Gene from the 13th Department of Bright City

"Everyone, tomorrow is the day when our company will usher in a prosperous future!"

The boss of a company was holding it high, and the employees below were in a trance. This was the lobby of a restaurant. More than 300 employees in the company laughed heartily. Everyone came to eat something first. Today Everyone wants to drink as much as they want in the evening.

The boss looked at the cheering employees below. The company's stock will soar tomorrow. The boss has already agreed to give every employee a special New Year's bonus, and the amount of the bonus will not be less than five figures.

Many employees are already thinking about what they will buy when they receive their bonus tomorrow, and where they will go to play with their families. The company has recently accepted the invitation from the Hillman family and actively let the Hillman family take shares. Now the company has received a large amount of investment in an instant. Funding, some industries have achieved very good results.

The boss is now completely immersed in joy. The employees of every company are the same. This restaurant is on Golden Street. Golden Street is very lively at this time. A large number of businessmen have gathered on Golden Street, waiting. The market will open at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning. Once the market opens, according to the current capital flow and the situation of some companies, the stocks of most companies will rise sharply. Tomorrow is the day when the market opens.

Many companies have already used the Hillman Financial system. This financial system is far more complete and advanced than 7-Core's mobile payment. It is used by many companies now, and they can also get some benefits provided by the Hillman family. .

“Cheers to everyone’s bright future!”

The boss shouted excitedly again, and the employees all stood up. Everyone has worked hard for a whole year. Although many employees rely on the AI ​​network and perform excellent work, in fact, their work is not easy. In order to obtain more There are many resources and channels, and most of the monthly salary of many employees goes into the service settlement fee of the AI ​​network.

At this time, in the back kitchen of the restaurant, several employees were sitting together tiredly. Everyone was looking at some content on their own AI networks. One of the AI ​​network services provided by the Hillman family will start to communicate with others tomorrow. AI network services are linked to launch large-scale activities.

The event notice has already appeared. Some AI network service templates will conduct lottery activities. The highest prize is permanent use. There are also some free discount activities. Everyone is looking forward to it.

"I don't know if it will be my turn tomorrow."

A young chef said that recently there is a cooking service on the AI ​​network. This service template can perform precise analysis and calculations based on the various orders when the chef cooks. It can provide the chef with very good advice and allow the chef to make The food is more delicious.

The young chef couldn't wait. He had applied for a long time, but he didn't know if it would be opened tomorrow. Just in the afternoon, Hillman Network released the news that it had won the opening of 300,000 AI network users. The quota will be opened tomorrow based on everyone's demand for queuing up, and it will be processed for some users who want to open the AI ​​network.

"You probably won't be able to make it in time for the lottery. I heard from a friend of mine who works at an AI network company that the Hillman family's lottery will be very powerful this time. The probability of winning is very high. You can use the AI ​​network for free for a few months. Templates are possible.”

The young chef next to him listened with envy, and he sighed helplessly.

"However, the Hillman family has been really conscientious recently and has been vigorously engaged in many activities. I think our life will be much better in the future. Compared with the greedy Angus family, the Hillman family has taken over many industries. The benefits are pretty good.”

A room full of chefs were resting when the owner of the shop came in.

"The guests have ordered again. Everyone, hurry up and get moving. When the work is over, let's have a drink together tonight. I will transfer your bonus to your account now."

The chefs got up excitedly, started to adjust the light and shadow screens, and got busy. AI virtual bodies began to appear one by one, and began to watch the chefs serving them cooking.

Ding ding ding

In a shopping mall located somewhere on the middle floor, as a bell rang, a large number of customers who had been waiting for a long time in the shopping mall cheered, holding up their mobile phones, which had a lucky draw for purchasing goods of a corresponding amount. Qualifications, the prizes this time are exceptionally rich.

"Okay, the exciting lucky draw is about to begin. This event is provided by the Hillman family. Our store is also very honored to cooperate with the Hillman family."

In front of several lottery carousels, guests lined up in a long line and began to draw prizes under the guidance of the staff.

