Embers Ad Infinitum

The "Old Investigation Team" did not go directly to the ruins of Wasteland 13 to investigate the Holm Reproductive Medical Center because there were still some preliminary preparations that had to be made.

On the one hand, the route they planned was to enter from the cave where the giant white wolves roamed in the mountains on the north coast. After all, the destination was closely guarded by the "First City" army, leaving only a blank area, but before the "Old Adjustment Team" The identity of the relic hunters was exposed, and the "First City" tracked down the missions they had participated in. Jiang Baimian was not sure whether this powerful force had followed the clues to grasp this secret passage and put it under its custody.

At that time, the lone hunter who had explored the ruins of Wasteland No. 13 with the "Old Tune Team" died and left. Jiang Baimian was not worried that "Prime City" would get relevant information from them, but other than these people, The "old investigation team" also hired a guide, which could lead to leaks.

If such a thing really happens, the "Old Adjustment Team" can only find a way to enter the ruins of Wasteland 13 again.

Therefore, Jiang Baimian hopes to confirm this issue from multiple sources of information, and does not want to run into an open trap.

She has now learned through the company from Kangna, the owner of the foul-mouthed parrot, that the "Hand of Order" in the "Prime City" originally wanted to investigate the tasks taken over by the "Old Tune Team", but then a series of things happened here Matters, including the far-reaching turmoil, the corresponding investigation has also come to nothing.

On the other hand, the ruins of Wasteland No. 13 are a very dangerous place, and Gnawa is suspected of being behind the "Source Brain". The "Old Adjustment Team" must make full preparations, adjust the situation, and initially solve the hidden dangers. Will go.

The Jeep drove for more than ten minutes and stopped in front of a three-story earth-yellow building.

This is the Ugo Hotel that Jiang Baimian and others are very familiar with.

The business of the hotel seemed to have become very bad. When the "Old Tune Team" walked into the lobby, only the slightly haggard, dark-skinned, blond owner Ugo was alone.

He was immersed in sorting things, his face was pale and his hair was wet, as if he had just experienced a torture.

Shang Jianyao walked over excitedly and said in a lowered voice:

"Are you abusing yourself again?

“Do you feel your ‘true self’ this time?”

Ugo looked up at him and said calmly:

“What I feel cannot be shared with someone who has not experienced it.”

"Oh, oh..." Shang Jianyao looked eager to try.

Ugo turned his attention to Xue Shiyue and Qian Bai:

"How many rooms do you want?"

"We won't stay in a hotel this time." Jiang Baimian laughed.

Ugo wiped the sweat from his forehead with a torn towel:

"Then what are you doing here?"

Bai Chen looked around subconsciously, and Jiang Baimian smiled and replied:

"I want to find out something from the general."

The general refers to General Phocas, the most senior and most prestigious general in the "First City" but in a semi-retired state and only in charge of part of the city defense force.

He converted to the "Dawn" in February and is a senior member of the "True Self Sect", and the hotel owner Ugo also belongs to this sect.

Ugo glanced at Long Yuehong, Gnawa and others, and said without any fluctuation in his tone:

"The city defense army is no longer subordinate to the general."

"He has completely retired?" Shang Jianyao asked curiously.

Ugo shook his head:

“The new consul, Marshal Gaius, attaches great importance to the general and asks him to return to active service and replace him as the commander of the Eastern Army.

"The general left a week ago and is not in the city."

Gaius is very clever... When Jiang Baimian heard this, his first reaction was to sigh secretly.

As the newly appointed consul and military commander who rose to power through turmoil, Gaius must have the city defense forces in his own hands to feel at ease.

However, Phocas, who was in charge of the city defense army before, has qualifications, prestige and background, so he is not so easy to deal with. If he is not careful, he may cause another turmoil.

Faced with this situation, Gaius chose to retreat in order to advance, promoted Phocas higher, gave him more power, and let him take over his direct line of the Eastern Legion.

As a result, Phocas would naturally not be able to stay in the position of commander of the city defense army, and the Eastern Army had been managed painstakingly by Gaius for several years. It was impossible for a different army commander to disobey his orders.

At the same time, Gaius also indirectly showed the "True Self" behind Phocas and the "Dawn" of the "True Self" belief in February, which can be said to serve multiple purposes.

The art of trading... As soon as Jiang Baimian had such an idea, Shang Jianyao blurted out with regret and heartbreak:

"He still owes us a celebration dinner!"

Just ran away!

Ugo's expression changed a bit, and Jiang Baimian coughed quickly and said:

"The things we want to inquire about do not require the general to be in the city, nor does he need to be in charge of the city defense army. As long as he uses his contacts a little, he can solve our problems."

