The next afternoon, several people gathered together and placed a worn map in front of them.
Silver Fox said dissatisfied: "If this is the Eternal City map provided by Partridge, I will withdraw from this operation!"
This is a map with almost unrecognizable markings. The reference points can no longer be verified. According to vague comparisons, the latest points were recorded fifty years ago.
For some areas, not much will change in fifty years, but in the harsh environment of Sargon, fifty years means that there is no longer anything of value in that place that can be used as a reference.
"It was an accident, we didn't expect it to turn out like this."
Sweat broke out on Xiaolin Zongxin's forehead.
Kelsey asked: "What did the person involved say?"
Linlang was equally depressed: "He said that this map would be enough."
Yin Hu felt depressed for a moment, then turned to look at Zhou Jinru: "Mr. Fourth, what do you think?"
Zhou Jinru looked carefully at the worn map. The obscure Sargon language could be seen vaguely on the gray-yellow parchment. It seemed to mark some location. However, according to Linlang's description, the recorded location no longer existed. As for where the Eternal City is? , not reflected on the map at all.
"Have you ever thought that maybe the meaning of this map is not what it says?"
Zhou Jinru’s words opened a few people’s minds, and Kelsi whispered: “Maybe it’s a key?”
"I prefer identity authentication. Have you heard of the Royal City of Sargon? That place is located in the center of the Sargon region. There are often sandstorms around. The visibility is very poor. People can't tell the direction in the sandstorm. There are only various places. Only then will the pasha have the opportunity to be summoned by the royal city and enter the royal city."
Linlang's eyes lit up: "The destruction of the Eternal City is very bizarre. It is said that it was destroyed by natural disasters, but that is just a legend. Maybe it is hidden in the yellow sand and no one can see it. Only the old ministers who hold the tokens can enter it. !”
This rhetoric is very similar to the plot in some movies. Zhou Jinru is just speculating. After all, no one knows the real situation.
"Our equipment is all here, including helmets with powerful lights, two gas masks, Victoria tactical vests, chest lights, military food..."
Silver Fox introduces her treasures one by one, making people wonder where she got them.
“How to treat drinking water?”
Zhou Jinru's doubts were quickly answered. Linlang pointed at herself and said, "My Origin Stone skill can separate water vapor from the air. Even here, I can produce clean drinking water. There is no need to worry about this."
It's not scientific, but it's magic.
"What's the backup plan?"
The four people present looked at him, making Zhou Jinru confused.
Xiaolin Zongxin said solemnly: "This is why we want to confirm again. Due to special reasons, the backup plan does not apply to you, so if you want to withdraw now, it is absolutely fine. My personal guards will take you Leave here and return to the Sargon settlement.”
Zhou Jinru suddenly understood that the four monsters were immortal and could recover even if they were fatally injured. In other words, they had only one backup plan, which was to rush out by force, and their confidence to lock down health was not comparable to that of ordinary people.
But in their eyes, Mr. Fourth is a powerful ordinary person whose life is gone when he dies.
In other words, they probably weren't planning on taking him with them.
"Don't worry, even if I am trapped, I can leave. Since we are a team, you should trust me."
As long as the defender's energy is used normally, Zhou Jinru can escape from any dangerous situation, and his safety may be higher than the other four.
Kelsey said: "You can completely trust him."
Silver Fox asked: "What about you, do you trust him?"
"Yes, I trust him."
Kelxi's answer surprised Yinhu. He couldn't help but look at Zhou Jinru a few more times, secretly guessing this person's true identity.
Linlang stood up to smooth things over: "In this case, let's act together, Mr. Fourth, what a team fears most is disagreements among the members. If some people want to rush and some want to run away, then the team is not far away from being wiped out. I hope you can accept it. "
Zhou Jinru nodded: "You must have experienced a lot."
"Yes, a long time ago, we had a member. Most of the time, that member served as the commander. Then he disappeared and couldn't be found no matter how hard he looked for it. Now that we have added new members, there will inevitably be a running-in period. Please forgive me. .”
Linlang did not shy away from the past, and her words deepened Zhou Jinru's understanding of this team.
On the other side, Kelsey still said nothing.
…
Zhou Jinru skillfully sealed the sleeve cuffs with tape and hid various tools and weapons anywhere on the tactical vest. His movements were coherent and dazzling, without any sloppiness.
Dongguo and his wife looked at each other. The fourth gentleman showed no strange movements and seemed to often venture out.
Silver Fox and Kelsey each put on their equipment, and the five-person team was ready.
At this moment, the last ray of sunset fell into the horizon, and the blood-like brilliance gradually disappeared.
Plop!
Zhou Jinru's heart beat fiercely in his chest. He secretly looked at the others, but they were all the same.
At this time, Kelsey cast a questioning look, and the man shook his head slightly.
Within a few minutes, Partridge arrived as promised. Seeing the heavily armed people, he was surprised and asked, "Are you all ready?"
Xiaolin's buzzing voice came from under the mask: "When you try it for the first time, you always have to confirm whether it can succeed."
"Well, anytime, the doors to the Eternal City are always open."
The old man's wizened, chicken-clawed hands grasped the map they had seen during the day, knelt on the ground, and uttered incomprehensible words.
"Lord Nightmare, please allow this humble minister to see your glorious kingdom..."
Zhou Jinru found that he could understand Partridge's prayer, but what shocked him was yet to come.
At the same time, a flash of gray burst out from the map in the old man's hand. The swaying fire lost its color. The whole world was left with only a monotonous color of gray and white. The wind with biting chill blew over the earth and penetrated the protective equipment. Crawling all over the body.
damn it……
Zhou Jinru rarely cursed in his heart.
No wonder countless adventurers cannot find the Eternal City, because this city is not in reality at all!
He experienced it once in Saint Aral. The Deep Sea Council used dream rituals to create a three-layer dream. All colors lost their meaning and the whole world turned gray-white!
"Stepping on the Kuranta of black mist, spreading death to the earth..."
On the distant horizon, a vague outline of a city appeared out of thin air. It was mainly black and silent, as if it had been dead for many years.
The nightmare is coming.
