Chapter 66
Tang Yu's eyes instantly turned into stars, and she wanted to step forward: "I want to join them!"
An Ge's face darkened and he pulled Tang Yu to his side: "Where are you going? We need to put our luggage away."
Ango had a foldable space bag, but no one else did. Although the students were all curious about the things around them, it was really inconvenient for everyone to carry so many bags.
"I'll just take a look." Tang Yu begged, "Just one look, quick!"
And Ango, facing so many fanatical fans, casually displayed her photos and attached passionate slogans... This did not make her proud of being the focus of attention. On the contrary, Ango was low-key by nature, and this was tantamount to public execution and social death for her.
Those people in dark green robes remained motionless, like sculptures, just standing there quietly.
Tang Yu pushed his way through the crowd, came to the stall, and asked curiously, "Didn't Sangria disappear? Could it be...she's also running for president?"
She also asked Ango's question - who said she was going to run for president?
One of them raised his index finger mysteriously and shook it. "The prophet has gone to heaven, staying with the gods. We are her believers, praying that Sangria can return to the world and stabilize this country."
...What the hell is going on? Am I still standing here?
"Boring." An Ge's face darkened. She continued to drag Tang Yu away from this strange stall. "Let's go."
These people looked very strange, and Ango didn't want to have anything to do with them.
"Oh, wait... I haven't finished asking."
Tang Yu wanted to continue talking to that person, but a group of people pushed through the crowd and came over aggressively.
The group was dressed in military uniforms, holding uniform weapons, and had a determined purpose.
Her followers' expressions changed: "Quick, quick... put everything away."
"Where are you going?" Tang Yu asked once.
But the group of cloaked men didn't even have time to answer. They pushed Ango and Tang Yu away and left in a hurry.
"They're trying to run! Chase them!"
Seeing that a wonderful chase was about to unfold in front of him, Ango slightly sideways to let them go first, then bent down to pick up the flyers they had left behind. The flyers clearly stated their identity - "An Church".
"An Church..."
Ango slowly read out these three words - it was indeed too strange, and it sounded like an evil pagan church.
"Are they a pagan church?" Tang Yu also asked the same question.
"Yes, that's right." A Di Qun supporter next to him said, "The Security Bureau and the army are arresting them everywhere."
Under the United Church, all believers who believe in anything other than the six major gods are considered heretics. These individuals have been hunted down by the Church for centuries. Recent events have unsettled the Church and made the nation's political situation even more unpredictable. To maintain social order, the military and security agencies have invested heavily in apprehending these heretics.
But Ango had never imagined that a pagan cult would arise with her as its god...
Even the church's name was related to her - her real name was Sangria Ann, and these people knew it very well.
However, the whole thing was so weird that it even gave her goosebumps on her arms.
Ango touched her arm and sighed - never mind, these pagans had nothing to do with her, they were just a group of people entertaining themselves there. She was not running for president, nor was she trying to be a so-called god, so no matter what they did, it would not affect her.
Ango’s idea was good, but Tang Yu’s idea was probably what most people thought.
"Doctor An, do you think...if we follow them, can we find Sangria?"
...Indeed, in the eyes of others, this might be a sect created by Sangria herself.
Seeing that the situation was becoming increasingly complicated, Ango could only persuade herself - that was Sangria's business, what did it have to do with her?
"Whether it's Sangria or the An Church, now... you have to check in." Ango frowned and grabbed Tang Yu's collar without hesitation.
"Ah, Dr. An, you're always so formal. So boring!"
After everyone had put down their luggage, the students cheered and begged the teachers to take them out for a walk - after all, they rarely had the opportunity to come to this kind of resort, so they were naturally curious about everything.
The preliminary auditions are scheduled for two days later, so they still have time to walk around.
So Principal Meng went to the competition venue alone for a meeting, while the remaining three teachers took the 18 students directly to the Whale Eye Commercial Street that they had just passed by.
Behind Ango were six students, including Tang Yu and his two companions and Chester and his two companions.
As soon as he arrived here, Tang Yu looked around, looking for the figures of those pagans.
"Don't look for it anymore." Lin Yaoxin slid the computer screen in front of Tang Yu, "Look, this time Commander Yang Enhui has dispatched a hundred A-level people to do security work."
"One hundred?" Ango turned the screen around. "Why so many?"
This number was unexpected, as there were not even a hundred A-level ability users in the entire Morino City.
"So he's an artificial ability user..."
Ango slid the screen and saw that it was clearly written that this was a joint project between the Interhead Group and Yang Enhui to suppress the pagan forces on the island.
This did not surprise her, because she was the one who led the research on this project in the past.
Continuing to read, Ango saw another piece of data. In the past six months, dozens of pagan sacrifice incidents, large and small, have occurred on this small island - this also means that the incidence of kidnappings, disappearances, and non-accidental deaths on the island has soared.
These pagans come from different sects and believe in a variety of different gods. They even become so-called "gods" themselves.
Ace clicked his tongue. "So many people are missing... This is truly terrifying. Why did the pagans choose this island?"
