Chapter 5 Chapter Four
The escape plan that took two years to draw up did not include attacks on believers.
Although the plan had predicted all kinds of contingencies that could be imagined in advance, and considered the countermeasures so that it could be carried out without fail, it still felt like a disaster far beyond expectations was coming.
This is probably the fate of suffering that Jukeluo, the son of the giant, was forced to bear.
Or should I say a curse...
However, the only unexpected situation was the believer's attack, and everything else went smoothly.
The destination of Qiu Keluo and Xia Lulu is the underground shopping mall of "Wall of Sina".
There was originally a special area built as a refuge when the "Wall of Sina" was captured by giants. It was a place specially prepared for privileged people such as the royal family and the king's government. Today, it is formed in the form of Youxing Street. an independent society.To put it bluntly, it is a place similar to Firework Alley, and it is also the hometown of Qiu Keluo.The sale of the son of giants is often held here in the underground shopping mall, and the house of surprises that Dalio visited before his death is also located in the underground shopping mall.
The population of underground shopping malls ranges from hundreds to thousands of people, but the area is not fixed.The reason for saying this is that the underground mall will continue to expand outward in a mesh pattern as the population increases.There is probably no one in the world who can correctly grasp the structure of the underground shopping mall.No such investigative action was taken, nor was there a madman who said he wanted to make a map.If someone really jumped out and took such actions, they should be added to the missing persons list the next day.
Due to its special location, the underground shopping mall has become a hotbed of various crimes. It should have been strictly prohibited by the law, but its existence was tacitly accepted by providing entertainment for the rich.It's just that since law enforcement personnel are also among the users, it is not an exaggeration to say that this is a no-nonsense zone.Since the residents of the underground shopping mall stand on the standpoint of at least knowing what the user's secret is, once they are arrested, it will cause many people to have a headache immediately.
Qiu Keluo and Xia Lulu chose this place as a hiding place because of the special nature of the underground street.Residents who come to the underground mall for various reasons will neither reveal their past grievances nor take the initiative to pursue the past of others.Thanks to the above circumstances, even though Qiu Keluo and Xia Lulu suddenly appeared, they did not particularly arouse the suspicion of others.
The indispensable items for life in this underground street are steel coins.This is a simple currency, with only the surface of a spherical iron block the size of a little finger, with the imprint of an industrial city branded on it.In fact, it is just low-quality steel slag produced in the process of refining black gold bamboo, but in terms of nature, its hardness can be called real material, so it is widely circulated in the general market as a currency that is difficult to counterfeit.
Xia Lulu prepared about five hundred steel coins as living funds.Since one steel coin is equivalent to the daily food expenses of an average family, this can be said to be a fairly sufficient amount of living funds.
In addition to being used for living expenses, the steel coins are also used for the treatment of Qiu Keluo's eye injury.It's just that his right eyeball had been declared invalid and had to be removed, resulting in most of the funds being used as treatment expenses and falling into the hands of secret doctors.
For Jukeluo, life in the underground street is no different from freedom. There are no chains to hinder his movements, nor rough people to torture him.The reality that everything can be decided by oneself is the greatest joy for Jukeluo, but at the same time it has become the cause of his confusion.For though he was free, he did not know how to make good use of it. Qiu Keluo is troubled by this freedom, on the other hand, the inconvenience of the underground street makes Xia Lulu, who is a lady of the family, suffer a lot.Since she is a rich young lady, she entrusts her maid to take care of her daily life, and she has never done any housework herself, so of course there will be such a result. Although the two formed a sharp contrast, Xia Lulu was the first to adapt to this kind of life.It's not because she is a woman, so she has high adaptability, it's just because Xia Lulu has rich life experience.But after all, this is just the result of comparing with Qiu Keluo.
