Consciousness is returning from afar.
Lu Ning opened her eyes slightly, looked around with some vigilance, and straightened up.
"strangeness."
The last moment she remembered was when Lista saw the Eagle Eye Pavilion in the heavy rain.
There were eleven people in the room - including Lista who was leaning against the wall with her eyes closed as if she was sleeping.
What just happened?
Lu Ning pressed her temples. This was not a situation where the tourists had left the scene together and Lista had invaded this "safe space". Instead, it was a state where the scene had ended. The "Lista" she was playing was no longer able to contact her, and the usual "summary" at the end of the scene began to appear in her mind.
[On October 9, the storm calmed down and Bame Island regained contact with the outside world. After learning that a tragedy had occurred on the island, the Howard Consortium immediately contacted the local rescue forces and sailed to the island.
Shockingly, no member of the Howard family who landed on the island to attend the family dinner survived. All members of the Howard family, including Lista Howard, the future star of the Howard family, died. Due to the obstruction of the butler Mr. Escher, we were unable to learn the specific circumstances, and the remaining survivors were also silent and unwilling to talk about any events that occurred on the island.
According to the images taken by the earliest rescue team, some extremely horrific events may have occurred on the island. Parts of the island area seemed to have been attacked by biological and chemical weapons. A large number of vegetation died, and the main building, the Eight-Eye Pavilion, also collapsed in large areas. It seemed that something had happened. Like an earthquake. However, from September 25 to October 9, no strong earthquakes were detected in the sea area of Bamu Island.
On November 2, one of the survivors, Yu Guiting, announced that he would temporarily take over the management of the Howard Consortium. Regarding its sudden announcement, although many companies under the consortium had opinions, they were quickly suppressed. Yu Guiting also successfully assumed the position with the assistance of the former subordinate of Rennix Howard. This incredible situation was called "Howard's Ridiculous Drama". However, Yu Guiting eventually transformed from an unknown Feng Shui master to one of the richest people in the world.
On the evening of December 30th, fishermen on the nearby coast observed a blazing light that looked like daylight over Hatokushima. The next day, someone sailed a boat to the nearby waters and found that Bame Island had disappeared.
Since then, the demise of the Howard family has remained an unsolved mystery. 】
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Everyone has woken up.
Lu Ning saw a hint of gloom on Tsuburaya Temple Sora's face, while Shinnomiya Asaka still looked lost in thought. It is normal that he failed to kill these two people. It is impossible for a fourth-level tourist to be obedient and let others design him. Even Lu Ning can use the "red herring" skill to modify the posture of death and want to destroy others when they are also prepared. It is also difficult to have three abilities, otherwise this ability would be too supermodel.
——Although she originally planned to try her best to do so.
"Oh...it seems that Mr. Orlando has taken the lead." Heizhen sighed, "Can someone tell me what happened in the end? I bumped into a ghost dressed as a servant of the Howard family and was killed. That thing should Is it just a back-up ritual left behind by Rennix? Or is it contaminated? Anyway, there is no difference in the result. When the atmosphere of the island is completely destroyed, it is already hopeless."
"I was killed by the monster Schlitt turned into." Yu Guiting shrugged, "Chef Pan's body lacked exercise. He started to pant not far after running. There is nothing I can do if the hardware is not up to standard."
After saying this, the room suddenly fell into an inexplicable silence. No one spoke. A few people cast their eyes on Lista, who seemed to still be sleeping in a dream.
Why did she fall asleep?
Watanabe Fuchiko stood up and walked towards Lista. Until she walked in front of Lista, she still didn't wake up.
"Miss Lista?"
Watanabe asked softly.
After more than ten seconds, she turned around and shook her head at everyone: "Unfortunately, our uninvited guest who broke in suddenly may not be able to wake up now."
"Didn't she arrange this scene? Why did she trap herself?" Kanzaki Takaya asked.
"Of course it's because she didn't tell the truth." Lian Qingyi stroked his beard, "Even if she really created this world, she might not have such a strong influence. Even under the surface of strength, she might still be Very weak."
