How to Feed an Abyss!

Everyone couldn't believe it.

Gerald frowned. "When you say that, I have a little impression...In the early years, there were still people who were researching inhibitory drugs."

"And then? Failed?" Chi Yongge asked.

The Empire attaches great importance to military power, and its research in fields such as medicine and communication has always been inferior to that of the Alliance. But he didn't believe that the empire would really be helpless.

"I can't say it failed..." Gerald hesitated, "That was too long ago, I don't know much about it, I only know that the development of inhibitory drugs is very slow, and then..."

"Then it was stopped by the king." Di Wen said.

Chi Yongge was taken aback suddenly, "Huh?! Why?"

The fire was still beating, and the dark red light illuminated everyone's faces. The hot water in the pot boiled, and a bunch of bubbles came out.

Due to the distortion, De Wen's facial features were wrinkled together, and the shadows of the skin's ravines became more obvious.

She hunched her back and said slowly, "The development of inhibitory drugs is too slow, and the king lost his patience. At this moment, Christina appeared in front of him."

She went on to talk about "Kristina Parker is a biology professor who has been actively involved in the development of drugs since the end of the world. It's just that her research direction is different. She was not interested in 'inhibition' from the beginning. After seeing some of the infected people's bodily functions...enhanced, she had another idea."

"Cities fell one after another, and the imperial army, which is not afraid of war, will inevitably be shaken in the face of non-human enemies." Di Wen's tone was light, "And those who have been infected and strengthened, those 'mutants', are obviously better Warrior. Christina believes that only in this way can the Empire win the war."

In the case of "variants", the alliance and the empire are the same.

Some were strengthened by the sequelae of the infection, and some died from it.

Lu Tinghan said, "She persuaded the king to change the research direction?"

"Yes." Di Wen nodded, "Research on inhibitory drugs is slow, and the progress in the past 20 years has not been to his liking, but Christina's team happened to have made significant progress. She claimed that a drug will soon be invented that will allow people to Better fusion with infection. She calls it 'fusion agent'."

She sighed softly, "As you all know, the king is too proud of a warrior, he cannot tolerate failure, and the fall of cities is like slaps on his face one by one. What is the point of dealing with such a person?" What appeals to him more than 'a stronger army'?"

"He accepted Christina's proposal and devoted all his efforts to research and development of 'fusion agents', and soon all the inhibitory drug projects were stopped."

"Many people questioned him, including many respected professors. But he will not change his mind, and no one can challenge his authority. If you ask, who can persuade him, it is only his queen and princess...the queen is gone, and The little princess is spoiled, and has never seen the cruel side of the world. She thought her father could repel monsters with a wave of his hand! She made public speeches to support her father's point of view, and appealed to many people. The soldiers even stood up for this power Fanaticism, the most extreme faction will even actively seek infection."

Di Wen's hands trembled slightly, "Without the support of the royal family, even if someone wants to continue researching inhibitory drugs, they can't go on. In this way, the empire has entered a road of no return."

Everyone sighed when they heard the words.

Shi Yuan thought that before going to bed one day, Lu Tinghan told him about the development history of inhibitors.

The Alliance's research and development of inhibitors is also very difficult.

In the early years, they knew little about the abyss, and the research was once stagnant. They never gave up, explored step by step, and developed the prototype of the inhibitor.

The effect of the prototype is weak, almost useless, and the entire alliance is frustrated. After more than ten years, the researchers slowly collected data and gradually improved. The inhibitor was much more effective, and finally became a life-saving medicine today.

Adjutant Ning said, "Unexpectedly, because of the king's mistake, the research direction of the entire empire deviated."

Lu Tinghan said, "The empire is extremely pursuing power, and will give everything to win the war. If the culture is like this, otherwise there will be no Christina who proposed the 'fusion agent', and there will be no soldiers who fanatically support it. Even if you are in power It's not Morton, there is another king who made the same choice."

Lu Tinghan has quite a few mutant subordinates, and after contacting that group, he can somewhat understand their mentality.

It is indeed easy to be fascinated by the power beyond human beings.

In their eyes, the raindrops fall slowly, the wind blows and the leaves become clear, and the untouchable high walls can be climbed in a few steps, and the monsters that were once unbeatable are crushed by them with bare hands. Skull, nothing but screaming... The world is different because of this, and the power is ecstatic.

The empire is like this, and it is not accidental to take that step.

Di Wen took a deep look at Lu Tinghan and did not refute.

