Chapter 41
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The next morning, at dawn, Dean and others were woken up and gathered outside the castle.
There were more than a dozen black horses parked here. Dean already knew that these black horses were called 'black-toothed horses'. They had strong disease resistance and could move outside the giant wall for a short time.
"Get on the horses and get ready to set off." Peter, who was riding on a tall horse, looked like an elegant knight as he commanded.
Dean and others each picked a black-toothed horse and jumped on it. If their bodies were not strengthened then they would have to borrow a ladder to ride such a big horse. But now they only needed to borrow a slight force to get on the horse.
"Go!" Peter shouted. His legs clamped the horse's abdomen and took the lead.
Dean and the others pulled the reins and followed closely behind.
These black-toothed horses were professionally trained so they were not as terrible as their appearance. They were obedient and very easy to control.
There was still some wet fog in the early morning streets. The sound of horse hooves was very clear. Under the leadership of Peter, Dean and others galloped along the street and gradually went to the outer edge of the commercial district. The vague outline of the giant wall in the distant horizon gradually became clear. The black shadow in the morning fog was like a giant beast crawling, giving people an indescribable sense of awe and oppression.
In the outer edge of the commercial district, like the residential district, there were large areas of uncultivated wasteland. The land was desolate, mainly sandy and wasteland. It was not suitable for cultivation and naturally not suitable for people to live in.
As they stepped into the desolate radiation zone of the outer edge, the black-toothed horses became restless. It was both excited and manic. Their speed suddenly accelerated. After walking straight for more than ten minutes, the Sylvia Giant Wall behind the hazy morning mist gradually became clear in everyone's field of vision. As it became clearer and clearer, the huge black pressure was also deeply imprinted in everyone's heart.
This was a giant wall so tall that the top could not be seen. The closer they got, the more they couldn't see the height of the giant wall. It was as if it led to the depths of the clouds. The thick wall was natural, as if it was built by a god. There was no trace of construction at all. It was like a complete natural boulder!
This was … the giant wall!
Including Dean, everyone was shocked. When they came to the front of the giant wall, they only felt that they had become as small as ants. Compared to the giant wall, they were like grains of sand!
"So … high!" Mason looked up. His neck was almost ninety degrees, but he still couldn't see the top of the giant wall.
Zach asked: "This, this is the giant wall built by our ancestors?"
Everyone was shocked by this great and magnificent project.
Dean had the deepest feeling. He was very clear that it was a great thing to build such a giant wall in front of him. Even in the old era, it was an extremely difficult thing to do. It required countless manpower and time. The outbreak of the disaster was extremely sudden. There was no time for people to build such a super shelter. He couldn't imagine that those who survived the nuclear explosion could build such an incredible architectural miracle.
"This is the Sylvia Giant Wall that protects us. It was built by our ancestors and the gods." There was a trace of pride in Peter's eyes. He turned to look at the crowd and smiled: "Come with me, little guys." He gently pulled the rope and approached the giant wall. He stopped when he was about one hundred meters away from the giant wall. He turned over and dismounted. He looked around on the ground and soon saw the target. He bent down and lifted it.
Squeak! The heavy iron door was pulled open. They saw that there was a huge iron door under the sand. Peter's amazing arm strength lifted it. Below the iron door was a staircase leading to the underground.
"Go in," Peter said.
Everyone was surprised, but quickly dismounted and entered the tunnel under the iron door.
Peter was the last one to come in. He closed the iron door. Everyone suddenly felt isolated from the world. They couldn't help but panic. They saw that the tunnel in front of them extended into the darkness. It seemed to lead to hell. There was a faint oil lamp on the wall. A trace of cold air gushed out from the tunnel. It was accompanied by a whistling sound as if the ghosts were crying.
"Aren't we going outside the giant wall?" A girl looked back and timidly said.
Peter smiled and said, "What's wrong? Are you afraid now? It seems that Tobu didn't train your courage in the last three years. "
Dudian asked: "Are we going outside the giant wall from here? Isn't it from above? Is there a door? "
"Of course not." Peter urged: "Hurry up, everyone is waiting for you."
Dudian was surprised: "Is there someone else?"
"Of course, although you are formal scavengers, but after all it is the first time for you to go outside the giant wall. The headquarters has arranged two seniors to guide you. In addition, according to the usual practice, there are twenty consortium training scavengers in your team. Although some of their professional knowledge is slightly lacking compared to you, but they have been outside the giant wall many times. Their experience is richer than yours. At the critical time, you have to learn modestly. "Peter laughed.
Dudian froze for a moment, but didn't say anything.
At this time, everyone went down the stairs. The stairs were deep beyond imagination. It was at least hundreds of meters deep. When they finally reached the bottom, there was a spacious underground passage in front of them. The passage was quiet. The oil lamps on both sides were shining, reflecting some stone patterns on the wall.
"This is the 'goddess of harvest' Tike." Peter pointed to an elegant and graceful woman on the wall: "You have to pray well. I wish you a fruitful trip."
Dean and others were familiar with the statues of the Goddess of Harvest in the square of the Holy Church and some intersections of the residential areas. They stopped in front of the Goddess of Harvest, clasped their hands together and bowed their heads to pray.
"This is the 'goddess of the hunt'." Peter pointed to another valiant and stunning woman next to him: "Every time hunters go out, they will worship the goddess of the hunt to bless them with a smooth hunt." He took the lead and walked forward.
Dudian and others finished praying and followed behind him.
The spacious underground passage was extremely long, about two or three hundred meters in length. At the end of the passage was the same stairs. Everyone went up the stairs. It didn't take long for them to reach the top of the stairs. There was also a huge iron door. At the moment, it was opened like a skylight.
Dudian followed Peter out and saw a desolate withered grass. More than twenty figures were sitting or standing more than ten meters away.
"You're finally here. Peter, you're really slow." At this time, a chuckle came from a youth wearing black soft armor. He was tall and straight. There was a two-foot sword on his waist. He was wearing a black mask.
Peter laughed: "What's the hurry? It's still early."
The youth smiled and glanced at Dudian and others: "I heard that there is a good seed among the newcomers. Is it possible that he will become a hunter?"
Peter raised his hand and patted Dudian's shoulder: "That's him. I will trouble you to take care of him."
The youth looked at Dudian and laughed: "No problem. It's getting late. We have to go. When we come back, we will find you for a drink. Remember to treat us."
"Every time I have to treat you, you miser." Peter laughed and said to Dudian and others: "I wish you all the best. Remember not to act without authorization. Don't leave the team. I hope to see everyone come back safely after ten days." Then he turned into the underground passage and left.
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