Edge of Pure Land

Chapter 52: Exceeding the Task

 At first, Lu Fuji was very happy because he thought he had helped the little girl find her family, and maybe he could help her win some rights and let her return to her real home.

 But now it seems that her family does not welcome her.

I have heard of stray cats and dogs finding ways to travel dozens of kilometers back to their original homes after being abandoned. But this is a world after drastic changes. It is difficult for adults to survive alone. A helpless little girl can actually escape outside the city, cross the wasteland, and return to her hometown.

 How incredible.

　　This is so stubborn and requires so much hardship.

Even though Lu Sixian had not known him for a few days, he was willing to build a tent for him, wash clothes and cook for him, help keep secrets, bandage his wounds, and teach him a lot of extraordinary knowledge.

Their team's survival to this day depends on that painting.

 Otherwise, they may not be able to break out of the siege of the White Walkers.

And this girl is also cute, usually silent, like a rag doll.

What's wrong, why is she a witch?

If witches bring misfortune to people, how come Shika Fuji is fine?

 On the contrary, after meeting the little girl, his luck has been good.

He suddenly had the urge to kill the old woman in front of him with one shot.

 But after thinking about it, I forgot about it, it’s not necessary.

These primitive people are uneducated and their minds are so pedantic that they stink.

 I can’t explain it rationally.

 He died, and he didn’t know how he died.

Useless.

What's more, these primitive people are still useful. At least the frequency that can affect hardening needs to be spit out.

 For such feudal relics, one can only raise the little girl well, and then spit in front of them, curse a few words, and then leave.

Of course, Lu Buer can’t wait until later.

"I think, don't blame the witch for everything. After all, she has been gone for a long time, right? If your tribe has been having bad luck, you should reflect on whether your **** doesn't like fools." Lu Bu Er shrugged, his tone was quite harsh.

No one expected Lu Fuji to say such a sentence.

Yuan Qing didn't hold back at first and burst into laughter.

 Hands of bows and arrows were almost unsteady.

None of the comrades in arms thought it was funny, but they felt their thighs were itchy and had to be pinched hard.

 Only Kashiwagi is really not smiling.

 Because he felt that one day he would be the one being scolded like this.

The remnants of the Rebirth Ministry were stunned for a moment before they realized what was happening, and they became furious.

However, facing Yuan Qing's flames, they could only grit their teeth and give in.

Gu Tao looked unkind and said coldly: "Do you still have any questions?"

“Last one, why are they chasing you today?”

Lu Fuji asked calmly.

Thinking of this, Gu Tao showed an annoyed look in his eyes and said bitterly: "Because the scourge disappeared, maybe she died on the way to escape. The people of the Corpse Food Cult thought that we had taken her in, so they sent her out again and again. People came to attack us and wanted us to hand her over."

 After Lu Fuji finished asking, he turned around and nodded slightly.

Yuan Qing hummed: "Everyone, listen to the order."

 The officers and soldiers suddenly became serious and murderous.

 “Get it for me.”

Yuan Qing said calmly: "No one is allowed to run away!"

 The expressions of the survivors of the Purana Palace changed drastically.

Especially the ancient taboo, which said angrily: "You have betrayed your trust!"

“Otherwise, you will be killed by the Corpse Cult?”

Lu Buer turned his head and glanced at her: "I think I only said that if you answer the questions honestly, I won't kill you. But I didn't say I won't arrest you, right? You know so many secrets, about that An ancient god, I have to make you spit it out."

“Oh, by the way, I won’t be the one to judge you next time.”

 He shrugged: "That guy is much more ruthless than me."

The people of the Purana Tribe are all filled with indignation. Only Gucha feels that today’s city is much safer than the wilderness. This young man can be considered a good person, except for being a bit rude...

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 Linhai City, Sacrifice Hall.

The high priest, who symbolizes holiness, sat at the head of the table, looking down indifferently at the quarreling crowd below, as if the hustle and bustle of the world had nothing to do with her, and it was just a group of monkeys playing in front of her.

