Longmen Memoirs

There is little trust between them. They rarely weigh the value of death for revenge against their comrades. They put a clear price tag on the sacrifice of their comrades.

They have not thought about what they are living for, let alone their own names, distant things like the future.

W, the dead W, Hedley suddenly thought of that godly guy who always liked to laugh and disguise himself. He had a gun he got from the Rutlander. After killing the Rutlander, he Just become crazy.

Maybe... he is the one who knows best among all the people why he is alive. Unfortunately, he is already dead.

Chapter No.16 Dust to dust, dust to dust

Before we really stood up and learned to walk, we were all beasts that drank blood. It was the rounds of birth and death that allowed us to adapt to the environment in front of us and become what we are today. In Terra, people were filled with Origin Stones in order to adapt. The environment underwent this evolution.

The people of Old Terra accidentally ate the forbidden fruit called the Source Stone, and they were punished for it.

Source Stone means origin. It is the source of all modern technology and it brings inexhaustible energy to people.

The Source Stone is also Original Sin, which is the source of injustice and death. It has brought deep suffering to people.

As the huge steel creation made of the Origin Stone gallops across this barren land, the appearance of the Origin Stone brings all kinds of wealth, unwillingness, degradation, death, blood, separation and regret.

The Origin Stone changed this land, changed the inhabitants of this land, sealed the sky, and condensed the era.

Perhaps, a long time ago, this land was not called Terra.

At that time, people were harmonious and peaceful. At that time, people had the same wishes. At that time, there were no natural disasters or Origin Stone disease on this land. At that time, people already had a new understanding of the land where they lived.

But one day, a certain black crystal suddenly appeared in people's field of vision. It can be fused with the most common metals in people's daily lives, and it is extremely lethal. If it is not protected, it will die if it is touched.

At that time, people were completely unable to control this unknown substance, and the black crystal was like a beast, killing and devouring everything it could see.

So when it multiplied to a critical point, a great natural disaster naturally broke out.

After the last era of civilization opened Pandora's box and was destroyed by greed and desire, natural disasters became rampant on this land.

The Source Stone flooded everything in the old era like a tide, civilization, technology, and even everything that people knew, marking the end of the old world.

Since then, new humans have appeared on this land parasitized by the Origin Stone. In order to resist the erosion of the black crystal, people gradually began to evolve, and they embarked on a completely different path.

The Origin Stone was integrated into the entire land, and only a few survived. Some of them hid in coffins, and some escaped into the sea.

There is also... a coincidence that spans thousands of years.

I don't think all chance is destiny.

Later Kelsey said this...

Chen Mo was speechless.

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The mudstone came later than Hedley.

As soon as Hedley left, Mud Rock walked up the hillside, and she noticed the extinguished cigarette butts and ashes on the ground.

"Has anyone been here?" Ni Yan asked.

"Hedley."

Chen Mo said, putting the old diary into his pocket.

He didn't think his words could make this experienced mercenary change his mind, but he could see that Hedley was still hesitant.

Even if he and the remaining team members do not want to stay in the Tower of Babel, they who have been in contact with the Tower of Babel are destined to not escape the sight of Traces. Only one of them can go out and leave Kazdaele, or stay and die. it's here.

"What did he come to see you for?"

"Maybe it's to be on the safe side. He doesn't trust that I will let them leave." Chen Mo patted his trouser legs and stood up: "But I can see that he is still hesitating."

"If they finally decide to leave..." Mud Yan hesitated.

"Then leave. Although I am very optimistic about Hedley, or to be precise, I am optimistic about Ines next to him. Her Origin Stone skills are very special and can allow her to find a loophole when surrounded by several scout teams. Even if No matter how powerful a veteran is, there is no such ability. If she can stay, fewer people will die, but Ines will probably follow Hedley's choice, but it's a pity..."

"Although I have many ways to force them to stay, after all, this method is not what others are willing to do, but it will cause hidden dangers." Chen Mo said regretfully, skipping the topic and asked: "Are you ready?"

"Yes, sir." Ni Yan nodded: "It's just you."

Chen Mo walked down the slope, with mud and rock following behind him.

"We are almost reaching Grai. There should be no further movements. The closer we are to the rear, the harder it will be for those forces to take action." Chen Mo said.

"Well, except for the interception last week, few human traces have been found on the outer defense lines in the past few days." Ni Yan replied, and added: "The scouts are still patrolling to ensure the safety of the transportation team."

"Don't ask me why I don't leave these jobs to those mercenaries?" Chen Mo asked.

"I can guess what you are thinking, sir. In this battle, I have seen many flaws and shortcomings in our own team. Compared with mercenaries who have experienced long-term wars, we still need time to break in. Although compared with the outside world, As far as the troops are concerned, the combatants who left the court are already considered elite." Ni Yan said it euphemistically. "Although it seems to be going well this time, without you personally leading the team and participating in the beheading, the losses would be much higher than expected."

"It will get better and better in the future, Adjutant." Chen Mo said: "After the new people adapt, there are not many old people left from Grai. We need new blood to leave the court, and the battlefield is the best catalyst."

"I understand, but I still have to remind you." Ni Yan's voice became serious: "You should no longer take risks alone. You have to consider the consequences. If you fall into a trap, an accident will be something that none of us can afford. loss."

Chen Mo's footsteps paused.

"I will think about it."

"Sir!"

"I know." He sighed and quickly changed the subject, not looking at the tough face of the adjutant behind him: "It's time to contact the cities and network nodes scattered around, as well as the chess pieces buried in the mercenary system. This time using Rhodes Island as a bait, we can start trying to investigate the Tower of Babel forces that may be involved in the attack."

Mud Rock sighed silently.

