A Maybach on a rainy night? Talk to my Levadin!

Chapter 55: Departure

Zhao Zizhan went to Ursus mainly to find Sister Ta Zi.

He wanted to go there and see what similarities and differences Draco had with the dragons in the dragon world.

Putting everything else aside, my bloodline is at least 96% similar to Draco's. Although it's about the same as the numbers for humans and rats, it's still a very high number. Maybe there will be some new discoveries?

Not to mention that Sister Ta is not an ordinary Draco; she is a hybrid of Draco and the Great Flame Dragon. With two top-tier bloodlines serving her alone, how could she not be blessed?

This also saves Zhao Zizhan the trouble of finding a dragon; killing two birds with one stone, how wonderful!

Draco is a rare character with a name in the story. Banana and Reed are probably hiding somewhere, preparing to rebuild Tara's glory. In any case, Tara is easier to find; just head north from Chernobog.

It was naturally worrying for Zhao Zizhan to go to Rhodes Island alone. It's hard to go from luxury to frugality. Everyone had finally managed to eat fresh vegetables for a few days. If something happened to Zhao Zizhan, everyone would have to go back to eating potatoes and eggs.

Even though they have the ability to move quickly, someone still needs to be able to block the first wave of sneak attacks from the shadows so that the child can be released.

Ultimately, Surtr won the job through competition. Her formidable combat capabilities won the hearts of every operator. The power of her greatsword was like burning mountains and boiling seas, making her a veritable human-shaped natural disaster. Moreover, this lady was personally recruited into Rhodes Island by the Rabbit Head operator, so there was a special bond between them.

According to a medical operator on the island who wished to remain anonymous, the Rabbit Head operator seems to have some emotional connection with this Surtr operator.

Everyone immediately understood. In the competition for the position of protecting the rabbit-headed operator, the main principle is to give way if possible. Rhodes Island is a very loving family. As for the emotional life of colleagues, I'll bow down first!

Oh my, a kind little boy finds a super strong older sister, and the two develop feelings for each other and support one another... Oh my, this is so sweet!

The mental life of Rhodes Island operators is indeed very repressive.

Out of consideration for Zhao Zizhan, Rhodes Island even provided him with a small tracked vehicle as a means of transportation.

This is a huge investment for Rhodes Island right now. Of course, we can't ignore the fact that Kroos, the capitalist chief engineer, is giving some benefits to his top general.

Zhao Zizhan originally thought that the tracked vehicle would be difficult to drive, but it turned out to be surprisingly easy to drive.

First, the advantage of using Originium as an energy source is that it makes this tracked vehicle completely automatic. Moreover, thanks to the PTRS system, it can also assist in driving, making it much more convenient to drive than modern electric vehicles.

Moreover, due to Zhao Zizhan's special status, leaving Rhodes Island could ensure the island's supply of materials and efficient operation, which made the farewell less sorrowful than before.

"Let's go, let's go!" Zhao Zizhan helped Surtr fasten her seatbelt as he settled in, placing her greatsword, which was always with her, behind the seat.

Zhao Zizhan started the vehicle, activated the system, and began driving, parting ways with the massive Rhodes Island flagship and heading towards the vast wilderness of Ursus...

The climate in Ursus is not as severe as imagined. Zhao Zizhan landed in the wrong place. That area had just experienced a natural disaster, which caused extreme weather, including more than a month of continuous snowfall. After leaving the disaster area, the climate in other areas was still normal.

In the world of Terra, the so-called territory of each country is actually the actual controllable area near the shipping lanes of the mobile city that has not been affected by natural disasters. The climate in these areas is generally relatively stable, and natural disasters only occur occasionally, which are considered to be within the controllable range.

These areas have rivers and forests, with relatively complete ecosystems, making survival challenges relatively less.

Zhao Zizhan drove his small tracked vehicle past the original disaster-stricken area of ​​the town, heading towards Chernobog according to the map.

“This thing is quite comfortable,” Surtr said, leaning back in his seat with his feet propped up on the passenger side dashboard.

"You haven't ridden this before, have you?" Zhao Zizhan replied casually while looking at the road.

"how do you know?"

"You can't even fasten your seatbelt, isn't that obvious?"

“Tch… I’ve always traveled on my own, step by step. This is definitely my first time riding in a small vehicle like this.” Surtr turned his head and looked at the scenery outside the window.

Did she walk by herself? Zhao Zizhan glanced at Surtr on the passenger seat, at her long, straight legs clad in black stockings and high heels with silver pointed toes and butterfly knots at the back. A classic question from the game "Zhou You" involuntarily popped into his mind.

