Longmen Memoirs

"That `s a deal."

"And..." Tallulah added, she looked at Alina: "Since you are seeking Kazdaele's assistance for the infected people in Ursus, you don't know our situation clearly enough. You must let us know. Someone will go with you."

"You already have someone chosen, right?"

"I originally wanted Alina to be with you, but Alina is not good at fighting. You guys must not be able to have a smooth journey. I will tell Shuangxing that you have cooperated for a while before. If she doesn't refuse, I will I want her to go through this journey with you."

"Froststar? You have to convince the Patriot first."

"Do you think Mr. Patriot will say no?"

"Probably not. Whether it is from the perspective of the infected person or his identity, I think the Patriot must also want to go back to Kazdaele to see it, even if he understands that he will never be able to go back in his life. .”

"You seem to know Mr. Patriot very well. I'm a little jealous. I have been trying to understand his thoughts in the past two years, but in comparison, it seems that I still don't understand him as clearly as you."

"That may be because I have met a lot of Sakaz. The Sakaz in Kazdare are two completely different people from what people think." Chen Mo explained: "Even after coming to Ursus, We are far away from our hometown, but some things will not change, Tallulah, if we talk about Longmen, would you be more understanding?"

"Dragon Gate..." Tallulah repeated softly, and she pursed her lips slightly.

She left a lot of memories in Longmen, both good and bad. Those memories may not be worth remembering, but they still became a part of Tallulah's life, an indispensable part.

That city didn't have much love for her, but there were people she loved in that city, and she had unforgettable memories.

Longmen is a city that people both love and hate. Those who love it love the good things they have left for themselves, hate her indifference and ruthlessness, and hate her coldness.

But no matter what, these two words still remain in life and can no longer be erased.

"I think I see what you mean."

Tallulah seemed to have thought of something. She sat next to Chen Mo and leaned slightly on his shoulder, just like when they were young. They sat in front of the steps of the orphanage and looked in the direction of the big iron gate, thinking about the blue-haired girl. When will it come? What will happen after she comes today?

So looking forward to, so missing, so waiting.

[Happy New Year, Hui Jie:

I don’t know if you received the last letter I sent you. When I passed by a village, I exchanged drawing paper with the villagers for some edelweiss seeds. I thought about putting them in an envelope and sending them back to Longmen to you. I know you don't have the time to grow flowers, so there's no need to plant them specially. The climate in Longmen probably won't be able to support them.

It's almost January and it's still cold here here, but winter will be over soon and the weather should get a little warmer after that.

Tallulah and the guerrillas have returned safely. We are currently staying at the border of the snowfield. Tallulah wants to take the guerrillas and the infected people in the snowfield south together. She wants to unite the infected people in the south and fight in the southern cities. The infected people are more energetic and capable than the infected people in the snowfield. The south also has space and resources suitable for the development and growth of the infected people, as well as possibilities that cannot be found in the snowfield.

But I know that this trip will not go as smoothly as she thought. Let’s not talk about the difficulties that the south may encounter. Even if Tallulah finds the infected people in the city, how will she gain their trust and win their trust? unite them under the eyes of Ursus.

Opportunities and risks often coexist, and considering Ursus' harsh attitude towards the infected, there are too many uncertainties about how much time the infected will have to unite them, and these uncertainties will leads to the same result.

What I can't deny is that only by going to the south can the infected really have a chance to develop and grow, but I also have to think about how many difficulties and obstacles they have to go through to achieve this goal.

Therefore, I decided to go to Kazdale again, but this time it was no longer for the war between Sakaz. This time, I hoped to find some help for the infected. If Kazdale can help the infected If the party provides some weapons and equipment, then the journey south must be much smoother.

But speaking of it, I actually don’t have much confidence.

I hope Tallulah and her ideals can go more smoothly in the future, but I can't teach her what to do, and I can't guarantee that I can find a way out for her when she goes astray. , the only thing I can do is to try my best to make her ideal closer to her.

By the way, I also met a snow monster called Frost Star here. To be honest, her personality is a bit like what you were when you were a child. She is as stinky and arrogant, but she is also as careful and sensitive. She gave me a message a few days ago. A candy, a very spicy candy. I think I will never forget the taste in my life.

There are also many interesting people here, Alina, the snow monsters, Yange, Big D, Peloteva, Ino, Sasha, Patriot, Shield Guard, and ordinary infected people. I want to talk about them one by one. I'll give it to you, but then I won't be able to finish this letter.

