This Game Is Too Realistic

"...All the suffering survivors in the wasteland are comrades on the same front. Although we have not fought side by side, I believe that you, a kind-hearted person, will not refuse to become friends with the people of Borneo Province. "

Zaid's head turned rapidly.

Although he had not yet broken free from the chaos and downtime, he still subconsciously lowered his posture and tried in embarrassment to win some favor from this little girl.

"I, Zaid... respect Miss Alyssa, and I'm really sorry for disturbing you in this way."

Although glib humor can relieve embarrassment, it is obviously not likable.

However, seeing that he took the initiative to report his name, Alyssa relaxed, frowned, and said in a gentle tone.

"Alyssa, first time meeting...and you?"

Unexpectedly, this distinguished lady actually turned her eyes to him. Standing behind Zaid, Sava did not dare to look at those beautiful eyes and stammered.

"I...Sava."

Seeing that this guy was hopeless, Zaid sighed and looked at Alyssa slightly apologetically.

"Sorry, he is... my student and also my assistant. Although he is very capable, he is a little afraid of strangers."

"I'm sorry!" Sava quickly bowed to express his apology.

Looking at this clumsy young man, Alyssa suddenly thought of herself last year, couldn't help but smile, and said in a gentle tone.

"Don't be sorry for this kind of emotion. No one is born to be able to stand alone. I am... a friend who used to cry when he encountered difficulties, but now he can calmly think about some solutions. I believe you can do the same. After all, your journey is much further than hers."

She didn't know how far away the Vabolu Province was, but it should be much further away than the Stone City and Dawn City.

"Thank you……"

The sound was like a spring breeze blowing across his face. The young man buried his head lower, staring at the tips of his shoes, and the blush spread from his cheeks to the roots of his ears.

What a kind girl!

No one has ever encouraged him like this, not even his closest family members.

Although he had no doubt that Mr. Zaid was right, he still couldn't help but feel confused...whether the man who had been helping him and teaching him had misunderstood something.

Her eyes turned to Zaid's face, and Alyssa continued speaking in a slightly serious voice.

"Mr. Zaid, I am not a small-minded person. If you are sincerely sorry, just tell me. Please don't use the survivors of Borneo as a shield. Of course we are happy to cooperate with Borneo." The survivors become friends, but you can’t represent them yet.”

"Indeed... I didn't think carefully." Zaid admitted his mistake simply and frankly.

Maybe there is something wrong with my reasoning.

This woman who was so fussy about her little one didn't look like a particularly dignified woman. On the contrary, it made him feel a bit...silly?

It's fine if it's because she doesn't care about her own abilities, but it's obviously not because of this. It's more like she's acting like a child.

Is it important to lie or not on such an innocuous issue? As a result, it didn't cause any bad effects.

Not to mention that he did not fall into the opponent's face in the end and reconciled his words. Anyone with some political cultivation would laugh at it.

And if he wins in the end, this might become a good story in people's mouth.

However, he did not think that there was any problem with his analysis, but that there was a lack of information.

It is extremely difficult to investigate a person in Dawn City, especially for him who is still in the entrepreneurial stage. He does not have a group of hardcore guards who are loyal to him, and he does not even have immunity from outsiders, so he has to be careful. Beware of breaking Alliance laws.

Alyssa nodded slightly and whispered a few words to the staff member who looked unhappy next to her.

"I have indeed never met them, but they are not necessarily bad people. There may be some misunderstandings."

The staff member still had a worried expression on his face and asked you seriously.

"Do you really don't need me to call security?"

Alyssa said dumbfounded.

"No, no, no, don't cause trouble to others for this little petty thing, I will handle it."

The latter's expression gradually softened, and he stared at Zaid with a warning look. His eyes seemed to say, "I remember your face." Then he turned around and left the arena.

After watching him leave, Alyssa looked at Zaid.

"Let's be honest, what do you want from me? Well...but before that I actually want to know more, where did you hear my name?"

Zaid had a pleasant smile on his face. After all, he still wanted something from the girl in front of him.

"You underestimate your popularity too much. Everyone in Boulder City knows your name, and it is no less famous than the fictional Bol."

Alyssa said politely.

"You're flattering me, I'm not that great of a person."

Zaid smiled and continued talking.

