A person in Tokyo becomes a demon god

Chapter 117 Large-scale live-action search and withdrawal

"I am the Chief Cabinet Secretary,"

The man on TV, dressed in a formal suit, is the island nation's Chief Cabinet Secretary, the second-in-command of the cabinet, who usually represents the will of the Prime Minister.

Under the watchful eyes of countless people, the man with a sorrowful expression on his face, appearing on television, computers, and mobile phones, began to read from his prepared statement:
"First, to all citizens on ordinary days;"

"We are deeply grateful for the understanding and cooperation of the government in implementing various measures."

After saying that, he bowed his head in greeting.

This is nonsense, but it's essential nonsense.

The islanders were already used to it, but thankfully the other party quickly got to the point—

"This supernatural disaster has affected the entirety of Takatsuki City and Hirakata City, as well as most areas of Takino City."

"It has been confirmed that there is a supernatural phenomenon of rapid growth and expansion of plants. These plants are numerous and growing rapidly, and are expected to cause significant damage to buildings and infrastructure; they are also unusually aggressive, and the government has taken emergency measures."

Following the Chief Cabinet Secretary's words,
A map of the Kansai region of Japan appeared on television, and the spreading red color made everyone's heart tighten.

Without a doubt, this is the supernatural disaster they are facing!

Countless wild-growing plants.

"Special police from the Supernatural Countermeasures Department, as well as mercenaries from various countries, have arrived on the battlefield."

Immediately afterwards, the scene shifted to the outskirts of the city, where various armies, under the cover of artillery fire and flames, were eliminating the plants layer by layer: it looked impressive, but in reality, if left for even a second longer, the deception would be exposed.

After several scene transitions, the camera focuses on the people of Da Mao.

These burly men, wielding axes and machetes, were hacking away at the sprawling vegetation, slowly advancing through it.

Many of the soldiers in the Russian army were lumberjacks, so it was a good fit for their profession.

"It is recommended that the general public use cold weapons for self-defense."

"The sounds and flames of firearms make us vulnerable to attacks from giant plants—"

Saying,

The Chief Cabinet Secretary paused slightly.

"If your area has been affected by these plants and there are safe places to go, please immediately go to the basement of a sturdy building or any other place that is as safe as possible."

"If the situation does not allow for evacuation, please evacuate outside the city."

On television, the cabinet representative had a firm gaze and spoke with sincerity.

"Please believe that the government will not abandon anyone."

"To ensure national security, the following support measures are now being implemented:"

The scene shifts, and a fleet of transport planes, their lights flashing, streak across the night sky, appearing above the dimly lit city.

"Essential supplies such as drinking water, food, and medicine will be delivered to isolated and dangerous areas via air transport. And—"

"Protective clothing, simple protective gear, and cold weapons designed specifically for plant characteristics."

These are just words of comfort; it's actually just a normal stab-proof vest.
Packages were dropped from those helicopters.

Then the parachute on the package opened!

These large packages, filled with various supplies, began to drift in the night sky like dandelions, scattering down on the city below.

"Everyone can check the status of each supply box through the 'Supernatural Countermeasures APP': including the landing location, contents of the supplies, and whether it has been opened."

"People who voluntarily evacuate from dangerous areas can go to the above locations to pick up self-defense equipment."

"Finally, on behalf of the Cabinet, I wish—"

"May you all enjoy great military success!"

"The army has been mobilized,"

After watching the government's speech on TV, the young man with long, flowing hair forced a smile and spoke first.

"Look, there are still so many armed helicopters. They'll soon wipe out these plants and get us out of here. As long as we stay hidden here..."

"I'm sorry, I have to leave."

I checked my phone.

Upon discovering that only the glass was broken and that it did not affect the performance, Bu Buzhang's gaze shifted.

"The supplies dropped by the government included combat protective gear and weapons."

He needs to get these things, and then:

Heading to Yui's side!

Simply put, between hiding and waiting for rescue and fighting, Urabe Akira chose to fight.

"Hey, hey, hey, you newbie—"

"No, I think Urabe-kun's choice makes sense."

The athletic girl carrying a compound bow, Rei Niko, seemed lost in thought.

"Have you noticed?"

"If the government is confident that it can eradicate this plant in a short time, why is it still distributing supplies?"

Forget about combat suits, armor, and weapons.

Even drinking water, food, and medicine have begun to be released, which means:

"The government is not confident that it can get us out of here in the short term."

Otherwise, why distribute survival supplies so quickly?
Even in cities, the food stored by each family, plus the food from nearby convenience stores and shopping malls, should be enough to last for ten days to half a month.

Think about it carefully, isn't that just:
Hold on, reinforcements will arrive soon. (Read in a monotone tone)

Quiet--

For a while,
Everyone in the room remained silent.

In fact, the Chief Cabinet Secretary's lengthy explanations all focused on the battles.
Finally, the government wished everyone "good fortune in battle," clearly encouraging people to fight their way out on their own.

但、

When truly facing battle,

How many people dare to take up arms?
"It's fake, right?! Let us go to battle?"

The young man with shoulder-length hair was sweating profusely and could barely speak.

Fighting will kill people!
"Then I..."

"Hey, you bastard!!"

Before Bu Buzhang could say anything more, several men rushed over, their faces filled with inexplicable anger.

"Shut up!"

"I knew I shouldn't have saved you,"

"Get out of here if you're going to, you're such bad luck."

Not just these few men, but most of the people in the room glared angrily at Bu Buzhang.

?

Yes,

After a slight pause, Bu Buzhang realized what was happening.

