Rick was wearing brand new clothes and was a little nervous, rubbing his fingers uneasily.
Today is his test day.
Every ten-year-old child needs to pass a test. No matter whether you are born rich or poor, you will get an opportunity - and an opportunity to change your life.
Of course, it's not the only one.
Even if you fail, you can still learn 'mysterious knowledge' or learn 'scientific knowledge'.
The ‘city that never sleeps’ has enough benefits.
But, if possible, Rick still wants to become a 'saint'!
Become one of those 999 saints.
Become the most heroic warrior under his command.
Become a gourmet loved by the residents of the ‘city that never sleeps’.
Become a celebrated hero.
So, he was very uneasy.
Worry that you will not succeed.
"Teacher Lian, can I do it?"
Rick asked softly the teacher at the orphanage next to him.
"certainly!"
"Rick, you are a child who believes in 'light'!"
"So, it must be possible!"
The teacher made a fist to encourage Rick.
She was said to be a teacher, but she was actually a girl in her late teens, wearing a clean white shirt and a black suspender skirt. Her two golden ponytails were tied up high and swayed up and down as she clenched her fists.
"Um!"
With the teacher's encouragement, Rick nodded vigorously.
'Lian' touched Rick's head, and then went to comfort more children behind her.
As the teacher of No. 36 Welfare Institute, 'Lian' is quite outstanding. Although she is not very old, she is deeply loved by the students. She is amiable and amiable, and she is also familiar with a lot of 'mysterious knowledge' - and she is also a...
A 'saint'!
Of course, the identity behind is hidden.
This is a must for every 'saint'.
After becoming a 'Saint', you need to spend three years to systematically learn fighting, swordsmanship, shooting, and mysterious knowledge. At the same time, you must also learn to survive in the wild, survive in extremely harsh environments, and find a way to survive under any conditions.
Food and basic cooking skills.
After that, it’s a one to three year battlefield ‘trainee’.
Then, after returning to the 'City that Never Sleeps', you will get a 'leave' of one to three years.
This 'vacation' requires hiding one's identity, entering all walks of life in the 'city that never sleeps', and living as an ordinary person.
‘Lian’ chose the welfare home teacher.
Because she was born in an orphanage.
Some of her companions chose to work as hotel receptionists, kitchen handymen, stall vendors, and some simply chose to be homeless.
At first she didn't know why there was such an arrangement.
But, slowly, she understood.
Whenever she sees the innocent and cute looks of children, she feels determined to protect such smiles.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
'Lian' prayed in a low voice.
As a 'saint', she knows how terrible the 'city that never sleeps' was thirty years ago.
If 'Mianxia' hadn't appeared, the entire 'Sleepless City' would probably have been destroyed.
It is simply impossible to have the life we have now.
Not only do you live and work in peace and contentment, but you are also rich in resources.
Every resident of the 'city that never sleeps' has the most complete welfare system.
From birth, there will be enough money to live on in your account every month. When you are sick, there is a free medical system to help you tide over difficulties. Everyone can choose a job based on their own interests and hobbies.
After retirement, there is a complete pension system to help residents through the end of their lives.
Her mentor is now at this stage.
On the battlefield, her mentor lost an arm and both legs, so he retired early.
Her teacher expressed dissatisfaction with this.
Because, the new robotic arm and legs are very useful.
Recently I am applying to return to the battlefield, but there is a high probability that it will be impossible - according to the rules of "Your Majesty", such heroes who return from the battlefield should be treated as heroes.
Therefore, her mentor became their mentor, teaching the newcomers.
Thinking in her heart, when her mentor said that she could still go to the battlefield to bring more honors to the 'Sleepless City', 'Lian' couldn't help but curl up the corners of her mouth.
Because, she thought so too.
When the 'holiday' is over, she will return to the battlefield!
She is now a second-level 'Saint' and a 'Taste Seeker'. When she is promoted to a 'Taster', she will apply to end her vacation early.
She wants to be promoted to 'Predator' quickly!
That is a captain-level figure who can act alone or lead a team!
However, if you want to become a 'predator', you can only do it on the battlefield!
Thinking in her heart, 'Lian' raised the little red flag in her hand.
"Welfare Institute No. 36, third-year classmates, follow me!"
"Please pay attention to the little red flag in the teacher's hand!"
"We're about to board the train!"
'Lian' shouted loudly.
Immediately, 30 children lined up in two rows in an orderly manner, following 'Lian', waiting to board the school bus.
