To Qingcheng*, the Citywide Siren is only ever used once.
Because in this dangerous world, there is only one disaster that requires this type of warning.
That is... the Beast Tide!
...
"Quickly, go!"
Sister Qi hurriedly stood up, pulling Chen Yu with her, she led them out of the private room.
While running, Chen Yu gradually recovered his bearings as his expression turned ugly, "Is this a drill?"
"A drill wouldn't use the Citywide Siren! Follow me!"
"Then, where are we going?"
"No.7 Middle School."
While pushing through the lobby's chaotic crowd, Sister Qi quickly explained, "Every Beast Tide has been accompanied by a city's downfall. Only pregnant women, students and minors can be evacuated earlier. You're now a registered student of No. 7 Middle School as well, which means, you can also join them."
"Then... what about you?"
"The Beast Tide is coming, what else can I do?" Turning around, Sister Qi gave Chen Yu a bitter smile, "If you can escape alive, next year, burn some paper for me."
Hearing this, Chen Yu felt a sudden chill.
Does this also mean that... his mother and sister will die as well?
"...It seems that my wish can not be fulfilled." With that, Sister Qi led Chen Yu out of the **district of Clearwater Foot Bath City before stopping a taxi.
"Get in the car," the driver's eyes were a little red, "Which middle school are you going to?"
"No. 7 Middle School."
"...Happens to be on the same road as No. 5 Middle School." The driver wiped the corners of his eyes, "I'll go home first and take my daughter with us."
"Okay, thank you."
Om—!
The taxi sped forward as the driver stepped on the accelerator.
Sitting in the back, Chen Yu stared at the scenery continuously passing through as he fell into a silent daze...
He hasn't adapted yet... but the remaining memory in his head; made him aware of the consequences of a Beasts Tide.
Such as... only ruins will be left of the city known as Qingcheng.
Wooo woo, Wooo woo-!
On the streets, police cars roared past.
Countless loudspeakers were simultaneously 'roaring' in different neighbourhoods and alleys.
"The Beasts Tide is coming!"
"Immediately send any children at home to school! I repeat-"
"Hurry up..!"
"Minors and pregnant women have the right to be evacuated early! I repeat! Only minors under the age of 18 and pregnant women have the right to be evacuated early..!"
"This is a warning: anyone found falsifying their age will be immediately shot!"
"All level one Warriors and above... please gather at the City Wall to buy time for the people to evacuate."
"Lastly, your child must not bring more then 5 kilograms of supplies when evacuating!"
Boom boom boom...
Qingcheng, which was previously celebrating their College Entrance Exams, instantly became a mess.
Shouts, warnings, crying, gunshots... and endless noises.
All this, gave Chen Yu a deeper understanding of how badly humans were struggling in this world.
Commercial street, schools, plazas, factories... and even the excitement before the College Entrance Exams.
It was all an illusion.
A bubble created by the government to cover the eyes of the public from the gradually worsening situation.
It was only when disasters really happen, that the illusion will pop and the shielding hands will be forcefully taken off.
Squeak——!
The taxi stopped and the driver kicked the door before rushing to the residential building facing the streets.
A short while later, a girl - about the same age as Chen Yu - was following her dad out.
Looking up, Chen Yu could even see a certain woman's trembling upper body sticking out of the third floor's window.
'She's crying...'
He subconsciously clenched his fists.
Maybe it was due to the surrounding atmosphere, a powerless feeling filled his whole body.
...
Five minutes later.
Arriving at the No. 7 Middle School, the taxi stopped. Sister Qi and Chen Yu opened the door before getting out of the car.
Om——!
The driver stepped on the accelerator to continue driving in the direction of No. 5 Middle. The fare was unnecessary.
During this time, a strangely neat line was gradually forming in front of the gates of No. 7 Middle School. Only students and teachers of No. 7 Middle School were allowed in the line.
"Chen Yu, go join them," Sister Qi gave a light push, "Good luck and have a safe journey."
"...Where are you going then?"
"The City Wall." Sister Qi looked at Chen Yu and slowly stepped back, "I am a Warrior above the first level and must participate in the resistance."
The night wind, at this moment, seemed to drown all the bustle.
Only two people are left looking at each other.
Words were unnecessary at this moment.
Only eyes were used to convey their thoughts and feelings.
Until finally, Sister Qi left and dissappeared from Chen Yu's sight.
Soon, the hustle and bustle along with the cacophony, made their presence known to Chen Yu once more.
Turning his head to look at the neat lines forming in front of the gates, he sighed deeply and took out his mobile phone before calling home.
Beep--
Beep--
More than ten seconds later, the call was finally connected.
"Hey." It was the voice of Chen Yu's mother.
"Mom."
"...yes?"
"How's it going on your side?"
"The community has been sealed off. Leave us alone, follow No.2 Middle School to evacuate..." Mother Chen tried to suppress a sob, " And remember to take care of yourself."
"...Where's sis?"
"Your sister is here with me... she said that she didn't want to talk to you."
"...When are you allowed to evacuate?"
"After all the students are safe."
"...Isn't that too late?"
"N-no, more than enough time." Mother Chen gradually couldn't suppress her sobbing, "Xiaoyu*, hang up. Hearing your voice is making mom feel uncomfortable."
"..."
"...Remember to take care and live!" Chen Siwen's distant shout could be vaguely heard.
Then, the call was disconnected.
Kakaka...
Staring at his phone, Chen Yu then glanced at the students standing in line before the gates of No. 7 Middle School. He decisively left.
Leaving your family to evacuate alone?
Impossible.
...
There are nearly two hundred countries all over the world. And nearly 700 hundred cities in China.
Every year, several cities and even countries will be swallowed by a sudden wave of Beast Tide.
No one knows if they are being guided in some way.
No one even knows why the Extraterrestioral Beasts gather into 'Tides.'
But there will always only be one ending, as long as the Beasts Tide appears, the city's occupants will definitely die.
Only after the Beasts have 'eaten and drunk their fill", will some Extraterrestioral Beasts turn back into the thin air in which they originated from.
Soon after, the rests of the Beasts will also disperse on their own.
Slowly... mankind was forced to develop a 'cruel' response plan.
That was to evacuate all the pregnant women, students and minors within the few hours before the arrival of the Beasts Tide.
As for the rest of the people, officials, police and troops... they were all reduced to 'rations.'
And in order to ensure 'enough rations' and not affect the important evacuees.
All the remaining... were forced to stay!
Anyone approaching who dared to escape was directly shot to death.
Only when all the important evacuees in the city have been transported away, will the city open its gates and finally allowing the remaining the 'chance' to flee.
But usually, by this time... the Beasts Tide will have already arrived.
"So, at this moment, I can only wait."
Chen Yu silently decided, "After the city gates are opened, factoring in my 'unlimited stamina'... I will take them out of here!"