Chapter 291: Good Days

Translator:

CKtalon

The guards hiding at Redstone Collections entrance recognized the jeep almost at the same time they saw the mask.

Their bodies stiffened for two seconds before they followed the Vigilance Churchs dogmathey retracted their weapons and hid themselves better. They had no intention of making a sound or greeting him.

Shang Jianyao didnt mind at all; he got into the car again and introduced Genava. This is the folklore here. Do you want a mask as well?

Genava couldnt analyze the pros and cons of the situation and could only answer vaguely, Ill consider it.

He only needs to wear sunglasses. As Jiang Baimian drove the jeep into Redstone Collection, she provided her opinion. He also needs to change his clothes.

Genava was still wearing the dark-green military uniform. This was a signature of Tarnans robot guards.

Do they sell clothes here? As Shang Jianyao and the others were wearing masks, Genava didnt feel that changing clothes was a form of discrimination toward him.

Jiang Baimian thought for a moment and said, Theres no need to be so particular. Just take off your coat and wear the shirt inside. Well buy a few more sets when we have the chance later.

Just as she said that, she suddenly had a strange thought:

Will Genava ask if he needs to wear pants?

Fortunately, Genava wasnt puzzled over this question. He moved his metal neck and said, Alright.

As he spoke, he took off his coat.

Yes, there are still differences between smart bots and ordinary robots. They wont ask about everything and require everything to be explained

As Jiang Baimian muttered to herself, she found a familiar parking spot and parked the jeep.

After entering Redstone Collection, Shang Jianyao rushed to an advertising panel from the Old World and knocked on it before Genava could scan the layout and structure.

As the sound echoed, the panel door opened, revealing the town guard holding a submachine gun inside. His mask was raised to the top of his heada typical Ashlandic.

You werent careful enough, Shang Jianyao pointed out. He acted like they knew each other well.

The town guard replied aggrievedly, I cant breathe if I hide inside here and wear a mask.

Thats true. Shang Jianyao expressed his understanding. He then asked, Where can I get more high-performance batteries?

The town guard secretly heaved a sigh of relief. Mr. DiMarcos butler, Ulrich, is in charge of the Visa Trading Companys energy-related matters. Also, Anhebus has channels; he might even have stock.

High-performance batteries were classified under energy in the smuggling business. Although Anhebus had contributed a batch of firearms to Shang Jianyao and the others, he was actually closer to an energy merchant. He sold weapons to mountain monsters for the coal business.

Very good! Shang Jianyao smiled. He then raised a new question. Whos the sheriff and town guard captain now?

Captain Tan Jie, replied the town guard truthfully.

Oh, him. Shang Jianyao nodded happily. I like how he curses without an expression.

This

Long Yuehong suddenly felt that Shang Jianyaos performance today was more exaggerated than before. He couldnt help but mutter, Whats wrong with him today?

Jiang Baimian touched her ear and solemnly said, Maybe its the performer, Shang Jianyao, now.

Uh Long Yuehong was first stunned before he came to a realization.

This is all the fault of the Old World drama serials!

I feel like hes back home, Genava commented.

Theyre all his brothers, Jiang Baimian explained without head or tail.

Bai Chen whispered, The effects of the Old Worlds entertainment

At this moment, Shang Jianyao had already changed the topic. For example, did anyone from Mechanical Paradise come over recently?

He finally asked, Whos the new bishop?

The town guard replied, Bishop Antonella; he looks very strong.

Jiang Baimian took a few steps forward and asked, Did he come alone?

No. The town guard shook his head. Theres also the Terror BishopHis Excellency Saint Sigmundand other clergymen. However, they left after they went to Lake Heart Islandthe island youve been to.

Did they retrieve anything? Did anything happen to Lake Heart Island? This was what Jiang Baimian wanted to ask.

I dont know. The town guard thought for a moment and indicated that he didnt know. In any case, we are forbidden from approaching that island in any way or form. Whats there to forbid? With the merfolk around, how would we dare go to Lake Heart Island?

Shang Jianyao and Jiang Baimian asked about something else and roughly grasped Redstone Collections current situation.

Apart from the new bishops appointment, the most obvious change was that Helvigs widowMrs. Theresahad already become a figure with a certain status here.

The previous arms dealer, Lehman, had already left. It was said that his face was ashen when he left.

After the exchange, the Old Task Force went to Kesha Hotel and booked three rooms with canned food, energy bars, and compressed biscuits.

This was much more expensive than the last time they checked in. The hotel owners explanation was: You definitely need to recharge often with that robot of yours. This is the prepayment charge for the electricity.