She said, "The fusion agent is indeed useful. At one time, the Imperial Army had a large number of mutant fighters, and the battle was going well. Some people even took pride in being infected."

"We made it through that peak without incident, and even took back three cities. Years later, at the next peak, everything changed. Those warriors injected with the fusion agent became... manic, like a Just a beast."

Lu Tinghan asked, "Is it a sequela?"

While speaking, a group of mole men rushed past outside, rustling, making one's scalp tingle.

Chi Yongge couldn't help but look back.

How many Mole People are there? How many were born by force, even by inbreeding?

Perhaps only Di Wen knew about it.

"Yes." Di Wen said, "The fusion agent can only keep the soldiers rational at the beginning. After a long time, their thoughts will still be eroded by the abyss. There are more and more crazy fighters, and people fall into panic. It just so happens that Gamma The abyss begins to stir, and the swarm of moles comes."

"The mole man is also a mutant." Devin paused, as if recalling some terrible past, "At that time, Christina developed a 'new fusion agent'. People infected by moles did not We have to choose, but we can only be used as test subjects. We didn’t die, but we became like this. Mutant fighters are no longer our weapons, but have become enemies.”

She sighed deeply, "The imperial army has turned into an army of ordinary people again. After fighting for many years, the city still perishes."

"Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh-"

The kettle screamed, belching white steam.

The sharp sound brought everyone back to reality from the nightmare.

Di Wen patted his knees, shook off the dirt, and said in a hoarse voice, "Okay, let's end the story here. Mr. Gerrard seems very interested in inhibitors."

Gerald was beside him, unable to restrain his excitement at all, he twitched his fur.

He asked, "Can I, can I see the inhibitor?"

For this trip, there are a large number of inhibitors on the aircraft.

Chi Yongge immediately took out one, handed it to Gerald, and said, "The Alliance didn't develop the inhibitor all at once. We also took many detours and made many sacrifices. At one time, I felt that there was really no hope. Okay." Now, we have come to today.”

He said again, "I have never seen your type of infection. You have been injected with a fusion agent, and I don't know if the inhibitor will work." He scratched his head, "Besides, you have been infected for many years, maybe... really nothing Effects, but side effects—deadly side effects.”

"I know," Gerald murmured, taking the injection carefully, "of course I know."

The transparent needle tube holds a translucent liquid, which shines in the firelight.

He watched intently.

Chi Yongge emphasized again, "I can't give you injections, the risk is too great, just in case something happens..."

"Even voluntary?"

A crisp voice came.

Shi Yuan turned his head and saw a Mole Man standing at the entrance of the tunnel. She has a small frame and looks extremely thin, with hideous facial features, but a small yellow flower is pinned on her head.

The yellow flowers are bright, a splash of color in a depressing nest.

She took another half step forward and asked, "Is it okay to do it voluntarily?"

Di Wen shouted, "What nonsense?! Dorothy, go back!"

"No, Mom, I heard everything." Dorothy jumped briskly to Gerald's side and leaned over to look at the suppressant. "I want to try it."

Di Wen's voice was sharp, she tried her best to restrain herself, and still screamed, "Doctor Chi said it could be fatal! No one has ever injected an inhibitor, and no one knows the consequences!"

"Then what else can we do?" Dorothy looked up at her. "Let the others go? Let those compatriots who probably don't know what an 'inhibitor' is, to be the test subjects? Mom, they need you to find Don, Mr. Gerald wants to continue teaching, and Morgan wants to be a doctor in the future..."

Di Wen: "That can't let you take risks! You..."

"I have dreams too," interrupted Dorothy. "My dream is to see the sun."

Di Wen suddenly lost his voice.

Her hands were trembling, and she said in embarrassment, "No, no, it's too dangerous—think again, think again!"

Chi Yongge also said, "Miss Dorothy, I also think you should think about it carefully. If you don't change your mind later, we can discuss it later."

Dorothy curled her lips, looking unhappy, "I won't change, I will come to you in the future. We can't miss this opportunity!"

She took another deep look at the suppressant, turned around, and left in the tunnel.

Di Wen was so excited that his hands were shaking all the time.

The water boiled, Shi Yuan picked up the kettle and made her a cup of root tea. He handed it over, and Di Wen rolled her eyes to look at him—she was still worried about Shi Yuan.

Shi Yuan asked, "Do you drink?" He added, "If you don't drink, I will."

He really wanted to taste what it was like, but Lu Tinghan told him that he might have a stomachache.

Di Wen "..." She slowly reached out and took the teacup with both hands.

