Superpowers of Sky City

Chapter 367
After a successful date, Mo Yuankai and Orianna enjoyed a rare happy time. They secretly had a tryst during their busy schedules, strolled in the streets and alleys of the capital, went to the circus, went to the museum, and went for a walk in the park, just like everyone else. couple enjoying their lives.They were so happy in everyone's eyes that even the most discerning old man would have to admit that these two young people were made for each other.

"I went to meet Orianna's parents last week," Mo Yuankai said.

"The two old-school nobles are supposed to be quite old-fashioned?" Gongsun Ce said enthusiastically, "How did they make things difficult for you?"

"It's actually quite satisfactory to me!"

"Wow-wow-what's surprising? You are such an excellent talent, and you can't even pick faults."

The two chatted with each other with a smile on their faces, and then left the table in a hurry.Mo Yuankai went back to the workshop to help with urgent orders, and Gongsun Ce went to the office to help with paperwork.

The happy time is always short.Time passed day by day, and July entered the second half of the year.The day when the dragon disaster is approaching is getting closer, and everyone involved in the dragon slaying plan is very busy. Every day is like the eve of the duel day, with countless emergencies.

The real power of the Dawn Knight gradually returned to her hands after the armor was repaired. After returning to her post, she quickly started to do practical work.He had worried that it would be unnecessary, but in practice he found that he did a good job.Orianna discusses the details of the plan at the headquarters every day, while Mo Yuankai is busy upgrading the old equipment in the capital to reduce the risk of mistakes.Now they spend most of their time independently, and only after returning home late at night can they communicate together like they did a month ago.

"I'm sorry, Ce." The Dawn Knight who passed by while sorting out the documents said to him, "All this should have nothing to do with you."

"Yeah, compared to the endless wrangling, the 60-page initial report, and the chattering meetings, running around the city to investigate murder cases seems to be full of fun nowadays." When Gongsun Ce said Using telekinetics to control the pen, he wrote the reply, "But who made me your follower? I can't watch you get bogged down in these complicated and necessary chores... Er... How about that honorific title... 'My knight'?"

Elandia took the pen in the air, and corrected several unofficial words for him: "Inappropriate usage, because this kind of expression has the meaning from top to bottom, 'my follower'."

"Sorry~~" Gongsun Ce said in a long tone, "In short, I don't need to have a psychological burden. I voluntarily. I used to know a fool who said that I had never done anything meaningful in my life. Now I can refute him with my actual performance. Every day is fulfilling and creating value. I really want to repay me and make an appointment with me when I have time?"

Elandia put down the pen and tapped his forehead lightly: "A gentleman will not seek rewards for his work in his private life."

"Ah, indeed." Gongsun Ce sighed, "Well, I will always find a chance... I'm going to the third floor, see you tonight."

"See you tonight."

The two said goodbye after a short chat.During this period of time, Gongsun Ce always tried every means to propose a date invitation, but every time he was rejected by the other party with different reasons.Sometimes he wondered if Elandia was gently telling him not to think too much in this way. He knew that if he really asked, the sincere knight would tell him the truth...

But Gongsun Ce didn't want to face the truth that much. The truth might be that Dawn Knight didn't have that kind of affection for him. He always wanted to keep some hope in his heart.He knew that the best way was to find an opportunity to confess his confession first regardless of 21, but the general environment was such that there was not much time for everyone to love each other.It's best to wait until after the dragon plague is over, and now everyone needs to focus on work.

He took the file bag to the office on the third floor and knocked on the door twice.The staff on duty today are the regiment leader, Gaffrey, and Elandia (Gongsun Ce will take over). "Please come in!" There were piles of documents on the desk, and the old team leader was thinking with a report, while Gavri spoke to two crystal ball-like mind-arms at the same time. "Of course, of course, we will consider public appeals in this regard...it will definitely not violate the kingdom's laws...serious objection from the Academy's Barrier Research Society?" Gavri winked wildly, and Gongsun Ce hurriedly pulled out a piece of paper Handed over. "Ah! The Knights will definitely consider your opinion seriously...By the way, I just received a document signed by the president of the society, and he expressed his firm support for this...Yes, yes, communication problems...I Understood...thanks a lot!"

Gaffrey extinguished the two crystal balls, and wiped the sweat off his face with a handkerchief: "Holy King! It's too timely, Mr. Gongsun, how did you let that greedy old man let go?"

"I said, considering the tense situation in the royal capital and the suspicion of leaks that have not yet completely dissipated, the knight Elandia is planning to restart a comprehensive investigation of the abnormal law in the royal capital. Of course, this has nothing to do with your society and today's official affairs. Connection, I just want to reveal a little internal information to you for the sake of His Excellency Luo Ninglusi, please pretend that I have not said anything..." Gongsun Ce sat down on the chair, "Then Mr. It worked out amazing."

