Duke of Herrington

Chapter 93 Survive!
Next, the behavior of these refugees made the guards heave a long sigh and had to shake their sore shoulders to do warm-up exercises.

Like the group of refugees who arrived before Bruce, they ignored the surrounding guards, ignored their existence, and did not think about why there were elite soldiers stationed here, but ran straight to the food rack behind them !

"This" Bruce wanted to speak to remind them, but recalled what the soldiers beside him said just now.
If I say a wrong word, even if I say a wrong word, I will end up like those corpses, being thrown into the furnace and burned to ashes.

So, he just shook his head indifferently, gave up the heart of the Virgin, turned his head and squatted down silently, stretched out his index finger to block his ears, and ignored what happened next.

The sound of shouting and killing came again, and Bruce silently said 'Hallelujah, God bless! 'I hope that unreliable god can forgive me for my inaction and cowardice.

But even if Bruce blocked his ears, it was difficult to cover up the shouts and the sound of help. The harsh sound of the sword being unsheathed even passed through the fingers blocking the ears, and directly pierced into his nerves.

"Pfft!"

As the sword was pulled out from the heart, blood gushed out on the gravel and just splashed onto Bruce's face.

With a sound of "Ah!", Bruce took two steps back one after another. He opened his eyes and found that the person who was still alive just now, the person who just saw hope, just died like this.
However, along the way, he had seen many dead bodies, and even saw human steaks marinated by cannibals. The scenes he saw now could no longer frighten him to paralyze his limbs.

However, he had never been so close to a fresh and warm corpse.

"My God!" Bruce let go of his ears, stood up slowly, and looked around at the mess on the ground.

I don't know if my heart has become stronger, or I have become numb to the dead.

When Bruce saw the hot dead body, he no longer felt scared, not even the slightest thought of being afraid.
One dead body after another, just like the wild dogs beside the road, couldn't make Bruce's heart stir.

He wanted to cry aloud, but he couldn't brew any emotion, and even wanted to laugh a little, laughing at these people who were not as lucky as him and didn't obey the order.
After staring at the dead body for a while, Bruce suddenly said, "A bunch of idiots."

When he said this, even he himself didn't realize that he would say it so ruthlessly.

But this sentence, in the eyes of the surrounding soldiers, is similar to something like 'voting a certificate'.

Only by removing one's identity as a disaster victim can one join Heishui City to obtain work and remuneration.

The soldiers yawned, looked up at the time, turned to Bruce and said, "Xiao Zai, it's getting late today, hurry back to the city, the recorder is off duty too."

"Just stay with us in the village and go to Heishui City tomorrow. As long as you pass the written test, you can get a good job. Not only will you get paid, but you will also get food! There will be a subsidy of three tomatoes every day! "

After saying this, the soldier raised his hand to signal the surrounding militiamen, ordering them to clean up the mess immediately and wait for the next wave of refugees.

Since you can't leave today, why not do something!It seems unreasonable to stay here in a daze, so...
Bruce raised his head and looked at the heavily armored soldier in front of him sincerely, adhering to the fact that acting must be a full set, since he has chosen the status of 'good refugee', he is not allowed to have his own opinions.

"Master, what should I do now? I mean, I should follow your instructions. I will do whatever you want me to do!"

If the clues were discovered, it would be game over for him. Since he survived by luck, at least he had to pass this level!
The soldier in front of him didn't find anything wrong, and he didn't care about other things. As long as the refugees passed his level, they wouldn't be killed.

However, this refugee named Bruce spoke so sincerely, flattered the horse very comfortably, and yelled 'Military Lord' one after another, which happened to hit his cool spot, and he would feel a little embarrassed if he didn't answer.

But for now, there isn't much work to do here
After thinking about it, he noticed the militiamen who were cleaning up the corpses: "Well, how about you go have a meal and then clean up the corpses with the militiamen?"

