"This, this is the only thing that doesn't work."
"That's all I need."
"Okay, so where do you think I'm from?"
"You must be..."
Alyosha got stuck in the middle of her speech. She could eliminate the wrong items, but she couldn't do the multiple-choice questions. However, as an Ursus, she could never give up.
So, she just followed her intuition and gave an informal answer: "You must be from the South."
"Well, you guessed it right. How did you guess so accurately?"
The other party's guess was indeed correct. Miss White Wolf grew up in the warm climate of southern Colombia, but she could be classified as a southerner.
Alyosha saw the passenger's surprised expression in the rearview mirror and was extremely proud. She shook her gray round ears and began to talk incessantly about the reasons why she was so knowledgeable.
While chatting, the car drove out of the city and came to a straight and desolate avenue. The avenue was sparsely populated and dotted with abandoned houses in groups of three or two.
Going further, the houses gradually disappeared from sight. I don’t know since when, only wasteland remained on both sides of the road.
Alyosha rarely met someone so easy to talk to. He was so excited that he held the steering wheel with one hand and couldn't help reaching for a cigarette from the storage box with the other hand.
She suddenly thought of something, waved the cigarette in her hand, turned her head and asked, "Do you mind?"
"I'd like to say I don't mind." Miss White Wolf shook her head embarrassedly. If it was summer, she could open a window, but in the narrow cabin of the car in winter, lighting a cigarette could choke Rupert to death.
"It's okay." Alyosha put away the cigarette and explained, "I'm not addicted to it, but sometimes I smoke a couple of cigarettes to keep myself alert. You really are from the south."
“I suspect you have a stereotype about Southerners.”
"No, no. Oh, by the way, the road ahead is getting worse and worse. It will probably be very bumpy. Can you handle it?"
"Of course we can. How long will it take us to get there?"
"We've walked a little more than halfway, and it will take another hour."
"It's a bit strange, a slum so far away."
"There's nothing we can do. The crows asked them to move over there."
"You took the initiative to say that, Crow. Don't blame me. The military police team asked the slum dwellers to move away en masse?"
"Yeah." Alyosha nodded. "I don't know what's wrong with you. Since you're going there, why don't you ask the locals about the situation?"
"You are a local, aren't you? Tell me about it."
"Well, you've got me. Well, it's quite interesting to talk to you, so I'll reveal something. Just make it clear, and don't say anything outside."
Chapter 2023: For Whom the Sword Rings07-29-12 00:02:
Miss White Wolf was of course happy to accept the information that was delivered to her door. She nodded, indicating that she would keep her mouth shut.
As Alyosha drove, he talked to the white wolf:
"In fact, it used to be different here. The director of the military police department at that time, was it the director or the commander? In short, he was the boss of the military police department. He didn't care about anything. The slums were right next to the city, and the infected people mixed with the poor and went to the city every day to make a living.
“Later, that boss was reported for harboring infected criminals, and was hanged directly. The person who reported him became the new boss.
"Oh, you don't know how powerful the new commander is. When the new official took office, he first forcibly moved the entire slum to Wumu Town. Wumu Town was originally Wumu Village. A lot of people moved there, and it became Wumu Town.
"Later, the new commander started collecting security fees. Isn't that interesting? He not only collected them in the city, but also went to Wumu Town to collect them. The city collected them once a month, and Wumu Town collected them once a week.
"Everyone understands, he just robbed money to honor his bastard noble master. The noble master was in a good mood, so he just turned a blind eye and probably even gave him a little reward. *$%!*/ (Ursus swear word), actually robbing money is fine, but his more outrageous things are simply, simply unbearable to listen to."
At this point, Alyosha suddenly fell silent. Seeing that the other party stopped at the critical moment, Miss White Wolf asked anxiously: "Tell me, what's so excessive?"
"I can't tell you." Alyosha turned his head and glanced at the white wolf. "You look like a little white flower. I'm afraid you'll have a nightmare at night if I tell you."
Miss White Wolf had never suffered such a great humiliation before, and her face turned red on the spot.
"Tell me!" She asked with gritted teeth, her face red and a little exasperated.
Alyosha was just outspoken. Seeing that the other party was angry, he quickly comforted her, "Don't be so fierce, don't be so fierce. I'll tell you, but don't regret it."
"Think about it, what can that commander do when he goes to Wumu Town every other day? He just robs people for money. If they don't have money, he will accuse them of being infected. Even if they are not infected, he can accuse them of harboring infected people. Then he can do whatever he wants.
