Plague, the killing machine of the Middle Ages.
In the face of natural disasters, human beings are often insignificant. They can only make up for the aftermath, but cannot fight against natural disasters. But in the face of the plague, human beings themselves are the greatest "evil".
The bubonic plague, the Black Death, and the Great Plague of London. In the history of the earth, every outbreak of plague was an inhumane massacre. But in this massacre, it is not just the plague that wields the butcher knife, humans are also one of them.
When the plague appears on the earth, no matter how happy or loving it was, when symptoms of coughing, sneezing, and difficulty breathing appear, all people will fall into an extreme state. They are wary of each other, afraid of each other, and will kill them all if there are any symptoms.
Throughout the long history of mankind, there has never been a shortage of cases where a person in a village was infected with the plague, and as a result, the village was massacred and burned. But this is not the saddest thing. The saddest thing is that in that barbaric era, doing so was the right and only choice.
So, in this world with professionals, will the plague become weaker?
The answer is, no.
The plague will be more terrifying than the earth.
Perhaps it is the difference from the earth. This world really has souls, and many species in this world can interfere with souls. Among them are the plagues of this world.
The plague in this world is not a single bacterium, it is a living organism, an invader targeting human souls and bodies. When a person is infected with the plague, his body will become sick first, then spread to his soul, and finally he will be completely occupied by the plague and become its slave.
Then, it spreads
"Well, okay, I understand."
In the early morning, Zhou Li hung up the phone call from Luo Ya, with an unprecedented solemn expression on his face. Eluma on the side handed him the white dew and asked worriedly: "What's wrong?"
"There are people suspected of being infected with the plague in the DC area."
Zhou Li took the white dew and walked to the dining table. He looked at the golden bacon roasting in front of him and frowned. "Now six families have been quarantined and one family has died completely. The cause of death was disease, but according to Luo Ya According to the theory, that kind of disease is caused by the body being too weak to support the plague and being squeezed out of life and died."
"Plague..."
A trace of worry flashed in Eluma's eyes. She had read the book and knew how terrifying the plague was. She sat next to Zhou Li and asked softly: "Do we want to take care of it?"
"I can't control it."
Zhou Li shook his head. Even he was a little helpless against the plague in this world. "You and I have immortal physiques, and the plague cannot be implanted in our bodies. But this is just an example and cannot be applied to everyone. We don't have it." Regarding the method of treating the plague, Roya called me just to remind me, hoping that I would go out less recently and pay attention to protection."
"Um."
Eluma nodded. She did not persuade Zhou Li to save others, or she would not think so at all. She just looked a little sad and said in a slightly lower voice: "Do you need me to donate some money? It will be of some use after all. of."
Zhou Li swallowed the bacon in his mouth and put down the knife and fork that he was not used to. He glanced at the foggy weather outside the window, hummed and said to Eluma, "I'll go with you."
"Okay~"
Eluma responded. She cut the omelette in front of her in half, inserted half of it and put it on Zhou Li's plate. She said with a smile: "This is Eluma's thank you gift, please accept it." !”
"cut."
Zhou Li stretched out his hand and gently knocked on Eluma's forehead. Eluma smiled and stuck out her tongue playfully. Then she stood up, took the hot toast and put it on Zhou Li's head. in front of.
"Shall we go tomorrow?"
After drinking the sugared white dew, Zhou Li put down the cup, thought for a moment and replied: "Go today. I will donate two hundred gold coins in the name of the firm, and it will also give us a little more exposure."
"So~~"
Eluma gently picked up the bacon with a fork and asked Zhou Li with some confusion: "Our detective agency doesn't accept any assignments, so why do we need exposure?"
"It's simple."
Zhou Li took the last bite of toast, put his and Eluma's dishes together, tapped the Brave Exclusive on his waist, and said calmly: "Same as before."
Eluma followed Zhou Li's movements and saw the warrior exclusive on his waist. After thinking of what Zhou Li had done before, Eluma was a little confused, but she didn't ask any more questions. She knew that if Zhou Li didn't say anything, it must be There is his reason. After all, what he hates the most is the Riddler.
