Embers Ad Infinitum - Chapter 787 - Choices
Library

Chapter 787 - Choices

Chapter 787: Choices

Translator:

CKtalon

As for whether the Awakened were born after the disaster that destroyed the Old World, the Old Task Force had always lacked sufficient clues and couldnt make effective guesses.

Many people were similar to them. Many historians and antiquarians secretly suspected that the disaster had brought about two abnormalities in humans. One was physical, resulting in Subhumans, and the other was mental, resulting in Awakened.

This was because they couldnt come to a conclusion that Awakened existed in the Old World from the Old World text and various obtained items. They couldnt even find the corresponding traces.

After the Old Task Force came into contact with Yama Tiger and DiMarco, they pushed the time node for Awakened to appear from the late Chaotic Era to the early years. They also believed that there was no Star Cl.u.s.ter Hall or the ritual process of exchanging three abilities for a price back then. However,

they had never been able to confirm if there were Awakened before that.

Now, through the Linhe Village that had appeared in the Buddhist Holy Land, they saw evidence that an Awakened was suspected to exist many years before the Old World was destroyed.

This made the truth of the Old Worlds destruction even more confusing.

Jiang Baimians thoughts raced. After some thought, she slowly said, The Eighth Research Inst.i.tutes main focus is to study the awakening of humans. During this process, they came into contact with the Kalendarias body of descent and discovered the New World. Therefore, they became highly

ambitious and tried to build a staircase that led to a forbidden zone of deities, bringing about a disaster that almost destroyed all of humanity?

This guess was made based on the current situation and the Old Task Forces past gains.

Bai Chen fell silent for a few seconds before saying, I suspect that the Eighth Research Inst.i.tute has already built a staircase that leads to the forbidden zone of deities.

Why so? Long Yuehongs eyes widened.

Bai Chen calmly read out the terms. Star Cl.u.s.ter Hall, Sea of Origins, Mind Corridor, and the New World. Beyond that might be the Deities Forbidden Zone.

Clap! Clap! Clap! Shang Jianyao clapped

He excitedly said, One might become a Kalendaria after entering the Deities Forbidden Zone.

Long Yuehong wanted to retort, but he was inexplicably horrified and didnt dare to discuss it.

At this moment, Jiang Baimian exhaled slightly. From this angle, Star Cl.u.s.ter Halla series of originally non-existent itemsmight really be the staircase that leads to the Deities Forbidden Zone. However, the Eighth Research Inst.i.tute seems to have paid a price. It has completely become

darkness-serving traitors and is working hard to do certain things like a slave.

The four Old Task Force members didnt relax their observation of the children at Linhe Villages entrance as they discussed.

They were having fun under Xiaochongs lead, and there was nothing else abnormal for the time being.

Suddenly, Shang Jianyao frowned. He kept making faces, attempting to attract his teammates attention so that they would ask what was troubling him.

Unfortunately, it was already dark. In order not to attract the anomaly over, Jiang Baimian and the others switched off the flashlight and hid by the old paG.o.da trees side, only relying on binoculars to observe.

In such an environment, n.o.body noticed Shang Jianyaos tiny facial movements.

Finally, Shang Jianyao couldnt help but suppress his voice and sigh.

Whats wrong? Jiang Baimian asked.

Shang Jianyao immediately replied, I just thought of a problem.

What problem? Long Yuehong turned to look at the fellow.

Shang Jianyao said seriously, There are 13 Kalendarium. They happen to be allocated 12 months and the leap month, or the entire year. If anyone enters the Deities Forbidden Zone, where will they find a new month for them to control?

Maybe they are jointly in charge of a month? Long Yuehong guessed.

Its also possible that the new Kalendaria lives and that the old Kalendaria dies. Bai Chen expressionlessly voiced a terrifying possibility.

Jiang Baimian didnt say a word and began to a.s.sociate this matter with the New World disputes.

Shang Jianyao smiled and gave his answer. Maybe a Kalendaria will degenerate to a Dayendria. If that happened, there would be more than 300 empty seats!

Dayendria? Days That naming sucks Long Yuehong muttered inwardly.

After talking about Dayendria, Shang Jianyao looked at Linhe Villages entrance again in satisfaction. He held the binoculars and said, Why dont I greet and make contact with the young Xiaochong? I think theyre about to return after theyre done with the fireworks. It wont be easy to observe when the

time comes.

Before Jiang Baimian could make a decision, Shang Jianyao had already run out and shouted as he ran. Xiaochong! Xiaochong!

