Chapter 1250 Kizaru's Future Journey 30 - Koko
The endless stream of cults in the underground world reminds Kizaru of the pirates that keep popping up. Cults and pirates are two forms of organizations. Which one is more threatening to the rulers?
It was obvious that the two college students next to him knew very little about the issue of cults. Living in the upper class and enjoying a comfortable life, it was difficult for them to fully empathize with the lower world.
Gwen has a father who is a high-ranking official, so her quality of life is needless to say. Barry is able to obtain various subsidies thanks to the connections of his elders, and occasionally works part-time outside to make up for his own expenses.
Most cults start from the bottom and slowly corrupt from the bottom up. Some twisted doctrines are poison to the powerful but honey to the lower class.
Now that they have found the clue, the Joker Gang doesn't need to send so many people. When dealing with a cult, the fewer people who go, the better. Too many people will only cause trouble.
Harley Quinn can try her best to ensure that she will not be polluted and corrupted in the process of contact with the cult, but her group of followers cannot guarantee it.
Ordinary people's psychic abilities are too weak, and it's not easy for them to be brainwashed and bewitched. If Harley Quinn finds a cultist in her own territory, she will personally cut off his tongue to prevent the cultist from speaking.
In the end, they dug a pit to bury the cultists. The Joker Gang has always kept a distance from all kinds of cults, and even the mafia dared not take on the cults' business.
If we are afraid that gang members will be led astray by cults and run away, and we cannot recruit gang members from the bottom, then what is the use of having gang leaders at the top?
"Everyone else, go back home and look after your territories. If you encounter any big problems that cannot be solved, retreat to the bunker and wait for me to come back." Harley Quinn drove away all her men. She didn't want to send these people to die. If they lived longer, they could squeeze out more surplus value.
Later, Harley Quinn led the way, and the three people on the ground followed, passing through the territory of the ratman clan and heading towards a deeper underground world.
The further they go down, the more empty the place becomes and the worse the air quality becomes. There are many gases in the tunnel, and Harley Quinn has become accustomed to it and did not prepare gas masks for everyone.
The lighting facilities in the underground world are very simple. In some places, the only way to get around is by glowing minerals, which contain quite astonishing amounts of radiation.
The lower class people have discovered a pattern: living near luminous minerals for a long time will cause a variety of discomforts, and pregnant women are likely to give birth to babies with deformities.
Most of the fuel in the lower world is controlled by gangs and cult members. The lower class people cannot afford too much fuel. Even if they know they will get sick, they can only use luminous minerals for lighting.
"It's hard to believe that the Empire hollowed out the bottom of the Red Earth Continent during its development," Gwen faced the underground world in front of her. Before, she trusted the contents of books too much, and the Empire glossed over many things.
Harley Quinn leads the gentlemen from the ground into a larger underground world, as if they had entered a forgotten mysterious country.
Huang Yuan looked up, extending his gaze upward as far as he could, but he could not see the top of the stone wall. There was only a deep darkness, as if the stone wall was piercing into the endless void.
The world around was extremely empty, and silence enveloped everyone like a thick curtain. The occasional sound of dripping water echoed in the emptiness, adding a bit of mystery.
I don't know how long I walked before I saw a large human settlement in front of me. Small houses made of bricks and stones were scattered around, and there were hundreds of them at a glance.
The dim light shining through the window seems particularly warm in the darkness. It is easy to deal with people living in a place.
"This is the largest human gathering area nearby. Although it's next to the rat-man clan, it has not been destroyed by the rat-men because of the large number of men. Maybe it can develop into my territory in the future," Harley Quinn looked at Kizaru who was walking at the back.
This powerful unregistered person with special abilities helped the Joker Gang solve their biggest problem. From now on, Harley Quinn can bring a large army here to do business without having to pay tolls to the Ratman Clan.
The Joker Gang has always wanted to deal with the aliens entrenched nearby, but due to insufficient firepower and manpower, they can only watch the ratman clan grow stronger day by day.
Creatures that do not usually look like humans are collectively referred to as aliens in the underground world. The more intelligent aliens such as the Ratman Clan are among the few monsters that can still cooperate.
The stronger aliens in the underground world are completely impossible to communicate with. If you meet them, you will fight to the death. Ordinary bullets cannot kill them, but can only scrape off a layer of skin.
The human settlements in the underground world have been divided into pieces by aliens. The connections between them are not close, and they can only survive for a while by relying on strength in numbers.
The human settlement controlled by the Joker Gang is located close to the entrance of the subway tunnel, which has a unique advantage. It is convenient for transferring resources and has the least number of aliens.
The territory controlled by Harley Quinn can only be said to be relatively safe. Other unlucky gang leaders were killed by powerful aliens who entered their territories and even posed a substantial threat to the tunnel entrance.
The bigwigs at the top got the news, and in order to prevent the aliens from rushing into the subway, they sent out the Imperial Army to suppress them. While destroying the aliens, they also wiped out the surrounding creatures.
"We've been walking for such a long time, I'm hungry even if you guys aren't, so I'm going to the tavern to get some news and fill my stomach."
This human settlement is called Hope Town. There are at least thousands of low-level people making a living here. Harley Quinn scoffed at the name. Where is the hope in this underground world?
The underground world is filled with endless despair. If you see a glimmer of hope, then congratulations, you have either encountered a cult or you yourself are about to undergo a transformation.
Harley Quinn occasionally comes here to do business and is very familiar with Hope Town. She knows where she can go and where she cannot go. The tavern is the safest and most welcoming place for outsiders in town.
When you open the door for business, you will welcome all kinds of passers-by. You can also exchange information in the tavern, drink and eat, and occasionally listen to adventure stories.
Harley Quinn took the lead in pushing open the wooden door of the tavern. The female owner of the tavern was obviously very familiar with her and said, "What a rare guest. You brought three new faces. It seems that your business has been good recently."
The warm yellow light in the pub swayed gently, illuminating the proprietress's frosty silver hair.
She stood behind the bar, her figure light and elegant, her silver hair falling softly on her shoulders, sheening with a soft luster, as if hiding countless mysterious stories.
Her face was as white as jade, and under her long and slender eyebrows were a pair of silver pupils, revealing a cold and enchanting look.
She gently raised her hand, picked up the wine glass and wiped it. Her movements were skillful and smooth. Her slender fingers were glowing with a faint luster, as if they were a carefully crafted work of art.
She stood there quietly, like a beautiful painting. The noise around her seemed to have nothing to do with her. She was immersed in her own world, guarding this small tavern.
Everyone who walks into the tavern will be attracted by her unique temperament and can't help but stay a little longer just to take a look at the proprietress.
Character Notes: Queen of Arms - Koko Hekmedia