Chapter 483: The right time, right place, and right people... none of them
"It seems that the idea of easily passing the level won't work..."
Colin shook his head and sighed, knowing that there would be a lot of things to come. After adjusting his mindset a little, he looked at "The Road Ahead·Winnie":
"Your name is Winnie?"
"Yes……"
"Are you all using your real names to access the internet?"
Colin was a little surprised.
It was the same with Lanivea before, and it’s the same with this one. Is it so direct for people in the “branch” to register their IDs?
Or does it mean that this "branch" must use real-name registration to join?
However, this was not a big deal. After confirming the name, Colin paused and asked directly without beating around the bush:
"If I'm not mistaken, you seem to be looking for me as well... Then, what is your specific purpose in looking for me?"
Putting aside this "Night Party", what kind of party is that?
He knew almost nothing about the next stop.
Colin would not easily make a choice about who to help before knowing enough information.
"In a little while, the train will arrive in our hometown. I beg you to stop this 'eternal night' and allow the people who have been deceived by the 'Night Party' for hundreds of years to once again step forward..."
Winnie explained bit by bit, and Colin gradually understood some of the situation.
The ninth station, no, to be precise, it should be in the distance from the eighth station to the ninth station, this train will most likely no longer move forward.
The place where we stop will be the land where the Wini people have lived for generations.
They lived around the stopped trains, surviving in a harsh environment with numerous deformed creatures. Whenever a natural disaster occurred, they would return to the trains, wait for the time to pass, and then come out to eliminate the anomalies, open up the land, cultivate, and so on...
"I didn't expect it. From what I hear, they stopped here on purpose? And they stayed there for such a long, long time that they've become some kind of civilization..."
Colin stroked his chin.
In fact, at this point, he just sighed and said that this is a special civilization.
But then, Winnie's words made my heart beat faster...
"After every disaster, clearing out the external anomalies requires extraordinary strength. Therefore, all of us believe in 'Night' and gain the power to survive through the sacrifice of 'Eternal Night'..."
As she said this, Colin saw some dark things moving abnormally in her pupils.
Colin's heart skipped a beat, and the flames on his body subconsciously ignited.
If he felt something was not right, he would immediately burn the "heretic" into ashes...
However, this follower of "Night" seems to be normal at the moment and has not launched any sudden attacks.
"Damn it! I initially thought it was just that Lanivia's 'Nightfall Faction' that had issues, but it turns out all of you, good guys and bad guys, have issues!"
"Since we both believe in 'Night', what's the difference between you and the 'Nightfall Cult'? What's going on with this branch?"
"Why are all the people who showed up a bunch of heretics? I feel like this 'branch' should be destroyed."
Thoughts flashed through his mind, and Colin felt that the guy in front of him suddenly became dangerous.
And there's one more thing...
These guys who believe in "darkness" are somewhat difficult to identify unless they actively expose themselves and he has no direct knowledge of them.
It was not until the other party brought it up that Colin realized belatedly that the other party had some special powers.
Seriously injured, Winnie didn't notice Colin's abnormality and continued to talk about the current situation:
"For hundreds of years, we've survived like this. Every time a cyclical disaster strikes, we begin the ritual of 'Eternal Night', selecting one-third of the population to undergo it until a tiny fraction receives the miracle of 'Night'. The cycle repeats itself, hoping that one day all the deformed creatures will be completely eradicated..."
"A portion of the people performing the ritual disappear each time, but the exact number won't be known until it's over. It usually starts at several thousand to tens of thousands. The lowest number in history was only a few dozen, and the highest was even half!"
"After that, the majority of the rest will simply feel their energy drained for a short period of time and fall into a coma. Of this one-third, only less than one percent will ultimately regain strength."
"But now, it has been determined that this is impossible. Staying there will only lead to death."
"'Eternal Night' is a trap. The dedicated ones who are chosen to disappear will never be reborn in the 'Kingdom of Night'. Some things have told us that if this ritual continues a few more times, perhaps next time or the next time, terror will come, and the remaining millions of our people will perish in the darkness..."