"No, I don't mean to flatter you at all. I would rather say... I admire you very much."

The polite expression on Alyssa's face did not change, but the smile was still repelling people thousands of miles away.

"Even if you praise me, it won't do any good."

"You are too wary of me. In fact, everything I say is true..." Looking at those wise eyes, Zaid pretended to be innocent, sighed and said, "From the beer The drunkard in the restaurant, the newsboy who delivered newspapers, and the teller lady behind the bank counter...everyone spoke highly of you."

"They all unanimously praised you for your bravery and kindness. They thought it was you who allowed them to avoid the worst outcome and finally achieved the almost impossible miracle."

"To be honest, I don't believe in the existence of gods in this world, but I still can't help but wonder if you are blessed by gods. After all, it would be difficult for anyone else to have a good death."

After listening to the emotional words, Alyssa suddenly believed what this person said.

He may indeed have some filters of admiration for himself, but what he admires is neither his own personality nor something he is proud of.

䀴is something else...

Just like the shadows used to set off light spots in sketches.

But if this is the case, the residents of Borneo Province would be too pitiful.

There was most likely a casino that was bigger than the former Boulder City, and the chips placed in that casino were most likely an astronomical number that she had never heard of.

Alyssa couldn't help but a thin trickle of sweat broke out on her forehead.

She instinctively wanted to save those people, so she spoke subconsciously.

"...Indeed, even if I think about the love that day, I still feel scared. But I don't think that I have been blessed by the gods, nor do I think that I am a miracle."

Not knowing what she was thinking at this moment, Zaid said with a smile in a coaxing tone.

"If this is not a miracle, then what kind of love does it take to be a miracle?"

Alyssa said without hesitation.

"It's the residents of Boulder City."

Zaid was stunned for a moment.

"The residents of Boulder City? Ah... Of course, I don't deny that they are indeed indispensable. Their courage and ideals are equally impressive——"

"It's the residents of Boulder City."

Alyssa repeated her words again, and there was a trace of hope, or pleading, in her undoubted voice.

"Why do you think I am a miracle... They are obviously still looking for light when the night comes, they are obviously hoping that the flame has been extinguished countless times but still don't give up, they are obviously looking for you [I have seen it before] Each of them is a miracle, why do you think I am the miracle?”

Zaid was stunned.

It wasn't because the girl in front of him said something inappropriate for her age, it was because he didn't know why she was so excited.

What is this...

Do you really need love?

He said that those polite words were just to gain her favor, but now it seemed that he was flattering her and had slapped her on the leg again.

What does this guy want?

Zaid couldn't help but feel a little annoyed, but he didn't show that annoyed expression on his face.

As if sensing his impatience or resistance, Alyssa stared at his eyes seriously and couldn't help but speed up her speech.

"...Mr. Zaid, I must say it again, my life and death are not worth mentioning in the face of the real wave! No matter whether I died that night or not, no matter where my body was hung in the end, it will not matter to Boulder City It won't matter tomorrow, the sun will still rise and set at [noon]."

"I'm not the miracle you want me to be at all. Those who let me go are the real miracles."

"They could have let that flame burn unchecked, blamed all their mistakes on a little girl, and then stepped on our corpses and moved into the inner city. They could have become the owners of the casino, but they closed it with their own hands This casino...everyone who comes out of the casino is a miracle.”

What a naive statement...

No.

It should be said that it is stupid.

Zaid looked at her coldly, but his spring-like smile did not change at all.

In fact, it wasn't like she didn't say anything at all (on the point, at least one sentence he agreed with), and unexpectedly, he couldn't help but light up.

If you let that flame burn uncontrollably...

But if this happens, a lot of people will probably die.

"Mr. Zaid?"

Hearing that concerned voice, Zaid was suddenly stunned, and then looked at Alyssa and said "Hua" with a smile on her face.

"What's up?"

"Nothing..."

Alyssa's eyes were a little scared. For a moment just now, she saw something scary in his eyes.

Swallowing again, she spoke quickly.

"If you want to ask how we saved the residents of Borneo, you might as well start by running a newspaper so that the survivors can make their own voices heard..."

Zaid coughed slightly, interrupting her endless chatter.

"I'm really sorry... Although I am very interested in your theory, the sun is going to set soon. Maybe we can have a good chat next time we meet again. By the way, if it is convenient, I would like to ask you Do me a favor."