"I hit, great."

A woman cried with joy and covered her mouth. Immediately, exciting music started playing. In an instant, bright spots of light floated in the mall. The manager immediately pulled the woman onto the stage.

"Congratulations to this lady, she won a 30% discount on everything she purchases in our mall for the next year!"

Fierce cheers erupted from the crowd, and more and more people got discount coupons for several days or months. At first, everyone thought it was just a gimmick in the mall, but as more and more people Everyone got excited when someone won the lottery, and some of them got the designated goods from the mall for free.

"The Hillman family seems pretty good."

Two people in line chatted.

"Yes, I remember that Angus's family held similar activities before. I smoked several times, but I only got tissues, toilet paper and the like."

"Here you go, the biggest prize tonight is a luxurious family hospitality voucher for four people, a great value hospitality voucher for a week's stay at Phoebus Resort Hotel."

The manager shouted excitedly, and everyone looked at the contents of the hospitality coupon on the light and shadow screen. They were staying in the penthouse suite of Phoebes Resort Hotel Manor, and could enjoy all the delicious food and spend a week in the resort hotel manor.

The winning man stood on the stage excitedly.

"thanks, thanks!"

"Who should you thank?"

The manager held up the microphone and the man said shyly.

“Thank you Hillman family!”

0:24

On a lighted street on the ground floor, several water plant workers in work clothes knocked on the door of a house.

"Sir, we are here to pay the water bill. Should you pay the taxes for three months last year, a total of 21 yuan and 60 cents?"

The man who opened the door looked drunk, and there was a lot of commotion in the room.

"What does it matter? You can just count me as free for three months, and I will pay from next month."

Several staff at the water plant smiled helplessly. This was the first time they had heard someone say this. Starting tomorrow, water bills in the area will be free for three months, but there are There is a certain limit, and you still have to pay if you exceed it. This free event was initiated by the Hillman family. Such limited-free events have been held in areas where the Hillman family water industry is owned.

In the end, the man reluctantly paid the water bill, and the staff continued to the next one. The water plant had already issued an order, and they had to get back the water bills owed by the users because the accounts had to be cleared tomorrow.

"Really, I should have a nice drink tonight."

A young water plant worker spoke, but soon an old worker laughed.

"Collect the remaining ones first. It doesn't matter if we go have a drink at three or four o'clock. It's still early."

Various places have begun to announce this generous act implemented by the Hillman family. Some water plants in the areas where the Hillman family has a stake have also begun to provide free water. However, if you want to enjoy the free water, you must first pay off the arrears.

In the bustling streets of District 29, many men were confused. For some reason, many women walked towards the square tonight and asked some women. Some women said they were going to fill out employment applications and wait for them to be completed. Let’s talk later.

At this time, in a square in District 29, staff from the Hillman Family Company were checking the health of the women who came one by one, and asking them to fill out employment application forms.

Reporters gathered nearby to interview the women here. Many reporters were in disbelief because the Hillman family planned to build a special service area in District 29, and this commercial activity had already passed the review.

According to the relevant person in charge of the Hillman family, instead of allowing many practitioners in the special service industry to be unable to be supervised and even work secretly behind the scenes, it is better to let everyone become employees of the special service area in District 29, which can make things easier. The intensity of each review conducted by the department.

The person in charge of the Hillman family also said that they will create a comprehensive special service area, and women who join the company will receive welfare pensions, while the Hillman family only takes 10% to 30% of the commission and maintenance. The fee is calculated based on the quality of the employee's service and the number of services provided.

Employees can receive half of the service fee seat remuneration, and the remaining share will be deposited into each employee's account in the form of welfare benefits.

After most of the women heard about this plan, they had already lined up in the square after eating. Everyone wanted to fill out the employment application form early, and then make a good fortune tonight, and wait for the official expansion of the Hillman family. In District 29, everyone had a good life.

Moreover, this kind of employment is a labor employment, and it is a long-term employment. The shortest contract is three years, which makes many women in District 29 feel that the dawn of hope is coming.

