Indescribable cyberpunk

Under the misty moonlight.

Deep in the dark woodlands.

In a glade surrounded by dense metasequoia trees.

The night wind passed through the dense jungle, making a sharp sound of "Shush~". Zhu Jue stood in the middle of the team, his eyes widened. He saw a strange building that was very different from the weird building he had seen on the parchment before. Similar existence.

The painting on the parchment may just be something that Flo's friend managed to draw based on his memory in a critical moment. Seeing its real existence at this time, even Zhu Jue had to admit that he was shocked by the giant building in front of him.

The cylindrical altar, which was more than 20 meters tall, stood in the middle of the towering metasequoia trees. Zhu Jue couldn't even understand what kind of equipment could create such a majestic and strange altar in such a valley.

The dark blue shell of the altar, which is similar to the surface of the bronze, is engraved with a large number of lines and certain characters that Zhu Jue cannot understand. The staircase that Zhu Jue thought was for painting reasons and that appears to be nearly vertical to the ground actually exists. , dozens of inverted triangular steps are arranged vertically. This completely unreasonable architectural style makes people feel confused just by looking at it.

On top of the round platform, Zhu Jue was finally able to come to a conclusion about the thing that once sparked a debate in the grotesque studio: it was a blue-gray pillar with a terrifying goat's head on it, not Wu Tong. The said dragon pillar.

"Prepare the ceremony."

The leading man in black robe just said a simple word and took the lead towards the altar.

Zhu Jue first glanced at the people behind him. They did not move, but stood in place. Obviously, these people were not qualified to board the mysterious altar that was dozens of meters high.

Do you want to follow me to the altar?

Frowning, he glanced at the situation over there. Due to the height difference, Zhu Jue could barely see part of the square table.

"They will summon monsters, and the people behind us are their sacrifices, food dedicated to the monsters."

Flo has never been to this place, but his former friends have the same fate as those behind him, except that the former were not voluntary but were forced to do so. Now these people are pure madness, and they are probably chasing everyone away. Not leaving.

At that time Flo had already helped his friend regain his consciousness, so he ran back to the village at the last moment of the ceremony, brought the parchment to Flo, and naturally told him the information about this place.

Unfortunately, Flo's friend did not persist until the end, and he ultimately failed to escape the pursuit of the cultists after escaping from the altar.

"Food. Got it."

After learning about the fate these people were about to face, Zhu Jue had a new idea in his mind and took two steps to catch up with the team in front.

"I think it is necessary to leave someone here to watch. Flo, the traitor who has betrayed the Lord, may have other plans. If we leave them all here, accidents may occur."

Zhu Jue wants to stay on the ground, at least not go to the altar with these people now.

"Come to the altar after the drum sounds. You are not qualified to contact the Lord now."

The leading man in black robe glanced at Flo behind him and nodded, agreeing to his proposal.

"I see."

Although he didn't know what the sound of drums meant, it was naturally impossible for Zhu Jue to ask questions at this time.

Watching the group of people walking towards the vertical stairs on the side of the altar, and then climbing up one level after another like climbing a cliff, Zhu Jue realized at this time that it was probably not a real vertical staircase, it was still somewhat angled. of.

"Tsk, I don't know why the altar is so high. Climb the stairs to exercise?"

Expressing disdain for the stupid actions of those people, Zhu Jue narrowed his eyes, put on a "sincere" smile, and turned towards the mutants who were the source of mental pollution behind him.

The backpack belonging to Flo that had been thrown by Zhu Jue on the side of the road had appeared next to him at some point. Ten small black squares were constantly moving towards Zhu Jue in the grass.

“Believers of the Lord, watch the actions of those who believe in the Lord, and you will discover the revelations the Lord has given you!”

These people in front of them have been completely brainwashed. In their eyes, Zhu Jue is the spokesperson of the Lord in the world. He naturally says whatever he says. So when he finished speaking, these dozen people all turned their attention to the altar. From his position, he was concentrating on admiring the way those men in black robes climbed the stairs.

Isn't it just a lie?

When it comes to deceiving people, Zhu Jue is never weaker than others!

Pulling Flor aside and pretending to tie him up, Zhu Jue looked back at the person over there who had not yet climbed to the top floor and asked in a low voice: "The thing in your backpack is a bomb, right?"

"Huh? Yes. It's definitely a bomb."

Flo didn't understand why Zhu Jue suddenly asked about this, but he still answered subconsciously.

"Is that remote control a detonator? It looks like everything in the backpack is a time bomb. Do they also need a detonator?"

After a quick glance, Zhu Jue clearly saw timers on those small black squares.

"They are all time bombs, but to be safe, I asked them to make me a detonator. As long as I press it, the countdown will immediately return to zero."

Flo didn't really do much research on time bombs. Those bombs were all homemade bombs that he bought from the black market at a large price and read the instructions to learn how to use them.

"What's the range of action?"

"It's only about 10 meters. Why are you asking this? Mr. Bruce, run quickly. As long as you can go out and make the video public, the Federation will definitely not let these people continue to do evil here."

From Flo's point of view, those things had been thrown away just now, and it was obviously unrealistic to run back and get them now.

In fact, he still couldn't understand why the person in front of him came here. Even if it was to collect further criminal evidence of the cultists, there was no need to put himself at such risk, right?

Just as he was thinking this, he suddenly saw a small black square appearing in Zhu Jue's hand as if by magic. The timer had been chipped away by the scavenger in advance.

Risking yourself to shoot a video?

Zhu Jue's idea was much bolder than he thought.

Weird Studio's video content has never been about watching.

"The Lord is very touched by your willingness to dedicate yourself, so he asked me to distribute these divine items that can help you ascend to heaven to everyone. Because the quantity is limited, I can only select a few who have more pious beliefs to give them to you. Are you willing? Dedicate yourself to the Lord?”

Those people couldn't climb up the altar that was more than 20 meters high, so Zhu Jue took the bomb and found the person closest to him, and asked directly.

"I am willing to dedicate everything to the Lord at any time, and I will be reborn in this world as the Lord's favorite!"

These people dare not say anything else. In terms of belief and worship, they definitely deserve the title of fanatic believers. Those who were questioned answered without hesitation.

"Well, I feel your sincerity. Please keep it close to your body. It will help you integrate better with the Lord!"

(Integration in every sense of the word.)

Zhu Jue thought secretly, with the expression on his face still pious, and handed the bomb to the other party's hand, and then watched with great satisfaction as the other party stuffed the bomb into his arms, protecting it as if he had obtained some treasure.

"Is this okay?"

Flo looked on stunned and murmured to himself.

"I'll cut off part of the rope on your hand. Once the ceremony reaches a critical moment, you can run back directly. Do you understand?"

Zhu Jue, who returned to Flo, pretended to check the rope, and quietly used the scavenger to cut most of his rope. Then Flo would be able to break free with just a little effort.

"If I leave, won't your identity be exposed?"

After hearing Zhu Jue's words, Flo lowered his head and said in a deep voice,

"Actually, you don't have to worry about me. I don't plan to live anymore. As long as this operation succeeds, I will have no regrets."

"Shut up, the crew has to listen to the director when filming the video!"

He wanted to say a few more words, but the dull drumbeat coming from behind made Zhu Jue realize that he might have to "return to the team" quickly, so he changed his words and emphasized his tone.

Wait for Zhu Jue to turn around again.

He saw the special red and green flames that lit up on the top of the altar and the billowing black smoke that carried a large number of sparks and shot straight into the sky.

The rhythm of the drums is constantly accelerating.

ceremony.

here we go!