Excessive ferocity due to caution

"Let me guess... are you looking for me because I can use the power of the Touch of Oblivion?"

Zhao Yi twirled the scalpel in his fingers as he slowly paced around the laboratory, observing the experimental projects around him.

Austin is a confirmed third-order infected person.

But if it really came down to it, Zhao Yi wasn't without a chance to kill him.

At present, he has not taken any action, and Austin has not notified anyone outside.

Both of them harbored their own thoughts and were testing each other.

In response to Zhao Yi's question, Austin pulled up an ergonomic chair, sat down, and drank a cup of hot tea.

You're half right.

Strictly speaking, it wasn't me looking for you...

Zhao Yi picked up a small jar, looked at the strange insects swimming inside, and laughed:

"If it's not you... could it be the First Generation?"

Austin's eyes flashed.

"right."

"He's the one looking for you."

Zhao turned his head to the side and carefully examined Austin.

The other person's expression was very serious, and they didn't seem to be lying.

Zhao Yi put down the jar in his hand and asked:

"so……"

"The true owner of this laboratory... is the First Generation?"

Austin shook his head:

That's not entirely true.

"The four test bases in the east, west, south, and north all belong to the assets of the Pulse City's senior management."

"However, it is currently controlled by the first generation."

Zhao Yi asked curiously:

"Why build four testing bases?"

Austin's smile is terrifying:

"Because... the first generation divided himself into four parts, which were then placed in four experimental bases for those people to study."

Zhao Yi touched his chin, as if he understood something.

"Is he creating 'balance'?"

Austin's eyes sparkled.

"Yes."

"Everyone has their own ideas and purposes."

"As soon as they see the 'flesh' in their eyes, they will tear each other apart in a frenzy..."

Zhao Yi continued, "..."

"And the first generation... achieved its goal in the midst of their struggle."

"It is indeed a very clever way to control others."

"They exploited their desires... just like those fresh test subjects you transported to the experimental base."

"The vast majority of the test subjects were actually volunteers participating in the research, right?"

Austin sighed:

"You're really quick-witted."

"That's right...they all volunteered."

"Perhaps it's for power—like Chen Keke."

"Perhaps it's for power—like the white shark."

"There are also those who sacrificed themselves for so-called freedom and peace."

"Regardless of their motives, they ultimately chose to enter the testing base voluntarily."

"That's why there's never any unrest here; everything is under our control..."

He paused, then stared at Zhao Yi and smiled:

"Except for you."

"To be honest, I didn't expect you to be standing in front of me like this and talking to me."

Zhao Yibing did not become complacent because of the other party's praise; he lowered his head and pondered.

"The original went to such great lengths, even dividing himself into four parts, to allow others to study him. His motives are truly intriguing..."

"Is he in trouble?"

Austin replied:

"Big trouble!"

"And... it seems that only you can save him!"

Zhao Yi approached Austin and smiled slightly:

"As a fourth-tier infected, the First Generation's strength must be unprecedented. If he couldn't handle someone, how can I save him?"

Austin:

"If you can help the First Generation gain the power of the Touch of Oblivion... perhaps he can escape its gaze!"

Zhao Yi raised an eyebrow.

"it?"

"Who is it?"

Austin remained silent for a long time, his tone unusually solemn:

"The source of the Black Catastrophe - The Forgotten Walker".

Ding!

The system emitted a notification sound indicating that Zhao Yi's hidden mission was complete.

[This hidden quest has been detected and can be tracked to its second phase—helping the original escape the Forgotten Walker's spy.]

[Completing this quest will unlock the seal on the first-stage reward, 'The Forgotten Walker's Eyeball.' Do you wish to accept?]

Zhao Yi was slightly taken aback when he saw the system message.

Break the seal?

It seems that the first-stage reward, "The Eye of the Forgotten Walker," is a sealed red item!

Generally speaking, there are only two types of sealed items.

First, beginner items!

Second, red props!

Although we don't know exactly what the eyeball does, since it's of red quality, it must have an extremely important function!

Without a second thought, Zhao accepted the mission.

Then he said to Austin:

"What exactly is the Forgotten Traveler?"

To cure an illness, you must find the root cause.

But Austin just shook his head.

"We don't know... Only the first generation saw the Forgotten Walker."

"You'll need to communicate with the original developer for the specifics."

Zhao Yi squinted.

Where is it?

Austin took out a remote control.

He pressed it.

A projection immediately appeared in front of Zhao Yi.

Red beams of light intertwined, and a human figure appeared in the center.

It's a woman.

When she appeared, Austin actually knelt on the ground.

The First Generation looked at Austin and said:

"You may step back now."

Austin nodded and went to the isolation room.

So, in the huge laboratory, only Zhao Yi and the first generation remained.

PS:

This chapter is rather short.

My darlings, go to sleep early, goodnight!

This story is about a quarter of the way through!