Back to what I did before, because I came here along the blood trail, but there was no one here, only a mutant zombie here. Obviously the blood trail was not left by the mutant zombie, and there is no way to other rooms.
The channel exists.
Even if they were eaten, there should be remains or traces left behind. Where did the survivors go?
Unwilling to give up, I carefully checked the laboratory again, and something strange appeared. I had not seen it clearly before because of the battle. The last place where the blood stains stopped was in front of an empty wall.
There is no place to go there, and it is impossible for people to disappear out of thin air, or pass through the wall, but compared to this, I am more willing to believe that there is a secret room inside.
As long as you find the mechanism, you can enter the secret room, just like an ancient maze.
I seemed to have seen bloody fingerprints on the console not far from the wall. I pushed aside the obstacles and came to the console. It seemed that some places were damaged due to the monsters, but the main functions were still functioning.
There is a password button next to the bloody handprint, and there are traces of the password being entered on it. It seems that this is the right place. What is needed to open the secret room's 'mechanism' is the accurate 'key'.
Okok, let me guess what the password is. If you guessed it correctly, it is...b677a4....
There was a sound coming from behind. When I turned around, I found that the wall had opened. It looked like an elevator structure. It would be better to say that it was an elevator embedded in the wall and hidden.
I was lucky, but of course it was not all luck. Based on the depth of the blood stains on the keys and the degree of dryness, I can roughly deduce the order in which the passwords were entered. It was just very difficult. Without professional skills, I could only enter it by feel.
The joy of success was even better than when I defeated the mutant zombie that once terrified me, and I suddenly felt as if I had become a famous detective.
There is only one truth! Such a feeling.
I was very happy, but I also had to be cautious. I stepped into the elevator and pressed the down button, maintaining a high level of vigilance. After all, no one knew what was going on down there.
You must remind yourself over and over again that this is not a game, this is not a game, you only have one chance, and if you die, there is no way to come back.
The fear of death will stimulate the body's potential to the greatest extent.
The elevator stopped descending and had reached the next floor. It seemed that it could only go to this floor. The elevator door was slowly opening, and I could vaguely see people alive outside. I hoped they were not pointing guns at me.
When the elevator door was fully opened, the first thing that came into view was a very petite girl with long blond hair that reached her waist. She was about the same height as Little Alpha. She was wearing a white coat that was longer than her knees and a thickened short skirt to keep her warm.
The wrinkled thick white socks and the brooch pinned on it are the symbol of the research center.
There was a group of people behind her, including several security guards, more than a dozen researchers wearing white coats like the girl, and there seemed to be cleaning staff and assistants.
With sharp eyes, I noticed that a female researcher had been injured on her left leg. Her beautiful face was very pale, and the wound was probably not shallow. Even with a thick bandage, there was still blood seeping out. There were several researchers beside her.
While supporting her, her clothes were stained with more or less blood. It seemed that the blood stains on the corridor came from this female researcher.
"that!……"
The petite girl in the lead opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something. Her voice was very childish and trembling. It could be seen that she was very nervous. Her beautiful eyes were anxious, and there was even a trace of fear. Not only her, but also those behind her.
The same is true for people.
I looked at the bayonet stained with black blood in my hand. No wonder they were afraid.
"I'm Momonga (code name). I'm here to talk about work. Which of you will be the client?"
Explanations are just useless work. At this time, it is better to get to the point directly.
"I am!"
The petite girl at the head spoke again. She never expected that the client was such a child. No, maybe he was just smaller like Alpha. Maybe he was in high school.
As an adult here, you must first give the other person a good impression, and then the conversation can proceed more smoothly. Let's say hello first.
"May I have your name?"
"My name is Isally, and this is my business card."
The girl who called herself Isally handed me a business card. I took it and looked at it...
Gabriel Elisa 13 years old Senior Research Doctorate in the Department of Animal and Plant Ecology Research...Director of the Ecological Research Center.
She looks very cute in the photo, and it is indeed her, but the information on the business card is really...
As an adult, my heart aches... Is this the so-called gap!
"...Nice to meet you, Dr. Isally."
No longer able to act like an adult, I returned the business card to Isalie and slightly changed my tone of voice.
"Nice to meet you too, um..."
"Just call me Momonga."
"Okay, nice to meet you, Mr. Momonga."