"So should we hold a combat meeting while she doesn't wake up? Or should we just wait for her to wake up?" Mayuri asked.
"It's probably impossible to hold an open combat meeting." Lu Ning glanced at Tsuburaya Temple Sora, "I think someone might have something to say?"
"We already know each other's methods, and we have lost our cool before." Tsuburaya Temple Sora did not show too much anger, but was a little cold, "Revealing your ability is just because you are not confident in your own ability. Show that even if we have to do this, we will do it after recruiting reliable allies."
"But do you still have a chance to win over?" Lu Ning smiled faintly, "Watanabe Fuchiko has already completed most of the transactions."
"Yes, there is only one last thing left to exchange between us, but that is something we will never trade - we will not give up the last two promotion places, never."
"Not bad." Lu Ning nodded and glanced at Xingong Qianxia again, "Can you represent her?"
"Except for the things she is passionate about, Shinmiya doesn't pay much attention to external things. I can represent her." Tsuburaya Temple Sora nodded, "But you are right... we are not suitable for meetings in public places. , let’s chat in private.”
After speaking, he looked at the group of Yu Guiting and Lian Qingyi: "Two of you, are you interested in talking about it?"
"Haha, there's nothing wrong with it." Lian Qingyi stood up, and Yu Guiting followed suit. The two men followed him into a small room without any hesitation.
"It looks like a new front is about to be formed." Lu Ning looked at Kuzumi Heimai nonchalantly, "Well, you two, do you mind catching up on old times?"
"Of course, it's nice to see you again, Lu Ning." Kuzumi Heizhen said politely.
The three of them also walked into a small room. Han Xizhe always had a straight face, while Lu Ning pretended that he didn't exist. Anyway, Heizhen Kuzumi could still have a normal conversation.
"The last time we met was at the third level. You two advanced very quickly, but I didn't expect to see you again in this level-up scene." Lu Ning spoke first.
She herself knows that her promotion speed is different from ordinary people. Yan Rong's speed is based on accumulation, while the rest of the people rarely follow her pace. Too short accumulation often leads to a lack of experience, and it is easy to get lost in the process of promotion. Encountered a situation that has never been dealt with before.
Fortunately, she is quite good at counterattacking and breaking the situation, so it is always easier to deal with such situations. As for other people...probably only those who have special reasons will advance quickly. For example, people like Du Xieyi who have received orders from their superiors. Looking back now, most of the friends she once promoted with her have been left behind.
"So, why are you so fast? I remember you brought a little girl with you...Xiao Jing?"
Kuzumi Pingzhen's face turned bitter.
Seeing this expression, Lu Ning knew what happened. Death in the distribution center is too common, and it is even more difficult for people like Wandaijing with some psychological defects to survive.
"I know what you are thinking. Many people have the same idea." Kuzumi Heizhen changed his tone seriously, "People who have met Xiaojing but are not familiar with her will think that she lacks common sense, is a little autistic, and cannot interact with strangers. People communicate normally, but I want to tell you, Xiaojing does not have any problems in life. She has survived for fifteen years by herself like a wolf cub in the wilderness, and she will not have any problems surviving in the distribution center. Even in those scenes , the threat may not be worse than her original living environment."
"It sounds like there were some human factors in Wandaijing's death, and this is exactly why you are pursuing promotion." Lu Ning concluded.
"Yes, we don't often enter scenes together. Xiaojing will also participate in scenes alone. I just use some of my friends to help take care of it." Kuzumi Heima said.
He did not hide his sadness and anger, and paused here. As for Lu Ning, she was not too touched. After all, she had very little contact with Wandaijing.
"A man who called himself the 'Silent Knight' suddenly attacked Xiao Jing when the scene was almost over. Under the circumstances, no one realized that he would become an enemy, because although this man was taciturn, he always acted as a Everyone is very grateful to the pathfinder who is charging at the front." Kuzumi Heizhen described in a low voice, "According to the results of my inquiry, the situation at that time was that even if this person used his accumulated prestige to force everyone to execute Xiao Jing , then it’s not impossible. But he didn’t do that.”