"People like him don't follow any procedures when they act. They can change their attitude at any time and kill people on the spot. The nobles won't care. If you ask me, all the nobles in the world have the same black heart and only care about making money.
"You know what's the scariest thing? Not only does he kill people, he also burns them alive. It's extremely tragic. People in the slums call them crows, which means birds of mourning. People always die when they go there.
"Judge me, this is just too much. When the old director of the Military Police Department was in office, I protested against him for letting the infected run around. What if he infected everyone? But when the new director took office, the slums were moved away, and the city became quiet, but I just couldn't feel at ease. I often went to Ebony Town to do some small business. I felt uncomfortable every time I went there. Seeing those people suffer, I lived a good life. I felt like I had become an accomplice of the bastard nobles. If it weren't for my good luck, I should have been a person in the slums.
"****, sometimes I just can't understand it. They keep shouting criminals, criminals. How many crimes can they commit? Why do they have to live like this? Isn't that pushing people to death? If it were me, I would beat the bastard to death. To be honest, a long time ago, I didn't want to meet the infected, but now I do business with them every day and know a lot more. I know that they are nothing at all. We are all Ursus people. They are just sick."
Miss White Wolf was silent for a while: "If they are treated like this, will anyone resist?"
"No, at least I haven't heard of it."
"Do you think the murder yesterday could have been committed by someone from the slums?"
"Well, it's very possible." The driver frowned and scratched his head in distress, "This is not good, not good at all, I don't know which side to support.
"I always think that it's not a loss for the lackeys in the military and police to die, and it's best if they die in a murder case, which is quite satisfying. But the newspaper reported that the dead were all civilians, and I am also a civilian. Although fighting is very... ahem, anyway, it would not be good if it is my turn to get unlucky next time. If you think about it this way, it would be a good thing to let the military and police deal with it. But once the military and police take action, those poor people, hey, many people I know are gone just like that..."
Miss White Wolf thought for a moment, then asked in a low voice, "If you often go to the slums, have you ever heard of the Integration Movement?"
"Integrated Movement, what is that? A sports game?"
"No, it's nothing."
"Oh, I really shouldn't be telling you this. Just listen to it and don't take it too seriously. We're almost there."
"I saw a broken mill."
"That means we're not far from Ebony Town. By the way, I haven't had time to ask you, what are you doing here?"
"Just investigate the case from yesterday."
"You, investigate?" Alyosha laughed. "If you don't want to say it, then don't say it."
“We really need to investigate.”
"Okay, okay, I believe you. If you have anything to do, go and do it. I'll be waiting for you in the car and take you back to the city when you're done."
"I'm not going back to the city. I might stay here for a few days."
"Hey, come on, my lady, this is a noisy slum, why are you staying here?"
Miss White Wolf tried to explain: "It's okay, believe me, I'm not the kind of person you think."
Alyosha shook his head. "You're welcome. Tell me what it is and I'll help you finish it."
"You won't believe me even if I tell you. Just let me do it myself. It's okay."
"How can I believe it if you don't tell me? Let me tell you, there are not only infected people and poor people here, but also some unruly people who ran away from other places. I have lived here three times in total, and I have fought with people six times."
"Two fights at a time? There are fights every time?" Miss White Wolf said happily.
"Of course not." Alyosha waved his fist in high spirits. "This is what we Ursus people should do. If we are unhappy, we will beat him up. Hey, don't interrupt me. Tell me what's going on."
"I told you, that's it."
Alyosha shook her head helplessly. She really didn't want to throw this girl into the slums and turn around and leave. Being young and beautiful can sometimes be a bad thing. But the other party's attitude was firm, and if she continued to pester her, it would be her own problem.
She had no choice but to drive with a sad face and depressed.
Miss White Wolf looked at Alyosha in front of her with a smile. She had never felt that the Ursus petty bourgeoisie was so cute and interesting as she did now. Only when she stripped away all external identities and got along with them on an equal footing could she see this scene.
She once again felt the weight of responsibility. The Integration Movement must not deviate from its track. They must work hard for the infected and for the future of civilians.
Her sword should not only be a sword to protect the Reunion, but also a sharp blade to protect all infected people and civilians.
Chapter 2023 Nobles 07-30-12 00:03:
It was just five o'clock and there were still two hours before dark. Miss White Wolf took out the wallet she had prepared from her arms.
