This Game Is Too Realistic

The dead city sleeps under the yellow-grey sunset, and the diffuse radioactive dust blurs the sunset.

The rows of high-rise buildings are like tombstones. The empty windows cannot see a trace of life, nor can you see the passing cars and flashing neon lights of the past.

The white mist exhaled condensed into white frost on the mirror surface of the protective suit.

At this moment, Yule finally understood why his seniors had repeatedly told him to wear protective equipment before he went to the surface, and he finally understood why the one thousand cubic meters of nuclear fuel sent was prepared.

His Adam's apple moved and he squeezed out a few words with difficulty.

"...nuclear winter?"

Zhao Feiyu glanced at the sky.

"It's not just radioactive fallout that covers us, but also debris in orbit... Just half a year ago, our space elevator disintegrated, and I didn't know about it until yesterday."

Radioactive dust scattered at the edge of the atmosphere and debris scattered in low-Earth orbit block a large amount of visible light reaching the surface.

Not only that, but the scale of industry, the use of energy, and production methods have all returned to the era of prosperity or even earlier.

This is not a simple matter of calorific value addition or subtraction. The planet's ecosystem had originally adapted to the production activities of the prosperous era, but now everything has changed violently.

No one knows how long it will take for the planet to adapt again, especially now that it's nearly buried in dust.

Perhaps humans should take the initiative to adapt to this drastic change.

Interestingly, the life activities of mutant slime molds have not been affected by radiation, but have shrunk in scale due to global cooling.

Thanks to this, the People's League was able to deploy more military forces to the front line, and the war finally ushered in the dawn of victory.

Zhao Feiyu briefly told the news he knew and what was happening in Jinhe City.

"The People's Federation is planning to build a more efficient recovery and reconstruction agency in order to resume production in the shortest possible time and at the same time deal with humanitarian disasters caused by climate issues."

“The refugee settlements in Kinhe City will be changed into settlements, and some researchers and engineers will assist the residents who are stranded there and unable to enter the evacuation facilities to carry out reconstruction work... Our jurisdiction has also been transferred from the Central War Research Institute After arriving at the local management agency, we will probably do some work on disease prevention and treatment and improvement of drug production methods."

"Although I personally think this is a good thing, it probably also means that reconstruction will become a long-term task with a cycle of ten or even twenty years... It is difficult to do."

Zhao Feiyu smiled, trying to ease the heavy atmosphere, but when he saw that there was no smile behind the protective mask, he immediately suppressed his smile.

"...Although it is difficult, I still believe that everything will be fine."

Seeing that Yuer was still silent, he paused, looked into the distance and said.

"I have a few tickets to the future here - well, let's not get involved, they are dormant cabins with a validity period of fifty years. The People's Federation thanks us for our continuous work. The formula of anti-radiation agent has saved many people. The same goes for radiation abaters... Our work is done and we can go to the future to enjoy our happiness."

Yule smiled bitterly.

"So what if I go."

Zhao Feiyu's expression froze slightly, and then he said with a smile.

"It won't be a big deal, but after fifty years everything will be back to normal. As long as you sleep and all the unpleasantness is over, don't you think it's great? Of course, it's not all good things. Now three A year is a generation. When communicating with young men who are more than a dozen generations later, the generation gap is probably bigger than that between humans and dogs——"

"Do you believe it?" Yule looked at him and interrupted his fantasy.

Zhao Feiyu fell into silence.

There is no need to answer this question at all.

No one has counted the number of people who died directly or indirectly in the war, but just looking at the abandoned high-rise buildings, it is not difficult to guess that this must be an astronomical number.

Back to the Age of Prosperity.

If it were so easy, why would there be hibernation shelters on a hundred-year basis in the evacuation plan?

Seeing the senior fell into silence, Yule continued to ask.

"What are you going to do?"

Zhao Feiyu sighed.

"I plan to stay..."

Yule did not speak, but listened quietly as he continued.

