On the second day after entering the misty Okork City, I experienced getting lost and a battle with a mutant two-headed tiger, and finally completed the first relatively simple mission for the time being.
The anti-jamming device of the first military broadcast tower was activated, one step closer to completing all tasks.
According to what I saw before, the deeper you go into the city, the more dense the fog becomes. I thought that the density of the dense fog would only get worse, but now I find that my guess was wrong.
After that, the concentration of the fog began to gradually decrease. What was going on?
Passing through lanes littered with unmanned vehicles, running along streets where garbage and newspapers tumble by,
I'm trying to contact the research team using my PAD.
"Qian Ning, can you hear me?"
[Is that Mr. Momonga? You can hear it here. It seems that the anti-jamming device is in effect. I have received the coordinates you sent.]
A reply came. It seems that the coverage area of the signal of this anti-jamming device is quite large. From here, it can be dialed all the way to the outskirts of the city. Or maybe it is because the place where the research team camped is relatively close to here.
"Very good, I don't know how wide the effective range of the anti-interference device is here. I will always keep the data directly connected. If the connection is interrupted, it means that it has been interfered again."
[Understood, we will move the camp to the coordinates as soon as possible.]
There seemed to be a bit of noise on Chan Ning's side, and the voices of two sisters, Kathy and Kena, could be vaguely heard.
"Stay alert, you may encounter mutant creatures on the way, that's all."
[Understood, good luck.]
Close the PAD, cut off the call, and keep only the real-time transmission of data.
The streets of the cold city filled with thick fog, the buildings and street shops are all occupied by spreading plants. Some fragile walls have become cracked and stained because they cannot withstand the power of the plant roots, and the roots have taken root.
It was obviously a prosperous megacity a month ago, but now it has an air of desolation like an ancient ruin.
Walking on the streets filled with accumulated dust and garbage, apart from the sound of wind and the occasional strange noise coming from unknown places, there were only the footsteps of two people.
Yes, it was the footsteps of two people.
"Why did you come with me?"
"Why can't I follow?"
Ona naturally followed me with her assault rifle on her back, without any intention of explaining anything.
I'm on a mission, my friend!
"Go back, it's very dangerous here."
"It's okay, I'm not worried about danger.
Just because you don’t worry about danger doesn’t mean you have the ability to deal with danger!!
"Don't worry, it won't hinder you from completing your mission. This is just my own adventure."
Ona said matter-of-factly, as if she really didn't care whether she would be in danger.
Please spare me, even if you don't care, I do care!
"Isn't there something exciting about two people exploring unknown urban ruins together like this?"
Ona smiled slightly,
"This is something I've always wanted to try before I retired. It's such a rare opportunity, how could I let it go."
...The feeling of anticipation is undeniable.
When did I start to become more and more accustomed to this adventurous life? The time living in a safe city is beautiful and precious, but being alone or with a companion like this, exploring a world full of unknowns.
The place also makes me feel that it is an irreplaceable memory.
Why, this place is obviously full of dangers, but when you accidentally see such indescribable beauty, there will always be a feeling of emotion in your heart, which makes people full of emotions.
Perhaps just as my grandfather mentioned many years ago, in his era, those who risked their lives to challenge and climb Mount Everest were like those who went through many difficult tests, crossed countless dangerous obstacles, and risked their lives on a journey just to see
It’s a view that can only be seen from the top.
Things that were incomprehensible to me at that time, I seem to be able to understand more or less now, that feeling.
"Momon Squirrel, why did you go to a place like this to perform a mission regardless of the danger?"
Ona walked and suddenly asked.
"Do you want to know."
"Of course, I'm interested."
"for money."
I answered without any hesitation. Money is very important. If people want to live a prosperous life in this era, money is indispensable. You can say that money is dirty. This is true, but many people love being dirty.
money.
Because it already involves material things, unless the connection between money and material things is completely severed, people will still be inseparable from money.
Material and spirit exist at the same time, and the connection between the two is inseparable. The satisfaction of the spiritual world is based on the material world, and the growing needs of the spiritual world promote the evolution and development of the material world.
In essence, there is no primary or secondary distinction between the two.
Money is also part of the material world, so it is also connected to the spiritual world.
Having said so much, it is actually just one sentence.
Having money makes me happy!!!!
"It turned out to be money. I thought there would be some unique answer. I didn't expect that the powerful explorer's motivation to carry out the mission is also money in the end."
Ona looked quite disappointed.
Is there anything wrong with acting for money? Well, having said that, there are also people who don’t act for money.
"Whether my goal is money or not, the final result is what matters."
Yes, even if in other words I am really just in it for the money, as long as I complete all the tasks, the final result is the key.
"Result? What do you mean?"
Ona frowned and thought.
"My task is not only to activate the anti-jamming device of the military broadcast tower, but also to investigate what happened in the city, find the source of the jamming radiation, and collect all the intelligence I can, all to serve the client's research team
.”
"Research team? You didn't come here alone?"
"Yes, you should have witnessed with your own eyes that this city has undergone such great changes in a short period of time, as well as dangerous mutant creatures. But the changes are far from just this city, but the entire world. Humanity is facing a crisis.
This is an unprecedented crisis brewing. All unknown information and clues are very precious to the research team. They are committed to resolving the crisis of mankind and allowing mankind to overcome the test of this era. All I can do is to complete
The mission, and then the result of their enlightenment, is what matters, my motivation and purpose are irrelevant.”
Ah, I seem to have said a bit too much. Why do you ask me to talk about something related to the mission with a person I just met not long ago? Is it because of those eyes that look directly at me without hiding.
However, I have always thought like this. No matter what my purpose or motivation is, all I have to do is try my best to complete the task and complete this commission. I am not a savior. I only need to play my role well. In this way
If everyone can try their best to do everything they can, they will definitely be able to survive the test of this world crisis.
Because everyone is their own protagonist. At this moment, there must be people in this world who are working hard, doing their best, and even surpassing themselves.