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Chapter 172: Journey to Terra Grigia

(Slightly modified from the previous chapter)

Regarding the research and development of mobile infantry combat armor, Yang Ren also contacted the United States, Russia and China to participate in joint research.

However, the militaries of both the United States and Russia just took a look at the plan and rejected it outright.

One reason is "no use" and the other is "no money".

Only the Chinese military, after repeated consideration, decided to take a "little" risk and participate in scientific research with TerraGroup.

Yang Ren provided preliminary ideas, part of the R&D funds and scientific researchers, while China provided personnel and technical support, and the project was jointly developed by many military industries such as the Northern Industries Group and the China North Industries Group Corporation.

……

Early May 2004.

After dealing with the humanitarian crises in some recent regional conflicts, Yang Ren brought Claire to Terra Grigia, a new energy city located in the Mediterranean.

This is a floating city jointly built by the United States and Europe for the research and development of alternative energy.

With Europe wanting to stop climate change and the United States wanting to develop energy for Africa, the city was strategically built on the Mediterranean Sea, close to Italy and the Republic of Malta.

It took 1993 years from 2004 to June 6 to be completed.

On the streets of Terra Grigia, Claire held Yang Ren's arm and looked at this so-called "new energy city" with great curiosity.

Almost all architectural elements are made of crystal clear glass. A large number of high-rise buildings and floor-to-ceiling windows reflect the already dazzling sunlight to the point where it is almost impossible to open your eyes.

Solar panels can be seen everywhere, on the roofs of tall buildings, on the roofs of houses, and even in ordinary green belts.

"So beautiful!"

"——I have to say, it's really quite stylish."

Claire exclaimed, and Yang Ren echoed her.

Even for Yang Ren, who has some knowledge of later life, the last time he saw a city of this style was probably in... Cyberpunk 2077?

But to be honest, in comparison, Terra Grigia seems to have a stronger near-future atmosphere.

Also coming along for the public-funded trip were the shameless Aisha and Yak, who was dragged along by Aisha, but they did not bring Clara.

After all, it was just an ordinary day trip, so I let Shirley and Manuela play with little Ke for a day and let him drink milk powder reluctantly. (?)

It is summer now, and with the support of massive solar panels, the city's heat island effect is very strong.

Even with the ocean’s thermal regulation, the temperature is already approaching 30 degrees!

So, today Claire only wore a white T-shirt with a thin black work jacket on top, with the buttons unbuttoned.

The lower body is matched with a pair of loose dark blue casual pants and white sneakers, which looks quite casual.

Aisha wore a casual shirt with gray and white stripes, the collar of which was also open, revealing the red tank top underneath.

The lower body is light blue denim shorts and flat transparent high-heeled sandals.

Compared to Claire, Elsa's outfit looks sexier, but it seems like Elsa is wearing Claire's clothes...?

Yang Ren and Ya Ke are more simple, wearing simple shirts and jeans of any color except blue.

As they strolled around, the four of them arrived at the entrance of a park in the city.

There were several empty benches at the door. Under the high temperature, Aisha and Yak felt a little sleepy, so the four of them sat down on the benches in the shade.

"Wuhu, it's so comfortable~!"

As soon as she sat down, Claire stretched her body.

After feeling comfortable, she put her hands down and put them around Yang Ren's shoulders, and kissed him on the face as usual.

In response, Yang Ren just smiled awkwardly and gave her a brief kiss on the lips.

On the other side, Ake and Aisha...

"It's so hot~ I'm going to die~"

"——I really want to eat a giant ice cream~"

The two people were already overwhelmed by the hot weather, and collapsed on the bench, melting into two groups of people.

Because Yang Ren and Claire were protected by the virus, they didn't actually react much to the temperature changes.

To be more specific, you can feel changes in ambient temperature, but your body will no longer feel too cold or too hot.

Turning his head to look at the park behind him, after a brief thought, Yang Ren said:

"How about...you two sit here for a while while Claire and I walk into the park and see if there's any ice cream for sale?"

Ake and Aisha were too excited to talk and nodded in agreement.

"Then let's go~"

As she spoke, Claire took the initiative to hold Yang Ren's hand, and the two walked into the park together.

The dense shade of trees in the park, the refreshing sea breeze blowing in your face, and the warm and comfortable sunshine shining through the gaps between the leaves...

Everything around them seemed so beautiful until the two of them came to a forest path with very little traffic.

Taking advantage of Claire's unpreparedness, Yang Ren suddenly turned around and knocked her under a big tree in one step.

“What are you doing…?!”

The sudden "tree bang" made Claire seem a little at a loss. After she reacted, she looked around guiltily.

"Right...right here?"

After Yang Ren smiled and nodded, Claire continued to ask:

"Um... 5 minutes?"

"——It's hard to say... But try to keep it within 10 minutes, don't let Ark and the others wait too long..."

Claire felt her heart pounding as she listened to Yang Ren's answer with a smirk on his face.

In the woods outdoors... this is too bold! If someone finds out, there will be no way to explain.

“You’re so bad…!”

With a flushed face, she gently patted Yang Ren's chest. After a moment, Claire squatted down and, using the cover of the trees and bushes, began [DATA EXPUNGED].

Jerry, feeling the regular shaking in Claire's coat pocket, popped his head out in dissatisfaction.

After seeing the scene in front of him and the surrounding environment clearly, Jerry's small black eyes suddenly widened.

Holy shit! What are you two doing again?!

……

Maybe in 15 minutes.

"Ah~ I'm really dying of heat~!"

"No, I have to get some ice cream and cold soda!"

At the park entrance, Elsa stood up while mumbling. Just as she was about to drag Ake along for another stroll, Claire's voice came from behind:

"I kept you waiting!"

Turning around, I saw Claire holding two ice cream cones and walking out of the park gate with a smile on her face. Yang Ren next to her was also holding a bag of various packaged ice creams.

"We waited in a long line to buy this much from the ice cream truck in the park..."

Before Yang Ren could finish his words, Aisha immediately rushed forward, took an ice cream cone from Claire's hand, and started eating.

The way she eats can’t be described as ladylike. She even licks her lips with her nimble tongue, and her eyes are filled with deep satisfaction, looking quite charming.

"Wow...it's so delicious! This is the purest delicacy in the world!"

Seeing Aisha totally disregarding her image, Yang Ren and Claire smiled at each other and gave Jack his share.

Of course, there was also a mini version of Jerry's ice cream.

The four people and one mouse just sat on the bench, enjoying this short and beautiful time.

sizzle-

Suddenly, there was a loud electric sound.

The four people who were eating ice cream all shifted their gazes, only to find that a huge display screen on a high-rise building not far away, which had been playing advertisements, had gone black.

The display quickly returned to normal, but the content displayed was no longer an advertisement.

Instead, there were three weirdos holding AKMs, wearing hoods and gas masks with black lenses, looking a bit like "Fly Heads".

Behind the three men hung a yellow flag with an image of a flintlock rifle with a bayonet and a skinny hound printed on it.

Similar scenes also appeared on almost all display devices in the city of Terra Grigia, seemingly a real-time broadcast.

Only Jerry in front of Claire didn't care about it at all and was still enjoying the delicious ice cream in his little paws.

You said (lick lick lick)... Who invented ice cream (lick lick lick)... (lick lick)...