American Horror Story, Starting from Falls Town

Chapter 469 A World Without Roy

[The Heart of Chaos: A diamond containing the ultimate secrets of the universe. Unilateral dominance only leads to destruction; only balance can ensure eternal existence!]

Wow! This thing seems to be a matching set with the Heart of the Universe that the Yellow Joker gave us!
If one has a heart of chaos, surely one also has a heart of order?
So the question arises: in whose hands does the Heart of Order reside?

Roy felt that if he were to use the Heart of the Universe, the Heart of Chaos, and the Heart of Order, it might produce some special effects.

Is the universe about to reach its final end?

Roy scratched his head.

However, at least when Roy held the Heart of Chaos, the chaotic energy within him became inexhaustible, allowing him to transform for longer.

In fact, there is no life in the Dark Abyss, so Roy cannot replenish his Chaos Energy through emotions.

Without the Heart of Chaos, Roy's chaotic energy would soon be exhausted, and he would no longer be able to transform into a demon and carry Elreza and Alma quickly.

Holding the Heart of Chaos in his hand and carrying Elresa and Alma on his back, Roy continued his journey to find the Tower of Babel.

The flow of time in the Dark Abyss is very strange. You might think that only half a month has passed, but in the human world, a long time may have passed.

America, Los Angeles.

Almost a year has passed since the San Francisco incident, but its aftermath continues.

First, there's the disappearance of Roy and Elise.

Elise ultimately did not survive; her body and soul were completely destroyed by the Soul Torch, so Uriel had no choice but to return to Heaven.

In the end, only the wounded scouts managed to escape.

No, there's another lucky one, and that's Red, who has a disability but a strong will.

However, no one will know of Red's existence, because everyone who does is in hell.

Although the San Francisco incident has been thoroughly investigated, it has caused a huge shock to the federal government, with high-ranking officials in organizations such as the FEA and the military falling from grace.

Fran Hammer was also demoted to major general for some reason, and almost all of his projects were taken away, but General Hammer had no regrets.

The only one to benefit was Gerald Orlin, who, due to his outstanding performance in Los Angeles over the past two years, was promoted to Director of the FEA, making him a true black-faced bum.

However, one of the main reasons Gerald was able to become the Director General is that America has been involved in too many scandals recently, and becoming the Director General of the FEA means he will definitely have to take the blame.

Moreover, Elise has also disappeared, and the FEA Director General is a hot potato. Apart from Gerald, a black man with no background, no one wants to take on this responsibility.

Just as those people predicted, after Gerald took over as director of the FEA, America was in turmoil, and the rate of supernatural events was increasing faster than a rocket launch, making Gerald so anxious that his lips were bubbling.

In fact, it's not just America; the rate of paranormal events is increasing rapidly worldwide, which seems to indicate something.

Because Roy is missing, the women around him are very sad.

If Elizabeth hadn't had Elureza leave a message for everyone, they probably would have gone to the Amarcham Laboratory in the Bay Area to look for them.

However, the fact that Roy had not been found after a year, and that Elizabeth and Elureza had also disappeared, still made the women very uneasy.

People can only do things to express their feelings.

For example, Heather and Penny focused on the lab that Roy acquired for Anya.

That year, Roy finally got results from the research on the leech serum that he had given to Heather and Penny, and now the women who were close to Roy were all using the leech serum.

Even the oldest, Keller Evans, looks ten years younger, back to her peak beauty from her college days.

Others, such as Saltana or Dalia, also looked five or six years younger, returning to their peak condition, and some of the impacts on their lives and work disappeared.

Jennifer and Nidice, on the other hand, focus on the social media platform Red Book.

Saltana has become the deputy director of the FEA Los Angeles office, and she devotes all her energy to her work, keeping herself extremely busy every day.

The other women, like Amy, Dalia, Keller, Claire... also found things to do.

Including the four little ones from the Apocalypse Society who graduated, they began to learn from Lilith and Dorothy, developing into ancient witches.