Alyssa was stunned for a moment, but nodded slightly.

"What's the rush?"

"I would like to ask you to introduce me to the alliance manager."

"Control, Mr. Manager?" Alyssa looked at him blankly, not following the extravagant train of thought.

Zaid nodded, looked at her eyes intently, and spoke seriously.

"I need his help...or rather, we do."

Meeting those fiery gazes, Alyssa immediately understood what he meant, but she fell into silence.

Objectively speaking, the alliance has indeed reduced the suffering that the survivors of Boulder City need to endure, but it is ultimately the survivors of Boulder City themselves who end all this suffering.

When you're not sure what's at the bottom of the mountain, accelerating doesn't always lead to good results.

"Can I ask you a question?"

"Excuse me."

"When everything is over...when the Wasteland Era is over, is there anything you want to do?"

As if she was worried that Zaid had gone astray again, Alyssa hurriedly added something later.

"I said it's not a wish or anything like that, it's just that I just want to do something. For example, riding a horse or painting...any kind of hobby is fine."

"Those things are the sentiments of nobles, and I will not be corrupted by those things," Zaid smiled, "I haven't thought about such distant love for the moment. I just want to save the residents of Borneo Province. Let the light of equality shine across every inch of land along the Everliu River, and think of nothing else.”

There was a hint of disappointment in her eyes, Alyssa moved her lips, and finally let out a soft sigh despite her thousands of words.

"I know a very kind old man... He said that after he retires, he wants to build a small wooden house by the lake, grow some grass, fish and so on."

Zaid: "He is?"

"Mr. Fang Ming is the designer..."

Alyssa suddenly raised her head, her eyes were more determined than ever before, she took a deep breath and said.

"I will never introduce you to Mr. Manager...please do it!"

She refused without any tact.

If she said she couldn't make up her mind just now, she was completely convinced now. Saying anything to this guy would be a fool's errand.

This guy who keeps talking about equality despises what he says more than anyone else.

He had planned everything, but he had never planned where he would be in that world.

(In the beginning, he just wanted to be the god of the world and continue to operate the casino under a different brand.

Won't see you again next time.

She would not say another word to him, and even regretted the words she had just said. She should not have told him what the real miracle was.

This guy is not a comrade at all!

Maybe he might even be an enemy...

Once he really succeeds, he will immediately block all the leaky windows in the entire casino!

Facing the increasingly cold eyes, Zaid was not angry, but bowed slightly to salute.

"It seems that I have caused you displeasure...I'm sorry."

Although it is a pity, there is nothing we can do about it.

The meeting ended on bad terms.

Zaid had lost the meaning of staying here, so he took his little apprentice beside him and left here without looking back.

On the way back, Sawa looked at Mr. Zaid with a puzzled face, and finally couldn't help but asked about the confusion in his heart.

"I just said...we should find a more tactful way to contact her."

"The result is the same. If she is the person we are looking for, we can meet the management through her no matter what. But unfortunately she is not, so this road will not work."

As if to find some excuse for his miscalculation, and as if he really thought so, Zaid paused and continued.

"Actually, it's not a big deal."

"What's wrong?" Sava was completely confused.

"That's right."

Zaid nodded slightly and continued without caring.

"At least, through the test just now, I can confirm that she and the alliance management do maintain exchanges of letters... No matter what form of communication, at least their views overlap on some issues."

"It only took us one afternoon to figure out the management concept. As an investment to test the waters... this deal is still quite cost-effective."

Sava said with some disappointment.

"But she won't help us..."

He wasn't sure whether he regretted that he might never see that beautiful lady again, or whether he regretted the fate of his family.

Maybe it’s both.

Zaid smiled lightly.

"It doesn't matter. There are many ways to meet that gentleman. The key is what happens after meeting him."

If he did pursue the idea of ​​Alyssa as a potential political ally at first, he immediately gave up the idea after realizing that she was essentially still a child.

It's troublesome to be an ally with a childish person, so it's better to use her as a touchstone.

The next time he sees an Alliance manager, he will try to avoid all minefields.

Just like listening to the opinions of the residents of the shelter and changing the Equality Association into a Family Association.

He can further improve his personality and try to say as much as possible that the gentleman would like to hear...