Gaffrey said approvingly: "It seems that the brilliant and upright chivalry has infected his stubborn mind full of stereotypes and bad habits."

"I think so." Gongsun Ce poured himself a glass of water, "but his doubts are still justified. The plan to reverse the enchantment table sounds a little impulsive, even though it was proposed by Her Majesty the Queen..."

"It's not just because of Your Majesty, we don't have any better choices." Gaffrey said anxiously, "You think, we should isolate the capital from the outside world as much as possible, so as not to endanger other cities from the aftermath of the battle; we must prevent Foreign enemies, prevent outsiders with bad intentions from entering the capital on that day; the most important thing is that we must protect the 2000 million residents of the capital. 2000 million, Mr. Gongsun!"

Gongsun Ce sighed: "Yes, I know. Not to mention transportation, food and housing, the fact that Superbia has become an empty city itself will cause a devastating blow to the economy and politics of the kingdom. There is no way to let people all To evacuate, we can only protect on the spot. I'm just... a little worried."

After the reversal, the front and back of the barrier will be replaced for a while, and the king's capital where ordinary people live sneaks into the inside, and the ghostly shadow and mist come to the outside, becoming a place for a decisive battle with the glazed dragon.The armed forces built by everyone will be activated outside the capital, further strengthening the realm of the enchantment itself, and preventing interference from outside the capital.If all goes well, the residents will survive the battle safely, and will not return to the royal city until the barrier is reversed for the second time.Then it will all be over and everyone will just have strange dreams in the mist.

This plan made use of the underlying mechanism of the Shadow Mist City. It seemed bold, but it had already been planned. Even the cautious Luo Ninglusi expressed that it was feasible after careful consideration.But Gongsun Ce was still a little worried, and he didn't know what he was worried about.Maybe it was the invisible world that disappeared, maybe it was the dragon whose combat power was unknown.

While thinking about it, both of them looked at the old regiment leader. McCollough was still holding the document with a dignified expression.

"Captain?" Gongsun Ce asked in a low voice.The old captain didn't reply.He yelled louder again, and the old head looked up as if he had just woken up from a dream. "Oh! I'm sorry I was distracted." McCullough shook his head, "There is something wrong with the clock tower guard plan! There is too much space around the St. Morton's Great Clock Tower in the palace. Gaffrey, we have to rearrange it... What's wrong? ,Gentlemen?"

Both of them looked at him speechlessly, looking a little sad.Gaffrey coughed: "Captain, this is the resolution for this morning."

"You said this morning that you were going to guard." Gongsun Ce added.

The old group leader took off his reading glasses, rubbed his temples, and smiled embarrassedly: "Sorry. You know, it's like this when you get old...don't tell others, okay?"

"Of course, Captain." Gongsun Ce felt his nose a little sore, "I'm fine for now, I suggest you go and rest for a while."

"Great. I think I need a nap... just half an hour."

McCullough yawned and walked away.There was silence in the office for a while, and Gongsun Ce said, "Is it the Holy Flame of Burning Soul?"

"The impermanence law is extremely powerful, but it will damage his own soul, his existence, and his heart." Gaffrey said, "The sacred fire armor can protect him from being burned by himself in battle, but after all, human beings are not eternal." A moving machine... always has wear and tear... and damage."

Gongsun Ce sighed dully.The deputy head smiled helplessly, a few wrinkles appeared on his well-maintained face, and there were a few strands of white between his black hair.

"Never mind, boy. Like everything in the world, people grow old."

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"Occasionally I think of when I was young, when my policies were much more daring than now, not afraid of failure, not afraid of challenges." Queen Anne said, "but now I am very old, just like my kingdom. This The island country cannot withstand more storms, so please take back your friendly hands. Waiting quietly is the best help for the kingdom."

This is the center of the king's capital Superbia, the palace of the king who ruled the kingdom.Queen Anne sat on a platinum throne in a fine dress, and in front of her were two crystal-like square mirrors, reflecting the faces of the leaders of the two great powers.Chi Chongxiao, the emperor of Yongguang, wore a black crown suit, with deep eyes; Klein Ayman, the president of the United States, was wearing a suit, shaking his neck made of alloy.

"As you wish, Your Majesty the Queen." The president's voice was magnetic and contagious like an orator, "The Genesis Envoys in Usters will be restrained. My country sincerely hopes that your country can Success in the dragon slaying operation."

"Thank you for your country's understanding."

After a few formulaic political exchanges, President Hezhong retreated first.The queen relaxed a little, and her words were sarcasm: "When will Gaius replace this puppet and sit in front of us?"

The emperor said: "Klein is also a talent. He is flexible and thoughtful, and the two help each other rather than master and slave."

"You always see clearly."

"It's not as wise as the Queen was back then."

