Wasteland Echoer

"Yeah." Dak rubbed his head and slapped it hard a few times. After feeling a little more awake, he agreed:

"No matter which province we are in Crusted, you will see the remains of various old-fashioned churches. Some have been repaired, and some are still abandoned. But whether they are intact or in ruins, as long as there are human beings, they will be restored. Come to worship and pray for God’s blessings.”

"After all, the harder life is, the more people need spiritual comfort." Wofya said with a hint of melancholy.

Then, enduring the vague pain remaining in his abdomen, he piled together some dry wood that he had found before, and used a windproof lighter to light some discarded papers, igniting the hay at the bottom and the wood on top.

Not long after, a bright flame accompanied by the crackling sound of burning wood appeared in front of the two people.

Relying on the flames, some of the confusion caused by the thick fog finally dissipated.

"By the way, what time is it, Wulfya? Also, why didn't I see Daniel? Where has he gone?" asked Duck, who leaned closer to the fire to feel the warmth.

"Now is..." Wulfya opened his sleeves that were a little hot, revealing a mechanical watch that had been used for many years. He wiped the gray fog on the surface, looked at the time and said:

"It should be 5:35 pm. It seems that we are almost close to the core of the dense fog area, making it difficult for us to distinguish between day and night. After all, everything is dim and gray.

"As for Daniel, he said that he felt like there was a god he respected here, and he wanted to worship it. It was... what was it called... Oh, by the way, 'God of the Forest', it should be the first one. No. 28. That god... is said to often transform into our Crusted cat to provide guidance to [Hunters].

"I forgot to tell you, Dark. Daniel's profession is a mid-level [Hunter], which is one level higher than your [Chaos Inducer]."

"Is he also a professional? Why didn't you tell us before getting in the car?" Duck asked doubtfully.

"I guess I'm sorry." Wulfya said with a smile:

"Those of you who control extraordinary power will have more or less arrogance in your bones. This is subconscious and not controlled by your thoughts. I told him that you went through the sequence group at 'Leiye' The recognition of the card has become the upper-level profession [Chaos-Inducer], and he must be embarrassed to mention it.

"If you say it, it will always feel a bit like trying to do what you want. However, you must be hungry too. I heard from some superpowers in the federation that there are still a lot of suffocating 'sadness' in this thick fog. Although The concentration is much lower than in the 'Bitter Relics', but if you are not satisfied with food and are in a state of hunger, it is easier to lose your mind."

After Wofya finished speaking, he took out an aluminum pot and grill from the trunk of the mechanical chariot, put a layer of asbestos net on them, poured some clean water into the pot, and put a few federal military animals into the pot. Cans produced from supplies are thrown directly inside.

Immediately afterwards, he picked up the pot and placed it on the fire. After covering the pot, he let the flames cook wantonly.

After a while, the water in the pot began to boil and surge, and the rising bubbles hit the lid, which was not very reliable.

boom!

After a crisp sound, the lid of the pot fell to the ground. Wulfya quickly picked up the pot and took out the cans with his bare hands. He put it aside and waited for the temperature to drop to a level suitable for eating.

"Iron Hands, Wulfya." Dak glanced at Wulfya and teased.

After all, there are very few humans who can fish out cans in boiling water without getting burned.

"If you had more combat experience, you should be able to do better than me. However, if you use the magic power, you can too." Wulfya raised his calloused hands and said:

"Condensate the magic power of the water system into ice and temporarily cover it between your hands. After entering the boiling water, the magic power will absorb the heat until the can is taken out. This seems very simple, but if it is applied to combat, it is Extremely difficult.”

"Oh?" Dak was curious and looked up at Wulfya.

"When we were in the Waters Province ten years ago, our local guards and troops often had to fight against the 'Flame Heartless'. They would process burning liquid and ingested food into fuels such as methane through the organs in their bodies, and pass them through a A series of complex chemical operations emit high temperatures close to those of a steel furnace." Wulfya looked up at the blurry sky and said:

"Many of our people...including many brothers...died under the heat and flames, and among them there were many people with supernatural powers who were skilled in using water-based magic power. Later, after constant fighting, we finally I have developed some ability to withstand high temperatures. But this is based on the destruction of the body, not the result of mutation or the power of the devil."