"What if she writes to the management?" Sava whispered.

If it were him, if there were other voices in his family that were about to stir up trouble, he would tell Mr. Zaid without hesitation.

He felt that the lady was just like him and would do the same thing.

Zaid's expression froze slightly, but he soon relaxed.

"This possibility cannot be ruled out...children do like to tell stories, but I believe that gentleman will not take one family's word unilaterally, but listen to both sides."

And for a person like him who comes from a humble background, he lacks the right path.

"If she really mentioned me in her letter to management, I would have to thank her for the favor."

…

At the southernmost point of the central axis of the distant Zhongzhou continent, there is a port called Yongye Port.

It is located in the southernmost corner of the ruins of the Southern Industrial Zone of the People's Federation, facing the Antarctic wasteland across the sea.

Because the location is too remote, even the Bear Knights who are keen on exploring maps have never been there.

If compared to a real map, this port is probably located in South Africa, but it is at a higher latitude than the latter.

At the same time, this is probably the southernmost settlement in the entire wasteland.

Since it was winter in the southern hemisphere when the legion first set foot on this land, it was the time when the days were short and the nights were long.

Therefore, this settlement was named Evernight Harbor by the Wilante colonists.

Unlike the Eastern Legion, which occupies a vast plain, the Southern Legion's land is more fragmented. Except for a peninsula, most of the territory is mainly distributed in the great desert, the ruins of the western industrial zone, and the ruins of the southern industrial zone, along the coastline.

Although the soil in these lands is too poor to grow crops, it is rich in mineral deposits.

Due to this series of factors, the Southern Army's military style was also very different from that of the Eastern Army.

They were more like colonial people in the late Middle Ages than military nobles who owned large ranches and estates.

Although they are equally ruthless in exploiting other ethnic groups, they are not above using more tactful means when it suits their own interests.

For example, buying local people to rule them.

For example, slaves were allowed to be redeemed.

Another example is using debt slaves instead of indentured slaves and so on.

After all, they don't have as much land resources to waste as the Eastern Legion, so they have to spend some time thinking about how to improve the colonial production capacity.

It is precisely because of this style of doing things that they are very close to the Civil Service Group of Triumph City.

Of course, the similarity in form and style is only one aspect. In the final analysis, it is because the interests of both parties are tied together.

For example, the various ports of the Southern Army are mainly located along the route from Borneo Province to Triumph City.

The ships of the Civil Service Group brought back from Borneo Province not only the spices, tea and sugar that Triumph City was keen on, but also the slaves and livestock needed by the various colonies of the Southern Legion.

Compared with the nomads and alien species living in the great desert, the surviving animals and livestock in Borneo Province are undoubtedly much docile, and are more popular with the southern colonists.

By the way, when these ships return to Triumph City, they will also carry some colonial specialties.

For example, all kinds of ores, gems, gold, etc.

It is precisely for this reason that there is always a shortage of ships from Borneo Province in the Evernight Port.

Especially the boats from Saifan Port.

But recently, something unexpected happened here...

Yongye Port was crowded with people, and a large number of passengers carrying suitcases gathered at the entrance of the ticket office, making noisy noises at the top of their lungs.

It is summer in Yongye Port in October. The sea breeze blowing from the sea is carrying a hint of heat, and people's emotions are as explosive as a powder keg.

A Valeant passenger managed to squeeze in front of the counter, and with his ferry ticket, he slammed his fist on the counter, wishing he could stuff his nose into the narrow window.

"Where's the boat? I bought a ticket to Triumph City! Where's the boat?"

"Please calm down sir, let me see which flight you bought...I will refund your money here."

The staff member reached out to grab the ticket, but the passenger snatched it back.

Staring angrily behind the window, the Valiant traveler roared loudly.

"I never said I wanted a refund! I want to go home!"

The staff member looked at him helplessly with a wry smile and said.

"I know...but there's nothing I can do about it. If you don't show up at the pier for your scheduled flight, then it's most likely a breach of contract, and we will compensate you for your ticket in accordance with the contract-"

"What do you mean by a high probability of breach of contract!" The Weiland man roared angrily, "It's already the end of the world, I'm going back to the Triumph City just once! Mom, why do you have to rush before your birthday! "

The staff member was sweating profusely, trying to calm him and the other passengers behind him.