 “Okay, okay, stop arguing, it’s annoying!”

Archbishop Reiner was the first to jump in: "I admit that the failure of the city-burning cannon is our responsibility! But the problem is, who knows that the White Walkers have mutated? Moreover, there are no evolvers without attributes, it's me Is it the responsibility of Noah's organization? No! It's obviously your responsibility. Your system can't find such a new person, so don't blame me!"

Qi Xingzhong, who has recently received a new apprentice, has also become hardened.

 As if I have a disciple in my hand, I have the world.

 Even if the high priest calls him to account, he is not afraid anymore.

Deputy Director-General Mo and his secretary were the first to speak and concluded the defeat: "In short, this is what happened. It is obvious that Director-General Yuan Lie made mistakes in controlling the battlefield and had obvious errors in his prediction of the battle situation. , which can be summarized as being dull and ineffective in doing things. Of course, considering the age of the former director, it is very normal for him to be unable to do his job. "

 He paused: "I'm willing to help share the burden."

Yuan Lie slammed the table angrily, and the old secretary stood up as a substitute.

 “You fart!”

The old man spit out the fragrance: "Don't **** think we don't know. Is this the responsibility of the external battlefield? Heretics have appeared within the city! Dark matter has been implanted in their bodies and they have almost mutated into white ghosts. You dare to say This matter has nothing to do with the external battlefield? Let me tell you, this wave of ghosts is clearly a man-made disaster from the inside out!"

 Share the blame properly.

 This puts the main responsibility on the Anomaly Supervision Bureau and the Law Enforcement Bureau.

The high priest's indifferent gaze fell on the two people sitting opposite each other at the end of the long table.

Director Charles said with a cold face: "Some time ago, the Law Enforcement Bureau received a tip and went to the underground neighborhood to handle the case. However, the Anomaly Supervision Bureau overstepped its authority and secretly arrested more than ten corpse-eating cultists. I don't know if there are ulterior motives, or if I want to What to cover up."

 Longque was already prepared: "I'm sorry, I found it out."

　　　　　, a snap of the fingers.

The priests from the sacrificial hall came in carrying a stretcher.

A stench hit my face, making me sick and vomited.

The high priest had a stern look in his eyes and took a deep look at the white-haired young man. Then he raised his hand and waved lightly. A strange aroma filled the air, covering up the stench of the corpse.

 Everyone can see that this is purely to disgust people.

 As the white cloth on the corpse was opened, the dismembered body was exposed to everyone.

An old priest read out the report: "According to the interrogation and analysis of the Abnormality Supervision Bureau, these corpse-eating cultists have implanted dark matter into their bodies, resulting in a certain degree of mutation. And their original identities are all They were citizens of this city, working in different positions, but in the end they were all unable to maintain their previous lives due to illness. “According to the results of Mr. Longque’s interrogation, this group of people had all been taught by an organization and had a strong affinity for carrion. Extreme fear, fear of the smell of disinfectant, and stress reactions to scalpels, especially when faced with drugs.”

The old priest continued: "It is therefore inferred that the Corpse Food Cult has penetrated into Linhai City and uses methods such as health extension or money bribery to lure these frustrated people into conducting human experiments. They have a complete supply chain and a huge organizational system. They also have very sophisticated equipment and use various methods to package themselves and operate in the shadows.”

Everyone was horrified.

If this is really the case, then this so-called corpse-eating cult has already become a phenomenon.

 No one disputes this conclusion.

 In Linhai City, and even in the entire Supreme Federation.

 You don’t have to like Longque.

 You can go against him everywhere.

 You can even try to kill him.

 But you'd better not question his conclusion.

 This is the experience summed up by countless dead people in Linhai City with their lives.

 The lesson of blood.

 In view of the above report, so many clues can be analyzed just through a group of crazy heretics. This kind of people is really terrible.

