Chapter Nine, Blood and Fire

"You have killed an unfortunate person." Xu Yang gazed at the ink within the blood, "She had her own aspirations"

So strange

I cannot recognize these tin sheets, and I also dislike ghosts; you handle these.

Falosa was completely ignorant of technological products, perceiving them as statues and treasures of a pagan cult, and strongly insisted on leaving. Xu Yang found a flashlight to guide them as they explored the path in the darkness, returning to the underground city

Still like a monster, it should be sleeping in the coffin

He glanced again

Xu Yang approached the control console of the shuttle and issued a command

The weight of the clothes has never been this heavy before

That is the glow of fire

Damn it! If there were a numerical mindset, this thing would have been cracked long ago

Death is the path we must all take; I am merely helping to expedite it

The excavation site is directly connected to the Kanazawa Castle Kianuki District, but in the distance, as far as the eye can see, the Kianuki District appears lifeless, engulfed in darkness, with not a glimmer of light visible.

Xu Yang rummaged through the shuttle, searching for the supplies that the mercenaries had stored inside.

He was solely focused on quickly finding a concealed and safe place. Escaping the mining site was just the first step; he needed to find a secure location to recover. The timber area should have a place to hide, and he must complete the next stretch of the journey.

He stepped out of the hatch and looked outside, where it was pitch black all around, with not a glimmer of light. The large fire on Matteo's body had extinguished itself, emitting a foul odor of burnt machinery and synthetic skin.

The previous slums at least had some electric lights for illumination, but now there is nothing left.

"Let's go," Xu Yang said as he took Farosa away from the mining site. "The plank area was originally lit, but now it is completely dark. Something must have happened. We need to check it out and leave here as soon as possible."

He took a multi-pocket tool vest from the spare clothing on the wall, stuffed items into the front and back pockets of the vest, and then put it on.

He still cares about his cash card, with 100 million in funds available on it, which is nearly true financial freedom. Even replacing a brand new implant would be a trivial matter! How could he die underground

It is a pity that Xu Yang is now almost like a normal person without implants, and even worse. A normal person simply lacks implants, while Xu Yang is burdened with a multitude of unstable implants that have been burned, which could explode at any moment.

As soon as he took a step, Farosha grabbed his arm

"It is so dark." Farosha also stepped out, "I don't remember it being this dark before."

This metaphor is rather ancient; I am merely hungry. Let us continue walking. Xu Yang felt quite fatigued

They will eventually continue to collapse and completely consume his life

"Go!" Farosha appeared to be in a good mood, "I saved you, and you saved me; we must continue to help each other."

A sense of exhaustion and hunger surged forth

Xu Yang cast his gaze towards the Pianmu District, which remained dim and lifeless, as if the darkness had no bounds

Moments later, he saw some lights illuminate the city, first feeling a sense of surprise, but then his heart sank.

Xu Yang stepped out of the shuttle and gazed into the distance

Xu Yang let out a quiet sigh

Now, Falosa has put on several pieces of spare clothing from the mercenaries, which appear somewhat mismatched; those mercenary jackets and camouflage pants do not conceal her voluptuous figure at all

When she spoke these words, she resembled a compassionate saint guiding those in suffering, yet she also possessed her unique touch of madness

Because I do not like to complicate things, you tell me how to survive in this era, and I become friends with you, it is that simple

Why has the city become dark? The underground city does not have a distinction between day and night, as it is powered 24 hours a day.

We must leave here quickly and find a place that can repair the implant

What?

"You are unlike any witch I have encountered before," Xu Yang said, rummaging through the available items. "What that guy said earlier was correct; there are only three types of witches nowadays: bitches, slaves, and perverse killing machines. You may act strangely, but you don't seem difficult to get along with."

How?

What exactly happened

Farosha sat in the chair and patted the leather surface

His stomach felt empty, and he could hardly feel his appetite. Xu Yang thought to himself. However, he only had a small amount of food with him, so it was better to conserve it. Even when he reached the Pianmu District, he might not necessarily find any open shops.

Ah... Xu Yang stood beside the corpse of Bacchus, unable to divert his gaze for a long time

After the mining site was destroyed by an electromagnetic shockwave, there was not a single ray of light anywhere, rendering everything invisible, and there was no indication of anything else coming to investigate, as if this deep underground pit had been completely forgotten by everyone

The bright yellow flames extended from a window of an apartment, angrily licking at the surroundings. The apartment was six stories high, resembling a deformed giant pillar, or a steel birdcage, with a considerable distance still separating its top from the image screen of the underground city dome.

The distance from the plank wood area to the mining site is approximately 5 kilometers

The power of electromagnetic pulses is truly terrifying. Especially the products used by large enterprises, which can completely bypass most electromagnetic protection systems, even that guy Matteo was instantly destroyed.