The car started and quickly drove on the ring road.
Ordinary vehicles along the way politely gave way.
From zone 30 to zone 1.
More and more school buses are gathering.
After entering Zone 1, a total of one hundred school buses were parked aside in an orderly manner.
And these are just the vehicles of the orphanage.
On the other side are public school vehicles.
The number is several times the number of vehicles in the welfare home.
The students got out of the car under the leadership of their respective teachers and walked towards the largest building in District 1 - the 'Food Hall'.
Before you even get close, the rich fragrance hits your face.
"There are three main dishes today -"
"Oiled pork, Kung Pao chicken, braised pork!"
"Each student can choose the food you most desire and take the test!"
"If you pass the test, you will become a saint!"
"However, even if you don't pass, you will get additional opportunities - another of your Majesty's Excellencies has advanced to the 'Gourmet' level. This Excellency created the 'Molecular Cuisine' branch. Children who failed can also choose this Excellency."
Give it a try.”
At the end of the square, an old man with gray hair said with a smile.
The old man who was once the owner of the 'Postman's House' and now the person in charge of the 'Food Hall' never thought that he would see the future of the 'City that Never Sleeps'.
That’s right!
future!
These children in front of us are the future!
"Kids, come on!"
Watching the children enter the hall, the 'old man' silently blessed them.
As for the branch of ‘molecular gastronomy’?
That's Lauren Delder!
No one thought that this guy would be the first guy to enter the seventh level.
In this regard, the 'old man' was not jealous, but only blessed.
And him?
The number of 'Saints' was not wasted.
You know your own business.
He is old.
Although Jason helped him find 'immortal lettuce', the increase in life span did not change his mentality - he still liked to look at these 'futures'.
"How about it?"
The voice of ‘gold’ came from the headset.
“Better than expected.”
"The little guys are in good shape."
"Will your daughter also participate?"
The 'old man' said with a smile.
"Um."
"According to Lin's wishes, she changed her name, just like other children."
‘Jin’ answered.
"Are you worried that she will get preferential treatment?"
'Old man' asked.
"That's obvious. Even Your Majesty allows 'fairness within reason', but I can't do that. As the deputy mayor of the 'city that never sleeps', I need to set an example."
"At the same time, anyone who dares to do this will be killed without mercy!"
‘Jin’’s voice gradually became colder.
"Please!"
"Although so many years have passed, you have gone from one extreme to another. Isn't it a bit exaggerated?"
The 'old man' smiled bitterly.
"It's not an exaggeration!"
“It’s a must!”
"The city that never sleeps has become prosperous and powerful under the leadership of the mayor, but the mayor is too kind-hearted and hates trouble. Therefore, as the deputy mayor, I need to help the mayor solve these troubles.
."
“I’ve seen the ‘city that never sleeps’ in bad shape.”
"Therefore, I will never allow the 'city that never sleeps' to change back again!"
The sound of "gold" is loud and clear.
The ‘old man’ smiled bitterly.
This wasn't the first time he heard 'Jin' say this.
Every time, I was speechless.
So, the 'old man' changed the subject.
"'Lion', have you received any news?"
"Well, the message came back!"
“Do those guys from ‘Shallow Water’ really think they can scare us by creating an attack in the outer domain of ‘Sleepless City’?”
"I will let them understand what regret means!"
"What is life worse than death!"
After saying that, 'Jin' ended the call.
No need to ask, the 'old man' also knows what 'Jin' went to do.
When the previous war between 'Sleepless City' and 'Yongle Capital' was at its most critical, 'Qianshui' suddenly launched an attack on 'Sleepless City'. Although it was a near miss, for 'Jin' and 'Lion',
For Te, Al, Lin and all the old people in the "City That Never Sleeps", that is unforgivable.
Just like what 'gold' said.
They have seen the terrible appearance of the 'City that Never Sleeps'.
Anyone who wants to change the "city that never sleeps" back is trampling on the ideals they have fought for their whole life.
That means it will never end.
"The 'City of Eternal Happiness', the 'Prosperous City', and the 'City of Daylight' have been integrated into the 'City That Never Sleeps'."
"There are still 'Shallow Water', 'Sea City', and 'Sword Canyon'. The former is nothing special, but the latter two are a bit troublesome. One is completely a water area, and the other is full of soldiers..."
"It would be nice if Jason could take action again."
When the 'old man' thought about the reason why Jason couldn't take action, his face suddenly became strange.
