Chapter 6, Festival Square

There are still 20 minutes left... Why do I have an ominous feeling? A large-scale sacrificial site?!

However, compared to his sister's name, Han Dong is more concerned about the issue of the countdown and the term 'returner' that was mentioned

As for their mounts, they all chose the finest purebred black horses

The leading black knight drew a magnificent sword from his waist, revealing a blade enveloped in a white chill.

Moreover, according to my sister Nina, he may not necessarily die; it is just that the probability of death is very high

What kind of situation can drive a person to despair and lead them to give up on life? Han Dong is very curious.

Black Rose Knights

A total of thirty people

The young girl, wearing rather rough copper goggles and dressed in denim overalls, with a tool pouch attached to her side, truly resembles a young craftsman

... ...

Hmm! This is the fried fish and chips and cabbage sandwich that Mom made for you. Brother will eat while heading to the [Festival Square]... Try to arrive at least fifteen minutes early.

Han Dong tried his best to appear cheerful and confident, after all, it is quite troublesome when a girl cries

Upon seeing the fried fish pieces handed over by Han Dong, Nina licked the saliva from the corner of her mouth while weakly attempting to speak.

Moreover, it gathers more than 10,000 people internally

Han Dong tried to blend in as much as possible in areas with high population density, minimizing his presence

Han Dong wore a look of helplessness

The crowd in the square could not help but call out this lofty and awe-inspiring name

Every time I take a bite, I can't help but steal a glance at Han Dong with a sense of embarrassment

The first thing Han Dong thought of was the sacrificial ceremony

Additionally, the girl tightly clutched a bag of fragrant food in her hands, holding it close to her chest like a precious treasure, fearful of it being snatched away by others

After all, this might be Han Dong's last meal ... Nina is well aware of the dangerous events her brother is about to face

Han Dongsheng was an associate professor at a local university in Italy, and his fluent English is a fundamental part of his daily communication

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I have envisioned a cute girl with blonde hair and blue eyes, dressed in a lace puffy skirt, standing beside me... Analyzing from the words, it is naturally Nicholas's sister.

He has not consumed a single morsel of human food for seven years; to be honest, he is not willing to share

Unlike the carriages previously seen by Lu Ran, these black horses retain robust leg muscles to a certain extent, featuring embedded high-end modifications that enhance the mobility of the horses

The blade points directly at the night sky

The resounding voice emanating from the lower end of the mask enveloped the entire square

At the same time

It seems necessary to arrive before the countdown of the winding mechanism ends, otherwise, very terrifying things will happen

I have learned my sister's name

Han Dong faintly felt that the aura emanating from these thirty individuals could overshadow the tens of thousands of civilians gathered in the square

Well, I will come back alive... Of course, I am still a bit nervous, which is why I came out to relax. Nina, you can rest assured, nothing will happen.

However, upon careful consideration, it seems rather unlikely... to sacrifice thousands of youths who symbolize the future strength of the nation all at once, unless the country has no desire to continue its existence

They are the backbone of this country, and they are the true hope for humanity's survival

Compared to her own frail figure, the girl appears much healthier... However, due to a lack of certain vitamins, her skin has a yellowish tint

Han Dongcai distributed a piece of fried fish that was relatively small in size

... ... Alright, thank you, brother

I am not hungry

Just as Han Dong turned his head, the situation was completely different from what he had imagined

However, this time it was not a carriage, but a group of black-clad knights riding mechanical warhorses

Nina, just drop me off here! Don't worry, I will come back alive.

Brother, where have you gone? Why haven't you returned home

The knights did not wear helmets, but instead donned black steel masks that incorporated elements of 'goggles'.

Nina, who was standing beside, was almost driven to tears by Han Dong's reckless eating style, combined with the enticing aroma of the fish and chips.

The reason this cowardly young man chose to commit suicide is likely related to the countdown, in nine out of ten cases

The ceremony is about to commence ... All non-'selected' personnel, please exit immediately

The black iron armor worn by them appears heavy, yet it is actually lightweight and well-fitted

It seems that the item 'goggles' holds a special significance in this world... It is not merely applied in industry, but is also necessary when dealing with 'foreign objects'

Han Dong secretly noted down the location "Ritual Square"

Let’s get some fresh air... because time is running out

Han Dong's brain reacts extremely quickly

Just as Han Dong quickly emerged from the dark alley and was about to inquire with a passerby about the situation... a melodious voice of a soft girl came from beside him

Brother will never die... Nina believes that her brother will definitely become a 'Returner' and come back home alive

After nearly half an hour of brisk walking, I finally arrived at the Festival Square

Well, regardless of whether you are my 'brother' or not, I will wait for you

This also made Han Dong very curious, as the group of people on the carriage before were all wearing similar goggles

Nina lifted her goggles, wiped her damp eye sockets, and took out the food she had prepared long in advance

At a glance, at least half of the people have wristbands similar to the winding bracelet worn by Han Dong... Moreover, the majority of them are adolescents

Nina, who had already run away, stood outside the field, stuck out her tongue, and waved goodbye.

Nina

There is no wavy golden hair as imagined

Thirty black knights stood evenly spaced around the perimeter of the square, completely sealing it off

Due to issues related to the country and family circumstances, such food may not be consumed by the Valen family even once a year... Therefore, Nina treats the food as a treasure, holding it tightly throughout the entire time

If you feel that the oiliness is too heavy, take a bite of a vegetable sandwich to balance it out

Little did anyone know, this action directly brought tears to the girl's eyes, and she embraced Han Dong from the side

Additionally, Han Dong's remarks are quite interesting, as he deliberately mentioned the 'time issue' while waving the wristband in front of the young girl

The familiar sound of metal horseshoes echoed through the air

The "Black Rose Badge" is their symbol of identity

This sentence surprised Han Dong somewhat

The age should be around fifteen years old

Han Dong had never seen such a gigantic square

However

As soon as Nina received the piece of fish, she seemed to want to imitate Han Dong by putting the entire fried fish into her mouth... However, feeling that it was too extravagant, she took small bites, savoring it slowly

This also explains why Han Dong does not see teenagers in civilian buildings

On the way to the square, Han Dong, being excessively hungry, did not pay much attention to his image, indulging in what could be considered a 'luxury' with each bite, which at least included a whole fried fish accompanied by fries

Considering that this sibling relationship may be useful in the future, it is also necessary to obtain some information about the Holy City from Nina

Good

but rather the same brown short hair as Han Dong and a pair of sea blue eyes

These knights should not belong to ordinary people, it is better to be low-key

Take it away, I am full