On Earth, it can be troublesome to turn a city into ruins. Even a large-scale war will only make the city riddled with holes, but the former glory and prosperity can still be seen.
But in the world of Terra, destroying a city may be very simple - because of the existence of such unreasonable things as "natural disasters".
Chernobog is a prime example.
Tallulah's flames melted the city walls, opening the door for the Integration Movement riots. What really pushed the tragedy to its climax was the increasingly heavy natural disaster in the sky.
Large chunks of Origin Stone were generated in the clouds, and then hit the ground under the influence of gravity, destroying steel and soil, crushing life and hope.
Whether it is the integration movement that is wantonly tilting towards violence, or ordinary people who are trying to survive in the cracks, they are all turned into dust in the Origin Stone, assimilated by pollution, and become a hotbed for new Origin Stones.
Then it gradually evaporated in the long river of time and returned to the sky, preparing to accumulate strength for the next natural disaster.
…
The normal situation is like this, a cycle of natural disasters, a sinful journey of an Origin Stone.
But variables appeared in Chernobog in this parallel universe, disrupting this normal cycle.
An almost divine force transformed the ruins of the core city of Chernobog and the surrounding wilderness into a green forest, concrete turned into soil, solid rock turned into stone, animals and plants appeared out of thin air, creating a complete ecology lock up.
The large cluster of Origin Stones pointing toward the sky like a sharp sword was also covered with a layer of green at this time, and was much smaller than when it first fell.
I don’t know if it’s due to volatilization or if someone has taken advantage of the power contained within it.
Because of this incident, the Chernobog incident will definitely leave a mark in the history books.
While it successfully pushed all infected people on Terra into an extremely sensitive and dangerous position, it also left a question to the world.
"This place...was once a forest?"
Looking at the endless green ocean in front of her, Franka's eyes twitched, and a huge question mark hit her head.
"I can't be dreaming..."
She murmured softly, raised her hand to her arm, and pinched it hard.
"Hello!"
Severe pain shot up from his arm, frightening Razer, and then he turned his head and let out a dragon roar.
"If you don't let go, I'll smash you into a fox cake with my shield!"
She almost hit Franka's face with the shield in her hand, but fortunately her subconscious reaction was forcibly stopped.
As a result, the dead fox was still squeezing her arm tightly, making Razer both angry and regretful.
He should have just smashed the shield on her head!
Looking at the thunder snake in front of her whose horns were so bright that they turned white, Franka quickly let go of her hand and showed a pure (green) true (tea) smile that was harmless to humans and animals.
"Oh, I'm sorry."
"This scene was really shocking, and I couldn't react for a while."
For ordinary people, it would be shocking to see a forest suddenly appearing in the wilderness, especially since the place where this forest grew was just a reinforced concrete moving castle some time ago.
But for a veteran mercenary like Franka who has experienced many battles, this reaction can only be intentional.
Razer was well aware of his partner's terrible character.
However, she was not in the mood to argue with the dead fox now. She just snorted and walked into the forest, leaving the other party with a petite back.
Franka shrugged slightly and followed quickly.
Because the trees were too dense, Razer and Franka were not moving very fast. However, they followed Amiya's suggestion and brought machetes, so the journey was relatively smooth.
As an operator whose weapon is a swift sword, Franka is also very good at using the machete, and she should be the one opening the way in front.
But for some reason, Razer surpassed Franka's forward speed shortly after entering the forest and took over the vanguard position. She carried the shield behind her back and waved the machete with her right hand quickly and powerfully but slightly impatiently. She seemed to be in a bad mood.
The white and tender face with some baby fat was so dark that it could drip water at this time, and the expression was extremely solemn. The light red eyes became extremely bright red at this time, as if they were hiding a ball of fire.
This was the first time Franka had seen such an angry Razer.
Looking at the flying dragon's tail in front of him that was always raised and occasionally swaying, the memories of the conversation with Amiya in Rhode Island not long ago came to mind.
————————Hours ago————————
"What?! Valentin didn't come back?!"
Razer suddenly stood up from the sofa, a dazzling arc of electricity flashed across his dark blue horns. The Observer Bracelet noticed the abnormal movement of the Origin Stone Skill in her body and issued a warning.
Fortunately, this is not the Observer PlusProMaxCC used by Valentine, and it does not release electric shocks, otherwise Razer would now know what it feels like to be hit by her Originium skills.
