mesbooks Chapter 273 Armory - Beginning
Chapter 273 Armory - Beginning
Since Tang Huilan disappeared, Tang Shi has never stopped searching for her. Although this aunt always caused her trouble and could not help much, she was still her family and they had lived together for many years. But in the end, even with the entire guard team mobilized, no one found any trace of her.
A perfectly healthy person just vanished from Moon City without any explanation.
Such a bizarre event should have attracted everyone's attention, but unfortunately, the army of Dream City moved in at this time, and the entire city entered a state of war preparedness. Everyone had to join in the construction of city defenses, and even the Rose Theater had to stop its performances and convert the theater into a place of refuge so that if the city was attacked, everyone would have a place to hide.
Furthermore, since no similar disappearances occurred again and the matter did not cause any further disturbances, it was simply shelved.
In the midst of a fierce battle, no one will stop for a stranger.
When the time came, Miao Yin left, and this matter was destined to become an unsolved mystery.
Upon learning which people would be left behind, Yu Wenwen was the first to ask in confusion: "Am I going to stay in Moon City too?"
As a healing-type ability user, she always followed the group into dangerous places to help them heal. She never imagined that this time, on the armory trip, Miao Yin didn't plan to take her with her, but instead took Yao Yue away.
Miao Yin: "The armory is too dangerous. We have no one to protect you, and even if you get injured, there won't be time to treat you. Staying in Moon City is the best decision for you."
Forget about treatment, you might not even see each other in a fight. In the armory, there are only two choices: live or die. There is no middle ground.
This time she only brought three people: Ling, Tu Hao, and Yao Yue.
Everyone turned their attention to the person who couldn't live without Miao Yin the most. They thought the other person would say something, but surprisingly, he remained silent, just quietly lowering his head, as if he had already accepted the decision.
Tu Hao, on the contrary, was somewhat annoyed. He didn't understand why Miao Yin would take him along. No matter how you looked at it, she shouldn't have taken someone who didn't trust her to such a dangerous place. She must have something on her mind, but he couldn't see the future and couldn't figure it out.
However, the fact that they brought along Yao Yue, who possesses the Barrier of All Things, instead of the aggressive Tan Ling and Song Qiming, has led to some speculation.
Seeing this, Tan Ling put her arm around You Wenwen's shoulder and said, "I understand. The little girl can stay here. We'll take care of her. Have a safe journey."
Miao Yin's gaze swept over the group. Those she had now taken into her team were all exceptionally talented individuals with extraordinary abilities, a rare find even in her past and present lives. After training, they had become invaluable talents, even the government was envious. If her teammates from her previous life were to face off against these individuals, they probably wouldn't have the upper hand.
If they all die...
"I'll leave you two cars. If you can't hold Yuecheng, find a way to go back to the ancient capital," she said.
Upon hearing this, Tan Ling paused slightly, seemingly taken aback. After a moment of silence, she replied, "Understood. We on the Hire Ranking are the best at reading the situation."
Song Qiming waved his hand dismissively: "Don't worry, Sister Yin, I'm an expert at running away. Whether it works out or not, we'll meet in the ancient capital."
"Drip-"
The sound of sirens came from outside; it was the army reminding them that it was time to set off.
Ling nodded and said goodbye to them, "I'm leaving now, see you later."
"Goodbye, Sister Ling." You Wenwen's eyes reddened and tears welled up as she smiled and said goodbye.
The four turned and left. Miao Yin left two off-road vehicles and some weapons for them in the yard, and then got into the military vehicle.
This time, the military led the way, and they just needed to follow the team.
The main road directly in front of Moon City was riddled with traps, so the car could only leave by circling around through the newly opened side gate.
One after another, dark green modified military vehicles and tanks drove through the city and across the main road. Everyone stopped what they were doing and watched them leave.
They were just ordinary people. No one knew why most of the people of Dream City stayed behind, saying they would protect them, but then some of them left.
"Mommy, where are the soldiers going?" the little girl asked softly, tugging at the woman's sleeve.
The woman sighed, "I guess I should go home now."
The rising sun pierced the sky, revealing a sliver of dawn that illuminated the horizon and even the desolate roads. Military vehicles drove out of Moon City, bypassed the defense zone, and headed north.
……
Moon City was the closest major city to the Qingshui Armory. After unloading the 200-strong force and equipment, the army's marching speed increased. The closer they got to their destination, the fewer mutants they encountered on the road. They set off on the morning of the 17th and arrived near the armory on the evening of the 18th.
Jingzhou is surrounded by mountains and rivers in the north. The Qingshui River, which flows behind the armory, is the largest river in the north and is also the most susceptible to flooding of the surrounding area due to weather conditions.
The armory was built here for two reasons. First, the terrain of the surrounding mountains, which is high on the outside and low on the inside, would keep ordinary people away and make it difficult for enemies to find it. Second, the large river would block the outside world and provide convenient access to water.
The military vehicle drove downhill along the terrain, and after a bumpy half-hour ride, it finally arrived at the entrance to the armory.
The original outpost had been completely destroyed, and the iron fence that isolated it from the outside world had been torn to shreds. One can only imagine how many murders occurred here on the day the apocalypse came.
The last time the military came here, they were attacked by the mutants hiding outside. They managed to clear a piece of land, but left in a hurry after only a short time. Now, no one knows how far things have progressed inside.
Night had fallen.
Peng Si picked up the walkie-talkie, turned on the knob, and notified the other party.
"Attention everyone, we're about to enter the armory area. There are many alarm devices inside, so be careful not to touch them to avoid causing unnecessary trouble. If you encounter any mutants, be careful and don't act rashly. The mutants here may be different from those we encounter outside, and they are extremely dangerous. Everyone, protect yourselves."
"receive."
All the military vehicles slowed down, switched their headlights to low beams, and followed Peng Si's vehicle, slowly driving into the armory gate.
The previous army had already planned out the route, marked it with landmarks and planted small red flags to remind the next army that they could find the previous camp by following these signs.
Miao Yin opened the car window, and the evening breeze, carrying the moisture of the Qingshui River, blew in. She looked out the window, her eyes flickering with uncertainty.
—Something is watching them.
"Should we notify them?" Tu Hao suddenly spoke from the darkness.
"They're already coming towards us."