hotmtlnovel Chapter 5 We are just not needed
Chapter 5 We are just not needed
After Jinghou left, Shiyuan finally couldn't hold on any longer due to his overexerted body and collapsed onto the worn-out leather sofa.
"The release of 100,000 volts not only consumes physical and mental energy, but also..."
Hungry, extremely hungry.
His eyes could already see the shimmering points of light.
At the same time, the office door was pushed open, and two pale, bloodless teenagers, who looked like they had leukemia, dragged in a body bag, carrying a plate of dried meat and a bottle of water.
Shi Yuan's eyes flashed with madness and urgency when he saw the food.
He got up, grabbed the dried meat that was served and stuffed it into his mouth. He then unscrewed the bottle and gulped down the drink. In less than 10 seconds, the dried meat was gone, and only an empty can remained.
"Bring me more food."
Shi Yuan managed to catch his breath.
The two pale-faced boys exchanged a glance and then made two "ah ah" sounds towards Shi Yuan.
"Can't you speak?"
Shi Yuan then noticed the unusual behavior of the two.
The two boys nodded in unison and opened their mouths at the same time, revealing that their tongues were no longer inside.
"Are you old Jones's children?"
Neither of them denied it.
"He was killed by me, and you don't blame me?"
The two boys looked bewildered.
Why should I complain about you?
Isn't it true that whoever is stronger becomes the father?
Shi Yuan saw confusion in their eyes, and he himself was confused.
"Never mind, go get busy."
One-sixth of the Jones Army members are descendants of the elder Jones, benefiting from the powerful genes of the Polluters.
These children were born with osteogenesis imperfecta, intellectual disability, or congenital malformations, and some also suffered from severe anemia and lymphoma.
In general, these people have a very short lifespan from birth to death.
But we should not be fooled by their defective or deformed appearance.
When war comes, these children will instantly transform into war boys and war girls, unleashing astonishing fighting power.
"It's time for some 'wise' thinking about recycling."
A necrotic alien embryo can provide 70 recycling points, while the value of a dead polluter corpse is unknown.
"Recycle!"
[Carbonized Pollutant Corpse +1] → [Recycling Points +200]
Seeing the number of recycling points, Shi Yuan felt it was a bit too few.
It's probably related to the fact that he died too completely.
The definition of garbage is something that falls between useful and useless.
It cannot be completely useful, nor can it be completely useless; it must be just right.
Just when Shi Yuan thought Jones's body had been completely recovered and disposed of, he suddenly noticed a silver pendant that had fallen to the ground.
Shi Yuan picked up the pendant; it was icy cold to the touch, like holding a block of ice.
The front of the pendant is engraved with twisted and entwined thorn patterns.
In the center of the pattern is a blurry profile of a demon.
It has pointed ears and fangs, deep-set eyes without pupils, and is marked only with a strange spiral mark.
"Rotten bone fragments?"
Shi Yuan had this guess because he knew that after being baptized in the Hall of Divine Images, those who were protected by the gods would receive a radiant holy emblem symbolizing their favor.
In contrast, the polluters also possess objects that symbolize their identity, such as decayed bones.
Suddenly, the pendant in his hand glowed with a dark red, sinister light, and wisps of black mist billowed out.
A cold, seductive voice echoed from the mist: "Submit to me, and I will grant you strength, freedom from hunger, and weariness..."
Shi Yuan stared at the black mist, his brows furrowed.
Is this the voice of seduction?
He raised his hand, and a bolt of lightning shot from his fingertips, shattering the black mist. At the same time, he grabbed the pendant, and lightning crackled across his palm.
With a series of crackling sounds, the bone pendant shattered into pieces, its white surface now covered in a layer of charred black.
Pickable discarded items detected.
"Recycle!"
[Damaged Corrupted Pendant +1] → [Recycling Points +150]
Shi Yuan squinted.
150 recycling points, that's not a low value.
This also provides Shi Yuan with another idea for earning recycling points.
Can't some valuable, non-recyclable items be turned into garbage and recycled by deliberately damaging them?
I'm so smart!
That said, the demonic whisper reminded him of something.
A bizarre calamity!
Previously, when strange creatures appeared in the city, the Chosen Ones were stationed there to drive them away. Now that the Chosen Ones have left, the strange occurrences at night may return.
The thought of those bizarre creatures sent chills down Shi Yuan's spine.
The invasion of bizarre creatures is different from the invasion of alien beasts. The invasion of alien beasts is a face-to-face confrontation, where you just need to kill them.
The eerie creatures appear and disappear unpredictably, adept at various forms of disguise and sneak attacks, making them impossible to guard against.
Shi Yuan got up and left the Administration Bureau to patrol the surrounding area and near the refugee camp until the first light of dawn appeared on the horizon before returning to his office.
"It's safe tonight."
Shi Yuan breathed a sigh of relief, feeling utterly exhausted.
At the same time, he realized that his strength alone was not enough to protect a city, let alone develop it!
The fundamental guarantee for a wasteland city is not resources, nor population, but safety!
Only when the city's refugees are sufficiently safe and protected can other areas follow suit.
I dozed off for two hours when I heard a knock on the door.
The clever monkey pushed open the door and saw Shi Yuan sitting on the sofa looking exhausted. He asked with concern, "City Lord, did you go on patrol last night?"
"Yeah, I'm afraid those weird creatures will come out and cause trouble."
"Lord, the problem of the strange creatures is not difficult to solve. As long as they appear, let them eat some refugees and they will leave."
"That's how we've always done it."
Shi Yuan wanted to retort, but swallowed the words that were about to come out.
Indeed, in cities like this with only a D-level security rating, the best way to deal with strange creatures is to subject the people to hardship.
This also shows that he takes the Survivor Alliance seriously.
Cities protected by the Survivor Alliance are not only guarded by the Blessed Ones who defend against the invasion of alien beasts, but also have the duty to expel strange creatures.
"Let's put that aside for now. Have you ever managed a city?"
Shi Yuan looked at the monkey intently.
The clever monkey shook its head blankly.
"I've never managed this place before. Do you think it's better to escape to a safer city, or stay here and wait to die?"
The clever monkey hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.
I want to hear what's on your mind.
The clever monkey was silent for a few seconds before explaining, "Lord City, do you know why Old Jones wanted to buy this city?"
"The wandering army is a mobile organization with no fixed territory. Their lives are precarious. Today they may wipe out one wandering army, and tomorrow they may be wiped out by another. Most importantly, Old Jones has received a tip."
"The northern fortress may not hold out for long. When the beast tide arrives, the wandering army, scattered refugees, and small camps and shelters may all suffer devastating blows."
"The reliability of this news comes from the Survivor Alliance, an uncertain factor, and the Annihilation Chapter, which has refused to accept new refugees."
"They not only reject new refugees, but also focus entirely on strengthening their defenses."
Shi Yuan stiffened slightly: "You mean, even if we go to other cities, no one will accept us?"
"No, Lord City Lord, you are a powerful superhuman. Many cities need someone like you, but we are simply not needed."