This sentence hit the Old Task Forces sore spot. They had many high-performance batteries awaiting replenishment!

Genava only had one spare battery to use at the moment. The military exoskeleton hadnt been worn ever since Long Yuehong took it off last time.

In the hotel camp.

Jiang Baimian distributed the electronic cards. Ill share a room with Shang Jianyao, while Little White and Little Red will share a room. Old Ge, youll have a room to yourself.

Long Yuehong and the others were already accustomed to this plan and didnt object. Only Genava hesitated and asked, Are you two couples?

Cough Long Yuehong choked on his saliva and coughed.

Jiang Baimian looked at Genava and laughed. Why do you think so?

Why would the opposite sex stay in the same room if they arent a couple? Genava raised his doubts.

Shang Jianyao smiled as he patted Genava on the shoulder. Old Ge, your point of view is too pedantic. There are many combinations among humans; its not only men and women who can be called couples. There are also woman-woman couples, man-man couples, androgynous couples, and transgender couples

Jiang Baimian glared at Shang Jianyao as he started to veer off track.

In addition, Shang Jianyao changed the topic. How we share our rooms for our Old Task Force depends on pragmatic requirements. Think about it; which of the two of them can restrain me? They might not even notice that I slipped out in the middle of the night and did something bad.

Whoa, youre pretty arrogant?

Jiang Baimian was exasperated and amused.

Genava thought for a moment. I understand that.

He then asked, Why do you have to sneak out in the middle of the night to do bad things?

Shang Jianyao thought for a few seconds and solemnly replied, A brain spasm.

Without waiting for Genava to ask what this meant, Jiang Baimian smiled and said, Old Ge, its very rude of you to ask directly if we are couples. Look, you made the two of them so uncomfortable.

Clearly, only Long Yuehong felt uncomfortable. Bai Chen had a calm expression and didnt take it seriously.

Genavas slightly synthetic voice revealed a hint of sincerity. Actually, I know that this isnt too polite, but didnt you say that companions dont have to care so much? I also want to improve my understanding of human society and you carbon-based humans as soon as possible. I want to build a good foundation for my future personal survival and solo operations. You also taught me thisobserve more, ask more, listen more, and experience more.

Jiang Baimian smiled. Thats right, but you can use a more polite method. For example, ask me in private and dont do it in front of them.

Is that so Genava replied in a tone of having learned something again.

They then returned to their rooms and rested for a moment before gathering to prepare dinner.

Among them, Genavas food was a high-performance battery that was charging.

At this moment, they felt a commotion on the other side of the hotel camp.

What happened? Long Yuehong cast his gaze out the door in confusion.

Shang Jianyao even put down the things in his hand and walked out.

Under the setting suns illumination, they saw a group of people gathered in the distance. It was unknown what they were doing.

Ill go take a look. Shang Jianyao notified his companions and curiously approached.

Jiang Baimian, Bai Chen, Long Yuehong, and Genava looked at each other, closed the doors, and walked over.

After shortening the distance, they saw the situation opposite them clearly.

There were 40 to 50 young men and women over there. Their faces were relatively clean, and their clothes were tattered.

Long Yuehong looked over and even saw old cotton shoes with toes sticking out, as well as down jackets with several large holes.

These men and women ranged in age from 15 to 24. Around them stood seven to eight people with guns and better attires in comparison.

The man suspected to be the leader of the gunmen said loudly, I know that you guys have suffered a lot in the past. Otherwise, you wouldnt have been sold to me and become slaves. But now, your good days are coming!

The 40 to 50 young men and women listened numbly, but they also seemed to be looking forward to it.

The slave merchant continued, Think about it. If I didnt find a good place for you, would I have let you stay in a hotel? Redstone Collection is filled with abandoned houses. Cant I stuff you somewhere?

Heh heh, in two to three days, you will be able to enter the Underground Ark. Even the lowest-ranking servants there will be able to eat their fill. There will be free clothes, and you can sleep for at least six hours a day. There will also be doctors to treat you if you are sick.

Although you will always live in the underground castle, you dont have to worry about the plague. You dont have to worry about bandits, troops, or other nomads. You also dont have to be afraid of being attacked by beasts. If you perform well, you might even become a steward and be sent to the ground to do things In short, you have to undergo training well and strive to become Lord DiMarcos servant

Upon hearing his explanation, the faces of the 40 to 50 men and women gradually lit up. Some kind of glow seemed to flicker in their black and white eyes.

The toes protruding out of their cotton shoes and their swollen fingers subconsciously twitched.

At this moment, only one sentence echoed in Long Yuehongs mind:

DiMarco is a very violent person.