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Date: October 7
After sensing the disappearance of that unusual aura, Yang Xiaoyou's tense nerves relaxed somewhat. While facing the other party might not put her at a disadvantage, it certainly wouldn't be easy either.
Unlike Sun Jun, who relied on brute strength, this peculiar presence felt extremely dangerous to Yang Xiaoyou. It was better to avoid confrontation if possible.
The main difference between herself and this entity was that the viral infection had transformed humans into something else, effectively unleashing their potential all at once. Most of them became less intelligent, preferring to devour genetically similar Carnivores, and their lifespans were significantly shortened.
Moreover, the stronger they were, the shorter their lifespan became. This was their most fatal flaw. According to the research conducted by those mad scientists in the lab, the lifespan limit for these beings was only twenty years. Those with extraordinary abilities who had excessively exhausted their potential might not even reach half that.
This was fundamentally different from her own gradual evolution, akin to a frog being boiled in water.
At first, they might gain powers and speed far beyond their original capabilities due to this one-time expenditure, but ultimately their potential was incomparable.
However, because of this, Yang Xiaoyou understood her strengths and weaknesses; time was on her side.
Dealing with Sun Jun seemed relatively simple, but the risks involved were equally significant. Regardless of how it played out in terms of strength, speed, and endurance, apart from temporarily surpassing him during her Limit Release, she was generally at a disadvantage.
If she couldn't defeat him during her Limit Release period, it was likely that she would be the one to crumble under pressure.
Of course, given Sun Jun's clumsy use of power—he seemed like a child swinging a large hammer—Yang Xiaoyou recognized that her skill aspects provided her with a significant advantage. As long as she didn't act foolishly, defeating him was entirely within reason.
Skill was a highly flexible variable; when utilized effectively, it could allow the weak to overcome the strong. However, carelessness could lead to being defeated by someone of a higher level.
In contrast, that other mysterious entity was much more intriguing. He used a Suppressant only after becoming what he was now; originally, its effects wouldn't have reached such a rational level. This likely had much to do with him—either he had killed cleanly without attachments or he simply had no burdens.
He was indeed an unusual existence.
Additionally, Yang Xiaoyou had another reason for wanting to avoid confrontation with him: based on previous encounters, his abilities bore some resemblance to hers; both were adept at hiding.
However, while her concealment primarily served to confuse others during battle, his seemed more focused on blending in for infiltration and reconnaissance.
This conflicting type of confrontation posed significant risks for both sides. Perhaps that was why this strange fellow hadn't attacked her.
If they could continue coexisting peacefully, that would be just fine.
"Is your inspection always this slow?" Noah complained after disembarking from the plane and staying in a room with his team members.
"Sorry, your profession is indeed a bit troublesome, but as long as the paperwork is complete and there are no prohibited items, we will let you through. Professional inspections naturally take a bit longer," said a man in plain clothes with a wry smile.
He found it strange that after such a major incident occurred some time ago, this time they would still allow a mercenary group of this scale to enter. Of course, he understood that if these people were truly up to something, they could have crossed the border much faster through illegal means. The fact that they chose to go through the proper channels indicated that they were not feeling guilty.
"Are they arriving today? But since school isn't on break, I won't be going to pick them up." Although the Comprehensive Building incident had occurred, aside from the building itself, the rest of the school had not been quarantined or locked down.
After several consecutive incidents, the Chinese Empire had gained a better understanding of the virus's infectivity.
As for the cause of death related to Sun Jun, Liang Wuxuan had taken care of it in another way. However, Huang Wei and his group of fellows had been interrogated many times, completely diverting suspicion away from them.
Moreover, this was a hunt, not an act of chaos. The person who took action had actually helped the officials resolve a potential major issue, so there was no immediate need to track down the perpetrator. Given the current situation with so many problems and a severe shortage of manpower, it was impossible to devote too much energy to someone who posed no threat.
"Okay, I will handle it well," Nobunaga Hideyoshi said as he closed his notebook and looked up from the sofa.
At the entrance of Yuying Middle School, Yang Xiaoyou's eyes twitched as he watched a group of people with large bags and bundles chatting in camouflage uniforms. He nearly spat out the pancake he was eating.
Leading this group was Noah, an exceptionally tall figure. Yang Xiaoyou recognized him as the security team leader who had miraculously survived during the Hijacking Incident. His survival was not merely due to luck; his abilities were unquestionable, and he had also contributed during the hostage rescue operation.
Many students were also stopping to watch like Yang Xiaoyou.
Some even looked pale; after all, many among those in camouflage uniforms clearly appeared to be foreign, which undoubtedly stirred up shadows in their hearts.
"Alright everyone, there's no need to worry. These are international mercenaries hired by the school for safety reasons to ensure that such incidents do not happen again. They will be our school's security personnel from now on," the security team leader announced loudly upon seeing the students' reactions.
Hearing this, Yang Xiaoyou mechanically turned away and walked into an empty corner where he took out his phone and dialed home.
"I didn't bring them here to waste resources like this."
Yang Xiaoyou's gritted teeth reflected his extreme frustration at that moment.
"They're not here for long-term security; Hoss and a few team members brought over some new graduates. These fellows are just temporarily using this identity while staying in the Chinese Empire," Nobunaga Hideyoshi replied without missing a beat on the other end.
Yang Xiaoyou's forehead throbbed with veins as he glared at his phone, wishing he could reach through it and give Nobunaga Hideyoshi a good talking-to. However, hearing such a precise response made him feel like he might just spit blood.
No wonder he was able to bring this group in under the guise of Mercenaries during such times.
In contrast, the HIVE Corporation currently enjoys a good reputation in the area, which is partly due to George Osborne's promotion, but more importantly, it stems from their quality of service and exceptional individual capabilities.
Moreover, Hivemind Security Company has also opened up; many of its members are Survivors of the 617 incident, making them quite adept at dealing with Corpses. The rescue of George Osborne from Pudong Airport is a prime example.
Given this situation, along with what Nobunaga Hideyoshi encountered here last time, the likelihood of securing a partnership regarding the security systems of these two key schools is indeed quite high.
However, the scene before Yang Xiaoyou left him somewhat speechless. Well, it would now be their original team's Vice Captain, Hoss, leading the way. This could be seen as helping them find a stable job.
After all, they were once the main members of the company. Now that they can no longer keep up, Yang Xiaoyou didn't want to abandon them. Finding a stable job with better benefits for them would be nice.
It would be fine to leave the management of this area to Hoss; security is about building a good reputation in high circles, while being a Mercenary primarily focuses on honing skills and accumulating wealth.
What was somewhat frustrating now was that his semi-public identity was that of an outer member of the Mercenary group. Should he reveal this to them?
However, seeing the strange looks from the students around him, Yang Xiaoyou decided against it. As long as Nobunaga Hideyoshi knew about his status as an 'outer member,' that would suffice. As for everyone else, it would depend on the opportunity; in any case, he couldn't let everyone at school know, or it would ultimately lead to some trouble.
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