From doomsday survival to fast-forward daily life

The convoy slowly moved towards the center of the upper city. As far as Tian Yu could see, a magnificent palace was lying in the night, and behind it was the towering Elemental Tower.

There were more and more guards around, and the weapons of the guards accompanying Duke Silver Moon were taken away. The Duke got out of the car, glanced at Tian Yu, and the guards beside him silently made way. Tian Yu came behind him and stood side by side with Yoel.

The team moved forward in silence. Tian Yu already knew who Duke Silver Moon was going to meet tonight.

Entering the palace, most of the guards were left outside the door, leaving only Youer and Tian Yu. The Duke said to Youer, "Go and guard it."

Upon hearing this, Yoel handed the thing in his hand to Tian Yu. As soon as she held it, she felt that this small box was extremely heavy. Tian Yu suppressed her curiosity and followed Duke Silver Moon into a study.

Tian Yu lowered her head behind Duke Silver Moon. As soon as she entered the room, she felt several vigilant eyes focused on her. The atmosphere of this study made Tian Yu feel uncomfortable.

"My dear brother, what gift did you bring me today?" a hearty voice sounded.

"The treasure you've been dreaming of." The Duke spoke, and the brothers seemed to be in great harmony.

"Oh?" The city lord's voice sounded interested.

"Present the gift to the city lord and go down." Duke Silver Moon ordered.

Upon hearing this, Tian Yu followed the attendant in front of him and walked forward.

"Why isn't Joel with you today?" The city lord asked with some surprise when he saw Tian Yu.

"He was injured when he went looking for it a few days ago, and it's difficult for him to hold up such a heavy object all the time," the Duke explained.

The city lord smiled and said, "Now that you put it that way, I can guess what it is."

The guard beside him tried to take the gift, but almost dropped it to the ground as soon as he picked it up.

Seeing this, the city lord generously said: "Let this young knight do it."

Tian Yu walked closer to the city lord, and the discomfort in his heart became more and more intense.

Holding the box in her hand, she finally raised her head and looked at the table in front of her. At the same time, she saw the city lord sitting behind the table.

He was about five points similar to the Duke of Silver Moon. His golden hair had turned a little silver. He looked very majestic, but his face could not hide his old age. Tian Yu held the Duke of Silver Moon's gift carefully. His heart was beating fast and cold sweat even appeared on his back.

With her enhanced super senses, she could see that behind the silvery-white light on the Lord of Silver Moon City, there were countless black threads connecting him. In Tian Yu's eyes, the other party's every move was like a puppet.

"Just present it and go down," the Duke said.

Tian Yu came back to his senses from the shock, bowed silently and left the room.

Waiting outside the door with Joel, Tian Yu silently digested everything he had just seen. The city lord might have had some intersection with the "devil" a long time ago. Those silk threads were like some special props that were firmly controlling the city lord, but who was that person?

Tian Yu felt that he had grasped the clue.

The group left the palace. Tian Yu rode on the horse he had come on, knowing that he should immediately inform the Tower of Light of the news. Looking at the trees with new buds on the roadside, spring had already arrived. The outcome of the vote in a few days might already be determined.

Duke Silver Moon didn't say anything the whole time. After they returned to the Duke's Mansion, he just gestured for Tian Yu to follow him.

Coming to the study where he had once met with the Duke, he stood by the window without saying a word, looking tired and weak.

The Duke did not look back: "What did you see?"

These five words made Tian Yu's guess come true. Sure enough, the Duke of Silver Moon deliberately brought him to the city lord. He even knew that he could sense a different aura. Anna's coming to Silver Moon City might have something to do with him.

"We are brothers who grew up together. He can't hide anything from me." Duke Silver Moon spoke to himself, as if he didn't need Tian Yu's answer.

His voice came again: "Go out, please remember my request."

Tian Yu walked out of the study. She understood that this was an exchange.

