LIGHTNOVELSTORY Chapter 364: A Temporary Place to Stay
After several hours of flight, the plane carrying Jeremy and Bonnie was finally approaching Capital.
Although the Apocalypse Game had arrived some time ago and numerous instances as well as powerful monsters had appeared around Capital, the city itself still remained vibrant and bustling.
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Even though the airport was located on the outskirts of the city, Jeremy could still see a vast number of buildings and bright streets. The bustling lights of the city illuminated the entire Capital, even in the darkness of night.
"The last time I was here, Capital wasn't nearly as prosperous. It seems that in the past few months, the threats facing the city have been mostly minor," Jeremy couldn't help but remark as he gazed out of the window.
Sitting not far from Jeremy, a colonel sent by the military headquarters sneered. "The threats Capital has faced over the past few months have indeed been significant! However, the major threats have mostly been concentrated in other areas of the city. We're currently in the southern district of Capital, and this area hasn't been threatened at all. In fact, there are hardly any monsters near the airport."
Jeremy turned his attention to the colonel. The man merely glanced at him before lowering his head again.
"It seems that these people still harbor a lot of hostility toward me. I need to be extra cautious now that I'm in Capital," Jeremy thought to himself silently.
At that moment, Jeremy suddenly heard Bonnie's voice.
"Where are we now? How much longer until the plane lands?"
Jeremy quickly looked toward Bonnie.
Though her face was still somewhat pale, her condition had improved significantly compared to before. A faint smile even appeared on her face.
Jeremy hurried over to Bonnie's side.
"You've recovered quite a bit! But I still think you should rest properly and not worry about anything else. We're about to land at the airport, and once we do, you'll be taken straight to the hospital."
Jeremy smiled as he spoke to Bonnie.
Bonnie nodded in response.
"I don't think I need too much rest. I just need two or three days, and then I'll be able to join you in action again. Besides, I've already promised you that I'd show you around Capital and help you get familiar with everything here."
At this moment, Bonnie still wanted to fulfill her promise. After all, in Bonnie's eyes, she felt that she had to present herself in the best possible light in front of Jeremy.
Jeremy nodded.
"I have no doubt that you will keep your promise! But if you don't fully recover, we won't be able to take any further action. So, it's best for you to rest up first."
While Jeremy and Bonnie were talking, the plane slowly descended toward the airport in the southern district of Capital.
In fact, Capital didn't just have one airport in the southern district. There were at least six airports around the city, and in addition to the obvious ones, there were several secret, hidden airports.
The reason Capital had so many airports was that the city needed to centralize all the resources of the Federation. Whenever an important city of the Federation faced a crisis, these airports could quickly facilitate assistance to the affected areas.
When the plane had fully landed, medical personnel who had already been waiting at the airport immediately moved to take Bonnie away.
Before being escorted away, Bonnie called out loudly to Jeremy, "We'll keep in touch the same way as before! As soon as I've recovered, I'll give you a call!"
Jeremy nodded firmly.
With that, he stood still and watched as Bonnie disappeared from his sight, escorted by the medical team.
As Bonnie and the medical staff faded into the distance, a figure slowly descended from the plane. It was, of course, the colonel sent by the military headquarters.
"Bonnie has been taken to the hospital. Now, you'll come with me. I'll take you to your temporary accommodations. Since the Federation specifically transferred you to Capital, they'll take care of all your arrangements," the colonel said, leading Jeremy toward a corner of the airport.
In that corner, a jeep was parked, with three soldiers armed with submachine guns standing guard beside it.
When Jeremy saw this scene, he couldn't help but feel a little tense.
He had a nagging feeling that something wasn't quite right about the situation, so he secretly prepared himself for a potential confrontation. If the soldiers in the jeep suddenly attacked him, he wanted to be ready to respond quickly.
However, in the end, it turned out that Jeremy had been overly cautious.
The soldiers in the jeep were indeed just escorting the colonel and Jeremy.
Once they got into the jeep, Jeremy relaxed and settled in, waiting for the next stage of his journey to unfold.
About half an hour later, the jeep came to a stop in front of a modest, unassuming inn.