I am a good child, you have done a good deed, future historians will write legends about my story, and you will occupy a major portion in the first few chapters. Farosha poked at the piece of meat belonging to Bacchus, saying, "Don't be fooled by her transformation, I can save her.

"It feels as if the world has come to an end," Xu Yang said

"It feels quite comfortable, doesn't it? From now on, you can be my attendant," she said

Proceed to the exit of Aizu Underground Castle. If possible, stop at a prosthetics clinic in either Area 26 or Katagi District.

Is it still said that the electromagnetic pulse explosion at the previous mining site destroyed all surrounding power supplies

There is no time to delve into why she is sleeping in that ancient tomb now

Previously, Xu Yang had arrived in a Matteo off-road vehicle, which had been destroyed in an explosion at the mining site in the blink of an eye. Now, he was walking on foot, and with injuries on his body, he quickly became out of breath

Such two individuals are even unable to trust each other, and returning to the ground is a luxury, let alone changing the current situation. Without a digital mindset, it is impossible to inquire about the surrounding circumstances, and encountering a pursuit would be disastrous, leaving them utterly defenseless

Warning: Extended period without proper biometric verification, this device has been locked. The shuttle's artificial intelligence responded, "Visitors do not have the authority to manipulate this device's flight path. Please undergo biometric verification or present relevant documentation."

Moreover, the shuttle is equipped with artificial intelligence, not a fixed program, capable of distinguishing between life and death; the fingers of a deceased person will certainly not pass the verification.

The Law of Restoration at its peak can restore things to their state from 7 days ago said Farosha This means it can turn rotten flesh back into a living person If you are concerned about this fellow help me regain my power as soon as possible

The entire city is experiencing a power outage

Xu Yang was unable to feel the slightest bit of happiness

The fire quickly engulfed the entire building

"You look really pale." Farosha, who was walking ahead, immediately stopped in her tracks upon seeing Xu Yang.

The sounds of commotion and screams emanated from within, further unsettling Xu Yang. What has happened? Is there a conflict somewhere? Where has the electricity gone?

These two unfortunate individuals... One is a neurohacker with a completely unusable and scrapped implant technology, and the other is an ancient witch whose magic has been sealed, only able to use minor miracles, and seems particularly fond of causing disasters

"I have killed too many people in this lifetime, and there are several more over there." Farosha pointed to the other corpses of mercenaries in the darkness, "Why show favoritism? Why do you not care about their lives or deaths?"

What on earth have I saved?

It is indeed advisable to take a break first, and then re-enter the underground city.

"If you are hungry, you must eat. Do not move forward any longer; let us stop and rest now," Farosha said firmly

Indeed, this individual is a product of Blackfire Innovations. It is impossible for just anyone to control it, solely based on the words of the company personnel and those few mercenaries.

It is impossible

"Wasn't it you who saved me? Surviving is everything; as long as one survives, one can point fingers at the dead"

The city has plunged into darkness, indicating that other unforeseen incidents have certainly occurred

Perhaps the countless individuals in Kyoto will never send anyone to inspect the condition of the mining site

with a gray head and a dusty face, resembling a beggar on a pilgrimage

He has a premonition that after all this time, nothing else has come close...

As long as one avoids the company personnel and safely reaches the ground, there will be an endless supply of money

You almost died yourself

The ability to bring the dead back to life... this power is too great. But what about the side effects? It cannot come without a price.

Must leave

"Let us go," Xu Yang said, "We will take everything we can from the shuttle and then leave"

If one wishes to verify through fingerprint, one must feel around in the darkness to find a mercenary's fingertip, but that is exceedingly difficult

Xu Yang fell silent

Do you have any clues?" Farosha asked

There is a fire ahead

She calls herself 'Bacchus', a witch, and one of your kind

I am not referring to this! What I am talking about is your morale!

After a thorough search, Xu Yang found four bottles of purified water, three large packs of military rations, as well as two military knives, two pistols, one submachine gun, some ammunition, and various other miscellaneous tools and items

The outermost area of Aizu Underground Castle is called Katamuki District, where the poorest people, like ants, build their nests and reside in this underground suburb, struggling to survive in a place with an extremely high crime rate

Xu Yang first inspected the small outpost at the crack where the mercenaries had previously stationed, and found that there was nothing of value inside except for the immovable equipment

Have you never considered controlling your power

The entire Pianmu District is utterly desolate, originally a place devoid of hope, and now it appears even more dilapidated. Not even a functioning advertising light board can be seen.

"The fact is as such," Farosa smiled, "from various perspectives, I am also a 'manipulator of reality.'"

Xu Yang could sense that the so-called "miracle" of the witch had temporarily suspended his life, preventing him from dying. However, the damaged implants remained within Xu Yang's body

"What are you doing?" Farosha poked her head out.

You must find it difficult to understand the current situation; as for what happened in the past, I will tell you later. Xu Yang walked outside, gazing into the darkness beyond the shuttle.

I enjoy watching heads explode, is that my fault