I, the native, do as I please

Chapter 173 Grief
"This is a scripture in the Necronomicon."

"Let me see, these scriptures should be in the volume of secrets."

"What is recorded in the volume of legendary secrets is the secret of the 'Queen of the Night'."

"My God, this is a treasure trove!"

In the tomb on the top floor of the pyramid, Dr. Nick was holding a magnifying glass, and kept turning around the golden coffin.

The assistant Amy looked at the puddles of corpses outside the tomb that had completely rotted away, leaving only the bones in a daze.

"Why are these things outside the tomb?"

"It doesn't look like it was buried. If it was buried, it should be placed in a coffin or made into a mummy."

Another assistant, Vic, passed by carrying something: "What's strange about this, maybe it's a grave robber."

"Didn't you see that along the way we came, there were traces of fighting everywhere."

"There are still many animal bones."

Charlie, the survival expert who helped move things, followed behind Vic and said in agreement: "Maybe slave riots occurred after the pyramid was built, which is very common in history."

Amy murmured, "Maybe."

At this time, she seemed to feel something, and she couldn't help but look up at the shadow that the light above couldn't reach.

Then he hurried into the tomb, not wanting to be alone in the dark and empty hall.

In the shadows, a black robe crawled to the darker corner above with both hands and feet.

Above this, dozens of black robes gathered together, and they gazed at the hall below.

From time to time they communicated in low, peculiar voices.

if translated into human language.

Probably.

"How long are those humans going to stay here?"

"Human beings were originally pigs and sheep for us to enjoy, but Elder Tutanbaken didn't let us do it."

"There's no way, they should be friends with that 'Necromancer'."

"That's really a powerful mage, even Elder Tutanbaken is no match for him."

"Stop talking, don't let them find us."

As the archaeological team threw themselves into their work, the mercenary Kama and Tank walked out of the pyramid.

After passing through the large square, along the granite stone steps, you arrive at the 'Gate of the Afterlife'.

When they walked out of the gate, they suddenly saw a figure, which shocked them.

It was only when he saw clearly that it was John that he breathed a sigh of relief.

Karma walked over with a rifle in hand: "Mr. John, where have you been?"

"This place is dangerous, you can't walk around at will."

Although her tone was stern, there was concern in the invisible.

As for the people who care about Azu, or Azu's wallet, it is unknown.

Azu smiled.

After he leveled Tutbakken's tomb, he gave the undead elder a mission.

Then back to the 'gateway to the afterlife'.

Asked by Karma now, he made a lame excuse to evade it.

Karma didn't get to the bottom of it, she said: "Now the doctor and the others are going to study in the pyramid, which will probably take several days."

"We're going to get some supplies, come with us."

Azu happily said: "That's what I was about to say, let me help you get something."

Karma glanced at him and said with a smile: "No need, we can do this kind of rough work."

Azu didn't insist either, he shrugged his shoulders and smiled, "That's fine."

Follow Karma, go underground again, Azu can now reach the top of the pyramid with his eyes closed.

Karma enthusiastically introduced the following situation to him.

For example, this stone staircase will be very long now, and at the end of the stone staircase is a huge square.

Azu kept nodding, but his mind wandered to other places.

He looked at the information after completing the event before.

[You successfully resolved this incident. 】

[Evaluation of the disaster level of this event: D++]

【‘成功’评价结算奖励：1熟练度精华*40；2多元宝箱*2；3魔法书《死亡之噬》*1】

[The items in your store have been updated with new items. 】

Not bad for a disaster event.

There are 40 more proficiency essences.

There are now three Multi Chests.

A magic book was also rewarded.

Azu thought for a moment, then took the magic book out of the inventory.

It is said to be a magic book, but it is a slate the size of a palm.

It was engraved with lines of symbols that Azu couldn't understand.

but.

When Azu looked at it, the corresponding information appeared on the retina.

[Death's Bite: This is one of Tutanbaiken's most proud magics. It can pull out the target's soul, inflict damage, or control it, but it can be resisted or resolved.Do you want to learn? 】

Free things.

Why not learn?
Azu released an idea: learn!
The stone slab instantly disintegrated as if it had gone through thousands of years, and slipped through Azu's fingers.

Karma glanced back at him now, but noticed nothing.

Azu had already quietly learned a kind of magic.

Come to the top of the pyramid.

Azu met Amy and others.

Amy was helping Dr. Nick to record his discovery, and did not notice Azu's arrival for the first time.

When she rested with the doctor, she realized that Azu had already arrived.

Seeing Azu, the girl felt more secure, put down her things and ran over.

"Mr. John, where have you been?"

Azu had no choice but to repeat what he had just said to Karma.

Amy didn't take it seriously either, and talked to Azu about Dr. Nick's discovery.

