Chapter 305

Xia Zhi also realized the suspiciousness of the empty streets and city districts after arriving.

People seemed to have evacuated in a hurry, just a short while ago; this short-term assembly capability appeared even more suspicious.

This appears to be an evacuation or sheltering of the entire city……

But such a brief and rapid reaction, such an orderly and neat departure, demonstrates an astonishing organizational capability.

Excluding the possibility of a nation in arms where everyone can easily achieve instant obedience, the most likely explanation is that they have rehearsed for this many times.

To the extent that even ordinary citizens have carved this matter into their instincts.

This is quite interesting.

Glancing at the various neon lights and signboards on the streets, seeing familiar texts and letters, Xia Zhi judged this to be an Other World like a Mirror Earth.

His Perception spread slightly, momentarily breaking free of the Force Field of his self-Constraint and radiating outward for an instant.

Then, he basically understood what was going on.

"Spacequake, huh... meaning this world has Spirits, right?"

Xia Zhi's Tone carried some wistfulness, as he dug up some fragments from the Memory of the distant past.

This is actually a relatively "familiar" world——

Just like the world Index comes from——

Although this "familiarity" is his Unilateral and partial Understanding, it can only serve to analyze the tip of the iceberg of this world's Background and worldview.

Moreover, it was a very long time ago.

"The anime only got one season, who knows what happened afterwards……"

He sighed slightly, his Gaze sweeping across the Timeline, briefly scanning this world's past historical records.

History, like a predetermined river.

Flowing with the inevitability of established past Causality, every wave carrying confirmed facts.

………………

Roughly starting from the time point thirty years ago——

On this world's Earth, a phenomenon called "Spacequake" occurred.

The Great Sky Calamity originating on the Eurasian Continent, as if triggering the floodgates of disaster, after that, various parts of the world began to frequently Witness this phenomenon.

The occurrence range covered all continents on Earth, the North Pole, the seas, and even small islands.

This wide-area Vibration phenomenon still cannot obtain a truly authoritative Explanation to this day.

It is an explosion, vibration, and Disappearance of unknown cause, with no fixed occurrence time, and unconfirmable disaster scale……

Every arrival of a "Spacequake" is accompanied by violent shaking of space and a destructive massive explosion.

At the explosion center, Buildings and Ground facilities vanish into thin air as if carved out; while the Perimeter areas also suffer varying degrees of damage from the force's reach, a scene of devastation.

And under such perilous disaster, Humans haven't done nothing either.

Although unable to contain the occurrence of Spacequakes, and still unable to provide any Suitable Explanation for them, at least in the aspects of evacuation and post-disaster Repair Integration there has been good progress.

Underground Shelters everywhere emerged like bamboo shoots after rain, coverage rate achieving a massive improvement; these shelters hidden deep underground became people's last line of defense.

Simultaneously, various Disaster Reconstruction Corps were established one after another; they not only undertake rescue Missions, but also possess the ability to preemptively observe Spacequake omens, winning Precious Alert time for Human Survival.

Probably precisely because of this, Civilization has been able to continue.

After all this is easy to understand; imagine, when people face a disaster that cannot be contained, occurs frequently, is massive in scale, and has astonishing lethality——

It can easily gouge out the Surface World, level high-rises, letting a part or even all of a city turn into nothing in an instant……

Facing such a cruel test, how long can Human Civilization persist without collapsing under such terrible conditions?

The answer is regrettable.

After all the ease of Destruction and the difficulty of Construction Integration form a stark contrast.

Cities that took decades or even longer to build may turn into ruins overnight; those hard-won means of production may also vanish without a trace in an instant.

When people realize that no matter how they build or patch, they cannot keep up with the Spacequake's Destruction speed, hope and confidence seem to both dissipate in this disaster.

This blow is undoubtedly Deadly.

It doesn't just destroy city after city, land after land, but destroys the future.

Just that currently, this worst outcome ultimately hasn't appeared.

Because the perfection of Spacequake prediction technology allows people to leave in Advance and take shelter; while post-disaster Repair Integration works like "magic", collapsed cities, buildings, Roads, can recover to their original state by the next day.

Only thus is it a barely bearable Mors Price.

It won't let people directly return to the Stone Age overnight.

………………

"It's Tengu City, huh……"

Xia Zhi muttered inwardly, his Gaze slowly withdrawing from the Timeline, his heart already clear.

