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Pretending not to notice the meaningful look in Ramons' eyes, Ren followed up on his question by asking:

"So, your plan is to take us to retrieve these experimental subjects?"

"That's right."

Ramons casually looked away.

"There's a high-risk area on this floor where we hold the experimental subjects who have been rated A or higher. They're currently in a dormant state, and this is our chance."

"Hibernation?"

Sixth Master asked:

Why does it go into hibernation?

"Because they are too unstable, they need to develop to a certain stage before they can be released into the simulated ecological area. Moreover, the number of mature experimental subjects that can be accommodated there is strictly controlled, and there has to be an order."

He explained patiently.

"In the background of the instance, when the people from Blackrock Heavy Industries evacuated, they left behind a backup energy source to keep the security system running and prevent these things from escaping."

"The corridor's structure is periodically reorganized; this is part of the security system. However, I have a logical structure diagram of this area."

Ramons tapped his temple with his index finger, indicating that the route map was in his mind.

"I know where the dormant test subjects are, so I can choose targets and take them down one by one."

"This is a good plan."

A black employee card was twirled between his fingertips.

"But since you know this place so well, and even how to clear dungeons is a piece of cake for you, why don't you do it yourself?"

Since he was able to survive here alone for so long after all his companions died, why did he do nothing for twelve years and wait for them to come?

Ramons had anticipated their questions.

She scratched her messy long hair in frustration.

"Because I can't get in!"

"This godforsaken place... is a secret project under the joint supervision of multiple forces. To prevent technology leaks or the acquisition of results by one party, the highest level of security area has set up triple authentication."

The identities of the Wanderers' Guild, Adam Life Technology, and the Viper Guard are all indispensable.

It turned out to be the case.

"I tried to force my way in."

Ramons clicked his tongue in annoyance:

"As a result, the highest level of defense system was triggered, and all those 'actors' and 'flies' came out, almost getting themselves killed."

This explanation is both reasonable and logical.

Sixth Master and Camilla exchanged a glance, both seeing the other's conviction, and thus took the lead in expressing their agreement:

"In that case, we have no reason to refuse."

Their company's goal has always been the production of type 3 gene extracts. As long as this goal can be achieved, he doesn't mind cooperating with anyone.

"The viper had no objections either."

Chi Lian glanced at Ren Yi, who had neither expressed an opinion nor objected, and nodded.

"But let me make this clear first: Viper now recognizes only one commander, even if you are Ramones..."

"rest assured,"

Ramons interrupted her, stating definitively:

"I don't care about these things, I just need everyone to have the same goal."

Then, he walked up to Ren Yi and extended a hand:

"Enjoy the collaboration?"

The captain didn't shake the hand that hadn't been washed in twelve years; he simply put away the employee card and said with a smile:

"Of course, but before we set off, I have one last question..."

"Go ahead and ask."

"Who threw the experimental subject's corpse into this 'garden'... the pool?"

There must be something... or someone here, playing the role of a 'cleaner' for some purpose.

The reason for asking this question was twofold: first, I genuinely wanted to know the answer; second, I wanted to test the depth of information gathered by Ramons, my "guide"; and third...

He is quite paranoid.

Ramons' relaxed expression lessened considerably, and a hint of apprehension flashed in his sharp eyes.

"It was an experimental subject."

He described it with a frown:

"That thing can move freely in the ventilation ducts, it's fast, and... it's very cunning. I tried to ambush it, but it's so slippery, I couldn't catch it at all."

Ventilation ducts...can move freely?

Sean touched his bald head:

"Are you talking about a guy with skinny arms and legs, a rather peculiar appearance, and who always stares with his eyes wide open?"

Ramons abruptly turned his head, his aura changing instantly:

"You've seen it?!"

"yes."

Ren Yi immediately spoke up to answer for Sean, then pushed Sean back down and gestured behind him for everyone to be quiet.

"When I first got to this floor, that thing attacked me. But it seemed quite timid; it ran away after being hit a few times, and I don't know where it is now."

"They ran away?"

Ramons chuckled, then said seriously:

"You'd better pray it really got away... That thing is one of the most dangerous things I've ever seen. It's not cowardly, it's playing!"

He gave a warning look to the group of "newbies" present, especially to Ren Yi, whose face looked harmless and as if he believed everything he was told.

"It's very intelligent!"

"It can set traps, use the terrain, disguise itself, and even mimic sounds! When I was first trapped here, I almost fell into its trap several times."

These words sent a chill down the spines of many.

If what he said is true...

A monster with exceptional intelligence, a thorough understanding of the terrain, and a penchant for toying with its prey had been with them for so long?!

"Then what was its purpose in throwing the corpse into the pool?"

Suddenly, Ren Yi asked.

"How should I know!"

Ramons shrugged.

"Maybe it's part of the game? Or maybe it's just some random trash being thrown away."

"Kid, stay away from it. If you see it again, kill it without hesitation."

When he said this, his eyes were sincere, without the slightest hint of pretense.

Raymonds...

I really don't know what 073 is?

"Thanks for reminding me."

He nodded readily in agreement.

The crisis was temporarily averted, but the atmosphere within the group became even more delicate. Sixth Master and Red Serpent's gazes lingered on Renyi and Raymond, clearly each of them making their own calculations.

"Alright, since we share the same goal, let's not waste any more time here."

Ramons said no more and turned to walk deeper into the corridor.

"Keep up."

No one spoke along the way, but the team's internal communication channel was quite lively:

Nathan: "Boss, how much of what this guy says can we trust?"

Arbitrary: "It's possible that every word is true."

But it's also possible that it's just to make the part he wants them to believe more believable.

After all, in a clever lie, the only falsehood is what is left unsaid.

Klaus: "Then we..."

Renyi: "Let's take it one step at a time."

The captain glanced at Ramons, who was leading the way.

After all, they are here to complete a mission, and whoever can help them complete the mission can be a friend.

The procession passed through several corridors with identical structures.

Ramons' familiarity with the area is genuine; he always manages to find the right direction even in seemingly circuitous routes.

at last.

They stopped in front of a wide alloy door.

There are only three grooves side by side on the door, each corresponding to one of the three logos.

"This is it."

Ramons stopped and turned to look at the team.

"Key experimental subject dormancy zone".

"Now, it's your turn."