Hearing Chen Mo's voice again, he paused: "...But there is no need to hand over the copy of Tower of Babel. After the information is integrated, you will be responsible for it yourself."

"Even Ms. Kelsey..." Mud Yan frowned: "Has the current situation in the Tower of Babel reached this level?"

"It's just a precaution, just in case." Chen Mo said, "This is a mess, let Askaron and Scout worry about it."

Mud Rock hesitated.

"But will the Tower of Babel cause any unnecessary misunderstandings on us?"

"Sooner or later, don't worry about it." Chen Mo replied indifferently.

He walked behind the camp, through the barracks area, [+}

They saw the black body bags placed beside the dug graves that had not yet been buried, the people leaving the court gathered there, and the sudden white color among them.

A hint of gloom flashed in Chen Mo's slightly lowered eyes.

He looked at Mud Rock, who understood.

"We have not notified the Tower of Babel. They should not know about it. Your Highness, she..."

Maybe I came here by chance, or maybe I got the news from other places.

Mu Yan hasn't finished speaking, but Chen Mo has already understood what he meant. There may be a secret person in Liting who keeps in touch with the Tower of Babel. As for who will be responsible, Chen Mo only knows that the doctor will be there. Kelsey is not sure. Now It seems that Theresa has it too.

I just don’t know if it was Ascalon’s suggestion.Attitudes toward this force within the Tower of Babel appear to be inconsistent.

Chen Mo can understand.

"Let's go."

Chen Mo said that he saw Theresia had discovered him and Mud Rock, and he picked up where he stopped.

The funeral of Sakaz has a specific ritual, just like what Chen Mo once saw in Sargon. Some tribes still retain ancient traditions, although few people among the Sakaz people today know how to do it. Don't care about this tradition, care about the so-called funeral.

Their survival is not worth these time-consuming and meaningless rituals. Most Sarkaz die silently, closing their eyes in silence.

No one cares about what happens after they die.

"I didn't know you were coming in person, Your Highness."

Chen Mo walked to Theresia and put his hand on the hilt of the sword.

"I think I should come, Mr. Chen Mo."

"That's fine, Your Highness." Chen Mo looked at the body bags on the ground that would never breathe again: "If they knew you would come in person, they would have no regrets."

He turned to look at Theresia beside him and hesitated.

"...I have heard about Kazdare's rituals. If possible, I hope you can serve as a witness for them."

Theresa shook her head.

"No, I think you are more qualified to play this role than me." Theresa said. She looked at the warriors standing here as silently as silent walls. They looked at her with longing and longing in their eyes. It was so hot that she finally set her sights on Chen Mo.

He took two steps back and stood behind Chen Mo.

"Send these brave warriors on their last journey, Chen Mo."

Chen Mo held the handle of the knife a little harder.

"……it is good."

Chen Mo looked around at the surrounding warriors, their eyes focused on him and never looked at Theresia behind him.

He was being watched.

But he felt surprisingly calm.

Maybe one day he will gradually adapt to this process, and then he will no longer remember that he has held a funeral for these Sakaz here that is unfamiliar to them.

He watched the corpses being buried quietly in the soil one by one, and the first handfuls of Kazdaele soil were scattered, gradually covering them, and gradually being forgotten.

He didn't actually want to come here.

No commander would be willing to attend the funeral of his subordinates, and no commander would refuse to attend the funeral of his subordinates.

There was no place for Sakaz to be buried after his death, and Sakaz forgot his name.

They wander the earth, and they have no name.

But they can get it back if they want...

Chen Mo pulled out the long knife from his waist, and the silver blade stood up. The sharp tip reflected the bright light under the clear sky, and he saw his own reflection on it.

他 说:

[I am here to serve as a witness to these passing Sakaz...

We come from the same abyss, and we are all running towards a common destination, trying to jump out of the abyss that binds Sakaz.

They died in order to experience these pitiful, wonderful, and brilliant ideals. Every one of them was once our compatriot, and they never failed to live up to their mission, nor to their relatives and comrades.

Each of them is a bright star.

Sakaz is like pieces of fallen leaves, floating in the air, flipping, trembling, and finally helplessly languishing on the ground. But there are a few people, like these deceased people in front of them, just like the stars moving along the established orbit, the impermanent wind of fate. It cannot blow them, they have a predetermined journey in their hearts.

I feel truly honored and proud to be able to walk side by side with them.

We understood each other, relied on each other, fought side by side, and strengthened each other.

Now they are no longer breathing and will sleep here for a long time, and we promise to inherit their legacy and continue to live for them and for our yearning until we die. 】

After a moment of silence, a Sakaz drew his weapon.

"Until death..."

They said in unison.

The voices gathered together, and the sharp edge of a forest sword seemed to pierce the thick clouds in the sky.

A certain Sakaz, who followed and lurked in the distance, stared at this scene in a daze, her eyes complicated.

"Oh, what a bunch of fools." She sarcastically said in a low voice.

He tried to show a sarcastic and disdainful smile, but he still couldn't hide the envy in his eyes.

"Are you envious?" A familiar voice sounded behind her.

She held the dagger at her waist and turned her head in surprise. The hand holding the dagger was held down.

"Shh." The black-haired mercenary raised his index finger in front of his lips. "Keep your voice down."

"I came here with Hedley." She explained, and then looked at the scene in the distance: "...I began to understand why Hedley was confused."

"Hey, it's just a way to win people's hearts."

"Yeah, it's just a trick to win people's hearts." The latter moved her lips and released the hand holding her dagger: "But to be honest, I'm a little envious of them now."

"Want to die? If you want to die, don't hold me back." She said sharply and sarcastically.

"Hmph - with your personality, you will definitely not live as long as me, W."