Right now, Bruce had no choice, so he grinned with all his strength, as if he had received some reward, and responded with a smile: "Thank you, Mr. Jun! I'm going to eat right now, and then work with everyone!"

Now!The crisis was temporarily lifted, and Bruce could finally have a normal meal!
During this period of time, since his sister died, he hadn't eaten a decent meal. The only thing that looked serious was snake meat with noodles.

"Go. Hey, wait a minute!" The soldier wiped the weapon in his hand, put it back into the scabbard, took out a tomato from his pocket, and put it in Bruce's hand.

"Do you like tomatoes?"

This is the territory of the Tomato Baron, and those who say they don’t like tomatoes have almost no good end, and besides, tomatoes are not bad, so Bruce bowed deeply in thanks, raised the tomato in his hand and said joyfully: "Of course, my lord! This is my favorite food, bar none!"

"Go, I guess the next wave of people will have to wait a long time!"

"understand!"

In order not to make the soldiers and the surrounding militia suspect his actions, he did not go far away, but sat on a stone bench not far away, watching and eating.

Even if there is a stove to burn the corpses of refugees beside him, he doesn't mind at all.

Compared with this, what he cares more about is tomorrow's written test. Apart from being able to write his own name, Bruce doesn't know a few words at all.
The only one who knows and can write is: "My name is Bruce, I like farming, and I want to be a farmer!" The three shortest sentences
"Never mind him, let's eat enough today! Anyway, I am a person who 'obeys the order'. Even if I can't read, I can still work as a coolie! I can eat a meal without wages!"

Sitting on the stone bench, Bruce opened the supply bag, and the scent was poured into his nasal cavity almost instantly. After he recovered, he opened his eyes to explore the inside of the bag
There are not many kinds of food in the bag, but there is a lot of food, such as bread and bacon, something that can last a long time.

For several months, he hadn't eaten any real meat at all, and now... there were actually two pieces of bacon in the bag!However, thinking that these things are worth 10 silver coins, I can't help laughing!

Ten silver coins are in Bruce's hometown, not only can he marry a wife, but he can also go to the church's "Purification and Salvation Hall" and save at least 10 women who were bent down by evil spirits!
Although Bruce has never been there himself, he can always hear his father talking about it with other people, and he also knows the beauty there.

It is said that as long as you are devout and respect God, punish the devil in his name!Not only can you free your physical body, but you can also sublimate your soul.

When you close your eyes, you can feel the halo of God!Especially at the moment of eliminating demons!Although it was only a few seconds, it will be unforgettable for all those who believe in God!

Bruce's father once closed his eyes and recalled carefully: "It feels like you are one step closer to God! When you seal the soul of the evil spirit in the silver coin, you are God's law enforcer, solving his problems !"

To this point, Bruce put his right hand over his heart and said a prayer before eating.
"I really want to go to the 'Purification and Atonement Hall'! If I have a chance, I must go there and help God! Save a few girls who are possessed by the devil!"

Of course the young Bruce didn't know where it was, and his father just used a noble term for his own selfish desires.

"Ah mu!" A bite of bacon, tears filled Bruce's eyes, and another bite of tomato!A few hot tears flowed from the corner of his eyes.

The life and death of refugees, the life and death of others, is not important now, the Holy Mother will not let herself fill her stomach, but the bread and bacon in front of her will!

So the tears shed are also to thank the food and the God who does not often appear.
There is nothing better than being alive!This fresh tomato, and such a chewy bacon, Bruce's body was completely awakened!

I don't know if it was an illusion, but he felt that his body was full of power!He can even tear a cow apart with his bare hands.

After a few mouthfuls of bacon, Bruce swallowed the remaining tomato in one gulp, and finally picked up the bread and took a big bite!

"smell good!"

The bread in his hand was even a little warm, the tangy hot air pierced into his lungs, and the sweet and soft taste was enough to make him forget everything!

Half an hour later, Bruce finished his meal, and together with the militiamen at the head of the village, he lurked on both sides of the road, waiting for the soldiers' orders, and then went out to clean up the corpses in time.

