Virat had arranged for Alex to live in this location. However, despite the fact that the living environment here is significantly worse than it was in the capital city before, such as the fact that there are no convenient supermarkets, shopping malls, or even low-priced, delicious, and conveniently located restaurants, as well as no entertainment venues, Alex is still extremely content with his current situation. Alex is not the type of person who is picky about his or her living arrangements.
For the first time, Alex felt a little guilty about his current living conditions, especially after learning about those of the people living in the rest of Equator City through news broadcasts.
It is common for the residents of Equator City to live in crowded multi-person rooms with poor ventilation and polluted air. They also have limited access to food and limited entertainment options. They work hard during the day and cannot rely on entertainment to help them unwind in the evening. However, this is already the best situation that human society is capable of providing. It is preferable to live in this manner than to freeze to death.
Throughout the investigation, Alex has maintained close contact with subordinate departments of the Solar Crisis Coordination Center, and any new information will be shared with Alex as soon as it becomes available. Alex's work, on the other hand, has yet to achieve success.
Alex's mind has already formed a vague concept, but this concept is still missing some crucial evidence, which prevents Alex from making a successful connection between them. For the team to successfully solve the riddle left by Director Brad, it will take more than a pat on the back to come up with an idea. It is acceptable to propose an idea, but you must back up your claim with evidence; otherwise, your proposal will be meaningless and worthless.
Suppose Alex puts forth the notion that "there are living things above the sun," but what about any evidence to support this assertion? What kind of changes can this idea bring about in the world if there is no evidence to support it?
Alex has been refining his theories, constantly attempting to tie together the available evidence; however, some critical components are still missing, rendering Alex's work insufficient in its current state.
The weather is becoming increasingly chilly. Despite the fact that this is zone C, and despite the fact that this is one of the areas that is closest to the equator. Even in the middle of the day, Alex must put on a coat before going outside.
Alex was experiencing a vague sense of unease in his heart. This feeling is not derived from knowing how many people have died somewhere, above and beyond the news reports, nor is it derived from being concerned about the fate of human beings in general. This kind of unease is a result of everyday life. The smell of gunpowder could be detected in the air even though Alex was walking in an extremely quiet environment in this part of the world, according to Alex. This appears to be a powder keg of sorts. The powder keg has been refilled with gunpowder, and the fuze has begun to burn. The mission is complete. This powder keg has the potential to detonate at any time.
As of right now, four months have passed since the onset of the solar crisis, and two months have elapsed since the launch of the Crimson Heart spacecraft into orbit around the sun. According to the most recent scientific research report, Alex was aware that the Crimson Heart spacecraft had crossed the orbit of Venus and was on the verge of crossing the orbit of Mercury. The movements of the Crimson Heart spacecraft were something Alex was keeping track of on a daily basis during this time. The facts have demonstrated that the spacecraft built by humans is extremely dependable. During this time period, the Crimson Heart did not suffer any accidents, with the exception of a few minor faults that could be corrected by manual intervention.
Today is still a typical working day. Suddenly, Alex realized that he hadn't taken advantage of the opportunity to explore the city's attractions since arriving in Equator City, so he temporarily put the materials in his hand aside and walked out of here with Virat. Sophia didn't follow because she felt a little uneasy with the situation.
Despite the fact that it is cold outside, the street is still crowded with individuals. However, this is not the case in the capital city as it was previously. The constant flow of people in the capital city is filled with laughter and relaxation, as is the atmosphere. There are bright neon lights on both sides of the streets, shops all over the place, and people dressed in the latest fashion and beaming with pride everywhere you look. Despite the fact that there are an equal number of pedestrians here, they appear to be surrounded by a depressing atmosphere.
Alex felt heavy and numb after leaving this place.
It's a gray day, with gray clouds in the sky and gray walls along the sides of the street. There will be no flashing neon lights or crowded shops. Even on this long street, there are no people dressed in brightly colored clothing to be found. The people were all dressed in dark, heavy clothes and were in a hurry, with no smiles on their faces, as was typical of the situation.
It has taken away their ability to laugh because of their heavy workload and depressing lifestyle.
While walking down this long street, Alex and Virat were able to sense the various expressions of the many human beings who were struggling to survive in the post-apocalyptic world.
When Alex passed by a small square on the street, he noticed a large group of people sitting in a neat line on the chilly ground. His eyes were tightly shut, and he had a look of deep piety on his face. The people in blue robes in front of the queue seemed to be muttering something as they walked around in circles. Everything about the square exudes a solemn, serious, and even a little strange atmosphere.
"Can you tell me what they're doing?" Alex inquired.