Chapter 3: 3. Jiang-Nan City
"Right when the RR disease appeared, it
rapidly spread around the world. All forms
of life, as long as they needed to breath
(whether human or flying beasts), were
infected."
"By the time humans found the existence
of the RR disease, it was already too
late."
"After the infection of the RR disease, the
death rate was reaching 30%. In a matter
of those three months, excluding the mass
deaths of animals, the population of the
world dropped by nearly 2 billion!"
"The survivors neared 5 billion, whom all
have a natural resistance against the
disease."
"During these nightmarish three months,
the whole planet experienced excruciating
pain."
"During this process, the 5 billion survivors
realized that their bodies have
strengthened. Virtually everyone's power, speed, rate of cell division, and skin
toughness have at least doubled! Even an
average man could easily surpass the
previous world champion in running and
weightlifting."
"And then... disaster started!"
"The humans who have lived so
comfortably have strengthened so much.
The beasts who have survived the RR
disease have went through even harsher
conditions. In their transformations, their
strength has raised surprisingly far beyond
humans'. And some of these horrifying
beasts got even smarter!"
"September, 2015. Starting from the attack
of the plethora of organisms in the sea,
countless of 'beast' transformed animals
started attacking human settlements!"
"Blood, madness!"
"In the war between human and beast, the
humans have realized that their explosive
weapons that they were so proud of only worked on the lower-grade beasts. The
stronger flying and crawling beasts had no
fear towards the cannons. The bullets
couldn't even scratch their armor! Homing
missiles are easily dodged by speedy,
quick-reacting beasts."
"Even when humans used nuclear attacks,
they shockingly found out..."
"The defense capability of the monsters
were too great; only those within the blast
radius of the bomb died. The monsters in
the surrounding area weren't killed. The
power of the bomb wasn't as strong as the
humans thought it would be. Even though
it killed a horde of monsters, the radiation
from the bomb gave birth to even more
horrifying monsters. The most famous and
horrifying monster of that year was the
'Crimson Sky Wolf', which could fly and
massacred hundreds of thousands of
people. It was at this time people
realized.... radiation could actually mutate
the monsters!""Although horrifying monsters appeared,
powerful warriors also sprung out from
the human side. The Crimson Sky Wolf was
defeated by a super powerful warrior who
could also fly (ranked number 2
internationally: 'Thunder Lord')."
"These warriors saved a large amount of
normal civilians in a crucial time. They
assisted the army in fighting off the horde
of monsters. During this time, many epic
stories came about."
"Human Scientist 'KeLuo��DeSenNa'
used materials from the corpses of
monsters along with a metal called 'Blue
Gold' found on the moon to make a metal
alloy even harder than diamond: the Ke
Luo Alloy! Given these powerful weapons
that could cut through the monsters'
armor, the powerful warriors didn't have
to rely on just their bare hands
anymore."
This portion of history was very clear in
Han Sen's mind."During the war, a large portion of the city
was destroyed."
"In the continent of Asia, countries were
hastily building six major bases to transfer
the huge population to. For the warriors...
my country and India have the largest
amount! For technology, the United States,
European Union, and Russia were
leaders."
"Since the number of monsters in the sea
are immeasurable, all of the island
countries were destroyed!"
"Even now, the sea is the monsters'
territory."
"In the war between humanity and
monsters, the only countries that are
capable of defending themselves are: India,
the United States, the European Union,
Russia, and my country. The rest of the
countries were destroyed a long time ago.
In the critical moment, the United Earth
Federation was formed, with the five countries as its nucleus. The United Forces
of the United Earth Federation helped
create many human bases all around the
world."
Han Sen marveled.
A war that lasted five and a half years, the
most horrifying war! In this war, deaths
totaled to nearly 10 billion. Only the
system maintained by the five countries
stayed intact, the rest of the countries'
survivors mixed together in various human
bases.
Until now����
On land, the humans maintain the
advantage. But the countless monsters in
the sea maintain their control over the sea.
"From 2013 to 2021, in these eight years,
was the Grand Nirvana period of human
history!" Han Sen sat on the couch.
[DONG]~~[DONG]~~[DONG]~~[DONG]~~
[DONG]The clock's sound echoed within the
house.
The clock on the wall rang five times,
which signals that it's currently 5 PM.
"The Grand Nirvana period." Han Hua
marveled.
"Brother, truthfully, I can't really wrap my
head around what the world was like
before the Grand Nirvana Period. There
were over 200 countries, so how many
people were there? Only 7 billion. Some
countries would be in grave danger; just
one powerful beast would be able to wipe
an entire country off the map."
Han Sen nodded, "Which is why the whole
world is comprised of five powerful
countries and 23 cities."
On the entire planet, there were five
countries in total: China, India, the United
States of America, the European Union,
and Russia. Locations such as South
America and Africa made up the 23 cities, or bases.
China had six human bases, which are the
present's Six Major Cities.
Han Sen's home was Yi-An region's Yang
Zhou city, one of the eight parts of
Jiang-Nan City.
The entire population of Jiang-Nan city
neared 200 million. Yang Zhou city of
Jiang-Nan City's Yi-An region had over a
million people. Jiang-Nan city base used to
be comprised of Yuan Jian Su*. Of course
there were also Yuan An Wei*.
These are different kinds of ethnic
groups.