After arriving in Kazdale this time, I also plan to contact my old friends from the Black Steel period. Sasha is very suitable for crossbows. He is very talented in this area. I want to find a teacher for him. I met one during the Black Steel period. A suitable old friend must be willing to take this trip. If possible, I hope to retrain the soldiers in the current camp. Most of their combat skills come from guerrillas and are not suitable for city and team collaboration. In the future You will definitely suffer a lot from this when you go to the south.

There is only so much I can do now.

By the time you read this, I'll probably be on my way to Kazdaele.

Don’t miss me, Hui Jie...]

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Longmen

April 1

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It was a rare day off, but Chen was not in a good mood. If I had to say it, it was probably because of the New Year's Eve dinner last night.

Because of Xiao Mo's relationship, Chen still sat at the same dinner table with Wei Yanwu. But when it came to the process, she thought she could change her attitude towards Wei Yanwu a little bit, but now it seems that he still can't accept it so easily. Wei Yanwu's attitude, even though their relationship did change a lot later.

When she received the call, Chen was walking on her way to the Guards Bureau. Jiu's call made her change her schedule midway.

That was the first time Chen met Xing Xiong, her future partner.

The large coat she was wearing was draped behind the booth, her long green hair was hanging freely, and the horns belonging to the Dongguo ghost tribe were so obvious. Jiu sat opposite her, and Chen noticed this woman almost at a glance. Because the aura she exudes is not like that of an ordinary person, even though her expression is gentle, or maybe it's just because of her conspicuous tall figure that people can't ignore.

Xing Xiong seemed to have noticed him in this tea restaurant called Weiji.

"here……"

Their eyes met, and Jiu's voice broke the brief gaze. Chen saw the ghost woman smiling politely.

"You said on the phone that you wanted to introduce someone to me?"

"Sit down and say, would you like something to drink?"

"It will be all right."

Chen unbuttoned her coat, draped it behind the booth, and sat next to Jiu. Jiu stretched out her hand to call the waiter. After the waiter left, she returned her attention to the two people in front of her.

"This is Xing Xiong, who serves in the special task force. After the new year, she will be transferred from the special task force to the special inspection team. Due to her past experience, she has her own unique insights into all aspects of Longmenxia City." Jiu Jiu Looking at Xingxiong, he said to Chen: "This is Chen, Chen Huijie, now the commander of the Central Branch. Like you, she will be transferred from Central to the Special Inspection Team of the Guards Bureau after the New Year."

"So fast?" Chen looked at Jiuwen in surprise. She had never heard of this.

"It's not too soon. The old members of the inspection team will be replaced after this year, and there will be a number of vacancies. The reason you haven't heard about this is because the list of approved personnel has not yet been finalized. .”

"So you, the new team leader, are now building your own team?"

"That's not bad at all."

"That is to say..."

"That is to say, you will become colleagues in the future. If you really want to do something in Longmenxiacheng District, joining the inspection team is one of the fastest ways. Xingxiong can provide you with a lot of help in this regard. I think It's necessary for you to get to know each other beforehand, but I can't say how much she can help you."

After Jiu finished speaking, before Chen could answer, Xing Xiong across from him took the lead in extending his hand.

"Hello Inspector Chen, seeing is better than hearing a hundred times. I never thought we could become colleagues. It's such an honor. I've been hearing about your name for a while."

"I'm afraid it's all a bad reputation."

Chen was stunned for a moment, then held Xing Xiong's hand and separated his hands.

"Not necessarily." She heard Xingxiong say with a smile: "At least the things you want to do, in my opinion, are worth thinking about."

"But it's also stupid," Chen said.

"Many things that make them unhappy in the eyes of others are stupid in their eyes, but I think no one can tell who is stupid."

Chen was a little surprised and had no reason to have a good impression of this person named Xing Xiong.

"Then, I'll ask for your advice from now on, sir."

"Guidance is out of the question." Chen shook his head and said, "If you don't regret getting into trouble because of your association with someone like me, I'm really looking forward to working with you in the future."

"Then can I also try to look forward to it?" Xing Xiong asked.

"What to expect?"

"Looking forward to what troubles we will get into after working with you." Xingxiong [#

Chen failed to notice that Xing Xiong inadvertently landed on the Chi Xiao she had put aside. Although it had a different owner and a different scabbard, Xing Xiong would never forget it.

Her memory is not that bad. She has forgotten the look in the eyes of the man holding this sword when he rushed towards her on a rainy night. That look reminded people of the evil ghosts in the stories about the Eastern Kingdom. Only the most ferocious ghosts in the Eastern Kingdom Only people deserve to be called ghosts.