The living base of the two in the underground mall is a shabby room similar to a warehouse. Since its area is almost half the size of the utility room where Jukeluo was imprisoned, it is quite small and crowded.Half of the room was occupied by beds, and the rest of the room was crowded by furniture such as tables and chairs. Qiu Keluo, who was dozing on the bed, straightened up his upper body with a cry of "Yo".Then he gently moved his hands and feet to check his physical condition, and then raised his hand to caress his right eye, which could no longer see the light. "Cyclops..." It was already half a year ago that I came to the underground street and underwent surgery to remove the eyeballs.Although Qiukeluo's physical discomfort has continued for a long time since then, he has finally returned to normal. However, the appearance after the operation may not make him feel satisfied.Because of the one-eyed state, coupled with the identity of the son of a giant, it reminded him of the word cyclops. Although Qiu Keluo didn't have the habit of standing in front of the mirror to organize his appearance, but because of his cohabitant Xia Lulu, there was at least a small hand mirror in the room.And as long as you walk in the underground shopping mall, you will more or less have the opportunity to witness your own image.Although at that moment, he would immediately realize the identity of the son of giants, but the only one who would care about this was Qiu Keluo himself.At the same time, it also means that the general public's understanding of the Son of Giants is only to this extent. There was no sign of Xia Lulu in the room, and her residual warmth could not be felt on the bed.Probably went out to buy something. (I also had to act...) Spending lazy time in the underground shopping mall seemed like a luxury, and he didn't dislike it.Moreover, he was satisfied with his clean appearance, and his body began to gradually adapt to the clothes he was not used to wearing.Although he is still not used to the soft bed and sleeps on the floor quite often, he has developed a sense of awareness and knows that he needs to take humane actions.Talking with people other than Xia Lulu also improved his dialogue skills a lot. (But I'm still a bound body.) Jukelow looked down at his wrist.The handcuffs and shackles were removed immediately after he came to the underground street, but he can still clearly feel their existence, and sometimes he can even hear the metal sound of the iron chains clashing. Although Qiu Keluo has become a free body, his mind may still be unable to escape the shadow of the giant.Perhaps the grudge against the giant turned into an invisible chain, and maybe it was wrapped around him. (Must meet giants.) Only in this way can this chain called fate be broken. Even though it was his long-cherished wish when he decided to flee, his previous physical condition did not allow him to do so. But don't worry any more now.Jukeluo felt that the time had come when he had to stand up to the giant in order to be truly free. For Jukeluo, the news that the expedition was about to start again came at the right time.It was an unconfirmed piece of information, and it was said that the re-emerged survey corps, led by Carlo Bickel, was going to go outside the wall to carry out survey missions. No one knows where the rumor came from, nor do they know whether the content is true or not, but if it spreads in the underground street, it means that it should be believed that someone related to the legion or the king's government accidentally slipped their mouths. In addition, there is another piece of news that can confirm that the investigation army's comeback is not false.It was the information that Bruno Baumesta, who was a vanguard of the conservatives, was calculated to lose power, which led to the comeback of the reformist forces. (It was the right decision for Xia Lulu to leave home.) This means that even if the believers did not attack at the beginning, Xia Lulu would still end up in a tragic and tragic end, and it also proves that Dalio, who chose to marry the Baumesta family, had a wrong vision.It's just that as early as the moment he bought Jukeluo, the son of the giant, his vision might have been out of focus. In short, a great opportunity to meet giants has arrived. The problem is that the means of getting beyond the walls are very limited. To cross the walls, or through the gates—— "The option of crossing the 'Wall of Mary' is synonymous with the word impossible." Even if one is lucky enough to avoid the surveillance of the garrison army and reach the top of the wall, since the city wall is fifty meters above the ground, it is almost an impossible task to descend to the ground.And even if you land successfully, it's meaningless if you don't survive. In other words, there is no other way than going through the main gate. The expedition of the Survey Corps, which was relaunched after fifteen years, is undoubtedly a timely rain for Qiu Keluo.As long as there is a way to use this expedition by some means, they can go outside the wall through the main gate in a dignified manner.Although 80% will be regarded as an illegal method... In addition, the possibility of being swallowed by giants cannot be denied.However, I believe that the investigative army should not sit still. If you really want to talk about what you care about, it is that the investigation legion has not had actual combat experience for a long time.Even if the tactics are established, it is another matter whether they are applicable to actual combat situations.It's just that if he doesn't have confidence, the investigation