Gene from the 13th Department of Bright City

Under the sky like a curtain, neon lights flashed. Houses made of stones and various large and small carapace appeared to be piled up in a chaotic manner, with large and small crystal blocks shining with various colors embedded in them. The front and back of the house.

The streets are full of Stikas coming and going. Every once in a while, there is always a translucent white crystal stone supported by black pillars, emitting a white light that is soft and bright enough to illuminate the nearby dozens of meters. .

Most male Stekas wear hard crustacean clothing, while female Stekas wear dyed blouses woven from insect wings, some of which are inlaid with sheet-like luminous objects.

There are many people selling animal meat, clothing, crystal weapons, and protective gear on the street. Most of the shops have different symbols. The triangle represents weapons and armor, the circle represents food, the square represents clothing, and the oval represents At the slave exchange.

One by one, the naked male and female slaves Staka were collared and knelt quietly on the display stands of some oval shops. They were all Stakas with single-color eyes. Most of the vendors on the street were bi-color. Many of the pedestrians on the road have Steka with two-color eyes. Occasionally, you can see some cattle and carriages passing by, and most of the people sitting on them are Steka with three-color eyes.

"No, how many days have you bought it? I'll give you half of it back at most."

At this time, at the entrance of a beautiful oval-shaped shop, a fat male Scott and a female Steka who was holding a slave had a dispute.

The woman insisted on asking the boss to refund the money, because after buying the male slave, the work efficiency was extremely low, and the body was weak, and it was not worth the price at all. The boss scratched his head and kept asking if he didn't feed the slave, which caused the slave's health It was getting worse, but the woman insisted that she would be given some water every day and fed once every three days.

The dispute between the two people escalated from a bargaining session to a fierce quarrel. At this time, on the street not far away, a pair of soldiers holding blue crystal spears came over. They were all wearing black soft clothes with feather patterns. The round armor has a pattern of a pair of intertwined red wings on the chest.

"Stop arguing."

Steka, the leader, immediately went over to stop the argument. For a while, the two did not dare to argue anymore. This Steka with tricolor eyes was the team leader of this area.

After the team leader's negotiation, the woman finally got back more than half of the price, and withdrew her efforts. The boss felt a little unhappy and took out three colored crystal stones from the small leather bag he was carrying. Coin, this is the common currency of the Steka Empire. It is very hard and cannot be compared with ordinary crystal stones. One crystal coin can be enough for a Steka to buy food and water needed for a month. The price of ordinary slaves is 5 crystal coins.

Crystal coins are the most valuable currency in the Steka Empire. There are also two low-level currencies, a silver-gray crystal currency. A minimum of 80 can be exchanged for one colored crystal coin, and the maximum will not exceed 120. As for the lowest level black crystal currency, 50 to 100 can be exchanged for one silver gray crystal currency, but cannot be exchanged for the highest level colored crystal currency.

This is Sky City, the seat of the Sky Legion, and the largest city in the southern part of the Stika Empire. Nearly 5 million Stika people live here, just below the Holy Mountain City in the south.

In the center of the city, there is a round tower made of rounded shells that rises straight into the sky. On top of the tower is a pair of feather decorations that spread out and emit a faint white light. This is the residence of Sylvie, the commander of the Sky Legion. , is also the management office of Sky City. In the four directions of the city, soldiers of the Sky Legion are stationed.

They are responsible for the surrounding security of Sky City and the order within the city. There are many large and small villages and towns nearby. You can often see different blade symbols on the edge of the city. These are the city's suppliers, hunters. They They will hunt some animals on this land and then bring them to the city to sell them for money.

Today is the Day of the Dead, and almost all Stekas in the city have come out. In various parts of the city, you can see some platforms built with animal bones, with a large number of Stekas holding crystal wands and dancing on them. Priests, most Stekas, would go to some large vats placed under the stage, prick their fingers, drip their own blood into it, and then pray to their deceased relatives, friends, and loved ones.

This is the grandest ceremony in the Steka Empire every year, and all Steka attach great importance to such a festival.