"A Spacequake is going to happen again……"

This city is because they preemptively observed Spacequake omens, so the Residents all went to take shelter.

Probably because it's comparatively Frequent, in this region, there seems to be a trend of becoming the norm; this is very Subtle.

Clearly ever since that South Kanto Great Space Disaster ended, for a considerably long period no further disasters occurred.

To the extent that it gave the world an illusion, making them think this disaster phenomenon had finally ended——

Just as it appeared so abruptly……

It ended just as abruptly, and equally unexplainable……

However, this brief tranquility did not last too long; approximately Five Years Ago, the rebuilt Tengu City once again suffered a Spacequake assault. This Mors Sudden disaster, like fate's mockery, shattered people's hopes once more.

Then taking this as a beginning, they started again one after another, like an endless Nightmare.

And the most bizarre point is that these phenomena, not to say all, the vast majority are concentrated in Japan, as if Intentional targeting this Island Nation.

——However, this unexpectedly benefited the entire world.

——At least other countries could breathe a huge sigh of relief, even viewing this disaster-prone area with the gaze of observing a testing ground.

After all, facing a phenomenon as bizarre as Spacequakes, to say those great powers don't want to study, crack, or even utilize the secrets within is impossible.

It's just that in the past, they couldn't even keep up with disaster relief and aftermath, so naturally they had no leeway to consider anything else.

However, things are different now.

With a ready-made testing ground, most bizarre phenomena are concentrated there, and they don't need to worry about destruction or casualties themselves……

At most they just sponsor some resources for post-disaster reconstruction, in exchange for certain information or research opportunities — this practically counts as a very profitable deal.

But Xia Zhi doesn't care much about how many international disputes, interest exchanges, and whatnot are involved behind this.

He collected his thoughts, gaze deep as he looked at the distant end of the empty street——

Ciri……

Or rather, "Ciri" had already disappeared at the end of the street at this very moment.

Only at the final moment did that white-haired girl glance back slightly, the vigilance and wariness in her eyes extremely obvious.

It did not weaken in the slightest because Xia Zhi didn't chase after her.

"Indeed, not that easy……"

The young man whispered to himself, as if discovering one of his schemes had come to nothing.

But he wasn't too disappointed either; this was an expected development, and he hadn't harbored extravagant hopes of succeeding so easily.

"……"

"……"

After pondering slightly, Xia Zhi suddenly laughed: "Or I can continue observing, this is also a good entry point……"

In a single thought.

He made his decision, preparing to continue observing.

To see if this "Miss Ciri" would display more possibilities in the subsequent process.

This might need a tiny bit of assistance, for example a small collision with this world, and giving her some sense of crisis and a little stimulation.

Thinking thus, Xia Zhi gently plucked the String of Time, precisely locking onto the node from just a minute ago.

——At the moment "Miss Ciri" just appeared……

——The God of Creation injected a spark of divinity into His creation……

Beyond that, nothing was deliberately changed.

………………

………………

Didn't chase……

Doesn't seem to intend to chase either……

The white-haired girl ran all the way until she felt she had opened enough distance, only then letting out a slight breath of relief.

However she still didn't let her guard down, after all just a short while ago she thought the same, believing that escaping through the Transmission Gate to another world meant safety.

The result was that person silently followed across worlds, appearing behind her once again……

This development is like a horror ghost story; just thinking about it gives one goosebumps, to the extent that Ciri even now feels a lingering chill of fear.

She stopped to catch her breath, simultaneously scanning her surroundings with even greater vigilance, afraid that terrifying scene from just now would repeat.

But fortunately, it seems the other party didn't appear again this time.

Only then did the white-haired girl feel slightly at ease, but this peace of mind couldn't last long before it was dispersed by the panic and apprehension that followed close behind.

She pursed her lips, took a deep breath, carefully sensing something, then waved her hand.

Nothing happened.

Clearly a skill long familiar, even honed to perfection, a Transmission Gate that could be precisely opened even in one's sleep……

This time it didn't appear; the power in her bloodline didn't respond to her call.

Empty……

No longer existing……

Why exactly, the white-haired girl struggled to suppress her panicked emotions, but still felt her limbs turn ice-cold, caught off guard.

This was the first time she had encountered such a sudden situation, so she felt her heart instantly turn half-cold with a jolt.

