Chapter 171 Visit

The Star Interceptor · Gray Dove quickly took off and flew at high speed towards the western area.

Su Mo looked down, the entire bustling Free City was filled with billowing black smoke.

From time to time, he could still see the flashes of localized firefights.

Several minutes later, the Star Interceptor flew to the western area. The entire plain area was enclosed by layers of isolation nets, and heavily guarded on the outside, a rather shocking scene.

Looking into the isolation zone.

There were towering steel buildings, specially constructed with all the windows welded shut.

However, on the outer areas of each building, one could see dense crowds of people.

Countless isolated people couldn't even enter the isolation rooms, and could only gather on the ground.

Soon the Star Interceptor · Gray Dove landed.

A group of soldiers in mechanical armor surrounded them, verifying their identities.

Hai Yue took out her identity card and handed it over, and the surrounding soldiers stepped back.

"Where is Speaker Arlais?"

Hai Yue asked directly.

"Speaker Arlais is inspecting the C2 isolation zone."

The leading captain saluted and replied.

After hearing this, Hai Yue led Su Mo towards the C2 area.

As Su Mo looked around, he saw crowds of people gathered in the surrounding open spaces, each wailing in pain. Red polluted blood spots appeared on their skin and faces, and some even had festering skin.

He could see doctors in protective suits constantly patrolling each gathering point under the protection of soldiers.

Su Mo asked Hai Yue in a low voice.

"The Federation's situation doesn't seem very optimistic."

"Actually, Speaker Arlais took preventative measures in advance, evacuating most of the people into underground shelters before the negative energy tide arrived, but the situation is still not optimistic."

Hai Yue sighed and replied.

"Mm."

Su Mo nodded slightly.

Soon, Su Mo and Hai Yue arrived at the C2 area and saw Speaker Arlais, who was instructing the doctors and administrators in this area.

"No matter what, we must ensure everyone's survival and provide the greatest possible security."

"Yes."

"And if there's really no hope, we must ensure they leave with dignity."

"Understood."

......

At this moment, a federal female official hurried over and reported to Speaker Arlais.

"Speaker Arlais."

"What is it?"

Speaker Arlais stopped and replied.

"It's like this, the supplies in the isolation area are running out, and we don't have enough funds. Can you approve some more for us?"

The federal female official asked anxiously.

Arlais frowned upon hearing this.

At this time, a council member next to Arlais quickly said to Arlais in a low voice.

"Speaker, you've already approved a lot of funding for these areas, completely over budget. And now is a very critical period, there's not that much funding available, we can't approve any more."

Arlais raised his hand to interrupt the council member and said to the female official next to him.

"You go back first, I'll think of a way for the funding."

"Okay!"

The female official retreated.

"Speaker Arlais."

Hai Yue called out at this time.

Arlais turned his head when he heard Hai Yue calling him, and was surprised to see Su Mo.

"Su Mo, why are you here? You didn't say anything in advance. Did something happen?"

"Nothing happened, I was just a little worried and came to take a look. You go ahead and handle your affairs, we'll talk later."

Su Mo shook his head and replied.

Arlais didn't stand on ceremony with Su Mo, and continued to inspect the isolation zone.

Su Mo quietly followed along and watched.

It had to be said that the more he looked, the more shocking it was. In fact, those who were directly corrupted or mutated by negative energy were not that painful.

The most painful were those in between.

They were all struggling painfully.

......

At a little past 1:00 AM, Arlais finished his inspection, and Su Mo followed him back to the administrative building office.

Hai Yue said, "Speaker, you and Lord Su Mo haven't eaten yet. Let me prepare something for you to eat."

"No need, we'll just have some tea and chat."

Su Mo could also see that Arlais didn't have much of an appetite, so he refused.

"But...."

Hai Yue wanted to say something more.

Arlais raised his hand to signal Hai Yue to leave.

Hai Yue hesitated, but finally retreated.

Soon, only Arlais and Su Mo were left in the office.

Arlais smiled wryly at Su Mo and said, "I've been negligent today, I didn't entertain you properly. It's not easy for you to come back once, but I made you wander around the isolation zone for half a day with me."

"It's okay, it's good to wander around. I just looked at it, there are so many mutated people, and the riots in various areas of the city don't seem to have subsided."

"Yes, the number of mutated people, according to preliminary calculations, is probably more than five million. Actually, the main reason is that the gene serum hasn't been fully popularized. Many people haven't even injected the Type I gene serum, let alone the Type II and Type III gene serums. After all, when the negative energy surges, even those of us who have injected the Type V gene serum feel very uncomfortable, so large-scale mutations are very normal."

"Mm, by the way, can I ask you something?"

Su Mo pondered for a few seconds and nodded in response.

"What is it?"

Arlais replied with a smile.

"I was in charge of escorting goods a few days ago and left Star Ring City for a few days. But after I came back, I felt like the whole world had changed. What exactly is going on?"

Su Mo asked curiously.

"It's like this, due to the negative energy surge, the front line was attacked by a monster tide and sent a request for help to Star Ring City. Then City Lord Icarus issued a full support order. Star Ring City will mobilize a large number of troops to go to the front line to support. At the same time, it also requires all countries to send heavy troops to provide initial support. Now the Federation is also frantically gathering troops."

Arlais explained.

"Supporting the front line is no problem, but now the rear is in chaos. Shouldn't we send some troops to support first, and then stabilize the rear with the remaining troops?"

Su Mo was very surprised after hearing this.

"You're right, that's what should be done under normal circumstances. But City Lord Icarus doesn't think so. The orders she issued were very harsh, requiring the main force to go out in full force. Because of this, many people stood up to protest. But Su Mo, you should be very clear that City Lord Icarus's orders cannot be refused, even if the order is wrong."

Arlais raised his head and said to Su Mo very seriously.

Su Mo was silent for a while, and finally nodded.

"You're right."

"By the way, Su Mo, I have something I want to discuss with you."

Arlais hesitated and said to Su Mo solemnly.

"What is it? Just tell me."

Su Mo was also a little curious, it was rare to see Arlais so hesitant to talk about things.