"Uncle Zhou, I've sent you my location. You all come this way and draw Gaze over here."
Uncle Zhou frowned. He vaguely understood what Yelai meant.
"Are you crazy? I know Yinlin told me that you're strong, just like her, Rank Four. I didn't believe it at first, but now I do. But that doesn't mean you can handle Gaze."
"Uncle Zhou, you can rest assured. I've died once; I value my life more than any of you."
Yelai looked at Uncle Zhou and the others' locations and spoke frankly. "I won't act recklessly. I have a way to deal with Gaze. I checked; I'm still a bit far from you. If I go alone, it will take some time. Let's head in our respective directions to shorten the time."
Uncle Zhou exchanged glances with Zhang Yinlin and the Fifth Squad Captain.
"Can Yelai really handle Gaze?" the Fifth Squad Captain hesitated.
Yelai was engaged in conversation with Uncle Zhou, who leaned in to listen closely. Having faced Gaze firsthand, he knew how formidable it was and didn't quite believe that Yelai could take it on alone.
"I believe Yelai," Zhang Yinlin said. When Gaze first appeared, they had teamed up against it, and she had considered whether to call Yelai for help.
Yelai's strength surpassed hers, and if they could work together against Gaze, it would alleviate a lot of their pressure. But she quickly dismissed the thought.
First, Yelai wasn't a Safe Zone Sequencer; she had no obligation to put herself in danger for the Safe Zone. Second, she had promised Luo Zhenxue to protect Yelai's life.
It's now or never! If Yinlin says so, then let's give it a try. However, just to be safe, I'll have the team bring a few kids along.
Uncle Zhou pressed his earpiece and contacted his team. Zhang Yinlin and the Fifth Squad Captain also didn't waste any time; after leaving their hiding place with Uncle Zhou, they all moved with purpose.
In an instant.
Wandering nearby, Gaze suddenly turned towards the source of the sound. Like a strange creature, he used both hands and feet to swiftly dash towards Zhang Yinlin and the others.
They're coming!
Let's go!
Seeing Gaze appear, Uncle Zhou and the others quickly ran in the direction of Yelai.
In an instant, at the entrance of Hu Family Village, three Squad members gathered there, protecting and comforting the distressed children. After receiving Uncle Zhou's orders, even though they felt reluctant, they could only quickly select three children. Each of Uncle Zhou's three team members picked up one child and re-entered Hu Family Village.
"Uncle, where are we going? Are we going home? Isn't the direction wrong?"
"Don't go this way! That Anomalous Entity is inside!"
"No! I want to go home! I want to go home!" Xiao Jun and the other selected children began to cry and fuss.
They hadn't yet recovered from the earlier horror; even the slightest sound made them anxious.
"Don't cry, don't cry! We're going to do something important now. Once it's done, we can go home."
"Really? What is it?"
"It's a big task to protect the Safe Zone, but we need your help."
"Yes, we need your help," another team member chimed in. "Once it's done, we can eliminate that Anomalous Entity from earlier. You can be great heroes."
"Can we really be great heroes?"
"Yes! Just listen to my instructions and stand still without moving. Then you'll have a chance to be great heroes. Of course, I'll do everything I can to protect you."
Children are innocent; as long as they are given a little incentive, they can easily stop crying. Xiao Jun and the others were no different at that moment.
Upon hearing they could be heroes, their cries quieted down.
"Then can I take a picture? I want my mom and dad to see me as a great hero."
Xiao Jun picked up his phone and said, "Today, while we are out in the Safe Zone, I secretly took my phone. Hehe, I want to take a picture of the Anomalous Entity to show my parents."
The three team members exchanged complex glances, not attempting to stop Xiao Jun. Because, in their eyes, Xiao Jun's request was likely for his last wish.
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