At the same time, the Hillman family also announced that they would soon open casinos in some areas. Nowadays, gambling activities have gone underground. Because of underground gambling activities, the crimes derived from them will also affect the lives of local people.

Therefore, the Hillman family decided to open formal casinos in some areas to provide services to people who need gambling as an entertainment activity. Three casinos have already applied for it.

From the streets to the alleys of the entire city, everyone is talking about the sudden series of big moves made by the Hillman family. Everyone knows that as long as the Hillman family takes action, the city's economy will definitely reach a higher level.

Some hospitals of the Hillman family have also carried out some activities to reduce some medical expenses for some discharged patients, and promised the public that some reduction activities will be launched in the future in response to the medical reforms of the 4 departments and the medical association.

In a shopping mall, many customers who were buying items looked at the area that was originally used for people to rest. There were noisy noises everywhere, and people who looked slovenly and dressed in old clothes were drinking and eating.

Many people find it incredible that these people are homeless people, people who make a living by picking up garbage, or helpless beggars. Many shopping malls are holding charity activities for these groups. These marginalized people The group all enjoyed a sumptuous dinner tonight provided by Hillman Grain, and received a New Year's red envelope after finishing the meal.

In an orphanage, boxes were labeled Hillman Pharmaceuticals. Materials from Hillman Food Industry were being moved to the orphanage. The director was counting the goods. He looked gratefully at the Hillman family who had sent the goods. of employees.

Not only orphanages, but also some nursing homes have received supplies from the Hillman family. Even in the northern mutant area, some mutant people have received news.

The Hillman family plans to launch a huge project that will provide all mutants with high-quality and reliable jobs. Most of the mutants feel happy and enjoy drinking in some taverns in the north.

boom

A mutant punched the Angus Construction sign erected on the street with a furious punch. He laughed loudly, and several mutants passing by stopped him.

"Go quickly, in case you get arrested."

"What the hell, Angus Construction doesn't keep its word. I couldn't find a job for six months of the last fucking year. Even though he was so rich, he refused to help us. It's not like Hill Mann family.”

But at this time, many people noticed that there were a lot more people from Section 3 patrolling the streets tonight, which was not common in previous years.

This is the case in various regions. It is obviously the New Year, but takeoffs and landings are flying towards the city one after another. People from the 3rd Section are constantly appearing on the streets, not just people from the 3rd Section, but most people from other subjects. They have all changed into uniforms.

"I said, Lao Lu, don't you have a day off today?"

Among the several Section 7 members walking on the street, a team leader stopped and said hello to the friends he met on the street.

"Who knows what happened above? They asked us to return to our workstations in the middle of the night and be on standby. Not only our 7 departments, but also other departments are the same, and ah!"

The squad leader looked around, and then whispered to a few friends.

"Don't play too late tonight. Listen to me and try not to go out tomorrow. Do you hear me?"

Several friends laughed and asked why, but the team leader shook his head.

"If you believe me, just stay at home quietly and don't go out. Do you hear me clearly? Don't go out."

After the team leader finished speaking, he ran quickly. They had received the news and went to the Public Security Management Office of Section 5 to collect weapons and ammunition, as well as a full set of protective equipment, and then returned to the regional section office to stand by.

Although the team leader didn't know why this happened, all the people in the operational department received the order, and anxiety began to spread in the operational department. Everyone didn't know whether something big had happened or whether they were going to conduct military exercises. But not a single word was said above.

At this time, in the Public Security Management Office of District 50, Ma Tao and several other directors were discussing.

"Old Ma, what happened?"

A regional officer from Section 7 asked drunkenly, and a female officer from Section 8 next to him said.

"Maybe it's some kind of joint exercise!"

"Why do you care so much! We can just do whatever the superiors say."

Ma Tao said and shouted.

"You guys line up. If you're too drunk, go to the hall to sober up."