"Hey, Razer!"
Franka felt her partner's mood change and quickly held her shoulders.
"Ms. Razer, please don't get excited, don't get excited..."
Amiya stood up to comfort Sister Feilong, who suddenly became irritable in front of her, with an awkward smile on her face.
"It's true that Mr. Valentine didn't come back, but that doesn't mean he was in danger."
"Due to some force majeure, we couldn't bring him back, so we had to leave him in the core city."
She even felt that these words were inappropriate.
But there is no way, this is an objective fact.
"I……"
For a moment, Razer suddenly didn't know what to say.
The news just made Razer instantly feel angry, but she also knew very well that Rhode Island, especially Amiya, would not lie to her.
This fire was burning in my heart, making me feel uncomfortable and depressed.
"well."
After a few seconds, she sighed and sat back on the couch.
The dark blue horns no longer discharged, and the alarm on the observer's bracelet disappeared. Franka sat next to Razer, gently holding her shoulders and comforting her friend.
"I don't want the consequences, you have to at least give me a reason."
The girl raised her head, her eyes red.
Razer didn't shed any tears. Her burgundy eyes turned extremely red at this moment, looking like a red-eyed patient.
She was very angry.
Franka could tell.
Also, I finally found my biological brother who had been missing for many years. The broken emotional bond has not been repaired yet. He suddenly disappeared again and his life and death were uncertain. This made everyone angry.
At this time, it was already good that Razer could maintain his calm appearance and talk to Amiya.
"Thank you for your tolerance, Miss Razer."
"It's complicated, but I'll try to keep it as brief as possible."
Amiya nodded slightly and talked about what happened at the end of the core city mission.
The story of Xing Yihuang's transformation to destroy Tallulah and Valentine's awakening to life is exciting, but they are more concerned about why Valentine lost contact. In just a few minutes, the two of them understood what happened in the ruins.
"Wait a minute, you said that Raphael and Xing Yihuang went to find Valentine, but none of them came back?"
Franka frowned.
"Yes, and none of the three of them can communicate via radio. It may be that the communication device was lost during the battle."
Amiya looked solemn and nodded slightly.
"But their lives are not in danger. I can feel their vital signs, deep in the forest."
"Then why don't you go in and get them back?"
The brief narration made Razer even more confused about the way the Rhode Island team acted. There was a thorn in her words, as if she was asking for guilt.
"Because we can't get in."
This is what gives Amiya the biggest headache.
"There's a bunch of animals blocking the way for Team Rhodes. They'll sound a warning whenever we enter the forest."
"If we don't leave as soon as possible, we will be attacked by these animals."
As outrageous as it sounds, a group of animals blocked the path of the Rhode Island Elite Operators.
But the reality is so outrageous. Those animals are capable of blocking the elite operators.
During that battle, all the operators who stayed in the stronghold at the entrance saw the fighting of these animals - especially the immortality ability, which was exactly the same as Valentine.
"etc……"
After briefly reviewing Amiya's words, Franka found the end point.
"You said that these animals that blocked the Rhode Island operators from going deep into the forest were all created by Valentine?"
"right."
What responded to her was Amiya's affirmation.
"Just like the forest covering the core city."
"Thunder and lightning are still wrapped around their bodies. Their wounds will heal quickly and they will not die at all."
"This is exactly..."
"Your brother's Origin Stone skills."
Franka shook Razer's shoulder lightly.
Both siblings use electricity. The elder sister's electricity is very pleasant but also very painful. The younger brother's electricity is not painful but very pleasant and can also increase blood.
Truly a family.
"So you think Valentine deliberately prevented you from looking for them?"
Amiya's narration just now clearly mentioned that Raphael and Xing Yihuang successfully entered the depths of the forest without being hindered by the animals, while other Rhode Island operators were blocked from outside.
In addition, the animals may have been created by Valentine, and they are also wrapped with lightning that can heal wounds...
This is obviously Valentine's intention!
"Yes."
Amiya nodded and calmed down at the same time.
Today didn't feel like reality, as if I was in a strange dream.
The black snake possessing Tallulah, Xing Yihuang who suddenly awakened his bloodline and burst out with "imperial power", Valentine who instantly transformed the core city into a forest and pinched a bunch of animals to share his Origin Stone skills with them...
What happened was outrageous. Mom opened the door for her son. It was outrageous!
