A Wizard's Survival Guide to the 20th Century

The first thing I saw was the ceiling, an unfamiliar ceiling.

Then...the smell of disinfectant flooded into the nose, and the dim light seemed like someone had closed the curtains.

Then a question emerged in his mind, where is this?

Charlie turned his head with difficulty, and then he realized that there were already clouds outside the window, and the air was so thick that it seemed to condense into gray cotton wool.

The air is humid. Is it going to rain?

I have to go home quickly... Strange, where are my father and mother?

He turned his head again in confusion.

The perspective moved, the picture emerged, and Charlie's pupils trembled slightly, as if at this moment, he had truly returned to reality.

Ah, yes, there is no going back.

He saw Louise sitting beside the hospital bed, holding his hands tightly with her hands. She lowered her head, breathing evenly, and she was obviously asleep.

"She carried you all the way to get help, and then waited for you outside the operating room all night."

A voice suddenly said.

"She is so tired that she fell asleep now. Let's keep the noise down so as not to wake her up."

Charlie looked over with difficulty. It was Levi. He was sitting on the chair next to the hospital bed with a complicated expression.

"How do you feel, our...new Mr. Wizard?"

Charlie's eyes were downcast and he said in a weak voice: "Sorry..."

"No, it's not your fault." Levi shook his head.

It's me, Levi thought, my college student-like clarity and stupidity that prevented me from covering everything from the beginning.

He made a fist.

When they sent Field into the operating room just now, the latter told Levi about Charlie, and Levi was shocked.

So after donating blood, he ran directly to Charlie's ward.

"Fortunately, you, your mother and I are the only ones who know that you have become a wizard. The attention of the BOI and the police has been attracted by today's events," Levi said in a deep voice.

"Your father's case was treated as if it were a simple murder. I'm sorry, but I underestimated his danger."

"And you...are doing very well." Levi sighed, "How do you feel physically?"

Body? Only then did Charlie vaguely feel that his whole body was in pain, but this was actually a good sign, which showed that the brain and nerves had regained control of the body from the nihilistic God of Death.

"It seems...much better." Charlie moved his lips and spoke softly.

"Really." Levi said indifferently, "What are your characteristics?"

Charlie quickly recalled the black face, or he didn't need to recall it at all. The memory was like a burning mark, and it was difficult to forget even if he wanted to.

"Siphonus." Charlie said.

"Beast type... no wonder you have such strong vitality." Levi nodded, "Your brain is full of blood, several ribs were broken by the kick, and your nose was almost broken. Most people will not die on the spot if they encounter such injuries. , I will have to be in a coma for a few days."

"You are lucky."

Charlie didn't answer, the air was quiet for a few seconds, a gust of wind blew into the ward, and the curtains whistled.

Thunder rolled in the distance, and before long, heavy rain fell, blowing a chill through the windows.

Levi stood up and walked to the window to close it. The light was a little gloomier again.

At this time, Charlie suddenly spoke.

"Sir." He said, with immature firmness in his voice. At this moment, Levi realized that his voice had changed at some point.

"I seem to understand everything."

"No matter what the cost...change has to be made."

Charlie looked over sideways, as if asking for advice. But Li Weiche still had his back to him, keeping the window closed.

He was silent for a moment before speaking.

"I don't know, Charlie."

"I'm not as smart as you, nor as calm as you. To be honest, every time I do something, I always struggle."

"Because every step you take outside their rules will implicate those within the rules of witchcraft."

"When you see that in order to change something, innocent people in the entire city have to suffer the price for your decision... you will become suspicious."

"Is what I'm doing, breaking the existing rules, really right?"

Charlie was stunned for a moment and opened his mouth, but in the end nothing came out.

"But." Levi suddenly turned his head and spoke again.

"but……"

"Don't stop."

……

"Deputy Director! We don't have enough water!"

Snowden cried, the burning gasoline was already flowing in front of his eyes, and he could even feel the hot temperature on the tip of his nose.

The road had been sealed, and sandbags, soil blocks and building debris were urgently built into a long embankment to block the flow of gasoline.

The fire trucks were lined up in a line, and several high-pressure water cannons sprayed out water hoses to cool down the gasoline from a distance, but the damn oil would float on the water, and the flames would often be extinguished one moment, and then surge out again the next moment.

The solution Crowley came up with was to have the police officers use shovels and sand to bury the nearby gasoline manpower bit by bit, gradually eating away at the scope of the flames.

"What the hell are the water companies doing? Are they still metering and charging at this point?"

Deputy Chief Crowley said with a rare expletive. Beside him were two fire station captains who were still standing. The three of them formed a temporary command post.

"No, it's not. Because of the Jinshan drug tyrant incident, several of their water pipelines are out of service for maintenance, and now not a drop of water can come out!"

Crowley's heart stopped after hearing this. If he doesn't come early, he won't come later. Why did several worrying things come together at this time?

"What about the truck transporting sand? Why hasn't it arrived yet?" He gritted his teeth and asked again.

"They're being held back!" cried Snowden.

"At this time? Are the gangs in St. Francis crazy! Do they want to go to hell with this city?" Crowley clenched his fist angrily. The manpower now is not enough to maintain order. .

"They're not gangsters, they're civilians! No... I don't know, they don't look organized, but they all come over with exactly the same movements like they're dancing... We shouted at the top of our lungs and they also As if they didn't hear anything, the police officers didn't dare to drive them away..." Snowden said a lot of words in one breath.

wizard! Deputy Chief Crowley gritted his teeth. The police officers didn't know but he knew clearly that it was the wizards of fucking Metalia who were causing trouble again.

But at this moment, a police officer suddenly ran over and shouted: "Deputy Chief! We can't hold on any longer! Several police officers have already run away!"

Crowley turned his head sharply and his eyes darkened again. Nearly an hour had passed since they urgently gathered to put out the fire. During this period, everyone was waving shovels non-stop, even a strong man like Bjornson. Almost reaching the limit!

"Damn it!" Deputy Director Crowley made an instant decision.

"Let the coachmen, firemen and other idle guys go up and replace the people in the areas where the fire is the fiercest. The rest of the places are the same! Tell them that your family and money are in this city, and you must stop the fire even if you die. live!"

"You, Snowden! You have a gun, right?"

Snowden was stunned and subconsciously replied: "Take it with you, Sheriff!"

"Okay! Take those who have been replaced to pick up the truck! Tell them that if they encounter anyone blocking the road, just shoot them in the calf!"

This order made everyone present look at him in surprise, but he waved his hand and said.

"What are you still stunned for? A bunch of losers, leave the rest to the city hall! Give me the shovel!"

Only then did people react. The three squad leaders each picked up a shovel. They ran out of the command post behind the fire truck and rushed towards the embankment built with sand.

But suddenly, Crowley felt something was wrong. He heard a small sound coming from beneath their feet.

He lowered his head in surprise, and then noticed a small bulge popping up on the asphalt road.