The Golden Throne

Chapter 216: Straight to the center of the Capital

“From the capital?” Liu Feng’s eyes lit up.

“Where else will I be from? You are running away as well, right? Those creatures scare the hell out of me. Nothing that shit King says will convince me to stay there.” the old man shook as he recollected what he had seen in the capital.’

“So if I go straight, then I will be able to go to the capital?” Liu Feng asked, excited.

“Yes… but what kind of sick psycho would go back to that hell hole? You have to live in detention camps so far from the city, and all of those soldiers and the creatures that the king employed were living in the houses that we spent our entire lives to build.” the old man said.

“Straight? Perfect. How far are the encampments from the city?” Liu Feng asked one more question.

“What is wrong with you boy? We just want to move. Why are you asking all these useless questions?” the old man asked, displeased.

Liu Feng smiled as he produced a silver coin from his spatial ring.

“For all the information that you know about what is going on in the capital.” he said as he tossed the coin up in the air.

The night was dark, but the light from the truck and the light from the caravan was enough to show that what Liu Feng was holding up was a silver coin, which was a very valuable coin.

“The detention camps are at the edge of the city. But many people have already left, and those who are stuck there are planning to run away. By the time you even get there, it will probably be deserted. I don’t know what the king is planning, but it seems very sinister. So many troops in there, and all of them are doing nothing but just sitting there. And those creatures, I do not understand what they are, but even the soldiers have to show a lot of respect to the ones which can walk on two legs.” the old man sighed.

“I see…” Liu Feng was lost in thought.

“Young master. About the coin…” the old man looked at the coin with salivating eyes.

Liu Feng nodded as he tossed the coin towards the old man.

“I will move soon. Do not worry. Both of us are going in opposite directions. Hope we meet again.” Liu Feng smiled as he jumped back onto the truck. The truck roared to a start. The old man staggered back.

“What type of animal is this? I thought it was a bull in the dark. Why is it looking so dead? What sorcery is this?” the old man stuttered as he fell back.

Liu Feng smiled. 

“This is the future,” he said as he started driving. The caravan was conveniently parked to the side, and Liu Feng was able to manouever the truck through the road and past the old man and his crew.

“Great. Though I wonder. How the hell were we able to miss the city? I was absolutely sure that we were going in the right direction. Well, the world works its wonders.” Liu Feng sighed.

“I thought that we were going to rest for the day? I am going back to sleep. Wake me up when something serious happens. If it is very serious though, do not fret, for I will be up and ready in no time.” Arad said as he laid back onto the seat and closed his eyes.

Liu Feng shook his head. “What is wrong with Arad these days? He used to be so respectful, but he turned so rude and so angry towards me. What changed?” Liu Feng wondered to himself.

He parked the truck to the side this time, and the dark conveniently covered up everything that the truck was. It did not look like the machine monstrosity that shook the old man anymore. He turned the lights as well, and total silence covered them.

He then laid back and closed his eyes.

The next morning,

The moment that the sun’s rays were out, they struck Liu Feng’s eyes, forcing him awake. 

“The first thing I will do after all of this is over is get a damn good sleep. Haven’t had that for a long, long time.” Liu Feng cursed as he opened his eyes. He looked around. Arad was already awake, and was sitting on the seat in the lotus position. He seemed to be meditating. 

Liu Feng looked forward. The road that they were moving forward through was bare, and no one could be visible. Apparently, the old man was wrong in that everyone in the capital was leaving.

“Oh dear, I haven’t thought about this though. What about all of the citizens? They might also die from the explosion.” Liu Feng suddenly realized as his expression turned grim. 

He then shook his head. “Sacrifices must be made. I am sorry, and I will carry this sin on my hands forever, but I cannot let many more die of this. They will die a worse fate if the demons actually invade the area completely.” Liu Feng thought to himself as he turned on the truck. 

He then jolted forward as the truck moved forward.

Arad opened his eyes.

“You are finally awake,” he said with a soft tone.

“Well, yeah. It is the morning. The sun is rising. Why wouldn’t I be awake?” Liu Feng asked.

“No, I was just thinking, why you were sleeping for so long. Please continue. At the least, you are much better than those spoilt brats that you stopped me from killing that day.” Arad said.

“It is not that I didn’t want you to kill them, but that it was the wrong time. You must have heard it once you came back to the camp. I executed the ones that needed to be executed. Not all humans are the same. Soon, you will be able to realize the full potential that humans can show.” Liu Feng smiled.

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