The streets of Yawu City are no longer as prosperous as they once were. Under the gray and gloomy sky, there are only garbage rolling in the wind and the occasional zombies and small mutant creatures.
I walked at the head of the group of survivors. Next to me were only Kolkozod, Barn, and a cute orange-haired girl. Behind the group, a small truck loaded with supplies drove slowly, maybe a flashlight and a truck.
The light attracted these zombies and monsters, but they were immediately repelled by fire from the group behind them.
I only need to walk in front with Kolkozod, as if this way the people behind me have nothing to fear.
The icy wind blew my leather jacket. Even if my hands and feet were cold, I never put my hands into the warm pockets because I was often in dangerous situations for various reasons, and my hands must always be ready to fight back.
.
I could feel the extremely dazzling gazes of the boys and girls in the group, and I hoped they didn't have any strange ideas.
In addition, there are many people's eyes. This is the first time that I have received such attention. Oh, there is another time, but those are no longer people.
But for some reason, even though I have received so much attention, no one has come up to talk to me. I am not good at communicating, let alone starting random topics. It would be best if someone took the initiative to talk to me.
After walking a long distance, we are already quite close to the power station. I don’t know what they want to do at the power station, but I am now under the control of this group of survivors. Finding an opportunity to escape is the key.
Not far ahead was another shopping mall, which was smaller than the previous one. After confirming that there was no danger, the group's people began to enter the shopping mall to collect supplies.
"Do I need help?"
Because I have already replenished enough water and food, there is no need to continue collecting supplies, but since I have joined their group, I have to do something. If I can gain trust, my escape will be much smoother.
"You just need to watch them here with me. It's not too big here, the little devils can handle it."
Kolkozod put his hands in his trouser pockets and said, "In addition to me, Barn and Beloved also stayed here.
People from the group kept coming in and out, taking out various supplies, and then concentrated them on small trucks. Most of them were easy-to-eat food and bottled water. Although they were not completely plundered, they also took away a large amount of goods.
I did a rough count and found that there were thirty to forty people in the group, at least twenty of whom were underage boys and girls. They were all wearing thick clothes, scarves and gloves, but their faces were exposed.
Still red from the cold.
Although they are doing these tiring jobs, no one is complaining. Judging from their clothes, Kolkozod should not be treating them badly. Whether they are underage boys or girls or grown-up young people, they see
There was no fear in Korkozod's eyes, but respect and dependence. It felt like he was looking at his big brother at home, as if these people were really a family.
I'm becoming more and more curious about Kolkozod's relationship with this group of survivors, why he became the leader of this group, and why he doesn't leave here.
I tried to guess what he was thinking, but I couldn't read any information from his calm, scarred face.
After collecting the supplies, the group began to move forward slowly. Although the speed was much slower than when I moved alone, it was also much more relaxed. At least there was no need to worry about safety for the time being. Among this group of people, at least there were
Ten people have thermal weapons, that is, firearms.
"Have you been collecting supplies like this? They, I mean these children, their parents."
I avoided the question of why I didn't leave the city, and instead asked the parents of these teenagers and girls, maybe this way I could understand the reason.
"Are you talking about these little devils? They have no parents. Not only them, but everyone in this group has no parents, because we are all homeless people who came out of the orphanage."
Kolkozod said lightly, and the hot breath exhaled from his mouth turned into white mist in the cold air.
This answer surprised me, but the staff of the orphanage should be obliged to take these children with them. Adult young people can also choose to find employment under the arrangement of the orphanage. Why are they wandering like this?
I couldn't help but frown, and was about to ask something.
"You don't need to say anything. I've probably guessed what you want to ask. It's not a secret, so I'll just tell you. In fact, that orphanage without cash flow should have closed down long ago. The director rolled it up
The remaining money escaped to an unknown place, leaving Sister Vivian alone who has been running the orphanage with her meager salary and taking care of these little devils."
Kolkozod took a long breath and said,
"Although you probably don't know her, Sister Vivian is a really kind-hearted woman. Her love for the little devils is selfless. People who go out to work in the orphanage often send some money back. The orphanage is finally able to make ends meet.
The business continued. But the disaster came too suddenly. A storm completely changed the place. The little ghosts and Sister Vivian escaped by hiding in the orphanage. However, after the storm, some zombies and dangerous mutant creatures began to appear.
"
It was rare for me to see a slightly complicated expression appear on Kolkozod's always calm and composed face. He said:
"You should understand that Sister is a really good person. She still has a family, and her family still needs her, so she should leave here, and we are the ones who are not needed. Get out of the orphanage.