"The so-called corpse-eating cultists were once just like us before they became corrupted like this. They were once normal humans, or members of the evolved group. Those people would not change themselves into human beings unless they had to. Like this.”

The high priest's indifferent voice echoed in the hall: "I think we should reflect on whether there are some unfair phenomena in the federal and church orders that have led them to fall into darkness. The last vicious attack on the military has already Proof that darkness is growing.”

 She paused: "I'll give you a week to find out about this matter."

Her voice is no longer ethereal and distant, but becomes fierce and domineering.

　　It was as if another personality had awakened from her body, showing an extremely strong side.

 Everyone’s expressions changed.

 It is indeed no small matter to be able to make the high priest speak.

 Because this is not a task given by the boss.

 It is simply describing what you must do.

 It is also what must happen next.

 If things don’t go as the high priest wants.

Then she will use all means to forcefully interfere.

 The consequences at that time may be very bad.

  For example, it is required that there should be no sick pigs in a pig pen.

If pig farmers cannot cure pig diseases, then the higher authorities will forcefully intervene.

 She may not be able to cure sick pigs, but she can make your pigsty free of pigs.

 If there are no pigs in the pig pen, there will naturally be no sick pigs.

It's that simple.

 After all, the high priest is one of the five people who hold supreme power in the Holy Religion.

 The coronation of the divine monarch requires their approval.

They predict the occurrence of disasters, resist the erosion of the ancient gods, help people in the new world drive away plagues, and ensure harvests of food everywhere every year. When the war is unfavorable, they also expend huge energy to assist the battlefield. They are already close to gods. exists.

Lianhua is the most famous of the five high priests, because she has the deepest attainments in the field of divine arts, and she is a pioneer who has existed for more than two centuries.

Back then, she was just an ordinary little nun, and she could only be responsible for treating diseases and saving people on the battlefield. However, after witnessing the era of the three holy monarchs, she washed away her glory and achieved success.

 After the Supreme Federation and the Holy Cult of Akasha completely conquered the world, Lianhua was named the Holy High Priest and became the watchman of the future of mankind until today.

 Her way of existence now has completely escaped the human category.

  Closer to gods.

 But a person’s true self comes from her most glorious years.

 Many people know in their hearts that no matter how indifferent the high priest may be on the surface, in her heart she must still be the pioneer she once was. Even if she is not good at fighting, her heart is as hard as iron.

 It can be seen from one point.

In every city that is responsible for guarding high-risk life restricted areas, there are high priests and speakers who jointly govern.

 One is in charge of the supernatural, and the other is in charge of the secular.

  But in meetings in Linhai City, the speaker is never present.

 Because the high priest is so powerful and iron-fisted.

Everyone was under great pressure. If this matter was not resolved, they would bear the wrath of the high priest.

At this moment, a senior military officer suddenly opened the palace door.

 The senior management are used to this.

 If it is not an emergency, subordinates will not interrupt the meeting.

 And emergencies are nothing new in the new world.

“Report, news from the White Walker hunting team.”

The officer put his hand on his chest and said in a deep voice: "The mission has been exceeded!"

 The senior executives looked at each other.

 Especially Longque, showing an unexpected expression.

“Yes, the mission was exceeded. The origin and purpose of the Corpse Cult have been basically identified. The team brought back living samples of the White Walkers, as well as the remnants of the Ministry of the Past as evidence.”

The officer took out a special pen and pressed a button on it.

 The pen projects an image.

 It is strikingly the conversation between Lu Buer and the remnants of the Ministry of Rebirth in the Land of Rebirth.

“The team has lost its transportation and is requesting support from the Sacrifice Hall.”

The officer said seriously.

The high priest's eyes fell on the young man in the projection, and his eyes narrowed slightly.

  She vaguely remembered.

This is the child that Longque asked her to protect.

Fifteen thousand words are over today, see you tomorrow!

 (End of this chapter)