Shadow trail of the beautiful world

Chapter 947

The first half of 2009 was spent in a delicate atmosphere.

The people of New York seem to have forgotten everything that happened half a year ago.

They are still busy with their lives, as if no matter good or bad, everything will pass in time.

forgotten.

Or first remembered and then forgotten.

But in the seemingly peaceful city, certain things are no longer the same as before, and what happened in the past makes this world never go back to the way it was before.

Just as the relationship between mutants and humans has become tense again, although both sides are still very restrained, a monument to commemorate the dead has been erected on a street in Queens.

That was in memory of the 179 innocent mutants who died in the chaos in New York.

Everyone knows who killed those mutants.

But under the circumstances at the time, it was also difficult for them to blame the perpetrators.

Like the New York League of Heroes...

Organizations that were once popular are a thing of the past.

In the second month after the disaster in New York subsided, despite many supporters petitioning the authorities, the association and its branches in other cities announced its dissolution.

Except that the heroes who were controlled in the disaster brought indelible damage to the city.

Except for the self-blame of the heroes themselves.

There are deeper factors at play in this matter.

After all, this organization is a semi-official organization. After the S.H.I.E.L.D., which was the backstage, died and the new organization, Sky Eye, took over the defense of supernatural events in North America, the necessity of this organization's existence will be greatly reduced.

The attitude of Tianyanhui and S.H.I.E.L.D. to superpowers is completely different.

Or to put it more clearly.

Amanda Waller's attitude towards superhumans is different from that of Merlin Riley.

For people outside the New York area, too much has happened in the past six months.

The evacuation operation in Colorado, which lasted more than four months, just ended more than a month ago.

Those who were evacuated from the infection prevention zone were assigned to live elsewhere.

Along with them, there are all kinds of sensational gossip that spread all over the country.

About Raccoon City, about viruses, about zombies, about Resident Evil...

and many more.

These 6 months, at least in this continent, were really not peaceful.

"I am back."

In a cemetery on the outskirts of New York, Commander Maria Hill standing in front of a tombstone said softly:

"Sorry I'm a little late, but there's a lot going on in Raccoon City..."

The commander, who was even thinner than half a year ago, was wearing a black trench coat.

The original short hair was also long, and the long chestnut hair was fluttering in the already warm wind.

She put her hands in her pockets and looked at the simple tombstone in front of her.

The place was cleaned very clean, and when Hill came, several white flowers had been placed in front of the tombstone.

On those flowers there were little cards that said:

"Thanks Raven."

This should be sent by those people who were sent to Sulfur Harbor for refuge in the disaster half a year ago.

At that time, the Assassin Brotherhood used the name of the Raven to suppress the executives of the Alien Reservation who were about to move, forcing them to open the road to Sulfur Harbor and let the panicked people take refuge.

There were about 10,000+ people in that group, and they were told that the ravens had protected them.

Before his death, the Joker uploaded some information from the large database to the Internet. Although the officials quickly cleared up the information, the news that the mysterious raven is Merlin Riley has already spread.

Officials have not denied this either.

After that, citizens would always send flowers to Merlin's tombstone.

This is gratitude.

"They haven't forgotten you."

Hill looked at the flowers swaying in the wind, she smiled and said:

"Finally, there are still people with some conscience, right?"

The commander reached out and stroked the cold tombstone in front of her eyes. She closed her eyes and said softly:

"I know, you must still be worried about Raccoon City..."

"Don't worry, the innocent people over there have been rescued, and they have been resettled to a new place to start a new life."

"The city was abandoned, and the surrounding mountains and plains were also blocked. The primary infected people were almost cleaned up, but there were still some alienated monsters hiding in the ruins and mountains."

As if Hill had reported to Merlin, she said:

"There are still some people standing there to prevent them from running out and making trouble."

"Oh, by the way, I disbanded SDOLD a month ago..."

"Those people stood there for more than five months because of your order. We also sacrificed some companions, but fortunately, the mission is finally completed."

"A lot of people don't want to go, I don't think they miss the dangers of Raccoon City, no one wants to stay there, I think they just don't want to go back to the world of ordinary people..."

"We and them are incompatible after all."

Hill chuckled, she patted the tombstone in fear, and said:

"I introduced those who were unwilling to leave to other departments. They are all in demand, Merlin, the witcher agents you cultivated are like sweet pastries, and they are snapped up by others."

"Some people went to the Eye of the Sky, some went to the FBI and CIA, some were recruited by the Ministry of Defense, the witchers in Europe also took some agents away, and some chose to join the Magic Congress and the British Ministry of Magic. "

"You don't need to worry about everyone's livelihood, everyone has a new future."

"There are still those left behind, including me, you don't need to worry about our lives. After the official end of the assistance, Black Light Investment Company and Wayne Group took over the assistance to us."

Hill said:

"As for us, we have changed from an official organization to a private research organization..."

"Those friends of yours are very energetic. We lived a lot more wealthy there than in S.H.I.E.L.D."

"Damon, that guy is always mixed up with you. I hope we can develop a special vaccine to solve some things that happened in hell."

"Well, look at what I'm saying now, Merlin, half-devil, hell..."

"I'm no longer an ordinary person, just like you."

Hill smiled, she withdrew her fingers, brushed her long hair, and said:

"Stark offered me an executive position in his group, but I declined him."

"Colson also refused offers from Wayne Industries and Lex Group. He is very stubborn and stubborn. He said that without your order, he will never leave there..."

