A Wizard's Survival Guide to the 20th Century

Chapter 86 31. It seems like I have been waiting for a long time

"President Harding's latest speech in New York! Please support President Harding!" The newspaper seller held up the "Federal Phoenix" in his hand, "Buy a newspaper, gentlemen!"

Whoever they support is determined. California is the stronghold of the Republican Party, so they naturally support Harding. If it were in Ohio, they might have shouted, "Please support President Cox."

Levi bought a copy for three cents.

The "Federal Phoenix" is the largest national newspaper in the United States. Many important news... and many heavy-hitting jobs will be published in it.

The 1920 election was approaching, and the headline news during this period was naturally the candidates of the two parties.

"President Harding's speech really gave people the beauty of nonsense literature." Levi opened the newspaper, looked at the mysterious things on it, and commented with surprise.

"What the United States needs now is not heroism but healing; not panacea but normalization; not excitement but peace of mind; not experimentation but balance..."

"What the hell are you talking about? I'd say he's far worse than Cox."

"I agree with this," said Field, walking beside him, "but Cox is out of business."

"The Republican Party has stabilized the Democratic Party, and several major states have expressed support for Harding. The only unsettling factor is..." She pointed to the ground, "Here."

Levi turned his head and looked over.

“Can Metalia really influence the election?”

"If that group of lunatics suddenly get sick and cause a city-level disaster - Class B is capable of this, then the Democratic Party will have reason to postpone the election, or directly withdraw California from the election." Field said, "California has a full 55 votes Electoral College votes exceed one-tenth of the country’s total, and the California issue will also make the battleground states even more volatile.”

Battleground states refer to those states with ambiguous political leanings in the general election. These places are often the focus of each election. The most typical one is Florida.

Levi nodded.

It's noon now, and thankfully it's not hot in California in October. He and Field were walking on a certain street in St. Francis, conducting daily patrols.

The preliminary investigation of the Jinshan drug tyrant was handed over to Reese. The team leader was conducting a literacy campaign on Martha. The remaining two people had nothing to do, so they came to patrol the city.

However, the city is actually the same as usual, and the residents' interest in the Oakland incident has gradually disappeared, making people doubt whether Metalia really exists.

"The president is the last resistance for groups like the Robbins family to control the United States. Once wimps like Harding are elected, interest groups and gangs will become the masters of the country. Although they dare not claim kingship under the supervision of the BOI, But things within the constitution are not our place to interfere.”

"Who knows what tricks they can play with the rules. In this regard, their methods are more witchcraft than witchcraft..."

At this time, the breeze was blowing. Field flipped his hair and turned his head to see Levi looking at him.

"Huh? What's wrong?"

"No." Levi shook his head, "You seem to be very concerned about politics?"

"It's just..." Field turned his head, "It's just understanding."

"To be honest, BOI will not be greatly affected. Salaries will be paid as usual, and regular monthly surveys will continue."

"Well, the only thing we have to worry about may be rising prices."

Levi nodded: "Public office is indeed an iron rice bowl."

BOI's salary package is very generous. New members like him and Martha have a monthly salary of 200 Philippine dollars. Plus miscellaneous subsidies and bonuses, if you are lucky, your monthly income can reach more than 300 Philippine dollars.

In other words, you can earn one kangaroo robber every three months, which is a truly high-paying job.

Levi and Field were walking on an unknown street. This is the southwest side of St. Francis. Translated into Mandarin, it should be Ocean Street.

Unfortunately, there are buildings blocking the view of the Pacific Ocean. The midday sun shines on the street with few trees, like a scene from "Forrest Gump".

"It feels like there's nothing going on." Levi said, looking back at Field.

But he found that the latter didn't seem to think so.

Field slowly leaned over and whispered: "No. Look at the four people in front and those ladies, they are the ones standing together."

Levi's eyes followed where she said.

They were four women who looked to be in their twenties. They were wearing simple clothes and did not attract much attention.

Levi didn't notice anything unusual for a moment, so he lowered his voice and asked, "What happened to them?"

"Clothes." Field pointed secretly, "They are wearing pants and boots, and they are also wearing coats."

Levi was silent for a moment, and his eyes moved to Miss Field, who was wearing the boots, trousers and rough trench coat she mentioned.

"Isn't this the same thing you're wearing when you meet a friend?" "Idiot, this is the problem." Field looked away and said.

"I wear pants to prevent my legs from being bruised during a fight, boots to facilitate movement, and a coat to cover the pistol on my waist and load bullets."

"If they have the same needs, it means they are definitely not innocent civilians."

Levi realized that he had not been with normal modern women for so long that he almost forgot what the popular female decorations were in 1920.

This is still the era of Titanic, and women still like dresses, high heels, curly hair like teddy dogs and top hats like big plates with feathers.

"Do you suspect they are wizards?" Levi asked in a low voice.

"It's possible, and if they are wizards, there is a high probability that they are good at close combat." Field said, "That is - beasts."

Levi suddenly had an epiphany and said seriously: "Do you suspect that they are Metalia?"

"Yes, wild wizards usually don't get together like this." Field said, "Let's follow."

Levi nodded, and Field followed them as if nothing had happened.

Levi observed the ladies calmly. At first they seemed to be just sisters or friends, but suddenly, Levi found that their movements were in unison.

The length of the steps, the speed of the steps, and even the amplitude of the handshakes are all subtly consistent. This difference is not obvious if you don't look closely, but if you stare for a long time, you will feel their abruptness.

Just like the mecha hunter pilot in "Pacific Rim".

"Be careful, they may be the type who are good at cooperating with each other."

Levi told Field that after discovering the strangeness of those ladies, he had determined that they were wizards.

Field nodded invisibly.

At this time, the two people had arrived at an old industrial area with no people around. It was quiet all around, and they could hear the slightest sound of wind. They did not dare to get too close, and just followed slowly from the end of their sight.

Then, they discovered that the four ladies suddenly turned a corner without warning and entered an abandoned warehouse.

This is a boxy warehouse made of cement. You can't see or hear what's going on inside from the outside.

The two investigators following him stopped and their expressions became serious.

"Is this where they are going?" Field thought, holding his chest, "Or, have they discovered us?"

"There are four of them. Should we follow them?" Li Wei said.

Although there are four women, the difference in gender among wizards does not mean strength.

If they were all 5C level wizards like the tuner, Levi would not be sure of victory.

Field thought for a moment, stretched out his hand and said to Levi.

"Let's go in, give me my gun."

Levi didn't hesitate too much, trusting Field's judgment, and stretched out his hand to call out Winchester who was stored in his space.

Field took over, and the "trench sweeper" made of blue steel gave the two of them a sense of security.

"I'll take the lead." Field opened the safety and said.

Levi, who has a humanoid arsenal of weapons, follows behind her.

The two people who had finished the preparations walked one after another, following the footsteps of the ladies.

Field raised his gun and slowly approached the small door to the warehouse.

She tried to find a crack through which she could peek, but failed. There was no obvious hole or crack in the door.

Field took a deep breath, glanced at Levi holding a gun behind him, made a ready gesture, and reached out to open the warehouse door.

The sound was clearly audible. Field calmly held the gun level and continued to widen the door gap with the barrel. The warehouse behind the door appeared dark due to the backlight. The door gradually opened, like a slowly loading picture.

Then, when the image loaded to a certain limit, Field suddenly saw an unexpected object.

It was the barrel of a pistol, shining with cold light, and the muzzle of the gun was pointed directly at Field, as if it had been waiting for a long time.

(End of this chapter)