Annie stared at him for a while, then closed her eyes.

"Did you stay here on purpose to laugh at me, Chi Chongxiao? To laugh at me for being indecisive and not as energetic as I was when I was young?"

"You don't worry too much." The emperor's voice was loud and powerful, in stark contrast to the queen's old voice, "Although it's a cliché, I still want to remind you. Situ Yi has ulterior motives and tricks , be kind to follow the general trend and seek for oneself. Although he is dead, he is afraid of being cheated, so he has to guard against it."

"Thank you for your reminder. The capital has already strengthened its defenses in all aspects." The queen nodded.

The queen didn't say anything more with the monarch of a foreign country. She then exchanged a few words and then cut off contact on the pretext of being busy with business.In this way, the last communication with other countries before the war ended, and the policy of sealing off the royal capital was implemented, a conservative but safe arrangement.After resting for a while, she called the female officials in the palace and asked where the children were, then left the throne and walked to the garden in the palace.

It snowed again yesterday, and the garden was covered in silver.There is a small kiosk with a blue roof in the whiteness, and Jackson is waiting in the kiosk.Seeing his mother coming, he walked out quickly, helped the queen into the pavilion, poured her a cup of black tea, and then signaled the left and right guards to retreat.

Queen Anne sat down in the pavilion: "It's rare to see you spending time in these places."

"I just finished a meeting at the military headquarters and came here to inquire about your meeting." Jackson replied meticulously, "How is the situation, Your Majesty?"

"As we expected, it went well. The emperor should want to invite Tianji to come over. I didn't give him a chance to speak." The queen took a sip of tea, "That man is Situ Yi's best friend after all."

"Your judgment is rational, we cannot put the safety of the country on the trust of strangers." Jackson said.

The queen added some milk to the tea: "You still have something to say."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Jackson said seriously, "I've heard the recent rumors, and I'm worried about the Seventh Knight..."

The second prince stopped talking at the beginning, and the queen laughed when he heard this, making him stop awkwardly.

"Oh, my son." The old lady said peacefully, "Are you worried that love will damage the purity of the knight Orianna, so that she can't use the holy sword?"

"……Yes."

Queen Anne put down her teacup and said with the attitude of an old man, not a king: "Remember, child. Love is not a panacea, nor a scourge. Like most things in this world, it enhances life in moderation, and in excess only bring harm.

If two outstanding young people come together, what you have to do is not worry, but blessing.You need to have more confidence in the character of the Seventh Knight—even if she becomes a man’s wife or the mother of a child, the good qualities rooted in her heart will not be weakened by the beauty of life, and will only become stronger because of it . "

Jackson thought for a while, and said frankly: "Maybe you are right, I admit that I don't understand women."

"Because you don't desire affection, child. Your desire is always on power, like when I was young." The Queen shook her head, "But this will become your weakness, because you don't know when affection will visit. If it comes too soon and too late, so late that you miss the best time to enjoy it, you may become possessed by it...and love too much."

"Like you and your father?"

"Yes..." the queen stared at the silver in the garden, "I was 37 years old when I met Aurelian. I was still in my prime for a king, and I was about to use up my youth for a woman. I never thought that I would be in politics. I gave my true feelings in the marriage, and I didn't expect that he would bring me such trauma when he left.

My moral energy was exhausted that day, and my impermanence method could hardly improve.Because I have no way to completely get rid of the identity of a woman and just be a king who strives hard.I can't help but miss him, miss him..."

The old man was still looking at the snow-falling garden and the silvery path.Jackson thought she was actually looking at a memory in her head, of herself walking in it with her father when she was young.

"Don't think about it, mother."

"Thoughts are uncontrollable." The Queen's tone was ethereal. "I often dream of him these nights, dreaming of Aurelian talking to me. I can control my dreams long ago, but I don't want to... Even if it's false, I want to To stay in the past..."

Jackson comforted his mother a few words, and helped her back to the palace to rest.He walked out of the palace gate, and saw Charlie and Gray with dejected faces.

"How's mother?" Charlie asked.

"Not good." Jackson shook his head, "She dreamed about her father again."

"Damn it, she's been saying things like that since Duel Day!" Charlie said anxiously. "She's under too much pressure. The Grand Prix is ​​human! She needs a psychiatrist..."

"Who can give psychological counseling to the Law Envoy of the World Creation?" Gray said listlessly, "Go and invite the chief mage?"

"It's no wonder that lonely old thing can come in handy!" Charlie said angrily.He cursed a few words as if venting his anger, and left alone.Gray looked at the back of his eldest brother, and said in a complicated tone: "He really loves his mother..."

"My mother loves him the most," Jackson said. "She at least gave me her love."

"You look so much like her when she was young, Jackson!" Gray pushed down her glasses from the side, speaking in an old-fashioned way, "You speak and act the same as when she first came to the throne, and of course my mother will...you know... …like repels like.”

