yasinovel Chapter 812 The officers
Chapter 812 The officers
Chapter 812 The officers
While leaving the train station, Erik and June stepped into the streets of New Alexandria, only to be met by a ghost city.
The vibrant life that once filled the city's avenues was now replaced by an unsettling quiet.
The attack of the Heniate's offspring, which had turned the inhabitants into mindless beasts, left deep scars not just on the infrastructure but on the community's soul.
"It looks like the city never recovered from the attack," June said, his voice carrying a somber tone.
Erik nodded, scanning the surroundings. "Volkov has his work cut out for him. Rebuilding this place won't be easy, especially with half the population gone or turned."
As they walked, the sparse population became apparent. The few civilians they encountered hurried along, casting cautious glances their way.
It wasn't long before they realized that most of the figures moving in the distance were not civilians, but soldiers and police officers, their eyes trained on Erik and June with a mix of suspicion and interest.
While feeling the weight of their stares, Erik said to June, "Something's not right." NewW novels updates at novelhall.com
Their suspicions were confirmed when a group of five officers approached them.
The lead officer, a man with a stern expression, stopped them with a raised hand. "Do you have a permit to stay outside?"
"A permit? Sorry sir, we are from Fasard," Erik said. "We didn't know we needed a permit. We're here to visit a family member," he lied. Erik hoped the officers would buy the simple cover story.
"Weird. They should have told you this back at the entrance." The man observed them better.
"I'm afraid we'll need you to come with us to the station for further questioning."
June and Erik exchanged a glance, a silent agreement passing between them.
They knew compliance might lead them into a trap, but open defiance could escalate the situation.
Erik had a look of understanding and of grim resolve.
The man had used his analysis power to find out that. They weren't even at the μ rank; they were pretty weak compared to him.
But they were in power and with no one around, they believed they could do anything to anyone, no matter how much weaker they were.
"Mind If I ask something else?" Erik said.
"Tell me," the officer said with an annoyed look. In his opinion, Erik was too talkative.
"I remember the city had some scum, the Crystal Cross Gang, or how it was called." The officer scowled at those words but paid attention not to be seen by Erik and June.
"What happened to them?"
"They all died during the parasite's attacks. It was a messed up situation. After all, there was little anyone could do to save themselves." The officers had dark looks on their faces.
Soon, they reached a small park, an oasis of calm in the otherwise bustling city now silenced by recent events.
The usual laughter of children and chatter of visitors were absent, replaced by the gentle rustle of leaves and the occasional chirp of a distant bird.
The benches, once popular spots for relaxation and conversation, stood empty, their weathered wood bearing witness to better days.
The echoes of play lingered in the playground, where swings and slides stood.
The place felt eerie and still, lacking people, which was a stark contrast to its once vibrant atmosphere.
Of course, there was no one there. No person, no witness.
There was no chance, at least in the officers' minds, someone could report what they were about to do to these two stupid guys that strangely looked alike.
A grin appeared on one of their faces.