allendalepharm Chapter 21 Self-Reflection
Chapter 21 Self-Reflection
It was a distant sound.
It seems someone has come to pick me up. Is this heaven? It feels so warm.
Paradox Interactive players (referring to players who commit serious crimes in the game) can indeed go to heaven.
hee hee~
In this bizarre state of mind, Xu Yang felt a warm sensation all over his body, as if he were soaking in some kind of hot spring, or on a warm and pleasant night.
I'm so sleepy, but... it's so noisy. A name keeps repeating in my ears.
Xu Yang?
That name sounds so familiar… He is… This… Isn’t that me…?
As if his fragmented consciousness had reconnected with his memories, Xu Yang groggily opened his eyes.
Gudong.
He subconsciously swallowed the sweet and metallic liquid in his mouth, and the next moment he was filled up again.
The girl lay beside him, her small hands constantly squeezing the Heart of Thorns, as blood was fed into his mouth round after round.
Lily?
He gradually recalled everything that had just happened.
Monsters, battles, impacts...
My whole body felt warm; it was the healing effect of the thorn blood.
It wasn't heaven after all.
He thought about it inexplicably and felt a little lost.
"Xu Yang, Xu Yang..."
The girl kept calling his name, and blood flowed into her body.
Perhaps it was because he had drunk enough of the thorn's blood that Xu Yang finally had the strength to speak.
"Burp~"
The girl's hand, which was pressing on her heart, suddenly stopped, and their eyes met.
Xu Yang twitched the corners of his mouth and tried to prop himself up.
At this moment, my body was still filled with warmth, followed by pain. Before, when I was about to die, I didn't feel much, but now it was particularly clear.
His injuries were so severe that he was unable to get up again.
He lay back down, his chest throbbing as he spoke, "That monster is dead, isn't it?"
"They're dead." The girl nodded, then added, "Don't worry, there are no more enemies."
Upon hearing this, Xu Yang breathed a sigh of relief.
Then I felt a deep weariness, recalling the events of the night: insomnia, dodging bullets, rescuing people, escaping, moving corpses, and even the possibility of dying together...
He closed his eyes peacefully.
Lily instinctively gripped Xu Yang's clothes tightly until she heard his steady breathing beside her ear, then slowly let go.
He's asleep...
Time passed slowly.
After an unknown amount of time, the man opened his eyes. He was wearing two pieces of clothing, presumably covered by Lily.
He gently lifted his clothes and clenched his fist.
He was limp, but that's just because he had just woken up; there's nothing seriously wrong with his body.
At the same time, the girl next to him noticed that Xu Yang had woken up. Without saying anything, she handed him something.
"What is this?" The latter asked instinctively, taking it.
Lily shook her head: "I don't know, I found it where the monster died."
Xu Yang paused for a moment, then squeezed the egg-sized object in his hand, feeling its soft and damp texture.
Lily turned on her flashlight.
He saw it clearly; it was a scarlet ball of flesh. The next moment, a glint of light flashed in his eyes.
[The allure of Catanus Barcelona]
[The core of the monster, the lure that Katubasa failed to absorb, can greatly enhance physical strength. When combined with a mutagen, it can acquire one of the following mutated traits: fluid flesh, regenerative particles, or creep.]
[Note: Almost!]
Just as he was pondering the specific effects of the three mutations, an unexpected event occurred.
It seems to be a kind of impatience, like a meeting message sent by the boss after get off work, or a redesign proposal put forward by a client during the holiday.
First came the hard-won rest time, then it turned into a predictable pile of things to do.
Several messages popped up in front of him.
[Mission: How to Survive]
[Description: You should have already learned the secrets to survival in this era. Escape and wisdom may bring temporary peace, but the truth is, strength is the way to survive. Perform the first round of targeted mutation and acquire the traits.]
Become a monster, replace the monster!
[Reward: Attribute Point *1, Denar *30]
……
Xu Yang let out a breath.
In a daze, he recalled the damaged medical equipment and the gruesome corpse he had seen at the clinic before. Was he going to go down that path too?
The flesh-and-blood lure in front of him needs to be implanted in his body and used in conjunction with a corresponding mutagen. Right now, his bag contains a new human mutagen that is compatible with the flesh-and-blood lure.
So the only problem is the medical equipment.
However, he was well aware of the characteristics of the guide mission, and there was almost no plot of deliberately blocking items. The water purification pills... were an accident.
He even speculated that all the conditions required for the mutation had been met.
and so--
"Lily, is there a fully automated medical device in the settlement?"
"have."
……
While Xu Yang was sleeping, Lily had already searched the entire anthill.
Besides the meatball, she also found several flashlights and two handguns, and the two of them each took one handgun...
The entrance to the cave ahead was faintly glowing, much more dazzling than the light from a flashlight.
After leaving the anthill, they went their separate ways to different places.
Lily went to the temporary camp from the previous night to retrieve her belongings, while Xu Yang headed down the mountain according to the location of the gunshots he remembered.
The barren mountains and forests provided the sniper's view last night and also made it easier for Xu Yang to search.
With almost no effort, he quickly located the raiders' two SUVs, along with some supplies, such as a dark green sniper rifle.
……
The two vehicles drove around the mountains and forests towards the settlement.
Xu Yang, who "bought" his first car with zero loan, was not particularly happy at the moment.
If he could, he would still prefer to save up money properly to buy it.
In just two days, the monsters, raiders, and cultists became increasingly difficult to deal with.
Just like this time, if Lily hadn't diverted the Flesh Angel's attention in time, if it weren't for Thornheart...
My own strength is still too weak.
If a sacrifice could directly blast through flesh and blood angels, there wouldn't be so many perilous situations.
If it weren't for Lily...
Even if he had met other survivors instead of Lily, it would have been difficult for him to survive until now.
Xu Yang is an adult; it would be wrong to assume the worst about the other survivors.
Whether it's the rusty zombie beast, the werewolf, or the exposed Thorn Heart, every moment tests the dark side of human nature.
I was lucky to meet the reliable Lily, but Lily is more likely just an exception, and without her help, I would not have survived on this bus at all.
As the mission states, strength is the key to survival, and I need to undergo the so-called targeted mutation as soon as possible.
And those three mutation characteristics:
Does "fluid flesh and blood" mean that muscle has become fluid?
The fungal carpet is probably related to the flesh and blood that covered the cave, but it doesn't seem to have any use.
As the name suggests, regenerated particles possess a recovery-type property.
Judging from the current situation, regenerating particles might be more suitable for him. After all, his only powerful skill requires him to risk his life, and Lily might not be by his side next time.
Moreover, blood-nourishing medicine is inconvenient once you start using it. In a half-dead state, you might not have the strength to take it out and drink it.
After that...
Xu Yang thought of that acquaintance with some mental issues; the lab ID card in his pocket might be a clue.
He'd had enough of being hunted down.
Just as I was thinking this, the vehicle in front slowed down.
Following Lily, we crossed several small hills, and a straight road appeared ahead.
There were some faint dark shadows at the edge of the horizon.