Now there are no refugees coming, so the militiamen lurking in the grass looked at Bruce in front of them and asked, "Hey, little Za, where did you come from?"

Anyone else would be curious about such a qualified refugee who survived, and of course would ask about his specific situation.

"Returning to everyone, I am from xx village. I originally fled with my family. I didn't realize it. I was the only one who survived."

The militiamen, who had no worries about food and clothing, subconsciously placed their right hands on their hearts after hearing that all Bruce’s family members were dead, and sighed, “Then your family members must have prayed to God in heaven for you to survive. !"

In Bruce's eyes, this scene seemed so ironic. The dead refugees did not feel sad, but saddened their own experience.
However, this can also be figured out. After all, according to Baron Tomato's thinking, those refugees who failed the assessment are not considered human at all, and they will die if they die.

And Bruce is not qualified to say that, just now, he said such vicious words, so since he survived, there is no need to build a stinky and hard archway for himself.

With a grateful heart, Bruce praised God and the dead family members according to the reaction of the militiamen: "Yeah, if it weren't for God's guidance, I might be thrown into the furnace and burned to death like other unlawful refugees .”

Upon hearing "God's guidance", the militiamen all stared wide-eyed, and one of them even started praying like a believer.

"Indeed, so you have to thank God for his guidance, and your parents for their prayers! They kept you alive."

Hearing these words, Bruce's brain was a little out of use. He didn't know why the militiamen thought so, because along the way, it all depended on their own luck and decisive decisions.

If it is God who favors me and makes my luck higher, where does the decisive decision come from?Could it be from the teachings of parents?

Bruce stroked his chin and nodded, it seemed reasonable to think so!
"Yeah! When I earn enough money, I will definitely go to the church, light the most expensive candle for them, thank God, and ask the priest to make the most expensive prayer! Let them enjoy life in heaven! "

These few words obviously touched the emotional nerves of the militiamen. The people who survived in front of them were actually guided by God. Then everyone present must also establish a good relationship with Bruce, and take a breath of God to bring them to the family!

"Not bad! Very energetic! Very ambitious! If you touch a coin in a while, I will give you some!"

"Thank you, brother!" Bruce didn't understand their behavior, but he knew very well now that there was money to be made!Although there are still a lot of coins in his backpack.

But money is such a thing, who would be too little?
While chatting, a donkey cart drove up not far away.

The donkey was already overwhelmed, but with its strength and perseverance, it insisted on pulling a large cart forward at a constant speed.

When the cart stopped, a well-dressed man got out of the donkey cart with the help of two thin and fully armed guards.
Then, a woman, and a young man.

When the well-dressed man came to the guards, according to the usual practice, he took out a cross, first thanked God, and then picked up the Bible to bless the soldiers in front of him.

After this set of procedures, he took out a gold coin and put it in the soldier's hand.
"This"

The soldier shook his head, but did not accept the coins. In his knowledge, only money from the church to buy food can be collected, and other money is absolutely not allowed!Especially the money from the priest, if he accepts it, he will not be able to enter heaven after his death!
After some ideological struggle, although one gold coin is a lot, he still held back: "My lord priest, we cannot accept your money."

The priest shook his head and stuffed the coins into the soldier's pocket: "Please accept the money. This is the cost of buying some supplies. We haven't eaten for a long time."

Soldiers kill so many people every day, if they take money from the priest, it will be unreasonable! "My lord priest, how about this meal as a treat for me and my companions as a confession fee?"

"That's okay, then I'll trouble you!"

People with faith, at any time, are more orderly than ordinary people, regardless of whether this belief is reliable or not, at least they will not eat human flesh.

With the feeling of "superior" blessed by faith, they will be a clear stream in times of crisis. Even if they are desperate and are about to die tragically on the street, the pride in their hearts will not allow them to become scum.

(End of this chapter)