Volume 2: Boundless Walker Chapter 14 Goethe. Skinned. Wayne!
Robot No. 2, unlike Robot No. 1, is a spherical robot, about the size of a yoga ball, and has as many as six metal claws. It is also more delicate, allowing it to handle housework better.
"Master, dinner is nutritious ham and vegetable soup and white bread."
"According to your instructions, lizard skewers, grilled cockroaches and other foods will be automatically removed from the food menu."
The synthesized sound rang in Goethe's ears.
"Yeah, very good."
"Go recharge."
Goethe picked up the spoon and drank the ham and vegetable soup in front of him.
The emerald green vegetables and the glossy ham were wrapped in a slightly sticky potato soup base, which had a moderately salty taste. After adding a little bit of black pepper, Goethe was even more satisfied.
As for Astrid?
He ate with big mouthfuls.
There is no such thing as ladylike etiquette for the people of the "wasteland".
So, while eating, Astrid said.
"Just roast the cockroaches."
“But the lizard skewers are still pretty good.”
The lady said.
"Then your food from now on will be lizard skewers."
Goethe's calm words immediately shut the lady up.
With ham and vegetable soup and white bread, only a fool would choose lizard skewers.
However, less than five seconds after she kept silent, Astrid, who was used to chatting while eating, couldn't help but speak again.
"You've been reading books and watching videos for two days. What have you learned?"
"Antiques like 'How to Live in a Nuclear Winter' are completely worthless to study. No one cares about them except for some alternative collectors. Everyone is paying attention to the greatness of the 'Prophet' Modeus!"
"Not just 'Fortress of Doom'!"
"And 'Warrior Potion'!"
The lady became interested as she spoke.
"The original 'Warrior Potion' had absolutely no side effects and could perfectly improve a person's physical fitness. Unlike the current type, although there are more and more varieties, the side effects are also getting bigger and bigger."
"Especially the guys in the 'Fortress of Doom' who chose the 'Son of Doom' potion. After being injected with it, they completely became crazy - even though they look strong , it is not something a normal person would choose."
Goethe did not refute what Astrid said.
Modus has truly accomplished something astonishing in this 'secret realm' before his eyes.
It is no exaggeration to say that if there were no "Mad King", at least 90% of the humans in the "secret realm" would have died.
Nice romance
The emergence of 'Fortress of Doom' and 'Fortress of Dawn' allowed at least six million people to survive.
'Warrior Potion' allows more people to adapt to the world after nuclear war.
Possessed the ability to fight mutated plants and animals.
Then?
After the external crisis was temporarily alleviated, the internal crisis broke out.
After the 'prophet' Modus disappeared on a long journey, the descendants of the 'prophet' were pierced with spears and stood at the highest point of the 'Fortress of Doom ' - it is still preserved today.
It even became one of the scenery of the 'Fortress of Doom'.
"The descendants of the 'prophet' are truly pitiful."
Goethe said so.
"The Jock family are all crazy. In order to keep the corpse intact, they actually 'maintained' the corpse. Ever since the so-called Jock I betrayed the 'prophet' Modeus, they should have been cut into pieces!"
Astrid slammed the table in anger.
"But they are still the masters of the 'Fortress of Doom'!"
Goethe picked up his own bowl to avoid being affected, then spoke slowly.
"yes!"
"Under the leadership of that bastard Jock VI, a large group of bastards plundered everywhere, divided the so-called safe zones, charged fees, and made those who entered the safe zones owe high debts. In the end, everyone became slaves. If it weren't for the Dawn Fortress, the Wasteland would have completely become a paradise for that bastard and lunatic!"
"And there's the Mechanical City!"
"However, compared to entering the Dawn Fortress, which only costs 2,000 lacs, it also requires a certain level of skill."
"Of course, Goethe, a 'psychic' like you will be welcomed wherever you go."
Astrid sat down dejectedly at first, but immediately spoke excitedly again.
The 'Dawn Fortress' is one of the two great miracles created by the 'Prophet' Modus. It is hidden deep underground and has an exaggerated reserve of food and fresh water, as well as a complete industrial system that can support five million people.
Of course, that was before.
Now that population has more than doubled.
The 'Dawn Fortress' is still being dug deeper, relying on the blueprint of the 'Prophet' Modus to continue to improve the 'Dawn Fortress'.
Yes, perfect!
According to the blueprint of the 'Prophet' Modus, the entire 'Dawn Fortress' is able to accommodate hundreds of millions of people and form a new self-sufficient system without relying on the ground at all.
As for the Mechanical City?
It was created by several assistants and disciples of the former 'prophet' Modeus.
Different from the looting of 'Fortress of Doom' and the self-development of 'Fortress of Dawn', Mechanical City focuses more on exploring new directions.
For example: the combination of machine and human.
They call themselves 'new humans'.
But compared to the welcomed 'psychics', more 'wasteland' residents regard them as freaks.
He had seen so much in two days that Goethe's temples began to swell.
