I am the former civilized hero.

A wise person is one who makes preparations in advance and faces any challenge calmly.

What Ryan fears most is not that Honkai will change the order of the Herrscher's advent, or increase their output, but the incarnation of a concept he has never heard of. He desires the unknown, but also hates the unknown.

The plane was slowly descending, and after Ryan's explanation, Sakura almost understood.

This unknown Herrscher is specialized in infiltration, so don't worry about His authority, just start with the target. If He fails to get the job done, it's no different from death.

"Aponia has already been dispatched. It's not that easy for Him to play dirty, and there is also the risk of being exposed. Whoever does not obey the 'commandments' is a Herrscher, so what we have to guard against now is assassination."

"But he can't beat a higher-level fusion warrior."

"The number is too small to cover everything, and some people are invaluable." Ryan picked up the magazine on the table and clicked on the cover.

She was a girl with long burgundy hair, elegant and noble. Sakura understood at a glance and nodded slightly.

"Eden, she is indeed an important target. She is currently under the protection of the Southern Shenzhou branch. Do you want to send more personnel, or should we go directly?"

"Don't be impatient. It's not that easy to kill Eden. Wait until He gathers more clones. Remember I said before that this Herrscher has a limited number of clones. Killing one more will save trouble."

Looking at the man who was so at ease, Ying fell completely silent. Even though all the words just now were assumptions, she still believed them firmly.

Just leave these difficult problems to him, and I just need to make a good knife. However, this calmness in controlling everything is really attractive.

The girl secretly looked at Ryan, but did not see the worry in the latter's eyes.

'This Thousand Herrscher is different from what I remember. Several ordinary people possess Honkai Energy and can self-destruct without any scruples. What will happen if the carrier becomes a fusion warrior? '

He has no answer to this question for the time being. The strength of Honkai is also within expectations, but there is a saying.

When enemies come, we will fight them; when water comes, we will block it with earth; whatever you want, go with it.

squeak-

The wheels touched the ground, producing a faint white smoke. The silver-white business jet was taxiing, causing the soldiers who were preparing for maintenance in the parking area to look up.

This kind of high-end business jet is standard equipment for the wealthy, and the Nan Shenzhou branch, which had not received any notification, was still a little curious.

Ryan did not inform anyone. His identity was highly confidential. However, to be on the safe side, he put on an illusion hood, transforming himself into a young man with blond hair, blue eyes and an abnormally pale face.

This appearance also has a history. He is one of the directors of "Black Steel Military Industry" in Mu Continent. His father is also a senator of Zhuhuo, and he is a first-class rich second-generation.

In this case, it is reasonable even if there is a beautiful female officer of the Fire Moth Chaser accompanying him.

"Bah, what is this Diaz doing in Shenzhou?"

"It's him. I said I saw him in a magazine. What was his name?"

"Little Silver Gun, damn it, we are working hard while they are enjoying their lives. Reincarnation is really an art."

"Black Steel Military Industry is the organization's largest weapons supplier. After all, they have made some contributions to mankind. Let's get to work."

When the voices of disdain and doubt reached his ears, Ryan grinned instead, but with his face hollowed out by alcohol and sex, he looked very evil.

That’s right, he’s out fishing again, this tactic has worked every time, and he’s also particular about choosing bait.

Diaz is a major opposition figure, and the arms group he represents is also extremely powerful.

Previously, he thought that his father was being controlled, and he had foolishly come to negotiate, wanting to kill him so that he could take over the position and offer a better price. Mei was too lazy to talk nonsense and directly sent Abonya to handle it.

The real owner is now imprisoned in the lowest level of the headquarters, and the father is kind and the son is filial.

As long as you dare to come, I will find a way to capture you. There must be some spiritual network to synchronize the wisdom of various incarnations.

Ryan stood on the gangway and looked around. He guessed why the Herrscher wanted to self-destruct. It must be because he was afraid that someone would break into the local area network and trace the cause.

A luxury car had already been prepared. Amid the envious or disdainful looks from others, Ryan walked down the gangway. Then, hiding his ears, he quickly opened the door, held the roof professionally, drove the driver away, and sat in the driver's seat himself.

The car drove out with a slight vibration, and Ryan lay comfortably in the seat and answered the phone.

"Well, I left the Fire Moth. Mei offered me a deal, saying that if I could get it done, she would give me the old man's position."