Ma Tao actually knew, or guessed something. This matter might have something to do with the Hillman family. Things were about to change in the city. After all, Ma Tao was a manager who had experienced two generations of the city. He required every clerk to pick up Weapons and ammunition, wearing protective equipment, and issuing military rations and water to each section member.

This can no longer be explained by drills. Ma Tao has seen large-scale urban riots countless times in the past, but the scale of this time is unknown.

Looking at the helicopters in the courtyard that were constantly transporting ammunition, weapons, military rations and water from Section 3, Ma Tao took out a bottle of wine from his pocket and took a sip.

"Just hope it's not too bad."

Ma Tao muttered and looked worriedly at the Capitol Hill in the distance.

0:31

With a bang, accompanied by a violent knocking sound, Jean was punched in the abdomen, and his body bent directly. In an instant, he crashed through a wall and fell to the ground. There was a loud bang and the ground sunk. It was a big piece. Looking at Alpha standing on the roof, Gene got up from the ground, took out a cigarette, lit it and took a puff.

Alpha's power has become stronger and stronger. Gene doesn't know what to do. There is no way to stop Alpha. No matter what he says to Alpha, Alpha seems to be unable to hear it.

"Is there really nothing we can do?"

Gene smiled bitterly, Alpha was floating in the air, and black particles were always surrounding Alpha's body. Gene's speed and strength could not break through Alpha's defense no matter what. At this time, Alpha was completely separated from humans. The ultimate range that can be achieved.

Whoosh

Alpha moved over instantly. Gene dodged Alpha's fist, but in the next second his chest was hit by Alpha's accurate side kick.

The banging sound continued, and Jean crashed through one house after another, rolling violently on the ground. When he got up, Alpha was already on top of him, raising his fist and smashing down.

Gene stretched out his arms, and blue scabs condensed.

Click

Gene's arm was completely dented and bent. Alpha's fist penetrated Gene's chest. Gene struck him with a punch. After Alpha pulled out his fist, he quickly dodged away. Now Alpha's speed and reaction have already... It reached a level that Jean couldn't touch at all.

After Gene stood up, he began to jump back. Faced with Alpha's thunderous top-down kick, a hole was torn out in the ground in an instant. Gene's body was hit by a strong air current, which seemed to be The pillar-like airflow directly flattened Jean's front body, and he fell to the ground again.

Jean originally planned to delay Alpha's power until she began to fail, and then subdue her directly, but now it seems that it is impossible. The power in Alpha's body is still increasing. Unlike Quasimodo who was solved before, he can no longer take any measures. This is the way to go.

Just as Gene was thinking, Alpha had already attacked. Gene could only catch Alpha's attack in a coping style, and used his slight advantage in speed to quickly widen the distance between him and Alpha, but Alpha was still chasing after him. .

"What the hell are you doing, you idiot!"

Deguna's shout came over, and Jean smiled helplessly. The moment his body had just recovered, Jean stopped. Facing Alpha who was charging towards him, Jean dodged Alpha's fist and immediately thought with his hands. He wanted to grab Alpha's arm, but the next second, along with a burst of blackness, black air flow instantly emerged from the surface of Alpha's skin. After converging into flames, Jean's two hands that grabbed Alpha turned into flames in an instant. dust.

As Alpha suddenly bent his arm, his elbow hit Jean directly in the heart. With a loud bang, Jean fell to the ground again.

At this time, Alpha was like a crazy bloodthirsty monster, hitting Jean's body crazily. Jean was unable to move, and even the speed he was proud of could not escape Alpha's attack.

"I'm afraid he can't stand it anymore. I can't stand it anymore."

Deguna said, and was about to move forward, but Rose raised a hand.

Just as Alpha continued to hit Jean, she felt something underground. Alpha quickly dodged it nimbly. An extremely sharp concrete formed a thorn on the ground and suddenly rose up from the ground. Jean's hand He covered the extremely hard thorn and gasped. The sunken area on the surface of his body was slowly recovering.

"You can't deal with this little girl unless you use the power of the third stage. Let her see that we are called gods for a reason."

