"The team that went to N City had eleven ability users and three researchers. Their destination was the local research institute, which had twenty-two researchers inside. The original plan was to rescue people while collecting pollution source samples."
"They didn't expect to encounter a new type of zombie, extremely large in size, able to summon other zombies to surround the city, and even seemed to be toying with them."
Da Qiao's brows were furrowed as she spoke about this, and she handed them a tablet to look at.
"This is that zombie. The combat team has already lost three people, and the rest are trapped in the research institute. Although there's no immediate danger to their lives, their food won't last much longer. The situation is very critical."
Qin Luo and the others leaned in to look, with the little zombie also staring intently.
It was a video clip. At first, there were only the howls of zombies outside the window. Then the camera panned up, and a huge head appeared in the window.
It gave everyone a big scare.
This thing perhaps couldn't even be called a zombie anymore, it should be called a zombie monster.
Protruding white eyeballs, bluish-black skin, rotting flesh on its face, even maggots, extremely disgusting. It's unclear why it grew to such a large size.
Then Da Qiao closed the short video and opened the latest information about it. The zombie monster was originally an extremely tall person, diagnosed with gigantism at the age of ten, and had frequently visited hospitals because of it.
This was also why it didn't dare enter the research institute - it feared such places. After becoming a zombie monster, its height continued to increase rapidly.
Especially as it evolved by devouring its own kind, zombies were its endless food source. It could also command other lower-level zombies to trap the people in the research institute.
Currently, it stands at 4.2 meters tall, with medium mobility, able to maintain a steady speed when chasing humans.
Headquarters has classified it as a three-star threat.
It has also activated the common skill of mutant monsters: [Sonic Attack]. Due to its large size, it's difficult for it to conceal its movements.
Its footsteps are very heavy.
The only advantage is that you don't have to worry about it appearing silently without warning.
Chen Xiaofei immediately rubbed his arms and complained: "But just now when it suddenly poked its head out, it was really scary!! Where did it make any noise?"
He was very frustrated.
It's not scary if an enemy is tough to beat, but it's terrifying when they pop out like ghosts to scare you.
Chen Xiaofei was very afraid of ghosts.
Da Qiao also sighed regretfully, "That's what I wanted to say too. This thing can set traps. We can confirm it doesn't have human consciousness, and currently acts on instinct, but it's really cunning."
The zombie monster's footsteps are indeed very loud when it walks, but if it reaches a nearby spot and stops moving, crouching there, it can still suddenly scare you. It likes to catch people off guard, and one scratch from it means certain death.
Da Qiao also tapped on the tablet to draw their attention to the key dangers, "The bacterial concentration on its body is very high. My friend took a sample of its blood for research. Ordinary people who come into contact with it will definitely die painfully, and it's also very dangerous for ability users."
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So they must absolutely avoid having their skin scratched by it, or even mutants would be in mortal danger.
Wang Weihu couldn't help but say: "This thing is like a mobile super bacteria!"
Bai Shu also frowned, "So we should avoid close combat as much as possible? Have they tried using heavy weapons?"
Da Qiao expressed regret, "All weapons have been exhausted, and the ordinary zombies are endless. This thing hides when it sees heavy weapons, it's really very cunning."
A sea of corpses is no joke, the dense mass is terrifying.
So this time, headquarters isn't just sending one team, but it's a large operation, gathering five teams to go there and clear out the zombies along the way.
Qin Luo grasped the key point, "Then why did you specifically request our team to go?"
Chen Xiaofei and the others suddenly realized too. Yeah, since it's a group mission, why did Da Qiao insist on the 3A team going?
Although 3A is strong, there are others stronger than them, and A-level teams aren't rare.
Da Qiao's gaze fell on the little zombie, "Because my good friend is a mutant, mutated in the direction of a butterfly, specifically a dead leaf butterfly."
It's a dead leaf butterfly mutant with no attack ability, only able to camouflage itself to survive.
"Although the base accepts mutants, there are still some people who strongly reject them, believing mutants aren't human at all. The leader of this mission is Jin Chuanqiong, he's the overall commander, and he happens to be from the faction that rejects mutants."
She's afraid he might not care about her friend's life or death.
Da Qiao spoke heavily on this topic. She approached Qin Luo and his team partly because she trusted their abilities, and partly because she valued their character.
And their inclusiveness.
The little zombie was really well cared for by them, this was visible to the naked eye.
Da Qiao smiled and said: "This friend is really very important to me, so to be absolutely sure, I'm begging you to help me with this favor. I'll give you an additional 5 million points as payment for your services."
At the same time, she promised each of them a favor, which they could use in the future to ask her for help, and she would help them unconditionally.
Da Qiao usually appears to be a calm scientific researcher. Even with her best friend trapped, she spoke about this matter very steadily.
But the little zombie saw the sadness in her eyes. She reached out and tugged on Qin Luo, her silver-gray eyes looking at him. She wanted to accept this mission.
They had encountered three-star monsters before. If worst came to worst, they could lure it far away, and when there were no bystanders around, she could use her ultimate move to destroy it.
As for the zombie's bacteria, she could use [Spatial Shield] to cover the four of them, reducing her own ability usage to make the shield last longer, which should be enough to protect them.
Qin Luo looked down at her when she tugged on him, and finally rubbed her little head resignedly, "I didn't say we wouldn't accept. It's a good chance to practice with a three-star monster."
Last time their team faced a three-star mutant snake-man, they nearly suffered total defeat, it was very tough. This time with everyone's level increased, it's a good chance to compare.
Da Qiao was pleasantly surprised. She actually wasn't 100% confident, she just didn't expect the little zombie would be willing to speak up for her. She smiled at Xu Duoduo, "Thank you, I'll remember this favor."
The little zombie just pressed her lips together in a smile, shyly hiding behind Qin Luo.
Seeing the little zombie becoming more and more "human-like", Da Qiao felt quite emotional.
Qin Luo confirmed the mission and said to Da Qiao: "Remember, 5 million points plus five favors. Don't deny it when the time comes."
Da Qiao assured them she absolutely wouldn't.
After leaving her house and struggling through the man-eating flower babies at the entrance again, they could finally go home. On the way, they were still discussing this matter.
Chen Xiaofei clicked his tongue in admiration, "Who knew Da Qiao was so rich?"
Bai Shu pushed up his glasses, "You think she raises those man-eating flowers just for fun? The thesis reports she writes can all earn points."
But 5 million is indeed quite a lot.
Wang Weihu marveled at her generosity, "Actually, if she hadn't approached us, when the base released the mission later, we definitely would have accepted it anyway."
They all understood their captain. How could he pass up a rare chance to encounter a 3-star monster?
Qin Luo couldn't help but raise an eyebrow at them, "Oh? As expected of you guys, we're all on the same wavelength?"
Chen Xiaofei and the others all laughed.