Arknights, Suika's Messenger Journey

He stood up hurriedly and turned on the equipment and instruments one by one, and then a shrill alarm sounded in his ears.

His face was pale at this time.

Just as Suika said, a natural disaster has already occurred, and now it is not 50% but 100% likely to occur.

The only thing we need to consider now is when the natural disaster will strike.

"No, I have to go inform the village. They must evacuate immediately."

The old man stood up and ran downstairs without even taking the instruments because he knew very well that time was life now.

With natural disasters imminent, every second you stay here puts the village in greater danger.

"Hey, old man, slow down and watch your step!

What about these things?"

Looking at the old man who still didn't slow down in the dark night, Suixiang gave a rare reminder.

"Please keep an eye on these things for me. If they're dangerous, just leave them there... Human life is the most important thing."

The old man's voice was full of energy and his figure was like a nimble monkey. He didn't look like he was in his seventies at all.

"Then I'll stay here for one night..." Picking up the Ibuki ryokan, Suika looked at the ink-black sky in the distance, raised her glass and shook it gently.

George entered the village and went straight to the big clock at the entrance of the village and knocked on it with his fist.

The dull sound of the bell echoed throughout the village in this moonlit night.

When the old village chief and his son arrived, they saw George sitting next to the big clock. His rapidly rising and falling chest showed that he was almost exhausted.

"George, what are you doing so crazy at this time of night?"

The village chief came over, grabbed his clothes and lifted him up.

After taking two breaths, George said

"Listen to me, Andrew... you must immediately arrange for the evacuation of the entire village.

The natural disaster has already begun to gather momentum on the other side of the mountain and could erupt at any moment. If we don't leave now, it will be too late."

There was a commotion in the crowd when they heard George's words.

People who feared the natural disaster wanted to flee, but the harvest time for the goods in the fields was approaching, and if they left now, everything would be lost.

"Damn it! Didn't you say during the day that the chance was only 50%?"

The village chief angrily dragged him to his side.

"Obviously, we've hit that other 50 percent now...

Whether you still hate me or not, I must tell you that the natural disaster is imminent. If you don't want to die here, you must arrange for evacuation immediately."

"Are you sure you're not lying to us?" someone in the crowd asked.

"As the Messenger of the Scourge, I assure you that the Scourge is imminent and we must evacuate immediately."

After hearing his words, everyone looked at the village chief.

The old village chief thought for a while and then said to his son

"Let the elderly and children go first, and you arrange a few strong and young men to serve as guards... The remaining men will start harvesting.

Although now is not a good time to harvest, at least we can get a little bit, which is better than throwing it all away here.

Women should go home first and pack up their belongings, taking as much as they can with them."

The man nodded and immediately started arranging the work.

The other people in the village had already been frightened by the news of the impending natural disaster and had lost their minds. At this time, the old village chief gave an order, and everyone seemed to have a backbone and began to do what they could.

After the villagers began to hurriedly do their own things, George recovered and prepared to leave the village.

"Where are you going?" asked Village Chief Andrew.

"On the mountain. The kid was helping me keep an eye on the natural disaster during the day. My equipment is also up there. I have to hurry back..." George wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"I'll go with you!" Village Chief Andrew walked to George's side.

"Father?" The militia captain looked at his father.

"Your aunt died in a natural disaster. We were told how terrible natural disasters were since we were little, but throughout our lives, we've only heard about them but never seen them.

I can't walk anymore at my age...

Let me see what a natural disaster is that can take away your aunt's life!"

After saying this, the old man disappeared into the night with George.

Two hours later, George and Andrew arrived at the place where they had just met Suika, who was studying his equipment.

After seeing the two people, he pointed at the instrument and said

"Old man, how do you turn off these things?

The beeping sound keeps on making people feel anxious."

"Damn it! Aren't you a Messenger of Scourge? How can you not even use such a simple device?"

George walked over speechlessly and turned off the machine after hearing what Suika said.

"I said the metaphysical school relies on Originium skills and feelings, which is different from you instrumental schools."

Suixiang said confidently. Although she didn't know much about the abilities of the Scourge Messengers, she knew that they were divided into different factions.

The messengers of natural disasters in Columbia and Victoria mostly rely on equipment and technology, while those in Ursus, Letania, and Da Yan rely more on Originium skills and knowledge inheritance to judge and study natural disasters.

"Metaphysical school...are you from Leitania?" The old man looked at Suixiang, and only reacted when he noticed the pair of eye-catching large horns.

"No, I should be considered a Da Yan person...but it doesn't matter. I think we should retreat!"

Suixiang pointed to a place not far ahead.

The pitch-black night obstructed people's vision, but she could feel the terrifying aura gradually expanding outward. At the current speed, it would reach them within an hour.

Chapter 115: Legacy

"Where is the Scourge? Why can't I see it?"

Village Chief Andrew stood beside George and squinted at the dark sky, but saw nothing.

"If you can see the Originium particles condensing in the air with your naked eyes, it means that the natural disaster has begun to erupt. By then, it will be too late for us to escape."

George sat down next to Suika with trembling legs. Even a young man would be exhausted from the round trip at night, and he, an old man, was almost exhausted halfway back.

If he hadn't had an old friend with him, he would never have come back so soon.