At this moment, someone noticed that in the distant sky, five beautiful tracks were drawn in the dark place. Many Stekas invariably put their hands on their chests and looked at the tracks coming towards the sky. Bow slightly to show respect.

The commander of the Sky Legion, Sylvie, and the four legion commanders are back. It is not easy for the Sky City to achieve stability for nearly 10 years. It is all thanks to Sylvie, who became the commander of the Sky Legion, who effectively curbed the wanderers. The scope of their activities prevents them from going to the city to cause harassment. Some wanderers will even attack the city, rob and kill.

The current combat effectiveness of the Sky Legion is much stronger than in the past. Those Stekas who do not obey the order of the empire are collectively called rogues. They often cause trouble throughout the entire Steka Empire, killing and robbing ordinary Stekas. It's a common thing, and among them are the cursers with black eyes.

At this time, when the five rays of light were approaching the sky tower in the middle, four of them were moving towards four different directions of the city, and only one trajectory emitting light blue light was flying towards the sky tower.

Directly opposite the intersection of two huge teams of white wings, there is a large circular platform. The ground is made of huge brown stone bricks. Hundreds of Stekas are bending down respectfully, and more than half of them are women. With two-colored eyes, they held a long purple blouse as thin and as light as cicada wings, with round white chips inlaid on it.

Among them was an old Steka who was holding a green round-headed cane. He was smiling slightly and could already see the light blue light approaching in the sky.

Accompanied by a violent whistling sound and a violent buzzing vibration, a black and blue afterimage fell on the platform.

"Welcome to you, Commander-in-Chief!"

The old Steka said, and all Steka bowed, but at this time many people were shocked to see the damage to Sylvie's black armor and a clearly visible scar on her left hand.

"Bobby, prepare the water, I want to take a bath!"

"It's ready, Commander!"

click

Just as Sylvie had a thought, all the black armor that was tightly fastened on her body peeled off and fell to the ground. She was wearing a black jumpsuit underneath. The servants around her turned around one after another, still bowed. With her waist lowered and her head lowered, when Sylvie walked towards the hall in front of her, she hurriedly followed her from both sides.

Balls of white flames ignited. This was a hall supported by huge and thick pillars. The pillars had feather patterns. On both sides were torches burning with white flames.

The hall lit up instantly. At the bottom, there was a high throne made of stones. Under the throne, there was a small stone seat on the right side. It was where Sylvie usually held meetings with the top leaders of the legion. It was used from time to time, and no one has sat on the throne for more than thirty years, because the emperor of the empire has not been to Sky City for more than thirty years.

Unlike Hillman's chair which was only inlaid with some patterned crystals, the throne was inlaid with crystals of various colors, making it look very noble.

Sylvie stood quietly under the throne, staring solemnly, but soon she laughed.

"Commander! Isn't that right?"

Before Bobby finished speaking, Sylvie raised her hand, and he nodded in understanding. Then some servants entered a room on the left side of the throne. Several male Stekas carried a round crystal bucket. When it came out, it was filled with water.

"Everyone, go down."

As Poppy said, the servants turned around and went in through the door on the right. Sylvie took off her clothes and sat in the water, raising her head comfortably. Poppy took a soft leather mat and made Sylvie comfortable. He leaned against it, and his broken palms felt a slight pain.

Drops of water fell into the undulating water. With a splash, Sylvie sank into the water. After a while, she emerged from the water. The crystal clear white hair was twisted into a ball in the water, and the water flowed smoothly. Sylvie's blue skin was falling.

"I went to see those cursers!"

Poppy immediately laughed, then raised her cane and hooked the purple gauze blouse hanging on the throne. Sylvie jumped out of the water, splashing water. After she put on the blouse, she gently jumped onto the high throne.

"The Great Elder asked you to go see him tonight."

As Poppy said, Sylvie burst into laughter. She crossed her legs and pressed the handle of the throne with both hands. Poppy immediately took out a bottle of red liquid from a bone cabinet on the side, and then said respectfully Raising his hand, along with flashes of white light, a small platform appeared on Poppy's crutch, rising slowly and handing the bottle of red liquid to Sylvie.

