Chapter 1275: Chapter 1275

The citizens of South City were plunged into chaos and tension due to a sudden emergency, so no one was willing to believe what Number 38 said at first.

So, no matter how much Number 38 tried to persuade, he couldn’t convince everyone. The citizens of South City only peeked out their heads to watch Number 38 and the others, but no one responded to Number 38’s call!

At the critical moment, Number 38 remembered someone!

"Ladies and gentlemen, if you don’t believe me, I can mention someone; this person is the police hero of South City, respectfully called ’Second Brother’! I am a friend of Second Brother, so please trust me; we are definitely here to save you!"

The Second Brother mentioned by Number 38 was none other than Tian Er, ranked second among the Thirteen Guards!

The Black Hole Clan, to consolidate their rule in South City, dispatched several experts from the Thirteen Guards to safeguard South City, among whom Tian Er was assigned to the most critical position, at the South City police station!

Due to Tian Er’s exceptional martial arts skills, the police post often assigned him dangerous and difficult tasks, which he completed perfectly, making him an idol among the police force and the citizens of South City.

Everyone was unaware of Tian Er’s real name, and he simply allowed others to call him "Second Brother," spreading this name within the police force...

Tian Er had a high reputation among the citizens of South City, mainly because they did not know Tian Er was working for the Black Hole Clan. Everything he did benefited the people of South City. When Ye Tian invaded with the Martial Artists of Night King Hall, Tian Er fought Ye Tian to the death, leaving no remains...

To the citizens of South City, they only saw the positive side of Tian Er. Thus, after his death, he was honored as the "Police Hero of South City", and the South City police station even published a book for him, showing how deeply this "Second Brother’s" image had penetrated the hearts of the citizens.

Of course, words alone couldn’t prove anything, so Number 38 showed a photograph as evidence, which was a photo of him with Tian Er!

"Please look, everyone. I am the best friend of Second Brother. He couldn’t put aside the citizens of South City, and even after his death, he entrusted me to watch over South City. So, at the critical moment of South City’s survival, I brought my friends here to rescue all of you!"

This photograph was genuine, not something fabricated by Number 38. Since both were Martial Artists of the Black Hole Clan, Number 38 and Tian Er had a certain camaraderie, and the photo was taken together.

At the time, as a Martial Artist of the Annihilation Squad, Number 38 knew Tian Er was one of the Thirteen Guards. However, Tian Er did not know that Number 38 belonged to the Annihilation Squad; he was entirely unaware of its existence...

When Number 38 brought out his photograph with Tian Er, it immediately caught the attention of the citizens of South City. Many started using binoculars to examine it closely, and after inspection, they all nodded in agreement!

"It truly is the hero’s photo! It seems he wasn’t lying, they are all sent by heroes to save us!"

"It looks like they can be trusted! We should leave with them!" Updates are released by novel※fire.net

"Yes, let’s go now! Let’s leave this eerie place of South City right away!"

The citizens cheered with joy, even those who previously didn’t believe in Number 38 and his group changed their minds, thinking that Number 38 and his group were indeed here to save them.

However, even though they believed, no one actually stepped out of their homes, still hesitating silently...

Number 38 and the others were somewhat disappointed. Despite seeing the citizens already believing them, why were they still so hesitant? What were they still concerned about?

At this moment, a person looking like a police officer arrived beside Number 38!

This police officer was the captain leading the maintenance of law and order for the entire South City this time. Unfortunately, when he faced so many martial arts masters in a city, he realized his impotence against them...

In front of so many experts, a handgun was utterly useless. As the police captain, he naturally couldn’t let his men take risks foolishly, so he ordered all the police to retreat to a safe place and observe the development of events.

Under the might of Elder Xi Feng, the boundary between the new and old districts of South City was almost frozen, and he also immediately ordered his men to find a way out and not resist the cold alone...

Now, when someone came to rescue all the citizens, this police captain felt it necessary to confirm the authenticity!

"Brother, please let me see your photo!"

The police captain extended his hand to Number 38, who generously handed him the photo with Tian Er.

This police captain was an expert in the criminal investigation field, easily discerning whether a photo had been tampered with!

After closely examining the photo, the police captain finally confirmed that it was real, gradually putting down his guard towards Number 38 and his group...

"But a photo doesn’t prove much. Even if you are friends of Second Brother, what are your intentions? What is actually happening in South City now, can you tell us?"

The police captain still had some doubts, so he asked carefully.

And Number 38 solemnly replied: "Well, it’s indeed difficult to explain. In short, South City has always been under the control of darkness, while the invaders are here to save everyone! If those invaders are defeated, then all the citizens of South City will become prey to the darkness!"

"What? Is there such a thing?"

Number 38’s words shocked the police captain, but his words were somewhat vague, which the police captain couldn’t quite grasp.

"Um... Brother, your words are a bit obscure, could you make it clearer..."

The police captain cautiously continued to ask, but Number 38 could only shake his head.

"I sincerely apologize, this matter is incredibly complex. Explaining it one by one would take a considerable amount of time, and if every citizen were made aware of this, time would run short! The pressing matter is to transfer the citizens quickly, not to investigate the truth!

But please rest assured, once this war is over, we will reveal the truth, and as citizens of South City, you will never be kept in the dark. Please trust me, and please let everyone trust me as well!"

Number 38 couldn’t disclose the truth to this police captain, but his words were genuine and sincere.

This police captain could easily detect lies, and everything Number 38 said sounded truthful, far from being a lie, so how could he not believe it?

Thus, the police captain made a surprising decision!

"Alright! I believe you! I will make the citizens of South City trust you too!"

The police captain firmly said, nodding continuously...

Number 38 felt touched upon hearing this and quickly said: "Thank you so much, now the citizens can be saved!"

"No need to thank me; we are all doing this for the entire South City, so let’s not say unnecessary words!"

After exchanging a few polite words with Number 38, the police captain took out the megaphone he carried with him.

This megaphone was always with him during missions. In case of an emergency, he would use it to convey information!

"Citizens of South City, I am Zhang Kan, the head of the criminal investigation team of South City Police Bureau, police ID 3387. South City is now at the brink of survival, and if you do not escape, you will die! The only way is to leave with these brothers quickly! Although their words are somewhat vague, I stake my life that they mean no harm, they came here to save all of us!

So, I hope you all, who are already aware of this matter, will quickly escape with everyone! As for those citizens who have not yet received the news, please convey it through various means! Our goal is that not one should be left behind, every citizen of South City must be saved!"

Indeed, as the head of the criminal investigation team of South City Police Bureau, Zhang Kan’s words were far more persuasive than the simple words of Number 38, so the citizens believed without doubt.

And the citizens began to respond positively!

"Since the police officers have said so, it shouldn’t be fake! So if we want to stay alive, let’s quickly leave with these people and head to a safe place!"

"Yes! Although these people hold back some information, they don’t seem like bad people! Plus, they are friends with the police hero Second Brother, no matter how you look at it, they wouldn’t harm us!"

"Let’s go! Let’s move! Pack up your things and notify relatives and friends in South City who are unaware of this situation!"

Thus, the citizens of South City began gathering their belongings. At such a critical moment, there was no need to pack too much, just bring the most valuable items with them.

South City was under a complete lockdown, and the entire city was sealed, with no external information coming in, nor internal information going out...

However, this did not mean citizens couldn’t contact each other using phones. Inside South City, there was an internal signal, so citizens could call their relatives and friends and move together with Number 38 and others.

Soon, the citizens swelled to several thousand people. Although this number was merely a fraction compared to the total population of South City, this group was still growing, as many citizens of South City had received the news and gathered where Number 38 and others were...