I looked around, and it seemed like this was a large underground laboratory. There were a lot of equipment and instruments, as well as some strange specimens, including the corpses of mutant creatures. There were various things floating in the bubbling culture tank.
I know something, it makes people feel inexplicably eerie here.
It seems that this underground laboratory should not be known to outsiders, so you need to be stricter about it.
Although I really want to start work as soon as possible, there is one thing that needs to be resolved before we talk about work.
"Is there a sink?"
I tried to ask, shouldn't such a large underground laboratory not even have a place to wash hands?
"Eh? Yes, there is, right over there."
Dr. Isally answered truthfully.
I saw a strange-shaped sink in the direction pointed by Dr. Isally. Although I was a little surprised by the shape, it did not affect me in cleaning the blood stains on the bayonet. I rinsed and wiped it clean. I have to treat important things well.
.
"The bayonet is very beautiful."
"Well, it's an important gift from an excellent friend."
Dr. Isally seems to like the shape and carvings of the bayonet very much. I am very proud that the gift from my friend can be praised by others, and I am sincerely happy from the bottom of my heart.
"Then without further ado, let's start talking about work."
"Okay, Mr. Momonga, you must have seen it when you entered the research. Shortly after entrusting the task to the intermediary organization, the research center was attacked by dangerous monsters. We were trapped underground. Until you came here, we
I have seen the process of you defeating that monster from the surveillance video, thank you very much for coming in time."
Dr. Isally said a lot of things, but didn't mention the key points.
"Is it enough to just kill monsters (mutant zombies)?"
I raised a question.
"Of course not. The monster that attacked the institute this time was an accident. We will pay you an extra reward. Back to the issue of commissioning. After the catastrophe, almost all the affected cities have experienced varying degrees of mutations. Zombies
, mutant creatures, and high-energy reactions have occurred in many areas and locations. We hope to entrust you to help us investigate these high-energy reaction zones."
Dr. Isally finally told the main thing about the entrustment. By the way, a 13-year-old girl, Dr., has a really good mind and can talk much better than me.
"I understand, is there anything else?"
I nodded and confirmed. Although I don't know what the purpose of investigating these places is, it must be of great significance to these scientists who have the future of mankind in their minds.
"Yes, the mutated areas and locations have been marked on the map and sent to your PAD. Grandpa will pay you half of the entrusted reward first, and it will be credited to your account within today. Also.
Yes, that... I understand from the surveillance video that you are very powerful and can easily kill monsters that are almost impossible to kill even with a gun. So, if possible, I can entrust you with the mutant creatures I hunt in the future.
Bring back a sample?"
Dr. Isally said that it became a bit hard to say in the end. It seemed that this commission did not intend to pay me. Logically speaking, the salary for a position like hers should not be low. After all, she is the brains of the country. But I did not hunt.
My hobby is killing mutant creatures.
"Dr. Isally, you must know that there is no free labor in this world."
Although I don't hate doing favors for others, I also don't like being a good guy.
"Of course I don't let you work for free! Although it's not much, I can still pay you a little!"
Dr. Isali's expression became anxious, anxious to express that she didn't mean that.
"Is there any reason?"
It's not true that commissions are disproportionate to rewards, but it doesn't feel right to make such a cute girl sad. Let's hear her reasons.
"It's hard to say it, but most of the money was used to purchase additional experimental equipment and materials, so...even if the reward is a bit low, can't you agree to the commission? I really want to know the secrets of mutant creatures!"
Dr. Isally made a very sincere request, her clear eyes reflecting the light of seriousness.
Have you devoted yourself wholeheartedly to the cause of science? It seems that you really like to study all kinds of strange things.
"It's okay, Doctor! We will also pay you."
"I can also do a little bit."
"Although my salary this year is not much, I can still make some money."
"Me too!"
"Me too!"
Everyone around me expressed their willingness to give part of their salary to Dr. Isali as a reward for entrusting me. She was not the only one of those people.
The same goes for his subordinates, even his assistants, and even the security guards who lost many of their companions in resisting the monsters that attacked the institute.
It's quite popular. Not only are they concerned about young children, but there is indeed respect and trust in people's eyes. Everyone supports Dr. Isally, recognizes her abilities, believes in her choices, and believes in what she wants.
things to do.
"Everyone... thank you! Is this okay? Mr. Momonga."
Dr. Isally asked me again.