Suixiang also noticed his stubbornness and bravado, so she deliberately moved her butt to leave the most suitable sitting position for him.

"Huh, it turns out that you are an old fellow who has stayed in the city for too long. You can't even afford to make this short journey." Andrew also noticed George's abnormality. He snorted coldly and looked at the instruments.

"Is this how you predict natural disasters?"

"Of course, don't underestimate these things, they are very valuable.

With your village's financial income, you can't even afford to buy one in a year."

George said, rubbing his leg.

“That’s right, little girl.

You said you came from Dayan, but Dayan isn't close to here. What are you doing all the way here?" George, who didn't want to talk to Andrew and was just waiting, looked at Suika, who was also a natural disaster messenger, and said.

"Oh, I want to travel to every country in Terra, and then when I return to Longmen, I want to write a travelogue of Terra, recording my experiences and everything I see and hear, and then publish it, so that people who don't have the opportunity to travel far away can have the opportunity to understand what it's like for other people living in other parts of this land."

Suika talks about her ideals.

"Wow, that's an incredible dream... I once had the same dream.

However, countless things hindered my progress and prevented me from taking this crucial step.

So, do we have the opportunity to be the subject of your writing this time?"

After hearing Suika's dream, George's tone was full of envy. After all, when he was young, he had the same dream.

But he was just dreaming, while this child actually took that step. How could he not be envious?

"But this land is full of dangers. What if something happens to you, a little girl, running around all by yourself? Have you ever considered how heartbroken your family would be if they heard the bad news about you?"

On the other side, Andrew did not agree with Suika's point of view.

The wilds of Terra are home to terrifying beasts, horrific needle fleas, sinister wanderers, and the terrifying Sarkaz.

People in their village have to travel in groups of three or five if they want to go to nearby villages or towns, otherwise if they encounter danger, they may never come back.

And this girl actually dared to run around on this earth alone.

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In his opinion, this is a very irresponsible behavior towards himself and his family.

Suika was not angry because of his criticism, but stood up and frowned and looked into the distance. In the dark vision, she saw tiny crystal clusters condensing in the distant sky.

"Old men, although I don't want to disturb your leisure and rest, we have to go.

As for danger, I have encountered all kinds of dangers since leaving Longmen, but no danger has ever taken my life.

On the contrary, I am the real danger to most lives.”

Although Suika's tone was very relaxed, the two of them stood up and looked into the distance.

"A natural disaster is about to break out?"

George asked.

"Tinuous crystals are beginning to condense in the distant air. At this rate, the Originium concentration will soon exceed the safety threshold. You're right, a natural disaster is coming."

Suixiang nodded. Although it was her first time seeing a natural disaster outbreak, she had read many related books in order to become a natural disaster messenger, so she naturally knew some of the signs of a natural disaster outbreak.

"Hurry, go back to the village!" After hearing what Suika said, neither of them had any doubts, but stood up and prepared to retreat.

But George just stood up and sat back down the next second.

When Andrew looked at him, he smiled bitterly and shook his head, pointing to his legs to indicate that he did not have the strength to support himself to stand up and return to the village.

Just when Andrew reached out to help him, he slapped his hand away and said seriously

“You go back first, the safety of the village is the most important.

I am the messenger of natural disasters and I know how to deal with them when they come."

Andrew looked at Suika, who shrugged.

"Why don't you go back first? After all, you are the village chief, and the people here will only listen to you. I'll take care of this old guy."

Andrew nodded. He knew that now was not the time to be sentimental. After saying take care to George, he turned around and headed back to the village.

"Aren't you afraid of death?" After watching Andrew leave, Suika stood up tremblingly, and then packed up his equipment with a calm face.

At this time, the sky not far away had begun to be covered with dark clouds. Even at night, one could clearly feel the depressing atmosphere ahead.

"Of course I am afraid...but as an old man, I should have died in the wilderness decades ago.

At that time, I was young and arrogant, and I acted on my own, which resulted in the death of the woman I loved most.

The reason for living the rest of my life is to keep that woman's dream alive...

Now, my apprentice has also completed his apprenticeship. If I can save the people here again, and if I am lucky enough to see her after death, I will at least have some confidence to stand in front of her..."

After the old man finished speaking, he took out a piece of fine cloth and wiped all the instruments carefully as if he was caressing his lover, then looked at Suika.

“I can’t leave, old man, but I believe you should be fine.

Although these devices are a bit old, they are all in good condition. I won’t sell them to anyone who wants to buy them. Now that we are destined to meet, I will give them all to you...

I also have this "Natural Disaster Record Measurement," which records all my research on natural disasters in this lifetime. I'm giving it to you. I hope you can take it with you as you travel across this land, thus fulfilling my long-cherished wish."

George calmly arranged his funeral arrangements. At this time, he had already sensed the signs of the coming natural disaster.

Just as he himself said, when you can see a natural disaster with your naked eyes, it is about to befall you.

His legs were sore that he couldn't walk away, so he handed over everything he had left to Suixiang, his "colleague" whom he had only met a few times.

Chapter 116: Giants Stand in the Midst of Natural Disasters

"Ah! Can't you save yourself?" Suixiang asked in surprise as she looked at the old man who handed a wrinkled notebook in his arms to her.

George shook his head and smiled contentedly when Suika took his notebook.