The gray concrete road was filled with cracks. Unknown plants stubbornly grew in the cracks of the concrete road, bathing in the unhealthy color of the sun.
None of the windows in the surrounding buildings were intact as the glass was shattered by the nuclear explosion. Abandoned cars were everywhere on the street. From the cracked but not broken windows, it was clear that the quality of the glass used for the car windows was slightly better than the window glass.
Occasionally, there were streamlined "metal boxes" on the street. Based on what Sun Jiao said, they were the landing devices used by NATO's airborne soldiers. But when she mentioned the history of the city's invasion, Sun Jiao didn't show any extra emotions. Perhaps it was because she was born in a fallout shelter and didn't have much of a concept of country.
But when she mentioned the war of the "predecessors", her face still showed undisguised disgust.
From her perspective, no matter which side of the war, they were all stupid.
"Is it going to rain?" Jiang Chen looked up at the sky. Thick dark clouds covered the sky. It was as if the sunlight was passing through the dark clouds that made it unnatural. The sunlight had a kind of oppressive yellow-green color. It was hard to imagine how these plants grew.
"That's not dark clouds, it's radiation dust." Sun Jiao was amused. Jiang Chen was exactly like when she first came out of Fallout Shelter 071.
"So you're saying we're exposed to radiation without any protection?" Jiang Chen forced a smile. The only thing he knew about radiation was from the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant accident. He still remembered there was a time when the supermarket was sold out of salt.
Although it was an ignorant act, it was not hard to imagine how terrifying radiation was to people living in a harmonious society.
But Sun Jiao seemed to be used to it as she didn't care about the sword of Damocles hanging above her head.
"Don't worry, as long as the iodine in your EP is not depleted, the radiation level will not exceed the threshold. You also don't have to worry about growing a third hand. Of course, when passing through areas with high radiation levels such as nuclear power plants or former government offices, it is best to wear a protective suit. "Sun Jiao rolled her eyes at Jiang Chen as she continued to lead the way.
Although she experienced a night of passion, Sun Jiao didn't show any signs of discomfort, but Jiang Chen's legs were a bit weak.
It wasn't that Jiang Chen couldn't do it, but no matter how strong his stamina was, as a modern man who lived a comfortable life, it was impossible for his stamina to be stronger than the female warrior who spent years on the wasteland.
That terrifying muscle strength …
Jiang Chen couldn't imagine that the woman who didn't seem to have any muscles would be stronger than him, a man who still had some muscles.
It was Sun Jiao's idea for them to go out together.
…
"Since you said you would help me, you should learn some combat knowledge. Come with me tomorrow. At the very least, you have to learn how to shoot and protect yourself. "
"Uh, actually, I think I can become a logistics staff or something …"
"Shut up … Tomorrow we'll go to the Sixth Street survivor camp. You haven't even been vaccinated against infection. It's too dangerous. You have to do it yourself. "
Therefore, Jiang Chen had to accept the rifle and follow her on the road.
The two chatted along the way, but for some reason, Sun Jiao didn't ask about Jiang Chen's secret. Since she didn't ask, Jiang Chen didn't bring it up. But Jiang Chen could tell that the reason why Sun Jiao didn't ask was not because she wasn't curious, but because of an indescribable trust.
[One day, you will tell me …]
The unspoken words could be sensed.
Because of the same reason, Jiang Chen didn't ask what the "must do" was.
…
"We will pass through a zombie-infested area. The best place to practice shooting is on the battlefield. Familiarize yourself with the weapon, but don't open fire," Sun Jiao said as she took out a sleek rifle from her back.
Sun Jiao met Jiang Chen's curious gaze and explained with a smile.
"SK10 Sirius, mid-range laser rifle. Against zombies, the laser rifle is the best choice. Low noise, high accuracy. But in order to familiarize yourself with shooting, you should start with kinetic weapons. "
Sun Jiao pointed at the rifle in Jiang Chen's hand and continued.
