Apocalypse: System of lotteries



Ming pulled out a pile of sour pears, giving each person at the table one. Seeing their teeth grit and their mouths screw up after taking a bite, he knew how delighted they were.

Reniel took out four packs of instant noodles, crumbled them, and gave everyone at the table a share. Another person even produced a packet of sugar.

Ming glanced at the neighboring table where they were stirring hot sauce into their noodles, smelling great.

Finally, he couldn't bear it any longer and took out a box of fried fish, tearing off a piece for each person. 

Seeing this, a person from the opposite table also generously took out a box of chicken nuggets, smacking his lips, and said, "This is from the beginning of the apocalypse, I've kept it until now. Today's a good day, so everyone can have a taste."

"I've got a can of cola here, let's make it clear, everyone can have a sip, just to satisfy the craving."

"I have this bottle of whiskey, I've been drinking it for a month and there's still more than half left, today... let's finish it!"

"..."

Seeing everyone being so generous, Ming also took out a can of beef, "Everyone takes a spoonful to mix with the noodle bits."

Everyone was very generous, and eventually, the dining table livened up, making the neighboring table that was eating noodles with hot sauce salivate.

Reniel nudged Ming's shoulder, "Actually, everyone is storing good things, but the current situation isn't very good, so we all have to economize. After we're done here, I've got a few lamb chops. We can find a quiet place and have a few drinks."

"Sounds good~"

Ming nodded, everyone understood and had a mutual understanding, getting along harmoniously.

At this moment, the wedding began, and dozens of couples walked the red carpet, with people on both sides throwing petals. There were also fire Elementalists sending big fireballs into the sky. Of course, they couldn't avoid injuring the innocent, but luckily there were water Elementalists to save the day, the scene was bustling for a time.

There was a moment when Ming thought this was quite nice.

"Look, those people who have wives are smiling so happily."

Reniel stubbed out a cigarette he'd had a couple of puffs on, picked it up again to light it, and watched other people's wives for a while. Then he turned around with a glass of wine, "Come! Let's have a toast!"

Ming held up his coconut, clinking glasses with everyone.

During the feast, everyone couldn't help but chat and imagine the future.

"I heard that we're being controlled by the virus in our thoughts and cognition, so we're all parasitic bodies of the virus now."

"Screw you, if that's the case, why go through all this trouble? I tell you, this universe was originally digitized. Now a bug has appeared, so we've seen the truth."

"How do you explain the zombies then?"

"Digital simulation, that's the business of the universe, if I could explain that I wouldn't be here bullshitting with you~"

"Hahaha~"

"..."

Thud~ One person at the table laughed so hard that they fell onto the table.

"..."

Everyone at the table was taken aback, then burst out laughing.

"We're drinking whiskey diluted with water, right? This can knock you out? If you don't want to bring out more food, you don't have to pretend to be drunk, right?"

Thud~

The one who had just spoken fell backward laughing onto the floor. The man sitting next to him kicked him with his foot, "Are you also pretending? Get up!"

"I can't, I'm all weak~"

"With your physique, you still dare to..."

As the man spoke, he propped himself on the table with his hand on his forehead, "I can't, I can't do it either~"

"Haha~"

"You guys are all tricky."

Reniel laughed and then abruptly stopped, collapsed on the floor, his face in disbelief as he sucked the last bit of smoke from his cigarette, "Why am I so weak~"

"..."

Thud~ Ow~ Hey~ Then, one after another, people in the square fell to the ground.

Seeing this, Ming also fell to the ground. Everyone was down, and if he didn't lie down, it probably wouldn't be good. With so many people down, something must be happening. Then, he heard Mike at the front standing up and using his long knife to support himself, "Damn it! Someone's poisoned us!"

"I'll be damned!"

David also collapsed on the floor, then there was no one left standing in the square. During this, cursing could be heard nonstop, but the voices weren't loud. At this moment, they were all so weak that they couldn't shout loudly.

"~"

Ming leaned against the chair, his eyes slightly closed, observing the situation around him. It was clear that this was premeditated, but everyone had been eating their own food. How could they get poisoned?

But why was he unaffected? Right, he was immune to poison.

"Alright~ Everyone, get up."