"Huh?" Lu Ning was also a little confused, "Is there something wrong with this person's brain?"
"I don't know, no one knows the reason. This guy was just like the code name on his report. He didn't say anything, and Xiao Jing just died inexplicably. Han Xizhe and I originally wanted to find out this person, It was found that the investigation had been hampered.”
"Fifth level influence?"
"Yes, a fifth-level tourist has blocked his information! This is unusual!"
Blocking other people's information requires spending points and signing a distribution center agreement. Even the Rose Cross where Lu Ning works does not have such a benefit, which shows that it must be expensive.
At this time, a sneer suddenly came from outside the door.
Lu Ning raised her eyes and saw that the door was pushed open a small crack, and sighed: "Mayuri Daida, what do you want to say?"
Mayuri Daida opened the door directly and walked in: "I know a little clue."
"What?"
Han Xizhe stood up suddenly. This was the first time Lu Ning saw such a big reaction from him.
"Haha, I didn't expect that the people here actually have the same experience." Mayuri Daida closed the door with her backhand, "Kanzaki! Watch the door, don't let anyone get close!"
There was a dull response from outside.
"Okay, let me sit down, and you sit down too." Mayuri Daida naturally sat down next to Lu Ning, "Silent Knight? It seems that we have the same group of enemies."
"One." Han Xizhe did not sit down, but looked at Mayuri Daida coldly, "Even if he has a companion, he is not our target."
"Don't be stupid. A fourth-level tourist can't move at the slightest move?" Mayuri Daida waved her hand. Her emotions seemed quite complicated to Lu Ning, including anger, unwillingness, hatred, etc. Even now There was not much irony in the words.
"Deal." Han Xizhe said, "What do you want."
"No need, I just want to cause more trouble for them, as long as you are strong enough." Mayuri Daida said viciously, "If there is, then give up your idea of just looking for one, and you must kill them all!"
"Okay." Han Xizhe nodded immediately, and Kuzumi Pingzhen smiled bitterly and agreed.
"Lu Ning! Listen carefully - we are very similar, you might be included in their execution list!"
"Don't be alarmist. After you came in, you just gave up and didn't say a meaningful word." Lu Ning said coldly.
"Okay. This 'Silent Knight' is the one who has been chasing us. This is also the reason why I am busy coming here to upgrade. Only by upgrading can I escape their pursuit. I believe they have not yet formed a climate at the fifth level. "
"Chasing you?" Kuzumi Heizhen repeated.
"There is more than one group of people." Mayuri Daida shook her head, "The ones who are chasing us are the 'Silent Knight', the 'Fire-Walking Knight' and the 'Eternal Life Knight'. The one you are talking about is probably just one of the 'Silent Knights' Just one of them."
"A member?"
"These bastards belong to the same knighthood that came out of nowhere. Under the banner of justice, as long as there is something that is not in their eyes, they will execute justice and purify evil. The girl you are talking about met It goes without saying that the knights are unlucky. These insidious guys don't say a word, and they attack suddenly after calculating your guilt in their hearts. There is no warning, and they can even fight alongside you a second ago."
"Charge? What's that? Where do they get the qualifications to be tried easily? What's more, this is still in a distribution center?" Kuzumi Ping really felt ridiculous.
The moral level of the distribution center is not particularly high. Even if the high-level organization maintains the basic framework of order, the nature of the place determines that people will often choose to do unscrupulous things, let alone in the scene.
"Can't you understand? I can't either!" Mayuri Daida slammed the table, "It's none of their business to kill a lot of people in the scene, set fire to advance the progress, etc.?"
Lu Ning didn't participate in the conversation at the moment, she was just reminiscing.
I remember Bandai Shizu... he often looked hungry and would eat almost anything. If she really ate something, it is understandable that she would be suddenly attacked by the so-called "Silent Knight" for such a heinous act in the eyes of ordinary people.
However, Mayuri Daida was right. Lu Ning could not guarantee that she would not do anything outrageous in the future, and she did not want to have such a group of self-righteous people watching her from the shadows.
(End of chapter)