team won't be able to launch an expedition, so maybe it's just his unfounded worries. (My concern is...) Just as Qiu Keluo scratched his head rudely, Xia Lulu, who was holding a big paper bag, just came back to the room. Xia Lu looked at Qiu Keluo with a sweet smile on her face, and then started to sort out the ingredients she bought nimbly.The housework is also done in a decent manner, and Miss Qianjin's nobility has been washed away. "About my brother..." After Xia Lulu finished packing her things, she sat down on the edge of the bed instead of a chair. "It seems to have become a training soldier according to the predetermined plan." "Where did you get this news?" "From the informant." Facing Xia Lulu's answer, Qiu Keluo said "I see" and nodded. "Charpy is very suitable for the army." "I think so." That kind of brutal personality that kills believers without hesitation, on the contrary, it should be said that joining the army is his only choice. Interesting is the movement of Sharpie.Since he joined the training regiment, it means that the possibility of him showing up to trouble Qiu Keluo and Xia Lulu is very low.However, Shabby, who was knocked down by Juke Luo, must have bruises on his self-esteem like a rotten rag.Although Qiu Keluo, who was able to express his long-term grievances, felt refreshed, Xia Pi must be full of anger that he could not vent.You don't need to imagine, but you can know what kind of vicious revenge he will take when we meet again next time.Although it should be indefinitely later... However, the movement of the military police is more concerning than what happened to Xia Pi.The death of Dalio, who was close to the king's government, and the attack by believers who worshiped giants are enough reasons to ask the Gendarmerie to investigate. "If only they were willing to give up..." Although Qiu Keluo also held the same opinion, since he has something to do with believers, the military police will definitely not give up lightly. The Military Police Corps is an organization above the Survey Corps and Garrison Corps.The number of registered members is about 1,000, and they are responsible for governing and monitoring the legion, as well as commanding and managing the police and firefighting units in various urban areas. In addition, they also have a side similar to secret police such as exposing illegal situations within the legion and anti-system organizations.Needless to say in terms of military affairs, its power can even affect internal affairs.In other words, the military police are the best of the best, and they will never allow threats to national security to roam around. The Gendarmerie Corps was the most responsible for the investigation into the demonstrations of believers that occurred fifteen years ago, and it was the Gendarmerie that drove the heretical organization to the point of collapse.Of course, they probably already found out that the giant's son, Jokelo, was the reason for the attack on Inocesio's house.Things were sure to get troublesome, and it was very likely that Jokero would be considered a suspect simply because he was the son of a giant. Although fleeing the scene of the crime was the correct decision, it is also an indisputable fact that this move has deepened the military police's suspicion of Qiu Keluo.Taking Xia Lulu away from the scene will inevitably have adverse effects. Despite the many elements of uneasiness, there is another problem that should be solved first for Juke Luo at the moment. "I want to go to Higanshina District." As soon as this sentence was said, Xia Lulu immediately stopped what she was doing, and then let out a long sigh. "Although I've long guessed that you might say something like this...you want to see the giant, right?" "Have you figured it all out?" "Well, it's hard not to find out, isn't it?" "Does Xia Lulu object?" "Of course I object." Xia Lulu put her hands on her hips and stared at Qiu Keluo. "If I say don't go, are you willing to give up?" "This..." "Since this is the case, there is no point in my objection." Juke Luo scratched his head. "Will Xia Lulu go with you too?" "If I say no, will you agree?" Juke Luo scratched his head again. (In that case, do I have to say goodbye to this room too...) Although Qiu Keluo used to live a life without attachment to objects and places, this is the first time he has obtained a shelter that belongs only to him.To return this room somewhat made him hesitate. In addition, staying in the underground mall can also guarantee the safety of life.There is no need to take the risk to leave here. But as long as he didn't confirm the giant's figure for a day, the pimple would obviously continue to haunt him endlessly.If you want to solve this problem quickly, contacting the giant is absolutely an indispensable and necessary step. (What am I going to do after meeting the giant?) He didn't think there was a way to communicate with the giant.Even if Qiu Keluo is the son of giants, they should not have the so-called companionship consciousness.Before the moment of encountering the giant came, even he himself could not predict what thoughts he would have and what further actions he would take. (Forget it, anyway, we will know when the time comes.) In addition, the intelligence of the resumption of the expedition is only groundless.Although because the credibility is high enough, sooner or later it will be known whether the news is true or not, but the truth probably won't be revealed within two or three days. (Let’s move out of this room after the veracity is verified.) Jukeluo adopted this conclusion and began to think about the plan to meet the giant.