"Me too, Merlin."

Hill sighed. She put her hands back in her pockets. She looked at the tombstone and was silent for several seconds. Finally, she said:

"I'm fine, don't worry..."

"It's just a little lonely..."

"You'll be back, right?"

"You're not going to keep me waiting, are you?"

Hill's voice swayed in the wind, and no one answered her, only rustling.

"He won't."

Seconds later, another woman said behind Hill:

"He will not abandon those who miss him and love him, he will not before, and he will not in the future."

Hill turned around and saw Ms. Carol walking towards her. The latter still had a bouquet of white flowers in her hand, and it seemed that she was also here to worship Merlin.

Hill panicked when he saw Carol.

It's like being cheated on by your wife when you have an affair with your husband.

Although this description is not quite...

appropriate.

"I know he has many lovers..."

Carol was very calm. She said:

"Are you one of them too?"

"I'm not!"

Hill immediately retorted, saying:

"We were just colleagues, friends. I had absolutely nothing to do with him."

"colleague?"

Carol put the flowers in front of the tombstone, she stood up, glanced at Hill, and said:

"It doesn't feel like it, but it doesn't matter."

Carol stood beside Hill, and she whispered:

"Instead of worrying about how many debts he has caused, I just want him to come back quickly... The family is about to fall apart. If he doesn't come back, something big will happen."

"Ok?"

Hill looked at Carol in surprise, and she asked:

"Are they Merlin's sisters?"

"Correct."

Carol said helplessly:

"Very naughty girls. They're planning something, they don't tell me, but they sneak out at night... playing some drag games in the city."

"I heard that in recent days, seven executives have been assassinated in a row in New York's Alien Reserve."

Hill blinked, and she said:

"They did it?"

"Not at all."

Carol said calmly:

"After Merlin left, the aliens in New York City were very restless. I read the documents in the past. The ravens have suppressed them too much in the past ten years, so they have rebounded now."

"The few dead executive officers are unwilling to continue to cooperate with the Sky Eye who is trying to control the situation, and they have a serious tendency to walk alone. They have begun to openly violate the constraints set by Merlin... It is also expected that the children will be filled with righteous indignation."

"They killed the best of the 4 jumpers."

The corner of Captain Marvel's mouth curved into a smile, and she said:

"Precise and quick moves, they suppressed the waves before the storm blew, and the Supreme Family also cooperated with them."

"The Grand Duchess who seems to be a little unclear with Merlin is also very cooperative with the children's actions."

"As expected of Merlin's younger sister... she is amazing."

"What about the remaining five?"

Hill tousled her hair, and she asked:

"The remaining 3 execs are... oh, I see, you can kill, right?"

Hill narrowed her eyes, and she said:

"Although I haven't been back to New York for a long time, I still have some friends here. I heard from them that you dote on Merlin's sisters very much. In the past six months, you have helped them deal with a lot of trouble."

"spoil?"

Carol shook her head, she sighed, and she said:

"How can it be called spoiling?"

"The children lost their elder brother because of this world. This is what this world owes them. Those aliens dare to target them. They are seeking their own death, aren't they?"

"not to mention..."

Carol looked at the tombstone in front of her and said:

"I also don't want Merlin's legacy of peace to be destroyed."

"He wants to see peace and order. It's a trivial request, and I'm not always going to say no to him..."

"You just said the kids were planning something dangerous?"

Hill asked:

"Aren't you going to stop it?"

"Why should I stop?"

Carol turned to look at Hill, and she said:

"Some anger cannot be buried in your heart. The longer you suppress it, the deeper those demons will become entangled."

"When you are not angry, you have to let out a battle cry, and completely burst out the flames that have accumulated in your heart."

"Only in this way can they win peace of mind and continue to live their lives."

"It's only natural for children to avenge their relatives. What reason do I have to stop it?"

"Aren't you afraid they will cause trouble?"

Hill said:

"Aren't you afraid that they will provoke someone they can't afford?"

"Can't afford it?"

Carol pursed her lips, and she said:

"Don't worry, Maria Hill, many people are paying attention to these children, not just me, please believe me, in this world..."

"There is no one they can't afford!"

Hill blinked at Carol's words, but she didn't refute.

There was a moment of silence between the two. Carol raised her wrist and looked at the time. She said to Hill:

"I may have to 'go out' in a while. There is still some time, do you want to have a drink or two? Chat."

"In what name? Ms. Carroll."

Hill said:

"I have to go back to Raccoon City in the afternoon. If I'm going to be late, there must be some reason."

"In his name."

Carol pointed to Merlin's tombstone, and she said:

"I also want to hear the story between you and my boyfriend."

"That sounds weird."

Hill shrugged, and she said to Carol:

"To Josie's bar?"

"Well, let's go there."

Two women with complicated relationships walk out of the cemetery.

In the sunlight, a black car was waiting for them there.

After the two ladies got into the car, the car turned silently and merged into the city.

But the quiet cemetery hadn't calmed down for a few minutes before another visitor arrived.

Wearing a small suit, fishnet stockings, high boots, and a magician's top hat, Miss Zatanna also walked in here holding a bouquet of flowers.

She looked at the flowers in front of Merlin's tombstone, she blinked in surprise, and then sniffed again.

There is still a pleasant smell of perfume in place, and there is more than one...

Merlin this guy...

Are you still missed by so many girls after you die?

What a lucky guy.

(End of this chapter)