Moon City

Earth-Moon Orbit (LTO)

This is a straight tunnel connecting the capital to the Moon City, and it uses a very rare maglev train for transportation (trains are rarely used for transportation throughout the country).

If you look at Earth City and Moon City from high altitude...

Both cities are circular, and this tunnel is the shortest straight line connecting the two "circles".

The tunnel, which is approximately 50km long, can be reached in less than ten minutes by car.

only,

Getting to Moon City is easy, but getting back is a real hassle.

The two cities have vastly different safety standards and management models.

Any tourist wishing to return to the capital from the moon* (regular tourists only) is subject to a very cumbersome body screening, with an extremely low pass rate.

Therefore, many people refer to the Earth-Moon Orbit as a "One-Way Orbit," meaning that one can only go there but cannot return.

The train bound for Moon City has arrived at the station. Residents and passengers who have completed identity registration, please board the train within ten minutes.

The time now is two o'clock in the morning.

Considering that few people would go to Moon City, and that it is currently late in the day.

Luo Di thought he would charter a car, but to his surprise, there were quite a few people on the platform who were also heading to Moon City at this time. Moreover, these people looked gloomy and worried, and some even had despair in their eyes.

Everyone scanned their wristbands in turn and boarded the train.

It was also Luo Di's first time riding this kind of transportation, and since he didn't have the concept of the last row, he tried to sit in the corner as much as possible.

Each carriage has a fully armed security personnel equipped with firearms, power knives, and portable restraint devices. Both the armor and weapons bear the logo of "Atom Military Industry".

The people who boarded the bus remained silent, looking completely bewildered.

It was less like a transfer of people between cities and more like the transport of prisoners.

Security personnel's electronic goggles allow them to directly view the "information" of each passenger.

But when looking at Luo Di in the corner, a completely different set of personal information immediately appeared, most of which was hidden as confidential.

The security personnel were extremely surprised. Generally speaking, such a special "big shot" traveling to the Moon City would not appear in the ordinary carriages. This was the first time they had seen such a situation.

Moreover, the other party appeared to be a young man in his early twenties, and even his name was kept secret.

Although he was curious, he did not go up and ask.

Just then,

Perhaps sensing the gaze, the young man in the corner suddenly turned his eyes and looked into the security guard's eyes through his goggles.

In just a fleeting moment of eye contact, the security guard broke out in a cold sweat and subconsciously nodded slightly to the other person.

<We have arrived at Moon City. Residents and passengers, please proceed to the exit on the right. Travelers, please proceed to the exit on the left.>

Luo Di's identity was determined to be that of a "passenger".

He was the only one heading towards the exit on the left.

The other passengers were all labeled "residents" and directed to the right, and Luo Di roughly guessed what was going on.

Passengers do not need to undergo any checks and simply walk through the empty exit passage to officially arrive in Moon City.

Unlike other cities where you are greeted by bright lights, this place is a "normal night," with only a few streetlights providing dim illumination, even less than the moonlight.

The buildings on the street that I could see were all under ten stories high and quite old; I didn't know if they were deliberately made to look old.

It was only a ten-minute drive, but it felt like going from a bustling capital to a third-rate town—a huge contrast.

But Luo Di preferred it here.

Quiet, sparse, and suitable for a solitary life, it is also more suitable for... hunting.

Perhaps due to the pituitary gland, Luo Di now prefers darker environments.

As Luo Di stood at the exit, pausing briefly to check the map information on his wristband... something seemed to emerge silently from the side corridor of the exit.

This thing was originally very slow, but it gradually accelerated after seeing Luo Di.

The ceiling lights in the corridor seemed to have not been repaired for a long time; many were completely broken or covered with dead mosquitoes, limiting the already limited light.

In the dimly lit passage,

Something unknown is rapidly approaching.

By the time the thing fully emerged from the darkness, it was already very close.

She was an elderly woman with gray hair.

She stood beside Luo Di, wearing a pair of old, patched cloth shoes.

The slightly upturned corners of her mouth pulled at her dry, wrinkled skin, and the light only illuminated the lower half of her face.

