Chapter 222: Deadwood Arborist

A week later, the follow-up of what happened in the old site of Jielou City was gradually completed.

The elderly in the old site were placed in a nursing home in the southern region by the Federation. The environment there is beautiful and quiet, and they don't have to continue to struggle in the cold and barren North District 2. The site of the incident was disinfected and treated before being landfilled and sealed, and then the people in the camp were gradually evacuated.

The large black steel truck was driving in the wilderness. It was more like an armored vehicle in war than a cargo vehicle, which was particularly eye-catching.

In the car, the sound of people talking and laughing continued. Among them, a girl with black hair and black skirt held a pink guitar and played it gently, and the continuous notes jumped out from time to time.

"Yes, that's the rhythm. Tilan is great~ You learned it very well." Ruby clapped and blinked her eyes, and then continued to instruct the girl how to play.

This pink and purple guitar is naturally Ruby's. She occasionally shows off her guitar playing skills in performances.

"You know, Tilan, when people stand on the stage, countless light sticks are waving, countless eyes are focused, that kind of scene, it's as if every cell is fully charged, with endless energy and impulse released, and as the music rhythm gets closer and closer to the climax, the shaking body, the flowing sweat, the sore arms, the heat in the throat, and the cheers that follow the music like a tsunami sweeping the whole audience, it's just like 'ascension'." Ruby said that scene with longing, her eyes full of envy and desire.

"That feeling must be very! Very good!" Ruby announced her wish loudly, saying that it would be a shame for the name of the Dusk Band not to form a band.

"Let me think about it. I can be the lead singer and also play the bass part-time. Tilan can just choose one of them. Let Valk play the drums. He is so big, he must be very powerful when playing. As for tuning and playing the piano, the club should be able to find one. When the time comes, we will form a group and make a few songs. Soon we will be popular in all the star regions of the Federation and become a super invincible superstar!"

"Okay, Ruby." Dolores came over, covered Ruby's eyes with one hand from behind, and then put her waist around her with the other hand to slowly cool down her overheated emotions.

"Tilan is so cute. You let her feel like she is surrounded by wolves when she goes on stage. You should slow down a little."

"But... woo..." Although Ruby wanted to refute, she slowly closed her mouth and sat down in front of Dolores's smiling expression.

After all, Dolores is her big sponsor and good friend, so it's better not to make her unhappy.

Afterwards, Dolores sat down next to Tilan again, watching her carefully and meticulously adjust the guitar, slowly practicing and playing. The wind occasionally poured into the car through the window, brushing her and her hair. The laughter of the people around them, and the mottled sunlight and shadows in the car formed a nostalgic picture.

If it could continue like this, Dolores had such a thought in her mind, and then it slowly faded away.

After finishing the journey in Jielou City, the group headed towards another gathering point in the North Second District, the "Dead Tree Garden". This is one of the few places in the North Second District with good public security. There are few wandering people and robbers along the way. As the group slowly approached the destination, the distant horizon gradually revealed a picture of a withered jungle.

The wind-dried dead trees fell to the ground with tangled roots. These weathered dead trees are similar in color to loess, feel hard and brittle, and can be heard by tapping them gently. "Bang Bang" sound.

Large areas of withered roots and trunks are scattered over a land area of ​​50 kilometers, forming a sea of ​​dead trees. These fallen withered trees are twisted and piled together, about six or seven meters high. The black steel trucks are driving through them, like walking through a forest of light and dark shadows.

The scenery here is unique, but also extremely quiet. There are no living creatures, not even mice. The dry environment and the toxic rainy season have kept plants and animals away from this environment. If it weren't for the advanced technology today, even humans would find it difficult to live in such an area.

The vehicle slowly entered the center of the sea of ​​dead trees and finally stopped when it was intercepted by a group of arborists in dark brown clothes.

"Hello, we are here to take samples and spot checks on behalf of the Planetary Environmental Governance Committee." A blonde girl in white jumped out of the car and came to the group to explain that although she left some time ago, Avni returned to the team after persuading her family.

The arborist in the lead nodded slightly at the documents and identity that Avni showed, and his expression could not be seen on his face covered by a dark veil.

"Follow me." After saying that, he led everyone into the depths of the sea of ​​trees.

Passing through the streets with fallen dead trees, the crowd finally saw the inhabited areas. The beige buildings similar to the ground were shaped like plump seeds standing upright on the ground.

Along the way, many arborists wearing dark brown dead leaf-style clothes were seen. They seemed to abide by some ancient precepts, maintain a simple and austere lifestyle, and rarely speak loudly.

When they came to the depths of the residential area, a huge building like an onion came into view. The walls were made of countless dead trees, which bent and gathered in the center to form a dome.

Walking inside, the sun shone through the nearly ten-story dome, shining on the empty space inside. At the end of the field of vision, a throne made of dead trees emerged. An old man in white stood in front of the throne with his back to everyone, as if meditating.

After hearing the footsteps, he turned around and showed his long gray beard, "Hello, friends from afar."

"I am Augustaci Samekurutas. The name is probably difficult to pronounce. You can also call me Augustus."

"Hello, Mr. Augustus." Everyone nodded and repeated their purpose.

"I've heard of you, whether it's about Lebion or what happened recently at the ruins of Jielou City." He waved his hand and asked the arborist waiting beside him to bring over tables and chairs. These tables and chairs were made of dead wood, with a smooth surface polished, very simple and durable. "

Thank you very much for your contribution to the security environment of North District 2. Regarding the sampling survey, we will assist you. If you want to visit and understand the situation in the dead tree garden, you can also tell us directly. There is nothing worth hiding here, and you can confess it in the sun." When he said this, Tilan felt the slight pride rising in the hearts of the people around him.

"However, there is also something I want to ask you." After saying the previous polite words, he mentioned the important part.

"Although we are still insisting here, the situation cannot be said to be very good, so we need some help."

"What kind of help?" Tilan walked out and looked at the tall old man.

"It's about plant breeding and future market channels." He sighed softly, as if he had been troubled by such things for a long time.

"You are from Edes Academy, right? There should be the most advanced instruments and research equipment in the Four-Leaf Crystal Star Region. We have always been struggling to improve crops and adapt them to the special environment here."

"There is also the problem of sales. Although we produce some crops, it has been difficult to make a profit due to transportation difficulties and market disapproval."

"These problems are not simple, and they are not something that a few of us students can solve." Dolores walked out slowly. She pulled Tilan's sleeve and asked her not to agree yet.

"Yes, I understand that these problems are a bit presumptuous, but we can sign a reasonable agreement and give you enough rewards." He slowly stroked the long beard in front of him.

"I understand, but with my personality, I want to visit your situation more carefully before making a decision, okay?" Tilan looked at the old man in front of her. Although she felt that the old man was not lying, it still felt too casual to agree without witnessing it with her own eyes.

"No problem. In the next week, we can take you to visit our living, planting and livelihood here. I believe that after seeing it, you will understand our difficulties and wishes." Several arborists bowed with respect and led them to the side door to leave.

Although they no longer have the glory they once had, from their mental outlook and words and deeds, these arborists still maintain a relatively noble quality.

This is also the first time that the group has faced a relatively simple and relaxed environment since entering the North Second District.

(End of this chapter)