Girl Doesn’t Die in Fairytale Town: Chapter 34 – Lying in Wait
Meanwhile, outside Ghost Town, in Yan City.
Despite the numerous incidents within Ghost Town, with the situation spiraling out of control and all previous plans scrapped, the outside world remained calm.
Ironically, due to Luo Yan’s awakening and the shattering of “eternal happiness,” the area around Ghost Town experienced a brief, eerie period of calm, like the quiet before a storm.
An hour had passed since Hua Qiling entered Ghost Town, and half an hour since the end of Dawn’s Ninth Cadre Alyxsia’s interference.
During this brief respite, the Yan City Anomaly Management Bureau headquarters had been trying to re-establish communication with Hua Qiling, but all attempts failed for unknown reasons.
Inside the Bureau, Li Ping stared at the dark screen on his desk, silent.
“Reporting to Director-General, Alyxsia’s attack resulted in seven deaths and thirty-two serious injuries. All casualties are receiving emergency treatment.”
A voice reported the losses from the operation through the communication channel.
Seven members of the investigation teams dead. This was the minimized loss only achieved thanks to the intervention of a “Peril” level ability user stationed in Yan City.
Even when dealing with a “Ruin” level disaster, such casualties were considered heavy.
Moreover, this was just a diversionary attack, not a full-blown confrontation.
This was the power of Alyxsia, Dawn’s Ninth Cadre, known for her large-scale mechanical tactics. Even Grifres, whom she called “brother,” was slightly weaker than her.
Of course, the terms of address within Dawn weren’t based on strength, but simply on age.
“Director-General Li, you… don’t worry too much.”
An Zaipao hesitated, then said, “You know Director Hua’s abilities, and her soul lamp is stable. Also, the situation in Ghost Town has calmed down, which means there shouldn’t be any major problems…”
“…” Li Ping was silent for a moment, then shook his head. “It’s different, very different…”
“What’s wrong?” An Zaipao asked.
“The fact that there’s no news from Ghost Town is the worst news.”
Li Ping sighed and whispered, “A ‘Peril’ level Dawn Cadre has been inside Ghost Town for a whole hour, yet nothing has happened. Do you think that’s normal?”
“Perhaps he hasn’t encountered…”
An Zaipao wiped the sweat from his forehead.
“You misunderstand. Regardless of whether he encountered anyone, the fact that nothing has happened, that it’s even calmer, is the problem itself.”
Li Ping said gravely, “Ghost Town is recorded as a ‘Ruin’ level incident in the archives, which should be handled by ‘Ruin’ level ability users. That’s why I didn’t forcefully stop Xiao Hua.”
“But now, even a ‘Peril’ level ability user has entered Ghost Town, yet there’s been almost no commotion. We need to reassess Ghost Town’s disaster rating.”
Although Li Ping wasn’t as strong as the two “Peril” level ability users stationed in Yan City, he was among the strongest “Ruin” level ability users. He had participated in resolving multiple “Ruin” level disasters and even faced a “Peril” level disaster head-on.
He was very experienced and could deduce the situation inside Ghost Town based on these anomalies.
“If it truly is a ‘Peril’ level disaster…” Li Ping frowned, his breathing heavy. “Perhaps the Ice Coffin Weapon… no, we need to request assistance from the Free Federation first.”
The deployment of the Ice Coffin Weapon required extreme caution.
“Go and inform Sun Biwu to be ready to support the ‘Ghost Town’ incident,” Li Ping turned to An Zaipao and said. “Also, make every effort to contact someone inside Ghost Town. If that fails, consider the possibility of a forced entry.”
Sun Biwu was one of the two “Peril” level ability users in Yan City. He was the one who suppressed the most dangerous machines during the confrontation with Alyxsia.
“…Understood.”
An Zaipao nodded and quickly got to work.
Although he now held the title of Director of the Disaster Response Department, he was still essentially doing secretarial work, just like before.
…
“This place… is interesting.”
A petite figure with blue twintails squatted down, fiddling with some unknown devices. Her delicate face was smeared with makeup and engine oil.
This was Alyxsia’s usual appearance. She had only put on makeup for the confrontation with the Free Federation so as not to lose face for Dawn.
…However, before even cleaning off her makeup, Alyxsia immediately got back to work.
No one had noticed that after disrupting the Yan City investigation teams, she hadn’t left immediately. Instead, she had changed locations and remained near Ghost Town.
“My brother has been inside for an hour without any news. Something’s definitely wrong!”
Alyxsia touched her chin, smearing more foundation on her hand.
She wiped it off on her ponytail in disgust, then clapped her hands.
“He couldn’t have been taken out by a ‘Ruin’ level girl, could he? Not in terms of strength, maybe she charmed him?”
Alyxsia considered this possibility, then immediately dismissed it. “No, no, no, that’s impossible. He’s always been ruthless, who could possibly take him down…”
(Grifres inside Ghost Town sneezes)
“Eliminating those possibilities, the only remaining issue is ‘Ghost Town’ itself.”
Alyxsia’s expression turned serious, her gaze shifting towards the distorted space before her. “It’s recorded as ‘Ruin’ level in the archives… but there have been cases of incorrect classifications.”
“Although my brother is a bit weaker, he’s still ‘Peril’ level. He shouldn’t be unable to handle a ‘Ruin’ level disaster.”
“And…”
Alyxsia pondered, then reached out and gently touched the distorted space.
Ripples spread through the space, then repelled her hand. A sense of mortal danger washed over Alyxsia.
Yan City was trying to contact Hua Qiling, and she was also trying to provide some assistance to Grifres, sending in a few mechanical soldiers, but all attempts had failed.
Not just the soldiers, but even surveillance devices couldn’t penetrate the barrier. It seemed that after Grifres entered Ghost Town, the entire town had sealed itself off.
“…Forget it. Even if it’s a ‘Peril’ level disaster, my brother should at least be able to escape. As for little Ling Qi, she’ll have to fend for herself~”
Alyxsia gave up on further exploring Ghost Town, but she didn’t leave either, continuing to lie in wait nearby, wary of Yan City’s movements.
And… the situation inside Ghost Town.
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