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墨書 Inktalez
Six o'clock sharp.
The dim light around began to seep through, as the sunlight gently lifted the shadows that hung over the E Zone, spilling forth a warm hue. This warmth contrasted sharply with the swirling dust in the air and the parched, cracked ground.
The Death Zone lay silent and lifeless.
A figure clad in protective gear moved cautiously through the ruins, stepping into the remnants of an explosion scattered with shards of brick and tile.
Before, she had caught a glimpse of the Three-Dimensional Map of the Underground Research Facility during a briefing at the Game Pod. Besides the four regular entrances, there was a secret passage hidden in the periphery.
She hoped that the aftershocks of the explosion hadn't destroyed this secret passage.
After nearly thirty minutes of searching around the ruins, she recalled that her initial glance at the map had been hasty. At that time, she had more pressing tasks at hand, leaving her no time to examine it closely; she only had a rough impression in her mind.
Since her rebirth, many of her previously vague memories had begun to sharpen. Her mind felt clearer than before—perhaps it was a gift from above or perhaps a result of her powerful soul. Regardless, that once-blurry three-dimensional map now stood vividly in her mind, and she felt nothing but gratitude deep down.
"Thud thud—"
The sound echoed hollowly.
She found it—!
Retracting her Laser Gun, she stomped down hard with one foot.
"Crash—"
The collapsed entrance revealed itself halfway.
Following the secret passage, she walked inward for nearly ten minutes, encountering several collapsed blockages along the way, which were mostly cleared under the fire of her Laser Gun.
She reached the sixth underground level: the Control Center.
Half-buried in mud and concrete, the Control Center was severely damaged. She pulled over the Backup Energy Port to connect it, unsure if the backup power could still be activated.
Her fingers flew across the keyboard as she quickly entered a command code.
Whether it would succeed was beyond her certainty.
The thirty seconds of waiting felt like a century.
“Snap—”
“Beep beep beep—”
“Control Center damaged 98%, all personnel evacuate...”
The incessant alarm made her breathe a sigh of relief; at least this level hadn’t completely turned to ruins, and she still had time to search for what she needed.
Master Zhu Liang's laboratory was on the previous level, completely destroyed in the explosion, leaving only dust and debris.
This level of the Control Center served as a power operation station, with its structural integrity comparable to that of a fortress, which allowed it to withstand so much during the explosion.
What she needed was the backup data for Sample No. 2 of the Nutrient Solution used in Light Brain operations by Master Zhu Liang at the Control Center.
She hoped that Master Zhu Liang had made a backup at that time.
Sizzle—
When did she start placing her hopes on the elusive word "hope"?
Suppressing the bleak emotions in her heart, she struggled to pry open the device, pulling out the Energy Line and inserting it into the Backup Energy Port.
Suddenly, sparks flew everywhere!
Bang—
A faint explosion erupted from within the device.
It can't explode—!
She lunged forward, trying to pull out the backup Power Cable.
At that moment, a lean arm wrapped around her waist like an iron clamp, and a man's voice roared in her ear, "Are you trying to get yourself killed? Get out—!"
The carefree tone was now filled with impatience and anger.
He was furious that he had come to this damned Underground Research Facility that was about to collapse, and he was exasperated that this Girl was recklessly attempting to activate the Control Center to run the Light Brain.
"Let go—"
Before she could finish her sentence.
Sizzle Sizzle—
The sound of the energy leak tightened the hearts of both individuals.
"Not good, the energy is leaking; this place is filled with nuclear energy. We need to get out of here!"
Qin Huai quickly removed a chip from the operating Light Brain and said, "The item is right here; we have it now. Let's go—"
Yan Yan glanced resolutely at the Control Console, which was sparking dangerously, before being pulled away by the immense force behind her.
After crawling out of the emergency passage, they stared in horror at the ground that was continuously sinking.
This was bad—
It was a secondary collapse and explosion!
Made, they were really in deep trouble this time.
The man with peach blossom eyes glared fiercely at the pale, thin face beside him and said angrily, "Girl, you really know how to risk your life. Do you have any idea what the consequences of your actions are? After the explosion, the surface will be completely uninhabitable for humans. The high radiation levels will ensure that everyone within a ten-kilometer radius won't survive for long."
He forcefully dragged her into the Hover Car and quickly started it up.
Soar High's Hover Car sped away from the ground that was sinking into a massive pit, barely keeping pace with the vehicle. A drop of cold sweat trickled down his prominent nose; if he miscalculated, they would definitely be buried alive.
The more he thought about it, the angrier he became, as an unnamed fire burned in his heart, sizzling away his rationality.
"Turn left."
A calm voice suddenly rang out.
Turning her head, a face devoid of expression, with a pair of calm, black eyes, came into view. The girl's dazed gaze was instantly extinguished, dousing the flames of anger that had surged within him.
At the same time, he swiftly turned the steering wheel to the left.
The gaping pit continued to spread in its original direction.
Having escaped the crisis of being buried alive, a cloud of ominous radiation loomed over the two of them.
"There’s still some time before the nuclear explosion. Quickly inform the people in the E Zone to evacuate to an area close to the D Zone," she said, her hoarse voice carrying a sense of desolation.
After a long pause, she lowered her gaze and whispered, "I'm sorry."
Qin Huai tightened his grip on the steering wheel, his crimson lips forming a cold curve as he spoke icily, "You can ignore others' lives for the sake of those you care about, but have you ever considered that every time you push yourself to the limit, one misstep could lead to an abyss? At that point, how would you feel if those you care about lost you?"
The flickering flames in her peach blossom eyes pierced through Yan Yan's pupils, causing them to constrict sharply. Suppressing the frustration and dull pain in her heart, she turned her face away from his gaze. Staring out at the silent ruins beyond the window, she watched as desolate remnants flew past and said softly, "Life is too short, and there are too many people I care about. All I can do is try my best."
Her voice carried a sorrowful melancholy, each word etched into her heart through countless nights of pain.
This heart, riddled with scars, revived at the moment it embraced Strict Language's warmth in this lifetime.
Destined to be stained with blood forever.
"Notify everyone to secretly evacuate to the shelters on the edge of the D Zone and cease all surface activities. Be careful; no one should know about this except our people."
"Shh—"
A cold, mocking laugh escaped the girl's lips.
She sneered, "Mr. Qin, no one can match your coldness. With this order issued, how many lives will the Military Department lose in this nuclear explosion?"
Just moments ago, she had been all seriousness, but now she wore the mask of the Cold Noodles King, a true mockery.
"Hah—seizing the opportunity to cleanse, the timeless truth, my dear girl, you are still too naive."
The man retracted his chilling aura and returned to his usual nonchalant demeanor, carefree and casual.
After a moment, Yan Yan returned to the d Zone basement and donned her helmet to enter the game.
E Zone.
After the nuclear explosion, the losses were devastating.
Following the cleansing, among the major forces vying for power, only the Qin Huai family stood supreme. Once personnel were consolidated, the d Zone and the Isolation Wall of Area E became nearly ornamental.
The d Zone and E Zone subtly merged into one vast area.
The two individuals capable of bringing chaos had finally unleashed this storm. (To be continued.)
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