"Say, Wulfya, I'm hungry." Dak said, his stomach making a "loud" growling sound.

"Haha, these cans should be almost cool enough to open and eat. Don't go hungry here. Also, Duck, I suggest you choose the most familiar thing to take with you. When will you notice this? This thing looks and feels awkward to use, so I'll use an 'inner-rolled flower cigarette' right away." After Wofya finished speaking, he forcefully pulled open a can with a burned label and handed it to Dak.

Taking the can, Dak smelled the fishy smell of unconventional meat. Looking carefully, these were obviously military foods made in large quantities using high-yield, high-protein materials such as maggots or cockroaches.

It feels smooth to the touch, but when you eat it, in addition to the grainy texture that detracts from your sense of taste, it has a strong salty taste.

It must have been considered during the production process that the taste of these foods would be a bit strange and difficult to swallow psychologically. In addition, due to the lack of salt in northern areas such as the Extremely Cold Zone, a large amount of salt was deliberately added in order to maintain combat effectiveness.

"Although these foods are not delicious, they are indeed delicious here. Dak..." After Wulfya devoured a lot, he continued:

"If I can see the Crusaders expelling the Lost, wiping out the 'Heartless', and starting a new era in my lifetime, I will order a table for you and me at the most luxurious Putua-style restaurant in Ice City. Delicious food, including sweet grape juice, blood-red honey, and cheese from the Nabsk Plain.

"At that time, I will entrust a tailor to sew an expensive dress for you and me, and enjoy the eating experience that only the royal family of Putoa can get."

"I look forward to that day." Dak used the can slowly and said:

"By the way, Wovya, you haven't explained to me why I have to find familiar items to carry, and why I have to use cigarettes whenever it seems awkward."

"This... it's actually very simple to explain." Wofya finished eating the food in the can and kept some of the remaining fat in a military green cloth bag aside. He touched his mouth casually and explained. road:

"Once the items you are most familiar with undergo some kind of change, you will definitely notice it quickly. This is formed subconsciously, so there will be an awkward and uncomfortable feeling. The 'sorrow' and harmony in this fog The content of phantom substances is always high.

"When they start to erode your spirit, you usually don't notice it immediately. It's a gradual process. Some federal scientists refer to human wakefulness as the san value. As the san value decreases, you will start to have hallucinations. , but the 'sorrow' in the mist makes it all seem very reasonable."

"In other words, they will change our perception of everyday things?" Dark asked.

"Yes, but it's not comprehensive." Wulfya nodded and said:

“Not just the cognition of everyday things, but the cognition of everything. It’s like, first, you won’t be able to tell the difference between red and blue, and then, you’ll think it’s reasonable for humans to have four hands. And then, you’ll It feels perfectly reasonable for humans to grow horse hooves, bird wings, and spider arms, until you get lost in the thick fog, completely lost under the guidance of a series of misunderstandings, and either hurt yourself or go completely crazy.”

"Sounds very...interesting?" Dak joked with a smile, but after seeing Wulfya's serious and angry expression, he stopped his smile and pointed to a "gem" around his neck and said:

"That's it, the 'Silent Wolf Fang', the accessory I always carry close to my body. I got it from the Zineen people. I forgot how. Maybe it was plundered when I became a 'Alien Monster' Come on.

"However, its characteristics are also very obvious. As long as I touch it while the magic source power is surging, it will emit a dazzling red light. Moreover, there is a lot of flame power inside it, which can interact with my water source. Resonance. I remember a wizard saying to me that it would also give me the power of a wolf in times of real crisis."

"Yeah, not bad." Wulfya nodded in approval:

"If it no longer shows the characteristics of flames, or shows the characteristics of other elements, then it's time to use 'inner-rolled flower cigarettes'. Oh, by the way, 'sorrow' may also cause us to misjudge time. , the fog here will further confuse us, so I set the alarm clock so that we can use the 'inner rolled flower cigarettes' within the specified time."

After putting the "Silent Fang" back into his clothes, Dak finished the rest of the canned food and handed the remains of the canned food to Wovya with the remaining grease.

Then, he rested against the stone next to him for about half an hour. Suddenly he remembered something, patted Wovya on the shoulder and asked:

"It must have been a long time since Daniel entered the main church. Why hasn't he come out yet?"