Relying on Ancient Blood, instinctively transmigrating through endless Time and Space, was her greatest composure and trump card…… yet now, this card has suddenly been lost.

Ciri felt a wave of panic.

Reality became even colder and crueler, and she seemed to have completely lost hope of returning home?

Her lips were unconsciously bitten until traces of blood appeared, yet the white-haired girl seemed completely unaware, only tightly clenching her fist.

She desperately tried to recall how she lost that power, but gained nothing; it seemed until that transmission just now, arriving in this world, everything was still normal……

Could it be because of that person?!

Naturally, Ciri subconsciously locked onto the suspicious target.

However——

Before she could figure out how to respond, rapid footsteps suddenly came from behind.

She instantly reacted like a startled cat, decisively continuing to sprint forward, only glancing back hastily after instinctively activating acceleration.

It wasn't that person chasing her, but a boy running with all his might at top speed, looking completely out of breath, yet not daring to stop.

——Face still carrying childishness, should not be an adult yet……

——Feels like no danger, probably not coming for her either……

Such judgment flashed subconsciously in her mind, but Miss Ciri didn't rashly stop, after all she wasn't sure if the other party was dangerous or not.

This world is a Completely Strange world.

And she herself has fallen into the greatest crisis in history.

Under such circumstances, the White-haired Girl is naturally suspicious of everything, seeing threats everywhere, fundamentally Not Daring to Easily trust any person or thing.

Zhiyou……

Long Yin——!!

Right at this Instant, right when she decided not to stop to Observe, the Surroundings' Streets were suddenly surrounded by a burst of dazzling light.

Immediately, deafening Explosion Sounds and violent Shockwaves assaulted the Surroundings, as if a massive Typhoon had Exploded at close range, the sweeping wind pressure reaching an Incredible degree.

"What……?!"

The High School Student Mors Galloping in the Shen Hou, gasping for breath, Subconsciously raised his arms to block his face and head, wanting to Balance his body as much as possible, to steady his footing.

But to no avail, he was directly struck by the wind pressure until he staggered, falling backward onto the Ground.

He stared dumbfounded, propping himself up on his arms, supporting his body to look toward the Front, as if only now belatedly realizing what had Just Now happened.

Spacequake……

Just Now occurred……

And right on the Street ahead in his Direction of travel, if not for his Physical Fitness failing, running a bit slower, he would likely have directly Entered that range.

In an Instant, the High School Student's hands and feet turned icy cold, as if even his blood had chilled.

He not only felt lingering fear, but also recalled that seemingly a few seconds ago, there was still a woman's back figure running ahead of him, swallowed just like that……

This is very likely the first time in his life he has Intuitively felt a person's "death" Yan Qian, naturally receiving a huge shock.

Zhiyou, right at the Next Moment——

"……Ah? ……"

He Subconsciously widened his eyes again, letting out a short cry.

Originally his whole body was cold, thoughts somewhat blank, but this High School Student immediately saw the scene within his Front field of vision exposed once more after the light Faded.

The entire Street and even the surrounding blocks, all Disappeared without a trace.

A sight like a Meteorite falling, yet also as if the Ground had been hollowed out in one large chunk, forming a giant Crater.

And this is not the key point, the key point is at the Central of that Crater, a Metal Block seems to have appeared.

And there is a figure in bizarre attire, standing beside the Metal Block, even across a certain Distance, able to see that black Long Hair and skirt emitting Incredible light.

A girl?

The High School Student is somewhat Jing Guai and finds it hard to accept, Immediately then seeing at the edge of the Front Crater, that woman's back figure just now swallowed.

A slender and slim Mors Posture with back facing him, seemingly on guard against that girl at the Crater's Central.

What situation?

Am I dreaming?

The High School Student's mouth gaped wide, increasingly feeling the World seemed to have become Magic, and right at this time, the girl in the Crater also moved.

She reached into the Metal Block, pulled out a Giant Sword, then raised it high, mercilessly slashing down toward this side.

Bombardment——

A collapse sound like Mors Thunder, violent Shockwaves Howling in all directions, rolling up a Destruction Hurricane!

High-rises, shops, billboards, Street trees, even Road Traffic signs and traffic lights, etc., those things on other distant Streets and blocks……

All in an Instant Destroyed completely!

Like the desolation left after a Natural Disaster passes, ruins everywhere!

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(Happy National Day! Everyone……ψ(. _.)>)

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