One month after the rumors spread, it was finally confirmed that the information about the resumption of the expedition was true. The expedition itinerary was also announced as the news was confirmed.The investigation team will set off from the main entrance of the Higanshina District in the early morning of a week later, and go outside the wall to conduct investigations for about a few hours.Although the contents of the investigation have not been made public, since there is a 15-year window period, it is hard to imagine that the investigation legion will suddenly launch a formal investigation operation, at most it will only be limited to inspecting the surrounding areas. Qiu Keluo and Xia Lulu left the room and took a ride with a businessman who claimed to be going to Higanshina District for business.Of course, this free ride is not free.The two took steel coins to each other, paid the fare and purchased the title of "merchant" before they were able to take this free ride.The purpose of buying the title is to unify the caliber when being interrogated, and both of them hope to avoid getting into trouble. Fortunately, they easily won the trust of merchants.Because as long as they are willing to pay, businessmen will become the best partners who value love and righteousness. It's just that if they don't have money, they will turn their faces and deny people.
Qiu Keluo and Xia Lulu, who left the underground shopping mall, stayed overnight at the relay point in the Toroste District, and arrived at their destination in the Xiganshina District the next morning. Shiganshina District is the name of the town at the southernmost end of the "Wall of Mary".With a population of more than 40,000, this place is the largest town in the country, and it is also a town that occupies an important position in both military and politics.Perhaps the tragedy that broke out fifteen years ago can also be blamed on this.At the same time, it is also the birthplace of Jukeluo. Although it was once invaded by giants, that is long ago.Looking around the street now, there was no trace of destruction, and the residents did not show any signs of being afraid of the giant.Although the fact that giants are a threat to humans has not changed, it is probably because the survey legion has confirmed that giants can be killed, so the residents will no longer feel excessive fear. The Xiganshina District has become very lively due to the resumption of the expedition after fifteen years, and the urban area has already been filled with an atmosphere of celebration and triumph. The sense of anticipation that might be able to drive away the giant, and the dream of entering the world outside the wall that comes true with the realization of the above-mentioned goals—— It is only natural that the residents would be happy. "Amazing……" Qiu Keluo opened his mouth in a daze, and looked up at the "Wall of Mary" standing in front of him. He understood the knowledge that the city wall was fifty meters high, and he had already confirmed the heroic appearance of the "Wall of Sina" and "Wall of Rose" from the carriage.But the courage to look up from a distance and look up in front of your eyes can be said to be a world of difference, and you can't help but want to kowtow. Attempts to cross the city wall are simply nonsense.Although I had flashed the idea of "maybe there is a chance..." before, but now, just by taking a look at it, I deeply understand that it is impossible to succeed. If human beings really have a way to accomplish this feat, then they must use a "device" that can move up and down vertically.Anhail Adrian, who was in charge of the development, left a record of using the "Device" to survive from outside the wall. As long as you have the "Device" in your hand, you can easily go to the world outside the wall even without the expedition of the investigation legion.However, it couldn't even be found on the black market, and there was no rumor of continuous development, nor did it leave any records of it being put into actual combat.Maybe it has been thrown into the cold palace, but no matter how I think about it, I can't think of a reason to stop the development. Qiu Keluo scratched his head and turned his gaze to the main entrance. "The city gate is also very tall." "At least ten meters high." "Did the giant 'greedy' come in through this city gate..." The giant that ate the mother of Jukelo, who had reduced the Rashiganshina district to a scorched earth, was ten meters tall, just like the main entrance.There is no doubt that giants are monsters beyond imagination. "It's just a monster." "Ok……" "What impression do you have of giants?" "A monster with a human appearance, as if a nightmare has become reality..." Maybe it was because she recalled the appearance of the giant, Xia Lulu suddenly trembled. "Hey, Jukeluo, do you have to go beyond the wall no matter what?" Qiu Keluo looked away from the main entrance, and turned to look at Xia Lulu standing beside her. It may have been a rather frightening experience.This can be seen from the look of horror on her face. Xia Lulu must have a strong dislike for giants.This can also be confirmed by her previous attempt to kill Jukeluo, the son of giants.Although this meant that the giant was a terrifying