Long Yuehong and the others were already numb to such matters. After all, a mental patient who had always been able to control himself couldnt be considered a real mental patient. The price of performing crosstalk across multiple personalities every day wasnt a real price.

Jiang Baimian was a little vexed, vexed that she had been too focused on thinking about the New Worlds disputes and couldnt grab Heys collar in time or stop him with her electrical sparks in her left hand.

In response, the only thing they could do was retreat in unison and do their best to distance themselves.

Xiaochong! Xiaochong!

As Shang Jianyao approached, the childrenled by Xiaochongrapidly faded and dissipated into the dark night.

Further away, the lights in Linhe Village went out at the same time.

It was dead silent againdesolate and cold.

Shang Jianyao stopped and quickly said, Sorry! Sorry for the disturbance! Ill make a move now!

He suddenly turned around and ran back to the old paG.o.da tree.

Unfortunately, the anomaly in Linhe Village wasnt restored.

Upon seeing Jiang Baimian, Long Yuehong, and Bai Chen look over at the same time, Shang Jianyao sincerely apologized. I was wrong.

With his att.i.tude so proper, Jiang Baimian couldnt bring herself to reprimand him. She thought for a moment before saying, Lets wait a little longer and see if it continues.

Alright! Shang Jianyao replied very loudly.

The Old Task Force waited for nearly half an hour in the cold wind, but Linhe Village remained dark and silent.

Are we going to wait a little longer? Long Yuchong felt that this wasnt a solution.

Shang Jianyao glanced at Linhe Villagewhich had blended into the nightand looked down at the old paG.o.da tree. He then revealed a ruthless expression and chuckled. Why dont we dig out Du Shaochongs corpse and bury him again?

This would reenact the burial.

Hes your good friend! Jiang Baimian was peeved and amused.

Upon seeing Shang Jianyaos disdain, she added, This is Master Zhuangs body of descent.

If they really dug it out, it might anger Master Zhuang. He could definitely use the corpse to establish a stable New World node.

The ruthless Shang Jianyaos expression gradually softened as he nodded in fear. Indeed.

Jiang Baimian then said, Lets retreat to a kilometer away and camp. Well try to explore Linhe Village after dawn and see what we can find. If not, well confirm if any abnormalities happen when it turns dark.

Long Yuehong and Bai Chen had no objections, nor did Shang Jianyao dare to have one. He believed that he was guilt-ridden.

About two kilometers away from Linhe Village, at the Old Task Forces camp.

After a simple dinner, Jiang Baimian instructed Shang Jianyao to guard the surroundings while she called Long Yuehong and Bai Chen over.

Team Leader, whats the matter? Bai Chen asked directly.

Jiang Baimian said seriously, The fact that the company hides the equivalence of Swamp Ruin 1 and Dajiang City has given me doubts about why Big Boss established the company and provided shelter. This is indeed rather intriguing when combined with the matter regarding the Fourth Research

Inst.i.tute that Hey talked about.

The company is our home, and our family and friends are in the underground building. I wont become enemies with the company for no reason, nor will I ignore these suspicious points. Therefore, I plan on arranging a mission as soon as possible after this training session to leave the company.

Through investigating Shang Jianyaos fathers whereabouts and the Eighth Research Inst.i.tutes location, well figure out the truth behind the Old Worlds destruction and figure out what the Kalendarium want to do. I believe we should be able to obtain an answer when the time comes and determine what

we should do in the future.

This is my choice. Theres a high chance that Hey will do the same, but I wont force you to do the same. At this point, Jiang Baimian smiled bitterly. In fact, I dont know what choice I want you to make either. You can act together with us or stay in the company to enjoy peace and stability while waiting

for us to bring back the answer.

The former is very dangerous, and someone might die at any moment. The latter might end up getting good news, bad news, or suddenly face the companys anomaly before any news can be obtained.

Hmm, theres no rush to make a decision. Just tell me your choice before we return to the company.

Bai Chen didnt answer and turned to look at Long Yuehong.

Long Yuehong fell silent for a while before laughing self-deprecatingly. How can I stay in the company with a clear conscience after knowing so much Besides, Im also afraid that someone will secretly flip through my memories as time pa.s.ses.

Bai Chens expression clearly relaxed a little as she said, If we know the answer in advance, we can make preparations in advance and save our relatives and friends in the company in time.

Her choice was self-evident.

Long Yuehong exhaled. I think so too.

Clap! Clap! Clap! The patrolling Shang Jianyao clapped