After taking a few sips of hot tea, she became much calmer, and said in a low voice, "She will never obey... you guys, let me stay by myself for a while. I have to think about it."

Her voice is tired.

I don't know if it's because of Dorothy, or because of the memory of the past.

Everyone understood her emotions and left one after another.

Before leaving, Chi Yongge grabbed Gerald and asked, "Do you have that 'fusion agent'?"

"Yes." Gerald was taken aback, "What do you need the fusion agent for? We almost treat it as garbage."

Chi Yongge replied, "The alliance has never done research on 'fusion'. There is my workbench on the aircraft. I want to study the composition of the fusion agent and report to the main city." His eyes flashed with excitement, "With my Intuition, this must be of great use!"

Hearing this, Gerald couldn't help becoming excited, and replied, "Okay, then come with me!"

Chi Yongge left with Gerald, and Adjutant Ning couldn't bear the dullness of the underground, so he returned to the aircraft.

Being fine for now, Lu Tinghan asked Shi Yuan, "Where do you want to go?"

Shi Yuan thought for a while, "I still want to see the grassland."

He loves the long golden grass.

So, under Morgan's leadership, they turned out of the "nest".

They stood side by side on the top of the hill, watching the sun set on the western mountain, the sky seemed to ignite the long grass, and the golden and orange red surged together.

Before I knew it, a day passed.

From arriving in a small city, to exploring the secret town under the church, to the princess's warehouse, to the mole man's lair, and hearing about the past of the empire through tunnels... It's only two days, but it feels like a whole century.

For the past three months, they have been on their way forever, and now they actually stopped in one place, and they might spend several nights.

This rare leisure is precious.

A huge sunset is falling. They sat down in Qiuling, Lu Tinghan held Shi Yuan in his arms.

Shi Yuan got a cup of root tea as he wished, and took a sip. The taste is unexpectedly not bad. It is slightly bitter when drinking, but it returns to sweetness after drinking, which is very special.

He leaned on Lu Tinghan to finish his tea, put the teacup aside, and asked softly, "Lu Tinghan, are we leaving soon?"

Lu Tinghan responded, and said, "The alliance is still waiting for us."

"You said, can the inhibitor help the Mole Man?"

Lu Tinghan "I hope so."

"Okay." Shi Yuan said again, "You told me about the origin of the inhibitor, I don't remember much, can you tell me again?"

Lu Tinghan told him many things.

From the historical strategic policy of the alliance to how to play cards and how to play the violin, and anecdotes from all over the world, he wanted to tell Shi Yuan everything.

There are too many unfamiliar things for Shi Yuan, he tends to forget them after hearing them, and next time he asks Lu Tinghan, Lu Tinghan will take the trouble to explain it again.

The desire to share is always the best proof of affection.

And getting the adoring gaze of a little monster is also a joy.

This time is no exception.

Inhibitors are a topic that Lu Tinghan is interested in. He hugged Shi Yuan and talked endlessly, starting from the prototype of the inhibitor, to the later experiments, to the data collection of monsters, to its practical value in the war...

He talked for almost half an hour, turned his head and said, "Shi Yuan, what else do you not understand? Ask me quickly..."

He paused.

Shi Yuan slept soundly in his arms. His face was delicate and warm in the dim light, and his eyelashes cast fan-shaped shadows.

He holds his tail.

I don't know when I fell asleep, and how much I listened to.

Lu Tinghan touched Shi Yuan's black hair, he was not disappointed, but smiled instead. He thought, I will tell you when you wake up.

The strong wind bent the golden grass and blew away the last touch of light.

A hunched figure slowly walked up the hill and came to them - Di Wen looked at the two people embracing each other, silent.

She seemed to think of something, and her expression became soft.

Sensing her presence, Lu Tinghan turned around and nodded at her.

Di Wen walked slowly to them.

She said hoarsely, "I will go with you to find other cities. Then, you can go back to the main city."

Lu Tinghan nodded and said, "That would be great. Thank you very much for your help."

Di Wen didn't answer.

She looked across the long grass and over the hills until she reached the crimson and dark skyline. The ruins, the wilderness, the thin clouds, the wandering and dark past of the empire, she saw them all.

She is too old, thin, and gray-haired, and she doesn't seem to be worthy of the title of "King Slayer", nor is she worthy of the heroic figure who "led the Mole Man to survive by himself". She is like a piece of paper, which can be blown away by the wind at any time. Just being alive is like a miracle.

I don't know how long after that, the new wind gradually rises, and the world is darkened.

She said "...I want to go home."