so quietly, giving him a sense of oppression.
At least Lie Ma, who was originally carefree, is now as docile as a quail, even the force of his breathing must be carefully controlled.
Knocking gently at the door, footsteps came from inside and the door was opened.
The person who opened the door was a messenger in black robes. Only his exposed eyes could be seen, and his voice was low and hoarse: "Come in."
The church was empty, and the light was only provided by oil lamps. Looking over, I could see a figure standing on the presiding platform. On the seats below, there were two men in black robes, and I didn't know which one was the mayor.
As they approached, Carlos could see that the person on the host stage was a white man with a beard, but he did not look sloppy.
"High Priest, this is Carlos."
The black-robed messenger's tone was a little strange. After speaking, he sat down aside.
The atmosphere suddenly became a little weird. Lie Ma glanced wildly and did not dare to speak first. Carlos looked at each other for a few seconds and looked away pretending to be embarrassed. Out of sight.
“I heard from the headhunter mayor, Mr. Carlos, did you come all the way from the Yukon Basin?” Thornburg showed a friendly smile on his face
Carlos felt bad, and he would The saint's ability was restrained: "Yes, I was too self-righteous at that time and thought I could fight against nature."
"Yeah, many people are so self-righteous. Just by climbing mountains and wading in rivers, they think they have conquered nature. They were born in nature, but they don't know how to respect nature."
Thornberg agreed very much. Nodding, and then sighing: "Carlos, I have heard of you, one of America's extraordinary ones."
Liema, who originally bowed his head honestly, could no longer hold back, and looked up in panic. Unremarkable Carlos.
“But it doesn’t matter, your identity will not be an obstacle to our communication, because I know that you are always on the side of justice.”
Tornberg seems to know Carlos very well. The host slowly walked down the stage, and with his flesh and blood body, he seemed to stand defenseless in front of the extraordinary Carlos.
Carlos responded with silence. Although many civilians witnessed him in the Battle of Mai City, not many people really knew his name. Later, the commander-in-chief wanted to raise his reputation to balance Jamie, whose reputation was getting higher and higher.
However, the military seemed to have some concerns, and he himself did not want to be in the limelight, so it was temporarily shelved.
Therefore, those who know that Carlos is extraordinary are basically some high-level people.
This is also the reason why he didn't make up a name casually.
The current performance of Thornburg can only show that the top management has been infiltrated by him, and the person who provided him with information should have a high status.
"You don't have to blame yourself. Even if you use a fake name, I know where you will probably appear, and the fact that you use your real name is the reason why I am willing to meet you directly, otherwise," Thunberg pointed out.
Ouch!
Outside the church, the continuous howling of wolves pierced the night sky one after another. The place seemed to be surrounded by countless wolves.
".I want to know, what is your purpose of helping the Wolf Lord? In a country dominated by wolves, doesn't it destroy nature?" Carlos thought about how to escape.
"It seems that you have some misunderstandings about me. No one can guarantee that he is correct. I just provided a plan. As for the results, further observation is needed." Thunberg pointed to the ground.
"Just like the white people who used tobacco and opium to corrupt the aborigines, they would not have thought that their descendants would one day fall into it."
"Maybe you think it is absurd to let wolves rule the world, but I think Say, why not?”
“Maybe a new possibility will appear in front of us.”
Carlos is not good at thinking about these issues.
He only knew that his mission had failed. Before coming in, the secret call had been dialed. Now, their situation is being studied at the headquarters.
Looking at the indifferent Carlos, Thunberg's expression gradually returned to calmness, which contained deep disappointment.
"It seems that there are some inconsistencies in our understanding of justice. However, it is not bad to leave a transcendent."
As soon as the words fell, a dark shadow appeared Suddenly he rushed towards Carlos.
"Kahou!"
The black robe shattered, revealing the werewolf's face and strong body. Carlos crashed into the colorful glass with a crash and fell outside.
"Mayor Headhunter!" Carlos could vaguely recognize that this werewolf was the headhunter.
“.Liar.”
If the headhunter doesn’t talk nonsense to Carlos, he will break off his head to vent his anger at being deceived these days. A knee strike combined with the force of both arms knocked over the headhunter pressing on him.
Without letting him breathe, two more black shadows came.
His hands turned into sharp blades, forcing the charging werewolf to change direction. He took the opportunity to stand up, turned into a flying eagle, and flew into the sky.
"Ouch——"
Another two strong werewolves grabbed him from the shadow on the top of the church. Carlos could not support such weight at all and fell towards the ground. And go.
He could see hundreds of wolves coming from all directions.
Among them are scattered werewolves.
"Let go!" Carlos yelled.
It’s just that the werewolf seemed to be resistant to his words.
Not only does it not loosen, it bites like crazy.
Using his hand to turn into a knife, he stabbed the two werewolves in the chest when they fell to the ground.
These two werewolves are more experienced than headhunters. When they see danger, they jump away immediately.
But next to him, there were werewolves again, biting his arm, one after another, and within a moment, Carlos was covered with werewolves.
As his body twisted and changed, Carlos turned into a ball of flesh, stretched out countless blades, and slashed at the approaching werewolves one after another, successfully killing one of them.
The body of the dead werewolf continued to shrink, gradually turning into its original appearance.
"Steel Ax!"
Coming out of the church, Lie Ma, who was at a loss, had red eyes, took out a shotgun, roared, and shot at Carlos.
In the distance, there was a commotion. People were holding all kinds of weapons to deal with this ferocious monster.