"Not only that, but there's rumored to be a massive weapon of mass destruction on the island," Lin Yaoxin said mysteriously. "I heard someone saw a mysterious ship docked near the reef, unloading a sub-zero bomb powerful enough to destroy the entire island... enough to turn the island into an ice sculpture!"
Ango immediately frowned and said, "That's impossible! If it's so dangerous, why would the authorities hold such a large event on the island?"
"They said it was for terrorism, to prove to the outside world that the situation was under control... and it was just a rumor. No real evidence has been found. The one hundred espers have searched the island thoroughly, but haven't found any sub-zero bombs."
Well, maybe it really was a misunderstanding, Ango thought.
She was very clear about the strength of the one hundred artificial ability users. They were all volunteers in her experimental project. Those who survived successfully were assigned to a team by Yang Enhui. However, the project was still in the observation and training stage. She didn't expect them to be so anxious and put people into use directly.
Most of these artificial abilities possessed flame manipulation abilities—they were the primary combatants. A small number were data collectors—they served as scouts. Still others possessed flesh-healing abilities—they could provide medical assistance. These individuals, when combined, could coordinate effectively with one another, resulting in excellent combat effectiveness.
Although their arrival at Ibilene could better ensure the security of the island, it also meant that there were more group members nearby, and Ango needed to be more careful.
And now... the two streets in front of me clearly support two different candidates, and the shops opened there also sell high-tech products from different groups.
The Fanyue Group on the left has always performed outstandingly in technologies such as holographic games and digital travel. Lin Yaoxin, Chester and others are quite interested in this. The fanatical flower that Tang Yu gave to Ango was originally an initial prop in the game, but they eventually made it into a real thing.
The road on the right is full of fresh products from the Interhead Group. One of the shops is particularly crowded, with a long queue winding around several corners. The sign at the door reads "Neon Fantasy Beauty Store."
Tang Yu excitedly pulled An Ge and said, "Let's go there!"
"The line is too long. I won't go." Ango refused instinctively.
She was not one to enjoy the hustle and bustle, and she had no interest in waiting in such a long line, especially for Interhead products.
"Oh, I just helped Yang Haixi with her luggage. She came over to queue up first and helped us all get a number." Tang Yu blinked and said to Lin Yaoxin and others, "You guys come too!"
"What the hell, so many people? I also want to check out the new holographic game." Lin Yaoxin was a little unhappy.
"This thing is really interesting." Tang Yu said mysteriously, "It's a magic tool for beauty and makeup!"
"Beauty and makeup?" Ace pointed at himself in confusion. "Interesting?"
"It's not just about beauty and makeup. You'll see for yourself when you see it!"
As he was speaking, Yang Haixi came over with the number in his hand: "Hurry up! It's our turn!"
Ango didn't even have the chance to refuse before he was pushed into the glass door by two enthusiastic girls.
At the door, a well-dressed female salesperson with delicate features smiled and said, "Hello, I am salesperson No. 245, responsible for receiving all guests. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me."
"If you don't have any special requests, I'd like to introduce you to our company's latest miraculous product—artificial facial mask that can achieve the effects of plastic surgery without the need for it!"
The saleswoman smiled and showed everyone a piece of flesh-colored bionic skin on her hand. The skin trembled slightly in her palm. "Is there anyone who wants to try it?"
Yang Haixi's eyes sparkled: "Me, me, me!"
"Oh, this lovely little beauty, then you can try it on." The saleswoman carefully observed Yang Haixi's facial features. "You are already very beautiful and have a great figure."
Yang Haixi blushed a little when he was praised.
She is indeed very beautiful and is about to become an adult. She is as sweet and lovely as a peach.
"Well...it's just that your chin is a little round and blunt, but it doesn't matter..." The female salesperson turned over the skin that was about to be released, and some blue characters faintly appeared on the skin. She tapped it a few times, and then put the skin close to Yang Haixi's chin.
The moment the skin touched her chin, it trembled rapidly, then contracted, and soon merged with her own skin. Yang Haixi's originally round chin became slightly narrower and a little upturned.
"That's perfect!" the saleswoman handed her the mirror.
Yang Haixi looked at his new chin in the mirror and sighed, "It's really become much more refined."
She asked Ango and others for their opinions: "Is that right?"
Tang Yu was surprised and said, "It's amazing! If I covered my entire face with this mask, I wouldn't need to wear makeup at all."
"That's the mask you're talking about, right?" Lin Yaoxin complained and glanced at Ango.
When the salesperson was introducing the product, Ango realized that it was actually a derivative product of the Yi Yan Mask. Intelheid seized the characteristics of young women who like to wear makeup and pursue beauty, and sold artificial facial features that can partially improve their facial appearance to meet their consumption needs. This product positioning is bound to make a lot of money.
But real complete masks... they probably won't be on the market, and the government probably won't allow them.
"I think my nose is not good-looking." Tang Yu took the initiative to say, "I want to try it too!"
"Of course," the salesperson said. "Lady over there, would you like to try it?"
She was asking about Ango.
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