"The doctor said that the owner of the pyramid uses a golden coffin. In the 'Undead Empire', at least the elders can enjoy the right."

"The status of the tomb owner of this pyramid should be similar to that of the one in central Jordan."

"It's a pity that no mummy was found in the coffin. I'm afraid it has been stolen."

"That's a cultural relic."

Azu smiled, thinking that the 'artifact' had already left this place.

Fortunately, he left, otherwise, if you saw him, you might have to be scared to death.

After chatting with Azu for a while, Amy was called to work by the doctor.

Others are also busy in their own way, even if they are mercenaries, they have to move around to ensure that they can detect danger in time.

Now only Azu is left alone.

He sat in the corner, rubbing the 'traveler's ring' on his hand.

Thinking that the doctor and the others will stay here for a few more days.

Azu thought, why don't you go to the multiverse to pass the time?
He had just been to the 'Amazing Spider-Man Universe', and it hadn't been more than a month since the last 'DC Universe'.

So the one that can go now is the 'Marvel Universe'.

"It's a pity that I didn't bring the 'Universal Rubik's Cube' with me."

"never mind."

"Bring it next time."

Azu tapped the 'Traveler's Ring', consumed 5 pieces of 'Gloomy Essence of Proficiency', and entered the Marvel Universe with a card bug.

A black and blue flame rose up, enveloping Azu's figure in the blink of an eye.

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The helicopter skimmed over the ground, casting a fast-moving shadow on the ground.

Looking down from the helicopter, you can see a road passing through the forest and crossing the river. In the end, the road was blocked by a wall that stretched for more than ten kilometers.

This wall is more than 20 meters high, and it is all spliced ​​with dark-colored armor. It can be seen that it is not easy to cross it.

At this time, the helicopter in the sky passed by the wall and flew into the world inside the wall.

Dr. Wagbaum, with gray hair, said through a headset: "If you pass through this fence without authorization, you will attract a lot of attacks."

"Water Corporation invests a laughable budget here every year to maintain the defense system of this border."

"In addition to the weapon platform and a large number of manpower, the defense system also includes three superhumans."

"They signed a non-disclosure agreement and must serve here for ten years before they can leave."

"It's the eighth year now."

Sitting opposite Dr. Wagbaum, Minister Wilson said in a deep voice, "Even the Federation doesn't know the existence of this place."

"I checked the satellite map. On the satellite map, this should be an uninhabited virgin forest."

Dr. Wagbaum smiled and said: "For the Water Company, it is not too difficult to modify an inconspicuous area on the satellite map."

"This is not an important area of ​​the Federation, nor is it a border area. It's just an inconspicuous corner of the vast land."

"The Federation doesn't care at all, am I right?"

The Secretary of Defense doesn't want to admit it, but it's true.

It can be said that Water Company took great pains in choosing this place to hide Becca's mother and son.

No wonder no one has discovered this for so many years.

"Look."

Dr. Wagbaum pointed to the bottom, where scattered houses could be seen.

There are even some public facilities.

For example, small community hospitals, small squares, churches, radio stations and so on.

It's like a small town, except the buildings are smaller.

Minister Wilson glanced at the building below and said, "You built a virtual community for the mother and child?"

"Yes."

"Neighbors, friends, co-workers, everything, it's a huge and elaborate lie."

"A beautiful lie to keep Lane here."

Dr. Wagbaum pushed down his glasses on the bridge of his nose and said, "It takes a lot of money to maintain this lie, but it's worth it."

"If it weren't for this, it would be impossible for Ryan to have been under the surveillance of Walter Company."

"However, in this lie, it's not all falsehood."

"At least, Ryan's playmates of the same age are real."

"Those are orphans we adopted from all over the world and were discarded at birth."

"We send these orphans here and let Vaughan's staff raise them."

"They were like a real family a lot of the time."

"And those children will not know that they are actually serving the Walter Company."

Minister Wilson looked at the doctor and said, "That is to say, Little Ryan and the other children have never left this area?"

Dr. Wagbaum nodded: "Yes, Mr. Minister."

The Minister of Defense said with emotion: "Then they are too pitiful."

"I don't think so."

Dr. Wagbaum said: "Whether Ryan or the orphans, they can live in this isolated place and live well, which is a kind of happiness in itself."

"As long as they don't know the world outside, they won't feel sorry for themselves."

"Humans' cognition of misfortune is the feeling obtained through comparison."

"As long as you don't know, there is no misfortune or pity."

At this time, the helicopter began to descend and stopped at a landing point.

Both Wilson and Dr. Wagbaum got off the plane and got into a car that had been prepared for them.

Dr. Wagbaum, who was finally able to take off his headphones, said: "At this time, Ryan is in class at the community school."

"Becca is the only one in the family."

"It's convenient for us to talk about something."

After a while, the car came to a house.