The flesh ball continued to shrink, and Carlos turned into a venomous form. He ignored the homemade shotgun that could hardly do any damage to him, and concentrated on dealing with the incoming werewolves.
"Carlos, be careful, the air force is about to arrive."
"Wait, there is no need, I will find a way to leave!"
"That is not our air force ——”
Almost at the same time, a sound broke through the air.
There was a loud crashing sound, the church shattered like a lava cake, and the rubble fell like meteors.
Taking this as a signal, explosions occurred one after another in this originally peaceful town.
The roar covers the wail, and the tribe is wailing.
Wolves and humans are equal at this moment. Most flesh and blood cannot resist such an explosion.
The wolves retreated, and some werewolves led the people in a frantic escape from the town.
It was said that he was supporting Carlos, but he also received several close-range bombings and was blown away for a distance. He had no energy left to continue to maintain the alienation and gradually changed back to his original appearance.
The explosion gradually subsided, and under the night sky, the broken town became peaceful again.
Carlos was seriously injured. He coughed and struggled to get up little by little.
Looking around, the first thing you see is the bright red flames, and the first thing you smell is the pungent smoke.
Bodies were scattered in the ruins. He didn't really recognize most of the faces, but he knew that they must have met in the past few days, and maybe they had said hello and handed him a piece of roasted corn with good intentions. .
The town that he had known for a week and that the locals had known for a lifetime was destroyed by artillery fire in just a few minutes.
His brain was buzzing and he had a splitting headache.
When he couldn't recover for a long time, there were unclear footsteps behind him.
“Now, do you know who is the ‘cancer of civilization’?”
What appeared in front of Carlos was a slightly embarrassed Thornberg.
With inexplicable strength, Carlos grabbed him by the collar and roared hoarsely: "What kind of good thing do you think you are?! It was you who got them into this dispute! They could have Don’t bear all this! It’s your ambition, your ambition, and your self-righteousness! You can never wash away the blood of innocent people forever!”
“. Some races died a hundred years ago, but today Just buried, I told them about such a result, and they accepted it happily. They even thought that dying in the struggle might be more honorable than dying in peace. If you feel that killing me is revenge for them, feel free to do it. I won’t resist.”
Tornberg opened his arms, as if he was sure that Carlos would not take action.
“The reason why eggs are willing to touch stones is not to prove how great they are, but perhaps just out of desperation. At least, in the country I envision, such cruel cannibalism will not happen. You can join us , let us work together to eliminate the cancer of nature."
Without saying a word, Carlos reluctantly formed an incomplete spike with his left hand and was about to stab Samberg in the neck.
His instinct told him that killing him would be a good thing for the world.
But, his hand was held.
He turned his head and could see that the person holding him was a werewolf that was different from ordinary werewolves, probably the legendary Wolf Lord.
My eyes were focused, and I was about to say something when the sound of broken flesh was heard.
This sound was very familiar to him.
From alien demons, to weird fish-men, and then to the werewolves just now. He tore up a lot of flesh and blood.
Looking down, he saw that a hand had inserted into his chest and crushed his heart.
The body is making its final struggle, and the brain has realized that death is inevitable and begins to flash back some important fragments.
Life was passing quickly, Carlos’ lips squirmed, and his blood-stained hand rested on Thunberg’s shoulder.
"They are not chess pieces."
The look in his eyes disappeared, and Carlos's head hung down weakly.
".Hypocrisy, why didn't you tell the colonists what you said? At least, I gave them the justice they hoped for from you, but it's nothing more than pedantic." Although Carlos died, Thunberg I still resisted saying more.
The Wolf Lord withdrew his hand and looked at the dead members of his race everywhere with sad eyes.
“Your Majesty, these are necessary sacrifices.” Sandberg comforted, “Having the same hatred against the enemy can help us unite more quickly.”
"He's right. I know the meaning of the chess pieces. Life should not be a chess piece."
".That's why we need to jump out of the chess board as soon as possible and become a chess player." Thornburg reluctantly Smile.
The Wolf Lord was noncommittal and gently placed Carlos's body on the ground. He stared at it for a few seconds before getting up, patting Thornburg on the shoulder, and taking him away from this place that had been erased. small town.
January 1st.
The Wolf Lord officially announced the establishment of the Kingdom of Nature and claimed the territory of the Maple Kingdom.
same day.
Under the leadership of some high-level officials, most of the organized troops declared their support for the new country, and some troops mutinied and exchanged fire.
Without the knowledge of their people, several provinces announced their recognition of the rule of the new country and officially separated from the Maple Kingdom.
Prime Minister Feng Guo issued an emergency speech, calling on the people across the country to launch resistance and sending requests for support to many countries.
Tornberg delivered a speech on immortality, promising to build the Kingdom of Nature into the world's first extraordinary country, so that all people can enjoy the elimination of the pain caused by the extraordinary and the benefits of immortality as soon as possible, as long as The natural kingdom still exists, and as long as you are a subject of the natural kingdom, the promise remains valid.
January 3rd.
The secret chess played by Thornburgh took control of the Prime Minister of Fengguo, officially announced his surrender, refused all foreign aid, accepted the rectification of the new country, and then disappeared in the capital.
A country dominated by extraordinary forces appeared in front of the world with lightning speed.
Everyone was stunned and then subconsciously turned their attention to America, who seemed to be in a daze.
As if asking.
"You don't care about this?" or "You did this?"
(End of this chapter)