The last group of police officers to get their egg fried rice
saw their colleagues who hadn't bought any and regretted it, slapping their thighs.
They all slowed down their eating, smiling happily. Why did the egg fried rice suddenly taste even better?
It was delicious in their mouths!
The more mischievous ones even walked in front of others, smacking their lips,
This serving of egg fried rice not only satisfied their bodies, but also brought them mental joy.
They loved the feeling of being in the know while others weren't, the superiority complex.
You laughed at us, calling us fools, but now who's the fool? This is a delicacy that even the housekeeper praises, you simply don't have the fortune to enjoy it.
"Boss, do you usually set up shop here? We'll come find you tomorrow."
"Boss, your cooking skills are amazing. Do you sell for 1000 dan a serving in the safe zone too?!"
"Boss, do you accept group orders?"
The last group even licked their bowls clean, praising Xia Tian with every word, their enthusiasm overwhelming.
"I set up shop randomly, we'll meet again if we're destined to." Xia Tian silently washed his pots and pans, "Xiao Qian, Xiao You, pack up the chairs, we're leaving."
#@#
Ten years ago, the Gastrea appeared, forcing the people here to cower within the walls of a few major cities.
Gastrea are strange creatures that result from organisms being infected by the Gastrea Virus and undergoing mutations. They have a strong infectious capacity.
Once infected by the Gastrea Virus, an organism's DNA will be rewritten, leading to evolution. The higher the infection rate, the stronger the organism. However, during the infection process, there's a high chance of losing sanity and control.
Even that Rank 5 monster, codename Scorpio, in the distance, was once just a little girl.
The Gastrea Virus can be transmitted through childbirth. Pregnant women in the pregnancy zone who are infected with the virus can give birth to girls who may carry the Gastrea Virus. Their eyes are red, and they possess some of the Gastrea's abilities.
But once they use their abilities, their infection rate increases. If it exceeds 50%, they will become a Gastrea.
Those damn higher-ups used these children repeatedly, injecting them with inhibitors to lower their infection rate, exploiting their fighting power to battle the Gastrea.
Chihiro Kusakabe is one such child. She's a cursed child with dolphin genes, partnered with Shidou Ikuma.
Bang, bang, bang! A volley of gunshots yanked Xia Tian out of his memories.
In the darkness,
Xia Tian 'sees' a dozen monsters charging in one direction within the forest. Their eyes and bodies radiate strange lights, clearly radiating a dangerous aura.
He signals Xiao Qian to accelerate towards the direction of the monsters,
They drive through a forest and arrive at an open area, where they see dozens of monster corpses, scattered everywhere, blood and flesh mingling with severed limbs.
Xiao You almost vomited. Xia Tian immediately covered Xiao Bei Chang Tan's eyes.
"Brother, what's wrong?"
"Nothing, the monsters are too ugly, little kids shouldn't look at them."
At the forefront,
A little girl is fighting the group of monsters. Her aim is precise, one shot per monster.
The little girl has two braids that reach her shoulders, and her eyes are clearly black and white.
It's Chihiro Kusakabe.
At this moment, Chihiro Kusakabe is pointing a massive gun, almost as tall as she is, at Xia Tian.
"Who are you?!"
"Hello little sister, my name is Xia Tian. You're Chihiro Kusakabe, right? We just met your mentor, Ikuma."
Xia Tian walks off the car with Xiao Bei Chang Tan and hands her to Xiao Qian.
"Are you police officers? Ikuma's still alive?"
Seeing Xiao Bei Chang Tan being protected and treated with such gentleness by Xia Tian, Chihiro's eyes flash with envy, but she doesn't lower the gun she's holding.
"No, I'm just a regular street vendor. Ikuma just bought food from us."
Xia Tian points at the tricycle. But there's one thing he doesn't mention, according to the plot, Ikuma should encounter Hiruko Kageyuki, ultimately leading to their downfall. Xia Tian always respects the fate of minor characters, only an idiot would go save him.
Chihiro Kusakabe lowers her gun slightly, choosing to believe. Most importantly, she feels Xia Tian's eyes are pure, without any impurities or discrimination. They are gentle.