At this time, a tall and skinny man with a side part in his hair stood up from the ground, his face filled with amusement and satisfaction. Simultaneously, hundreds of people stood up from the crowd, each with a red handkerchief on their face and a red band wrapped around their arms.

Then, a burly man with a crossbow in his left hand and a knife in his right hand shouted to everyone around him, "Don't be afraid, everyone. Let me introduce myself. My name is Happy, when I'm not happy, I will kill people. Our purpose today is simple. I only kill those who don't obey. If you obey, I promise not to hurt you."

"Let's get to work~ The same old rules."

The tall and thin man, Lusen, nodded at the burly man, then he took steady steps and walked slowly towards David and the others.

"Alright~"

The burly man yelled, "Old rules, we don't kill those who pay, those who don't, we wipe out!"

"Great!"

"It's been a long time since I've had sex with someone, who can satisfy me?"

"Pretty lady, don't be afraid, we only rob wealth, not lust."

"If you want to live, pay up!"

"..."

Suddenly, hundreds of people started to loot those around them, the burly man jumped onto a large table, overseeing everything.

The tall and thin man named Lusen, passing by an angry-looking Alan, smiled and said, "I know you're tough, but with my poison, you don't have the energy to control your puppets any more. Besides, they're as weak as you now. Don't worry, I've told my men to treat your puppets well~ Such good things, I can't bear to destroy."

Lusen turned and stopped in front of David, "Unexpected, isn't it? I, such an insignificant character, now hold your fate in my hands. As an honest person, I won't lie to you. Today, you're bound to die because it's my master's command. I must complete this task. I'll be quick, but, to keep your woman alive, you better pay up. I know you're rich."

"If you dare, cure us now and we'll fight one-on-one!"

Mike cursed angrily.

Lusen chuckled, "Heh~ the brute should shut up."

On the other side, after observing, Ming began to replay the situation in his mind. It could be seen that these people were very professional, because they handled such a situation methodically, without any unfamiliarity. The most terrifying thing was that there was no hint of their plan beforehand.

One could imagine that their organization was very strong, ordinary raiders didn't have their means. What faction could they be?

"Do you feel it's sudden, unbelievable?"

Lusen stood in front of David and glanced at Hawkins leaning against the wall, coldly watching him. He laughed, "Just like you before the high-ranking members of the other sectors died, they were astounded, disbelieving. But you're better than them, no begging for mercy, I admire that. Indeed, you are the ones who could control Zone 109."

Hawkins struggled to maintain a sitting position and asked, "Who do you serve?"

"My master, supremely exalted, you are not worthy to know who he is."

Lusen looked at David, "Hey~ you have 10 seconds to consider, pay or not?"

On the other side, a bald tattooed man came in front of Ming, "Hey~ stop playing dead, pay up~"

"I won't lie to you, I'm so poor I don't even have a single gold coin."

Ming leaned on the chair, looking very helpless. He heard there was a wedding today, and in order to prevent himself from impulsively giving a gift, he had Lopene take all his money.

To be honest, he was very excited now. Not only did he not have to give a gift at this wedding, but it looked like he could actually make money from this situation. Oh my god, it was really a blessing in disguise, he could make money anywhere.

"you Really trying to be a hero!"

The bald tattooed man immediately lifted his knife and slashed down.

"Wait, wait, wait~ The money's with me, he's my younger brother. He really doesn't have any money, I keep all the money. I'll pay, I'll pay~"

Reniel, leaning next to Ming, hurriedly raised his hand to block.

"Hurry up! I have a pencil listed in the trade market, buy it for 10,000~"

"Alright, alright~"

Reniel opened the doomsday shop and quietly said to Ming next to him, "We need to stay alive at this time, if we die, everything's gone."

"You can still lose your life even if you pay, you might as well keep the money ~" Ming stopped Reniel's hand and then stood up.

The bald tattooed man holding the knife cursed, "Who the hell let you stand up, squat... How can you stand up?"

"My legs are numb from squatting, I'm just standing up to relax~"

After Ming finished speaking, he stepped back with his left leg, exerted force with his waist, and suddenly swung his right hand. A big slap sent the bald tattooed man sprawling on the ground.

"..."

In an instant, all eyes were on him.