He raised his hand to rub his swollen temple and continued to recall the so-called "psychic".
'Psychic' should be a variant name of 'superhuman'.
And this kind of variation is not only reflected in the name.
'Psychic' has added some 'technological' elements.
In the knowledge called "ancient technology" left by the "Mad King", the original "psychics" and the new humans in the "Mechanical City" were very similar, but one chose machinery and the other chose a part of a mutant creature.
As time goes by, this bloodline is passed down from generation to generation.
As a result, many "psychic" families emerged.
These families are the loose forces other than the 'Fortress of Doom', 'Fortress of Dawn' and 'Mechanical City'.
They have their own 'town'.
He also has his own subordinates and slaves.
They may travel through the 'wasteland' in search of resources.
Occasionally play the role of a robber and plunder any resources you see.
Those who succeed become stronger.
The losers have nothing.
Even if some lucky ones survived and became "lone travelers", it would be difficult for them to survive in the extremely terrible environment of the "wasteland" and the endless mutant creatures.
Most will die quickly.
Those who don't die will become "mercenaries" like Astrid.
Then, there is a high probability that you will experience a sudden and unexpected death at some point.
unless……
Have your own 'town' again.
But even if you have your own 'town', you can't be careless, because maintaining your own 'town' also requires resources, and more predators will also target your 'town'.
In short, this is a world where the 'law of the jungle' is fully revealed.
Even the 'Dawn Fortress' is no exception.
2000 is not a small amount of money for ordinary people.
What's more, this is just the initial cost.
after?
Although Goethe didn't know, he could guess that it would be an extremely exaggerated number.
No money?
Then you can only work in the 'Fortress of Dawn'.
Excavation is not just about machines.
People are also an important labor force.
As for leaving?
It has already cost 2,000 yuan, and most people are reluctant to give it up.
Just like when I was in my hometown, some people, once they got in, could never get out.
Of course.
Some people also call it 'getting on board'.
It’s a pity that the final destination of this car is always so unsatisfactory.
In addition, there are some lucky ones.
For example: the Baron of Oasis.
The other party inherited this 'oasis' by accident and lived a pretty good life.
Until...I met Goethe.
Goethe picked up the white bread, took a bite, and then soaked it in the ham and vegetable soup. After it fully absorbed the soup, he put it into his mouth. The white bread, which blended the flavors of meat, vegetables and soup, immediately became delicious.
"'Fortress of Doom' is definitely not going to have a good time this time!"
"The fact that the power reactor is in trouble will be exposed sooner or later. The hyenas and vultures that have been hiding for a long time must have been following behind. Once the 'Doomsday Fortress' shows signs of fatigue, they will immediately launch an attack."
After slurping down the food in her hand, Astrid wiped her mouth and looked at Goethe with bright eyes.
"Shall we get involved too?"
The lady suggested.
"certainly!"
Goethe did not refuse.
If he wants more [Bloody Honor], he must return to the 'Fortress of Doom'.
There is a very good opportunity in front of us.
Just as Astrid said, the 'Fortress of Doom' has been targeted.
There is no better opportunity than to fish in troubled waters.
"However, unfortunately, after our escape, the patrols in the 'Fortress of Doom' will definitely be rearranged, and all the 'Defenders' will definitely be activated."
"It's basically impossible to sneak in again."
"But if we attack by force..."
"Oasis is not getting any advantage at all."
"Sure enough, we can only follow others and pick up what they leave behind."
Astrid said, frowning.
"No need to force an attack."
“There’s no need to sneak in.”
"Do you have any familiar channels that can spread the news?"
Goethe asked.
In the cold storage, there is the body of Baron Oasis.
As long as he operates well enough, he can make it a 'ticket' to return to the 'Fortress of Doom'.
Even if he fails, Goethe is confident that he can use the [Blood Raven Spirit] to find a "passage".
"have."
"But if I show up, I will definitely be targeted."
Astrid knew about the corpse of the Baron of Oasis in the cold storage, and guessed what Goethe wanted to do, but as an employed person, the lady who kept her promise felt that she had an obligation to remind Goethe what he would encounter.
50,000-100,000 is enough to make people take risks and forget everything.
This lady can guarantee that if she shows up, a group of hyenas and vultures will come.
"Well, pick a few that are easy to deal with. The resources of the Oasis also need to be replenished."
"No!"
"wrong!"
“You can’t do that!”
Goethe suddenly denied his previous thoughts.
Immediately, Astrid felt relieved.
The lady looked at Goethe with admiration.
“A warrior doesn’t have to be brave enough to move forward. He who knows how to make choices and give up can be called a brave man!”
The lady said these words which she had read in some book, and at this moment she was sincerely cheering for her boss to pull back from the brink of danger.
Then the lady saw Goethe's strange look.
Under Astrid's puzzled gaze, Goethe sat up straight and said word by word -
"I'm not giving up, but I think it's not right to let people know where you are so easily. I should... charge you a fee!"