On the lawn in front of the house, a lady was trimming flowers and plants, when she heard the sound of the car, she raised her head curiously.

She is no longer young, but is well maintained and still quite beautiful and attractive.

Wilson glanced at her in the car and said, "No wonder people from the motherland are interested in her."

"It's probably not because of her charm that people in the homeland are attracted to her," Dr. Wagbaum said.

The two got out of the car.

Dr. Wagbaum offered: "Good afternoon, Ms. Becca."

Becca stood up in surprise: "Dr. Wagbaum?"

She then said nervously, "Didn't we say that we would not meet in private?"

"Don't be nervous, Becca, something has changed." Dr. Wagbaum introduced, "This is Mr. Wilson, the current Federal Minister of Defense."

The scissors in Becca's hand fell to the grass. She covered her mouth and whispered, "What's going on?"

She had seen Wilson on TV, so she naturally knew that the middle-aged man in front of her was one of the most powerful people in the Federation.

The Minister of Defense came to visit, and she was as smart as she was, so she naturally knew that something big had happened.

house.

Becca put two cups of coffee in front of Dr. Wagbaum and Minister Wilson.

"You say that the people of the motherland are out of control?"

Dr. Wagbaum nodded: "Yes, he killed Edgar and made the Federation a mess."

Becca sat down: "I'm sorry."

"I told you guys earlier, that's not a superhero, it's a demon."

"Unfortunately, you don't think so."

"Then what does this have to do with me?"

She paused, then raised a finger as if thinking of something.

"Do not."

"No no no."

"Dr. Wagbaum, we agreed to let Ryan be an ordinary person."

"You can't use him against the people of the motherland, and that person is his biological father."

What a smart woman!

Minister Wilson leaned forward slightly: "Ms. Becca, we have tried many methods, hoping to restrain the people of the motherland."

"It all ended in failure."

"Let me describe to you what will happen if the people of the homeland are not controlled."

"If he gets out of hand and goes crazy, he could turn the country into ruins."

"According to our latest intelligence, at present, cloud bombs have been determined not to work against the people of the motherland."

"As for the nuclear bomb, the ideal state is to injure him."

"This is the best situation I can think of."

"I even doubt that he will be safe from a nuclear bomb."

"So you see, he's an uncontainable metahuman."

"If he goes crazy, the good life you have now could be gone at any moment."

"Please imagine such a day that everything in front of your eyes will be reduced to ruins."

"The man from the motherland fell from the sky, and Ryan, who should have the ability to fight against him, could only close his eyes in front of you because he was not prepared in advance."

"Can you accept this ending?"

"If you can take it."

"Then I'm leaving now."

Dr. Wagbaum also said: "Ms. Becca, you know quite well what kind of man he is."

"You shouldn't be naive to think that he won't do anything to Ryan?"

Becca covered her mouth with her hands: "I don't know."

"Well, based on what I know about him."

"If he thinks Ryan is a threat, even his son, he will do it."

Minister Wilson spread his hands and said, "That's right, that's it."

"So now, I hope that Ryan can receive professional training to prepare for possible disasters in the future."

"For now, we should be able to hold him still."

"But who knows how long it will last."

"Maybe ten years, maybe a year, maybe tomorrow he will turn his face."

"It's not impossible."

Becca held her forehead and said, "But how should I explain it to Ryan."

"My God."

"It was too cruel for him."

Wilson glanced at Dr. Wagbaum, then took out his mobile phone, opened a video, and placed it in front of Becca's eyes.

"This should be your husband, William Butcher."

hear the name.

Becca immediately grabbed the phone and clicked play.

In the video, it seems to be a scene in a community park.

Homelanders are among them.

Her husband, William Butcher was also present.

"no no"

Becca shook her head, as if she had a premonition.

Next.

A petite woman with short, asymmetrical hair crashed into Butcher's arms, and her hand came out of Butcher's back.

"No!"

Becca stood up abruptly.

The phone fell to the ground.

Eyeballs popped out of their eyes.

It fell to the carpet like a broken pearl.

She shook her head, looked at Minister Wilson and said, "Who is that woman?"

"She's the new superhero of the Seven, Storm."

Minister Wilson replied: "As far as we know, she should have reached some kind of agreement with the people of the motherland."

"Maybe it's joining the Seven, maybe it's something else."

"Anyway, after she killed your husband William Butcher, she joined the Seven."

Beka's whole body seemed to have lost her vitality, and she sat back in a daze.

"Butcher is dead?"

"he died?"

"My God, I haven't had time to apologize to him yet."

"My God."

Minister Wilson stood up at this moment: "Ms. Becca, think about it carefully. I will come again at this time tomorrow."

"I hope to hear good news."

Then he gave Dr. Wagbaum a wink, and the two took their leave.

After a while.

A woman's mournful cry gradually sounded in the house.

(End of this chapter)