SURVIVORS
Chapter 295's. Plan Direction Objective
That night, a familiarity slowly emerges between the guards and Dean's team. They listened to stories about Earth One from Dean and his friends. It causes sadness and envy. Because they never experience pleasant things as told.
Why don't the leaders on Earth One see things here? This is bad, but they were forced to settle down. While Earth One is beautiful, despite the ravages of disaster, shouldn't it still be rebuilt?
"I really want to be able to go there. Look at the green, blue, and other beautiful colors that are only in the school book" chirped someone.
"It's lucky you can still keep a tiger like this. We're even only now able to see his form." said another.
"Yeahh, but we still have to find a partner for Cloudy. Or, he'll be the last tiger in the world." Widuri stroked Cloudy's fur fondly.
The others nodded. If Cloudy does not have a mate, then the tiger species will become extinct.
"What are you guys going to do tomorrow? To be honest, we the guards here have never seen another human being other than the similarly dressed colonists. So, if you meet the others, then you will be immediately arrested and imprisoned."
A guard reminded.
Dean nodded in understanding.
"Have the soldiers explored this whole earth?" ask Dean.
"Yet. Only one-third of the earth is mapped. The rest is still a mystery" he replied.
"Can I see your map?" please Dean.
"The map is in the residence. I'll show you tomorrow" he promised.
"Thank you" said Dean sincerely.
"We should rest now. Tomorrow is a long day." Sunil lays his body next to Doctor Chandra.
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In the morning, the door of the building was opened. The entire surface of the ground that yesterday was dipped in rain, became jet black as if poured with used oil. Including the wild grass.
Just this time Dean's team saw this phenomenon. Very different from the state of the earth after rain, which evaporates the smell of fresh wet soil. On Earth Two, the air actually becomes contaminated with unpleasant odors. Everyone automatically closes their noses.
"The air pollution here is severe. How can you live here for decades?"
No one felt the need to answer Alan's grunts. This situation is really severe. It was astonishing that the people here could survive. Are they immune?
"I'll get you a map first."
One of the guards spoke to Dean, then left.
Two other guards also left. While the one that was kidnapped yesterday Alan, was already standing at the guard post. The post is like a 3-story tower. Michael followed her up.
"What are you keeping here?" ask Michael.
"Seeing situation. If any unknown creature crosses," he replied.
"Have any unknown creatures ever appeared during the day?" ask Michael again.
"Early," he answered.
"Oh yeah? When's? What are they like? Did you guys catch them?" Michael asked enthusiastically.
"Yesterday. You guys!" calm answer.
Michael was silent to digest those words. He was confused for a moment and then realized it.
"You are!" He patted the guard's shoulder. "Which besides us dong," said Michael.
The guard smiled and shook his head. Michael looked at her in disbelief.
"Never been arrested here? Then why is the prison building full of people?" thought.
"If nothing ever happened, then why do you keep watching?" ask Michael nosy.
"Well, because it's a task. By doing our duty, we can eat" he replied.
"just eat? Did you not get a salary? It's a loss," Michael sneered.
"Oh, a lot of it. How are you gonna use it?" search Michael again.
"Every one year, workers can get a week off and go to the colony center. It's like a city there. Lots of lights. We can buy anything if we have enough savings."
The guard smiled imagining the city being the center of the colony.
"But, in my opinion, it's still better if you have cash in hand."
Michael advises.
"If something happens on this earth and you end up far away from here, then you still have money to spare to move on with life" Michael added.
The guard paused for a moment before saying. "There's no cash here. Even Earth One no longer prints money. This is how it is."
Michael didn't expect that development. But he nodded in understanding. Perhaps the chaotic circumstances after the great disaster, made the elected leaders take this policy. Life goes back to order.
"But, for those of us who have traveled to different places with different currencies, then the value of your money like this, can not be relied upon. In another world, you can't buy a piece of bread with this. So at least you should have a valuable item that can be exchanged for money that applies in that place." Michael explained at length.
"Hemmm .. I think you have a point. Means with this savings, I have to buy something that in any world can be considered valuable" he said eagerly.
Michael nodded. He was satisfied because the guard was smart enough to understand the description earlier.
"Then what do you think is the most valuable thing?" the question is more enthusiastic.
Michael fell silent. Do these people have no knowledge of precious metals or gemstones?
"The universal and easy to exchange is usually silver, gold, gemstones, jewelry, pearls, even for areas that are struggling with food, then food can be very valuable," explained Michael.
"Oh .. It's all very expensive" he lamented.
"Of course it's expensive. But you can collect a little bit. Buy the small ones first, according to your savings. Collect the. That's your real savings. Which you really have. Keep it well," advises Michael.
The guard nodded in understanding.
"So, if things get worse, then I have personal savings that I hold myself" he murmured.
"You're smart" praised Michael.
"Hey, time for breakfast!" yelled someone from below.
"Yes!" answer the guard.
Michael and the tower guard went down.
Dean discussed the map he had seen earlier. Then describe it on the ground.
Dean pointed at a point.
"We're here. Basecamp is here. This is the line of cliffs and ravines where the original creatures of this earth are located. No one knows what this area really is like. Even the officers in the synipun, no one knows exactly what these original settlers looked like. No one lives after seeing it. And according to the officer, the guards were only placed along the cliff of the ravine."
"That means the five teleportation doors we passed and the other doors, are on this line. We could just walk down this cliff line and find a suitable door." proposed Michael.
"Then face another gunpoint like before?" refute Doctor Chandra.
"We take them off before they move" Alan said lightly.
"Wait a minute." Dean broke up his friends' debate.
"This map isn't finished yet!"
"Continue Dean!" said Robert.
"OKAY. So from that map, then the main city of their colony is here. 15 Hours by plane. That is, leaving in the morning, then arriving there at night. The area through, even though it includes those they have explored, but still not safe. Because it's in the middle of the original settler territory" Dean said.
"Then, what do you mean explain this?" ask Michael.
"We have to decide together. Where is our next destination. Do you want to try the teleportation route again, or do you still want to find out about the colony?" ask Dean.
Friends are silent. Think hard to find the best way.
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