Embers Ad Infinitum

When the Jeep drove to the junction of the Red Giant Wolf District and the Green Olive District, a group of low-class citizens with old clothes and disheveled faces came towards us holding wooden signs and pulling papers.

"We want land!"

"We have to work!"

"We want to live!"

The shouts of this group of people were orderly and carried far away.

Different from the previous encounters with the "Old Tune Group", these marchers are now quite excited and seem to have seen hope.

At the same time, they also added a slogan:

"Severely punish the traitor and fight evil!"

"The 'Salvation Army' has made efforts to save the world, but your 'Primordial City' has never had this idea since its establishment..." Jiang Baimian muttered as he leaned against the car window with his right arm.

She knew that that slogan was aimed at the "Salvation Army" and "anti-intellectual religion" and the Varro elders who were said to be colluding with the "Salvation Army" and "anti-intellectual religion".

In the early days of its establishment, the "Salvation Army" had a strong sense of mission and was full of offensiveness. It fought until it bordered the "First City", making the latter extremely fearful.

In order to fight against this powerful enemy who wants to save their own slaves, "Prime City" has been demonizing the "Salvation Army" for so many years, saying that they are extreme, extreme, and fanatical. Everyone is like an unreasonable lunatic, saying that the "Salvation Army" As soon as they come, they will take away the fields and property accumulated by everyone in the name of the collective. The "Salvation Army" advertises that materials will be uniformly distributed according to needs. In fact, it just exploits ordinary people and satisfies the rulers. It says that they have extraordinary control over the situation. The power of evil will unknowingly change the target's views, thoughts, and cognitions, making the citizens of "Prime City" their puppets and doing all kinds of things that are completely different from their current preferences.

Under such demonization day after day, the citizens of "Prime City" both hate and fear the "Salvation Army", believing that "The Salvation Army" is the number one enemy of "Prime City".

Anyone in the aristocratic class who is exposed to be colluding with the "Salvation Army" will basically lose their political life.

"Yes, yes." Shang Jianyao agreed with Jiang Baimian's words in Long Yuehong's tone.

When Bai Chen parked the car at an inconspicuous location, Jiang Baimian thought for a moment and said:

"It's better not to wait for the agreed time in the evening before contacting Lao Ge and Lao Han. The situation in First City is changing rapidly, and it will most likely affect the situation in Chuchun Town. We must inform them as soon as possible.

"Well, I hope Lao Ge's communication module is always on, otherwise we will still have to wait until night."

What she meant was that there was no need to wait for the radio transceiver obtained by Han Wanghuo and Zeng Duo to be turned on and to contact Gnawa directly.

——The radio transceiver of the "old tune team" is always on, waiting for the company to call back at any time. This has been explained in their report.

Just when Jiang Baimian was about to contact Gnawa, "Pangu Creature" responded with a telegram.

The content of the telegram is not long. The translation is:

“Try to arrive at the side entrance of No. 15 Emperor Street, Golden Apple District, and meet someone before the commotion occurs.

"The connection code is:

"Angelica."

No. 15, Huanghuang Street, Golden Apple District? Jiang Baimian was not unfamiliar with this address at all. Meyers, the veteran of the "Prime City" who her father mentioned and had a sworn relationship with the company's chief scientist, Mr. Huang, lived here.

This is his home.

And this street also lives in Beuris, the consul and commander-in-chief of the "Primary City".

When she heard about Emperor Street in Golden Apple District, Bai Chen's expression suddenly changed. It wasn't until the suffix "No. 15" came into her ears that she regained her composure.

"Did the company's 'Soul Corridor' level awakeners achieve noble status in the 'Primary City'?" Shang Jianyao touched his chin and used his imagination.

"It may also be hidden in the home of a certain noble who is secretly cooperating with us." The person who made this guess was not Long Yuehong, but "Garibaldi" Giuseppe.

As an intelligence agent, he is well-informed in this regard.

"Maybe." Jiang Baimian looked at the parade heading towards Hope Square and made a decision, "We'll go there now."

"However, in the current situation in the original city, the Golden Apple District may not have one sentry every five steps or one post every ten steps. How can we get in?" Long Yuehong raised an objection.

Jiang Baimian nodded:

“So we will temporarily stay somewhere at the junction of the Red Giant Wolf District and the Golden Apple District, waiting for opportunities.

"Actually, the area that attracts the most attention right now should be the area around Hope Square. The Golden Apple District may not be so heavily guarded."

Having said this, she smiled:

"Besides, if you can't do it, just report it to the company.

"We have walked 80 percent of the way, and the remaining 20 percent will be left to that person."

