Embers Ad Infinitum

Chapter 48 sub-human (recommendation ticket)

“sub-human?” After hearing this term, Long Yuehong’s mind instantly appeared “cruel” and ” Words such as “vicious”, “deformed”, “dirty”, “pollution source”, and “hostile to humans”.

Although he has never encountered a sub-human, the textbook and the people around him say so.

Jiang Baiman seems to be able to sense what Long Yuehong is thinking and thinking at this time, “Hey” said:

“Sub-human and human beings are essentially the same At least there is no isolation for reproduction.”

Before Long Yuehong and others could speak again, she continued to say:

“The group of people in Heishu Town rely on catching mice and eating The mouse, survived the first winter after the old world annihilation. It is said that at that time, the rats in that area were crazy, all of them got out of the ground, covering the mountains and plains, some of them festered. Some eyes are red, and some attack the surrounding living creatures indiscriminately.

“Uh…I’m pulling it far, or go back to the group of people in Black Rat Town.

“After the first winter, because the area where they originally lived was too polluted, which has caused a large number of residents to die, they chose to leave and migrated here.

“Unfortunately, the nightmare not at all ends here. Their bodies gradually have mutations. Moreover, it may be that they have eaten too many distorted mice. They are becoming more and more mice-like. Ha, I am not an expert in this area. I haven’t done any research, I just said so.

“In short, their hair has become black and heavy, their bodies are always rickets, and their nails have become harder and sharper…

“After several generations of reproduction, The current residents of Black Rat Town are generally below one meter four. They like to live in caves and are very good at digging. Correspondingly, their types of food have become more complex. At the same time, they are afraid of strong sunlight and can only work in the early morning. , Evening and night activities.

“They also have a lot of good mutations, for example, they are very innate talent in mechanical and electronic aspects. Some of the electrical equipment of the old world is already badly broken. After they fiddle for a while, they can barely be able to Yes, of course, the premise is that there are corresponding wires and parts.”

Having said that, Jiang Baiman “Aiya” said:

“I almost forgot to remind you that you can’t They said the three words “Black Rat Town” in front of them. This is the code name given to them by some vagrants in the wilderness, which is strongly discriminatory, and the people in Black Rat Town are the kind with stronger self-esteem. Company Internally, there is no hatred for sub-humans, but dislike, contempt, and rejection are definitely indispensable, so I used this name.”

“Then why should the company accept them?” Bai Chen couldn’t help asking.

As a former wilderness wanderer, she has encountered sub-human hatred and unprovoked attacks several times. In addition, the opponent can bring a nightmare appearance. She has a serious lack of this group. Good feelings, sometimes even treated as intelligent dangerous creatures.

Jiang Baiman said silently for a while:

“The residents of Black Rat Town have a deep resentment towards humans not at all, and they usually regard themselves as normal people.

“If it were not for their sensitivity and low self-esteem, and the company’s internal employees were full of prejudice against sub-humans, the company might gradually absorb them instead of treating them as peripheral vassals.

“Actually, it is not a vassal. It is closer to a cooperative relationship. We exchange weapons, ammunition, old clothes, and certain food with them for the valuable things they collect. At the same time, they will Important news from the Black Marsh Wilderness is sent back to the company through Wireless Electronics. Yes, the company collects used clothes from you for similar transactions.”

Having said that, Jiang Baiman paused:

“The company will also recruit volunteers for certain experiments in Black Rat Town.

“In this regard, the residents of Black Rat Town are very enthusiastic. They are willing to give everything in exchange for the offspring to change back. Opportunity for normal people. “

Jiang Baiman did not add his own feelings in the narrative, but Bai Chen still heard a moment of emotion:

“On the earth, the company’s reputation is stained by always experimenting with biology connect together.

“Before I had in-depth contact with you, I had heard a lot of rumors. I was full of fear of similar experiments. I was afraid that one day I would be caught by the’Pangu Creature’ and sent to a hidden place to become evil. The victim of the experiment is afraid of being tortured and causing a mental breakdown, physical distortion, and becoming a monster. Even death cannot die like a human.

“And the people in Black Rat Town will volunteer to apply for the experiment. Those…”

After listening to this remark of Bai Chen, Shang Jianyao and Long Yuehong discovered that the company has such an image in the eyes of outsiders, just like the big villain in certain stories on radio programs.

This is completely different from their perception of through childhood:

They have always believed that the inside of the company is hidden land of peace and prosperity, while the outside world is in deep water.

Jiang Baiman hearing this laughed:

“You can hear that this kind of fear has been suppressed in your heart for a long time, so that’s why I said so much in one breath. “

She immediately raised her left arm and made an elbow bend gesture:

“This electric eel-type biological prosthesis is the result of an experiment, and so is genetic modification.

“How? After witnessing this with your own eyes, don’t you feel less scary?”

Bai Chen was silent and did not answer.

“…Understood.” Jiang Baiman laughed at herself, “You are even more scared when you see me like this.”