"The only way to survive is to escape the 'night', escape this land, and head towards the future..."
…
With a total population of three to four million, wouldn't a single ceremony involve at least a thousand, eight hundred, or even tens of thousands? This is definitely heresy, but is the Church of the Night so easily defecting? It sounds like they're abandoning their faith in God...
Colin listened to her words and had some idea of what he might encounter next.
"The entire race relies on the protection of the train carriages to avoid the periodic disasters that end in that world. In other words, they want to stay, and I want to leave. Therefore, my purpose in activating the train conflicts with their characteristics..."
And these people all seem to be believers of "Dark Night".
this……
Colin subconsciously had some extreme thoughts, but seeing that the man in front of him was in a decent mental state, it seemed a bit too early to be extreme?
After thinking for a moment, he said, "So... you intend for us to disrupt this ritual, start the train, and have all the Terrans leave that land and head to the rear, getting rid of the darkness along the way?"
Although it felt a little off, Winnie nodded.
"Then allow me to ask a few questions."
After Colin finished speaking, without waiting for the other party to speak, he spoke directly: "First of all, how did you stop the train? And why did you stop it? Was it because there was no fuel?"
"I don't know where our ancestors came from or where they were going, but why didn't they move forward? I remember reading in some documents that it seems that, starting from a certain day three hundred years ago, there was a very long period of time when the road was blocked..."
"We are forced to stay in this world for a while, but before we knew it, everyone has begun to believe in 'Night' and there is no way to leave."
"Only a very small number of people knew the truth, founded the 'Path Forward', and launched the 'Forward Movement', striving to take humanity's destiny back into their own hands..."
Winnie couldn't help but reveal some helplessness on her face as she spoke.
Listening to her words, Kelin couldn't say he had much sympathy, but just asked silently: "How many of you...are on the road ahead?"
"About 50,000 people..."
Isn't this even enough for a fraction? Colin opened his mouth and said, "Are all the remaining millions not willing to leave?"
"They... were simply deceived. If we can break the chains that bind the train, restart it, and let everyone know that there is a world out there, and that it is not the final earth, then everything can be salvaged."
"Hiss, you make it sound so simple when you move your lips..."
Colin couldn't help but raise his hand and scratch his head, feeling that things were becoming a little complicated.
Millions of people!
It would be fine if they were all complete heretics, but the key is that they don't seem to be. Judging from the company's rules, there is a high probability that they are still worth saving...
That is to say, even if the so-called train chain is broken, it can be restarted.
Ke Lin couldn't just ignore these people and drive away. If he did that, not only would he face some unknown punishment, but his conscience would also be at peace...
The most important thing is that even if Colin wants to save them, they will not cooperate.
It is not easy to forcibly take away millions of people who will resist with arms.
Plus there's a time limit for execution...
After sorting them out one by one, I thought of the various difficulties.
Colin's head was a circle bigger.
This whole fucking mission shouldn't be taken by a D-class employee!
Taking a deep breath to calm himself, Colin said, "Let's not talk about how to stop 'Eternal Night' for now. What else can we do to break the restraints you mentioned and make it move again?"
The mission required us to refuel at the ninth station, but this train seemed to be stopped at the eighth station...
That is to say, before that, they have to get the train moving first.
"Only Queen Akashi knows this..." Winnie glanced at Akashi, whose body was badly broken.
During the conversation, the many injuries on his body had basically stabilized.
It's a bit creepy at first glance - her body is filled with all kinds of fine roots inside and out, and these roots are constantly wriggling, releasing various forces to repair and suture her wounds.
"He should be able to wake up in a while." "Fire Tree" saw Colin's gaze and said quickly.
"Can."
Colin nodded, then asked Winnie some details while sorting out what he needed to do.
First of all, it is certain that after he gets there, anyone he sees is most likely an enemy, or the kind of enemy that cannot be killed at will.
And, although it is still unknown what the restraints are that stopped the train.