"Although the current situation is terrible, there are many people who need my research, and there are my family and friends in this era. I can't drag everyone with me to the future. A person's life is only so long, and I want to spend the rest of my time with you. They stay together."

After a pause, he looked at Yule.

"Although it's a bit selfish to say this, I still hope you can go."

Yule said bluntly.

"Is it because I am relatively withdrawn?"

"No, it's not that kind of reason," Zhao Feiyu said with a wry smile, "Okay, let me tell the truth. The People's Federation wants us to arrange a few researchers to go to the future, because as you can see, this will not end immediately. Crisis, if everything ends in fifty years, of course everyone will be happy, but if not... at least someone will take us forward."

Yule was silent for a long time and sighed.

"Then I will go to that brave new world for you."

…

Yule finally chose to go to the future.

He himself didn't know why he made this decision.

Maybe it’s because I still have some illusions about the world fifty years from now, or maybe I’m just desperate for the current situation.

It doesn’t matter which era you go to, as long as it’s not now.

Since people in the future may need him, people now also need someone to help their children in the future.

Then go to the future.

He had no descendants anyway.

The relationship with my parents is also very cold.

Young people of his generation are like this. They care more about the realization of self-worth and spiritually resonant souls than blood and tradition.

Having made all the mental preparations, he calmly lay down in the hibernation cabin, and like countless expeditioners to the future, he began this time journey with no return.

However, even though he was mentally prepared, the development of things still exceeded his expectations.

It was also beyond the expectations of Chu Guang, who was standing aside and watching quietly.

When Yule woke up again, he was not facing the wasteland fifty years later, but nearly two centuries later.

"2320..." Xiao Qi, who was sitting on Chu Guang's shoulder, opened her eyes wide and exclaimed in a low voice, "That means... he slept for 191 years?! Shocked!"

"The year 191 of the Wasteland Era...not long after Torch came out of Vault 117," Chu Guang glanced at Xiao Qi as he spoke, "By the way, haven't you already read the entire memory? , why are you still surprised?”

Xiaoqi's expression froze, and she subtly looked away.

"Hey...it's more atmospheric this way."

Chu Guang: "..."

This has a Hammer vibe...

"Okay, okay, don't worry about these details, it's almost over... Wuwuwu, I really want to stay with the master for a while longer."

"Aren't you with me every day?"

"How can it be the same!"

"Is there any difference?"

"Of course! One is outside and the other is inside... Hmm, how to describe it?" After thinking for a while, Xiao Qi's eyes suddenly lit up and she said with a shy smile, "It's like the master has entered Xiao Qi body...hehe."

Chu Guang: "...?"

The still picture continued to flow.

Xiaoqi pressed the continue play button without authorization, and Yuer sat up from the sleeping cabin and looked around blankly.

After a brief conversation with the staff standing by, he learned that he had been asleep for nearly two hundred years, and the expression on his face was so complicated that he seemed to be overwhelmed by all kinds of emotions.

Man cannot fulfill a promise that exceeds his lifespan.

A group of people is even less likely.

He should have expected this, but the current situation still exceeded his expectations.

The fifty-year freezing period, the promised pension and honor...all disappeared with the disappearance of the People's League.

They entered a new era,

People born in this era call it the Wasteland Era.

In fact, after the People's League, an organization called the Post-War Reconstruction Committee was born, and his predecessors worked for that organization for a period of time.

The staff of this institute brought him the notes of his seniors, and he found the letters left for him by his seniors.

"...Mr. Yule, I'm sorry for keeping you asleep for so long. I have been hesitating whether to thaw you out on your eightieth birthday, but I remembered what you said again. What you want to go to is the beautiful new home. World, that may have to wait a little longer..."

"It's 2174, the 45th year of the Wasteland Era. As for when you will see this letter, I'm not sure... maybe 2229? But I hope for the best, no one has ever slept for that long. .”

