187 Sword of Damocles (1/2)

Chapter 187: Sword of Damocles

Translator: _Min_Editor: _Tat_

Before the war, Wanghai city was a major metropolitan in the world. It possessed the biggest technology park within PAC as well as a countless research facilities.

Because of this, after the war erupted, Wanghai city immediately became the focal point between PAC and NATO in the east coast battle. It was the obvious destination for nuclear and biological weapon attacks. Damage was especially brutal within the city center where it was blown into a scorched piece of land, where only extreme mutants or already dead zombies could survive.

On this piece of wasteland, the city center became the synonym for danger. Even the strongest hunting teams had not stepped into this forbidden territory. The countless number of zombies, the nest of zombie eaters, the unimaginably powerful mutants… The risk and reward tradeoff of exploring the zombies dominated area was not justified by any means.

As to when the city center would be relatively safer, it was during winter.

In the winter, most of the mutants would go into hibernation, thus, the only trouble that remained was the zombie.

But despite this…

”City center? Other than nuclear craters and scrap metals, what else is there?” A council member with a square frame glasses scorned at the thought.

”Perhaps there is a lethal weapon left by the preceding government? Or perhaps a USB containing mysterious codes? Regardless what there is, our neighbor is clearly interested. We have enough evidence to believe that they have strong reasons for putting their nose up our business from thousands of miles away,” Cao Jinsong smiled.

”If they just want to go into the city center, why don’t they negotiate with us?” Zhao Chenwu frowned as he said in an undertone, ”We don’t have to fight, we could work together. For example, providing supplies for their army for a commission amount…”

”What do you think the Northern Alliance District is? A hunting team stationed at our place? Provide supplies? They could just raid us. They are not merchants, they are bandits under a military government.” A council member mocked.

”Disregarding whether if they could beat us or not. Even if they win, would they have enough force left to enter the city center? I agree with Councilmember Zhao’s perspective, their action is unusual. Perhaps there is some hidden truth we don’t know about.” A sophisticated-looking council member added.

”It's because of arrogance.” Feng De sneered.

”But arrogance has nothing to do with intelligence. They choose to start a war knowing cooperation would be the best choice, unless-”

”Unless that treasure is tempting enough,” Cao Jinsong opened his mouth, the fingers that were crossed together in front of his face covered his nose. ”They believe the value of the treasure, and believe that if we know about the treasure, we would fight for it with all our forces. Even the reputation we built for over 10 years cannot guarantee our honesty.”

”Then what is that treasure?” someone asked.

”I personally lean towards the possibility of it being a weapon,” a mysterious smile flashed across Cao Jinsong’s face. He then lowered his voice, ”If there is a super weapon that could instantly suppress a base or even a city-”

”That’s impossible, if a weapon like that really existed, then it must have been a top priority during the war.” Someone rebutted.

”I agree. Also, how do they know that the city center of Wanghai City really possessed such thing?”

As to other council members’ rebuttal, Cao Jinsong didn’t mind as he smiled with collectedness.

He took a momentary pause before he continued.

”We are all unfortunate people who didn’t manage to get into the fallout shelter. I know that you all are no strangers to that war. I am talking about the sky-based weapon that destroyed the Holy Shield - the God’s Cane.”

When they heard the name God’s Cane, everyone held their breath.

That was a long time ago, but even today, after ten something years, they could not forget what happened that day.

The dome that covered the sky evaporated under the blue particles, followed by airdrop soldiers that fell like rain.

Zhao Chenwu looked at Cao Jinsong in disbelief as he spoke disheartenedly, ”Didn’t that thing get blasted into pieces? I remember the PAC special force captured it and NATO initiated self-destruction-”