"Alyosha, how much?"
Hearing about the money, the gloomy-faced driver immediately perked up: "This time we charter a long-distance trip, and according to the rules we have to charge an extra 30% mileage fee, plus fuel and labor fees, the total is 120 yuan. I'll give you a discount, 100 yuan is fine."
Miss White Wolf lowered her head and searched for the right denomination in her wallet. Alyosha glanced at her in the rearview mirror and said depressedly, "Miss, don't count money like this. It's very dangerous."
"Danger?"
"Well, how can I tell you, if I were a bad person, this money would not be yours in the next second, understand?"
"I know, you mean don't show off your wealth, right?"
"What, what Lu Bai?"
Miss White Wolf smiled slightly: "I mean, I understand what you mean, but I am very good at judging people. I know which people should be trusted and which people should be guarded against."
Alyosha chewed on the meaning of the words and suddenly scratched his head shyly: "You mean, I look like a good person?"
"That's right." Miss White Wolf said with a smile.
Alyosha struggled for a while, and in a trance she saw that just as she left, Farina met with an accident. She felt even more uncomfortable...
No, I have to make sure the girl is safe first, but if I take the money, I will habitually rush away.
"Don't pay me yet." She said, "I just want to find my old customers and talk business with them. I'll go with you. I'll take you back for free and you can pay me when we get back to the city."
"Thank you, Alyosha, but I really don't need it."
"You think I'm going to help you? I'm going to talk business, understand? I'll protect you for the rest of the trip, so just be happy."
Miss White Wolf showed a helpless smile on her face and did not try to stop the other party.
She was not planning to give up, but was sure that she was 100% sure and let the other party leave directly. Alyosha soon knew why.
The vehicle stopped in front of the shabby signboard of Wumu Town. Alyosha pointed at the rusty iron sign and said, "Look, see? We're almost there."
"Then I'm ready to get off."
"Don't worry, I just saw the sign. It's still some way to the slums. I'll hide the car."
"Hide?"
"The crows are coming, who knows what they are going to do. Be careful not to confiscate my car, this is food for my family."
Alyosha drove the car onto a small road, drove around for a while, and stopped behind a mound covered with dead grass, which was extremely hidden.
"Let's go here. It's not far from the slums. Let's walk there quickly."
Miss White Wolf shook her head, took out the ritual sword she had hidden under her seat, and winked at Alyosha: "Now you understand."
However, what she never expected was that Alyosha, like a fool, did something that no other "crow" would dare to do. She took the sword in her hand and observed it:
"Well, this sword is pretty, it's an ornament, right? But I tell you, even if it's an ornament, you can't just take it. The crows are here, they will definitely say you intentionally carried a deadly weapon with the intention of attacking the military and police, and they will arrest you if you don't pay."
Miss White Wolf then realized that she had forgotten one possibility: the other party did not recognize her sword at all.
"This is a noble sword," she explained.
"Noble sword?" Alyosha was stunned for a moment, then suddenly burst into laughter, "Hahaha, haha, Miss Farina, noble sword, haha, could it be that you want to say that you are a noble?"
"Yes."
"Pfft." Alyosha couldn't hold it in again. "Miss Farina, you, you, you made me laugh to death. How can there be a noble like you?"
“It’s true.”
"Well, I believe you. You are a noble. Actually, I am also a noble, but I hide my identity. What is your title?"
"Viscount."
"Then I am, I am...the Count."
"I did not lie to you!"
"Yes, I believe it." Alyosha said as he pulled out a piece of black cloth from under the passenger seat. After measuring the length, he tore off a piece and handed it to the White Wolf. "Wrap the sword and use it as a walking stick. Don't let the crows see it."
Although Miss White Wolf wanted to prove herself, she changed her mind and realized that since it was a private investigation, it would be best not to attract the attention of the military and police teams. It was still necessary to disguise the weapons.
She took the black cloth and wrapped the sword carefully.
Alyosha nodded with satisfaction and got out of the car first: "Let's go, let's go to the slums."
While the other party was outside and not paying attention, Miss Bailang quickly stuffed a few large-denomination Longmen coins under the seat cushion and then pushed open the car door.
"Actually, I'm not going to the slums." She got out of the car and said to Alyosha, "I want to go to the crime scene. According to the map, I should go west along the mountain road."
Alyosha circled around the white wolf as if he were looking at an alien, and said in amazement: "Hey, are you serious, young lady?"
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