Free Web NovelChapter 30: Chapter 14: The Special Survivor
Ree Shil thought that if the base had been sealed off, there was still a chance that survivors might be inside.
He had a feeling that if there were any living people left inside, they could be crucial to the current mission or subsequent ones.
It’s just like one of the top four famous sayings: "We’ve come this far."
However, Mossy Mushroom disagreed, arguing that they should return to the Research Institute and come up with a better plan.
The appearance of the strengthened Zombie Beasts had left Mossy Mushroom uneasy.
"In that case, let’s vote on whether to stay or leave."
Ree Shil didn’t want to make a hasty decision, so he asked the others to vote.
"Raise your hand if you agree to withdraw."
He looked at Straw Man and Mushroom.
"I abstain, Grass."
Straw Man didn’t plan to participate; he didn’t care either way.
"I think withdrawal is the safest option."
Mossy Mushroom raised its hand.
"Are you sure?"
Ree Shil looked at it.
"Yes, I’m sure."
Mossy Mushroom nodded vigorously.
"Okay, then raise your hand if you agree to continue exploring."
Having said this, he raised both his hands.
"Alright, it’s two votes against one, so don’t say I didn’t give you a chance to leave."
"?!?!"
"Almost, but too bad, Grass."
Straw Man patted Mossy Mushroom on the shoulder with regret.
"Too bad? Cute mushroom!"
Mossy Mushroom had a strong sense of participation but seemed to have a poor experience.
Since most people unanimously (??) decided to stay, some preparations still needed to be made.
"Straw Man has recovered quite a bit, so let’s set off."
"But before we leave... "
Ree Shil got out of the car, walked to the back, and opened the train carriage door.
Inside were various guns, some given by Mr. Liu and some provided by the Research Institute.
"In order to save energy, we’d better bring some guns with us."
As he spoke, he jumped onto the carriage.
His gaze swept across the various firearms, grabbing a submachine gun that seemed quite handy...
Rat-tat-tat-tat!
A burst of gunfire suddenly erupted.
"What’s going on, Cute Mushroom!"
Mossy Mushroom, startled, ran over to check, only to find an irregular row of bullet holes on the carriage ceiling.
"I don’t know, it seems like there was a misfire."
Ree Shil spread his hands innocently.
"Maybe... with your constitution, you shouldn’t be playing with guns anymore."
Mossy Mushroom was still in shock.
If a misfire occurred during a battle and hit their own people, it would be terrible.
However, Mossy Mushroom didn’t pick a gun for itself either.
It thought these guns were too heavy, which would make fleeing more difficult.
In the end, only Straw Man picked up a heavy machine gun from the carriage.
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At this point, with milk tea pieces stuffed in its mouth and several belts of bullets slung over its shoulder, as well as the heavy machine gun in its hands, it felt like a ferocious Rambo-Grass.
This was for the best, as it was the one that needed to conserve energy the most.
Once Straw Man was armed, the three returned to the base.
The exterior of the base was circular, and the Zombie Beast Hound reported that it had only explored the outer circle.
According to its description, several doors seemed to lead to the inside, but they were all closed and impassable.
So Ree Shil asked it to lead the way and take them to the nearest main gate.
Since the Zombie Beast Hound could vaguely remember the distribution of the Zombie Beasts, it led them along a relatively safe route.
This time they walked about 100 meters before finally encountering a Zombie Beast.
"Awoooo!"
The Zombie Beast, wearing a white lab coat, roared menacingly at them.
"Die, hahaha, Grass!"
Straw Man began firing the machine gun.
The flames from the gun lit up its dark eyes and mouth, giving it a crazy and evil appearance.
"Awooo!"
The Zombie Beast was shaking all over due to the bullets, and it didn’t even make it a few steps before collapsing like a sieve.
"Conserve your bullets!"
Ree Shil couldn’t stand it anymore and slapped the back of Straw Man’s head.
Caught off guard, the milk tea pieces fell from its mouth onto the ground.
"Three-second rule, Grass!"
It quickly picked them back up, and slapped its chest in relief.
"But your gunplay is pretty good."
Ree Shil looked at the bullet holes in the Zombie Beast’s body and then at Mossy Mushroom. "Others with a machine gun shoot better than you."
Approximately two-thirds of the bullets had hit their target.
"Shut up! Huh? It’s not dead?"
Mossy Mushroom wanted to talk back but saw that the Zombie Beast still had some vitality left, and it appeared to be struggling to get up.
From the edge of the bullet holes, red, tender muscle fibers could be seen twitching.
This was clearly a sign that it was about to evolve into a Strengthened Mourning Beast.
Thump! Thump! Thump! Thump!
Ree Shil hurriedly lunged forward and began clubbing it, not giving it the chance to recover.
"This place...it doesn’t look right."
He wiped his forehead, sweating from the stress.
So far, they had only encountered three Strengthened Mourning Beasts in the Instance, and two of them were in this base.
Indeed, the deeper they went, the more apparent the abnormalities became.
"No, it’s really not right. At first glance, they all look like ordinary Zombie Beasts."
"But as we approach, they evolve into Strengthened Mourning Beasts."
"Something must have gone wrong."
While taking a break in a room, Mossy Mushroom voiced its doubts.
"Maybe it’s because I’m too handsome."
Ree Shil touched his face seriously.
"...But we didn’t have this problem before. It’s obvious that the Zombie Beasts here are different."
"Then it’s because the Zombie Beasts here have a problem, and I’m too good-looking."
"And me, Grass."
"You’re no better than me, what gives you the right to say you’re handsome!"
Straw Man’s interruption made Mossy Mushroom even angrier.
