Chapters

    • Chapter 10: Collecting the Bodies

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      by MachineSamurai9124 【Ravenna Main Hall】 Wearing cleaning gloves and masks, the four of them were packing up all the rotting food and throwing it out of Ravenna. They rinsed the floor with clean water as much as possible, at least to reduce the odor inside the building. As for the problem in the backyard, they would figure out how to deal with it later. After cleaning up the mourning hall, the four continued to work in shifts, covering the building with devices called'Strip Wall Lights.' These lamps…
    • Chapter 9 Feeling at Home

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      by MachineSamurai9124 “Is this the white lantern? I heard that when you Huaxia people held funerals in the past, you would hang this thing… I've seen many pictures in books, but this is my first time seeing it in real life.” Anna’s height easily allowed her to reach the lantern, and driven by curiosity, she wanted to observe it closely, but Class Monitor Wu Wen pulled her away. “Let’s go~ This thing is unlucky, and it might even be dangerous in practice.” “I know, Wu Wen, I won’t touch…
    • Chapter 8: Funeral Rites

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      by MachineSamurai9124 There were only ten minutes left of the half-hour item search time. The four of them quickly converged based on their shared locations. Just as Anna was about to show off, she realized that everyone had found an 【Item】 that could potentially trigger the practical exercise. According to their brief descriptions, finding the items wasn't difficult. Once near the location of an item, one could clearly feel the environmental changes brought about by the object, and even feel a very…
    • Chapter 7: Anomalous Objects

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      by MachineSamurai9124 After dropping off the young people, the official vehicle continued for over a kilometer before pulling up in front of an ordinary streetlamp. After Director Qin got out of the car, he reached out and fumbled along the surface of the streetlamp, activating a hidden verification device. Click~ A set of stairs leading underground opened up beside the road. The end of the stairs led to an Institute hidden fifty meters underground, primarily responsible for the management and scheduling…
    • Chapter 6: Practice Rules

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      by MachineSamurai9124 Early the next morning 【05:30】 Luo Di slung his packed backpack over his shoulder and left the residential complex carrying a silver metal case. Yesterday, he had already reported his 48-hour absence to the community for the practice; during this time, community staff on duty would help check the lighting in his home. The main entrance of the local Institute hung a very conspicuous plaque with brass-mounted lettering. A seven-seater black business van was also parked by…
    • Chapter 5: Chainsaw and Knife

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      by MachineSamurai9124 In an era where smart appliances are ubiquitous and new energy is abundant, Luo Di rarely hears the sound of fuel-burning engines. This fuel-powered chainsaw from a bygone era reminded him of his favorite movie. Before he knew it, he had arrived in front of the display counter. "Young man, are you interested in chainsaws? You look quite sturdy; would you like to give it a try?" The shopkeeper, with a physique of muscle wrapped in fat, naturally wouldn't miss a sales opportunity,…
    • Chapter 4: Shopping

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      by MachineSamurai9124 The bus sped along its dedicated lane, reaching a speed of 150km/h. For the vast majority of residents, the bus is the primary means of transport; it is one of the fastest ways to travel within the city. Moreover, due to the corner law, subways do not exist in the city. The meeting place chosen by the class monitor was the city's largest supermarket, a place Luo Di had only visited once, five years ago. Next stop, Terminal Supermarket (Front Plaza). This is a high-density…
    • Chapter 3 Hobbies

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      by MachineSamurai9124 The movie ended. The dumbbell in Luo Di’s hand was already covered in sweat; he had no intention of resting and immediately changed into his running shoes, preparing for his night run. 【8:00 PM】 The brightness on the streets still approached that of daytime. This was all thanks to the high-density streetlights and the permanent luminous panels affixed to the surface of every building. Additionally, every street had “sanitation workers” on 24-hour rotating shifts; they wore…
    • Chapter 2 The Lonely One

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      by MachineSamurai9124 Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! The classroom's ceiling fans spun rapidly, barely dispelling the summer's stuffy heat, but the students' inner agitation steadily increased. The half-month-long National Foundation Day holiday was approaching, and less than two minutes remained until the last class ended. Most students in Class 5 of the second year of high school were already packing their bags or looking out the window, as the "cultural class" currently underway seemed unimportant to…
    • Chapter 1 Diary

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      by MachineSamurai9124 Border Town Prison. The building, resembling a medieval castle, served as the prison hall and entrance. On both sides, city walls, fifty meters high, had manned watchtowers at regular intervals, working in conjunction with drones for joint inspections. It seemed there was also some invisible electric net or alternative film floating above the city walls. A black sedan, painted with gray lines and adorned with a metal cap on its roof, slowly drove along the sole road and parked in the…
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