"It is not allowed to accept commissions other than those assigned without authorization..."
"Or not……?"
Dr. Isally looked very disappointed.
"I will bring back the monster's sample. Can it be used as a substitute for my investment in your research?"
"Eh? Sure, of course! Thank you very much!"
My words seemed to surprise Dr. Isally.
Although it is not allowed to accept other people's entrustments without authorization (it does not exist), as long as it is not an entrustment, it is just something I want to do.
"About the monster sample, are there any parts that need to be specified?"
"Yes, if possible, I hope I can bring back the whole body! Secondly, teeth, eyes, ears, and internal organs are also fine! Ah, by the way, if it is a male mutant creature, I hope I can bring back its reproductive organs."
Huh?! I seemed to have heard something extraordinary at the end. The little doctor said something with excitement and anticipation. Are all children in this era so scary?!
"I understand. Apart from this, is there anything else I need to pay attention to in the investigation?"
"Well, please bring this detector. This is a detector we made after investigating high-energy mutation points in the ecological park. It can detect the specific location of high-energy mutation points, because high-energy mutation points
It is very dangerous, so please be careful.”
Dr. Isally handed me a square detector that was not too big or too small. I put it in my pocket and nodded to express my understanding.
I have some impression of the high-energy mutation point mentioned by Dr. Isali. It is probably like the high-voltage static electricity zone that I encountered when escaping in the past. It is difficult to see clearly with the naked eye and has terrible lethality. It is an invisible
Death trap.
If you want to investigate these places, no wonder the commission fees are so high.
"...If the monster that attacked the institute appears again, hide and let me know. I will come back again."
I couldn't help but tell her, Dr. Isali, and the people behind her. I didn't understand why many people respected scientists so much before, but now I understand a little bit what those people think.
Perhaps it is precisely because of such a group of people who love science and have endless curiosity and exploration that mankind has progressed so far and has a new and promising future. Whether it is the scientists themselves or the people who work for them,
They are all worthy of respect, and they seem to shine with extremely dazzling light.
One day, can I become like this? I can't help but think so.
"Yes, I understand, Mr. Momonga! Hehe~"
"What's so funny?"
Dr. Isally's sudden smile made me a little confused.
"No, I just think that although Mr. Momonga looks cold, he is actually a very gentle person. I feel a lot more at ease."
What more can you say, this little devil doctor! He is very shy, you know! I can’t stay any longer, please leave first as a courtesy!
"I'm going to work."
I walked forward without looking back.
"Mr. Momonga, the elevator is over there."
Wow! So embarrassing! So embarrassing!
At this time, just act like nothing happened!
Silently, he turned back and walked towards the elevator.
"Mr. Momonga, Isally welcomes you here anytime!"
When I stepped into the elevator, Isalie's doctor's voice came from behind me.
Hearing this, I feel happy to a certain extent. But I still have to focus on work. In this situation, there is no extra time for fun.
The elevator door closed and it was slowly accelerating upwards. Soon it was back on the ground. The first thing you saw when you opened the door was the messy laboratory just now, and of course the corpse of the mutant zombie.
At this time, the PAD suddenly vibrated. I remember this vibration, it should be an email coming.
I took out my PAD and opened my mailbox. As expected, there was an unread email inside. The sender's address was hidden, but the sender's name was labeled Explorer Assistant Specialist. It was obviously an email from the guy from Red Wolf.
The content of the email is a request to submit work progress.
It's really troublesome. Is this really what an auxiliary specialist should do? It doesn't help at all. Wouldn't it be better to say that it is a supervisory specialist?
All in all, we can’t just brush it off and report it briefly using data.
The offender commission at the Entertainment Building has not yet begun.
The commission to find the whereabouts of the ghost has not yet begun.
Then he wrote in an email that he had met with the client of the first mission and had started work, and replied to Red Wolf. He also submitted the matter of eliminating the mutant zombies that attacked the research center, and uploaded a picture.
Photos of mutant zombie corpses are included as one of the data.
Speaking of which, the people at the research center will soon recycle the corpse of this mutant zombie as one of the research materials. According to Dr. Isali’s character.
I put away my PAD and left the research center along the way I came. Although it was already dawn outside, it was not completely dark, but it was still gloomy. There was no sunlight at all. The wind did not weaken, and the cold air blew towards my face.