Deep Sea Embers - Chapter 771

[Chapter 753 On the road to the end]

Chapter 753 On the way to the end,

the Pope’s reaction made the Priest of Truth on the side feel a little confused. He cautiously said: “…The whole world will not freeze because the sun has “disappeared” for a long time. Isn’t this good news? ”

From the perspective of the matter itself, this is of course good news,” Lu En shook his head slightly, “But what about the power that the sun should have? If we look at it from our knowledge and understanding of the world, From the perspective of the “laws that things should follow”?”

The middle-aged priest frowned slightly and suddenly understood what the Pope was worried about.

“The sun brings light and heat. When the sun rises, the day will gradually become warmer, and when the sun sets, the night will gradually cool down. If the sun is absent for long enough, the boundless sea will be frozen. This is a thing. The law is just like ice melting in fire. It is the simplest truth, but the current situation is… the cooling curve at night seems to have nothing to do with the sun,” Lu En said with a solemn expression, “You know this makes What do I remember?”

He did not wait for the middle-aged priest’s answer, but after a brief pause, he continued: “The evil machine – like the axle that is still rotating after the steam core has cooled, like the gear that is stuck. The difference engine is still spitting out paper tapes. The operation process and operation results of things are gradually separated, and some taken-for-granted laws… are failing.”

There was an uneasy silence in the temple for a long time. After a long time, the middle-aged man Only then did the priest break the silence: “We should contact the other three arks…”

“They are also paying attention to changes in this area, and they don’t need our reminder,” Luen said, “Compared to this…has our border fleet already set off? “Yes?”

The middle-aged priest immediately nodded: “Yes, they have entered the range of the curtain an hour ago, and the communication has not been interrupted yet – the fleets of the other three churches have also entered the border from different directions. There are no casualties yet.”

Lu En nodded slowly: “…Where are the maritime refuge channels?”

“We have set up twenty-six assembly points at the midway points of the main channels in each sea area. There are large church ships and supply ships as the core of each assembly point. Currently, hundreds of ships that are unable to return to the city-state in time are responding to the call and are heading to various gathering points for refuge. According to the plan, these refuge ships will be guided to a “safe distance” from the nearest city-state within a three-day voyage and remain there. Until the end of night.

“But the actual effect of this kind of “night shelter” on the sea has yet to be verified. We still don’t know what changes will occur in the night as time goes by. Now we can only make the best possible preparations, and at the same time Also prepare for the worst case scenario…”

Lu En listened quietly and nodded slightly.

At this moment, a burst of bells suddenly came from not far away, interrupting his conversation with the priest – bells from all over the Ark ship rang one after another, with an unusual urgency.

Lu En was stunned for a moment, and then he seemed to sense something. He listened carefully, and a smile suddenly appeared on his face: “…They are back.” The

Lost Home and the Brilliant Star are back – shrouded in the night On the distant sea, the blazing green fire on the ghost ship was as eye-catching as a lighthouse. The two ships directly crossed the warning line established by the church and the city-state fleet in the offshore, and sailed straight towards the Qingfeng Port, and received the order in advance. The patrol fleet did not dare to stop them at all.

Without any cover or hesitation, the Homeless Ship and the Brilliant Star docked directly on the eastern coastline of Qingfeng Port, and Duncan entered the city in a swaggering manner.

Nina held Shirley’s hand and followed Duncan and Morris. She couldn’t help but frown as they walked through the empty road inside the port area.

“…It was so lively when I came here last time…”

“Now there are only those patrolling and standing guard,” Shirley muttered. She covered her eyes with a black strip of cloth to block her eyes. Her eyes were a bit scary, but now she suddenly realized that she didn’t need to be so cautious – after entering the city, she saw few people moving outside. “It is said that martial law will last for a month or two.”

City-state It is still under martial law at this moment. Although it should be the morning of the day now, except for those who maintain city functions and other special positions, most of the citizens of Qingfeng Port are following the order to stay at home. The pale golden “sunlight” shining from the offshore direction quietly fills the empty streets, making it feel like a ghost town at dusk.

In the other half of the city where the “sunlight” released by the luminous geometric objects cannot shine, there is only a depressing and suffocating night.

However, after leaving the outer edge area and entering the urban area with relatively dense residents, there were still sparse and hurried pedestrians on the streets, as well as some shops that were open for business.

