Chapter 1165: 683: Kill Your Cowardly Self and Become a Hero!
Chapter 1165: Chapter 683: Kill Your Cowardly Self and Become a Hero!
This morning, the temperature was still at 24°C, but now it has suddenly dropped to below zero. Many refugees are dressed in light clothing; if they don’t get warmer clothes, they risk freezing to death in the wilderness.
Yet, Xiao San, while chewing a protein bar, said, “Qing Shuli from the Golden Family already prepared for this. The clothing is stored in the building just behind our defense line; this was all planned beforehand by the Parents Association. They said that in the Federation’s history, there was a percentage… what was it again? Anyway, they warned us that the climate could be affected by cold fronts from the north, causing temperature drops, and we must be vigilant to stay warm.”
When the Parents’ Meeting organized the residents’ evacuation earlier, it was too rushed. They couldn’t exactly act like fierce beasts forcing everyone to leave while also reminding them to put on more clothes. That would seem bizarre.
There’s a thread of humanity even in cruelty, which would leave the residents confused.
Back then, the Parents’ Association’s priority was to drive the residents out; everything else had to wait.
Unfazed, Xiao San continued chewing the protein bar, “Do you think our Parents are Zhuge Liang reincarnated? They give you three strategic plans, and you’re out of danger. How do they think of everything…”
A nearby family member whispered, “Actually, Zhuge Liang wasn’t that great; he was just good at internal affairs. You’ve been misled by the Romance of the Three Kingdoms…”
“You know a lot,” Xiao San gave him a slap on the back of the head, then loudly called out into the distance, “Chen Zhuoqu, Hu Jingyi! We’re holding the line here, you go distribute the clothing! I’ll add 50 points each for you when we get back!”
Chen Zhuoqu glanced at him, “This time, I don’t want the points.”
“Huh? Why not?” Xiao San was momentarily stunned.
Chen Zhuoqu calmly said, “This is something all humans ought to do out of a sense of duty; it’s within my obligations.”
Xiao San scratched his head, “Do you really have to separate things that clearly?”
Honestly, Xiao San still hasn’t learned how to get along with Chen Zhuoqu; this young girl has her code of conduct that differs from the secular world and from the majority’s.
So when her standards clash with those of the secular world, her straightforward personality might cause irritation.
But this is also where Chen Zhuoqu’s personal charm lies. Those who like and appreciate her will find her particularly admirable, such as Xiao Qi.
Those who dislike her might think she doesn’t know how to behave, like Xiao San.
Everyone has their own reasons, but Chen Zhuoqu seems unconcerned. She believes no one can be liked by everyone.
“No matter what, distribute the winter clothing first,” Xiao San waved his hand and said, “If the clothes are not given out, you won’t have dinner tonight, so get moving!”
Just then, Xiao San suddenly heard strange noises coming from the Dark Street behind him.
He quickly stood up, squinting his eyes to peer into the darkness, and picked up the radio to ask, “Attention all high-rise posts, tell me the situation on the streets!”
Voices came from the radio, “No anomalies!”
Xiao San was momentarily stunned; he suddenly shouted loudly, “Something’s wrong, enemy attack, everyone return to your combat positions, prepare to fight!”
The next moment, someone suddenly shouted on the radio, “Mouse swarm! Xiao San, the mouse swarm is here! They’ve been using buildings for cover to sneak past the post’s sight!”
Another post also spoke on the radio, “I’ve got a mouse swarm too, they’re launching a full assault!”
You have to understand, this is urban warfare; the Parents Association can indeed set up posts on high-rises, but the posts’ views are obstructed by countless buildings.
And those mouse swarms have become smart enough to learn how to avoid the sight of the posts.
They’re no longer surging down the streets like a tidal wave but are marching quickly along the shadows between buildings, aiming to take District Three by surprise!
That’s why it wasn’t until the mouse swarm was very close that a post spotted their presence!
Xiao San’s scalp went numb: “Are these really mice? It’s more like a special forces unit! Damn! Hold the line, no one retreats; if they break through, the refugees behind will all die!”
The mouse swarm has already emerged in the darkness, only 400 meters away, and will arrive in an instant.
The tiny bodies of the mice, during their march, created the sensation of countless horses galloping on the ground.
At this moment, Xiao San suddenly noticed that many family members around him were shivering.
These family members haven’t participated in actual disasters and wars. Even during gang fights, it was the Golden Family members like Xiao San who charged ahead. So when faced with such a terrifying swarm, they’re inevitably scared.
These family members might have been small merchants or factory workers a few months ago, having never killed even a chicken in their lives.
They’ve never faced a disaster before.
Xiao San took a deep breath, picked up the radio, and ferociously roared, “Everyone, the Parents said this world needs new heroes. In this battle, kill off that cowardly self and become heroes. Open fire!”
The battle cries in District Three were deafening, and the loud gunfire was overwhelming.
Firepower concentrated on stopping the mouse swarm 150 meters away from the defense line, but the mice were not intimidated by the dense gunfire.
The frontline mouse pack died, but the backline quickly filled their place.
At one point, Xiao San felt that this wave of mice was strange. Their actions weren’t as swift as those seen last night; it was like they hadn’t fully evolved…
Wait, as they got closer, he noticed the difference: the faster-moving mice were all deep black, while those in front of him were gray.