monster enough to make her decide to kill without hesitation, Qiu Keluo couldn't picture the giant's appearance in her mind, and she had a vague feeling like looking at things through frosted glass. "Don't worry, I'll go back as soon as I go." Qiu Keluo smiled, and put his hand on Xia Lulu's shoulder, but doing so could not eliminate the uneasiness in her heart. "Let's go." Just when Qiu Keluo proposed to perfunctory pass, he noticed the sound of footsteps slowly approaching from a distance. "this is……" Jokero frowned while staring intently at the "Wall of Mary". "What's wrong?" "There are footsteps." Although the surroundings were filled with all kinds of chaotic sounds, the sound of footsteps came to Qiu Keluo's ears from outside the wall. in other words-- (giant……) But the sound of footsteps was so faint that even Joker could barely hear it.Xia Lulu's hearing seemed to be unable to receive the sound, and she turned her head frequently to show a puzzled expression; but the footsteps were indeed approaching the city. Whenever the giant raised its foot and stomped on the ground, it could feel a faint shaking from the ground.Without guessing, it is also known that the Lord of Footsteps is a very large and frightening monster. At the moment when Xia Lulu put her ears to listen, a loud rumbling sound that was like thunder suddenly exploded above her head.The air vibrates violently, making people shrink up reflexively.Xia Lulu, on the other hand, seemed to be slumped on the ground because her legs became weak from fright. Qiu Keluo looked up at the sky, but did not find any thunderclouds.Not only did it not exist, but the sky was cloudless and sunny, and there was no sign of imminent rain.Although there was a faint stench similar to burning in the air, but probably only that stench could be called abnormal. "The sound of the cannon is amazing. Although it's the first time I've heard it." Hearing Xia Lulu's words, Qiu Keluo replied comprehensibly, "Oh, that's how it is."The smell that irritated Jukeluo's nasal cavity was probably the smell of gunpowder released by the cannon. Qiu Keluo sighed, and reached out to hold Xia Lulu who was still slumped on the ground.
For Jukeluo, life in the underground street is no different from freedom. There are no chains to hinder his movements, nor rough people to torture him.The reality that everything can be decided by oneself is the greatest joy for Jukeluo, but at the same time it has become the cause of his confusion.For though he was free, he did not know how to make good use of it. Qiu Keluo is troubled by this freedom, on the other hand, the inconvenience of the underground street makes Xia Lulu, who is a lady of the family, suffer a lot.Since she is a rich young lady, she entrusts her maid to take care of her daily life, and she has never done any housework herself, so of course there will be such a result. Although the two formed a sharp contrast, Xia Lulu was the first to adapt to this kind of life.It's not because she is a woman, so she has high adaptability, it's just because Xia Lulu has rich life experience.But after all, this is just the result of comparing with Qiu Keluo.
The living base of the two in the underground mall is a shabby room similar to a warehouse. Since its area is almost half the size of the utility room where Jukeluo was imprisoned, it is quite small and crowded.Half of the room was occupied by beds, and the rest of the room was crowded by furniture such as tables and chairs. Qiu Keluo, who was dozing on the bed, straightened up his upper body with a cry of "Yo".Then he gently moved his hands and feet to check his physical condition, and then raised his hand to caress his right eye, which could no longer see the light. "Cyclops..." It was already half a year ago that I came to the underground street and underwent surgery to remove the eyeballs.Although Qiukeluo's physical discomfort has continued for a long time since then, he has finally returned to normal. However, the appearance after the operation may not make him feel satisfied.Because of the one-eyed state, coupled with the identity of the son of a giant, it reminded him of the word cyclops. Although Qiu Keluo didn't have the habit of standing in front of the mirror to organize his appearance, but because of his cohabitant Xia Lulu, there was at least a small hand mirror in the room.And as long as you walk in the underground shopping mall, you will more or less have the opportunity to witness your own image.Although at that moment, he would immediately realize the identity of the son of giants, but the only one who would care about this was Qiu Keluo himself.At the same time, it also means that the general public's understanding of the Son of Giants is only to this extent. There was no sign of Xia Lulu in the room, and her residual warmth could not be felt on the bed.Probably went out to buy something. (I also had to act...) Spending lazy time in the underground shopping mall seemed like a luxury, and he didn't dislike it.Moreover, he was satisfied with his clean appearance, and his body began to gradually adapt to the clothes he was not used to wearing.Although he is still not used to the soft bed and sleeps on the floor quite often, he has developed a sense of awareness and knows