"PK200 assault rifle, 7.62mm caliber. Although this kind of kinetic energy weapon was not as accurate as laser weapons, its power and reliability were not comparable to that of laser weapons. Even if you hit people with the rifle, you don't need to repair it. The safety is on the right side of the grip. Make sure it's off when you're not firing. "
The sleek, short, and wide body gave off a futuristic feel. On the grip, Jiang Chen saw a small logo.
PAC (Pan-Asia Cooperation Organization).
The two of them walked on the empty street one after the other. Occasionally, a rat that was half a man's height would scare him, but it didn't take long for him to get used to it. These mutated creatures were everywhere. Jiang Chen even saw a cockroach the size of a wolf waving its meter-long antennae at the two of them before scurrying into the shadows of the street. The dense cilia were nauseating.
"Not all creatures are aggressive. For example, although rats are large in size, they are still biologically afraid of humans. Although cockroaches look scary, because of their food habits, they won't actively attack living creatures. "As they got closer to the street, Sun Jiao gradually raised the gun and became alert." Zombies will stop moving during the day. The mutated bacteria in the back of their heads need a stable environment to photosynthesize. It's strange, but it's also the reason why these zombies haven't starved to death for so many years. I heard that some of the zombies in the city even evolved the ability to reproduce asexually, hehe. "
Sun Jiao put on a fake smile as she maintained her vigilance and continued to speak.
"What we need to pay attention to are carnivorous creatures. They usually feed on zombies or other low-level mutated creatures, but if they encounter humans, they will definitely not be picky … Also, humans, if someone aims at your head, don't hesitate to open fire."
Sun Jiao's decisive tone sent a chill down Jiang Chen's spine.
Shocked by the cruelty of the wasteland, Jiang Chen couldn't help but exclaim that the city had formed a complex and unique ecosystem. Nature was a magical thing. No matter what you gave it, it would stabilize in a logical way – survival of the fittest.
Under the skyscrapers, there was no sense of civilization, only savagery. Although Jiang Chen was holding the crystallization of civilization's technology, he didn't feel safe at all.
"Shh." Sun Jiao suddenly stopped and raised her right fist to signal Jiang Chen to stop.
"Don't point the gun at me, idiot. Watch my back." Sun Jiao cursed at Jiang Chen in a low voice.
Jiang Chen took a deep breath with a bitter smile, opened the safety, and aimed the gun at the quiet street behind him.
"This is not normal. All the mutated creatures nearby have disappeared. I'm afraid they sensed their natural predator approaching." Sun Jiao's voice also carried a hint of nervousness. This made Jiang Chen's heart, which had just calmed down, start to become anxious.
"Natural predator?"
"Carnivorous creatures … I hope it's not Death Claws."
Although he didn't know what Death Claws were, Jiang Chen sensed something was not right from her tone.
Just then, a violent explosion suddenly came from the far end of the street. Along with the rough and high-pitched roars, a series of intense gunfire sounds followed.
"There is a battle ahead, follow me." When Sun Jiao heard the commotion in the distance, she didn't retreat. Instead, she began to move towards the battlefield.
"Hey, are you going in the wrong direction?"
Sun Jiao didn't answer Jiang Chen's question. Jiang Chen sighed and followed.
"Roar …" His ugly and ferocious face was distorted, and saliva dripped down from his mouth like rain. He waved the broken street lamp in his hand, and his fat skin was so full that it almost overflowed.
…
"Maintain fire, throw the explosives over! Quick! "
"Ammo! I need ammo! "
"Ahhhh! My arm … "The whistling door cut off an unlucky person's arm and embedded it into the wall behind him.
The monster unleashed its power as it roared and moved towards the human's defense line.
The soldiers with mixed equipment unleashed their firepower at the monster in an attempt to suppress the rampaging fat. A few soldiers buried their heads and dashed through their teammates' firepower while dodging the random items thrown by the monster. They desperately threw the explosives in their hands at the fat.
"… It's Roshan!" Sun Jiao's face was full of shock as she turned the corner. "How did this thing appear …"
Jiang Chen's expression was even more interesting. His mouth was wide open as he was completely stunned.
[What the fu * k is this? A butcher hiding in the mountain? But this is too f * cking big!]
