Longmen Memoirs

"So, which one do you think it is?" Texas asked softly.

"I'm not sure. Maybe both. Maybe it's the latter. He finally decided to put aside his weakness and live."

said the snake, another lie that was not entirely true.

In fact, he knew it very well in his heart, but he couldn't speak. Only by answering like this could he make the next words logical.

"He is my last mission there."

"..."

You killed him.

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Texas couldn't say this after all. She looked at the snake sitting next to her. In fact, he had already given the answer.

Death often comes from behind.

Even if it looks like it's coming from the front.

The front belongs only to life.

You thought you saw it coming and you wanted to survive and be prepared.

you are wrong.

What you see is not your own death.

You see.

It is you who stands in the front in the eyes of others.

Texas learned part of Snake's past that day.

Snake told Texas that day.

"If you don't want to die, you have to move forward. Only if you keep moving forward will death not be able to catch up with you."

But he didn't tell Texas that people are different. Some people have a long road and there is no end to their road.

People get tired.

He didn't say that, but he knew it.

Chapter 43 Above the snowfield

【May 8

Huijie:

As we head south, the guerrillas hope to save as many infected people as possible before the infected extermination plans in each mine.

The garrison fell back and we advanced, looking like our own troops in the nearest Ursus, but this was never possible.

We are avoiding the regular army of Ursus while saving the infected people under their noses. The reason for doing this, I think, can only be said to be that we should do this.

But I think that gaining space for other troops by absorbing more infected people is also within Mr. Patriot's strategic plan.

The Patriots may have drawn a line, a line we will not cross.

Crossing that line means we have to fight Ursus head-on...an absolute impossibility...or we have to lurk.

In other words, leaving the snowfield may mean that we have to secretly enter the real territory of Ursus, a mobile territory governed by strict laws.

At that point, the guerrillas will put away their weapons until we find another chance to break out.

Ursus's warships are active in the wilderness, and the towns will only become more cruel to the infected. It will definitely be a difficult time.

It is indeed too difficult to take this step.

But in the northwest tundra... there's just snow.

Land with only snow cannot feed everyone.

Hui Jie, the first snow of the year fell last night. It’s coming quite close. The temperature is getting lower and lower. I don’t know how long our group can last here, but this winter will definitely be particularly difficult.

There is a lack of fuel, food, and medicine in the team. Just like before, we people have nothing in our hands. Some people have joined us. This is a good thing, but more people are hungry because of this, and the land is frozen. , we can’t even survive this winter by clearing wasteland and growing food like we did before.

Although the guerrillas didn't say it, I could tell that the act of sheltering infected people in the snowfield increased the burden on the guerrillas. Our team has grown, but the number of soldiers has not increased much.

To be honest, Hui Jie, I suddenly feel the urgency to support so many people. Just maintaining the status quo makes me feel heavy pressure.

Some time ago, the guerrillas accidentally seized a batch of weapons. The guerrillas are trying to train those infected who are willing to join the fight. When I listened to their conversation, they said that Ursus' armaments have been updated. I know this. , but the guerrillas still use equipment from more than ten years ago, and they can't even figure out the purpose of those weapons.

Few of us understand this.

The guerrillas are too old, both in terms of their equipment and their thinking, but even if they use old equipment from more than ten years ago, they can still become the most powerful force among the infected in the snowfield.

If I stay in the snowfield, will I become like them in the future?

I dare not think so.

We need new weapons, we need supplies, we need too much, but more than these, what we need more is knowledge, knowledge of how to use those things, knowledge of transforming those things into practical power.

But under Ursus's strict policies and laws on infected people, it is almost impossible for those we need to escape Ursus' execution after being infected.

Is going south really a dead end?Do what the patriots say make sense?

But we have no retreat. When Ursus faces us with the latest military equipment, it is difficult for us to gain a chance of victory, but we cannot stay in the north and wait to die.

Will it get better in the future?

I don’t know, Hui Jie, but I know that no matter how difficult it is, I must keep going. 】

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August 21

Morning, small mobile city in the north

"Is everyone okay? Just fine...it was a really tough battle."

The snow monster Petrova looked around the battlefield where the battle with the Ursus garrison had just ended. After receiving the reply, he breathed a sigh of relief, and then a voice sounded from beside him.

"Thank you, Snow Monster. It feels good to have you as a pioneer with me."

Tallulah, who was holding the sword, came from behind the ruins. She reached out and pulled up the snow monster on the ground.