that he needs to take humane actions.Talking with people other than Xia Lulu also improved his dialogue skills a lot. (But I'm still a bound body.) Jukelow looked down at his wrist.The handcuffs and shackles were removed immediately after he came to the underground street, but he can still clearly feel their existence, and sometimes he can even hear the metal sound of the iron chains clashing. Although Qiu Keluo has become a free body, his mind may still be unable to escape the shadow of the giant.Perhaps the grudge against the giant turned into an invisible chain, and maybe it was wrapped around him. (Must meet giants.) Only in this way can this chain called fate be broken. Even though it was his long-cherished wish when he decided to flee, his previous physical condition did not allow him to do so. But don't worry any more now.Jukeluo felt that the time had come when he had to stand up to the giant in order to be truly free. For Jukeluo, the news that the expedition was about to start again came at the right time.It was an unconfirmed piece of information, and it was said that the re-emerged survey corps, led by Carlo Bickel, was going to go outside the wall to carry out survey missions. No one knows where the rumor came from, nor do they know whether the content is true or not, but if it spreads in the underground street, it means that it should be believed that someone related to the legion or the king's government accidentally slipped their mouths. In addition, there is another piece of news that can confirm that the investigation army's comeback is not false.It was the information that Bruno Baumesta, who was a vanguard of the conservatives, was calculated to lose power, which led to the comeback of the reformist forces. (It was the right decision for Xia Lulu to leave home.) This means that even if the believers did not attack at the beginning, Xia Lulu would still end up in a tragic and tragic end, and it also proves that Dalio, who chose to marry the Baumesta family, had a wrong vision.It's just that as early as the moment he bought Jukeluo, the son of the giant, his vision might have been out of focus. In short, a great opportunity to meet giants has arrived. The problem is that the means of getting beyond the walls are very limited. To cross the walls, or through the gates—— "The option of crossing the 'Wall of Mary' is synonymous with the word impossible." Even if one is lucky enough to avoid the surveillance of the garrison army and reach the top of the wall, since the city wall is fifty meters above the ground, it is almost an impossible task to descend to the ground.And even if you land successfully, it's meaningless if you don't survive. In other words, there is no other way than going through the main gate. The expedition of the Survey Corps, which was relaunched after fifteen years, is undoubtedly a timely rain for Qiu Keluo.As long as there is a way to use this expedition by some means, they can go outside the wall through the main gate in a dignified manner.Although 80% will be regarded as an illegal method... In addition, the possibility of being swallowed by giants cannot be denied.However, I believe that the investigative army should not sit still. If you really want to talk about what you care about, it is that the investigation legion has not had actual combat experience for a long time.Even if the tactics are established, it is another matter whether they are applicable to actual combat situations.It's just that if he doesn't have confidence, the investigation team won't be able to launch an expedition, so maybe it's just his unfounded worries. (My concern is...) Just as Qiu Keluo scratched his head rudely, Xia Lulu, who was holding a big paper bag, just came back to the room. Xia Lu looked at Qiu Keluo with a sweet smile on her face, and then started to sort out the ingredients she bought nimbly.The housework is also done in a decent manner, and Miss Qianjin's nobility has been washed away. "About my brother..." After Xia Lulu finished packing her things, she sat down on the edge of the bed instead of a chair. "It seems to have become a training soldier according to the predetermined plan." "Where did you get this news?" "From the informant." Facing Xia Lulu's answer, Qiu Keluo said "I see" and nodded. "Charpy is very suitable for the army." "I think so." That kind of brutal personality that kills believers without hesitation, on the contrary, it should be said that joining the army is his only choice. Interesting is the movement of Sharpie.Since he joined the training regiment, it means that the possibility of him showing up to trouble Qiu Keluo and Xia Lulu is very low.However, Shabby, who was knocked down by Juke Luo, must have bruises on his self-esteem like a rotten rag.Although Qiu Keluo, who was able to express his long-term grievances, felt refreshed, Xia Pi must be full of anger that he could not vent.You don't need to imagine, but you can know what kind of vicious revenge he will take when we meet again next time.Although it should be indefinitely later... However, the movement of the military police is more concerning than what happened to Xia Pi.The death of Dalio, who was close to the king's government, and the attack by believers who worshiped giants are enough