Speaking of this, Gray said dejectedly: "Then why am I isolated? I don't even have my own territory."

"Mother wants you to live a more ordinary life." Jackson patted his sister on the head, "Without responsibilities, there will be less burden. You can do what you like, engage in the work you love, and meet your own love sooner. "

"Speak as if you understand love." Gray protested dissatisfied.

"I really don't understand," Jackson said.

Jackson's subordinates came, he quickly returned to work, and was escorted away by everyone.His back was reflected in Gray's eyes, although he was surrounded by everyone, he looked lonely.

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The tense and solemn atmosphere gradually spread from the upper floor to the lower floor, and the invisible but real pressure made everyone in the know feel heavier.

Many people must stay in this city, and many people hope that their relatives and friends can temporarily leave the capital to avoid disaster.So even though the information was strictly sealed and deadlocked, the news still leaked quietly, causing the price of train tickets and air tickets to rise.

"Help, I really don't know how to investigate thoroughly." Sara complained in her spare time at work, "Everyone is leaking secrets, and who can be held accountable?"

"You could start a leak investigation," Raquel suggested, "and let it go."

"It doesn't make sense." Yulia said, "I can't help it."

Sarah picked up a Shiba Inu and brushed the pet's hair.

"Everyone is not a cold-blooded machine after all. It is never wrong to want your parents to leave and your lover to leave..." She showed a rare melancholy expression, "I want to give these dogs away Back home. But I'm a knight, and I can't exercise my privileges at a time like this, can I?"

Yulia nodded silently, scanning the news in the newspaper, feeling her mood getting worse.The influence of the Day of the Duel was also gradually revealed during this period, and the voice of distrust of the officialdom grew louder.The major media have cooperated with the official intelligence control to the greatest extent, but what happened in reality always have to be reported...Rising prices, opposition to new security regulations, strikes and demonstrations...

For real social problems, even experts have no better way.

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In the increasingly dignified atmosphere, very few people can still live happily.They have their own set of standards, so they can live freely every moment.

"The Wangdu Bridge is going to fall, it's going to fall, it's going to fall~"

"The Wangdu Bridge is about to fall, my beautiful lady~"

Late at night, in the East District, a girl with green hair hummed nursery rhymes and walked alone on the road at night.Under the dim light, a vain shadow appeared. A poorly dressed middle-aged man staggered over, holding an empty wine bottle in his hand.The drunkard's eyes lit up when he saw her, he leaned forward with a lewd smile, and grabbed her shoulders arrogantly.

"Hey, ma'am." He reeked of alcohol when he spoke, "It's very inappropriate for a beautiful woman to walk alone at night..."

The drunkard's rough palms grabbed her Bai Zhe's neck, causing the woman to chuckle.

"Wow, it really seems like that! He would say that after drinking too much. Then he would touch me, and he would take off my clothes..."

The drunkard panted provocatively, and stretched his hand into the woman's collar. "Honey. Did he fuck you? How many times?"

"guess?"

"It's very rare, right? But there are always... just knock that woman over, tell me, ten times? Twenty times?"

"Wrong~~" Keriki said softly, "Actually, not once."

The drunkard suddenly felt lighter, as if some heavy luggage had been put down.The nerves paralyzed by alcohol sent perception slowly, and his right hand seemed to be less flexible.He tried shaking his wrist.The right arm fell off.From the hand to the forearm, it was neatly chopped into three pieces, and the cut surface was neatly like frozen meat in the supermarket.

"Hey?" The alcoholic who didn't react was still giggling, "Hey? What?"

"I lied to you. In fact, my family is harmonious and happy. My father is a commoner and my mother is a declining nobleman. I don't have much wealth but live a happy life! It's just that one day, how should I put it, I was not in a good mood? No, I was in a very bad mood. Okay? Just accidentally killed them."

The green-haired woman held a jackknife in her hand.Ivory handles, the toys of noble gentlemen.It should be worth a lot to sell.He held out his left hand, but the left hand also fell off.The body falls backwards.From the corner of the eye, I saw the legs spread apart.The blood flew up like a red light, and the beauty was breathtaking.

"Ah...ah..."

I couldn't say anything.These words are either truth or lies.have no idea.have no idea.This man is terrible.Shouldn't have met her.But it's too late.late……

"It's just a joke, it's all a joke. Uncle, you are so old, why do you still take women's words seriously? Look, stupid people will be killed!"

Cricket smiled happily, completely ravaged and disintegrated the human body, then put away the jackknife and hid in the night.

At 7:21 p.m. on July 10, the first homicide occurred.For the next ten days, the murderous ghosts of the mist lingered in the Eastern District at night, rooting fear in people's hearts.

(End of this chapter)