The Duke of Silvermoon had long discovered that something was wrong with the city lord. He let himself know the news, which was equivalent to informing the Tower of Light behind him. His purpose might be for Silvermoon City and Vivian.

In this study, Duke Silver Moon once issued a hidden mission with no punishment to Tian Yu, and today was one of the rewards he paid.

Under the calm night, Tian Yu felt that the demons in Silver Moon City had already shown their claws. The leader of the peace faction, the Duke of Silver Moon, already knew the outcome of the vote, and the cruelty of the following story would completely change Tian Yu's heart.

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The first spring rain fell in Silvermoon City. Amid passionate speeches and excited discussions in the central city, the parliament will vote in three days.

Tian Yu shook off the water droplets on his raincoat. The rain was not heavy but soft and continuous. It was obviously a beautiful spring scene, but it made Tian Yu feel upset. The news about the Lord of Silver Moon City was on the way to the Tower of Light, brought back by Daniel himself.

The voting is approaching, and Vivian did not go out today, silently looking at the drizzle outside the window.

Tian Yu walked in, the moisture on her body had been taken away by the soft towel: "Are you worried about something?" She looked at Vivian's back.

"Yes," Vivian propped up her chin, "I'm afraid I won't be able to complete the mission of Seeking Knowledge Highlands."

Tian Yu brought her some hot tea: "This is not something you can decide alone. Qiuzhi Highlands also knows it."

"Even so, I still feel bored." Vivian took the hot tea.

Then, as if she remembered something, she hugged Tian Yu's arm coquettishly and said, "Let's go out for a walk!"

"Where do you want to go?" Tian Yu was not surprised by her request. During this period, Vivian was particularly concerned about how the outside world viewed the results of the vote.

"Downtown!" Vivian blurted out.

Tian Yu was somewhat helpless: "This may be a little difficult..."

"Please, Anna, I've been here for too long!" Vivian began to act coquettishly.

"I've almost forgotten my nickname 'Shadow Hunter'..."

After disguising themselves, Tian Yu and Vivian still appeared in the downtown area. In order to ensure their safety, Joel traveled with them.

Vivian ignored the old-fashioned Joel behind her and concentrated on asking around for rumors about the war in the downtown area. However, gradually, she found that most people did not pay attention to this matter.

"Why do they seem to pay no attention to such a big thing?" she asked Tian Yu beside her.

"Because you didn't use the right method." Tian Yu glanced at the woman who hurried away after being asked a question by Vivian.

She led Vivian to a bakery and lined up in front of it. Then she complained to the woman next to her, "Damn, the price of bread these days is like riding a tram!"

"Of course not! I heard that the war is about to start, and the prices of everything are rising!" The other party heard Tian Yu's complaints about prices and replied immediately.

The people around heard the discussion and began to express their opinions: "Alas, they say it's for the future of Silver Moon City, but I just feel my wallet getting emptier and emptier!"

"I heard that the railway company is going to cancel some lines to transport supplies. My children will have to walk to school in the future..."

Listening to everyone's discussions, Vivian's admiration for Tian Yu reached a new level.

That afternoon, the drizzle that had lasted for several days gradually stopped. After enjoying dinner with Vivian and Joel, the three of them returned to the Duke's Mansion before dark.

Before falling asleep, Vivian was still muttering about going to the downtown area next time.

Tian Yu returned to his room, checked the doors and windows, and then started writing in his diary as usual.

Joel silently read through the Knight's Code and arranged the patrol mission for tonight.

John became friends with several adventurers in the tavern and silently wrote down some information.

Daniel was running through wind and rain on his way to the Tower of Light, and he could already feel the wind blowing from the north.

Duke Silver Moon closed his eyes and waited quietly for the night to come.

On February 986, 2 in Silvermoon City, the first spring thunder sounded early that night. It did not wait for the vote to come, and the entire Silvermoon City would not wait either.

On this night, a huge fire broke out in the upper city, and the magnificent Silver Moon Duke's Mansion was reduced to ruins in the fire...