Ashley was probably the only one with a lot of free time; she even dyed her blonde hair red.

Ashley had no grand ambitions or special talents; her only wish was to be happy by Roy's side.

Unfortunately, Roy hasn't shown up for a year.

To distract herself, Ashley had no choice but to seriously study acting, and her acting skills improved very quickly.

But the emptiness in her heart could never be filled, especially when she returned to the dorm and saw Jennifer's room, which was always empty, and Nydy, who was busy in front of the computer. She felt very lost and didn't know which way to go in the future.

Everyone has their own career to pursue, so what should I do?

Ashley's interest in acting was actually quite modest; it was just that she couldn't apply to other majors at UCLA, so acting was the only option she could choose.

With a sigh, Ashley walked over to Nidi and patted her on the shoulder.

“Nidi, take a break. Red Book is already very successful. You don’t need to keep an eye on it all the time.”

Red Book has indeed been very successful, not only gaining popularity among college students across the United States, but also penetrating all aspects of society.

This is thanks to the campus beauty and hunk contest that Roy mentioned earlier, and the deal with the federal government.

However, with Roy's disappearance, the Red Book's protective umbrella also disappeared, and now various financial institutions are starting to get restless again, which is why Jennifer has become particularly busy and is rarely seen at school.

Fortunately, Jennifer's current strength means that no one can threaten her safety, so although she is quite busy, she is generally safe.

"It's just testing a new feature. I'll be resting soon. Ashley, is anything happening at school today?"

Nidi hasn't left the house for a while now, basically just going between the classroom and the dormitory, and Ashley brings her all the food she needs.

"Summer vacation is almost here, what else could happen? It's just exams!"

It was already late May, and the students were about to enter the final period of the semester. As long as they passed the exams, they could have a fun summer vacation.

"is it?"

Nidi seemed indifferent to everything, staring intently at the computer screen in front of her, which made Ashley sigh inwardly.

Just then, the dormitory door opened, and Ashley saw Jennifer walk in looking exhausted.

"Jennifer, you're back!"

Jennifer nodded, then lay down on the sofa in the living room. You could smell alcohol from afar; she must have just come back from an investor's party.

Because Roy has disappeared, the funds in his account are locked up and no one can access them, which has resulted in Redbook running out of money during its rapid development.

So Jennifer had to find investors, which was no easy task.

While Redbook certainly has great potential, Jennifer lacks connections in the financial world, with only Katherine and Charles Weyland able to help introduce her to investors.

However, these investors are not so easy to deal with. When it comes to interests, everyone is meticulous and will not care about saving face.

Moreover, Catherine was just a secretary, and Charles Weyland had already retired from the business world. So Jennifer had been attending various parties every day, whether it was during the day or at night, and she always came back reeking of alcohol.

It's the constitution provided by her demonic bloodline that makes Jennifer so tolerant of alcohol; otherwise, she would have been hospitalized long ago.

Ashley looked helplessly at the lifeless atmosphere in the dormitory; she felt it couldn't go on like this.

If this continues, Jennifer and Nydy will go crazy before Roy even returns.

After dinner, Ashley went to find Melly and explained the situation to her senior, hoping she could give her some advice.

"Ashley, being this tight really isn't appropriate."

Mary was also very worried about Roy's situation, but she was in a good mood, which may be related to her calm personality.

"Merry, do you have any suggestions?"

After thinking for a moment, Mary quickly came up with an idea.

"How about this, we go on a trip together during the summer vacation to relax? What do you think?"

Upon hearing this, Ashley's eyes lit up.

"Great idea! It would be best to go somewhere in the mountains where no one will bother us, with no phone signal and no internet. That way, Jennifer and Neddy definitely won't think about work anymore! Mary, you choose the travel destination, and I'll go and persuade Jennifer and Neddy!"

"Sure! Can I bring Claire along?"

"Bringing girls is fine, but I'd rather not bring guys. I'm afraid it might cause trouble!"

The girls are all stunning beauties. If they bring boys along, they might not be able to control themselves, and that wouldn't look so good.