The moment the sword came out of his hand, the corner of Prajna cut off by the silver blade remained on his neck, the silver blade soaked by raindrops.

The mark still remains on her shield.

That scene seemed to have happened not long ago, and it is still fresh in my memory.

He couldn't forget it even if he wanted to, not to mention that that person stayed at his place later. Surprisingly, they seemed to have the same surname.

Is it a coincidence?Xing Xiong thought.

She wasn't sure, because at present, they seemed to be two completely opposite people. One was an inspector of the Longmen Guards Bureau, and the other was just a suspect with numerous crimes.

How could these two completely opposite lives suddenly intersect one day because of a weapon?

Chapter 41 Death and Life Together ([-]): The Moth Chasing the Fire

An old monster once told me that artifacts that cannot kill a person will only make him stronger.

I always thought this statement was ridiculous, but since that guy was indeed a monster, I had to think about it.

The insect jumps into the fire. Is it seeking a stronger self?That's ridiculous.

No, let’s not talk about how many bugs there are originally and how fragile their bodies are. You must know that no matter how strong a bug is, it is still just a bug.

If a bug jumps into the fire, it only proves that the flames have messed with its brain, and if it has any, it must be crazy.

But what if it was me who threw myself into the flames?Apart from proving that I am also crazy, what else can be proved?Besides burning me, will it make me worse?

But how can an immortal monster understand death?

That is the bitter death that no one can resist. It is the end that all suffering and pain will eventually reach.

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April 1

Near Ula Ridge, outside the camp.

13:14P.M

weather/overcast

The light snow that fell last night stopped in the early morning. At noon, the temperature was still as cold as before. Although it might have started to get a little warmer than the previous few days, Chen Mo couldn't feel the subtle change Shuangxing mentioned. Variety.

The surrounding scenery was the same as the cold temperature. Except for the snow falling on the branches and the ground, looking around, there was a dark sky above the head blocked by the woods.

The environment on the forest slopes became darker as a result. There was no road here, and the footprints walked by the snow monsters were a brand new road.

"I didn't expect you to go with us to confirm the situation at the outer reconnaissance outpost. At this time, shouldn't you stay in the classroom in the camp and teach the children? They seem to like you very much?"

Frost Star pushed aside the branches that were hooked on her cloak, and the snow fell at her feet. She looked at the back of Chen Mo who was walking in front and asked. She took back her hand and let out a breath of heat. It was indeed a bit cold to patrol in the snow. .

"Didn't I explain it before? A few soldiers and I accompanied old Schumann and others to check out the river mouth we discovered last time, so as to confirm the power of the motor and the layout direction of the lines needed to build a power station there. It's just that I just happened to meet you."

"And you kept them?"

"You know I don't know much about engineering. I won't be able to help you if I stay here."

"It sounds like a pretty big project." Shuangxing nodded.

Petrova, who was walking behind, spoke up at this time.

"That means we are waiting for that...well, the construction of the power station [=*

"That's right."

"How long will it take?" Yang Ge in front of Chen Mo turned around and said, "Can we get the motor you mentioned? Chen, there are also wires and the like. It shouldn't be that easy to get. We don't have those now. We can also use electricity for things? I couldn’t even think about replacing them before.”

"...Is this why you want to go to Kazdaele?" Frost Star suddenly asked, and added: "Tallulah told me, he said you plan to go to Kazdaele."

"Kazdel..."

The two snow monsters stopped and their strange eyes fell on Chen.

"Sister, what do you mean by Kazdale? Chen, are you leaving here?"

"Uh... I have to leave for a while, but it won't be too long." Chen Mo said, patting Yang Ge on the shoulder in front of him. He was very familiar with the snow monster: "Don't stop suddenly."

"Ah, oh." Yang Ge subconsciously continued to walk down, but his words did not fall.

"I actually didn't expect Tallulah to tell you so soon."

"I told her I wanted to think about it."

"Does Mr. Patriot agree?"

"My dad didn't say anything. It seemed like he was letting me make my own decision."

"Have you made up your mind?"

"Not yet," said Froststar, and asked, "What does Kazdare look like?"

"At this time of year, it should be snowing like the snowfield, but it is not as cold as the snowfield, and the number of infected people is also quite large. Whether in the city or in the countryside, after the war, many mercenary groups disbanded and left there. So now you don’t have to worry about being attacked by Sakaz mercenaries. I heard before that they are undergoing reforms, but I can’t say what the situation is now.”