"Please, please calm down... I understand how you feel, sir, but there is nothing we can do about it. The carrier canceled the flight. I heard that the reason was that he was going to the east to pick up a batch of munitions -"

The passenger obviously didn't buy it and rudely interrupted his explanation.

"I bought a passenger ship! It's a passenger ship! Do you think I'm a fool?"

The staff member sighed helplessly.

"I know...but I heard that those people paid too much. You are lucky. Yesterday, a ship was about to dock. As soon as I heard the news about Xifan Port, I dropped it directly. The passengers on the shore turned around and left."

Velantian Traveler: "???"

Standing in the crowd, Penny heard the quarrel in front of her and had a confused expression on her face.

She came here by boat from Xifan Port a week ago. She originally booked a transfer ticket for today to return to Triumph City, but she didn't expect to hear such bad news.

Finally reaching the window, she glanced at the ferry ticket in her hand and said blankly.

"...The ships are all gone?"

The staff member sitting behind the window looked at her with a worried expression. It was obvious that this was not the first time she had answered this question.

"It's been gone since yesterday... You're quite lucky, miss. I heard that some people even got kicked off the ship."

Penny said dumbfounded.

"Then how do I get home?"

The staff member also had an embarrassed expression on his face.

"I don't know...well, but based on my experience, I should wait for two days. After all, not all ships will continue to sail eastward, and some ships will return when they arrive at Yongye Port. There are also some cargo ships, If the price is right, they won’t mind working part-time as a passenger ship, and we will also help you pay attention to the relevant information.”

"..."

Penny only regretted one thing now, and that was that she declined Governor Huye's offer and did not take his direct boat to Triumph City, but chose to transfer at Yongye Port.

Unexpectedly, I just spent three days here and couldn't go back.

"What happened?" she asked with a worried look on her face.

The staff member sighed.

"We are not sure about the news. We only heard that Captain Bennot was responsible for this. He reached some unclear agreement with the Eastern Army, and then all the ships on the entire route ran eastward. They all rushed to pick up the money.”

I heard that not only are there people looking for equipment for the expeditionary force, but there are also people who fantasize about picking up some "junk" from colleges, companies, or alliances that the front line can't use up.

But he felt that those people were simply dreaming.

And with so many people rushing to grab it, we still don’t know whether they can make money by then.

Penny was completely dumbfounded. She didn't expect that the person who prevented her from returning home was actually her own father who was serving as ambassador in Dawn City.

This is really...

Looking at the lady in front of her who was about to cry without tears, the staff member reminded her.

"Now that things are like this, there is nothing we can do. You'd better book a hotel at the port as soon as possible... By the evening, I'm afraid I won't have any place to stay if I have money. My uncle runs a hotel near the port and needs me to contact you. ”

Penny shook her head.

"...No need, I have a place to stay."

Her uncle is an officer of the Southern Legion, with the same military rank as Mr. Pangolin, captain of thousands, and serves as the defense chief in Yongye Port.

She has been staying at her uncle's house for the past few days, and the worst she can do is to disturb her for a few more days.

However, in order not to worry her mother who was far away in Triumph City, she had to go to the post office and send a telegram to her family.

The staff sighed and apologized deeply.

"That's it... I'm very sorry, sir, and please forgive me."

I don’t understand. Is there any way?

Penny gave him a helpless expression, nodded and thanked him, then left the ticket office with her suitcase, called a three-wheeler at the port, and asked the cart driver to take her to the post office door.

Soon the marble building came into view.

After taking out a golden dinar and paying the money, Penny walked up the steps of the post office carrying the suitcase.

However, just as she stepped through the door, she heard several hurried conversations passing her.

"Is there a boat? I need a boat to go to the east as soon as possible! The faster, the faster!"

"Going to the east for a boat? What are you talking about in your sleep? There is no boat at this pier!"

"Mom! Why have you arrived at this juncture!"

Penny looked sideways and saw a man wearing a felt hat punching the marble pillar at the door.

The man who was following him looked at his companion in astonishment and quickly stepped forward to ask.

"What happened?"

The man's expression was gloomy, and his hoarse voice was low and deep.

However, even so, Penny still vaguely heard those words——

"Xifan Port! Something big happened over there!"