"Okay, I'll ask Heather Penny and the others if they're interested!"

Ashley said goodbye to Meryl and returned to her dorm, where she saw Nidy still typing on her keyboard, while Jennifer was drinking a can of beer.

Taking a deep breath, Ashley began to speak.

"Jennifer, Neely, I have something to tell you!"

Jennifer looked at Ashley in surprise, but Neddy still didn't turn around and kept staring at the screen.

Ashley, what are you trying to say?

"I felt that we couldn't continue like this, so I discussed it with Meili and we decided to organize a wilderness adventure!"

Upon hearing this, Jennifer's first reaction was to refuse.

"No! Red Book is at a critical moment right now, I can't leave!"

Nidi chimed in.

"Yes, a new feature is about to be launched, and we can't leave it unattended!"

“Jennifer, Needy, have you heard me? Are you short of money?”

These words startled both Jennifer and Nydy.

Indeed, although Roy's account was frozen, Jennifer and Nydia had enough money to graduate safely, and with their qualifications, they could easily find high-paying jobs after graduation.

It wouldn't be a problem for Jennifer and Nydy to join the FEA Los Angeles branch as civil servants; Saltana would love for them to join, as the two had already demonstrated their formidable fighting prowess during the Halloween event.

Therefore, Jennifer and Nydice are not short of money at all, and they have never reached the point where they need to work themselves to the bone to make a living.

The current situation is entirely due to Roy's absence as the pillar of support; the two are doing this to divert attention.

Ashley noticed the change in Jennifer and Neely's expressions, pulled Neely up from her computer desk in the bedroom, and led her to the living room to sit next to Jennifer.

“Jennifer, Neely, you should believe that Roy will come back, right?”

The two answered without hesitation.

"Of course! Roy will definitely come back!"

This is the belief that sustains Jennifer and Neely's lives, and they have no doubt about it.

"You wouldn't want Roy to come back to find two messy workaholics, would you?"

That was absolutely killer!

Jennifer is doing a little better, since she frequently attends parties and has high standards for her appearance. However, due to her irregular lifestyle and excessive drinking, her looks have declined considerably compared to when Roy was still around a year ago.

Not to mention Nidi, who spends all day squatting in her dorm coding; her appearance is truly unbearable to look at.

Niddy quickly went to the bathroom, looked in the mirror, and then let out a scream.

"Ah—no! I absolutely can't let Roy see me like this!"

Jennifer also took out her personal makeup mirror and glanced at her skin.

"Why has my skin become so oily? And these dark circles under my eyes are awful!"

Ashley smiled at their reactions, knowing that her persuasion had been successful.

"See? I told you so! It's time to put down your work and take a good rest, both physically and mentally!"

Nidi returned to the living room, covering her face as if she was embarrassed to be seen.

"Ashley, you're right! I have been acting a bit strange lately! Jennifer, let's put the work on hold for a while?"

Jennifer nodded in agreement.

"Ashley, has the wilderness adventure trip been confirmed? Is it just the few of us?"

"Senior Mei is planning it, and it will definitely only be our own people, there won't be any outsiders!"

"Okay, I'll coordinate the time with Nidi, then explain the work, and I'll let you know once it's all settled."

"Hmm! No problem!"

Finally, after everyone's coordination and discussion, this outdoor adventure will begin on July 4th.

In addition to Ashley, Jennifer, Neddy, and Meryl, the confirmed participants include Heather, Penny, Claire, Claire, Amy, and Keller.

Dalia also had to take care of her daughter, so she couldn't participate in these kinds of activities and stayed in Los Angeles to oversee the studio's business.

Anya can't leave either; only she understands the lab's affairs, and no one can replace her.

As for Lilith and Dorothy, they had no interest in such outdoor adventures; the wilderness in their time was much more exciting than it is now.

The two witches will remain in Waterfall Town to prevent anything from happening.

Time flew by and the day for the event to begin arrived.

Let me post a picture of Ashley.
(End of this chapter)