Am I really hallucinating?

Chapter 435 Unpleasant Impressions
"Where are you now?" Zheng asked.

The previous times they came to find Rabi Carrot, they were on a long-distance train heading to their destination, stopping in several cities along the way. However, those cities were already in a state of chaos, and they couldn't stay for long.

The last time they met, it seemed that a conflict between forces had caused the train to stop running, forcing Rabbi and Carrot to travel by other means, which slowed their journey considerably.

It's a shame that Hydewin didn't design a vehicle form for the robot; otherwise, it would have been a cameo role in a Transformer long ago.

“Xinmu City in Kabulon County is still quite a distance from Enbi County, where Hakchu is located, but the remaining roads are too difficult to travel. Xinmu City is likely to be the last city with relatively good conditions, so we plan to suspend our resupply here.” Rabi took out a map and pointed it out to Zheng Fan.

If we leave Cabron County, the mountains will gradually become more numerous, and traveling will be more troublesome than it is now.

Of course, this is based on the premise that one can leave, but in the current situation, it is very difficult to leave even if one wants to.

“When Radish and I first arrived near Xinmu City, we passed through a village. A warlord's army was looting the village's supplies on their way to Xinmu City. Because it seemed a bit excessive, Radish and I helped them out. After dealing with them, we discovered that they were just the vanguard, and there was a whole group behind them. Although Radish could have easily defeated them, they smashed our vehicle, so we took the opportunity to go straight into the city to rest and think of a solution.” Rabi sighed as he spoke.

“Beep…”

Then something happened.

"That army was obviously not coming for us; their original target was Xinmu City. This has made the situation in Xinmu City tense recently. The city gates are blocked, making it difficult to enter or leave, and Luobo and I have been trapped here as a result."

So that's how it is. When the enemy's army is at the city gates, you might accidentally get stuck and unable to leave the city.

“Luckily, someone here is willing to let me stay temporarily, otherwise I would be starving. In return, I will try my best to help Mrs. Arele’s family downstairs with some small favors,” Rabbi continued.

“Beep…”

We are waiting for Mr. Doll to arrive.

"What are you waiting for me for?" Zheng Fan blinked.

“Wait until you conjure up a car for us,” Rabbi replied. “Given the current conditions in Xinmu City, it’s quite troublesome to get a car. The journey ahead will require a high-quality vehicle, so I think Mr. Doll’s products are more reliable.”

"Oh ho, no wonder." Zheng Fan raised an eyebrow slightly.

If it's just being locked up in the city, it doesn't matter to Luo Bo at all; he can just go up and blow up the city gate.

Who can handle these rotten fish and shrimp compared to Super Radish?
In the end, choosing to stay here and not leave is just a way to get a car for free.

This was not a problem for Zheng Fan, who readily agreed: "Sure, we can even get you a plane, let alone a car. Which model do you prefer?"

"Can we still choose?" Rabbi's eyes lit up, and he rubbed his little hands together.

She seemed very interested in this.

Zheng Fan suddenly frowned, sensing something was wrong.

"Originally, I could choose, but now that you've said it, I feel like I'm losing out by letting you choose."

"Huh?" Rabbi was stunned. Had she just said something bad?

"I just suddenly realized this is a great opportunity to use my imagination," Zheng Fan said with a smile.

"I just have a feeling that Mr. Doll is about to unleash his wicked humor again." Rabi's face fell.

While the two were discussing for a long time what kind of car they wanted, they heard the sound of a door opening downstairs. The soundproofing in the house was mediocre, and the people downstairs were speaking without any attempt to conceal their voices; Zheng Fan and Rabidon could both clearly hear their conversation.

"You are Media's family member, your mother, Ms. Arey, right?"

"Um, yes, it is. What's wrong with Midia?" "He's suspected of participating in rebellion, illegal assembly, and making seditious remarks, among other crimes. We're arresting him. Is he home right now?"

"How could that be! He's just a spoiled child! How could he have the guts to do such a thing!"

"I'm sorry, Ms. Ellie, what you say doesn't count. We need to conduct a search..."

It seems that Mrs. Ellie got a little emotional and they started arguing so loudly that it was hard to hear clearly.

Rabbi, Carrot, and Zheng Fan exchanged a few glances, pushed open the door, and went out. At the bottom of the stairs, they saw Mrs. Ereshkigal being pushed to the ground, as well as soldiers and dolls in garrison uniforms crowding the doorway.

The rabbi frowned slightly.

This feeling of being blocked at the door is really annoying; it reminds her of unpleasant things.

Upon seeing the rabbi, the soldiers below immediately asked, "Who are you?"

“I am a temporary tenant here.” Rabbi calmly stepped down and began to accept the other party’s comprehensive questioning, asking her in detail about her birth, origin, what she had done, why she came to Xinmu City, what she had done here, and where she was going in the future.

Rabbi naturally had a complete false identity; her current name is Phoebe Fiennes.

While questioning her, the other soldiers went straight into the house and began a brutal search, ransacking the place. Mrs. Ereshkigal was furious at the soldiers' indiscriminate and violent actions, but what could an elderly woman like her do in this situation?
Soon, soldiers came out carrying all sorts of items, whether they were related or not.

“Hey, those are my jewelry! They were left to me by my late husband!” Mrs. Aree’s eyes widened when she saw several valuable-looking ornaments in a soldier’s hand, but she was stopped by several dolls just as she was about to step forward.

“Oh, madam, that’s just your side of the story. This could also be stolen goods from Media’s illegal activities. We need to take it away for investigation,” the soldier next to her said.

The rabbi frowned.

“That doesn’t make sense!” Mrs. Arele tried to argue.

“If you continue to cause trouble, madam, you might want to come with us,” the leading sergeant said in a gruff voice.

Mrs. Eresh was powerless to help.

Rabbi turned his head and saw the soldiers who had gone upstairs to search his room coming down with a briefcase. He couldn't help but say, "Those are my personal tools, sir. The puppeteers can't do their work without these."

“Your identity still cannot be proven, Miss Phoebe. We have every reason to suspect that you are a member of the underground organization and that you manipulated Midia to act on your behalf during your stay.”

"Uh...that seems to make sense." If you're determined to find fault, you can always find a pretext. The rabbi knew these people weren't there for a proper investigation; they were just using the guise of investigation to commit robbery. He was too lazy to say anything more.

"We will return the items to you after the investigation."

After they finished speaking, the soldiers left one after another, leaving Mrs. Ereshkigal staring blankly at the mess inside the house.

Rabbi sighed: "It seems Mr. Midia has done something behind your back."

“He just likes to go out drinking during the day, does nothing productive all day, and is a bully who picks on the weak and fears the strong, even arguing with the neighbor’s kids. How could he do such a thing?” Mrs. Ellie still couldn’t believe it. Organizing a rebellion and inciting treason were things that were completely different from her impression of her son.

But after the initial disbelief, she said apologetically to the rabbi, "I'm so sorry, Miss Phoebe, because of Midia, all your tools have been..."

“It’s alright, didn’t they say they would return it to me later? Besides, these tools aren’t irreplaceable…” Rabbi looked around the room: “Let me help tidy up the room.”

"Thank you so much. A kind and tolerant person like Miss Phoebe will surely be blessed by the God of Gears," Mrs. Ellie said devoutly.

She is a devout follower of the Gear Church.

(End of this chapter)