He didn't even know that Jason had quietly provoked so many excellent and terrifying women.
Moreover, these women are getting closer and closer.
Every time Jason takes action, they will be more and more sure of where Jason is.
Therefore, after obtaining the authority of the 'Prosperous City' and the 'City of Daylight', Jason immediately chose to use a 'more ordinary way' to solve the problem.
This is also the reason why ‘Yongle City’ has been able to persist for two years.
Otherwise, if Jason takes action, he will directly crush the game.
But this is also a good thing.
At least the 'city that never sleeps' is becoming more and more prosperous.
Buzz!
While the 'old man' was still thinking, two groups of lights lit up in the 'Food Hall'
ha!
Immediately, the 'old man' laughed out loud.
This is the emergence of a new 'saint'.
Still two!
Really good!
Getting better and better!
Thinking of this, the 'old man' stepped in.
A boy and a girl.
He recognized the girl and was very familiar with it. She was the daughter of Jin and Lin: Dede.
He winked at Dede.
The 'old man' looked at the boy.
"Child, what is your name?"
"Rick!"
"My name is Rick!"
"My teacher is 'Lian'!"
Rick said excitedly.
"Okay, Rick."
"What did you choose...over-fat meat?"
The 'old man' comforted Rick.
‘Lian’, he knew, was a very serious and kind-hearted girl, and also a ‘saint’.
The talent is quite good.
Especially cooking.
It has been praised by many people.
"Well, Teacher Lian likes to eat 'guoyourou' very much, so I chose 'guoyourou' - the 'guoyourou' just now. When I ate it, I felt warm in my heart, like
It’s as delicious as the holiday dinner Teacher Lian holds for us on weekdays.”
"I also saw..."
"Light!"
"Then 'light' is Mianxia?"
Rick asked curiously.
"Yes."
"He is your Majesty."
"Rick, come with me now."
"Becoming a saint still requires some procedures."
As he said that, the 'old man' took Rick's hand and wanted to hold Dede's hand, but the little girl gave him a cool shake and walked aside alone.
The 'old man' smiled and shook his head.
A child.
There is always a period of rebellion.
Rick looked at Dede's appearance with envy on his face.
However, as an obedient child, he still followed the 'old man's' guidance and walked aside.
Go through the long corridor.
Push open the heavy bronze door.
A small office appeared.
However, there was no one in the office.
There is only one letter.
The 'old man' was stunned for a moment. After picking up the letter and reading it carefully, his face suddenly became helpless.
Jason ran away again.
In the name of 'vacation'.
"Rick, Dede, Your Majesty has extremely important things to do, so I can't see you for the time being. However, when he comes back, he will come to see you as soon as possible - I promise."
Facing the 'old man's' assurance, Rick nodded solemnly.
And Dede?
Some doubts.
Some guesses.
Finally, it became cool again.
…
West Coast, blue sea and blue sky.
Taniel, who was wearing big beach pants, was walking on the beach holding sunscreen. Every now and then he would see a pretty girl, so he would rush up and ask, 'Miss, do you need my help applying sunscreen?'
result?
Usually it's by being spat on.
Occasionally I'll get a slap in the face.
So, by the time Taniel returned under the umbrella, he had been slapped into a pig's head.
"If people knew that the dean of Deer Academy was an LSP, many people's dreams would be shattered!"
Jason teased.
"If it was known that Jason, the 'Gravekeeper', the 'origin' of 'Gourmet', and known as a god walking on earth, was actually afraid of marriage, so he tried hard to gather his strength and huddled on a beach like salted fish,
I believe more people’s dreams will be shattered.”
Taniel fought back.
Jason was speechless and could only shrug.
"Are you going to keep escaping?"
Taniel asked.
"It's not an escape."
"It's just that... I'm not used to it."
"Obviously I just treat them as friends."
Jason explained.
"Scumbag!"
Taniel commented.
"I'm not a scumbag, it's just that I'm not ready yet!"
Jason explained again.
"It's been so many years, let's find another excuse, old scumbag!"
Taniel rolled his eyes.
Jason looked at Taniel and lay down on the beach chair completely frustrated.
"All right!"
"I admit!"
"I'm afraid of marriage!"
"Do gods also fear marriage?"
Taniel was very curious.
"The gods are even afraid of their wives - at the last 'family dinner', when Mimosa suddenly laughed, I saw with my own eyes the eight guys shrinking their necks together."
