Soul Painter

early may.

That is, one and a half months after Gao Fan arrived in Paris.

"Paris", which he and Anna co-created, was officially completed.

In fact, when Gao Fan was suffering from the sequelae of the Command Seal, this painting was already in a mess.

Anna used various master techniques to superimpose "Paris Blue" to spread the cityscape of Paris in the 20th century on this huge painting of 1.8 meters by 1.2 meters.

This painting is still based on the "infinite symmetrical drawing method" as the core technique. Every building and every street in the city corresponds to an algorithmic coordinate, but it is different from the cylindrical background layout of "Bostonians". The city once created with 'Paris Blue' extends to the interior in a deep form, showing a sense of infinity in the overall sense.

Lawrence looked at this painting and felt very proud. As the manager of Gao Fan and Anna, in his eyes, this "Paris" will be the pinnacle of the Devil School. From the perspective of perception, it has reached the level of Chinese culture. The ultimate state of "from the great to the simple" will be a rare treasure in the history of human art civilization.

As for Gao Fan, before Anna officially completed the painting, he added his own self-portrait to the painting, becoming the third soul in the painting.

There are only three characters in the huge city, which is a bit empty.

...

On the day the painting was finished.

Han Meimei, who has been living in the apartment, said goodbye to the painter temporarily.

"STK has some affairs that I need to deal with, so I have to leave." Han Meimei said to the painter. .

"Leave here, or leave Paris?" Gao Fan asked, now he understands the significance of the avatars of 'operators' to a city, roughly equivalent to a pin-like existence that suppresses evil luck and dispels evil spirits, if not for Han Meimei's presence , now the mice in Paris have turned upside down.

"Leave Paris for a few days." Han Meimei said.

"STK is giving up Paris?" Gao Fan was surprised.

"Of course not." Han Meimei smiled. "There is a problem on the Berlin front. Mr. Luc Villiers needs my assistance. Mr. Painter must take care of his own safety while I am away."

"Don't worry, I will definitely stay at home and not go anywhere!" Gao Fan raised his hand to promise.

...

However, once Han Meimei leaves the apartment.

Gao Fan suddenly felt extremely relaxed mentally.

This is like a patient with tinnitus who suddenly no longer hears the low-frequency noise in his ears.

And this noise, since Gao Fan arrived in Paris, has been echoing in his ears.

"So that's how it is..." Gao Fan suddenly understood what the "operator's gaze" was. He had been stared at by this gaze all the time, without noticing it, and even got used to it.

"It's kind of scary." Gao Fan frowned.

Although the 'operator' is on his side, this kind of ability is really dreadful and awe-inspiring.

Without the operator's gaze.

Very relaxing.

Especially for a character like Gao Fan.

He stretched.

Looking at the sunset glow on the glass, I feel brilliant.

At this moment, he suddenly saw the butterfly flying in the sunlight outside the window.

This flying butterfly stirred Gao Fan's nerves, he looked at it obsessively, and suddenly felt that he should go out for a stroll in such a leisurely time.

...

"I go out for a while."

Gao Fan told Anna, Lawrence and Han Meimei.

"Where are you going?" Lawrence asked while looking outside at the approaching evening sky.

Although it is not too late, the streets of Paris are full of dangers at the moment. The government has repeatedly reminded all citizens that if they go out, it is best to go with them.

"Go out and buy a pack of cigarettes," Gao Fan said.

"You don't smoke!" Lawrence yelled.

"You just pretend to be me." Gao Fan put on his clothes and was about to go out.

But Lawrence grabbed his windbreaker, "Little brother, I'll accompany you."

"Eldest brother, you are too careful. I'm not a three-year-old kid." Gao Fan sighed, "I really just want to go out for a stroll. If you stop me now, can you stop me for the rest of your life?"

Hearing the impatience in Gao Fan's words, Lawrence also felt that he was a little too cautious, and he said with a sneer: "Yeah, you haven't gone out for a long time, it's normal to want to go out to get some air, but remember not to go away."

Gao Fan smiled and nodded in agreement.

...

Paris in May.

The temperature is right at night.

There are many bars on this scenic street in front of the apartment. Before the devil invaded Paris, citizens and tourists came and went every night. At this moment, the vast street is empty, which makes people feel a little sad.

After Gao Fan walked for a while, he could see the sewers on both sides of the street, and a group of rats began to gather. They seemed to be whispering, which gave Gao Fan the illusion that he had strayed into a huge rat hole.

blah blah...

There was the sound of horseshoes behind.

Then someone politely asked, "Sir, where are you going?"

Gao Fan turned his head.

He saw two mounted policemen.

As police cars have been repeatedly destroyed by rats, horses have become the means of transportation for police officers during night patrols. These trained police horses can trample rats to death with their hooves, which is a good helper.

"Go buy a pack of cigarettes," Gao Fan said.

"Turn left at the alley ahead and there is an open supermarket." The mounted policeman said.

"Thank you very much." Gao Fan said.

So, he watched the backs of the two mounted policemen move forward and forward, constantly moving under the pillars of street lights, and gradually disappeared at the end of the night.

Then, the hard asphalt road under my feet suddenly became muddy.

Darkness invaded his vision in an instant.

The street lights became dim and weak.

The sky became even darker.

It is hard to imagine that Paris in the 21st century will have a brighter starry sky than Paris in the 20th century.

100 years ago, Paris was experiencing the industrial revolution. The pollution caused by smelting steel made people unable to see the stars. 100 years later, most of the pollution was transferred to the third world countries.

The stars sink into the moon.

Demons are emerging.

Gao Fan's ears began to ring unscrupulously, 'Zhi Zhi Zhi'.

In the shadows of the street that can't be seen clearly in the distance, gigantic monsters like ponies began to stand up.

Those are definitely not horses.

The creaking sound is like the ubiquitous and terrifying background sound of Paris in this painting. It penetrates human ears and boils from the heart, scratching the despair and fear of all human beings. In this city, Human beings are no longer the masters, but prey and food.

"painter……"

"painter……"

"painter……"

Malicious ridicule came from all directions.

"Welcome to my city-state again!"

A voice suddenly appeared next to Gao Fan, he turned his head in surprise, and saw the mouse-shaped Ganges wizard.

"Sorry, I just came out to buy a pack of cigarettes." Gao Fan turned around and left, but it was too late.