“There are actually shops open here!” Shirley looked at several shops on the roadside with some surprise. “And there are also people going out…” ”

You just said that the entire state of martial law will last for a day or two. Months – the most basic order of life must be maintained during this period.” Morris shook his head, “I think each city-state should have formulated some kind of “life schedule” based on the state of the long night, so that everyone can During the martial law period, you have the opportunity to go shopping or work…life must go on.”

Listening to the conversation between Shirley and Maurice, Duncan did not participate. He just looked up at the deserted street in front of him and said casually: “You can see. There are enough…Ai.”

A flame burned out of thin air, and the giant skeletal bird wrapped in the flames hovered above everyone, making a weird and sharp cry: “Who is calling the fleet?” ”

Take us to Crown Street. No. 99,” Duncan said.

A ray of flame passed over the Breeze Harbor like a meteor, passed over the city illuminated by the “sunlight” off the coast, and flew straight towards the “Witch’s Mansion” located in the upper city.

This unsettling flaming meteor has undoubtedly attracted a lot of attention – but for those who actually know what’s going on, it’s reassuring… good news.

As soon as the flames fell to the ground and the vision in front of her stabilized, Lucrecia saw the uninvited guests standing at the door of her house.

Helena, who has a graceful temperament and is wearing a navy blue robe and skirt, is slightly stout. Rune is wearing a scholar’s robe, and a bunch of unknown priests and scholars – they look like entourages or followers brought by the two popes. assistant.

They seem to have been waiting here for a while.

“…Wow,” Nina muttered immediately, “There are quite a few people here…”

“It’s not too surprising.” Duncan’s reaction was very indifferent.

Lucretia’s first reaction was to frown. She looked at the “visitors” who appeared at her door and walked forward quickly without concealing the impatience in her expression. Before speaking, she said, “I don’t like receiving guests – especially so many guests.”

Apparently, Miss Witch, who had just completed a trip to the border and finally returned home, was unhappy with the presence of so many uninvited guests.

However, Lu En didn’t mind the rude attitude of this “Sea Witch” at all. He seemed to have known the character and habits of this witch lady for a long time. Hearing this, he waved to the entourage around him: “Then you go back first. Let’s go.”

Helena also dispersed the accompanying priests and guards, and then nodded to Lucretia: “There are only two ‘guests’ here now.”

Lucretia stared at the two popes standing at the door with wide eyes, then sighed helplessly and took two steps away: “…Well, my father is indeed willing to talk to you. Luni, Go and open the door.”

The clockwork doll Runi immediately crossed the crowd and walked up the steps to open the door. Duncan nodded lightly to Rune and Helena: “Let’s go in and talk.” The

bright light disc player dispersed. At night, the warmth of the fireplace dissipated the coldness of the night. The machine dolls and tin servants who stayed in the mansion had cleaned the place before the hostess returned home. Now hot tea has been put on the table. The freshly baked snacks are still radiating the heat from the oven.

The bright, warm house almost made people forget about the long and unsettling night outside, and the world was falling apart.

Everyone gathered in the living room. Duncan sat on the sofa in a very casual posture and nodded to Helena and Luen opposite: “I didn’t expect you would come here to wait in person – I thought it was like you For such a person, every time he leaves the Ark, it is a very serious and prudent matter.” ”

We really can’t leave the Ark at will without enough reasons – but meeting you as soon as possible is a ‘sufficient reason’ in itself,” Hai Linna said, “Especially under today’s circumstances.”

“What do you want to know now?” Duncan said, “Is it the current situation of the world? Or is it the reason for the end of the world? Or what will happen in the future?”

Lu En and Hailin said Na exchanged glances subconsciously.

“We all want to know these,” Lu En broke the silence first. He adjusted his sitting posture and leaned forward slightly, his expression looking particularly solemn. “But first, we want to know what happened on Holy Land Island, and what happened between you and… Communication between the creators of the world.”

“We have received some information, sent by the Tide,” Helena added on the side, “But I believe that only you know more of the truth.”

Duncan said briefly He pondered and nodded slightly.

“Then first, let me announce a conclusion to you – this is the premise of everything.”

From Duncan’s look and tone, Helena suddenly felt a heavy uneasiness: “Conclusion?”

“Yes, Conclusion – the end of the world is doomed, any form of tinkering has come to an end, at most… it can only have a limited continuation.”

Duncan’s tone was calm, his voice was not loud, but every word seemed to carry a A huge weight.

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