"My body is getting worse and worse. Even if I replace the bionic organs, the remaining parts will still age, and things are really messed up recently. Those idiots fifty years ago didn't fight enough, and recently they fought again Get up... As expected, the War Construction Committee has been disbanded, and now there are companies, colleges, and legions. No one knows what the future will be."

"Ah, you may be confused after seeing this. Where do I start to explain to you... In short, the War Construction Committee is the Post-War Reconstruction Committee, which is the organization established for more efficient reconstruction that I told you before. , you can think of it as the continuation of the People's League, because it successfully inherited all the bad habits of the People's League. Of course, it also has good things, but these are not important now. The best era is over, and again It’s over for once.”

"I didn't expect to be lucky enough to experience two apocalypses in my life. Now we stand together with the survivors of Singularity City. The refugee settlement next to the previous research institute has now developed in a good way. We were joined by researchers who had fled here from the East Coast a few days ago, and I looked at their research...and honestly, their ideas are just crazy."

"I think the same as them. As long as people are still human, they will repeat the mistakes they are bound to make countless times... If you want to solve all problems once and for all, you can only change people into another powerful and long-lived person. , smart and docile new species, they call them Gestalts! This is a rare opportunity, how about adding cat ears to the new humans? Haha, it’s just a joke, don’t take it seriously.”

"Those guys were so brave that they used unstable experimental reagents directly on themselves. However, the effect was unexpectedly amazing. Now that we have a 'strong body', we should think about how to use more excellent ones Quality is engraved in the DNA.”

"You may think I'm crazy, and I actually think so too, but...as a researcher, this is the only thing I can do for my fellow compatriots."

"Let's put the research aside and talk about something happy. The unity shown by the residents of Singularity City gave me hope. It only took them a short time to give up their illusions and decided to be their own savior. , there are also signs of improvement in winter, maybe we will be able to grow some food outside soon... The situation is optimistic, maybe everything will be fine in another fifty years."

"I'm sorry that I made my own decision and extended your dormant period, but please believe that I had good intentions. In fact, I have always been very guilty. I took you to Jinhe City when you just entered the society. As a result, it was not until the last moment before the end. You stayed in the laboratory all day. It's a pity that the past days can't be returned, but at least I hope you can live in a brave new world in the future... If possible, I would like to apologize to you in person, but I thought I think I’d better tell you these things by writing a letter.”

"I am too old to travel through time. This letter may be the last piece of information I leave in this world."

"I wish you a happy life in the new world."

"To my dear friend."

"—A friend who chooses to stay in the past."

After reading the letter from beginning to end, Yule was silent for a long time, took a deep breath, and put away the notes and the letter together.

Now he is truly alone in this world.

The only umbilical cord left between him and the world is probably the letter in his hand and the unfinished research of his predecessor.

Standing behind him, an old man said softly.

"Your friend is a respectable researcher."

Yule turned and looked at him.

"Who are you……"

The old man said softly.

"Luo Gan, from Vault 117."

Hearing the name, Chu Guang showed a surprised expression on his face, but Yule's expression did not change at all, nor did he feel any affection due to the word "sanctuary".

After more than two hundred years...

Even if there is no change in language, even if they are the same people, can they really be considered the same species?

"Do you know my senior?"

The old man shook his head, but nodded again.

"I have been in a shelter since I was born, and I just escaped from that cage some time ago. Naturally, it is impossible for me to know someone from more than a century ago."

After a pause, he continued.

"But if I had the chance to meet him, I think I would become very good friends with him."

Yule gave him a strange look.

"Why do you think so?"

Luo Gan smiled softly.

"Thinking itself is a subjective behavior, and scientific research is even more so. I learned about his research and then got to know him as a person."

"Is it……"

Looking at Yu Er who was thoughtful, Luo Gan slowly spoke and continued.

"As long as people are still human, they will definitely repeat the same mistakes... We agree with his point of view. We have seen too many hopeless fools along the way, either eating people alive or changing their ways. eat human."

There was no surprise on Yule's face, he just said lightly.

"Has it become like this outside?"