"This is the temporary accommodation we've arranged for you," the colonel said as he gestured toward the inn. "Over the next week, you won't be assigned any tasks. We'll provide you with sufficient funds. Your only task during this period is to familiarize yourself with Capital."
After speaking, the colonel casually tossed a set of keys to Jeremy. The keys were clearly for his room at the inn, and attached to them was a key tag displaying the number 406.
Jeremy watched as the jeep disappeared from his sight.
"It seems they don't take me seriously at all. So, why did they insist on bringing me here? Could it be that the ones who ordered my transfer didn't have any plans in mind?" Jeremy pondered, feeling confused about everything that had happened.
He had assumed that once he arrived in Capital, he would be under constant scrutiny, with all eyes on him. But now, it seemed that the city's big players hadn't even focused their attention on him.
After thinking for a while, Jeremy smiled to himself.
"I guess I've been overthinking things," he thought. "Back in Moonlight City, I never worried so much. Perhaps the higher-ups here are simply bringing me in for added security. They don't seem to be planning any grand schemes after all. I don't need to be so anxious; I just need to stay adaptable and react to things as they come."
With his mind now at ease, Jeremy entered the inn. Following the directions of the staff, he made his way to his room.
Room 406 wasn't exactly luxurious, but it was clear that it was one of the more expensive rooms in the inn. It was comfortable enough, if not particularly extravagant.
Jeremy spent some time searching the room, making sure there were no unusual conditions or signs of tampering. Once he was satisfied that everything seemed normal, he decided to get some rest.
Though he had managed to sleep for a couple of hours on the plane, it was obvious that resting on an aircraft wasn't particularly restful. Jeremy hoped to recover as much of his energy as possible, so he'd be in peak condition to handle any unexpected situations that might arise.
Despite his intention to rest, Jeremy remained on high alert.
Inside his room, he set up a series of traps—just in case. Additionally, he used a special item at the door to further secure his space.
This special item Jeremy had placed at the door was capable of recording every detail about anyone who came close to it. Every movement, every sound, every piece of information was meticulously captured and stored.
Once all the precautions were set up, Jeremy finally collapsed onto the comfortable bed in his room.
During his sleep, Jeremy wasn't disturbed by anything. However, unbeknownst to him, his every move was being closely watched by countless eyes.
He had assumed that the big players in Capital were not paying attention to him, but he was wrong. In reality, the high-ranking individuals in Capital were keeping a very close eye on Jeremy.
Everyone knew that Jeremy had obtained a divine artifact, and he was also widely recognized as the most talented player in the Apocalypse Game. Whether they were his enemies or his allies, people were very concerned with his every action.
Even factions that had no direct connection to Jeremy were eager to recruit him to their side.
The reason why Jeremy hadn't encountered any unexpected situations upon arriving in Capital was simply that the various factions here were still hesitant. They hadn't made any moves yet.
The relationships between the factions in Capital were incredibly complicated. Each faction had to carefully consider the possible reactions of the others. As a result, any actions they planned required extensive preparation and long periods of scheming.
In stark contrast to Jeremy's situation, Bonnie was undergoing a very different experience. While Jeremy was being taken to his temporary accommodation, Bonnie had finally been transported to the best hospital in Capital.
At the hospital, senior members of the White Family were already waiting for her. In addition to them, representatives from many of Capital's most powerful families had also gathered. All of them were deeply concerned about Bonnie's condition.
Although Bonnie was exhausted from her ordeal, she still had to respond to the questions and pleasantries of the elders. They asked her how she was feeling, if she needed anything, and whether she was resting well. Bonnie, though tired, had to politely answer each of them in turn.
Only when the last of the elders had left did Bonnie feel a sense of relief. Finally, she had some time to herself.
At that moment, Bonnie's phone suddenly rang. It was none other than her old classmate calling.
"How are you doing right now? I heard you were ambushed on your way to Capital! Are you okay? Did anything serious happen?"
Hearing the voice on the other end of the line, Bonnie couldn't help but smile faintly.
"Don't worry about me. Although I was ambushed on the way here, I was traveling with Jeremy. He was able to ensure my safety. I just need two days of rest to fully recover, and I'll be fine."