Sylvie unscrewed it, took a sip, laughed, and wiped the bright red liquid at the corner of her mouth. This was the best quality beast blood. It would not solidify after special treatment. It was a very luxury in Steka society. of drinks.

"Commander, can you believe the words of those heretics?"

Poppy asked and Sylvie nodded.

"As long as we all have the same purpose. If they want that wilderness by the sea, just give it to them. I've had enough. They're just a bunch of scum, but they tell me what to do all day long."

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Sylvie drank a big mouthful of blood, then put her hands on her chin and looked at the place with neon lights in the distance, stretched her legs comfortably, and then laughed.

"If you take action, Lady Sylvie, the people will support you."

Poppy said and stood aside respectfully. Sylvie was considered a heretic in the entire high-level Steka society. She was born with three-color eyes in Steka and was quickly brought into the world. In the high-level Steka society, Sylvie has been separated from her parents since birth, and Sylvie doesn't even know who her parents are.

Poppy is the breeder who is responsible for raising Sylvie. From knowledge to combat, it is Poppy who teaches Sylvie step by step. Sylvie is also very smart and powerful. She took over as the commander of the Sky Army ten years ago. s position.

It's just that Sylvie is not good at socializing with other high-level Stekas. She is always alone, as if she is always enjoying something. And the system that Sylvie promoted ten years ago is in the eyes of most high-level Stekas. They have become an outlier, but this system has now become more effective.

Sky City should no longer be the city in the past where wanderers often broke in and some vicious Stekars committed crimes. Now everyone can live a good life in the sky.

Other areas are still in chaos, but the Sky City managed by Sylvie has not had any major problems in nearly ten years. In the perception of high-level Steka, how much do low-level Steka cost? How many of them, their life and death have little to do with the high-level Steka, because they are destined to be lowly by birth.

The low-level Steka only need to support the Steka Empire with sincerity. They only need to serve as the lowest labor force to build everything in the Steka Empire and serve as the cornerstone. Some rebellious Steka have broken away from the empire's society. They have become wanderers in the wilderness, and the empire will basically ignore them. They are also very smart. They will only rob and kill some low-level Steka, but will not touch the mid-level and high-level Steka.

Because most of the rogues are low-level Stekas, all Stekas have certain combat effectiveness, and most of the mid-level Stekas can embody some weapon protection layers, so it is too difficult to take action.

This is the power Steka is born with, but it is difficult for low-level Steka to materialize it. He can transform the energy in his body to create hard armor, sharp blades, and the ability to resemble birds. Wings that can fly freely, and powerful movement ability that can mobilize all the respiratory transformation holes in the body.

The color of the eyes determines the strength of Steka. Exercise is essential. In the past, Sylvie has been undergoing rigorous physical exercise and mind control training since she was 5 years old. Now she has become incomparably better. Stronger.

Bobby was very pleased. There was nothing more exciting than watching the child he raised ascending to the throne.

"Tell Poppy off for me. Just tell me that things are busy here and ask the Great Elder to come personally."

For a moment, Poppy looked at Sylvie with a solemn expression.

"Are you really planning to take action?"

Sylvie laughed.

"Just test it out first. If the great elder has confidence in his own strength, he shouldn't dare to come over. And if he doesn't dare to come over, everything will be clear. Are they really strong? Those great elders? "

Sylvie asked, and Bobby shook his head.

"I have never seen a low-ranking Steka like me. Commander, I am worried about those heretics. If they don't keep their promises, we may be attacked from both sides."

Sylvie laughed, a deep sound coming from her throat.

"Then I will kill them with my own hands. Bobby, please go down and have the Six Wings prepare for war. Once the time is right, I will take the lead and attack the Southern Holy City, while those cursed ones will go straight to the north. , to block the Imperial Army."

"Over the ocean."