"Be careful!" The little girl shouts at Xia Tian, raising her weapon quickly at the same time.
Xia Tian remains motionless. A monster leaps at him from behind.
Bang, bang, bang!!!
Three gunshots ring out. Bullets whiz past Xia Tian's ear, and the monster behind him falls.
"Little sister, your shooting skills are impressive... thank you."
Xia Tian thanks her with a smile, though he doesn't need saving.
"Roar~"
The monsters seem to be enraged, swarming out of the forest, their eyes glowing an eerie red, cruel and bloodthirsty.
"I don't have many bullets left, you should leave." Chihiro Kusakabe's voice is calm, as if she's talking about something trivial.
But with limited bullets, the only outcome is death.
"Aren't you going to leave?"
"Rentaro and Renju haven't come back yet. My mission is to hold them back... You guys should leave quickly." Chihiro Kusakabe maintains her stoic expression, as calm as an adult.
"Aren't you scared?"
"I'm scared, but this is my purpose."
Xia Tian approaches with a caring expression and gently strokes the little girl's head.
He knows the plot, Rentaro and Renju are preparing to use the magnetic rail gun "Heavenly Ladder" to kill the Rank 5 monster.
But when they return, they only see Chihiro Kusakabe, with a severed arm, her infection exceeding 50%, beyond saving.
Chihiro Kusakabe's final request is for Rentaro to kill her before she turns into a monster.
Looking at the little girl in front of him, Xia Tian is filled with sympathy.
This is a child more pitiful than Xiao Bei Chang Tan. At least Xiao Bei Chang Tan had the love of her grandmother. Chihiro Kusakabe had none. She lives only to be used as a 'tool'.
Chihiro Kusakabe lets the older brother mess up her hair, a faint moan escaping her lips, she seems to enjoy it.
The cursed child is hated and persecuted by most people. This is the first time someone has touched her head, it feels so warm.
"Big brother, you guys should leave."
Looking up, this time Chihiro's voice is a little anxious. This big brother is so kind, she doesn't want him to die.
Xiao You stands on the platform, holding a gun and says:
"Boss, the monsters are coming closer, should we make a move?"
Xia Tian kneels down, covering Chihiro Kusakabe's eyes just like he did with Xiao Bei Chang Tan, replying coldly, "Guns are useless against them. Xiao You, turning them to ash would be too messy."
"As you command, Boss."
Xiao You salutes,
A red light flashes.
Her fists take on a molten form, generating a large number of giant molten fists that shoot into the air. Instantly, a scorching heat engulfs the square. The magma turns into a rain of meteorites, bombarding the Gastrea relentlessly.
Less than ten seconds, all the monsters turn to ashes. Even with their powerful regenerative abilities, they can't regenerate in this situation.
When Xia Tian uncovers Chihiro Kusakabe's eyes again,
What appears before Chihiro Kusakabe is Xiao Qian, with hands transformed into magma, and a clean open space without a single monster corpse.
"Amazing."
Chihiro is stunned, her stoic expression crumbling.
"Sister, are you a cursed child too?"
Xiao You "....."
The curse of not having enough food to eat, that was definitely a curse.
"The trash has been dealt with, little sister, your mission is complete, right?" Xia Tian reaches out again and touches the little girl's head.
"Mmm-hmm~" The crisis is over, a smile appears on Chihiro Kusakabe's face.
"Little Chihiro, are you hungry? Brother will make you some fried rice."
He pulls Chihiro Kusakabe to the tricycle, Xia Tian starts cooking skillfully.
Xiao Bei Chang Tan skillfully sets up tables and chairs, offering hospitality.
None of them treat this as a battlefield. They follow their unique sense of relaxation. Being able to elementalize is awesome. This fried rice stall can be set up anywhere they want, whenever they want.
"Sister, sit here. Brother makes delicious food."
Chihiro Kusakabe is still in a daze, looking at the lit sign, then at the Rank 5 monster in the distance, her lips twitching.
This scene is surreal.
"But brother, I don't have any money."
"Someone has paid for you."