Chapter 834: In the Darkness
(To be revised later) Certain items or traits can only be used under specific conditions. Jin Feixue's act of returning to the building itself was a flaw, which is why Ashis started from that angle.
However, that golden, stage-like light curtain was a huge trap. It was unknown whether there were other items inside, but the players from Zone 011 couldn't easily get close to Jin Feixue.
To reduce losses and improve efficiency, the command room activated thermal weapons aimed at the building. The effect of destroying the lower floors would be the same—if Jin Feixue's items had to rely on physical objects.
But unexpectedly, two of the cannons deviated from their targets and directly blasted their own weapons, immediately destroying three weapon emplacement points!
These weapons were stored underground and only brought out during wartime, so this not only damaged the weapons but also destroyed one layer of pressure-resistant shielding and several buildings.
The base city fell into chaos again. As rescue efforts began, multiple incidents of suicide or self-detonation occurred.
"Dou Shengnan has made her move," Xu Huo said.
"Dou Shengnan is the player from the Eerie Sound Knights who is very skilled at hypnosis," Yan Jiayu said solemnly. "I haven't forgotten the scene back then at the Hai City building where people were packed together jumping off in a line."
"It's hard to find her now," Xu Huo added.
Dou Shengnan was known for controlling others through hypnosis. In a place like Zone 011, she certainly wouldn't directly cordon off an area to threaten the government like she did in Zone 014. The most reasonable approach would be to pre-control her targets, so that while Jin Feixue drew everyone's attention, the controlled individuals could also cause chaos within Zone 011.
He pulled out his communicator and checked all the incident locations that had been reported. He found that besides the Yongxing Hotel and several key government departments, the Game Government Base had also issued an alarm.
"Why is there an alarm at the base too?" Yan Jiayu asked. "If the Eerie Sound Knights are trying to avenge their companion, they should just go after the Zone 011 government. Clashing with the base brings no benefit."
The staff at the Game Government Base appeared to be low-level players on the surface, but they had plenty of items. Moreover, to protect the things inside the base, every floor of the building was equipped with items, and the weapons they could use were definitely the most advanced. Fighting the base would only add a powerful enemy with no advantages.
Besides, the base generally didn't interfere in district affairs. Even if the Eerie Sound Knights wiped out Zone 011, the base might not step in.
"It's also possible that someone is taking advantage of the chaos to break in," Xu Huo said.
Previously, there had been signs of the Holy Sword Society's activities in other areas of Zone 011. If members of the Holy Sword Society had also infiltrated, they might take the opportunity to target the base while the Eerie Sound Knights were making their move.
"But it's also possible that the Eerie Sound Knights have another goal," he added. "This act of revenge is too theatrical."
"Then should we go check out the base?" Yan Jiayu said. "Maybe we'll run into something good."
The two agreed immediately and turned around to head toward the Game Government Base.
They moved quickly. By the time they arrived, they found the building had already been sealed off. Rows of active robots surrounded the building outside, their weapons all facing outward.
Sounds of fighting came from inside the base, but from the outside, no staff members could be seen running around, nor were there any cries for help.
Wan Tingfang, also a contract staff member, arrived at the same time. She looked around and asked, "Why aren't there any other people?"
Shi Youzhi had taken his team out on a mission and hadn't returned yet. The base generally didn't keep people around when overtime wasn't necessary. Today wasn't busy, and even Director Sanyang had left when Wan Tingfang departed.
"Could it be that no one is in the base?" Wan Tingfang said in surprise. "But there are sounds inside. That can't be right!"
"Do you know what's on the fifth floor and above?" Xu Huo asked.
The lower floors had few people, but they had never ventured above the fifth floor.
"I'm not too sure either," Wan Tingfang said. "Usually, I don't see anyone going in or out of the fifth floor, let alone what's stored there. But I've heard the team leader mention it once. It should be some important experimental samples. One of the reasons the base exists is to transport samples from different districts."
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To reduce losses and improve efficiency, the command room activated thermal weapons aimed at the building. The effect of destroying the lower floors would be the same—if Jin Feixue's items had to rely on physical objects.
But unexpectedly, two of the cannons deviated from their targets and directly blasted their own weapons, immediately destroying three weapon emplacement points!
These weapons were stored underground and only brought out during wartime, so this not only damaged the weapons but also destroyed one layer of pressure-resistant shielding and several buildings.
The base city fell into chaos again. As rescue efforts began, multiple incidents of suicide or self-detonation occurred.
"Dou Shengnan has made her move," Xu Huo said.
"Dou Shengnan is the player from the Eerie Sound Knights who is very skilled at hypnosis," Yan Jiayu said solemnly. "I haven't forgotten the scene back then at the Hai City building where people were packed together jumping off in a line."
"It's hard to find her now," Xu Huo added.
Dou Shengnan was known for controlling others through hypnosis. In a place like Zone 011, she certainly wouldn't directly cordon off an area to threaten the government like she did in Zone 014. The most reasonable approach would be to pre-control her targets, so that while Jin Feixue drew everyone's attention, the controlled individuals could also cause chaos within Zone 011.
He pulled out his communicator and checked all the incident locations that had been reported. He found that besides the Yongxing Hotel and several key government departments, the Game Government Base had also issued an alarm.
"Why is there an alarm at the base too?" Yan Jiayu asked. "If the Eerie Sound Knights are trying to avenge their companion, they should just go after the Zone 011 government. Clashing with the base brings no benefit."
The staff at the Game Government Base appeared to be low-level players on the surface, but they had plenty of items. Moreover, to protect the things inside the base, every floor of the building was equipped with items, and the weapons they could use were definitely the most advanced. Fighting the base would only add a powerful enemy with no advantages.
Besides, the base generally didn't interfere in district affairs. Even if the Eerie Sound Knights wiped out Zone 011, the base might not step in.
"It's also possible that someone is taking advantage of the chaos to break in," Xu Huo said.
Previously, there had been signs of the Holy Sword Society's activities in other areas of Zone 011. If members of the Holy Sword Society had also infiltrated, they might take the opportunity to target the base while the Eerie Sound Knights were making their move.
"But it's also possible that the Eerie Sound Knights have another goal," he added. "This act of revenge is too theatrical."
"Then should we go check out the base?" Yan Jiayu said. "Maybe we'll run into something good."
The two agreed immediately and turned around to head toward the Game Government Base.