He wasn't surprised at all.

Rather, when he learned that it was two hundred years later, he already had an idea of ​​the situation outside.

Luo Gan nodded slightly and continued.

"We don't want to be pessimistic and think that this is a curse engraved in our genes, but most of my companions and I are tired."

"Ever since we left the shelter, we have been looking for the seeds that can hatch miracles. The first stop was Boulder City, and then other settlements... However, we walked more than 800 kilometers, and there was no hope for even one. The shadow was not seen, but many outstanding people were lost.”

"Singularity City is the last stop. We agreed that if it doesn't work here, we will give up."

Yul asked.

"So have you given up?"

Luo Gan smiled and said.

"Almost... we gave up when we saw those green-skinned monsters. Even if those old priests still have a little bit of human conscience and respect for knowledge and let us go alone, it won't change their depravity. fact."

"There are cannibals outside the research institute..." Yule looked at the envelope in his hand and touched his chin, "In other words... did senior's research fail?"

Do not know why.

There was no regret in his heart, but instead... he was a little happy.

In this way, the choice he made when he gambled his life was not meaningless. Although this was not a brave new world, at least there were things he could do.

Like now.

This "meaning" is in the palm of his hand.

"I don't think it's a failure, it's just not completed," Luo Gan continued. "He built a strong body for the new humans, but he also planted the seeds of violence in their genes. He plans to solve this problem in the future, But it's a pity that this seed sprouted before he solved the problem... It would be better if we woke up earlier and met him earlier."

"The coward holding the key always persuades us to wait and let us believe in a League of People's Association that can't even save ourselves, as if as long as we follow the orders step by step and leave everything to our children, all problems can be solved. Same problem."

"Then we watched helplessly as the flames extinguished little by little, until the endless night swallowed up the land. No matter how far away there was, no miracle would happen...whether it was light years away or decades later. "

When he said this, Luo Gan looked at Yuer.

"We intend to end this pointless trip and continue his research, and I hope you can help us if you can."

"Complete the unfinished gestalt life form?" Yuer thought for a moment and said simply, "I understand, I will help."

Luo Gan looked at him in surprise, and then a smile appeared on his wrinkled face.

He put away his smile and solemnly extended his right hand.

"Thank you for joining us. There is another excellent crew member on the ship leading to the new world."

"You're welcome."

Yule took his right hand and shook it.

"My thoughts are the same as yours. If you can't wait for the new world after sleeping for more than two hundred years, it will be the same if you wait for another two hundred years."

"If I have to be the oar of this ship, I'm going to do it."

After this handshake, Luo Gan said goodbye to Yuer and followed the others in the torch to the south. Torch has reached an agreement with local mutants. "Champion" Biopharmaceuticals will help them research prosthetic bodies that make mutants stronger, and mutants need to fulfill their obligations to assist their experiments.

The old priests of the Qi tribe are all survivors of Singularity City. The ancestor party led by them has extraordinary respect for knowledge and scholars, and this is also one of the traditions that has been continued from Singularity City - for a long time A group of technicians had helped them before.

Although the new generation of mutants from the secular sect are superstitious that the brains of smart people are more delicious, after seeing the power of modified prosthetics, it is rare that they have reached a consensus with the old guys from the ancestor sect - at least they will not eat those researches. personnel.

The experiment continued in an orderly manner.

When Luo Gan came back again, it was already 19 years later - that is, 2339, the 210th year of the Wasteland Era, the year before Chu Guang woke up.

Feeling the vicissitudes of time, Chu Guang suddenly sighed.

Xiao Qi, who was sitting on his shoulders with her elbows supporting her knees, turned her face to look at him.

"What's the matter, Master?"

Chu Guangyan said concisely and concisely.

"Nothing, just a little emotional, I actually saw the vicissitudes of this land in the memory of a little person."

The picture continued to flow.

During this meeting, Luo Gan had already uploaded his thoughts to the circuit board, and the meeting place had changed from reality to a "sacred domain" that existed in the virtual world.