Although Luo Di did not feel threatened, he was prepared to kill.

The old woman reached one hand into her pocket, groping for something.

His other hand reached out towards Luo Di... seemingly slowly, but suddenly accelerated, grabbing his arm.

Snap!

Just as Luo Di was about to make his move, the old woman took out an advertising flyer from her pocket.

Four large characters were written in bright red above.

[Accommodation and Taxi]

There are four more such pieces of paper, each corresponding to a different language.

"Master, we're from the same country! Do you need a place to stay? It's affordable and has Wi-Fi. If you'd like, I can even introduce you to some girls, the price is negotiable."

If you need a taxi, my husband's car is right outside the station. We Chinese don't lie to other Chinese people.

Can I take a taxi? Do I need to order online?

This was the first time Luo Di had encountered such a solicitation situation. Since he needed a taxi anyway, he agreed to the other party's request.

"No need to place an order, just come with me! We'll pay you according to how far you travel."

The old woman grabbed Luo Di's suitcase and dragged it toward a black car not far away; she was incredibly strong.

Somewhat awkwardly, Luo Di followed behind the old woman, scrutinizing her from different angles. He couldn't discern any Pseudo-Human qualities, nor could he detect any malice.

"The old man is still sleeping! We have guests, get up quickly!"

The old woman kicked the car, which already had many scratches. It was clear that the car was quite old and a very rare gasoline car.

The old man, who had almost lost all his hair, quickly started the engine, forced a smile, and looked at Luo Di, this hard-won guest.

"Where are you going, handsome?"

"Go..."

Luo Di glanced at the private residence arranged by headquarters in the information room on the bracelet, paused for a moment, and then looked at the old woman outside the car window.

"You also provide accommodation services, right? Can I stay for an extended period?"

"We usually rent by the day, but of course, if you want to rent for a longer period, that's fine too, we'll give you a discount... How long do you plan to stay?"

"Stay for a week first, and extend if needed."

"Alright!"

Upon hearing that the business was booming, the old woman immediately got into the car.

Townhouses, right next to the train station.

It's no more than seven stories high and there's no elevator.

It has some similarities to the resettlement community where Luo Di used to live, except that this apartment looks older.

"Young man, would you like a single room or a suite? A single room is 60 yuan per day, and a suite is 100 yuan per day. If you rent for a week, I'll give you a 30% discount."

"A suite, please."

Without hesitation, Luo Di transferred the money, even adding an extra 20% tip. This was mainly because Luo Di had many questions about Moon City, which he could use to ask the Old Couple later.

Moreover, such spending is too low for Luo Di, considering that a single paid activity on a resort island can cost thousands of yuan.

After receiving this substantial transfer, the Old Couple repeatedly thanked Luo Di.

"Young man, would you like to stay on a lower floor or upstairs?"

Are there any rooms left on the top floor?

"Yes, yes, most people who stay at the hotel don't like climbing stairs, so the top floor is usually empty. But don't worry, we clean it once a week, so it won't get dirty."

Hold onto your keys, don't lose them!

"Key?"

A worn-out key with peeling paint was in Luo Di's hand, with the room number "701" taped to it with tape and white paper. This kind of door opening method usually only exists in retro movies; nowadays, electronic locks are the norm.

He declined the Old Couple's offer to see him off.

As Luo Di carried his suitcase to the top floor, he actually felt a sense of coming home.

The so-called suite is a one-bedroom apartment with a living room. The furnishings inside are quite old, like something from the last century.

Luo Di has low requirements for his environment. He deliberately did not stay in the room arranged by headquarters in order to maintain his "independence" and integrate into this special city as an ordinary person, so that he could better uncover more secrets about the city.

After unpacking his suitcase, he took out the diary from the bottom of the box. He would not go hunting for the rest of the night, but instead fill in all the entries he hadn't had time to make during this period.

In my spare time, I also visit the horror website [4hs].

Surprisingly,

When Luo Di's login address was identified as [Moon City], the website page seemed to change, with a barely noticeable "Moon City Special Zone" appearing in the bottom right corner.