But what Colin can be sure of is...
Once you start destroying that thing.
It is almost certain that there will be high-level life forms that will descend in a powerful manner - with millions of high-quality believers as a foundation, even if it is a god descending, its strength can be restored to a great extent.
Especially at this high position, there is a high probability that it is the "Dark Night" that is not weaker than the "Red Moon".
As for the "branch", there is no hope anymore.
Because according to Winnie, most of them are traitors, and they're infiltrated like a fucking beehive...
In the past, when Colin went to other worlds to carry out certain rescue missions, at least he could get support from the rescued party. But this time, his identity was closer to a "villain", and most of the rescued people also regarded him as an invader.
The right time, place and people are all in one.
Ke Lin just thought about it and didn't know how he was going to win.
"Hmm..."
At this moment, Akashi beside Winnie suddenly made a sound, and then his eyeballs moved under his eyelids, as if he was about to wake up.
"He was actually saved. What a miracle."
The "Owner of the Fish Pond" and the Orange Cat, who were as silent as elementary school students in class, couldn't help but grumble when they saw this.
It's only been a few hours?
They saved a person who, in their eyes, could have been cremated from death.
It has to be said that it is a miracle.
As the two were talking, Ikashi, who looked almost identical to Lavinia before, opened her eyes. She subconsciously prepared to summon her extraordinary power, and a dark light wriggled in her eyes...
But soon, she noticed something unusual around her and became confused again.
"Where...is this place? Am I dead? Mmm, such a warm flame..."
"Is this the Kingdom of Night? Winnie, are you dead too?!"
Akashi first recalled his previous injuries. With their treatment technology, it was impossible to save him.
But compared to her own death, after seeing Winnie, she suddenly woke up - if this adjutant also died, then who would go to meet the predicted campfire messenger?
"Don't worry, none of you are dead."
A voice came from the side, and Akashi turned around to look. His half-broken face was dazed but also alert.
But the next second, he noticed the special and warm flame on the other person.
She immediately realized who this person was!
"You, are you the messenger of the Bonfire?! I beg you to help us. For this, I am willing to pay any price..."
“Stop.”
Colin raised his hand to stop him. Regardless of the price this person could pay, he was more curious about what the other party's plan was.
It seems that according to Winnie, this "Night" believer who wanted to get rid of the "Night" once connected with a mysterious voice and found an independent carriage to leave the other side of the earth. He also had certain plans and methods on how to break through the vehicle restraints and persuade everyone to follow him afterwards.
Although there is no direct evidence, Colin estimates that the so-called "mysterious voice" is most likely "Ms. Rabbit".
And according to this lady's style...
Although the tasks she assigned were difficult, they were indeed possible to complete.
Colin first briefly recounted his conversation with Winnie, then asked directly:
"First, tell me how to get the train moving, and what arrangements do you have for ordinary people afterwards..."
"Yes, but wait, I need to think about it..."
The damage to his brain and his uncontrollable wandering mind made it difficult for Akashi to think.
I often think of something, but forget it in the blink of an eye...
After a while, Colin heard her say again:
"Basically, when the 'Eternal Night' ritual begins, most of the tribe will participate. At that time, the defenses will be weakened, and we can use this opportunity to destroy the restraints that bind the train...
“The device is complicated to destroy and requires a certain amount of time and pattern.
"During this period, we need your help to buy time and face the counterattack of the 'Night Faction'...
"As long as we can withstand their counterattack before we break the chain, everything will be successful."
It sounds simple... Colin pursed his lips and asked:
"So, what are you going to do with the majority of ordinary people? What if they don't want to get on the train once it starts moving?"
"No……"
Akashi blinked, thought for a moment, and said, "I have a way to make them obey, but I'm sorry, I only remember how to execute it, but I can't remember what exactly will happen..."
After hesitating for a moment, she said uncertainly, "It seems like, summoning someone over?"
Colin followed up with:
"Summon who?"
Who has the ability to make millions of people listen to him, a stranger?