At the same time, Luo Gan also brought new news.

They have established a theocratic kingdom in the south ruled by the Church of the Torch.

Under the rule of the "Sanctuary", people don't have to argue about meaningless things. Everyone wholeheartedly becomes an oar on this ship leading to the new world.

Not only that, he also brought a major research result obtained by the southern laboratory-a fungal organism called Naguo.

"With the help of the mind interference device and the fruit, we successfully realized a utopia without disputes within a province."

Yule asked casually.

"What about the Gestalt Life Project? Is it necessary to continue?"

Luo Gan stared at him with bright eyes.

"Of course we have to continue. The Utopia of the old humans is just a phased achievement to ensure that our experiments will not be blocked."

"And the other shore we want to reach in the end is harmony and co-prosperity that can be achieved without the help of Naguo and spiritual interference. This means that we must get rid of the body that restricts our souls and become a higher-level creature than human beings."

Yule nodded.

"I understand, what should I do next?"

Luo Gan continued.

"To solve the problem of Nagoli being difficult to survive in low-temperature and dry environments, we need to spread it further afield, not just within the borders of Haiyia Province."

"I will provide you with some samples... The situation is different now, and the surrounding settlements of survivors will slowly join us. By the way, from now on, you are the apostle of the church, and I, who has entered the holy realm, A pioneer.”

"I'm not interested in chanting sutras, it will take up my precious research time." Yule said impatiently.

What he hates most is politics.

He doesn't need any political power, he just wants to do what he thinks is worthwhile.

However, the irony is that he never seems to get rid of this bondage in his life. From a long time ago, he has been rising and falling with the boat under his feet.

Fortunately, the new boss understood him well.

Luo Gan laughed and said kindly.

"Don't worry, it's just in name only. It won't take up too much of your time."

"With this level of identity, our plan will be much smoother, and all settlements in the entire parish will cooperate with your experiment."

"No matter what kind of experiment it is."

This time, Yule finally had an expression of interest on his face.

"Sounds interesting..."

At this moment, he suddenly understood why they failed again and again.

It's not because they don't have the opportunity to do everything well, but because they chose the wrong method and tried to use human methods to rebuild their civilization from the material level.

This idea may have been wrong from the beginning.

The Era of Prosperity is a unique example in the history of the People's Federation, and because it does not happen often, it is called a miracle.

If you use human methods to rebuild the Kingdom of Heaven, you will most likely make the same mistakes that humans have made.

But God is different.

Substitute divinity for humanity, and you will not make human mistakes.

Of course, he knew very well that this road must be full of thorns, and someone would die because of it, but even if he didn't do this, would fewer people die?

Maybe more died.

Rather than letting those ignorant guys die for meaningless things, it would be better to let them die meaningfully.

A cheerful smile suddenly appeared on Yule's face.

"I understand, leave it to me... By the way, in a few years, I will follow you to that holy land."

Luo Gan smiled kindly and nodded.

"welcome."

Yule nodded slightly and exited the sanctuary.

Looking down at his inner monologue, Chu Guang, standing aside, sighed softly.

"This is too extreme."

…

Pinecone Wood Farm, the annex of Zhao Manor.

The quitter holding the machine gun yawned.

"How long do we have to stay here?"

Fang Chang, who had just logged off and went to the official website forum to take a peek at the screen, said casually.

"The Goblin Corps seems to have taken care of all the work. The mutant reinforcements probably won't be able to come. It should be quiet tonight, but don't take it lightly."

Quit smoking and said with a sad look on his face.

"Damn! Doesn't this bitch even have room for soup?"

The murderous dagger was raised.

"Huh? Who is calling me brother?"

Good Dog: “%￥#@!”

The lamb, who was huddled next to the fire to keep warm, stretched out his little hand towards the fire, exploring the warm outline with his palms and fingertips, amusing himself to find the edge that was neither too cold nor too hot.