Looking at Eluma's eyes as deep as lakes, Zhou Li felt a little dazed. Only he knows why he has been constantly improving Jordan's reputation during this period of time.
Once something went wrong in obtaining the Gospels, Zhou Li would take it back at the cost of the city of Jordan.
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"Thank you for your donation, Detective Folds, you are such a great gentleman."
In an exquisite cabin, facing Zhou Li, who was tall and handsome, Molly, the head of the "Molly Charity Foundation" said with great gratitude: "The aristocracy in Jordan has been completely closed to the outside world. The government is because of monsters." The case cannot free up supplies. Your two hundred gold coins are really a timely help. Please allow me to give you my most sincere thanks on behalf of the people of Jordan."
"This is what you should do as a citizen."
Zhou Li bowed humbly. The Molly Charitable Foundation was established by Molly Yui herself, aiming to help civilians who have suffered disasters or injustices. According to his investigation, in addition to this foundation, several other officially recognized foundations have some problems. Either the source of the funds was abnormal, or the whereabouts of the funds were opaque. Therefore, Zhou Li chose the Molly Fund, which had the best reputation among the public.
"Don't worry, your story will shine brightly in the evening paper."
As the owner of the Jasmine Foundation, although Molly Yui is very upright, she is also very diplomatic. She clearly understood that in addition to really wanting to do something for the people, this new detective must have taken a fancy to the Jordan Evening News behind her. Of course, Molly would not refuse Zhou Li's donation. It was a win-win for them.
Zhou Li didn't have too many polite words. Anyway, he was just here to go through the motions. Eluma on the side was actually interested in this foundation dedicated to rescuing civilians, and started chatting with Molly Yui. Molly also likes this cute girl with beautiful appearance and polite manners, and is happy to talk to her about the foundation.
Feeling bored, Zhou Li began to visit the foundation's exhibition hall. Here are stored letters of thanks and certificates of donations received by the foundation over the decades. He followed the instructions in the exhibition hall and came to the center, which was a world map that marked the relief efforts carried out by the Molly Foundation in foreign countries over the years. However, when Zhou Li came to the huge world map, Zhou Li's expression froze.
blank.
That's a blank drawing.
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"Jordan?"
Looking at Torea in front of her, who had her white hair tucked into a hood and was dressed like a fairy in the clouds with a white patterned dress, Linghai was the first to ask: "Where is that?"
"Um?"
After hearing Linghai's doubts, Torea was stunned. She looked at the expressions of the others aside. Without exception, everyone's expressions were confused and puzzled.
"You don't know Jordan?"
Torea, who had been studying the world for a month, knew that the city of Jordan was definitely not an unknown city. As the capital of southern England, Jordan is as well-known as the Silver City, a world port. Azi and his party are also well-informed, and there is no reason why they should not know about the existence of Jordan.
But seeing the genuine confusion and doubt on everyone's faces, Torea felt strange. Almost instantly, she thought of Zhou Li, who was also forgotten.
"Does any of you have a map of the world?"
Torrea asked everyone. At this time, Don Quixote raised his hand and said, "Can I have a thumbnail of the world here?"
"Can."
Torea nodded. She understood the visual thumbnails Don Quixote mentioned. The geographical locations of major cities were marked on them, which was exactly what Torea wanted. Don Quixote handed the scroll to Torea, who opened it and began to search.
No!
Torea checked the map repeatedly. No matter how she searched, there was no city named Jordan in Yingnan.
"No? We never remember..."
Just as she was about to say something, Azi suddenly paused. She suddenly covered her forehead and began to close her eyes and think. At this time, Ain also reacted and asked Torea:
"Did the city you mentioned disappear like him?"
"That's right."
Fortunately, after the quick reactions and flexible thinking of the people in front of her, Torea said to everyone: "For special reasons, I retained the memory of him. Half a month ago, he took an airship to Jordan, and then there was no news. Now we seem to be forgetting him, him and Jordan."
"I have a question."
At this time, Aziz realized something was wrong: "Why can you name Jordan but not his name?"
"I have no idea."
