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墨書 Inktalez
New Era of Humanity in the Apocalypse
"Do you really have to make it so terrifying? It's a bit scary to watch," Parker said, shrinking his head slightly.
"Actually, I won't force you if you don't want to. We both have a bag with nearly half a year's worth of food reserves. If we consume it here for eating and other needs, and if you think the smell isn't too bad, we can indeed stay here indefinitely. I don't mind; if you don't find me stinky, I won't find you stinky either." Relock's expression was somewhat disdainful, as if mocking him.
"Are you serious? You really don't mind me?" Parker replied. "Well, forget it. You're just saying that, right? How could you not mind? Ugh, if you don't mind me, I might still find you quite smelly." Parker continued, his expression showing some contempt. It seemed he truly couldn't fathom how such a lifestyle could have a significant impact on one's body and mind.
The two of them gazed into the distance at the surreal mist, pondering for a long time and trying to figure out how to break through this situation. It seemed like mere wishful thinking; if they could solve problems with skills alone, they could simply sit down and think it through. After all, practice is the true test of truth.
To be honest, after discussing for so long, they still had no other solutions. Hiding in this place could allow them to survive for half a year; that was plenty of time to think. But waiting until then to devise a desperate plan would be unwise. They should use this time to consider their future options.
After all, even if they managed to escape from here, the outside world was not a civilized society. There was a long road ahead with no wild beasts; their meat had become largely inedible due to parasites. Even high temperatures might not completely eliminate the bacteria within the flesh, which was truly the most frightening aspect.
"The situation here is pretty much like this. If you can't make up your mind, we'll just end up trapped here," Relock said helplessly as he sat on the ground and prepared to open a bag of Dried Plums, chewing vigorously.
"Let's eat first and then try," Parker said as he settled down too, opening a pack of square bread and diligently dealing with it alongside some sauce. In this pitch-black place, eating bread felt surprisingly pleasant.
Perhaps no one truly understood what was happening; the two of them managed to get by for several minutes without saying a word. Then at some point, one of them stood up with an indifferent expression. He stretched out his hand and took a deep breath, standing up straighter.
He thought to himself: "Alright then, let's see what I can do now."
"That's right; you should have done this earlier." Someone below thought similarly and quickly turned on a flashlight to shine it over.
Although the atmosphere had suddenly become intense, almost suffocating, the light and heat emanating from the figure before him were truly astonishing. Bathed in flames, it seemed as though he was not merely burning but rather possessed a specific genetic trait that protected his body from the searing heat. A powerful beam of light burst forth.
In that moment, a roar echoed, and the mist dissipated entirely.
The light and heat reached a point of fusion, gradually calming down like the rays of the sun. A figure collapsed onto the ground, gasping for breath. It felt as if his clothes had been burned away, leaving behind a patch of charred earth. The ground still radiated heat, making it a terrifying place to tread.
“Gagagaga!!”
The figure shook himself and turned to signal to the person behind him, “Does this count as a success?”
“Let me take a look; don’t rush me. I’ll show you clearly, just be patient.”
Relock hurriedly pulled out a flashlight and directed it forward.
A solitary beam of light illuminated the path ahead. This time, there was no obstructive black mist blocking their way; visibility was clear. “It’s done! Don’t worry; I’ll show you more clearly.” To ensure he could see better, he swept the light back and forth over a distinctly visible road.
“Is it done yet?” The voice grew frantic, as if the exertion had drained much of his energy, leaving him irritable.
“It’s done! Now put on your clothes,” Relock urged, quickly swallowing a piece of Dried Plum. The sharp taste spread through his mouth, its sourness twisting his face.
Parker responded with a grunt. “After looking for so long, it’s finally okay. I’ll go get dressed.” Without hesitation, he reached for his backpack and rummaged through it. That previous incident had left him completely stripped of clothing; next time he would avoid such risks and ensure he had better attire on hand.
At the very least, he needed fire-resistant and high-temperature materials. He thought Nanomaterials clothing would be ideal—heat-resistant and lightweight for mobility.
Dressed in a complete set of sportswear and a pair of shoes, Parker grabbed a quick bite to replenish his energy. Finally, he felt that his condition had improved.
"We don't know when that fog will reassemble again, so it's best not to linger here. Let's go, we should set off now," Relock said. "If we need to rest, we can find a better spot later. We have no idea about the extent of that fog, so preparing too much is pointless. Let's just keep moving." He understood that opportunities for rest in such places were rare; they would likely have to survey this area and return to the outside world before they could truly sleep.
Thus, moving forward was the priority. Parker recognized the urgency of their situation and quickly steadied himself before standing up. With Relock's support, the two of them staggered deeper into the unknown.
"It seems much quieter now, and our vision has cleared up. It looks like we won't be sent back to where we were before. Look, there are no marks on the walls like there were earlier. By the way, there are many skeletons here—did they die here? It seems they faced a similar fate as us. Even if they saw the truth, they never managed to escape this place. The terrifying part is that there’s no sunlight here; sunlight is the deadly element for such things," Parker remarked.
"Now you see it, right? You and I make quite a good team," Relock said with a smile.
"Yeah, thanks. So shall we continue moving forward? There's no Ultimate around," Parker replied.
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