reasons to ask the Gendarmerie to investigate. "If only they were willing to give up..." Although Qiu Keluo also held the same opinion, since he has something to do with believers, the military police will definitely not give up lightly. The Military Police Corps is an organization above the Survey Corps and Garrison Corps.The number of registered members is about 1,000, and they are responsible for governing and monitoring the legion, as well as commanding and managing the police and firefighting units in various urban areas. In addition, they also have a side similar to secret police such as exposing illegal situations within the legion and anti-system organizations.Needless to say in terms of military affairs, its power can even affect internal affairs.In other words, the military police are the best of the best, and they will never allow threats to national security to roam around. The Gendarmerie Corps was the most responsible for the investigation into the demonstrations of believers that occurred fifteen years ago, and it was the Gendarmerie that drove the heretical organization to the point of collapse.Of course, they probably already found out that the giant's son, Jokelo, was the reason for the attack on Inocesio's house.Things were sure to get troublesome, and it was very likely that Jokero would be considered a suspect simply because he was the son of a giant. Although fleeing the scene of the crime was the correct decision, it is also an indisputable fact that this move has deepened the military police's suspicion of Qiu Keluo.Taking Xia Lulu away from the scene will inevitably have adverse effects. Despite the many elements of uneasiness, there is another problem that should be solved first for Juke Luo at the moment. "I want to go to Higanshina District." As soon as this sentence was said, Xia Lulu immediately stopped what she was doing, and then let out a long sigh. "Although I've long guessed that you might say something like this...you want to see the giant, right?" "Have you figured it all out?" "Well, it's hard not to find out, isn't it?" "Does Xia Lulu object?" "Of course I object." Xia Lulu put her hands on her hips and stared at Qiu Keluo. "If I say don't go, are you willing to give up?" "This..." "Since this is the case, there is no point in my objection." Juke Luo scratched his head. "Will Xia Lulu go with you too?" "If I say no, will you agree?" Juke Luo scratched his head again. (In that case, do I have to say goodbye to this room too...) Although Qiu Keluo used to live a life without attachment to objects and places, this is the first time he has obtained a shelter that belongs only to him.To return this room somewhat made him hesitate. In addition, staying in the underground mall can also guarantee the safety of life.There is no need to take the risk to leave here. But as long as he didn't confirm the giant's figure for a day, the pimple would obviously continue to haunt him endlessly.If you want to solve this problem quickly, contacting the giant is absolutely an indispensable and necessary step. (What am I going to do after meeting the giant?) He didn't think there was a way to communicate with the giant.Even if Qiu Keluo is the son of giants, they should not have the so-called companionship consciousness.Before the moment of encountering the giant came, even he himself could not predict what thoughts he would have and what further actions he would take. (Forget it, anyway, we will know when the time comes.) In addition, the intelligence of the resumption of the expedition is only groundless.Although because the credibility is high enough, sooner or later it will be known whether the news is true or not, but the truth probably won't be revealed within two or three days. (Let’s move out of this room after the veracity is verified.) Jukeluo adopted this conclusion and began to think about the plan to meet the giant.
One month after the rumors spread, it was finally confirmed that the information about the resumption of the expedition was true. The expedition itinerary was also announced as the news was confirmed.The investigation team will set off from the main entrance of the Higanshina District in the early morning of a week later, and go outside the wall to conduct investigations for about a few hours.Although the contents of the investigation have not been made public, since there is a 15-year window period, it is hard to imagine that the investigation legion will suddenly launch a formal investigation operation, at most it will only be limited to inspecting the surrounding areas. Qiu Keluo and Xia Lulu left the room and took a ride with a businessman who claimed to be going to Higanshina District for business.Of course, this free ride is not free.The two took steel coins to each other, paid the fare and purchased the title of "merchant" before they were able to take this free ride.The purpose of buying the title is to unify the caliber when being interrogated, and both of them hope to avoid getting into trouble. Fortunately, they easily won the trust of merchants.Because as long as they are willing to pay, businessmen will become the best partners who value love and righteousness. It's just that if they don't have money, they will turn their faces and deny people.
