novelraw Chapter 173: Wasteland Calendar Day 34, Werewolf Legend, Dale's Whereabouts
Chapter 173: Wasteland Calendar Day 34, Werewolf Legend, Dale's Whereabouts
Wasteland Calendar Day 34.
6 AM, two hours until the start of the "Wasteland Battle Royale".
Yu Yuan automatically woke up a moment before the alarm was set to ring and shut it off the instant it sounded.
He lay in bed for another five minutes, fully rousing his body.
Only then did Yu Yuan quickly complete his daily routine.
Washing up, collecting today's portion of High-Energy Sheep Milk and heating food, checking and emptying the trash bins, feeding Mie Mie and the Chris goats, checking on the mealworms' pupation progress, the growth of the wild chives, the seed germination on the Hydroponic Planting Racks, the growth of the Nizi Water Arrow Turtle and the Green-haired Seaweed, and so on...
Though these tasks were trivial, they were all part of Yu Yuan's preparations against the Endless Cold Wave, and he never tired of them.
Fortunately, he was already skilled and efficient. After finishing all the chores, only half an hour had passed.
Some good news: those three boxes of mealworms had finally started to pupate. A cause for celebration.
The food in the Kitchen had long been heated.Yu Yuan went to the Magazine Display Stand to check today's newspaper.
A somewhat aged newspaper appeared next to the "Greenwood City Daily".
—"Greenwood Oceanographic Research Report"
A flash of delight crossed Yu Yuan's eyes.
"A new newspaper, not bad!"
Unfortunately, no extra items were refreshed today. Yu Yuan had already used up all his intelligence cards and was in urgent need of some to keep in reserve.
Taking the newspaper back to the dining table, he first took a sip of the rich, milky High-Energy Sheep Milk, then a bite of toast, and finally a strand of the limited pickled vegetable.
Yu Yuan closed his eyes contentedly.
Mmm~~~
It felt like a fusion of East and West.
He had unexpectedly found the pickled vegetable strands last night in a residence on Canchino Street.
There wasn't much, only about ten packets.
The taste was pretty good, edible.
Then, his gaze fell on the newspaper in his hand.
—"Greenwood Oceanographic Research Report"
Quality: Bronze
Recently, our city's marine ecology research team conducted a comprehensive survey of the surrounding sea areas and made a highly subversive observation.
According to Dr. Zhuang Ying, the deputy commander of the research team, unusual fish activity was discovered at multiple locations in the Breaker Sea. In these areas, the growth conditions and behavioral habits of the fish schools had undergone certain changes.
Furthermore, some individual fish were found to exhibit "atavistic" traits.
Currently, numerous renowned marine scholars from around the world have successively traveled to the Breaker Sea for investigation and research.
The marine scholars have already identified five sea areas with significant changes. They have decided to establish specialized research teams to focus on studying the Breaker Sea.
Dr. Zhuang Ying stated that the team members are still being selected, but the team's name has already been decided.
—"Humpback Whale" Breaker Sea Research Team.
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Seeing the last line of text, Yu Yuan's chewing action paused slightly.
Humpback Whale?
Wasn't that the name of that thug faction in the Breaker Sea?
How could it be related to a research team?
Yu Yuan read the content again, his gaze finally settling on the five changed sea areas in the Breaker Sea.
"This 'Humpback Whale' needs attention too!"
Yu Yuan recorded this information in the Shelter Memo.
【Greenwood City Daily】
Date: Wasteland Calendar Day 34
Weather: Cloudy turning to heavy rain, thunderstorms expected around 4 PM.
Temperature: 10°C ~ 16°C
Publisher: Wasteland Fate Press
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【Neighborhood News Section】
Quality: Bronze
Danger Level: Medium
According to an undercover informant for this newspaper.
Last night, the Aurora Animal Assistance Association carried out a covert operation.
Zoe led people to infiltrate a residential ruin building in the southern district, finding a room arranged for a sacrificial ritual.
They took all items from the ritual room, including ritual photographs, back to Johnck Zoo, reporting to Miller the Missionary immediately.
According to the newspaper's informant, Miller the Missionary's expression turned serious and grave upon seeing the ritual photographs. He then dismissed everyone present, keeping only Zoe behind.
Specific details will require further in-depth investigation by this newspaper.
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【Neighborhood News Section】
Quality: Bronze
Danger Level: Medium
This newspaper received reports from the public.
Last night, near District 1, the sound of wolf howls was heard, and a dark shadow was seen rapidly moving and leaping across the streets.
Subsequently, reporters went deep into the community to investigate and found that many residents were awakened by that wolf howl, with multiple eyewitnesses claiming to have seen traces of that dark shadow.
This situation had never occurred before.
Some said they saw a wolf, others clearly stated it was a human figure—opinions varied.
Some also claimed that when the wolf howled, they happened to see a human figure standing at the edge of a rooftop, looking up at the sky.
And with the full moon hanging high last night, it added a touch of mystery to the incident.
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【Neighborhood Life News】
Quality: Rock
Danger Level: Low
The scavenger organization "Broken Hand" at the District 15 Ferini subway station is preparing to complete a major deal today.
A few days ago, Thug Prison issued a task to all scavenger organizations in the city, extensively purchasing survivors. The source of the survivors is unrestricted; as long as they are physically intact and alive, they can be exchanged for survival supplies.
One survivor exchanges for 10 cans.
They have captured quite a few survivors from Districts 10, 14, and 15 these past few days, definitely able to fetch a good price.
"Already contacted Thug Prison. The trade is set for this afternoon at Songshan Park. Another big windfall." The Broken Hand Leader is in a rather good mood.
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After reading the newspaper news, Yu Yuan swallowed the last bite of his food.
"It seems Mona really values that ritual. I hope the Thought Tide Card can help her!"
As for the second piece of news, no need to think, that figure was undoubtedly "Jackal" Hogg.
The act of gazing at the full moon also aligned with Yu Yuan's understanding of werewolf behavior.
After all, this point had been thoroughly explored in various films and animations, deeply ingrained in people's minds.
But why hadn't Hogg exhibited this behavior before, and only now?
Yu Yuan instinctively thought of the intelligence Carmen provided yesterday: Hogg showed obvious changes after seeing the Blood Slave's Teeth.
"So... could it be that the Blood Slave's Teeth activated the werewolf traits within Hogg?"
That seemed to be the only explanation now.
Interesting!
As for the last piece of news.
"Thug Prison is buying survivors... to expand the slave suicide squad? Or for something else?"
Thinking about Dale being captured a few days ago, perhaps it was the handiwork of this Broken Hand organization.
After a moment's thought.
Yu Yuan sent this message to Carmen, asking him to help look for Dale if convenient.
Soon, Carmen's message came back, indicating he understood.
He also expressed gratitude for Yu Yuan's timely warning yesterday.
Upon seeing the news that all the thugs sent to clear the sentry point yesterday had perished.
Yu Yuan also developed a strong interest in the newly emerged mechanical remodelers from Thug Prison.
The intensity of conflict in Greenwood City, with the exposure of the Aurora Animal Assistance Association's strength, seemed to have triggered a catfish effect, rapidly escalating the conflict level!
Yu Yuan must ensure his intelligence advantage regarding these new combat forces.
"Thug Prison... need to find a way to learn more."