, everyone who has not gone out is here. Although it is dangerous here, at least here, I can take good care of them, at least let them eat well, wear warm clothes, and not live on the streets."
I was very surprised that the reason for this group of people to stay in this city turned out to be this. At the same time, it refreshed my understanding of Kolkozod. Maybe I shouldn’t completely believe his words, but I think this person is not
Not lying.
Kolkozod, he is really protecting these children.
Sure enough, you can't judge people by their appearance. Even though you have a somewhat sinister appearance, there is something in your heart that you will never abandon and protect.
I am not sure that Kolkozod is definitely a good person, but at least he is not a bad person, because this person has something he wants to protect.
"So, what about you and your parents? Why don't you flee with them?"
Kolkozod returned to normal and asked. Fortunately, he didn't directly ask me why I wanted to stay here, which gave me room to maneuver.
"When I was a child, I had parents who made me proud."
Yes, I once had parents who I respect, love deeply, and are proud of until now. I am so happy, at least I once had it, but these poor children, they have always been happy since they were sensible.
I have never met my parents.
"Really...but I haven't seen you in the orphanage. There should be only that orphanage in this small city that I remember."
Kolkozod seemed to understand what I meant, his tone was slightly surprised.
"I didn't enter the orphanage. I lived outside for various reasons."
I didn't reveal too much information, and I didn't tell them that I still had my grandfather, the family member who raised me.
"Well...I see. No wonder you have such skills. I...know what that kind of life is like."
Kolkozod thought for a moment, then showed an understanding look.
Hey hey hey, although I don’t know what you’re thinking, it’s definitely not what you think!
Hey, forget it, I feel like the more I explain, the more trouble I’ll get, so let’s just let him misunderstand.
"Why go to the power station?"
If it was just to collect food and water, they shouldn't have left the orphanage so far to the power station. There must be some reason for this.
"Because there was a group of terrible guys nearby, I had to take these little guys out of the orphanage. Several of the brothers here had worked in the power station. There were employee dormitories there to provide housing. Those group of people would not grow old.
Follow me from afar and come here."
Kolkozod said as he walked, and he frowned when he mentioned 'those people'.
"Who are those people..."
I have always been concerned about the "group of people" that Kolkozod mentioned. What kind of group of people can make Kolkozod and this group of people hold possessions in their hands even though most of them are minors?
The firearms group left its original place of residence.
"You really don't understand anything at all. It was unnecessary to suspect you of being a spy before. People like you... Let me tell you, those guys are criminals who were originally in prison. They are entrenched in the entertainment building.
It's a gang of criminals, a bunch of really bad guys."
Kolkozod showed a dangerous look. It was obvious that he not only had no favorable impression of this group of people, but was completely disgusted with them.
What's too bad, the expected group of criminals really showed up, and they happened to be at one of the places I wanted to go on my mission. It turned out that they were not just one criminal, but a group of them.
Considering that I don’t have much ability to resist just facing a group of ordinary survivors led by Kolkozod, no, I was afraid of the guns in their hands before, but now, I don’t want to hurt this group of young people.
Boys and girls.
In addition, I don’t know if it’s my misunderstanding. Kolkozod’s intuition is too keen. I don’t really believe in the sixth sense, but Kolkozod easily discovered that it was completely hidden in the darkness.
of me.
I am convinced that this is not something that can be achieved by having good eyesight. Kolkozod has a special ability, no, it is not so much an ability as it is a talent.
Even though he is very close now, as if he has let down his guard against me, I still don't have enough confidence to be sure that I can catch him in one fell swoop. There is always a feeling telling me that if I want to take action, I must do it before I take action.
Will be seen through by Kolkozod.
Now I am not only temporarily trapped in this group of survivors, but I will also have to deal with a group of criminals in the future. Thinking of this, I can't help clenching my fists.
Sure enough, work can't be too smooth.
"What’s wrong with you?"
Kolkozod looked over and asked me. He seemed to notice something strange about me.
"No, it's nothing, it's just a little cold."
I tightened my shirt, and the icy cold wind blew in my face, making my nose and ears hurt. This is the treatment of being at the front. Although I don't need to use my hands or help, I need to block the wind.
Under the dim sky, as the group slowly advanced, it was getting closer and closer to the power station. Kolkozod had mentioned before that he would use the employee dormitories there as a place to live. This was an opportunity, and I began to secretly