The Roshan bathed in the rain of bullets as it pushed forward. The soldiers didn't seem to be in a good situation.
Although the overwhelming number of bullets affected the Roshan, it was far from enough to stop it. The thick fat was like a gel as it trapped the bullets that penetrated its skin. This made the people who mainly used kinetic weapons helpless. Although the leader of the group decisively ordered a group of people to approach and throw explosives at the Roshan, the thick fat was obviously not just for protection …
Although the attacks were ineffective, it was not meaningless. At least the Roshan was restrained by the ferocious firepower and couldn't advance one step towards the human's defense line.
Just then, a sharp whistling sound suddenly pierced through the sky above the human's defense line. The shell dragged a yellow trail as it slammed into the Roshan.
However, the shell didn't hit the Roshan. It almost skimmed past the Roshan's fat face and blasted into the building behind him.
Boom!
Accompanied by a violent explosion, the reinforced concrete wall was blown apart, leaving a horrifying hole.
Seemingly aware of the danger, the fat on the Roshan's body began to tremble violently. The power that erupted from its body was even more violent. Its wide open mouth seemed to be ready to let out another angry roar.
However, the roar didn't have time to be released.
Another shell tore through the battlefield. After the trajectory correction of the first tracer shell, this shell smashed into the bloody mouth fiercely.
Without any suspense, scarlet blood, dark green brain matter, and yellowish-white fat were scattered across half of the street.
The Roshan that lost its skull fell to the ground in the cheers of victory and made a heavy thud.
After the battle ended, the soldiers all walked out of the bunker, cheered, hugged their comrades, and helped up the wounded. Everything seemed very organized.
"Type-99 anti-tank cannon, only this thing can kill the Roshan. The Roshan's fat is very thick and is the nemesis of almost all individual weapons. At the same time, its bad habit of throwing things around is a nightmare. "Sun Jiao seemed relieved.
"… What are they doing?" Jiang Chen endured the churning of his stomach as he glanced at the people working on the Roshan's body.
"Collecting crystals. Also, the fat of the Roshan can be used as fertilizer or as a source of organic matter and phospholipids in nutrient supply. Also, I remember its blood cells can also be used as a material for vaccines. "
Nutrient supply? Why does it sound like food?
Jiang Chen shuddered and swore to himself that he would never touch the nutrient supply again for the rest of his life. [Isn't this the same as eating Roshan's meat?]
Sun Jiao seemed to have guessed what Jiang Chen was disgusted about as she grinned and took Jiang Chen to the soldiers.
Sensing the two approaching, a soldier walked over, holding a rifle, looked the two up and down, then spoke in a professional manner.
"The Sixth Street welcomes you, buddy. Based on the rules, I need to check your genetic code."
Genetic code was a code that was compiled by a specific algorithm and used as the user name of the EP. Due to the widespread use of the EP and the uniqueness of the genetic code, it was often used as an identification number. Since there was no civil affairs bureau in the apocalypse, to prove you were you, you had to use DNA.
A lot of orderly survivor camps would check the genetic code before being allowed to enter. The goal was to arrest people who broke the law in the camp.
After they showed the EP on their arms, the soldiers courteously let the two pass.
"I always thought the wasteland was full of savages … I can't believe I can see civilization here." Seeing that the armed soldiers didn't harass the two of them, Jiang Chen's anxious heart finally calmed down.
However, to Jiang Chen's statement, Sun Jiao only smiled thoughtfully.
"Oh? My opinion is the opposite of yours. I think the wasteland is full of so-called civilization, just in a unique form. "
The steel gate slowly opened as the security of the camp was lifted with the collapse of the Roshan. Behind the sandbag at the gate, Jiang Chen saw the anti-tank cannon that destroyed the Roshan. The ferocious cannon emitted a chilling aura. On the ground was a thick metal shell.
He made way for the truck to enter the camp as he followed Sun Jiao into the camp.
The Sixth Street, the order that existed in the chaos, was like a harbor that accepted the travelers on the wasteland. But it would be naive to imagine it as the embodiment of justice.
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