Alterin Saga: Biohazard
Episode 14: Self-service
The city of Reverie, after months of leaving it, things have changed here. One of them is the establishment of an armored wall that shuts this city. Sora's men returned to Cleaver Island, not coming with us to the city.
"So you're from Reverie, it's just that you weren't here during the plague?" ask a security guard at the immigration office. We all nodded at the same time.
"Alright, no danger detected. Then you can pass. Please come next!" we passed through the entrance of the wall, but we have not officially entered the city. Still have to wait for the immigrant-only pickup truck in a few minutes.
"Huh. makes me nostalgic. I hope the city is still safe" Sora stretched his muscles. A little warm-up before joining us at the cafeteria table.
"So what's our plan? Where can we find Miko?" ask Laura.
"I asked one of the immigration officers. He said there was a student girl with long brunettes who entered the city" Sora said.
"How can we be sure that it's Miko?" sam asked, then took a sip of the canned coffee he bought.
"Every immigrant should be photographed while escaping security scans. I showed Miko a photo to match it with the one the officer took. Miko's in this town, and I think the only place she's most likely to go is..."
"Apartment," I said.
"Just right, because we don't have any other data about his relatives or family who live here"
Sam and I took a deep breath. Hope Miko wasn't kidnapped by anyone near the neighborhood. The kidnapping case may still be ongoing.
"The case was closed a month ago. The kidnapper turned out to be a group of people who were related to David Bossman. Even if it continues, Miko will be safe. Because he was the son of David," Sora suddenly said, as if he could read our thoughts. I'm not surprised anymore, already used to the ability of Sora who knows a lot.
Sora took a quick look at his watch, then said, "It's time to go. The truck must be ready to go"
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Half an hour in the truck, we finally arrived in the city. Sora seemed tired of seeing the same scenery while in the truck, the forest. We still have to undergo checks and show immigrant cards obtained from immigration officers before. Then it was time to scream in my heart.
We're back, Reverie
It looks like the state of the city is still safe and normal, no different from the conditions before the outbreak. Public transportation and other facilities are also running smoothly. Although sometimes there are some soldiers patrolling through the streets.
"We'll look for some stuff. You guys brought money, right?" ask Sora.
We simultaneously shook our heads. There is no money in our pocket. Because we left the mansion in a hurry.
"Well..." Sora looked at us and his wallet in turn, "20 Cash, for one. Not more"
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I threw a can of warm coffee into the shopping cart. We all bought some logistics and equipment like kitchen knives and duct tape, for safety.
While Bill next to me directly scooped a few cans of beer into his basket. Really maniacal.
"What's? No wine or anything. Beer doesn't matter, Rave," said Bill who counted the beers in his basket and passed.
While I move to the snack rack. I took some crisps and coffee candy. Just then, I heard the conversation of two men behind the shelf.
"Nine's been planning it. Tomorrow, we'll retrieve a secret archive left by one of the scientists. We better get ready and mentally prepared"
"Well, I think the archives are very important. There was even a battalion of soldiers guarding him. A great battle will ensue and the entire city will be affected"
"Haha. once the archive is obtained, I will take advantage of the chaos to loot some nearby shops"
"Don't forget to take me, okay?"
"Rave, are you done shopping?" Sora appeared suddenly next to me.
"Uh. This is all I want to buy" I said, showing the basket.
"Come to the cashier. It's late, and I don't want to get lost or anything worse happens" Sora stepped in front of me. While I followed him while glancing at the shelf earlier. The conversation just now, I had a bad feeling about it.