She exhaled invisibly:

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“One thing you said is quite right. Most of the volunteers ended up not very well…”

Inside the jeep, the atmosphere became calm and no one spoke for a long time.

After several seconds, Jiang Baiman turned his head and looked at Shang Jianyao, “blaming” and said:

“Why don’t you make a joke at this time?”

Shang Jianyao responded sternly:

“As a person who is determined to save all mankind, on similar topics, never cracking a joke.”

“…also.” Jiang Baiman sat up straight again.

After another while, she pointed to the front and said:

“Turn left and go into the mountains.”

Here, the black marsh wilderness appeared Some hills can even be called hills, and Black Rat Town is located in the hills.

After driving along the bumpy road for a while, Jiang Baiman couldn’t help but roll down the car window:

“Really, the distance of up and down movement adds up more than the previous one. .

“If you go out like this once, you must have a great cultivator chassis…”

While complaining, Jiang Baiman suddenly closed his mouth.

Turning his head, he felt carefully for a while, and his brows gradually frowned: “The electrical signals in the direction of Black Mouse Town are pitiful. “

This has entered her sensing range, and it also shows that Black Rat Town is very close.

Shang Jianyao instinctively lifted the “Berserker” assault rifle and mounted it On the window:

“Could it be affected by the abnormalities north of Yuelu Station? “

It’s not close to Yuelu Station, but also not too far. You can arrive in about half a day.

“Probably. “Jiang Baiman nodded, his tone is obviously heavier than before.

“Group leader, do I need to wear an external skeleton device?” “Long Yuehong is no longer frightened and flustered like the previous few days, and asked relatively calmly.

“Yes. “Jiang Baiman has no contempt for the unknown.

She immediately instructed:

“You come and wear it.” “

“Why not Shang Jianyao?” “Long Yuehong blurted out.

“Shang Jianyao is going to follow me into Black Rat Town, but the external skeleton device can’t get in. Uh, I can get in, but I can’t play. “Jiang Baiman briefly explained two sentences.

Shang Jianyao has no opinion on this, and keeps silent, and is highly alert for abnormalities that may come suddenly.

Wait for Long Yuehong to get dressed. Outside the skeleton device, the jeep continued to drive.

Two 3 minutes later, Jiang Baiman issued the order:

“Stop. “

She immediately pointed to the woods and bushes ahead:

“Black Rat Town is over there.

“Long Yuehong opens the road.”

“Yes, group leader!” Long Yuehong opened the door and got out of the car first.

After entering the relatively dense woods, a group of four walked forward for several minutes, and suddenly smelled a familiar smell.

That is the smell of blood!

“This is a lot of trouble…” Jiang Baiman muttered to himself suddenly, as if he had thought of a possible development.

Holding the grenade gun, she speeded up slightly and walked towards the other end of the forest.

There is a gray and yellow mountain wall. There is a deep cave where the mountain wall is blocked by trees and weeds, and a more intense smell of blood escapes from it.

“That’s Black Rat Town.” Jiang Baiman said in a deep voice.

At a glance, Long Yuehong understood the reason why the external skeleton device could not be used in Black Mouse Town:

The entrance to the cave is only one meter four high, and the external skeleton device Re-shrinking adjustment can’t reach this level, and the cave will be obviously shorter.

In this way, when a person wearing an external skeleton device enters Black Rat Town, which is essentially a cave, his waist is not straight, and the battle strength will naturally be greatly reduced.

Before getting close to the cave, Shang Jianyao and Jiang Baiman looked to the left at the same time. Under a tree, they saw two dead bodies.

The two corpses were very short, with a tendency to curl up, and their clothing was stripped clean.

Their nails are sharp and hard, and they are obviously yellow, and there are a lot of black hairs on the body. At first glance, they look like giant rats in heavily polluted areas.

However, those hairs are not dense, and you can see the pale skin underneath through them.

The eyes of the two corpses were round and the remaining expressions were horrified and resentful. They were soaked with blood that looked indistinguishable from normal humans.

Frankly speaking, apart from thicker hair, shorter body, weird nails, and pale skin, Shang Jianyao doesn’t think the two dead residents of Black Rat Town have anything to do with him. The difference.

This is not the first time Long Yuehong has seen a corpse. Although he is still a little scared, nauseous, and does not want to look directly at him, he can control himself.

He “hiss” said:

“It’s not all dead…”

Jiang Baiman hearing this, subconsciously tilted his head, Looking at the deep cave, he didn’t have the courage to go in immediately.

She seems to have been able to predict what kind of scene will be inside.

At this time, Bai Chen, who was squatting down to examine the corpse, raised his head, said solemnly:

“Dead by a gunshot.”

Jiang Baiman squinted slightly She lowered her eyes and muttered to herself:

“Who did it…”

After she said, she took a breath and walked towards “Black Rat Town” Entrance.

No need to order, Shang Jianyao followed her closely.

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(End of this chapter)