After telling the classic high-quality answer, Torea said calmly: "I only discovered it after you reminded me."
"Forget it, that doesn't matter anymore."
Although he had always been inexplicably hostile to Torea in the impression, Azi and the others had a good impression of this girl who looked like a mountain white lotus. During the Battle of Muqi, if she hadn't stepped forward, the combined army might have been wiped out long ago.
"Do you remember where Jordan is?"
Ivy on the side asked Torea: "The approximate direction is also fine. It is impossible for a city to disappear out of thin air. There must be traces."
"this..."
In fact, Torea also received the impression of the mastermind who erased Zhou Li's existence. To her, the map did not have any sense of violation. The entire Yingnan was exactly the same as her "impression", without any difference. .
Torea carefully read every city on the map and tried her best to find the place named Jordan. But the influence of that power was so deep-rooted that she could only remember the existence of this place, but could not find the place where Jordan should exist.
Sometimes, other people's eyes are also important.
Suddenly, Torea remembered the words Zhou Li once said to her. Those were the words Zhou Li left to herself when he left the carriage. Thinking of this, Torea gently squeezed the palm of her hand, which was her habitual action to relieve tension. Afterwards, Tolea spread out the map and said to Azi beside her:
"Azi, do me a favor."
"you say."
"I'm going to blindfold myself next, and when I point to a place, you tell me the name of the place."
Torea's request was very simple, so simple that everyone was a little confused. But Azi didn't ask why and just accepted. Then Torea released a white light to cover her eyes, and pointed her slender finger at Yingnan's territory.
"Olica"
"Yu Ailan"
"Mosuo"
"Kalit"
"Elfa"
“Eastland”
"Wait a moment."
The world map had already been deeply engraved in her memory by Torea. When she closed her eyes and did not read the words on the map, she felt a burst of relief in her soul. When Azi followed her fingers and read out the place name "Eastland", she realized something was wrong.
This place shouldn't be called this name.
"There's something wrong with this place."
When she opened her eyes, the map returned to that vague and unfamiliar feeling, but Torea knew that she had made the right bet.
He can blind his eyes and replace his memory, but he cannot tamper with his feelings.
"Eastland..."
Linghai frowned, looked at this place, and said with a little hesitation: "I remember this place seems to be a trading port in Yingnan, there is nothing special about it."
"No, it's impossible."
At this time, Ain, who had been watching, suddenly said: "The geographical location of this place determines the perennial haze, and its coastline is extremely tortuous, making it impossible to build a high-quality port. But this place is located near Yellowstone Park. If it is really A trading port cannot be built next to such an active volcano."
As the most educated and analytical person in the entire team, Ain quickly found Eastlando's biggest loophole. However, without Torea's reminder, she would not have doubted this location anyway.
"It should be right here."
Ah Zi patted the table and said decisively: "I can't hesitate any longer. I will immediately contact the Transportation Department of the Chamber of Commerce. I will organize a caravan to go to the vicinity of this area in the name of trade and set off tomorrow."
"The Ayr Chamber of Commerce has an important negotiation tomorrow."
Ivey spoke, and then said to everyone with a slight smile: "But Ai Lei can do this job."
"Callis can disguise the ten most powerful warriors and follow you with me."
Kaya raised her hand and said to Azi.
“No need to declare customs with Magnum, it’s a waste of time.”
At this time, Xiao Ke, who was wearing a red cloak, pushed the door open, took off his hood and said, "I have already issued Muqi's trade certificate. Taking the Havana route directly will save a lot of time."
"You came."
Azi nodded, and a slightly relaxed smile appeared on her tight little face.
"I'll go with you."
Torea glanced at Xiao Ke, and then said calmly: "I have three days off."
"The Guardian Shield Legion has a total of one hundred people. They will gather here before eight o'clock tomorrow."
Don Quixote, as always, moved the legions directly using the family crest without any hesitation.
"We will set off at nine o'clock tomorrow."
Azi placed the amulet given to her by Zhou Li on the map. She looked at the people in the conference room who were getting ready to go, swept away the silence and hesitation just now, and said loudly:
"Rescue him."