Are you going to walk in the wilderness wearing this? Thick black stockings aren't very absorbent, and on top of that, there's the leather smell of leather high heels. Your feet must look really...

"What are you looking at?" Surtr's tone began to turn dangerous.

"Such keen senses! How could you detect such a subtle glance?" Zhao Zizhan remained unfazed: "I was looking at the rearview mirror over there..."

"Really?" Surtr looked at him suspiciously, sensing that this guy was thinking something rude.

"Of course it's true. I'm driving, what else can I look at if not the road?" Zhao Zizhan said naturally, but gave Surtr a strange look.

"Ah~ so..." Surtr sighed and continued looking out the window, seemingly not wanting to pursue the matter any further.

Zhao Zizhan also breathed a sigh of relief.

"Do you think the scenery in Sami is the same as in Ursus?" Surtr suddenly asked.

“There should be a big difference. Sami is located further north, and the climate there is colder. The overall vegetation and ecology should be quite different from Ursus. We are currently quite south, so there are still many trees and such here…” Zhao Zizhan answered while driving.

"Oh, I see... I feel like my socks are a bit too thick."

"It's alright. I think the thickness of your socks is just right. The denier is perfect. In a place like Ursus, thinner socks won't keep you warm."

After the casual reply, an unspoken silence fell over the cabin.

"Well... I can actually explain," Zhao Zizhan said stiffly. Only after the words left his mouth did he realize what he had just said, and he wished he could slap himself.

This Surtr is quite the expert; how come he's so good at fishing? He's driving, who could possibly react in time?

Oh my god, how could Surtr be so mean!

Chapter 56: Integration

The matter ended with Surtr extorting a meal of ice cream from Zhao Zizhan.

Zhao Zizhan hadn't expected Surtr to be so easy to please; a single ice cream was enough to satisfy him. He had thought... he'd need two.

Thinking of this, Zhao Zizhan couldn't help but glance at Surtr again. At that moment, the other was holding an old popsicle and taking a small bite out of it, chewing it with a crunching sound, which made Zhao Zizhan's head ache.

If this happened to him, his head would be pounding from eating like that, but for Surtr, it was a piece of cake.

Chewing ice cubes was a form of entertainment for her, because the cold ice cubes would make the "Surtr" inside her restless. The cold ice cubes also helped to bring her somewhat confused rationality, which was caused by messy memories, back to her senses, and they were sweet too.

"What are you looking at?" Zhao Zizhan's gaze did not escape Surtr's sixth sense, and she turned her head to look at Zhao Zizhan.

"You really enjoy looking at my feet? Want me to take off my shoes for you? I'll add an extra ice cream."

"Please don't do that! Don't take your shoes off in the car!" Zhao Zizhan hurriedly refused. Good heavens, he had been pulling this girl along for who knows how many miles, wearing black stockings and little leather boots. If he took them off, would anyone be able to sit in the car?

What kind of manners are these!

With a crunch, Surtr took another big bite of ice, crunching as if he were gnawing on Zhao Zizhan's bones.

Zhao Zizhan kept his eyes straight ahead. "You're eating your popsicle, so what are you looking at me for? Are you here to vent your anger?"

"Oh, I almost forgot"

While switching to smart driving mode, Zhao Zizhan took out two small speakers from behind him and connected them to his iPod.

Click play, and John Denver's classic work, "Take Me Home Country Road," begins playing.

Country road~Take me home~

To The Place ~ I Belong ~

Zhao Zizhan leaned back contentedly in the driver's seat. "This is the right feeling. How can you drive without music?"

"You like this kind of music? Your taste is pretty old-fashioned."

"I really enjoy listening to this while driving. I listen to a little bit of everything, but I mainly listen to instrumental music."

"Oh, I see~ What's this 'ambush' thing in the song?"

"It's Virginia, a place near my hometown. I can take you there sometime. I've heard the scenery is beautiful; it should be a great tourist destination."

"May I?"

"Why not? We're both guys. When you're on a business trip, you should always leave yourself some room for maneuver."

"It sounds like your hometown is quite peaceful?"

"Haha, not all places are peaceful..."

Tracked vehicles carrying boys, girls, and music move forward on the frozen ground, their steel tracks breaking through the gravel and leaving traces of rhythm and notes on the ground.

After the tracked vehicles had gone some distance, some infected individuals, dressed in tattered clothes and covered in protruding black crystals, but equipped with excellent gear, appeared by the roadside, looking at the tire tracks on the ground.