"This makes me even more afraid of marriage."
"You know, Mimosa is the so-called god of 'stoves' and 'springs', and is a well-known god of good in the entire dimension."
"If it were those guys..."
"I'm worried that I will..."
Jason muttered.
The last words could no longer be heard clearly.
Tanier took out two beers from the ice bucket on the side.
After throwing a bottle to Jason, he raised his hand.
Ding!
When the beer bottle was touched, there was a crisp sound, and the wine swayed with a cold breath.
The sea breeze blows in my face.
The sea in the distance made waves one after another.
Sunshine, spread out.
The beer entered the stomach from the mouth, and in an instant, a sense of comfort rose from the bottom of Jason's heart.
"Phew, life!"
Jason sighed loudly.
Then, he saw his friend stand up.
"how?"
Jason was stunned.
Taniel smiled and raised his glass again, but this time he did not clink the glass with Jason. He just picked up the beer in his hand and said in emotional words——
"I wish you happiness!"
Um?
Jason was stunned.
For a moment, Jason felt something was wrong.
Subconsciously I want to turn into light and run away.
However, several figures had already surrounded him.
Denise looked pitiful and wide-eyed, like an abandoned 'pet'.
Alas put his right hand on his left hand and clenched his fist.
The smiling ‘pastry chef’ Guichelle (Evelyn).
Jennifer maintains elegance, but sometimes has a flash of madness in her eyes.
There was also Hui Lijing. At this time, Hui Lijing had a resentful look on her face, as if she was spurning Jason for leaving without saying goodbye.
And Tang Doubao, who was slightly worried and wanted to pounce, but was too embarrassed to do it alone.
"Hi, hi...why are you here?"
"They didn't even tell me when they came, so I wasn't even prepared."
Jason laughed dryly.
"notify?"
"So that you can run away?"
Jennifer sneered.
"how come?"
"I am……"
boom!
Jason still wanted to explain, but Alas had already punched Jason in the face.
"Let you run! Let you run!"
"I've been looking for you for a whole thousand, three hundred and twelve years!"
"I'm going to punch you one thousand three hundred and twelve times!"
After listening to Alas' words, Jason, who originally planned to get up and continue running, lay there honestly and let Alas' fist hit his face like a storm.
"W-wouldn't this be good?"
Denise asked softly.
"Aren't you angry? Have you forgotten your journey to find him alone? And what did he do?"
Jennifer questioned.
Denise immediately raised her foot angrily and gave Jason a hard kick.
But it's just one kick.
When it came time for the second kick, Denise was a little reluctant to part with it.
Hui Lijing took a deep breath and hit Jason hard with the sheathed knife.
She was also very angry.
However, she only took two puffs when she saw the 'pastry chef' Guichelle (Evelyn) silently taking out the medicine kit.
What's even more outrageous is that Tang Bean Bao has actually set up a barbecue grill, and is brushing the food with sauce and placing it on top.
"you?"
"Don't worry about me, you continue, I will bandage Jason in a while."
The ‘pastry chef’ smiles like an angel.
"The owner must be hungry."
"Over the years, I have never forgotten to hone my cooking skills!"
Tang Bean Bao is busy.
Jennifer frowned and looked at the pastry chef and Tang Bean Bao who had gone back on their word.
It was clearly agreed upon to teach Jason a lesson he would never forget.
Why did you suddenly change your mind?
snort!
Bichi!
Do you want to show off to the bastard Jason?
You are still a little short!
Jennifer touched her swollen belly and felt confident.
From a distance, Taniel watched this scene and couldn't help but gasped.
He seemed to have seen the miserable life of his friend.
However, he had no regrets at all and informed these women of the whereabouts of his friends.
After all, he knew that if no one gave him a push, his friend would probably find excuses for himself to continue to be an ostrich no matter how long it took.
Even if one excuse runs out.
There will also be another excuse.
And among these women, even the kindest two will accumulate more resentment over a long period of time.
Not to mention those two who are bad-tempered, scheming, and crazy.
As time goes by, something unexpected might happen.
It's obviously a good thing, but if it turns into a tragedy...
It's really such a pity.
So, he has no regrets!
and……
It wasn't him who got beaten!
"My brother and friend asked me to drink soju until I..."
Taniel hummed and moved the beach chair to a better angle where he could clearly see the angle where Jason was beaten. Then, he picked up the beer in his hand and raised his glass to Jason from a distance——
