Chapter 76

Chapter 76 – A Fragmented Community

“There’s definitely rotting meat in that little monster’s stomach! I can smell that decomposing stench from even 20 meters away! Who dares to bet with me? A hundred credits!” Adams shouted suddenly .

It was fortunate that Teacher Grace stayed in the front-most vehicle, otherwise these fellows wouldn’t have dared to act so unbridled even if they were given heaven-made bravery .

“If you wanna bet, then let’s bet . Yet, how can we just rely on your words?” a few others replied . One couldn’t blame these cruel words as this kind of education was taught to everyone since young . These identity-less creatures living outside the walls couldn’t be considered humans . They only resembled humans, that was all .

Adams smiled and laughed craftily as he took out a large piece of bread from his bag . He then shouted, “Whoever takes that girl’s clothes off so that I can see clearly will get this piece of bread! I’ll give you one minute!”

Quite a few of these refugees were instantly attracted to his words .

A fresh piece of bread was enough to buy the lives of ten people in this kind of place . What was stripping a little girls’ clothes when compared to that?

The next second, however, the little girl herself took off her clothes…

Everyone gawked and Adams couldn’t help spitting out a mouthful of saliva before throwing the bread out . “Fucking disgusting . I forgot these fellows couldn’t be considered humans . Else this would’ve been more exciting . ”

A few started to laugh while others like Scarlet just frowned without commenting . Although this kind of laughter held no meaning at all, they wouldn’t say anything . After all, those inside the city and those outside were not of one group .

Barran clenched his fists tightly as he kept quiet . Silent . He could only stay silent . While some nightmares were forgotten, sometimes he would wake up trembling .

Adams took out another piece of bread . Let’s make this a bit more exciting…

“Adams, you should know when to stop!” Wang Zhong shouted suddenly .

Gawking, Adams couldn’t help laughing as he said, “Wang Zhong, you shouldn’t pity these things . Hey, everyone look, We have a saint here!”

Wang Zhong just casually shot him a look . “The one I pity isn’t them, but you, a thing that believes he’s a human . ”

Adams, was now angry . He snarkily replied, “Wang Zhong, do you really think you’re something special for getting in here on a fluke? If Scarlet hadn’t been the one protecting you, then I, your father, would’ve already broken your legs!”

Reeves, who hadn’t made a sound till now, suddenly shouted, “Adams, keep quiet . We’re here for training, not for an outing!” Although he was angry, Adams stiffly sat in his corner after Reeves spoke .

Wang Zhong wasn’t in a quarreling mood as he turned toward Barran . “Were you thinking about giving them food?”

Barran lowered his head, answering, “Yes . ”

Wang Zhong just shook his head . “Giving them food would be more harmful . You understood this . ”

This was the reason why Barran hadn’t thrown anything down to them . If he did so, it might’ve already caused a fierce battle to happen today .

And with that, the small disturbance was quickly suppressed .

No one knew, however, that Grace was currently facing a gigantic skylink screen within the first vehicle . It transmitted everything that happened in the vehicles behind . It had been her orders to slow the vehicles . She had done this to see how the students would react when encountering this situation .

She watched seriously, not allowing anyone’s expression slip her sight .

Scarlet… Grace had originally been hopeful and holding high expectations towards her, but she just wasn’t mature enough and lacked the comprehension a leader should have . While there had been a trace of pity in her eyes, pity was useless as it just meant she was incapable of providing help .

Those fooling around like Adams and those with aloof expressions weren’t any different .

A few reacted the same as Scarlet . For example, Emily felt that those outside were pitiful . Such an attitude was similar to when a person reacted to an injured little cat or dog . It was worthless for this era .

In comparison, Barran was quite angry . This was related to his personal past as he had had experience being a refugee . As the construction of the city required physically strong and fit humans, it became quite the lure for one to become a city resident . This was the reason why he and his parents had been able to survive through this . It was only when Barran ignited his soul that their lives truly improved for the better .

Reeves’ behaviour was something that conformed to societal norms . He held a level of control over the squadron and had enough prestige . The way he handled this matter was mature and he was able to see the larger picture .

Yet, this still wasn’t enough . He was only pretending to be mature as he wished to present himself as having the attitude of a leader .

Grai . This youth was quite interesting . His strength was outstanding, and he held mastery over his inner heart and mind . It was said that he had some background, thus creating little difference between him and a senior .

People like this appeared in various cities . They weren’t willing to provoke anyone, nor cause trouble unless absolutely necessary . These kinds of people were almost always indifferent . For them, the most important thing was strength .

Yet, Grai was too cold and detached . He treated everything happening in his surroundings like as though it was none of his business . This kind of person wouldn’t do .

Wang Zhong… how to say it? He really was an outlier . Seeing him attend the makeup exam had been by chance . While Scarlet’s recommendation was a bit of a surprise, just these few points wasn’t enough enough to attract more of Grace’s attention to him .

However just now, she saw the strangest scene so far, which was the eyes of Wang Zhong . There were no pity, no anger, no indifference, but…sorrow .

Sorrow . This was an attitude humans of the old era held when treating their fellow man .

This was the feeling Grace gained after going on an expedition for ten years . Even now, she was powerless to change things .

Wang Zhong’s level of thinking involving human interaction was higher than everyone in the vehicles by several levels . Such a temperament appearing in the body of a sixteen-year-old boy was too unique .

But contrary to her feeling of helplessness towrads the situation, she didn’t seem to feel any despair coming from Wang Zhong .

Maybe I’m… just thinking too much . He’s just a brat who hasn’t yet fully grown up . After returning to her hometown, she probably felt a bit too sentimental .

“Captain, let me take a look at which fellow caught your eye . Your current expression is quite the rare sight!”

“None of your business! Just drive properly!” she replied as she continued to stare at the screen .

The soldier held a cigarette in his mouth, laughing as he said, “I’m just concerned, just concerned . If it hadn’t been for Tianjing Academy helping captain get a hold of a temporary transfer command, then the few of us would still have been trying to get some good assignment . After staying in the frontlines for so long, returning inland and resting for a few months is simply heaven . Due to this, we are quite concerned for anything happening to our boss’s hometown!”

“Cut the crap . If you’re so concerned, then help me push them properly during this period of time . I called you all out here in order to train them . When the time comes, you better come up with some tricks in order to properly drill them!”

The soldier gave a hearty laugh . “Haha . Relax, boss! I guarantee we’ll drill them until…”

“Yes?” Grace questioned, staring at him with an eye .

He hurriedly covered his mouth . “A mistake, definitely my mistake! Nothing! Captain, we guarantee we’ll fulfill our mission!”

The armoured vehicle travelled through the refugee area for more than an hour before the surroundings gradually turned desolate . From time to time, the vehicles would pick up speed when a few wild animals approached . Some of them might have been mutated creatures, such as Twin-Tailed Wolves, Earthen Scorpions…