The flames illuminated her face red.

Although a lot has happened, her mood has stabilized.

Those big brothers in armor were all good people. They not only drove away the bad guys, cured Yinyin and everyone, but also gave her some fragrant and sweet chocolates.

The corpses in the annex have been cleared away. Although the blood stains on the wall and floor are a bit scary, that's all after seeing too much.

She is safe now.

Safer than ever.

Yinyin sat next to her, wrapped in a blanket. After waking up, she sat motionless and did not respond to anyone who spoke to her.

The little sheep accepted the chocolates for her, didn't eat them, and kept them all for her.

Hope she gets better soon.

At this time, the tall sister came over.

Glancing at Yin Yin, who was huddled up with dull eyes, a trace of concern and worry appeared on Chen Yutong's face, and he looked at Xiaoyang and asked.

"Is she feeling better?"

The lamb shook his head slightly.

At this moment, Yinyin suddenly raised her head.

"dad……"

"Um?"

Although he didn't hear clearly what the little girl was saying, when he saw that she finally reacted, Chen Yutong immediately squatted next to her.

"Are you feeling okay now? Is there anything uncomfortable?"

Yinyin shook her head, continued to look at Chen Yutong, and whispered.

"My dad...is he okay?"

Chen Yutong fell into silence.

She vaguely guessed something from the sister's expression, tears welled up in her eyes, and she continued to ask in a trembling voice.

"What about...brother? Sister...and the housekeeper and the others."

That silent expression said it all.

Big tears fell from her cheeks, and she hugged her knees tightly, sobbing uncontrollably.

"……Why."

The little sheep touched her head and whispered.

"do not be sad……"

With tears in her eyes, Yinyin bit her lips tightly, unable to say a word, let alone how to face her friends.

She thought about helping her get out of this cage, but it was out of sympathy, pity or kindness, but never in this way.

Father is no longer here...

What should she do next?

Faintly understanding the worry in Yinyin's eyes, Xiaoyang comforted her in a low voice.

"...Well, although our family may not have such a big house, it should be quite big. I will beg my father to take care of you."

Yinyin looked at her.

The cold eyes made Xiaoyang feel that the friend in front of her suddenly became so strange. The strangeness even made her feel a little scared.

"Are you very proud now... you are finally free."

Xiaoyang looked at her in astonishment, wondering why she said that.

Yinyin obviously didn't understand why she said such words, let alone why she vented her anger on Xiaoyang.

She is obviously his best friend.

However, Yinyin didn't want to apologize for this and twisted her neck to the side.

Chen Yutong sighed as he looked at the awkward child.

Honestly.

Her father was at least 90% responsible for the settlement becoming like this, and it would not be an exaggeration to say that it was all his own fault.

He already had absolute power, but he wanted more, and at this moment someone threw a very fragrant bait in front of him.

With almost arrogant confidence in his abilities, he took the bait almost without hesitation, and even fantasized about using the chips in his hand to scheming with the church thousands of miles away.

But he didn't expect that people didn't even regard him as a human being. He didn't even deserve to leave a name in the experiment log, only a scrawled number.

but……

She still couldn't help but sympathize with the child.

After touching the little girl's head, Chen Yutong said softly.

"There are many things in this world that we can't do anything about... This actually has nothing to do with our efforts and choices. Even if you didn't enter that basement by mistake today, even if you didn't do anything, what happened tonight will still happen."

"I don't know if saying this will make you feel better, but... at least don't embarrass yourself or the people around you. You are all victims, and it is not you who should be responsible for this. Your friend was brave enough to save the life. You, if it were me, I would say thank you to her.”

As he spoke, Chen Yutong looked at Xiaoyang and said softly.

"Can you come here with your sister? I may need your help."

Xiaoyang glanced worriedly at Yin Yin who turned her face away and said nothing. Although she didn't want to leave her alone, she nodded sensibly.

"Well...I'll help."

Chen Yutong curled his lips and stood up on his knees.

"follow me."