As soon as Bobby finished speaking, he stopped talking. He seemed to understand that the Marine Legion located on the eastern coast of the Stika Empire would never take action. They would even help a little. The Earth Legion in the Imperial Capital further south should not be stupid enough to weaken their own power and go head-to-head with the Sky Legion. The Imperial Army will definitely rescue the Southern Holy City, but they will face an ambush from the Cursed. Once captured, Southern Holy City, by gaining control of the crystal library, can basically lay down a lot of things.

Sylvie will officially ascend the throne, Poppy has always been very sure, and now the time is quite ripe.

"Go, Bobby, inform Elder Fernandez. If he wants to be held accountable, just ask him to come here in person."

Poppy bowed slightly and then turned and walked towards the passage on the right. After entering, the passage was long and there were some small rooms on both sides. Poppy walked directly into a small room with a thunder logo, and he walked to a glowing orange stone. , pressed a hand on the surface of the stone, and in an instant Bobby's eyes turned pure white. He seemed to have lost consciousness, but fear appeared on his expression.

This is Steka's unique communication method. Only priest-level Steka can master it. These chaos crystals are used to communicate with thoughts. Soon Bobby's expression became full of fear. After a while, he came back to his senses. Come, turn around with serious eyes.

"It looks like it can't be delayed any longer."

Poppy quickly returned to the hall. At this time, Sylvie was closing her eyes to rest.

"Commander, the Great Elder wants you to go over and explain in person, otherwise you will be dismissed from your position as commander for disobedience."

Sylvie chuckled, shook her head helplessly, then stood up and jumped off the throne.

"I can go alone."

Bobby's expression changed drastically and he immediately stopped him.

"Commander, what should you do if they accuse you?"

Sylvie laughed.

"Why would I go there in person? I could just let the elite troops pass by, but I still went there in person. Apart from wanting to see those cursed ones, my ultimate purpose was just to take a look at Penillo. Although there was no See, but I’m one hundred percent sure of one thing now.”

Poppy looked at Sylvie in confusion. At this moment, a bright fiery red suddenly appeared in the distant sky. Sylvie laughed, and a fourth color gradually began to appear in her eyes, and then Sylvie tore off her blouse, grabbed the black jumpsuit on the side, put it on, and instantly arched her body and shot forward.

A faint light blue light lit up in Sylvie's right hand, and a slender crystal blade more than half a meter long was instantly generated in Sylvie's hand.

"Sylvie, long time no see!"

A rough male voice fell from the sky, accompanied by an emerald green afterimage. In an instant, a tall Steka wearing a wide emerald green armor fell from the sky. In an instant, the blade in Sylvie's hand stabbed straight into it.

Ding

Along with splashing sparks, a brown round shield appeared on the left arm of the tall Steka who came over. He had a wild expression and an excited smile on his face.

"Yo! Sylvie, it's true, what on earth did you do? The Great Elder and the others asked me to come over and "invite" you to the Southern Holy City. What a big deal!"

Sylvie leaned over and stared quietly at the colorless-eyed Steka in front of her. He was the commander-in-chief of the Earth Legion. Sylvie was a little surprised that he would suddenly come over at this time.

"Why are you in the Southern Holy City, Zach!"

Zach laughed heartily, and some of his long red hair was floating in the wind. Sylvie did not remove the blade, but continued to press the tip of the knife against the shield on Zach's left hand.

Suddenly Sylvie jumped up, Zach smiled contemptuously, and tried to grab Wilsey's leg with his right hand, but Wilsey nimbly dodged, and the moment it passed over Zach's head, the blade in his right hand It stabbed straight in.

Zach closed his eyes, took a step back, and dodged the moment the blade stabbed him. Sylvie landed lightly behind Zach.

There was a slight vibration, and several different colors of light appeared in Zach's right hand. A hammer with a sharp front end and an oval rear end appeared in his hand. The hammer was nearly one meter long.

Whoosh

Following a violent swipe, Sylvie, who was about to attack, immediately leaned back, and then suddenly changed her position. Following the light blue afterimages, Sylvie avoided the sweeping attack. The hammer cut into Zack's left side and the blade in his hand pierced Zack's emerald green armor without mercy.

"This armor is very expensive!"

