eurekapd Chapter 17 The So-Called Price
Chapter 17 The So-Called Price
The moment Chen Feng rushed out of the teaching building, he finally saw what Changkong City looked like now.
The sky over the entire city of Changkong was a dark purple at that moment.
Thunder rumbled and lightning flashed in the sky, and thick clouds pressed down on the entire city of Changkong, as if they were about to crush the city completely.
The streets outside were littered with abandoned vehicles, and the surrounding fires cast a tragic atmosphere over the city.
They ran along the road, their feet treading on countless pebbles and shards of glass, the roars and pitiful cries of the Honkai Beasts echoing between the high-rise buildings.
This was the first time he had ever seen such a scene.
This is probably what the end times would look like.
Mei's hands were trembling. She gritted her teeth and followed closely behind Chen Feng, feeling his trembling arms. She bit her lip tightly, trying not to cry out loud.
Chen Feng staggered, and Mei immediately came to his side to support him, then forcefully shifted some of his weight onto herself.
Chen Feng took a breath and felt the warmth beside him. He didn't say anything more; now was not the time for romance, survival was the priority.
Besides, it really hurt when the Herrscher of Thunder hit him.
After running for a while, Kiana, covered in dust, found a relatively safe spot in the ruins. The group stopped behind a collapsed wall to rest for a while.
After sitting down, Kiana cautiously looked around. Only after confirming that there were no assassins or Honkai Beasts nearby did she turn around to look at the two of them.
"Are you all alright?"
"It's okay, you won't die."
Chen Feng let out a soft breath, and golden light flashed around him as the power continuously healed his injuries.
Feeling his injuries being healed, Chen Feng breathed a sigh of relief.
Kiana watched as his injuries healed, a look of surprise in her eyes.
Seeing that he looked alright, she couldn't contain her curiosity and leaned closer, asking in a low voice, "Hey, Chen Feng, what kind of power is that golden thing of yours? It can even heal injuries. Can you help me recover too? If it's too difficult, then forget it."
As she spoke, Kiana turned to the side, showing the other person the abrasions on her arm.
Chen Feng smiled and did not refuse. He reached out and placed his hand on the injured area, and within a few seconds, her injuries were completely healed.
After Kiana felt this warm power, she touched the place where she had been injured and found that it had completely healed without even leaving a scar. Her surprise deepened.
"Wow, your power is amazing, even more monstrous than Honkai energy. If I get injured fighting Honkai Beasts in the future, I can come to you anytime, right?"
You're practically a giant power bank!
Kiana's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this, and she immediately crossed her arms and whispered earnestly in Kiana's ear, "Instead of letting him heal you, why can't you improve your own strength to avoid getting injured in the first place?"
Upon hearing this, Kiana couldn't help but stick out her tongue. After giving Chen Feng a thumbs up, she moved a distance away, seemingly to observe her surroundings, but actually to leave some space to explain to Kiana.
"I'm just giving myself some insurance, since getting injured is inevitable."
Looking at the other person's nonchalant expression, Kiana said with a complicated expression, "Do you really think that kind of power comes without a price?"
Kiana looked up at the other person in confusion.
"The price? To be weaker?"
"The price is very heavy; every time he uses this power, a portion of his life force will be lost..."
You could argue that all the power he possesses now and in the future was earned at the cost of his life.
Upon hearing this, Kiana's expression finally turned serious, and a look of shock appeared in her eyes.
"Is...it really possible to have such monstrous power and such a price? Then he..."
"He knew that very well, from the very beginning."
When Kiana said those words, she finally understood the expression on the other person's face.
She had never been able to understand the meaning behind the complex expression on the other person's face.
But now, she understands some things.
Kiana didn't say anything more. She reached out and touched the spot where he had just treated her. It was as smooth as new, like the skin of a newborn baby.
She couldn't help but turn her head to look at Chen Feng, who was comforting Mei. For a moment, she didn't know how to face him.
He seems to be different from what I initially thought.
After resting for a while, Chen Feng's injuries had almost healed. He stood up, and after confirming his current direction, he spoke to the two people beside him.
"I still have things to do. Just run along this road out of the city. You should be saved once you get out of the city."
Upon hearing this, the two turned to look at each other.
"And you? What could be more important than your life?"
Chen Feng shrugged. "It's very important. After all, I do have a sister at home who isn't related to me by blood, and I'll go back and bring her out no matter what."
After they finished speaking, all the words of advice they wanted to say stuck in their throats.
If it were them, they might make the same choice.
"Don't worry, I'm not that easy to die. Once I find her, I'll head out of the city immediately. We'll meet again outside the city then."
As he said this, Chen Feng walked out step by step.
After all, Bronya is still in Changkong City, and we must take her out no matter what.
Even if she's not at home, she'll definitely run into Kiana and Mei as they leave.
No matter what, we must ensure her safe departure.
As he was about to leave, Mei and Kiana exchanged a glance, both seeing the determination in each other's eyes.
"We'll go with you."
"...Actually, there's no need for that. You don't need to put yourselves in danger because of me. We haven't known each other for very long..."
"Stop talking nonsense. Do you think we're the kind of people who repay kindness with enmity? Or do you think we're scumbag women?"
Kiana, unusually, didn't get angry. Instead, her tone was very calm. "Perhaps from your perspective, it's only right that you're so gentle to everyone, but at least let us help you more."
"I would never do something that incurs favors."
well said!
Kiana nodded vigorously.
From Chen Feng's perspective, they are probably just good friends, and he doesn't have any particular feelings for them yet.
Therefore, using personal connections to maintain their relationship is the most tactful approach.
It seems Mei isn't feeling too well.
After all, it's heartbreaking to hear someone you like tell them that they haven't known each other for very long and aren't that close yet.
Looking at it this way, this carefree personality is actually more likely.
Mei is overthinking things.
Kiana thought to herself, then nodded in affirmation.
Chen Feng's gaze met Kiana's, but Kiana did not back down.
Mei didn't say much, she just silently stood next to Chen Feng, and that action said it all.
After a moment, he sighed softly.
"I'm really scared of you. Come with me then."