Most people here are unwilling to take risks, so they will naturally be hostile to his "outward-looking" approach. Moreover, if his words cause others to waver—

"I'm leaving too,"

The next second, the sound that rang out in the room made everyone's expression change.

Rei Niko, carrying a compound bow, raised her right hand. "I would rather die in battle than entrust my fate to others."

This explains why she, a girl, would choose a club like the 'Archery Club' at school: in fact, the 'Archery Club' in Japanese schools is mostly male, not all female like in anime.

It's obvious to anyone that even modern compound bows still require a lot of arm strength.

Not to mention the ancient 'Japanese bow'.

It should be noted that the Japanese archery archery is the same height as that of the island nation.
A real-world weight of 60 pounds, and a sports bow weighing between 30 and 50 pounds, how could an average, delicate girl possibly pull it?

In other words, the 'archery beauty' in anime;
One punch and you can knock out a shut-in with ease.

"no!!"

"If you leave, who will protect me?"

"Miss Erke, we old and weak people can only rely on you."

A chaotic commotion erupted in the room, with men, women, and children all in an uproar.

The island nation's "culture of shame" emphasizes "not causing trouble for others," but when faced with life and death, who can still care about such face?
Without this 'Niko Rei', who would have stood up against those vines? In fact, many of the people here are survivors rescued by the girl.

"you,"

The girl's gaze swept over the crowd before she lowered her eyes.

"I am not a police officer, and I have no obligation to protect you."

She had originally planned to hold out here and wait for government rescue, but the Chief Cabinet Secretary's speech and Urabe's fighting prowess made her decide to stay.

"Urabe and I are leaving. If there are any others willing to fight, they can join us."

"Hmph, go ahead! There are so many man-eating vines outside."

"Watch out, don't get caught by the vines!"

"The government won't abandon us; maybe when we're rescued—"

Seeing that the girl had made up her mind, many people changed their tune, becoming sarcastic and mocking, and some even deliberately muttered loudly to themselves:

"Oh dear, this scene reminds me of a movie called The Mist."

He glanced at Bu Buzhang with a cold smile as he spoke.

"Miss Niko, please don't die before the fog clears."

The Mist, an American science fiction horror film from over a decade ago.

The story is about a small town in America, where a thick fog has enveloped the town because a nearby military base has gone out of control.

From the mist, all sorts of enormous creatures appeared, attacking the town's residents and causing countless deaths and injuries. The survivors, hiding in the town's supermarket, conspiracy theorists, and cultists, seized the opportunity to stir up trouble and mislead the people.

The protagonist is a typical American tough guy who can't stand these things. In the end, he takes his child and an elderly person who is willing to follow him and tries to drive away from the town.

Having endured various attacks along the way, and in desperation, the group chose to end their lives by suicide.

After shooting and killing the others, the protagonist was preparing to commit suicide:
The fog has lifted!

The army vehicles rescued those who mocked and despised the protagonist from the town.
The protagonist, left alone and in despair, was left standing there.

It can be said that this film overturned the American unspoken rules of "justice will prevail" and "children must not die," and was met with protests from countless people.

But, in many cases, that is the truth.

Heroes fall before dawn, while those who cling to life are smug and self-satisfied.

"I will not despair, nor will I commit suicide."

Niko Rei, a girl who had also seen the movie, raised an eyebrow.
When a soldier dies in battle, the first things flies notice are his flaws and wounds;

"They shouted and cheered, thinking themselves proud, thinking they were more heroic than the dead soldiers."

However, no matter how long one lives...

In the end, they are just flies.

“I don’t mean to belittle anyone, but if this is your ‘blessing’.”

She untied the bow and arrows from her back, drew out an arrow, and nocked it on the bowstring. The girl was already furious.

"You should keep it for yourselves."

Bang! !

The next second, a loud bang rang out in the room.

"Sorry, my hand slipped."

Bu Buzhang punched the plywood shelf next to him, cracking it on the spot, and then nonchalantly withdrew his bleeding fist.

"Feel sorry,"

"You don't need to apologize, this is my choice."

A few minutes later, Bu Buzhang, whose hand was wrapped in bandages, walked at the front of the group leaving the community.

Erke Ling, who was right behind her, turned her head and looked at the group of young people behind her.

"Gentlemen, why are you leaving?"

Well, how should I put it?

The young man with long, flowing hair scratched his head and smiled wryly.

“I feel that my chances of survival are higher if I stay with the two of you than if I stay there.”

"Having a weapon is always better than being empty-handed."

A young man with a buzz cut and well-defined muscles answered, clearly the kind of athletic student who had just graduated from school.

"That's what I think too,"

The last woman with a voluptuous figure gave a 'pure' smile.

"And if there's danger, you can protect me, right?"

"Yes, yes, yes," ×2
The young man with long hair and the inexperienced man with a buzz cut both nodded repeatedly.

"Speaking of it,"

Walking at the front, looking left and right, the young Bu Buzhang spoke.

"This pattern of going to a specific place to obtain resources, then fighting enemies, and finally escaping the city is common in many games."

"Yes, isn't this the standard 'search, strike, and withdraw' pattern?"

The young man with long, flowing hair also chimed in.
Unlike in games, they only have one life.

died,

It means they really died.

We must be extremely careful!

"Hmm, not bad at all~~"

At the top of the city’s tallest building, vines bend and form a huge 'canopy'.

Under the canopy sat a little girl.

Six Harmonies!

Looking down at the small teams leaving the buildings in the city,
"As a reward for the warriors, let me give you some 'gifts'."

With a wave of the little girl's hand, vines coiled and transformed into giant thorny 'tree people'.

Marching towards the direction of the falling 'parachutes'!

(End of this chapter)