Deguna folded her hands, and the senior management of the administrative department at the scene watched quietly. Everyone had seen what the so-called third stage was.

In order to demonstrate this power to the students, we had no choice but to let Jean and Gu Yi demonstrate it. Finally, after seeing Jean's power, the students finally understood why they were called gods.

There was a swishing sound, and hard soil thorns were constantly pierced from the ground. Alpha was dodging and did not hit hard. Rose said with joy in her eyes.

"The little girl can see that the density of these things is higher than the scabs on the surface of her body."

Jean seemed to be still hesitating. Looking at Alpha, who was still struggling to dodge Rose's attack, Jean clenched his fists. He knew very well what the next step meant. Using the power of the third form, everything would be over. , Gene still wants to watch it for a while, or he can't start.

Once this battle is over, everyone needs to start dealing with some things. In this kind of battle without right or wrong, Gene is always powerless. He doesn't know what Alpha is thinking now, but one thing is for sure, Alpha has not completely lost consciousness. Part of her consciousness is still controlling the power in her body. It is not difficult to see from Alpha's fighting methods that Alpha is still leading the battle. This is why Jean can't find any chance at all. .

Jean discovered a long time ago that Alpha's talent, which seemed to be born for fighting, has completely surpassed his own. In the past life in the Academy of God, Jean was several times more strict with Alpha than other students. , especially when it comes to controlling the details of combat, Jean never relaxes, and Jean will personally demonstrate every detail to Alpha.

All this is to make Alpha more powerful, because Alpha's heart is fragile, which Gene knew a long time ago, so Alpha longs to be strong. Now that Alpha has done it, Gene is a little relieved, but more It's a feeling of powerlessness.

Obviously everything should go smoothly. Gene pressed his forehead in annoyance. He looked back angrily at the six guys behind him. Originally, all this should have stopped abruptly. The city might have left long ago. On the road full of sunshine and flowers as Ellie once said.

Looking at the corpses piled up not far away, Gene took out a cigarette, lit it and shook his head with a bitter smile.

"All this was originally my responsibility!"

Once in the past, Gene was extremely angry towards the Hillman family. Originally, that time he killed the Hillman family members with his own hands, perhaps there would not have been so many problems. The only problem that would have arisen was the early collapse of the city. In the end, Gene chose to compromise, and the other six guys did the same.

Because no one had ever thought that with an AI, the Hillman family would achieve this level. The research and development of AI started a long time ago. Gene closed his eyes silently. Everything in the past was in Gene's hands. It appeared clearly in his mind.

"Justice comes with a price, Alpha!"

Gene showed a relieved smile, and some cracks appeared in his body.

"Just feel free to teach that girl a lesson, or get rid of her. We will handle the rest in Jean."

Deguna said, and everyone noticed at this time that the surface of Jean's body was constantly peeling off like the surface of a cracked eggshell, and a strong blue light was revealed in the cracked place. The light instantly covered the entire Hillman Manor and burst out in all directions.

Everyone watching from the outside felt that there was a breeze blowing around them all the time, but as the breeze became stronger and stronger, some people began to move back. Rose stood up, and far away At the place where Alpha had retreated to the back of Hillman Manor.

At this time, the breeze stopped suddenly, and everyone saw the yellow particles begin to disperse overwhelmingly. There were rumbling sounds, and the airflow continued to collide with an invisible barrier in front of everyone.

Gene's cheeks also had cracks. He took a last puff of cigarette, exhaled a long smoke, and then threw away the cigarette butt in his hand.

"Jean!"

In a daze, Gene turned around. He seemed to hear some sounds, but immediately Gene turned his head, and Alpha rushed towards him with a ferocious expression.

On the horizon in the distance, a streak of colored glaze streaked across the black night sky!

"The era is coming to an end!"

On the top floor of the L.K. Building in the dark night, Frye looked at everything in front of him with his hands in his pockets, and he smiled slightly.

"Don't you think so Ellie, this era is coming to an end!"