"This is true. Didn't that old guy come back to the group? Can't you see with your eyes whether he has mind control or not? If you have the guts, just call a board meeting to remove him. Don't waste your time talking to me."

Ryan threw his phone down, and the ferocious expression on his face disappeared instantly, and he couldn't help but laugh.

Mei's job is really difficult. After all, Aponia can only "convince" a part of the people. The interest groups that depend on them will definitely not be convinced. It will be troublesome to deal with them. No wonder the Thousand Herrschers started to take action.

It's full of flaws...

Ryan wiped his face and felt that Mei had to do research, control the organization, and deal with power challenges. Her multi-threaded work ability was worthy of being superhuman.

Fortunately, there is Aponia. With her, the prerequisite is met. Otherwise, by the time I come to reason with them one by one, there will be nothing left of the Fire Moth.

"These people still don't give up?" Ying glanced at the rearview mirror.

"Unless everyone follows the commandments, it would be strange for them to give up. But I don't want to create a harmonious organization. The Fire Moth is a tool, and it's enough as long as the tool is useful." Ryan turned his head to look at the city outside the window, his hands on his abdomen, obviously not taking it to heart.

"Just let Mei deal with these people. If they are reasonable, send Aponya. If they are causing trouble, just eliminate them. A few tens of thousands of people are negligible compared to the entire human race."

The cold-blooded words caused the temperature in the car to drop several degrees. Ying tightened her grip on the steering wheel slightly. Not only did she not feel disgusted, she was even full of agreement.

This is why Mei chose to assist him. Ryan is not only strong and smart, but also ruthless. He will never show mercy when it comes to killing people. He has all the advantages of a leader.

As a rationalist and pragmatist, Ryan didn't think it was a big deal. Love and justice had to give way to survival. These people were able to survive because they still had value.

"I haven't been to Shenzhou for a long time."

Ryan looked out the window with a sigh. He had left Canghai City almost two years ago and had never returned. The scars left by the third collapse had disappeared, and this Jiangnan region seemed full of vitality even in winter.

The fields on both sides are full of genetically modified seedlings, which look lush and green compared to the withered yellow leaves. They are growing well and will be ready for harvest in two months.

"Mebius did a good job. This way we can harvest six times a year, and agriculture has also relocated a large number of people." Ryan said to himself. Now humans have lost more than 40% of their territory, but the living have long legs and know how to take refuge, so not so many people died.

"Dr. Mei canceled the lottery and evacuated a large number of people. Food pressure will definitely increase." Ying held the steering wheel with both hands, a little worry flashed in her eyes, "We can't lose the existing continents. If everyone is trapped in the city, hunger will sweep away all order."

War brings a heavy burden, especially in this war where ordinary people are the only ones left behind, but without them, civilization would cease to exist.

"Don't worry, there are still places to move to. The fun is just beginning."

"The world bubble in the quantum sea?" Mei Chang helped deliver the documents and had heard some inside information.

"Well, the 'wandering humans' plan has been accelerated. If we don't find them a place to take refuge, we will be restricted in a fight. However, it is still in the conceptual stage." Ryan took a breath. Such a beautiful and peaceful countryside could be destroyed in one battle.

It is difficult to keep a few fusion warriors alive, but it is extremely difficult to preserve the basic foundation of civilization.

Cars whizzed past on the road. Ryan stopped talking and just propped up his head to look out the window. From time to time, he could see war machines flying through the air. After the great retreat, the troops were finally freed up. For example, the garrison under the Nan Shenzhou branch had as many as one million people.

MKII powered exoskeletons have become popular, and general small and medium-sized Honkai beasts can be quickly eliminated. Even if an emperor-level Honkai beast appears, it will be difficult to withstand dozens of fusion warriors.

The collapse itself is a natural elimination. Those who survive now are either smart or strong, or at least good at running away. Upon hearing the alarm, they can hide in the underground shelter within five minutes.

He saw the rice fields come to an end and finally came into sight of a small town. The small buildings with tiled roofs were no different from what he remembered. The only change was that there were young and middle-aged faces on both sides of the road, and he didn't see a single gray hair as he walked through the long street.

The world has changed. At least the elderly population has been basically consumed, and human beings have never become so young.

In a sense that’s a good thing?

