Be the savior from Frostpunk

Chapter 176 New London, Backyard Fire
"You mean, since the three dreadnought warships conducted test launches and set off on combat missions the day before yesterday, there has been no response from the steel bridge?"

Arnold was sitting on a chair, and Huck covered his face and muttered softly. Arnold had used special means to force him awake before he woke up just now.

Little Bernard, who was on the side, felt pain in his face looking at him.

"It's just that there is no text and communication reply. The trial telephone line has not yet been laid, but the radio wave communication has been completed, and a signal indicating safety will be sent back every day. And when Alexander left, he took more than half of the guards and all The inventory of the steam hub, and many newly developed weapons. All the second batch of engineering apprentices also followed him, and no one can threaten him."

Huck took the water brought by Bernard Jr. and explained after he calmed down.

Arnold flipped through the recent reports and asked:

"It seems that representatives of various survivor groups participated in the previous test firing, and they all came back afterwards, but Alexander unilaterally did not contact us, but told us that everything was normal. After the representatives of those survivor groups returned , is there any small action?"

Arnold just looks a little naive, like a big fool, but he is actually very smart.If it is impossible for Alexander to have a problem, then the person behind the scenes must still be in the city.

So much so that Alexander had to withdraw all weapons and manpower that might cause large-scale destruction to avoid being used.

But why, not tell the mayor directly?

Could it be some kind of power level, or strategy, that he couldn't understand?

"You are the only ones who saw me come back. From today onwards, except for Huck, everyone else must stay in the control room."

Arnold arranged quickly, pointing to a guard who was about the same height as him, and changed into his clothes.

The latter behaved submissively and said nothing.He is also the one with the B number on all the guards present.Distinguished from other guards trained at the guard station.

"I have to go see Alexander in person. Remember to pay attention to guys who have been acting strangely recently. Huck, you are an idiot, but you are also a good person. Occasionally, you have a flash of inspiration. Please, you have to pay attention. I believe you can find the anomaly."

"No, I'm afraid they will be noticed soon. When Alexander took away many guards, most people were opposed to it, fearing that the safety of the city would be affected. I only did so after I made a special guarantee. Now all the guards and There must be records of people entering and exiting the city. If there is only record of going out and not coming in, but the guard is indeed in the city. All the affairs officers who can read the record sheet will find out."

Huck pointed at the documents on his desk, his eyes trembled a few times, as if it was due to the pain on his face.He pointed to little Bernard and told him to close the door.

"Those document records are recorded in their respective positions. In order to show that we will treat the later survivors, and even the survivors who originally belonged to various groups in the city, most of these official positions are also handed over to them. I know that after reporting to me, these people will have to work again for the boss of their group."

Arnold watched thoughtfully as little Bernard closed the door, and walked slowly to Huck's side.

"No. B17."

Huck said softly.

A Nuo looked down at his guard's uniform, turned his head and threw himself on the guard who had changed clothes with him just now, twisted his shoulders, and knocked him to the ground with a beautiful combination of punches.

The latter obviously didn't react, and his limbs were restricted when he wanted to resist.When trying to escape, the door of the control room was closed.

Before I had time to make a clear goal in my heart, my head was knocked on the ground, and I was dizzy.

"Survivors from New Birmingham. Unlike other settlements that have been destroyed, the survivors can only come to us. New Birmingham's energy towers and coal resources can still hold on. They want to trade with us instead of belonging to us. And it has been willing to relocate part of the population as a guarantee. The Industrial Council voted to pass this measure, and the son of the mayor of New Birmingham personally led the team. This was agreed by the mayor at the beginning, and it is said that it was to maintain competitiveness and prevent New London from being too arbitrary. corruption."

A Nuo grabbed the guard and asked the others to tie him up first.

"So you let them keep people around you all the time?"

Huck said embarrassingly: "Originally we planned to train at the guard station, but New Birmingham does not agree to train their population in our way now. The mayor's son seems to be proficient in some things we can't understand." A balance has been reached for the time being. We were going to report this matter to Mr. Mayor, but Alexander told us not to do it. I think he is a smart man and must have his own purpose, so I didn’t report it either.”

"In the end, I still have to check with Alexander in person." Arnold had a headache. He hated these games. In his opinion, it was better for everyone to take out their fists and see who has the bigger one to decide the direction of the matter.

Huck pointed to the bound guard and said, "Actually, the people over there couldn't have noticed that Alexander made such a big commotion. But you also know that our management was not very reasonable before the snowstorm. And The miraculous movements made by the mayor, there are even rumors that the mayor is a demon. After all, many people saw flames and evil dragons in their sleep that day."

Arnold slapped the table fiercely: "So now that the climate is calm, those people who don't know where they came from started to promote equality for everyone, democracy and freedom? Do you want to challenge the trust of the citizens in us?"

Huck nodded with a wry smile: "That's right. The demons Owingks and Uda don't bother us at all. In the absence of Mr. Mayor, those saved by us may be able to obey the climate crisis. But Now that they live in the spring under the glass dome, they forget the threats outside and start pursuing a higher level of freedom. It is so easy there, the wind is howling outside, and a lot of work needs to be done outside the city. And basically It’s our people who are doing it. In their eyes, it’s as if we’re holding these positions on purpose.”

A Nuo sneered a few times, and said: "So you knew the problem so early, why did you let me waste time here? Just to make sure this person won't go out and announce that I'm back?"

Huck laughed and said, "I'm a bit more cautious. As long as this guy shouted outside that you were back, the other party would definitely make some moves, and even affect Alexander's plan. If they knew that Alexander was going to store all the steam hubs There may be some bad intentions to come back after emptying all the shells. After all, relying on our intelligence, New Birmingham also has armed troops with weapons."

(End of this chapter)