She meant for that person to come over and meet her, instead of having to meet at No. 15 Emperor Street, Golden Apple District.

"Yeah." Long Yuehong felt that the team leader had considered everything comprehensively.

At this time, Bai Chen frowned:

"It's impossible for the company to guess the current situation in the Golden Apple District. Why not just designate a place in the Red Giant Wolf District and still provide a meeting place like No. 15 Emperor Street that is not easily accessible?"

Jiang Baimian said "hmm":

"There are probably two reasons. One is that the person has a special status and it is not convenient to leave Emperor Street at this moment. The other is that if we can enter the Golden Apple District before the turmoil occurs, it will be much easier to find opportunities to contact Avia later. .

"Okay, let's report our difficulties to the company first, and then send a telegram to Lao Ge and Lao Han."

Suddenly, Jiang Baimian was stunned.

After a few seconds, she said "ouch".

"What's wrong?" Long Yuehong was a little nervous, thinking something bad had changed.

Jiang Baimian smiled bitterly:

"We haven't waited for Master Zenaga to give us the inspection report of Lao Han and Zeng Duo... Do you think that when the turmoil in the First City subsides and we go to Xikaluo Temple to ask for it, will he ignore us?"

"He might beat us." Shang Jianyao's answer was very pertinent.

…………

North Shore Wasteland.

Han Wanghuo, Zeng Duo and Gnawa, who were constantly on the road, were about to arrive at the bank of the Red River.

Suddenly, Gnawa said in surprise:

"Hey and Dabai, they sent a telegram!"

To stay always available, he doesn't skimp on batteries.

At this moment, a strange thought flashed through Zeng Duo's mind:

Gnawa's surprise this time has no metallic or plastic feel...

"What happened to them?" Han Wanghuo asked directly.

"We were attacked..." Gnava said again, focusing on the key points. "He also reminded us to pay attention to the dream."

As an intelligent robot, it naturally decodes the telegram when it receives it.

"Sure enough, there is something wrong with that dream." Han Wanghuo breathed a sigh of relief.

Gnawa moved his metal neck:

"I will tell them what happened here and give them the guess that the target is afraid of the smell of blood.

"Also, Dabai said that unrest may occur in the First City at any time. Let us pay close attention to the movements of the regular army in the "First City" in the wasteland on the north bank and determine the situation in Chuchun Town."

Hearing these next words, Zeng Duo was excited.

She pointed to the Red River not far away:

“The strong men and troops transferred back to the First City from the wasteland on the north bank must pass through the bridge over the Red River.

"We can use telescopes to monitor the place from a distance and get first-hand information!"

"Okay." Gnawa's eyes flashed red.

…………

First City, Golden Apple District, No. 9 Emperor Street.

This is the residence of Beuris, one of the two giants of the "Primary City", the consul and commander-in-chief.

Assus was shirtless and stretched his arms in the azure swimming pool.

He had just taken a steam bath at home and came out to cool down.

Wow!

This handsome young nobleman with black hair and blue eyes climbed out of the swimming pool.

His body is tall and straight, with obvious muscles. At this time, he is dotted with water drops, which makes him look very stylish.

"Is Gaius's citizens' meeting about to start?" Assus asked the entourage holding a large towel.

"Yes, there is still a quarter of an hour." The attendant couldn't help but ask, "Aren't you worried?"

Assus, who had deep and charming eyes, wiped his body and said with a smile:

"What's there to worry about?

"As long as Gaius is not stupid, he should know that relying on those citizens has no chance of winning."

The reason why Assus is so confident is because his father, the consul and commander-in-chief Beuris, is one of the strongest people in the "Primary City".

The elder had already found the door to the new world in the "soul corridor", but restrained himself from pushing it open.

He wanted to wait until his body was failing and his life was coming to an end before he could complete this step.

In addition to this, as far as Assus knew, most of the people who could be called strong in the "prime city" supported his father, even those who often fell asleep.

For example, Cass.

Yes, Cass, one of the giants who founded the "Primary City", Ole's good comrade-in-arms, and has become a currency unit, is still alive.

He is over ninety years old and sleeps in that secret room most of the time.

But he can return briefly from the "New World" at any time if he wants.

In the eyes of Assus, the citizens gathered by Gaius are just means of production - a term he learned when reading some books in the old world.

In urban street fighting, the Awakened are much more useful than the army, unless Gaius wants to die together and blow up the Prime City with maximum power.

…………

In Hope Square, a large number of citizens have gathered.

Wall arrived here with twenty or thirty security guards. At a glance, there were densely packed people.

Hopefully nothing happens... The Sheriff also prefers stability.