Ugo returned to his indifferent appearance even if someone hanged himself in front of him:

"What can you come up with to impress the general?"

What can you do to impress him? I haven’t even talked about how I was tricked by your general last time, and I bumped into Assus and Kristina, almost killing Xiao Hong! Jiang Baimian's heart was in turmoil, but his face was full of smiles:

“We plan to go to the ruins of Wasteland 13 and want to know if there is a safe route to enter.

"Don't you always want to get the information that Olei hid in that secret laboratory? If we gain anything, we will share it with you afterwards."

Haha, we will only go to the Hom Reproductive Medical Center. It is impossible to gain anything in this area. Naturally, we will not be able to share it by then. This cannot be regarded as a breach of our promise... At this moment, Jiang Baimian's mind came to Shang Jianyao's account of himself. The scene of what he did on that "cruise ship" - in order to truly restore it, he made a face and made a "slightly" sound.

Ugo digested Jiang Baimian's words:

"I can convey it to you, but I can't make a promise to you."

Jiang Baimian said "hmm":

"If there is no safe enough route, please ask the general to provide the security status of the various passages in Wasteland 13 Ruins, and we will find a way ourselves."

She did not mention the passage in the mountains on the north shore, but sought confirmation in a tactful way, lest Pokas and the First City military system did not know this information in the first place, so they had grasped it and created complications.

——If the guard situation provided by Phocas does not include information about the mountains on the north coast, then combined with Kangna's feedback, the "old tune team" can initially confirm that the passage is safe.

"Okay." Ugo agreed, "How can I contact you in the future?"

"We will visit you regularly." Jiang Baimian chose the safest method, not even leaving the telegraph frequency band.

As for how long the period should be, it is of course up to the "old tune team" to decide. Anyway, Ugo spends most of his time in his hotel.

Seeing that Ugo had no objection, Shang Jianyao changed the subject:

"Your business has gotten really bad here. Is there something wrong?"

Ugo glanced at him:

"Many lower-class citizens have joined the army and received training. The number of relic hunters in the original city and surrounding areas has dropped sharply."

Speaking of this, Ugo seemed to remember something:

"Last year when you were still in the First City, an awakened person jumped out of a helicopter and fell to his death. Was it you who did it?"

The master of the "virtual world"? Before Jiang Baimian could decide whether to answer, Shang Jianyao patted his chest with a proud look on his face:

"Yes, I did it!"

Ugo showed a rare expression of doubt and looked this guy up and down.

He didn't know the actual situation, but he knew that General Phocas was very concerned about this matter.

After talking about the changes in the situation in the city, the "old tune team" left the hotel and returned to the street.

After getting into the jeep, Shang Jianyao started chattering to himself:

"The business environment in the original city has deteriorated a lot, and I don't know what's going on with Suna and their fast food restaurants now..."

Su Na... Long Yuehong was startled for a moment before he remembered that she was the gray woman rescued by her team from the "Wolf's Den".

Jiang Baimian nodded gently and said:

"Turn over and take a look, then put on a disguise and go to the Hunter's Guild to further confirm the current situation of the First City through the tasks issued."

Bai Chen didn't object and drove the jeep towards the port.

Because it was daytime, there were not many pedestrians in the Green Olive District, so it didn’t take long for the “old tune team” to arrive at the port.

Seeing the ships coming and going, the many sailors, and the many supplies being moved to the warehouse, Jiang Baimian suddenly had an idea of ​​the situation in Suna's and her fast food restaurant.

——The "Primary City" that is about to be developed is frantically stocking up on supplies, the port is extremely prosperous, and the sailors are enough to support the business of fast food restaurants.

Just as Jiang Baimian expected, Su Na and others were still busy on the ground floor of the building where the "Wolf's Den" was originally located, with smiles on their faces.

"When the 'First City' officially begins to expand, the situation here will probably change a lot, and their business may not be able to continue." Jiang Baimian withdrew his gaze and sighed, "Find an opportunity to remind them, let's They were prepared early."

"Yeah." Bai Chen was the first to respond.

For some reason, Long Yuehong thought of the wilderness wanderer settlement that was massacred by the "careless ones".

The stability on earth is always so fragile.

The longer people live in such an environment, the more numb they become. In the end, they have to believe in someone who is responsible for the year and place their spirit.

…………

After arriving at the Hunter's Guild in the First City, the disguised "Old Tune Team" split into two teams and entered the hall.

With a quick glance, Jiang Baimian saw an acquaintance.

That was the relic hunter who had cooperated with them before, Odik.