"They came from the town of Poplar. They headed east. I've never seen those badges before. They don't seem to be from a local force. Should we intercept them?" One of the men squatted down to examine the tire tracks, then stood up and spoke to the infected people behind him.

"...Forget it, the people in this car are no ordinary people, since they were able to come out of Baiyang Town. And this car doesn't look very big, so it probably doesn't have much good stuff. It's not worth it," the leader of the infected shook his head.

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"Our primary task is to continue heading northeast, find an opportunity to join that small infected organization called Reunion, and await further orders from above. We need to avoid any unnecessary actions along the way."

"Boss, what is this Reunion Movement? What's its background? Why are we going to such lengths to infiltrate it? What are the higher-ups thinking?"

"If I had known, I would have become a nobleman."

"I don't know much. All I know for now is that the core member of this so-called Reunion Movement is Captain Patriot, a former hero of Ursus."

"Wouldn't it be very difficult for us to sneak in then?"

"Therefore, we need to involve as many infected people as possible; the more people, the better for us."

"Didn't they say they wanted to integrate all infected people? So many of us infected people came here specifically to seek refuge, how could they refuse us?"

"Hahaha, I understand."

"Let's go, all for Ursus!"

"Everything for Ursus!"

.....

Deep in the mountains of central Ursus.

"Talulah, some of the infected brothers have reported that they are severely exhausted, and there are also many women with children who are unable to walk. If they continue, they may fall behind. Should we rest here?"

An infected warlock approached Talulah, who was on her way, and asked her in a low voice.

"Here? Does it meet the requirements?" Talulah asked, frowning. According to the original plan, they should have traveled 30 kilometers further than they were now, but many of the newly joined infected in the team were resistant to long-distance trekking due to insufficient physical strength or various other reasons, which slowed down the team's progress.

"It's basically correct. We've done some reconnaissance around here. There are several small villages nearby where we can exchange supplies, and it's very difficult for the patrol teams to detect us."

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I'm so tired, so alone

After thinking for a moment, the warlock added, "Many infected people complain about traveling long distances. They are hungry and cold and urgently need rest and food."

Talulah thought for a moment and could only nod helplessly, "Alright, let's set up camp here and rest for a while."

Given the state of the troops, heading south in a hurry is no longer possible. They can only set up camp and rest for a while before considering heading south again.

She originally had lofty ambitions, wanting to lead the infected south to find a new land where they could live, but in practice, she found herself hampered at every turn.

There are so many things to decide. The pressure comes not only from the harsh external environment, the scarcity of supplies, and the persistent presence of the patrol team, but also from within the infected community itself.

Those who become infected all have some unpleasant past. Some of them harbor hatred, others have lost hope for the future and just want to live one day at a time. Some are terrified by the picket teams and are full of resistance to the possibility of encountering the Ursus picket teams heading south more often.

Some, having stayed in the wasteland for a long time, no longer regard other infected people as their compatriots and will rob them without hesitation. As the Reunion Movement has grown from a small guerrilla group to what it is today, this situation has become increasingly difficult to manage.

Should I also form a police force to manage my infected brothers? Wouldn't that make me just like those other people?

"What's wrong? Have you realized your own naiveté? Have you realized that some people are not worth saving?" A voice mocked in my heart.

"Shut your stinky mouth!"

Chapter 57: Spider Web, An Unexpected Event

Talulah Atrias, the first leader of the Reunion Movement.

A simple yet fearless fighter who always takes the lead in battle, cares for his comrades in life, and, under Alina's influence, is dedicated to improving the relationship between the infected and ordinary people.

Through her actions, she quickly became the leader of the new organization, Integration Movement.

The locals of Kazdel have little education, but are the infected in Ursus educated?

Still none!

Aside from a very small number of infected individuals who were infected by accident within the mobile cities and might live a normal life for a period of time, the vast majority of infected individuals were forced laborers captured by slave teams and forced to work in mines, scavengers picking up scraps in the wilderness, or stinking rats in the city sewers.

In Ursus, it is illegal for an infected person to be alive.

For the Ursus infected, Talulah, who is educated, has her own ideas, and is also very powerful, is simply a combination of a powerful man and a prophet!

But Talulah has a secret, a secret she has never told anyone.

She has always claimed that she killed Duke Kosiché herself before escaping.

This argument is actually quite absurd. You can't just kill a nobleman of the rank of Duke whenever you want; do you think you can get away with it?