Qiu Keluo and Xia Lulu, who left the underground shopping mall, stayed overnight at the relay point in the Toroste District, and arrived at their destination in the Xiganshina District the next morning. Shiganshina District is the name of the town at the southernmost end of the "Wall of Mary".With a population of more than 40,000, this place is the largest town in the country, and it is also a town that occupies an important position in both military and politics.Perhaps the tragedy that broke out fifteen years ago can also be blamed on this.At the same time, it is also the birthplace of Jukeluo. Although it was once invaded by giants, that is long ago.Looking around the street now, there was no trace of destruction, and the residents did not show any signs of being afraid of the giant.Although the fact that giants are a threat to humans has not changed, it is probably because the survey legion has confirmed that giants can be killed, so the residents will no longer feel excessive fear. The Xiganshina District has become very lively due to the resumption of the expedition after fifteen years, and the urban area has already been filled with an atmosphere of celebration and triumph. The sense of anticipation that might be able to drive away the giant, and the dream of entering the world outside the wall that comes true with the realization of the above-mentioned goals—— It is only natural that the residents would be happy. "Amazing……" Qiu Keluo opened his mouth in a daze, and looked up at the "Wall of Mary" standing in front of him. He understood the knowledge that the city wall was fifty meters high, and he had already confirmed the heroic appearance of the "Wall of Sina" and "Wall of Rose" from the carriage.But the courage to look up from a distance and look up in front of your eyes can be said to be a world of difference, and you can't help but want to kowtow. Attempts to cross the city wall are simply nonsense.Although I had flashed the idea of "maybe there is a chance..." before, but now, just by taking a look at it, I deeply understand that it is impossible to succeed. If human beings really have a way to accomplish this feat, then they must use a "device" that can move up and down vertically.Anhail Adrian, who was in charge of the development, left a record of using the "Device" to survive from outside the wall. As long as you have the "Device" in your hand, you can easily go to the world outside the wall even without the expedition of the investigation legion.However, it couldn't even be found on the black market, and there was no rumor of continuous development, nor did it leave any records of it being put into actual combat.Maybe it has been thrown into the cold palace, but no matter how I think about it, I can't think of a reason to stop the development. Qiu Keluo scratched his head and turned his gaze to the main entrance. "The city gate is also very tall." "At least ten meters high." "Did the giant 'greedy' come in through this city gate..." The giant that ate the mother of Jukelo, who had reduced the Rashiganshina district to a scorched earth, was ten meters tall, just like the main entrance.There is no doubt that giants are monsters beyond imagination. "It's just a monster." "Ok……" "What impression do you have of giants?" "A monster with a human appearance, as if a nightmare has become reality..." Maybe it was because she recalled the appearance of the giant, Xia Lulu suddenly trembled. "Hey, Jukeluo, do you have to go beyond the wall no matter what?" Qiu Keluo looked away from the main entrance, and turned to look at Xia Lulu standing beside her. It may have been a rather frightening experience.This can be seen from the look of horror on her face. Xia Lulu must have a strong dislike for giants.This can also be confirmed by her previous attempt to kill Jukeluo, the son of giants.Although this meant that the giant was a terrifying monster enough to make her decide to kill without hesitation, Qiu Keluo couldn't picture the giant's appearance in her mind, and she had a vague feeling like looking at things through frosted glass. "Don't worry, I'll go back as soon as I go." Qiu Keluo smiled, and put his hand on Xia Lulu's shoulder, but doing so could not eliminate the uneasiness in her heart. "Let's go." Just when Qiu Keluo proposed to perfunctory pass, he noticed the sound of footsteps slowly approaching from a distance. "this is……" Jokero frowned while staring intently at the "Wall of Mary". "What's wrong?" "There are footsteps." Although the surroundings were filled with all kinds of chaotic sounds, the sound of footsteps came to Qiu Keluo's ears from outside the wall. in other words-- (giant……) But the sound of footsteps was so faint that even Joker could barely hear it.Xia Lulu's hearing seemed to be unable to receive the sound, and she turned her head frequently to show a puzzled expression; but the footsteps were indeed approaching the city. Whenever the giant raised its foot and stomped on the ground, it could feel a faint shaking from the ground.Without guessing, it is also known that the Lord of Footsteps is a very large and frightening monster. At the moment when Xia Lulu put her ears to listen, a loud rumbling sound that was like thunder suddenly exploded above her head.The air vibrates violently, making people shrink up reflexively.Xia Lulu, on the other hand, seemed to be slumped on the ground because her legs became weak from fright. Qiu Keluo looked up at the sky, but did not find any thunderclouds.Not only did it not exist, but the sky was cloudless and sunny, and there was no sign of imminent rain.Although there was a faint stench similar to burning in the air, but probably only that stench could be called abnormal. "The sound of the cannon is amazing. Although it's the first time I've heard it." Hearing Xia Lulu's words, Qiu Keluo replied comprehensibly, "Oh, that's how it is."The smell that irritated Jukeluo's nasal cavity was probably the smell of gunpowder released by the cannon. Qiu Keluo sighed, and reached out to hold Xia Lulu who was still slumped on the ground.