Ryan had a ridiculous idea just as the car stopped in front of a huge courtyard. The wooden door was already mottled, and on a black plaque with gold edges were some large characters written in a flamboyant style.

"Inch Heart Fist".

"We're here." Ying turned off the engine, turned around, and asked in confusion, "Why didn't you let Hua come?"

This is Hua's home. Before they took action against the Fire Moth, they moved Ling here. After all, this place is very remote and the Fire Moth could not monitor it.

"I don't want to bring her."

"why?"

"Maybe he doesn't want to make her sad." Ryan opened the car door and walked out. Seeing the courtyard wall, the door plaque, and the small river not far away, dusty memories came to his mind again.

Ying also stepped out of the car and looked around, then she understood a little.

There were very few elderly people to be seen, and judging from their skin color, most of them were refugees from Southeast Asia.

Hua certainly didn't want to see this scene, and it was also something he tried his best to avoid touching.

She didn't feel it at ordinary times, but when she arrived at the hometown where she grew up, she found that everything had changed beyond recognition. Even for her, an assassin with no fixed place to live, her mood became heavy.

Chapter 301 Hua's Father, My Teacher

As the saying goes, the closer you are to home, the more you feel timid. You will never understand what timidity is just by reading about it in books. Only by experiencing it yourself can you understand the sadness.

Just like Sakura has been talking about the cherry trees in her hometown but has never gone back. The town has been abandoned, with only bones and ruins left. So what's the point of going back?

Hua's experience was slightly better than hers, but at a glance, it was not a good thing at all, and even Ryan frowned.

He was indeed a little unhappy. Just as Sakura thought, some memories surfaced in his mind and collided with reality, which definitely did not bring about happiness.

At that time, I often practiced swordplay in the creek. Are those little brats who imitated tigers and cats still alive? There was a stall next to the stone bridge, and the old man who sold cold cakes must have died. Even the village school was turned into a barracks. Are those teachers who tricked me into going to school still alive?

Ryan thought quietly, but he never got the answer. He was only a teenager when he came to this town. He studied here for several years, which basically laid the foundation for his fighting style. Even though he now has an additional Honkai energy, those things are still the foundation.

The most crucial thing is that he was the one who was under close surveillance by the Fire Moth. He had no sense of belonging to the family since he was a child, and he was also confused about the future.

'Only this small town in the south of the Yangtze River can give me some peace and quiet. If I hadn't come here, would I still be shouldering my current responsibilities?'

There is no answer to this question either. Ryan feels that he is very similar to Alicia. He is used to seeing darkness and meanness, but there is always a time when he sees light and kindness. And there is one thing he can guarantee.

Without this experience, he would not be able to integrate into this world and would become a more cold-blooded time traveler.

What human civilization, what working people, what Thirteen Heroes, aren't they just a group of NPCs? Why bother about their life or death? Just use them as survival tools.

"A little sad?"

"No, I am somewhat fortunate that I came here before, otherwise I might not have gained your recognition." Ryan replied with a smile, without explaining, and stepped steadily onto the stairs.

Self does not mean selfishness. Some ideas can only be changed by the environment.

He saw a wide courtyard with a few wooden dummies in the corners. Ryan still remembered the fist marks on them very clearly. They were left by him practicing boxing late at night.

This strength is not obtained by cheating, at least not before meeting the third Herrscher.

"Spring, summer, autumn and winter, I practice boxing here, and then participate in actual combat through the Fire Moth, integrating boxing into combat." Ryan stroked the fist marks and stepped on the bluestone slabs covered with footprints.

"Vampire?"

"Ahem, that's just a small reputation, but before Qianyu Academy, it's true that I killed more people than Honkai beasts."

Ryan downplayed it, but the bloody smell in his words was so strong that it was as if he was stepping on countless dry bones.

Ying also learned swordsmanship from her family, and she also practiced by killing since she was a child. She could relate to this: "When I was in my hometown, I also practiced hard, chopping trees with a wooden sword. My hands were full of blisters in the middle of winter."

"It seems like we've all been through a lot, and now it seems like a dream when we think about it." Ryan patted the wooden man, and now he could turn it into dust with a little force, "So sometimes I envy Kevin, this guy didn't suffer that much."

"Haha, no wonder you beat him so badly." Ying also laughed. Kevin was indeed different from them. He was a character in the novel and was accidentally involved.