Sleep (Chapter 105)
Ye Sheng stared out the window with a nervous expression, but it was dark outside, and she couldn’t see anything unusual at all.
‘Now that I’ve moved into the outer part of the safe zone, with a wall and the protection of patrolling mercenaries, it shouldn’t be a problem easily... However, nothing is absolute, and I shouldn’t take it lightly.’
After all, the area near the city walls is still subject to attacks from polluting organisms from time to time.
"Ye Sheng, are you awake?"
Just as Ye Sheng was clutching the quilt and lost in thought, a knock on the door interrupted him.
Gu Luoyu’s voice sounded outside, instantly giving the panicked Ye Sheng a sense of reassurance.
She hurriedly got out of bed, not bothering to put on her shoes, and went barefoot to open the door.
As soon as the door opened, Gu Luoyu quickly stepped inside.
In one swift motion, she lifted Ye Sheng effortlessly, as if picking up a feather, causing Ye Sheng to let out a small exclamation.
Instinctively, she reached out and grabbed her arm, feeling the smooth yet firm muscle lines beneath her fingers.
Though not overly prominent, they were undeniably strong.
As Gu Luoyu set her back down on the bed, Ye Sheng finally reacted.
She quickly grabbed her hand, her dark eyes filled with worry, and asked, "What just happened?"
Ye Sheng was just a newcomer to the wasteland world, while Gu Luoyu was a native who had lived here her entire life.
In the past, she had participated in many missions as an Esper.
Surely, she knew more than she did... If Gu Luoyu didn’t have the answers, Ye Sheng decided she would ask Mo Lin next.
Otherwise, she wouldn’t be able to sleep peacefully tonight.
Who knows when her life might be in danger? She couldn’t afford to sleep soundly without a care!
( Ĭ ^ Ĭ )
"It’s the first line of defense at the base calling for help."
Fortunately, Gu Luoyu did know!
The first line of defense, though?
Perhaps noticing the confusion in Ye Sheng’s eyes, Gu Luoyu patiently explained, "It’s the city wall of the outer city in the safe zone. The inner city wall is the second line of defense, and the central area has the third city wall."
Having known Ye Sheng for a while now, Gu Luoyu was aware of her lack of common knowledge.
After all, those who grew up in the mitigation zones could barely guarantee basic survival, let alone receive proper education.
After hearing his explanation, Ye Sheng blinked her dark eyes and suddenly asked curiously, "Are there only three lines of defense?"
"Of course not. There’s a final line of defense, built in the official office area of the base, located in the innermost part of the central area."
If the last line of defense were breached, humanity would be finished.
However, as the area with the highest security, even if it were attacked by multiple S-class polluted creatures simultaneously, it wouldn’t be destroyed immediately. It could hold out for a long time.
During this period, the base’s secretly cultivated "killing weapon" could be deployed to resolve the crisis.
"So... the first line of defense outside the safe zone sent a distress signal. Was it attacked by polluted creatures? But I remember when a group of berserk earthworms attacked the base before, I didn’t hear such a loud noise!"
After satisfying her initial curiosity, Ye Sheng soon found herself with new questions.
The last time they were attacked by berserk earthworms in the mitigation zone, Ye Sheng and Gu Luoyu had been shopping in the outer city.
They only found out about the attack when they were waiting in line to leave.
But with the loud explosion just now, Ye Sheng felt that even she, deep in the inner city, could hear it clearly.
Gu Luoyu wasn’t the least bit impatient with Ye Sheng’s questions.
She smiled, raised her hand to gently touch Ye Sheng’s satin-like black hair, and answered directly, "It’s highly likely that polluted creatures are attacking the city. The level of the polluted creatures this time is high, at least A-grade or above, which is why the distress signal was triggered."
"A-grade?!"
"Yes. However, the base often sends teams to clear out polluted creatures near the safe zone. High-level polluted creatures usually stay deep in the wilderness, so it’s rare for A-grade creatures to attack the base."
Ye Sheng was surprised but found the explanation reasonable.
Berserk earthworms were only D-grade polluted creatures, mere rookies compared to A-grade ones.
As for why a distress signal was sent when encountering A-grade creatures... well, dealing with a single A-grade creature might be manageable, but a group of them was terrifying.
The patrolling mercenaries alone wouldn’t stand a chance.
Still, when the sky falls, there’s always someone taller to hold it up.
Ordinary people didn’t need to worry. After all, worrying wouldn’t help.
Fortunately, besides the well-trained mercenaries in the safe zone, there were also powerful Espers. Safety was guaranteed.
Although Gu Luoyu could have gone to investigate the situation, Ye Sheng didn’t want her to take the risk.
What if something happened to her on the way? It was better to stay home and play it safe.
Gu Luoyu, who had once been seriously injured and near death, had already been relieved of her duties.
Now, she was just an ordinary person, no longer tasked with life-threatening missions.
Thinking of this, Ye Sheng’s mind was in turmoil.
To distract herself, she pulled Gu Luoyu into a conversation about other things... She even mentioned the information Mo Lin had provided and brought up the idea of visiting the black market to gather more intel.
Gu Luoyu naturally nodded in agreement, making Ye Sheng smile, her dark eyes sparkling with relief.
Hehehehe, she is really good—I really love her~
(*^▽^*)
After chatting for a while, Ye Sheng had thought she would be too anxious to sleep all night.
But unexpectedly, she quickly grew drowsy, her eyelids becoming heavy in an instant.
Before she could even finish her sentence, her head tilted, and she fell asleep.
Her peaceful slumber brought a sense of contentment, and the sleeping Ye Sheng wore a soft smile on her lips, like a sweet piece of milk candy.
Gu Luoyu, who had used a little trick to help her sleep, glanced at her and then playfully pinched the tip of Ye Sheng's nose.
Confirming that she was truly asleep, she stood up.
Since Ye Sheng had "cured" her, Gu Luoyu felt that her mindset had changed significantly.
At the very least, she now had the energy to indulge in a bit of excitement.
Like now.
Gu Luoyu pulled the blanket over Ye Sheng, then turned and left quickly.
When she reached her room, he took out a grotesque demon mask from the drawer, opened the window, and leaped from the fifteenth floor without hesitation.
Under the mask, her red eyes glimmered, and her pink hair fluttered in the wind.
She landed as lightly as a nimble cat, then hurried toward the city wall without delay.
Psychic abilities made her incredibly fast, even faster than any vehicle, drastically shortening travel time.
"12-07 on the east side of the wall needs backup! The polluted creatures' attack is too fierce. Only eight mercenaries are left holding the line, and they’re about to collapse!"
"26-13 east of the wall needs backup!"
"35-28 east of the wall needs backup!"
By the time Gu Luoyu arrived, the east side of the city wall was flooded with desperate calls for support.
The pungent smell of blood filled the air, a clear sign of the brutal battle ahead.
However, Gu Luoyu closed her eyes and instantly expanded her psychic ability, casting it out like a vast net.
The moment any "prey" moved within its range, she would know.
When she opened her eyes again, she immediately locked onto her target: 35-28 east of the wall.
The defenders there had already fallen.
This time, the polluted creatures were attacking from both the east and west.
Leading the assault was an S-class leader, commanding a swarm of A-class polluted creatures. And that S-class creature was right there!