"So long ago" Han Hua looked towards the
clock hanging on the wall, "Right now it's
2056; the Grand Nirvana Period is already
more than 30 years into the past. In our
society, virtually everyone has to go train
in a dojo. Our society is much stronger
than it was 30 years ago."
Han Sen nodded.In 30 years, there definitely was a major
increase in powerful warriors along with a
steady progression in technology.
However, many terrifying monsters have
also been born.
*[KA]
The door was opened and a middle-aged
couple walked in. The man's shirt was
drenched in sweat and had some paint
stains. It was clear he was very tired. The
woman, holding a basket containing
vegetables and meat, wasn't very tall.
"Dad, Mom" Han Sen immediately rose;
they are his parents.
Father Han Hong Guo, Mother Gong Xin
Lan.
"Haha, Feng, keep reading, keep reading.
Don't bother with me." Han Hong Guo
laughed. Since his son has exams soon,
studying is of utmost importance in Han
Hong Guo's eyes.
Han Hong Guo lowered his head and saw a
large plastic bottle of tap water. The fact
that there was always water ready for him
everytime he returned warmed his heart.
After working all day, he would take this
bottle and drink the entire thing in one
gulp, letting out a satisfied breath of air.
"Hurry up and go take a shower, you reek
of sweat." Gong Xin Lan laughed.
"Haha" Han Hong Guo laughed and
immediately went to get a change of
clothes, headed towards the small corner
that served the family for many years as a
'bathroom'.
Gong Xin Lan laughed and looked at her
two sons, "Sen, Hua, today Mom is going
to make roasted meat!"
"Roasted meat is my favorite!" Han Hua
yelled right away.
Han Sen also laughed. As he watched his
mother put on her apron and prepare to
cook dinner, Han Sen was clear... Mom
always went grocery shopping in the evening after her work, since the price for
the groceries are much cheaper than the
morning's. However, the groceries
wouldn't be as fresh by then. Han Sen
then glanced at the bathroom, thinking "I
must hurry and get the title of 'Fighter' so
Mom wouldn't have to go grocery
shopping during the evening and Dad
wouldn't have to go work so much."
In his heart.....
Han Sen has always wished for his parents
to be able to take a break and enjoy the
sunlight and good food in peace.
"Sen" Han Hong Guo walked to Han Sen after finishing his shower, "Dad has
something to tell you."
"What?" Han Sen looked at his father.
Han Sen laughed a bit, "It's like this, Feng.
I never asked you what your plans you had
for after high school graduation. Could you
tell me?" Han Hong Guo rarely talked about
these kinds of matters with his son because he didn't want to pressure him.
He knew that his son worked very hard
and has performed very well.
Right when Han Hong Guo said this, Gong
Xin Lan's cooking movements started to
slow down a bit. Han Sen's parents really
cared for their son's future.
"Dad, I was thinking like this."
Han Sen added, "According to my grades,
I'm sure that getting into 'Jiang-Nan's
number one military academy' wouldn't be
difficult. Now that I have earned the dojo's
'Elite' title, I would be raised as an officer
in the military academy. Mom and Dad can
enter into the family section of the
military."
There were also different tiers in the
military.
China, of course, recruited soldiers.
However, regular soldiers didn't receive
much. However, for a young man holding
the title of 'Elite' and getting into
'Jiang-Nan's number one military
academy', would have intellect and strength. The country would surely focus
on such people and give their families a
home.
For the family of an officer, the conditions
would be tens of hundreds of times better
than this cheap, rented home.
"Then what if you can't get in that number
one military academy?" Han Hong Guo
said, "Sen, don't give yourself too much
pressure."
"There are two main military academies in
Jiang-Nan city. If anything goes wrong in
your exams and you are unable to get into
the best academy, there is absolutely no
problem with going to the second one."
Han Sen clearly understood his grades:
normally, he can score around 50 points
higher than the average Bachelor. For the
second military academy, he only has to
reach the average.
In the tests today, there are only two
types: Bachelors and Specialists. There is
also only one dividing line. Those above
that line are Bachelors, and those below
are Specialists."In the second military academy, having
the title of 'Elite', I would also be nurtured
as an officer. There wouldn't be too much
of a difference in treatment." Han Sen
laughed.
To become a Bachelor...
Only two out of ten people could do it.
However, for a high school student, only
one out of a thousand people could
achieve the title of 'Elite'.
"Yup, if you got the confidence then that's
great. However, little Han, don't give yourself
too much pressure. Me and your mom just
need a stable life, that's all." Han Hong Guo
nodded his head slightly, "This kid, just
gives himself too much pressure."
"Not at all." Han Sen laughed, "I don't
really have much pressure. Since I'm
young, I just have a bit more energy and
motivation."
Han Sen says that out loud, but in his
heart: "Mom, Dad, brother, after my
exams, you will soon be able to enjoy a good life. After I achieve the rank of
'Fighter', you guys won't have to live so
bitterly."
"Hurry and get the bowls and chopsticks
and move the dishes onto the table. Dinner
is ready!" Gong Xin Lan laughed and urged.
"Aight." Han Hong Guo laughed and stood
up to get the bowls and chopsticks.
"The vegetables smell great!" Han Sen
sniffed the pot and helped carry the
dishes."
"I smell the smell of roasted meat, yay~~~"
Han Hua shouted excitedly and moved his
wheelchair towards the table.
A family of four, enjoying their time.
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