…
Fortunately, Amiya didn't see the scene when the dark blue flying dragon rescued Xing Yihuang, otherwise the solidified lightning would definitely make Amiya's jaw drop.
Razer didn't speak any more. She held her chin, her eyes dull and fell into silence. Amiya did not pick up the topic again without the sense of humor, and sat next to the two of them, waiting for a response.
Franka felt mixed emotions as she looked at her partner with the will-o'-the-wisp floating next to her like a ghost.
After so many years of cooperation, she didn't know that Razer had a younger brother. She only knew that this mini-dragon girl often went out during breaks, or was in online forums, as if looking for someone.
It hasn't changed in all these years.
Black Steel's salary is very generous. Excluding the amount sent to his parents, the remaining salary is enough for Razer to live a middle-class life in Colombia, but Franca has never seen her live in luxury.
Thinking about it, a large part of it is spent on this.
Not long ago, Franka saw the lively Razer for the first time. That day Valentin came to Rhode Island and she found her long-lost brother.
Moreover, his biological brother is accompanied by two beautiful girls, who are Razer's future siblings.
It’s a surprise gift package for Razer.
result……
A few months after the siblings met, the younger brother disappeared again, and his two younger siblings also disappeared.
Franka felt that if this happened to her, she would definitely not be able to bear it.
Although there is a possibility that a family of three disappearing together and go to paradise to live a fairy life, rationality tells Franka that this is complete nonsense.
Just because Amiya said their lives were not in danger did not mean that there were no other dangers.
…
After a brief silence, Razer sighed, sat up straight and looked into Amiya's eyes.
"I hope to go to the core city to find them."
Amiya was not surprised by the expected answer.
"Yes, but it requires Dr. Kelsey's consent."
"Right now, the Rhode Island base is far away from the core city of Chernobog, and it will take you several hours to drive there."
"Furthermore, we cannot rule out the possibility that Ursus Army soldiers have entered the core city."
"Even those animals may not let you in."
"However, Ursus soldiers are much less of a threat if they can enter the forest."
Even now, Amiya is still shocked when she thinks of the green ocean created by Valentine.
That was a continuous tropical rain forest, a place that should have appeared in the southern tropical region of the world of Terra.
"this is nothing."
Razer shook his head.
"He's my brother and we're family."
"After so many years, it's hard to meet again here."
"I can't leave him alone."
"Okay Miss Razer."
Amiya nodded slightly and stood up.
"I will truthfully report your request to Dr. Kelsey, and the results should be available soon."
"Thanks."
Her voice in response was very soft, and it sounded like Razer was very tired at this time.
"Hey wait a minute, I want to go too."
Franka stopped Amiya, who was turning to leave, and raised her hand towards her.
"Why are you here to join in the fun?"
Razer turned his head to look at his partner, frowning slightly.
She was planning to go to the core city to find Valentine, and Franka was not part of the plan.
This journey is full of unknowns, and she doesn't want to involve other people.
"Hey, we are the best partners."
It was Franka's smiling face that responded to Razer. The naughty-looking fox bumped her arm, his voice excited.
"An adventure in the primeval rainforest...sounds very interesting."
“And I have a plan to go to the rainforest in my travel guide, and now it’s time to realize my dream.”
"This is not a trip, it's..."
Hearing this, Razer's frown deepened.
But before she finished speaking, she was interrupted by Franka: "I know, go find your good brother~"
"He is your good brother and also my good brother. We are as close as sisters and we are a family."
"How could you leave me?"
These words were quite rogue, but Razer also felt Franka's affection. She opened her lips slightly, but in the end she didn't say any words of dissuasion. She just said two words softly.
"Thanks."
What she responded to was Franka's hug.
"...Let go of me Franka, I can't breathe!"
Razer regretted it seconds later.
You shouldn't take any chances with this dead fox!
…
The memory was short-lived. When Franka focused her attention again, Razer's tail was still raised high behind her, and she looked like she was still angry.
Just when she was about to say something, the roar of the beast sounded in their ears.
Immediately afterwards, a tiger walked out of the bushes, staring at the two uninvited guests with its round eyes like copper bells, its sharp teeth exposed, and a flash of lightning flashed from time to time on its body.
Razer stopped, shifted his machete to his left hand, and at the same time took down the shield behind him. Franka also drew out the swift sword hanging from her waist. The two of them stared at the beast in front of them, breathing calmly and tense.
The first danger of entering the forest has arrived.