Zach was so angry that he suddenly turned around and grabbed Sylvie's blade and pulled it instantly. However, Sylvie had already let go of the blade, and the blade that pierced Zach's armor turned into light at this time, and a little bit of income Sylvie's body, and Sylvie had jumped to the top of Zach's head.

boom

Following a heavy knee blow, Zach was hit hard on the face, and his whole body flew directly towards the throne. With a loud bang, Zach hit the crystal that Sylvie had just used to take a shower. On the stone water tank, accompanied by splashing water, Zach was about to get up when several afterimages of Sylvie appeared in front of him. There were two more wave-like daggers in her hands, pointing towards Zach's Both shoulders were stabbed.

"Did you forget something?"

Zach grinned. Bobby, who was watching from a distance, noticed something was wrong. At this time, streaks of fiery red mist-like things appeared in the air. Only then did Sylvie react. Zach opened his arms. , the moment Sylvie was about to stab her down, she suddenly stood up and bypassed Sylvie's attack. Someone had appeared behind Sylvie, and she hugged Sylvie from behind with both hands.

There was a sizzling sound, and Sylvie's skin seemed to be burned. She frowned slightly and looked at the two blackened arms held by Zach.

"Commander Zach, that's it!"

As soon as Bobby finished speaking, Zach let go of his hand, and the mist-like fiery red substance floating in the air began to flow back toward Zach's body. Sylvie looked at the charred black spots on her blue skin. There was no anger in the fingerprints, although there was some dull pain, but Sylvie didn't want to say anything.

"Are you planning to betray? Sylvie."

Zach asked directly.

Sylvie shook her head.

"Of course not. As you can see, I'm already injured."

Sylvie said, holding up her left hand and tearing open the clothes on her abdomen. There was also a wound on it.

"Is the other party that strong?"

"Very strong! Maybe you are no match for me, Zack."

Zach walked aside disapprovingly and sat down on a stone pier next to the torch.

"Tell me the truth Sylvie, what are you planning!"

Sylvie's eyes had returned to their normal three colors, and she shook her head with a relaxed smile.

"Are you worried about me? Zack, I've already said it. I didn't do anything. On the contrary, the great elders hid too many things from us. This time, the one named Penelope appointed by the great elders will marry a noble. Women will be taken to the imperial capital after the wedding ceremony."

Zach looked at Sylvie with some confusion.

"What's the meaning?"

"Don't worry about where I heard the news, but in fact the marriage is just a pretense. What the great elders want is the three-colored eyed Steka. I don't know what they want to do specifically, but I I can tell you for sure Zach that in recent years, a large number of tricolor Steka born outside the city have gone to the imperial capital, and I have confirmed it with their husbands."

Zach still didn't quite believe it, but soon he started laughing.

"Maybe it's to expand the Imperial Army."

"It would be fine if it were expanded, but no matter how much I check, I can never find the missing brides."

Zach stared at Sylvie suspiciously, and then Sylvie continued.

"Let's go Zach, I will go, but before that, I have to remind you to keep your head clear. We are not the tools of the great elders. I have to tell you this clearly, even in front of the emperor. On the surface, I dare to say this. After all, this is something that His Majesty the Emperor has promised when the three major legions were established. We are not subject to interference from the Holy City, but in reality? Zach, have you ever thought about it? "

"That's enough Sylvie, if you really dare to betray the empire, don't blame me for being unkind."

Sylvie laughed and shook her head.

"You know Zach better than anyone else, especially about the so-called cursed heretics. You should know better than anyone else. After all, don't you often go to see your mother secretly?"

In an instant, Zach stood up angrily, took a step forward and was in front of Sylvie, pinching her neck.

"I'm not going to argue with you Zach, besides, is His Majesty the Emperor still alive?"

Zach's eyes darkened.

"You mean His Majesty the Emperor has already"

Sylvie blocked Zach's hand.

"No matter what, everything is a foregone conclusion Zach, if they want to reduce my power, the Sky Legion will only obey my orders!"

Zach nodded slightly, knowing that Sylvie was not joking.

"Think carefully about Zach! We have no way out, that's it for now, let's go!"