"With you here with us, we feel the same way. You cooperate very well with us, Tallulah. No wonder everyone is confident that you will lead us to fight." Petrova took Tallulah's hand and stood up. , said with some fear and excitement: "Moreover, your spells are becoming more and more sophisticated, letting fire pass through the cold air and detonate. How could I have thought of that?"

Looking at the slightly excited face of the snow monster, Tallulah was a little stunned.

"Because my... isn't fire, it's quite complicated to say."

She didn't know how to explain her spell to the snow monster.

"The eldest sister will definitely be happy, and we don't have to rely on her so much now." The snow monster said, and then asked: "Will we encounter more Ursus troops here, Tallulah?"

"This city was originally part of Ursus's demolition plan three years ago. Due to corruption or an unreasonable action, this gang occupied this city... enslaved, or expelled, the local people. Residents." Tallulah explained: "At least in front of us, they are already vulnerable."

"They are not as fragile as you say."

"What I'm saying is, compared to the regular Ursus troops, the Patriots didn't let you participate in a more difficult battle, right?"

"Ah, eldest daddy really thinks we are not qualified yet." The snow monster showed some disappointment and quickly became confident: "But there is definitely no problem now, eldest sister and I are already familiar with the road."

Tallulah shook her head.

"The real Ursus Army is definitely much stronger than this detachment that has no discipline, lacks training, and may even no longer be organized." Tallulah reminded: "Even the vulnerable Ursus Army, We can only slightly defeat them through tactics."

"...then we have nothing to be happy about?" the snow monster asked.

"No, we have obtained the things we need to survive." Tallulah said: "Without this batch of supplies, we will not be able to survive this winter. This is what we must strive for."

She surveyed her surroundings.

"And this mobile city is shabby, old and small..."

The snow monster was stunned. She felt that Tallulah's request was too high. They didn't even dare to think about moving the city before.

"It's already very big for us." The snow monster couldn't help but say, "We have never lived in a mobile city once."

"Tallulah!"

A sudden sound attracted the attention of the two people. An Ursus man dressed in simple armor walked towards the vanguard of the Yeti. He spoke from a distance.

Tallulah turned around subconsciously.

"what's up?"

Only after seeing the person clearly did he realize that the person was not a warrior in his team.

"I remember...I remember that you seemed to be an infected person in Xi'er Village."

"We are also a brigade!" the other party corrected, deliberately reminding: "We are no different from your guerrillas."

Tallulah could tell that the other party had bad intentions.

"It's a pity because I'm not a guerrilla," she said.

"But we have many more people than you this time."

"...Then what do you want me to do?" Tallulah asked with a frown.

"Let's go our separate ways here, shall we? Tallulah."

Tallulah's expression turned serious.

"Are you serious?"

"We have fought many battles with you! We have also done a lot for you. We can divide the resources in this city [-]/[-], and it doesn't matter if we give you more." Perhaps Tallulah said seriously. His eyes were frightened. He knew the strength of the infected female in front of him, and his attitude softened.

"But this city will be left to us. With this city... we can go to many places. We can drive around on the ice sheet without the pickets and Ursus troops finding us."

"Are you unwilling to continue fighting?" Tallulah asked.

"You will die." The other party said, slightly avoiding Tallulah's gaze: "We... we are a bit... the enemy is getting stronger and stronger."

"These guys are no match for anything the Patriots have ever faced."

She tried to convince them this way.

"But we can't!" the other party suddenly said loudly.

Tallulah was stunned and fell silent.

The other party asked cautiously and tentatively: "Tallulah, you won't disagree, right?"

"What are you talking about!?"

Petrova grabbed the infected person by the collar.

The opponent dodged the snow monster's hand.

"Snow monster!... Of course you guys who don't have body temperature are not afraid of death, but we..."

"you!"

Tallulah waved her hand to stop the snow monster who was about to attack.

The snow monster looked at her.

Tallulah sighed softly.

"We will immediately take away the supplies that belong to us, and this city will be left to you."

"That's fine."

"However, you are not allowed to insult any warrior. I need you to apologize to the snow monster..."

"..."

The other party was stunned, looked at Tallulah, and then at the snow monster.

"Ahem, I'm sorry." He looked over and said, "Is this okay?"

Tallulah didn't even look at him again.

He turned around.

"Petlova, gather the soldiers and let's go inventory the supplies."

Petrova glanced at the infected person who was left there unwillingly. He nodded and heard Talulah whisper again.